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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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Pope Francis’s Funeral to Attract Millions: Travel Warning Issued for Rome

British travellers heading to Italy are being urged to stay informed and cautious as crowds gather in Rome and Vatican City following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope passed away at the age of 88 in the early hours of Easter Monday, April 21. His death sparked a major global pilgrimage, with millions expected…
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