Decoupling Moldova’s EU Membership From That of Ukraine Not Ruled Out, EU Commissioner Says
The European Union commissioner for enlargement, Marta Kos, has said that she would not rule out decoupling Moldova’s accession process …
EU/Schengen
EU to Consider Opening a Visa Facilitation Office in Sri Lanka Amid Growing Challenges Faced by Applicants
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, representing Poland’s EU Council Presidency, has reportedly expressed willingness to explore the possibility of opening …
Applicants From These 10 Countries Filed the Highest Number of Schengen Visa Applications in 2024
Applicants for Schengen visas filed over 11.7 million applications in 2024. Compared to 2023 numbers, when 10.3 million applications were …
France Opens New Visa Application Centre in Laayoune
A new visa application centre for France, which will be operated by TLScontact, has been opened in Laayoune. By opening …
Fake Schengen Visas for France & Spain Sold for Up to €15K, Scheme Exposed in Algeria
A concerning Schengen visa forgery case for entry into the territories of France and Spain has been uncovered in Algeria. …
High Ukrainian Migration to Poland but Few Gain Polish Citizenship
In spite of the fact that a large number of Ukrainians moved to Poland over the past decade, only a …
€15,000 for a Visa: Bribes & Luxury Gifts at Italian Embassy in Dhaka
Bangladeshi citizens have reportedly paid up to €15,000 each in order to get visas that would permit them to enter …
France Was the Top Schengen Visa Destination for 51 Nationalities in 2024
France, which was the top destination for Schengen visa applicants in 2024, has been a popular destination for many nationalities …
France Was the Top Schengen Visa Destination for 32 Nationalities in 2024
France, which was the top destination for Schengen visa applicants in 2024, has been a popular destination for many nationalities …
Latvia Calls Once Again on Member States to Stop Visa Issuance for Russians
Latvia has once again clarified its position regarding Schengen visa issuance for Russian passport holders. The Minister of Foreign Affairs …