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==Visas== | ==Visas== | ||
| − | The Latin visa policy controls the entries and stays of foreign persons inside the Confederacy of | + | The Latin visa policy controls the entries and stays of foreign persons inside the Confederacy of Latao and specifies where a visa is required. |
===Requirements=== | ===Requirements=== | ||
Appliers must meet the following conditions: | Appliers must meet the following conditions: | ||
| − | # Must not have any criminal records in | + | # Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin |
| − | # Must be integrative to | + | # Must be integrative to Latao |
# Must be holder of a Latin work or study permission or have suitable financial resources | # Must be holder of a Latin work or study permission or have suitable financial resources | ||
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The applicant must not have any criminal records, which lead to prison-penalties for more than 30 days by Latin law – incl. records from his country of origin. | The applicant must not have any criminal records, which lead to prison-penalties for more than 30 days by Latin law – incl. records from his country of origin. | ||
| − | Criminal records related to political reasons, especially free-speaking in autocratic states, is not included by this requirement, as free speech is allowed in | + | Criminal records related to political reasons, especially free-speaking in autocratic states, is not included by this requirement, as free speech is allowed in Latao. |
====Integration Check==== | ====Integration Check==== | ||
| − | The Confederacy of | + | The Confederacy of Latao reserves the right, to decline a visa or entry permission to people, who follow ideologies, considered aggressive or against the constitution and basic idea of liberty, equality, democracy and free speech. |
The Confederacy counts Nazi, communism and fundamental/radical religion as such as well as anti-democratic or anti-federal tensions. | The Confederacy counts Nazi, communism and fundamental/radical religion as such as well as anti-democratic or anti-federal tensions. | ||
====Work Permission==== | ====Work Permission==== | ||
| − | If the applicant wishes to enter | + | If the applicant wishes to enter Latao to work here, a valid employment contract from a company residing in Latao is required. |
The visa will be granted for the time specified in the employment contract, which is max. one year. | The visa will be granted for the time specified in the employment contract, which is max. one year. | ||
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====Study Permission==== | ====Study Permission==== | ||
| − | If the applicant wishes to enter the country to study at one of the leading universities in | + | If the applicant wishes to enter the country to study at one of the leading universities in Latao (or any other school), a valid matriculation for the school is needed. |
The visa will be granted for the time of the education, which is max. seven years. | The visa will be granted for the time of the education, which is max. seven years. | ||
| − | If wished, the visa can be extended up to ten years to allow the student to collect work experience on the job in | + | If wished, the visa can be extended up to ten years to allow the student to collect work experience on the job in Latao. |
Holders of study permissions are allowed to work part time, as it may be needed to finance their education or to gain experiences on the job. | Holders of study permissions are allowed to work part time, as it may be needed to finance their education or to gain experiences on the job. | ||
====Suitable Financial Resources==== | ====Suitable Financial Resources==== | ||
| − | Any people who whish to enter | + | Any people who whish to enter Latao for a longer stay not related to work or education, are required to bring enough financial resources to make their days without public social support. Work permissions can be requested at a later time, during the runtime of the visa. |
The Confederacy defines 50 Latinums per day as ‘suitable’. | The Confederacy defines 50 Latinums per day as ‘suitable’. | ||
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FLMS-member nations & AORDO-Partners | FLMS-member nations & AORDO-Partners | ||
| − | Citizens of our allied states do not require a visa to enter | + | Citizens of our allied states do not require a visa to enter Latao and do not require permission to work or study in the country. |
The Confederacy however reserves the right, to decline people who do not have sufficient financial resources. This is, because we want to prevent cases of social support or beggars etc. The Confederacy may also deny entry to people considered a risk or if they follow ideologies considered malicious. | The Confederacy however reserves the right, to decline people who do not have sufficient financial resources. This is, because we want to prevent cases of social support or beggars etc. The Confederacy may also deny entry to people considered a risk or if they follow ideologies considered malicious. | ||
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World-wide Nations | World-wide Nations | ||
| − | Citizens from countries outside the region require a visa to enter the Confederacy of | + | Citizens from countries outside the region require a visa to enter the Confederacy of Latao. The above rules apply. |
==Permanent Stay-Permissions== | ==Permanent Stay-Permissions== | ||
| − | The following section defines how a permanent stay in | + | The following section defines how a permanent stay in Latao can be achieved. |
| − | The permanent stay permission allows the holder to live in | + | The permanent stay permission allows the holder to live in Latao for an unlimited time, which includes leaving and re-entering the country at any time. People can apply for the permission at their District of residence. |
===Requirements=== | ===Requirements=== | ||
| − | To receive permanent stay permission for the Confederacy of | + | To receive permanent stay permission for the Confederacy of Latao, the same rules apply as needed for visas: |
| − | #Must not have any criminal records in | + | #Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin |
| − | #Must be integrative to | + | #Must be integrative to Latao |
#Must be holder of a school matriculation or have an unlimited employment contract | #Must be holder of a school matriculation or have an unlimited employment contract | ||
====FLMS-member nations==== | ====FLMS-member nations==== | ||
| − | Since citizens from FLMS-alliance member nations do not require a visa to enter | + | Since citizens from FLMS-alliance member nations do not require a visa to enter Latao, registering for permanent stay permission is mainly a formal act. |
