Azerbaijan – Urgent E-visa Now Available
Posted on September 25, 2017
Effective August 30, 2017, an urgent e-visa option is now available for Azerbaijan, with a processing time of three hours. Nationals who qualify to use the online ”ASAN Viza” e-visa system now have the option of an urgent e-visa… Read more »
Belgium – LIMOSA Declaration
Posted on September 25, 2017
The Act of December 11, 2016 implementing the EU Directive 2014/67/EU regarding assignments has changed the process of the LIMOSA declaration as to the types of documents to be asked for and the person to liaise with. The Belgian… Read more »
China – Shanghai Introduces Simplified Work Authorization Process
Posted on September 25, 2017
Foreign nationals in Shanghai classified as a Category B worker under the Unified Work Authorization System can now enter under an M, L or other valid visa to submit a work authorization application. It was required to obtain a… Read more »
Costa Rica – Changes to the Post-Arrival Temporary Residence Application Process
Posted on September 25, 2017
Effective August 16, 2017, changes have been made to the application procedure for temporary residence for employees of registered companies who are applying post-arrival in Costa Rica. Fingerprinting and Consular Registration The main applicant must now register with their… Read more »
Croatia – New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit and Posted Worker requirements
Posted on September 25, 2017
Amendments to Croatia’s Foreigners Act recently took effect, implementing the new European Union (EU) intra-company transfer (ICT) permit, and updating the rules for the posting of workers into Croatia. Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit The amendments transpose European Union Directive… Read more »
Lithuania – EU ICT Directive Implemented
Posted on September 25, 2017
Lithuania has recently implemented the EU Intracompany transferee (ICT) Permit on September 1, 2017. The ICT permit is eligible to managers, specialists, and trainees who have worked in the same corporate group as the host company. The salary must… Read more »
Malaysia – Projection of Expatriates for 2018
Posted on September 25, 2017
Applications for the 2018 Projection of Expatriates will be open for submission at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) beginning October 1, 2017. Companies who are registered with the ESD can start to apply for their 2018 projection whether for… Read more »
Nigeria – Residence Permit Renewals Will Require National Identification Number
Posted on September 25, 2017
January 1, 2018 is the deadline for foreign nationals legally residing in Nigeria to obtain a National Identity Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Without a NIN, a foreign national will not be able to… Read more »
Qatar – Electronic Travel Authorization for Holders of Certain Visas and Resident Permits
Posted on September 25, 2017
Effective September 27, 2017, Qatar will introduce a single-entry electronic travel authorization, valid for 30 days and renewable once, for holders of valid visas or residence permits from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Schengen countries… Read more »
United Arab Emirates – Visa on Arrival Extended to Indian Passport Holders
Posted on September 25, 2017
The UAE Cabinet approved visa on arrival for Indian passport holders with a UK and EU residency this past week though no date has yet been released for the law to go into effect. As of May 1, 2017,… Read more »