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GUATEMALA: New Rules for Migrant Workers

June 27, 2019

Effective immediately, the Guatemalan government has implemented new work authorisation and residence rules for foreign national workers.

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GUATEMALA: Legalisation of Documents Waived Under Apostille Convention

October 17, 2017

Effective 18th September 2017, the Hague Apostille Convention has entered into force in Guatemala. Documents for use in Guatemala will no longer require consular or embassy legalisation, if they have been affixed with an apostille. What is the Apostille Convention? The Apostille Convention (also known as the Apostille Treaty, or the Hague Convention Abolishing the […]

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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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ITALY: Quotas for 2023 Announced

February 3, 2023

Italy has announced the number of work permits available per year in Italy for some types of employment scenarios for 2023.

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COSTA RICA: Sharp Increase in Guarantee Deposit Rate Affects Current Cases

October 11, 2019

Effective immediately, the General Directorate of Immigration has significantly increased the amounts of guarantee deposit payable by applicants for immigration status in Costa Rica.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 1 July 2019

July 1, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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Global Immigration Update – Monday 23rd October 2017

October 23, 2017

In this week’s edition, we bring you news of a trial visa exemption for entry to Taiwan for qualifying Philippine nationals. Plus, the post-arrival temporary residence application process in Costa Rica has been relaxed. We also bring you immigration news from the US, Guatemala and Russia.  

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TAIWAN: New Visa Exemptions for Nationals of Latin American and Caribbean Countries

July 19, 2017

From 12th July 2017, nationals of eleven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are now eligible for visa-free entry to Taiwan for either 30 or 90 days. Who qualifies? Nationals of Belize, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Saint Vincent, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia are visa-exempt for 30 days Nationals of Paraguay, El […]

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AZERBAIJAN: New Online Visa System Imminent

February 3, 2017

From January 2017, the State Agency on Public Services and Social Innovations (ASAN Centres) will begin to process electronic visitor visas through the new “ASAN Viza” system. How does the ASAN Viza system work? The e-visa will be issued for a period of stay of 30 days. Foreign nationals can apply for a new e-visa […]

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UK: Additional Nationalities Permitted to use Registered Traveller Service

November 25, 2016

UKVI has announced an increase in the permitted use of the Registered Traveller Service. As a reminder, this service is available to applicants who have a UK visa, or have visited the UK at least 4 times in the last…

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