Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brazil Postponed Visa Requirement for Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States

Authorities in Brazil have postponed reinstating the visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States until 2024. New Zealand Seeks High-Quality Tourists If you’re planning a trip to Brazil in the new year, there’s one more thing you should do.  Starting 10 January 2023,  travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States…
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Canada Warns LGBTQ+ Travellers Visiting The US

Canada has issued a new travel warning to its LGBT citizens planning to visit the United States. Anti-LGBT protests in the US rose 30-fold last year compared with 2017, while legal moves to restrict LGBT rights are on the rise. Global Affairs Canada warned that some state laws may affect them on their travels, but…
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Shift in European Travel Trends: Climate Change Role in Reshaping European Travel Patterns

With temperatures in Europe at an all-time high this summer, travel preferences are predicted to transform in the coming years. Experts estimate that July will become a less popular month for vacationing in Europe, with April emerging as the best time to travel. In late July, the European Commission adopted a new set of guiding…
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Rhodes Greece: Free Getaways for Those Affected by Wildfires

Greece is offering free trips to tourists whose vacations have been cut short due to wildfires. The ‘state of emergency’ issued by Greek authorities in Rhodes on July 26th due to wildfires has officially been lifted. The Greek government is now working with tourism bodies and local authorities on a wider plan to restore travel…
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UK Imposes Visas for Citizens of Dominica, Namibia, Honduras, Timor-Leste, & Vanuatu

Dominican passport holders travelling to the United Kingdom will now require a visa. UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, made the announcement on 19 July 2023 in a statement to the House of Commons. The new rules were also imposed on the citizens of  Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. The decision came following careful consideration of…
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