Denmark Updated income statistics applicable to applications submitted from 1 July 2026 The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the processing of applications to decide if an offered job is within the Danish standards for salary. This applies to the Pay Limit
Immigration updates – 18th of June Read More »
Hungary Cancellation of guest worker route The National Directorate for Aliens Policing (OIF) has announced that, effective 6 June 2026, the authorities will no longer accept applications for new guest worker residence permits. Applications received by 5 June 2026 will continue to be processed provided the administrative submission fee has been paid. Existing permit holders
Immigration updates – 11th of June Read More »
Denmark AR6 and AR7 applications updated with questions about offshore work The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, effective 3 June 2026, it is adding questions about offshore work to the AR6 and AR7 application forms. When companies use the applications, they will have to answer a few extra questions
Immigration updates – 4th of June Read More »
Cyprus Launch of online residence permit renewal pilot On 22 May 2026, the Migration Department announced the launch of the pilot of an online residence permit renewal application service. The system being piloted allow the renewal of the following residence permits: The service can be used by third-country nationals, Cypriot and/or European employers of third-country nationals, and
Immigration updates – 28th of May Read More »
Belgium Government approves changes for highly qualified workers The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law amending the rules governing highly qualified workers. The amendments, which are intended to align Belgian national laws with EU law, include: The proposals are explained here by the Minister for Asylum and Migration. European Union EU adopts
Immigration updates – 21st of May Read More »
Denmark New digital application for those applying for a residence permit as an accompanying family member in Greenland On 11 May 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) launched a new digital application (GL2) for a residence permit in Greenland as an accompanying family member. An individual can use the digital application
Immigration updates – 14th of May Read More »
France Residence permit fees increase The government has announced increases in the cost of the tax that a foreign national must pay for the issuance of a residence permit, effective 1 May 2026. To obtain a temporary residence card, a multi-year residence card or a resident card, a foreign national wishing to reside in France must buy a tax
Immigration updates – 7th of May Read More »
Denmark Authorities suspend certain applications for internships in the green sector, herdsmen and farm managers The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has suspended the case processing of certain applications for a residence and work permit for an internship in the green sector as well as for herdsmen and farm managers. This applies,
Immigration updates – 30th of April Read More »
Belgium All work permit applications must be submitted visa new One-Stop portal Brussels Economy and employment has announced that, effective 4 May 2026, all applications for work permits for non-European nationals must be submitted through a new federal portal called the “One-Stop counter”. From that date both short-term and long-term work authorisation applications must be
Immigration updates – 23rd of April Read More »
Ireland English Language Students Stamp 2 Bridging Permission 2026 Update Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced bridging permission for English Language course students who have successfully completed a second or third course and subsequently enrolled in a Higher Education Programme commencing by end of October 2026. The bridging permission will be a short-term Stamp 2
Immigration updates – 16th of April Read More »
