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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Australia Work and Holiday Visa for Filipinos To Start July 1

Starting July 1, Philippine passport holders can apply for Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462).  Australia has updated its Migration Amendment, now including the Philippines as an eligible country for the Work and Holiday Visa. This visa allows young Filipinos aged 18-30 to work short-term jobs to support their travels and explore Australia while…
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China Expands Visa-Free Travel to Poland

China has made it easier for travellers from Poland, Australia, and New Zealand by extending visa-free travel until the end of 2025. This initiative, launched in early 2024, is part of a broader plan to welcome more visitors from around the world for business and tourism. Since the start of 2024, China has gradually rolled…
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EU Membership: Ukraine and Moldova Take Steps Toward Joining The EU

The European Union is officially beginning the process of welcoming Ukraine and Moldova as potential new members. On June 25, the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) Council, which includes ministers from all 27 member countries, decided to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.  “I am grateful to everyone on our team who worked…
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Barcelona Plans To Ban Tourist Vacation Rentals

Spain is the second most-visited country in the world, second only to France with 85 million visitors last year. Meanwhile, Barcelona is one of Europe’s top destinations but it’s grappling with the adverse effects of over-tourism. Barcelona’s Mayor Jaume Collboni has proposed a bold and controversial plan to ban tourist vacation rental apartments by 2028.…
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US Visa Waiver Program: Romania Near Admission

Romania is close to joining the US Visa Waiver Program, according to Dan-Andrei Muraru, the Romanian ambassador to the United States. “We’re in the final stages,” Muraru said, “and by the end of the American fiscal year on October 1, we’re confident we’ll meet the requirement of having a visa rejection rate below 3% for…
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