European Union Commission sets launch date for the Entry/Exit System The European Commission has announced its decision to establish set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the start of operations of the Entry/Exit System (EES). From 12 October onwards, the EES will be progressively rolled out at the external borders of 29 European […]
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Denmark Proposed new work permit rules for nationals of 16 countries The government has announced a new deal between employers and trade unions which will ease work permit rules for nationals of 16 non-EU countries. Under the scheme, the salary threshold will be significantly reduced to DKK 300,000 from the current DKK 514,000 (or DKK
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Ireland New immigration rules for circus artistes The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has issued guidance on changes to the immigration rules for circus artistes from outside Ireland, the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Arrangements until 31 October 2025 Employing circus artistes from 1 November 2025 United Kingdom eVisas begin to replace
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Poland Recent changes to migration laws On 1 June 2025, several acts amending migration law entered into force partially or fully. The Act of 24 April 2025 amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts, entered into force fully on 1 June 2025. The main purpose of this Act is the transposition into Polish
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Belgium Upcoming changes to single permit processing in Flanders On 9 May 2025, the Flemish government approved a concept note, establishing an updated labour migration policy based on ten core principles. The proposed measures will tighten requirements and increase processing costs, but also promise faster processing times. These changes will be implemented gradually over the
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Ireland Reminder of Student Finance requirements from 30 June 2025 The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has issued a reminder that, effective 30 June 2025, the amounts for proof of financial support for non-visa required nationals will increase to align with visa required nationals. The increase was announced in March 2025. This is
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Denmark Authorities publish updated income statistics applicable from 1 July 2025. 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 Scheme, the Positive List and the Fast
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Finland Changes to work-based residence permits – protection period for unemployment and new notification obligation for employers Parliament has passed amendments to the Aliens Act that concern residence permits issued for employed persons. The amendments, including an extended protected period when a job ends and new notification rules for employers, will enter into force on
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European Union Commission proposal for extension of temporary protection On 4 June 2025, the European Commission proposed to prolong the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine until 4 March 2027. This aims to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection and Member States with legal certainty, ensuring that the same standards of protection continue
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Italy New rules and work visa for descendants of Italian citizens On 23 May 2025, the Official Gazette published Law No. 74, which introduces major changes to the rules for citizenship by descent, and a new quota-exempt work visa category. Existing quota-exempt work visa categories under article 27 include those for digital nomads, nurses, researchers,
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