EU plans extended stays beyond 90 days for people with one of 6 jobs

BRUSSELS, 6th February, 2026 (WAM) -- The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers.

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