Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Italy Travel Alert: National Strike to Cause Major Delays

If you’re heading to Italy around June 20, 2025, be prepared. A major nationwide strike is expected to cause serious travel delays across the country. The 24-hour strike kicks off at 9 PM on June 19 and runs until 9 PM on June 20, and it will likely disrupt flights, trains, buses, and metros across…
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Faster EU Entry for British Travellers as eGate Access Expands Across Europe

Good news for British holidaymakers: getting through passport control in Europe just got easier. The UK government has announced that Sofia Airport in Bulgaria is the latest to allow British passport holders to use eGates. These automated fast-track passport checks drastically reduce waiting times. This follows a recent update from Faro Airport in Portugal, which…
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Spain Requires Transit Visas for Russians Starting July 2025

Starting July 12, 2025, Russian citizens will no longer be able to transit through Spanish airports without a visa, even if they remain within the international transit zone.  The Spanish Foreign Ministry announced that all holders of ordinary Russian passports must now apply for an airport transit visa (ATV) to change planes in Spain. This…
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UK Passport Application: Common Passport Mistakes to Avoid

Planning a summer getaway? Ensure your passport application is not rejected. As the summer travel season approaches, His Majesty’s Passport Office has issued a timely reminder to UK passport applicants: get the details right or risk delays—or worse, rejection. In a social media post shared via the official HM Passport Office X account, applicants were…
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UK Becomes Top Choice for International Students

The UK is now the most popular destination for international students, thanks to growing uncertainty in other major countries like the US, Canada, and Australia. Two new reports show rising demand and renewed confidence in the UK’s education system. Keystone Education Group’s 2025 student recruitment report places the UK at the top for student interest.…
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