Japan | Negative COVID Test Required for Travelers from China
Travelers from mainland China to Japan will have to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Travelers who test positive will have to quarantine for seven days. The
Read More »China | Traveler Quarantines End from Jan. 8
China’s borders will reopen without a quarantine requirement from January 8, 2023. This is the first resumption of open borders in China in nearly three years. Incoming
Read More »Ireland | Changes to the Atypical Working Scheme from January 2023
From January 1, 2023, several changes to the current Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) will take effect: The salary threshold for the Atypical Working Scheme will be
Read More »Greece | Golden Visa Investment Minimum Increases
The investment minimum for Greece’s Residency by Investment scheme will increase in some parts of the country. According to reports, the minimum property value would be
Read More »Israel | Asylum Seekers’ Visas No Longer Automatically Extended
The government of Israel has cancelled the automatic extension of asylum seekers’ visas. Asylum seekers in Israel now must renew their visas at the Population Authority
Read More »Israel | Consulate Strikes End
The Israeli Consulates worldwide have returned to operating normally after a long partial strike. The consulates will again issue work and visitor visas (for non-waivered
Read More »Switzerland | Expanded Access of the EasyGov Online Desk
As of December 15, Switzerland’s online desk for immigration services, EasyGov.swiss, has expanded access to include the following notification and application
Read More »UK | Government Warns of Holiday-Travel Delays
The UK government is preparing the border ahead of Border Force strike action set to begin on December 23. The government is working closely with the ports, airports, and
Read More »India | Random COVID Testing Resumes at Airports
The government of India has resumed randomly testing arriving international travelers for COVID-19. Heath Minister Mandaviya announced the new rule in Parliament; he also
Read More »UAE | Visit Visa Policies Updated
The UAE has updated its visit visa policies, requiring visa holders who wish to extend their visas to do so from outside of the UAE. The previously available option to extend
Read More »New Zealand | Expanded Green List and Other Immigration Changes Announced
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced changes to the country’s immigration settings, including an expanded Green List, which creates a
Read More »France | Government Presents Immigration Reform Bill
The French Government has presented a new immigration bill focusing on “firmness, simplification, integration, and labor.” However, the final version of the bill
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