According to the Finnish Immigration Service, labor migration is still strong this year compared to last, and they expect a record number of applications for citizenship this year, even though the number of applications for work-related visas has decreased. An official press release states that 14,710 work visa applications have [...]
French investors and their families who intend to relocate to the United States are now eligible for an extended four-year visa under a new bilateral agreement between France and the United States. This is a major expansion from the previous 25-month residence permit. Following talks that began in 2022, the [...]
Take a multi-country rail trip this holiday season to witness the magic of Christmas markets throughout Europe without emitting a single carbon footprint. City squares become bright displays of celebration as Christmas draws near. Take in the festive atmosphere by browsing Christmas markets, enjoying mulled wine, and selecting the ideal [...]
Investment-based citizenship and residency programs (CBI/RBI) have evolved into instruments used by corrupt individuals and criminals to hide their identities, launder money, or commit more crimes. Additionally, the illegal use of citizenship and residency programs is a profitable “multi-billion-dollar business,” allowing people to evade justice, enter third countries, and launder [...]
Four citizens of Pakistan were detained in Thailand on suspicion of using fraudulent Schengen visas. Thai officials revealed that the four had been engaging in illegal activity for a considerable amount of time, fooling several people who wanted to join the EU. The Immigration Bureau’s deputy commissioner, Phanthana Nuchanart, claims [...]
A list of suggested procedures has been provided by the European Commission in order to guarantee the Dublin III Regulation’s efficacy. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed her commitment to carrying out the Dublin Roadmap earlier this year in February. This roadmap aims to reduce [...]
After Landmark Beach in Nigeria, Mackenzie Beach in Cyprus is expected to experience a shoreline reduction of 660.9 meters due to rising sea levels. The shoreline of Landmark Beach has already diminished as a result of rising floods, water-borne illnesses, and deteriorating water quality. San Tedora, Italy, is the second [...]
These eight nations provide tourist visas lasting up to one year for EU citizens, extending beyond the standard 90-day visa-free agreements that many countries have with the EU. Europeans are fortunate to possess some of the world’s most powerful passports. Various nations, from Brazil to Japan, have entered into visa [...]
An estimated €5 billion could be injected into Portugal over the next ten years if Portugal is successful in redirecting half of the foreign investment that was previously intended for real estate toward investments in commercial enterprises via OIC (Collective Investment Organizations), according to the Portugal News.This possible change in [...]
The government of Hungary plans to bring back the Golden Visa Program, which was shut down in 2017. A draft bill governing immigration for third-country nationals arriving in Hungary has been presented to parliament, outlining the new framework for the Residency by Investment scheme. According to Reuters, the proposed bill [...]