Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brazil Tightens Travel Rules for North American and Australian Visitors

As of April 10, 2025, travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States will need a visa to enter Brazil. This move ends a six-year visa-free policy and comes as part of Brazil’s reciprocity principle, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government emphasised that Brazil does not offer unilateral visa exemptions, and it…
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ETIAS Rollout: EU to Allow Entry Without Travel Authorisation for First Six Months

The EU Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be introduced in phases, starting with a six-month transitional period. During this time, travellers should apply for ETIAS but will still be allowed entry without it, as long as they meet other entry requirements. ETIAS…
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Is Flying Still the Safest Form of Transport?

Aviation safety has once again come under scrutiny following a recent Delta Airlines crash landing in Toronto. While no fatalities occurred, the accident has reignited concerns over air travel safety, particularly in light of several high-profile aviation incidents in recent months. Despite recent events, experts affirm that flying remains the safest form of transportation. Although…
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US Stops Issuing Gender-Neutral ‘X’ Passports

The United States (US) government has halted the issuance of gender-neutral “X” passports, rolling back a policy introduced under the Biden administration. The decision has left many applicants in limbo, awaiting further guidance on the status of their pending applications and previously issued passports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
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Cuba Off US Terror List: Changes Ahead for ESTA and Travel

The United States has removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, signaling a step toward improved diplomatic relations and easing travel restrictions for individuals who have visited the country since 2021. In one of his final decisions before leaving office, US President Joe Biden announced Cuba’s removal from the controversial list. First…
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