CHINA – HSBC Reports China in Top 3 Countries for Expats

Posted on November 6, 2014

Following the Expat Explorer Study conducted by HSBC, China has since been declared as the third most desirable country for expatriates. First is Switzerland and second is Singapore. Of the many factors considered, lower living costs and higher salaries raise… Read more »


CHINA – Government Office Closures November 7th – 12th

Posted on November 6, 2014

During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the Beijing Public Security Bureau and Labor Bureau will be closed. This is a six-day period, beginning November 7th, 2014, with the last day of closures as November 12th, 2014. It should be… Read more »


ITALY – Expedited Procedures for Intra-Company Transfers

Posted on November 6, 2014

Although the fast-track procedures have been in effect for over a year, they have just recently gained popularity among employers. Interested employers must first register with the Ministry of Interior, a process requiring that they make social security payments and… Read more »


UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Dubai Free Zones Revert Back to Physical Visas

Posted on November 6, 2014

After experiencing issues coordinating Dubai’s new electronic entry visa system with the Dubai Airport, all of the Free Zones have since reverted back to the previous process of physically issuing visas. All visas and employment permits are affected by this… Read more »