Immigration Insights

KOREA: New National Health Insurance Requirement

August 27, 2019

Foreign nationals who have been resident in Korea for more than six months will be automatically subscribed to Korean national health insurance (NHI).

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RUSSIA: Recent and Upcoming Immigration Changes

August 27, 2019

Effective immediately, the Russian Internal Affairs Ministry has established an official form for notifying the de-registration of foreign nationals.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 August 2019

August 27, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Stricter Document Retention Rules for Sponsors

August 22, 2019

Effective immediately, the Home Office has updated its guidance on document retention for sponsors under the Points Based System.

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INDONESIA: Amendments to Regulations for Work Permit Exemption for Foreign National Shareholders in Indonesian Companies

August 21, 2019

Foreign national shareholders in Indonesian companies who also work as Directors or Commissioners for the same company qualify for an exemption.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Post-Brexit Immigration System – Update

August 20, 2019

At a recent event held by senior immigration policy officials, the Home Office affirmed its ongoing commitment toward an updated immigration system, to be introduced in January 2021.

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PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

August 20, 2019

PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

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CZECHIA: Upcoming Immigration Changes [UPDATED]

August 19, 2019

The new immigration legislation in the Czech Republic became effective on 31 July 2019.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 19 August 2019

August 19, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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ISRAEL: More Flexibility in the STEP Visa Process and Summer Processing Slowdown

August 16, 2019

The Israeli Work Permit Unit (‘WPU’) now allows for the STEP 90-Day Work Visa to be split into more than a single period, as was previously the case.

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THAILAND: More Stringent Rules for Landlords

August 15, 2019

A Landlord Notification Receipt must be completed by the landlord of a property and submitted to the immigration authorities to report a foreign national staying at their premises.

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HONG KONG: Update on Protests

August 14, 2019

In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been experiencing protests centred around the legislature’s debate of an extradition bill.

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MALAYSIA: New Requirements for MDEC Applications

August 13, 2019

There are new requirements for MSC/ICT status companies applying for Employment Pass, Dependant Pass and/or Long-Term Social Visit Pass for their employees

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 12 August 2019

August 12, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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IRAQ: New Immigration Entry Procedure and Blood Tests

August 12, 2019

The Prime Minister’s office in Baghdad has declared a new immigration entry procedure for obtaining a Multi-Entry/Exit visa and blood tests.

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IRELAND: Business Immigration Developments in July 2019

August 8, 2019

2019 continues to be a busy year for Irish immigration with three further significant developments occurring in July alone.

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UKRAINE: D Visa Applications Within Country to be Introduced

August 6, 2019

Foreign nationals already staying in Ukraine on a visa-free basis will be eligible to apply for a long-term visa (type D) without leaving the country.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 5 August 2019

August 5, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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ECUADOR: New Entry Requirements for Venezuelan Nationals

August 1, 2019

Effective 25 August 2019, a visa will be required for all Venezuelan nationals entering Ecuador.

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COLOMBIA: New Reporting Obligations for Sponsoring Companies via SIRE

July 31, 2019

Migration Colombia has changed its interpretation of the reporting obligations for sponsoring companies via the online system SIRE.

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