COSTA RICA – Visa Overstays Subject to Fines

Posted on November 20, 2014

Foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas in Costa Rica and have not filed for change of status or started an application to renew their visa are now subject to fines of $100 USD for every month they remain out-of-status…. Read more »


INDIA – Simplified Residence Permit and Visa Extension Procedures for Japanese Nationals

Posted on November 20, 2014

Effective immediately, two new developments are meant to simplify immigration procedures for Japanese nationals. Residence permits for Japanese nationals in India will now be automatically valid for the length of their visas. Additionally, Japanese nationals will no longer be required… Read more »


IRELAND – Payment System Responsible for Delays in Processing

Posted on November 20, 2014

After revising its employment permit scheme and transitioning to a new a case management system earlier this year, the Irish Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation is experiencing some issues with its new payment system. Under the new system, payment… Read more »


PORTUGAL – Golden Visa Corruption to Cause Processing Delays

Posted on November 20, 2014

Portuguese police have recently arrested several officials due to a suspicion of corrupt activities in granting residence visas under Portugal’s Golden Visa program, which allows non-European investors to obtain permanent residency in exchange for investing in business, financial instruments, and… Read more »