Azerbaijan – New Online Visa System Imminent

Posted on January 6, 2017

Effective January 10, 2017, the State Agency on Public Services and Social Innovations (ASAN Centres) will begin to process electronic visitor visas through the new “ASAN Viza” system. The e-visa will be issued for a period of stay of 30… Read more »


Brazil – Foreign Police Registration

Posted on January 6, 2017

A new normative published on December 15th, 2016, issued new rules regarding the time frame for registration of foreign nationals before the Federal Police in regards to visa extensions and transformation approvals. According to the new ordinance, once the request… Read more »


Denmark – Biometrics Registration in Copenhagen Will Require an Appointment; and the Minimum Salary Threshold for the Pay Limit Scheme has Increased

Posted on January 6, 2017

From February 7, 2017, foreign nationals applying for work and residence permits under the Fast-Track Scheme must book an appointment for registering their biometric data at the Danish Agency of Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) in Copenhagen. Appointments can be scheduled… Read more »


Ireland – Minimum Wage Increase

Posted on January 6, 2017

Effective January 1, 2017, the minimum wage increased to 9.25 Euro/hour.  To comply with the new law, the base salary must be increased before the addition of allowances. Permits that allow a low salary threshold should ensure the foreigner is… Read more »


Israel – SEA (45-Day Work Travel) and 2017 Government Fees, Minimum Salary and Pensions Update

Posted on January 6, 2017

Waiting Period Between SEA (45-Day Work Travel) Applications The Ministry of Interior has clarified the waiting period after SEA visa expiration until a new SEA application can be submitted as follows: A company can apply for a new SEA 45-day… Read more »


Peru – Changes to Appointed Worker Visas and Work Visas under Employment Contract

Posted on January 6, 2017

Recent changes have been implemented, effected December 23, 2016, for appointed worker visas and work visas under an employment contract to a Peruvian company. The requested duration of work in Peru must reflect the valid Service Agreement between the home… Read more »


Philippines – Register for Annual Report

Posted on January 6, 2017

Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines with an Alien Certificate of Registration card must register for the 2017 annual report within the first 60 days of the year, from January 3 – March 3, 2017 at the Bureau of Immigration… Read more »