If these people meet the above conditions, they can simply apply for the permanent stay permission on their District of residence. | If these people meet the above conditions, they can simply apply for the permanent stay permission on their District of residence. | ||
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People having a visa with a granted validity of at least 12 months can convert it into permanent stay permission. | People having a visa with a granted validity of at least 12 months can convert it into permanent stay permission. | ||
| − | Note: After ten years of living in | + | Note: After ten years of living in Latao using permanent stay permission (possible years of having a visa count also), people may apply for the Latin Citizenship which allows them to participate on the political life. |
Be aware, that if any requirements are not met anymore, a visa or permanent stay permission can be removed at any time, which enforces the former holder to leave the country. | Be aware, that if any requirements are not met anymore, a visa or permanent stay permission can be removed at any time, which enforces the former holder to leave the country. | ||
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==Refugees and Asylum Seekers== | ==Refugees and Asylum Seekers== | ||
| − | People of this category receive a special status in the country, named RAS. This status can be achieved only, by people who are recognized as international refugees by the | + | People of this category receive a special status in the country, named RAS. This status can be achieved only, by people who are recognized as international refugees by the Atlantian Oceania regional council. Others entering the country illegal (by not applying for a visa) will be arrested and returned to the country of origin. The governments of these countries are charged for any costs; non-cooperating countries must expect cuts in development supports or care programmes. |
Conditions for people with the RAS-Status are as following: | Conditions for people with the RAS-Status are as following: | ||
| − | #Internationally recognized as refugees by the | + | #Internationally recognized as refugees by the Atlantian Oceania Regional Council |
#People without any identification passports are not recognized | #People without any identification passports are not recognized | ||
#Economical refugees are not recognized (war zones only) | #Economical refugees are not recognized (war zones only) | ||
#Must co-operate with the Latin authorities, regarding ID checking etc. | #Must co-operate with the Latin authorities, regarding ID checking etc. | ||
| − | #Must not have any criminal records in | + | #Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin |
RAS-Candiates that do not meet these conditions will be returned by the border control forces. | RAS-Candiates that do not meet these conditions will be returned by the border control forces. | ||
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#The RAS-Status is extended for another 12 months (with work permission) | #The RAS-Status is extended for another 12 months (with work permission) | ||
#The RAS is converted into a limited stay permission (max. five years, visa) | #The RAS is converted into a limited stay permission (max. five years, visa) | ||
| − | #The person must leave | + | #The person must leave Latao |
Option two and three require the following additional conditions: | Option two and three require the following additional conditions: | ||
| − | #Must be integrative to | + | #Must be integrative to Latao |
#Must have basic skills of the language | #Must have basic skills of the language | ||
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Official representatives of foreign authorities and embassies are excluded from all limitations specified in this law act. | Official representatives of foreign authorities and embassies are excluded from all limitations specified in this law act. | ||
| − | Foreign countries may send up to five representatives (holders of diplomatic passports) to | + | Foreign countries may send up to five representatives (holders of diplomatic passports) to Latao concurrently. Additional personnel require permission, which can be requested directly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
Note: This does not apply to employees of NGO’s or supra-national organizations. These are threatened as common people. | Note: This does not apply to employees of NGO’s or supra-national organizations. These are threatened as common people. | ||
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==General Disclaimer== | ==General Disclaimer== | ||
| − | People who entered | + | People who entered Latao illegally (not applying a visa or not meeting requirements; “green-border”) are excluded from receiving a legal status and will be arrested and returned if uncovered. |
[[Category:Latao]] | [[Category:Latao]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:33, 25 April 2005
This article describes the visa policy applied by the Confederacy of Latao.
Contents
Visas
The Latin visa policy controls the entries and stays of foreign persons inside the Confederacy of Latao and specifies where a visa is required.
Requirements
Appliers must meet the following conditions:
- Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin
- Must be integrative to Latao
- Must be holder of a Latin work or study permission or have suitable financial resources
Criminal Records
The applicant must not have any criminal records, which lead to prison-penalties for more than 30 days by Latin law – incl. records from his country of origin.
Criminal records related to political reasons, especially free-speaking in autocratic states, is not included by this requirement, as free speech is allowed in Latao.
Integration Check
The Confederacy of Latao reserves the right, to decline a visa or entry permission to people, who follow ideologies, considered aggressive or against the constitution and basic idea of liberty, equality, democracy and free speech.
The Confederacy counts Nazi, communism and fundamental/radical religion as such as well as anti-democratic or anti-federal tensions.
Work Permission
If the applicant wishes to enter Latao to work here, a valid employment contract from a company residing in Latao is required. The visa will be granted for the time specified in the employment contract, which is max. one year.
If needed, the visa can be extended for another year. In case the applicant’s employment contract is unlimited, the visa can be converted into permanent stay permission.
Study Permission
If the applicant wishes to enter the country to study at one of the leading universities in Latao (or any other school), a valid matriculation for the school is needed. The visa will be granted for the time of the education, which is max. seven years.
