Category: Asia Pacific

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Indonesia’s  New Digital Nomad Visa

Indonesia is introducing a new digital nomad visa to entice more remote workers to the country.  With the pandemic-induced lockdown, people started working from the comfort of their own homes. With many countries now opening their workspaces post the pandemic, more people continue to work remotely.  The visa hopes to incentivise digital nomads to work…
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Latvia Digital Nomad

The government of Latvia has introduced its digital nomad visa, which permits third-country nationals to stay in Latvia and work remotely for a period of over one year, with the possibility to renew it for another year without local sponsorship. The visa allows digital workers, whose businesses or companies that employ them are registered in…
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US Lifted COVID-19 Test For International Travel

The United States lifted its requirement that international travellers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States from 12 June 2022.  Arrivals no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery to enter the country.  “This step is possible because of the progress…
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New Zealand Reopens to Visa Waiver Countries

New Zealand has finally reopened its borders to international visitors from visa waiver countries including the UK. Since 1 May, New Zealand has lifted the international travel ban that has been in place for more than two years. Arrivals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet all other entry requirements. “We’re ready to welcome…
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Hong Kong Opening To Non-Residents

From 1 May, Hong Kong will end its ban on non-residents entering the city as it eases its tough zero-COVID policy. The government issued a statement on 22 April announcing plans to ease restrictions in May as coronavirus cases gradually stabilise. “Although daily passenger arrivals have increased since April 1 when the government lifted the…
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