France Increases Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2024, the French government has increased the monthly minimum wage (le SMIC). The minimum wage has increased by 1.13% to EUR 11.65 gross per hour. The
Read More »Denmark Proposal to Change Certain Immigration Rules
Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has drafted a proposal to change the rules regarding permanent residence permits and family reunification of spouses.
Read More »China Permits Visa-Free Entry for Swiss Nationals
On January 15, 2024, the government of China announced that it will apply a unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and Switzerland will provide more visa facilitation
Read More »Canada Introduces Temporary Resident Pathway for Palestinian Family Members
On January 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the opening of a new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of
Read More »Australia Announces New Pacific Engagement Visa
The Australian Government has committed to a new permanent resident visa program and will introduce the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) for nationals of participating Pacific
Read More »Netherlands’ ‘30 Percent Rule’ Restrictions Passed by Parliament
On December 19, 2023, the upper house (Senate) of the Dutch parliament approved the 2024 tax plan, as well as the Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Pillar Two). These amend the Dutch
Read More »UK Immigration Health Surcharge Start Date Announced
The UK Immigration Health Surcharge will come into force on February 6, 2024. It was formally published on January 16, 2024. Key Information The increase will apply to visa
Read More »Canada Announces Immigration Measures to Support Francophone Communities
On January 16, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a series of initiatives to support Francophone immigration outside Quebec. These measures include
Read More »Kenya Implements Visa-Free Entry
Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration has developed a digital platform and with effect from January 4, 2024, Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) has been
Read More »Israel Issues War-Time Guidance Regarding Foreign Workers
On January 13, 2024, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority issued a press release answering questions for foreign workers in this current period. Questions and
Read More »Egypt Issues New Restrictions for Unaccompanied Minors Travelling
From January 1, 2024, Egyptian minors (less than 18 years) cannot travel outside of Egypt without their guardian, or government permission. If a minor is traveling alone,
Read More »Israel Updates Policy Concerning Ukrainian Citizens in Israel
Israel’s Ministry of the Interior has updated the policy concerning the stay of Ukrainian citizens in Israel, and has announced that no enforcement measures will be
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