Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Invites Indian Professionals Via Lottery System

The United Kingdom government has initiated an opportunity for numerous young Indian nationals to relocate to the UK through the India Young Professionals Scheme. The inaugural ballot for the year is now live and is set to conclude at 2:30 pm Indian Standard Time on February 22, 2024. Eligible Indian citizens can participate at any…
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Spain Travel Warning To Tourists Over ‘Blood Rain’

A travel advisory has been issued in Spain due to the occurrence of an atmospheric phenomenon known as Calima, also known as “blood rain.”  Authorities are urging caution, especially for individuals with respiratory problems, advising them to stay indoors, as the airborne particles associated with Calima could pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals. Calima…
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Digital France Schengen Visas For Olympics Games 2024

France has shifted its visa processes online and is aiming to grant around 70,000 visas to applicants for Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024. Since January 1, 2024, France has initiated the issuance of Digital Schengen visas, becoming the first country to hand out these visas in the European Union. This move precedes the anticipated complete…
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Japan To Release A Digital Nomad Visa

The global surge in technology and the widespread embrace of remote work following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped the traditional work landscape. Now, a full-time job no longer has to tether individuals to a specific location, offering a tantalising opportunity to explore the world and choose unconventional living spaces. Joining other Asian…
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Finland Increased Minimum Salary Criteria For EU Blue Cards

The Finnish immigration authorities have introduced revised salary thresholds for Specialist and EU Blue Card permit applications in 2024. These adjusted salary levels apply to both first residence permits and extensions. Failing to meet the new requirements necessitates applying for a residence permit for an employed person, as opposed to a Specialist or EU Blue…
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