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Immigration Insights
EUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of upcoming European Travel and Immigration Authorisation System (ETIAS)
September 9, 2024
ETIAS is a pre-travel authorisation to enter one of the ETIAS countries for a short stay. It is understood that implementation should be in the first half of 2025.
Read MoreIRELAND – Significant changes have been made to the Irish employment permit system.
September 9, 2024
The Employment Permits Act 2024 introduces significant and welcome reforms to Ireland's employment permit system.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION – Europe has announced a firm date for the introduction of the Entry/Exit System.
August 26, 2024
Entry/Exit System will commence operations on November 10, 2024—a month later than previously anticipated.
Read MoreESTONIA – Dependant permits can now be issued to same-sex partners.
August 19, 2024
The Estonian authorities have expanded dependant permits to include same-sex partners, subject to certain conditions.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Documentation requirements for professional visit pass applications are reduced.
August 13, 2024
Documentation requirements for applying for a Professional Visit Pass in Malaysia have been significantly reduced.
Read MoreSLOVAKIA – July 2024 changes to immigration rules take effect.
August 13, 2024
Changes were implemented from July 15, 2024, and will affect any non-EU/EEA or non-Swiss national.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA – Personal appearance required for work visas filed in the UK.
August 9, 2024
UK applicants seeking entry into Saudi Arabia for work purposes are now required to submit biometrics as a part of the visa submission process.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Grace period for residence visa violators.
August 7, 2024
Starting September 1, 2024, a new two-month grace period will be introduced for residence visa violators.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Pass endorsement services now available at KLIA Terminal 2.
August 7, 2024
The ESD Satellite Centre facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 is now accepting pass endorsement procedures.
Read MoreVENEZUELA – Impact of the current political situation on immigration processes.
August 7, 2024
The current social and political climate in Venezuela is having a significant impact on both citizens and immigrants interacting with immigration authorities.
Read MoreVIETNAM – Online process for long-term visa and TRC applications.
August 7, 2024
The submission process for long-term visa and temporary residence card applications with the Dong Nai Immigration Authority have been updated.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC – Facilitated access to the labour market for foreign workers.
August 6, 2024
The Czech Republic implemented two key changes under the Employment Act, introducing several changes affecting foreign workers.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – Immigration changes as of July 1, 2024.
August 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024, a number of significant updates took place within the Australian migration framework. This article highlights some of these changes in detail.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Temporary Unavailability of Pass Endorsement Services at KLIA Terminal 1
July 23, 2024
The pass endorsement service at the ESC counter, KLIA Terminal 1 office is temporarily unavailable due to shortage of pass stickers.
Read MoreCANADA – CUFTA International Mobility Program Work Permits
July 16, 2024
Recent updates to CUFTA have impacted immigration procedures falling under the International Mobility Program.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA – Holders of Permanent Resident (R) Visas Issued Before October 2022 Must Transfer by October 21, 2024
July 16, 2024
Permanent Resident (R) Visa holders with visas issued before October 2022 are required to transfer their visa by October 21, 2024.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA – Delays in Issuing Foreigner ID Cards
July 15, 2024
Colombia has faced significant delays in issuing foreigner ID cards due to operational changes at Migración Colombia.
Read MorePORTUGAL – Residence Permits Extended until June 30, 2025
July 5, 2024
Portuguese authorities have extended the validity of Residence Permits and Visas until June 30, 2025, to address ongoing delays in processing, effective from June 29, 2024.
Read MoreCHINA – Visa Exemption Expanded to Include Australia, New Zealand, Poland
July 1, 2024
China's Foreign Ministry announced an expansion of its visa exemption policy to citizens of New Zealand, Australia, and Poland.
Read MoreHONG KONG – Phased Invalidation and Reissue of Identity Cards
July 1, 2024
Identity cards held by Hong Kong permanent and non-permanent residents issued before November 26, 2018 will undergo phased invalidation.
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