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New Regulation: Spain's Work Permit Now Issuable for Less Than 90 Days
Immigration5 min read

New Regulation: Spain's Work Permit Now Issuable for Less Than 90 Days

Spain now permits work permits to be issued for less than the previous 90-day standard, opening up new short-term hiring options.

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Bulgaria Health Insurance: New Mandate for Single Work and Residence Permit Holders
Immigration4 min read

Bulgaria Health Insurance: New Mandate for Single Work and Residence Permit Holders

Bulgaria requires single work and residence permit applicants to show proof of comprehensive health insurance covering their full stay.

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S Pass Salary Hike: Key Update for Singapore's Initial Applications
Immigration5 min read

S Pass Salary Hike: Key Update for Singapore's Initial Applications

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower raised the minimum salary threshold for S Pass applications, affecting both employers and skilled workers.

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Mandatory Ecuador Customs Form: Essential Info for All Online Travelers
Immigration4 min read

Mandatory Ecuador Customs Form: Essential Info for All Online Travelers

Every traveler heading to Ecuador needs to complete a mandatory online customs form before arrival, covering personal and trip details.

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EU A1 Certificate 2025: Key Changes in Social Security Detachment Standards
Compliance5 min read

EU A1 Certificate 2025: Key Changes in Social Security Detachment Standards

The EU A1 Certificate's detachment period is shortening from 24 to 12 months, with implications for detached workers and their employers.

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India-Sweden Totalization Agreement: A New Era of Social Security Exemption in India
Compliance5 min read

India-Sweden Totalization Agreement: A New Era of Social Security Exemption in India

The India-Sweden Totalization Agreement avoids double social security contributions for professionals working between the two countries.

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Australia Employer Visa Salary Threshold 2025: TSMIT Update
Immigration5 min read

Australia Employer Visa Salary Threshold 2025: TSMIT Update

Australia's Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold rose in 2025, raising the minimum salary employers must offer sponsored foreign workers.

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UK Ditches UKVI Vignette: The 2025 Digital Right to Work Transition
Immigration5 min read

UK Ditches UKVI Vignette: The 2025 Digital Right to Work Transition

The UK is phasing out the physical UKVI vignette in favor of a digital right to work system for verifying employment eligibility.

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Expat Tax Benefit Changes: Netherlands' 30% Ruling Tightens in 2025
Tax & Payroll5 min read

Expat Tax Benefit Changes: Netherlands' 30% Ruling Tightens in 2025

The Netherlands shortened its 30% ruling duration from eight years to five starting in 2025, affecting expat tax planning.

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Spain's Monthly Mobile Employee Reporting: Expat Tax Compliance Guide
Tax & Payroll5 min read

Spain's Monthly Mobile Employee Reporting: Expat Tax Compliance Guide

Spain's monthly mobile employee reporting requirement affects how employers report working hours and pay for mobile workforces.

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Canada TFWP Compliance 2025: Intensified LMIA Audit Procedures
Compliance5 min read

Canada TFWP Compliance 2025: Intensified LMIA Audit Procedures

Canada's 2025 changes intensify LMIA audit procedures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, raising the compliance bar for employers.

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Finland's 2025 Work Visa Rules: A New Approach to Employment Permits
Immigration5 min read

Finland's 2025 Work Visa Rules: A New Approach to Employment Permits

Finland revised its work visa rules in 2025, shifting toward an employment-specific permit system for skilled professionals.

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Fast-Track STEM Visa 2025: Germany's Priority Work Permit Initiative
Immigration5 min read

Fast-Track STEM Visa 2025: Germany's Priority Work Permit Initiative

Germany's Fast-Track STEM Visa initiative, part of its Skilled Immigration Act, aims to attract international STEM professionals faster.

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Australia Immigration Fee Increase 2025: Visa and Employer-Sponsored Costs Surge
Immigration4 min read

Australia Immigration Fee Increase 2025: Visa and Employer-Sponsored Costs Surge

Australia's visa application charges are rising, with implications for individual applicants and employer-sponsored visa costs.

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2025 Portugal Residence Permit Extension: Guide to D7 Visa Renewal
Immigration5 min read

2025 Portugal Residence Permit Extension: Guide to D7 Visa Renewal

Renewing Portugal's D7 residence visa requires proof of sustained income and accommodation, and early preparation matters.

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Poland's New Migration Strategy 2025-2030
Immigration9 min read

Poland's New Migration Strategy 2025-2030

Poland adopted a new Migration Strategy for 2025-2030 aimed at a more selective, needs-based approach to immigration and labor market access.

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Important Directive on Business Travel in Europe
Compliance6 min read

Important Directive on Business Travel in Europe

The EU's Directive on Business Travellers introduces new compliance obligations for companies sending employees to work across member states.

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Key Considerations When Managing Posted Workers in Europe
Compliance7 min read

Key Considerations When Managing Posted Workers in Europe

Managing posted workers in Europe means navigating overlapping legal frameworks, social security rules, and local labor law across member states.

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Schengen Borders Code: European Parliament Adopts Reform to Enhance Free Movement and Security
Immigration5 min read

Schengen Borders Code: European Parliament Adopts Reform to Enhance Free Movement and Security

A reformed Schengen Borders Code aims to clarify the rules around temporary border controls while protecting free movement within the Schengen area.

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Portugal Considers Limiting Residence Permits for Immigrants Without Employment Contracts
Immigration4 min read

Portugal Considers Limiting Residence Permits for Immigrants Without Employment Contracts

Portugal's government is weighing changes that could require immigrants to hold an employment contract or work-seeking visa to obtain a residence permit.

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Italy Enhances EU Blue Card Scheme
Immigration5 min read

Italy Enhances EU Blue Card Scheme

Italy has widened access to the EU Blue Card, allowing applicants without a university degree to qualify through professional experience instead.

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EU Talent Pool: New EU Initiative to Bridge Critical Labor Gaps
Immigration5 min read

EU Talent Pool: New EU Initiative to Bridge Critical Labor Gaps

The EU's new Talent Pool initiative aims to connect employers with skilled jobseekers from non-EU countries as the bloc works to address labor shortages.

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State of Schengen 2024: Advancements and Priorities
Immigration6 min read

State of Schengen 2024: Advancements and Priorities

The Commission's State of Schengen 2024 report reviews a strong year for the world's largest free travel area and sets out priorities for what comes next.

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New Proposal Aims to Boost Youth Mobility Between EU and UK
Immigration4 min read

New Proposal Aims to Boost Youth Mobility Between EU and UK

A new European Commission proposal could open the door to a youth mobility agreement between the EU and the UK, easing travel for young people on both sides.

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Enhanced Schengen Visa Rules Bring Exciting Opportunities for Indian Citizens
Immigration4 min read

Enhanced Schengen Visa Rules Bring Exciting Opportunities for Indian Citizens

The EU's revised Schengen visa 'cascade' system gives Indian nationals with a strong travel history access to longer-validity, multi-entry visas.

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