Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU’s Entry/Exit System Won’t Launch Until Nov 2025: How It Will Affect Your Travel

Travellers heading to Europe will have another year before the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks come into effect, with the latest estimate pushing implementation to November 2025. Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, has confirmed that EES is not expected to be implemented at the Channel ports before November 2025. This…
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Vietnam Lifts Visa Requirements for 3 European Countries

Planning your dream vacation in Southeast Asia? Great news!  Vietnam has just announced a visa waiver program for travellers from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. This exciting new policy opens the door for you to experience the beauty and wonder of Vietnam without the hassle of obtaining a visa. Vietnam boasts a captivating blend…
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Spain Cracks Down on Tourism: What It Means To Visitors

Spain is stepping up efforts to tackle overtourism by introducing strict new rules in some of its most popular destinations. In 2024, anti-tourism protests erupted across Spain, and similar demonstrations are expected in 2025. Despite these local frustrations, Spain welcomed a record-breaking 94 million tourists last year—a 10% increase, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu.…
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Edinburgh Sets Precedent with UK’s First Overnight Tourism Tax

The Scottish capital city of Edinburgh is set to make history by becoming the first city in the United Kingdom to implement a tourist tax for overnight stays. Starting in mid-2026, visitors to Edinburgh will need to pay a fee for every overnight stay, a decision expected to generate millions annually for local reinvestment. The…
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Court Ruling Halts Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

On January 23, 2025, US District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump‘s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the US. without legal status or staying temporarily.  The ruling followed a hearing in a Seattle courtroom packed with observers. The temporary restraining order…
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