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GERMANY – 2024 UEFA European Championship: Visa Impacts and Considerations
February 16, 2024
Travelers to Germany should be aware that visa processing delays are likely to take place in advance of the tournament.
Read MoreGERMANY – Skilled Worker Immigration Act Amended
November 22, 2023
To combat a shortage of workers, Germany is implementing a wide-ranging number of changes to its Skilled Worker Immigration Act which will come into effect over the next few months.
Read MoreGermany Immigration Update, October 2023
October 13, 2023
Significant delays are being experienced in visa and permit processing times in Germany which are causing disruption to planned employee start dates in country. Germany is experiencing an unprecedented increase in visa applications.
Read MoreGERMANY: Authorities Closure and Delays
December 14, 2022
German immigration authorities are currently experiencing extensive delays in processing visa applications. This will be exacerbated by the Berlin local Town Hall closing until February 2023 due to elections.
Read MoreGERMANY: Six-Month Residence Requirement Temporarily Lifted in Tbilisi, Georgia
October 6, 2022
The German Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia announced that they have temporarily lifted the requirement for qualified Russian nationals to provide evidence of 6 months residence in Georgia. The exemption is only applicable to applications for a long-term (D) visa in certain categories.
Read MoreGERMANY: Automatic Short-Term Work Authorization Approval for Employees of Russian Branch of Company Group
June 10, 2022
Following the increased number of work permit applications from individuals wanting to relocate from Russia, the Federal Employment Agency in Germany has announced that work authorization (pre-approval with the Labour Office) is not required for visas issued until 30 September 2022.
Read MoreGERMANY: 2021 Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
February 25, 2021
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2021.
Read MoreNewland Chase and CIBTvisas Welcome Frank Jura as Managing Director, Germany and Austria
January 21, 2021
Newland Chase and CIBTvisas are proud to welcome Frank Jura as Managing Director, Germany and Austria. In his new role, Frank will lead Newland Chase’s and CIBTvisas’ commercial and operational teams in Germany and Austria.
Read MoreGERMANY: Skilled Immigration Act Comes into Effect
March 5, 2020
The ‘immigration act for skilled personnel’ (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), which applies from 1 March 2020, is intended to facilitate immigration and employment for foreign skilled workers.
Read MoreGERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
January 3, 2020
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.
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