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NORTH MACEDONIA – New Passports Required

July 28, 2023

North Macedonian nationals will be required to obtain new passports issued under the name of the Republic of North Macedonia following the country's name-change in 2019.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Countries Added to Visa List

July 24, 2023

The UK Home Office has added five countries to the visit visa list, meaning passport holders must now acquire a visa to visit the UK.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Quarterly Update 2023

July 24, 2023

The UAE has implemented a number of changes to entry and visa requirements including overstays, re-entries, and visa-free travel.

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CHINA – Visa-free Travel for Singaporeans Resumes

July 24, 2023

Reinstatement of the 15-day visa free travel for citizens of Singapore into China will take effect on 26 July 2023 at 12:00 am Beijing time. Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to China again for up to 15 days without having to apply for a visa.

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CANADA – Updates to Youth Mobility, Ukrainian Refugees

July 24, 2023

Canada has signed a new youth mobility agreement with the UK and announced a new residency pathway for displaced Ukrainians.

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ISRAEL – Dual-Citizenship Palestinians Allowed Entry

July 24, 2023

Israel began allowing entry to individuals with dual United States/Palestinian citizenship. This includes American citizens who are residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes, July 2023

July 18, 2023

The Home Office published changes to the UK Immigration Rules (Statement of Changes) on July 2023 affecting students, skilled workers, and Ukrainian refugees.

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LUXEMBOURG – Immigration Procedures Digitalized

July 18, 2023

Luxembourg’s Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has digitalized the countries immigration procedures, effective 10 July 2023. The change in procedures affects both European Union citizens and third-country nationals living in Luxembourg.

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ITALY – Changes Allow Quicker Start for Workers

July 14, 2023

Foreign nationals from non-European Union countries will be able to begin working in Italy at jobs immediately under their work visa, once they receive their work permit (nulla osta).

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NEW ZEALAND – Skilled Migrant Update

July 14, 2023

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced a new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) in June 2023, providing a pathway for residency for highly-skilled and higher-income individuals.

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