Immigration Insights

November 27, 2023

New immigration code takes effect in Greece on 01 January 2024, bringing about changes to certain immigration procedures. Specifically, procedures involving work authorisations will be modified in the following ways:   The Article for Senior-Level Employees will be abolished at the end of the year and will not be replaced. Applicants who currently hold these […]

November 24, 2023

We have observed an increased level of scrutiny towards travelers at German airports in recent weeks, resulting in instances of refused entry or transit. Here's what you need to know.

November 22, 2023

To combat a shortage of workers, Germany is implementing a wide-ranging number of changes to its Skilled Worker Immigration Act which will come into effect over the next few months.

November 22, 2023

DETE will cease taking applications for Stamp 4 support letters as of 30 November. Stamp 4 status in Ireland allows the holder the right to work without a separate work authorization, run a business, and access state services and funds.

November 17, 2023

Peru is looking to join the 50+ nations offering remote workers - so-called Digital Nomads - the opportunity to live in the country while working for companies based abroad, for a period up to one year.

November 17, 2023

A new trusted employer scheme will allow registered companies in South Africa to benefit from simplified visa applications and accelerated visa processing times for skilled foreign workers.

November 10, 2023

Attacks this weekend in Israel have caused major disruptions to travel in and out of the country. CIBT is following the situation and has this update on the status of movement to and from Israel.

November 9, 2023

Canada has set increasing immigration targets for 2024-2026, with an ultimate goal of attracting 500,000 immigrants per year by 2026.

November 9, 2023

The government of Kenya announced fee increases for a number of government-produced documents, including some steep increases on certain visas and work permits.

November 9, 2023

Ghana and South Africa have entered into a visa-waiver agreement, allowing for stays in the other country of up to 90 days.

November 8, 2023

The Australian government is considering changes which will open a pathway to permanent residence for more foreign workers.

November 2, 2023

Hong Kong's chief executive announced a series of policy changes designed to attract and retain foreign workers, and to strengthen business relationships with mainland China.

November 2, 2023

Kenya has announced it is dropping the requirement for an entry visa for nationals of all other African countries, by the end of the year.

November 2, 2023

CIBT/Newland Chase has three webinars scheduled for November on a range of visa and mobility topics with our staff of global experts.

November 1, 2023

As part of the ongoing digitalisation process for immigration statuses, several types of physical documents will be replaced with electronic versions by the UKVI, including biometric residence permits and residence cards.

October 30, 2023

China officially joins the Apostille Convention on 7 November. This will simplify the process of legalizing travel documents for China.

October 30, 2023

The UK government announced in the immigration health surcharge would be increased, the fee increase will now occur no earlier than 16 January 2024.

October 24, 2023

Applications for the Electronic Travel Authorization system open on 25 October for citizens of Qatar, with other countries to be added later. the ETA is a pre-screening system for citizens of visa-exempt countries who are visiting the UK.

October 20, 2023

ETIAS, the European Union's electronic visa-waiver entry system, has officially been delayed until May 2025.

October 20, 2023

Due to the ongoing regional conflict, Israel's entry into the United States' visa-waiver program has been made effective immediately. The program allows for visa-free visits of up to 90 days.