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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.
Poland plans to tighten the criteria for issuing Work permits for foreigners
One of the main changes is the ban on the issuance of Work permits on the basis of civil law contracts.
Finland raises income thresholds for Residence permit applicants
Starting November 1, the financial threshold for a Finnish Residence permit will be 14,520 EUR per year for sinle applicants and 800 EUR per month for students. The increase will only affect new applicants.
Holders of passports issued by Serbian Coordination Directorate will soon be able to travel to EU based on visa-free regime
Visa requirements for entering EU countries have been removed for Serbian nationals who hold passports issued by Serbia’s Coordination Directorate. As a combined action of European Parliament (EP) and the Council of the European Union, the decision was signed by EP President Roberta Metsola and Hungary’s Minister for European Affairs, János Bóka on September 18, 2024 in Strasbourg.
Kyrgyzstan: new rules of stay for visitors from certain visa-free countries
We would like to inform you about the amendments to the procedure for registration and issuance of residence permits in Kyrgyzstan affecting nationals of EAEU countries, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Moldova, and Georgia.
New EU enrty rules for short-term stays
EU announced 2 automated systems to regulate short-term travels into the Shengen area. The innovation will affect non-EU citizens that both require a Shengen visa or were exempt from its obtaining.
Hungary: national card and guest worker residence permit eligibility expanded
Hungary expanded the list of countries for third-country nationals who can be employed under National Card, a special residence permit type which grants nationals of certain countries the right for legal stay and work in the country for up to 2 years with the possibility of extension.
Armenian passport for ethnic Armenians – fast and easy
Immigration laws of Armenia provide for a simplified procedure of obtaining Armenian citizenship based on Armenian descent. Notably, the applicant does not have to speak Armenian or reside in the country.
The main requirement is to provide a document confirming that the applicant is an ethnic Armenian.