Third-country providers are now required to apply for accreditation in order to apply for an alien employment permit on behalf of an employee...

On 7 Feb. 2022, the government of Portugal updated its entrance requirements. Travelers arriving from European Union (EU) member states and Schengen Area countries...

The Russian government announced that nationwide non-working days will be introduced from Oct. 30, 2021, to Nov. 7, 2021, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Beginning 31 Oct 2021, the government of Russia started to require foreign nationals to pass a mandatory medical exam before a new work permit or permit renewal could be approved.

The government of Saudi Arabia will allow foreign nationals who have tickets to the World Cup 2022 in Qatar to obtain short-term multiple-entry visas...

The government of Serbia will increase the country's national minimum wage by 14.3% beginning 1 January 2023. As such, the minimum wage will be raised from RSD 201.22 per hour...

On 20 September 2022, the government of Spain announced that it will remove the requirement for travelers to complete a health control form when entering the country. Travelers 12 years...

The Swedish government plans to open an Embassy in Dublin and Consulate-General in San Francisco in late 2022...

Beginning 22 Jan. 2022, the government of Switzerland is no longer requiring travelers who have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test before entering Switzerland.

The authorities of Taiwan will apply an automatic 30-day extension to immigration permissions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan on or before 1 March 2020...

The authorities of Taiwan will apply an automatic 30-day extension to immigration permissions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan on or before 1 March 2020...

On 27 Dec. 2021, the authorities of Taiwan announced that inbound travelers will need to supply a negative RT-PCR test result taken within two days of departure in order to enter Taiwan.

The authorities of Taiwan announced that work permit applications will need to be submitted online beginning 30 July 2022. Work permit applicants will need to create an account in order to submit any applications...

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased visa service fees by Dh100. This fee change will impact residence visa and visit visa applications.

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the merging of the Dubai Economy and Dubai Tourism departments into one department under the name of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism.

The government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced that it will lift COVID-19 related restrictions for all passengers entering the country starting at 4 a.m. on 18 March 2022.

The government of the United Kingdom announced that it will launch additional visa routes in the spring of 2022.

Join Envoy's EMEA expert Hannah In-Chan to learn more about what comprises a points-based immigration system, the countries that have one in place, and considerations for employers.

Talent mobility is more important than ever as the U.S. enters a new decade. Technological transformation is driving a need for new skills and knowledge...

On Sept. 15, 2021, a federal judge set aside a regulation that was scheduled to replace the current H-1B random selection process with a system that would favor individuals with higher salaries.