A new presidential order has increased the period for foreign nationals to carry out address registration in certain cities during the FIFA World Cup to three days (previously 24 hours).
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RUSSIA – Reminder: Address Registration Within 24 Hours During FIFA World Cup 2018
From 9 May 2018 to 25 July 2018, increased security measures will be enforced in connection with the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the territory of the following cities:
Kaliningrad, Kazan, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg, Samara, Saransk, Sochi, Volgograd and Yekaterinburg.
Failure to register in time may result in fines and possible deportation from Russia.
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by Intermark Relocation.
SINGAPORE – Contact Details Required for Pass Application, Issuance or Renewal
Effective 26 January 2018, employers must provide their foreign workers’ contact details to complete transactions via the Ministry of Manpower’s EP Online for Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Training EP, Dependant’s Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass.
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SINGAPORE – Contact Details Required for Pass Application, Issuance or Renewal
This alert was prepared using information obtained from Newland Chase.
UKRAINE – New Biometric Entry Procedures Introduced
Effective 1 January 2018, Ukraine has introduced a system of biometric border control for nationals of 70 countries, including Russians, entering the country via international ports of entry. The new system is expected to cause some delays for affected travellers.
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UKRAINE – New Biometric Entry Procedures Introduced
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RUSSIA – Foreign Nationals Can Now Register Using the Address of their Inviting Organisation
Business travellers to Russia can now use the address of their inviting organisation or company for registration purposes.
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MEXICO – Reminder: Failure to Report Change of Address May Lead to Financial Penalty
Employers of foreign nationals in Mexico are reminded that all foreign residents in Mexico must notify the Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) of their personal address within 90 days of any change of address due to the recent earthquakes in Mexico, or for any other reason.
Failure to comply with this obligation may subject the foreign resident to the payment of a fine.
- Employers should ensure their employees notify the INM of any change of address within 90 days to avoid financial sanctions.
This news alert was prepared using information provided by Arellano Abogados.
SINGAPORE – Mobile Phone Numbers Required for Work Permit Issuance or Renewal
Effective November 17, employers must provide their foreign workers’ mobile phone numbers when completing the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM’s) Online Foreign Worker Address Service (OWAS) prior to issuing or renewing their Work Permits (WPs).
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SINGAPORE – Mobile Phone Numbers Required for Work Permit Issuance or Renewal
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RUSSIA – Technical Problems at Moscow Migration Office
The Moscow Migration Department in Sakharovo has recently refused to accept a number of work permit applications for technical reasons.
In addition, occasional rejections have taken place when applying to local migration offices for address registration, for employees who previously obtained work permits at the Moscow Migration Department in Sakharovo.
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RUSSIA – Technical Problems at Moscow Migration Office
