A new regulation has been announced in Argentina by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, regarding renewal of passports for minors under 18 years of age. The new validity is now 5 years instead of the standard 10 years. The standard 10 years validity will continue to apply for…
The Australian Government has expanded the anticipated Regional Migration Program, by increasing the number of regional visas issued annually from 23,000 to 25,000. Gold Coast in Queensland and Perth in Western Australia have now been included on the Regional Australia list for migration purposes. The Regional Migration Program introduces…
Join G.I.N.'s Saudi Arabia Specialist, Proven SA, for an informative webinar on the best practices for Corporate Immigration in the Kingdom. If you are a company looking to set up in Saudi Arabia, or an established company looking for foreign talent, this webinar is definitely for you. Individuals…
Saudi Arabia recently opened their borders to the public for tourism - a huge step for the Kingdom. Aligned with King Salman’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the Kingdom’s economy away from oil. The introduction of the tourist visa will increase tourism revenue and expectations to boost international…
After a crushing defeat for Mauricio Macri in the primary elections on August 11th, where he obtained 32% of the votes against 48% secured by the Peronist Alberto Fernandez and the populist former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, he still believes he is not quite beaten yet. Primary…
When travelling to Saudi Arabia, whether for a short business trip, a meeting or moving permanently with your family, each require a specific visa. Choosing the right visa is essential to remaining compliant on your trip. For business trips, there are three main visas available: If you are…
Corporate Slavery Act For those that believe that slavery was abolished many years ago, it may come as a surprise that the act of human ownership is still very much an issue in our modern era. In a world where ethical practices are becoming bigger selling points for…
Immigration Today in Argentina – March 2016 For most of its history, Argentina has been characterized as a country of immigration. However global forces, combined with a recent history of economic, political, and social instability, have slowly transformed Argentina into a country of immigration, emigration, and transit.Furthermore, while many foreign…
For non – EU citizens: health coverage entitlements for adult dependents only apply after 3 months of continuous residency in France. Minors remain entitled to health coverage upon arrival in France. This new law was implemented with the objective of ensuring independent health coverage statues for both dependent and non-dependent…
New Online Employment Permit System for the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation : A new Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) for the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI) will be implemented for Employment Permits in September 2016. Once rolled out, Employment Permit applications and submission of…
