Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Netherlands Announced End of Golden Visa Scheme

In an increasingly globalised world, the Netherlands is one of the EU destinations for those looking to widen their horizons, not just in terms of culture and lifestyle, but also in terms of financial opportunities.  The Netherlands introduced a Golden Visa program in 2013 which aims to attract venture capital funding into small business start-ups. …
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EU To End Luggage Fees and Standardise Size Restrictions

Members of the European Parliament (MEP) have voted on and adopted a resolution proposed by the Petitions Committee on 20 September, moving to scrap hand luggage charges and standardise carry-on dimensions for all airlines operating in the EU. MEPs are pushing for carry-on baggage fees to become a thing of the past as the EU…
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Police Plans To Use The UK Passport Database to Combat Crimes

The UK’s passport database could be used to swiftly help catch criminals. Policing Minister Chris Philp stated he wants to integrate data from the police national database (PND), the Passport Office and other national databases. Forces will then be able to find a match “at the click of a button” by comparing those facial images…
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Iceland To Introduce Tourist Tax

Iceland’s magnificent and rugged natural scenery has made it a popular tourist destination for adventure seekers. People travel from all over the world to witness the volcanoes, geysers, mountains, waterfalls, and black sand beaches of Iceland. While the large number of travellers that come to admire Iceland’s natural beauty is beneficial to the country’s economy,…
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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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