New Application Features And Processing Fees For Expatriate Employment

Key Points

• The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) announced new application features in the ESD portal and an increase in application/processing fees beginning Nov. 15, 2021  

Overview

On Oct. 1, 2021, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) announced new application features in the ESD portal and an increase in application and processing fees beginning Nov. 15, 2021. The following new features will be introduced in November:  

• Opening of online endorsement and online payment methods will be available through the ESD portal in order to reduce the need for in-person visits and physical documents 

• Ability to upload documents online for endorsement process with all notifications related to endorsement being sent through the portal