India – e-Visa introduces three Sub-Categories
Posted on August 28, 2017
Effective April 1, the Ministry of External Affairs implemented three new subcategories under the e-Visa scheme; e-Tourist Visa, e-Business Visa, and e-Medical Visa. This is in effort to liberalize the e-visa regime. Previously, the e-Visa was only subject to tourism,… Read more »
Singapore – CorpPass to be Required by December 2017
Posted on August 28, 2017
The Singapore government has launched the Singapore Corporate Access, CorpPass, used for businesses to transact online with Government agencies, such as MOM, MSF, and MCCY. Currently there are more than 70 government digital services available for businesses to transact with… Read more »
South Korea – Clarification: For-Profit Activities Not Allowed on Business Visa or Visa Waiver
Posted on August 28, 2017
In its latest Visa Issuance Guidance Manual issued on March 20, 2017 (the “Guidelines”), Korean immigration clarified, and in effect, narrowed the scope of permissible activities under the visa waiver status and C-3-4 short-term business visa, by classifying “for-profit activities”… Read more »
UAE – Visa on Arrival Granted for Indian Passport Holders with Valid U.S. Visa
Posted on August 28, 2017
The UAE Cabinet enacted a decree that will allow Indian passport holders with a valid United States green card or visa, with a minimum of 6 months validity, to obtain a UAE visa on arrival, valid for 14 days. The… Read more »