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Trend Watch: Rise of the Regional Unified Visa
19 Sep 13
GLOBAL
In the past month, four regional trade blocs announced plans to move forward with the creation of unified visa regimes modeled on the success of Europe’s Schengen Zone. Although the plans are initially focused on tourism, the unified visas could allow business travelers to visit multiple countries on one business trip. A summary of recent events in each region follows:
Southeast Asia
The five countries of the Mekong River Delta began talks to create a unified tourist visa. The common visa would allow seamless travel between Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar.
East Africa
The leaders of five East African Community nations agreed to pursue a unified tourist visa at a summit in Kenya. The participating countries are Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda.
Southern Africa
The 15 countries of the Southern African Development Community recommitted themselves to the plan for a unified visa. Member nations are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Persian Gulf
Several regional newspapers reported that the six member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council may introduce a unified visa as early as 2014. Participating countries include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The plans are likely to encounter bureaucratic obstacles, and it may take years before the proposed unified visas are implemented. However, the trend may prove valuable for employers who have business interests in these regions.
For additional information on global immigration matters, please contact GlobalVisaGroup@bal.com.
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THAILAND 5 Sep 19
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Visa ban for workers in 10 industries extended...
OMAN 21 Aug 19
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Work permits for male dependents now available
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Aug 19
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Visa waivers to take effect for New Zealand,...
SOUTH AFRICA 9 Aug 19
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Draft of revised Critical Skills list expected by...
SOUTH AFRICA 6 Aug 19
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Offices to close for Eid al-Adha
SAUDI ARABIA 31 Jul 19
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Dependent sponsorship now based on income, not profession
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Jul 19
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Officials clarify Golden Card residence program
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Jul 19
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UAE visas free for select tourist travelers this...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 Jul 19
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Department of Home Affairs agenda includes e-visas, visa...
SOUTH AFRICA 17 Jul 19
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Immigration update: Work permit applications, enforcement of special...
KENYA 8 Jul 19
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Emiratisation plan to require labor market testing
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1 Jul 19
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OSSC no longer processing applications for non-BOI companies...
THAILAND 26 Jun 19
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Officials launch UAE’s first permanent residence program
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 25 Jun 19
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Degree certificates, related documents now required for ‘general...
QATAR 25 Jun 19
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New residence program to be introduced
SAUDI ARABIA 24 Jun 19
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Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates
GLOBAL 30 May 19
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Short-term work authorization restricted to 180 days per...
SOUTH AFRICA 22 May 19
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Penalty for non-compliance with “Kuwaitization” set to increase
KUWAIT 21 May 19
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Suspension of work visas for construction, cleaning workers...
OMAN 20 May 19
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Influx of foreign nationals leads to processing delays
MOZAMBIQUE 8 May 19
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Permanent residence applications now accepted from long-time residents
QATAR 7 May 19
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TM30 forms must be submitted prior to applying...
THAILAND 2 May 19
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Update: exit permit still required in free zones
QATAR 25 Apr 19
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Processing to slow during Ramadan
GLOBAL 23 Apr 19
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Authorities replace residency sticker with Civil ID Card
KUWAIT 3 Apr 19
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Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists
MOZAMBIQUE 28 Mar 19
-
E-visa program extended to nationals of 34 countries
VIET NAM 22 Mar 19
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Early work permit termination procedures
VIET NAM 21 Mar 19
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Employers planning for more restrictive Critical Skills List
SOUTH AFRICA 12 Mar 19
-
Government eases requirements for SMART visa program
THAILAND 20 Feb 19
-
New e-passport causing long processing times
KENYA 15 Feb 19
-
Updates: Special Pass permits, advertising requirements strictly enforced
UGANDA 14 Feb 19
-
Deadlines approaching for annual reporting requirements
MOZAMBIQUE 12 Feb 19
-
2 measures ease Saudization rules for some employers
SAUDI ARABIA 8 Feb 19
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New job classification system set for mainland work...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Feb 19
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Reminder: supporting documents must be submitted in Arabic
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Feb 19
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Immigration update: changes impact dependents, Moroccan and Tunisian...
KUWAIT 5 Feb 19
-
Labor authorities issue draft regulations on certification of...
SOUTH AFRICA 28 Jan 19
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Block visas to be issued for two years...
SAUDI ARABIA 23 Jan 19
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Abu Dhabi tightens policy on dependent visas
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Jan 19
-
Online registration launches for foreign engineers
SAUDI ARABIA 9 Jan 19
-
Preapproval now required to bring medicine to UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Dec 18
-
Visa reforms take effect
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Dec 18
-
New Home Affairs minister appointed in cabinet reshuffle
SOUTH AFRICA 5 Dec 18
-
Draft immigration regulations published
SOUTH AFRICA 4 Dec 18
-
South Africa, Kenya reach agreement on 10-year visas
KENYA, SOUTH AFRICA 3 Dec 18
-
Special pass restrictions affecting filing strategy, work start...
KENYA 28 Nov 18
-
Immigration offices to close for National Day
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 28 Nov 18
-
Suspension of visa-on-arrival program for Ethiopian, Djibouti and...
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 28 Nov 18
-
Tanzania launches work permit verification drive
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 27 Nov 18
-
Preregistration to be required for Indian nationals traveling...
, INDIA 27 Nov 18
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New policies encourage local hiring while retaining expatriate...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Nov 18
-
Kenyans may now renew passports abroad
KENYA 21 Nov 18
-
Biometrics appointment now required for applicants in Indonesia
INDONESIA, SAUDI ARABIA 21 Nov 18
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Increased enforcement reminds employers to ensure compliance with...
KENYA 20 Nov 18
-
New decree amends work permit process, requirements
VIET NAM 20 Nov 18
-
Job advertising no longer required for work visas
SAUDI ARABIA 19 Nov 18
-
UAE secures 2 more visa-free travel arrangements
MEXICO, , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13 Nov 18
-
Short-term work visas now limited to 1 per...
