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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Discovering Destinations: Where Your Soon-to-Expire British Passport Still Holds Value

Planning a trip abroad? Dealing with an expiring passport can turn the pleasure of arranging a surprise getaway into a nightmare, especially for UK travellers who must wait a whopping ten weeks for their passport renewal from the Passport Office. Ensure a smooth journey by understanding the passport validity requirements of your chosen destination. Here’s…
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Germany Extends Popular €49 Public Transport Pass into 2024

Germany has decided to extend its highly popular €49 public transport pass, known as the ‘Deutschlandticket,’ throughout 2024.  Launched in 2023, the pass, which grants unlimited access to local and regional public transport, witnessed overwhelming success, with over three million Germans purchasing it within the first month of its release.  Germany’s 16 regional transport ministers…
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Switzerland Eases Air and Sea Travel Regulations with Bulgaria and Romania

The Federal Council of Switzerland has recently declared a significant policy shift, announcing the discontinuation of passport checks at its airports for passengers arriving from Bulgaria and Romania, effective March 31, 2024. This move follows the EU’s decision to lift border controls by air and sea for Bulgaria and Romania however controls will remain in…
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France Court Rejects Visa Deal For British Second Home Owners

British owners of second homes in France have been handed a setback after a state official revoked their exemption from stringent limits on their time in France. The measure, which would allow British citizens who own property in France to stay in the country for more than 90 days without a visa after Brexit, was…
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Post-Brexit Travel: Delays Expected with EU’s Entry/Exit System Rollout

The European Council has previously announced the implementation of the Entry/Exit system (EES) which is expected to be in October this year. British travellers will face extra red tape under the new system, which requires fingerprinting and a facial biometric. EES is an automated IT system for registering citizens from “third countries”, which means everywhere…
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