Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Germany Working To Ease Citizenship Rules

Germany’s government has announced the intention to make it easier for migrants to become German citizens. It comes as Germany, an aging country home to more than 80 million people, faces an acute shortage of workers across numerous industries. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany has long become “the country of hope” for many…
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Greece Digital Nomad Visa – New WFH Route

Greece has joined a number of European countries in attempting to lure digital nomads by opening up a migration route for remote workers. The Greek Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) allows non-EU citizens to legally live and work in Greece. The Greece Digital Nomad Visa allows for a stay of up to 12 months. After that,…
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Turkish Nationals Will Need A Visa to Transit Through The Netherlands

The Dutch government has announced a new rule that the majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and Schengen Area will need to obtain a Transit Schengen visa beginning 1 December 2022. “If you have Turkish…
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EU To Allow Use Of Smartphones During Flights

The European Commission has updated its legislation on mobile communications to include provisions for 5G coverage on aircraft.  This will allow airlines to offer passengers the latest in mobile technology and connectivity while on flight. Passengers aboard flights in the EU will be able to use their mobile phones to the maximum of their capacity…
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Venice’s Ticketing And Entry Fees Postponed

The date for the implementation of paid entry in Venice has again been postponed. The paid ticketing scheme was due to come into force on January 16, 2023, However, local authorities have had to postpone the introduction of the booking system as they grapple with logistics. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, however, did not miss the opportunity…
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