Effective Immediately, foreign nationals who enter Zambia without valid health insurance must obtain local health insurance through the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), on arrival at the port of entry.
Previously, health insurance was not mandatory.
Our Advice
Employers who may be affected are encouraged to contact a Wolfsdorf Rosenthal immigration attorney or email Global@Wolfsdorf.com for case-specific advice.
WR Immigration’s April global immigration recap includes the latest developments on Brazil’s reinstatement of eVisas for US, Canadian and Australian citizens; Thailand’s new digital arrival card (TDAC) requirement; Australia’s visa processing times and upcoming income threshold changes; and the Philippines’ new digital nomad visa.
There is still a lack of clarity in terms of visa applications being submitted around the world and in the United Kingdom (UK). Attorneys are urging UKVI and the Home Office to update its guidance of February 27, 2020, to provide greater clarity. In the meantime, below are updates. Visa Application Centers Around the World Many application centers are still open for those individuals who wish to submit visa applications. As expected, however, there are a number of closures and interruptions to the usual service standards. These include: Asia Pacific: Due to closure of the Manila regional visa hub, there are currently no priority services for applicants applying in, for example, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. USA: All non-premium biometric application service centers ASCs operated by USCIS in the United States are closed. The Premium Application Centers (PACs) all remain open for the time being, except for the PACs in Seattle and San Francisco, which are currently closed. Europe: All TLS contact centers are closed for UK visa applicants. UK: Sopra Steria application centers in the UK remain open for the time being. There have been reports of closures at some locations for certain application types […]
