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
Read More »Germany Streamlines Document Issuance
Effective November 1, 2023, German citizens can confirm the receipt of the PIN letter for their online ID card via text message. This allows identity cards, passports and
Read More »Hong Kong Talent Engage Office Opens
The Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) office opened in Hong Kong on October 30, 2023. Following the launch of the Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) online platform last year, the
Read More »Switzerland Extends Status for Ukrainians
On November 1, 2023, the Federal Council decided not to lift the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees before March 4, 2025, unless the situation changes fundamentally
Read More »Germany Skilled Worker Law Implementation Begins
The initial part of Germany’s new skilled worker law will take effect on November 18, 2023. From that date, changes to the rules for EU Blue Cards will take effect, among
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