Search Results for: Indonesia

INDONESIA: Potential Changes to the Work Permit Application Process

August 21, 2015

The standard Indonesian work and residence permit process includes eight application steps. However, there are 5 steps which are required in the pre-departure phase of the application process: Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA); Recommendation by the Manpower Department (TA-01 Approval) -…

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INDONESIA: New Regulations Tighten Immigration Rules

August 6, 2015

When considering the complexities surrounding the stringent regulation changes to immigration in Indonesia, it is firstly worth noting that there are specific nationalities that can stay within the territory visa free for up to 30 calendar days for business purposes.…

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INDONESIA: Government Expands Visa-Free Nations

July 30, 2015

In an effort to boost the numbers of tourists visiting Indonesia, the Indonesian Government, encouraged by Tourism Minister Arief Yahyah, have taken the drastic steps of expanding the number of Visa-Free countries from 15 to 45. Although those wishing to…

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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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NC Insights – The Easiest Countries to Do Business in for 2023

October 3, 2023

Setting up and running a business can greatly vary in difficulty from country to country. This post examines which countries offer the best business climate.

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IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS – How the Digital Nomad Has Evolved – 2023

September 29, 2023

Digital nomads - people who work remotely from a different country - have grown in numbers since 2020. This Insight post takes a look at how this lifestyle has developed over the past few years.

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QATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022

August 23, 2022

In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.

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SINGAPORE: Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Amended for Individuals Vaccinated in the U.S.

November 17, 2021

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced new criteria for individuals vaccinated in the United States to prove their vaccination status and use the country’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs).

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Global Immigration Updates | Week of 18 January 2021

January 22, 2021

Discover three new immigration updates for week of 18 Jan 2021, including news from Canada, Indonesia and Israel.

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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.

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