All visitors traveling to Israel from visa-exempt countries must apply for a travel authorization: ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization to Israel) from January 1, 2025. What you need to know: • It is mandatory to apply for an ETA-IL before a traveler embarks on a flight to Israel. The application should be made at least 72...
The shortage of skilled workers in the individual sectors of the economy continues to increase. A recently published study by the Competence Center for Securing Skilled Workers (KOFA) shows that there is a shortage of well-qualified skilled workers even in sectors with production declines and job cuts. This particularly includes the metal industry. The construction...
In a globalized working world, international mobility is essential for many companies. However, the success of long-term assignments abroad often depends largely on the support of the accompanying families, especially the children. Expat children often face major challenges in new cultural environments. Successful integration can strengthen the entire family and thus the success of the...
On November 13, 2024, the European Commission published a proposal for a European regulation on a common electronic form for reporting the posting of workers. The proposal provides for the creation of a multilingual electronic interface to the Internal Market Information System (IMI), which will be used for the central reporting of posted workers in...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is currently working to streamline the visa application process and will launch a new booking system/online profile for U.S. nonimmigrant visas and U.S. immigrant visas beginning October 26, 2024. USTravelDocs (CGI Federal Inc.) will most likely remain in charge after the transition on October 26, 2024 – but there...
New Zealand announces increase in visa fees from October 1, 2024. Immigration New Zealand will increase several immigrant visa application fees from October 1, 2024, including but not limited to: • Accredited work visa for employers from 750 NZD to 1,540 NZD (around 862 euros) • Permanent resident visa increased from 240 NZD to 315...
Since July 1, 2024, there has been a new online portal through which postings to the Czech Republic can be reported. This applies immediately and replaces the previous notification via form sending by email. The portal is provided by the Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and can be reached at the link https://www.mpsv.cz/app/suip-vysilani-zamestnancu/....
Provisional regulations for the recruitment and entry of foreign employees of Israeli companies – valid until September 6, 2024 For the time being, the recruitment of semi-professional (non-skilled), skilled or unskilled foreign workers from certain countries can take place with prior approval. Entry into Israel must take place by September 6th of this year. This...
High costs for companies make flexibility in global mobility difficult The cost of living is an important factor when choosing a location for international professionals. Which city in the world is the best to live in is often linked to the question of the cost of living for expatriates. According to a survey by the...
The Luxembourg Labor Authority (ITM) has announced that fines totaling 8.9 million euros were imposed on companies in 2023 for improper posting of workers. Compared to 2022, the Labor Department’s activities have increased, from just over 10,000 inspections in 2022 to more than 17,300 inspections last year. To cope with the increase in inspections, the...
