Other Briefings
Singapore’s Resilience Package: Support for Businesses and Jobs in 2021
Singapore’s government issued the COVID-19 Resilience Package as part of its 2021 national budget announcement on February 16, 2020.
Singapore to Issue Tech Pass Visa in 2021: Key Features
Singapore will issue a new work permit in January 2021, named Tech.Pass, aimed at attracting technology entrepreneurs and experts.
Thailand Issues Special Tourist Visas to Help Revive Economy
Thailand has issued special tourist visas (STV), which will allow international visitors to stay in the country for more than 200 days.
Singapore Increases Qualifying Salaries for Foreign Employees
Singapore’s government has increased the minimum qualifying salaries needed for foreign workers to receive the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass permits.
Thailand Grants Visa Extensions for Foreigners Impacted by COVID-19
The Thai government granted visa extensions for foreigners unable to leave the country due to the nationwide lockdown. Read on to learn more.
Myanmar Extends Visa Regulations to Five New Countries
Myanmar has extended visa on arrival access to Austria, Hungary, New Zealand, Czech Republic, and Luxemburg. Read on to learn more.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei
For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
Thailand Launches New Online Service for Work Permits and Visas
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a new online visa service for BOI-registered companies in order to ease the visa application process. Under the new system, authorities will issue an electronic work permit to the applicants instead of the work permit booklet currently in use.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Laos
For expatriate workers and their employers in Laos, understanding the process to obtain a business visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various business visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Laos.
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Myanmar
Hiring foreign employees in Myanmar can be a complicated process due to the country’s lack of a comprehensive employment permit system for foreigners. Here, we look at different options for foreigners to acquire legal working status in Myanmar.
