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Month: May 2018
CANADA: UAE Citizens Visa-Free Starting June 5
May 31, 2018
Effective June 5, citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer require a visa to enter Canada. UAE nationals will be granted entry with only a valid UAE passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The new visa waiver is applicable for business, tourism, and family visits.
Read MoreISRAEL: Changes to Hi-Tech (HIT) Visa Applications Process
May 31, 2018
The Israeli Ministry of Interior (MOI) has implemented amended rules for the new “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa. Under the amended rules, all applicants must now apply for their HIT Visas through Israeli overseas consular posts.
Read MorePlans to Modernise the EU’s “Schengen” Visa System Move Forward
May 30, 2018
Latest news on European Union (EU) plans to modernise the Schengen Visa system for business travel. Included are updates on proposed short-stay visa application process, ETIAS system, EES system, and VIS system.
Read More“How-to Guide” for an American British Princess Immigrating to the UK
May 24, 2018
How will Meghan Markle immigrate to the United Kingdom now that she has married Prince Harry in a Royal Wedding and become a princess? A leading global immigration firm takes a light-hearted look.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Federal Council Confirms Initial List of Occupations Requiring Labour Market Test
May 23, 2018
On 23rd May 2018, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed the initial list of occupations for which, from 1 July 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals will have to test the Swiss labour market by advertising.
Read MoreGREECE: New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Implemented
May 23, 2018
The Greek government has published a law implementing the European Union (EU) Directive 2014/66 “on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer”.Further clarification on the application of the law is expected in the coming weeks.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Ten-Year Residence Visa Announced
May 23, 2018
The government of the United Arab Emirates announced on 20 May 2018 that investors and professionals, such as doctors, engineers and researchers and their families will be granted ten-year residence visas. Currently, residence visas are valid for up to three years.
Read MoreKENYA: All Work Permits Must Be Verified
May 22, 2018
Every foreign national in Kenya who is the holder of a work permit is required to visit the Immigration Department to have their documents verified between 21 May 2018 and 21 July 2018.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Application Service Announced for Work and Study Visas
May 22, 2018
On 17th May 2018, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced that it had awarded a contract to French outsourcing specialist Sopra Steria, to deliver a new service for applications for work and study visas, settlement and citizenship from within the UK, from October 2018.
Read MoreGoing Global: Expand Your Business to The Netherlands
May 17, 2018
A look at the business climate and corporate immigration system of The Netherlands and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. The second in Newland Chase's "Going Global" series.
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