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Category: Immigration Insights
INDONESIA: Government Expands Visa-Free Nations
July 30, 2015
In an effort to boost the numbers of tourists visiting Indonesia, the Indonesian Government, encouraged by Tourism Minister Arief Yahyah, have taken the drastic steps of expanding the number of Visa-Free countries from 15 to 45. Although those wishing to…
Read MoreUK: Biometric Residence Permits Roll Out Internationally
July 30, 2015
UK Visas and Immigration started issuing Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for non-EEA nationals travelling to the UK in March 2015 and this scheme rolled out in three phases. From today, 31st July, the international rollout schedule will be completed which…
Read MoreUK: Overseas Criminal Record Certificates Required for Investor & Entrepreneur Applicants
July 29, 2015
The Home Office has announced that from 1st September 2015, those applying for Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur visas will have to supply an overseas criminal record certificate with their application. It was indicated in April 2015 that this requirement…
Read MoreUK: Restricted Sponsorship Cap Reached for the second month in a row
July 23, 2015
Following the unprecedented oversubscription of applications for Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (RCoS) allocations in June 2015, the Cap was reached yet again in July. Information from the UKVI website states that at the July allocation was successful if…
Read MoreCROATIA: Nationals are Now to Enjoy Access to Eight More EU Member States Labour Markets
July 23, 2015
As of 1st July 2015, transitional restrictions have been lifted allowing Croatian Nationals access to a further eight EU Member States labour markets. This significant change has helped Croatians to move forward and enjoy the same degree of access to…
Read MoreQatar Phases in New Residence Cards
July 23, 2015
With effect from 15th June 2015, the Qatari government has begun phasing in a new form of residence card to replace previous forms of ID card or passport label. Current holders of Residence Permits and ID cards will…
Read MoreUK: New Restrictions on Working and Studying
July 23, 2015
Published on the 13th July 2015, the UK government have announced a number of sweeping policy changes to the Immigration Rules that will take effect over the course of the second half of 2015. The main focus of these changes…
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Increased Work Permit Flexibility through New Employment Pass Category
July 22, 2015
From 15th July 2015, a new form of Employment Pass has been put in place by the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) to permit lower wage bands to use short term work passes. The ESD was formed in June…
Read MoreNIGERIA: Amendments to Immigration Act Introduce Strict Penalties for Non-Compliance
July 16, 2015
As of 25th May, 2015, a new Immigration Act has been introduced in Nigeria, replacing the outdated Immigration Act of 1963. The Act has introduced stricter penalties for employers that do not comply with the new immigration laws. Companies…
Read MoreTaiwan Nationals No Longer Require Endorsement to Enter Mainland China
July 15, 2015
According to statistics from China Economic Net, the number of Taiwanese nationals who entered and exited China reached over 10 million in 2014. As of 1st July 2015, the Exit/Entry Administration policies for Taiwanese nationals who enter and stay in…
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