EU Commission Permits EES System Flexibility
The European Commission officially launched the Entry/Exit System across the European Union on April 10, 2026. The rollout of the new technology and process support has
Read More »Italy Proposes Suspending Biometric Border Checks During Peak Travel Windows
The Italian government is drafting an emergency decree that would grant border-police officers at major gateways, including Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa, the flexibility
Read More »Switzerland Updates Visa and Migration Rules
From June 12, 2026, Switzerland will implement a comprehensive package of ordinance amendments to align with the European Union’s revised Schengen Borders Code. The
Read More »Sweden Updates Work Limits for Student Visa Holders
From June 11, 2026, Sweden will impose new limits impacting how international students are allowed to work. Under the new rules, students holding residence permits for
Read More »Finland Recommends Russian Citizens Apply for Visa with Biometric Passport from May 2026
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March 2026 that, from June 1, 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The
Read More »Belgium Issues New Permit Application Requirements
Brussels Economy and employment has announced that, effective May 4, 2026, all applications for work permits for non-European nationals must be submitted through a new
Read More »Poland to Launch Online Residence Application System
The Polish Minister of the Interior has announced that government has announced that the full functionality of the MOS system, (Case Handling Module), enabling the
Read More »EU Entry/Exit System Goes Live on April 10, 2026
The European Commission has confirmed that the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will become fully operational as of April 10, 2026. The EES, which started operations on
Read More »UK Entry Rules for British Dual Nationals from February 25, 2026
Under the previous framework, British dual nationals who held a nationality from a UK visa exempt country were permitted to enter the UK by presenting their foreign passport
Read More »EU Adopts First‑Ever Visa Strategy to Strengthen Security and Boost Competitiveness
On January 29, 2026, the European Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy. It sets out a framework for a strategic visa policy that aims to advance
Read More »UK Home Office Publishes ‘Restoring Order and Control’ on Asylum Policy
On November 17, 2025, the UK Secretary of State presented to Parliament a policy paper, Restoring Order and Control, on the government’s asylum and returns policy. The
Read More »Montenegro Suspends Visa-Free Entry for Select Countries
On October 9, 2025, the government of Montenegro suspended the temporary visa exemption for nationals of Armenia, Egypt and Uzbekistan. The government also removed Kuwait
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