Denmark Revises Positive Lists for Skilled Work and Higher Education Jobs
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has updated the Positive Lists for, respectively, people with a higher education and skilled work,
Read More »Denmark Updates Au Pair Allowance and Language Fee Requirements for 2026
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that new rates for the monthly allowance and for the amount to help finance Danish
Read More »Saudi Arabia Sets New 15% Saudization Requirement for Private Gyms
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, has announced a decision to localize occupations in sports centers and
Read More »Italy Extends Deadline and Waives Fees for Citizenship Declarations for Minors
Italian consulates have announced that the Budget Law for 2026 amends the rules for acquiring citizenship for minor children born abroad to Italian citizens by descent.
Read More »Finland Raises Immigration Processing Fees for Residence Permits in 2026
Some of the processing fees of the Finnish Immigration Service were updated on January 1, 2026. The processing fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service are laid down
Read More »Cape Verde Implements New Pre‑Arrival Visa Requirement Effective January 1, 2026
Cape Verde has introduced significant changes to its immigration procedures, officially ending its long‑standing visa‑on‑arrival policy for travelers from 96 countries.
Read More »New Zealand Introduces Fair Accommodation Cost Rules for RSE Workers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026. The
Read More »Iceland Raises Fees for Residence and Citizenship Applications in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Icelandic Parliament has approved increases to the fees for residence permit and citizenship applications. The same legislation also abolished
Read More »Finland Plans Citizenship Test for 2027
Finland is set to introduce a citizenship test. Civic knowledge would be added as a new requirement for acquiring citizenship. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for
Read More »Finland Lowers Passport and ID Card Fees for 2026
The Ministry of the Interior has issued decrees on fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The decrees will enter into force on January
Read More »Finland Raises Immigration Application Fees for 2026
The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees. The decree will enter into force on January 1, 2026 and remain in force
Read More »Finland Tightens Permanent Residence Rules Effective January 2026
Amendments to the Aliens Act, which will tighten the requirements of permanent residence permits, enter into force on January 8, 2026. General changes In the future, issuing
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