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France Mandates Online Visa Appointments Worldwide
Feb 20, 2026 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
As of February 20, 2026, France has implemented a mandatory online appointment system for all foreign nationals applying for visas, eliminating... Read More »
Canada Prioritizes Skilled Workers in 2026 Immigration Strategy
Feb 18, 2026 · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada is implementing new Express Entry immigration categories for 2026 designed to attract highly skilled workers while managing overall... Read More »
UK Set to Enforce ETA Requirement for Visitors
Nov 23, 2025 · UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)
The United Kingdom will begin enforcing an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme starting February 2026, requiring visitors to obtain advance... Read More »
Schengen Visa "Small Country Trick" Debunked: VFS Warns of Refusals
Nov 14, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
VFS Global warns that the common misconception of applying for Schengen visas through less popular countries like Luxembourg or Malta to increase... Read More »
EU Eliminates Multi-Entry Schengen Visas for Most Russians
Nov 08, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
The European Union has banned multi-entry Schengen visas for most Russian citizens, tightening travel restrictions for those seeking to visit Europe... Read More »
EU Halts Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas for Russian Nationals
Nov 07, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
The European Commission has implemented new visa restrictions requiring Russian nationals to apply for a separate visa for each trip to the EU... Read More »
Portugal Cancels Work-Seeking Visa Appointments
Oct 26, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
Portugal has canceled all work-seeking visa appointments effective October 23rd, 2025, following the introduction of Law No. 61/2025 which... Read More »
Kosovo Citizens Detained at Border for Overstaying Schengen Zone
Oct 20, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
Seven Kosovo nationals were stopped at the Croatia-Serbia border after exceeding the 90-day stay limit allowed in the Schengen Area within a 180-day... Read More »
EU Entry/Exit System Launch Plagued by Technical Issues
Oct 19, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
Europe's new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) launched October 12 to track non-EU traveler movements, but the rollout has been marked by severe... Read More »
Best Schengen Calculators for EES 90/180 Day Tracking
Oct 12, 2025 · SchengenVisaInfo.com
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) began operations on October 12, 2025, introducing biometric scanning and automated enforcement of the 90-in-180-day... Read More »