Afghan Family Sues Germany for Failing to Issue Visas Despite Admission Promise
A 14-member Afghan family has filed a lawsuit against Germany for failing to issue them visas, despite having received a …
EU/Schengen
Slovakia Plans to Facilitate Work Visa Issuance for Chinese Entrepreneurs
The Slovak government has revealed its plans to make the issuance of work visas for Chinese entrepreneurs easier than it …
Russian & Chinese Nationals Top Beneficiaries of Swiss Golden Visa Program
Switzerland’s Golden Visa Program has attracted a large number of wealthy non-EU nationals in the past few years. Introduced in …
EU Migrants Will Soon Need to Spend Over 10 Years in UK Before Applying to Settle
British politicians are proposing to end automatic settlement for migrants, raising the necessary period to apply for settlement from the …
Rhodes Experiences Tourist Boom From Türkiye Following Greece’s Visa-on-Arrival Expansion
Over 72,000 Turkish tourists travelled to and from Rhodes in the first four months of 2025, marking a significant surge …
Ireland Introduces Visa Requirement for Trinidad & Tobago Nationals
Ireland has decided to tighten the entry rules for nationals of Trinidad and Tobago by introducing a mandatory visa requirement. …
Austria Prolongs Internal Schengen Border Controls With Hungary & Slovenia for Another 6 Months
The Austrian authorities have decided to keep the internal border controls with Hungary and Slovenia in place for an additional …
Cyprus Will Join Schengen in 2026, President Christodoulides Says
Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has said. The President said that …
Germany, Poland & France Top EU Blue Card Issuers for Highly Qualified Foreign Workers
In 2023, about 89,000 skilled workers from abroad were issued an EU Blue Card – a residence and work permit …
Italy Facilitates Residence Permit Rules for Seasonal Migrant Workers
Italian authorities have issued a directive that aims at regulating work for migrant workers, allowing holders of seasonal residence permits …