Montenegro Suspends Visa-Free Entry for Select Countries
On October 9, 2025, the government of Montenegro suspended the temporary visa exemption for nationals of Armenia, Egypt and Uzbekistan. The government also removed Kuwait
Read More »Latvia Introduces Electronic Travel Declaration Requirement
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, effective September 1, 2025, certain nationals who have not been issued a visa or residence permit by Latvia are required to
Read More »Poland Updates Work Permit Requirements
From August 1, 2025, Polish employers must submit a copy of the employment contract with any foreign national hired on the basis on a work permit before employment begins.
Read More »EU to Launch Entry/Exit System on October 12, 2025
On July 30, 2025, the European Commission has announced its decision to establish set October 12, 2025 as the launch date for the start of operations of the Entry/Exit System
Read More »EU Raises ETIAS Travel Authorization Fee to EUR 20
On July 17, 2025, the European Commission has announced a new fee for non-EU travelers who do not need a visa to enter 30 European countries. The European Travel Information
Read More »EU Approves Gradual Rollout of Entry/Exit System for Border Management
On July 18, 2025, the Council of the European Union has officially adopted a regulation allowing for the progressive implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new
Read More »Italian Citizenship Changes Take Effect
On March 28, 2025, the Italian government issued Decree-Law No. 36, which would introduce significant changes to Italian citizenship, namely citizenship by descent (ius
Read More »Germany to End Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025
The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure, which allowed applicants to appeal a visa rejection in Germany without going to court. This
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