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AZERBAIJAN: 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 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 MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Expats Could be Charged Income Tax
August 3, 2016
As part of Saudi Arabia"s National Transformation Plan, it has been proposed that the country begin to charge income tax on the wages of foreign nationals. The tax-free status of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring Gulf states has attracted millions…
Read MoreGLOBAL: Round Up of Immigration News in 2015
January 6, 2016
Immigration has become one of the biggest priorities for Governments around the world in recent times and this year has seen the introduction of some significant updates. In this feature we provide a summary of the key events which may…
Read MoreINDONESIA: 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…
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 […]
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