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Category: Immigration Insights
SINGAPORE: Work Pass Exemption Limitations Announced
November 26, 2015
The rules surrounding Singaporean Work Pass Exemptions have been changed, as announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM). Foreign nationals can enter Singapore on a short term visit pass, which is valid for up to 60 days, and carry out…
Read MoreCHINA: One Child Policy Revised
November 25, 2015
China"s long-standing 'One Child Policy' has been relaxed. The policy, introduced in 1979 in an effort to slow the population growth rate, has now been revised to allow couples to have two children instead of just one. Violation of the original…
Read MoreIs Europe Shifting to the Right?
November 25, 2015
Anti-Immigration and hard right parties are gaining more ground in Europe. This time it's the turn of the Sweden Democrats, a poll by YouGov suggest the far right party are now 5 points clear of any other with 26.7% of the votes. The…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Quotas for Work Permits in 2016
November 19, 2015
The Swiss government has recently announced their immigration quotas for 2016. The quota is specifically for highly qualified workers from non-European Union countries, as well as for assignees from EU/EFTA states. The quotas are imposed on long term residence permits…
Read MoreKYRGYZSTAN: Newest Member of EEU
November 18, 2015
Kyrgyzstan has become the latest country to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), meaning its nationals can now work in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia without the need to obtain work authorisation from the relevant immigration authorities. Established in January…
Read MoreITALY: Changes to Integration Agreement Rules
November 17, 2015
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Italy have announced changes to their 'Integration Agreement'. From September 2015, a non-EU national residence permit holder in Italy may be allowed to renew their permit even if they have not fulfilled their 'Integration…
Read MoreISRAEL: Innovation Visa Program Introduced for Foreign Entrepreneurs
November 17, 2015
Israel"s Ministry of Economy have announced a new initiative entitled "Innovation Visas for Foreign Entrepreneurs". Visas are being offered to foreign nationals to start new technological enterprises in Israel and to develop their expertise in their particular field, which in turn should increase…
Read MoreQATAR: Health Insurance for all Expats Starting in 2016
November 17, 2015
Qatar's Social Medical Insurance Scheme (Seha) provides mandatory health insurance coverage, through a network of public and private providers, and forms a key component in the realisation of the National Health Strategy and the overall Qatar National Vision 2030. Seha was…
Read MoreHUNGARY: Quota Introduced for Non-EEA National Workers
November 13, 2015
Hungary have declared to take action to limit immigration, having sought a Government decree in July 2015, to limit numbers of non EU Workers to levels below the monthly job openings. The policy has resulted in the immediate introduction of…
Read MoreUSA: Global Entry Service for British Citizens
November 12, 2015
In October 2015, UK Border Force trialled a new service allowing British Citizens to register to apply for the US Global Entry Service. Global Entry enables passengers to gain quicker entry at US Borders, in selected airports by removing the…
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