Europe

Poland’s D-Type National Visa. A Poland Type D visa, commonly referred to as a long-stay or national visa, is issued to individuals intending to study, work, or reside in Poland. If your stay in the Republic of Poland is expected to exceed 90 days, it is necessary to apply for this long-stay visa. This Sort […]

Malaysia increases visa fee by 150%. Malaysia has announced an increase in visa application fees for expatriates and their dependents, effective September 1, 2024. This alteration will influence different visa categories, counting the Business Pass, Proficient Visit Pass, and Long-Term Social Visit Pass. This change is significant, as there are approximately 150,000 Indian workers in

Malaysia Plans QR Code for Faster Checks. The Malaysian Migration Division has reported the extension of the auto door office for passage clearance into the nation, presently accessible to guests from an extra 53 countries. This new inclusion consists of 26 countries from the European Union (EU), 17 European nations outside the EU, six Arab

From Jan 1, 2025, the minimum pay for Employment Pass (EP) increased to S$5,600! Singapore’s Service of Labor has uncovered the upgraded compensation limit for Business Pass (EP) candidates for the year 2025. The EP serves as a work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives who wish to pursue employment opportunities in Singapore. It

Germany Skilled Immigration. In accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2021/1883, the German government has revised and expanded the migration options available through the EU Blue Card. Reduced salary thresholds: The salary requirements for the EU Blue Card in both regular and shortage occupations have been notably decreased. A least compensation identical to 45.3%

Sweden granted over 23,000 work permits between January and October 2024. The Swedish Relocation Administrations has issued a add up to of 23,870 work licenses to outside nationals from January to October, stamping the most elevated number of such grants allowed in 2024 to date. Data released by the agency indicates that work permits account

Sweden announces changes in processing time for the EU Blue Card. Sweden has recently declared a significant reduction in the processing duration for the EU Blue Card, which serves as a work and residence permit for highly skilled professionals. This initiative is designed to attract exceptional talent to Sweden, addressing skill shortages in sectors such

France Immigration Bill by Early 2025. France has declared its plan to implement a new immigration law at the start of 2025, occurring less than a year after the enactment of the previous law in January 2024, which was the result of extensive discussions in parliament and among the presidential majority. Maud Bregeon, the spokesperson

Singapor’s Recent Developments Regarding S Pass and Employment Pass Eligibility. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is actively revising the criteria for the approval of foreign work passes to facilitate business growth while ensuring fair consideration for local candidates. MOM issues various types of work visas in Singapore, including the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, and

MALAYSIA Recent Modifications to Immigration Procedures. Malaysia has implemented notable changes that may affect businesses and foreign workers. Effective October 1, 2024, the MYXpats Centre will automatically annul inactive applications that have not been resubmitted within a 90-day period. Furthermore, the Immigration Department has introduced the Interim Endorsement Slip (IES), which serves as a temporary