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The European Union is set to generate millions of euros more from the high rejection rates of visa applications by African visitors with a new increase in non-refundable fees.

Citizens of the 26 member states within Europe’s Schengen area have unhindered borderless access within the area, while most travelers from elsewhere require visas. A 12.5% price hike that takes effect on June 11 increases the cost of a short-term (90 days) visa application to €90.

But while the price hike applies equally to all non-EU residents who require a Schengen visa, it raises the prospect of the bloc making disproportionately more money from its rejection rates for applicants from Africa, analysts say.

Of the €130 million the EU earned in 2023 from rejected visa applications, about 42% of that was from applicants living in Africa, even though the continent accounts for 24% of Schengen visa applications, according to London-based research firm LAGO Collective. Prospective visitors who apply from Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria receive rejection rates of between 40% and 50%, LAGO estimated, based on data from the European Commission’s migration and home affairs office.

“We found a relationship between the GDP of countries and rejection rates for short-term visas,” Marta Foresti, LAGO’s founder, told Semafor Africa. A similar rejection trend in 2024 with the new price would deepen long-standing inequality of outcomes between consumers paying for the same service from high and low-income countries, Foresti said.

While these encourage dangerous attempts to reach Europe across seas and deserts, most African migration is via “regular channels,” the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in Washington DC notes.

Yet Africans applying to visit Europe for short-term stays, such as business engagements or conferences, continue to face a stumbling block.

Average rejection rates for African applicants are generally 10 percentage points higher than the global average, Mehari Taddele Maru, a researcher at the EU-owned European University Institute in Italy, found. Seven of the top ten countries with the highest rejection rates for Schengen visa applications in 2022 were in Africa.

The EU’s more expensive visa and its potentially disproportionate impact on Africans comes as the bloc takes a tougher stance on migration.

New rules approved by the EU Commission in April impose a higher standard for screening non-EU nationals at borders, including the collection of biometric data, and health and security checks. Border fences set up by member states within the Schengen area have become longer in the last decade, stretching from 315 km to 2,048 km as of 2022.

Higher visa prices could be another type of fence, which when combined with high rejection rates, will continue to enrich European consulates at the expense of residents of low income countries who nevertheless have legitimate reasons to be in Europe.

Africa’s high rejection rate is sometimes explained as a consequence of visitors overstaying their visas. But “there is no evidence to suggest that a higher rejection rate leads to a decrease in irregular migration or visa overstays,” Maru argues. In essence, an unexplained bias against Africans is at play.

The costs of rejection to African entrepreneurs, career professionals, artists and other seekers of the EU’s short-term visa calls for a reform of the approval process, Foresti told me. Consulates with high unequal outcomes should review their decision-making to ensure “systematic discrimination” against some countries isn’t an underlying cause.

And should some EU members enforce high rejection for short-term visas to dissuade overstays by residents of particular African countries, more paths to legal migration should be considered, she argued.

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EU delays Entry-Exit System again

The European Union has postponed the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens, which was due to be introduced on 10 November, after Germany, France and the Netherlands said the border computer systems were not yet ready, Euronews reports.

The announcement was made by Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, at the end of a meeting of EU interior ministers on Thursday where the issue was discussed.

Johansson noted that “there are some concerns about the sustainability of the system.” The EES is a comprehensive reform designed to modernise checks at the EU’s external borders and facilitate information sharing.

Alternatively, she said, the EU could introduce EES in a phased manner, “little by little, step by step, rather than a “Big Bang” at all border crossings at the same time.”

However, such an approach is not foreseen in the current regulation and would require “targeted amendments” to the legal text. In any case, she stressed, gradual implementation would not begin from November 10.

What is an Entry/Exit system?

EES is a comprehensive reform that started back in 2016 and has been repeatedly postponed. Its main aim is to modernise controls at the EU’s external borders and replace the traditional physical stamp in the passport.

It will apply to non-EU nationals travelling to the bloc for the purpose of a visit, holiday or business trip and staying for a total of no more than 90 days within a 180-day period.

Once the system is in place, visitors will be required to present their passports on arrival and have their face photographed and fingerprints scanned electronically. All entries and exits from the passport-free Schengen Area will be recorded.

The collection of biometric data and real-time information sharing is designed to help authorities crack down on those overstaying short-term visas and committing identity fraud.

Germany, France and the Netherlands are not ready

All EU member states except Cyprus and Ireland will take part in the scheme, as well as four Schengen-affiliated countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. In Cyprus and Ireland, passports will still be stamped manually. Johansson told reporters, noting that Germany, France and the Netherlands have said they are not ready:

“November 10 is out of the question. I hope we can start as soon as possible, but for now there is no new deadline. It also depends on the legal assessment we will make, and we are working on that right now.”

