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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Prepare for Your Spanish Getaway 2023: New Rules You Need To Know To Avoid Hefty Fines

Spain is one of the top destinations for UK travellers with almost 14 million tourists visiting the country and its neighbouring islands in 2022. Visitors to Spain this summer should be aware of a slew of new restrictions that may land them with a hefty fine. Spanish locals who grew tired of the noise and…
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Canada Unveiled New Passport Design

The Canadian passport consistently ranks among the top 10 passports in the world and enjoys visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 170 countries. This summer, Canada will be rolling out a new passport design. Current passports will remain valid until they expire. Passport holders’ personal information will now be laser engraved instead of being printed…
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From Screen to Reality: Fans of Hit South Korean Netflix Series Overrun Swiss Village

The Swiss village of Iseltwald, nestled in the canton of Bern, has found itself facing an unexpected challenge as fans of a popular South Korean Netflix series have flocked to the village prompting concerns from the local community. Iseltwald was featured in the 2019 Netflix hit series “Crash Landing on You” capturing the imagination of…
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France Ban On Short-Haul Flights Comes Into Effect: A Bold Step towards Sustainable Travel

France’s ban on short-haul domestic flights finally entered into force on 23 May 2023. Domestic short-haul flights have been banned in France where alternative train routes exist in a bid to cut carbon emissions. The change will mostly rule out 3-hour air travel between Paris and regional hubs such as Nantes, Lyon, and Bordeaux with…
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UK To Ban International Students From Bringing Family Over

The United Kingdom is preparing to announce new measures preventing international students from bringing family dependents into the country. According to reports, the Department of Education, the Home Office, and the Treasury are set to finalise plans that prevent master’s students on one-year courses from bringing family members to the UK with them.  UK net…
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