ArticleVaccinated Travel Lanes Expanded Singapore announced it would expand the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) to include Australia and Switzerland beginning 8 Nov 2021. SingaporeImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated COVID-19 Related Travel MeasuresThe government of South Korea will lift COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for all international travelers beginning 3 September 2022. All travelers will still be subject ...South KoreaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleAustralian Nationals Exempt From Visa RequirementsThe government of Switzerland announced that Australian foreign nationals will be allowed to enter Switzerland without an entry visa beginning 1 Jan. 2022 for non-productive activities.SwitzerlandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleReduced COVID-19-Related Entrance RequirementsThe authorities of Taiwan began to ease border restrictions and quarantine requirements for international travelers beginning 11 June 2022.TaiwanImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleExtension Of State Of EmergencyThe government of Thailand announced it would extend the current Declaration of an Emergency Situation by an additional two months, beginning 1 Dec 2021 and ending 31 Jan 2022.ThailandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated Entrance RequirementsTravelers entering the UAE must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, a certificate of recovery, or a vaccination certificate as of 26 Feb. 2022 United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleLong-Term Residence Permit Eligibility ExpandedOn December 1, 2020, the Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates will expand eligibility for a long-term residence permit to more categories of foreign nationals. United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew COVID-19 Travel Rules For Abu DhabiUpdated travel guidance and rules for travelers entering the UAE beginning 21 Jan. 2022 United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdates To Grace Periods And Overstay FeesThe UAE standardized the grace period and the overstay fee for foreign nationals remaining in the country after their authorized period of stay...United Arab EmiratesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleForty-Seven Countries And Territories Removed From Red ListOn Oct. 11, 2021, the UK government reduced its red country/territory list by 47 countries and territories. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Guidance For SponsorshipThe government of the United Kingdom released information and guidance for the registration of immigration sponsorsUnited KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleTravel From Nigeria To England Allowed For Eligible TravelersFully vaccinated travelers from Nigeria can enter U.K. without needing to take multiple COVID-19 tests or self-isolate...United KingdomImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleInterview Waiver Eligibility Extended For Nonimmigrant Visa ApplicantsThe State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have expanded interview waiver eligibility for nonimmigrant visa applicants.United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleDHS Confirms Compliance With Preliminary Injunctions Against USCIS Fee RuleOn January 29, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice in the Federal Register stating its compliance with preliminary injunctions against the USCIS United StatesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleE And E + Cards Changed To EU And EU + CardsAs Belgium looks to modernize their residence permits they have changed the E and E+ cards to EU and EU+ cards with new regulations.BelgiumImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdates To The British Colombia Provincial Nominee ProgramOn 16 November 2022, the government of Canada introduced changes to the British Colombia Provincial Nominee Program.CanadaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleResumption Of Issuing Visas And Other Immigration Permissionshe government of China will lift several immigration permission restrictions that had been put into place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the government,...ChinaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleRevised Posted Worker Directive ImplementedCyprus has implemented a Revised Posted Worker DirectiveCyprusEmployment and HREnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleIncreased Minimum Salary In August 2022 France increased the minimum monthly salary to EUR 1,329.06 on 1 August 2022.FranceEmployment and HREnvoy Global, Inc.