Poland: Suspension of the Business Harbour Programme
Key Points Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme on 26 January 2024 until further notice Overview The government of Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme until further notice. The Programme will remain closed until proper verification of beneficiary companies and foreign nationals can be guaranteed. The Programme was created in 2020 to encourage IT...Continue Reading
Minimum Salary Requirements Across the Globe
As global mobility increases, HR professionals are vital in their role in navigating the ins and outs of global immigration policies and requirements. Within this landscape, salary requirements emerge as a crucial piece to the mobility puzzle. Envoy Global continues to track the minimum salary requirements for top countries based on visa categories to keep...Continue Reading
Denmark: Visa Processing Fee Increases
Key Points Denmark increased government visa processing fees for 2024 Overview The government of Denmark increased the government processing fees on 1 January 2024. These fees include the following: Work permit applications and extensions: DKK 6,290 Family reunification applications: DKK 8,575 Work and study permits: DKK 7,475 Dependent visas: DKK...Continue Reading
Ireland: New Form for Extension of Student Conditions
Key Points The Ireland Domestic Residence and Permissions division introduced application forms for Extension of Student Conditions in the country as of 12 September 2023 Overview The government of Ireland’s Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRP) introduced application forms for Extension of Student Conditions in the country as of 12 September 2023. Non-EEA national students...Continue Reading
New Zealand: Potential Reimbursement for 2021 Resident Visa
Key Points New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required Overview The government of New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required. New...Continue Reading
India: E-Visas for Saudi Nationals
Key Points India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023 Overview of the eVisa Service for Saudi Nationals The government of India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023. Evisas are available in five different sub-categories: e-tourist visas, e-business visas- e-medical visas, e-medical attendant visas...Continue Reading
How long will it take for my Global Travel Assessment to receive results?
The general response time, upon receipt of all necessary information, is 24-48 hours for most jurisdictions. Follow up questions may apply in certain jurisdictions as the visa options globally are...Continue Reading
How can I obtain a Global Travel Assessment?
Your employer may initiate and submit a Global Travel Assessment within the platform on your behalf. Your employer may choose to designate the assessment questionnaire to you for completion as...Continue Reading
When is a Global Travel Assessment required?
If you have a specific legal or substantive question that will require a detailed analysis to determine what visa type applies for your travels outside of the U.S., this would generally require a...Continue Reading