Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Belgium Tightens Borders: How It Could Affect Your Schengen Trip

Belgium has announced it will reintroduce border checks starting this summer, targeting travellers entering the country from neighbouring Schengen states. The move is part of the government’s effort to crack down on illegal migration and what it calls “asylum shopping.” For tourists and other travellers, this could mean longer journeys and additional scrutiny, especially if…
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ETIAS Fee Under Review: Will Travelling to Europe Cost More?

From autumn 2026, many travellers from visa-free countries—like the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia—will need to apply for a travel authorisation called ETIAS before entering the Schengen Area.  It’s expected to cost €7. But now there are growing questions about whether that fee could go up. What is ETIAS? European Travel Information and Authorisation…
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Cyprus Remains a Safe Destination This Summer

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following recent military action between Israel and Iran, many British holidaymakers are wondering whether it’s still safe to travel to nearby destinations, especially Cyprus. The UK Foreign Office has issued strict warnings against travel to Israel, but no such warning is in place for Cyprus, despite its proximity…
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EU Expands Grounds to Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Third Countries

The European Union (EU) is introducing tougher rules that will make it easier to suspend visa-free travel agreements with countries outside the EU. These changes are meant to help the EU respond more quickly to threats such as security concerns, human rights violations, or misuse of investor citizenship schemes—also known as “golden passports.” Currently, citizens…
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Gibraltar Entry for British Citizens Now Subject to EU Border Rules

Post-Brexit border changes between Gibraltar and Spain are about to get real – and it could make travelling and living in the region more complicated for many British citizens. A recent EU-UK deal hands significant authority to Spain over who can enter Gibraltar, even though the territory remains under British sovereignty. While the agreement is…
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