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UK Updates English Test Requirements for UK Visas and Citizenship

To get a UK visa or citizenship, you need to pass an English test to show you can communicate in everyday situations. Knowing English helps people settle in more easily, find jobs, study, and use public services. The UK Home Office has updated its list of approved English tests for people applying for visas or…
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Venice Brings Back Daytripper Fee

If you’re planning a quick visit to Venice, be aware that a day trip could now cost you €10, and skipping the fee could lead to a fine of up to €300. The city has relaunched its daytripper entry fee, doubling it for last-minute visitors. The goal? To reduce overcrowding and protect the historic city…
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Easter Travel Alert 2025: What Food You Can’t Bring Back to the UK

British travellers heading abroad should be aware of new restrictions that may affect their return to the UK.  The UK government has updated its rules on bringing food and animal products back from continental Europe. This change, effective April 12, 2025, is due to the uptick in cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent and…
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EU Eyes Visa-Free Travel Changes

The European Union (EU) is moving forward with plans to strengthen its visa suspension rules, which could make it easier to end visa-free travel for citizens of 61 countries. This move could impact several countries that want to join the EU, such as Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, as well as…
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Brazil Tightens Travel Rules for North American and Australian Visitors

As of April 10, 2025, travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States will need a visa to enter Brazil. This move ends a six-year visa-free policy and comes as part of Brazil’s reciprocity principle, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government emphasised that Brazil does not offer unilateral visa exemptions, and it…
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