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Visas granted based on financial means say Tarkong

Resident visas and dependent visas are granted based on the applicants’ abilities and financial means to support themselves here said Immigration Director John Tarkong in response to Island Times inquiry. “The decision to approve or deny a resident visa application is based on the application and supporting documents that the applicant submits to the Division […]

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Detained Chinese nationals held on bonds

The 21 Chinese nationals who were detained in November after arriving in Palau without work permits or round trip tickets are still here a month after their arrival, confirmed Minister Kaleb Udui Jr. of the Ministry of Finance. Sources who have contact with the detained passengers reported that some of the passengers have been asked […]

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Cambodian aircraft departs leaving 21 illegal workers behind

The chartered Cambodian aircraft that brought 21 illegal Chinese workers from Macau to Palau on Tuesday, left yesterday without the illegal workers, according to information from Director of Border, Customs & Immigration John Tarkong Jr.  The aircraft was permitted to depart as it was only chartered by an agent to bring the passengers, added Mr. […]

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