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SWITZERLAND: Freedom of Movement for Croatian Citizens Beginning 1 January 2022
November 18, 2021
The Swiss Federal Council recently announced that Croatian citizens will be granted full freedom of movement beginning on January 1, 2022. This change will put Croatian nationals on equal terms with EU/EFTA nationals. As such, as of January 1, 2022, they will be allowed to follow the streamlined EU/EFTA national immigration process.
Read MoreIRELAND: Holiday Travel Allowances and Citizenship Application Improvements
November 17, 2021
Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, T.D., has announced improvements to holiday travel allowances and to citizenship applications.
Read MoreSRI LANKA: Residence Visa Validity Increased to Five Years
November 17, 2021
Sri Lanka has officially increased the standard duration of their Employment and Dependent Residence Visas from the current two years to five years.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Amended for Individuals Vaccinated in the U.S.
November 17, 2021
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced new criteria for individuals vaccinated in the United States to prove their vaccination status and use the country’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs).
Read MoreUK: Reminder of Application Submission Changes from 30 November 2021
November 15, 2021
In September this year the Home Office issued a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which will see a change to how applicants (and their dependants) for Student and Skilled Worker visas make their applications. The change will apply from 30 November 2021.
Read MoreKUWAIT: Temporary Suspension of Visa Issuance for Lebanese Citizens
November 12, 2021
Amid continued political disputes between Lebanon and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has temporarily suspended all new visa issuance for Lebanese citizens effective November 10, 2021.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: New Accredited Employer Work Visa Process to Debut on 4 July 2022
November 12, 2021
After its original November 1, 2021 launch was delayed, New Zealand’s new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will now be introduced on July 4, 2022. As part of New Zealand’s recent efforts to increase the skill level of foreign workers, the AEWV program will streamline six current and previous work visa options into a simplified application system.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Projection Window Opens for 2022 Foreign Worker Needs
November 3, 2021
Effective 1 November 2021, the Malaysian authorities have opened the window for companies to submit their 2022 foreign worker projections. This is applicable to both companies registered with the Expatriates Services Division (ESD) online portal and companies registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) eXpats portal.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Outbound Travel Restrictions Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
November 3, 2021
Effective 1 November 2021, fully-vaccinated and medically-exempt Australians will no longer require a travel exemption to depart Australia.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Medical Testing Requirements Amended for Visa-Required Foreign Nationals
November 3, 2021
Effective 31 October 2021, Russian authorities amended the medical testing requirements for foreign nationals seeking work authorization in the country. Most notably, these new regulations now include visa-required Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) Work Permit applicants.
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