Host: Daniel King (Peregrine)
Speakers:
AUSTRALIA: Amanda Tinner (Visa Executive)
INDONESIA: Philo Dellano (PNB Legal)
JAPAN: Mikiko Nakayama (Tokyo Orientations)
NEW ZEALAND: Nicola Appleton (Cavell Leitch)
THAILAND etc: Eynat Guez (Expert Source)
Speakers
e-Government
Global trend - around the world, governments are moving more of their systems, information and services online for:• Increased efficiency;• Joined-up government – data sharing;• Stricter enforcement of compliance.
Australia
• Over 140 visa applications, at least 100 are applied for online
• 100 % to be online within the next 2-3 years• No visa labels/stickers• All visa approvals linked to passports
• Applications fees paid by credit card or BPAY(direct debit)
• No cash. No cheques• DIBP offices are encouraging online
queries/call to 131 881/self service office• No fee for faster application processing
• ATO (Australian Tax Office) and DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection)sharing files.
• Biggest effect of online applications has been the knowledge sharing of information between Government Departments
Tax LegalPermitting www.pnblawfirm.com
Indonesia Expatriate Permits
Multiple Exit Re-Entry Permit (MERP)
Police Report (STM)
Temporary Residence Certificate (SKTTS &
SKSKPS)
Expatriate Existence Report (LK)
Limited Stay Visa (VTT)
Limited Stay Permit (KITAS)
Stay Permit(Immigration & Local
Government)
Foreign Worker
Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA)
Working Permit (IMTA)
Work Permit (Ministry of Manpower)
Urgent 1 month
Temporary 2-6 months
Normal 7-12 months
Types
Tax LegalPermitting www.pnblawfirm.com
Work Permit► Website: http://tka-online.depnakertrans.go.id/
► Login: 1 company, maximum 1 user ID
► Application:
− Fill out the required application fields
− Upload the company and expatriate documents (colored soft copies)
► Processing time:
− RPTKA (5-7 working days)
− IMTA (5-7 working days)
► Job title:
− Regulation of minister of manpower
− Business license of the company
► New Regulation – temporary work permit (RPTKA + IMTA):
− Business meetings with HQ or representative offices in Indonesia require temporary work permit
Tax LegalPermitting www.pnblawfirm.com
Stay Permit► Website: http://www.imigrasi.go.id/ (for applying Visa)
► Login: 1 company, maximum 1 user ID, or can process the visa as “guest” without user ID
► Application:
− Fill out the required application fields
− Upload the company and expatriate documents (colored soft copies)
► Processing time:
− Limited Stay Visa (VTT) (5-7 working days)
− Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) & Multiple Exit Re-Entry Permit (MERP) (7-8 working days)
o Submit the application and Original Passport (manual process)
o Take a finger print and photo (manual process)
− Police Report (STM) at the Police Office (2-3 working days)
− Temporary Residence Certificate (SKTTS & SKSKPS) and Expatriate Existence Report (LK) at the Registration Residence Office (14 working days)
► Other types of Visa:
− Free-Short Visa, Visa on Arrival (VOA), Visiting Visa (VK 211), Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV)
Principal visa categories for international assignments to Japan
Intra-company transfereeFor assignees that are transferred from a foreign country office of the same company to Japan on an assignment basis.
Engineer, Specialist in Humanities / International Services For assignees that are hired on a local contract by a company based in Japan
Business ManagerFor assignees that are either transferred from home country office on an assignment basis, hired on a local contract by a local company in Japan, or are trying to establish a new company in Japan, and are in a management level positions.
Highly Skilled ProfessionalFor executive level assignees with highly skilled professional and educational backgrounds
Application processApply for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Apply for visa at Japanese embassy/consulate in country of origin
Enter Japan and receive residence card
Complete residence registration (must completed within 14 days from moving into
long term residence)
3-8 weeks
3-7 work days
TechnologyCurrently not much technology in use except for the fact that
the application forms can be downloaded from the Immigration Bureau’s website.
All forms need to be filled out in an excel or PDF file, printed out (2 sides printed not accepted), physically signed (electronic signatures not accepted) with originals submitted
Governmental work in Japan is still very analogue so we currently do not foresee any signs of changing to online applications
www.cavell.co.nz
What visas can be done online?
60% of visas can now be applied for online. Most common are:1. Essential skills work visa- Applicant must demonstrate experience/qualification.- Employer must demonstrate no NZers available. 2. Specific purpose work visa- Intra-company transfers or employees on projects. - Must explain project and no threat to labour market3. Work-to-residence work visa- Employer is accredited/job is on Long Term Skill Shortage List. - No requirement to who experience/qualifications or labour market
check.
www.cavell.co.nz
How does the online system work?
1. Create a “RealMe” Account. 2. Agent or employer can submit application on behalf.3. More questions online than on the paper forms. 4. Need a jpeg of passport photograph. 5. At end of form, pay application fee, in NZD.6. Submit passport and completed “VAC form” to VAC. 7. Certain countries visas issued electronically (e-
visas) so no need to submit passports.
www.cavell.co.nz
What are the restrictions? The future?
1. Cannot apply online if bringing family. 2. Cannot submit partnership application online. 3. May not be able to apply if have an adverse immigration
history. 4. INZ developing an online “Employer Supplementary
Form”.5. Partnership applications will be online in future. No dates
provided yet. 6. More information at
www.immigration.govt.nz/secure/default.htm
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
MalaysiaThe Expatriate Services Division (ESD) under the Immigration Department of Malaysia was established to provide efficient, effective and innovative services for expatriates and companies to submit expatriate related immigration matters.
Launched in June 2014, the ESD aims to improve the process of obtaining approval for work permits of expatriates, within five working days.
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
MalaysiaEmployer services: Creating ESD account and company registration; Submit Expatriate applications online;
MYXpats Centre The Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats Centre) processes and issues all
Employment Pass and related documents for expatriates wanting to work in Malaysia; Once a company is registered and approved by the ESD system, it can submit applications
for the Employment Pass and related-passes; Once the application for an Expatriate Pass has been submitted, MYXpats Centre will
evaluate expatriates for their suitability for jobs. The approval process will take five working days, as per the Client Charter of the ESD.
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration
Malaysia
The pros: Straight forward processes; Friendly and advanced system The cons: Frequent problems with connectivity to the system cause delays in
applications
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
MyanmarE-Visa (Tourists) Available for tourists applications as of 2014; Processing time is 5 working days, duration of stay is 28 days; E- Visa (Business) Available to apply online starting from 1st July 2015; "Letter of Invitation" and "Company Registration (Certificate of Incorporation)" from
a local company is requires during the application; Processing time is approx. 10 working days, duration of stay is 70 days.
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
Myanmar
Working permit Permanent work permit processes are made locally and require a local sponsor.The pros: E-Visa for business replaces the need to wait in line upon arrival at the airport; Friendly system; The Cons: Uploading pictures can be challenging; Requires unsecure online payments.
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration
Expert Source - Global employment and immigration services
Thailand Online applications aren’t available for any kind of visa at present.
Online Applications and Technology in Immigration