Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Student Visa Update: Visas To Be Granted A Year in Advance

Long wait times for visa interview appointments had made it nearly impossible to get visas for the United States. The US government has implemented a number of initiatives to enhance the procedure and get rid of bottlenecks. In a bid to get ahead of visa processing times, the US State Department has stated that F…
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Taiwan Planning To Offer Cash Incentives To Tourists

Taiwan seeks to boost the number of tourists visiting the country by handing out cash to visitors as an incentive to visit the island. Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen announced on 23 February that the government aims to attract six million tourists in 2023, doubling that figure in 2024 and aiming for 10 million visitors by…
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Moving To Portugal: Digital Nomad Visa

Now that Portugal has ended its controversial “golden visa” scheme, there are still other routes that allow people to get a residency permit in Portugal. Portugal draws a sizable number of digital nomads, freelancers, and expats each year due to its pleasant coastal temperature, stunning shorelines and mountainous landscapes, as well as its vibrant, culturally,…
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EU Pushed Back ETIAS Plan To 2024

The EU has officially pushed back plans to roll out its launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This means that travellers from more than 60 countries who can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa won’t have to fill out extra forms or pay a fee quite yet. The European…
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Early Warning To UK Holiadymakers On EU Border System Change

A nine-month warning has been issued to UK holidaymakers planning to travel to the EU later this year. This is because the process of crosing the border is becoming digitised which could affect their travel and change how the entire process of going on holiday works. Currently, anyone with a UK passport need to have…
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