Ghana

Ghana: Additional requirements imposed for oil and gas sector work permits

Employers of work permit applicants in the oil and gas sector must now pay a USD 100 administrative fee for work permit applications.  Additionally, employees' application materials must now also be emailed to the Petroleum Commission, according to a new policy implemented by the Commission.

Netherlands: Legalization rules relaxed

On or after January 1, 2016, legalization by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer be required in order for Dutch authorities to accept supporting immigration application documents issued in certain countries, according to a recent policy amendment.  

Documents issued in one of the following countries will no longer require legalization at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs: