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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Multiple EU Countries Stopped Issuing Schengen Visa To Russians

Even though the European Union Commission adopted a decision to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, several EU countries decided to take further measures and stop issuing visas for citizens of Russia. The list of the EU countries that have banned Russians and have decided not to issue Schengen visas for them includes…
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British Passports Lost Or Stolen Overseas: How To Travel Back To The UK

One of the worst things that can dampen your holiday getaway is to lose or have your passport stolen while overseas. Losing your passport abroad is an inconvenience nobody wants but it’s a reality travellers have to face.  The fear of being stranded overseas is daunting. Although it sounds like a nightmare, authorities know that…
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New Zealand Dropped Vaccine Requirement For Travellers

New Zealand has finally decided to drop the vaccine requirement for international visitors.  On 13 September 2022, the country lifted vaccine requirements along with the mandatory wearing of masks in public.  This means that all incoming travellers are welcome, whether vaccinated or not. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory except in healthcare facilities. The only…
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Post-Brexit Travel: What Changes When Croatia Becomes Part of Schengen

Starting on January 1 next year, Croatia will officially become the newest member of the European Union’s borderless area of Schengen. Once it becomes a full member, Croatia will start applying Schengen’s 90/180 rule where any visits to other Schengen countries will count towards your visa limit in Croatia. The joining of Croatia in the…
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British Passports Following Queen Elizabeth’s II Death

The Queen’s death has left the nation in mourning, as Her Majesty passed away aged 96 and marks the end of the longest reign in history. As there will be inevitable changes, a lot of people have been left wondering about changes that come to the likes of money, stamps, and British passports. British passports…
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