Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Travel Warning: Belgium Braces for Major Transport Strikes 

Tourists heading to Belgium this April are being warned of major travel disruption as national rail and general strikes are set to impact the country on April 22 and April 29. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory, warning of “severe travel disruption” during both strike dates. Travellers…
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Venice Brings Back Daytripper Fee

If you’re planning a quick visit to Venice, be aware that a day trip could now cost you €10, and skipping the fee could lead to a fine of up to €300. The city has relaunched its daytripper entry fee, doubling it for last-minute visitors. The goal? To reduce overcrowding and protect the historic city…
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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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