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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Proposes Tougher Visa Suspension Rules To Address Security Concerns

The European Commission has proposed sharpening its visa suspension rules to address the “abuse” of visa-free travel in Europe. The revised rules would give the EU more flexibility to temporarily suspend its visa-free travel schemes, including when it considers that third countries’ policies could lead to increased migrant arrivals to the EU. Speaking on Wednesday,…
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BLS International Wins Schengen Global Visa Outsourcing Contract For Slovakia

BLS International Services has signed a global visa outsourcing contract for Slovakia in 18 countries with over 54 offices. According to reports, 2.64 million tourists visited Slovakia in 2021, and the number is expected to increase in line with travel trends. With this new contract, BLS International now handles tourist, business, and national visas, aiming…
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Heathrow Airport Introduces Convenient Pre-Booked Security Slots

Making your way through security at one of the world’s largest and busiest airports has just become a breeze. Heathrow Airport in London developed a system called “Heathrow Timeslot” that will allow travellers to pre-book a timeslot at the security screening checkpoint in order to avoid excessive lines at airport security. The program is currently…
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Denmark’s Post-Brexit Residence Permit Application Closes End Of 2023

The authorities of Denmark have reminded British nationals of the deadline to apply for residence permits under the Withdrawal Agreement. Earlier this year, the Danish government announced that British nationals who did not secure their post-Brexit residency status now have until the end of 2023 to apply or resubmit their late application. According to the…
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EU Deported More Non-EU Citizens In The Q2 Of 2023

The number of immigrants deported from European Union countries rose by 29% in the second quarter of 2023. Of the 105,865 non-EU citizens who were ordered to leave an EU country, 26,600 were deported to another country, an increase of 29% from the second quarter of last year. Those figures include people returned to other…
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