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Thailand – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

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· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Immigration Act of Thailand B.E. 2522 (1979).
  • Alien Working Act, B.E.2521 (1978).

Approval Authority

  • Visa: Immigration Bureau.
  • Work Permit: Department of Employment.

Areas of Risk

  • Risk of assignees loosing Non-B visa if leaving Thailand without notifying PORS and without prior application for multiple-entry Non-B.
  • Compliance to requirements by local employer regarding obtaining of WP for assignee or eligibility for BOI privileges.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • One (1) month.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 300

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Taiwan – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

Immigration Acts and Regulations set by the National Immigration Agency.

  • PRC nationals: National Immigration Agency.
    1. Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area.
    2. Regulations of PRC Nationals entering Taiwan.
  • Foreigners
    1. Labour Law/Workforce Development Agency.
    2. Immigration Act: Immigration Agency.

Approval Authority

  • PRC nationals : by Immigration Agency.
  • Foreigners:
    1. Visas: the Bureau of Consular Affairs/Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    2. Work Permit: The Workforce Development Agency.
    3. Alien Residence Certificate: The National Immigration Agency.

Areas of Risk

  • Applicant meeting Work Permit’s qualification and work experience requirements.
  • Local company must meet minimum revenue levels in order to employ foreigners.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Work permit – 12 days.
  • Visa – 5 days.
  • Alien Residence Certificate – 14 days.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • Visa:
    A. Passport holders of all countries except U.S. – USD 284.
    B. U.S. Passport holders – USD 640.
  • Alien Resident Visa (ARC):
    NT$ 1,000 per person/year.
    NT$ 4,000 for family of 4/year.

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Singapore – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Immigration Act.
  • Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Approval Authority

  • Ministry of Manpower.

Areas of Risk

  • Company applying for Work Pass is not incorporated in Singapore (application must be sponsored by a local company).
  • Newly established company will need to provide a lot of information to satisfy MOM on the need to sponsor an expatriate to work in Singapore.
  • Applicant unable to meet minimum criteria for salary, educational qualification or experience. e.g. Lack of Tertiary education or the education is not from recognised institutions.
  • Position can be filled by local workforce (employer must advertise the position in the Jobs Bank for 14 days if the fixed monthly salary is less than S$12,000.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • System is very efficient if all requirements have been met. Processing from time of submission is 3 weeks for established companies in Singapore
    However, for start-ups, the processing time is longer as the Ministry will require more information about the company and its business

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 250 – Main applicant.
  • USD 720 – Spouse and 2 children.

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Philippines – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

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· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.
  • Alien Registration Act of 1950.

Approval Authority

  • Bureau of Immigration.

Areas of Risk

  • Requirements for visas may change abruptly and without notice.
  • Unexpected delays in visa process from availability of the signatories and unexpected travel schedules of assignee while work visa is in process ; and
  • Corporate documents must comply as stated on Bureau of Immigration checklist.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Processing timelines reflect average time without any delays in process.
    2 – 3 months (9G VISA Long Term).
    2 – 3 months (47A2 Long Term).
    4 – 6 weeks (EO226 Long Term for ROHQ).

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 3,500
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New Zealand – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

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· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Immigration Act 2009.
  • IAA 2007.

Approval Authority

  • Immigration New Zealand.

Areas of Risk

  • Health and Character issues of applicant.
  • Details of accompanying family members.
  • Countries previously worked.
  • Possible changes to Government Policy.
  • Reason for assignment.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Processing Times vary depending on branch processing based on volumes.
  • No issues: approximately 25 days.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 925

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Malaysia – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • The Immigration Act 1959/1963.
  • Passport Act 1966.
  • Immigration (Exemption) Order 1963
  • Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order 1963

Approval Authority

  • The Immigration Department Of Malaysia is a department under the Malaysia Ministry of Home Affairs and enforces the immigration laws.

Areas of Risk

  • Applications are made online. Any input errors or changes to documents may result in having to start the process from the beginning.
  • New processes, documents, and rules may be introduced by the Malaysian Immigration Department with little or no notice.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Expatriate Service Division (ESD) registration takes 2-3 months.
  • Work permit takes 15-30 Days.
  • Dependant Pass 15 – 30 Days.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 750 (Approximate).

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Korea – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

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· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Immigration Control Laws no. 13440 and its affiliated acts.

Approval Authority

  • Korea Immigration Office which is part of Ministry of Justice.

Areas of Risk

  • Short term visas under 90 days are handled by Consular located in each country, not from the Immigration Office.
  • There are many areas which could depend on the Managing Officer for the case and many supplementary documents could be requested.
  • If the invited position could be filled by Korean workforce (by the judgment of the immigration officer) the case may be declined.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Recently the screening is tightened and the timeline may be extended. Usually from collection of documents until getting approval of the visa will take 8 to 10 weeks.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 450

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Japan – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act of 1951.

Approval Authority

  • Ministry of Justice.

Areas of Risk

  • Conditions for an intra-company transfer must be met (i.e. minimum one year employment in the company, etc.).

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • 1 – 2 months.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD Nil

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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Indonesia – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

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Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • Ministry of Labor, pursuant to the regulation of minister No. 16 article 37 paragraph 2 year 2015.
  • The regulation of the Director General of Immigration No. IMI.1837.GR.01.06 Year 2010.
  • Presidential Regulation No.39 Year 2014 On Investment.

Approval Authority

  • Ministry of Justice (Immigration Office).
  • Ministry of Labor (Manpower office).
  • Embassy of Indonesia for issuance of telex visa.

Areas of Risk

  • Fast Changing regulations and policies
  • New Government and New System in place, creating chaos in department sometimes.
  • Capital Board of Investment policy regulate new increased minimum investment.

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • 3 – 6 months.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 100 – 500 depending on the type of visa.

Please note: in some countries government charges vary by nationality of applicant, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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India – Visa and Immigration Key Facts

Posted by reloc8apg 
· 12th September 2017 
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Last Updated: September 2017

To learn more, or for assistance with visa and Immigration matters, jump to Reloc8 Asia Pacific Group India’s contact page.

Framework for Visa and Immigration Law

  • The Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920.
  • The Foreigners Act 1946.
  • The Registration of Foreigners Act 1939.

Approval Authority

  • Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRROs) and Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) under Bureau of Immigration (BoI), Govt. of India.
  • Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Govt. of India

Areas of Risk

  • Meeting requirement skills hurdles – the employer must ensure and demonstrate that the Assignee is a highly skilled individual and such skills are not available locally.
  • Lack of clarity on eligibility criteria and the activities allowed on an Employment Visa – which sometimes results in obtaining an incorrect visa type (sometime business visa for short term assignments) which is strictly prohibited in line to Indian Govt. guidelines.
  • Minimum salary requirement of USD 25,000 per annum

Processing Times (principal visa category for international assignments)

  • Processing timelines for an Employment Visa application depend on the Indian issuing authority in the country of origin of the transferee.
    For example, in the US the San Francisco India Consulate or Indian High commission in London may just take 3 days to process and grant the Indian Visas wherein the Indian embassy in Italy or Israel or Spain may take as long as 15 days to even a month to grant the necessary Visas.

What are the fees charged by the Government for the main visa category (assuming a family of 4)

  • USD 200 (Employee)
  • USD 120 (each Dependant).

Please note: in some countries government visa fee/charges vary by nationality of applicant, visa type, requested visa term, age of dependents, and other factors. In addition charges are subject to change from time to time.

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