Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Reimposes Visa Requirement for Colombian Nationals

Starting December 24, 2024, Colombian nationals will again need a visa to enter the United Kingdom (UK), reversing a 2022 decision to lift the requirement.  This move comes amidst concerns over a significant rise in Colombian travelers using visitor entry for purposes not permitted under UK Immigration Rules, such as living, working, or seeking asylum.…
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Spain to Extend Job Seeker Visa From 3 to 12 Months in 2025

In a significant move aimed at attracting skilled talent, Spain plans to extend the validity of its job seeker visa from three months to a full year.  This change is expected to take effect in 2025, will offer job seekers more time to find employment and establish themselves in Spain, enhancing their chances of securing…
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EU Border Checks on Romania and Bulgaria May End January 1

Romania and Bulgaria may soon become full members of the EU’s Schengen free-travel zone, according to Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.  The announcement on November 22 marks a potential turning point in their long-standing bid, with membership possibly starting on January 1. Both countries were slated to join the Schengen zone alongside Croatia in 2023,…
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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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