Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Portugal Plans For Longer Residency and Stricter Visa Rules Ahead

Portugal is preparing to tighten its immigration rules, including who can become a citizen and who can bring family members to join them. These changes aim to improve the immigration system and better manage the number of people coming into the country. According to Minister António Leitão Amaro, the current Nationality Law will be reviewed.…
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EES Gets Green Light For Phased Border Control Rollout

The European Parliament has officially approved the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), paving the way for its launch later this year.  The new high-tech border system, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU travellers, will be introduced in phases over a six-month period. The EES has been delayed several times due to technical and logistical setbacks…
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ESTA Fee for US Travel Set To Increase

Travellers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries planning a trip to the United States will soon have to pay more.  As part of a new law passed in Washington D.C., the cost of applying for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is set to nearly double—from $21 to $40. While the exact date the…
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Urgent Travel Warning To Spain:  The Health Insurance Rule For British Nationals 

British holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer are being warned: travel without the right health insurance, and you could face a fine of up to €6,900 (£5,900) or even be denied entry. The Spanish government has tightened its entry requirements for non-EU travellers, including UK citizens. One of the key changes is that British tourists…
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Denmark Increases Citizenship Application Fees

Applying for Danish citizenship just got more expensive.  As of June 18, the application fee has gone up by 50%, following a government decision to better reflect the administrative costs involved in processing applications. The fee has risen from €536 (DKK 4,000) to €804 (DKK 6,000), according to Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration. The…
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