European Citizenship & Residency News
English summaries of the immigration, naturalisation, Golden Visa, and language-exam changes that matter for citizenship applicants.
Netherlands Immigration Update: EES Border Checks, Rent Increases & Tax Optimization
The Netherlands prepares for the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and centralized ID issuance. Meanwhile, expats face rising rent costs but can leverage fiscal partnerships for tax optimization.
Netherlands Updates MVV Visa Process & Integration Tests
The Netherlands is updating its provisional residence permit (MVV) application process and introducing stricter integration tests for citizenship. Expats should also prepare for 2026 tax filings amid changing benefits.
Netherlands Updates Salary Thresholds Amid Stricter EU Immigration
The Netherlands has announced new minimum salary thresholds for skilled migrants and investors. Meanwhile, broader EU immigration policies are tightening, requiring strict compliance for residency renewals.
Netherlands Raises Salary Thresholds & Tightens Tax Rules
The Netherlands is increasing salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and enforcing strict tax deadlines. Meanwhile, the EU plans to transition temporary protection statuses to standard permits in 2026.
Netherlands Immigration Update: Naturalization, EES, & UAE Visas
The IND clarifies Dutch naturalization rules while Schengen visa approvals tighten for UAE residents. Meanwhile, experts debunk rumors of automatic three-year bans under the new EES system.
Netherlands Keeps 5-Year Citizenship Timeline But IND Delays Persist
The Dutch government has officially scrapped plans to extend the citizenship timeline to 10 years. However, systemic IND processing delays and potential cuts to expat tax breaks require careful planning.
Netherlands Immigration Update: IND Delays & Right-to-Work Checks
The Dutch IND is preparing for the new EU Migration Pact, likely causing processing delays for business visas. Meanwhile, stricter right-to-work enforcement requires employers to audit HR records.
Netherlands 2026: 30% Ruling Cuts & Stricter IND Sponsor Checks
The Netherlands introduces stricter immigration and tax rules for 2026. Highly skilled migrants face cuts to the 30% ruling, while the IND ramps up compliance checks for recognized sponsors.
Netherlands Immigration: Stability Amid EU Policy Shifts
As Portugal's citizenship reforms stall and the EU tightens migration policies, the Netherlands remains a stable hub for investors. Prepare for stricter compliance and the upcoming EES digital border system.
Netherlands Immigration: Sudden Business Checks & 2026 Expat Mortgages
The Netherlands is tightening immigration compliance with sudden workplace inspections while maintaining stable routes for highly skilled migrants. New EU deportation rules also signal a stricter stance on illegal stays.