Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Finland Pilots Groundbreaking Digital Passport System for UK Flights

Passports have officially gone digital this week in Finland. Passengers flying from Helsinki to the United Kingdom can now show a digital ID instead of an ID card or passport. The Finnish Border Guard has announced it’s testing what it believes to be the world’s first digital travel documents at Helsinki Airport’s border control. The…
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UK Bank Travel Chaos: Passenger Rights Caused By A Technical Glitch

Hundreds of flights to and from the United Kingdom have been delayed or cancelled after a technical failure in the UK air traffic control systems on 28 August 2023. Although the technical issue has been resolved, many planes and crews will be in the wrong places so there will be ongoing issues with flight schedules.…
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Explore the Czech Republic’s New Digital Nomad Visa

In recent years, the digital nomad lifestyle has become a global phenomenon, offering the chance to work remotely while discovering new cultures and places. Now, the Czech Republic is stepping into the spotlight by introducing an exciting opportunity for digital nomads: the Digital Nomad Visa. As of July 2023, the Czech Republic has rolled out…
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British Airways Will Require Photo ID For Domestic Flights

British Airways is changing its policy on identification when flying throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. British Airways is changing its policy to require photo ID from passengers on domestic flights from the beginning of September. The airline does not currently insist on identification for customers travelling solely within the UK and carrying only…
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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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