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CHINA: 10 Year Multiple Entry Visa Implementation with Israel

December 14, 2016

In early 2016, Israel and China signed a 10-year Multiple Entry Visa Agreement. This agreement effectively makes Israel the third country, after the United States and Canada, to have such an arrangement with China. The agreement came into effect and…

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UK: Additional Nationalities Permitted to use Registered Traveller Service

November 25, 2016

UKVI has announced an increase in the permitted use of the Registered Traveller Service. As a reminder, this service is available to applicants who have a UK visa, or have visited the UK at least 4 times in the last…

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AUSTRALIA: 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…

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INDONESIA: New Online Application Required for Stay Permits

February 23, 2016

Effective 1st February 2016, foreign nationals applying in Indonesia for the KITAS temporary stay permit or for a visit visa renewal must first complete an online registration. In addition, the Ministry of Manpower has removed the previous limitations on work…

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Prices, Wages and Purchasing Power: Which Cities Lead the Way?

October 8, 2015

According to a recent study, Dubai is one of only four cities in the world where rent exceeds more than $3,000 per month for an average unfurnished three bedroom apartment. The other cities which make the list include New York...

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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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Changes to the UK Immigration Rules – July 2013

June 11, 2013

The UK Border Agency has published a new Statement of Changes, HC44, which will introduce a number of minor changes to the UK Immigration Rules. The new rules will take effect on the 1st July 2013 and notable points include…

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CHINA: New Exit-Entry Law From 2013

July 20, 2012

Recently, China"s Ministry of Public Security announced a new Exit-Entry Administration Law which is intended to come into force on 1 July 2013. Issues of illegal employment, illegal entry and overstay, caused by the rise in the numbers of foreigners…

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