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Europe: updated salary thresholds for work permits and EU Blue Cards
Navigating the salary requirements is an essential part of employing or relocating highly skilled migrants. With the start of the new year, governments are again adjusting minimum salary thresholds for work permits, impacting workforce planning and mobility strategies.
Georgia: mandatory health insurance for tourists
Health Insurance Required. Starting 1 January 2026, tourists entering Georgia must carry valid health insurance covering their entire stay. Border authorities are authorized to check compliance, with fines applied in case of violations.
Armenia: New Migration Portal Launched
Armenia has introduced a new official migration information website, centralizing legislation, procedures, and access to work and residence permit platforms.
Poland: online-only residence permit filings
Starting January 2026, Poland requires all temporary and long-term residence permit applications to be submitted exclusively online through the new Moduł Obsługi Spraw (MOS) portal, replacing paper applications.
Kyrgyzstan: Visa-Free Stay Shortened
The Kyrgyz Republic has introduced amendments to the rules governing the period of stay for foreign nationals on its territory, in force from the date of official publication on 31 December 2025. The updated provisions revise the permitted duration of visa-free stays for several categories of foreign citizens.
Hungary: EU Blue Card Wages
From 1 January 2026, Hungary will raise the minimum monthly wages required for EU Blue Card holders, introducing updated thresholds employers must meet when hiring third-country specialists.
Armenia: Major Reform Ahead
Armenia has approved extensive updates to its immigration system, introducing digital procedures, a biometric residence card, revised TRP/PRP rules, and a new quota model for foreign workers.
Georgia: New Penalties Introduced
Georgia has expanded administrative sanctions for foreign nationals, tightening fines for overstays, clarifying deportation grounds, and introducing entry bans of up to 5 years.