Denmark: SIRI handles EU applications
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will take over the handling of EU applications in Denmark as of April 1, 2019.
What is the change?
- Online applications will no longer be possible. Applications can only be submitted once the employee enters Denmark.
- An appointment must be booked at a SIRI location for each employee. Expect bookings to open first week of April. Booking are can be made through the SIRI online booking system.
- Employees must present their paper application in person. EU residence permits will be issued immediately if the application is in order. Any issues or complicated cases will be dealt with following the appointment and residence permits will be sent via post.
- Online applications unresolved before April 1 will be asked to attend an appointment and present a paper application.
- Accompanying EU family members will also be required to book an appointment.
Key considerations
Capacity has been set to 60 percent above expected demand, however, bottlenecks are likely to form in April and May.
EU citizens can start working without an EU residence document, however, it is required before obtaining a Central Person Register (CPR) number. The CPR number is required for payroll and setting up bank accounts. There are likely to be delays when applying for CPR numbers in April – it is currently not clear how the different systems will work together.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the State Administration in Denmark.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini, Global Operations Director, Immigration.
Estonia: Updated no-deal Brexit plans
While a 24-month transition period has been confirmed, the following updates have been made to plans due to take effect on March 29, 2019:
- A temporary residence permit, valid for up to five years, will be granted automatically to U.K. nationals and their family members already residing in Estonia.
- A long-term residence permit will be granted to U.K. nationals already residing in Estonia as long-term residents (more than 5 years).
- U.K. nationals and their family members will be issued residence cards starting April 1, 2020. ID cards that are issued before or during the transition period remain valid for the time being.
- To prove right of residence after Brexit, U.K. nationals and their family members residing in Estonia must complete EU registration and apply for a local ID card.
- U.K. nationals and their family members arriving after March 29, 2019, are required to hold a residence permit. They will not be subject to Estonia’s annual immigration quota.
Key considerations
Crown advise U.K. nationals carefully to read through the changes and to make sure they are compliant. Also we can say that we will post further changes/updates when they come in.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Estonian Government.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini, Global Operations Director, Immigration.
France: Residence application changes
At the time of residence application in France, “Talent Passport” D Visa holders with three months’ validity will be issued a six-month temporary residence permit receipt: Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS). This change took effect on March 1, 2019.
With the APS, employees are authorized to travel outside of France and re-enter without applying for a new visa. They can also travel within the Schengen area after the expiry date on their D visa and until their first residence permit is ready for collection.
Previously, the APS did not authorize travel until the collection of a residence permit.
Key considerations
“Passport Talent Family” D Visa holders are not entitled to the new APS and the travel restrictions remain unchanged.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the France Ministry of interior (in French)
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini, Global Operations Director, Immigration.
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