Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Iceland To Introduce Tourist Tax

Iceland’s magnificent and rugged natural scenery has made it a popular tourist destination for adventure seekers. People travel from all over the world to witness the volcanoes, geysers, mountains, waterfalls, and black sand beaches of Iceland. While the large number of travellers that come to admire Iceland’s natural beauty is beneficial to the country’s economy,…
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Changes to the UK Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS)

The UK Government is reviewing the expansion of visas for Australian and Canadian nationals. The Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) is set to undergo some changes, which include an expansion of the eligible age range for Australian and Canadian citizens from 18-30 to 18-35. In addition, the maximum duration of stay under YMS for these citizens…
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Netherlands Considering Flight Tax for Transiting Passengers

If you have plans to travel to Europe next year, you may want to reconsider using Amsterdam as a transit hub. You might be subject to a tax, even if your stay in the city is brief. Following the confirmation of a flight cap set for 2024 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Dutch government is…
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No ETIAS Fees for British Travellers to the EU Until at Least 2025

British travellers going to the European Union will not need to pay for a travel permit until 2025 at the earliest. The ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, was set to launch in ‘mid-2024′ according to EU officials. However, it has now been revealed that the European Union has delayed the…
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Venice Avoids UNESCO’s List of Endangered Heritage Sites

Venice, with its maze of canals and historic buildings, won’t be added to a list of endangered World Heritage sites – at least not for the time being. UNESCO issued a report in July outlining the risks facing Venice, including extreme weather and rising sea levels caused by human-induced climate change, over-tourism, and over-development. However,…
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