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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

China Relaxes Some Travel Restrictions For International Travellers

China has been among the most restrictive countries in the world when it came to travel amidst the pandemic. The Chinese government has been implementing aggressive contact tracing, regular testing, forced quarantine and strict lockdown measures to prevent COVID transmission. After almost three years, the country is now easing some of those restrictions. China relaxed…
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EU Won’t Accept Russian Passports Issued In Ukraine & Georgia

The European Council said on 10 November that the Council Presidency and European Parliament provisionally agreed not to accept Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia. According to the agreement, Russian travel documents issued in, or to persons resident in, Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine or breakaway territories in Georgia will not be accepted as…
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Ecuador Launches the Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa

With an increasing number of people who want to work remotely, numerous countries are easing immigration rules to host those who want to experience the digital nomad lifestyle.  Ecuador has launched a new digital nomad visa, offering remote workers a “low cost of living” and “authentic experiences.” Country officials hope the nomad way of life…
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UK’s New Passport Rules Reduces School Visits From The EU

The number of EU school visits to the UK has greatly reduced after the list of travellers’ scheme was scrapped in October 2021.  Tourism Alliance’s latest research shows that the number of students European tour operators sent to the UK in 2022 was down 83% compared to 2019.  The plunge is due to the removal…
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Ferry Route Between Scotland and Europe

A direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe is set to reopen next year. Travelling from Scotland to other parts of Europe has limited options where travellers either need to take a flight or travel down to London to catch the Eurostar. But passengers may soon have another, climate-friendly option. With travellers looking for…
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