Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Sweden To Lower Salary Requirement for EU Blue Card

Sweden’s government has decided to reduce the minimum salary needed to qualify for an EU Blue Card by 10,000 kronor per month. This move aligns Swedish law with the EU’s updated Blue Card Directive, aimed at attracting more high-skilled workers to the European Union. Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Migration Minister, emphasised that this change is…
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UK Government Upholds Restrictions On International Student Visas

International students planning to study in the UK are now facing tougher visa restrictions, continuing a policy introduced by the previous Conservative government. One of the most significant changes is that most students are no longer allowed to bring family members with them. The current Labour government, through Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, has made it…
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New Travel Warnings Issued for British Tourists Visiting Iceland

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for British holidaymakers heading to Iceland, focusing on driving conditions and volcanic activity. The FCDO has highlighted key differences between driving in Iceland and the United Kingdom (UK), urging travellers to exercise caution. Speed limits in Iceland are generally lower, and the…
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France Increases Schengen Visa Processing Time and Fees for Russian Applicants

In September 2022, the European Council suspended the visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia, significantly complicating the process for Russian citizens looking to visit the Schengen area for short stays. France, a key member of the Schengen area, has implemented these changes, resulting in longer processing times and higher fees for Russian…
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UK Faces Significant Drop in Student and Work Visa Applications

New data from the British government reveals a noticeable decline in both student and work visa applications in 2024.  These drops are likely tied to recent policy changes aimed at reducing legal migration, a move that could have serious implications for the education and healthcare sectors. Industry leaders are now calling on the government to…
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