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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.
Bulgaria: EU Blue Card for Non-EU Professionals
Non-EU professionals can now access streamlined employment and residency in Bulgaria via the EU Blue Card, offering long-term residency and family reunification.
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.
Closer look on Serbian D visa: an ideal option for short term assignments
Serbia allows a visa-free entry for up to 90 days to more than 70 nationalities worldwide. Visa exempt nationals can enter Serbia based on their valid travel document – passport. The entry formalities are even more relaxed for certain foreign nationals, including EU citizens, who are allowed to enter Serbia based on their national ID cards – entry with ID cards is fully regulated by law and limited only to the specific nationalities.
Croatia: Insights into Posted Workers Regulation
A posted worker is a worker who is sent by a foreign employer established in a Member State of the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation to carry out a service in another member state on a temporary basis.
Serbia: A qualified electronic certificate can now be added on foreigner’s Single or Residence permit
In today's digital age where business operations progressively shift online, a digital certificate has become a necessity. A qualified electronic certificate has endless possibilities and functions inclusive of digital signing of the documents, engaging with government agencies and accessing their portals such as: Tax office, e-Invoice portal – SEF (e-faktura), Central Register of Mandatory Social Security, the e-Government Portal (e-Uprava), company’s e-mailbox (e-sanduče) and the Customs administration, online banking etc.
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.
Romania to Increase Minimum Wage
As of July 1, 2024, Romania's minimum wage will increase from 3,300 RON to 3,700 RON per month, or approximately 750 euros. This is equivalent to 22.024 RON per hour for full-time employees who work an average of 168 hours per month.