The EU-UK Gibraltar border agreement is set to reshape how people travel in and out of the British overseas territory, as Spain will now take the lead on issuing visas, residence permits, and asylum applications. This new arrangement comes […]
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Starting July 12, 2025, Russian citizens holding ordinary passports will be required to obtain an airport transit visa (TAP) to pass through the international transit zones of Spanish airports. This new rule means that Russian travelers who do not
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The French government has introduced a mandatory online registration system for all visa appointments, covering both Schengen short-stay and long-stay national visas. Travelers must now use official platforms such as Visa Wizard and Demarches Simplifiées to determine eligibility, complete
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As the EU high court brings Malta’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme to a definitive end, a new wave of interest is sweeping across alternative residency destinations—particularly Greece, which has rapidly become a top choice for global investors seeking
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Myanmar suspends tourist visas following a devastating series of earthquakes that have rocked the central region of the country, damaging historic landmarks, transportation systems, and vital infrastructure. The government announced that no tourist visas will be issued throughout April
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The Canadian government has announced it will no longer issue 10-year entry visas, marking a shift in its visa policy for foreign visitors. Previously, applicants for multiple-entry visas were automatically granted permission for up to 10 years. Under the
Tourists who overstay in Bali could now face extended prison sentences, as Indonesia has introduced stricter penalties for breaches of its immigration laws. According to The Independent, travelers caught with expired visas on Bali may now serve up to
Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, all members of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), have announced plans to expand the use of the Univisa, a special visa that allows travelers to visit multiple countries within the region. Currently,
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In response to the ongoing housing crisis, Greece has announced significant amendments to its Golden Visa Program, aiming to strike a balance between attracting foreign investment and addressing domestic housing needs. The Minister of Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, unveiled the
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Uzbekistan will adopt a three-year program for the development of tourism in the Khorezm region with a new visa program called “Uzbekistan is my second home,” allowing foreign visitors to legally stay in the country for up to a
Greece Golden Visa Program began in 2013 and provides non-EU citizens with Greek citizenship by investment. Today, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated that he is considering proposing changes to the investment thresholds for the country’s five-year residency program, commonly
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France has become the first country to start issuing Schengen digital visas. Currently, they can only be obtained by athletes, delegations, and journalists traveling to the country for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Applications can be submitted through a
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A significant leap towards digitizing visa procedures in the Schengen Zone has been taken within the European Union. The European Parliament has formally endorsed the agreements reached by the EU’s principal institutions to facilitate the digitalization of visas in
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In a joint announcement today, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of State Antony Blinken officially welcomed Israel into the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) visa waiver program, expanding the list of visa-exempt countries to
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The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services in 37 countries across the globe. Under this new agreement, VFS Global will continue to operate on behalf of the Government of Sweden
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