Effective immediately, the Venezuelan embassy in Argentina is now authorised to stamp an apostille seal on Venezuelan criminal records certificates.
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VENEZUELA – Embassy in Argentina Can Now Apostille Venezuelan Criminal Records Certificates
The National Immigration Office (DNM) has implemented changes to the application process for the 90-day work permit (24h visa).
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ARGENTINA – New Application Process for 90-Day Work Permit
The Ministry of Labour has issued a Technical Note stating that current resident visa holders applying for residence renewal in Brazil are not required to present a legalised and translated police clearance certificate from their country of residence covering the last five years. Instead, these applicants must provide a certificate of criminal record issued by the Brazilian police.
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BRAZIL – Relaxation of New Police Clearance Requirement for Residence Renewal Applicants
Various changes to work permit regulations for non-EEA nationals came into effect on 1 January 2018.
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POLAND – Changes to Work Permit Regulations from 1 January 2018
The Department of Home Affairs has postponed the introduction of an automated biometric criminal records check system, without announcing a new launch date.
SOUTH AFRICA – Launch of Automated Biometric Police Clearance Postponed
The requirement for applicants to provide an overseas criminal record certificate will start in September with the Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) categories.
