Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

French Senate Approves Easier Travel for British Second-Home Owners

On November 8, the French Senate took a significant step towards facilitating travel for British second-home owners who, post-Brexit, have faced a 90-day restriction on visa-free travel to France. The Senate’s decision involves the adoption of an amendment to the proposed new Immigration Law, specifically aimed at simplifying entry conditions for British citizens who own…
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Diversity Visa 2025 Registration Is Now Closed

The registration for the 2025 Diversity Visa, also known as the Green Card Lottery, has wrapped up. The final day to register for a 2025 Diversity Visa application is Nov. 7. The Diversity Visa programme permits nationals of countries with low US immigration rates to register for the opportunity to apply for a US immigration…
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Italy Extends Border Controls With Slovenia

Italy’s border controls with Slovenia will continue for the month of November with the possibility of further extensions.  The move has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement’s principle of freedom of movement. Italy reinstated police checks at the border in its northeast as of October 21 for an initial 10 days, suspending the free movement normally…
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Finland Simplifies Student Residency Applications With Automation

Finland, known for its high-quality education system and vibrant student life, has become an increasingly attractive destination for international students. In a move to accelerate and standardise the processing of student residence permits, the Finnish Immigration Service initiated a pilot program on 19 October 2023 to automatically issue positive decisions on student residence permit applications …
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Japan Takes StepsTo Counter Over Tourism

As foreign visitors return in droves following the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has outlined new plans to counter problems associated with overtourism. Recognising the pressing need to address the adverse effects of large-scale tourism, officials revealed countermeasure plans which include a  strengthening infrastructure in order to welcome tourists and better cope with overcrowding in popular cities. …
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