UAE - Mohammed bin Rashid announces world’s largest logistics hub to boost trade in foodstuffs, fruits and vegetables

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the development of the Logistics Hub for Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Trade, the largest such facility in the world, serving the world’s largest market for foodstuffs, fruits and vegetables.

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China pilots port e-visa for Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area

China has launched a port e-visa service in Shanghai for foreigners invited by enterprises at China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-gang Special Area from July 12, according to China's National Immigration Administration.

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Ireland - Visa Requirement for nationals of Botswana and South Africa

With effect from 10th July 2024 holders of South African and Botswanan passports will be subject to Irish visa requirements which means that they will need to obtain an Irish visa before travelling to Ireland.

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China - Visa-free transit policies for foreign nationals

China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals from all other countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports.

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Denmark - New rules under the Authorisation Scheme – right to work

On 1 July 2024, the Danish Aliens Act is amended, which means that foreigners with a residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme are exempt from the work permit requirement.

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China - Non-Chinese Permanent Residents of Hong Kong and Macao SARs Eligible to Apply for Mainland Travel Permits from July 10

The 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China was celebrated on July 1, 2024. On the same day, the Exit and Entry Administration, P.R.C. announced that the Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese) would be issued to non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao SARs from July 10, 2024, as part of the efforts to improve communication and exchanges between the residents of the Chinese mainland and the two SARs, and to facilitate the integration of the two SARs into the broader national development framework.

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China - Announcement of the Exit and Entry Administration of P.R. China on Implementing Policies to Facilitate Permanent Residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

The Exit and Entry Administration of P.R. China has decided to issue the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens) (hereinafter referred to as the "Permit") among permanent residents in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region who are non-Chinese citizens (hereinafter referred to as non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents) from July 10, 2024, to further facilitate exchanges between mainland Chinese people and people in Hong Kong and Macao, and to help Hong Kong and Macao better integrate into the overall national development.

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