Bundesrat faces 27 March vote on bills aligning German asylum law with the EU Pact
Bundesrat urges fast-track residence permit for graduates of German vocational training
German carriers brace for 10 April Entry/Exit System deadline
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Germany–Czech Republic border treaty nears final approval deadline
Legislation approving a new Germany-Czech border treaty faces a 27 March Bundesrat deadline. The accord digitises the boundary and streamlines future technical adjustments, promising smoother infrastructure projects and clearer rules for cross-border workers once ratified.
Foreign Office issues comprehensive update to Germany’s Visa Handbook
Germany’s Foreign Office published an updated Visa Handbook overnight, immediately replacing previous guidance used by embassies and consulates. Key points include the official end of the remonstration appeal, tighter DNA evidence standards, new guidance for digital-nomad applicants and broader acceptance of fintech blocked accounts—changes that will affect corporates sponsoring visas from today.