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By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published

Founder and Director of Massive Dynamic Limited (Hong Kong Companies Registry no. 78076051), which has coordinated work and residence permits since 2024 across 15 jurisdictions.

The implementation of the EU Single Permit Directive in mid-2026 is accelerating work permit processing times across member states to a maximum of 90 days. This change significantly simplifies the application process for third-country nationals, including citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan, allowing for easier submissions through consulates in third countries. Source: EU Official Records.

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