Category: Switzerland

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Croatia Removed Air Border Controls With Schengen Countries

Croatia has removed its air border controls for travel to and from Schengen Area countries. Following Croatia’s accession to Europe’s Schengen Area earlier this year, Croatia eliminated its internal land and sea borders as of 01 January, though its air borders remained operational until 26 March. Now, passengers flying between Croatia and other countries within…
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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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