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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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EU – RUSSIA: Full Suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements

September 13, 2022

Short stay visa applications more challenging for Russians after full suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Major Reforms to Visa and Work Permit Schemes

September 12, 2022

From October 2022, two major reforms to the United Arab Emirates’ visa and work permit schemes are to go into effect.

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KAZAKHSTAN: Deadline for 2023 Quota Applications

September 9, 2022

Kazakhstan companies are required to submit their application for their annual 2023 work permit quota by 30 September 2022.

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POLAND: Changes in Work Permit Formats and Labor Market Test Process

September 9, 2022

On 29 July 2022, a new immigration regulation took effect in Poland. Newland Chase summarizes the main changes.

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TAIWAN: Visa-Exempt Entry Reinstated from September

September 9, 2022

Taiwan will restore visa exemption treatment for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, countries in Europe, and Taiwan's diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.

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