Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Latvia’s Capital Introduces Tourist Fee In 2023

Starting in January 2023, Riga will be the latest European destination to charge a tourist fee for overnight stays.  Tourists visiting Riga will be subject to a €1 fee per visitor for every night they spend in the capital. However, the maximum charged amount will be 10 euros, meaning that tourists staying in the city…
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Spain Approves Startups And Digital Nomad Law

The Spanish Parliament finally approved the eagerly awaited startups law or Ley de Startups on 03 November 2022. The new startups law will bring tax benefits and other perks to entrepreneurs, remote workers and digital nomads who want to live and work in Spain.  Spain’s Economic Affairs Minister Nadia Calviño says the new startups law…
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Germany To Launch €49 Monthly Ticket For Trains, Buses, and Trams

Early next year, Germany will welcome a follow-up to the 9-euro ticket. The nationwide monthly ticket will offer unlimited travel on regional and public transport for just €49 a month.  Transport Minister Volker Wissing stated that the move was aimed at cutting emissions and helping people to cope with the cost of living crisis. The…
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Portugal To End Golden Visa Scheme

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that Portugal is likely to scrap its residence-by-investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden visa’. The golden visa was first introduced to Portugal 10 years ago and has since allowed entry to 30,000 people, including applicants and family members, who with residence get access to EU visas and can…
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Ryanair Travel Warning For Passengers In November

Ryanair has issued a warning to passengers planning to travel this November. Passengers travelling with the budget airline this month are being advised to check their departure date in advance. The airline’s website and app will temporarily be down for maintenance for 11 hours between 6 PM on 8 November and 5 AM on 9…
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