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Croatia: Digital Nomad Visa Now Available
The visa offers foreign nationals the option to reside and work remotely from Croatia, whereas all work permits in Croatia previously required local employer sponsorship.
EU: Internal Schengen Border Checks Situation
The following countries have internal checks at their borders in effect up to March-April 2026: Germany and Poland.
The following countries have internal checks at their borders in effect up to September-December 2025: Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden.
Сzech Republic: Work Commencement Notification Timeline Tightened
Effective October 1, 2025, employers will be required to notify the Czech Labour Office at least one day prior to a foreign worker’s commencement of employment; whereas currently, such notification can be provided by – at the latest – on the employee’s first day of work.
Moldova: digital nomad visa
Moldova’s new visa for remote workers starts at the end of September. Valid up to two years, extendable, with requirements on income, insurance, and housing.
Latvia introduces new entry requirements for third-country nationals
From September, third-country nationals must register travel data online 48 hours before entering Latvia. The new rules apply to travelers without a Latvian visa or residence permit.
Bulgaria: notarized landlord rules
Lease-related declarations must now be notarized with both signature and content verified. Immigration offices are also retaining originals more often – ensure notarized copies are ready.
USA: $15K visa deposit test
The U.S. launches a pilot requiring some travelers to place a refundable deposit of up to $15,000 for B-1/B-2 visas. Applies to countries with high overstay risks.
EU: protection status update
Ukrainians with protection in one EU state can no longer apply for the same status in another. A new EU decision harmonizes applications across the bloc.