If wished, the visa can be extended up to ten years to allow the student to collect work experience on the job in Latao.
Holders of study permissions are allowed to work part time, as it may be needed to finance their education or to gain experiences on the job.
Suitable Financial Resources
Any people who whish to enter Latao for a longer stay not related to work or education, are required to bring enough financial resources to make their days without public social support. Work permissions can be requested at a later time, during the runtime of the visa.
The Confederacy defines 50 Latinums per day as ‘suitable’.
Note: The Federal Department of Migration & Citizenship may order, that the holder of a visa must arrive for a check of his papers in defined intervals. This could be daily, weekly, monthly or anything else. If the holder does not comply with this rule, his visa is declared void and he must expect to be returned by the border controls forces.
Regulations
The following section defines who needs a visa and what for.
FLMS-member nations & AORDO-Partners Citizens of our allied states do not require a visa to enter Latao and do not require permission to work or study in the country.
The Confederacy however reserves the right, to decline people who do not have sufficient financial resources. This is, because we want to prevent cases of social support or beggars etc. The Confederacy may also deny entry to people considered a risk or if they follow ideologies considered malicious.
Atlantian Oceania Nations Citizens from any other nation of the region do not require a visa if their stay is no longer than 21 days at once and no longer than 90 days per year.
Where a visa is required, the above rules apply.
World-wide Nations Citizens from countries outside the region require a visa to enter the Confederacy of Latao. The above rules apply.
Permanent Stay-Permissions
The following section defines how a permanent stay in Latao can be achieved.
The permanent stay permission allows the holder to live in Latao for an unlimited time, which includes leaving and re-entering the country at any time. People can apply for the permission at their District of residence.
Requirements
To receive permanent stay permission for the Confederacy of Latao, the same rules apply as needed for visas:
- Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin
- Must be integrative to Latao
- Must be holder of a school matriculation or have an unlimited employment contract
FLMS-member nations
Since citizens from FLMS-alliance member nations do not require a visa to enter Latao, registering for permanent stay permission is mainly a formal act.
If these people meet the above conditions, they can simply apply for the permanent stay permission on their District of residence.
Citizens from other Nations (regional and world-wide)
People having a visa with a granted validity of at least 12 months can convert it into permanent stay permission.
Note: After ten years of living in Latao using permanent stay permission (possible years of having a visa count also), people may apply for the Latin Citizenship which allows them to participate on the political life.
Be aware, that if any requirements are not met anymore, a visa or permanent stay permission can be removed at any time, which enforces the former holder to leave the country.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
People of this category receive a special status in the country, named RAS. This status can be achieved only, by people who are recognized as international refugees by the Atlantian Oceania regional council. Others entering the country illegal (by not applying for a visa) will be arrested and returned to the country of origin. The governments of these countries are charged for any costs; non-cooperating countries must expect cuts in development supports or care programmes.
Conditions for people with the RAS-Status are as following:
- Internationally recognized as refugees by the Atlantian Oceania Regional Council
- People without any identification passports are not recognized
- Economical refugees are not recognized (war zones only)
- Must co-operate with the Latin authorities, regarding ID checking etc.
- Must not have any criminal records in Latao and the country of origin
RAS-Candiates that do not meet these conditions will be returned by the border control forces.
Once, the RAS-Status was granted, the following rules apply:
- The RAS-Status may not be longer than 12 months
- Refuges must live in a RAS-camp
- Refuges are not allowed to work while having the RAS-Status
- Refuges must accept works assigned by the Municipalities or other Latin authorities
RAS-Holders that do not meet these conditions will be returned by the border control forces.
The Federal Department decides after the 12 months of RAS over the final status of the RAS-Holder. These can be the following options:
- The RAS-Status is extended for another 12 months (under the same conditions)
- The RAS-Status is extended for another 12 months (with work permission)
- The RAS is converted into a limited stay permission (max. five years, visa)
- The person must leave Latao
Option two and three require the following additional conditions:
- Must be integrative to Latao
- Must have basic skills of the language
Diplomatic Personnel
Official representatives of foreign authorities and embassies are excluded from all limitations specified in this law act.
Foreign countries may send up to five representatives (holders of diplomatic passports) to Latao concurrently. Additional personnel require permission, which can be requested directly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Note: This does not apply to employees of NGO’s or supra-national organizations. These are threatened as common people.
Fees
The Confederacy charges an administrative fee for documents and orders, which is as follows:
(Prices in Latinum)
First Visa: 150 Visa Extension for 12 months: 100
Permanent Stay Permission: 500 Permanent Stay Permission for citizens of allied States: 100 Conversion of a Visa into Permanent Stay Permission: 300
Additional Diplomatic Personnel Registration: 1000 per Person
First RAS-Card: Free if accepted, otherwise 100 RAS-Extension without work permission: 200 RAS-Extension incl. work permission: 300 Conversion of an RAS-Card into a limited Stay Permission: 500
Note: Fees are charged also for negative requests.
General Disclaimer
People who entered Latao illegally (not applying a visa or not meeting requirements; “green-border”) are excluded from receiving a legal status and will be arrested and returned if uncovered.
