Germany Has Granted Over Half a Million Work Visas in the Last 4 Years
As one of the European Union’s leading economies, Germany has continued to attract a large number of foreign workers, granting …
EU/Schengen
Estonia No Longer Recognises Russian Non-Biometric Foreign Passports
Holders of non-biometric foreign passports of Russia are no longer recognised in Estonia, the latter’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has …
Portugal to Process Work Visas Within 20 Days for Foreign Workers
As part of its plan to help employers hire foreign workers faster and under more favourable conditions, the Portuguese authorities …
New Company Will Handle French Visa Applications in US Starting April 18
Starting April 18, TLS Contact will be in charge of handling visa applications of applicants from the US applying for …
Almost Impossible to Secure French Visa Appointments as Black Market Thrives, Algerians Complain
Algerian nationals have been complaining about finding it nearly impossible to secure a French visa appointment via official and legal …
Visa-Free Travel to EU Could Be Cut for CBI Nations Following Parliament Committee Approval
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has voted to approve amendments to the European …
China Continues to Push for Visa-Free Access to Schengen Area, Seeks Portugal’s Support & Reciprocity
China has once again expressed its hope to be included in the list of third countries whose nationals are eligible …
Swedish Authorities Criticised for Long Citizenship Processing Times
The Swedish Migration Board is being criticised for the lack of progress made with citizenship applications, with the authorities pointing …
Latvia to Tighten Entry Rules for Third-Country Nationals Without Latvian-Issued Visa or Residence Permit
Latvia is expected to introduce stricter entry requirements for third-country nationals who do not hold a visa or residence permit …
Croatia Remains 70,000 Seasonal Workers Short in 2025
Croatia is becoming more reliant on foreign workers as thousands of them are needed for the country to meet its …