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Relocation to the next wave of Hardship Countries

INDONESIA, SOUTH KOREA AND MYANMAR


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Indonesia


Indonesia: Security

Fragmented geography – over 17,000 Islands. Terrorism – A high threat exists. 9 July 2014 - Presidential elections. Internal security problems. Crime. Natural disasters.


Indonesia – Immigration

Not at all straightforward. Company sponsorship required. Strict guidelines – Foreign Labour/skills shortages. Submission of an Expatriate Placement Plan, RPTKA needed.

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Cost to employers. Common misconceptions. Deportations not uncommon.


Indonesia: Accommodation

Restrictions on foreign property ownership. Standard lease term – 2 years. Rent paid for full lease term. Diplomatic/break clause not standard. All rentals subject to VAT of 10%. School access a major factor in decision making.


Indonesia: Importing HHG’s

Goods must have been owned for a year. One air and one sea shipment allowed duty free. All shipments examined. Employee must be present in country. Arrival MUST be within three months of the date of issue of

KITAS/IKTA cards. Pets are allowed - quarantined for 14 days.


Indonesia: Schools

International Schools available Jakarta International School (JIS), Australian International

School (AIS), British International School (BIS). Waiting lists for some grades. All curricula available Classes taught in English Tuition fees typically USD 15,000 – 22,000 per annum International School year late August to early July


Indonesia: Main Challenges

Ongoing security threats Lengthy & frustrating work permit process Culturally different Cost of living can be expensive Landlord friendly lease terms, rent paid in full Healthcare Environmental concerns


South Korea


South Korea: Security

Korean Peninsular divided by a de-militarized zone (DMZ) Peace maintained under Armistice Agreement Tensions quickly change Low threat from terrorism


South Korea: Immigration

Applications to include all dependents. Most common category D7 or D8 Qualification requirements vary Work permits often filed by the sponsoring employer.

Approval by Ministry of Justice Certificate of Confirmation of Visa Issuance (CCVI) Visa application in home country

Work visas are valid for one year – Renewable. Alien Registration Card/Multiple re-entry permit Changing employers is complicated process.


South Korea: Accommodation High property costs and regulated real estate agent fees. House Lease Protection Act. Short term leases costly . . . but possible. Lease terms generally 1 – 3 years.

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Maintenance fees an additional charge. Tenant obligated to remain for at least half lease period. Notice period.


South Korea: Importing HHG’s

Used household goods can be imported duty free. Regulations on length of residence. Time restrictions. Full customs inspection. Employee must be present. Employee’s name on all documents. Pets can be imported. Fumigation.


South Korea: Schools

International Schools mainly located in Seoul and Busan. US curriculum popular – others available. High demand - Interviews required. Waiting lists. References and results from previous schools required. High Tuition fees - USD 15,000 – 30,000 per year. North American school calendar followed.


South Korea: Main Challenges

Cultural differences – Homogeneous society. Population density. Language. High cost of living. Risks associated with prepaid leases. Deposit Return. Koreans do not always see a contract or lease as binding Schooling


Myanmar


Myanmar: Security

High Threat from terrorism A range of domestic groups operate countrywide Political situation unsettled Politically motivated violence Crime Risk


Myanmar: Immigration

Appropriate visa a pre-requisite to travel Proper work permit application process not yet in place A stay permit/multiple journey special re-entry visa required

for employment. Business visas allow permission to stay for up to 70 days Applications can take several weeks No restrictions on numbers Foreigners cannot be appointed as a director Employment of foreigners approved by the Myanmar

Investment Commission.


Myanmar: Accommodation

Supply fails to keep pace with demand. Rental prices soaring. High Demand. Shortage of expatriate grade properties. Complicated search process. Lease Terms. In Yangon, the entire rent paid up front. Other payments.


Myanmar: Importing HHG’s

Personal possessions may be imported in certain circumstances

Valid Immigration clearance is in place. One sea and one air shipment are permitted duty free. Duties payable on consumable items. Duty free imports must be re-exported upon departure. Specific guidance in place for electrical goods Pets can be imported with no quarantine period required.


Myanmar: Schools

Limited options for international schooling The International School of Myanmar (ISM) founded in

1998. Elementary, Middle and High School ISM fees range from USD 1,958 – USD 6,000 per semester Myanmar International School opened in 2009 MIS offers a UK curriculum of IGCSE and A level


Myanmar: Main Challenges

Myanmar not considered a family friendly location. Emerging from decades of isolation & sanctions. Lack of proper infrastructure. Country lacks legal frameworks. Presidential Elections due in 2015. Work Permits are required by foreigners – processes are not

clear. Restrictions on positions foreigners can fill. Accommodation – Demand greater than supply. Good quality international standard education is limited.


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