Category: Italy

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

7 More Countries Can Now Visit China Without a Visa

China is opening its doors wider than ever with a recent expansion of its visa-free entry program, now allowing citizens from seven additional countries to visit for up to 15 days without needing a visa.  This move is part of China’s broader effort to revive international tourism and stimulate economic growth after the pandemic years…
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British Tourists Warned As Venice Prepares to Double Tourist Tax

British holidaymakers planning to visit Venice next year should be aware that the city’s controversial tourist tax is set to double. This increase, aimed at tackling the city’s ongoing issues with overtourism, will apply on more days and for higher fees than previously required. Starting April 18, 2025, and running through July 27, 2025, the…
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Protest Planned Against France and Germany’s Border Check

A Europe-wide protest led by the political party Volt Europa is set to take place on November 2nd, challenging France and Germany’s decision to reintroduce border controls, which the party claims undermines European unity and freedom of movement. Participants from across Europe will gather at 13:00 at the Les P’tites Pousses childcare center in Apach,…
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France to Reinstate Schengen Border Checks Amid Security Concerns

Starting from November 1, 2024, France will reintroduce border checks at its Schengen zone borders, impacting six countries: Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. This measure will be in place until April 1st, 2025, with the French government citing concerns over terrorism and irregular migration as the driving forces behind the decision. Travellers from…
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EU Lifts Visa Requirements for Kosovo Citizens with Serbian Passports

Kosovo citizens who hold Serbian passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (Koordinaciona uprava) can now enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen Zone for short-term stays. This long-awaited change, implemented on October 13, 2024, aligns the visa regulations for all citizens of the Western Balkans, granting them similar travel rights. The new regulation was signed…
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