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EU Eases Schengen Visa Rules for Turkish Citizens

The European Union has introduced new, more flexible visa rules to make travel easier for Turkish citizens who have a good record of following Schengen visa rules. Under the updated system, eligible Turkish travellers can now apply for multi-entry Schengen visas valid for 6 months up to 5 years—depending on how well they followed the…
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Visiting the US Just Got Pricier: New Visa Fee Explained

A new travel fee is coming for most visitors to the United States — and it could raise costs significantly. As part of a new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the US government will introduce a $250 “visa integrity fee” starting sometime in the 2025 fiscal year. While many details are still…
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UK and Germany Agree on E-Gates Access

Germany has agreed to start allowing some UK passport holders to use automated e-gates at its airports by the end of August. This will initially be limited to frequent travellers, with full access for all British nationals coming later, once Germany upgrades its border systems to fit the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). This move…
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UK Young Professionals Scheme: Final Ballot for Indian Citizens Starts July 22

If you’re an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 and want to live and work in the United Kingdom (UK), here’s your chance! Under the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, 3,000 visas will be given out this year. The final round of selection (called a ballot) opens on July 22. This visa lets young professionals from…
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One Visa for Six Gulf Nations Is on the Way

Visiting several Gulf nations will soon be easier than before. A new Schengen-style tourist visa – called the GCC Grand Tours Visa or Unified Tourist Visa – will soon let you explore Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates using just one permit. Instead of applying for separate visas for each…
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