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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU and UK Set to Open New Work and Travel Opportunities for Youth

The European Union is willing to make major concessions to establish a new Youth Mobility Scheme with the UK, offering 18- to 30-year-olds the chance to live, travel, and work across borders for up to 12 months. After years of limited opportunities for young Europeans and Britons post-Brexit, the EU is prepared to accept tighter…
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UK ETA Applications: How to Spot Fake Sites and Protect Your Information

As the UK rolls out its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, travellers are being warned about a growing number of fake websites posing as official government platforms. Scammers are taking advantage of the shift towards online visas and travel authorisations, and the UK is now among the many countries affected. Fraudulent websites are becoming more…
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EU Set to Grant Visa-Free Access to Saudi Nationals

Saudi citizens may soon travel to Europe without a visa, joining countries like the US, Canada, UAE, and Singapore in enjoying visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The European Union is working toward exempting Saudi nationals from short-stay visa requirements, allowing eligible travellers to visit or transit through the Schengen countries without a visa.  This…
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Norway Plans to Introduce Tourist Fee

With a record-breaking 16.7 million overnight stays during summer 2024, Norway is seeing a sharp rise in tourism as travellers look for cooler destinations. In response to the growing strain on local infrastructure, the Norwegian government is moving forward with plans to introduce a tourist tax. The government has decided to lower the proposed tax…
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France Sends Home the Most Non-EU Citizens in 2024

France has once again topped the list of European countries ordering non-EU nationals to leave its territory, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency. In 2024, a total of 453,920 people were told to leave EU countries, a 4% increase compared to 2023. In the final three months of the year…
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