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6 Common Misconceptions about Short Term Travel in Europe
February 6, 2024
Free movement and open borders are concepts that are often misunderstood. Here we clear up the confusion around six common misconceptions.
Read MoreCOMPLIANCE CORNER – Travel to Host Country During Work Permit Processing
September 22, 2023
Traveling to a future host country while a work permit application is in process can be a problematic situation. In this Compliance Corner, we take a look at the options.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Skills Charge Exemptions
January 13, 2023
The new Immigration Skills Charge (“ISC”) exemption is available from January 2023 for employers sponsoring senior managers or specialist employees under the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist (former Intra-Company Transfer) route.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updates to UK Sponsor Guidance
November 16, 2022
The UK Home Office has issued guidance updates to organizations sponsoring foreign workers in several key categories.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC: Entry Ban for Russian Nationals
October 14, 2022
Authorities in the Czech Republic have announced that Russian nationals holding a valid Schengen visa and traveling for the purpose of tourism, sport or culture will be refused entry to the Czech Republic from 25 October 2022.
Read MoreRussian Nationals: Restricted Entry to Baltic Countries
September 16, 2022
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have agreed on a common regional intention to introduce national temporary measures to restrict entry of Russian nationals who hold a Schengen C visa.
Read MoreQATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022
August 23, 2022
In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.
Read MoreRUSSIA and UKRAINE: Additional Visa and Immigration Changes Announced
February 28, 2022
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued over the weekend, there were many changes from a visa and immigration perspective for both Ukrainian citizens and residents fleeing the country and Russian citizens seeking to apply for visas from certain countries.
Read MoreUKRAINE: Countries Implore Foreign Citizens in Ukraine to Depart Urgently
February 15, 2022
More than a dozen countries, including the U.S., the UK and Australia, have strongly urged their citizens residing in Ukraine to depart the country immediately due to the rising political and military tension with Russia.
Read MoreThe Schengen Area’s 90/180 Day Rule Made Easy
September 9, 2021
As the whole of Europe continues to adjust to Brexit, many UK nationals are faced with new travel requirements and restrictions. We take an in-depth look at one of those new responsibilities for UK nationals: staying within the Schengen Area’s 90/180 day visa-free stay rule.
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