Singapore Ministry of Manpower to Auto-Extend IPA Validity
An alert received from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower underscored the need to maintain strict border controls for higher-risk countries/regions1, to minimize the risk of
Read More »Brazil Extends Immigration Deadlines
The Brazilian government has extended the deadline for obtaining or registering for a residence permit, and for registering for a temporary visa, for foreign nationals with
Read More »UK Home Office Releases Innovation Strategy
The UK Home Office has released the UK Innovation Strategy, a plan that maps the government’s vision to make the UK a global hub for innovation by 2035. The strategy
Read More »Peru Extends Movement and Travel Restrictions
On August 23, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of movement restrictions to Sunday, September 5, 2021. What to Expect The Jorge Chavez International
Read More »UK Home Office Extends End Date for Adjusted Right to Work Checks to 2022
The UK Home Office has extended the end date for adjusted right to work checks to April 5, 2022 (inclusive). This replaces previous guidance issued on June 18, 2021, which
Read More »The UK Updates Travel Guidance for 9 Countries
The UK government has updated its travel guidance, with changes to go into effect as of Monday, August 30 at 4 AM. Changes to Traffic Light Categories Red List |
Read More »The US Extends Non-Essential Border Closure with Canada and Mexico
On Friday, August 20, the Department of Homeland Security announced via tweet that the current restrictions for non-essential travel between the United States and Canada and
Read More »Hong Kong Adds the US and 14 Other Countries to High Risk Travel Category
From August 20, the Hong Kong government will upgrade the risk classification for 15 countries from medium to high, requiring extended quarantines for travelers. Key
Read More »US Embassy in Kabul Suspends Visa Processing
The State Department has suspended visa services at the US Embassy in Kabul. All appointments for nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, and Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) at
Read More »Singapore Introduces Quarantine-Free Travel Lane for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Singapore has introduced a new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) arrangement, which will allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter Singapore without serving the Stay Home Notice
Read More »Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower Reinforces “Fully Vaccinated” Definition
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) announced that work pass holders and dependents from higher-risk countries would be allowed entry into Singapore if these
Read More »Germany Removes the US from Safe Travel List
Effective August 15, 2021, Germany no longer considers the United States a “safe country” for travel. This means that all travelers from the U.S. to Germany will now need
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