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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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UK Immigration Update: Tuberculosis Screening

February 20, 2014

As of 31st March, those applying for a UK visa valid for 6 months or more from the following countries will be required to obtain a medical certificate confirming no presence of Tuberculosis: Algeria, Belarus Bhutan Burma Iraq Sri Lanka…

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Increasing Cultural Sensitivity for Employees Moving to Brazil

November 28, 2023

Moving to Brazil can represent an exciting step in your career and a new professional challenge. Read on to learn more about understanding Brazilian culture and social customs, including workplace etiquette and professional norms.

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NIGER – Level 4 Travel Advisory Issued

August 4, 2023

In the wake of ongoing political unrest in the western Africa country of Niger, the US State Department has issued a level 4 travel advisory for the nation.

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GLOBAL UPDATE: Omicron Variant Surge Prompts Continued Changes to Travel Protocols and Requirements

January 1, 2022

As 2022 gets underway and the Omicron variant surges throughout the world, international travel continues to see rapidly changing requirements, protocols, and entry restrictions. While trends remain temporary in nature, many countries have either introduced new or changed restrictions, or extended the current ones into January 2022. It is anticipated that new and extended restrictions will continue into at least early 2022 and beyond if Omicron continues to be a major concern.

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COVID-19 Passport Systems – Where Are They Going? A Global Mobility Manager’s Guide to COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Systems

July 2, 2021

As the world starts to emerge from the pandemic and global travel slowly reopens, many countries are considering putting in place a system whereby travelers can prove their vaccination status to facilitate travel across borders. Newland Chase takes a look at some of the systems in place across the world and explores how companies can find their way through the maze of approaches and requirements.

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 4 of 4)

February 7, 2020

Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 1 of 4)

February 4, 2020

Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.

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Global Immigration 101: Intra-Company Transfer Permits

April 12, 2019

Overview of work permits and visas for intra-company & intra-corporate transfers of employees around the world. Guide for corporate HR & mobility managers.

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2019 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends

January 11, 2019

Comprehensive review and look ahead for 2019 at the international business climate and global business immigration and mobility. Emphasis on expected changes in laws for work permits, business visas, work and residence authorisation globally and in key countries and regions around the world.

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