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SINGAPORE | Update on Entry Approval and Vaccination Requirements
September 1, 2022
From 28 August 2022 2359 hours, all non-fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to undergo a 7-day SHN and take a Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 test at the end of their SHN period. They are still required to take a Pre-Departure Test within 2 days before departure for Singapore and test negative before departing for Singapore.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Global Talent Hub Strategy
August 30, 2022
On 29 August 2022, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore (in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Communications and Information) has released some important changes in the immigration regulations to further attract highly skilled foreign nationals and position the country to be a global hub for talent.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: 2022 Mid-Year Work Permit Quotas
August 26, 2022
Less than 50% of the quotas have been used by 30 June 2022, including a particularly low number regarding UK nationals work permit quotas.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Scale-Up Route Goes Live
August 24, 2022
Further to the Statement of Changes published in March this year, the Scale-Up route is now live and applications for visas under this route may now be made.
Read MoreQATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022
August 23, 2022
In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.
Read MoreChina Opens to APEC Card and Student Visa/Permit Holders
August 23, 2022
In many countries, Chinese Embassies and Consulates have announced that from 24 August 2022, foreigners holding valid APEC business travel cards and students visa/permits will be permitted to enter China.
Read MoreMIDDLE EAST REGION: Immigration Updates from Kuwait and UAE
August 17, 2022
Immigration updates from the Middle East region, including the suspension of the issuance of family and visit visas to expats in Kuwait until further notice. Residents of the UAE can apply for Israel visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Abu Dhabi.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Home Office Lifts Suspension on Priority Service for Select Visa Applicants
August 15, 2022
The Home Office has announced that select visa applicants will be able to apply using priority and super priority service from 12 August. The suspension on this optional service has been in place since March 2022 following the crisis in Ukraine.
Read MoreSCHENGEN AREA: ETIAS Implementation Delayed Until November 2023
August 15, 2022
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which had been due to be implemented in May 2023, has been delayed until November 2023.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: IND Adds Additional Note on Approval Letters
August 15, 2022
As of 22 July 2022, the Dutch Immigration Authority (IND) has added an additional note on approval letters for non-visa nationals coming to the Netherlands as a Highly Skilled Migrant.
Read MoreDENMARK: Changes to Immigration Processes
August 4, 2022
The Danish authorities have recently implemented changes to the eligibility and processing of some Immigration Permits.
Read MoreMEXICO: Elimination of Electronic Visa for Brazilian Nationals
August 4, 2022
On August 3, 2022, an official Agreement was published which states that from August 18, 2022, Brazilian nationals who enter Mexico as Visitors without Permit to Perform Remunerated Activities (tourism / business), will no longer be able to process an electronic visa.
Read MoreMEXICO: Test Program to Expedite Entry for Foreign Nationals
August 3, 2022
As of August 2, 2022, the National Immigration Institute has implemented a test program at the Guadalajara and Cancun airports to speed up the admission of foreigners into the country.
Read MoreMaking International Remote Work… Work!
July 29, 2022
More employees want to work remotely in destinations abroad—but just how effective are remote work policies, and how can companies stay compliant while supporting these new employee experiences?
Read MoreKENYA: Tightening of Requirements to Class D Permits
July 29, 2022
The Kenya Department of Immigration Services (‘DIS’) has implemented several measures in an attempt to tighten the requirements for a Class D Permit. Class D Permits can be issued to foreign nationals who are locally employed by an employer in Kenya.
Read MoreMEXICO: Immigration Updates
July 29, 2022
Updates regarding the reactivation of the CURP and visas issued from the Mexican Embassy in Colombia.
Read MoreJapan Reopens to Foreign Travelers, with Conditions
July 27, 2022
As the pandemic gripped the world, Japan shut its doors to outside visitors. The good news for travelers is that Japan is beginning to reopen. But that process comes with conditions.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Second Phase of Premium Processing
July 22, 2022
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that have a pending Form I-140 employment-based immigrant visa petition, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: A New Plan
July 21, 2022
The UK government has published its ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control', “setting out the vision for [the UK’s] border and legal migration system of the future… to a stronger, more secure and prosperous Union”.
Read MoreChina Entry Requirements: Update
July 19, 2022
Further developments regarding China entry requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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