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BRAZIL – Visa requirement reinstated for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens.
April 10, 2025
Effective April 10, 2025, citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA – Temporary suspension of short-term visas for 14 countries.
April 9, 2025
As the Hajj season approaches, Saudi Arabia is taking steps to regulate the flow of travelers and ensure safety during this busy time.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA – Updated F-3 visa requirements.
April 9, 2025
Changes to the F-3 visa require additional documentation and procedures for primary visa holders and their dependents.
Read MoreTHAILAND – Digital Arrival Card requirement from May 1, 2025.
April 9, 2025
Thailand is introducing the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, a mandatory online form designed to replace the paper-based arrival card.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – Skilled visa income thresholds to increase from July 1, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 percent from July 2025 to align with annual earnings indexation.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – U.S. Travel Checklist: What to know before you go.
April 3, 2025
Understand the latest US visa interview waiver rules, border entry procedures, and consular requirements. Stay informed with expert insights.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC – Update to Labor Office registration obligation for employers.
April 2, 2025
The Czech Republic has introduced additional obligations on employers regarding notification requirements when hiring foreign workers.
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA – Extension of concessions due to visa processing delays.
April 2, 2025
Temporary extensions will be continued for foreign nationals awaiting delayed outcomes of their waiver, visa, and appeal applications.
Read MoreISRAEL – Reduced minimum salary for foreign gas and oil workers.
March 28, 2025
Israel is aligning foreign worker salaries with international standards in an effort to reduce costs and encourage development.
Read MoreMEXICO – New regulation for family unit immigration processes.
March 25, 2025
The National Immigration Institute announced a new regulation for family unit immigration processes in Mexico.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
March 21, 2025
Designated screening clinics in The Philippines and Nepal have now been announced by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – UK Visas and Immigration increases application and sponsorship fees.
March 20, 2025
New government measures to reduce the reliance of the migration and borders system on taxpayer funding result in Home Office fee increases.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Child Student visa rules.
March 18, 2025
UK Visas and Immigration is introducing various safeguarding-related changes to Child Student rules from May 29, 2025.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND – Short-term work notifications must be submitted via EasyGov.
March 18, 2025
All short-term work notifications for Switzerland must be submitted through EasyGov.swiss, the official online platform for companies.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – The UK ETA scheme is now fully operational.
March 17, 2025
The scheme applies for visitors who do not need a short-stay visa, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Home Office issues new Immigration Rules Statement of Changes.
March 17, 2025
New Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 733, together with an Explanatory Memorandum and a ministerial statement.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – Potential travel ban: What you need to know.
March 14, 2025
While no official policy has been announced, indications suggest that a revised travel ban could be forthcoming.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC – Taiwanese passport holders now benefit from work permit exemption.
March 14, 2025
The Czech Republic has expanded the list of work permit-exempt nationalities to include nationals of Taiwan, China.
Read MoreCANADA – Extension requested to maintain first-generation limit to citizenship by descent.
March 14, 2025
Bill C-71 aims to address the ruling of the Ontario Superior Court while preserving the core value and integrity of Canadian citizenship.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Update on the transition to eVisas for biometric residence permit and biometric residence card holders.
March 12, 2025
The UK will replace physical BRPs and BRCs with eVisas by the end of 2024. Discover key deadlines, benefits, and how to manage travel.
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