Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa Waiver for UK Nationals
Effective immediately as announced on August 3, 2023, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for nationals of the United
Read More »Philippines’ PEZA Travel Requirements Change
Effective August 1, 2023, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) no longer requires foreign nationals and their dependents holding PEZA visas to obtain a Travel Pass.
Read More »Philippines e-Visa to Soft-Launch in China
The Department of Foreign Affairs will soft-launch the Philippines e-Visa System in Philippines foreign service posts in China on August 24, 2023. The Philippine e-Visa will
Read More »New Zealand’s Online Immigration System Delays
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has stated that there is unusually high demand on its online system causing difficulties for some users attempting to submit applications for
Read More »Lithuania to Increase Immigration Fees
The government of Lithuania has approved increased fees for immigration services, including for the issuance and renewal of passports, identity cards, residence permits and
Read More »Japan to Exempt Qatari Citizens from Short-Stay Visa Requirements
The Consular Affairs Department at the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Japanese authorities are due to activate the system of Japanese visa exemption
Read More »Ireland Amends Citizenship and Naturalization Laws
Effective July 31, 2023, the Irish government has implemented significant amendments to citizenship and naturalisation law in Ireland, contained in the Courts and Civil Law
Read More »Finnish Consultate Services to Transfer from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Effective September 1, 2023, the customer service counter at the Finnish Consulate general in St. Petersburg, Russia, will be closed. This follows the Russian government’s
Read More »Estonia Posted Worker Registration Changes
Effective July 17, 2023, Estonia posted worker notifications must be submitted in TEIS, the self-service platform of the Labour Inspectorate. Previously, employees posted to
Read More »China Announces Measures to Facilitate Immigration
China’s Ministry of Public Security has announced 12 measures to facilitate immigration and entry-exit applications. The measures, effective August 1, 2023, include the
Read More »Brazil and Mexico Agree to Mutual e-Visa System
The governments of Brazil and Mexico have agreed to establish a mutual e-visa system, with a view to eventually resuming the visa waiver agreement between the two countries.
Read More »Bipartisan Lawmakers Push Biden Admin for Faster Path to Green Cards
On Friday, July 28, a bipartisan group of 58 lawmakers sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of State Secretary
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