Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece Golden Visa Changes Trigger a Buying Frenzy

Securing the right to live and work in another country can be a complex and time-consuming process, but for those with financial means, golden visas have provided a quicker path to residency.  These programs allow wealthy individuals to essentially “purchase” the right to live in a country, often without the need to reside there permanently.…
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Sweden To Lower Salary Requirement for EU Blue Card

Sweden’s government has decided to reduce the minimum salary needed to qualify for an EU Blue Card by 10,000 kronor per month. This move aligns Swedish law with the EU’s updated Blue Card Directive, aimed at attracting more high-skilled workers to the European Union. Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Migration Minister, emphasised that this change is…
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New Travel Warnings Issued for British Tourists Visiting Iceland

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for British holidaymakers heading to Iceland, focusing on driving conditions and volcanic activity. The FCDO has highlighted key differences between driving in Iceland and the United Kingdom (UK), urging travellers to exercise caution. Speed limits in Iceland are generally lower, and the…
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France Increases Schengen Visa Processing Time and Fees for Russian Applicants

In September 2022, the European Council suspended the visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia, significantly complicating the process for Russian citizens looking to visit the Schengen area for short stays. France, a key member of the Schengen area, has implemented these changes, resulting in longer processing times and higher fees for Russian…
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EU Parliament Urges Suspension of Hungary from Schengen Over Russian Visa Concerns

Hungary’s recent move to relax entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens has sparked significant concern within the European Union.  At least 70 European politicians signed a letter urging the European Commission to suspend Hungary’s participation in the visa-free Schengen Area. “We call on the European Commission to take urgent measures to investigate Hungary’s decision,…
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