Category: Japan

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Uruguay Welcomes Digital Nomads

Digital nomads and remote workers can now obtain a residency permit to work legally from Uruguay for six to twelve months. There are numerous reasons why Uruguay is ideal for digital nomads, and the new digital nomad visa is yet another reason to visit this fascinating country. Uruguay’s digital nomad visa is an appealing option…
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Schengen Area’s 90-Day Rule: Countries That Enforce the Limit and Refused Entry

In 2022, a significant number of non-EU citizens were denied entry into the European Union (EU) for various reasons, including exceeding the 90-day limit imposed by the Schengen Area.  This article explores the countries that reported the highest number of refusals due to the 90-day rule and sheds light on other reasons for entry denial.…
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WHO COVID-19 Update: End to Global Health Emergency

Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared on 05 May 2023. The announcement represents a symbolic step towards the end of a pandemic that has taken millions of lives and disrupted billions of others. Lowering it demonstrates the extent of international progress on vaccines and treatments, but Covid-19 is…
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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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EU Delays Entry/Exit System To 2024

The EU’s Entry & Exit System (EES) is reported to have been pushed again and this time until after the Paris Olympics in 2024. The EES aims to tighten up security at EU external borders and replace the passport stamping system for travellers who do not need a visa to enter the EU has already…
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