Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Replaces Visa Stickers with eVisas: What International Students Must Know

The United Kingdom is making a major change to its immigration process. Starting July 15, 2025, physical visa stickers (vignettes) will be replaced by digital eVisas for all new visa applicants, including international students. If you’re planning to study in the UK, it’s important to understand what this change means and how to prepare. This…
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UK Youth Mobility Scheme 2025: Second Ballot Opens 15 July

If you’re aged 18 to 30 (or up to 35 for some countries) and want the chance to live and work in the UK for up to two years, the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) is a great opportunity. The UK Home Office has confirmed that the second ballot for the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme will…
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UK Set to Relax Airport Liquid Rules at Some Airports

If you’ve travelled through a UK airport at any point in the last 20 years, you’ve likely dealt with the frustrating 100ml liquid limit in hand luggage. Now, that rule is finally beginning to change—but only at certain airports and not all at once. The 100ml liquid rule was introduced in 2006 after a major…
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Portugal Plans For Longer Residency and Stricter Visa Rules Ahead

Portugal is preparing to tighten its immigration rules, including who can become a citizen and who can bring family members to join them. These changes aim to improve the immigration system and better manage the number of people coming into the country. According to Minister António Leitão Amaro, the current Nationality Law will be reviewed.…
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EES Gets Green Light For Phased Border Control Rollout

The European Parliament has officially approved the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), paving the way for its launch later this year.  The new high-tech border system, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU travellers, will be introduced in phases over a six-month period. The EES has been delayed several times due to technical and logistical setbacks…
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