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Plans for a single visa for Southeast Asia countries unveiled

by Ray Clancy on March 23, 2011

One visa for Southeast Asia moved

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is planning to adopt a single visa system enabling people to visit any of the group’s 10 member states on a single visa.

Following the lead of Europe’s Schengen single visa system, Jakarta-based ASEAN believes that a single visitor visa policy would enhance the tourism experience in the region, boosting arrivals to member states. [click to continue…]

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Moving a car to Europe to be made simpler

March 7, 2011 Visas, Permits and Immigration

British expats living in Europe face being able to import their cars more easily as the European Commission wants to ease car registration for citizens across EU. What should be a simple procedure often turns into a bureaucratic nightmare, with cumbersome re-registration formalities and paperwork. Member States require that cars that are permanently on their [...]

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Expats likely to face huge disparities in integration policies in Europe and North America, study shows

March 3, 2011 Visas, Permits and Immigration

The United States is the best in the world in terms of strong anti discrimination laws and protections for immigrants, according to a new study that contrasts and compares integration policies in 31 countries. Sweden was the top ranking country, followed by Portugal, Canada, Finland and the Netherlands. Also in the top ten is Belgium, [...]

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Officials confirm commitment to ending visa requirements between Russia and Europe

March 1, 2010 Visas, Permits and Immigration

Officials are committed to working towards visa free travel between Russia and Europe, it has been confirmed. Although there is a daunting amount of work is necessary to achieve the goal an European initiative to lift travel restrictions could be put into practice in a relatively short period of time, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who has [...]

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Chinese authorities to make it easier for expats to get and renew visas, official confirms

January 28, 2010 Visas, Permits and Immigration

The authorities in Beijing are expecting to issue a record number of visas to foreigners in 2010 as more expats job opportunities arise, it is claimed. Both students and foreign employees in China’s capital city are expected to increase and as the government want to be more open two years of strict visa policies are to be [...]

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Afghanistan Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

All foreign nationals planning to enter Afghanistan are required a passport with a validity period of six (6) months minimum since the date of visa issuance. Visas are also required and granted depending on the purpose of visit such as leisure, studies, mass media, business, permanent residency, investment, religious activity, etc. All applications and inquiries [...]

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Australia Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

Individuals planning to migrate to Australia should be healthy, and they must possess skills needed by the country. Enough money will also be necessary for processing migration documents and transfer fees. Likewise, one will also need business contacts or family members who are already residents or immigrants of the country. The ability to speak English [...]

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Austria Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

European nationals are free to stay in Austria for an unlimited time. EEA passport holders consisting of countries such as Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, and European Union member states do not need a visa to Austria. British nationals are free to stay in Austria, but they must leave the country before the passport expires. Austria is [...]

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Belgium Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

Belgium offers political and economic stability. It also has efficient tax systems with numerous exemptions beneficial to locals and visitors. Belgium provides high quality living standards. A healthy and safe environment is also offered by this country. Its cultural heritage make Belgium among the most visited and respected countries throughout the world.

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Bulgaria Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

The Bulgarian passport is a type of document issued to Bulgarian nationals for international travel. Passports can also serve as evidence of their Bulgarian citizenship. The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Affairs is responsible for the renewal and issuance of Bulgarian passports. Immigration to Bulgaria has come in waves all throughout history. This was further enhanced [...]

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Canada Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

A Canadian immigration visa offers great opportunities for you to work and live in Canada. This has made Canada reach the milestone of having the highest per capita net immigration rate in the world. There are many types of immigration visas for your specific needs or requirements. The Canadian Skilled Worker visa can provide permanent [...]

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China Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

The Chinese passport is the national passport issued to citizens of China. Citizens living in free areas of China such as Penghu, Matsu, Taiwan, and Kinmen as well as overseas Chinese residents are entitled to receive PRoC passports. Besides PRoC citizens, residents of Macau and Hong Kong can also apply for the PRoC passport. A [...]

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Cyprus Visas, Permits and Immigration

August 12, 2009 Visas, Permits and Immigration

To enter Cyprus, you should have a valid passport for three (3) months and at the very least beyond the period of your stay. However, the following countries, cities, and nationalities are excluded from this requirement:

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