Category: Latest Immigration News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit: UK nationals in Malta

With less than 50 days until Brexit and no deal in sight yet, the Maltese government is urging UK nationals to register for a ten-year residency card. Similarly, irrespective of how long they have been living in the UK, Maltese people should register their residency before the end of the year.  A lot of things…
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Brexit: Germany finalises rights of British residents after December 31

Germany has passed a new law that gives UK nationals living in the country a secure residence status. The law reiterates the rule of entry and stay for British nationals in Germany after the Brexit transition period ends. With the “Act on the Current Adaptation of the Freedom of Movement Act/EU and other provisions to…
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U.S.A. introduces visa bonds

The current US administration has issued a temporary rule that could require tourist and business travellers from mostly African countries to pay a bond of as much as $15,000 to travel to the United States. The announcement of the US visa bonds comes despite a lack of any period for public comment and review, which…
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Brexit: France finalises rights of British residents after Brexit

The French government has published its anticipated decree laying out the rights and responsibilities of British residents as the Brexit transition period nears its end. The decree was finally published in the Journal Officiel on November 20, making it a legally binding document. It lays out the rights and responsibilities of British nationals who are…
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Lockdowns lifted for Christmas

The UK, France, Germany and Spain are set to ease restrictions As the resurgence of COVID-19 continues to ravage Europe, several countries have announced a second wave of partial and national lockdowns. The subsequent announcement by several pharmaceutical companies, that vaccines will be available soon, gave hope that there is an end to the pandemic…
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