Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Spain to End Its Golden Visa Program: A Final Opportunity for Investors

Spain’s Golden Visa Program which allowed non-EU citizens to obtain Spanish residency through large financial investments is set to end soon.  The Spanish government has announced that applications for the program will only be accepted until April 3, 2025. For wealthy investors, this represents a last chance to take advantage of Spain’s Golden Visa Program…
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Schengen Zone Welcomes Romania and Bulgaria in 2025

As of January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, expanding the European Union’s borderless countries.  The Schengen Zone enables residents to travel freely between member countries without passport checks, removing land border controls among member states. This milestone concludes a prolonged wait of over a decade for…
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Visa and Travel Tips For Smooth Christmas Holiday Travel

The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, travel.  Whether you’re planning a festive getaway to a Schengen country or reuniting with loved ones in the UK, ensuring your travel plans go smoothly requires preparation.  Here are essential tips for navigating immigration and visa requirements during the busy holiday season. 1. Prepare…
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Travel Advisory for Italy Ahead of Holy Year 2025

The number of UK holidaymakers to Italy has steadily grown over the years, reaching approximately 6.2 million in 2024. Travellers heading to Rome are being advised to prepare for an exceptionally busy year as the Holy (or Jubilee) Year begins on December 24, 2024, and runs until January 6, 2026. Held every 25 years, the…
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What Schengen Membership Means for Travel in Romania and Bulgaria

Starting January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full members of the Schengen Area, Europe’s borderless travel zone.  This landmark move will simplify travel between these countries and the rest of the Schengen states for over 450 million citizens. Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007, but border controls have…
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