Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Tourists Face Protests in Spain’s Canary Islands Over Mass Tourism

Spain is the go-to getaway for British holidaymakers, drawing in millions of visitors throughout the year. British tourists heading to Spain’s Canary Islands may face anti-tourism protests as locals grow increasingly frustrated with rising living costs and overcrowding. Fifteen local groups under the banner “The Canary Islands Have a Limit” plan to stage fresh demonstrations…
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Visa Rules Tighten: Namibia Responds to EU Entry Policies

Starting April 1, 2025, citizens from 17 European Union and Schengen countries will need a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. This means travellers from these countries will have to get a visa when they land in Namibia, instead of entering visa-free as they may have done before. The decision, initially taken by the Namibian…
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Greece Renews Easy-Entry Visa Scheme for Turkish Visitors

Turkish tourists will be able to keep enjoying Greece’s fast-track visa-on-arrival program for another year until April 2026. This special scheme allows Turkish citizens to visit 12 Greek islands without going through the full Schengen visa process. Instead, they can get a short-stay visa (from one to seven days) directly at the port of entry.…
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UK Dual Nationals and the ETA: Who Needs It and Who Doesn’t?

From 2 April 2025, the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will apply to European travellers. Citizens of the Euroean Union (excluding Irish nationals), EEA, and Switzerland will now need ETA approval before entering the UK. With this new rollout, there has been some confusion around what it means when the UK government says dual…
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UK to Raise Fees for British Passports in 2025

A British passport is an essential document for British citizens, enabling international travel and serving as proof of identity and nationality. Whether you’re planning a holiday abroad, conducting business, or needing to verify your citizenship, a valid passport is key.  In a decision that will affect thousands of British holidaymakers, the government has announced a…
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