Changes to Slovakia’s Business Residence Permit to Become Effective July 1, 2025
The Slovak government has introduced changes to the Business Residence Permit, which affect business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. The new …
EU/Schengen
Belize Continues Lobbying for Visa-Free Entry to EU
Belize authorities are continuing to lobby for visa-free entry into the Schengen Area despite the EU Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola …
Armenia & EU Discuss Visa Liberalisation Progress in High-Level Meeting
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia, Arpine Sargsyan, and the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis …
ECTAA Urges EU to Ease Visa & Entry Requirements for Chinese Travellers
The umbrella organisation representing travel agents and tour operators across Europe, ECTAA, has called on the European Union to ease …
Moroccans Still Struggling to Secure Schengen Visa Appointments Despite Crackdown on Intermediaries
Passport holders of Morocco are still struggling to secure Schengen visa appointment slots despite measures taken against intermediaries exploiting the …
France Makes Online Visa Appointments Mandatory for All Travellers
A mandatory online system for all visa appointments has been launched by the French government, which will require all travellers …
Finland to Open New Consulate in India on June 9
The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will open a new Honorary Consulate in India’s Ahmedabad. According to the …
Cyprus: Over 28,000 Golden Visas Approved Since 2014
Authorities in Cyprus have issued a total of 28,660 golden visas since the introduction of the scheme in 2014. The …
Greece Secures Just 25% of Needed Foreign Workers for 2025
Only one in four vacant jobs in Greece is expected to be filled in 2025, as the government has managed …
Netherlands’ Border Controls Cut Irregular Immigration Without Hurting Economy, Survey Finds
Border checks introduced by the government of the Netherlands last year have helped the country to better manage irregular migration …