Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Belgium Tightens Borders: How It Could Affect Your Schengen Trip

Belgium has announced it will reintroduce border checks starting this summer, targeting travellers entering the country from neighbouring Schengen states. The move is part of the government’s effort to crack down on illegal migration and what it calls “asylum shopping.” For tourists and other travellers, this could mean longer journeys and additional scrutiny, especially if…
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Gibraltar Entry for British Citizens Now Subject to EU Border Rules

Post-Brexit border changes between Gibraltar and Spain are about to get real – and it could make travelling and living in the region more complicated for many British citizens. A recent EU-UK deal hands significant authority to Spain over who can enter Gibraltar, even though the territory remains under British sovereignty. While the agreement is…
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Italy Travel Alert: National Strike to Cause Major Delays

If you’re heading to Italy around June 20, 2025, be prepared. A major nationwide strike is expected to cause serious travel delays across the country. The 24-hour strike kicks off at 9 PM on June 19 and runs until 9 PM on June 20, and it will likely disrupt flights, trains, buses, and metros across…
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Spain Extends Job Seeker Visa to 12 Months

Spain has extended the duration of its Job Seeker visa, giving foreign professionals up to 12 months to find employment, up from the previous three-month limit. The new rule took effect on May 20 and is part of a broader effort to attract skilled workers from abroad and address labour shortages in various sectors. The…
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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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