Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Scheme is an agreement between countries that could let you work or study in New Zealand for up to a year.  Unlike the Visitor Visa, which only allows you to travel on your holiday, the Working Holiday Scheme visa allows you to work in any job. Working holiday visas are available to…
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USA Travel Ban: Bypass the USA Travel Ban with a National Interest Exception

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous presidential proclamations restricting travel and entry into the United States. The majority of travellers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland and India 14 days prior to seeking entry to the US are prohibited from entering the country. Despite having more vaccine doses…
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UK Travel Update: UK’s Green List for International Travel

Finally, the infection rates are plummeting, the economy is opening up and the vaccine rollout is ramping up. All of which are reasons for making people look ahead to the summer season, and specifically whether we’ll be able to go on holiday abroad. UK’s legal ban on international leisure trips will be eased starting 17…
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Norway Travel Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports to Ease Travel Restrictions

It has been over a year since Norway closed its borders with its neighbouring countries to prevent the spread of the virus.  The Norwegian authorities issued a press release that border controls will continue to be effective in order for the authorities to check whether the travellers are permitted to enter Norway and if they…
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Post Study Work Options: How to Get a Work Visa in Hong Kong After Studies

Hong Kong is officially known as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR). Hong Kong was previously a British colony and was transferred to China in 1997. As a special administrative region, Hong Kong maintains separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China. Even though Hong Kong…
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