A spokesman for the German interior ministry said the three countries, which account for 40 per cent of affected passenger traffic, were not ready for EES implementation because “the necessary stability and functionality of the central EES system to be provided by the EU agency EU-Lisa has not yet been implemented.” EU-Lisa is the agency responsible for implementing large-scale IT systems in the EU.

The French Ministry of the Interior has stated that while France is convinced of the usefulness of EES, its implementation must be properly prepared. The Dutch government did not comment on this information.

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Greece Investor Visa

The Greece Permanent Residence Permit for Investors application process is overseen by the Aliens and Immigration Department of the Decentralised Administrations, and regulated by Articles 8 and 14 of Law 4332/2015, Law 4251/2014 and Joint Ministerial Decision 68019/2015.

Mobility

Access to Schengen Area

Minimum Capital Outlay

€ 252,510

Minimum Criteria

Choice of Real Estate or an Investment Project

Pre-Requisites

Main applicant must be at least 18 years of age

Application Processing Time

3 Months

Physical Presence

One visit required

About Greece

Greece, officially called the Hellenic Republic, is in the Southern and South-eastern part of Europe with a population of approximately 11 million. Its capital is Athens, and the official language spoken is Greek although English is spoken by many of the locals. Greece adopted the euro as its official currency in 2001, meaning that it was one of the first countries to make use of the euro banknotes and coins.

Greece, a full EU Member State, scores high on all major factors taken into consideration when choosing a new country for relocating, such as quality of life, regulated environment, secure living conditions in urban and rural areas, access to efficient services, residence privileges for family members, freedom to travel, among others. The country presents unique investment opportunities through business development models that promote its competitive advantages and investment potential in various sectors of production. Sectors such as ICT, energy, life sciences, export-oriented manufacturing and logistics are sectors which receive favourable consideration in terms of investment opportunities.

With a new vision for development, Greece aims to attract foreign direct investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, tourism, agriculture and other sectors through flexible and fast administrative procedures, and by promoting its natural resources, well-educated human capital and other unique comparative advantages in the broader South-eastern European region.

Benefits of the Greece Permanent Residence Permit for Investors Programme

The Greece Permanent Residence Permit for Investors Programme (GPRP) was launched in 2013 to attract foreign direct investments to Greece and is the lowest entry point for residency in Europe via a real estate purchase. It is also the only European programme offering permanent residency from day one. The Immigration and Social Integration code, 2014 introduced provisions to facilitate the stay of non-EU nationals, who are granted a five-year residency visa, in return for a real estate investment of EUR 250,000. This visa can be acquired under 90 days and is renewable every five years, if the property investment is retained.

The GPRP also offers an investment route. The investment activity may be implemented through the construction of new facilities (greenfield investments) or business acquisitions, restructuring as well as expansion of current activities (brownfield investments), provided that it has a positive impact on the national economy. Residence permits offered to investors and executives can be renewed every five years, as long as they maintain their position in relation to the investment and the investment continues to be active. Furthermore, up to 10 residence permits may be made available for investors and executives, depending on the scale of the investment.

In Greece, a new economy is in the making. In parallel, investment opportunities are abundant and attractive, in a wide variety of sectors. Greece’s massive reform efforts are opening new investment frontiers that reward both first movers and established players. The next decade is set to see sustained growth in tourism, ICT, energy, environmental sciences, food, beverage and agriculture, logistics, and life sciences. An outward-looking economy that is focused on long-term growth means that investors can look forward to highly favourable returns. As a member of the European Union and the Eurozone, Greece continues to be the economic hub of Southeast Europe, an ideal gateway to the Middle East, Western Europe, and North Africa, and an emerging logistics hub for the entire region.

Commitment expectations

To apply for permanent residence through the GPRP, one of the following commitments is required:

Own real estate property in Greece, either personally or through a 100% owned, legal entity based in Greece or another EU member state. This may also include a plot of land or acreage together with the construction of a building. The total minimum value of the investment must be of EUR 250,000; or

A lease agreement for a minimum of 10 years, for hotel accommodations or furnished tourist residences in integrated tourist resorts, including timeshare agreements as per Law 1652/1986 provided the minimum cost of the lease is EUR 250,000; or

A minimum investment of EUR 250,000 in Greece, either personally or through a 100% owned, legal entity based in Greece or another EU member state. Investment activity may include the construction of new facilities (greenfield investments) or business acquisitions, restructuring or expansion of current activities (brownfield investments). Investment projects must have a positive impact on national development and the economy through factors such as job creation, promotion of domestic resources and vertical integration of domestic production, export orientation, innovation and adoption of new technology;

Further to this, the amount of government-related administrative fees is approximately EUR 2,516 for a single main applicant, and an additional EUR 150 for every adult dependent. Minor dependents are exempt from such fees.

