The fee for applications or renewals of residence permits has increased to USD 150 (up from USD 70). This new fee applies to both new applications...

The government has proposed changes to EU Blue Card that if adopted, would be effective January 1, 2025. Proposals include a lower salary threshold to SEK 49,875...

Effective July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, the Chinese government is allowing nationals of Australia, New Zealand and Poland to enter Mainland China visa-free...

Indonesian companies with foreign employees are increasingly being monitored by government authorities, who reportedly have been sending more letters than usual to company representatives...

All entrants (foreign nationals and residents of Indonesia) arriving in Indonesia must now submit an online health declaration form to screen for the MPox virus.

Amid a pronounced talent shortage in several industries, Israel's government has introduced a new policy allowing employers in the following sectors (among others)...

Effective August 1, 2024, several regions in Kazakhstan (including Astana City) will start accepting 2025 foreign worker quota applications. The deadline for submission is September 27, 2024.

The Malaysian Immigration Department is requiring employers whose foreign nationals are changing Employment Pass categories to submit a "change of category letter" at the approval stage of the application...

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has introduced new online systems to facilitate the recruitment of graduates from universities in Qatar and Qatari nationals...

Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders applying for a General Work Visa no longer need to obtain a recommendation letterfrom the Department of Employment and Labour, or proof of qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.

The Department of Home Affairs has implemented a temporary concession until March 31, 2025, allowing applicants to select the earliest available appointment date on the Global VFS online system ...

The Board of Investment (BOI) now exempts foreign nationals holding the title of president, chief executive officer, chairman, or managing director from age and experience requirements...

Nationals from Kosovo are now visa exempt when entering the United Arab Emirates for tourism or business travel of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, and vice versa.

The Home Secretary has issued a statement announcing measures to improve the government's capabilities to enforce immigration rules.

The government has expanded the visa waiver for tourism and business travelers to nationals of 53 countries, up from the previous 43 countries.

Russian nationals entering Azerbaijan under a visa exemption for any purpose (including work, business or tourism) can now only stay up to 90 days...

Italy's government has approved a legal amendment that requires family members of foreign nationals to reside in Italy as dependents...

The Portuguese government has announced that all immigration visas and permits will remain valid until July 30, 2025, in an effort to clear a backlog of visa and permit applications.

The Portuguese government has announced that all immigration visas and permits will remain valid until June 30, 2025, in an effort to clear a backlog of visa and permit applications.

The freelancer license in Abu Dhabi now covers an additional 30 activities including, among other activities: artificial Intelligence development; electronic equipment and software design...