Category: Asia Pacific

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Working Holiday Visas – Which Countries Offer Working Holiday Visas?

Travelling is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. But the downside is, most vacations are simply too short! Just when you feel like you’re getting a feel for a new place or culture, your entire journey is over, and you’re back on the plane heading home. While you may never be able to travel indefinitely…
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New Zealand: Air New Zealand’s Vaccination Passport

Almost a year into the global pandemic, there is no doubt that New Zealand has succeeded in battling coronavirus.  New Zealand has managed to stamp out the community spread of the virus, allowing most aspects of life to return to normal, and its economy has rebounded strongly as a result. The country is setting its…
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Australia: Borders Could Reopen With Successful COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The Australian borders could reopen following successful COVID-19 vaccine rollouts around the world.  Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stated that it is “very possible,” to lift the country’s ban on the arrival of foreign nationals once vaccinations have been widely delivered. What I’ve always been confident about is taking one step at a time…
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Australia: International Students with Compelling Reasons Can Enter

Australia largely closed its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents on 20 March 2020. The Australian government also implements a cap on the numbers of passengers coming into Australian airports from overseas. This is to ease pressure on state and territory quarantine facilities but this measure also left many citizens and residents  stranded outside the…
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UK opens citizenship pathway for Hong Kong residents

A new visa system that offers Hong Kong residents an opportunity to become British citizens has begun. The scheme allows those with British National Overseas (BNO) status to live, study and work in Britain for five years before eventually applying for citizenship. Hong Kong residents can apply for a new UK visa starting 31 January…
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