CHINA – Three-Year Work Permits Available in Beijing
Posted on January 9, 2015
As of December 25th, 2014, three-year work permits are now available to certain foreign employees in Beijing. Prior to this change, the work permits were only valid for one year. The new three-year permits are available to foreign workers that… Read more »
ITALY – Current Work Permit Quotas Issued
Posted on January 9, 2015
The Italian government recently set the new work permit quotas, valid for the application period opened December 30th, 2014 until August 30th, 2015. A total of 17,850 non-EU nationals will be able to work in Italy, a slight decrease from… Read more »
MALAYSIA – Employment Pass Issuance Delayed due to New Requirement
Posted on January 9, 2015
Following the new requirement to use the Malaysian E-Filing system, any employers who have not completed the registration in 2014 and requested a new projection for 2015 will face delays in the processing of new and renewal Employment Passes. Requesting… Read more »
MALAYSIA – Workers Sponsoring Dependents Must Meet Income Requirements
Posted on January 9, 2015
Effective immediately, Employment Pass holders must have a monthly income equal to or greater than 5,000 Malaysian Ringgits (about $1,400 USD) per month in order to sponsor spouses or children on Dependent Passes. Dependent Pass holders who are currently in… Read more »
VIETNAM – Multiple Entry Visas for Business Must be Obtained Prior to Arrival
Posted on January 9, 2015
As of January 1st, 2015, any individuals seeking a Multiple Entry Visa for business purposes must obtain it from a Vietnamese Embassy overseas prior to traveling to Vietnam. The new law dictates that the three-month Multiple Entry Visa will only… Read more »