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PORTUGAL: Amendments to Immigration Law Announced Through Law on Foreign Nationals
September 16, 2022
The purpose is to introduce a number of amendments to existing immigration laws in Portugal, including expanding eligibility for key employment-based visas to remote workers employed or self-employed abroad, whilst also introducing a new jobseeker visa type, where jobseekers previously were not eligible for a tailored immigration status.
Read MoreRussian Nationals: Restricted Entry to Baltic Countries
September 16, 2022
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have agreed on a common regional intention to introduce national temporary measures to restrict entry of Russian nationals who hold a Schengen C visa.
Read MoreRemote Work: Latest Countries to Implement Digital Nomad Visas
September 14, 2022
Governments across the world continue to launch digital nomad visa schemes for international remote workers.
Read MoreEU – RUSSIA: Full Suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements
September 13, 2022
Short stay visa applications more challenging for Russians after full suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Major Reforms to Visa and Work Permit Schemes
September 12, 2022
From October 2022, two major reforms to the United Arab Emirates’ visa and work permit schemes are to go into effect.
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Deadline for 2023 Quota Applications
September 9, 2022
Kazakhstan companies are required to submit their application for their annual 2023 work permit quota by 30 September 2022.
Read MorePOLAND: Changes in Work Permit Formats and Labor Market Test Process
September 9, 2022
On 29 July 2022, a new immigration regulation took effect in Poland. Newland Chase summarizes the main changes.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Visa-Exempt Entry Reinstated from September
September 9, 2022
Taiwan will restore visa exemption treatment for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, countries in Europe, and Taiwan's diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM | Police Registration Requirement Ends
September 2, 2022
Until recently, the UK Immigration Rules required certain foreign nationals with non-settled status to register with the police upon entering the UK, however from 4 August 2022 this requirement ceased.
Read MoreSINGAPORE | 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.
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