UK Statement of Changes In Effect April 4, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the UK Home Secretary presented to Parliament a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which implements several previously announced changes to the
Read More »Israel to Introduce E-Visa for Tourist and Business Travelers
The Israeli Ministry of Interior will introduce an Electronic Travel Authorization process for individuals traveling to Israel for business or tourism. What to Expect with
Read More »Ireland Emergency Travel Provisions for Travelers from Dominica, Honduras and Vanuatu
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it will try to accommodate emergency travel for travelers from Dominica, Honduras, and Vanuatu who had
Read More »Italy Quota Application Forms Made Available
On February 29, 2024, it became possible to begin prefilling applications for hiring non-EU workers under the quotas authorized by the Italian government for 2024 through the
Read More »Finland & Canada Youth Mobility Agreement Launches
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland have announced that the Canada–Finland Youth Mobility
Read More »Brazil and China Extend Visa Agreement
Effective February 19, 2024, China and Brazil have signed an agreement for the reciprocal granting of visas valid for up to ten years for tourism, business or family visits.
Read More »Austria and US Establish Working Holiday Program
On February 20, 2024, Austria and the United States signed a Professional Development and Cultural Exchange Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Working Holiday
Read More »China Extends Visa-Free Access to More Countries
From March 14, China will offer visa-free travel to nationals from Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Over the past several months, the
Read More »Japan to Discontinue the Technical Trainee Visa
The government of Japan has announced discontinuance of the Technical Trainee visa, instead introducing a vocational training program, 育成就労制度 (Ikusei Shuro Seido
Read More »Nigeria Launches Expatriate Employee Levy Handbook
Nigeria’s Ministry of the Interior has launched the Expatriate Employment Levy (“EEL”) Handbook on February 27, 2024, providing guidance regarding the
Read More »Singapore Updates COVID-19 Requirements for Pass Holders
Starting from March 1, 2024, Singapore pass holders are no longer required to fulfill COVID-19 vaccination requirements to obtain their passes. While vaccination requirements
Read More »Singapore Updates Qualifying Salary for EP Applicants
The minimum qualifying salary for new Employment Pass applicants will increase next year. The revised minimum qualifying salary for various sectors is as follows: All Other
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