October 13, 2016
Saudi Arabia – Increased Duration of Visa Validity
The Saudi government has revised its immigration system in accordance with Vision 2030. The validity ...
October 13, 2016
Switzerland – Increased Quotas for non-EU/EFTA Work Permits in 2017
The Swiss government has decided the quotas for highly qualified workers from non-European Union (EU)/European ...
October 13, 2016
Thailand – New measures for filing at the One-Stop Service Center
The One-Stop Service Center (OSSC) in Thailand was established to make the processing of visas ...
October 07, 2016
India – Evidence of Local Operations Required at Hyderabad FRRO
Effective immediately, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (the FRRO) at Hyderabad requires evidence of the ...
October 07, 2016
Spain – Spanish VAC to close in India
Spain outsources its visa applications in India to VFS Global. The contract between the two ...
October 07, 2016
South Africa – Launch of Automated Police Clearance Postponed
As previously reported, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa announced foreign nationals would ...
September 30, 2016
Australia – Tuition Fee to be Implemented for School-Aged Dependents of 457 Holders
In 2015, the Western Australian Government introduced a tuition fee for families on a 457 ...
September 30, 2016
China – Proposed Work Permit Scheme to be Implemented
In an announcement made by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs’ on September 9, ...
September 30, 2016
South Africa – Police Clearance Certificate Alternative Announced For Some In-Country Applications
Beginning October 1, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa announced foreign nationals would ...
September 30, 2016
Turkey – International Labour Law in Effect
As previously announced, a new International Labour Law took effect in August, which amended some ...