Category: Italy

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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EU Pushes Back November Launch of Electronic Border Checks

Once again, the launch of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to streamline border checks for non-EU travellers, has been delayed. It was previously set to launch on November 10, 2024 but the rollout has been pushed back due to continued technical challenges in numerous member countries At a recent meeting of EU interior ministers,…
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EU Commission Proposes Digital Passports and IDs to Simplify Schengen Travel

The European Commission is taking steps to revolutionise travel within the Schengen zone by proposing digital versions of passports and identity cards.  Announced on 08 October, this initiative aims to make travel easier and more efficient by providing digital credentials that can be accessed via mobile phones, complementing the traditional physical documents. These digital IDs…
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Italy’s Citizenship Laws To Be Eased: What It Means For Non-EU Nationals

Great news for those dreaming of making Italy their forever home! If you’re a non-EU national living in Italy or considering a move, the path to citizenship could soon be much shorter, thanks to a new campaign. Currently, non-EU nationals must live in Italy for at least 10 years before they can apply for citizenship…
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More European Countries to Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to China

Over the last year, China has taken an unusual step of relaxing its requirements for foreign tourists. Citizens of Greece, Slovenia, Norway and Denmark will soon be able to visit China without a visa for up to 15 days. This move is part of China’s broader effort to strengthen diplomatic ties and boost tourism. During…
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