The new salary thresholds for the Belgian fast track work permits B and the EU Blue Card have been announced for 2015. The thresholds vary according to the three Belgian regions (Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia). Each of these new thresholds… Read more »
The Belgian government has plans to introduce a “foreigners’ tax” to help cover some of the administrative costs associated with residence authorization applications. The proposal comes as the result of the growing number of applications and their resulting workload. The… Read more »
New changes in France require the submission of more documentation for work permit applications. Beginning January 1st, 2015, the sending (non-French) employer will be expected to provide their company registration number or employer ID, the date of the company’s formation… Read more »
Beginning January 1st, 2015, any foreign nationals seeking entrance to Turkey must hold a passport that is valid for more than two months. This requirement will be upheld even if the individual holds a valid work or residence permit. It… Read more »
