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UKRAINE: European Council Adopts Schengen Visa Waiver for Ukrainian Nationals
May 16, 2017
On 11th May 2017, the European Council adopted a proposal on visa liberalisation for Ukrainian nationals, allowing Ukrainians to travel to the Schengen Area without obtaining visas. Under the visa exemption, Ukrainians who hold a biometric passport will have the right to enter the EU visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, for business, […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Tuesday 18th April 2017
April 18, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that the Australian 457 visa program is to be abolished and that stakeholders have been invited to suggest amendments to Ireland’s Occupations Lists. We also bring you the latest immigration news from the UK, Lithuania and Peru.
Read MoreLUXEMBOURG: New Immigration Law Brings Extensive Changes
March 31, 2017
Luxembourg’s new immigration law entered into force on 24th March 2017, introducing several new residence permit categories, including the new EU ICT permit, along with other changes of significance for non-EU nationals. The Official Gazette of 20th March 2017 published the Law of 8th March 2017 amending and supplementing the Immigration Law of 29 August […]
Read MoreSCHENGEN ZONE: Schengen Visa Waiver for Georgian Nationals
March 24, 2017
On 2nd February 2017 Georgian nationals were granted a visa exemption to travel to the European Union’s Schengen Area. This new law, passed by the European Parliament, allows Georgians to enter the EU for short stays without a visa. The visa exemption will therefore apply to 22 EU member states and 4 non-member countries including Iceland, […]
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 MoreGoing Global: 12 Best Countries to Expand Your Business Internationally
January 26, 2017
On December 21, Forbes magazine published its annual “Best Countries for Business” list for 2017, ranking the “business friendliness” of 139 countries based on 11 factors covering the legal and economic aspects impacting business. As Newland Chase prepares for the new year ahead, we reviewed this year’s list with interest and were encouraged to find […]
Read MoreITALY: New Rules for Intra-Company Permits in Force
January 20, 2017
With the publication of Legislative Decree 253/2916, with effect from 11th January 2017 and amending the Consolidated Act on Immigration (Legislative Decree 286/1998), Italy has finally implemented Directive 2014/66/EC of 15th May 2014 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in…
Read MoreBrexit Update: A Summary of Theresa May’s Speech
January 18, 2017
Yesterday, the UK Prime Minister changed the landscape of Europe, clarifying her commitment to limit the free movement of European citizens to the UK. Theresa May said she wanted continued cooperation with the EU to tackle terrorism and international crime,…
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Changes to Work Permits and Visa Waiver Program
January 11, 2017
Upcoming Changes to the Work Permit Regime From 1st January 2017, new rules for the issuance of work permits for Kazakhstan include the removal of the current labour market test for locally-hired applicants and the introduction of a state fee,…
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…
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