Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Airlines Refund Rules: What Travellers Need to Know

Dealing with flight delays and cancellations is frustrating enough, but the process of getting a refund can make it even worse.  Fortunately, new rules issued by the Department of Transportation (DoT) in October 2024 make things easier for travellers by requiring automatic refunds from airlines when flights are cancelled or severely modified.  As of October…
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Spain Travel Alert for UK Holidaymakers: Should You Delay Your Trip?

Eastern Spain is grappling with extreme flash flooding this week, marking one of the most severe weather events the region has faced in decades. Heavy rains have impacted popular travel destinations along Spain’s eastern coast, from Valencia to Málaga, causing significant travel disruptions. Storms have struck key holiday spots, disrupting travel plans for many visitors.…
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British Tourists Warned As Venice Prepares to Double Tourist Tax

British holidaymakers planning to visit Venice next year should be aware that the city’s controversial tourist tax is set to double. This increase, aimed at tackling the city’s ongoing issues with overtourism, will apply on more days and for higher fees than previously required. Starting April 18, 2025, and running through July 27, 2025, the…
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UK’s ETA Requirement Jeopardise French School Trip Program

French school trips to the UK may face cancellations as new post-Brexit entry requirements threaten an agreement that aims to simplify visits for French students, industry experts warn. Post-Brexit immigration rules have led to a sharp drop in EU school trips to the UK, with many groups now opting for English-language courses in Malta and…
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Germany Boosts Visa Quotas For Skilled Indian Workers

Germany announced a major expansion of its visa program for skilled Indian professionals during Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to New Delhi, reflecting a deepening partnership between the two countries. The new commitment aims to increase the annual number of work visas granted to Indian professionals to 90,000 – a significant rise from the current 20,000.…
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