Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Travel: EU Recommends To Remove All Covid Restrictions

In a statement, the Council of the European Union calls on member states to remove any restrictions on travel on the grounds of public health and enable the full freedom of movement within the bloc. Spain was the final EU country to drop its COVID entry requirements in October. While no restrictions remain, this ensures…
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5 European Christmas Markets To Visit In 2022

With twinkling lights, brightly coloured ornaments and fantastic food, Christmas markets are brimming with yuletide cheer. Christmas markets originated in Germany in the late middle ages and are now a staple in many European cities. Now, no matter where you’re travelling this holiday season you are bound to see Christmas markets across Europe. After two…
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Travel Chaos: Tips When Travelling During Holiday Strike

The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for the rail and airport industries, with millions of people looking to reunite with loved ones around the world. The industrial action is causing travel chaos for people planning to travel out of the United Kingdom during the holidays. Planes, trains, ferries, and even…
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Post-Brexit: Update On UK Driving Licence Agreement With Spain

The British government reiterated that it is continuing to talk with the Spanish authorities over the validity of British driving licences. Spain and Italy remain the only EU countries that have not implemented laws which allow for the exchange of UK licences for Spanish or Italian ones.  On 18 November, UK Ambassador to Spain Hugh…
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Portugal To Continue The Golden Visa Program

Portugal rejected the call to end golden visas, despite the announcement that such a scheme would be lifted soon. Last month, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Antonio Costa stated that the country is considering putting an end to the Golden Visa program, after it has fulfilled the function it had to fulfill, stressing that there is no…
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