Vivek Radhakrishnan
Office no. 607, Level 6
Liberty House Building
Dubai International Financial Centre, P O Box 506730
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As Senior Immigration Manager for Middle East Operations, Vivek Radhakrishnan heads Newland Chase’s Dubai-based business, where he leads a team that is responsible for providing strategic immigration advisory services to multinational and national companies operating in the UAE.
Vivek has ten years of experience in UAE immigration, having started his career as an immigration consultant and quickly rising to client relations manager, and then to managing country head. He is a graduate of Presidency College (Bangalore University) with a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management and International Business.
Recent Articles by Vivek Radhakrishnan
Impact of conflict on travel, immigration, and visa processing
This page provides timely travel and immigration updates related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. It is designed as an evolving resource to help travelers, mobility managers, and global bu…
Temporary suspension of short term visas for 14 countries.
As the Hajj season approaches, Saudi Arabia is taking steps to regulate the flow of travelers and ensure safety during this busy time. The country has announced a temporary suspension of short-term vi…
Temporary hold on work visit visas for all nationalities.
Foreign nationals are currently unable to obtain temporary work visit visas for Saudi Arabia, which is likely to cause delays to assignment start dates and projects. Employers should contact their imm…
SAUDI ARABIA – Update to Business Visit Visa duration for select nationalities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Saudi Arabia has announced a change in the duration of stay for the Business Visit Visa (BVV) for certain nationalities. These updates have been implemented w…
KUWAIT – New penalties for breaches of residency laws are introduced.
The Ministry of Interior in the State of Kuwait has introduced new decisions regarding penalties for breaches of residency laws, along with fines for various violations under different categories of r…