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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.

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UNITED 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.

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MALAYSIA – 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.

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PHILIPPINES – 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.

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SLOVAKIA – 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.

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MALAYSIA – 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.

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UNITED 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.

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UNITED 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.

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SLOVAKIA – 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.

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COSTA 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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