NAMIBIA 7 Nov 18
-
New documentation required for non-BOI employers
THAILAND 2 Nov 18
-
Passport pages may be requested for work permit...
THAILAND 1 Nov 18
-
Offices to close for Diwali
GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE 1 Nov 18
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Exit permit requirement ends
QATAR 29 Oct 18
-
Female employees restricted from sponsoring children except in...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 24 Oct 18
-
Eight Angolan embassies, consulates to close
ANGOLA 23 Oct 18
-
Implementation date still unknown for new law to...
QATAR 12 Oct 18
-
Countries sign visa-free travel agreement
PARAGUAY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Oct 18
-
Mode of entry now enforced for Saudi visit...
BAHRAIN, SAUDI ARABIA 10 Oct 18
-
Special-events visitor visa to be introduced
SAUDI ARABIA 10 Oct 18
-
Update for travelers to Oman
OMAN 10 Oct 18
-
Eased process set for BOI companies to rehire...
THAILAND 8 Oct 18
-
Two fraudulent websites target international travelers
GLOBAL 3 Oct 18
-
Visa rules eased for business travelers, minors
SOUTH AFRICA 27 Sep 18
-
Foreign residents reminded of duty to report changes
MOZAMBIQUE 19 Sep 18
-
Visa overhaul aims to attract business
SOUTH AFRICA 12 Sep 18
-
Authorities stop issuing special passes, work permits in-country
KENYA 4 Sep 18
-
UAE, Russia reach deal on visa-free travel
RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Aug 18
-
Zambia, Angola launch visa-free travel
ANGOLA, ZAMBIA 21 Aug 18
-
Board of Investment Single Window System now open
THAILAND 20 Aug 18
-
UAE launches amnesty program, offers 6-month visas
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Aug 18
-
Holiday dates announced for public and private sectors
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Aug 18
-
Broad expat hiring ban extended six months
OMAN 15 Aug 18
-
Rental housing registration to be required for work...
SAUDI ARABIA 14 Aug 18
-
Work permit process changes coming following verification drive
KENYA 9 Aug 18
-
Saudi students in Canada ordered home amid diplomatic...
CANADA, SAUDI ARABIA 8 Aug 18
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Visas on hold through Hajj season
SAUDI ARABIA 6 Aug 18
-
Extended visas for foreign students, top talent
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 6 Aug 18
-
DHA director-general resigns, Gigaba pledges continuity
SOUTH AFRICA 25 Jul 18
-
Offices to close for Eid al-Adha
SAUDI ARABIA 25 Jul 18
-
Some provinces calling for cancellation of temporary residence...
VIET NAM 23 Jul 18
-
Kenya launches digital biometrics program
KENYA 20 Jul 18
-
Free zone offers 24-hour processing of work visas
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 6 Jul 18
-
Visa waiver extended to certain Indian nationals
OMAN 2 Jul 18
-
UAE extends visa on arrival to select Indian...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INDIA 28 Jun 18
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Ho Chi Minh City links work permit, business...
VIET NAM 22 Jun 18
-
Temporary humanitarian residency program introduced
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 Jun 18
-
Cabinet adopts major reforms related to foreign workers
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Jun 18
-
Visa waiver agreement implemented
BRAZIL, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Jun 18
-
Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates
GLOBAL 8 Jun 18
-
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP and Deloitte UK...
GLOBAL 6 Jun 18
-
Iranian, Russian and Chinese nationals now eligible for...
OMAN 31 May 18
-
Work-permit verification process: what workers should expect
KENYA 29 May 18
-
Authorities issue rules on extending urgent work permits
THAILAND 24 May 18
-
UAE to provide 10-year visas to top investors,...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 May 18
-
Kenya launches work permit verification drive
KENYA 21 May 18
-
Cabinet to hear proposal to remove Israel visa...
SOUTH AFRICA 18 May 18
-
New rules set for foreign engineers
QATAR 17 May 18
-
Significant changes forthcoming under emergency decree
THAILAND 15 May 18
-
Unannounced immigration inspections conducted in Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA 14 May 18
-
Abu Dhabi authorities requesting additional documentation in some...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 May 18
-
Zambia, Angola to launch visa-waiver plan
ANGOLA, ZAMBIA 14 May 18
-
Zimbabwe launches e-visa program
ZIMBABWE 11 May 18
-
Adult children, parents may have to leave Vietnam...
VIET NAM 11 May 18
-
Filing deadline approaches for company employee lists
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 7 May 18
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Business visas eased for nationals of Cameroon, Mali,...
KENYA 4 May 18
-
Visa waiver extended to UAE nationals
PARAGUAY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Apr 18
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Cabinet approves expanded transit policy
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 24 Apr 18
-
Processing to slow during Ramadan
24 Apr 18
-
As major changes loom, employers should plan for...
KENYA 23 Apr 18
-
National minimum wage increases take effect
MOZAMBIQUE 18 Apr 18
-
Revamped smart gates set for Dubai airport
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Apr 18
-
Government offices to close for Songkran holidays
THAILAND 11 Apr 18
-
Visa waiver agreement reached
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, URUGUAY 5 Apr 18
-
70 Amer Business Centers planned for Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Apr 18
-
Mozambique and Kenya agreed to remove visas
KENYA, MOZAMBIQUE 3 Apr 18
-
UAE suspends police clearance requirement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2 Apr 18
-
Increased scrutiny of employers continues as interior minister...
MOZAMBIQUE 29 Mar 18
-
E-visas required for tourist visas, express visas
OMAN 29 Mar 18
-
Under stiff new criteria, foreign engineers face obstacles...
KUWAIT 26 Mar 18
-
Indian, Philippine nationals may now obtain police clearance...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Mar 18
-
Pre-travel medical exam being required of more Egyptian...
