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
Read More »Japan eVisa Extended to Additional Countries
As of December 15, 2023, the JAPAN eVISA, which allows for online visa applications and issues an electronic visa for a short-term stay for the purpose of tourism, is
Read More »UK Fee Increase for Legalising Public Documents
Effective January 1, 2024, the fees for the legalisation of UK public documents have increased. Legalised documents form the UK may be required for work visa applications
Read More »Finland Increases Financial Requirement for Schengen Visas
Effective January 1, 2024, Finland has increased the daily financial requirement for short-stay visitors to EUR 50 per day of stay (previously EUR 30). This financial
Read More »Denmark’s New Au Pair Rates
Denmark’s new rate for the monthly allowance for au pairs is expected to be DKK 4850, and the new rate for the amount that helps finance Danish language classes is
Read More »Reminder: Philippines Annual Report Due by March
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a notice reminding all registered foreign national in the Philippines to report in person to the BI between January 2
Read More »Malta Announces New Pathway for Highly-Skilled Foreign Workers
Effective January 2024, Identità Malta, the government agency responsible for identity and migration management, has introduced a new route for non-EU workers who may not
Read More »Kosovans Qualify for Visa-Free Travel
Effective January 1, 2024, Kosovo passport holders can travel to the EU without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Equally, EU citizens are able to travel to
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