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Immigration Controls in a Pandemic: Border Control Approaches Compared
September 22, 2020
An in-depth study of how different countries have adapted to incoming international arrivals in the COVID-19 era. Authored by Irene Gallagher of Newland Chase Australia.
Read MoreCHINA: Certain Nationals Holding Valid Residence Permits May be Able to Obtain a Visa Without a Letter of Invitation
August 11, 2020
The Chinese authorities have confirmed that holders of valid residence permits, including for work or family reunion, who are nationals of certain countries, are now able to apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate in these countries without a letter of invitation (LOI or “PU Letter”).
Read MoreEuropean Commission Roadmap to Return to Freedom of Movement in the EU
May 18, 2020
On 13 May 2020 the European Commission published its guidelines and recommendations on how to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Entry Ban Extended to Schengen States, UK and Ireland
March 12, 2020
US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of entry for travelers of any nationality who have been in the Schengen area in the previous 14 days.
Read MoreBREXIT: No-Deal Brexit Measures for UK Nationals in the EU [UPDATED 9 Oct 2019]
October 9, 2019
If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement (“no-deal Brexit”), then UK nationals will become third-country (non-EU) nationals immediately.
Read MorePANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit
May 13, 2019
Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: Schengen Visas
January 18, 2019
Useful guide to Schengen Visas for business travelers to Europe. Included is a latest status update on the recent European Union proposals for improvement of the common Schengen Visa system.
Read MoreGlobal Trends | 2017 Roundup of Significant Global Corporate Immigration Developments
January 23, 2018
In 2017, Newland Chase published hundreds of client and public updates on significant changes to immigration policy impacting international business on dozens of countries via newsletters, white papers, client briefs, industry articles, and social media. The world of 2017 was one replete with change, especially in the field of global mobility. The trends toward globalization […]
Read MoreUK: Net Migration Falls To Three Year Low
August 25, 2017
Net migration has dropped to its lowest level for three years, official statistics have revealed. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration stood at 246,000 in the year to March 2017 – 81,000 lower than the 327,000 recorded in the previous 12 months. The ONS said the change in net migration – […]
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 […]
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