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Category: Immigration Insights
AFRICA: EU Trust Fund Aid Provided to North Africa Region
July 8, 2016
The European Commission has announced plans to allocate €27.5 million to the North of Africa region as part of their EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa programme, which aims to provide stability and contribute to better migration management. As well…
Read MoreVIETNAM: Visa Waiver Programme for Five European Countries Extended
July 7, 2016
The terms of the new waiver program in Vietnam include: Allow entry and residence in Vietnam of up to 15 days with no prior approval required All purposes of stay are allowed except for work The period of time between…
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Work Permission Requirements for Japanese Nationals Reintroduced
July 6, 2016
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service announced on 21st June 2016 that they are reintroducing the requirement for Japanese nationals to obtain immigration permission to work in the Netherlands. From 1st October 2016, Japanese nationals will require work permits to…
Read MoreIRELAND: Delays for UK Nationals Seeking Irish Passports Following Brexit
July 6, 2016
The Irish government has urged British nationals with the right to apply for an Irish passport to hold off on submitting their applications, due to the influx following the recent referendum announcement. Eligible UK nationals have been applying for Irish…
Read MoreCANADA: Government Lifts Visa Requirement for Citizens of Mexico
July 1, 2016
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced this week, that the visa requirement for Mexican citizens will be lifted on 1st December 2016. The announcement was made during a state visit by Mexican President Peña Nieto and follows through on a promise…
Read MoreIsrael and China: New Ten Year Multiple-Entry Visa Agreement Signed
July 1, 2016
Earlier this week, the Israeli parliament (Knesset) ratified an agreement for a new ten year multiple-entry visa between Israel and China. This enables nationals of both countries to be issued with multiple-entry visas to Israel and China, valid for a…
Read MoreBELARUS: Changes to Immigration Law
June 29, 2016
On 15th July a new immigration law will affect the hiring of foreign nationals in Belarus. The laws have been bought in to reduce high levels of local unemployment and will affect Work Permits (Special Work Permits). Currently foreign employees…
Read MoreISRAEL: Immediate Changes to Work Permit Regulations
June 29, 2016
The Work Permit Unit (WPU) of the Ministry of Interior has implemented new regulations for obtaining work permits and visas for foreign experts with immediate effect. It is understood that the implemented changes will also be applicable to pending work…
Read MoreBrexit: How Will This Affect UK Nationals Living in the EU?
June 28, 2016
At this stage it is impossible to predict how the rights of UK nationals living in remaining EU states will be affected, as UK policy towards EU nationals and the terms of the UK's Withdrawal Agreement – once agreed –...
Read MoreBrexit: How Will This Affect EU Nationals Residing in the UK?
June 28, 2016
Whilst the country is coming to terms with the outcome of Brexit, it is important for us to not forget EU nationals who are currently working in the UK and to understand how they may be affected by this significant...
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