Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

ESTA Fee for US Travel Set To Increase

Travellers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries planning a trip to the United States will soon have to pay more.  As part of a new law passed in Washington D.C., the cost of applying for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is set to nearly double—from $21 to $40. While the exact date the…
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Urgent Travel Warning To Spain:  The Health Insurance Rule For British Nationals 

British holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer are being warned: travel without the right health insurance, and you could face a fine of up to €6,900 (£5,900) or even be denied entry. The Spanish government has tightened its entry requirements for non-EU travellers, including UK citizens. One of the key changes is that British tourists…
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Denmark Increases Citizenship Application Fees

Applying for Danish citizenship just got more expensive.  As of June 18, the application fee has gone up by 50%, following a government decision to better reflect the administrative costs involved in processing applications. The fee has risen from €536 (DKK 4,000) to €804 (DKK 6,000), according to Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration. The…
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Border Checks Return Between Poland, Germany, and Lithuania

Starting 7 July 2025, Poland will temporarily reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to what it calls an “uncontrolled flow of migrants.” Prime Minister Donald Tusk made the announcement amid mounting pressure over Germany’s ongoing policy of sending migrants back to Poland. Although Poland, Germany, and Lithuania are all part of the…
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UK Issues Travel Warning as Heatwave Grips Europe

Planning a European getaway? You might want to think twice before heading to your usual sun-soaked spots. The UK Foreign Office has issued heatwave travel warnings for popular destinations including Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, as extreme temperatures sweep across much of Europe. With parts of Spain hitting 42°C and Portugal clocking 40.5°C, the heat…
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