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French Senate Approves Easier Travel for British Second-Home Owners

On November 8, the French Senate took a significant step towards facilitating travel for British second-home owners who, post-Brexit, have faced a 90-day restriction on visa-free travel to France. The Senate’s decision involves the adoption of an amendment to the proposed new Immigration Law, specifically aimed at simplifying entry conditions for British citizens who own…
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Decline in British Tourists to Amsterdam: ‘Stay Away’ Campaign Makes Waves

Amsterdam is witnessing a shift in its tourist landscape as the city’s digital campaign, designed to deter unruly British visitors, gains momentum. Launched this spring, the initiative specifically targets 18-35-year-old British men, aiming to reshape the Dutch capital’s image from a rowdy party destination to a more refined tourist spot. City officials have taken a…
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Diversity Visa 2025 Registration Is Now Closed

The registration for the 2025 Diversity Visa, also known as the Green Card Lottery, has wrapped up. The final day to register for a 2025 Diversity Visa application is Nov. 7. The Diversity Visa programme permits nationals of countries with low US immigration rates to register for the opportunity to apply for a US immigration…
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US Passport Processing Gets a Boost: Reduced Waiting Times

US Passport processing times have been reduced for the second time since early October, according to the US State Department. The passport processing times are now down to 7 to 10 weeks. That’s down from eight to 11 weeks in early October. Expedited service will take between three and five weeks, dropping from five to…
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Italy Extends Border Controls With Slovenia

Italy’s border controls with Slovenia will continue for the month of November with the possibility of further extensions.  The move has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement’s principle of freedom of movement. Italy reinstated police checks at the border in its northeast as of October 21 for an initial 10 days, suspending the free movement normally…
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