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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Travel Update: USA Sets Reopening Date for International Travel

The US will soon allow fully vaccinated foreign air travelers from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe as well as the UK, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil. The United States is set to overhaul its travel restrictions on 8 November, ushering in a new system that makes US tourism possible for millions…
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European Travel: Win One of 60,000 Free Interrail Passes

The European Union relaunched its DiscoverEU program, which will allow thousands of young people the opportunity to enjoy unlimited travel across Europe’s rail network via Interrail.  Applications are now open for the EU’s free Interrail ticket scheme. At least 60,000 passes are available for young people aged 18-20 years old, with each allowing free train…
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World’s Most Powerful Passport 2021: How Good is Your Passport

The pandemic has wreaked havoc in the travel industry across the globe. Travel restrictions and entry barriers imposed by each country have caused the widest global mobility gap and broadened the inequalities between north and south hemispheres according to residence and citizenship planning firm Henley & Partners.  Based on data provided by the International Air…
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European Roadtrip: GB Sticker No Longer Valid

British nationals will no longer be allowed to drive outside the country with a car that has the over a-century-old ‘GB’ sticker. The new rule change by the UK government came into force on 28 September. Drivers of UK cars must now have a clear sticker that says ‘UK’ on it. The UK sticker replaces…
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Brexit: British Government No Longer Recognises EU ID Cards

Most Europeans will need a valid passport to enter the United Kingdom as the British government will cease to allow access to those travelling on national identity cards. Starting from today, 1 October 2021, European nationals including travellers from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway have to present their passports when entering the United Kingdom territory. Previously,…
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