European Commission Proposes to Lift Visa Requirements for Kuwait and Qatar
The European Commission proposed wavering visa requirements for short stays of Qatari and Kuwaiti citizens. The Commission stated that both countries met the necessary
Read More »US State Department Issues Temporary Waiver of COVID Requirements for Shanghai Departures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), per a request from the US Department of State, will waive the COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. Citizens, U.S.
Read More »Biden Administration Announces ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Initiative
On Thursday, April 21, President Biden announced Uniting for Ukraine, a new initiative streamlining the process of welcoming Ukrainian citizens to the United States. This
Read More »EU Commission Issues New Recommendations for the Golden Visa Program
The EU Commission issued new recommendations on March 28, 2022, regarding the future of investor citizenship programs, or “Golden Visas.” The Commission has
Read More »Baltic States Ease COVID-19 Entry Requirements
Estonia | Travelers from the European Union, European Economic Area, Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, and the United Kingdom do not have to present a
Read More »Poland Expands Temporary Protection Benefits for Ukraine
On March 26, 2022, the Government of Poland announced changes to the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive and to whom the special bill will apply. In Poland,
Read More »New Zealand Removes Isolation Requirement for Vaccinated Travelers
The Government of New Zealand is easing its isolation and quarantine requirements for most travelers. As of March 19, 2022, unvaccinated New Zealand citizens and vaccinated
Read More »UK Home Office Extends Right to Work Adjusted Checks
The UK Home Office has extended the end date for the temporary adjusted right-to-work checks to September 30, 2022. This update replaces previous guidance issued on August
Read More »Estonia Suspends Issuance of Visas and Residence Permits to Russian and Belarusian Nationals
The Government of Estonia is suspending the issuance of visas and residence permits to Russian and Belarusian nationals, further restricting their ability to live and work in
Read More »Ireland Permit Processing Time Updates
Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment has implemented an action plan to reduce processing times and the backlog, which has increased over the past
Read More »Singapore to Implement Changes to the Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Framework
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will progressively implement changes to the Employment Pass (EP) eligibility framework over the next two years. These changes are
Read More »EU Commission Issues Operational Guidelines for Member States in Response to Ukraine
Following the EU’s adoption of the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukraine, the EU Commission identified issues that needed additional guidance for the Member
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