Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Rhodes Greece: Free Getaways for Those Affected by Wildfires

Greece is offering free trips to tourists whose vacations have been cut short due to wildfires. The ‘state of emergency’ issued by Greek authorities in Rhodes on July 26th due to wildfires has officially been lifted. The Greek government is now working with tourism bodies and local authorities on a wider plan to restore travel…
Read more

Spain Abolishes 6-Month Absence Rule For Temporary Residents

Spain has much to offer for individuals who want to relocate to live, work, and study in the country. It boasts fascinating culture, great weather, and a laid-back lifestyle.  Now, your residence permit, which is valid for up to five years,  will remain valid even if you are away from the Spanish territory for 6…
Read more

UK Issues Travel Warning To Portugal

The UK Foreign Office has issued an updated travel warning for those planning on coming to Portugal at the end of July and early August. The warning is specifically aimed at travellers planning to visit Lisbon.  It comes after Pope Francis announced his plans to visit the Portuguese capital for World Youth Day which sees…
Read more

European Parliament Calls For Bulgaria And Romania To Join Schengen End 2023

The European Union’s Parliament has adopted a new resolution, urging the EU Council to take seriously the matter of Schengen accession for Bulgaria and Romania and let both countries join the borderless zone before the end of the year. In a press release issued on 12 July, the parliament revealed that the new resolution, which…
Read more

Dutch Court Confirms Flight Reduction at Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, a bustling aviation hub in Europe, finds itself on the brink of a significant reduction in operations following the ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. In a bid to address growing environmental concerns regarding noise and air pollution, the Schiphol airport had previously unveiled plans to lower annual flight numbers from…
Read more