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QATAR: Changes to In-Country Conversions from Short Term to Work Visas

June 2, 2015

From May 2015, it should be noted that as per the new immigration regulation in Qatari Law, the following visas may not be converted in-country to Work Visas: Business Visa Arrival visa Tourist visa This will mean that employees and…

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UK Electronic Visa Waiver launches for nationals from Oman, Qatar and UAE

December 19, 2013

1st January 2014 marks another important change to the UK immigration visa process for visitor with the introduction of the electronic visa waiver (EVW) for nationals from Oman, Qatar and UAE. According to the Home Secretary, Theresa May, visitors from…

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UNITED KINGDOM: The latest on the UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)  

September 23, 2024

This article provides provides a summary of current requirements under the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

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UNITED KINGDOM – An ETA is now required for some nationalities

June 14, 2024

Following implementation of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in November 2023, this update provides a summary of the current requirements.

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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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ISRAEL/PALESTINE – Urgent Travel Advisories and Changes

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.

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UNITED KINGDOM – ETA System Launches

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.

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AUSTRALIA – To Be Added to UK ETA

June 23, 2023

Australia will be included in the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system when it fully rolls out sometime in 2024.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Electronic Travel Authorizations

March 17, 2023

UKVI published a new statement of changes on 9 March 2023 including a number of updates to the current immigration system. As part of these changes, UKVI “unveils plans for travel scheme to bolster the border” by way of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme due to launch in October 2023.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Government to Implement ETA Scheme

January 13, 2023

From January 2023, the government of the United Kingdom will be implementing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme as part of their universal “permission to travel” requirement.

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