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PHILIPPINES – COVID Travel Restrictions Lifted

August 17, 2023

The public health emergency caused by COVID-19 has been lifted in the Philippines. This means international travelers will no longer have to present a vaccination certificate to enter the country.

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BRAZIL – Resumption of Visitor Visas (UPDATE 2)

August 16, 2023

Brazil has again updated its recent e-visa plan, pushing back the date when visitors from Australia, the UK and US will need visas.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Late EU Settlement Scheme applications to face further scrutiny from UKVI

August 14, 2023

The UK is implementing a number of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK, effective from 09 August 2023.

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JAPAN – eVisa Extended to 11 Countries

August 11, 2023

The JAPAN eVISA system for short-term tourist visits to Japan, has been extended to foreign nationals residing in 11 countries:

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COLOMBIA – Newland Chase Bogota Office Now Open

August 11, 2023

As part of our ongoing expansion, and in recognition of the important Latin American (LATAM) regional market, Newland Chase has opened a new office in Bogota, Colombia.

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UNITED KINGDOM: UKVI Tripling Fines for Illegal Workers

August 10, 2023

The UKVI is increasing fines for businesses using illegal laborers and is performing more checks on businesses in the UK.

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NIGER – Level 4 Travel Advisory Issued

August 4, 2023

In the wake of ongoing political unrest in the western Africa country of Niger, the US State Department has issued a level 4 travel advisory for the nation.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Digital Nomad Visa Rollout Delayed

August 4, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced South Africa has missed a deadline to implement a digital nomad visa by the end of the year.

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FRANCE – Rugby World Cup 2023

July 28, 2023

The Rugby World Cup is heading to France in September, and CIBT is ready to help players, teams, and fans alike get to the match.

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MEXICO – Bilateral Visa Agreement with Brazil

July 28, 2023

The governments of Mexico and Brazil are working towards implementation of an electronic visa system between the two countries.

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