In a devastating blow to hopeful travellers, Schengen countries denied over 1.6 million visa applications in 2023, accounting for a staggering 15.8 percent of all requests. According to data from the EU Commission, France led the pack in visa rejections, turning down 436,893 applications. This equates to 16.6 percent of all visa requests France received,…
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Planning a trip to Europe and worried about your Schengen visa approval? Knowing which countries have the highest approval rates can ease your concerns and help you plan better. Here’s a look at the Schengen states where your visa application is most likely to be approved. Leading the pack, Iceland had an impressive 97.8% approval…
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Planning a short trip to Europe this summer? Be prepared for a bump in your travel expenses. Starting June 11, 2024, the European Commission will implement a 12% rise in Schengen visa fees for all applicants. The new fee will see the cost for adult applicants rise from €80 to €90 and for children aged…
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Non-EU nationals residing in the United Kingdom, whose home countries do not have a visa waiver agreement with the Schengen Area, must apply for a visa to travel to the bloc. As of January 2021, British nationals are subject to immigration rules for third-countries, meaning they can stay a maximum of 90 days within any…
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On 12 April 2024, the European Council formally adopted the revision of the European Union’s Single Permit Directive, marking a significant step forward in simplifying the migration process for non-EU nationals. The updated directive, which revises the original 2011 version, sets out streamlined administrative procedures for obtaining a single permit that grants both the right…
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