Category: Immigration updates

The Hungarian government has assured the EU that its National Card, which eases entry for Russian and Belarusian nationals, poses no threat to the security of the Schengen Area.  In a letter to EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson, Hungary’s Interior Minister Sandor Pinter emphasised that the National Card follows the same rigorous security checks as other…
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If you’re travelling to a European Union (EU) destination, be aware of new rules on the size of liquids allowed in your carry-on luggage. Starting September 1, travellers flying to EU destinations must follow updated rules on the size of liquids allowed in hand luggage.  The new guidelines unify liquid limits across the EU, capping…
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Japan and Luxembourg have established a bilateral program that permits citizens of both countries to travel and work in each other’s nations for up to one year. Under this program, Luxembourg citizens aged 18 to 30 can visit Japan for a year and work while they stay. Similarly, Japanese citizens within the same age range…
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The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to enhance border checks for non-EU visitors, is set to launch on November 10, 2024. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed the date, marking the first time the EU has provided a specific launch date for this new digital border system. Previously, the rollout was vaguely…
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