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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? The Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has issued a long-awaited decree which reforms the rules for issuance of work permits for foreign employees.
What does the change mean? Among the key changes, foreign employees will be exempt from work permits for assignments up to 30 days and not exceeding a cumulative total of 90 days per year, but foreign experts applying for work permits must meet higher qualifications criteria.
Background: Below are the key changes that will take effect April 1.
Short-term work exemption
Processing times
Qualifications
Health and police certificates
Renewals
Cancelation
BAL Analysis: The decree simplifies procedures and introduces the 30-day exemptions that will benefit employees on short-term assignments, but foreign employees must meet higher qualifications for work permits. Applicants who qualified with only a university degree under current rules and who seek to renew their work permits after April 1, will either have to provide a certificate from an overseas entity confirming their expertise or they will have to provide both a university degree and work testimonials showing experience in their related field or position.
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