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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.
Uzbekistan: Visa-Free for US
Uzbekistan will launch a 30-day visa-free regime for US citizens starting 1 January 2026, aiming to deepen bilateral economic ties and boost tourism. The step follows the country’s recent expansion of visa-free travel for several Middle Eastern and Asian states.
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.
Visa-Free Entry Suspended for Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt.
Visa-Free Entry Suspended for Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt. On October 9, Montenegro officially suspended visa-free entry for citizens of Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt. The move aligns the country’s visa policy with the European Union as Montenegro continues progress toward EU membership.
Kazakhstan Issues First Residence Permit Under Digital Nomad Residency Program
First Digital Nomad Residence Permit Issued. Kazakhstan has granted its first Digital Nomad Residency Permit, a 10-year residence status for foreign tech professionals. Over 270 applications from 20+ countries have reportedly been submitted since launch.
Romania Plans Golden Visa Program for Non-EU Investors
Romania is preparing to launch a Golden Visa Program offering renewable residence permits to non-EU investors who make substantial financial commitments in the country. The proposed scheme, officially titled the Residency by Investment Program, would grant a 5-year renewable residence permit in exchange for investments of at least EUR 400,000.
Simplified Entry and Stay Rules.
Simplified Entry and Stay Rules. The countries have ratified new agreements easing travel and stay for their citizens. Nationals can now enter using domestic IDs, stay up to 90 days within 180 days, and are exempt from registration for the first 30 days, making a new stage in regional mobility cooperation.
Truck Delays Impact European Transit.
Truck Delays Impact European Transit. Queues of up to 400 trucks have formed at Belarus–Poland border crossings, where only about 20 vehicles pass daily. These disruptions affect relocation schedules and logistics chains between Central Asia, Belarus, and Europe, a situation likely to persist through the high-demand pre-holiday months.