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• Takes effect 01.01.2027Foreigners· VMS

  Aliens Act from 01.01.2027: residence permits for labour-shortage sectors, short-term employment permit abolished

  From 01.01.2027 a temporary residence permit may be issued for employment in a labour-shortage sector if the employer's main area of activity entered in…