Furthermore, if the real estate route is chosen, one may expect additional fees amounting to approximately 8% of the property’s value to cover typical expenses such as notary fees, new ownership registration, residency permit vouchers, insurance, stamp duty, translations, legal fees for the property transfer and residency permit, and legal checks of the property. An additional 3% Property Transfer Tax or 24% VAT, should also be expected based on various parameters.

This means that the total capital outlay for a single applicant through the real estate route, is approximately EUR 280,166 including the investment, government fees, typical expenses for the acquisition of the real estate and Property Transfer Tax. This indicative amount excludes service providers’ professional fees and any other statutory taxes.

The Application Process

The application process typically commences with the signing of a power of attorney with a service provider to facilitate the liaison with the different stakeholders. This is followed by a visit to the Greek Consulate in your place of residence to apply for a visa to enter Greece (visa type C, or type D where appropriate).

Once you enter Greece, you can apply immediately for a residence permit, after all the procedures for the property purchase have been finalized. In any case, you must apply for a residence permit while your visa is valid. Once the application is submitted, the Greek authorities issue a receipt of application, which may be used as a temporary permit prior to residency being granted.

An appointment at the Decentralized Authority will be required, for the purpose of biometric data collection. Approximately, 2 months from submission the authorities are usually able to issue the residence permit.

The Route To Residency

REAL ESTATE — EUR 250,000 invested in real estate anywhere in Greece, either personally or through a sole-ownership legal entity based in Greece or another EU member stateA total of EUR 250,000 lease for a minimum of 10 years for hotel accommodations or furnished tourist residences in integrated tourist resorts

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COMMITMENTS EUR 250,000 invested either personally or through a legal entity, provided that the investment project has a positive impact on national development and the economy.OR

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES — EUR 2,000 for residence permit for 5 years for a single main applicant, and EUR 150 for adult dependents. Dependents under 18 years of age are exempt.EUR 500 for the electronic residence permit. and EUR 16 for a single document permit.

If the investment is in real estate, an approximate 8% should be expected, additional to the value of the property. Furthermore, an additional 3% or 24% may be expected in Property Transfer Tax or V.A.T.

INVESTMENT — EUR 250,000 invested either personally or through a legal entity, provided that the investment project has a positive impact on national development and the economy.

CONTRIBUTION — This programme does not require applicants to make a financial contribution to the state.

And Also — There are restrictions on properties located in border regions. Investors affected by the restrictions above, can request the lifting of the ban for the border regions, along with their application, which should clearly state the intended use for the property. If the investment is in a project that has a positive impact on national development and the economy, up to 10 residence permits may be made available for investors and executives, depending on the scale of the investment. A Private health insurance policy will be required for the whole length of stay;

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Bulgarian head of state President Roumen Radev began on April 20 two days of consultations with the six groups in the 49th National Assembly ahead of handing over the first mandate to seek to form a government.

Radev first met a delegation from GERB-UDF, the largest parliamentary group and thus to be the one to receive the first mandate.

He told the GERB-UDF delegation – headed by Boiko Borissov, present for such consultations for the first time in a number of years – that the largest parliamentary group had the greatest responsibility for forming a government, one that should be formed as quickly as possible and with the broadest possible support in Parliament, amid the conditions of war and crisis.

Radev asked the delegation when he should hand over the first mandate, to which the GERB-UDF group signalled that it did not want Radev to hasten to do so.

GERB-UDF’s Dessislava Atanassova said that the earliest parliamentary committees could start work was at the end of next week or after May 1.

Atanassova said that with the agreement of all other parliamentary groups, as many laws as possible could be considered within two to three weeks.

She named as priority legislation those bills tabled by the caretaker government that were linked to the Recovery and Resilience Plan, accession to the euro zone and to the Schengen visa one, as two bills related to judicial reform.

Borissov, speaking to reporters after the meeting with Radev, repeated his pre-election statement that he would not be the candidate Prime Minister.

He said that a proposed government could be formed very quickly, and half of the GERB-UDF parliamentary group were former cabinet ministers.

Borissov reiterated his stated view that the most stable government would be a coalition between GERB-UDF and Parliament’s second-largest group, We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria. WCC-DB repeatedly has rejected supporting a government nominated by GERB or with GERB participation.

WCC-DB was Radev’s second meeting of the day, where he again raised the question of their view when he should hand over the mandate to seek to form a government.

