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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Australia Halts It’s Golden Visa Program

Australia has officially discontinued its “golden visa” program which provided permanent residency opportunities to individuals investing more than AU$5 million (£2.6 million) in the country. Since its inception in 2012, thousands of Significant Investor Visas (SIVs) have been issued; however, critics argue that while benefiting affluent individuals, the program offered limited advantages to the Australian…
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EU Settlement Scheme: Late Applications Accepted for EU Citizens under Revised Scheme

In recent guidance, the Home Office has confirmed that EU citizens who were residing in the United Kingdom (UK) before Brexit, possess permanent residence cards, and were unaware of the EU settled scheme have the opportunity for late applications under the EU settled scheme. The Home Office previously stated that it would not allow people…
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German Parliament Approves Easing Citizenship Rules

German lawmakers have approved new legislation easing the rules on naturalisation and ending restrictions on holding dual citizenship.  The German government says the bill should help make Germany more appealing to international skilled workers and help to alleviate labour shortages. Parliament voted 382-234 for the plan with 23 lawmakers abstaining. The opposition fiercely opposed the…
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Austria Upholds Schengen Land Border Veto for Bulgaria and Romania

Austria continues to maintain its veto on the inclusion of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen area with land borders, as declared by Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, as reported by Krónika. Although the “Air Schengen” proposal has granted Bulgaria and Romania partial accession to the Schengen Zone from March this year, land border accession may…
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Venice Entry Fee 2024:What You Need To Know

This summer, visitors to the picturesque city of Venice will be required to pay an extra fee, courtesy of a newly introduced tourism tax. Officials imposed the fee on all tourists to address the issue of congestion, particularly on peak weekends in the Italian city known for its lengthy canals and lack of roads. The…
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