Denmark New rules on exemption from work permits On 19 December 2025, new rules came into effect enabling foreign nationals to work in Denmark for short periods even if they do not have a residence and work permit, in certain cases. The new exemption rule applies to event and conference staff. It is a prerequisite […]
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Denmark New rules mean that SIRI cannot grant residence permits for the purpose of obtaining authorization as a doctor (quota system) On 15 December 2025, the Danish Patient Safety Authority introduced a quota on the number of applications for authorisation as a doctor, valid until 31 December 2026. The quota is set at 0, which
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Finland Guidance for citizenship applicants The immigration authority (Migri) has issued guidance for foreign nationals applying for citizenship before amendments to the Citizenship Act enter into force on 17 December 2025. The Finnish Parliament has approved a set of amendments to the Citizenship Act that will enter into force on 17 December 2025. The amendments
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Bulgaria Minimum wage increase confirmed The Bulgarian government has decided that, effective 1 January 2026, the minimum monthly wage will increase by 12.6% to EUR 620.20 (BGN 1213). The minimum hourly wage is set at EUR 3.74 (BGN 7.31). The increase will affect the qualifying salary thresholds for the single permit for residence and work
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Ireland Right to work for Minor Children of Employment Permit Holders Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that dependant minor children of Critical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee Irish Employment Permit holders, and Researchers on Hosting Agreements, who have applied for and been granted family reunification in accordance with the Non-EEA
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Austria New residence permit for cross-border commuters On 24 October 2025, the Austrian parliament approved amendments to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) and the Foreign Employment Act (AuslBG) which create a new residence permit for cross-border commuters. Effective 1 December 2025, the new procedure enables third-country nationals workers who live in a neighbouring country
Immigration updates – 20th of November Read More »
Netherlands Administration requirements for recognised sponsors expanded The Immigration and Naturalisation authorities (IND) have made several announcements of relevance to sponsors of highly-skilled migrants. From 1 January 2026, recognised sponsors will be required to include additional information in their records. This includes documents proving that highly skilled migrants or European Blue Card holders have actually
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Montenegro Suspension of visa-free regime for certain nationalities On 9 October 2025, the government of Montenegro suspended the temporary visa exemption for nationals of Armenia, Egypt and Uzbekistan. The government also removed Kuwait from the list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter Montenegro, and added Nauru to the list. These
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Finland Stricter requirements for citizenship The Finnish Parliament has approved a set of amendments to the Citizenship Act that will enter into force on 17 December 2025. The amendments will introduce stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship. The amendments concern the requirement for sufficient financial resources, the integrity requirement, the establishment of identity and the
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Italy 2026-28 quota decree passes into law The Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 2 October 2025 “Programming of legal entry flows into Italy of foreign workers for the three-year period 2026-2028” was published in the Official Gazette on 15 October 2023. The decree defines the criteria for determining the entry
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