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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece To Compensate Those Affected By Wildfires With Free Trips

After last summer’s devastating wildfires on the island of Rhodes , thousands of tourists were impacted by sudden evacuations from hotels.  The fires not only disrupted their vacations but also posed safety concerns and logistical challenges. These events created a significant setback for tourism on the islands, affecting both holidaymakers and local businesses. Now, Greek…
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Spain Plans To End Real Estate Route for Golden Visa Program

Spain is an attractive destination for relocation in the European Union especially for British nationals. Many non-EU nationals looking to relocate to Europe choose Spain through the Spain Golden Visa Program. This program enables them to live, study, and work in the country, potentially leading to permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship. However, Spain has decided…
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France Set To Launch Unlimited Rail Pass This Summer

France, with its impressive architecture, fabulous cuisine, wonderful wine, and rich history, is a popular destination for holidaymakers. Moreover, with the increasing convenience of train travel, exploring France has become even more accessible and enjoyable. Following on from the success of Germany’s Deutschlandticket, France is set to launch its own version this summer. France will…
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Turkish Travellers Granted Access to Greek Islands with Special Visa Program

In a bid to ease historical tensions between Greece and Turkey, Greek officials inaugurated a new vacation visa terminal specifically designed for Turkish visitors on April 1, 2024. The newly introduced limited-access visa permits Turkish citizens to explore ten Greek islands for up to seven days without requiring full access to the European Union’s passport-free…
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Visiting Spain: Barcelona To Increase Tourist Tax By 18% In April

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April 2024. Since 2012, Barcelona has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.  The city hosts millions of tourists each year and this adds pressure to already strained services, such cleaning and public transport.  To deal with that, local authorities…
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