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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.
Hungary: EU Blue Card Wages
From 1 January 2026, Hungary will raise the minimum monthly wages required for EU Blue Card holders, introducing updated thresholds employers must meet when hiring third-country specialists.
Slovenia: Digital Nomad Permit
Slovenia has officially launched its Digital Nomad Residence Permit, opening long-term opportunities for remote professionals and their families. The one-year permit offers flexible pathways to other residence types and access to attractive tax regimes after the first year.
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.
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.