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IRAQ: Reciprocal Travel Ban Rejected & Changes to Kurdistan Immigration Rules
February 10, 2017
Non-Implementation of Iraqi Parliament Resolution on Reciprocal Travel Ban On 31st January 2017, the Iraqi Parliament approved a resolution to impose reciprocal measures on US nationals, following the US President’s Executive Order banning practically all Iraqis from entering the US for 90 days. However, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has stated that his government continues to […]
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Spanish Entrepreneur’s Act
December 22, 2016
In 2013 the Spanish government enacted a law which, amongst other things, drastically altered the Spanish immigration system. The Spanish Entrepreneur’s Act was one of the measures designed to assist with the recovery of the economy. As a consequence, apart from accelerating the immigration routes for highly-qualified professionals and researchers, it introduced several types of residence permits through investment options.
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Spanish Entrepreneur’s Act
October 19, 2016
In 2013 the Spanish government enacted a law which, amongst other things, drastically altered the Spanish immigration system. The Spanish Entrepreneur's Act was one of the measures designed to assist with the recovery of the economy. As a consequence, apart from...
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Changes to Immigration Department requirements
August 8, 2016
From 1st August 2016, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia (MID) requires that all Employment Pass (ED), Professional Visit Pass (PVP), Dependant Pass (DP) and Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) applicants must obtain an approval…
Read MoreTAIWAN: Visa Regulations Relaxed for ASEAN Countries
July 28, 2016
From 1st August, citizens of Brunei and Thailand will be granted visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 30 days. This concession will be brought in as a trial for an initial period of one year. From 1st September, citizens…
Read MoreSPAIN: Dual Citizenship Dilemma for UK Nationals
July 21, 2016
Following the Brexit vote, various foreign government authorities have reported an overwhelming influx of citizenship applications from UK citizens. From healthcare and pensions matters, to hypothetical future restrictions on studying and working in the EU, obtaining an EU passport appears a safe option…
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test Required for Certain Long-Term Visa Applicants
March 22, 2016
Effective 2nd March 2016, certain applicants for long-term consular visas or post-arrival change of status or visa extension, who are nationals of eighteen "high TB-burden countries", must submit a "Certificate of Health", including a tuberculosis test result. Who is Affected? The…
Read MoreGLOBAL: Round Up of Immigration News in 2015
January 6, 2016
Immigration has become one of the biggest priorities for Governments around the world in recent times and this year has seen the introduction of some significant updates. In this feature we provide a summary of the key events which may…
Read MoreQATAR: New Driving Licence Procedure for Expats
January 4, 2016
Qatar"s traffic department has issued a directive to end the conversion of expatriates from other GCC countries into Qatari driving licences. This privilege will now be available to GCC citizens only. Direct driving tests for holders of licences issued in…
Read MoreUSA: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
October 1, 2015
The USA congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates…
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