Visa-free entry for German citizens to China German citizens can enter China visa-free from December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024. The same applies to citizens of France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Visa exemption applies to stays of up to 15 days for tourist purposes and business activities. All you need to enter...

China has acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention The authenticity of the signature on a document and the authority of the issuer of the document are usually confirmed by legalization. This is the only way documents can be used reliably in international document transactions. The apostille also confirms the authenticity of the signature on a...

EXPRESS ENTRY – Preliminary medical examination no longer required Background: Immigrant Medical Examinations (IMEs) are required for permanent residency. Foreign nationals applying for express entry cannot have the examination carried out by their own doctor; you must see a doctor who is on the list of government-approved contracted doctors. As of October 1, 2023, pre-medical...

New filling aid for SI applications From October 4th, employers will have access to the new SV reporting portal in addition to reporting via the existing payroll system, replacing its predecessor, the sv.net filling aid. The SV reporting portal can now be accessed as a web application via the browser and offers the option of...

ETA: Electronic entry authorization for travel to the UK Later this year Great Britain will replace the existing Visa Waiver System with the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Third-country nationals will need an ETA permit to enter the country from November 2023. The requirement is expected to apply to EU nationals from the end of...

Traveling with children A dream destination for many families is a trip to the USA. Whether you are visiting or are being sent to the USA on a long-term basis by your company, the whole family should come with you to the new world. How does this actually work, especially if children are traveling with...

E-visa system soon also in Israel The Israeli government recently announced the decision to introduce an electronic e-visa system in the future to strengthen national security. The so-called “Marom System” (Marom is Hebrew and means heaven) offers a holistic, digital solution for entry into Israel and for communication between the authorities. Another goal mentioned is...

ESTA application now also possible via APP It has recently become possible not only to register online for visa-free entry into the USA via ESTA, but also via APP. This new APP is called ESTA mobile, you can download it from your APPStore for your mobile phone. According to the APP, you need the following:...

When does the new Skilled Immigration Act actually come into force? Dubbed the “most modern immigration law in the world”, it was still unclear when the regulations of the new Skilled Immigration Act would come into force. It is important that the various regulations are introduced gradually. Numerous changes relating to the EU Blue Card...

Hungarian citizens: Only one-time entry into the USA with ESTA for one year So far, Hungarian citizens with the Visa Waiver Program ESTA, like all other countries participating in this program, have had the opportunity to enter the USA visa-free for two years. Since August 2023, the validity of the travel permit has been limited...