Weekly Immigration Update: June 30–July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
In immigration news this week:
- Minimum salary updates: Belarus, Egypt, Germany, and Poland have revised their minimum salary guidance. See our consolidated alert for details.
- Worldwide/Russia: Latvia extended the entry ban on Russian citizens until March 4, 2024, subject to exemptions. See our consolidated alert for details.
- Hong Kong SAR: The government extended a measure that allows eligible non-permanent residents whose limit of stay is expiring to apply for an extension of stay. See Fragomen’s COVID website for updated guidance.
These items and other news from Brazil, Egypt, the European Union, Germany, Israel, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam follow in this edition of the Fragomen Immigration Update.
Other weekly news briefs
Brazil, July 6, 2023
Delays in Adjudication of Visa Applications at Ministry of Justice
Egypt, July 5, 2023
Turkish Nationals Now Eligible for Visa-on-Arrival for Tourism
European Union, July 4, 2023
Several EU States Agree on Exception to Existing Social Security Rules for Cross-border Teleworking
Germany, June 30, 2023
Frankfurt Immigration Office Launches Online Portal to Resolve Backlog of Immigration Applications and Emails
Germany, July 6, 2023
‘Western Balkans Regulation’ to be Extended Indefinitely, Quota to be Raised
Israel, June 30, 2023
Simplified Travel for U.S. Citizens with Palestinian Identification Cards
Portugal, July 6, 2023
Certain Consular Services Now Available Online to Portuguese Nationals
Russia, July 6, 2023
Highly-Qualified Specialists’ Salary Notification Due Soon for Q2 2023
Sweden, July 5, 2023
New Passport Checking Stations Available for Visa-Exempt Individuals Applying for Work and Study Residence Permits
Taiwan, July 6, 2023
New Rules Extending Visa-Free Entry and Simplified Visa Regulations Introduced
United Kingdom, June 30, 2023
New Visa Rules Allow Football Clubs to Sponsor Additional Foreign National Players
United Kingdom, July 3, 2023
Second Ballot to be Held in July for APAC Youth Mobility Scheme
United Kingdom/Spain, July 6, 2023
Educational Cooperation Agreement Signed
United States, July 6, 2023
DHS Reduces ESTA Validity Period for Brunei to One Year
United States, July 6, 2023
USCIS Launches Online Self-Service Tool to Reschedule Biometric Services Appointments
Vietnam, June 30, 2023
Expanded Multiple-Entry E-Visa and Visa Exemption Programs Forthcoming
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.
