Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Visas Issued In 2022 Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Despite reports of curbing immigration, the UK granted more visas in 2022 than ever before. According to the latest data, the Home Office issued 2,836,490 visas in 2022. A significant amount of this was made up of work visas, with one in three of them going to Indian migrants. The number of people entering from…
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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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UK-Irish Border: New UK Travel Authorisation

The United Kingdom is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visa-exempt individuals visiting the country which will be enforced later this year. The UK and Ireland have an existing migration agreement known as Common Travel Area (CTA) which includes the right of Irish and UK citizens to travel freely between the two countries…
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