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The EC recommended that the travel restrictions for non-essential travel should be lifted for travellers from the following countries. Check with the local embassy (VFS) if you can apply for a visa (if you need one) or when they will start processing applications again. · Algeria · Australia · Canada · Georgia · Japan · Montenegro · Morocco · New Zealand · Rwanda · Serbia · South Korea · Thailand · Tunisia · Uruguay (China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity) Residence in a third country for which the restrictions on non-essential travel have been lifted should be the determining factor (not nationality). This list will be reviewed each 2 weeks using the European Commission’s checklist that was published on 11/06/2020. As regards the epidemiological situation, third countries should meet the following criteria, subject to regular review: + close to or below 16 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days and per 100,000 inhabitants, + the trend of new cases over the same period ...

Today the European Parliament adopted the so-called Single Permit Directive. The new legislation will simplify migration procedures and ensure that workers from countries outside the EU, legally residing in a Member State, will enjoy a common set of rights on equal footing with nationals. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs, said:  "I am very pleased that this Directive has finally been adopted, as it will certainly simplify the life of migrants applying to reside and work in the EU. The Directive will ensure a one-stop-shop system, thereby accelerating administrative procedures both for the future employer and the migrant. It will also ensure that migrant workers receive equal treatment with EU nationals as regards working conditions, recognition of educational and professional qualifications, taxation, vocational training and access to social security, including unemployment benefits and the transfer of acquired pensions. This is an important st...