February 12, 2016
SAUDI ARABIA – Harsher Punishments for Overstaying Visas
Saudi Arabia’s Jawazat, also known as the General Directorate of Passports, has recently announced new ...
February 05, 2016
BRAZIL – Brazil Joins the Hague Apostille Convention
The Hague Apostille Convention allows the government bureaus and other local authorities of its members ...
February 05, 2016
GERMANY – Procedures for Employment and Family Reunion Visas Amended
In an effort to simplify visa applications for foreign workers and their dependents, the Federal ...
February 02, 2016
UNITED KINGDOM – Tier 2 MAC Recommendations Announced
On January 19th, 2016, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published their recommendations further to a ...
February 02, 2016
TURKEY – Significantly Higher Minimum Salary for 2016
Effective January 1st, 2016, the Turkish Labour Ministry has released new minimum salary requirements. Normally, ...
February 02, 2016
SOUTH AFRICA – New Extended Visitor Visa and Postal Applications
Effective immediately, established, frequent visitors to South Africa who are not from visa exempt/visa waiver ...
February 02, 2016
FRANCE – Employers Subject to Unexpected Inspections by Labor Authorities
Employers sending or hosting foreign workers in France are subject to increasing inspections by labor ...
February 02, 2016
FINLAND – EU Blue Card Salary Requirements Lowered for 2016
Finland has decreased its salary threshold for EU Blue Card applicants making it only €4,524 ...
February 02, 2016
CZECH REPUBLIC – Minimum Wages for Foreign Workers Increased
The Czech Republic has announced the minimum salaries for foreign workers including those on local ...
February 02, 2016
CHINA – Several Cities to Allow Visa-Free Travel for up to 6 Days
As of January 30, 2016, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Shanghai will offer visa-free transit for up ...