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 […]
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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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