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27/01/2025

Visa Program to Attract Global Entrepreneurs
Cyprus has announced significant revisions to its Startup Visa program, aiming to enhance its appeal to non-EU entrepreneurs and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. These changes, approved by the Council of Ministers, will take effect on January 1, 2025.

Key Updates to the Startup Visa Program:
• Extended Residence Permits: The duration of residence permits for startup founders and senior executives will increase from two to three years, with renewal periods extended from one to two years.

• Reduced Equity Requirements: The minimum equity stake required for applicants will be lowered from 50% to 25%, facilitating more diverse ownership structures.

• Increased Foreign Workforce Allowance: Startups will be permitted to employ up to 50% of their workforce from abroad, an increase from the previous 30% limit. Additionally, companies investing at least €150,000 in Cyprus can hire additional foreign personnel beyond this quota.

• New Evaluation Criteria for Renewals: To renew their visas after the initial three-year period, startups must demonstrate at least a 15% increase in revenue or secure investments of €150,000 during their operation in Cyprus. Alternatively, they can create at least three new jobs, participate in local innovation support programs, or introduce at least one product or service to the market.

Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Nicodemos Damianou, stated that these revisions aim to make the scheme “more effective and attractive,” contributing to the creation of a critical mass of startups and talent, as well as new jobs in cutting-edge sectors.

Since its inception, the Startup Visa program has facilitated the establishment of 21 startups in Cyprus. The updated scheme is expected to attract ventures at various development stages, from early-stage startups to more mature companies, thereby enriching Cyprus’s economic model and fostering economic growth.

These str

11/01/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Top 10 Schengen countries with the highest visa approval rates in 2023-2024, listed from highest to lowest:

1. Iceland - 97.8% approval rate, with only 2.2% of applications rejected.
2. Switzerland - 89.3% approval rate.
3. Latvia - 88.3% approval rate.
4. Italy - 88.0% approval rate.
5. Luxembourg - 87.3% approval rate.
6. Lithuania - 87.2% approval rate.
7. Slovakia - 87.1% approval rate.
8. Germany - 85.7% approval rate.
9. Austria - 85.7% approval rate.
10. Greece - 85.3% approval rate.

These rates are based on official statistics from Schengen visa application centre’s.

The top four Schengen countries with the highest visa rejection rates from highest to lowest, based on the most recent statistics, are:

1. Malta - With a rejection rate of around 37.6% in 2023, Malta had the strictest approval standards among Schengen countries.

2. Estonia - Rejected over 61.4% of visa applications, making it particularly challenging for applicants, especially from certain nationalities.

3. Belgium - Had a rejection rate of 26.6%, significantly impacting travelers from countries like Senegal, Angola, and Nigeria.

4. Sweden - Rejected 23.1% of visa applications, with applicants from Iran, Pakistan, and Lebanon experiencing particularly high denial rates .

DISCLAIMER: Am NOT an immigration officer. I'm travel consultant

29/12/2024

INDONESIA FREELANCE VISA
( Government Sponsored)

• Validity 1 Year Extendable
• Minimum Education Matric ( if available )
• No Age limit
• TRC / E Card entitlement
• Sponsored Direct by Government

Process Time : 20 Days

Documents Required :

1- Passport Copy
2- Photo with white background
3- Any Education certificate OR CV

Process Time : 20 Days

Service Charges : $ 2,500/-

1- $ 800 with documents

2- $ 1,700 after Visa

27/12/2024

CANADA TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS.

To apply for a Canada Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV), you must meet several requirements and provide specific documentation. Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a tourist visa, you must:
• Have a valid passport.
• Be in good health (a medical exam may be required in some cases).
• Demonstrate ties to your home country (e.g., job, family, financial assets) to show you will return after your visit.
• Have enough funds to cover your stay in Canada.
• Be able to convince the immigration officer that you will leave Canada before your visa expires.

