Arbërie Shabani

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Study Reveals the Best Schengen Countries for Americans Seeking a Fresh Start

Oct 14, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

If you are an American who is thinking about moving to the EU, finding the right country to call a new home can be stressful. Job opportunities, language barriers and many other factors could impact your decision to move. To make the choice easier, Schengen Visa Info has ranked the best Schengen countries to move […]
Here Are 5 Toughest Schengen Countries to Enter If You Need a Visa

Oct 12, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

Travellers from numerous non-EU countries have to apply for a visa to be permitted entry into the Schengen Area. However, the 27 Schengen member countries have different visa rejection rates – some of those being more stringent than others. It is not easily predictable which countries can reject more visa applications. Despite that, according to […]
Brussels Airport Cancels Departing Flights for October 1, Affecting 50,000 Passengers

Sep 30, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

All departing flights at Brussels Airport scheduled for October 1 have been cancelled due to an upcoming industrial action taken by security staff. The airport announced the news on its social media, advising passengers to avoid reaching the airport. This change in flight schedule is expected to affect over 50,000 passengers, Schengen.News reports. Staff Protests […]
Getting an Italian Visa Is Most Difficult for These Nationalities

Sep 16, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

While everyone has the same opportunity to apply for an Italian visa, and all applications go through the same administrative procedures, some nationalities have it harder than others to be granted one. According to statistics published by SchengenVisaInfo, applicants from several African and Asian countries are less likely to be granted a Schengen visa by […]
Lufthansa to Compensate Thousands to Indian Student After Failing to Inform Him About Transit Visa Requirements

Sep 9, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany, has been obligated to compensate an Indian student whom the company failed to inform of the Schengen transit visa requirement. Due to this overview, the 25-year-old student was denied boarding, causing further financial costs and emotional distress. The decision was taken by the Gandhinagar District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission […]
Spain to Introduce Transit Visa Requirement for Mauritanians Starting August 28

Aug 22, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

Mauritanian nationals will soon not be allowed to transit through Spanish airports without a transit visa, as the Spanish government has decided to introduce new rules regarding nationals of some African countries. Starting August 28, 2024, people with a Mauritania passport will have to obtain an airport transit visa to pass through the international zones […]
Italian Passport Remains Europe’s Most Powerful in June 2024

Jun 5, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

The Italian passport has been recognised as the most powerful passport in Europe and the second-strongest in the world, opening the doors of many countries for Italian citizens. According to the VisaGuide Passport Index, the Italian passport collected a total of 90.49 points, granting Italian passport holders visa-free entry to 107 countries, Schengen.News reports. Italian […]
These Are Europe’s Most Stressful Airports to Travel Through This Summer

Jun 4, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

Holidaymakers headed to the London Gatwick Airport are advised to be prepared for a stressful journey as the hub has been ranked as the most stressful airport in the European continent. According to the World’s Most Stressful Airports Ranking by VisaGuide.World, London Gatwick Airport has the highest scores out of all 30 airports, standing out […]
These Countries Are Most & Least Likely to Approve Your Schengen Visa in 2024

May 18, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

With a 97.8 per cent approval rate, Iceland has approved most of the visa applications it received in 2023. Over 21,000 out of 22,500 visa requests directed to Iceland were approved, with only 474 rejected visas. This indicates that visa applicants to Iceland are more likely to have their request approved. On average, Schengen states […]
Foreign Shoppers Opt for EU Instead of London Due to UK Shopping Taxes

May 10, 2024 | schengen.news | Arbërie Shabani

London is no longer a favourite among shoppers, with tax shopping being the main reason for this change. Instead, nationals of countries outside the EU, are increasingly visiting Paris, Milan and Madrid, especially after the UK scrapped tax-free shopping following Brexit. Some 162,000 tourists required compensation for VAT sales tax in the UK in 2019, […]