Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Romania to Clarify Visa-Free Travel Suspension with US

Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, expressed optimism that the country will soon resolve outstanding issues with the US Department of Homeland Security regarding the recent suspension of visa-free travel for Romanian citizens. During a press conference at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Bolojan stressed that lifting US visa requirements is not only important for travellers but…
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Europeans Mandatory from April 2

Starting April 2, European nationals travelling to the UK will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their trip.  This new measure aims to strengthen border security and streamline entry procedures for visa-exempt visitors. The ETA is a digital travel permit that allows visitors to enter the UK for short stays of…
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Romania’s Path to the US Visa Waiver Program Stalled

The United States (US) has announced a delay in Romania’s long-anticipated entry into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), a move that had been expected to take effect by the end of March 2025. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the pause, citing the need for further evaluation of Romania’s compliance with the program’s…
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New UK Immigration Statistics

New Immigration Statistics for Year Ending December 2024

UK Net migration for the year ending December 2024 was approximately 728,000, marking a 20% drop from the previous year. But what really contributed to this drop, and where do we go from here? UK Immigration Statistics: What the Latest Data Tells Us The UK’s immigration landscape is shifting. With visa approvals dropping, asylum applications…
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UK Visas: Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Now Need a Visa to Enter the UK

The UK government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) must obtain a visa to enter the UK, even for short visits.  Announced on March 12, the decision follows a sharp increase in T&T nationals entering the UK as visitors and later seeking asylum. Over the past year, asylum applications from…
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