Category: Latest Immigration News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Tightened Border Controls Between France & Italy

The border controls between France and Italy have been tightened as the two countries have had a dispute over the distribution of migrants arriving from Africa.  The tension in the diplomatic relations between the two countries arose when Italy allowed three aid groups to disembark their passengers at Italian ports because doctors determined all were…
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Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa

The idea of packing a bag and moving to the other side of the world is very tempting, especially after travel restrictions brought on by the pandemic. Different countries invite remote workers to visit their shores with special digital nomad visas that allow longer stays than the typical 90-day tourist visa. If you’re able to…
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Spain Wants to Remove 90-day Visit Rule for UK Citizens

Spain is planning to request the removal of the current 90-day limit on tourists for British nationals, Spanish Tourism Secretary Fernando Valdés has confirmed. Now that the United Kingdom has exited the European Union following Brexit, British passport holders can only stay in the Schengen Area, including Spain, for 90 days within every 180-day period.…
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UK-India Young Professionals Scheme: 3,000 Visas Per Year

The UK government has approved 3,000 visas for young Indian professionals to work in the UK every year. Under the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, the UK will offer 3,000 places to 18-30-year-old degree-holder Indian nationals to come to the UK to live and work for two years.  The UK Prime Minister’s Office tweeted, “Today the…
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EU Warning: ETIAS Not Yet Operational

Countries required to use Etias have been warned of fraud opportunities around the upcoming Etias European visa waiver. ETIAS will allow visitors from visa-waiver countries to freely travel through 30 European countries for up to 90 days for tourism, transit, or business.  The travel waiver doesn’t come into effect until November 2023, however, some scammers…
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