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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greek Passports To Be Valid For 10 Years

The validity of new Greek passports doubled from five to 10 years for all citizens aged 14 and above. The relevant legislation was voted through Parliament in July and went into effect on 1 September 2022, the Citizens’ Protection Ministry stated. It has also been clarified that passport application fees will not change. Currently, a…
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Thailand’s 10-Year Digital Nomad Visa

Thailand is one of the top visited nations around the world. The sandy beaches of Phuket, the bustling streets of Bangkok, and the mountains of Chiang Mai could all soon be options for digital nomads looking for their next home base. Thailand will soon offer a 10-year visa to potential long-term residents, with applications opening…
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Singapore Eases Restrictions For Non-Vaccinated Travellers

Singapore will allow unvaccinated travellers to enter the country without quarantine or post-arrival testing, as part of a broader move to fully ease Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of masks. From 29 August 2022, unvaccinated travellers will no longer be required to undergo a seven-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) quarantine period on arrival into the…
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The U.S. Rejected Call To Ban Russians

The United States (US) rejected the appeal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to impose a blanket visa ban on Russians as conflict continues to rise in Ukraine.   While the US has been an ardent supporter of Ukraine during the Russian invasion, the White House has stated that a blanket ban will close any opportunity for…
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US Reaches H-1B Cap for FY2023

On 23 August 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received a sufficient number of applications to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B advanced-degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for the fiscal year 2023. The H-1B visa programme is the most sought-after work visa…
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