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France Significantly Relaxes EU Blue Card Rules in 2026: Easier Entry, Shorter Contracts, and Better Mobility for Skilled Workers

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19 hours ago

France EU Blue Card rules 2026 relaxed with six-month minimum contract, professional experience pathway, faster intra-EU mobility, and ninety-day short-term work.

France EU Blue Card rules 2026 relaxed with six-month minimum contract, professional experience pathway, faster intra-EU mobility, and ninety-day short-term work.

Portugal Immigration Agency Strike June 1–5, 2026: Major Disruptions Expected for Residence Permits, Appointments & Processing

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19 hours ago

Portugal immigration agency strike from June 1 to 5, 2026 causing major disruptions to residence permits, appointments, and processing at AIMA.

Portugal immigration agency strike from June 1 to 5, 2026 causing major disruptions to residence permits, appointments, and processing at AIMA.

Vietnam Introduces Mandatory Pre-Arrival Health Declaration for All Travelers Starting July 1, 2026

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19 hours ago

Vietnam mandatory pre-arrival health declaration for all travelers starting July 1, 2026, requiring submission within seven days before travel for air, land, and sea entry.

Vietnam mandatory pre-arrival health declaration for all travelers starting July 1, 2026, requiring submission within seven days before travel for air, land, and sea entry.

EU Approves Historic Migration Crackdown: Return Hubs Outside Europe, Longer Detentions, and Faster Deportations Set to Begin

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19 hours ago

EU approving historic migration crackdown with return hubs outside Europe, longer detentions up to 2 years, faster deportations, and entry bans up to 10 years.

EU approving historic migration crackdown with return hubs outside Europe, longer detentions up to 2 years, faster deportations, and entry bans up to 10 years.

Sweden Softens Deportation Rules for Teenage Migrants: Age Limit Raised to 21 in Major Humanitarian Shift

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19 hours ago

Sweden softens deportation rules for teenage migrants raising age limit to 21, allowing new applications and family unity.

Sweden softens deportation rules for teenage migrants raising age limit to 21, allowing new applications and family unity.

Thailand Launches THIM: New Immigration “Super App” to Simplify Arrival for Millions of Travelers in 2026

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2 days ago

Thailand launches THIM immigration super app in 2026 enabling pre-arrival digital arrival cards, e-KYC verification, and group applications for faster traveler entry.

Thailand launches THIM immigration super app in 2026 enabling pre-arrival digital arrival cards, e-KYC verification, and group applications for faster traveler entry.

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