Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Austria Schengen Visa Requirements for UK Residents

Tucked in between the soaring Alps, Austria is an enchanting country with dream-like landscapes, picture-perfect meadows, and grasslands, stunning baroque architecture, and music flowing through its veins. From pretty villages to magnificent cities, from the best operas to the most lavish desserts Austria has the perfect ingredients to intoxicate your senses. Whether you want to…
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More British Nationals Switching Citizenship for EU Access

A growing number of British nationals are applying for Irish citizenship, with applications reaching record levels since Brexit. Irish authorities have granted citizenship to over 5,000 people in recent years, and British citizens have consistently been among the top applicants. Since 2021, applications for Irish citizenship have surged, driven by British nationals seeking the advantages…
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Ryanair to Cut Denmark Flights Over New Aviation Tax

Ryanair has announced it will scrap all its routes to Aalborg and Billund in Denmark, citing what it calls a “short-sighted” and “harmful” aviation tax introduced by Danish authorities. The budget airline currently operates flights from London Stansted to both Aalborg and Billund, as well as routes from Edinburgh and Manchester to Billund, a popular…
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Edinburgh Sets Precedent with UK’s First Overnight Tourism Tax

The Scottish capital city of Edinburgh is set to make history by becoming the first city in the United Kingdom to implement a tourist tax for overnight stays. Starting in mid-2026, visitors to Edinburgh will need to pay a fee for every overnight stay, a decision expected to generate millions annually for local reinvestment. The…
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Impact of UK’s Tougher Visa Rules: Drastic Drop in UK Applications

Since introducing stricter immigration laws to curb legal migration, the United Kingdom (UK) has experienced a significant 42% drop in visa applications. Between April and December 2024, applications plummeted from 942,500 in 2023 to just 547,000 a staggering decrease of nearly 400,000. The most notable reductions were observed among international students and overseas care workers:…
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