South Africa Extends Temporary Measures
On December 21, 2023, the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) extended the temporary measures it originally implemented in September 2022, to address delays in
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s New Premium Residency Categories Now Available Online
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the launch of five new Premium Residency Permits (PRP), which permit long-term, self-sponsored residence for
Read More »Lithuania Issues New Minimum Salary and Funds Requirement
Effective January 1, 2024, the Lithuanian government has introduced a new minimum monthly salary and minimum hourly wage. The new minimum monthly salary is EUR 924 The
Read More »Lithuania Changes Residence Application Process for Minors
Effective January 2024, minors aged 2-18 years old are required to appear in person at the customer service unit of the Lithuania Migration Department (or of an external
Read More »France Increases Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2024, the French government has increased the monthly minimum wage (le SMIC). The minimum wage has increased by 1.13% to EUR 11.65 gross per hour. The
Read More »Denmark Proposal to Change Certain Immigration Rules
Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has drafted a proposal to change the rules regarding permanent residence permits and family reunification of spouses.
Read More »China Permits Visa-Free Entry for Swiss Nationals
On January 15, 2024, the government of China announced that it will apply a unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and Switzerland will provide more visa facilitation
Read More »Canada Introduces Temporary Resident Pathway for Palestinian Family Members
On January 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the opening of a new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of
Read More »Australia Announces New Pacific Engagement Visa
The Australian Government has committed to a new permanent resident visa program and will introduce the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) for nationals of participating Pacific
Read More »Netherlands’ ‘30 Percent Rule’ Restrictions Passed by Parliament
On December 19, 2023, the upper house (Senate) of the Dutch parliament approved the 2024 tax plan, as well as the Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Pillar Two). These amend the Dutch
Read More »Congress Avoids Federal Government Shutdown
On Thursday afternoon, lawmakers cleared a stopgap spending bill that, once approved by President Biden, will keep federal agencies funded and the government open through
Read More »UK Immigration Health Surcharge Start Date Announced
The UK Immigration Health Surcharge will come into force on February 6, 2024. It was formally published on January 16, 2024. Key Information The increase will apply to visa
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