Under the new Single Permit Directive, which becomes effective on May 20, the European Union Member States will start issuing residence and work permits to foreigners under a simplified procedure. Announcing the news, the Inclusion, Social Security and Migration Ministry of Spain said that more favourable rules will apply to workers from other countries. The …
For years, vacationers have looted the natural treasures of Sardinia’s beaches in Italy despite fines that the latter has included protecting its spectacular beaches from over-tourism with numerous new restrictions. The Italian island of Sardinia issues hefty fines of up to €3,000 each summer to tourists caught trying to leave with stones, sand and shells …
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For years, vacationers have looted the natural treasures of Sardinia’s beaches in Italy despite fines that the latter has included protecting its spectacular beaches from over-tourism with numerous new restrictions. The Italian island of Sardinia issues hefty fines of up to €3,000 each summer to tourists caught trying to leave with stones, sand and shells …
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Germany has decided to overturn its decision to ban Professor Ghassan Abu-Sitta, who is a British-Palestinian surgeon, from entering the territory of the Schengen Area. The news was announced by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), which said that after weeks of difficulties, the Schengen-wide travel ban on the war surgeon has been …
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Immigrants in Portugal have received e-mails from AIMA, the Agency for Integration, Migrations and Asylum, informing them they have to pay a €300 fee ahead of their application for a residence permit. According to Portuguese media, the deadline to pay this advance fee is set at ten working days, while prior to the emails, the …
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Some Polish universities have been found to be involved in the country’s visa scandal, with them being accused of not properly verifying if candidates are eligible to study in the country. As Dziennik Gazeta Prawna (GDP) claims, tens of thousands of students from third countries, mainly from Rwanda, Türkiye, and Zimbabwe, enrol in Polish universities …
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New rules will apply to nationals from Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP), in an effort for the Portuguese government to offer the same opportunities for all visa applicants. According to Jose Cesario, nationals coming from CPLP countries, indicating the nationals of countries like Cape Verde, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, did not have the …
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The Council of the European Union has today officially adopted the reform of the EU migration and asylum pact, following the green light given by MEPs. By adopting a new system, the EU is establishing new rules that will help the member states manage the arrivals of migrants through regulated procedures, create effective and uniform …
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The Belgian Ambassador to Senegal, Helene De Bock, has revealed that some 30,000 new residence permits were granted to Senegalese nationals. In a press conference, the Ambassador also pointed out that she is aware of how challenging it is for Senegalese applicants to obtain a visa appointment, SchengenVisaInfo reports. The diplomat also mentioned the irregular …
30,000 Visas Were Granted to Senegalese Nationals in 2023, Belgian Ambassador Says Read More »
Greece will start bringing in seasonal farm workers from Egypt starting this summer. The decision has been confirmed by the Greek Ministry of Migration and comes following an agreement reached between the two countries in 2022 as part of efforts to tackle labour shortages noted in several fields, SchengenVisaInfo reports. Through a statement, the Greek …
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