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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK ETA Applications: How to Spot Fake Sites and Protect Your Information

As the UK rolls out its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, travellers are being warned about a growing number of fake websites posing as official government platforms. Scammers are taking advantage of the shift towards online visas and travel authorisations, and the UK is now among the many countries affected. Fraudulent websites are becoming more…
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EU Set to Grant Visa-Free Access to Saudi Nationals

Saudi citizens may soon travel to Europe without a visa, joining countries like the US, Canada, UAE, and Singapore in enjoying visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The European Union is working toward exempting Saudi nationals from short-stay visa requirements, allowing eligible travellers to visit or transit through the Schengen countries without a visa.  This…
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France Sends Home the Most Non-EU Citizens in 2024

France has once again topped the list of European countries ordering non-EU nationals to leave its territory, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency. In 2024, a total of 453,920 people were told to leave EU countries, a 4% increase compared to 2023. In the final three months of the year…
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Flight Delay Compensation May Change Under New EU Proposal

Airline passengers in the European Union may soon find it harder to claim compensation for delayed flights. Right now, EU rules say that if your flight is delayed by three hours or more, you could be entitled to €250 to €600, depending on how far you’re flying and how long the delay lasts. These rules…
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EU Threatens Visa Restrictions for Countries Offering Citizenship for Sale

The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) has approved changes to EU visa regulations that could affect countries offering Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programs. This decision could lead to the suspension of visa-free travel to the EU for several third countries that grant citizenship in exchange for financial investments. Among those at…
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