China – 144-hour Transit Visa Exemption Applicable to More Cities

Posted on December 27, 2018

Shanghai authorities recently launched a new online application service for foreign nationals eligible for the 144-hour transit visa exemption, arriving at one of Shanghai’s airports for nationals of 53 countries.  Beginning January 1st, this will also be available to travelers… Read more »


India – e-Conference Visa Now Available

Posted on December 27, 2018

The e-Visa recently updated to include an e-Conference Visa.  The sub-categories now include e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference. The e-Conference visa will be valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India with single entry. E-Visas… Read more »


Kenya – In-Country Work Permits Suspended Indefinitely [UPDATED]

Posted on December 27, 2018

Effective immediately, the Kenyan government has suspended indefinitely the issuance of work permits and passes to foreign nationals who are already in Kenya, and has limited visa extensions. Applications for entry/work permits must be submitted while the foreign national worker… Read more »


United Kingdom – Changes to Right-to-Work Checks in 2019

Posted on December 27, 2018

Effective January 28, 2019, employers in the United Kingdom will be able to rely on an online right-to-work check to prove the status of prospective employees. The online Right to Work Checking Service was introduced in April 2018, but currently employers in… Read more »


United Kingdom – No Suspension of Tier 1 (Investor); Publication of Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules [LATEST]

Posted on December 27, 2018

Tier 1 (Investor) On December 6, 2018, various press outlets reported, based on an unpublished government press release, that the Home Office had suspended the Tier 1 (Investor) route until further notice. However, on December 11, 2018 a Home Office… Read more »