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Category: Immigration Insights
Business Travel Show 2018
December 20, 2017
The Business Travel Show is Europe’s largest specialised conference & exhibition bringing together more than 7,500 European travel professionals. Now in its 24th year, this long established and reputable event provides business travel buyers and managers with the suppliers, knowledge and contacts to help create and develop successful travel programmes.
Read MoreIRAQ: Exit Visas No Longer Available at Airports
December 19, 2017
On 18th December 2017, the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior (MOI) issued instructions with immediate effect that foreign nationals departing Iraq may no longer obtain their exit visas at the MOI Visa Offices at all federal Iraqi airports. All requests for exit visas now must be submitted and processed through the MOI Residency and Immigration […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 18th December 2017
December 18, 2017
In this week’s edition, we report new immigration regulations in Brazil. There’s a new residence permit in Ireland and the Moscow Migration Office in Russia is issuing invitation letters in electronic format only. And, there’s news from South Africa, Costa Rica and China.
Read MoreCHINA: Upcoming Change to Work Permit Renewal Deadline
December 15, 2017
The State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs (SAFEA) has announced that, effective 28th February 2018, all work permit renewal applications nationwide will have to be submitted at least 30 working days before the expiry date. Those who fail to comply with this new deadline will be denied renewal, and will have to apply for a […]
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: No More Hardcopy South African Police Clearance Certificates for In-Country Applications
December 15, 2017
Effective 31st December 2017, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of South Africa will automate the process of checking a foreign national’s South African criminal record, so that it will no longer be necessary to apply for a hardcopy South African Police Clearance Certificate (“SA PCC”). The DHA will continue to accept hard copy SA […]
Read MoreHONG KONG: Visitor Status Now Permits Delivery of Speeches and Presentations
December 15, 2017
Effective immediately, foreign nationals entering Hong Kong as visitors are allowed to attend an event to give speeches and presentations without obtaining a separate employment permit, under certain conditions. Conditions The duration of the event must be no longer than seven days. The visitor must not be remunerated for speaking or presenting at the event (other […]
Read MoreRUSSIA: Moscow Migration Office Currently Issues Invitation Letters in Electronic Format Only
December 14, 2017
Effective 11th December, the Moscow Migration Department has stopped accepting requests to issue Letters of Invitation (LOIs) in official paper form. LOIs can now only be issued as electronic documents. Who is affected? Companies accredited with the Moscow Migration Department as inviting organizations. How does it work? The LOI application form must include a request […]
Read MoreCHINA: Shanghai Exit-Entry Bureau – Planned Closure for System Upgrade
December 14, 2017
The Shanghai Entry-Exit Expert Bureau will suspend all immigration applications between 22nd and 25th December 2017, as the national immigration system undergoes an upgrade. Please note: During this period, the Bureau will not accept any new or extension applications or issue any permits via its headquarters, branches, self-service spots, on-line service or WeChat. For already […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MYXpats Centre Announces Year-End Closure
December 14, 2017
MYXpats Centre has announced that the Expatriate Service Division (ESD)’s online system will be closed for system maintenance and updates from 26th December 2017 (6pm) to 2nd January 2018 (8am). During the closure, the system will not be accessible for submission of online applications (ESD company registration, Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Long Term Visit Pass and […]
Read MoreCOSTA RICA: New Social Security Registration Requirements for Dependents
December 14, 2017
Effective immediately, dependent family members of applicants for permanent or temporary residence are required to register separately with the Social Security Administration of Costa Rica (CCSS) after completing the residence application process. Previously, dependent family members could be included in the CCSS registration of the principal applicant. Children aged 17 years or under are not […]
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