Category: Asia Pacific

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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Early Warning To UK Holiadymakers On EU Border System Change

A nine-month warning has been issued to UK holidaymakers planning to travel to the EU later this year. This is because the process of crosing the border is becoming digitised which could affect their travel and change how the entire process of going on holiday works. Currently, anyone with a UK passport need to have…
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Working Holiday Visa In Ireland

Ireland has working holiday agreements with a number of different countries. The program aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Ireland and participating countries.  The visa allows young people from certain countries to travel to Ireland for a longer period than a tourist while earning money and gaining valuable work experience.  One of…
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Portugal Scraps Golden Visa Program

Portugal is a country known for its warm weather, delicious cuisine, and beautiful coastline. However, in recent years, Portugal has also become a popular destination for wealthy individuals looking to obtain a “golden visa”.  A golden visa is a type of residency permit that is granted to foreign investors who invest a certain amount of…
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US To Eliminate Passport Entry Date Stamps

In an effort to digitise and streamline the entry process for travellers, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun to eliminate the issuance of entry stamps in the passports of foreign nationals upon arrival in the United States. The record being eliminated is the ink stamp and not the “visa stamp” that a US…
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