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The government of South Korea established a new visa program for foreign national interns working in high-tech industries on 29 September 2022.

On 14 September 2022, the government of the Philippines introduced amendments to the document requirements for processing the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) visa.

The government of Luxembourg will allow third-country foreign nationals to enter the country for all authorized travel purposes regardless of vaccination status effective 1 October 2022.

On 28 September 2022, the government of New Zealand introduced a new cap limit for the Recognized Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE) for 2022 and 2023.

The government of the UK will introduce a new online service for employers who need to check a current or potential employee’s immigration status in the country.

The government of the United Arab Emirates introduced new COVID-19 measures and lifted mask requirements for entrance on 28 September 2022.

The German mission in India announced changes to the processing of Schengen visas and new processing time estimates.

The government of the United Arab Emirates introduced a new online service for employees to complete and view the labor self-guidance requirements.

Austria will introduce amendments to the Red-White-Red card effective 1 October 2022. Under these changes, the government intends to create faster processing times and procedures.

Canada will lift all COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers on 1 October 2022, including the requirement to present proof of vaccination and on-arrival testing.

On 21 September 2022, the government of Russia introduced an executive order that aims to partially mobilize citizens of the Russian Federation.

The government of Japan plans to reopen its borders to all foreign national travelers and resume visa-exempt entry for eligible travelers effective 11 October 2022.

The government of Qatar announced that it will temporarily suspend the entry of select foreign nationals into the country who are not attending the FIFA World Cup.

The authorities of Hong Kong announced that the jurisdiction will lift the requirement to undergo a hotel quarantine upon arrival effective 26 September 2022.

Malaysia will introduce a new remote work visa on 1 October 2022. The new visa, known as the DE Rantau programme pass, will provide travelers with a professional visit pass.

The authorities of Taiwan announced that visa-exempt entry will be reintroduced for all eligible travelers effective 29 September 2022.

The government of Portugal introduced plans for a short-term remote work visa option for foreign nationals employed by a company based outside of the country.

On 20 September 2022, the government of Spain announced that it will remove the requirement for travelers to complete a health control form when entering the country.

Hong Kong introduced new “smart cards” for nationals of Hong Kong, permanent residents, and non-permanent residents who are employed within the jurisdiction.

Taiwan plans to reduce its quarantine requirements effective 13 October 2022 and introduce a new weekly entry arrival cap on 29 September 2022 .