Belgium – Residence Administration Fee Increased, Extended to Renewals
Posted on August 28, 2017
Effective March 1, 2017, the Belgian federal government has increased the mandatory administrative fee for first-time residence permit and long-term D visa applications. In addition, a new law allows municipalities to charge an administrative fee also for renewal, extension, or… Read more »
Italy – Intra Company Transfer Permit Implemented
Posted on August 28, 2017
The Intra-Company Transfer Permit has been implemented within the Italian Immigration law, Legislative Decree No.253/2016. This permit is now available for mangers, specialists, and trainees working for companies related to the same corporate group. The titles are defined below: Manager:… Read more »
South Africa – Update on Transfers Valid Temporary Residence Visas
Posted on August 28, 2017
As previously reported, the Department of Home Affairs recently announced that it was no longer honoring or transferring valid Temporary Residence Visas endorsed in expired passports. However the South African government has decided to put this action on hold. Foreign… Read more »
South Korea – Revised Rules for Frequent Visitor Visas
Posted on August 28, 2017
Effective March 1, 2017, foreign nationals qualifying for a five-year multiple-entry visa as frequent visitors to South Korea will have to apply for this visa at a Korean consulate before travelling, rather than receiving it at the port of entry… Read more »