Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Citizens Required to Get UK Travel Authorisation in 2025

The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon apply to visitors from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada. The Home Office began rolling out the scheme last November for nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. From April 2, 2025, EU citizens travelling to the UK without a…
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Germany to Reinstate Border Controls at All Land Borders Starting September 16

Germany has announced plans to reintroduce temporary internal border controls at all its land borders, starting on September 16. This move aims to enhance national security and tackle the rise in irregular migration and initially will last for six months with the option of being renewed. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser revealed that the border checks…
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EU Rejects Relaxing Post-Brexit Restrictions on UK Musicians Touring Europe

The European Union has ruled out easing post-Brexit restrictions for British artists touring Europe, citing the need for substantial changes to existing EU regulations. This is a setback for the UK’s Labour government, which had promised to reduce barriers for performers, such as additional travel permits and merchandise restrictions. Internal EU documents reveal that any…
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US Still Holds Top Spot as World’s Strongest Travel & Tourism Market

In 2023, the United States (US) was once again recognised as the world’s most powerful travel and tourism market, contributing a record $2.36 trillion to the economy, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report. Even with slower spending from international visitors, the U.S. nearly doubled the economic contribution…
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Hungary To Support Romania’s Full Schengen Membership by the End of 2024

Hungary’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, Péter Szijjártó, announced during a visit to Bucharest that the Hungarian government is committed to helping Romania fully join the Schengen Area by the end of 2024. The Schengen Zone, which includes most EU countries, allows for free movement without internal land border controls. While Romania and Bulgaria are…
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