Guidance for the UK Rollout of eVisas
The UK government is replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status called an eVisa. This process is in full swing and will continue throughout
Read More »New Zealand to Increase Visa Charges
On August 9, 2024, the government of New Zealand announced increases to visa charges, effective October 1, 2024. The new visa charges are published here. Fees for visa
Read More »Polish Residence Cards of Ukrainian Nationals with UKR Status Postponed to 2025
New electronic applications for a residence card for Ukrainian nationals residing in Poland under temporary protection status (the so-called ‘UKR status’), introduced in
Read More »Sri Lanka Pauses New Online Visa System
Following a decision by the Sri Lanka Supreme Court on August 2, 2024, the recently launched eVisa program is being suspended. The previous electronic travel authorisation
Read More »India Expands Visa On-Arrival Option to Nationals of Three Countries
From August 5, 2024, citizens of Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates traveling to India for business, tourism, medical purposes, or a conference, can obtain a
Read More »UK Labour Government Policy Updates
As part as part of the April 2024 changes the previous UK government increased the standard Skilled Worker general salary threshold to £38,700 as well as abolishing the 20%
Read More »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
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