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Category: Immigration Insights
UK: Visa Applications Increase due to Brexit Vote
August 4, 2016
Following the UK"s official withdrawal from the European Union, Britain could be set for 140 years" worth of visa applications during the course of one year, according to a report by Oxford University"s Migration Observatory. Although the Government has pledged…
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Changes to Citizenship Eligibility Criteria
August 3, 2016
The Dutch Government is likely to pass a law to increase the minimum residence period for foreign nationals seeking Dutch citizenship from five to seven years. Foreign nationals applying for citizenship based on a relationship with a Dutch national would…
Read MoreCANADA: Migration from Hong Kong Up by 85%
August 3, 2016
Hong Kong migration to Canada has increased by 85% compared to last year according to statistics released by Mercan Capital Ltd and Ming Pao East Canada edition. Canadian Government"s Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) statistics have revealed that there were…
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Expats Could be Charged Income Tax
August 3, 2016
As part of Saudi Arabia"s National Transformation Plan, it has been proposed that the country begin to charge income tax on the wages of foreign nationals. The tax-free status of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring Gulf states has attracted millions…
Read MoreUK: Changes to Illegal Working Offences
July 29, 2016
The Home Office recently announced significant changes to the Immigration Act 1971, which introduces a new illegal working offence for migrants and an amended illegal employment offence for employers. The offence of illegal working With effect from 12th July 2016,…
Read MoreTAIWAN: Visa Regulations Relaxed for ASEAN Countries
July 28, 2016
From 1st August, citizens of Brunei and Thailand will be granted visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 30 days. This concession will be brought in as a trial for an initial period of one year. From 1st September, citizens…
Read MoreBULGARIA: New Labour Act Now in Place
July 27, 2016
The Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act has now come into force. The new Act consolidates existing rules and supersedes previous legislation, which brings Bulgarian laws in this field in line with existing European Union (EU) law. The Act establishes…
Read MoreLUXEMBOURG: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
July 27, 2016
The Luxembourg government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards which came into effect on the 10th July 2016. EU Blue Card holders in Luxembourg must now be paid at least €73,296 per year (1.5…
Read MoreSPAIN: Dual Citizenship Dilemma for UK Nationals
July 21, 2016
Following the Brexit vote, various foreign government authorities have reported an overwhelming influx of citizenship applications from UK citizens. From healthcare and pensions matters, to hypothetical future restrictions on studying and working in the EU, obtaining an EU passport appears a safe option…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Second Referendum on EU Immigration
July 20, 2016
After a petition was signed in Switzerland by over 100,000 people, the 8 million residents of Switzerland will now get a chance to have another say on the issue of immigration quotas for EU nationals. With only 50.3%, in February…
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