Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Post-Brexit Travel: What Changes When Croatia Becomes Part of Schengen

Starting on January 1 next year, Croatia will officially become the newest member of the European Union’s borderless area of Schengen. Once it becomes a full member, Croatia will start applying Schengen’s 90/180 rule where any visits to other Schengen countries will count towards your visa limit in Croatia. The joining of Croatia in the…
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Germany to Impose New Nationwide COVID Rules In October

The German authorities have officially announced that the country will introduce new nationwide Coronavirus protection measures for autumn and winter. The announcement was made after the German Bundestag approved on September 8 a proposal of the Ministry of Health, which required new COVID measures to be applied. The new ordinance that has been voted for…
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Denmark Resumes Working Holiday Visa For Argentinians

The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will be terminating the temporary suspension of the Working Holiday Agreement with Argentina. Effective 01 October  2022, eligible Argentinian nationals can once again apply for a Danish Working Holiday residence permit.  Related articles: What is a Working Holiday Scheme The Working Holiday Visas are used by young people…
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Greek Passports To Be Valid For 10 Years

The validity of new Greek passports doubled from five to 10 years for all citizens aged 14 and above. The relevant legislation was voted through Parliament in July and went into effect on 1 September 2022, the Citizens’ Protection Ministry stated. It has also been clarified that passport application fees will not change. Currently, a…
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Portugal Eases Visa Rules To Combat Labour Shortage

Portugal announced on 01 September that it would b to citizens of other Portuguese-speaking countries. Citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries will now have it easier to move to Portugal as the country has facilitated visa rules for them in a bid to tackle labour shortage. The countries in the Community of Portuguese language countries (CPLP) are…
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