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New Global Travel Restrictions Introduced in Response to COVID-19 Omicron Variant Concerns

December 1, 2021

While the world awaits further information on the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, many countries have introduced new travel restrictions against individuals from, or with recent travel to, several Southern African countries.

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AUSTRALIA: Travel Restrictions Ending for Eligible Visa Holders [Updated 30 November 2021]

November 30, 2021

From 15 December 2021, eligible visa holders who have been fully vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recognized vaccine will be free to travel to and from Australia without the need to first apply for a Travel Exemption.

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NIGERIA: Government Overhauls Visa Policy

February 18, 2020

On 4 February 2020, the government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020).

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 3 of 4)

February 6, 2020

Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 16 September 2019

September 16, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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TAIWAN: Dependent Status Can Now Be Granted to Same-Sex Spouses

June 4, 2019

Qualifying same-sex spouses are now eligible to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28 May 2019

May 28, 2019

The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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PANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit

May 13, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup & Brexit Updates – 11 March 2019

March 11, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the UK Ireland Vietnam Denmark Argentina SouthAfrica Colombia and Switzerland. There are Brexit updates and meet our UK MDs Tony Butterworth & Darren Faife.

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HONG KONG: Immigration Authority Allows Dependent Visa Applications for Same-Sex Spouses

September 21, 2018

Effective 19 September 2018, the Hong Kong government has revised its immigration policy to allow a same-sex spouse or civil partner, or an opposite-sex civil partner, in a foreign legally-recognized relationship with an eligible sponsor, to apply for a dependent visa.

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