EGYPT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Mar 18
-
Dependent sponsorship salary minimum increases
BAHRAIN 26 Mar 18
-
Electronic visas to be introduced
SOUTH AFRICA 26 Mar 18
-
Offices to close for Easter holidays
26 Mar 18
-
Company employee filing period opens April 1
ANGOLA 21 Mar 18
-
Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists
MOZAMBIQUE 16 Mar 18
-
UAE, Ukraine implement visa-free travel
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UKRAINE 12 Mar 18
-
Omanization program tightens rules on employers
OMAN 7 Mar 18
-
Public prosecutor slams naturalization procedures
SOUTH AFRICA 5 Mar 18
-
College hit with hefty fine for immigration violations
MOZAMBIQUE 2 Mar 18
-
Visas on arrival extended to tourists of 61...
ANGOLA 2 Mar 18
-
E-visas to replace visas on arrival
OMAN 28 Feb 18
-
DHA conducts immigration raid for expired work visas
SOUTH AFRICA 27 Feb 18
-
Visa on arrival extended to 28 countries
ZIMBABWE 27 Feb 18
-
Gigaba returns as Minister of Home Affairs in...
SOUTH AFRICA 26 Feb 18
-
Emiratization program aims to boost local hiring in...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 20 Feb 18
-
Pro-business leader replaces Zuma as President
SOUTH AFRICA 15 Feb 18
-
Amnesty period offered for foreign nationals who are...
KUWAIT 13 Feb 18
-
Alien Card issuance delayed by broken printer
KENYA 12 Feb 18
-
Officials update information on certificate of good conduct...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 Feb 18
-
Another celebrity banned for overstaying visa
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Feb 18
-
Visas for 10 targeted industry professionals introduced with...
THAILAND 6 Feb 18
-
Officials extend deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
SOUTH AFRICA 6 Feb 18
-
China to provide visa-free entry for UAE nationals
CHINA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2 Feb 18
-
Abu Dhabi authorities requesting additional documentation in some...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2 Feb 18
-
Certificates of good conduct already requested in some...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1 Feb 18
-
Wide-ranging expat hiring ban now in effect
OMAN 30 Jan 18
-
Ireland to provide visa-free entry for UAE nationals
IRELAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Jan 18
-
Mozambique increases visa fees in South Africa
MOZAMBIQUE, SOUTH AFRICA 25 Jan 18
-
Agreement reached on mutually preferential visa regime
ANGOLA, CHINA 17 Jan 18
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UAE to require certificate of good conduct from...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Jan 18
-
DCCA no longer requiring original documents for medical,...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Jan 18
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New rules, delays complicate DCCA visa transfer process
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 Dec 17
-
Authorities plan halt to recruitment of foreign workers...
KUWAIT 27 Dec 17
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Abu Dhabi airport counter promises 30-minute transit visa...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 Dec 17
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Authorities now requiring original diploma in residence applications
KUWAIT 21 Dec 17
-
Biometric background checks to be required for domestic...
SOUTH AFRICA 20 Dec 17
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Holidays to slow processing
13 Dec 17
-
African nationals to be visa-waived, EAC nationals to...
KENYA 29 Nov 17
-
Plans set for worldwide visa waiver
RWANDA 27 Nov 17
-
Singapore passport leads world in visa-free access
, SINGAPORE 22 Nov 17
-
South Africa, Angola set to implement visa waiver
ANGOLA, SOUTH AFRICA 22 Nov 17
-
Authorities launch crackdown on immigration, labor violations
SAUDI ARABIA 21 Nov 17
-
Electronic attestation services now available in Riyadh
SAUDI ARABIA 21 Nov 17
-
DIFC launches online visa service, updates rules
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Nov 17
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Sponsors must be in UAE for dependent entry...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Nov 17
-
Immigration services and travel disruptions expected as military...
ZIMBABWE 15 Nov 17
-
Several Gulf countries advise citizens to leave Lebanon
LEBANON, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Nov 17
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Expatriates may stay and use banks beyond visa...
QATAR 13 Nov 17
-
Health insurance now required for all DCCA visa...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13 Nov 17
-
Host of DCCA rule changes take effect
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13 Nov 17
-
Officials extend biometrics, documentation deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption...
SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE 10 Nov 17
-
New rule implemented for block visa amendments
QATAR 7 Nov 17
-
Business centers replacing typing centers in Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 6 Nov 17
-
UAE inks visa agreements with Switzerland, Ukraine
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 6 Nov 17
-
Visa applicants at High Commission must appear in...
NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA 3 Nov 17
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Block visas limited to one-year duration
SAUDI ARABIA 30 Oct 17
-
Government publishes year-to-date refused-entry statistics
MOZAMBIQUE 30 Oct 17
-
Filing deadline approaches for company employee list
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 30 Oct 17
-
Free zone enforcing new rules on labor cards,...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Oct 17
-
25 countries added to nationals eligible for unsponsored...
OMAN 26 Oct 17
-
Mozambique updates immigration procedures for work permit holders
MOZAMBIQUE 25 Oct 17
-
Immigration delays anticipated as Kenya braces for second...
KENYA 24 Oct 17
-
Visa processing slows at Thai consulate in Mumbai
INDIA, THAILAND 20 Oct 17
-
Some Indian nationals may no longer change status...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 Oct 17
-
Tanzania moves to audit residence permits
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 18 Oct 17
-
New Minister of Home Affairs appointed in reorganization
SOUTH AFRICA 17 Oct 17
-
Supporting documents must be submitted in Arabic
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Oct 17
-
Offices to close for Diwali
GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE 17 Oct 17
-
Wage protection system to be phased in for...
SAUDI ARABIA 17 Oct 17
-
Qatar launches new e-visa system
QATAR 10 Oct 17
-
Pakistani nationals now eligible for visas on arrival
PAKISTAN, QATAR 10 Oct 17
-
Oil companies must submit annual plans by end...
