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EU restricts visa-free entry for georgian officials
On 6 March 2026, the European Union suspended the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic, official and service passports. This decision follows the earlier suspension of parts of the EU Georgia Visa Facilitation Agreement, proposed by the European Commission in December 2024 and adopted by the Council in January 2025.
New Rules for the Employment of Foreigners in Georgia
We would like to inform you that new requirements for obtaining the right to work for foreign nationals came into force in Georgia on March 1, 2026.
Armenia: visa exemption for holders of certain residence permits
Armenia has renewed its visa exemption regime for nationals of 113 countries who hold a valid residence permit issued by the United States, any EU Member State, a Schengen Area country, or a Persian Gulf country (namely the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman). The residence permit must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Armenia.
Croatia: language exam proposed for residence permit renewals
On February 5, the Government of Croatia proposed amendments to the “Foreigners Act”, introducing multiple changes, including a mandatory language exam as a requirement for the extension of work and residence permits. Other changes include adjustments to procedures for international and temporary protection, administrative measures to streamline labour permits, and further digitalisation of processes.
Kazakhstan: a new pilot project amends the terms of permanent residence application
We inform you about changes in the procedure for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan: a pilot project has been approved, which introduces a requirement to pass a preliminary assessment procedure for those willing to apply for a permanent residence permission under general rules.
New residence cards for foreigners in Moldova
Starting January 1, 2026, foreigners legally residing in the Republic of Moldova, stateless persons, refugees, and beneficiaries of humanitarian protection start to receive the new identity document model within the national passport system of the Republic of Moldova - the Residence Card. The Government approved an amendment to Decision No. 522/2019 on models of identity documents within the national passport system.
Residence Permit in Ukraine 2026: New Rules and Exchange Deadlines
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted the Resolution dated February 5, 2026, No. 141 “On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1202 of October 21, 2022”.
The Resolution comes in force 3 months from the date of its official publication.
Moldova immigration updates for EU nationals
Moldova launches new Law on the free movement and stay on the territory of the Republic of Moldova of citizens of the European Union and their family members. The Law introduces the simplified requirements to the issuance of residence cards to the EU nationals.