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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel Chaos: Tips When Travelling During Holiday Strike

The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for the rail and airport industries, with millions of people looking to reunite with loved ones around the world. The industrial action is causing travel chaos for people planning to travel out of the United Kingdom during the holidays. Planes, trains, ferries, and even…
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New Zealand Immigration: Nurses Eligible for Immediate Residency

The Minister of Immigration of New Zealand, Hon Michael Wood, has announced that nurses and midwives will be added to the Immigration Green List that qualifies migrants for immediate residency.  This means a straight-to-residence pathway among a range of new immigration settings. They will be able to enter the country under the new setting from…
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Post-Brexit: Update On UK Driving Licence Agreement With Spain

The British government reiterated that it is continuing to talk with the Spanish authorities over the validity of British driving licences. Spain and Italy remain the only EU countries that have not implemented laws which allow for the exchange of UK licences for Spanish or Italian ones.  On 18 November, UK Ambassador to Spain Hugh…
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India To Resume E-Visa Facility for UK Citizens

India has reinstated e-visas for British travellers, allowing visitors to apply online instead of having to book in-person appointments and interviews to secure a visa.  India’s High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram K Doraiswami, announced in a video that India is set to resume the e-Visa facility for UK citizens travelling to the country.  According…
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UK Flights Delayed And Cancelled Due To Bad Weather

The first major snowstorm and ice of the winter season have caused widespread flight disruptions across the UK. The snow & cold weather this winter forced multiple flights to be cancelled and delayed across the UK.  Gatwick and Stanstead airports were forced to close their runways on Sunday, December 11th, due to severe weather conditions.…
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