ANGOLA 9 Oct 17
-
Minimum income reduced for family member sponsorship
OMAN 9 Oct 17
-
Authorities suspend new police clearance requirements
KENYA 5 Oct 17
-
Employers have option of paying for Nitaqat upgrade
SAUDI ARABIA 2 Oct 17
-
Police clearance certificate to be required for all...
KENYA 28 Sep 17
-
Authorities update dependent visa requirements
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 28 Sep 17
-
Qatar moves toward providing permanent residency to some...
QATAR 28 Sep 17
-
Directorate of Migration under probe for corruption
MOZAMBIQUE 27 Sep 17
-
New online service launches for work permits, visas
THAILAND 26 Sep 17
-
New work permit category offered for transferees in...
VIET NAM 19 Sep 17
-
UAE to expand visa-on-arrival program to more Indian...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INDIA 14 Sep 17
-
Levies on companies hiring foreign workers set to...
SAUDI ARABIA 11 Sep 17
-
Foreign engineers must meet stricter criteria
SAUDI ARABIA 11 Sep 17
-
New program announced for Zimbabweans holding special permits
SOUTH AFRICA 8 Sep 17
-
Ruling clears path to citizenship for children born...
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Sep 17
-
Immigration delays anticipated as Kenya prepares for second...
KENYA 6 Sep 17
-
Guidelines issued on electronic work permit system
VIET NAM 31 Aug 17
-
Electronic system for residence permits proposed
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Aug 17
-
Visa policy eased for nationals of Cameroon, Mali,...
KENYA 25 Aug 17
-
Additional corporate sponsor documents now required for residence...
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 25 Aug 17
-
Stricter rules on Saudi-to-foreign worker ratios to be...
SAUDI ARABIA 24 Aug 17
-
Offices to close for Eid al-Adha
GLOBAL, SAUDI ARABIA 21 Aug 17
-
Vietnam offers visa-free stays to Chilean nationals
CHILE, VIET NAM 21 Aug 17
-
Immigration delays likely in post-election period
KENYA 14 Aug 17
-
Visa requirements waived for 80 countries
QATAR 10 Aug 17
-
Reapplication period for Zimbabwean Special Permits to open
SOUTH AFRICA 8 Aug 17
-
ANC proposes sector-based caps on foreign workers
SOUTH AFRICA 2 Aug 17
-
Government publishes White Paper to overhaul immigration system
SOUTH AFRICA 31 Jul 17
-
Foreign nationals pay fines to avoid jail for...
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 28 Jul 17
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Proof of health insurance now required for all...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Jul 17
-
Egypt set to end visa-free travel for Qatari...
EGYPT, QATAR 25 Jul 17
-
3-year cap on work permit validity lifted
ANGOLA 24 Jul 17
-
Proposal would bar foreign nationals from operating certain...
SWAZILAND 24 Jul 17
-
Applicants for Indian visas must appear in person...
INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA 20 Jul 17
-
Abu Dhabi moves to online system for visas,...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 Jul 17
-
Legalization process now required for marriage, birth certificates
THAILAND 19 Jul 17
-
Slight delays possible as Ho Chi Minh City...
VIET NAM 18 Jul 17
-
Initial assessment aids applicants for general work visas
SOUTH AFRICA 13 Jul 17
-
UAE places new travel restrictions on Qatari Residence...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, QATAR 12 Jul 17
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Expatriate levy set for dependents residing in country
SAUDI ARABIA 6 Jul 17
-
New law aims to crack down on work...
THAILAND 6 Jul 17
-
Government intensifies audits of employers for compliance
MOZAMBIQUE 3 Jul 17
-
Deadline approaches to resubmit misplaced permanent residence applications
SOUTH AFRICA 27 Jun 17
-
Home Affairs minister sets out immigration priorities
SOUTH AFRICA 23 Jun 17
-
Online work permit system becomes mandatory
VIET NAM 20 Jun 17
-
Strike by Home Affairs workers averted
SOUTH AFRICA 16 Jun 17
-
UAE ministry strictly enforcing work permit rules
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Jun 17
-
New minimum wage levels set
ANGOLA 14 Jun 17
-
Qatar says nationals of countries that have cut...
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL, QATAR 12 Jun 17
-
National Assembly passes Border Management Authority Bill
SOUTH AFRICA 12 Jun 17
-
Jordan, Philippines take action as fallout continues in...
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL, JORDAN, PHILIPPINES, QATAR 8 Jun 17
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DHA workers set to strike June 19 as...
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Jun 17
-
Filing deadline approaches for company employee list
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 7 Jun 17
-
Public worker union threatens to shut down Department...
SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jun 17
-
Zambia adopts stricter Employment Permit requirements
ZAMBIA 6 Jun 17
-
Travel to Qatar restricted, as several countries cut...
EGYPT, GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL, QATAR 5 Jun 17
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4-year visas introduced for French travelers
SAUDI ARABIA 1 Jun 17
-
E-Visa program to aid nationals not eligible for...
LESOTHO 31 May 17
-
Angola eases rules on foreign employee pay, contracts
ANGOLA 25 May 17
-
Business centers to replace typing centers, streamlining services...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 25 May 17
-
Proof of medical insurance now required with visa...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 25 May 17
-
UK raises threat level following Manchester attack
UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL 23 May 17
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Minister announces Cabinet approval of immigration plans
SOUTH AFRICA 19 May 17
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Processing to slow during Ramadan
GLOBAL 15 May 17
-
Delays, heightened compliance activity possible as Kenya enters...
KENYA 15 May 17
-
UAE implements visas on arrival for qualifying Indian...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INDIA 2 May 17
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New Home Affairs Minister asked to review burdensome...
SOUTH AFRICA 2 May 17
-
Immigration processing delays likely after nearly 10,000 civil...
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 2 May 17
-
Egyptian nationals face increased denials for visas, visas...
