The UK and Irish governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming their commitment to the Common Travel Area. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland Joint statement of 8 May 2019 between the UK Government and Government of Ireland […]
In modern times, immigration is one of the most hotly debated topics. Some people perceive it as a source of competition for jobs, houses, and public resources. Others see it as a necessity for any country seeking to boost economic growth, business innovation, and cultural development. High net worth immigration, however, is an entirely separate […]
The new ‘privileged’ iqama (residency permit) law will seek to provide “highly-skilled” and “qualified” foreigners residency without the need for a Saudi sponsor. Under the law, the holder of such an iqama will have family status, can recruit workers, own property and transport in the kingdom, can obtain visit visas for relatives, can freely enter […]
Foreigners eligible for long-term residency in the UAE can now apply online for a six-month entry permit to complete any paperwork needed to secure a five or 10-year visa. The six-month permit applies to all long-term visa candidates including entrepreneurs, investors, individuals with exceptional talents and outstanding students, according to Fragomen Worldwide, which specialises in […]
The long-term residency visas for expatriates from five select categories has come into force, permitting them to stay in the UAE for up to 10 years, a top official of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced in the capital Wednesday. Announcing details at a media briefing at the General Identity Directorate in Khalifa […]
Malta could have made a surplus of €500 million last year but had instead decided to invest in capital projects, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, Dr Muscat said that the government surplus made it possible for the government to increase pensions, offer tax refunds and re-pave roads. Dr […]
The new rights also empower them to develop properties for the land thus acquired. The United Arab Emirates capital previously limited ownership largely to Emiratis and citizens of the neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. “The modernisation of the real estate law reflects the government vision to support and develop the business environment in Abu Dhabi, […]
No reason was given for the decision and those affected were not named. At least 990 Bahrainis have reportedly lost their citizenship through court decisions or executive orders since 2012. Most have been left effectively stateless, and some have been deported. They have included many human rights defenders, political activists, journalists and religious scholars. Last […]
Russia said Wednesday that it will offer citizenship to Ukrainians living in the breakaway territories of the country’s eastern flank, a provocative move that President Vladimir Putin signed into law just three days after Ukraine’s presidential election. The move angered Kiev, where the issue of how to resolve the military conflict in the eastern region […]
The UK based tax advisory firm Smith and Williamson in a report released in April 2019, illustrated the differences between one’s citizenship, residency, and tax residency, underlining that second citizenship has little to no effect on a person’s tax liability. The leading tax advisory firm is the second to weigh in on the relationship between […]
