Category: Hong Kong

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Moving To The EU: EU Aims to Enhance Freedom of Movement for Non-EU Citizens

Members of the European Parliament are trying to reduce the time required for non-EU citizens living in EU countries to get long-term resident status and move more easily across the bloc. European Parliament members want to decrease the time needed for non-EU residents in EU member states to attain long-term residency status from five to…
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Work Remotely With Colombia’s New Digital Nomad Visa

Colombia launched its digital nomad visa in March 2023 to allow remote workers to live and work in the country for up to two years.  The government aims to lure remote workers to live in the country by highlighting the benefits of moving to Colombia. Colombia has recently exploded in popularity as digital nomads flock…
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Switzerland to Ease Work Permit Procedures for Non-EU Citizens

Switzerland’s Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) announced on 01 February that it will be simplifying its work permit procedures for Non-EU citizens.   The initiative aims to retain highly skilled people, recruit more skilled employees to the country, and minimise administrative hurdles for businesses. Highly skilled non-EU workers will be subject to easier procedures…
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Schiphol Airport’s Flight Cap Overturned

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has emerged victorious in a court case to prevent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from reducing flights from 500,000 to 440,000 annually to reduce noise pollution. Though the airline may have only won a one-year reprieve. Schiphol flight reduction plan was invalidated by the court due to the state’s failure to follow proper…
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Travel to South Korea Temporarily Eased for 22 Countries

South Korea has expanded its list of nationalities that can visit the country without having to apply for the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). South Korea has paused its K-ETA requirement for 22 nationalities starting 1 April to boost travel until 31 December 2024. “Starting from April 1, 2023, South Korea will temporarily extend travel…
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