WCC-DB co-leader Kiril Petkov outlined the priorities in the legislative programme it earlier agreed with GERB-UDF – the ability for the Prosecutor-General to be investigated, the reform of the anti-corruption commission, and legislation linked to accession to the euro zone and Schengen.

WCC-DB’s Nikolai Denkov said that three months would be needed to approve the crucial legislation.

Radev responded that he had taken a “big political risk” in dragging out the mandate-handing process at the time of the 48th National Assembly, saying that he had taken this approach in the hope that passions would be cooled and an elected government would be agreed on.

He said that this approach had produced no result, while no crucial laws were not passed and instead the National Assembly had devoted its time to amending the Electoral Code in a way that resulted in unprecedented chaos in the April elections.

Radev recently signalled that this time around, he would not delay in handling the mandate-handing process.

According to the presidency’s official website, Radev is due to hold talks on April 21 with the remaining four parliamentary groups, in order of size – Vuzrazhdane, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, the Bulgarian Socialist Party, and ITN.

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Attention! Major reform of the Schengen visa will officially implement in 2020

Recently, the EU Council officially adopted a reform plan for the Schengen visa, the Schengen visa ushered in the biggest reform in a decade, and the new Schengen visa policy will be officially implemented from January 2020!

New reform of the Schengen visa are as follows:

1. The Schengen visa can be applied half a year in advance

From the original three months changed to six months, so that you can avoid the peak tourist time and plan ahead.

2. Uniform the validity period of multiple entry visa

The previous multiple entry visas are issued by each Schengen country, so there will be different validity periods. After the reform, the validity period of multiple entry visas will be unified, which is as short as one year and no longer than five years, and the expiration date will increase as the number of applications increases.

3. Fees for short-term schengen visas will rise

After the reform, the short-term Schengen visa fee will increase from 60 euros to 80 euros, visa fees for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 will increase from 35 Euro to 40 Euro, still free for children under 6 years old.

4. The Schengen visa will be fully electronic

The full realization of the electronic Schengen visa is a major feature of this reform. The most time-consuming and difficult interview session of the Schengen visa has always been a problem. After the reform, governments will be allowed to conduct interviews in a more scientific way, which greatly simplified the application process.

The Turkey passport program

Advantages

1. Short naturalization period;

2. Simple application process;

3. Visa free to 117 countries;

4. No stay requirements*;

5. Allow dual nationality;

6. No custom duty;

7. It is an EU Customs Union country and has signed bilateral trade agreements with many European. Asian and non-peripheral countries which is greatly beneficial to business.

8. One of the most cost-effective naturalization programs on the market.

Requirements:

1. Non-criminal record;

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Denmark Visa Information

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When you need to view some old photographs, rather with a nostalgic theme, then the best location is Denmark etias.  This is a wonderful little town located in Southern Denmark. The main highlight of seeing this city is its beautiful castle. It was used throughout the Middle Ages as a fortress and now it provides a kind of a cultural haven. In the following article, I'll tell you some fascinating facts about the town.

Denmark etias has a population of about five hundred million citizens and there's a strong link between this town and Copenhagen, Denmark. Many Danish film makers call this city their home since many of its citizens follow their lead in regards to fashion and culture. The Danish authorities made it possible for citizens to live in Denmark without having a visa waiver in order to relish their freedom of choice.

Denmark has recently reformed its own immigration system and taxpayers from Schengen countries are not required to have a visa for a stay up to 3 months. Denmark has turned into a popular tourist destination for citizens of Schengen countries as well as non-Schengen citizens. It has made Denmark a favorite destination for non-Schengen visa seekers, mainly since Danish citizens are very inviting and hospitable.

To apply for a visa, you need to submit an internet application that requires you to fill in basic information such as your name, contact details, employment details, residence etc.. After submitting this form, you will be asked to wait for several weeks until you are informed whether you have been approved or not. There is not any need to worry about the duration because it is quite short. You are able to see Denmark and if you realize that you would like to stay a longer time period, then it is possible to apply to get a visa for another country and apply for a residence permit there.

Denmark has shut its borders with Switzerland and Liechtenstein after a decision made in June 2021. If you're travelling to these countries then you'll first have to acquire a travel authorization that's available in the Danish Ministry of Immigration. This is a 1 time process and you'll be able to get a new one each year. The reason the Danish authorities made this choice was to restrict illegal migration into the nation. A one time waiver to keep inside the nation is also possible so if you would like to stay longer, then you may do so however, your application will probably be refused.

The Schengen Zone is a European visa-free place for citizens of several EU countries. Citizens of Denmark, who maintain a permanent residency permit can live and work at almost any of the Schengen Zone states for a limited time period. Citizens of Denmark have easy access to the rest of Europe with the Eurostar. But, there are several rules and regulations that you need to follow when travelling between the Schengen Zone states. To be able to avoid long queues and to decrease the risk of fraud, then you need to apply for a Denmark visa well beforehand of your departure date.

