Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

The Netherlands Lifted Remaining Travel Restrictions

The Netherlands has ended its remaining pandemic-era entry restrictions for international travellers. The Dutch Government announced that as of 17 September 2022, it will drop all the remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions and requirements. This decision applies to all travellers, including those travelling into the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area.  “Given the current epidemiological situation…
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Multiple EU Countries Stopped Issuing Schengen Visa To Russians

Even though the European Union Commission adopted a decision to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, several EU countries decided to take further measures and stop issuing visas for citizens of Russia. The list of the EU countries that have banned Russians and have decided not to issue Schengen visas for them includes…
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Post-Brexit Travel: What Changes When Croatia Becomes Part of Schengen

Starting on January 1 next year, Croatia will officially become the newest member of the European Union’s borderless area of Schengen. Once it becomes a full member, Croatia will start applying Schengen’s 90/180 rule where any visits to other Schengen countries will count towards your visa limit in Croatia. The joining of Croatia in the…
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Germany to Impose New Nationwide COVID Rules In October

The German authorities have officially announced that the country will introduce new nationwide Coronavirus protection measures for autumn and winter. The announcement was made after the German Bundestag approved on September 8 a proposal of the Ministry of Health, which required new COVID measures to be applied. The new ordinance that has been voted for…
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Australia Will Extend Post-Study Work Rights For International Students

The Australian government will extend post-study work rights for foreign students who complete their graduation with degrees linked to workforce shortages. Australia will increase the duration of the post-study work rights for international students by two years. International students who complete their graduation with degrees linked to workforce shortages will be given more time to…
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