Denmark Requires Replacement of Certain Residence Cards by August 2026
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has issued a notice stating that certain third-country nationals may need to replace their residence
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 »Sweden Speeds Up Residence Permit Processing for Returning Swedes’ Families
As of January 12, 2026, the Migration Agency is promising that fully completed digital applications by family members of Swedes living abroad who want to move back will be
Read More »Ireland Eases Travel for IRP Renewal Applicants
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it is currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may
Read More »Ireland Urges Early IRP Renewal Applications Ahead of Christmas Travel
The Immigration Services Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin is currently experiencing a high volume of renewal applications, resulting in extended processing times for
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 »Latvia Introduces Electronic Travel Declaration Requirement
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, effective September 1, 2025, certain nationals who have not been issued a visa or residence permit by Latvia are required to
Read More »Ireland Introduces Employment Permit Requirement for Circus Artistes
The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has issued guidance on changes to the immigration rules for circus artistes from outside Ireland, the EU/EEA,
Read More »Denmark to Ease Work Permit Rules for Non-EU Nationals from 16 Countries
On June 30, 2025, the Danish government launched immigration reform proposal aimed at expanding access to work permits for nationals of 16 non-EU countries. The initiative
Read More »Italy to Issue Nearly 500,000 Work Visas for Non-EU Nationals from 2026 to 2028
On June 30, 2025, the Italian government has announced plans to issue nearly 500,000 new work visas to non-EU nationals over a three-year period from 2026 to 2028, as part
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