Category: Latest Immigration News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Malta’s Golden Passport Scheme Survives EU Legal Challenge

Malta‘s controversial “golden passport” scheme, which allows wealthy individuals to buy EU citizenship through a large financial investment, has long stirred debates across Europe.  While critics argue it threatens the security and integrity of the EU, a recent legal opinion might just keep it alive. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) suggests that every state…
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US Global Entry Fee Hike: What It Means for Your Next Trip

Frequent travellers looking to breeze through US airport security and skip long customs lines with Global Entry will now have to pay more for the convenience. For the first time in over 15 years, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has increased fees for its Trusted Traveller Programs (TTP), which include Global Entry, NEXUS,…
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Croatia to Extend EU Blue Card Validity To 4 Years

Croatia plans to double the validity of the EU Blue Card from two to four years, making it easier for highly skilled workers to stay longer in the country. This change, part of upcoming updates to the Aliens Act, aims to attract more qualified foreign professionals to address workforce shortages. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković highlighted…
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Italy’s Citizenship Laws To Be Eased: What It Means For Non-EU Nationals

Great news for those dreaming of making Italy their forever home! If you’re a non-EU national living in Italy or considering a move, the path to citizenship could soon be much shorter, thanks to a new campaign. Currently, non-EU nationals must live in Italy for at least 10 years before they can apply for citizenship…
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Countdown to the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery: What You Need to Know

Dreaming of a new life in the United States? The 2026 Visa Lottery offers a golden opportunity for those from countries with low US immigration rates to secure permanent residency.  Known officially as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, this “visa lottery” grants up to 55,000 visas each year, and the call for applications is just…
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