European Citizenship & Residency News
English briefings for the European citizenship and residency tracks hosted on Prep2Go.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Finland Extends PR to 6 Years as Sweden Tightens Migration Laws
Finland has officially extended its permanent residency requirement to six years, adding strict language and employment conditions. Meanwhile, Sweden prepares a major overhaul of its migration policies and social benefits.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules & Finland Adapts to EU Migration Pact
Sweden is introducing stricter citizenship requirements, including new language tests and higher income thresholds. Meanwhile, Finland's Migri pauses some asylum cases and prepares employers for the new EU Migration Pact.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Scandinavia Immigration: Denmark's Strict Deportation Rules & Finland's Hiring Slump
Denmark introduces mandatory deportation for serious offenses, while Finland sees a 25% drop in work visa applications amid an economic cooling. Discover the latest Nordic immigration trends.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Sweden Exempts Researchers While Finland Fast-Tracks Tech Visas
Scandinavia is shifting its immigration policies. Sweden and Finland are fast-tracking tech and research talent, while tightening rules and compliance for other migrant categories.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Finland Extends PR to 6 Years; Sweden Prepares New Work Permit Laws
Finland officially implemented new permanent residency rules requiring six years of residence and a language test. Meanwhile, Sweden is drafting new work permit laws and expediting family reunification visas.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Nordic Immigration Updates: Finland Raises Fees, Sweden Pushes Integration
Finland increases residence permit fees and tightens permanent residency rules, while Sweden introduces stricter integration measures. Meanwhile, Denmark challenges European courts over migration policies.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Finland Extends Citizenship Timeline to 6 Years Amid Stricter Nordic Immigration Rules
Finland has officially increased its citizenship residency requirement to six years and raised financial thresholds. Meanwhile, Sweden is offering refugees €30,000 to voluntarily leave, signaling a stricter Nordic approach.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Finland Extends PR & Citizenship to 6 Years Amid Stricter Nordic Rules
Finland has increased the residency requirement for permanent residency and citizenship to six years. Meanwhile, the EU is tightening asylum rules and challenging Denmark's migrant settlement quotas.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Nordic Immigration: Finland Citizenship Rules, Sweden Salary Hikes & Norway Bans
Finland tightens citizenship rules effective December 2025, while Sweden raises salary thresholds for work permits. Meanwhile, Norway introduces a shadow ban on Caribbean passports and plans 2026 immigration reforms.