Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Barcelona Plans To Ban Tourist Vacation Rentals

Spain is the second most-visited country in the world, second only to France with 85 million visitors last year. Meanwhile, Barcelona is one of Europe’s top destinations but it’s grappling with the adverse effects of over-tourism. Barcelona’s Mayor Jaume Collboni has proposed a bold and controversial plan to ban tourist vacation rental apartments by 2028.…
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US Visa Waiver Program: Romania Near Admission

Romania is close to joining the US Visa Waiver Program, according to Dan-Andrei Muraru, the Romanian ambassador to the United States. “We’re in the final stages,” Muraru said, “and by the end of the American fiscal year on October 1, we’re confident we’ll meet the requirement of having a visa rejection rate below 3% for…
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Denmark’s New Income Requirement For Work Permits

Beginning June 30, 2024, Denmark will impose a new income requirement for foreign nationals who want to apply for a residence and work permit to enter the country for work. This change, announced by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), aims to ensure that foreign workers receive salaries in line with Danish…
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Greece Travel Warning: Extreme Heatwaves

British holidaymakers planning to visit Greece have been given an urgent warning about extreme heat waves hitting the country. Temperatures have reached up to 43°C, causing schools and popular tourist sites to close temporarily due to the intense heat. As summer begins and many tourists flock to the Greek islands, local authorities are urging everyone…
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Namibia Considers Tourist Visa for UK Holidaymakers

Namibia is planning to introduce a tourist visa requirement for UK visitors in response to new travel rules imposed by the UK on Namibian citizens. In July 2023, the UK Government unexpectedly started requiring Namibians to obtain a visa before visiting the UK, ending a previous agreement that allowed visa-free stays of up to six…
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