Working Holiday Programs and casual work
WHP one year visa agreement
The Netherlands signed a Working Holiday Programs (herafter: WHP) with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong and Argentina, making it possible for young adult
Dutch Golden Visa: The Netherlands golden visa scheme struggling to take off receiving only 12 applications
In 2013 The Netherlands introduced a “golden visa” for foreigners willing to invest € 1,25 million into a company in The Netherlands or in certain designated funds that themselves invest
The Global Forum of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council
As of 2017, Nino Nelissen is chairman of the Global Forum of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council. This year Nino continued with a new 3 year term for this role. Last week at Worldwide
UAE Approves New Visa for Retirees
Expat retirees will now be allowed to stay in the UAE, even after they have retired from their position. The country has just passed a new Visa law that allows
Visas and Work Permits in the Netherlands
Finding a way to work in a new country, legally, can be a daunting task. Each permit has specific requirements and while one is better for a specific case, it
Restrictions Placed on Schengen Area Travel
New restrictions on travel through the Schengen area have been approved to take place. The European Parliament approved the implementation of ETIAS, or European Travel Information and Authorization System, earlier
Global Mobility Workforce Trends
As globalization and technology continue to grow, so too will the amount of globally mobile employees. According to Strategy Analytics, the globally mobile workforce is set to increase to 1.87
The Netherlands lifts restrictions on Croatian workers
As of 1 July 2018, the Netherlands has lifted the restrictions for Croatian workers in the country, closely following the UK’s decision to do the same. In 2013, Croatia was established as a full
Cruise Ships are avoiding all docks in the Netherlands
Ports in the Netherlands have seen a decline in cruise ship dockings since 2014 when an American Royal Caribbean ship received a 1 Million Euro fine for having Filipino maintenance
Sweden Publishes a Clarification on their Non-resident Taxation Policy
As of 8 April 2018, a clarification has been made from the Swedish Tax Agency. Under the Law on Special Income Tax on Non-Residents (SINK), Sweden grants a 25% employment tax
Work Permit Regulation Changes for Poland
As of 1 January 2018, there have been changes made to work permit regulations in Poland for non-EEA nationals. The specific changes are:
Type B permits, which is required for stays
Updated Salary Thresholds for Visa Holders in New Zealand
As of 15 January 2018, the salary thresholds for Essential Skills visas have changed. The changes made are below.
Visa applicants for the Essential Skills visa that earn less than NZD
Update for E-Visas in Azerbaijan
Beginning 12 January 2018, travellers to Azerbaijan that receive visas through the ASAN Viza website will be able to stay for 90 days as opposed to the standard 30 and
New Visa Updates for Australia
As of 11 January 2018, the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has made some changes to various visa stipulations for those residing in the country as expatriates.
-Same-sex married couples
Blue Card Permit Update for Bulgaria
On November 23rd of 2017, Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on amendments to laws on the EU Blue Card residence and work permit for the country. The Blue Card is an
