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INDIA: New Multiple-Entry Visa for South Asian Business Travellers
March 17, 2016
From 1st April 2016, India will offer multi-city, multiple-entry business visas to nationals of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries coming to India on business. India Business Card The new business visa, to be called the "India Business…
Read MoreBiometrics to be Introduced for Schengen Applications Throughout the Asian Region
October 1, 2015
From the 12th October 2015, travellers wishing to apply for Schengen visa applications in China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan will be required to attend a biometrics appointment at the appropriate consulate or Application Centre. From the…
Read MoreINDIA | Merger of PIO and OCI Card Schemes Brings Eligibility Changes and Clarifications
February 4, 2015
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card has been merged into the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card scheme. Thus, effective as of mid-January 2015, the PIO category is now closed to all new applicants and transitional measures are in place for those individuals currently holding PIO […]
Read MoreOverview of the UK Immigration Rules Changes from 6th April 2014
April 2, 2014
We have recently been writing about the various changes that will be brought about to the Immigration Rules through a Statement of Changes, coming into effect on the 6th of April. Given that this date is now fast approaching we…
Read MoreOn Your Marks, Get Set for Next Year’s Commonwealth Games
November 27, 2013
As the Scottish city of Glasgow prepares to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, 71 national teams are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Commonwealth Champion over only 11 days from 23rd July to 3rd August....
Read MoreHow the Home Secretary’s speech could affect UK immigration rules
October 10, 2013
On the 30th September the Home Secretary, Theresa May, gave a speech at the Conservative Party conference, with an emphasis on immigration and the Human Rights Act. This blog looks the key points raised and how it's likely to affect UK...
Read MoreNew ‘Cash Bond’ for UK visitors from certain countries?
July 15, 2013
We have recently been following plans for a new, controversial Home Office scheme which has caused something of an uproar in both the UK and international press. The scheme is still in the pre-implementation stages and it appears that plans...
Read MoreUAE Imposes New Medical Requirement for Nationals of 10 Countries
October 14, 2011
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Ministry of Health Implements New Medical Screening for Select Foreign Workers
October 12, 2011
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced an October 1, 2011 implementation of a double check medical screening for select foreign nationals applying for work/residence permits. The screenings will occur in the applicant’s home country and in the UAE to reduce the incidence of infectious disease and to confirm the authenticity of […]
Read MoreQATAR: New Driving Licence Procedure for Expats
January 4, 2016
Qatar"s traffic department has issued a directive to end the conversion of expatriates from other GCC countries into Qatari driving licences. This privilege will now be available to GCC citizens only. Direct driving tests for holders of licences issued in…
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