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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.

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SWITZERLAND: 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).

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SWITZERLAND: 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

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SWITZERLAND: 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.

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BULGARIA: 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.

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CANADA: 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 […]

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SWITZERLAND: 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 […]

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BULGARIA: 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 […]

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BULGARIA: 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…

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SWITZERLAND: 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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