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Global Immigration Update – Monday 10th April 2017
April 10, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that Malaysia has reclassified its Employment Pass categories and that South Africa has signed a reciprocal waiver agreement with Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from India, the UK and Italy.
Read MoreAZERBAIJAN: 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 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 MoreUK 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…
Read MoreNAMIBIA – New online visa application and revamped entry procedures.
June 11, 2025
Namibia has launched a new online visa application system and introduced a redesigned visa-on-arrival form.
Read MoreIncreasing 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.
Read MoreNIGER – 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.
Read MoreGLOBAL 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.
Read MoreCOVID-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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