Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece Golden Visa Changes Trigger a Buying Frenzy

Securing the right to live and work in another country can be a complex and time-consuming process, but for those with financial means, golden visas have provided a quicker path to residency.  These programs allow wealthy individuals to essentially “purchase” the right to live in a country, often without the need to reside there permanently.…
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EU Decides Against New Border Controls Amid Mpox Concerns

According to European Health authorities, additional border controls in the EU are an unnecessary response to the latest Mpox variant  (Monkeypox), citing the virus’s low risk to the wider population. During a recent meeting, the Health Security Committee (HSC) of the European Commission, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…
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Sweden To Lower Salary Requirement for EU Blue Card

Sweden’s government has decided to reduce the minimum salary needed to qualify for an EU Blue Card by 10,000 kronor per month. This move aligns Swedish law with the EU’s updated Blue Card Directive, aimed at attracting more high-skilled workers to the European Union. Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Migration Minister, emphasised that this change is…
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UK Government Upholds Restrictions On International Student Visas

International students planning to study in the UK are now facing tougher visa restrictions, continuing a policy introduced by the previous Conservative government. One of the most significant changes is that most students are no longer allowed to bring family members with them. The current Labour government, through Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, has made it…
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New Travel Warnings Issued for British Tourists Visiting Iceland

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for British holidaymakers heading to Iceland, focusing on driving conditions and volcanic activity. The FCDO has highlighted key differences between driving in Iceland and the United Kingdom (UK), urging travellers to exercise caution. Speed limits in Iceland are generally lower, and the…
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