Australian Work Visa – Changes to Subclass 457 Visa
Australia Work Visa – Changes to Subclass 457 Visa The Australian 457 visa allows skilled foreign nationals to travel to Australia and work temporarily in their chosen occupation for an approved sponsor. The Temporary Australia Work Visa (skilled, subclass 457) allows employers to address labour shortages in Australian by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where […]
Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act
June 2015 saw the coming into effect of the final set of Canadian citizenship reforms that were issued by the Canadian Parliament last year. The intended changes are aimed to strengthen and modernise the process in ensuring that new citizens are able to fully participate in the Canadian economy and society. The much anticipated final […]
Portuguese Golden Visa Programme Changes
The Portuguese Golden Visa Programme has been up and running since 2012. It has contributed to boost the Portuguese economy as foreign nationals, particularly Chinese nationals, have been applying in the masses in order to secure a place on the scheme. A major reason for the high levels of demand is the number of benefits […]
UAE & India Potential Strategic Partnerships and the UAE Work Permit
Despite the Gulf country housing approximately 2.6 million Indian businessmen and tourists, the UAE has hardly been a major influence in Indian. However, following a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Arab Emirates and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan to India last month, excitement is increasing in India […]
Malta Individual Investor Programme
The Maltese Government has introduced a new residence programme, which is available to non-EU individuals and enables them to reside or stay indefinitely in Malta. The criteria for the new residence programme are: • a €30,000 contribution to the Maltese Government; AND • an investment of a minimum €250,000 in Malta for at least 5 […]
UAE Schengen Reciprocal Visa Free Agreement
In May, we shared with you that United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens are now entitled to visit numerous European countries that are a part of the Schengen Area without needing to obtain a visa prior to traveling. Below, we bring you an overview of full details. The exemption means UAE nationals can visit a Schengen […]
Vietnam Visa Free Travel for Some European Countries
In this article, we take you through details on travelling to Vietnam where citizens of Belarus, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom now enjoy visa free travel since 1 July 2015. Background Citizens of Belarus, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom are now be able to travel to Vietnam for up […]
United Arab Emirates Immigration Update
Over the past month a number of immigration changes have been implemented in the United Arab Emirates and to UAE Visas. The changes come as an attempt to create a smoother and more efficient process. One major change sees the implementation of the Universal Healthcare Law for companies employing 100 to 999 workers. Going Online […]
Schengen Visa Expansion – Trinidad and Tobago
Schengen Visa Expansion – Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago: Visa free travel to Europe Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago may now travel Schengen Visa free, for up to 6 months, to countries within the European Union (EU) and associated member states. So what does this mean for citizens and residents of Trinidad and Tobago […]
South African Work Permit – Travelling with Children
South African Work Permit – Travelling with Children As of today – 1 June 2015 – those travelling to / from South Africa with children under the age of 18 will be asked to show a number of documents, such as an unabridged birth certificate, for each travelling child. The new rule comes from the South African […]