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Türkiye Pushes for Schengen Visa Exemption for Young Researchers & Entrepreneurs
Emphasising the boost that it would give innovation and technology in Europe, Turkish Industry and Technology Mehmet Minister, Fatih...
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Spain to Enhance Visa Services for Kuwaiti Travellers With New Visa Application Center
The Ambassador of Spain to the State of Kuwait and Bahrain, Miguel Moro Aguilar, has announced the opening of the new premises of BLS in Kuwait, a leading service...
Borders & Security
Denmark Expected to Soon Change Some Rules for Spouse Reunification
The Ministry for Immigration and Integration of Denmark has proposed to change the rules applying to family reunification of spouses.
The proposal on the matter...
China: 104,000 French Citizens Have Entered the Country Since Start of 2024
Since the start of this year, a total of 104,000 French citizens have entered China, thus marking an increase of nearly 295 per cent...
Germany Saw 419,000 Foreigners on Work Permits at the End of 2023
The number of foreigners holding temporary residence permits for the purpose of employment in Germany was the highest ever recorded at the end of...
Finland Implements Automated Decisions for Citizenship Applications Among Others
The Finnish Immigration Service has started issuing automated decisions for some applications, marking its steps towards the automation of the immigration system.
In a press...
9,478 Applications for Greece’s Golden Visa Are Still Being Processed
A total of 9,478 golden visa applications are being reviewed by Greece’s Migration and Asylum Ministry, with a total of 6,228 submissions registered in...
EU Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Biggest Enlargement
On May 1, the European Union celebrated the 20th anniversary of its biggest enlargement to date, growing from 15 to 25 member states.
Twenty years...
Statistics
Germany, Italy & Spain Deny Claims of Having Stopped Issuing Schengen Visas to Turkish Nationals
Germany, Italy, and Spain have denied allegations of them having stopped accepting applications and issuing Schengen visas to Turkish nationals.
Speculations started to circulate that...
German Diplomat: Long-Term Visas Mutually Benefit Indian Travellers & Consulates
As of April 18, the European Commission has introduced easier Schengen visa rules for Indian citizens, allowing them to apply for multiple entry visas...
Irregular Migrants in Europe Face Difficulties in Accessing Legal Assistance, Report Notes
Concerns related to difficulties in accessing legal assistance for irregular migrants have been expressed in the recent report of the Group of Experts against...
Govt Urges Slovenians to Check the Validity of Their Passports Before Travelling This Summer
As the May Day and summer holidays approach, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has issued an advisory to all visitors planning to...
Visa on Arrival Extended to 5 Additional Greek Islands for Turkish Tourists
As of April 30, Turkish citizens can visit five more Greek Islands with a visa on arrival, the Greek Embassy in Türkiye has announced.
The...
France Continues to Attract Kuwaiti Travellers as a Top Destination
France remains among the top destinations for Kuwaiti travellers, according to the French Ambassador to Kuwait, Claire Le Flécher, with France's consular section receiving...
More Indians Opting for EU Destinations Following New Schengen Visa Rules
A higher number of Indian nationals are showing interest in visiting EU destinations this year following the adoption of more favourable Schengen visa rules.
A...
A Decade of Visa-Free Travel: Moldovan Travellers Exceed 2 Million Trips to the EU
April 28 marked the tenth anniversary of the visa liberalisation regime between Moldova and the European Union.
A total of 2,156,882 visa-free travel trips were...
Schengen Visa Demand Soars Among Russians Ahead of Summer
The interest of Russians in obtaining Schengen visas has started to soar, with many of them planning trips to the bloc in the coming...
Spain Remains a Top Choice for Summer Vacation in 2024, Expecting to Welcome 9.49 Million Tourists in May Alone
Spain remains a top favourite destination for international tourists to visit this summer season, among the leading markets studied, including the United Kingdom, Germany,...