Planning a trip to New Zealand? Starting October 1, 2024, the cost of entry will be significantly higher, with the country’s International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) set to nearly triple. The IVL, originally introduced in 2019 to support environmental conservation efforts, will increase from NZ$35 to NZ$100. This hike comes despite international tourist…
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As Italy’s summer holiday season comes to an end, the country’s transport sector is gearing up for a wave of strikes in September that could significantly disrupt travel plans. With a ban on strikes from July 27 to September 5, when many Italians are on vacation, the busiest summer travel period has been relatively unaffected.…
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The UK government has announced a £10.5 million investment to prepare for the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES), a new digital border control system set to launch in November 2024. Under the EES, travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries will need to register their fingerprints and facial biometrics when they first cross the…
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The Hungarian government has assured the EU that its National Card, which eases entry for Russian and Belarusian nationals, poses no threat to the security of the Schengen Area. In a letter to EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson, Hungary’s Interior Minister Sandor Pinter emphasised that the National Card follows the same rigorous security checks as other…
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If you’re travelling to a European Union (EU) destination, be aware of new rules on the size of liquids allowed in your carry-on luggage. Starting September 1, travellers flying to EU destinations must follow updated rules on the size of liquids allowed in hand luggage. The new guidelines unify liquid limits across the EU, capping…
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