Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Estonia To Stop Issuing Tourist Visas To Russians

The Estonian government on 11 August 2022 announced that it will bar Russians with Estonian-issued Schengen visas from entering the country. “We see that the number of Russian citizens passing through Estonia or coming to Estonia from Russia has increased massively,” “The possibility for Russian citizens to visit Estonia en masse or through Estonia to…
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British Holidaymakers: Avoid Flying To Portugal In August

Holidaymakers planning to visit Portugal have been issued a travel warning due airport strike this month which can severely affect travel plans. Travellers to Portugal could be subject to delays or flight cancellations at the end of this month after the civil aviation workers from Portugal’s Civil Aviation Workers’ Union (SINTAC) plan industrial action on…
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Travel To Spain: Spain’s New Air Conditioning Rules

Spain’s hot weather is one of its main attractions, especially for travellers escaping colder climates. Travellers to Spain love the country’s warm, sunny climate and idyllic beaches. However, the country’s recent curbs on air conditioning usage can hinder tourists to enjoy cool indoors and find no respite from the heat. Last week the Spanish government…
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Brits in Portugal: Delays in Post-Brexit Residency Card

Thousands of British nationals are reportedly stuck living in Portugal without healthcare access, unable to change jobs or travel to and from the country over failures to issue post-Brexit ID cards. UK ministers are urging Portugal to implement the withdrawal agreement in full to protect the livelihoods of the 34,500 British nationals who settled in…
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ETIAS Launch Date Delayed Again

The EU has once again pushed back the introduction of ETIAS.  Instead of early 2023, ETIAS will now be operational from November 2023. ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is the EU’s visa-free authorization system which is similar to US ESTA. The scheme was initially approved by the European Parliament in…
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