Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

COVID-19 Test Required for Travel to the US

As we continue to battle with the global pandemic and as cases surge with the new coronavirus variant, the United States has issued travel rules. International passengers traveling to the US will now need negative COVID-19 test results before they can enter the country. Effective January 26, travellers arriving on an international flight will need…
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Brexit: UK Passport standing in 2021

A passport is an important document for international travellers. Each country’s passport is different and not all are as strong as the other.  The Henley Passport Index is an annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world based on how many destinations the holder can enter without a visa. Having visa-free access to…
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Best Cities to Live in the UK as a Student

[su_spoiler title=”Contents In this Article” icon=”plus-circle”] Best Cities to Live in the UK as a Student London Edinburgh Manchester Glasgow Cardiff Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle Liverpool Sheffield Post-Study Options in the UK FAQ [/su_spoiler] With over 150 top-ranking universities, the United Kingdom is one of the best places in the world to study. There’s a seemingly…
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UK Visa Update: UK Post Study Work Option – New Graduate Route

From 2021, the new UK points-based system for immigration will be implemented to all foreigners, including Europeans not covered under the EU Settlement Scheme. As part of the UK’s revamp of immigration rules, the new Graduate Route will be available in summer 2021. International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree will…
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Brexit: France Re-Imposes Airport Transit Visa to the UK

Air France-KLM has announced that it will require an airport transit visa (ATV) for some passengers connecting to the UK. An ATV is a document which grants access to a traveller to pass through the international zone of an airport, without entering the country’s territory. The rule came into force when the UK exited the…
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