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JAPAN: Easing of Border Restrictions

September 29, 2022

The Japanese government has announced the easing of the country's border restrictions from 11 October 2022.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Right to Work Checks – Reminder of 1 October Changes

September 28, 2022

In line with the Covid-19 Right to Work concessions, which afforded employers the ability to conduct remote checks during the pandemic and ends on 30 September, UK employers face changes to the Right to Work check process.

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TAIWAN: Full Resumption of Visa-Exempt Entry

September 23, 2022

In line with Taiwan’s plan to lift the remaining entry restrictions, the country will restore the visa exemption arrangement with the nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines with effect from 29 September 2022.

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MALAYSIA: Introduction of DE Rantau Nomad Pass

September 23, 2022

The Malaysian government has recently announced the introduction of a digital nomad visa called DE Rantau Nomad Pass. Applications will be accepted from 1 October 2022. 

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Ukraine-Russia and Immigration: What You Need to Know

September 22, 2022

The situation in Ukraine and throughout the region remains unpredictable and is constantly changing. Newland Chase teams throughout the world are closely tracking the crisis and organizing immigration strategies for affected clients, their employees, and their families.

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SWITZERLAND: D Visa Exemption for Non-EU National Schengen Residents

September 21, 2022

The Swiss authorities have opted to simplify the entry requirements regarding a stay of more than 90 days for a certain category of persons.

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MEXICO: Expedited Admission for Foreigners

September 21, 2022

The National Immigration Institute has definitively implemented a program in all of Mexico's airports to expedite foreigners' admission to the country.

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PORTUGAL: Amendments to Immigration Law Announced Through Law on Foreign Nationals

September 16, 2022

The purpose is to introduce a number of amendments to existing immigration laws in Portugal, including expanding eligibility for key employment-based visas to remote workers employed or self-employed abroad, whilst also introducing a new jobseeker visa type, where jobseekers previously were not eligible for a tailored immigration status. 

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Russian Nationals: Restricted Entry to Baltic Countries

September 16, 2022

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have agreed on a common regional intention to introduce national temporary measures to restrict entry of Russian nationals who hold a Schengen C visa.

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Remote Work: Latest Countries to Implement Digital Nomad Visas

September 14, 2022

Governments across the world continue to launch digital nomad visa schemes for international remote workers.

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