How a company turned visas to Europe into big business
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-28 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Data / privacy
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Europe, Elections, Business & Economy
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Storing a backpack for €2.50, receiving an SMS notification for €3.50, scanning application materials for €150, “document verification” for €220 — for visa applicants trying to reach Europe, extra charges can appear at almost every step of the process, levied by a private company they have no choice but to use.
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