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Finland has set a new minimum income limit for residence permits granted to foreign employees, effective January 1, 2025. This updated legislation mandates that individuals arriving in Finland with a …
Finland sets new income requirement for work permits Read More
Foreign students in Sweden, particularly non-EU nationals, are experiencing significant delays in receiving their job-hunting permits after completing their studies. After graduating, these students may apply for a one-year residence …
Foreign students struggle with permit delays in Sweden Read More
Sweden launches a new digital passport check for Swedish work or student permits for 23 countries in a pilot project. This means that the applicants can scan their passport on …
Sweden launches digital passport check for work permits Read More
A 62-year old Norwegian was arrested on 27 March 2024 in the Cha Am district for overstaying his visa. He is formally accused of “being a foreigner who entered and …
Norwegian man arrested for overstay in Thailand Read More
The Swedish man identified as Mr. Sten, aged 57 years old, was arrested by the Karon Police and Phuket Immigration for working without a work permit in Karon. He was …
Swedish man arrested for working illegally in Phuket Read More
A Norwegian woman was arrested for on Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani Province for driving a guest in her private car. Under Thai law it is illegal for foreigners to …
Norwegian arrested for driving a guest in her car Read More
Denmark offers certain professionals an easier way to obtain a work permit in Denmark. The complete list can be found here. Recently this so called ‘Positive List’ for graduates and …
The Danish Positive List – A shortcut to life in Denmark Read More
Denmark has implemented new regulations allowing employees from foreign companies affiliated with Danish businesses to work in Denmark without the need for a separate work permit. The move, effective from …
Denmark eases work permit rules for foreign affiliated companies Read More
The head of EuroCham Vietnam’s Policy Department, Dang Tuyet Vinh, recently shared that several members of the Chamber have voiced complaints over complicated long-term work permit applications the Vietnamese government …
European firms in Vietnam voice complaints over complicated work permit applications Read More