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EU To Suspend Visa Agreement With Russia But Will Not Ban Russians

European Union (EU) countries have reached a political agreement to suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it more difficult and expensive for Russian tourists to get visas.  However, this move falls far short of the blanket ban some EU leaders are demanding. EU foreign ministers have agreed to suspend a 2007 visa facilitation…
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New Zealand Work Holiday Visa: New Visa Rules

New Zealand will make provisional changes to its immigration rules seeking to attract thousands of workers over the next year with a working holiday scheme designed to fill labour shortage. The government of New Zealand announced changes to the Working Holiday visas on 21 August 2022. The new rule aims to double the numbers under…
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Eurostar To Cut Trains From London To Disneyland Paris

Hopping on the Eurostar on the way to Disneyland Paris will be a treasured memory for many British holidaymakers as the international rail service will no longer run direct trains to this popular tourist destination. The Channel Tunnel high-speed passenger train operator will abandon the route from 05 June 2023.  Journeys from London to Marne-la-Vallée…
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Thailand’s 10-Year Digital Nomad Visa

Thailand is one of the top visited nations around the world. The sandy beaches of Phuket, the bustling streets of Bangkok, and the mountains of Chiang Mai could all soon be options for digital nomads looking for their next home base. Thailand will soon offer a 10-year visa to potential long-term residents, with applications opening…
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Singapore Eases Restrictions For Non-Vaccinated Travellers

Singapore will allow unvaccinated travellers to enter the country without quarantine or post-arrival testing, as part of a broader move to fully ease Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of masks. From 29 August 2022, unvaccinated travellers will no longer be required to undergo a seven-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) quarantine period on arrival into the…
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