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SPAIN: New Start-Ups and Digital Nomad Visas Law Adopted

January 6, 2023

A new law to facilitate the entry and residence of foreign talent, investors, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads has gone into effect through a whole legislative package of a type that has not yet seen in Europe.

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JAPAN: On Arrival COVID-19 Test for Travelers from China to Japan

December 28, 2022

Effective 30 December 2022, an on-arrival COVID-19 test is mandated for travelers from China to Japan.

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CHINA: No More Quarantine and HDC for International Arrivals from 8th January 2023

December 27, 2022

China will scrap inbound quarantine and centralized isolation for international arrivals in an effort to resume the travel normalcy from January 8, 2023.

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SINGAPORE: Update on M-SEP Scheme

December 21, 2022

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has recently launched the Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities Scheme that gives firms some flexibility to temporarily hire S Pass and Work Permit holders above their existing Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) and S Pass sub-DRC.

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NEW ZEALAND: Immigration Policy and Process Updates

December 15, 2022

Immigration New Zealand released a new policy on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and an updated policy on the Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) allowing these visa types to be varied.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Strike Actions to Affect Entry

December 15, 2022

Strike actions by the UK’s Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union are expected to affect Border Force operations in December. This will likely cause possible significant delays in entry to the United Kingdom.

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GERMANY: Authorities Closure and Delays

December 14, 2022

German immigration authorities are currently experiencing extensive delays in processing visa applications. This will be exacerbated by the Berlin local Town Hall closing until February 2023 due to elections.

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MALAYSIA: Auto-Gate Available for Long-Term Pass Holders

December 14, 2022

The Immigration Department has announced that long-term pass holders in Malaysia are now able to enter via the automatic gate facility at the airport. They may take advantage of this facility without completing any prior registrations.

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JAPAN: Ports Reopening For Cruise Ships

December 14, 2022

Japan announced on 15 November 2022 the country will start re-opening ports for international cruise ships. Cruise operations are expected to slowly resume.

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CROATIA: Entry Into Schengen Confirmed

December 14, 2022

Croatia has been granted entry into the Schengen Area, beginning on 01 January 2023.

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