Category: Japan

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

From Screen to Reality: Fans of Hit South Korean Netflix Series Overrun Swiss Village

The Swiss village of Iseltwald, nestled in the canton of Bern, has found itself facing an unexpected challenge as fans of a popular South Korean Netflix series have flocked to the village prompting concerns from the local community. Iseltwald was featured in the 2019 Netflix hit series “Crash Landing on You” capturing the imagination of…
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UK To Ban International Students From Bringing Family Over

The United Kingdom is preparing to announce new measures preventing international students from bringing family dependents into the country. According to reports, the Department of Education, the Home Office, and the Treasury are set to finalise plans that prevent master’s students on one-year courses from bringing family members to the UK with them.  UK net…
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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Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared on 05 May 2023.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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