Immigration Insights

MALAYSIA – Documentation requirements for professional visit pass applications are reduced.

August 13, 2024

Documentation requirements for applying for a Professional Visit Pass in Malaysia have been significantly reduced.

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SLOVAKIA – July 2024 changes to immigration rules take effect.

August 13, 2024

Changes were implemented from July 15, 2024, and will affect any non-EU/EEA or non-Swiss national.

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SAUDI ARABIA – Personal appearance required for work visas filed in the UK. 

August 9, 2024

UK applicants seeking entry into Saudi Arabia for work purposes are now required to submit biometrics as a part of the visa submission process.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Grace period for residence visa violators.

August 7, 2024

Starting September 1, 2024, a new two-month grace period will be introduced for residence visa violators.

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MALAYSIA – Pass endorsement services now available at KLIA Terminal 2. 

August 7, 2024

The ESD Satellite Centre facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 is now accepting pass endorsement procedures.

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VENEZUELA – Impact of the current political situation on immigration processes.

August 7, 2024

The current social and political climate in Venezuela is having a significant impact on both citizens and immigrants interacting with immigration authorities.

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VIETNAM – Online process for long-term visa and TRC applications.

August 7, 2024

The submission process for long-term visa and temporary residence card applications with the Dong Nai Immigration Authority have been updated.

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Facilitated access to the labour market for foreign workers. 

August 6, 2024

The Czech Republic implemented two key changes under the Employment Act, introducing several changes affecting foreign workers.

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AUSTRALIA – Immigration changes as of July 1, 2024.

August 1, 2024

On July 1, 2024, a number of significant updates took place within the Australian migration framework. This article highlights some of these changes in detail. 

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MALAYSIA – Temporary Unavailability of Pass Endorsement Services at KLIA Terminal 1

July 23, 2024

The pass endorsement service at the ESC counter, KLIA Terminal 1 office is temporarily unavailable due to shortage of pass stickers.

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EUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of Upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES)

July 18, 2024

Changes to travelling in Europe are due to take place in 2024 and 2025 with the introduction of the Entry-Exit System (EES)

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CANADA – CUFTA International Mobility Program Work Permits

July 16, 2024

Recent updates to CUFTA have impacted immigration procedures falling under the International Mobility Program.

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COLOMBIA – Holders of Permanent Resident (R) Visas Issued Before October 2022 Must Transfer by October 21, 2024

July 16, 2024

Permanent Resident (R) Visa holders with visas issued before October 2022 are required to transfer their visa by October 21, 2024.

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COLOMBIA – Delays in Issuing Foreigner ID Cards

July 15, 2024

Colombia has faced significant delays in issuing foreigner ID cards due to operational changes at Migración Colombia.

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PORTUGAL – Residence Permits Extended until June 30, 2025

July 5, 2024

Portuguese authorities have extended the validity of Residence Permits and Visas until June 30, 2025, to address ongoing delays in processing, effective from June 29, 2024.

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CHINA – Visa Exemption Expanded to Include Australia, New Zealand, Poland

July 1, 2024

China's Foreign Ministry announced an expansion of its visa exemption policy to citizens of New Zealand, Australia, and Poland.

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HONG KONG – Phased Invalidation and Reissue of Identity Cards

July 1, 2024

Identity cards held by Hong Kong permanent and non-permanent residents issued before November 26, 2018 will undergo phased invalidation.

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MALAYSIA – Immigration Processes Go Online for ESD Companies

July 1, 2024

Malaysia now requires certain immigration applications to be submitted online through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) portal.

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AUSTRALIA – Amendments to Visa Conditions

June 26, 2024

The Australian Government is implementing updates to visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 as part of its Migration Strategy.

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ISRAEL – New Electronic Travel Authorization System Introduced

June 14, 2024

The Israeli government announced the introduction of a new electronic travel authorization system, which will become fully operational in August 2024.

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