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Category: Immigration Insights
KUWAIT: Date Proposed for New DNA Law
October 7, 2016
Following the statement released by the Assistant Undersecretary, for Passport and Residency Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, regarding the implementation of the new electronic passport system at airports in Kuwait, we have subsequently received a date (November 2016) for…
Read MoreUK: Autonomy for London Following Brexit?
October 7, 2016
On 23rd June 2016, whilst a majority of the British Public voted to leave the EU, 56% of London voted to remain. These high figures have reportedly prompted a campaign to declare the capital a separate state to the rest of…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Automated Biometric Criminal Records Checks Introduced
October 5, 2016
Hard copy South African Police Clearance Certificates are no longer required for in-country applications. Previously, any expat over the age of 18 who has resided in South Africa for 12 months or more requires a hard copy South African Police Clearance…
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Programme
October 5, 2016
In this latest article for our series on immigration through investment, we are discussing the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Programme. This investment programme allows for a straightforward route to obtaining Cypriot citizenship, which can be a preferable option to permanent/temporary...
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Work Visit and Commercial Visit Visas Validity Changes
October 4, 2016
In the interests of improving the Saudi economy and restructuring the country"s immigration system in accordance with Vision 2030, the Saudi government has made some considerable changes to the available validity period of work visit and commercial visit visas. The…
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Singapore Global Investor Programme
September 30, 2016
Continuing with our series on immigration through investment, the Singapore Global Investor Programme appears as a highly attractive option for those looking to relocate to Asia. Investors interested in starting up businesses or investing in Singapore can apply for the...
Read MoreCHINA: Employment Permit and Foreign Expert Certificate to be Consolidated
September 29, 2016
From 1st October 2016, the employment permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the foreign expert certificate issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, will be consolidated into a single permit. The integrated…
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Weighted Nitaqat Introduced
September 29, 2016
As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of "Weighted Nitaqat" (or Nitaqat Al- Mozoon) as an enhanced version of their Nitaqat program. Initially, the Nitiqat program was intended to increase the number of Saudi Arabian nationals…
Read MoreVIETNAM: One-Year Visa Introduced for US Nationals
September 23, 2016
Last month, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam announced that all US nationals visiting Vietnam for business or tourism will be issued with a one-year multiple-entry tourist visa, regardless of the intended length of stay. Previously, US nationals…
Read MoreUK: Steep Rise for Immigration Appeal Fees
September 23, 2016
The UK Government has decided to table an enormous hike in Immigration Appeal fees, with the added justification that the Immigration Tribunal should be completely funded by the fee paying litigant. The UK Government issued a statement that reads; "We,…
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