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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Venice Avoids UNESCO’s List of Endangered Heritage Sites

Venice, with its maze of canals and historic buildings, won’t be added to a list of endangered World Heritage sites – at least not for the time being. UNESCO issued a report in July outlining the risks facing Venice, including extreme weather and rising sea levels caused by human-induced climate change, over-tourism, and over-development. However,…
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New Transit Visa Requirement For Georgian and Russian Travellers in the UK

The United Kingdom has expanded its transit visa requirements to include Georgian and Russian citizens. This significant change, effective from September 8, 2023, comes as part of an effort to address the misuse of the UK’s transit provisions by individuals from these countries, particularly in relation to asylum claims. Under the amended Immigration (Passenger Transit…
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Brazil Postponed Visa Requirement for Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States

Authorities in Brazil have postponed reinstating the visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States until 2024. New Zealand Seeks High-Quality Tourists If you’re planning a trip to Brazil in the new year, there’s one more thing you should do.  Starting 10 January 2023,  travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States…
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France To Launch Low-Cost Rail Pass In 2024

France is set to launch a low-cost rail pass next summer. The new pass will offer passengers unlimited travel on TER regional trains and intercity trains at a fixed price.  The pass, modelled after the similar and highly successful program offered in Germany, will cost around €49 and will encourage greener travel. “It will be…
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Venice Tourism Tax To Start in 2024

Venice, Italy, is renowned for its stunning canals, historic architecture, and unique charm, making it a top destination for tourists from around the world.  In 2022, the city of Venice announced that it was going to be introducing a tourist tax. The goal is to manage the impact of tourism on the city’s infrastructure and…
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