July 02, 2015
VIETNAM – Entry Visas Waived for Five European Countries
The Vietnamese government has passed a law, effective July 1, 2015, waiving entry visa requirements ...
June 26, 2015
CHINA – Immigration Rules and Procedures Relaxed for Foreign Workers in Shanghai
Beginning July 1, 2015, highly-skilled foreign nationals will be able to obtain Permanent Residence status ...
June 26, 2015
CHINA & AUSTRALIA – Free Trade Agreement Establishes Benefits for Business Travelers, Workers, & Businesses
Signed on June 17, 2015, the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will simplify travel for both ...
June 26, 2015
FRANCE – New Record-keeping Rules for Assignments
Recent changes to French labour law for companies sending their employees to France on assignment, ...
June 26, 2015
KENYA – Visa Applications Must be Completed Online
All foreign visitors, including business visitors, who require a visa to enter Kenya must now ...
June 26, 2015
MALAYSIA – Authorities Resume Issuing i-Kad ID Document
The immigration authorities at Putrajaya have resumed issuing i-Kad ID cards (formerly known as i-Pass) ...
June 26, 2015
NORWAY – Minimum Salary Increased for Non-EU Workers
As of June 1st, 2015, non-EU workers applying or renewing Residence and Work Permits must ...
June 26, 2015
RUSSIA – Electronic Letters of Invitation Implemented to Speed Up Work Visa Processing
The Russian Federal Migration Service announced that they will be introducing electronic letters of invitation ...
June 19, 2015
FRANCE – Enforcement Against Illegal Workers on Detachment
The following changes are for companies transferring their employees to France on detachment for both ...
June 19, 2015
MOZAMBIQUE – New Border Visa Regulations
In accordance with the New Regulations, the border visas are only issued to foreign nationals ...