Category: Visiting UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Imposes Visas for Citizens of Dominica, Namibia, Honduras, Timor-Leste, & Vanuatu

Dominican passport holders travelling to the United Kingdom will now require a visa. UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, made the announcement on 19 July 2023 in a statement to the House of Commons. The new rules were also imposed on the citizens of  Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. The decision came following careful consideration of…
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Europe Heatwave: Should You Travel Amid Extreme Heat?

Europeans do enjoy a little heat, but the scorching Cerberus heatwave is pushing the limits. Parts of Europe are forecast to see record-breaking temperatures in the coming days, posing potential dangers to travellers.   As the Mediterranean attracts hordes of tourists for the summer holiday season, the sweltering heat has caused widespread disruptions and raised serious…
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UK To Increase Visa and Healthcare Fees

The United Kingdom is set to increase the visa and health care fee for applicants from across the world due to public sector wage increases in the country. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on 13 July that those who intend to visit the country will now have to pay more. The price hike comes…
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Heathrow Strikes End After Pay Deal

In a welcome turn of events, Heathrow Airport and the union Unite have reached an agreement on a pay deal, resulting in the cancellation of the planned strikes that had threatened to disrupt summer travel plans for countless passengers.  Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world and the scheduled walkouts…
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Travel Chaos 2023: Heathrow Strikes For Summer 2023

Heathrow Airport is expecting major delays and possible flight cancellations this summer due to union strikes.  Around 2,000 security officers will be taking part in the strikes due to a long-running dispute over pay. Heathrow security officers are paid less than workers at other major airports in London and the South East. Staff at London’s…
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