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Manchester To Start Charging Tourists for Visiting

Manchester will soon become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax. From 1 April, tourists to Manchester staying overnight in a city centre hotel or holiday apartment can expect to pay a new tourist fee of £1 per night, per room. Visitors to the northwestern city who stay will be charged £1 per…
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Croatia Removed Air Border Controls With Schengen Countries

Croatia has removed its air border controls for travel to and from Schengen Area countries. Following Croatia’s accession to Europe’s Schengen Area earlier this year, Croatia eliminated its internal land and sea borders as of 01 January, though its air borders remained operational until 26 March. Now, passengers flying between Croatia and other countries within…
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US Passport: Overwhelming Demand Results in Longer Processing Time

As the summer travel season approaches have resulted in higher demand for US passports.  An increase in demand for passports has led to longer processing times, delays, and backlogs. If you’re planning an overseas trip that’s only a couple of months away, you need to ensure that your passport is still valid. On 24 March,…
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Georgia Digital Nomad Visa: Living and Working Remotely in Georgia

In the past years, digital nomads have become increasingly popular as more people look to work remotely while travelling the world.  In 2020, Georgia introduced their digital nomad visa, calling it “Remotely from Georgia”. The Georgia Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is a unique opportunity for remote workers to live and work in one of the…
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Canada Extends Expiring Post-Graduate Work Permits

International graduates with work permits that have recently expired or are about to expire will be entitled to remain in Canada for an additional 18 months. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on 17 March 2023 that international students with post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) expiring in 2023 will be eligible for an additional 18-month…
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