Category: Immigration Insights

BRAZIL – Visa requirement reinstated for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens.

April 10, 2025

Effective April 10, 2025, citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil.

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SAUDI ARABIA – Temporary suspension of short-term visas for 14 countries.

April 9, 2025

As the Hajj season approaches, Saudi Arabia is taking steps to regulate the flow of travelers and ensure safety during this busy time.

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SOUTH KOREA – Updated F-3 visa requirements.

April 9, 2025

Changes to the F-3 visa require additional documentation and procedures for primary visa holders and their dependents.

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THAILAND – Digital Arrival Card requirement from May 1, 2025.

April 9, 2025

Thailand is introducing the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, a mandatory online form designed to replace the paper-based arrival card.

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AUSTRALIA – Skilled visa income thresholds to increase from July 1, 2025.

April 4, 2025

Income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 percent from July 2025 to align with annual earnings indexation.

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UNITED STATES – U.S. Travel Checklist: What to know before you go.

April 3, 2025

Understand the latest US visa interview waiver rules, border entry procedures, and consular requirements. Stay informed with expert insights.

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Update to Labor Office registration obligation for employers.

April 2, 2025

The Czech Republic has introduced additional obligations on employers regarding notification requirements when hiring foreign workers.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Extension of concessions due to visa processing delays.

April 2, 2025

Temporary extensions will be continued for foreign nationals awaiting delayed outcomes of their waiver, visa, and appeal applications.

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ISRAEL – Reduced minimum salary for foreign gas and oil workers. 

March 28, 2025

Israel is aligning foreign worker salaries with international standards in an effort to reduce costs and encourage development.

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MEXICO – New regulation for family unit immigration processes.

March 25, 2025

The National Immigration Institute announced a new regulation for family unit immigration processes in Mexico.

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