Immigration news update for AMER and EMEA regions
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Brazil and Japan: Reciprocal visa exemption
The governments of Brazil and Japan have agreed to a reciprocal visa system. This system will enable Brazilian and Japanese citizens holding regular passports to apply for visitor visas for a period of up to 90 days. The agreement will come to the effect on September 30, 2023, for an initial period of three years.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the GOV.BR
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director, Immigration) or Rafael Pavanelli (Regional Immigration Manager, AMER).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Czech Republic: Digital Nomad Visa
The Czech government has approved the digital nomad program, under which highly qualified and top IT professionals can obtain visas which allow them to stay in the Czech Republic. The program is intended for citizens of the following countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Taiwan.
The program offers two visa pathways for foreign workers: as an employee of a foreign company or as a self-employed freelancer.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director, Immigration) or Sabrina Crespo (Team Lead, EMEA).Â
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