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Germany: New Regulations Broaden Permissible Activities for Business Visitors
Business visitors to Germany will be permitted to engage in internal auditing, supervisory duties and other intracompany management activities when new regulations take effect July 1, 2013. High-level executives will be allowed to work for up to six cumulative months per year in business visitor status. There will also be a new immigration... »
18 June: Business Migration of Highly Skilled Workers – Brussels
Unemployment may be hard hitting, but companies are still having a difficult time finding skilled workers locally. Don’t miss Jo Antoons and Alexandre Pirotte, both lawyers at Fragomen Global LLP, highlight key Belgian migration policies and practices. In particular, they will discuss the available routes for attracting highly qualified foreign workers through simplified and expedited... »
Kazakhstan: New Restrictions on Business Visitors
A new law in Kazakhstan took effect June 1, 2013 that reorganized the country’s visa classification system. There are no significant changes for foreign nationals requiring a work visa, but there are new restrictions for business visitors. There are now two general categories of visas: nonimmigrant visas for diplomatic, service, investor, business, missionary, tourist,... »
Peru: Government Extends Business Visa Exemptions to Chilean, Colombian and Mexican Nationals
Chilean and Mexican nationals no longer require a visa for business trips to Peru of 183 days or less. The Peruvian government will also treat Colombian nationals as visa-exempt for business, though the implementation date of the exemption is not yet known. The Peruvian government has extended visa exemptions to Chilean and Mexican... »
Colombia: Government to Restructure Visa Regime
The current six visa categories will be consolidated into three, with several subcategories under each, and new visa names will result. New business visa categories will also be created. The changes will take effect on June 24. The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a new law that will restructure the current visa... »
Australia: Government Overhauls Visitor Visa, Introduces New Short-Term Work Visa
Under a new visitor visa framework, foreign visitors are now strictly prohibited from engaging in work-related activities. A new short-term visa subclass has been created for specialized work and event attendance. The Australian government has introduced a new visitor visa framework that prohibits foreign visitors from engaging in any work-related activity or participating... »
Mozambique: Visas On Arrival Temporarily Suspended
Foreign nationals are advised to apply for business or tourist visas at their nearest Mozambican consulate until further notice. Effective immediately, immigration officials in Mozambique have ceased issuing visas on arrival to business and tourist visitors. Until further notice, foreign nationals are strongly advised to apply for tourist or business visas at a Mozambican... »
Russia: New Reforms Create Streamlined Business Visa but Toughen Sanctions
Representatives and employees of multinational companies making investments in Russia will be able to obtain five-year business visas without an invitation letter. Temporary residence permit holders no longer need a work permit to work in Russia. Fines have been increased for individuals or organizations that facilitate unlawful entry. The Russian government has announced several... »
Australia Expands APEC Business Travel Card Eligibility
On November 1, 2012, the Australian government launched the second and final implementation stage for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC), broadening the expedited travel clearance program to Australian citizens who are employed by an entity that is certified as engaged in international trade or investment in the region by... »
Thailand: Visa-On-Arrival Nationals Must Have Consular Visa to Obtain Urgent Work Permit
Pursuant to a new government policy, nationals of the 28 countries that qualify for a visa on arrival — including China and India — must obtain a nonimmigrant B visa from a Thai consulate overseas if they will apply for an Urgent Work Permit for short-term business activities after arrival. Nationals of the 28... »