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GERMANY – 2024 UEFA European Championship: Visa Impacts and Considerations

February 16, 2024

Travelers to Germany should be aware that visa processing delays are likely to take place in advance of the tournament.

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GERMANY – Skilled Worker Immigration Act Amended

November 22, 2023

To combat a shortage of workers, Germany is implementing a wide-ranging number of changes to its Skilled Worker Immigration Act which will come into effect over the next few months.

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GERMANY: Authorities Closure and Delays

December 14, 2022

German immigration authorities are currently experiencing extensive delays in processing visa applications. This will be exacerbated by the Berlin local Town Hall closing until February 2023 due to elections.

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GERMANY: Six-Month Residence Requirement Temporarily Lifted in Tbilisi, Georgia

October 6, 2022

The German Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia announced that they have temporarily lifted the requirement for qualified Russian nationals to provide evidence of 6 months residence in Georgia. The exemption is only applicable to applications for a long-term (D) visa in certain categories.

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GERMANY: Automatic Short-Term Work Authorization Approval for Employees of Russian Branch of Company Group

June 10, 2022

Following the increased number of work permit applications from individuals wanting to relocate from Russia, the Federal Employment Agency in Germany has announced that work authorization (pre-approval with the Labour Office) is not required for visas issued until 30 September 2022.

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GERMANY: 2021 Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card

February 25, 2021

The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2021.

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Newland Chase and CIBTvisas Welcome Frank Jura as Managing Director, Germany and Austria

January 21, 2021

Newland Chase and CIBTvisas are proud to welcome Frank Jura as Managing Director, Germany and Austria. In his new role, Frank will lead Newland Chase’s and CIBTvisas’ commercial and operational teams in Germany and Austria.

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GERMANY: Skilled Immigration Act Comes into Effect

March 5, 2020

The ‘immigration act for skilled personnel’ (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), which applies from 1 March 2020, is intended to facilitate immigration and employment for foreign skilled workers.

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GERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card

January 3, 2020

The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.

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GERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card

January 3, 2020

The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.

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