UK Home Office Transitions to eVisa
On August 6, the UK Home Office issued new guidance regarding the transition to eVisas. Effective immediately, anyone with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) that expires on
Read More »Ukrainian Men Can Apply for Passport Outside of Ukraine
Ukrainian men are again allowed to apply for passports at DP “Document” centres outside of Ukraine. In order to apply for the passport an individual must confirm that
Read More »Japan Training & Employment Program
The government of Japan has issued a new law for the new “training & employment” program and the Japan Immigration Act was revised on June 14, 2024. There is not an
Read More »UAE Visa to Include Health Insurance Coverage
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced a new project that would help tourists to the UAE get health insurance as they
Read More »Thailand Post-Graduate and Remote Worker Visas Take Effect
Effective July 15, 2024, Thailand has introduced new visa routes for foreign graduates and for remote workers (or digital nomads), in addition to new measures to expand visa
Read More »Singapore to Implement Passport-free Immigration Clearance Processings
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) has announced it will conduct trials of token-less clearance for Singapore residents on arrival at
Read More »New Zealand Transit Visas Moving Online & Changes to Certain Transit Requirements
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that people applying for a Transit Visa will no longer have to submit paper applications through Visa Application Centres,
Read More »UAE Passport Validity Extended to 10 Years
The UAE passport authority has extended the validity period of Emirati passports to 10 years. The extended validity will be available to citizens aged 21 and above starting
Read More »Dubai Residency Renewal Medical Test Can be Completed at Home
Individuals in Dubai who need to renew their Category A residency visa and complete the requisite medical test, can now complete the medical test remotely or from home. VFS
Read More »French Immigration Laws Require Contract with Respect to French Republican Principles
On July 16, 2024, 8 decrees of the new French immigration law were published. Key among them is the decree requiring residence applicants to sign a contract stating that
Read More »France Offers Online Renewals of Certain 10-Year Resident Cards
Since July 4, 2024, most French resident card renewal applications can be initiated via the Foreign nationals in France | Home (interieur.gouv.fr) These include: The
Read More »Malaysia Increases MYXpats Service Fees from September 2024
With the recent improvements in application processing times, new features introduced online, and the Pass endorsement launched at KLIA 2 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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