Latvia Scraps Visa-Free Entry for Georgia’s Diplomatic Passport Holders
The Latvian Foreign Ministry has informed that the bilateral agreement between Latvia and Georgia, which allowed the visa exemption for …
EU/Schengen
Turkish National Detained in Lithuania for Presenting Forged Schengen Visa at Airport
A Turkish national has been detained in Lithuania’s Vilnius International Airport for possessing a forged Schengen visa in his passport. …
These Schengen Countries Approved the Most Visas for Turkish Citizens in 2024
Nationals from Turkiye were the second group for most Schengen visa applications filed in 2024, with over 1.1 million visa …
Visa-Free Travel to EU Could Be Suspended for More Countries Under New Rules
The European Union Council and Parliament have agreed to update the rules that may trigger the suspension of visa-free travel …
Stricter Family Reunification Permit Rules Take Effect in Finland
New requirements for family reunification candidates in Finland have come into effect on June 16, the majority of which concern …
Spain to Introduce Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Russians Starting July 12
Spain is introducing an airport transit visa requirement for Russian ordinary passport holders who want to transit through the international …
Portugal to Implement Tighter Rules for Citizenship & Family Reunification
The Portuguese authorities have confirmed plans to tighten rules for those who want to become Portuguese citizens, in addition to …
Novak Djokovic to Gain Greek Residency Through Golden Visa Program
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic may move to Greece in September this year. This comes after he is seeking residency …
Portugal Wants to Limit Work-Seeking Visas to Highly Qualified Migrants Only
The government of Portugal wants to limit the issuance of work-seeking visas to highly qualified foreign nationals only. According to …
Belgium Opens New Visa Processing Centre in Rabat, Initially for Students Only
Belgium has inaugurated a new visa processing centre in the capital of Morocco, Rabat, which will initially offer services to …