Category: Switzerland

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK-Swiss Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications between Switzerland and the UK will continue indefinitely beyond 2024.  On 14 June 2023, the highly anticipated agreement was signed by Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin. This significant accord serves to officially recognise and validate professional qualifications obtained in the United Kingdom within…
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Bulgaria And Romania To Enter Schengen In 2023

Bulgaria and Romania will almost certainly join Schengen before the end of the year, and the admission will be in two stages.  The first phase will be in October 2023 when the border control at the airports will be abolished, and the ground control will no longer be in place  in January 2024 This was…
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EU And UK Citizens Can Now Apply For US ESTA Through Smartphones

The United States has announced that all foreigners who can enter the country under the Visa Waiver Program will now be able to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) directly from their smartphones. The ESTA Mobile App is available for download on all Android and iOS devices in 24 languages, making it…
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Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Schengen Visa: 3 Non-Schengen Summer Destinations You Can Visit With a Schengen Visa

Getting a Schengen visa to travel to any of the current 27 Schengen Area member states has become a challenge for many, not only due to the absence of slots for visa applications but also due to the high rejection rates. If you possess a valid Schengen Visa, you may be unaware of the fantastic…
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Seamless Travel Across Europe: Interrail and Eurail Passes To Be Accepted on European Sleeper Night Trains

Exciting news for travel enthusiasts! European Sleeper, in collaboration with Eurail and Interrail, is set to offer a delightful experience to pass holders of Interrail and Eurail.  From July 1st, Interrail Global Passes and Eurail Global Passes will be valid on European Sleeper night trains that have been riding between Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and…
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