Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

German Union Calls for Transport Strike on 27 March

German trade unions announced a major transport strike for Monday in a growing dispute over pay and working conditions. Significant disruptions to trains, flights, and local transit are expected on 27 March 2023. Staff at major airports and hundreds of transport workers across Germany will stop work for 24 hours, according to a joint statement…
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How to apply for an adult dependant relative visa to come to the UK

The Adult Dependent Visa route is a category of visa for people over the age of 18 that wish to join their relatives in the UK. The family member you are joining in the UK must be a British citizen or have settled status in the UK, or be a person holding settled or pre-settled…
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Free Train Travel: DiscoverEU Is Now Open For Applications

The EU is giving away 35,000 free rail passes to young people. The scheme is part of the Erasmus programme and aims to nurture cultural connections in the European Union. It will offer 18-year-olds the chance to explore Europe’s heritage and history while meeting people from across the continent. The Commission of the European Union…
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Expect Delay On UK Passport Renewals Due to Planned Strike

British holidaymakers planning a holiday in the near future with expiring passports may want to pay attention to the latest news from the UK Passport Office.  The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, which represents workers at the Passport Office, has called for strikes in response to a dispute over pay and conditions.  Over 1000…
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How Travel May Be Affected By American Bank Crisis

The United States has a long history of bank failures, and these failures have influenced an array of economic sectors. In the past few days, the news has been dominated by the collapse of 2 banks which have especially rocked the start-up community. The travel industry is one sector that can be significantly impacted by…
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