Germany raises EU Blue Card salary thresholds as 2026 rules take effect
New employer duty: inform foreign hires about free ‘Faire Integration’ advice service
Major rail works on Hamburg–Sylt corridor to disrupt January travel
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Germany scraps discretionary visa-appeal (‘remonstration’) procedure worldwide
Germany’s embassies no longer accept ad-hoc ‘remonstration’ appeals against visa refusals, a measure intended to speed processing. Rejected applicants must either re-apply or go directly to court, underscoring the need for error-free initial filings.
EU Entry/Exit System countdown: Germany prepares for full roll-out by April 2026
Airports across Germany are installing kiosks for the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, due to be fully operational by 10 April 2026. First-time enrolment will lengthen arrivals, so mobility managers should warn short-stay assignees to allow extra connection time.
Germany Extends ‘Temporary’ Land-Border Checks Until 15 March 2026
Berlin has extended temporary identity checks on all nine land borders until at least 15 March 2026, citing security and migration concerns. The move prolongs document inspections for road, rail and coach passengers and could disrupt business travel and cross-border freight. Employers should ensure mobile workers carry full ID and assignment paperwork.
Illegal Entries Fall 40 % After 16 Months of German Border Controls
Federal Police data show unauthorised entries into Germany fell to 62,526 in 2025, a 40 % year-on-year drop following the return of full border controls. While Berlin claims success, critics question humanitarian impacts. For business travel the trend suggests continued spot checks and document scrutiny at land crossings.