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The UK electronic visas: what you need to know
From 25 February 2026, the UK completed its transition to a digital visa system, switching entirely to electronic visas (eVisas) for most visa categories, including tourist and business visas, previously issued as stickers.
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.
Uzbekistan: department of migration and personalisation introduced
Uzbekistan has established a new Department of Migration and Personalisation (hereinafter, the “Department”), aimed at modernising and digitalising migration and personal identification services. The reform is intended to make immigration-related procedures more accessible and efficient for foreign nationals and Uzbekistani citizens.
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.
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.
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.