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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel Chaos: Transport Strikes In The EU This March

Travel to Europe is largely free from coronavirus restrictions however travellers may have to contend with possible transport disruptions as airline, railway, and bus workers walk off the job over low wages and labour conditions. After strikes caused disruption during the February school holidays, more industrial action is expected to hit industries from aviation to…
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US Student Visa Update: Visas To Be Granted A Year in Advance

Long wait times for visa interview appointments had made it nearly impossible to get visas for the United States. The US government has implemented a number of initiatives to enhance the procedure and get rid of bottlenecks. In a bid to get ahead of visa processing times, the US State Department has stated that F…
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UK Visas Issued In 2022 Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Despite reports of curbing immigration, the UK granted more visas in 2022 than ever before. According to the latest data, the Home Office issued 2,836,490 visas in 2022. A significant amount of this was made up of work visas, with one in three of them going to Indian migrants. The number of people entering from…
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Taiwan Planning To Offer Cash Incentives To Tourists

Taiwan seeks to boost the number of tourists visiting the country by handing out cash to visitors as an incentive to visit the island. Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen announced on 23 February that the government aims to attract six million tourists in 2023, doubling that figure in 2024 and aiming for 10 million visitors by…
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Moving To Portugal: Digital Nomad Visa

Now that Portugal has ended its controversial “golden visa” scheme, there are still other routes that allow people to get a residency permit in Portugal. Portugal draws a sizable number of digital nomads, freelancers, and expats each year due to its pleasant coastal temperature, stunning shorelines and mountainous landscapes, as well as its vibrant, culturally,…
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