Category: Canada

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Destinations Allowing Digital Nomads To Stay For 6 Months Or More Without A Visa

The world has changed significantly thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be seen in the travel and tourism industry and how people work. From the Americas to the Easternmost reaches of Asia, more and more countries are issuing Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs). The only downside to this trend is that applying for a visa…
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UK To Implement Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme

As part of the UK’s New Plan for Immigration, a new Permission to Travel scheme is set to launch this year which will require everyone wanting to travel to the UK to seek permission before heading to the UK. The scheme will be implemented for “non-visa nationals” who do not require a visa before travelling…
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The World’s Most Powerful Passports 2023

The Henley Passport Index has just released the world’s ‘most powerful passport’ for 2023. The Henley Passport Index is a comprehensive list that compares passports using data from the International Air Transport Association, specifically looking at holders able to gain visa-free access. The index uses a scoring system to establish the most powerful passports globally,…
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Visit Visa to the US is Needed After Stay in Cuba

As the United Kingdom is part of the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), British visitors to the US can enter through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). However, the US government advised that any visit to Cuba since 1 March 2011 disqualifies British holidaymakers from the ESTA scheme. Instead, they must spend $160 on…
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Canada Extends Work Permit to Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers

In a move that may benefit thousands of foreign professionals, Canada will expand its work permit eligibility to the family members of Open Work Permit (OWP) holders in 2023. This comes amid the labour shortages in the country. The Open Work Permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada for any employer and any job. …
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