30 Jan 2026


This is a link-enhanced version of an article that first appeared in LiveMint
Article Overview:
The article explains how the European Union’s (EU) decision to set up a new Legal Gateway Office in India will serve as an information hub for Indian citizens seeking opportunities in Europe. It does not grant special immigration rights or fast-track visas, with decisions remaining under national laws of EU member-states.
Our Partner, Veena Gopalakrishnan, Labour & Employment, shared her perspective. Here’s what she had to say:
“The Legal Gateway Office is intended to be a one-stop platform to centralize information, guidance and initial support for Indians looking to study, work, conduct research or take up seasonal and highly skilled roles in the EU. It does not create new visa rights or override the immigration laws of member-states.” She further stated that, “the real impact of the initiative would depend on how mobility provisions in the India-EU FTA are implemented and aligned with domestic immigration laws of member states. Until the agreement is fully ratified and operationalized, the office will remain a facilitation and coordination mechanism rather than a source of enforceable rights or preferential visa treatment.”
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