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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Venice Entry Fee 2024:What You Need To Know

This summer, visitors to the picturesque city of Venice will be required to pay an extra fee, courtesy of a newly introduced tourism tax. Officials imposed the fee on all tourists to address the issue of congestion, particularly on peak weekends in the Italian city known for its lengthy canals and lack of roads. The…
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Canada Plans To Cap The Number Of International Students

As Canada‘s housing situation worsens, the country is considering limiting the number of overseas students. Immigration Minister Marc Miller raised concerns over the current volume of international students in the country. In an interview with CTV News, Miller did not indicate how big the reduction would be if implemented but added there was a need…
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Bulgaria and Romania Partially Joining Schengen Area: What It Means For Travellers

Romania and Bulgaria, both of which joined the European Union in 2007 and have been attempting for more than a decade to join the Schengen Area, will enter the border-free zone in stages, beginning with air and sea travel on March 31.  This border-free zone, designed to facilitate seamless travel between participating countries, currently grants…
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Foreign Office Issues Urgent Travel Warning For British Nationals In Middle East

The Foreign Office has issued updates for travellers to 18 countries in the Middle East following air strikes in the region by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). The US and UK launched strikes on Houthi rebel targets overnight on 12 January in a bid to stop the Houthis from continuing to…
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UK FCDO Travel Warning: Spain Reintroduces Face Mask Rules

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel warning for British nationals heading to Spain due to a surge in flu and COVID-19 cases, prompting the Spanish government to reintroduce face mask rules.  Spain has become the first European country to reinstate face mask requirements in certain settings like hospitals and…
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