Australia Company-Sponsored Permanent Residence Changes to Come Into Effect
The proposed changes to Australian company-sponsored permanent residence will come into effect on November 25, 2023. From that date to qualify under the Subclass 186
Read More »Nigeria Expat Quota Reports Must be Submitted though e-CITIBIZ
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (FMI) has announced that, effective November 8, 2023, all companies holding expatriate quota positions must submit their monthly
Read More »Kenya Increases Immigration Fees
On November 7, 2023, the Kenyan Department for Immigration and Citizen Services (DICS) published increased fees for immigration services, including for work permits, visas
Read More »India Resumes eVisa Services for Canadian Citizens
Effective November 22, 2023, the consular posts of India in Canada have resumed the eVisa service for all eligible Canadian citizens holding ordinary passports. On October
Read More »China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy
China has extended its 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies to visitors from seven more countries. From November 17 nationals from Norway, and from December 1, nationals
Read More »Australia Ends COVID-19 Concession Period
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has announced that the COVID-19 concession period will cease on November 25, 2023. The concession period is no longer relevant
Read More »Peru Regularization Deadline Passes; New Digital Nomad Visa is Announced
Peru’s deadline to initiate the online immigration regularization procedure passed on November 10, 2023. During the previous six months, foreign nationals in Peru
Read More »Israel Announces Special Measures for Certain Foreign Workers
The ongoing security and conflict situation in Israel has prompted the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) to issue extensions and exceptions for certain foreign
Read More »EU Council Adopts Online Visa Plan
On November 13, 2023, the European Council adopted new rules allowing people who plan to travel to the Schengen area to apply online for a visa. The two regulations adopted
Read More »UK Opens ETA Scheme for Qatari Nationals
The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has officially opened for Qatari nationals who, from November 15, need one to travel to the UK. Qataris have been
Read More »Ireland to Stop Taking Stamp 4 Support Letter Applications
Effective from November 30, 2023, Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) will cease taking applications for Stamp 4 support letters. All
Read More »UAE and Bosnia and Herzegovina Announce Visa-Free Agreement
On November 6, the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Bosnia and Herzegovina, announced a visa-free travel agreement to facilitate travel and short-term visits for
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