CHINA – Changes to Immigration Rules and Procedures in Shanghai; and Relaxed Entry Requirements for Taiwan Nationals
Posted on July 10, 2015
On July 1st, 2015, the Ministry of Public Security in Shanghai began implementing various changes to immigration procedures and rules, aimed at attracting more highly skilled foreign nationals to the city. Also, the entry requirements for Taiwanese nationals travelling to… Read more »
EUROPEAN UNION – Schengen Visa Waiver Agreements Signed with Eight More Countries
Posted on July 10, 2015
The European Union (EU) has recently signed short-stay visa waiver agreements with St Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago and Timor Leste. Agreements On May 26th 2015, the EU signed a short-stay visa… Read more »
MALAYSIA – New Employment Pass Category will be Introduced
Posted on July 10, 2015
A new employment pass category will be introduced this month in Malaysia. The employment pass (Category III) is expected to be implemented on July 15th. It will become available to foreign nationals working on contracts of 12 months or less… Read more »
THAILAND – Income Tax Receipt Now Required for Long-Term Visa Extension
Posted on July 10, 2015
Effective July 6th, 2015, the Thai Immigration Bureau at the One Stop Service Centre (OSSC) requires first-time long-term visa extension applicants, employed by companies not registered with the Board of Investment (BOI), to submit proof that monthly personal income tax… Read more »