Europe Visa Information

Germany announces new labour force integration initiatives for foreign students and graduates In a joint announcement with Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)...

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Germany confirms increase in proof-of-funds requirements for student visa applicants The German government has confirmed a modest increase in proof-of-funds requirements for the 2024/25 academic year. Since 1...

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Comparing student visa proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations In recent months, some major study abroad destinations have increased the amount of available, guaranteed funds that international...

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Germany expands in-study work opportunities for foreign students Germany is continuing to implement a phased series of new measures contained in newly enacted legislation, the Skilled...

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Spain to ease visa processes for international students and graduates International students hoping to study pursue a higher education degree at one of Spain’s 76 universities may soon...

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Germany will not issue study visas if programmes have transitioned online due to COVID-19 The German government has announced that only international students who are required to physically attend classes this year...

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Germany increases deposit requirement for foreign students In Germany, there are three ways that non-EU international students can show proof of financial means for their...

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France liberalises visa regulations: less paperwork, more post-study work options In pursuit of an ambitious target for boosting international enrolment, the government of President François Hollande has recently...

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Ireland introduces reforms to student immigration system The Irish government has announced plans to proceed this year with major reforms to the country’s student immigration...

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Ireland moves to online visa renewals for Dublin-based students The Irish government has announced a new online system that will allow some non-EU students to renew their...

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Ireland: temporary visa measures for language students and a plan for recovery Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has introduced a package of temporary measures to ease visa conditions...

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EU vote harmonises and eases visa rules for non-EU students The European Parliament has adopted new regulations designed to make study and research in the European Union more...

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