Luxembourg Requires D Visas for Residence Applicants
The Ministries of Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs have announced that, effective October 1, 2026, third-country nationals intending to acquire a residence permit in
Read More »Panama Expands Friendly Nations Residence Permit to Ecuadorean Nationals
On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security published Executive Decree No. 16 in the official gazette. The decree amends the list of countries whose nationals are
Read More »Netherlands Updates Rules for UK Nationals
New rules have applied since July 1, 2026, for British people employed in liberal professions and service providers who work on a contract basis. This scheme, under the Trade
Read More »Hungary Cancels Guest Worker Residence Permit Route for New Applications
The National Directorate for Aliens Policing (OIF) has announced that, effective June 6, 2026, the authorities will no longer accept applications for new guest worker
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 »Cyprus Launches Online Residence Permit Renewal Pilot
On May 22, 2026, the Migration Department announced the launch of the pilot of an online residence permit renewal application service. The system being piloted allows the
Read More »Iceland Raises Financial Means Requirement for Residence Permits and Citizenship
Effective May 18, 2026, the reference amount required for an adult to be granted a residence permit or citizenship will be raised from ISK 247,572 to ISK 259,951 per month.
Read More »Netherlands Changes Application Process for a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)
Applicants for a Netherlands’ provisional residence permit (MVV) were, until March 2, 2026, required to complete an MVV issue form at the Dutch representation abroad.
Read More »Malta Launches Culture Course for Foreign Worker Renewals
A new course has been introduced for third-country nationals already in Malta, focusing on Maltese culture and the Maltese language. The course makes it possible for
Read More »Iceland Proposes Major Amendments to the Aliens Act on Residence Permits
The government has published planned amendments to the provisions of the Aliens Act concerning the issuance of residence permits and their basic conditions, as part of a full
Read More »Iceland Allows Residence Permit Card Collection at Reykjavik Supermarket
The Directorate of Immigration has begun cooperation with the supermarket chain Hagkaup regarding the collection of residence permit cards at their branch in the Skeifan area
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
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