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German Embassy Tehran Resumes Schengen Visa Applications on Jan 7 2026
Germany’s Tehran embassy will resume Schengen visa intake on January 7, 2026; TLScontact will open a waiting list for scheduling.…
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via the EU…
UK ETA Enters Full Effect in February 2026 for Visa-Free Travelers
Starting February 25, 2026, many visa-free travelers must obtain a £16 ETA before boarding. Valid two years or until passport…
Switzerland Adopts Stricter EU Visa-Suspension Rules Ahead of 2025
From December 17, 2025, Switzerland will match EU visa-suspension reforms, lowering the trigger from 50% to 30% and adding an…
Europe could be unrecognizable in 20 years as mass migration reshapes alliances
The White House’s 2025 strategy claims mass migration and falling birthrates risk making Europe unrecognizable in twenty years. It calls…
EU expands visa-free travel, suspension mechanism, 12 months to address migration risks
In late 2025, the EU reformed its suspension mechanism for visa-free travel: thresholds fell to 30%, initial suspensions now last…
Austria Unveils Cross-Border Commuter Permit for Non-EU Workers
The Bundesrat approved a commuter permit on October 24, 2025, for certain non‑EU residents of four neighboring countries. Applications start…
Poland’s foreign student intake hits record as visa crackdown tightens
Poland’s April 2025 law tightens student visas after 108,000 foreign students entered in 2024/25. Key rules: 50% institutional cap, language…