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Kazakhstan: New Visas for Remote Workers
Kazakhstan launched new visa types for investors, business immigrants, skilled professionals, and digital nomads. These changes create more opportunities for long-term residence and business in the country.
Uzbekistan: Electronic Employment Contracts
Starting January 4, 2025, all employment contracts in Uzbekistan, including those with foreign workers, must be signed electronically through the Unified National Labor System.
Open Balkan Initiative – Current Status
In March 2024, the Open Balkan initiative was officially launched. This initiative allows nationals of Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia to live and work in any of other 2 countries for the duration of the permit, without requiring additional residence or work permits.
Croatia: The temporary protection for nearly 28,000 Ukrainians in Croatia is being extended
Temporary Protection Program has been extended by the Government of the Republic of Croatia on February 27, 2025. This extension applies to displaced persons from Ukraine and will remain valid until March 4, 2026.
Serbia’s Foreigners Portal: Streamlining Residence and Work Permits
Navigating work and residence permits in Serbia has never been easier! Since February 2024, Serbia’s Foreigners Portal has simplified the process of obtaining a Single Permit for residence and work.
Italy Mandates Fingerprints for Long-Term Visas
All applicants for Italy's long-term visas (employment, study, family reunification, among others) must submit biometric data, including fingerprints, in their home country.
Kazakhstan’s 2025 Worker Quota
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor has set quotas for foreign workers in 2025: the total quota is set at 0.2% in relation to the country’s total workforce.