Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

China To Allow Visa-Free Entry To Travellers From 6 Countries

On March 7, 2024, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China has expanded its visa-free travel rule to an additional 6 European countries. China will implement a visa-free policy for the citizens of  Travellers who hold passports from the six European states will be able to enter China, visa-free for 15 days, for business,…
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Seville Plan To Charge Entry Fee For Tourists Visiting Iconic Square

Many renowned destinations have a love/hate relationship with tourists.  Attracting a significant number of visitors to diverse attractions can positively impact local economies, yet it may also have adverse consequences. The implementation of entrance fees for tourists visiting specific cultural attractions is an effective way to reduce overcrowding. Holidaymakers visiting Seville will soon be charged…
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Greece Golden Visa Program Is Set To Change

Greece will increase the threshold of the minimum investments for third-country nationals to acquire the Golden Visa. Greece is one of the last remaining countries in Europe to offer golden visas. Greece offers ‘residency by investment’ schemes that allow wealthy foreigners to ‘buy’ the right to stay in a country long term. The program was…
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Austria And The US Signed A New Working Holiday Agreement

Austria and the United States have launched a new Working Holiday Program which allows young Austrian and US nationals to learn about each other’s cultures and professional environments. On February 20, 2024, Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer and US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield signed a Professional Development and Cultural…
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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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