INDIA/SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA – Diwali Government Office Closures

Posted on October 16, 2014

In observance of the Diwali (Deepavali) holiday, government offices (including all immigration services) will be closed during the following days: In India: October 22nd – 24th In Singapore: October 22nd In Malaysia: October 22nd Employers and foreign workers should be… Read more »


THE PHILIPPINES – Visa-Free Entry for Some Chinese and Indian Nationals

Posted on October 16, 2014

Effective immediately, Chinese and Indian nationals who are holders of a valid and current American, Australian, Canadian, Japanese, or Schengen visa are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for seven days for purposes of tourism or business travel…. Read more »


UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND – Joint UK-Irish Visa for Chinese and Indian Travelers

Posted on October 16, 2014

Beginning shortly, Chinese and Indian nationals will be permitted to visit the U.K. and Ireland on one trip with only one visa. Holders of the following U.K. visas are eligible to benefit from this change: General Visitor, Business Visitor, Child… Read more »