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Caucasus & Central Asia: Faster Cargo Routes
The countries participating in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, have approved a development plan for 2026 aimed at further strengthening the route connecting China, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe.
EU: New Parcel Duties
Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will abolish the existing duty exemption for goods valued up to €150. Instead, a fixed customs duty of €3 per item category will be introduced for all low-value shipments (up to €150) entering the EU from non-EU countries.
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.
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.
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.
EU to Launch the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES)
The European Union will launch the Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025, introducing a new digital procedure for registering travelers entering and leaving the Schengen Area. The rollout will continue gradually until April 10, 2026, as member states upgrade border infrastructure and technology.
Slovenia: New Digital Nomad Residence Permit Launches This November!
From 21 November 2025, Slovenia will offer a new residence permit specifically designed for digital nomads. This permit will allow non-EU nationals to live in Slovenia while working remotely for foreign companies or clients abroad, providing a flexible option for location-independent professionals.
EU: Internal Schengen Border Checks Situation
The following countries have internal checks at their borders in effect up to March-April 2026: Germany and Poland.
The following countries have internal checks at their borders in effect up to September-December 2025: Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden.