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Romania: quota amount for foreign workers confirmed for 2025
The Government of Romania has approved an annual quota for employment of foreign workers. The correspondent Decision No. 10 has been published on January 16, 2025.
Kyrgyzstan: visa-free regime for the Gulf States nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced a visa-free regime for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain arriving for short-term purposes (tourism, business, or private purposes). The changes came into force on January 4, 2025.
Overview of salary changes in various countries from january 1, 2025
From January 1, 2025, many countries in Europe and beyond are updating minimum salaries, as well as immigration-related thresholds. Highlights include increases in Germany, Croatia, and Poland.
China eases visa-free transit rules
China has announced simplification of the visa-free transit rules for foreign citizens. The new changes have come into effect from December 17, 2024.
Agreement Initialed on the Deployment of EU Border Guards in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On December 18, 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the European Union (EU) initialed an agreement in Sarajevo to enable the deployment of officers from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). This initiative aims to strengthen border management and address security challenges, particularly irregular migration along the Western Balkans route.
Hungary: New Restrictions on Hiring Foreigners
Hungary has implemented new regulations aimed at prioritizing local employment and limiting the hiring of foreign nationals. Employers now face increased reporting obligations and restrictions if they have recent labor violations.
Delays Continue for EU's Entry/Exit System Rollout
The European Union's initiative to modernize border checks is facing further setbacks, with the Entry/Exit System (EES) now postponed indefinitely. Originally slated to launch on November 10, 2024, the project will not proceed as planned, leaving many questions unanswered.
Serbian Coordination Directorate Passports Entered EU Visa-Free Regime
Effective 13th October, 2024, Serbian nationals who reside in Kosovo and hold passports issued by Serbia's Coordination Directorate (Koordinaciona uprava) no longer need a visa to EU for stays up to 90 cumulative days within a 180-day rolling period.