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Latvia Calls on EU Member States to Stop Issuing Schengen Visas to Russians
The Minister of Interior of Latvia, Rihards Kozlovskis, has called on the EU member states to halt Schengen visa...
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ETIAS Won’t Become Mandatory for Travel to EU Until 2027
Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation - ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) - until April 2027, at the earliest.
According to the EU’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, ETIAS...
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Nationals of 8 Schengen Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel to Vietnam Until 2028
The Vietnamese government has extended the visa waiver policy for eight countries in the Schengen Area, allowing their passport holders to enter Vietnam visa-free...
Croatia Urged to Introduce Student Visas to Attract More International Students
The Croatian Employers’ Association has urged the authorities to make the country a more attractive destination for international students by introducing student visas.
In a...
Hungary Wants to Allow Expulsion of Dual Citizens Seen as Security Threats
Fidesz, the Hungarian right-wing political party, has announced changes on the country’s constitution, allowing the deportation of dual citizenship holders.
The ruling party plans to...
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New Italian Visa Application Centre Inaugurated in China
A new renovated Italian visa application centre has been inaugurated in Guangzhou of China.
The centre was inaugurated by VFS Global, which is responsible for receiving visa applications on behalf of Italy and the Italian...
Ireland Introduces Visa Requirements for Nationals of Eswatini, Nauru & Lesotho
Passport holders of Eswatini, Nauru and Lesotho are now required to apply for a visa before travelling to Ireland, with the measure entering into...
Portugal Sees Nearly 50% Increase in Russian Investments Through Golden Visa Program
A total of €450.6 million were brought to Portugal in 2024 through investments made by Russians through the Golden Visa Program.
The recent statistics show...
Germany Leads in Granting EU Citizenship to Britons After Brexit Vote
Since 2016, when the UK voted to get out of the European Union, known as the Brexit process, until the end of 2023, a...
UAE Foreign Residents Recommended to Apply for Schengen Visas Well in Advance
UAE foreign residents who need a visa in order to be permitted entry into the Schengen Area have been advised to apply for the...
Spanish Golden Visa Applicants Face Challenges as Deadline Nears Due to Property Purchase Delays & ID Rules
The interest for Spain’s Golden Visa Program from non-EU nationals remains high as the deadline to apply approaches.
After April 3, no property purchases nor...
France Cuts Visas for Algerians by 28% Amid Diplomatic Tension
France has significantly cut the number of Schengen visas for nationals of Algeria amid the ongoing diplomatic tension between the two countries.
Data from Le...
Portugal Sees Increased Interest in Cultural Heritage Golden Visa, Records €12 Million in Investments
The Cultural Heritage option of the Golden Visa Program brought about €12 million in investments in Portugal in 2024, accounting for an increase of...
Indian Doctors Forced to Leave Bulgaria After Failing to Obtain Work Visas
Two Indian doctors working at Pernik hospital in Bulgaria will have to leave the country due to visa issues.
The news was announced by Emil...
Netherlands: Indian Migrants More Likely to Remain in Country for Longer Periods
Migrants from India tend to stay longer in the Netherlands, with many of them remaining in the country even after four years of residency.
According...
Poland Cuts Humanitarian Visas for Belarusians, Only a Few Now Eligible
Poland has significantly cut the number of humanitarian visas for citizens of Belarus, following increased security concerns and misuse reports.
As the Polish Ministry of...
EU Countries Granted 25% More Schengen Visas to Russian Citizens in 2024
The number of Schengen visas issued to Russian passport holders in 2024 has increased by a quarter (25 per cent) compared to 2023 figures,...
Chinese Nationals Dominate Greece’s Golden Visa Program: Over 6,000 Permits Issued
A total of 6,398 golden visas have been issued to Chinese investors through Greece’s Residency-by-Investment program by January 2025.
These recent figures provided by the...
Türkiye’s Main Opposition Party Leader Criticises EU Over Strict Schengen Visa Rules
The leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Ozgur Ozel, has criticised the EU over the strict Schengen visa rules that continue to apply...
Latvia Calls on EU Member States to Stop Issuing Schengen Visas to Russians
The Minister of Interior of Latvia, Rihards Kozlovskis, has called on the EU member states to halt Schengen visa issuance for citizens of Russia.
Such...
Over 1,000 Refugees in Italy Fall Victim of Residence Permit Scam Scheme
The Italian police in Tuscany have revealed that over 1,000 refugees have been deceived by five people who have offered documents that supposedly would...
Thousands of Ukrainians in Latvia Urged to Renew Their Residence Permits
A large number of Ukrainians have not renewed their documents in order to stay legally in Latvia, with data showing that of the total...
EU Countries Agree to Gradual Rollout of Entry/Exit System After Repeated Postponements
The EU member states have agreed to a phased rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) following repeated delays due to lack of preparedness and...
Denmark Wants to Tighten Work Permit Rules for Foreign Students Amid Misuse Reports
Denmark plans to tighten regulations for foreign students from third countries who want to access the Danish labour market, following reports of misuse of...
EU Had Its Best Tourism Year Yet in 2024
Tourists to the EU countries have spent over three million overnight stays at accommodation spots, which shows an increase of 2.2 per cent compared...
Croatia in Need of Foreign Workers to “Save” Tourism Season This Summer
Croatia is a popular destination for tourists and every year the country receives recognition for its tourism sector.
However, the country is increasingly dealing with...
UAE Foreign Residents Recommended to Apply for Schengen Visas Well in Advance
UAE foreign residents who need a visa in order to be permitted entry into the Schengen Area have been advised to apply for the document well in advance.
Issuing the advice, the VFS Global Regional...