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How to Enter the Schengen Zone From Hungary

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Hungary Etias is a river which joins Hungary, Austria and Italy. This is the longest river in Europe after the Danube. It passes through four states of Central Europe: Romania, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia. It forms the boundary between Hungary and Austria. Its course ends in the Lower Austria, in which it is linked with the North Sea by a canal.

This waterway has a mean width of ten kilometers and an estimated span of about 400 km. The most crucial quality of this waterway is that it is in fact a part of the Schengen Area. Over sixty countries are involved in the Schengen area, which comprises all of the states of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Spain and the Benelux Countries.  Since the stasis has a substantial impact on the travel scenario in these areas, travelers are usually necessary to apply for visa in order to cross the border. It's worth mentioning the Schengen Area is a open doorway for tourists from all around the world since it features a very pleasant scenery.

To be able to cross the boundary, you need to get the correct visa. In order to do so, you must submit an application to the Hungarian embassy or consulate in advance. This is because the procedure time for obtaining visa within this region is much shorter when compared with the rest of Europe. In order to speed up the process time, it is sensible to use the services of a visa company which is based in Hungary. They have professional employees who can assist you in the entire procedure time.

One of the most obvious differences between the Hungarians and the Europeans is That the currency of the Nation. Whereas the majority of the countries of Europe to allow the residents to utilize the Euro as legal tender, Hungarians rigorously follow the drachm, which is the most traditional currency in Europe. It is worth noting that the Hungarians are a country which has a broad tradition of local currency. Hence, they have the habit of exchanging their national currency for almost any other currency in the whole euro zone.

Among the most essential difference between Hungarians and the citizens of different nations applying for a visa would be that the Hungarians are not permitted to execute any transactions of the foreign currency in their nation. This is regarded as a violation of the principles of the Schengen zone. Hence, the taxpayers of Hungary should meet specific requirements in order to cross the border. These requirements include having the necessary files mentioned in the initial section of the article.

The information about the Hungarian visa requirements was published by the European Union (EU). In the course of the last decade, Hungary has implemented a series of reforms. Among these reforms are the introduction of the EURUSD money, harmonization of this financial system, introduction of a unified currency in the south-central area, and the establishment of the National Bank of Hungary. There are lots of reasons why the Hungarians need to meet visa requirements for tourist goal. These reasons include uncontrolled immigration, the large cost of the imported goods in the country, the threat posed by migration gangs to the country, and also the danger of terrorism. Hungary has become a safe country for tourists, hence it has become a favorite destination among overseas travelers.

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Kids, Work and Moldova Evisa

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What You Should Do to Find Out About Moldova Evisa Before You're Left Behind You should apply Vietnam visa online since it's very handy and economical way. Visit Moldova Now has never beena greater time to pay a visit to Moldova, you'll discover excellent restuarants which will not break the bank should you prefer to take your Moldovan women out to dinner each evening. Moldovan brides are found on any Russian dating website.

If you're an immigrant visa applicant you will put in your case number. A valid biometric passport is needed, that ought to be valid for three or more months after the scheduled return. An e-visa is just the electronic type of a typical visa.

Facts, Fiction and Moldova Evisa This being India, it's the actual experience on arrival that's critical, especially since this is a brand-new operation. The tour business will offer you a soft copy and you have to print this as this is also checked by airlines whenever you're flying into Belarus. Many Transnistrian firms aren't legally registered with Moldovan authorities, which might complicate or stop the import or export of products.

Always be certain that you check the visa rules and regulations for the country you're travelling to. EU partnership deals depend on particular reforms. Additionally, you must have been employed outside the usa with the global company continuously for a single year within the 3 years preceding your application for admission into the States.

Top Moldova Evisa Choices Foreign nationals who need to see Moldova might be required to acquire a Moldova visa beforehand. Visas aren't issued on arrival. If this is the case, you aren't going to require a Moldova visa for you in order to travel there for as many as 3 months.

To begin with, check if you want a visa. If a visa is issued, there might be an extra visa issuance reciprocity fee, based on your nationality. You must apply for a standard visa.

The Most Popular Moldova Evisa Furthermore, applicants should have a positive economic and financial reputation, not take part in any schemes for money laundering. Moldova business e-visa If you're a foreign national who plans to pay a visit to Moldova for business purposes, you may apply for a business e-visa. There's no fee for kids under 18.

It's easily available and very hassle-free as long as you submit all your documents in time. All electronic photo submissions have to be taken within the previous few months against an all-white background. You will also need a photo of your passport data page.

