Foreigners with temporary status in Switzerland will have an advantage in accessing the labour market compared to other foreigners, as well as will be able to change residence cantons more easily. According to a press release by the Federal Council, temporary status holders will be able to change their cantons more easily if their time …
Low-cost airlines are increasing average prices for flights to and from Spain this summer, as revealed by Mabrian, a data appeal company. The data is based on published prices between June 1 and September 15, 2024, and includes flights to Spain from its five major source markets and the five favourite countries of Spaniards, SchengenVisaInfo …
Prices of Budget Flights to & From Spain to Increase This Summer Read More »
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 was put forward by the Ministry earlier in April and its main aim is to make it easier for couples to reunite, SchengenVisaInfo reports. As the Danish authorities have explained, …
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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 over the same period of last year. The report released by the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday, May 1, also revealed that China has attracted these visitors for business reasons, …
China: 104,000 French Citizens Have Entered the Country Since Start of 2024 Read More »
The number of foreigners holding temporary residence permits for the purpose of employment in Germany was the highest ever recorded at the end of 2023, with the country registering 419,000 foreigners holding the document. Such a number of foreigners holding a work permit represents a sharp increase compared to 2007, when only 76,800 foreigners were …
Germany Saw 419,000 Foreigners on Work Permits at the End of 2023 Read More »
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 release, the authority revealed that the automated decision could be made in applications for the first residence permit for studies, citizenship and the renewal of a residence permit and residence …
Finland Implements Automated Decisions for Citizenship Applications Among Others Read More »
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 just last year. The Ministry’s figures show that the increase in the minimum amount of money required for golden visa investments has not affected the high demand for this program, SchengenVisaInfo …
9,478 Applications for Greece’s Golden Visa Are Still Being Processed Read More »
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 ago, a total of ten new countries – Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia – joined the EU together, SchengenVisaInfo reports. All of these countries, …
EU Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Biggest Enlargement Read More »
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 the consular missions of these three Schengen countries have suspended the issuance of visas. However, Germany, Italy, and Spain said that nothing has changed and, at the same time, blamed …
As of April 18, the European Commission has introduced easier Schengen visa rules for Indian citizens, allowing them to apply for multiple entry visas with a more extended validity period. Such a decision has been hailed by both Indian applicants and the consulate staff, SchengenVisaInfo reports. In a statement for the Times of India, the …
German Diplomat: Long-Term Visas Mutually Benefit Indian Travellers & Consulates Read More »
