Kosovans Qualify for Visa-Free Travel
Effective January 1, 2024, Kosovo passport holders can travel to the EU without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Equally, EU citizens are able to travel to
Read More »Bulgaria and Romania to join Schengen Area
On December 30, 2023, the European Council decided to accept Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area, with air and sea border controls lifted from March 2024. Discussions
Read More »China’s New Measures to Facilitate Entry
Effective January 11, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has implemented five measures to facilitate entry to China for foreign nationals. Port
Read More »Brazil Visa Requirements for Citizens of Australia, Canada and the US Postponed
The resumption of visa requirements to enter Brazil for ordinary passport holders from Australia, Canada and the United States has been postponed from January 10, 2024, to
Read More »USCIS Fee Increase Rule Now in Review with OIRA
On Monday, January 8, the Department of Homeland Security USCIS final rule that would increase USCIS application fees for the first time in seven years was sent to the White
Read More »Reminder: Mandatory Annual Notification for Singapore PEP Holders
Individuals who hold a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) must declare to the Ministry of Manpower their annual salary by January 31, each year. If the PEP was issued on
Read More »Earthquake Affected Foreign Nationals in Japan Can Extend Status
The Japanese Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has announced special measures in support of foreign nationals affected by the Noto earthquake which struck the country on 1,
Read More »UAE and Mongolia Announce Mutual Visa-Waiver
The United Arab Emirates and Mongolia signed a memorandum of understanding regarding mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary, diplomatic, special and mission passports.
Read More »Qatar Updates Family Entry Regulations
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has revised regulations and procedures regarding the entry process for the families of residents intending to visit or reside in the
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches Unified Visa Platform
Saudi Arabia announced the launch of ‘KSA Visa,’ a unified visa platform, to facilitate visa application procedures. The platform is linked to more than 30
Read More »Turkiye Announces Visa-Free Status for Nationals of Six Countries
Turkiye officially announced that citizens of Bahrain, Canada, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America are granted a visa exemption for
Read More »Hong Kong Announces New Details of Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
The Government of Hong Kong announced on December 19 the details of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). Eligibility The new CIES will accept applications from
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