The (caretaker) Cabinet has explored options for tightening the labour migration policy, with the intention of strengthening the knowledge economy while simultaneously seeking to restrict migration. Below you will find a brief overview of the most important changes that were proposed. It is proposed to make both the acquisition [...]
From 2 April 2025, EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (including associated territories) will also now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) when entering the UK. Applications for an ETA should be possible from 5 March 2025. An ETA will not be needed for those travellers who already hold a [...]
Starting 8 January 2025, the list of nationalities requiring an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to travelling to the UK is being extended. This will now include, but is not limited to, nationals from Australia, Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Israel. An ETA application is possible [...]
The salary requirements for highly skilled migrants and European Blue Card holders for 2025 are as follows*: Highly skilled migrant ≥ 30 years: EUR 5,688 Highly skilled migrant < 30 years: EUR 4,171 Reduced salary criterion highly skilled migrant: EUR 2,989 European Blue Card holder: EUR 5,688 Reduced salary [...]
Following the rumour about the employment of highly skilled migrants through EOR+ companies registered as a recognised sponsor, the Minister of Asylum and Migration has communicated the below: Following consultations with the other involved Ministries, measures will be taken to mitigate the abuse and the most common risks in [...]
Given the uncertain situation in Ukraine, the Council of the European Union has announced that the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees will be extended for another year until 4 March 2026. Sticker or O-document mandatory for employed Ukrainian refugees As per 1 November 2022, Ukrainian refugees are only [...]
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