Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Rules From June 2026
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that previously-announced new rules for work permits came into effect in Sweden on June 1, 2026. This affects employers who want to
Read More »Netherlands Residence Permit Rule Changes Take Effect Under Revised Single Permit Directive
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has confirmed that the revised version of European Directive 2011/98/EU (2024/1233) entered into force on May 22, 2026.
Read More »Belgium Approves Highly Qualified Worker Rule Changes
The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law amending the rules governing highly qualified workers. The amendments, which are intended to align Belgian
Read More »France Updates EU Blue Card Short-Term Mobility and Experience-Based Eligibility Rules
Decree No. 2026-308 of April 24, 2026 has finally transposed the short-term intra-EU mobility provisions of the EU Blue card Directive (2021/1883). This complements the
Read More »Finland Tightens Permanent Residence Rules Effective 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, the requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit have been made stricter. New integration requirements for permanent residence permit
Read More »Netherlands Expands Sponsor Rules for Skilled Migrants
The Immigration and Naturalisation authorities (IND) have made several announcements of relevance to sponsors of highly-skilled migrants. From January 1, 2026, recognized
Read More »Czech Republic to Raise Salary Thresholds for Blue Card and ICT Permits in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Czech Republic will increase its minimum wage to CZK 22,400, triggering corresponding adjustments to salary thresholds for foreign nationals
Read More »France Updates Salary Thresholds for Talent and EU Blue Card Permits
New salary threshold for the “Talent – Qualified Employee” residence permit The “Talent – Qualified Employee” residence permit covers employees on assignment,
Read More »France Updates Talent Permit Rules and Immigration Quotas for 2026-2028
On June 13, 2025, the French government published Decree No. 2025-539, which consolidates and clarifies the new rules for ‘talent’ residence permits introduced over the
Read More »Poland Eases EU Blue Card Access for IT Professionals Without Higher Education Qualifications
On June 6, 2025, the Minister of the Interior and Administration published an announcement, dated June 3, 2025, listing IT occupations in which it is now easier to obtain an
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