Category: News & Events

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Spain Abolishes 6-Month Absence Rule For Temporary Residents

Spain has much to offer for individuals who want to relocate to live, work, and study in the country. It boasts fascinating culture, great weather, and a laid-back lifestyle.  Now, your residence permit, which is valid for up to five years,  will remain valid even if you are away from the Spanish territory for 6…
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Record Number of British Nationals Regretting Brexit

British nationals are increasingly regretting their decision to leave the European Union despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s claims that it was beneficial to the UK. The majority of British nationals would vote to rejoin the EU, with more than 60 percent believing Brexit to have been more of a failure than a success, according to…
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Eurostar Launches Contactless Check-In to Reduce Queues

Have you ever waited in an hour-long Eurostar queue at London’s St Pancras station? Thanks to a new contactless check-in method, that cumbersome experience may soon be a thing of the past. Eurostar has officially launched its SmartCheck biometric gates for Business Premier and Carte Blanche customers at London’s St Pancras International Station. These contactless…
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World’s Most Powerful Passport: UK Passport Climbing Two Places Since 2017

The latest quarterly Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners has been released and the United Kingdom (UK) has moved up in the list. The global passport ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a visa according to the data from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Countries score one…
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UK Issues Travel Warning To Portugal

The UK Foreign Office has issued an updated travel warning for those planning on coming to Portugal at the end of July and early August. The warning is specifically aimed at travellers planning to visit Lisbon.  It comes after Pope Francis announced his plans to visit the Portuguese capital for World Youth Day which sees…
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