Spain, Europe’s second-most visited country after France, aims to welcome one million Chinese tourists in 2020, the government said recently. The country received 89,523 Chinese tourists in 2009, the last year for which figures are available, and Tourism Minister Miguel Sebastian said this figure should rise to 300,000 in 2012.…
Here are few significant changes to the Tier 4 student route of the points-based system have come into effect from July 4, 2011: – restrict work entitlements, by only allowing students sponsored by higher education institutions (HEIs) and publicly funded further education colleges to work part-time during term time and…
The Embassy of Indonesia in Baghdad is getting reopened. The Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister, Labib Abbawi, welcomed the Indonesian reactivation team’s visit on 29 June 2011. The team delivered a Letter of Introduction (LOI) from the Indonesian Foreign Minister to the Iraqi Foreign Minister. The LOI constitutes the appointment of…
The UAE extended the visa period of property owners to three years from six months in a move to re-ignite investor confidence the real estate sector. The decision, part of a raft of measures taken by the government to underpin economic growth as per the strategic plan 2011-2013, was taken…
The Short-stay Visa Waiver Program was announced by the Government as part of its Jobs Initiative with a view to promoting tourism from emerging markets. It is due to commence on 1 July 2011. The program will run as a pilot up to end October 2012 but may be amended…
Immigration New Zealand advises foreign nationals unable to leave New Zealand because of the Chilean ash cloud and whose visas expire in the meantime that, even though they may become unlawfully in New Zealand, no action will be taken against them while the disruption continues. However, there is a clear…
Legislation cracking down on crooked immigration consultants will come into force on June 30, 2011, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. At the same time, oversight of the consultant community is being turned over to the newly created Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). “The Government…
UK Border Agency has produced a document clarifying aspects of the current review of the student immigration stsyem. The document (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/news/t4-review-clarification.pdf) answers some frequently asked questions raised by sponsors in the following areas: – Educational oversight and accreditation – Highly Trusted Sponsor status – The interim limit – Contact details…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that from Aug. 11, Taiwanese tourists can stay in Israel for up to 90 days visa-free. The visa-waiver agreement was signed by Simona Halperni, director of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei on June 17, and countersigned on June 27…
India took a lead in resolving the vexed visa issue by liberalising its rules for the Russian citizens visiting India on business and tourism. “We are now issuing multi-entry business visas valid for one year against six months single or double entry in the past and tourist visas valid for…