Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

European Roadtrip: GB Sticker No Longer Valid

British nationals will no longer be allowed to drive outside the country with a car that has the over a-century-old ‘GB’ sticker. The new rule change by the UK government came into force on 28 September. Drivers of UK cars must now have a clear sticker that says ‘UK’ on it. The UK sticker replaces…
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Brexit: British Government No Longer Recognises EU ID Cards

Most Europeans will need a valid passport to enter the United Kingdom as the British government will cease to allow access to those travelling on national identity cards. Starting from today, 1 October 2021, European nationals including travellers from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway have to present their passports when entering the United Kingdom territory. Previously,…
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Digital Nomad Visa: Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit

The pandemic has disrupted so much from our normal daily work however it has sparked so much interest in remote work. After being isolated at home for months, people are showing a new willingness to travel while working remotely. More professionals are drawn to the advantage of being able to work remotely from anywhere in…
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Brexit: New Visa for Truck Drivers after Chaos and Shortages in the UK

The United Kingdom is undergoing a supply crisis of essential goods due to a shortage of hauliers and truck drivers, prompting the British government to expand its seasonal workers’ scheme to offer temporary visas to meet the shortages from nearby European countries. The British government announced it will deliver over 10,000 temporary visas to lorry…
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US Student Visa: Visa Interview Waiver

Select visa applicants for students, professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, or specialists, may have visa interview requirements waived by consular officers. The US Department of State (DOS) has announced that consular officers can choose to waive the interview requirement for F, M, and academic J-visas. In a statement, the DOS said consular officers were authorised…
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