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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.
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.
Middle East: shipping Disruptions Rising
Shipping Disruptions Rising. Ongoing instability in the Middle East is impacting global moving and logistics, with routes being rerouted or suspended. Delays, rising costs, and reduced reliability are becoming key factors to consider in relocation planning.
Hungary: maintains guest worker quota
Guest Work Quota Maintained. Hungary will keep its guest worker quota at 35,000 for 2026. Strict regulations remain in place, prioritizing local workforce employment.
Romania: sets work permit quota for 2026
The Romanian government has approved a quota of 90,000 work permits for nationals of non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss countries for 2026. This is 10,000 fewer than in 2025, despite ongoing labor shortages in construction, manufacturing, and services.
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.
Poland: changes to special regime for ukrainian nationals
On 5 March 2026, Poland implemented significant changes affecting the legal stay of Ukrainian nationals by phasing out key provisions of the special regime introduced in 2022. The reform marks a transition from temporary, flexible measures toward the standard immigration framework under Polish law.