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SOUTH KOREA: Revised Rules for Frequent Visitor Visas
March 3, 2017
From 1st March 2017, foreign nationals qualifying for a five-year multiple-entry visa as frequent visitors to South Korea now have to apply for this visa at a Korean consulate before travelling, rather than receiving it at the port of entry on arrival, as previously. To qualify, applicants must be nationals requiring a visa to visit […]
Read MoreIRAQ: Reciprocal Travel Ban Rejected & Changes to Kurdistan Immigration Rules
February 10, 2017
Non-Implementation of Iraqi Parliament Resolution on Reciprocal Travel Ban On 31st January 2017, the Iraqi Parliament approved a resolution to impose reciprocal measures on US nationals, following the US President’s Executive Order banning practically all Iraqis from entering the US for 90 days. However, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has stated that his government continues to […]
Read MoreAZERBAIJAN: New Online Visa System Imminent
February 3, 2017
From January 2017, the State Agency on Public Services and Social Innovations (ASAN Centres) will begin to process electronic visitor visas through the new “ASAN Viza” system. How does the ASAN Viza system work? The e-visa will be issued for a period of stay of 30 days. Foreign nationals can apply for a new e-visa […]
Read MoreAsia-Pacific: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
There were many significant changes amongst the APAC region last year including the new 10 year visitor visa announced in Australia, the increase in employment pass salary requirements in Singapore and recommendations from the Audit Commission to help the Hong…
Read MoreEMEA: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
2016 saw big changes across the EMEA region, with the new Posted Workers and ICT Directive. Other big news across the region was that the UK voted to leave the EU and countries across the Middle East implemented stricter regulations…
Read MoreIRELAND: Short-Stay Visa Waiver Extended
November 2, 2016
The Republic of Ireland"s Short-Stay Visa Waiver programme, which was introduced in 2011 and was due to expire on 31st October of this year, has been extended for a further five years to 31st October 2021. The Short-Stay visa Waiver…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Tax Delayed on Australian Working Holiday 417 and 462 Visa
September 21, 2016
As part of the 2015 National Budget, the Australian Federal Government proposed to tax the earnings of Australian Working Holiday Visa holders at a much higher rate than Australian nationals. The delayed tax proposal, scheduled to come into operation on…
Read MoreUK: Theresa May Rejects Points-Based System for EU Nationals
September 9, 2016
Speaking at a press conference during this week"s G20 Summit, Prime Minister Theresa May rejected a "points-based system" to screen immigrants. Such suggestions are thought to contradict promises made within her government during the Brexit campaign, to bring in Australian-style controls…
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test Required for Certain Long-Term Visa Applicants
March 22, 2016
Effective 2nd March 2016, certain applicants for long-term consular visas or post-arrival change of status or visa extension, who are nationals of eighteen "high TB-burden countries", must submit a "Certificate of Health", including a tuberculosis test result. Who is Affected? The…
Read MoreIs the UK’s Tier 1 (Investor) Visa Under Threat?
March 10, 2016
Following recently published figures from ONS, there was a significant decline in the number of applications for the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa in 2015. Here we explore the reasons behind this drop and what the future might be for this...
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