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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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United States Includes Israel In Visa Waiver Program

Israeli nationals have joined a growing list of countries granted visa-free travel to the United States. United States President Joe Biden and his administration announced that Israel would be added to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), granting Israeli nationals visa-free access to the United States starting on November 30, 2023. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…
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Netherlands Considering Flight Tax for Transiting Passengers

If you have plans to travel to Europe next year, you may want to reconsider using Amsterdam as a transit hub. You might be subject to a tax, even if your stay in the city is brief. Following the confirmation of a flight cap set for 2024 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Dutch government is…
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India Suspends Visa Issuance To Canadians

The Indian government suspended visa processing for Canadian nationals as tensions rose between the two countries.  This suspension applies to all categories of Indian visas and will remain in effect until further notice. Moreover, Canadian citizens are currently barred from applying for Indian visas in any third country such as the US. The announcement was…
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