Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

New German Government to Scrap 3-Year Fast-Track to Citizenship

Germany’s next government, formed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the center-left SPD, plans to get rid of the fast-track option that allows some immigrants to become citizens after just 3 years.  This decision is part of the coalition agreement the parties released this week. The 3-year pathway to citizenship was introduced in June last…
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UK Tourists Face Protests in Spain’s Canary Islands Over Mass Tourism

Spain is the go-to getaway for British holidaymakers, drawing in millions of visitors throughout the year. British tourists heading to Spain’s Canary Islands may face anti-tourism protests as locals grow increasingly frustrated with rising living costs and overcrowding. Fifteen local groups under the banner “The Canary Islands Have a Limit” plan to stage fresh demonstrations…
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Spain Closes Doors on Golden Visas

Spain has officially brought its Golden Visa Program to an end, with the scheme ceased on April 3, 2025. Launched in 2013 under Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, the program allowed non-EU nationals to gain Spanish residency—and visa-free access to the Schengen Area—by making qualifying investments in the country, primarily through real estate. The minimum investment…
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Easter Travel to Spain? UK Foreign Office Highlights Key Travel Warnings

As British holidaymakers gear up for Easter getaways to Spain, the UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice, emphasising key safety measures. One of the most crucial recommendations is downloading the ALERT COPS app, an official safety tool developed by the Spanish Police and Civil Guard. This app allows users to discreetly contact law…
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Santorini Welcomes Tourists Again as Greece Lifts Safety Restrictions

Greece has officially announced that Santorini is safe and fully prepared to welcome tourists, following a period of seismic activity that impacted the island earlier this year.  The island, along with neighboring Amorgos and Anafi, experienced significant seismic activity from late January to late February, prompting safety concerns and temporary restrictions. However, experts have now…
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