Category: Canada

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU to Gradually Implement Biometric Border Checks

The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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Malta’s Golden Passport Scheme Survives EU Legal Challenge

Malta‘s controversial “golden passport” scheme, which allows wealthy individuals to buy EU citizenship through a large financial investment, has long stirred debates across Europe.  While critics argue it threatens the security and integrity of the EU, a recent legal opinion might just keep it alive. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) suggests that every state…
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US Global Entry Fee Hike: What It Means for Your Next Trip

Frequent travellers looking to breeze through US airport security and skip long customs lines with Global Entry will now have to pay more for the convenience. For the first time in over 15 years, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has increased fees for its Trusted Traveller Programs (TTP), which include Global Entry, NEXUS,…
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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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