Thailand Approves Visa Facilitation Measures
The Thai government has approved a number of visa and travel facilitation measures aimed at stimulating Thailand’s economy and promoting tourism. The measures are divided
Read More »Denmark Amends Rules for Residence Permits in Healthcare Sector
On June 4, 2024, the Danish parliament passed a bill based on recommendations from the task force on foreign labour in the healthcare sector. The changes, which come into
Read More »Finland Proposes Increase to Income Threshold for Residence Permits
On June 6, 2024, the government of Finland submitted a proposal to parliament that those arriving in Finland with a residence permit for employment should receive a monthly
Read More »Denmark Increases Flexibility for Work Schemes
On June 4, 2024, the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) passed a bill that amends the rules in the Immigration Act concerning Danish bank account requirements, residence based
Read More »Canada Opens New Visa Centers in Mexico
Canada has opened three new visa application centres (VACs) in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, Mexico. The new VACs will initially provide biometric collection
Read More »Poland Increases National Visa Fee
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective June 1, 2024, the fee for a national visa application (D-type) as well as the fee for reconsideration
Read More »Israel to Introduce an Electronic Travel Authorization System from August 2024
Israel’s Ministry of Interior has announced that, effective August 2024, all travellers to Israel from visa-exempt countries must obtain an Electronic Travel
Read More »Germany’s Opportunity Card Available from June 1, 2024
Starting June 1, 2024, the German government will introduce the opportunity card, a residence permit enabling jobseekers to stay in Germany to look for employment.
Read More »‘Enter Finland’ Applications for Work-Based Residence Permits to be Updated
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migris) will update the online application forms for work-based residence permits on ‘Enter Finland’ on June 5, 2024, from 17:00
Read More »Denmark Announces New Rules for Permanent Residence Permit and Family Reunification
From July 1, 2024, Denmark’s new rules regarding permanent residence permit and family reunification of spouses will become effective. The Danish parliament passed the
Read More »New Operating Hours for Canada Border Services
Effective May 30, 2024, Canadian immigration services at the Canada/US border are only available at specified times, rather than 24 hours a day. Some temporary residents of
Read More »South Africa Introduces Points-Based System, Digital Nomad Visa
The South African government has republished amendments to its immigration rules which introduce a new points-based system for general work visas, as well as a new digital
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