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Slovakia Introduces New National Visa and Work Permit Rules
From 15 July 2026, Slovakia extended national visa validity to 120 days, introduced longer grace periods for job changes, and tightened documentation deadlines for work permits.
Kazakhstan: IMEI verification required
Foreign nationals bringing phones or tablets into Kazakhstan may need to verify their device's IMEI to continue using local mobile operators without restrictions.
Georgia: Work permit rules updated
Georgia has introduced new rules on work permits, quota requirements, and exemptions for certain categories of foreign employees, making several procedures clearer for employers.
Hungary suspends guest worker applications for citizens of 3 countries
From 5 June 2026, Hungary has suspended new applications under its streamlined Guest Worker recruitment scheme for nationals of Georgia, Armenia, and the Philippines.
Hungary ends guest worker permit program
As of 6 June 2026, Hungary no longer accepts new applications under its Guest Worker residence permit programme, marking a shift in the country's approach to employing foreign nationals.
Estonia Introduces More Flexible Immigration Rules for Foreign Employees
On 22 May 2026, Estonia introduced a package of immigration reforms designed to make the employment of foreign nationals more flexible while helping employers address ongoing labour shortages. The changes also bring Estonian legislation further in line with the EU Single Permit Directive.
New Rules for International Road Transport in the EU
From July 1, 2026, new EU regulations extend tachograph requirements to certain light commercial vehicles used in international road transport, introducing additional compliance obligations for transport and moving companies.
EU Migration and Asylum Pact Enters into Force
On 12 June 2026, the European Union officially began applying the new Pact on Migration and Asylum across all Member States, marking the most comprehensive reform of the EU's migration and asylum framework in years.