On 1 Feb. 2022, the government of Qatar will reduce the validity of its vaccination certificate to nine months following the second dose of an approved vaccine.

The Russian government ratified an agreement with Uzbekistan expanding the period granted before citizens of either country must file for address registration.

The government of Russia introduced new vaccination requirements for foreign national employees. Under these new requirements, foreign nationals and their employers must submit proof...

Saudi Arabia updated the maximum period of stay permitted under single-entry visa categories granted to certain foreign nationals

Saudi Arabia will no longer require Indian nationals to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate as part of the visa application process...

The national minimum wage for 2022 will increase by 9.4 percent ...

The government of South Africa added an additional extension of stay for Zimbabwean nationals. Under this extension, nationals of Zimbabwe who currently hold an expired...

The government of South Africa announced that fees associated with passports and travel documents will significantly increase on 1 November 2022. The document increases will range...

The government of South Africa announced it will no longer centralize the review process of long-term visas. Instead, long-term visa applications will be reviewed and processed...

The government of South Africa introduced additional security measures for the issuance of passports. Third parties will no longer be permitted to collect passports on behalf...

The government of South Korea will resume visa-free travel options for residents of Hong Kong beginning 1 July 2022. Residents of Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders...

Sri Lanka introduced new consular and immigration-related fees on 31 December 2022...

The government of Switzerland will lift all COVID-19 related entrance restrictions beginning 2 May 2022.

Switzerland will establish new employment quotas for nationals of Croatia applying for B and L permits beginning 1 January 2023...

Taiwan introduced additional vaccine requirements against polio for visa applications from countries with high outbreak levels

As of 30 Dec. 2021, Thai migrant work visa holders can enter Taiwan 

The government of Thailand will extend the free issuing of e-vaccination certificates, known as e-Vaccine passports, for individuals who are vaccinated in Thailand until 31 March 2022.

The crisis in Ukraine continues to evolve as countries around the world move to help those impacted as quickly as possible.

The United Kingdom lifted police registration requirements for foreign nationals traveling to the country for long-term purposes

Having a deeper understanding of F-1 OPT can help HR teams better answer questions from foreign talent and prepare for colleges starting a new year in August.