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Italy extends temporary-protection residence permits for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027
A new decree-law aligns Italy with the EU’s latest decision on Ukraine, allowing around 60,000 Ukrainian nationals in Italy to renew their temporary-protection residence permits until 4 March 2027. The permits remain convertible to standard work status, giving employers a quota-free path to hire or retain Ukrainian staff.
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Jan 8, 2026
Cyprus Takes EU Council Helm as Presidency Kicks Off, Bringing Surge in Diplomatic Travel
Cyprus began its six-month EU Council Presidency on 7 January 2026, triggering a surge in diplomatic and business travel. Airport capacity, hotel inventory and the new Larnaca–Brussels air link are being expanded to handle 28,000 expected delegates, while the island tests Schengen-grade border systems. The presidency will let Cyprus influence EU migration and visa discussions, creating both immediate and long-term mobility implications for companies operating in the region.
Jan 8, 2026
India Broadens e-Visa Scheme to 167 Countries and Adds New Categories
India has expanded its e-Visa platform to 167 countries and nine categories, scrapped the annual limit of three e-Visas per traveller, and unveiled a new e-Ayush visa. The changes promise faster processing, longer business-stay flexibility and reduced paperwork for companies relocating staff or hosting clients in India.
Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Expands $5,000–$15,000 Visa-Bond Pilot to 25 More Countries
The State Department has added 25 nations to its visa-bond pilot, meaning citizens of 38 countries must now post US $5,000–$15,000 when applying for B-1/B-2 visas after 21 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overstays but could impose heavy cash burdens on employers and travellers, complicate trip planning, and redirect meetings away from the United States.
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