400-Page Schengen Visa Application by Indian CEO Raises Questions About Passport Power
The 400-page Schengen visa application of an Indian entrepreneur has sparked debate among netizens, raising a question of how strong …
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1 in 10 Residence Permits in Switzerland Are Unlawfully Obtained, Authorities Reveal
A case of forged documents in Switzerland, which resulted in nearly 50 people being detained, has revealed that many people …
France Rejects 1,200 Schengen Visas for Russians Over Espionage Fears
France has been refusing a high number of Schengen visa applications filed by Russians in the last years. New data …
Poland to Tighten Regulations for Foreign Workers Starting June
Starting in June 2025, many foreign nationals will lose the opportunity to work in Poland, following the tightened regulations that …
EU & UK Near Youth Visa Deal Despite Uncertainties
The European Union and the United Kingdom could soon be implementing a post-Brexit mobility agreement, which would allow young Europeans …
Poland’s Senate Passes Law Tightening Student Visa Rules
Almost one year after the student visa scandalPoland’s Senate has passed a law that aims to tighten the visa rules …
18,600 Ukrainians Lose Residency Status in Latvia
A total of 18,600 Ukrainian residents have lost their temporary protection status in Latvia by not renewing their residence permits. …
Croatia’s Hvar Island Imposes Strict Dress Code, Warns Tourists of Fines Up to €600
Tourists interested in visiting the island of Hvar in Croatia are now required to follow the new dress code carefully, …
Europeans Planning Longer Holiday Stays But Searching for Alternative Destinations, ETC Report Reveals
European travellers are increasingly planning trips, but some destinations, especially those in Southern Europe, might no longer be their first …
Tightened Rules for Residence Permits & Renewals in Portugal From April 28
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced that from April 28, 2025, it will accept residence permit …