UK | Priority Visa Services Resume
From August 12, UKVI will offer Priority visa services for new customers applying to the sponsored work routes, including global talent and students. What to Expect
Read More »The Netherlands | Turkish Nationals Required to Apply for Long-Term Visas
From October 1, 2022, Turkish nationals in the Netherlands must apply for a long-term visa (MVV) if they plan to stay for more than 90 days. Currently, many Turkish
Read More »Japan | US and Canadian Nationals Can Apply Online for Business Visa
From August 18, US and Canadian Nationals will be eligible to apply for a short-term stay visa for Business, Visiting Relatives, and Tourism, on the Japan eVISA website.
Read More »EU | Temporary Protection for Ukrainians and Travel
In an interview this week, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed that Ukrainians who have temporary protection from EU member states can travel freely to
Read More »Estonia to Stop Issuing Visas to Russians
From August 18, Estonia will stop issuing visas to Russian nationals. Additionally, Russians with a Schengen visa issued by Estonia will no longer be permitted entry into the
Read More »Netherlands | Highly-Skilled Workers Can Work Without a Residence Document
The Netherlands’ government has announced that due to extensive delays at the IND, visa-exempt Highly Skilled Migrants who do not require an MVV visa may work
Read More »Colombia | New Visas and Processing Changes
On July 22, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an update on the procedural, administrative, and processing aspects of visas. The changes will come into
Read More »Singapore | Increases to Qualifying Salary for EP and S Pass Holders
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders effective September 1, 2022. Updates to EP
Read More »France | Increases to Minimum Monthly Salary
From August 1, France’s minimum wage will be €11.06, and the minimum monthly salary will be €1,329.06, an increase of 2.01%. The French government’s statement
Read More »Canada | IRCC Announces Details for One-Time PGWP Extension
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP)
Read More »Ireland | Modern Updates for Employment Permit System
Ireland will publish a new law to help modernize its Employment Permit system. Specific changes include: An extensive revision of the labour market needs test to make it more
Read More »Portugal | COVID-19 Requirements Extended through August
The government of Portugal will extend the current COVID-19 requirements until August 31. As part of the requirements, everyone aged ten and older must wear a face mask on
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