Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece Starts Issuing COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

The basic part of the EU is the notion of open borders between member states and the free flow of people across the region and this has been hampered by the global pandemic. Greece has pushed for a standardised COVID-19 vaccination passport that would enable its holders to cross national borders without the hassles of…
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COVID-19: Which Countries are Welcoming Vaccinated Tourists?

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has given us all hope that travel will be possible again. But with the situation changing daily along with the travel restrictions, it is hard to pinpoint a low-risk place to book a trip. The COVID-19 pandemic hampered international travel for much of 2020 but as vaccines are distributed and more…
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Brexit: Staying and Living in the EU – UK Nationals in the EU

Brexit is a done deal and the UK joined the likes of Australia, Canada and USA in becoming a ‘third country’ national within the EU. Brexit means UK nationals losing the automatic right to study, work and live in the EU.  The EU’s ‘90-day rule‘ governs how long non-European citizens can spend in the bloc…
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Calls for EU to Open for US Travellers

Europe has long since been a popular destination for North American travellers.  A lot of European destinations are on top of American’s ultimate bucket list. Europe offers a multitude of choices from arts, stunning and historic attractions, fashion and food. Travel and Tourism industry is a significant EU market which accounts for a major part…
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Romania “Fully Prepared” to Join Schengen Zone

Romania’s Prime Minister Florin Citu has stressed that Romania is fully prepared to be part of the borderless area of Schengen. The Prime Minister’s comment came during his conversation with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte. I had a telephone conversation with the prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte. We analysed the promising prospects for…
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