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QATAR: 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.

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UNITED KINGDOM: High Potential Individual Visa – Global Universities List

May 10, 2022

UK Visas and Immigration have updated the Global Universities List, the table of global universities that will be accepted as awarding institutions for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route when it launches on 30 May 2022, for qualifications awarded between 1 November 2021 and 31 October 2022.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2022 | Additional Changes

March 24, 2022

Following the Home Office’s Statement of Changes of 15 March 2022, in this alert we focus on scheduled miscellaneous administrative policy changes to the Immigration Rules.

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EU Blue Card Redesigned: Maximize New Program Benefits to Attract Highly-Skilled Workers | Webinar Q&A Report

March 15, 2022

Following our recent webinar, Newland Chase experts answer the most pressing questions on the challenges and solutions of the EU Blue Card Directive.

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UNITED STATES: Brazil Fully Added to Global Entry Program

February 14, 2022

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that Brazil has been fully added to the U.S. Global Entry program. Designed to provide expedited entry clearance for “pre-approved, low-risk travelers” upon arrival in the United States, the Global Entry program allows pre-screen travelers to skip long processing lines and paperwork at most major international airports.

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CIBT Announces Investment in Leading Global Travel and Mobility Technology Platform

February 8, 2022

CIBT, a global leader in mobility services, today announced it has acquired the mobility software platform developed by Viselio, a dynamic technology company based in Berne, Switzerland. Viselio’s software platform will accelerate CIBT’s ambitious plans to further leverage data, AI, and automation to drive a superior customer experience throughout the visa and immigration process.

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SINGAPORE: Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Amended for Individuals Vaccinated in the U.S.

November 17, 2021

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced new criteria for individuals vaccinated in the United States to prove their vaccination status and use the country’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs).

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Newland Chase Wins Highly Commended in 2021 Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards

November 4, 2021

At this year's Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards, Newland Chase won Highly Commended in the brand-new category of Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider for its comprehensive pandemic response including Entry Guide, COVID-19 Immigration Guide, and countless other educational resources provided to clients in response to the pandemic.

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UK: Changes to Common Travel Area (CTA) Arrangements

October 6, 2021

From 1 October 2021, EEA and Swiss nationals are subject to new identity documentation requirements when travelling to Great Britain from the Republic of Ireland (ROI) under Common Travel Area arrangements.

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The Schengen Area’s 90/180 Day Rule Made Easy

September 9, 2021

As the whole of Europe continues to adjust to Brexit, many UK nationals are faced with new travel requirements and restrictions. We take an in-depth look at one of those new responsibilities for UK nationals: staying within the Schengen Area’s 90/180 day visa-free stay rule.

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