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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Visiting Spain: Barcelona To Increase Tourist Tax By 18% In April

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April 2024. Since 2012, Barcelona has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.  The city hosts millions of tourists each year and this adds pressure to already strained services, such cleaning and public transport.  To deal with that, local authorities…
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UK Passport: Set To Increase By 7% In April 2024

UK passport application fees are set to rise again in April. While the changes are technically subject to parliamentary scrutiny, it’s unlikely they’ll be blocked. The Home Office, which runs the Passport Office, says the new fees will help it to improve its services. It’s the second year in a row that British passport application…
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Win A Free Trip To The World’s Happiest Country

If you’re feeling down and could use a pick-me-up, look no further than the world’s happiest country for the solution. Finland has come out on top as the happiest country in the world for the 7th time and the country is now offering a chance to win a complimentary trip to the country through a…
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New Rules For British Nationals Driving in France

British citizens living in France have been warned of new driving laws that are coming into force. The French Government has unveiled new regulations regarding the presentation of driving licences, aiming to streamline the process and enhance security measures. Under the updated legislation, motorists will now have the option to carry an electronic version of…
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Spain Holiday Warning Issued For UK Tourists Amidst Local Protests

As tourism in Spain reached record levels in 2023, not everyone is as happy with the growing number of visitors.  Spain is one of the top destinations for British holidaymakers and they are known to love the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, as well as mainland destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. British tourists are…
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