The Schengen Area allows seamless travel across 27 member countries of Europe with just one visa. But did you know that not all Schengen visas serve the same purpose? Whether you’re visiting for leisure, business, studies, or other reasons, understanding the different types of Schengen visas is essential to ensure a lawful stay. In this … Read more
A Bulgarian customs officer stands at Kulata – Promahonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece on December 28, 2024. NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV / AFP Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, January 1, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries. … Read more
‘Nationwide Playing cards’ for Russian and Belarussian Nationals as a Geopolitical Menace In early July, the Orbán authorities introduced that it could prolong a program that grants third nation nationals simplified entry and keep to work in Hungary to Russian and Belarussian nationals. This extension of the so-called ‘nationwide card’ scheme has EU and Member … Read more
