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The Russian Tourist Federation informs Hungary is the country where obtaining a Schengen visa is the easiest, although data for 2022 suggest otherwise.

The Russian Tourist Federation informs Hungary is the country where obtaining a Schengen visa is the easiest, although data for 2022 suggest otherwise.

Hungary has lately received the support of the Russian Federation’s tourism agency as a viable choice for Russian citizens seeking a Schengen visa. They would be allowed to travel around Europe with this visa, especially when certain nations are not giving travel documents as a result of the military crisis [...]

Due to the Sziget Festival and the World Athletics Championships, Hungary sees a significant influx of tourists.

Due to the Sziget Festival and the World Athletics Championships, Hungary sees a significant influx of tourists.

According to the festival’s organizers, this year’s Sziget Festival in Hungary attracted almost 420,000 visitors. This amount was more than 30,000 less than what was recorded last year. According to the website About Hungary run by the international communication office of the Hungarian Prime Minister, the event last year, which [...]

Belize is urging the EU to make it easier for its citizens to obtain Schengen visas.

Belize is urging the EU to make it easier for its citizens to obtain Schengen visas.

The Belizean government has announced continued initiatives to simplify procedures for residents applying for Schengen visas. The government is aggressively seeking the support of EU member states and is dedicated to pursuing a visa-free travel deal with the EU. Eamon Courtenay, Belize’s minister of foreign affairs, is quoted by BBN [...]

Through European Residency & Citizenship Investment Programs, More Than 132,000 People Acquire Citizenship.

Through European Residency & Citizenship Investment Programs, More Than 132,000 People Acquire Citizenship.

More than 132,000 people obtained citizenship between 2011 and 2019 as a result of residency and citizenship investment programs offered by various European countries, including Portugal, Greece, Italy, and Spain. These conclusions are based on a recent Biz News story that emphasizes that the difficulty of obtaining visas through these [...]

Bulgarias Schengen readiness will be evaluated jointly in September by the Netherlands and Austria

Bulgaria’s Schengen readiness will be evaluated jointly in September by the Netherlands and Austria.

A joint delegation from the Netherlands and Austria will assess Bulgaria’s compliance with the requirements for admission to the EU’s Schengen Zone in September of this year. Following consultations with the European Commissioner for the Interior, Ylva Johansson, and the Dutch Minister of Migration, Eric van der Burgh, the Bulgarian [...]

In 2022 and the first half of 2023, Poland issued the most work visas to Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Turks.

In 2022 and the first half of 2023, Poland issued the most work visas to Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Turks.

Poland, a significant member of the European Union, has become a popular choice for travelers looking for a variety of options, including work. The nation issued a sizable number of national visas in both the previous year and the first half of the current year. According to recent data, Poland [...]

According to data, the German Embassy will reject 40% of Turkish applicants' requests for Schengen visas that are denied in 2022.

According to data, the German Embassy will reject 40% of Turkish applicants’ requests for Schengen visas that are denied in 2022.

The consulates in Ankara, Edirne, Istanbul, and Izmir received a total of 120,876 visa applications from Turkish applicants in 2022. Regrettably, the German government turned down a substantial chunk of these requests, representing 39.7 percent or 48,040 applications, making Germany the first nation to reject the most visa requests from [...]

France issued 64.5% of Algeria's negative Schengen visa decisions.

France issued 64.5% of Algeria’s negative Schengen visa decisions.

Algerian nationals applied for 239,927 visas in total from French consulates in 2022. A sizeable 64.5 percent of these, or 115,807 applications, were turned down. This result places France as the country that refused the most visa requests from Algerian citizens that year. According to Schengen Statistics, France emerged as [...]

Three Vietnamese were sentenced to six months in prison for entering Germany using someone else's passport.

Three Vietnamese were sentenced to six months in prison for entering Germany using someone else’s passport.

According to local media, three Vietnamese males who attempted to enter Germany using fake passports have been given jail terms of six months. One of them also had to do time in prison for supplying a fake passport. Nguyen Van Hung, 27, was detained while attempting to board an aircraft [...]

Instead of raising airline ticket taxes, France wants to lower train ticket prices.

Instead of raising airline ticket taxes, France wants to lower train ticket prices.

The French government has disclosed intentions to hike airline ticket taxes in order to fund critical investments in train infrastructure. As part of an effort to lessen dependency on airplanes, this strategic approach intends to stimulate a shift toward train travel for both local and international journeys. ClĂ©ment Beaune, France’s [...]