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Visa Free Travel Update for China and Singapore Passport Holders · Starting 9 February 2024, individuals holding ordinary passports issued from the People's Republic of China (PRC) will no longer need a visa for stays of up to 30 days in Singapore. · Similarly, holders of ordinary passports issued by Singapore can stay in the PRC for up to 30 days without a visa. · Diplomatic, public affairs, and service passport holders from the PRC are already exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 30 days in Singapore. · All other travel document holders from the PRC still need to apply for an entry visa before traveling to Singapore

#China mandates certain foreigners to present a Verification Letter of Invitation when applying for M/F visa. Recent changes in China's visa application procedures have simplified the process for most foreigners, requiring only an invitation letter from a Chinese company. Additionally, citizens of certain countries are eligible to enter China without a visa and stay for up to 15 days. However, certain applicants, particularly from the #MiddleEast, may still need a Verification Letter of Invitation. Get details about the Verification Letter of Invitation from our article 👇 https://ow.ly/nc0750RcZh3 #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #ChinaVisa #VisaApplication

According to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to further promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign citizens, China has decided to expand the range of visa-free countries. Citizens holding ordinary passports from New Zealand, Australia and Poland will be eligible for a trial visa-free policy. From July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 citizens from these countries holding ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends and transit for up to 15 days. Those who do not meet the visa-free conditions still need to obtain a visa before entering China.

Navigating Europe: Information about Schengen Visas for Pakistani Passport Holders and Common Issues About Visa Refusals Global travelers are drawn to Europe by its diverse range of cultures, landscapes, and histories. The first step in visiting Europe for holders of a Pakistani passport is typically to apply for a Schengen visa. But applying for a visa can be difficult, and it’s important to know why applications are occasionally turned down. About more information check this link 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eQN4y8JX https://lnkd.in/eB3fGwBP

Good news on visa matters! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a new resolution aimed at speeding up the visa process for foreigners in Colombia by simplifying certain requirements and extending deadlines in specific cases.   Visa transfer: New requirements have been established, and the deadline for transferring the Permanent Resident Visa has been extended until October 31, 2026.   Exceptions to the Visitor Visa Holders: Holders of visitor visas (V) in categories such as tourism, business, crew, events, diplomats, and international agreements are now exempt from the foreigners registration. This change reduces administrative procedures for short-term visitors to Colombia, as they will no longer need to register with Migración Colombia after obtaining their visa.

🇨🇳China's Notice on Pilot Visa-Free Policy for 🇬🇷Greece/🇨🇾Cyprus ！ Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs PRC 30 September 2024 09: 45 To further promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign personnel, China has decided to expand the scope of visa-free countries and trial the visa-free policy for holders of ordinary passports from Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Slovenia. From October 15, 2024 to December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders from the above countries can enter China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends and transit for no more than 15 days. Those who do not meet the conditions for visa exemption still need to get a visa to China before entering the country.

💡 Bangladesh, Pakistan and Korea are among many of the countries that have E-2 treaties with the US... ⭐ Why am I mentioning this? This post might not be of interest to Indian and Chinese foreign professionals (India/China are not E-2 treaty countries) but I really want others who were not selected in the H lottery to consider the E-2 as a way to remain in the US. I know several brilliant 🌟 civil engineers from Bangladesh for example and they sort of inspired this post! 👏 The E-2 is one of the most amazing and flexible visas out there but it is often overlooked as an option. So, I wanted to mention a few items about this superstar visa (the info below is obviously very general and simplified): ✅ The E-2 should not be confused with the EB-5! It does not require a seven-figure investment! Most of my E-2 clients invest around $80,000-$100,000 in their business. ✅ IT DOES NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP! (if you are the owner/investor for the business) ✅ You could change status to E-2 while in the US; applying for the E-2 with USCIS rather than with a consular post directly has many implications in terms of travel and other parameters but a USCIS E-2 change of status can be a lifesaver for individuals running out of time. The consular E-2 application could always be submitted later. ✅ The invested funds can come from savings but also from loans (if they are not secured by the E-2 business) or gifts. ✅ With an E-2, you would get to own and manage your own business. For engineers and high-skilled workers out there, a consulting business could be a great basis for your E-2 application! ❗ If you are considering the E-2, please talk to an immigration attorney with experience in this visa! The requirements are very peculiar and specific! I have been asked to review denied E-2 applications prepared by other immigration attorneys who were obviously inexperienced in the E-2 and made basic mistakes that would have been avoided by more veteran E-2 practitioners. 😍 One of the best summary of the E-2 requirements is provided by the US State Department in its Foreign Affairs Manual (link in first comment). Best of luck! 😊

With 15,000+ visas issued annually, Japan is the world's #1 #e2visa country. The minimum investment for an E-2 in 🇯🇵 will 😲 surprise you! Earlier today, Reina Boaz, who handles a ton of E visas in Japan, shared some interesting facts and tips on the essential E-2 requirements from the 🇺🇸 consulates in Osaka and Tokyo: 🇯🇵 What constitutes a substantial investment? Less than $200,000 will be frowned upon. 🇯🇵 They require the E-2 entity to have already started generating sales. 🇯🇵 They want evidence of U.S. workers already hired. Attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association Asia Pacific Chapter (APAC) conference is always a princess opportunity to learn about the nuances of how 🇺🇸consulates handle specific visa requirements! #immigration #immigrationlaw