Category: Germany

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Switzerland Eases Air and Sea Travel Regulations with Bulgaria and Romania

The Federal Council of Switzerland has recently declared a significant policy shift, announcing the discontinuation of passport checks at its airports for passengers arriving from Bulgaria and Romania, effective March 31, 2024. This move follows the EU’s decision to lift border controls by air and sea for Bulgaria and Romania however controls will remain in…
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German Parliament Approves Easing Citizenship Rules

German lawmakers have approved new legislation easing the rules on naturalisation and ending restrictions on holding dual citizenship.  The German government says the bill should help make Germany more appealing to international skilled workers and help to alleviate labour shortages. Parliament voted 382-234 for the plan with 23 lawmakers abstaining. The opposition fiercely opposed the…
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Bulgaria and Romania Partially Joining Schengen Area: What It Means For Travellers

Romania and Bulgaria, both of which joined the European Union in 2007 and have been attempting for more than a decade to join the Schengen Area, will enter the border-free zone in stages, beginning with air and sea travel on March 31.  This border-free zone, designed to facilitate seamless travel between participating countries, currently grants…
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Travel Chaos: European Flight and Train Strikes Expected On January 2024

We always hope that our travel will be worry-free, but as 2024 rolls in, there are several strikes and other disruptions to look out for across Europe this January. Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions. Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but…
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Kosovo Citizens Start Visa-Free Travel to Schengen Area

As of January 1st, citizens of Kosovo are celebrating a long-awaited milestone – the freedom to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area of the European Union.  This significant move allows Kosovars to explore the 27 countries in the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days within any 180 days without the need for a visa.…
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