Iceland to Initiate Review of Residence Permit Rules
The Minister of Justice of Iceland, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, has formed a working group in order to review the country’s …
EU/Schengen
Polish Embassy Warns Indian Citizens Against Using Agents for Schengen Visa Applications
The Polish Embassy in India has advised all visa applicants to avoid going through the visa application process with the …
Lithuania Extends Sanctions on Russian & Belarusian Citizens
The Parliament of Lithuania has extended and tightened sanctions against nationals of Russia and Belarus for another year. In line …
Hungary Waves Visa Requirements for Pakistan’s Diplomatic Passport Holders
Hungary has signed an agreement to scrap visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders from Pakistan. Under this deal, Pakistani diplomatic …
Luxembourg Registered Record Number of 30,677 Schengen Visa Applications in 2024
Luxembourg has registered a record number of Schengen visa applications, emerging as a top destination for many international visitors and …
Finland’s Border With Russia to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
Authorities in Finland have announced that their eastern border with Russia will remain closed until further notice. The decision has …
Russian Elites Gaining Easier Access to EU Through Serbian Passports
A new investigative report has shown that the Serbian authorities have been issuing a large number of passports to Russian …
France Expands Visa Services to Southern Regions of Morocco
The government of France has expanded its consular services to southern Morocco, in particular for people living in Dakhla, Laayoune, …
Germany Sees 20% More Schengen Visa Applications From Indians in First Quarter of 2025
Similar to the previous years, Germany continues to register a high number of visa applications from Indian passport holders and …
Germany: 82,000 Receive Temporary Residency Under Opportunity Residence Act
More than 82,000 people required to leave Germany have been given a new opportunity to stay, through the Opportunity Residence …