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📢 Important Update from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel: The ETA-IL system pilot period, initially set to end on August 1, 2024, has been extended until December 31, 2024. Starting January 1, 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL approval prior to their flight to Israel. Key Points: -The extension follows requests from airlines needing more time to prepare their systems. -The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) encourages all stakeholders to be ready by the new implementation date of January 1, 2025. For more information on ETA-IL requirements and procedures, visit the PIBA website or contact their service center. For full details, please read the attached document and Note Verbale in the comment section. #TravelUpdate #Israel #ETA_IL #ConsularAffairs #Immigration #TravelRequirements #VisaExempt #DiplomaticMissions #visa Embassy of Israel, Nairobi Barak Granot

Tunisia and Libya are two countries examined from a different lens in two new #SANA outputs published today. Our new #SituationUpdate discusses Tunisia’s immigration crisis, while our new #BriefingPaper focuses on Libya’s relationship with Türkiye: https://lnkd.in/eqXqwYiY

If Africa must connect and tap the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat we all have to put hands on deck. We need to proactively want to make things work. When Africans still require visas to visit other neighbouring African countries when other economic blocks have developed borderless countries, I think there's a lot still to be done. Off course emigration and immigration has it's own security challenges but we will never know if we don't try. A borderless Africa is possible.

It should be possible to obtain agreements with third countries for the expulsion of foreigners whose right to asylum has been rejected and OQTF, not asylum seekers, when the countries of origin do not want to take them back. Visa issuance should be negotiated with these countries. Once there, these foreigners could be allowed to return to their country of origine through the country of transit. For example, making an agreement with an African country for Algerians that Algeria currently refuses to take back by using irregular immigration as a diplomatic weapon. There would be no need to establish hubs.

The US ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has stated that over 50% of Liberians who travel to the US on tourist visas overstay, leading to a high rate of visa denials. Toner says the issue is not targeted against Liberians but is part of US immigration policies and border control measures. According to the US Department of State's list of countries with the highest visa rejection rates for the 2023-2024 period, Liberia has been ranked fourth globally and top of the list within Africa.Other African countries whose citizens have experienced the highest rejection rates include Mauritania, Rwanda, and Senegal. What needs to be done to ensure that individuals who have legitimate reasons to visit the US are not affected by such situations? #DWAfrica

𝐂𝐁𝐒𝐀 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) clarified that having a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Canada. All travelers must demonstrate compliance with entry requirements upon arrival. Reports of Indian nationals being turned back at Montreal airport prompted this clarification. CBSA also emphasized that they do not direct travelers to make refugee claims. Each entry is assessed individually, ensuring proper adherence to immigration laws and regulations. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄/𝗦𝘂𝗰𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗨𝘀: @westfordbd 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹❓ ✅Book an appointment with 𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 himself or 🧰Get FREE counselling from our expert counselors. ☎️ +8809677661199, 01633661199 or ✉️Inbox us #westfordbd #rcicashiq #rcic #cbsa #refugee #canada #CBSAUpdate #CanadianImmigration #BorderPolicy #immigrationnews

A big shout to all the Greeks out there! Greek government is working towards the digitalization of passport issuance for Greeks abroad. This modernizes the process, reducing time and cost. When fully implemented, it will improve consular efficiency and better serve the needs of expatriates. This initiative aims to enhance expatriates' relationship with the Greek state by offering faster and more efficient services. #Greece #corporaterelocationsgreece #partnersimmigration

More than HALF the population of the GCC region is foreign born – a level that rises to nearly 88 percent in Qatar. Yet countries’ immigration rules are generally restrictive and have been accused of infringing basic human rights. The systems prevent many migrants from switching jobs or even leaving the country if they don’t have their sponsor’s consent. Now, as governments plot the course to a new economic future, they are also trying to shake up their migration regimes. Gradually, doors are opening—but for whom? Get up to speed on the region’s inflection point with our new article.

An insightful piece about the viability of ASEAN’s ‘Schengen Visa’ 💡💯 As discussions progress, it will be fascinating to see how these ASEAN countries balance their individual policy goals (labor, economic, political, etc.) with the potential benefits of increased regional integration. For the latest updates and more insights on immigration matters, visit www.fragomen.com. 😉 #SoutheastAsia #Immigration #ASEAN #Thailand #Vietnam #Malaysia #GlobalMobility #APAC

UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss bilateral cooperation and streamline visa processes for Pakistani nationals, including reducing delays. The Foreign Office reiterated that granting visas is the sovereign right of the UAE and denied reports of a visa ban or fresh restrictions on Pakistanis. Separately, UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with FM Dar to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the UK. #Promoting pakistan #HamadObaidIbrahimAlZaabi #InternationalRelations #DiplomaticRelations #PakistanUKRelations #UAEEmbassy #ForeignPolicy #VisaProcess #BilateralCooperation #Pakistan #UAE