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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Portugal Dropped Pandemic Entry Rules

Portugal has dropped all pandemic-era entry rules. The country no longer requires travellers to show proof of a negative test or proof of vaccination to enter. The country eased its entry restrictions on 1 July, according to its tourism site, Visit Portugal, putting it more in line with other European countries that have begun dropping…
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Croatia to Join Eurozone

The Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of Croatia’s bid to become a member of the eurozone to be fully implemented by next year. With 539 votes in favour, 45 against, and 48 abstentions, Croatia has been estimated as eligible to adopt the euro, starting on January 1, 2023, Before an EU…
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Latvia Digital Nomad

The government of Latvia has introduced its digital nomad visa, which permits third-country nationals to stay in Latvia and work remotely for a period of over one year, with the possibility to renew it for another year without local sponsorship. The visa allows digital workers, whose businesses or companies that employ them are registered in…
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US Lifted COVID-19 Test For International Travel

The United States lifted its requirement that international travellers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States from 12 June 2022.  Arrivals no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery to enter the country.  “This step is possible because of the progress…
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United States ESTA Fee Increased by 50%

The fee for foreigners heading to the United States is about to increase by 50 percent. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an increase in the fee for inbound travellers entering the US using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The fee soared from $14 to $21 (£16.55 / €19.60). It…
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