Webinars & Resources

13 December 2023

Legislative changes introduced by the Australian Government on 25 November have confirmed a pathway to permanent residency to thousands of Subclass 482 visa holders. In a surprising last-minute addition, the Government has also removed many of the COVID-19 concessions from employer-sponsored, family, and graduate visas. Join our travel and immigration experts as they review the changes to Australia employer-sponsored permanent residence pathways.

5 December 2023

As part of the government’s plans to strengthen and digitize the UK border, the UK has launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. ETAs are replacing Electronic Visa Waivers (EVW), which the majority of Gulf nationals currently apply for. The scheme will eventually roll out worldwide to all those who do not currently need a visa to visit or transit through the UK or who do not hold a UK immigration status, including nationals from Europe and America. Once fully implemented, the ETA scheme will apply to visitors to the UK who do not need a visa for stays of less than six months, or who do not have a valid UK immigration status before travelling. Join us on as our team of immigration experts is joined by representatives from the Future Borders Immigration and Strategy (FBIS) Engagement Team. This webinar will be a chance to hear from the UKVI and ask questions about the ETA policy, including the rollout under phases 1 and 2 and the rest of the world’s roll-out, anticipated in H2 2024.

30 November 2023

The global context in which mobility teams are operating is very different now compared to what it was several years ago. Both student and corporate mobility have been significantly disrupted by Brexit, and exacerbated by the global pandemic. Many challenges faced by education institutions are unlikely to resolve themselves in the short term, and mobility teams will need increased resources and strategic support to continue delivering the life-changing international experiences which are so highly valued by international students. In response to addressing such challenges, we designed a set of comprehensive service offerings specifically with the needs of students and education institutions in mind.

30 November 2023

The travel landscape shifted during the pandemic, and a new reality is still settling. While tourism is rebounding after the pandemic, travel changed, and one of the countries that has seen a significant transformation is China. The global pandemic has had a profound effect, particularly on travel norms and buying habits. Consequently, traveling to China post-pandemic is a nuanced but still valuable experience for business or leisure. China’s robust domestic travel-industry recovery signals a potentially encouraging trend for international visitors. Additionally, many of the entry barriers imposed during the pandemic have been removed. Join us as our panel of China travel experts review recent changes to China travel, including reduced biometrics, visa processing timelines and general group travel information as you begin planning for 2024.

22 November 2023

Join us for our German-language webinar on visa procurement for South Korea. We will inform you about the current situation at the South Korean consulates in Germany and address questions such as, which documents are required, how strict are the regulations and how long are the processing times. Please note that this webinar will be presented in the German language.

21 November a2023

If you are like so many businesses right now, you’re experiencing a rapid increase in post-pandemic travel, which could create a number of challenges given a lot has changed with how visas are processed and immigration laws. We want to help you manage the global travel, including the complexities of traveling to and from Saudi Arabia. CIBT is the leading global provider for visa and immigration services. We have a global footprint of more than 60 wholly-owned offices located in 25 countries around the world. We can provide you and your team with the most comprehensive suite of services. Learn more about how CIBT can help you through by attending our webinar about Saudi Arabia travel.

October 2023

Significant delays are being experienced in visa and permit processing times in Germany which are causing disruption to planned employee start dates in country. Germany is experiencing an unprecedented increase in visa applications. In the paper we examine:

• Why is the German immigration system under pressure?
• Most recent developments in the German immigration system
• Helping to manage your assignees’ expectations
• Promising news from the German immigration authorities

11 October 2023

Companies attempting to meet employee requests for expanded workplace flexibility face a host of new compliance issues, particularly with digital nomads. For companies looking to offer “work from anywhere” as an option to their employees, understanding the legal and regulatory landscape is a must. This webinar will focus on the ability of non-EU nationals to work remotely from European countries, in particular France and Spain whilst also grasping key compliance issues relating to international tax and labour law.

10 October 2023

If you have upcoming travel plans to Hong Kong, the evolving visa processing landscape may seem overwhelming. CIBT just opened a brand new office in the heart of Hong Kong and is ready to help you prepare for all of your visa-related needs. Join us as CIBT provides an overview of our visa services and how they can benefit you.

October 2023

The Apostille Convention—also known as the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents—is an international agreement simplifying how public documents are authenticated for the purposes of using it in a foreign country. In this white paper, learn about the Apostille process and the difference between Apostille, notarization and legalization.