India – Foreign Nationals Exempted from Aadhaar Card Requirement

Posted on August 28, 2017

On May 11, 2017, the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notification exempting certain taxpayers, including foreign nationals, from the requirement to obtain an Aadhaar card. As reported in our alert in April, Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number… Read more »


France – New Requirement and Fee for Prior Detachment Declarations

Posted on August 28, 2017

Effective July 1, 2017, foreign employers transferring employees to France on assignment, under detachment status (i.e. remaining on home payroll), regardless of their nationality, will be required to indicate the country where the employee will be covered for social security…. Read more »


Slovakia – Amendments to Immigration Law Include New EU Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit

Posted on August 28, 2017

Amendments to Slovakia’s Act on Residence of Foreigners and Act on Employment Services took effect on May 1, 2017, introducing the new EU ICT permit, as well as expedited work and residence permit processing for non-EU national employees of innovative… Read more »


Sweden – Faster Processing for Work and Residence Permit Applications

Posted on August 28, 2017

Effective May 2, 2017, the Swedish Migration Agency has implemented a faster process for work and residence permit applications submitted by certified companies. First-time applications submitted on or after May 2, 2017 will be processed within ten business days, while… Read more »