These Schengen Countries Changed Their Rules for Residence Permit Applicants in 2024

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Rogelio Caceres
January 09, 2025

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Recap: These Schengen Countries Changed Their Rules for Residence Permit Applicants in 2024

Many changes to the immigration system of EU countries have been implemented throughout 2024. Many of these measures aim to improve market gaps and the need for foreign workers, especially in countries with serious labour shortages.

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