Visa Watch! Europe: week of 9 November 2026

France shortens residence permit decision deadlines: standard limit falls from four months to 90 days

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From 30 October 2026, covered applicants have a 90-day decision deadline after submitting a complete application, down from four months. Particularly complex cases can receive a 30-day extension with notice. Exceptions apply to some permit categories; this is a legal deadline, not guaranteed processing time. ([legifrance.gouv.fr](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000051747505/2026-02-26))

Effective from 30 October 2026.

Official source: Article R432-2 - Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile - Légifrance

Job-loss protection grows in France: Temporary Worker permit holders gain up to three months of residence protection

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From 30 October 2026, Temporary Worker residence permits cannot be withdrawn solely for involuntary unemployment totalling up to three months during their validity. Holders who find a new employer during that period can stay while the new work-authorisation application is processed. ([legifrance.gouv.fr](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000055026947))

Effective from 30 October 2026.

Official source: Article R421-4 - Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile - Légifrance

Fewer study places in the Netherlands: universities reportedly cut intake for some English-taught degrees

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DutchNews reported on 10 November 2026 that several universities will reduce places on English-taught psychology, economics, business administration and political science courses for the following year. This affects international students applying to those courses. The report does not name the universities or give the new limits.

Reported in the news. The IND, the Dutch immigration service, hasn’t published it yet, so check the linked report before you rely on it.

Reported by dutchnews.nl: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/11/international-student-numbers-rise-as-people-leave-us/

Sweden keeps border checks for six more months: checks continue until 11 May 2027

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Travellers entering Sweden from other Schengen countries remain subject to border checks for six months, from 12 November 2026 through 11 May 2027. The government adopted a new decision as the previous one expired. Swedish police decide where and how checks take place. ([regeringen.se](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/aterinford-granskontroll-vid-inre-grans/))

Effective from 12 November 2026.

Official source: Återinförd gränskontroll vid inre gräns