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Italy is increasing its visa application scrutiny. Starting January 11, 2025, all long-term visa applicants, including those seeking employment, study, or family reunification, must now provide biometric data, such as fingerprints.
Italy has announced new visa requirements for international students, effective January 2025. Mandatory fingerprinting and individual appointments aim to streamline the process but raise concerns about increased costs and delays.
Italy has banned key boxes in holiday rentals, requiring in-person check-ins to improve safety and address national security concerns. The regulation aims to tackle anonymous stays and enforce stricter guest verification.
Starting November 1, 2024, France will reintroduce border checks for six months, impacting travellers from neighboring Schengen countries. Non-Schengen nationals, including holidaymakers from the UK, should expect longer wait times due to increased security measures.
Italy is set to increase work visas in 2025 to address labor shortages and attract skilled foreign workers. However, the government is also implementing stricter measures to combat fraudulent applications and exploitation. The overall quota for work visas is set to rise to 165,000 in 2025, up from 151,000 in 2024.
