UK Government Extendes Right to Work Checks for Gig Economy and Zero-Hours Employers
The UK government has announced that it plans to introduce right to work checks to companies hiring people in the gig economy and zero-hours workers. Currently, companies
Read More »UK Passport Fee Increases Take Effect
The UK government will introduce new fees for passport applications on April 10, 2025. The fee increase proposals are subject to approval by Parliament, and would include the
Read More »Kenya Launches Digital Nomad Work Visa
Kenya’s Digital Nomad Work Visa (Class N) is now officially on the Immigration system. The permit is issued for a period of one (1) or two (2) years renewable to a
Read More »Namibia Requires US Citizens to Obtain a Visa Prior to Entry
Beginning April 1, 2025, the Namibian Government will require U.S. citizen tourists to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. Visitors are recommended to apply for
Read More »Pension Contribution Refund for Foreign Workers in Kazakhstan
Foreign workers holding a residence permit in Kazakhstan who have made mandatory pension contributions (OPV) to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (ENPF) may be eligible
Read More »South Africa’s Digital Business Visa Application System Goes Live
The South Africa Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the DTIC) has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System (VRS), an online platform for business visa
Read More »South Africa to have Temporary Concession for Foreign Nationals due to Processing Delays
On March 28, 2025, the South Africa Department of Home Affairs issued an extension of its temporary concession granted to foreign nationals affected by delays in the
Read More »New Zealand Changes to Interim Visas
From April 8, 2025, applicants will be granted interim work rights if they apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) while holding any type of work visa or from a
Read More »New Zealand Changes to Online Application Lodged by Unlicensed or Non-Exempt People
On March 30, 2025, changes to the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 came into effect giving Immigration New Zealand (INZ) new powers when processing
Read More »Luxembourg Publishes New List of Shortage Occupations
Luxembourg has published its 2025 list of occupations in high shortage in the Official Journal. This list highlights occupations (including their sub-categories) that are in
Read More »New Italian Law Restricts Citizenship by Descent
On March 28, 2025, Italy’s Council of Ministers adopted the “citizenship package,” a set of legislative measures proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Read More »Finland Announces New Minimum Income for Extended Permits for Employed Persons
The Finnish Immigration Service has announced that, starting in April 2025, the minimum income limit of EUR 1600 for a Finnish residence permit for an employed person will
Read More »