Immigration Insights

August 10, 2023

The UKVI is increasing fines for businesses using illegal laborers and is performing more checks on businesses in the UK.

August 4, 2023

In the wake of ongoing political unrest in the western Africa country of Niger, the US State Department has issued a level 4 travel advisory for the nation.

August 4, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced South Africa has missed a deadline to implement a digital nomad visa by the end of the year.

July 28, 2023

The Rugby World Cup is heading to France in September, and CIBT is ready to help players, teams, and fans alike get to the match.

July 28, 2023

The governments of Mexico and Brazil are working towards implementation of an electronic visa system between the two countries.

July 28, 2023

North Macedonian nationals will be required to obtain new passports issued under the name of the Republic of North Macedonia following the country's name-change in 2019.

July 24, 2023

The UK Home Office has added five countries to the visit visa list, meaning passport holders must now acquire a visa to visit the UK.

July 24, 2023

The UAE has implemented a number of changes to entry and visa requirements including overstays, re-entries, and visa-free travel.

July 24, 2023

Reinstatement of the 15-day visa free travel for citizens of Singapore into China will take effect on 26 July 2023 at 12:00 am Beijing time. Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to China again for up to 15 days without having to apply for a visa.

July 24, 2023

Canada has signed a new youth mobility agreement with the UK and announced a new residency pathway for displaced Ukrainians.

July 24, 2023

Israel began allowing entry to individuals with dual United States/Palestinian citizenship. This includes American citizens who are residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

July 18, 2023

The Home Office published changes to the UK Immigration Rules (Statement of Changes) on July 2023 affecting students, skilled workers, and Ukrainian refugees.

July 18, 2023

Luxembourg’s Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has digitalized the countries immigration procedures, effective 10 July 2023. The change in procedures affects both European Union citizens and third-country nationals living in Luxembourg.

July 14, 2023

Foreign nationals from non-European Union countries will be able to begin working in Italy at jobs immediately under their work visa, once they receive their work permit (nulla osta).

July 14, 2023

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced a new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) in June 2023, providing a pathway for residency for highly-skilled and higher-income individuals.

July 14, 2023

The UK Home Office have announced a large increase to both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees in order to support the pay rise increases proposed for UK doctors and the police force.

July 7, 2023

Vietnam has made several changes to the country’s immigration laws affecting visas, e-visas, and entry requirements. The changes will go into effect on 15 August 2023.

July 7, 2023

Poland has ended the state of emergency related to the COVID pandemic. This also ends extensions to related visa and residence permissions.

July 6, 2023

Indonesian authorities are removing additional requirements introduced during the pandemic and the onshore issuance for e-visas.

June 30, 2023

The 2023 FIFA World Cup is approaching, and we're here to help you gain entry into the host countries, Australia and New Zealand.