Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Immigration: Decline in UK Study Visa Applications

The number of individuals seeking entry to the UK on student visas has plummeted to unprecedented lows since the pandemic. Recently released data from the UK Home Office highlights a significant downturn in both student-dependent applications and overall student visa applications following the implementation of new legislation earlier this year. At the beginning of this…
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US Reissues Level 2 Travel Warning To Germany

Germany has long been one of the most popular countries in the world for American tourists to visit.  Despite its reputation as a generally safe country visit, the US State Department issued the advisory on May 1, ranking the travel advisory on a scale of two out of four. This means that those travelling to…
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Potential Delays in Europe’s Entry/Exit System

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been a source of expectation and alarm for both passengers and authorities, but recent events indicate that its deployment may face yet another delay.  The EES was originally scheduled to launch in May 2022, however, it has been postponed several times, with the latest goal date set for October…
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Lisbon Set to Double Tourist Tax: What Travellers Need to Know

Travellers planning a trip to Portugal should be aware of an upcoming increase in the “tourist tax” in Lisbon. Starting soon, tourists staying in Lisbon will be required to pay €4 per night spent at accommodation facilities. This change comes as the city council approved a doubling of the fee, which applies to anyone staying…
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EU Proposes Free Movement For Young UK Nationals Post-Brexit

The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK that would simplify studying and working in the EU for young individuals. It’s an exciting opportunity for young people to explore and grow professionally across borders even after Brexit. This would be a limited arrangement, not a restoration of the free movement of people. This…
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