2. Documents Required

a. Personal Documents
• Valid passport with at least one blank page.
• Two passport-sized photos (recent, following Canadian visa photo specifications).
• Proof of financial support, such as:
• Bank statements for the last 4–6 months.
• Pay slips or employment letter.
• Proof of sponsorship (if someone else is funding your trip).

b. Travel Documents
• Travel itinerary (flight tickets or proposed travel plan).
• Proof of hotel reservations or accommodation.
• Letter of invitation (if visiting family or friends in Canada).

c. Supporting Documents
• Proof of ties to your home country, such as:
• Property ownership documents.
• Employment letter or proof of business ownership.
• Family obligations (e.g., birth certificates of children).
• Travel history (e.g., previous visas, entry/exit stamps).

3. Application Process

Step 1: Complete the Application Form
• Fill out the IMM 5257 (Application for a Visitor Visa) online.

Step 2: Create an Account on IRCC
• Create an account on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) portal to submit your application online.

Step 3: Upload Documents
• Upload all required documents as per the checklist provided during the application.

Step 4: Pay the Fees
• Application fee: CAD 100 per person.
• Biometrics fee: CAD 85 per person (if required).

Step

25/12/2024

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25/12/2024

A cover letter is a crucial document that accompanies your visa application, and its purpose is to introduce yourself, explain the purpose of your trip, and highlight your eligibility for the visa. Here are some common types of cover letters and their importance during visa applications:

1. Introduction Letter

📌 Purpose: Introduce yourself, explain the purpose of your trip, and provide an overview of your application.
✍🏾️ Importance: Sets the tone for your application and provides context for the embassy or consulate to review your documents.

2. Invitation Letter

📌 Purpose: Confirm an invitation from a host, organization, or individual in the destination country.
✍🏾️ Importance: Verifies the purpose of your trip and provides evidence of your planned activities or accommodations.

3. Sponsorship Letter

📌 Purpose: Confirm financial support from a sponsor, such as a family member, friend, or organization.
✍🏾️ Importance: Demonstrates that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your trip.

4. Employment Letter

📌 Purpose: Confirm your employment status, job title, and salary.
✍🏾️ Importance: Verifies your employment status and provides evidence of your financial stability.

5. Student Letter

📌 Purpose: Confirm your student status, academic program, and institution.
✍🏾️ Importance: Verifies your student status and provides evidence of your academic pursuits.

6. Business Letter

📌 Purpose: Explain the purpose of your business trip, including meetings, conferences, or trade shows.
✍🏾️ Importance: Demonstrates the legitimacy of your business trip and provides evidence of your professional activities.

7. Retirement Letter

📌 Purpose: Confirm your retirement status and provide evidence of your financial resources.
✍🏾️ Importance: Verifies your retirement status and demonstrates that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your trip.

When writing a cover letter for a visa application, remember to:

14/11/2024

Oftentimes, some people think they can play smart.
They wait till the tail end of their application and then boom they deposit huge sums of funds to present as proof of funds.

The visa officer requires your bank statements to know your financial status against your travel plans.
They want to know how much you earn in a month, and the distribution must be self-explanatory by your bank statement.

You can not submit a bank statement of GHS 200,000 whilst you earn a little over GHS 3,000 monthly.
They will check how you arrived at this amount.
How long did you save out of your monthly income.

When your cash inflows and outflows do not make any sense, you would be denied on these grounds.

It’s better to have a business registration that is active.
This doesn’t refer to defunct or pseudo businesses with just registration but no physical presence.

You must show your assets, business transactions, etc, to prove the existence of your business.
If you omit all these and decide to play to your tune, you will be denied visas to your destination country.

27/10/2024

26/10/2024

Before you make any move to travel abroad check the finances involved. Do not start what you cannot finish! It's an act of futility. Better keep the little you have and save for a better day.

Travelling involves a lot of commitment, which money is an integral factor.

Do your research, save enough to embark on your journey. Do not gamble with the little you have when it's definitely not gonna be sufficient enough to get you to your destination.

26/10/2024

Maldives 🇲🇻 🇲🇻

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21/09/2024

What are some of the strong and weak passports in the world?
Most developed nations tend to have strong passports. These countries boast strong economies and stable political environments.

According to Henley & Partners Passport Index (Feb 2020), some of the strong passports in the world are Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Germany and Italy.

Developing nations usually tend to have weak passports. These countries are struggling or recovering from political and economic instabilities.

According to Henley & Partners Passport Index (Feb 2020), some of the weak passports in the world are Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Somalia.

02/09/2024

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