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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Government Advises Caution Over Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Southeast Asia following deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along the disputed border areas. Tensions flared again on 24 July 2025, when gunfire broke out near ancient temples along the two countries’ shared frontier. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, 14 civilians and one…
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UK Passport Slips to 6th Place in 2025 Global Rankings

The United Kingdom has dropped to 6th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, down from 5th since the last ranking, marking a continued downward trend for what was once considered one of the world’s most powerful passports. The index ranks passports based on how many countries their holders can visit without a visa. UK…
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Simpler Travel in Sight: Europe Discusses New Tourist Visa

A new idea is gaining support in Europe: a European tourist visa that would make it easier for travelers to visit multiple EU countries in one trip. On July 18, 2025, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani supported a proposal from Greece’s Tourism Minister, Olga Kefalogianni, for a unified tourist visa. The proposal was announced…
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EU Eases Schengen Visa Rules for Turkish Citizens

The European Union has introduced new, more flexible visa rules to make travel easier for Turkish citizens who have a good record of following Schengen visa rules. Under the updated system, eligible Turkish travellers can now apply for multi-entry Schengen visas valid for 6 months up to 5 years—depending on how well they followed the…
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UK and Germany Agree on E-Gates Access

Germany has agreed to start allowing some UK passport holders to use automated e-gates at its airports by the end of August. This will initially be limited to frequent travellers, with full access for all British nationals coming later, once Germany upgrades its border systems to fit the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). This move…
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