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Month: March 2016
SAUDI ARABIA: Overstaying Penalties and Introductory Letter Changes
March 31, 2016
Overstaying Penalties The General Directorate of the passport office (Al Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it will be enforcing strict penalties on any expat that overstays their visa terms. Al Jawazat has advised that all visa holders should…
Read MoreBELGIUM: Information Following Brussels Terror Attack
March 31, 2016
Following the terror attacks in Brussels last week, it is important that travellers in Belgium, or those planning on travelling there in the near future, ensure the correct documentation is with them at all times when travelling. This will include a passport…
Read MoreUK: Home Office Announces Reforms to the Tier 2 Visa Category
March 29, 2016
The Home Office has announced the overall objective of the reforms to the Tier 2 visa category, following the recommendations presented by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in January 2016. They are to significantly reduce the reliance on foreign workers and…
Read MoreSHRM 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition
March 25, 2016
SHRM 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition hosts over 200 concurrent learning and networking sessions, allowing HR professionals to gain the tools and resources they need to implement successful HR practices. Hear from the experts, share goals and on-the-job challenges and solutions, and stay up-to-date with HR peers from around the globe. Newland Chase is exhibiting! Stop by booth #2902 to meet our global mobility experts and pick up valuable educational resources.
Read MoreGHANA: Visa on Arrival Planned for Nationals of African Union States
March 24, 2016
On 25th February 2016, the Government of Ghana announced that it intends to allow citizens of African Union member states to enter the country without a prior visa, and obtain a visa on arrival for up to thirty days, beginning…
Read MoreGREECE: Changes to Translation Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
March 23, 2016
The Translation Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stopped offering translation services for Finnish, Swedish, Slovenian, Chinese and Japanese. What Does This Mean in Practice? If translation from or into one of the above languages is required, it…
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test Required for Certain Long-Term Visa Applicants
March 22, 2016
Effective 2nd March 2016, certain applicants for long-term consular visas or post-arrival change of status or visa extension, who are nationals of eighteen "high TB-burden countries", must submit a "Certificate of Health", including a tuberculosis test result. Who is Affected? The…
Read MoreBRAZIL: New Visa Application Website Launched
March 22, 2016
On 29th February 2016, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry (MRE) launched a new website for completing the visa application form for any category of Brazilian visa. Compared to the previous system, the new visa application form website has more steps and…
Read MorePERU: EU Signs Visa Waiver Agreement
March 17, 2016
On 14th March 2016, the European Union (EU) signed a short-stay visa-waiver agreement with Peru on behalf of its Schengen Area Member States, allowing Peruvians to enter any Schengen Area country visa-free. The agreement will apply on a provisional basis…
Read MoreTHAILAND: New Measures to Counter Visa Overstay
March 17, 2016
Effective 20th March 2016, new stricter regulations introduced by the Interior Ministry will punish visa holders more harshly than previously for overstaying their visa. New Penalties A foreign national who has already overstayed their visa but surrenders to the authorities…
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