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UK-Irish Border: New UK Travel Authorisation

The United Kingdom is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visa-exempt individuals visiting the country which will be enforced later this year. The UK and Ireland have an existing migration agreement known as Common Travel Area (CTA) which includes the right of Irish and UK citizens to travel freely between the two countries…
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Venice Canals Run Dry: How It Will Affect Your Visit

Travellers around the world are eager to visit Italy, especially the iconic canals of  Venice. The renowned canals of the Italian city of Venice are usually threatened by flooding but now it’s running dry making it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to move around the roadless city. Weeks of dry winter weather have…
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EU To End COVID Restrictions For Chinese Travellers

EU member states agreed recently to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travellers from China by the end of the month. Last month, the EU recommended requiring pre-departure testing and post-arrival random checks for travellers from China in order to stop the spread of the virus because of worries about…
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UK Visa For Young Indians Opens In ​February

The ballot system for young Indian professionals seeking an India Young Professional Scheme visa would begin the following week. The India Youth Professional Scheme (YPS) provides opportunities for young Indian professionals to gain work experience, develop their skills, and connect with professionals in their chosen fields in the United Kingdom.  There will be 2,400 visas…
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Summer Travel: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport To Extend Passenger Cap

Travellers looking to visit Amsterdam or transit through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) anytime soon could get slightly more than they bargained for after it was announced there will be additional passenger limits throughout May. This news follows last month’s announcement by the airport’s interim CEO, Ruud Sondag stating that there would be no capacity limits on…
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