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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travellers

Posted On 5 January 2025 | Updated On January 7, 2025

Starting January 2025, visa-exempt travellers to Israel must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) before arrival.  This requirement excludes Israeli citizens and those with Israeli identity numbers. The new rule enhances national security and streamlines immigration processes by pre-screening visitors. ETA-IL applies to all travellers from visa-exempt countries including dual passport holders who must register…
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Greece Extends Golden Visa Real Estate Deadline

Posted On 4 January 2025 | Updated On January 6, 2025

In a move to attract more investors and provide greater flexibility, Greece has extended the deadline for completing real estate contracts under its Golden Visa program. Investors who placed a 10% deposit on a property before August 31, 2024, now have until February 28, 2025, to finalize their purchases. This decision not only offers breathing…
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2024’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports Revealed

Posted On 3 January 2025 | Updated On January 9, 2025

Flying can be stressful for various reasons, but knowing which airlines will most likely help you make connections can ease pre-travel anxiety. Airline meltdowns became a recurring theme in 2024, with technical glitches and unseasonable winter storms disrupting travel plans worldwide. For travellers, prioritising punctual airlines is now more crucial than ever.  Aviation analytics firm…
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End of Passport Stamps: EU’s New Digital Entry System

Posted On 2 January 2025 | Updated On January 7, 2025

For many travellers, amassing passport stamps when they travel overseas are cherished keepsakes. It is a tangible record of journeys across the globe and a source of pride. Each stamp tells a story, marking the places they have visited, the borders they have crossed, and the adventures they have embarked on.  But in a major…
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Schengen Zone Welcomes Romania and Bulgaria in 2025

Posted On 1 January 2025 | Updated On January 3, 2025

As of January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, expanding the European Union’s borderless countries.  The Schengen Zone enables residents to travel freely between member countries without passport checks, removing land border controls among member states. This milestone concludes a prolonged wait of over a decade for…
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