No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months
A significant overhaul of the UK immigration system is set to impact Nigerians planning to stay in the country for more than six months. The government is phasing out physical documents like the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in favour of a digital immigration system.
New Zealand Increases Student Visa Fees By 90% For Nigerians, and Others
The New Zealand Government has announced a 90 percent increase in student visa fees for Nigerians and citizens from other non-Pacific nations.
The new visa fee will take effect from October 1, 2024, as detailed on the New Zealand immigration website.
Currently, the student visa fee stands at NZD395 (approximately $238).
However, from October, this will rise to NZD750 (about $452) for applicants from countries like Nigeria.
Japa: Best Countries to Work In
International health insurer William Russell has rounded up some of the most popular destinations for British expats.
How to Find and Secure A Job Abroad
It can be difficult to know where to start when youâre thinking about making a move overseas â your decisions will largely depend on the lifestyle youâd like to have, where youâd like to go and, of course, what jobs are available.
UK Health and Care Worker Visa for Nigerian Medical Applicant: What Should You Know
If you are a qualified doctor, nurse, or healthcare worker from Nigeria, you can contribute to the British healthcare system through the UK Health and Care Worker Visa. This visa allows foreign medical professionals to advance their careers in the UK. And it helps the country address critical staffing needs in the NHS and private health sector.
In Italy, A Quarter of Jobs Offered to Foreign Workers
In Italy, one job offers in four is directed to workers from abroad, according to the labor ministry. There are 650,000 contract offers, particularly from firms in the tourist sector, where 20 percent of job offers target foreign labor.
The job market in Italy is looking for foreign workers, to the point that one job offers in four targets migrants. This is the snapshot captured by Unioncamere (Union of Chambers of Commerce) and by the Italian ministry of labor, which analyzed the hiring plans of industry and service firms in the first seven months of 2024.
France Relaxes Residence Permit Rules for Foreign Employees with High-Demand Professions
Key Takeaways
ï§ France enables foreign practitioners of short-term occupations to be regularized temporarily.
ï§ The provision will apply until December 31, 2026.
ï§ It applies to all nationals of third countries outside the Schengen area as well as Switzerland.
FG Issues Travel Alert to Nigerians Planning to Travel to the UK
Due to the increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riot in the UK, stemming from the killing of three young girls at a concert, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel alert to Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the UK.
Eche Abu-Obe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Monday. âThe violence has assumed dangerous proportions as evidenced by report attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure.
Violence Wonât Be Tolerated, UK Warns Far-Right Protesters
The United Kingdom Government warned Sunday that violent disorder would ânot be toleratedâ after police made dozens of arrests at far-right rallies following clashes between protesters and officers.
Unrest linked to disinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls last week spread to multiple towns and cities Saturday as anti-immigration demonstrators faced off against counter-protesters.
Luxembourg Work Visa 2024: How to Obtain a Work Permit in Luxembourg
Key takeaways:
ï§ Non-EU citizens need a work visa and residence permit to work in Luxembourg.
ï§ Various work visas are available, including employed worker, seasonal worker, and EU Blue Card for highly qualified professionals.
ï§ Application processes involve obtaining a temporary stay authorisation and meeting specific document requirements.
