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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Does a Passport Renewal Restart the 90-day Clock for Visiting Schengen Countries?

If you’ve recently renewed your passport, you might be wondering if it resets the 90-day rule for visiting the Schengen countries. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.  While it might seem logical that a new passport without entry and exit stamps would reset your 90-day clock, this is not the case.  The rule remains the…
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Cyprus Unveils New Obligations for Carriers Under EES and ETIAS

The upcoming European Entry-Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) are set to transform travel to the Schengen Area.  The Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus has issued guidelines to inform carriers about their responsibilities under the EES and ETIAS. These systems aim to regulate entry and exit data and register…
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Schengen Border Checks Postponed to November

The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) launch has been delayed once more, as reported by The Independent. The UK newspaper reported that the new Schengen border checks will now start on November 10, with a possibility of postponing to November 17. Originally set to launch in 2021, the EES has faced multiple delays due to various…
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Spain Extends Citizenship by Descent Law Until 2025

Spain has extended citizenship by descent until October 2025. In October 2022, the so-called “Grandchildren’s Law” (Ley de Nietos) came into force. The extension aims to enable a larger number of applicants to complete their applications and integrate into Spanish society, thus strengthening ties between Spain and its citizens dispersed worldwide due to historical events.…
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Venice To Double Entry Fee in 2025

Venice‘s entry fee scheme, introduced to manage tourist crowds, is set to double next year. Despite initial efforts, the current fee has not significantly reduced visitor numbers, prompting local authorities to increase the fee from 5 euros to 10 euros next year. Earlier this year, the Italian city implemented a 5-euro entry fee on busy…
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