Switzerland | Government Restricts Work Permits for Croatian Nationals
On November 16, the Swiss Federal Council activated the safeguard clause according to the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. As a result, in the coming year, the
Read More »Japan | Launches Website to Expedite Airline Procedures
From November 1, 2022, travelers who want to use the Fast Track service to expedite the quarantine, immigration, and customs declaration procedures at the airport will now
Read More »Portugal | New Digital Nomad Program Announced
The Portuguese government announced a 1-year residence permit for third-country workers. The visa for digital nomads will go into effect on October 30, 2022. Individuals
Read More »Sweden | Work Permits Must be Applied for in Person
From November 1, applicants for a Swedish work permit must present their original passport in person before the Swedish Migration Agency can make a decision. All applications
Read More »Czech Republic | Russian Nationals Refused Entry
Authorities in the Czech Republic have announced that Russian Nationals holding a valid Schengen visa and traveling for tourism, sport, or culture will be refused entry to
Read More »Croatia | Joining the Schengen Area for 2023
Croatia expects to join the Schengen Zone from January 1, 2023. By joining, travel for the 10 million Europeans who go to Croatia each year will be visa-free. According to
Read More »Italy | Italy Extends Deadline for Converting Residence Permits
Authorities in Italy have extended the deadline for third-country nationals invited to convert their residence permit into a work permit. The new deadline will be December
Read More »Japan | Government Announces the Return of Visa-Free Travel
The Japanese government has announced significant changes to its travel and COVID-19 policy, to begin on October 11, 2022. Travel Changes | ALL visa-waiver nationals are
Read More »Canada | Government Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions
The Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions and testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective
Read More »Thailand | New Long-Term Resident Visa Launches
The Government of Thailand introduced a long-term resident visa for highly skilled individuals, global nomads, high net-worth individuals, and “global citizens.”
Read More »Malaysia | Government Announces New Premium Visa Program
The Government of Malaysia launched a new premium visa program (PVIP) to attract foreign direct investment and investors, which will boost the country’s economy and
Read More »US | US Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa Services
The U.S. State Department announced that beginning in early 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume full immigrant visa processing for the first time since 2017. This
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