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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Spain Plans To Ban Short-Haul Domestic Flights

Tourists planning to travel to Spain for a holiday are being warned the country is banning some short-haul domestic flights as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions. The Spanish government has proposed banning domestic short-haul flights where travellers can reach their destination within two-and-a-half hours or less by train or car. The proposed…
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Seville Plan To Charge Entry Fee For Tourists Visiting Iconic Square

Many renowned destinations have a love/hate relationship with tourists.  Attracting a significant number of visitors to diverse attractions can positively impact local economies, yet it may also have adverse consequences. The implementation of entrance fees for tourists visiting specific cultural attractions is an effective way to reduce overcrowding. Holidaymakers visiting Seville will soon be charged…
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Greece Golden Visa Program Is Set To Change

Greece will increase the threshold of the minimum investments for third-country nationals to acquire the Golden Visa. Greece is one of the last remaining countries in Europe to offer golden visas. Greece offers ‘residency by investment’ schemes that allow wealthy foreigners to ‘buy’ the right to stay in a country long term. The program was…
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Spain Tightens Visa Requirement for Senegalese Citizens

Spain stated that Senegalese nationals who wish to travel through a Spanish airport must have a transit visa. The measure came into effect on February 19, 2024. The measure was introduced by the Spanish Interior Ministry to prevent travellers from taking advantage of a layover at a Spanish airport to apply for asylum in the…
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Spain Travel Warning To Tourists Over ‘Blood Rain’

A travel advisory has been issued in Spain due to the occurrence of an atmospheric phenomenon known as Calima, also known as “blood rain.”  Authorities are urging caution, especially for individuals with respiratory problems, advising them to stay indoors, as the airborne particles associated with Calima could pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals. Calima…
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