Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Hungary’s Golden Visa Program To Drop Property Investment Option

Hungary is following in Portugal’s footsteps by removing the real estate investment option from its Golden Visa Program.  This decision, effective before January 1, 2025, will no longer allow wealthy foreigners to invest at least €500,000 in Hungarian properties in exchange for residency. Hungary relaunched its Golden Visa program earlier this year and is now…
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Visa and Travel Tips For Smooth Christmas Holiday Travel

The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, travel.  Whether you’re planning a festive getaway to a Schengen country or reuniting with loved ones in the UK, ensuring your travel plans go smoothly requires preparation.  Here are essential tips for navigating immigration and visa requirements during the busy holiday season. 1. Prepare…
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UK Visa Financial Requirements for 2025: What You Need to Know

The UK government has announced updated financial requirements for individuals applying for student, tourist, work, or family visas in 2025.  These changes aim to reflect the rising cost of living and inflation, ensuring that applicants can meet the financial demands of living in or visiting the UK. Whether you’re planning to study, work, or spend…
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EU Officially Ends Visa-Free Travel for Vanuatu Over Golden Passport Concerns

In a historic move, the European Union has officially revoked its visa-free travel agreement with Vanuatu due to concerns over its controversial “golden passport” program.  This marks the first time the EU has taken such action against a country for operating citizenship-by-investment schemes. Effective December 12,2024, the decision brings a permanent end to the visa…
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What Schengen Membership Means for Travel in Romania and Bulgaria

Starting January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full members of the Schengen Area, Europe’s borderless travel zone.  This landmark move will simplify travel between these countries and the rest of the Schengen states for over 450 million citizens. Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007, but border controls have…
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