Immigration news update for APAC and EMEA regions
Asia-Pacific
India: Application submission changes
The Indian Consulate in the U.K. has now made it mandatory for all applicants to submit applications personally with an appointment.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Week India.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Debra Jane Beynon (Regional Immigration Manager, APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Ireland: Russia and Belarus removed from short-stay visa waiver
The Irish government has announced the removal of Russia and Belarus from its Short-Stay Visa Waiver program. Russian and Belarusian nationals cannot enter with their previously issued U.K. short-stay visas. Russian passports issued in occupied foreign regions (incl. Ukraine and Georgia) when issuing visas or for those crossing borders will not be recognized.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Irish Government.
United Kingdom: Changes to immigration rules
As of November 09, Colombian, Guinian and Peruvian nationals will now be able to enter the U.K. as visitors for tourism and business purposes visa free. This means they will no longer have to obtain a visit visa before coming to the UK and can be examined and granted entry on arrival. Citizens of British Overseas Territories no longer require proof of English fluency when applying for a student visa, which will shorten the documents preparation time.
A new rule is being added to allow permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand to qualify under the Service Supplier sub category of the Global Business Mobility route where the services they provide are covered by the free trade agreements with those countries. In addition, Australian nationals and permanent residents of Australia providing services under the free trade agreement with Australia will be able to stay for up to 12 months at a time in this category.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from Gov.uk.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director).
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