Category: Germany

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Germany Student Visa: Increased Required Proof Of Funds

Starting in the 2024/25 academic year, international students planning to study in Germany will need to demonstrate increased financial resources as part of their visa application process.  The new requirement raises the annual proof of financial resources from €11,208 to €11,904, marking a roughly 6% increase. As of September, non-EU students must prove they have…
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UK Among the Top 5 in World’s Most Powerful Passports – Latest Global Ranking July 2024

In an impressive climb, the UK’s passport has secured fourth place on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s best passports based on the number of countries where they are allowed visa-free entry. This is the UK’s highest position on the list since 2017, putting it alongside Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland.…
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Schengen Border Checks Postponed to November

The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) launch has been delayed once more, as reported by The Independent. The UK newspaper reported that the new Schengen border checks will now start on November 10, with a possibility of postponing to November 17. Originally set to launch in 2021, the EES has faced multiple delays due to various…
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UK Foreign Office Issues Heatwave Travel Warnings

Planning a summer getaway to Europe? The UK Foreign Office has a crucial message for you. Millions of British holidaymakers flock to Europe every summer, and this year is no exception. Spain, Italy, and Greece continue to top the list of summer holiday destinations. Why? They offer exactly what most Europeans crave: sun-soaked, beach-filled getaways.…
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Germany’s New Citizenship Law: Key Changes Simplified

Roughly 12 million people don’t have German citizenship despite having lived in Germany for at least ten years. According to the federal government, Germany’s naturalisation rate is only half the EU average. Germany’s updated citizenship laws, which took effect on June 27, 2024, are set to enable more people to become German citizens.  Here’s a…
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