Starting January 10, 2025, Italy will require Type D visa applicants, including international students in programs lasting over 90 days, to secure individual appointments at Italian consulates for fingerprinting. This new policy is expected to increase administrative burdens for consulates and prospective students alike. In the 2022-23 academic year, Italy emerged as the top destination…
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The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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Starting in 2025, Romanian citizens will be able to travel to the United States without needing a visa for tourism and business purposes. This milestone was announced by the Romanian Embassy in Washington, following confirmation that Romania has met the stringent criteria to join the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The US State Department recently…
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More and more Americans are eyeing Portugal’s Golden Visa Program, especially following the latest US presidential election, where political shifts have fueled interest in overseas residency options. In recent years, wealthy Americans have shown a growing desire for dual citizenship or overseas residencies, particularly during political and economic uncertainty. While some are drawn to Portugal’s…
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Dealing with flight delays and cancellations is frustrating enough, but the process of getting a refund can make it even worse. Fortunately, new rules issued by the Department of Transportation (DoT) in October 2024 make things easier for travellers by requiring automatic refunds from airlines when flights are cancelled or severely modified. As of October…
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