Malta New course for foreign workers on Maltese culture and language 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 third-country nationals working in Malta in lower-skilled occupations to be granted a two-year, rather than a one-year permit […]
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European Union Entry/Exit System becomes fully operational 10 April 2026 The European Commission has confirmed that the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will become fully operational as of 10 April 2026. The EES, which started operations on 12 October 2025 with a progressive roll-out in 29 European countries, replaces passport stamping with digitally recorded entries,
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Denmark Updated AR1 application form for first-time applicants who have been offered a job in Denmark The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that on 27 March 2026 it will update application form AR1 with a simpler structure and improved guidance that clarifies what information is required. AR1 can be used for
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Denmark Authorities publish updated income statistics applicable from 1 April 2026 The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of applications to decide if an offered job is within the Danish standards for salary. This applies to the Pay Limit
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Cyprus Migration application forms updated On 11 March 2026, the Migration Department of Cyprus announced that all application forms have been revised and updated and that, effective 2 April 2026, only the latest revised and updated versions of the forms will be accepted. The updated forms are available here. United Kingdom Major new statement of
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Denmark Opening of the Working Holiday quotas for citizens of Chile and Argentina The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that a new quota period for residence permits under the Working Holiday agreements for citizens of Chile and Argentina opened on 1 March 2026. A total of 150 residence permits per
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Italy Proposed changes to family reunification rules On 11 February 2026, the government approved a bill that includes provisions on international protection, the implementation of the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum of 14 May 2024, and changes to the family reunification rules. The draft law aims to strengthen the tools to combat illegal
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Denmark New digital application in the area of work in Greenland On 16 February 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will launch a new digital application GL1/5, which can be used when applying for a residence and work permit in Greenland on the basis of paid work. This means that as
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European Union Commission adopts a first-ever EU Visa Strategy On 29 January 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 the EU’s long-term interests, allowing it to be better equipped for growing mobility as well as the consequences of regional instability and
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Germany New obligation for employers On 1 January 2026, Section 45c of the Residence Act became effective. Employers must now inform their skilled workers from third countries about the free advisory service from “Fair Integration” on employment and social law issues. This notification must be given no later than the first day of work, and
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