Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Spain to End Real Estate Route in Golden Visa Program by January 2025

On November 14, 2024, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a bill to eliminate real estate investment as a pathway in the country’s Golden Visa Program. This follows recent amendments to the Law for the Efficiency of Justice, officially passed during a Plenary Session of Congress. According to local reports, the real estate investment route in…
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No ETA Required For French Schoolchildren To Visit UK

From April 2025, visitors from visa-exempt European nations must get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the United Kingdom. This authorisation, which requires a valid passport, must be completed online before travel. However, French school groups have been granted a temporary exemption from this requirement, allowing students on school-organised trips to continue using their…
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Amsterdam Schiphol to Significantly Raise Airline Fees in 2025

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is implementing a significant 41% increase in airline fees starting in 2025.  According to the Royal Schiphol Group, the revenue from these increased charges will go towards noise reduction, infrastructure improvements, and employee working conditions. In addition to the upcoming increase, fees are expected to rise by another 6% in 2026, followed…
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Spain Travel Alert for UK Holidaymakers: Should You Delay Your Trip?

Eastern Spain is grappling with extreme flash flooding this week, marking one of the most severe weather events the region has faced in decades. Heavy rains have impacted popular travel destinations along Spain’s eastern coast, from Valencia to Málaga, causing significant travel disruptions. Storms have struck key holiday spots, disrupting travel plans for many visitors.…
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British Tourists Warned As Venice Prepares to Double Tourist Tax

British holidaymakers planning to visit Venice next year should be aware that the city’s controversial tourist tax is set to double. This increase, aimed at tackling the city’s ongoing issues with overtourism, will apply on more days and for higher fees than previously required. Starting April 18, 2025, and running through July 27, 2025, the…
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