Category: Singapore

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Moving to Malta: Startup Residence Scheme For Third-Country Entrepreneurs

The government of Malta launched a program to attract non-EU entrepreneurs and enable innovation, create job opportunities, and support Malta’s growing economy. Eligible applicants will acquire residency in the country through the new Startup Residence Scheme. The scheme will grant a three-year residence permit to founders, as well as co-founders and core employees of start-ups…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

US Senate Voted to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The US Senate voted on 29 March 2023 to terminate a COVID-19 pandemic ​national emergency order implemented by the former President in March 2020 that was due to be terminated on 11 May. The resolution, H.J.Res 7, passed the upper chamber in a 68-23 vote, with 21 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the bill.…
Read more