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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Free Train Travel: DiscoverEU Is Now Open For Applications

The EU is giving away 35,000 free rail passes to young people. The scheme is part of the Erasmus programme and aims to nurture cultural connections in the European Union. It will offer 18-year-olds the chance to explore Europe’s heritage and history while meeting people from across the continent. The Commission of the European Union…
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Guide To Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa

Cyprus is an island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean, known for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture.  As a result of the introduction of its digital nomad visa program, Cyprus has also emerged into a hotspot for digital nomads. The program allows remote workers to live and work in Cyprus for up…
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France Wants To Delay Entry/Exit System Until August 2024

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, intends to delay the launch of the biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) until after the Paris Olympics in August 2024. Paris will host the 2024 Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August 2024 and France expects millions of visitors during this period. The EU entry/exit system (EES) requires new…
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EU Council Approves Visa-Free Entry For Kosovo

The Council of the European Union recently gave Kosovo the green light for visa-free travel. The new changes will permit holders of Kosovo’s passports to travel visa-free to EU countries for 90 days in a 180-day period.  The decision was made after the EU assessed Kosovo’s progress in meeting the necessary requirements for visa liberalisation.…
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Moving To The EU: EU Countries Who Granted The Most Citizenship In 2021

Latest data shows that EU countries granted a record number of citizenships in 2021. A total of 827,300 people obtained citizenship in EU member states in 2021 which is an increase of 98,300 in 2020.  Around the EU countries, the administrative process of getting citizenship takes an average of two years, so most of the…
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