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BAHRAIN: Minimum Salary Increase for Dependent Sponsorship
January 18, 2018
Bahrain has increased the minimum income requirement for foreign nationals wishing to sponsor their dependent family members for residence, from BHD 250 (about USD 660) per month to BHD 400 (about USD 1060) per month. The change will affect only new dependent permit applications. Our Advice Employers of foreign nationals wishing to sponsor their dependent […]
Read MoreBAHRAIN: New Visas and Changes Announced
December 14, 2016
As part of the fourth phase of its new visa policy, Bahrain has announced the introduction of two new visas; a single entry visa and a one-year multiple re-entry visa. These new visas are available to nationals of 114…
Read MoreBAHRAIN: New Flexible Work Permit Introduced
December 1, 2016
Bahrain"s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced that a new flexible work permit will be introduced and will be available exclusively to workers who have overstayed their visa due to being exploited by their employers. Officials say the move…
Read MoreBAHRAIN: Subsidy Cuts to Affect Expats
June 11, 2015
Bahrain has announced plans to cut subsidies for consumer goods and services across the Kingdom in order to offset government spending on subsidies that are seen to primarily benefit foreign nationals and companies. Instead, the government will redirect spending directly…
Read MoreKUWAIT: Temporary Suspension of Visa Issuance for Lebanese Citizens
November 12, 2021
Amid continued political disputes between Lebanon and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has temporarily suspended all new visa issuance for Lebanese citizens effective November 10, 2021.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Passport Systems – Where Are They Going? A Global Mobility Manager’s Guide to COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Systems
July 2, 2021
As the world starts to emerge from the pandemic and global travel slowly reopens, many countries are considering putting in place a system whereby travelers can prove their vaccination status to facilitate travel across borders. Newland Chase takes a look at some of the systems in place across the world and explores how companies can find their way through the maze of approaches and requirements.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Updates | Week beginning 8 March 2021
March 12, 2021
Newland Chase brings you the very latest immigration news and updates from around the globe for week of 8 March 2021.
Read MoreTop 10 Global Immigration Updates | Week of 11 January 2021
January 15, 2021
Top 10 Global Immigration Updates including news from China, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Romania, Russia, Qatar, the U.S., and Vietnam.
Read MoreINDIA: Exit Clearance Requirement Now Extended to All Indian Nationals
November 23, 2018
Effective immediately, all Indian nationals travelling to any of 18 “notified” countries for employment purposes are advised to register with the eMigrate portal of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: Free Trade Agreements and International Unions – Their Impact on Global Mobility
October 5, 2018
How do free trade agreements and international political and economic unions impact global mobility? A brief survey of the agreements and unions around the world with visa and immigration provisions for international business. NAFTA, EU, MERCOSUR, ASEAN, GCC, African Union, CETA, CPTPP, and ECOWAS.
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