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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK-Swiss Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications between Switzerland and the UK will continue indefinitely beyond 2024.  On 14 June 2023, the highly anticipated agreement was signed by Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin. This significant accord serves to officially recognise and validate professional qualifications obtained in the United Kingdom within…
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Heathrow Strikes End After Pay Deal

In a welcome turn of events, Heathrow Airport and the union Unite have reached an agreement on a pay deal, resulting in the cancellation of the planned strikes that had threatened to disrupt summer travel plans for countless passengers.  Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world and the scheduled walkouts…
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Bulgaria And Romania To Enter Schengen In 2023

Bulgaria and Romania will almost certainly join Schengen before the end of the year, and the admission will be in two stages.  The first phase will be in October 2023 when the border control at the airports will be abolished, and the ground control will no longer be in place  in January 2024 This was…
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Discover the Opportunity: Remote Irish Islands Offering €80,000 Incentive to Relocate

Dreaming of owning a house on a captivating island? Well, Ireland is about to transform your wishes into reality with an exciting new program. In an effort to revitalise Ireland’s offshore communities, enticing cash grants are being extended to individuals seeking a fresh start on remote islands. If the idea of leaving everything behind and…
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EU And UK Citizens Can Now Apply For US ESTA Through Smartphones

The United States has announced that all foreigners who can enter the country under the Visa Waiver Program will now be able to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) directly from their smartphones. The ESTA Mobile App is available for download on all Android and iOS devices in 24 languages, making it…
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