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EUROPEAN UNION – Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen Zone
February 1, 2024
The Schengen Zone is set to welcome Bulgaria and Romania from March 31, 2024, marking a significant evolution in the European travel landscape.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: End of Work Permit Quotas for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
May 16, 2019
Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Update – Government Extends “Safeguard Clause” Limiting Residence Permits for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
June 28, 2018
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to extend, for the year from 1 June 2018, the quota on Romanian and Bulgarian nationals (EU-2) of 996 long-term B permits, released quarterly. The State Secretary of Migration has confirmed that there will be no quota for short-term L permits for EU-2 nationals
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Government Extends “Safeguard Clause” Limiting Residence Permits for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
April 19, 2018
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to extend, for the year from 1 June 2018, the quota on Romanian and Bulgarian nationals (EU-2) of 996 long-term B permits, released quarterly.
Read MoreBULGARIA: Amendments to the Labour Mobility Law
April 17, 2018
Effective 23rd May 2017, Bulgaria has passed amendments to the Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act.
Read MoreCANADA: Government Lifts Visa Requirement for Bulgarians and Romanians
December 8, 2017
Effective 1st December 2017, nationals of Bulgaria and Romania no longer need a visa to travel to Canada for short stays (normally for up to six months) for visiting, business and tourism. However, similar to other visa-exempt travellers, they will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. eTA Visa-exempt […]
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: New “Safeguard Clause” for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
May 11, 2017
From 1st June 2017, nationals of Bulgaria and Romania (EU-2) will be subject to a new annual quota of 996 long-term B permits, released quarterly. The Swiss Federal Council announced on 10th May 2017 that it would impose the quota, invoking the “safeguard clause” provided for in its bilateral treaty with the EU. Background From […]
Read MoreBULGARIA: New Notification and Document Storage Requirements for Posted Workers
February 10, 2017
In December 2016, Bulgaria implemented EU Directive 2014/67 (concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services). All employers currently seconding employees to Bulgaria must comply with new notification and document retention requirements by 10th February 2017. Notification Requirement Any foreign employer currently seconding employees to Bulgaria must submit a notification […]
Read MoreBULGARIA: New Labour Act Now in Place
July 27, 2016
The Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act has now come into force. The new Act consolidates existing rules and supersedes previous legislation, which brings Bulgarian laws in this field in line with existing European Union (EU) law. The Act establishes…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: End of Immigration Limitations for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
April 21, 2016
The Swiss government has confirmed that the limitations on immigration which are currently in place for nationals from the European Union member states, Romania and Bulgaria will be lifted as of 1st June 2016. Croatian nationals will, however, remain subject…
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