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Category: Immigration Insights
SWITZERLAND: Voters back to limit the number of EU immigrants
February 14, 2014
Switzerland held a referendum on European Union immigration on Sunday 9th February. Currently, the country allows unrestricted entry and residence to European Union nationals- this is a key principle of the European Union, known as "free movement of workers". With…
Read MoreUK Immigration Minister, Mark Harper quits over cleaner who was present in the UK illegally
February 12, 2014
Mark Harper has resigned as immigration minister after it was discovered that his domestic cleaner was working in the UK illegally. It was uncovered that his cleaner was present in the UK for seven years without permission to work. Whilst…
Read MoreCANADA: 10 year multiple entry visas for visitors
February 6, 2014
From 6th February 2014, visitors to Canada will be automatically considered for multiple-entry visas (Temporary Resident Visas - TRV.) These visas allow qualified visitors to enter and exit Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years, and…
Read MoreUKVI awards new contracts to manage visa related administration
February 4, 2014
The UKVI (United Kingdom Visas & Immigration) has confirmed it has awarded contracts to VFS Global and Teleperformance Ltd due to commence on 1st April 2014. The companies manage visa related administration, acting as a point of contact and document…
Read MorePORTUGAL: Passport Stamping for Non-EU nationals
January 30, 2014
Non-EU nationals travelling to Portugal should ensure that their passports are stamped on arrival in the country in order to avoid fines ranging between 30 to 75 EUR. It"s not routine practice to stamp passports of non- EU nationals arriving…
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Rise in Immigration Fees
January 27, 2014
Following a 15 year hiatus from increasing immigration fees, the South Korean government has doubled and in some cases even quadrupled its processing fees as of 1 January 2014. While this presents a substantial increase in costs, the rise in…
Read MoreTHAILAND: Immigration Changes During Political Unrest
January 24, 2014
Thailand has recently witnessed major political protests causing the government to issue a state of emergency for at least 60 days. Protesters have been organising rallies since 24th November, when the campaign began with approximately 100,000 taking to the streets of…
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Increase in Knowledge Migrant Salary Requirements For 2014
January 22, 2014
In The Netherlands, under the "Knowledge Migrant" category, employers can obtain Dutch work permits for highly skilled international employees, without having to prove that a Dutch or EU worker cannot be found to do the job. As of the 1st of…
Read MoreROMANIA: Schengen visa holders can soon enter Romania visa-free
January 17, 2014
Those who hold a Schengen state"s residence permit or a Schengen visa, valid for double or multiple entry, will be able to enter Romania from 1st February 2014 and remain there for up to 90 days in any 180 day…
Read MoreNew government proposals to “sell” investor visas to wealthy individuals
January 14, 2014
The Telegraph reported last week that the Government was proposing to auction off visas to overseas millionaires or that visas would be offered in exchange for investments in hospitals or universities. This follows concerns that the existing visa criteria for…
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