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Weekly Immigration Update: June 30–July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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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.

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.

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