Schengen
Schengen Area visa rules, 90/180-day calculator guidance, ETIAS updates, and border-free travel regulations across 27 European countries. Covers short-stay visas, overstay consequences, and transit rules.
Hungary Investigates 20 Visa Applications with Forged Wrestling Federation India Letter
Wrestling Federation of India flags forged Hungary visa letter as a potential human trafficking attempt involving 12 individuals posing as athletes.
Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…
EU Return Rules Toughened as LIBE Backs Deportation Plan
LIBE backed tougher EU return rules, expanding detention, offshore return hubs, and faster deportations. The proposal is not…
EU Lawmakers Move to Approve Return Hubs as Returns Regulation Faces Third-Country Removal
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' outside the bloc and 24-month detention for rejected asylum seekers to streamline deportations…
UK Warns Travelers as Schengen Entry/exit System Adds Biometric Border Checks April 10
The EU's new digital Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with biometrics for UK travelers by April 2026, aiming…
European Commission Freezes Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials due to democratic backsliding, while the U.S. pauses immigrant visa…
Sweden’s Johan Forssell Says No Middle East Refugee Surge Yet, EU More Prepared
EU and U.S. officials implement stricter migration controls in 2026, emphasizing re-vetting and standardized border procedures to ensure…
Qatarenergy Halts LNG Production at Ras Laffan, Sending European Energy Prices Soaring
QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iranian strikes on industrial sites, triggering global energy supply fears and shipping disruptions…
Poland Ends Special Legal Status for Ukrainians, Putting Pesel UKR and Permits at Risk
Poland repeals the 2022 Special Act, moving 1 million Ukrainians to standard immigration rules and EU protection frameworks…
Greece Revokes Thousands of Asylum Permits as North Africa Cases Come Under Review
Greece to revoke 1,000+ asylum permits and suspend North African sea-arrival applications, sparking international outcry over human rights…