Category: Immigration Insights

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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AUSTRALIA – New Skills in Demand Visa Category

April 4, 2024

The Australian government has launched a new Skills in Demand visa category, with three separate pathways for would-be workers.

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QATAR – Employee registration on NAS

March 28, 2024

The Qatari authorities have introduced a new process to attest work contracts, requiring the applicant to register on the National Authentication System.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Proposed Legislative Changes on Immigration

March 21, 2024

Several amendments to immigration regulations have been proposed. The proposals are subject to public commentary until March 29, 2024.

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SINGAPORE – Removal of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

March 19, 2024

Foreign nationals applying for a new work pass or renewal of work pass will no longer be mandated to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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IRELAND – Ways to Retire to Ireland

March 15, 2024

Ireland's Stamp 0 permission offers retirees looking to emigrate a simple path to residency in the country.

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IRELAND – Citizenship by Descent – Irish Born Grandparent

March 14, 2024

Do you have an Irish born grandparent? If so, you may be entitled to apply for Irish citizenship by having your birth registered on what is termed, the Foreign Birth Register.

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NIGERIA – Expatriate Employment Levy Introduced

March 12, 2024

Nigeria has temporarily suspended implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). The EEL will assess an annual fee to companies for each of their foreign employees, in an effort to reduce domestic unemployment rates.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Immigration Salary List Recommendations

March 11, 2024

The United Kingdom is considering changes affecting their Skilled Worker immigration category, including salary and sector changes.

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CHINA – Visa Free Agreement with Singapore and Thailand

March 11, 2024

China has added two additional countries - Singapore and Thailand - to their list of visa-waiver locations.

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