Category: EEA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Lacklustre Interest On UK Global Talent Visa

The UK Global Talent Visa, introduced by the United Kingdom to attract the “brightest and the best” minds to the country, has received only three applicants since its launch. The scheme replaced the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. It allows foreign nationals engaged in fields such as academia and research, arts and culture, as well…
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Companies Lobby To Drop Shopping ‘Travel Tax’ as Tourists Choose EU

Tax-free shopping is one of the benefits of travelling abroad. This encourages tourism and boosts local economies by attracting foreign shoppers.  This benefit expired in the United Kingdom when the country exited the EU in December 2020. Previously, travellers from non-EU countries were eligible for the incentive. Non-EU visitors used to be able to present…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System to Worsen UK-French Border Congestion

According to a new report, UK passengers waiting at the French border may anticipate their wait to more than double when digital inspections for non-EU travellers are implemented. Because of the Entry/Exit System (EES), millions of non-EU travellers will have their pictures taken and fingerprints collected and stored on the EU’s database. The approach is…
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British Passports Embrace King’s Name

For the first time in more than 70 years, the wording on British passports is going to change. British passports will be issued in King Charles III’s name. The updated passports are the latest stage in the gradual transition in reigns, with stamps and some coins now carrying the King’s head. Banknotes will begin to…
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Record Number of British Nationals Regretting Brexit

British nationals are increasingly regretting their decision to leave the European Union despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s claims that it was beneficial to the UK. The majority of British nationals would vote to rejoin the EU, with more than 60 percent believing Brexit to have been more of a failure than a success, according to…
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