Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Countries Which Granted The Most Resident Permits To Americans In 2022

Concerns about inflation, rapidly rising housing costs, and an increasing availability of remote work are just some factors that influence a significant number of Americans to move to Europe. This trend isn’t solely for temporary visits but for permanent relocation. Recent statistics reveal that over 75,000 Americans have been issued residence permits by countries within…
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Lacklustre Interest On UK Global Talent Visa

The UK Global Talent Visa, introduced by the United Kingdom to attract the “brightest and the best” minds to the country, has received only three applicants since its launch. The scheme replaced the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. It allows foreign nationals engaged in fields such as academia and research, arts and culture, as well…
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Companies Lobby To Drop Shopping ‘Travel Tax’ as Tourists Choose EU

Tax-free shopping is one of the benefits of travelling abroad. This encourages tourism and boosts local economies by attracting foreign shoppers.  This benefit expired in the United Kingdom when the country exited the EU in December 2020. Previously, travellers from non-EU countries were eligible for the incentive. Non-EU visitors used to be able to present…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System to Worsen UK-French Border Congestion

According to a new report, UK passengers waiting at the French border may anticipate their wait to more than double when digital inspections for non-EU travellers are implemented. Because of the Entry/Exit System (EES), millions of non-EU travellers will have their pictures taken and fingerprints collected and stored on the EU’s database. The approach is…
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Shift in European Travel Trends: Climate Change Role in Reshaping European Travel Patterns

With temperatures in Europe at an all-time high this summer, travel preferences are predicted to transform in the coming years. Experts estimate that July will become a less popular month for vacationing in Europe, with April emerging as the best time to travel. In late July, the European Commission adopted a new set of guiding…
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