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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Top UK Travel Destination For 2023

The 2023 edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel” list has chosen Manchester as one of its must-visit destinations for 2023. This year’s list centers expert local perspectives at the heart of each destination, and are split up into eat, journey, connect, learn and unwind category. Manchester features under “learn”, praised for its dynamic arts…
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US Delays REAL ID Until 2025

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on 05 December it would delay the implementation of the REAL ID rules for another two years. Enforcement of the Real ID rule has been repeatedly delayed since the original 2008 deadline.  The program, which was to begin in May 2023, will now not go into…
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Non-EU Must Register For Entry-Exit System (EES) – ETIAS

Non-EU nationals will have to follow new rules when entering the European Union from spring next year. A new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into effect from May 2023. This is part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) that will be implemented later next year. It will require visitors from…
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UK Airports Could Scrap 100ml Liquid Hand Luggage rule by 2024

The introduction of 3D scanners at airports could mean passengers no longer have to remove liquids from hand luggage. The UK government is considering installing hi-tech scanners in airports around the country by mid-2024. The policy is still under review and a formal announcement is expected in the coming weeks before 25 December. If the…
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Germany Working To Ease Citizenship Rules

Germany’s government has announced the intention to make it easier for migrants to become German citizens. It comes as Germany, an aging country home to more than 80 million people, faces an acute shortage of workers across numerous industries. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany has long become “the country of hope” for many…
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