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UK Fiancé Visa Made Simple: Requirements, Process & Tips

The UK Fiancé Visa (also known as the Fiancée Visa or Proposed Civil Partner Visa) allows someone from outside the UK to come and marry their British partner or someone settled in the UK. Someone with settled status is considered a permanent resident in the UK and can stay without any immigration time restrictions. Unlike…
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EU Confirms Launch Date for Long-Delayed Entry/Exit System

The European Union has officially announced that its long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) will go live on 12 October 2025, marking the beginning of a phased rollout over six months. The EES will introduce biometric passport checks, including fingerprinting and facial recognition for non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area.  The system is designed to replace manual…
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UK Government Advises Caution Over Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Southeast Asia following deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along the disputed border areas. Tensions flared again on 24 July 2025, when gunfire broke out near ancient temples along the two countries’ shared frontier. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, 14 civilians and one…
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UK Passport Slips to 6th Place in 2025 Global Rankings

The United Kingdom has dropped to 6th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, down from 5th since the last ranking, marking a continued downward trend for what was once considered one of the world’s most powerful passports. The index ranks passports based on how many countries their holders can visit without a visa. UK…
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New €20 Fee for Visa-Free Travel to Europe Coming in 2026

Travelling to Europe is about to get a bit more expensive for many visitors. The European Commission has proposed raising the cost of the ETIAS travel authorisation from €7 to €20, and it’s expected to kick in when the system becomes fully operational in late 2026. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is a…
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Simpler Travel in Sight: Europe Discusses New Tourist Visa

A new idea is gaining support in Europe: a European tourist visa that would make it easier for travelers to visit multiple EU countries in one trip. On July 18, 2025, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani supported a proposal from Greece’s Tourism Minister, Olga Kefalogianni, for a unified tourist visa. The proposal was announced…
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