Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Europe Opens Doors To Top US Researchers

As political tension and science funding cuts shake the United States, the European Union is stepping up with a bold offer: a stable, well-funded home for American researchers. And to make that promise real, Europe is cutting red tape and speeding up visas. The EU is actively working to attract US-based scientists, researchers, and innovators…
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UK Tourists Urged to Prepare for EES Fingerprint Checks at EU Borders

British holidaymakers heading to the EU will soon face more time-consuming border checks, as new rules will require fingerprint scans and facial photographs every time they enter the Schengen Area. Due to delays in the EU’s digital biometric systems, travellers will initially need to exit their cars or coaches at border control to complete these…
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New Schengen Visa Rules: No More Appeals for Germany Applications

Planning a European summer getaway via Germany? A major visa rule change could affect your plans. Starting July 1, Germany will no longer allow appeals for rejected Schengen visa applications. The Federal Foreign Office is ending the “remonstration” process—a formal procedure that previously allowed applicants to request a review of their denied visa, free of…
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Travel Hit Hard by Spain and Portugal Blackout

A widespread power outage on 28 April has caused major disruption across Spain and Portugal, and travellers are already feeling the effects. The blackout, which hit major cities like Madrid and Lisbon, knocked out subway systems, traffic lights, ATMs, and phone networks, and it has also started affecting airports. Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica warned…
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EU Set to Grant Visa-Free Access to Saudi Nationals

Saudi citizens may soon travel to Europe without a visa, joining countries like the US, Canada, UAE, and Singapore in enjoying visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The European Union is working toward exempting Saudi nationals from short-stay visa requirements, allowing eligible travellers to visit or transit through the Schengen countries without a visa.  This…
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