General Updates Switzerland The Federal Council has announced that work permit quotas will remain unchanged for applications submitted in 2023. Quotas are issued annually for long-term B permits and short-term L permits for workers from non-EU/EFTA countries and from the UK, and quarterly for service providers and transferees from the EU/EFTA. Quotas do not apply
Immigration Updates – 25th of November Read More »
General Updates Ireland The re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years will remain suspended until further notice. Children under 16 who are currently resident in Ireland and who wish to re-enter, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who holds an in-date residence permission. The adult accompanying the child
Immigration Updates – 18th of November Read More »
General Updates European Union Effective 4 February 2023, the European Council has suspended the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu due to the risks posed by its investor citizenship schemes (‘golden passport’ schemes). A partial suspension of the agreement had already been adopted on 3 March 2022. Following the partial suspension, the Commission started a dialogue
Immigration Updates – 11th of November Read More »
General Updates Latvia The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) has launched a new online tool providing relevant details for those applying for residence permits. Here you can find up to date information on the submission of supporting documents, payment procedure and the receipt of documents for initial and renewal residence permit and EU
Immigration Updates – 4th of November Read More »
General Updates Ireland The Minister for Justice has announced that Belarus and Russia will be removed from the list of countries which may avail of the Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme. The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme, allows nationals of certain countries who have entered the United Kingdom on foot of certain UK short stay visas,
Immigration Updates – 28th of October Read More »
General Updates Belgium Effective 1 January 2023, the following immigration salary thresholds will apply in the Belgian regions: Permit Type Brussels Wallonia Flanders Highly-skilled employees €47,174 €47,175 €45,984 Highly-skilled employees with local Belgian contract under 30 years old or employed as a nurse N/A N/A €36,787.20 Management personnel €78,704 €78,704 €73,574 Intra-Corporate Transferee (specialist) €48,798
Immigration Updates – 21st of October Read More »
General Updates Czechia Effective 25 October 2022, entry will be denied to those Russian citizens who come to Czechia via the external Schengen borders – i.e. via the international airport – for the purpose of tourism, sports or culture. This measure will apply to travellers with a valid Schengen visa issued by any EU member state.
Immigration Updates – 14th of October Read More »
General Updates France Effective 28 September 2022, citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland can submit new and renewal residence permit applications online. This non-mandatory residence permit is intended for salaried workers who are citizens of the EU, the EEA or Switzerland. Online applications for students, the self-employed, retirees
Immigration Updates – 7th of October Read More »
General Updates United Kingdom The COVID-19 adjustments to right to work checks introduced on 30 March 2020 will end on 30 September 2022. Until 30 September 2022, the following temporary adjusted check measures are in place: checks can currently be carried out over video calls; job applicants and existing workers can send scanned documents or
Immigration Updates – 30th of September Read More »
General Updates Iceland The Directorate of Immigration is limiting the issuance of residence cards to those who need to travel abroad. Valid travel documentation, such as a plane ticket, must be sent to utl@utl.is as a confirmation. In place of residence permit cards, applicants will receive a letter confirming the issuance of a residence permit,
Immigration Updates – 23rd of September Read More »
