EU immigration policy

This procedure focuses on the overarching framework for how the European Union manages the entry, stay, and integration of non-EU citizens. It aims to balance the need for legal migration to support the economy with the necessity of managing irregular migration and securing external borders.

This affects migrants, asylum seekers, and member state border authorities. It impacts how visas are issued, how asylum claims are processed, and the rules for residency and work permits across the EU.