As many countries have started and gradually promoted the new crown vaccination, the global epidemic situation is obviously improving. At the same time, some countries have also released corresponding good news on residence permits!
Ireland, Greece, Portugal recent renewal notice
1.Erland visa and residence permit are valid until September 20, 2021
2.The validity of the Greek permanent residence card and blue paper will be automatically extended to December 31, 2021
3.The Portuguese Golden Residence Card is considered valid until December 31, 2021
Ireland
The Irish Ministry of Justice issued the latest notice at the end of March: All investors whose residency status expires from April 21 to September 20, 2021, will temporarily extend their visas to September 20, 2021, including the previous six temporary periods. Extension of residence permit.
Due to the impact of the epidemic, the identity registration office in Dublin is still closed. The Immigration Bureau will directly contact applicants who made an appointment for the first registration, and the office will be processed first after the office is restored.
Note: The submission and review of IIP immigration applications will not be affected, and there is no restriction on the submission window.
Greece
Affected by the new crown epidemic, the Greek Immigration Bureau has recently adjusted the deadline for residence permits again and extended them according to different expiration times of residence.
The latest Greek joint ministerial decision is as follows:
*For residency or blue paper expiring from January 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020, the validity period is extended to March 31, 2021;
*For residence or blue paper expiring from August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, the validity period will be automatically extended to 8 months from the initial expiration date;
*For residency or blue paper expired on April 1, 2021, the validity period will be extended to December 31, 2021;
*For third country citizens who apply for special residency, that is, apply for residency by submitting a seven-year certificate, starting from April 15, 2021, they will be able to submit their applications electronically through the website of the Department of Immigration and Asylum.
Citizens of third countries who need to print out the corresponding residence extension certificate can extend the stay through the residence application appointment website: https:/ /applications.migration.gov.gr/
For those who hold a Greek Residence Card or Blue third-country citizens waiting for paper (temporary residence) can stay in GreeceLegal residence.
It should be pointed out that for the extension of residence, citizens of third countries can apply from the second day of the expiry date of the original residence permit, and can submit an extension application within the automatic extension of the validity period.
Portugal
Recently, the Portuguese government has also extended the validity period of relevant documents again in a humane manner. The specific contents are as follows:
The golden residence card expired during the epidemic will be considered valid until December 31, 2021. After December 31, as long as it proves that the cardholder has made an appointment, it will continue to be considered valid.
Portugal’s new regulation announcement, as always, expounds the government’s humane position.
In view of the changes in the epidemic in early 2021, and considering that due to the closure of various facilities, it is difficult for citizens to update or obtain documents related to the exercise of rights. Therefore, it is necessary to extend the validity period and obligate public departments to accept documents that have expired.
For example, disability assessment medical certificates, citizenship certificates, certificates issued by identification service agencies that expire in 2021, documents, visas, permits and authorizations related to staying in the country, and ADSE family reunion cards can be extended to 2021. December 31 of the year.
Australia and New Zealand will open air services from April 19, free of isolation
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that Australia-New Zealand will officially communicate with each other at 11:59 am on April 18, and residents of the two countries do not need to be isolated. Can enter each other.
At the same time, starting from Monday, April 19, Air New Zealand will also increase the number of flights to and from Australia, increasing the number of flights between Auckland and Sydney to 23 times, while currently there are only 4 times a week.
In addition, New Zealand has also announced detailed requirements for the entry of Australian passengers-as long as they have stayed in Australia for more than 14 days< /span> Tourists, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not, can enter New Zealand without quarantine.
Before entering the country, all passengers need to provide detailed contact information to the New Zealand side to ensure that the relevant New Zealand authorities can get in touch with the passengers at any time after entry.
In addition, if you have any cold or flu symptoms, you will be denied boarding.
After entering New Zealand, all passengers will be required to download the NZ COVID Tracer APP, and the crew will also be served by those who have not flown on high-risk routes.
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Greek Golden Visa Program
On October 22, 2014, the Greek Investment Promotion Agency, the Greek Ministry of Development and the Greek Ministry of Interior jointly convened a meeting on the implementation of the "Greek Investment Immigration Promotion Act" in Athens. The Ministry of Interior of Greece clearly affirmed that the Greek government grants "investor permanent residence" to citizens of third countries who have invested more than 250,000 euros in real estate.
Application conditions
? Non-EU citizens who are at least 18 years old
? No criminal record
? Purchase Greek medical insurance
? Purchasing real estate in Greece with a net value of more than 250,000 euros
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