Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Overstaying Your Schengen Visa in Portugal? Here’s What You Need to Know About Fines

If you’ve overstayed your welcome in Portugal, you might want to pay attention especially when it comes to fines.  Contrary to popular belief, getting caught isn’t going to cost you a jaw-dropping €700, according to a recent report by Publico. Instead, Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) are handing out fines ranging between €80 and €250…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System Faces Fresh Delays Ahead of November 2024 Launch

The European Union’s much-anticipated Entry-Exit System (EES), which aims to revolutionise the way non-EU travellers enter and exit its borders, is once again under scrutiny as doubts grow over its readiness for the November 10 launch. EES, a cutting-edge biometric system designed to streamline border crossings, will use digital photographs and fingerprints to register travellers…
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Escalating Wildfires Prompt Urgent Travel Warning for Portugal

British holidaymakers planning to visit Portugal are being urged to remain vigilant after the country declared a “state of alert” due to dangerous wildfires ravaging parts of the nation.  With over 100 forest fires reported, emergency services are engaged in a massive operation to contain multiple blazes, primarily across the northern regions. As of September…
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EU and Armenia Initiate Visa Liberalisation Discussions

On September 9, the European Commission (EU) and the Republic of Armenia announced the launch of a long-anticipated visa liberalisation dialogue, marking a significant milestone in EU-Armenia relations. This dialogue is intended to pave the way for visa-free short-stay travel for Armenian citizens to the Schengen Area, contingent on Armenia’s compliance with essential conditions, including…
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UK Revokes Visa-Free Access for Nationals of Jordan

The United Kingdom (UK) has ended its visa-free travel scheme for Jordanian visitors due to a rise in asylum claims and border rule violations. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Jordanian nationals can no longer access the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which allows multiple UK entries over two years for £10.  The decision follows…
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