Bulgaria Approves Digital Nomad Residence Permit and New Ten‑Year ID Cards
Bulgaria approved a set of regulatory changes that introduce a new digital nomad residence permit and centralize the issuance of Bulgarian identity documents. Read more.
Canada Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Intake Paused for 2026
Canada has published new instructions outlining how Parent and Grandparent applications will be managed in 2026. Starting January 1, 2026, Canada will no longer accept new PGP sponsorship or permanent residence applications. Read more.
Canada Pauses Intake for Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots
Canada has announced that it will pause application intake for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, effective December 19, 2025. The pause allows the government to focus on processing the large volume of already submitted applications. Read more.
China Fingerprint-Exemption Extended for Short-Term Visa Applicants
China has extended and expanded its fingerprint exemption policy for visa applicants. Effective immediately and continuing through 31 December 2026, all applicants applying for short-term visas with stays of up to 180 days are exempt from fingerprint collection. Read more.
Denmark Work Permit Exemption for Event and Conference Staff
Denmark announced new exemption rules, effective 19 December 2025, that allow specific third-country nationals to work in Denmark for short periods without obtaining a residence and work permit. Read more.
Finland Implements Stricter Citizenship Requirements
Finland confirmed that amendments to the Citizenship Act took effect on 17 December 2025, tightening several key requirements for individuals seeking Finnish citizenship. Read more.
Finland Implements Stricter Permanent Residence Permit Rules
Finland will introduce significantly stricter conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit starting 8 January 2026, following the entry into force of amendments to the Aliens Act. Read more.
Finland Updates Police and Security Service Fees for 2026
Finland issued new decrees setting the 2026 fees charged by the Police and the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo), effective from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. Read more.
French Assembly Approves Automatic Permit Renewal
France’s National Assembly has adopted a bill that would create automatic renewal for certain long-term residence permits, including multi-year cards and the ten-year resident card. Read more.
Ireland Closes 2026 Temporary Protection Renewal Window
Ireland announced that the application window to renew Temporary Protection permission through 4 March 2026 is now closed. Read more.
Kazakhstan Government Clarifies Registration Rules
Kazakhstan has announced that all foreign nationals entering the country must comply with the new migration registration rules and notification requirements, effective 1 July 2026. Read more.
Norway to Resume Processing Syrian Asylum Applications in 2026
Norway ended the suspension on processing asylum applications from Syrian nationals and stateless persons from Syria. Read more.
Monaco Launches Online Payment for Administrative Certificate of Residence
Monaco announced that, effective 18 December 2025, adult residents of the Principality can now complete the full application process for the Administrative Certificate of Residence online, including secure digital payment. Read more.
Oman Announces Licensing Grace Period Through June 2026
Oman has announced a grace period effective until 1 June 2026, granting additional time for workers in the energy and minerals sectors to obtain the mandatory professional practice license or, where applicable, a classification certificate. Read more.
Qatar Extends Hayya GCC Visa to Two Months
Qatar announced significant enhancements to the Hayya GCC Residents Visa (A2) to support increased regional travel during a busy season of international sporting, cultural, and entertainment events. Read more.
Spain Highlights Improvements to Consular Services for Citizens Living Abroad
Spanish Citizenship Abroad, to discuss ongoing improvements to services provided to Spaniards living outside the country. Read more.
Sweden Proposes Stricter Labor Immigration Rules
On 17 December 2025, Sweden approved a bill that would introduce significantly stricter labor immigration regulations to address rising concerns about exploitation, fraud, and work-related crime in Sweden’s labor market. Read more.
Türkiye Minimum Salary Threshold 2026
Beginning 1 January 2026, the gross minimum monthly wage in Türkiye will increase to 33,030.00 TRY (net 28,075.50 TRY). Read more.
United Kingdom to Rejoin Erasmus
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced that it has successfully agreed terms with the European Union for the United Kingdom to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027. Read more.
