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UNITED KINGDOM – Uruguayan Nationals to be Added to Youth Mobility Scheme

September 22, 2023

Uruguay is being added to the UK Youth Mobility Scheme, meaning young people from each country can live and work in the other for a period of time.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Review of Recent Rule Changes

September 13, 2023

Adjustments to UK Immigration Rules were recently released and have brought about some key changes. The main bulk of the amendments simply address minor technical issues and provide clarity and consistency. They go into effect on 28 September.

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COSTA RICA – Increased Stay Periods

September 11, 2023

The government of Costa Rica has increased the amount of time passport holders from “Group One” visa-exempt countries can stay in Costa Rica for purposes of business or tourism. The Group One countries include the United States and Canada.

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BRAZIL – Resumption of Visitor Visas (UPDATE 2)

August 16, 2023

Brazil has again updated its recent e-visa plan, pushing back the date when visitors from Australia, the UK and US will need visas.

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JAPAN – eVisa Extended to 11 Countries

August 11, 2023

The JAPAN eVISA system for short-term tourist visits to Japan, has been extended to foreign nationals residing in 11 countries:

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CIBT Launches Partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

June 22, 2023

CIBT is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Through this partnership, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will have access to CIBT’s professional expertise and knowledge database on a wide-range of immigration-related services.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2023 | Non-Business Routes

March 31, 2023

The recent Home Office’s Statement of Changes includes numerous changes to non-business rules as well for students, dependents, and family members.

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CHINA – Current Entry Conditions

February 24, 2023

China has been in the process of reopening to foreign visitors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. China lifted its quarantine-upon-arrival requirement and has begun issuing certain types of visas to foreign visitors.

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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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CHINA: Restrictions on Travelers from Japan, South Korea

January 12, 2023

Due to concern over rising COVID rates in China, the government of South Korea stopped issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens. In return, Chinese consular posts in Japan and South Korea have suspended issuing Chinese visas of various kinds to Japanese and South Korean citizens.

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