Key Points
The National Assembly has approved a comprehensive immigration
reform bill
The bill replaces the Visa de Excepcion de Corta Duracion with
an Acts of Commerce Visa
The UNASUR Temporary Visa is removed
Travel restrictions are eliminated for temporary residents
Stricter eligibility rules apply for permanent residents
Additional details will be provided in the next 90 days when
the Official Registry publishes accompanying immigration
regulations
Overview
What are the Changes?
The reform bill replaces the Visa de Excepcion de Corta Duracion
with an Acts of Commerce Visa that allows foreign nationals to
conduct technical and business activities in Ecuador for up to 180
Starting January 1, 2024, a new law will prevent international businesses without regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia from contracting with institutions, agencies and funds owned by the Saudi government.
Key Points
The Saudi government has created a new short-term work visa for
certain foreign nationals
Qualified employees may work in Saudi Arabia for a
visa-sponsoring entity up to 90 days per year
Multiple entries are permitted with the Temporary Work Visit
Visa
Employers must be classified as medium-green in the
Nitaqat scheme, comply with obligations in the Wages Protection
System, and ensure foreign workers have valid work
authorization
The visa quota is limited to 50 visas per employer
Visas are non-transferrable to other entities
Applicants may obtain a visa from a Saudi consular post or visa
agent abroad
Overview
What are the Changes?