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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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Travel Alert: UK Government Issues New Advice for India and Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating after India launched missile strikes on May 7, 2025. India said the strikes were in response to an earlier attack in April that killed several Indian tourists.  Pakistan condemned the strikes as a “blatant act of war,” claiming dozens of civilians were killed. Its defence minister has promised…
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UK May Tighten Visa Rules for Some Nationalities

The UK government is considering stricter visa rules for people from countries where applicants are more likely to overstay or apply for asylum after arriving legally. According to a report in The Times, the Home Office may make it harder for people from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka to get work or…
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Romania Off US Visa-Free List

The Trump administration has removed Romania from the list of countries whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa. This decision was made by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State Department. DHS said the change was necessary to protect the visa waiver program and strengthen US border and immigration…
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New Travel Rules for UK Drivers Heading Abroad

If you’re planning to drive in Spain, France, or Italy this summer, be aware of a new mandatory car equipment rule. The three countries have issued a joint travel alert aimed at foreign drivers, including those from the UK, just as the busy holiday season begins. To improve road safety and manage the huge number…
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