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Category: Immigration Insights
Qatar 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As of 25th May, 2015, a new Immigration Act has been introduced in Nigeria, replacing the outdated Immigration Act of 1963.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…
Read MoreIBA 9th Biennial Global Immigration Conference
July 11, 2015
Join Newland Chase's Ireland Managing Director Jane Pilkington as she presents her session, "Are You Open for Business?". The world is divided between countries welcoming entrepreneurs and those countries seeking to put up barriers, and in this session, Jane will look at whether political pressures are more powerful than economic needs, and highlight different trends around the globe. Newland Chase is an associate sponsor!
Read MoreCHINA: Developments on Permanent Residence Permit for Skilled Workforce
July 10, 2015
It has been announced by The Ministry of Public Security in China that migrants who are currently employed in certain industries will soon be able to apply for Permanent Residence. The objective of the new system is…
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Visa Exempt Entry for Passport Holders from Selected Countries
July 10, 2015
Passport holders from the following countries are now permitted to travel on a visa exempt basis to Kazakhstan for up to 15 days: Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, South Korea,…
Read MoreKENYA: Visa On Arrival Update
July 10, 2015
Effective from 1st September 2015, visa on arrival facilities will be withdrawn and travellers will need to apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) prior to their travel into Kenya. Please do note that the Kenya Embassy e-visa website is presently…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Changes to Fees and Evidence Required for Visas
July 7, 2015
Australian Department of Immigration fee changes As of 1st July 2015 onwards the Australian Department of Immigration has increased all its visa application fees. Full details of the changes can be found here. However it may be useful for employers to…
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