GMS Flash Alert: Immigration
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Updates on immigration policies affecting the Gulf region, including residence permit regulations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia's family visa processing.
Recent immigration alerts indicate important changes in the Gulf region. For instance, Bahrain has made health insurance mandatory for dependents' new residence permits and is reprocessing family visas concurrently. In Saudi Arabia, enhanced family visa processing is now in place, streamlining the application procedure for expatriates. Furthermore, Qatar has reduced the grace period for residence permits post-cancellation, making it critical for expatriates to stay informed about ongoing changes to immigration policies.
Source: KPMG – https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/gms-flash-alert/flash-alert-immigration.html