Japan Statutory Updates 2024
We’ve outlined Japan statutory updates for 2024 Effective November 2024 Japan Expands eVISA Eligibility Japan has broadened its electronic visa (eVISA) system to include nationals residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macao, Mongolia, and South Korea, excluding regions managed by the Consulate General of Japan in Jeju. Eligible applicants can now apply online for single-entry short-term […]
What you need to know about Malaysia’s service tax increase on digital services
Malaysia’s service tax increased from six percent to eight percent on digital services. This was ratified on February 24, 2024 by the second Minister of Finance Amir Hamzah bin Azizan and will be effective on March 1 of this year. What is a digital service? According to the official government website on the service tax, […]
Singapore Statutory Updates 2024
Here are Singapore’s statutory updates for 2024 Effective July 2024 Immigration & Checkpoints Authority improves its online portal The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has enhanced its online portal for Singapore Citizenship, Permanent Residence, and Long Term Visit Pass applications. Key updates include: Digital Consent and Declaration: All adult applicants and sponsors must use Singpass […]
Philippines Statutory Updates in 2024
Effective July 2024 Extension of Temporary Visiting Visas is now Online The online application and payment method for the extension of temporary visiting visas has been made available to qualified foreign nationals by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The same prerequisites and costs apply, and the new procedure takes effect right away. Instead of a […]
Indonesia Statutory Updates for 2024
These are a few statutory updates that are effective in 2024 for Indonesia. Effective December 2024 Indonesia Increases Application Fees for Work Permits and Stay Permits The Indonesian government has announced significant fee increases for various visa types, including: Short-Term Work Permit: Increased to IDR 5,250,000 (previously IDR 1,800,000) plus an additional USD 150. Long-Term […]