QATAR 1 May 17
-
New requirement set for long-term visa renewals
THAILAND 27 Apr 17
-
New national minimum wage levels released
MOZAMBIQUE 25 Apr 17
-
Home Affairs Ministry signals intent to prioritize critical...
SOUTH AFRICA 25 Apr 17
-
Online work-permit application system expected to launch nationwide...
VIET NAM 17 Apr 17
-
E-visa guidelines released
VIET NAM 17 Apr 17
-
Easter holidays to close offices
GLOBAL 12 Apr 17
-
UAE moves toward visas on arrival for Indian...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INDIA 3 Apr 17
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New Minister of Home Affairs appointed in Cabinet...
SOUTH AFRICA 31 Mar 17
-
Hong Kong opens new migration routes for Cambodian...
HONG KONG, CAMBODIA 27 Mar 17
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Security measures advised in wake of London attack
UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL 22 Mar 17
-
Deadline approaches for employers to submit annual employee...
MOZAMBIQUE 21 Mar 17
-
E-visa system launches for business, tourist travel
VIET NAM 13 Mar 17
-
Visa-free agreement to take effect March 30
RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA 13 Mar 17
-
OSSC eligibility requirements change for non-BOI companies
THAILAND 10 Mar 17
-
Oil company’s workers suspended for improper documentation
MOZAMBIQUE 9 Mar 17
-
Government increases immigration fees
ZAMBIA 8 Mar 17
-
Nationwide audit of foreign workers now underway
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 6 Mar 17
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Minister confirms Cabinet will consider comprehensive immigration reform...
SOUTH AFRICA 27 Feb 17
-
South Africa puts pause on recently announced visa...
SOUTH AFRICA 23 Feb 17
-
New process set for Board of Investment sponsored...
THAILAND 23 Feb 17
-
Work and Holiday visa arrangement reached with Vietnam
AUSTRALIA, VIET NAM 23 Feb 17
-
Work-permit exemptions available for operating offices
VIET NAM 22 Feb 17
-
Government expands audits of employers for compliance
MOZAMBIQUE 20 Feb 17
-
Visa extensions getting greater scrutiny
THAILAND 16 Feb 17
-
Home Affairs to prioritize employment of local workers
SOUTH AFRICA 16 Feb 17
-
Visitors must show proof of return ticket
QATAR 16 Feb 17
-
Kenya moves to ease citizenship requirements for stateless...
KENYA 10 Feb 17
-
Thai embassy launches electronic visa application
SINGAPORE, THAILAND 8 Feb 17
-
Company employee filing period opens April 1
ANGOLA 7 Feb 17
-
New policies on validity of visas announced
SOUTH AFRICA 3 Feb 17
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Authorities push back deadline for switch to 2016...
THAILAND 3 Feb 17
-
Release of detained migrants a reminder of strict...
ZAMBIA 31 Jan 17
-
Department of Home Affairs debunks social media messages...
SOUTH AFRICA 25 Jan 17
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Variance found in enforcement of quarterly reporting requirement
VIET NAM 23 Jan 17
-
Authorities provide clarifications on ICT process, other work...
VIET NAM 12 Jan 17
-
Thai authorities to require 2016 tax form for...
THAILAND 11 Jan 17
-
Government lifts exit-visa ban on citizens seeking to...
MADAGASCAR 3 Jan 17
-
Government auditing employers for compliance
MOZAMBIQUE 22 Dec 16
-
Circular clarifies rules for foreign experts, intracompany transferees,...
VIET NAM 21 Dec 16
-
Travelers warned of deteriorating security situation
CONGO, THE DRC 20 Dec 16
-
Additional documents required for ‘favorable opinion’ applications
ANGOLA 19 Dec 16
-
Visa exemption to be eliminated
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA 14 Dec 16
-
DHA looking to add immigration inspectors, adds temporary...
SOUTH AFRICA 14 Dec 16
-
Holidays to slow processing
GLOBAL 13 Dec 16
-
India opens 3 visa application centers in South...
INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA 13 Dec 16
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Minimum wage announced, will apply to foreign workers
SOUTH AFRICA 12 Dec 16
-
South Africa opens visa applications centers in Botswana,...
BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE 12 Dec 16
-
Celebrity case offers a lesson to travelers
SOUTH AFRICA 28 Nov 16
-
New center will process certain family visa cases
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Nov 16
-
Reforms to kafala system coming in December
QATAR 14 Nov 16
-
South Africa grants 3-month visa extensions to certain...
SOUTH AFRICA 4 Nov 16
-
Finance Minister reconfirms plans to accelerate immigration reforms
SOUTH AFRICA 1 Nov 16
-
Implementation of new work permit regulations coming soon
MOZAMBIQUE 1 Nov 16
-
Visa validity periods change for non-US foreign nationals
SAUDI ARABIA 27 Oct 16
-
Registration system for foreign nationals awaits start
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 27 Oct 16
-
Expatriate workers must meet higher minimum salary to...
KUWAIT 27 Oct 16
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Temporary visa application office opens in Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA 24 Oct 16
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UAE imposes new requirements on Nigerian nationals
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, NIGERIA 20 Oct 16
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E-visa system approved for 2017
VIET NAM 20 Oct 16
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Cape Town visa application center closes temporarily
SOUTH AFRICA 19 Oct 16
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Agreement reached on mutually preferential visa regime
ANGOLA, MOZAMBIQUE 19 Oct 16
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Offices to close for Diwali
INDIA, SINGAPORE 17 Oct 16
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Government offices to reopen Monday following death of...
THAILAND 14 Oct 16
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Thailand alters visa processing times
SINGAPORE, THAILAND 12 Oct 16
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Document legalization requirements tightened for certain nationalities
THAILAND 10 Oct 16
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Automated police clearance system postponed
SOUTH AFRICA 5 Oct 16
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Oil companies must submit annual plans by end...
ANGOLA 4 Oct 16
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New Zealand to impose visa requirement on South...
