Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Escalating Wildfires Prompt Urgent Travel Warning for Portugal

British holidaymakers planning to visit Portugal are being urged to remain vigilant after the country declared a “state of alert” due to dangerous wildfires ravaging parts of the nation.  With over 100 forest fires reported, emergency services are engaged in a massive operation to contain multiple blazes, primarily across the northern regions. As of September…
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EU and Armenia Initiate Visa Liberalisation Discussions

On September 9, the European Commission (EU) and the Republic of Armenia announced the launch of a long-anticipated visa liberalisation dialogue, marking a significant milestone in EU-Armenia relations. This dialogue is intended to pave the way for visa-free short-stay travel for Armenian citizens to the Schengen Area, contingent on Armenia’s compliance with essential conditions, including…
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UK Revokes Visa-Free Access for Nationals of Jordan

The United Kingdom (UK) has ended its visa-free travel scheme for Jordanian visitors due to a rise in asylum claims and border rule violations. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Jordanian nationals can no longer access the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which allows multiple UK entries over two years for £10.  The decision follows…
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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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