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Reportado AustriaStalled
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Austria's stricter citizenship plan has stalled

  • The coalition promised B2-level German, up from B1, and a compulsory citizenship course
  • The reform was due in the first half of 2026, but no draft law exists yet
  • The Interior Ministry says it is still in the government programme, with no timetable
  • For now, the current rules apply
Fonte: The Local Austria
Reportado Schengen areaIn force
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Schengen border checks are sticking around into 2027

  • Germany extended internal border controls from 16 Sept 2026 to 15 March 2027
  • Poland's checks run from 2 Oct 2026 to 30 March 2027, and Austria has extended too
  • Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have shorter extensions
  • Always carry your passport or ID card and leave extra time at land borders
Fonte: VisasUpdate
Reportado IrelandProposal
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Ireland plans a tougher road to citizenship

  • The government approved priority drafting of new naturalisation rules on 10 Sept 2026
  • The plan raises required residence from 5 to 8 years
  • New language and civics tests and a legal financial requirement are also proposed
  • Nothing has changed yet: current applicants still apply under today's rules
Fonte: VisasUpdate
Reportado EuropeIn force
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European passports still rule the Henley Passport Index

  • Singapore is number one in the July 2026 ranking, with visa-free access to 192 destinations
  • Sweden is third with 187, and Germany, France, Italy, Spain and others share fourth with 186
  • The UK has slipped to sixth and the US is tenth with 180, its lowest ranking ever
  • European countries take 29 of the top-10 tier spots
Fonte: Euronews