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA 4 Oct 16
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Additional details now required on new application form
THAILAND 30 Sep 16
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Increased visa fees to take effect Oct. 2
SAUDI ARABIA 29 Sep 16
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Automated police clearance system to be implemented Oct....
SOUTH AFRICA 26 Sep 16
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Proposed amendments to 2014 immigration regulations published
SOUTH AFRICA 20 Sep 16
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Deadline for Lesotho nationals to regularize status approaches
LESOTHO, SOUTH AFRICA 16 Sep 16
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New work permit regulations to take effect in...
MOZAMBIQUE 16 Sep 16
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Vietnam begins issuing 1-year visas to US travelers
UNITED STATES, VIET NAM 15 Sep 16
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New regulations set for long-term visa applications
THAILAND 13 Sep 16
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South Africa changes visa validity start date
SOUTH AFRICA 13 Sep 16
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Stricter work permit requirements imposed on companies with...
THAILAND 8 Sep 16
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Mid-Autumn Festival to close offices in East Asia
ASIA 2 Sep 16
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UAE changes calculation of visa on arrival validity
AFGHANISTAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1 Sep 16
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Offices to close for Eid al-Adha
GLOBAL 1 Sep 16
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Stricter requirements imposed on attestation of diplomas
QATAR 25 Aug 16
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Mandatory e-filing of dependent renewals now enforced in...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES 18 Aug 16
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New government visa fees raise costs for expatriate...
SAUDI ARABIA 10 Aug 16
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Job advertising now required for block visas
SAUDI ARABIA 9 Aug 16
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Requirements change for stay permit applications
MYANMAR 29 Jul 16
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Immigration authorities step up investigations, arrests of foreign...
UGANDA 27 Jul 16
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Government approves changes to work permit regulations
MOZAMBIQUE 27 Jul 16
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E-immigration system launched, visitor fees reduced
UGANDA 26 Jul 16
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US nationals exempt from insurance requirement
SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED STATES 21 Jul 16
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UAE ends practice of putting family visas on...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1 Jul 16
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Mandatory insurance purchase now required of visitor visa...
SAUDI ARABIA 23 Jun 16
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Government pursuing localization policies in oil and gas...
UGANDA 17 Jun 16
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Namibia to waive business visa requirement for African...
NAMIBIA 16 Jun 16
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Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates
GLOBAL 15 Jun 16
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Work permits to be issued faster
THAILAND 7 Jun 16
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All visa applications in India now require lodging...
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Jun 16
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Economic vision contains immigration-related proposals
SAUDI ARABIA 2 Jun 16
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Filing deadline approaches for company employee list
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 25 May 16
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Authorities suspend granting of citizenship to foreign nationals
MOZAMBIQUE 23 May 16
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Offices to shorten business hours, slow processing during...
GLOBAL 18 May 16
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Visa rules to be liberalized for Kenyan nationals
SOUTH AFRICA 9 May 16
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New national minimum wage levels released
MOZAMBIQUE 6 May 16
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Foreign Labor Use Report now due quarterly
VIET NAM 5 May 16
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Saudi Embassy requiring business registration, attestation
UNITED KINGDOM, SAUDI ARABIA 25 Apr 16
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Consultative Labor Commission agrees to new national minimum...
MOZAMBIQUE 25 Apr 16
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New form required of foreigners
THAILAND 13 Apr 16
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Government mandates online payment of immigration fees
KENYA 12 Apr 16
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Policy change on asylum seekers faces legal challenge
SOUTH AFRICA 11 Apr 16
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Filing deadline approaches for company employee list
ANGOLA 5 Apr 16
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Dubai health insurance law to cover all by...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 Mar 16
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Labor Ministry strictly enforcing work permit job titles
SAUDI ARABIA 30 Mar 16
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Deadline approaches for employers to submit annual Mozambican...
MOZAMBIQUE 28 Mar 16
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Foreigners who overstay face new bans on re-entry
THAILAND 18 Mar 16
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BAL’s Asia and Oceania Managing Directors receive accolades...
AUSTRALIA 17 Mar 16
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Political dispute affecting travelers
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL, LEBANON 3 Mar 16
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Visitors denied return to UAE from Kish Island
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2 Mar 16
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Mandatory online application system set to launch
KENYA 29 Feb 16
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In-country process available for work permit applicants
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 Feb 16
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Reform of work permit rules announced
VIET NAM 22 Feb 16
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Tougher penalties for overstaying visas include jail time
SAUDI ARABIA 9 Feb 16
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Multi-entry visitor visas with longer validity periods now...
SOUTH AFRICA 1 Feb 16
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New law causes work permit delays
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Jan 16
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Employers must register with wage protection program
KUWAIT 15 Jan 16
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Saudi consulates in US unable to print visas
SAUDI ARABIA 15 Jan 16
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The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...
AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jan 16
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Restrictive driver’s license policy announced
QATAR 4 Jan 16
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Senior immigration official charged in corruption probe
SOUTH AFRICA 29 Dec 15
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Applications tightly scrutinized as Myanmar prepares for new...
MYANMAR 28 Dec 15
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Christmas and New Year’s holiday closures will impact...
CHINA, GLOBAL, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA 15 Dec 15
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Visa centers, other service providers to close for...
SOUTH AFRICA 14 Dec 15
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Significant changes to labor laws to take effect...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 8 Dec 15
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New work permit law takes effect
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 20 Nov 15
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Saudi visa applicants facing new hurdles
SAUDI ARABIA 16 Nov 15
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Offices to close for Diwali
GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE 9 Nov 15
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Online visas now mandatory for expatriate residents of...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Nov 15
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement released
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 5 Nov 15
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Offices will close for consecutive holidays
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 4 Nov 15
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Foreigners subject to immigration checks ahead of elections
MYANMAR 3 Nov 15
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Significant delays reported at South Africa’s Indian missions
INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA 30 Oct 15
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DHA offers proposals to alleviate burdensome rules on...
