Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Bulgaria and Romania Set For Gradual Schengen Accession Via Air and Sea

Bulgaria and Romania are set to kick off a phased admission into the Schengen Zone, marking the turning point in their decade-long quest to join the EU’s passport-free travel zone. The agreement, negotiated by Bucharest, Sofia, and Vienna, establishes a gradual approach for Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen Zone via air and sea…
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French Parliament Extends Stay for British Citizens with Second Homes

In a surprising turn amidst the tightening immigration policies in France, the French Parliament has voted to extend the stay duration for British citizens who own second homes in the country.  This significant move comes in response to post-Brexit restrictions that previously limited stays to 90 days within every 180 days, compelling those wanting longer…
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Home Office Revises Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse, Partner and Family Visas

The UK Home Office has abruptly changed its stance on the minimum income requirements for family visas, igniting an upsurge of debate and uncertainty in the immigration landscape.  The initial proposal to raise the salary requirement from £18,600 to a staggering £38,700 garnered sharp criticism from a variety of sources, prompting a revised plan that…
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London Gatwick Airport Ranks as the UK’s Most Stressful Airport

Air travel, synonymous with excitement and anticipation, often turns into an exasperating experience due to the challenges encountered at airports. In the throes of bustling terminals and seemingly endless queues, certain airports consistently stand out as stress-inducing hubs. Among them, London Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, holds the notorious crown as the most stressful…
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UK Tourists: Iceland Travel Warning

A huge volcanic eruption in Iceland has led the UK Foreign Office to issue a travel warning. In southwestern Iceland, the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, blasting a flash of light into the evening sky and flinging semi-molten rock into the air in a stunning display of the Earth’s strength in the land known for fire and…
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