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Month: May 2016
TURKEY: Proposal to Waive Visa Requirements for EU States
May 13, 2016
On 4th May 2016, the European Commission proposed to waive the tourist and business visa requirement for Turkish nationals entering EU member states. This will also apply to associated Schengen states (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), but will exclude Ireland…
Read MoreUSA: Individuals Flying to US without Biometric Passports Could be Turned Away
May 13, 2016
Due to recent changes in US immigration law, all passports holders are now required to hold a biometric passport in order to gain entry. The Department of Homeland Security announced that from 1st April 2016, individuals travelling to the US without…
Read MoreGHANA: Fees Changes and Application Form Introduced
May 10, 2016
A number of changes have been made by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Petroleum Commission (PC), with regards to the fees for various permits. A new information form has also been introduced, which must be completed for all…
Read MoreHONG KONG: Audit Commission Revise Immigration Rules
May 5, 2016
In April, the Hong Kong Audit Commission (HKAC) released a report concerning the Hong Kong Immigration Department"s operational performance over a 10 year period. The report concluded that certain aspects would need to be improved upon and recommended a series…
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Rules for Recognised Sponsors and Income Declaration
May 5, 2016
From 1st April 2016, the assessment of companies applying for the status of recognised sponsor at the Dutch Immigration Authorities (IND) has become more lenient. This also means that for recently established companies a business plan is no longer required in some…
Read MoreITALY: New Residence Permit Fees for 2016
May 5, 2016
On 10th March 2016 the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a decree which increased the filing fees for the electronic residence permit in credit card format. The new fees will apply to non-EU citizens entering Italy. All non-EU citizens…
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Labour Market Testing Requirements
May 5, 2016
New Zealand currently conduct a labour market test to determine whether suitably qualified New Zealand workers are available to take on a job instead of an overseas worker. Similar testing is also conducted in Australia. As of 11th April 2016,…
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