Category: Latest Immigration News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Visa Fee Increase Will Take Effect Next Month

Tourist and student travel to the United Kingdom is expected to rise by October 2023. The British government has announced that the proposed hike in visa fees will become effective from October 4, 2023. A UK Visit visa for under six months will cost GBP 15 more and student visas will be GBP 127 more…
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Brazil Postponed Visa Requirement for Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States

Authorities in Brazil have postponed reinstating the visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States until 2024. New Zealand Seeks High-Quality Tourists If you’re planning a trip to Brazil in the new year, there’s one more thing you should do.  Starting 10 January 2023,  travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States…
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Venice Tourism Tax To Start in 2024

Venice, Italy, is renowned for its stunning canals, historic architecture, and unique charm, making it a top destination for tourists from around the world.  In 2022, the city of Venice announced that it was going to be introducing a tourist tax. The goal is to manage the impact of tourism on the city’s infrastructure and…
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EU Judges Dismisses Parliament’s Bid To Impose Visas on Americans

United States passport holders have long travelled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications. In October 2020, the European Parliament passed a resolution demanding the imposition of visas for US citizens until all EU citizens could enter the US freely. The European Union has a list of countries whose citizens…
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France Wants To End Cheap Airline Tickets To Help Environment

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, France is planning to introduce a policy to reduce carbon emissions. France is about to propose to the EU a minimum flight price policy that ends low-cost airfares. France’s Minister of Transport, Clément Beaune, has outlined plans to essentially eliminate ultra-cheap airline tickets within…
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