Category: Switzerland

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Canada Extends Expiring Post-Graduate Work Permits

International graduates with work permits that have recently expired or are about to expire will be entitled to remain in Canada for an additional 18 months. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on 17 March 2023 that international students with post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) expiring in 2023 will be eligible for an additional 18-month…
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Free Train Travel: DiscoverEU Is Now Open For Applications

The EU is giving away 35,000 free rail passes to young people. The scheme is part of the Erasmus programme and aims to nurture cultural connections in the European Union. It will offer 18-year-olds the chance to explore Europe’s heritage and history while meeting people from across the continent. The Commission of the European Union…
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EU Council Approves Visa-Free Entry For Kosovo

The Council of the European Union recently gave Kosovo the green light for visa-free travel. The new changes will permit holders of Kosovo’s passports to travel visa-free to EU countries for 90 days in a 180-day period.  The decision was made after the EU assessed Kosovo’s progress in meeting the necessary requirements for visa liberalisation.…
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EU Pushed Back ETIAS Plan To 2024

The EU has officially pushed back plans to roll out its launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This means that travellers from more than 60 countries who can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa won’t have to fill out extra forms or pay a fee quite yet. The European…
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EU To End COVID Restrictions For Chinese Travellers

EU member states agreed recently to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travellers from China by the end of the month. Last month, the EU recommended requiring pre-departure testing and post-arrival random checks for travellers from China in order to stop the spread of the virus because of worries about…
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