You may also avail the service of reputed agencies like Visa Genie to get an e-visa, and everything you have to do is sending the necessary documents for visa processing. You can be asked to supply detailed info on this individual. All info has to be correct and accurate.

Precisely, it's the house of the black people whose cultures are thought to be rich and diverse. If you are concerned about food when visiting Moldova there isn't any need to! Charge cards are accepted in Chisinau, and occasionally in the rest of the nation, but rarely in little villages.

Immigration, residence, and work permits usually will need to get extended annually, but may be issued for as many as five decades. Marriage with person of other race isn't condemned in Moldova and at the identical time most women wouldn't like to possess the exact alternative. Moldova is quite a friendly country where the folks are almost always hospitable to outsiders you will get the very same traits with Moldovan women hunting for marriage.

Top Moldova Evisa Choices Residents of Moldova who don't carry out entrepreneurial activity need to pay tax on income from sources located within the nation, in addition to from sources located outside the nation. For kids under the age of seven years it's valid for four decades. Your children aren't authorized to work in america.

There's no border control between Schengen nations. Like many other African nations, Morocco grants entry to Canadians who don't have visas. To produce this article a thorough write-up, each country is going to be categorized under the continent it belongs to.

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Good news, the Greek government will implement tax reduction measures from 1st January

The Greek government, which has been committed to reducing taxes and stimulating the economy, will implement 16 tax reform policies from 1st January,2020.

Tax reform measures for Greek individuals, families and businesses include:

1. The first tax level is the personal income tax rate for taxpayers with an annual income of less than 10,000 euros was reduced from 22% to 9% ; In addition, the income tax rate for all tax levels were reduced by 1% ;

2. The company's business profit tax has been reduced from the current 28% to 24%, and profits in 2019 will be taxed in 2020;

3. Tax on dividends for fiscal year 2019 reduced from 10% to 5%;

4. Suspension of 24% value-added tax on new property transfers for 3 years, which applies to buildings issued with permits by the end of 2022;

5. Suspension of capital gains tax on real estate transactions for 3 years until the end of 2022;

6. VAT on basic baby products were reduced from 24% to 13%;

7. Adopting new debt service standard for those in arrears with national debts, allowing debt repayment in installments of 24 or 48 months;

8. Exemption from capital gains tax on transfer transactions for companies registered in Greece;

9. Exempt corporate tax on listed companies and solidarity tax on bonds;

10. Encourage individuals who invest at least € 500,000 in Greece to transfer their tax residence;

Greece residence permit program

Advantages

1. The property can be inherited by family members.

2. There is no business background and language requirements*.

3. A family of three generations can apply together.

4. No stay requirements*.

5. Visa-free access in 183 countries including the Schengen countries and the US *.

6. High-quality European education resources.

7. Excellent quality of life and higher welfare.

8. Top level of medical care security.

Requirements

1、Non-criminal record; 2、50,000 euros bank statement ;

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EU Parliament Agrees to Permit Europol to Propose Schengen Information System Alerts

The Parlament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has given its approval to a plan to allow to the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) to provide warnings on nationals of third countries to the Schengen Information System (SIS) at a meeting that was held on March 31, 2014, Thursday.

The decision was previously reached an agreement between the negotiation team of the Parliament and the EU Council two weeks ago on March 15.

"MEPs that are part of the Parlament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs have agreed to an agreement that was reached with the Parlament and Council on the second stage of Europol reform of the mandate. The agreement was approved with 52 votes in favor 13 against, and one abstaining" The LIBE Committee has announced in a press release after the meeting.

Schengen Information System Schengen Information System (SIS) is an system of security that is operated by the EU It alerts border guards, and also the authorities responsible for the issue of visas and immigration authorities that they are alerted when processing information on non-EU citizens that are banned from being admitted to the Schengen Zone and other EU countries and who are a danger for the countries.

In the words of the LIBE Committee, the reform will close the gap in information sharing by allowing Europol to recommend to Member States alerts that should be added to the Schengen Information System by introducing a new category of SIS alerts for nationals of third countries " in the interest of the Union".

" This way, Europol and the Member States could share more information about the movements of foreign terrorist fighters that are not EU citizens, and the information would be available to front-line officers in the member states," the press release of the Committee further explains.

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It wasn’t a abruptness that a acclaim agenda action was mailed to my abode — I’d been appliance a anchored acclaim agenda to body acclaim aback I was 18, and I had a good credit account for my age.

The abruptness was how abundant acclaim Capital One was accommodating to accommodate me.

When the customized, tie-dyed Capital One Platinum agenda arrived, I acquainted the beefy albatross of $20,000 in my hands. Though I’d formed part-time jobs all throughout aerial academy and had some savings, the assets I fabricated at my academy job affairs barbecue was not alike abutting to abundant to abutment that affectionate of affairs power.

