Category: Immigration Insights

JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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INDONESIA – Introduction of Remote Worker Visa 

April 17, 2024

Indonesia has introduced a Remote Worker Visa, allowing foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Indonesia for up to one year.

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PERU – Visa Exemption Reinstated for Mexican Passport Holders 

April 17, 2024

Peruvian authorities have revoked the planned suspension of a visa exemption for Mexican ordinary passport holders.

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ITALY – Update on New EU Blue Card Application Rules  

April 16, 2024

On March 29, 2024, the Italian Government announced changes to the EU Blue Card scheme.

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NEW ZEALAND – Changes Introduced to Accredited Employer Work Visa

April 16, 2024

Changes to the AEWV took effect from April 7, 2024, specifically for positions categorized at Skill Levels 4 and 5.

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IRELAND – Update on Eligibility for Stamp 4 Permission Upgrade

April 15, 2024

Non-EEA nationals who have been employed in Ireland on a Critical Skills Employment Permit can now apply for a Stamp 4 immigration permission “upgrade”.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Recent Amendments to Immigration Regulations Withdrawn  

April 15, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs of South Africa has reversed a set of proposed amendments that were introduced without public consultation.

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PERU – Suspension of Visa Exemption for Mexican Ordinary Passport Holders

April 11, 2024

Peru is suspending visa the exemption for Mexican ordinary passport holders for tourist and business visits.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Immigration Legislative Changes 

April 11, 2024

Some questions remain after amendments to South Africa's immigration law take effect.

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ITALY – Implementation of Digital Nomad Visa

April 10, 2024

Following the introduction of the Italian Digital Nomad Visa in 2022, the Italian authorities have published a decree to implement the new visa.

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