BRAZIL – Broader Range of Acceptable Documents for Work Visas
Posted on January 23, 2015
Effective immediately, the Brazilian Ministry of Labor is to accept any documents that provide proof of work experience from foreigners applying for Work Visas. For all Temporary Work Visa applicants, alternative documents are to be accepted as proof of their… Read more »
KENYA – Foreign Employees Must Have Work Authorization to Enter Country
Posted on January 23, 2015
Kenya’s new Security Laws (Amendment) Act went into effect on December 22nd, 2014. The new act requires that foreign nationals apply for and obtain work authorization from the Department of Immigration Services prior to entering Kenya. After the application for… Read more »
MALAYSIA – New Passport Holders Required to Undergo Transfer Process
Posted on January 23, 2015
A recent change requires that any foreign work or dependent’s pass holders who are traveling out of Malaysia with a new passport undergo a new transfer process. This process entails applying to transfer their endorsed work or dependent’s pass to… Read more »
THAILAND – Fraud-Prevention Measure to Increase Work Permit Documentation Requirements
Posted on January 23, 2015
As of Monday, January 19th, Thailand’ new fraud-prevention measure has been in effect. This measure requires that all work permit applicants obtain certification per each document by the appropriate agency. For the following documents, non-certified versions will no longer be… Read more »