Move One would like to inform our partners, clients, and friends that a number of our offices will be closed for Eid al-Adha. This Muslim holiday commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his …

Family satisfaction can be a major deciding factor for employees considering taking on a foreign assignment. An obstacle in family reunification may be reason enough for a skilled employee to turn down a job offer.

Effective 12 June, 2012 Polish authorities are ready to accept EU blue card applications from highly qualified third country nationals who have an employment contract in place with a company in Poland, and possess the required qualifications

The Labor Office of the Czech Republic has confirmed that the rules for non-EU nationals’ permits are tightening and now educational qualifications are also required in the case of extensions.

Effective 21 May 2012, the telephone numbers to dial to contact the police, fire brigade and ambulance will have one more digit. Thus, the new numbers to dial in case of an emergency will be:

Move One is pleased to report a recent and pivotal industry update. After several years of negotiations, and acknowledging growing threats to the security of the global supply chain, the EU and USA have agreed to mutually recognize each other’s “trusted traders”.

Although Bulgaria has not yet acquired Schengen membership, visas issued by Schengen member states are recognized as equivalent to Bulgarian visas and allow their holders to enter Bulgaria. Non-EU foreigners may also enter the country based on permanent residence permits issued in a Schengen member state.

The new president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has announced the future implementation of compulsory exams aimed at migrant workers. Once the presidential decree comes into force, foreign employees, with the exception of highly skilled professionals, will have to prove their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history, and the basics of Russian legislation in order to work in Russia.

Pet travel rules changed on 1 January, 2012 when the United Kingdom (UK) brought its procedures into line with the European Union (EU). From this date all pets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine, provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from.

The Ukraine has opened a consulate in Dubai responsible for providing consular services to six out of the country’s seven emirates. The consulate accepts visa, citizenship, legalization as well as document procurement applications.