SOUTH AFRICA 26 Oct 15
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Oil companies must submit annual plans by month’s...
ANGOLA 5 Oct 15
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Consular services at US embassies and consulates unavailable...
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 2 Oct 15
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Saudi Arabia extends holiday
SAUDI ARABIA 30 Sep 15
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Technical difficulties delaying some applications
SOUTH AFRICA 9 Sep 15
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Offices to close for Eid al-Adha
GLOBAL 8 Sep 15
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Visa transfers to new passports getting greater scrutiny
THAILAND 2 Sep 15
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Saudi Arabia places 19 jobs off-limits to foreign...
SAUDI ARABIA 1 Sep 15
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Foreigners required to register before endorsement of work...
KENYA 12 Aug 15
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Draft decree on work permit changes released
VIET NAM 12 Aug 15
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90-day visas-on-arrival now available to EU nationals
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 Aug 15
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APEC business card to be valid for 5...
GLOBAL 5 Aug 15
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Obama announces new US-Kenya visa policy
KENYA, UNITED STATES 31 Jul 15
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Treaty eases visas for professionals, interns, dependents
ANGOLA, FRANCE 30 Jul 15
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Kuwait shortens visa validity period to 30 days
KUWAIT 29 Jul 15
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Eid holiday will close offices, interrupt processing
GLOBAL 10 Jul 15
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Dubai free zones adopt online application procedures
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 8 Jul 15
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Health insurance requirement tied to visas
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 Jul 15
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New tax document rules will delay some long-term...
THAILAND 6 Jul 15
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Visa applicants must apply online
KENYA 24 Jun 15
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Authorities enforcing new restrictions on border-issued visas
MOZAMBIQUE 23 Jun 15
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Revised work permit regulations expected this summer
VIET NAM 10 Jun 15
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South Africa clarifies new rule on traveling minors
SOUTH AFRICA 8 Jun 15
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DHS looks to expand airport passenger pre-clearance in...
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 4 Jun 15
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Employers encouraged to submit applications ahead of Ramadan
GLOBAL 1 Jun 15
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Work Visas and Business Visas now permit part-time...
SOUTH AFRICA 27 May 15
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New visa rules affect some GCC residents
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 20 May 15
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In-country conversions to work visas no longer allowed
QATAR 20 May 15
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Companies may now apply for one-stop premium visa...
SOUTH AFRICA 14 May 15
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Ban on Swedish business travelers lifted
SAUDI ARABIA, SWEDEN 11 May 15
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KD 250 deposits now required for work permit...
KUWAIT 11 May 15
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Strict rules for traveling children to be implemented...
SOUTH AFRICA 8 May 15
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EU, UAE ink visa-free travel agreement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EUROPEAN UNION 7 May 15
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New law requires succession plans for transitioning foreign...
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 5 May 15
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Australia, Canada, Singapore report scams targeting immigrants
GLOBAL 30 Apr 15
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One-stop premium visa service center to launch for...
SOUTH AFRICA 23 Apr 15
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Online filing now available for 90-day reporting requirement
THAILAND 31 Mar 15
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US Embassy closed indefinitely amid security concerns
SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED STATES 18 Mar 15
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Several business activities now exempt from work permits
THAILAND 17 Mar 15
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Three countries approve visa-free region for foreign residents
KENYA, RWANDA, UGANDA 6 Mar 15
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New ‘zero overstay policy’ includes fines on sponsors
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12 Feb 15
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Health care costs now included in visa fees
BAHRAIN 11 Feb 15
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Saudi Arabia caps family visit visas at 6...
SAUDI ARABIA 5 Feb 15
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Vietnam strictly enforcing 6-month passport rule
VIET NAM 3 Feb 15
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Foreign employees cannot enter Kenya until work authorization...
KENYA 20 Jan 15
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New document certification requirements add significant burden to...
THAILAND 16 Jan 15
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Express visa services introduced for UK applicants
ANGOLA 15 Jan 15
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Multiple-entry business visas no longer issued on arrival
VIET NAM 7 Jan 15
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Immigration overhaul takes effect Jan. 1
VIET NAM 23 Dec 14
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New directive allows for in-country ICT applications in...
SOUTH AFRICA 23 Dec 14
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ICTs may apply for exemptions from work permits
VIET NAM 22 Dec 14
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Mandatory employer-covered health insurance to take effect soon
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 18 Dec 14
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Stricter quota enforcement sought on hiring of foreign...
MOZAMBIQUE 17 Dec 14
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Transition to TECOM online portal causing delays
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15 Dec 14
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UK, Canada close embassies in Egypt, suspending services
UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL 12 Dec 14
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Holiday period to delay processing
GLOBAL 12 Dec 14
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UAE offices to close for National Day
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Nov 14
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Critical Skills Visa documentary criteria eased
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Nov 14
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Kenya tightens work permit document requirements, Kenyan understudy...
KENYA 7 Nov 14
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Six-month limit on Visitor’s Passes now strictly enforced
KENYA 4 Nov 14
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Dubai Free Zones abandon electronic visa issuance
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Oct 14
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South Africa issuing consecutive intra-company transfer visas to...
SOUTH AFRICA 29 Oct 14
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Ebola-related travel restrictions spread across globe
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 24 Oct 14
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Work permits delayed by internal wrangling
KENYA 13 Oct 14
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Oil companies must sign program contract, submit plans...
ANGOLA 8 Oct 14
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FBI clearance requests experiencing long delays
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 7 Oct 14
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Australia latest country to report immigration scam
AUSTRALIA, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 30 Sep 14
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Decree sets mandatory procedures for recruitment of Vietnamese...
