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Kazakhstan: Migration reform announced
Kazakhstan has confirmed a major migration reform aimed at attracting skilled professionals, investors, and international businesses. The upcoming changes include the new Altyn Visa program, visa modernization, and further digitalization of immigration procedures.
Poland: MOS platform launched
The Polish authorities have officially launched the MOS system (Moduł Obsługi Spraw) – a new digital platform designed to streamline the submission of residence permit applications under Article 225a (1) of the Act on Foreigners.
Czech Republic: Registration rules simplified
The Czech Republic has introduced a major administrative reform affecting all employers hiring Czech, EU, and non-EU nationals. As of April 1, 2026, registrations and deregistrations of employees are processed through a single consolidated monthly notification, replacing approximately 25 separate forms previously required per individual.
Hungary: Migration Statistics
The data shows over 403,000 valid residence permits active at the end of 2025, with nearly 186,000 registered EU/EEA citizens. Despite ongoing labour shortages, the government confirmed it will maintain the strict 35,000 Guest Worker Quota for the entire year of 2026.
Kyrgyzstan: Foreign Labour Quota
Kyrgyzstan has set its national foreign labour quota at 52,000 workers for 2026. This is a substantial increase from previous years and reflects growing demand in construction, services, and agriculture.
EES System Launched
The EU has officially launched the Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamping with digital tracking of non-EU travelers. While improving compliance control, the rollout is already causing delays and operational challenges at airports.
EU: New Parcel Duties
Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will abolish the existing duty exemption for goods valued up to €150. Instead, a fixed customs duty of €3 per item category will be introduced for all low-value shipments (up to €150) entering the EU from non-EU countries.
Poland: draft rules to restrict work under visa-free regime for certain nationals
On 27 March 2026, the Polish government published a draft regulation introducing new restrictions on employment for nationals of selected countries staying in Poland under the visa-free regime. The proposal aims to tighten control over access to the labour market and prevent misuse of visa-free entry for employment purposes.