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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Approves New Schengen Border Rules: Enhancing Security and Mobility

The Council of the European Union has officially endorsed a significant update to the Schengen Borders Code, a crucial framework governing the management of internal and external EU borders.  This move aims to bolster the resilience of the Schengen Area in handling crises at external borders while ensuring that EU residents continue to enjoy seamless…
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US Reissues Level 2 Travel Warning To Germany

Germany has long been one of the most popular countries in the world for American tourists to visit.  Despite its reputation as a generally safe country visit, the US State Department issued the advisory on May 1, ranking the travel advisory on a scale of two out of four. This means that those travelling to…
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Eurostar Introduces New Flexible Tickets

Eurostar has just unveiled its latest game-changer for travellers: new flexible tickets that promise to simplify and enhance your travel experience. Starting this November, Eurostar passengers can take advantage of a groundbreaking policy allowing them to exchange their tickets without incurring any extra fees. This means travellers can adjust their plans as many times as…
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Lisbon Set to Double Tourist Tax: What Travellers Need to Know

Travellers planning a trip to Portugal should be aware of an upcoming increase in the “tourist tax” in Lisbon. Starting soon, tourists staying in Lisbon will be required to pay €4 per night spent at accommodation facilities. This change comes as the city council approved a doubling of the fee, which applies to anyone staying…
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Preserving Lake Como: Lake Como Plans Daytripper Fee

Following the footsteps of Venice, another Italian town may soon implement measures to combat overtourism. The picturesque city of Como, situated along the renowned Lake Como, is considering implementing a tourist levy for daily visitors.  Italy’s third-largest lake attracts up to 1.4 million visitors annually to its shores. The influx of tourists is becoming overwhelming…
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