Today, this apparently wouldn’t happen. In 2009 — a year afterwards I opened my Capital One agenda — Congress anesthetized the Acclaim Agenda Accountability Albatross and Disclosure Act, or the Acclaim CARD Act, implementing across-the-board protections to advice consumers abstain accepting in over their active with acclaim agenda debt.

Among added reforms, it imposed stricter rules for agenda issuers about business and lending to consumers beneath 21. Acclaim agenda banned are now abundant added regulated, abnormally for adolescent borrowers.

Below, CNBC Select shares a bit of accomplishments on the Acclaim CARD Act, how it’s afflicted acclaim agenda applications for academy acceptance and agency that adolescent bodies can alpha architecture credit.

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President Barack Obama active the Acclaim CARD Act on May 22, 2009, and in 2010 it became law.

Experian calls the Acclaim CARD Act the “most cogent legislation acclimation and reforming the acclaim agenda industry in decades.” It accepted added accuracy in billing, fairer methods of artful absorption and bigger advice from agenda issuers to their consumers.

The Acclaim CARD Act included the afterward reforms:

While the Acclaim CARD Act was sweeping, it did not appoint an all-embracing cap on absorption rates, which is one acumen why acclaim agenda APRs are still so high. It additionally bound its protections to claimed acclaim cards, not baby business acclaim cards. 

Because of Section III of the CARD Act, borrowers beneath the age of 21 now allegation either accept a ancestor cosigner or appearance affidavit of acceptable assets to authorize for their aboriginal acclaim card.

Young bodies are additionally far beneath acceptable now to accept prescreened offers like the one I got aback I was 19. Credit bureaus, such as Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, are not accustomed to share credit letters of consumers beneath age 21 with companies who may ambition them for new acclaim products.

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The CARD Act additionally caked the analogue of “college student,” authoritative it a audible class of customer aces of altered protections. From Sec. 305 C: The appellation ‘college student’ agency an abandoned who is a full-time or a part-time apprentice accessory an academy of academy education.

Before the CARD Act, universities frequently partnered with agenda companies to action what was accepted as a “college affection card” that generally had the academy amulet on the front. Nowadays, academy apprentice acclaim cards are still popular, but you won’t acceptable get a chargeless bodice for signing up for one.

Instead, you can analysis and administer for a academy apprentice acclaim agenda online. Below, we allotment some of our top picks.

According to Sallie Mae, over bisected (57%) of acceptance accept a acclaim card, and best abandoned accept one. And while the average acclaim absolute for aboriginal acclaim cards is decidedly beneath than my aboriginal apart acclaim card, academy acceptance can still account from architecture acclaim with a new card, provided they absorb aural their means.

There are abundant academy apprentice cards available, anniversary accouterment altered allowances for altered types of acceptance — from foodies to all-embracing acceptance to commuters. These cards tend to be added allowing with acclaim history requirements, but you do accept to be 18 and accept a abiding antecedent of income.

One advantage is the Citi Rewards ℠ Apprentice Card, baronial on CNBC Select’s account of best apprentice cards for authoritative baby purchases and arcade at the supermarket. And if you accept no acclaim history or you are an all-embracing student, accede the Deserve® EDU Mastercard for Students, which additionally makes our best-of list.

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You usually accept to be enrolled in academy to authorize for a apprentice acclaim card, but there is one exception: The Journey® Apprentice Rewards from Capital One® doesn’t crave affidavit of academy acceptance to qualify. 

Otherwise, if you aren’t a apprentice or you are a contempo alum who didn’t accept a acclaim agenda in college, the Petal® Visa® Acclaim Card is CNBC Select’s number-one best for bodies attractive to body their acclaim history who don’t appetite to use a anchored card. During the application, Petal may analysis your coffer statements and added advice like bill payments and earnings. If you pay your bills on time or you accept accustomed income, Petal will agency this into your application. And if you do accept a acclaim history, it will count.

The Petal Agenda doesn’t allegation abounding of the most common acclaim agenda fees. Acclaim newbies can apprentice acclaim agenda basics afterwards annoying about advantageous anniversary fees, backward acquittal fees or adopted transaction fees. However, if you do accomplish on-time payments, you can acquire added in banknote aback afterwards a year. This is a abundant way to animate appropriate payments, which is the best important agency of your acclaim score.

Information about the Capital One® Platinum, Citi Rewards ℠ Apprentice Card, Journey® Apprentice Rewards from Capital One® and Petal® Visa® Acclaim Card has been calm apart by CNBC and has not been advised or provided by the issuer of the agenda above-mentioned to publication.

Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations bidding in this commodity are those of the CNBC Select beat staff’s alone, and accept not been reviewed, accustomed or contrarily accustomed by any third party.

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Emmanuel Macron calls for 'EU renaissance' ahead of polls

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Image caption Emmanuel Macron has published an open letter to Europe in newspapers across the continent

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a series of reforms to ensure the future of the European Union.

In an opinion piece being published around Europe, he calls for the creation of an agency to protect the bloc against cyber-attacks.

Ahead of May’s European elections, he advocates a ban on foreign powers financing European political parties.

And he suggests the British people were not properly informed before voting to leave the EU.

Mr Macron set out his proposals for a “European renaissance” in an open letter addressed directly to the “citizens of Europe”, which was published in newspapers in all 28 EU member states.

In his letter, Mr Macron says the EU as an institution needs a major shake-up if it is to stop member states “retreating into nationalism” – a direct reference to Brexit.

“Who told the British people the truth about their post-Brexit future?” he asks, using the UK’s withdrawal from the union as an example of the EU being in crisis. “Who spoke to them about losing access to the EU market? Who mentioned the risks to peace in Ireland of restoring the border?”

He describes the EU as “not just an economic market” but a “project”, before going on to set out his “roadmap for the EU”.

In a nutshell: what Macron is proposing?

In his open letter to Europe, Mr Macron proposes the creation of several new bodies that would oversee change within the EU. They are:

European Agency for the Protection of Democracies, to protect against cyber attacks, the spread of fake news, and to ban foreign powers from funding European political parties

European Council for Internal Security, which would comprise a Europe-wide border force agency and asylum office, and a European security council that would have “the UK on board”

An EU minimum wage, which would be “appropriate to each country” and negotiated collectively on an annual basis, and a guarantee that EU citizens would get “the same pay for the same work”

European Climate Bank, which would finance the EU’s transition to his suggested environmental targets, “zero carbon by 2050 and pesticides halved by 2025”

A European food safety force, to “improve our food controls” and protect them from the “lobby threat” with “independent scientific assessment of substances hazardous to the environment and health”

A Conference for Europe, which Mr Macron wants the EU to set up by the end of this year, so that changes can be proposed and approved by representatives from EU institutions and member states

Banning foreign political funding

Firstly, Mr Macron says a new European Agency for the Protection of Democracies should be set up to provide each member state with experts who can protect their election processes from cyber-attacks, and manipulation from foreign powers.

“Our first freedom is democratic freedom,” he writes. “The freedom to chose our leaders as foreign powers seek to influence our votes at every election.”

He then adds that “we should also ban the funding of European political parties by foreign powers”.

This is seen as a reference both to claims of Russian links to elements of the Brexit campaign, and to the controversy over Russian financing of the far-right French political party, National Front.

As well as this, the French president says, the EU should bring in rules “banishing incitement to hatred and violence from the internet”.

He also says the EU should write up a new treaty of defence and security, and set up a European security council, which would include the UK.

In 2017, France said it had been targeted by 24,000 cyber-attacks in a year – and warned that it could be hit by a campaign like the one thought to have targeted the 2016 US election.

And the European Innovation Council, which already exists, should be given a larger budget “on a par with the United States” in order to support research into new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI).

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Image caption Using Brexit as an example, Mr Macron warns against letting EU member states “retreat into nationalism”

A single asylum policy

Mr Macron then goes on to say that those who want to belong to the visa-free Schengen area should accept both stricter controls on outer borders, and a common asylum policy for migrants.

At the moment, different Schengen member states are able to have wildly different policies on asylum and immigration.

Germany, for instance, accepted about 1.2 million asylum seekers during the 2015-16 crisis, while Hungary passed a law criminalising lawyers and activists who helped asylum seekers.

“We will need a common border force and a European asylum office, strict control obligations and European solidarity to which each country will contribute under the authority of a European Council for Internal Security,” he writes.

‘Europe, where social security was created’

The French president then suggests bringing in new social security measures for EU citizens, including a new “EU minimum wage” that would be “appropriate to each country, negotiated collectively every year”.

He also says that the EU should have a “social shield” that would guarantee that workers doing the same job get the same pay.

“[Europe] needs to drive forward a project of convergence rather than competition,” he adds.

Mr Macron also proposes new EU-wide environmental targets – “zero carbon by 2050 and pesticides halved by 2025” – which would be financed by a new European Climate Bank.

A new “European food safety force” would enforce the EU’s food controls, while funding independent scientific research to combat the influence of corporate lobbies.

“We can’t let nationalists with no solutions exploit people’s anger,” he concludes. “We can’t sleepwalk to a diminished Europe… European humanism demands action.”