Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece Digital Nomad Visa – New WFH Route

Greece has joined a number of European countries in attempting to lure digital nomads by opening up a migration route for remote workers. The Greek Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) allows non-EU citizens to legally live and work in Greece. The Greece Digital Nomad Visa allows for a stay of up to 12 months. After that,…
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India Removes Travel Restrictions For International Travellers

In the latest guidelines for international travellers on 21 November, India announced the relaxation of Covid-related travel restrictions, including vaccination, which is now only preferable, not mandatory.  As of 22 November 2022, all travellers “should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against Covid-19 in their country”, the statement reads.…
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Turkish Nationals Will Need A Visa to Transit Through The Netherlands

The Dutch government has announced a new rule that the majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and Schengen Area will need to obtain a Transit Schengen visa beginning 1 December 2022. “If you have Turkish…
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Venice’s Ticketing And Entry Fees Postponed

The date for the implementation of paid entry in Venice has again been postponed. The paid ticketing scheme was due to come into force on January 16, 2023, However, local authorities have had to postpone the introduction of the booking system as they grapple with logistics. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, however, did not miss the opportunity…
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Diversity Visa Registration FY 2024 Closes Next Week

Registration for the Fiscal Year 2024 Diversity Visa “Green Card” lottery ends on Tuesday, 08 November 2022 at noon EST. Foreign nationals who wish to register for the FY 2024 Diversity Visa lottery must submit their online registration forms and accompanying digital photos by that time. Applicants must carefully follow the State Department’s official lottery…
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