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VIETNAM – Change of Processing Authority in Hanoi

June 11, 2024

Hanoi authorities have temporarily delegated authority to local districts to process work permits for foreign workers in certain categories.

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UKRAINE, BELARUS, RUSSIA – Suspension of Overseas Passport Renewals

June 11, 2024

The suspension of overseas passport renewals is being used as a strategic tool impacting the immigration status of affected nationals.

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UKRAINE – Restrictions on Leaving the Country Affecting Dual Nationals and Permanent Residents Abroad

June 11, 2024

Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60, including dual nationals or Ukrainians with permanent residence abroad, are restricted from leaving Ukraine.

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MALAYSIA – Immediate Approval of FKW Quota for MDEC-Registered Companies

June 11, 2024

MDEC-registered companies applying for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection will now receive immediate approval.

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SINGAPORE – Local Qualifying Salary Increase 

June 11, 2024

Singapore has signalled a rise in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) from SGD 1,400 to SGD 1,600 per month.

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PHILIPPINES – Key Updates on PEZA Visa, Motion for Reconsideration and Temporary Visitor Visa

June 6, 2024

The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines has made a number of key visa and immigration policy updates.

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INDONESIA – Implementation of New Bridging Visa

June 6, 2024

Immigration authorities in Indonesia announced the introduction of a new Transitional Stay Permit, also known as a Bridging Visa.

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FRANCE – New Visa Process for Olympic Games 2024 Volunteers

June 6, 2024

To support the arrival of 45,000 Olympic Games volunteers, an additional visa procedure has been put in place for these applicants.

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THAILAND – Temporary Visa-Waivers Announced

June 6, 2024

Thailand has extended visa-waivers to citizens of India and Taiwan on a temporary basis. Beginning on 10 November, passport holders from both India and Taiwan can now stay in Thailand for tourism purposes for up to 30 days without obtaining a visa.

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THAILAND – Upcoming Changes to the Visa and Travel System

June 4, 2024

New visa and travel measures aimed at boosting tourism and stimulating Thailand’s economy were recently approved.

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