Month: January 2021

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit: UK Passport standing in 2021

A passport is an important document for international travellers. Each country’s passport is different and not all are as strong as the other.  The Henley Passport Index is an annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world based on how many destinations the holder can enter without a visa. Having visa-free access to…
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Best Cities to Live in the UK as a Student

With over 150 top-ranking universities, the United Kingdom is one of the best places in the world to study. There’s a seemingly endless number of places in the UK to choose from, which makes picking the best city to live in extremely difficult. There are many factors to consider when deciding where to live and…
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UK Visa Update: UK Post Study Work Option – New Graduate Route

From 2021, the new UK points-based system for immigration will be implemented to all foreigners, including Europeans not covered under the EU Settlement Scheme. As part of the UK’s revamp of immigration rules, the new Graduate Route will be available in summer 2021. International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree will…
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Schengen Visa Fees: How much does a Schengen visa cost?

Some of the common questions someone asks when they apply for a Schengen visa is are: Do I have to pay for a Schengen visa? How much does a Schengen visa cost? When applying for a Schengen visa there is a mandatory Schengen visa fee every applicant must pay. The Schengen visa costs vary depending…
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Brexit: France Re-Imposes Airport Transit Visa to the UK

Air France-KLM has announced that it will require an airport transit visa (ATV) for some passengers connecting to the UK. An ATV is a document which grants access to a traveller to pass through the international zone of an airport, without entering the country’s territory. The rule came into force when the UK exited the…
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