Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Travel Advice: Is It Safe to Visit South Korea?

As South Korea grapples with political unrest following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, travellers are weighing safety concerns against their plans. President Yoon’s controversial move came amid clashes with the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority. The president accused the opposition of being sympathetic to North…
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UK Extends Transition to eVisa System Until March 2025

The UK government has announced a grace period until March 2025 to help visa holders transition from physical immigration documents to the fully digital eVisa system.  According to The Guardian, UK nationals residing overseas have difficulty accessing the system required to download the new eVisas, and as a result, they may have been barred from…
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UK Updates Travel Advisory for Bangladesh

The UK government has revised its travel advisory for Bangladesh, highlighting increased risks of terrorism, political unrest, and criminal activities.  The updated notice, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and the British High Commission in Dhaka, urges travellers to exercise heightened caution while in the country. The caution emphasises the risk of…
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Switch to UK eVisa Before Year-End: What You Need to Know

The UK Home Office is phasing out physical immigration documents, such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and visa vignettes, in favor of a digital system known as eVisa.  Here’s what you need to do before the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. An eVisa is a digital proof of immigration status in…
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EU To Reevaluate Visa-Free Travel for Georgia

The European Union’s foreign ministers are set to deliberate on Georgia’s visa-free travel agreement during the Council of Foreign Affairs meeting on December 16, according to EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski.  Discussions will explore all possible options, including the suspension of the visa-free regime. Since March 28, 2017, Georgian citizens with biometric passports have…
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