Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Postpones ETIAS Requirement Until 2027

Foreign nationals enjoying visa-free entry to the EU will not need to obtain travel authorisation through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least April 2027. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has stated that ETIAS is expected to be rolled out by the last quarter of 2026. However,…
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UK Visas: Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Now Need a Visa to Enter the UK

The UK government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) must obtain a visa to enter the UK, even for short visits.  Announced on March 12, the decision follows a sharp increase in T&T nationals entering the UK as visitors and later seeking asylum. Over the past year, asylum applications from…
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Ireland Imposes New Visa Rules on Eswatini, Nauru & Lesotho Travellers

As of March 10, passport holders from Eswatini, Nauru, and Lesotho must obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland. Additionally, a transit visa is now required for those passing through Ireland en route to another destination. Nationals of these countries with travel plans booked before March 10, 2025, may be eligible for emergency visa accommodation…
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Post-Brexit Shopping: What Travellers Must Know

Belgium’s customs service is reminding travellers that post-Brexit shopping rules apply when returning from the UK.  With the UK no longer in the EU, customs checks now cover all travellers, including those arriving by train, boat or plane. Duties and taxes are based on the total value of the goods, including any VAT already paid…
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Over 120,000 British Nationals Gain EU Citizenship Since Brexit

More than 120,000 British nationals have been naturalised in European countries since the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to the latest Eurostat data. Between 2016 and 2023, 110,295 British nationals obtained citizenship in EU member states, with Germany leading at 36,888, followed by France (20,966), Sweden (11,384), the Netherlands (9,000), and Belgium (7,741). An additional 11,000…
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