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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Romania Set to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2025

Exciting news for Romanians, starting in March or April 2025, Romanians will no longer need a visa to visit the United States.  Romania’s ambassador to the US, Andrei Muraru, confirmed this major development during a recent interview, announcing that Romania is set to join the US Visa Waiver Program. Once part of the program, Romanians…
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EU Commission Proposes Digital Passports and IDs to Simplify Schengen Travel

The European Commission is taking steps to revolutionise travel within the Schengen zone by proposing digital versions of passports and identity cards.  Announced on 08 October, this initiative aims to make travel easier and more efficient by providing digital credentials that can be accessed via mobile phones, complementing the traditional physical documents. These digital IDs…
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US Global Entry Fee Hike: What It Means for Your Next Trip

Frequent travellers looking to breeze through US airport security and skip long customs lines with Global Entry will now have to pay more for the convenience. For the first time in over 15 years, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has increased fees for its Trusted Traveller Programs (TTP), which include Global Entry, NEXUS,…
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Croatia to Extend EU Blue Card Validity To 4 Years

Croatia plans to double the validity of the EU Blue Card from two to four years, making it easier for highly skilled workers to stay longer in the country. This change, part of upcoming updates to the Aliens Act, aims to attract more qualified foreign professionals to address workforce shortages. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković highlighted…
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Italy’s Citizenship Laws To Be Eased: What It Means For Non-EU Nationals

Great news for those dreaming of making Italy their forever home! If you’re a non-EU national living in Italy or considering a move, the path to citizenship could soon be much shorter, thanks to a new campaign. Currently, non-EU nationals must live in Italy for at least 10 years before they can apply for citizenship…
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