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UNITED KINGDOM – Uruguayan Nationals to be Added to Youth Mobility Scheme
September 22, 2023
Uruguay is being added to the UK Youth Mobility Scheme, meaning young people from each country can live and work in the other for a period of time.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Visa Fee Increases from 04 October
September 22, 2023
The UK government unveiled a forthcoming adjustment in immigration fees to take effect from October 4, 2023 to support critical services.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – I-Kad Cards Re-Issued
September 22, 2023
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) in Malaysia has begun re-issuing i-Kad cards to Employment Pass (EP) holders who work for companies registered with the ESD.
Read MorePHILIPPINES – Updates on PEZA Visa
September 15, 2023
The government of the Philippines announced a series of immediate changes to the documentation requirements for PEZA Visas.
Read MoreSLOVAKIA – End of COVID-19 Emergency
September 15, 2023
Add Slovakia to the list of nations dropping COVID-related emergency measures. On Friday 15 September, the Slovak government ended the state of emergency which had been in place since March 2020 in response to the COVID pandemic.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Expat Authorizations Digitized
September 15, 2023
Malaysia is working to simplify the process for Malaysian companies hiring expatriate workers by launching an electronic system. The Xpats Gateway is part of the Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to digitize government functions and position itself as a business-friendly nation.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Review of Recent Rule Changes
September 13, 2023
Adjustments to UK Immigration Rules were recently released and have brought about some key changes. The main bulk of the amendments simply address minor technical issues and provide clarity and consistency. They go into effect on 28 September.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Transit Visa Requirement for Russians, Georgians
September 11, 2023
On 8 September, an amendment to the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 went into effect, adding Georgia and Russia to the list of countries or territories whose nationals need transit visas in order to pass through the United Kingdom without entering while transiting to another country.
Read MoreSLOVAKIA – Foreign Police Closures
September 11, 2023
The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic announced all Foreign Police offices in the country will be closed as of 11 September and will remain closed for the remain closed for the rest of September.
Read MoreCOSTA RICA – Increased Stay Periods
September 11, 2023
The government of Costa Rica has increased the amount of time passport holders from “Group One” visa-exempt countries can stay in Costa Rica for purposes of business or tourism. The Group One countries include the United States and Canada.
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