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Category: Immigration Insights
SPAIN: 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…
Read MorePOLAND: New Requirements for Employers of Seconded Workers
July 20, 2016
New legislation was recently introduced for employers of workers who have been posted on short term secondments to Poland. Employers are now required to send a statement to the National Labour Inspectorate (Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy (PIP)) informing them of their employee"s secondment…
Read MoreINDONESIA: Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visitor Visas Now Available
July 20, 2016
Foreign nationals in Indonesia are now able to apply for a multiple-entry visitor visa (Visa Kunjungan) which is valid for five years. The extension from the current one year visa, to be extended to five, came into effect on the…
Read MoreUK: Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
July 15, 2016
Theresa May spent her first days as Prime Minister announcing her new Cabinet, including a new role responsible for leading Britain's negotiations to leave the European Union. Theresa May has a well-publicised commitment to get on with delivering the verdict of…
Read MoreUAE: Practice of Putting Family Visas on Hold Ended
July 15, 2016
Immigration practice in the United Arab Emirates stipulates that migrant workers who switch employers in the UAE have to cancel their initial visas and apply for new ones, unless they are eligible for a visa transfer within free zones. Not…
Read MoreFRANCE: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
July 15, 2016
France has recently announced that the minimum salary requirement for EU Blue Card holders has increased to €53,836 gross per year from €53,331. The increase was brought in on the 20th June 2016, when the French Ministry of the Interior published…
Read MoreEgypt and Germany: Security Cooperation Agreement Signed
July 14, 2016
It has been announced this week that Egypt and Germany have signed a security cooperation agreement, which will involve the sharing of information between the two countries and will strengthen efforts to prevent crime and reinforce security. The Egyptian Minister…
Read MoreGHANA: Visa on Arrival Programme Introduced for AU Nationals
July 12, 2016
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced that it is introducing a "visa on arrival" programme for African Union nationals, whose countries do not currently have a visa free agreement with Ghana. This programme will initially be piloted at Kotoka International…
Read MoreGBTA Western Canada Conference 2019
July 11, 2016
Previously known as the Energy, Resources & Marine Symposium, GBTA Western Canada Conference 2019 – Calgary will feature a larger and broader program focused on the distinct needs and economy of western Canada. Join 250+ attendees for the latest education on changes unique to the regional business travel industry and networking with Canadian and global travel professionals. Newland Chase is speaking!
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