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Finland’s New Permanent-Residence Regime Takes Effect: Six-Year Rule, Language Test and Work History Now Mandatory
Sweeping reforms to Finland’s Aliens Act mean foreign nationals now need six years of continuous residence, B1-level Finnish or Swedish and two years’ work history to secure permanent status. Fast-track options exist for high earners, advanced graduates and C1-level speakers, but most assignees will face longer provisional-permit cycles and stricter documentation demands.
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Jan 12, 2026
Poland extends temporary protection for one million Ukrainians to 4 March 2026
Poland has prolonged EU temporary-protection rights for approximately one million Ukrainians until 4 March 2026 and is moving from emergency support to structured integration. The decision eliminates a looming status expiry, but employers must prepare for new benefit and health-insurance rules.
Jan 12, 2026
EU Entry/Exit System Roll-Out Triggers Queue Warnings for French Border Crossings
The EU has extended its biometric Entry/Exit System to 50 % of border points, including French controls at Dover, Folkestone and St Pancras. Published on 11 January 2026, the warning suggests first-time registration could double processing times, forcing companies to revise travel schedules and educate mobile staff about the new requirements.
Jan 12, 2026
Italy opens 2026 “Click-Day”, putting 88,000 seasonal-work permits up for grabs
Italy’s online immigration portal opened its first 2026 “click-day” on 12 January, releasing 88,000 seasonal-work permits for agriculture and tourism. Demand is fierce: permits typically vanish in minutes, so businesses must submit flawless, pre-filled applications or risk missing out. The enlarged quota reflects labour shortages and booming summer bookings, making this round especially important for growers and hotels.
Jan 12, 2026
Czech Interior Ministry flips the switch on fully digital immigration platform
The Interior Ministry has switched Czech immigration to an end-to-end on-line platform, requiring foreign nationals and their employers to handle almost all paperwork digitally. Processing times are already falling, but HR teams must update workflows, ensure employees have activated electronic IDs and prepare for stricter audit trails and guarantor obligations.
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