Category: Passports

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Singapore To Go Passport-Free By Early 2024

One of the world’s busiest travel hubs is poised to eliminate the need for passports prior to departure. Travellers heading to Singapore in 2024 will have the privilege of experiencing seamless passport-free travel. According to Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information & Second Minister for Home Affairs, the plan is to introduce the technology…
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No ETIAS Fees for British Travellers to the EU Until at Least 2025

British travellers going to the European Union will not need to pay for a travel permit until 2025 at the earliest. The ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, was set to launch in ‘mid-2024′ according to EU officials. However, it has now been revealed that the European Union has delayed the…
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New Transit Visa Requirement For Georgian and Russian Travellers in the UK

The United Kingdom has expanded its transit visa requirements to include Georgian and Russian citizens. This significant change, effective from September 8, 2023, comes as part of an effort to address the misuse of the UK’s transit provisions by individuals from these countries, particularly in relation to asylum claims. Under the amended Immigration (Passenger Transit…
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Germany Green Lights Plan To Ease Citizenship Rules

Germany plans to ease citizenship rules under legislation approved on 23 August 2023. This is aimed to attract immigrants and help an economy that is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. Amongst others, the new rules will shorten the required period of residence in Germany from eight to five years and will grant children…
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British Passports Embrace King’s Name

For the first time in more than 70 years, the wording on British passports is going to change. British passports will be issued in King Charles III’s name. The updated passports are the latest stage in the gradual transition in reigns, with stamps and some coins now carrying the King’s head. Banknotes will begin to…
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