VIET NAM 30 Sep 14
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Offices to close for Muslim holiday
GLOBAL 29 Sep 14
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Dubai conducting unannounced workplace audits
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Sep 14
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Muslim holiday will delay processing in many countries
GLOBAL 16 Sep 14
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Government postpones strict parental travel provision again
SOUTH AFRICA 16 Sep 14
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Companies urged to file before holiday break
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15 Sep 14
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Ban on visas to Dutch nationals lifted
SAUDI ARABIA 11 Sep 14
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Ebola virus triggers travel and immigration restrictions
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 9 Sep 14
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Parliamentary committee approves immigration changes
SOUTH AFRICA 3 Sep 14
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Strict rules for traveling with children start Oct....
SOUTH AFRICA 3 Sep 14
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Extensions no longer granted in many work permit...
SOUTH AFRICA 2 Sep 14
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Some missions requiring visa-waived nationals to obtain Port...
SOUTH AFRICA 2 Sep 14
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Employers may prevent former employee who leaves job...
OMAN 29 Aug 14
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FATCA reporting requirements now in effect for U.S....
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 22 Aug 14
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Resolution would relax proof of work experience for...
VIET NAM 21 Aug 14
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Foreign workers may renew dependents’ visit visas electronically
SAUDI ARABIA 14 Aug 14
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Private employers must provide health insurance to workers...
SAUDI ARABIA 13 Aug 14
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Repatriation deposit now required
ANGOLA 13 Aug 14
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Offices to close for Muslim holiday
ASIA, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE 25 Jul 14
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Government passes immigration law overhaul
VIET NAM 21 Jul 14
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New penalty form must be signed by foreign...
THAILAND 21 Jul 14
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Eid holiday will close offices, cause delays
GLOBAL 15 Jul 14
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Paperless labor cards, e-contracts cut processing times to...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Jul 14
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Several countries change visa rules for certain visitors
GLOBAL 2 Jul 14
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New minimum wages set
ANGOLA 30 Jun 14
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Ramadan to reduce many government office hours
GLOBAL 20 Jun 14
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Security concerns prompt ‘further vetting’ of all immigration...
KENYA 20 Jun 14
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Government steps up scrutiny of employment ‘workarounds’
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Jun 14
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Grace period set for travel with children
SOUTH AFRICA 12 Jun 14
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DHA publishes job categories for new Critical Skills...
SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jun 14
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Older work permits must meet new rules for...
VIET NAM 5 Jun 14
-
APEC business cards available to US citizens
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 5 Jun 14
-
Foreign workers subject to two-year re-entry ban
OMAN 4 Jun 14
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Harsh overstay provisions now being implemented
SOUTH AFRICA 3 Jun 14
-
Saudi Arabia halts visa issuance to Dutch nationals...
NETHERLANDS, SAUDI ARABIA 2 Jun 14
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Implementation date to be announced soon for new...
SOUTH AFRICA 28 May 14
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Immigration overhaul to take effect May 26
SOUTH AFRICA 23 May 14
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New law changes Section 11(2) work authorization process
SOUTH AFRICA 20 May 14
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Dubai moves to online applications
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 May 14
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Special desk at Interior Ministry helps foreign tech...
KENYA 13 May 14
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Vietnam tightens local police clearance rules on recent...
VIET NAM 8 Apr 14
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New VFS visa centers to accept mandatory in-person...
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Apr 14
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Immigration reforms expected to take effect by June...
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Apr 14
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New work passes available for researchers, interns
KENYA 21 Mar 14
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Businesses should plan for stricter Kenyanization of work...
KENYA 21 Mar 14
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Draft regulations toughen permit procedures for foreign workers
SOUTH AFRICA 7 Mar 14
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Long-awaited circular clarifies new regulations for foreign workers
VIET NAM 27 Feb 14
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Immigration sting operations ensnare foreign business visitors
KENYA 19 Feb 14
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Sweeping changes to work permit regime are coming
SOUTH AFRICA 6 Feb 14
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Government increases immigration fees
ANGOLA 28 Jan 14
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UK and Ireland waive visas for three Persian...
GLOBAL 3 Jan 14
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Scams Targeting Immigrants are on the Rise
AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 11 Dec 13
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Dubai Mandates Employer-Paid Health Insurance for Foreign Workers
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 3 Dec 13
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No More Special Passes for First-Time Work Permit...
UGANDA 3 Dec 13
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Expats Must Earn More to Sponsor Parents
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Nov 13
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All Work Permit Applications Getting Extra Scrutiny
KENYA 21 Nov 13
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Work Permit Processing on Hold in Ho Chi...
VIET NAM 13 Nov 13
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Foreign Workers Warned About Immigration Telephone Scams
GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND 5 Nov 13
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Work Permit Fees Abolished for Kenyans and Rwandans
UGANDA 31 Oct 13
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Move to Paperless Work Permits Expected to Slash...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 Oct 13
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Work Permits, Renewals Now Offer Choice of Duration
BAHRAIN 23 Oct 13
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Details on Implementation of New Labor Law Expected...
VIET NAM 21 Oct 13
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As Deadline Nears, Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on...
SAUDI ARABIA 17 Oct 13
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Some Service Contracts Exempt From Ministry Evaluation Requirements
ANGOLA 19 Sep 13
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Processing of Class D Visas Resumes on a...
KENYA 19 Aug 13
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Processing Remains Suspended for Most Work Permit, Permanent...
KENYA 7 Aug 13
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Government Office Closures for Eid-al-Fitr May Cause Delays...
GLOBAL 7 Aug 13
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International Flights at Nairobi Airport Affected by Fire
KENYA 7 Aug 13
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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in New Zealand and...
GLOBAL, NEW ZEALAND, URUGUAY 31 Jul 13
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Temporary Suspension of Processing During Immigration Department Reorganization
KENYA 25 Jul 13
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New Smart ID Cards Will Be Issued to...
SOUTH AFRICA 22 Jul 13
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Staff and Process Changes Cause Delays
KENYA 1 Jul 13
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Weekend Changed to Friday and Saturday Starting June...
SAUDI ARABIA 24 Jun 13