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posted by Pro-Link Global | 9:47 PM
Friday, December 05, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
BELGIUM: Medical Certificate Abolished for Purposes of Residency
Effective December 1, 2008, the Belgian Minister of Migration implemented a new rule stating that employees with work permits no longer need to provide a medical certificate when applying for a Type D visa application. The same exception pertains to work-permit holders entering Belgium that do not apply for a visa with consular authorities abroad.Certain foreign employees, however, who enter Belgium for a maximum 6-month stay are exempt from this new regulation and include, but are not limited to, specialized technicians, such as assemblers or installers of foreign-built machines; nor is it relevant to foreign employees who are exempt from holding work permits.
This information provided to you by PLG KGNM Belgium.
As always, thank you for affording us the opportunity to provide you with this critical and complex piece of the immigration process.
Labels: Belgium
posted by Pro-Link Global | 7:15 PM
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Islam Holiday Observed
Kindly note that all activities in the Middle East will be closed next week in observation of Eid al-Adha (Hajj holiday).Office closures begin on Thursday 4th of Dec. at 5 PM ( CLT Time) and all will return on Sunday, 14th of Dec. at 10:00 AM ( CLT Time).
posted by Pro-Link Global | 8:14 PM
Monday, December 01, 2008
SOUTH KOREA: Americans Can Visit Korea Visa-Free for 90 Days
Effective November 17, 2008, US passport holders may now enter South Korea visa-free for short-term business activities for stays not exceeding 90 days. Also, the maximum authorized stay for US nationals on tourist status has been extended from 30 days to 90 days per entry.By way of reminder, permissible short-term business activities include: market research; liaison work; site visits; consultation; contract negotiations, signing and related work; installation, repair and inspection of machinery; and training on operations of machinery.
Visa-free status may not be renewed in-country and does not allow the foreign national to be employed or paid by a South Korean entity.
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posted by Pro-Link Global | 7:19 PM
CHINA: Shanghai - Local Residence Changes Effective Immediately
CHINA: SHANGHAILocal Residence Process Changes Effective Immediately
All foreign nationals are required to register their residence or accommodation within 24 hours of arrival in Shanghai.
All foreigners in Shanghai who visited the Shanghai Public Security Bureau before the 1st of December 2008 need to re-register and obtain new Temporary Residence Registration forms.
This is a follow up to a previous Global Brief, where Pro-link GLOBAL advised that on 1st October 2008, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau would issue a new Temporary Residence Registration Form for foreign nationals, replacing the prior version of the form.
This form has been released and all foreign national visitors and residents in Shanghai, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau passport holders, are required to complete temporary residence registration at the local police stations using the new form.
Please note that those clients who change residences in Shanghai must have their residence permits amended at the Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration Bureau in Pudong within 10 days of obtaining a new Temporary Residence Registration Form.
We have been advised that registration processes may vary across local police stations or managing offices, it is best to check with your local area police station to confirm their specific requirements.
The general documents may include:
- Original and copy of passport;
- Original and copy of lease agreement (or property title certificate);
- Copy of lessee's ID card; and,
- New registration form - The form will either be a pink paper or white A4 paper which has a sequence number with a quadrate stamp.
- Original and copy of lease agreement (or property title certificate);
- Copy of lessee's ID card; and,
- New registration form - The form will either be a pink paper or white A4 paper which has a sequence number with a quadrate stamp.
Please note that the foreign national may have to file the registration report in person, however generally this is not required. This Global BRIEF alert is provided for your information only.
Should you have any specific questions pertaining to your case, please reach out to your Pro- Link GLOBAL Consultant as appropriate.
posted by Pro-Link Global | 5:00 PM
