Immigration Insights

DENMARK – Changes to the Danish Aliens Act 2024

June 11, 2024

The Danish Parliament has passed a Bill amending the Danish Aliens Act, allowing greater flexibility for residence in Denmark.

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SOUTH AFRICA – Update on Immigration Legislative Amendments

June 11, 2024

The South African Department of Home Affairs has finalized several amendments to existing Immigration Regulations under the Immigration Act.

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VIETNAM – Change of Processing Authority in Hanoi

June 11, 2024

Hanoi authorities have temporarily delegated authority to local districts to process work permits for foreign workers in certain categories.

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UKRAINE, BELARUS, RUSSIA – Suspension of Overseas Passport Renewals

June 11, 2024

The suspension of overseas passport renewals is being used as a strategic tool impacting the immigration status of affected nationals.

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UKRAINE – Restrictions on Leaving the Country Affecting Dual Nationals and Permanent Residents Abroad

June 11, 2024

Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60, including dual nationals or Ukrainians with permanent residence abroad, are restricted from leaving Ukraine.

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MALAYSIA – Immediate Approval of FKW Quota for MDEC-Registered Companies

June 11, 2024

MDEC-registered companies applying for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection will now receive immediate approval.

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SINGAPORE – Local Qualifying Salary Increase 

June 11, 2024

Singapore has signalled a rise in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) from SGD 1,400 to SGD 1,600 per month.

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PHILIPPINES – Key Updates on PEZA Visa, Motion for Reconsideration and Temporary Visitor Visa

June 6, 2024

The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines has made a number of key visa and immigration policy updates.

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INDONESIA – Implementation of New Bridging Visa

June 6, 2024

Immigration authorities in Indonesia announced the introduction of a new Transitional Stay Permit, also known as a Bridging Visa.

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FRANCE – New Visa Process for Olympic Games 2024 Volunteers

June 6, 2024

To support the arrival of 45,000 Olympic Games volunteers, an additional visa procedure has been put in place for these applicants.

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THAILAND – Temporary Visa-Waivers Announced

June 6, 2024

Thailand has extended visa-waivers to citizens of India and Taiwan on a temporary basis. Beginning on 10 November, passport holders from both India and Taiwan can now stay in Thailand for tourism purposes for up to 30 days without obtaining a visa.

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THAILAND – Upcoming Changes to the Visa and Travel System

June 4, 2024

New visa and travel measures aimed at boosting tourism and stimulating Thailand’s economy were recently approved.

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VIETNAM – Semi-Annual Foreign Utilization Reporting Due in July

May 31, 2024

Employers in Vietnam who have foreign employees holding valid or current work permits are required to complete a semi-annual report regarding the utilization of foreign manpower by July 5, 2024.

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AUSTRALIA – Upcoming Changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Effective July 1, 2024

May 29, 2024

In Australia, new minimum salary requirements have been announced for the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

May 28, 2024

The UK Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. Learn more in this update.

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SWEDEN – Simplified Passport Checks

May 22, 2024

The Swedish Migration Agency has introduced a pilot scheme to allow nationals from 23 countries to complete the passport verification requirement using an application on their mobile phone or computer instead of attending in person.

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COMPLIANCE CORNER – Increased Inspections in Indonesia

May 20, 2024

There has been an increase in onsite immigration inspections in Indonesia. Foreign nationals have faced questioning over addresses provided.

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AUSTRALIA – Impact of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget on Migration Policy

May 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, the Australian government handed down the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. In this update, we outline the key points from the Budget affecting Australia’s immigration policies.

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CHINA – New visa-waiver scheme

May 8, 2024

China is granting a visa-waiver to citizens of 12 countries, allowing them to visit China for periods up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purposes.

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Introducing CIBT Assure: Your pathway to complete A1 compliance for all your employees

May 4, 2024

CIBT Assure is a new platform that ensures seamless A1 compliance with ease and precision.

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