Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Bulgaria’s Schengen Bid Gets Dutch Approval

The Dutch government has submitted to the country’s parliament a decision to back Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen passport-free travel area, the Dutch embassy in Romania said on 15 December. “Happy to announce that today the Dutch government informed the Parliament of its support for Schengen accession of Bulgaria,” the Dutch Embassy “The Netherlands already…
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Romania Nearing Visa-Free Travel to the US

Romania is on the brink of an important juncture in its foreign relations, with the possibility of joining the Visa Waiver Programme with the United States.  Recent negotiations and assurances from both the Romanian and US ambassadors indicate that Romanians may be able to travel to the US visa-free as early as 2025. According to…
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Digital Nomads To Greece Need To Apply From Home Countries In 2024

The Greece digital nomad visa is considered one of the easier digital nomad visas to get hold of. Boasting some of the lowest costs of living in Europe, Greece is a highly popular choice for many digital nomads. However, authorities in Greece have announced a shift in the application procedure as they will no longer…
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The UK To Increase Minimum Salary Threshold for Foreign Workers

The UK is presently proposing a significant change in its immigration policies, which has sparked debate across all sectors. The UK government may be planning to enforce a rule that would require foreign workers to be paid a salary exceeding £30,000 to come to Britain.  Ministers are contemplating a significant shift in immigration regulations, considering…
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EU Adapts Regulations for Acquiring Long-Term Resident Status

EU Adapts  Regulations for Acquiring Long-Term Resident Status

The European Union has recently amended its guidelines within the EU Long-Term Residents Directive, outlining the prerequisites for third-country nationals to obtain long-term resident status within member states. The proposed amendments include a more flexible approach to residency requirements, targeted integration measures, and enhanced intra-EU mobility. These changes are expected to benefit millions of third-country…
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