APAC Technology Webinar

Technologyin Asia-Pacific Immigration

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.

Let’s take a look…

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


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


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

Online visas New Zealand

Nicola Appleton – Cavell Leitch

20 October 2015

www.cavell.co.nz

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

http://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


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.




Malaysia

The pros: Straight forward processes; Friendly and advanced system The cons: Frequent problems with connectivity to the system cause delays in

applications


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.



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.



Thailand Online applications aren’t available for any kind of visa at present.


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