Turkey: Minimum Salary Wages Posted for Work Permits
The Turkish government has issued new minimum wage requirements for foreign work permit holders.
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Croatia: Post-Brexit Work and Residency Guidance is Available for UK Nationals
The Croatian government has provided new guidance for UK nationals living and working in the country after December 31, 2020.
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Bulgaria: New Guidance Announced for UK Nationals Following Brexit Transition
The Bulgarian government has issued additional details for UK nationals residing in the country after December 31, 2020.
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China: New Online Portal Launched for Foreign Work Permit Applications
The Expert Bureau will use a new online portal through the Ministry of Science and Technology’s (MOST) Service Platform to integrate processing of foreign nationals’ work permit applications.
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Ireland: New Residence Process Announced for Non-EEA Family Members of UK Nationals
The Irish government has introduced a new post-Brexit residence process for non-EEA family members of UK nationals.
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Russia: HQS Salary Notifications Due January 29, 2021
By January 29, 2021, employers must submit quarterly notifications on the salaries that they paid to highly qualified specialists (HQS) in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Russia: Approvals for Entry Now Available for HQS Dependents
In accordance with governmental decree No. 3675-p, family members of HQS employees may enter Russia.
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Portugal: New Minimum Wage Levels Announced for 2021
The Portuguese government has increased minimum wage levels nationwide for 2021. Minimum wage levels will increase to EUR 665 per month.
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Singapore: New Reporting Requirements Announced for Work Pass Holders
Work Pass holders must notify the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of any change in their mobile number or residential address within five days of the change.
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Vietnam: New Decree to be Published Impacting Foreign Nationals Working in Vietnam
On February 15, 2021, the government will introduce Decree 152/2020/ND-CP with regulations for foreign nationals working in Vietnam.
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Belgium: Government Announces Post-Brexit Work and Residency Application Guidance
The Belgian government has provided more details for UK nationals on obtaining a new work or residency permit following the Brexit transition.
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Luxembourg: Minimum Salary Levels Announced for 2021
On January 1, 2021, minimum salary levels increased in Luxembourg for certain workers. Nationwide, Luxembourg’s minimum wages increased by 2.8% for affected categories.
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France: New Minimum Wage Levels Announced
The French government has announced new minimum wages, effective January 1, 2021.
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Indonesia: Government Passes Job Creation Law
The Indonesian government has passed the Job Creation Law, which affects visas and work permits for foreign nationals.
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Austria: New Minimum Wages Announced for Certain Card Holders
Effective January 1, 2021, minimum salary levels have increased for some Red-White-Red Card holders and EU Blue Card Holders.
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Denmark: Danish Bank Account Required for Certain Permit Holders
Certain permit holders must have their salaries paid into a Danish bank account, including Positive List permits and all work permit schemes. New requirements also apply for dependents.
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Travel Restrictions, Permissions & Concessions Due to COVID-19
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UK: Trade Agreement Reached with European Union Following Brexit Transition
The UK and European Commission have reached an agreement on trade and cooperation after December 31, 2020.
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Russia: Visa Formalities Waived for the Dominican Republic; New Work Permit Regulations Issued
The Russian government has announced an agreement with the Government of the Dominican Republic to waive visa formalities.
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Poland: Minimum Salary Levels Announced for Employment-Based Permits
Poland has updated its minimum salary levels for certain employment-based permits. Minimum salary levels will increase to 2,800 PLN per month for foreign nationals with local contracts.
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