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Foreign travel advice Indonesia
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.
Foreign travel advice Romania
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 24 April 2024 Updated: 23 April 2024 Latest update: Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
Background Checks in Mexico
Franklin and Mayra discuss now background checks in Mexico work. The background check system is different than the United States of America (as an example.)
- There is no national background check system in Mexico
- The typical background check is a letter from the local / state government declaring no criminal history at the local / state level
- The candidate must request the criminal record letter
- The candidate must travel to Mexico City for a federal criminal record letter
- Mexico City is the only place to obtain the federal criminal history letter
- Depending on the state, the criminal record letter requested by the candidate takes between 1 and 5 business days A private investigator is required for a comprehensive background check.
Presented by Franklin D Frith II - General Manager / Principal and Mayra Muro - Administration