EU Migration Reforms Delayed
On July 26, 2023, the representatives of the 27 European Union member states met to discuss the rules for migration and asylum but failed to come to an agreement on key
Read More »Immigration Processing Delays Expected in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower and other select government agencies will work remotely every Sunday through August. As a result, processing times for work permits are
Read More »Certain Foreign National Minors May be Eligible for Residence in Japan
On Friday, August 4, 2023, Japan’s Justice Ministry announced that non-Japanese minors born, raised, and educated in Japan may be eligible for special permission to
Read More »China Reinstates Multi-Entry Visa for US and Canada
US and Canadian citizens with a 10-year multi-entry visa for China issued before March 28, 2020, can again use their visas. Visa holders can apply for a three-year extension
Read More »UK Issues Stricter ‘Good Character’ Standards
Effective July 31, 2023, the UK government has introduced stricter “good character” rules for citizenship applications from convicted criminals who have received prison
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa Waiver for UK Nationals
Effective immediately as announced on August 3, 2023, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for nationals of the United
Read More »Philippines’ PEZA Travel Requirements Change
Effective August 1, 2023, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) no longer requires foreign nationals and their dependents holding PEZA visas to obtain a Travel Pass.
Read More »Philippines e-Visa to Soft-Launch in China
The Department of Foreign Affairs will soft-launch the Philippines e-Visa System in Philippines foreign service posts in China on August 24, 2023. The Philippine e-Visa will
Read More »New Zealand’s Online Immigration System Delays
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has stated that there is unusually high demand on its online system causing difficulties for some users attempting to submit applications for
Read More »Lithuania to Increase Immigration Fees
The government of Lithuania has approved increased fees for immigration services, including for the issuance and renewal of passports, identity cards, residence permits and
Read More »Japan to Exempt Qatari Citizens from Short-Stay Visa Requirements
The Consular Affairs Department at the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Japanese authorities are due to activate the system of Japanese visa exemption
Read More »Ireland Amends Citizenship and Naturalization Laws
Effective July 31, 2023, the Irish government has implemented significant amendments to citizenship and naturalisation law in Ireland, contained in the Courts and Civil Law
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