Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Switzerland Suspends Visa Facilitation Agreement With Russia

The Swiss government has announced the suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, following a Federal Council decision on 16 September. All Russian citizens who apply for a Swiss visa will now be subject to the ‘regular rules of the Visa Code’, rather than benefiting from the more lenient terms of the facilitation agreement. …
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Malaysia Rolls Out Digital Nomad Pass

Malaysia has rolled out a digital nomad visa to attract local and international professionals all over the world who can work remotely. Malaysia’s new ‘digital nomad’ scheme is called the DE Rantau Nomad Pass. The programme is designed to establish Malaysia as the preferred digital nomad hub in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
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The Netherlands Lifted Remaining Travel Restrictions

The Netherlands has ended its remaining pandemic-era entry restrictions for international travellers. The Dutch Government announced that as of 17 September 2022, it will drop all the remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions and requirements. This decision applies to all travellers, including those travelling into the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area.  “Given the current epidemiological situation…
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Multiple EU Countries Stopped Issuing Schengen Visa To Russians

Even though the European Union Commission adopted a decision to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, several EU countries decided to take further measures and stop issuing visas for citizens of Russia. The list of the EU countries that have banned Russians and have decided not to issue Schengen visas for them includes…
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British Passports Lost Or Stolen Overseas: How To Travel Back To The UK

One of the worst things that can dampen your holiday getaway is to lose or have your passport stolen while overseas. Losing your passport abroad is an inconvenience nobody wants but it’s a reality travellers have to face.  The fear of being stranded overseas is daunting. Although it sounds like a nightmare, authorities know that…
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