Category: Germany

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK’s New Passport Rules Reduces School Visits From The EU

The number of EU school visits to the UK has greatly reduced after the list of travellers’ scheme was scrapped in October 2021.  Tourism Alliance’s latest research shows that the number of students European tour operators sent to the UK in 2022 was down 83% compared to 2019.  The plunge is due to the removal…
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EU Council Fully Suspends Vanuatu’s Visa Waiver Agreement 

The Council of the European Union has decided to fully suspend the visa-free travel agreement with Vanuatu. The decision to fully suspend the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu was taken due to the risks posed by the latter’s investor citizenship schemes, known also as the golden passport schemes. A partial suspension of this agreement was…
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Ferry Route Between Scotland and Europe

A direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe is set to reopen next year. Travelling from Scotland to other parts of Europe has limited options where travellers either need to take a flight or travel down to London to catch the Eurostar. But passengers may soon have another, climate-friendly option. With travellers looking for…
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Germany To Launch €49 Monthly Ticket For Trains, Buses, and Trams

Early next year, Germany will welcome a follow-up to the 9-euro ticket. The nationwide monthly ticket will offer unlimited travel on regional and public transport for just €49 a month.  Transport Minister Volker Wissing stated that the move was aimed at cutting emissions and helping people to cope with the cost of living crisis. The…
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Multiple EU Countries Stopped Issuing Schengen Visa To Russians

Even though the European Union Commission adopted a decision to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, several EU countries decided to take further measures and stop issuing visas for citizens of Russia. The list of the EU countries that have banned Russians and have decided not to issue Schengen visas for them includes…
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