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By Alexandra Demeure 15 May 2023 In France news
France currently hosts about 120,000 Ukrainians under Temporary Protection status. This protection system, designed and activated by European authorities (see our dedicated article) allows Ukrainians fleeing their country because of the ongoing conflict to settle in France and work there freely. Among these thousands
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By Alexandra Demeure 12 May 2023 In International News
US authorities have lifted the requirement for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus for international air travel, effective Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The requirement of 2 doses of vaccines to enter the US territory had been in place since the borders reopened in
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By Alexandra Demeure 3 May 2023 In France news
The French minimum interprofessional growth wage (SMIC) was raised by 2.2% on 1 May 2023. It now amounts to €1,747.20 gross per month, on a 35-work hours per week basis (€20,966.40 gross per year). This level impacting some of the salary thresholds for foreigners, here
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By Alexandra Demeure 4 April 2023 In France news
When one needs to use a public document (e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate or diploma) abroad, it is common that the authorities of the destination country require that the document be first authenticated by the authorities of the issuing country. Historically, this authentication
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By Alexandra Demeure 21 March 2023 In International News
The Schengen countries are getting ready to launch an electronic travel authorization system, in order to ensure better management of international travelers. Currently, around sixty countries have signed an agreement with the Schengen countries to exempt their nationals from short-stay visas. These people can
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By Alexandra Demeure 2 February 2023 In International News
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently introduced a Nomad Visa / Remote work visa to offer flexibility and attract foreigners with no local sponsor company, but employed outside the UAE. One must however earn a minimum of USD 5,000 salary per month with his/her employer
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By Alexandra Demeure 16 January 2023 In International News
The Dutch Immigration Authority (IND) published in December the new salary thresholds for the year 2023 for highly skilled workers with non-EU nationalities. These thresholds are indexed annually and set a minimum wage criterion for highly skilled workers in the Netherlands. Since 1 January 2023,
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By Alexandra Demeure 5 January 2023 In France news
The French minimum interprofessional growth wage (SMIC) was raised by 1.81% on 1 January 2023. It now amounts to €20,511.36 gross per year, on a 35-work hours per week basis. This level impacting some of the salary thresholds for foreigners, here are the new minimum salaries
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By Alexandra Demeure 12 December 2022 In France news
French immigration law is divided into two main categories: the regime applicable to nationals of the 26 other Member States of the European Union, and the regime applicable to nationals of third countries. As such, the categories, conditions and procedures for immigration to France open
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By Alexandra Demeure 16 November 2022 In International News
On Friday, November 11, 2022, China announced changes in several Covid-19 travel policies. Here’s what you need to know: The quarantine requirement has been shortened, from 10 days to 8 days. Travelers will be required to quarantine at a government-operated facility for five days, followed