Jessie Butchley

On 20 June 2022, the government of Ireland announced changes to the employment permit system, including updating the Critical Skills Occupations List for Employment Permits.

Denmark will allow accompanying family members of permanent residents or Danish citizens to extend their residence permits, even if the primary sponsor has been granted Danish citizenship.

Japan updated the validity period of the certificate of eligibility (COE) on 22 June 2022. Holders of a COE will need to continue to meet qualification requirements for the extension to apply.

On 14 June 2022, the government of Ireland will no longer require parents of children under the age of 16 to apply for a re-entry visa for the child.

Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel beginning 20 June 2022. Travelers traveling throughout Canada will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination.

As of 16 June 2022, all travelers are permitted to enter Estonia without being required to provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

The government of Denmark announced that application processing delays for several immigration application types are expected to continue until September 2022.

New Zealand will no longer require travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test result beginning 20 June 2022 and has updated entry requirements for border workers.

The authorities of Taiwan began to ease border restrictions and quarantine requirements for international travelers beginning 11 June 2022.

Taiwan will require all work permit applications to be submitted online beginning 30 July 2022. The authorities recommend that applicants create an account prior to 30 July 2022.

The government of Vietnam will increase the minimum wage by six percent beginning 1 July 2022. The overall wage will vary depending on the region of Vietnam in which individuals are employed.

The government of Japan approved additional COVID-19 vaccine certificates for travelers entering the country as of 9 June 2022.

The government of Canada will temporarily pause COVID-19 randomized testing requirements between 11 June 2022 and 30 June 2022 for fully vaccinated travelers.

Envoy has created a map highlighting the visa requirements for nationals from Schengen and EU member states, travelers from EU only member states and travelers from Schengen Area only member states.

The government of Portugal updated its COVID-19 entrance requirements on 9 June 2022 for all travelers entering the country, regardless of vaccination status.

On 12 May 2022, the government of Iceland launched an electronic platform that will allow eligible applicants to submit residence permit renewal applications and payment online.

The government of China will no longer require select foreign nationals seeking to enter the country for work purposes or to visit family to apply for an invitation letter, known as a PU letter.

On 24 May 2022, the government of Switzerland launched an online platform for select cross-border commuters applying for a commuter work permit (G Permit) in Switzerland.