Category: Visa Application

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Immigration Health Surcharge Fee Price Hike Delayed

The Immigration Health Surcharge increase, initially planned for January 16, 2024, has been postponed due to a Parliamentary debate. The government’s planned hike to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is now due to be implemented on 31 January 2024 at the earliest. This delay provides a brief window of opportunity for those needing to submit…
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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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Spain Recognises Kosovo Passports, Allowing Visa-Free Travel for Citizens

In a significant development for citizens of Kosovo, Spain has officially recognised passports issued by the Republic of Kosovo, enabling Kosovars to travel visa-free to the country.  This decision comes shortly after Kosovo citizens were granted visa-free access within the European Union’s Schengen zone. Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi expressed his satisfaction on social media,…
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Home Office Revises Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse, Partner and Family Visas

The UK Home Office has abruptly changed its stance on the minimum income requirements for family visas, igniting an upsurge of debate and uncertainty in the immigration landscape.  The initial proposal to raise the salary requirement from £18,600 to a staggering £38,700 garnered sharp criticism from a variety of sources, prompting a revised plan that…
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London Gatwick Airport Ranks as the UK’s Most Stressful Airport

Air travel, synonymous with excitement and anticipation, often turns into an exasperating experience due to the challenges encountered at airports. In the throes of bustling terminals and seemingly endless queues, certain airports consistently stand out as stress-inducing hubs. Among them, London Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, holds the notorious crown as the most stressful…
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