Finland to Prioritise Student Residence Permit Applications in India, Nepal & UAE This Summer
Finnish missions in the capitals of India, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates will be prioritising applications for student residence …
EU/Schengen
Latvia Concerned Over Russians & Belarusians Entering With Schengen Visas Issued by Other Member States
Latvia has raised concerns once again about citizens of Russia and Belarus entering its territory on Schengen visas issued by …
Cyprus Advances on Schengen Accession Path Over Past 2 Years
The European Commission is closely observing Cyprus’ progress in fulfilling the requirements needed towards Schengen membership, the European Commissioner for …
EU States Should Open a Visa Centre in Bangladesh, Home Adviser Says
A visa centre for Bangladeshis to file their Schengen visa applications would be much appreciated in Dhaka, the capital of …
MEPs Back Gradual Roll-Out of Entry/Exit System
The Civil Liberties Committee MEPs have given the green light to the gradual rollout of the EU’s new border system …
France: Undocumented Migrants Face Unofficial 6-Question Tests in Residency Applications
In addition to tightened conditions for obtaining legal status in France, undocumented nationals are being subject to additional requirements. According …
New State of Schengen Report Calls on Acceleration of ETIAS & EES Implementation
The 2024-2025 State of Schengen report, published today by the EU Commission, has highlighted the importance of the Entry/Exit System …
“No Possibility” to Reopen Poland-Belarus Border, Interior Minister Says
The Polish Interior Minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, has said that there is no possibility that Poland will reopen its border checkpoints …
Israel Revokes Visas for 27 French Officials Ahead of Planned Visit to the Palestinian Territories
27 French officials, members of France’s Ecologist and Communist parties, have had their Israeli visas cancelled by the Interior Ministry …
House of Lords to Propose New Rules Following Complaints From Brits for 90/180-Day Rule
The House of Lords has reviewed evidence about how limiting the 90/180-day rule is for Brits who own property in …