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A residence application may protect your right to stay without giving you the right to return after leaving. Here is what immigrants need to know about Poland, Germany, Schengen borders and Europe's new digital entry system. Updated: November 4, 2026 Can You Travel While Your Residence Permit Is Pending? Imagine this situation. You have lived and worked in a European country for two years. Your residence permit has expired, but you submitted your renewal application on time.

A comprehensive overview of the most important reforms, decisions, and trends affecting migrants, travelers, and employers across the European Union. Immigration News 2026 1. Schengen Extends Internal Border Checks Into Late 2026 Several EU countries have officially extended temporary internal border controls. Although these measures are meant to be “temporary,” they have effectively become part of the new Schengen reality. What’s happening Germany, Austria, the Netherlands,

A leaked draft of the EU’s 2027–2030 budget contains a line that experts call the most alarming signal for migrants in a decade: “Projected revenue from third‑country nationals’ digital compliance contributions.” This wording strongly suggests that the EU is preparing a new mandatory digital fee — between €9 and €49 — applied to residence permit renewals, border crossings, or an annual “digital infrastructure subscription.” Schengen Preparing a “Digital Migration Fee” What An