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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 30 - July 2026

CONVINUS publishes regular Global Mobility Alerts and seasonal newsletters covering international workforce mobility, immigration regulations, and cross-border employment compliance. These publications provide insights into global mobility trends, legal updates, and practical guidance for managing international assignments and expatriate employees.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 29.2026

Ireland has introduced temporary measures to address delays in processing applications for renewal of the Irish Residence Permit (IRP card). These measures allow eligible individuals with pending renewal applications to continue travel.

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The Global Race For The Wealthy, And Why Switzerland Keeps Winning

Record numbers of millionaires are relocating internationally as governments raise taxes and political uncertainty grows. Dr. Alexander Schiemenz of LINDEMANNLAW discusses the factors driving this unprecedented exodus and explains why Switzerland continues to be the preferred destination for high-net-worth individuals seeking stability and legal certainty.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 27.2026

In the fall of 2024, we had already reported that the Italian government had mandated that, as of January 11, 2025, employers of applicants for work permits (work authorizations) subject to a quota should sign their residence contracts digitally rather than in person.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 26.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 25.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 24.2026

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Can You Keep A Swiss C Permit During A Long Absence Abroad?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Swiss Work Permits: Which Route Applies To EU/EFTA, UK And Third-Country Nationals?

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Counting Schengen Days For Switzerland: How 90/180 Overstays Still Happen

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Married To A Swiss Citizen: What Must You Prove For Facilitated Naturalisation?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 22.2026

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Can EU/EFTA Retirees Live In Switzerland Without Working?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

How Much Does Swiss Lump-Sum Taxation Really Cost?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

New Anti-Money-Laundering Duties For Advisory Services In Switzerland

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 26.2026

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Deepfakes In International Arbitration

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Five × Five: LETA Is Coming. 5 Questions Every Swiss Company Must Answer (Video)

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The Swiss Disruption Landscape In 2026: Manufacturing

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Swiss Work Permit Refused: Should You Appeal, Refile Or Restructure?

A refused Swiss work permit application is not only a setback. For an employer, HR team or global mobility function, it is a triage exercise. The immediate question is not simply whether the decision feels unfair, but whether the right response is an appeal, a stronger new filing, or a different employment or assignment structure.

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Can An Elderly Parent Move To Switzerland? The Dependency Test

Wanting an elderly parent nearby in Switzerland is entirely understandable, particularly where a parent is widowed, unwell, isolated or increasingly reliant on family support. Swiss immigration law, however, protects spouses and minor children much more clearly than adult parents.

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Swiss C Permit And Long Absences From Switzerland: When Settlement Status Is At Risk

Many Swiss C permit holders assume that “permanent residence” means their Swiss status is effectively untouchable, regardless of how much time they spend abroad.

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Does Swiss Lump-Sum Taxation Give You The Right To Live In Switzerland?

A Swiss lump-sum tax agreement does not, by itself, give you the right to live in Switzerland. Switzerland may allow qualifying foreign nationals to be taxed according to expenditure, but that tax status is not a residence permit, not a visa category and not a purchase price for Swiss residence.

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Swiss Fiancé Visa Or Marry First? Choosing The Safer Swiss Immigration Route

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Swiss Schengen Visa Refused? What The Refusal Decision May Not Tell You

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Swiss Retirement Residence For Non-EU Nationals: Why Personal Ties Matter

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Hiring A Non-EU/EFTA Employee In Switzerland: What Must Employers Prove?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 20.2026

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Applying For Swiss Naturalisation After Ten Years? Why Residence Is Not Enough

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Early Swiss C Permit: Are You Successfully Integrated?

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Five X Five: UAE To Zug Relocation – 5 Key Legal, Tax And Immigration Questions High-Net-Worth Individuals Must Ask Before Moving

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 19.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 18.2026

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Early Swiss C Permit: Are You Successfully Integrated?

Before filing an early Swiss C permit application, the key question is not simply whether you have lived in Switzerland for five years. It is whether the correct legal route has been identified and whether the evidence is strong enough for the canton to treat you as successfully integrated.

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Five X Five: UAE To Zug Relocation – 5 Key Legal, Tax And Immigration Questions High-Net-Worth Individuals Must Ask Before Moving

High-net-worth individuals and families from the United Arab Emirates are increasingly exploring relocation to Switzerland's canton of Zug, driven by regional geopolitical developments and the search for long-term stability.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 19.2026

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 19.2026 provides critical updates on international mobility regulations across Angola, Hong Kong, and Sweden. Learn about stricter enforcement of tourist visa regulations in Angola, updated submission deadlines for stay extensions in Hong Kong, and new restrictions on eligibility for work permits in Sweden, plus essential best practices for legally compliant field service assignments.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 18.2026

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 18.2026 provides critical updates on immigration and employment regulations affecting international workforce management. This edition covers Peru's immigration office closures causing biometric processing delays, Saudi Arabia's new Nitaqat contract submission requirements, and essential best practices for managing health and safety considerations for field service employees working on-site.

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Part 3: Compliance From The Start – Integrating Social Security, Taxes, Labor Law, And Immigration Early On

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 10.2026

Since March 1, 2026, the authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have allowed individuals and their dependents who are admitted under the following talent and employment programs to apply for an extension of their stay ...

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10-Million Switzerland: Federal Council Report On SVP "No 10 Million" Initiative

The popular initiative calls for a rigid cap on population growth, which would deeply interfere with existing international obligations.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 9.2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated the Express Entry category-based selection process for 2026, introducing new priority categories and revising existing ones.

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Non-EU Nationals With A Business Visa Explanation Of The 90 / 180-Day Rule With Calculation Of The Days

The visa entitles the holder to short-term business stays in the Schengen area and is subject to the legal limit of a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days, even if the holder has a valid 120-day permit. Before entering the country, Burcu must check that the Schengen regulations are being complied...

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 8.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 7.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights NEWSLETTER Winter 2025 / 2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 6.2026

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Part 2: Budget & Costs For International Employee Assignments: Assignment Packages And Benefits – Which Models Work Well In Practice And How Exceptio

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 40.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 49.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 2.2026

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Quotas For Foreigners In Switzerland In 2026

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Part 1: Due Diligence And Risk Management In Global Mobility

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Switzerland Work Permit Quota Allocations For 2026

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Intra-Company Transfer Of A U.S. Specialist To Switzerland: Work Authorization, Visa Process And Organizational Challenges

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights NEWSLETTER Herbst / Fall 2025

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Work And Residence Permit Expiring? How To Successfully Extend It For Third-Country Nation

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