Changes, week of 14 Sep 2026
Armenia — Comprehensive immigration reform (Nov 1, 2026)Work visa system introduced, labor market testing abolished, foreign worker quotas introduced, business residence requires AMD 2M investment or IE with 1M AMD turnover, employer change notification within 15 business days, absence >183 days notification required. Source: fragomen.com
In-country status switching without exit no longer permitted — cannot switch to spouse DN or "other purposes" without 6-month mandatory break. Source: dispatcheseurope.com
Residence requirement reduced 3 years → 6 months for spouses living abroad (marriage ≥5 years, minister's approval). Public consultation stage. Source: en.philenews.com
Direct PR path abolished. New temporary spousal residence 1yr → 5yr → PR. Inter-agency commission for marriage verification. Criminal liability for fictitious marriage (Art. 344³ CC). Source: en.justadvisors.ge
School students excluded from eligibility; government monitoring of physical presence; institutions must notify of status changes; suspended students must restore by Jan 1, 2027 or residence annulled. Source: expathub.ge
Multiple entry, 12 months continuous stay, visa valid 5 years. Requires foreign-sourced income + "safe country" citizenship; fee $20–$500. Source: werty.tech
EES biometric system active on Schengen borders (Apr 10, 2026). Family reunification partially suspended for subsidiary protection holders (Jul 1, 2026). Bürgergeld replaced by Neue Grundsicherung. Source: msingermany.com
Demand return to 8-year residence, stricter values check, abolition of dual citizenship. Coalition agreement currently protects key provisions. 310K naturalizations in 2025 (rumor). Source: welt.de
