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UAE Residents Benefit from Faster Visa Approvals in Schengen Countries

Schengen visa slots in the UAE are fully booked for summer 2025. Germany introduces a five-year visa and removes free…

Germany Ends Visa Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025 Worldwide

From July 2025, Germany ends informal visa appeal letters, forcing Schengen applicants to reapply or pursue legal appeals. This increases…

Spain Visa Revamp: Job Seekers Can Stay 12 Months If Eligible

Spain’s Job Seeker Visa duration increased to 12 months as of May 2025, targeting skilled non-EU workers with strict eligibility…

Council of Europe Launches Digital Citizenship Education Curriculum Framework

Launching in May 2025, the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Framework guides 46 countries in teaching youth responsible online skills…

India sets new record for Schengen visa applications, Spain leads demand

India’s summer 2025 visa applications rose 68%, with Schengen requests up 29%, driven by rising incomes and travel interest. Spain,…

Austrian Chancellor calls EU asylum rules outdated and urges reform

Austrian Chancellor Stocker demands urgent reform of EU asylum rules, highlighting Austria’s suspension of migrant family reunification. The EU’s new…

Dolce Visa struggles to attract applicants despite Italy residency perks

Italy’s Dolce Visa demands €250,000 startup investments with no real estate options and six-month residency yearly. Compared to Greece and…

Italy citizenship referendum may ease path for non-EU residents

In 2025, Italy plans a referendum to reduce citizenship residency from ten to five years. New laws limit descent-based citizenship…