Category: Passports

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Entry/Exit System To Cause Delay At UK Border

The European Union (EU) has long been planning to introduce new and updated requirements for non-EU nationals to provide fingerprints and digitalised travel authorization to enter member states.  Despite several delays and setbacks, the system is set to go live in autumn 2024. Preparations are underway at major Channel crossing points for the new automated…
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Schengen Visa Fees Set To Increase In June 2024

Planning a short trip to Europe this summer? Be prepared for a bump in your travel expenses.  Starting June 11, 2024, the European Commission will implement a 12% rise in Schengen visa fees for all applicants. The new fee will see the cost for adult applicants rise from €80 to €90 and for children aged…
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British Residents in Spain Urged to Obtain TIE Card Ahead of EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES)

British residents in Spain are advised to exchange their green residency certificates for a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) ID card before the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) takes effect later this year. TIE is a biometric document that confirms the holder’s right to live and work in Spain under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.…
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Visa-Free Travel To China Extended To 2025

In a further move to jump-start the tourism industry and revitalise its travel sector and international influence, China has extended visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025. The visa-free scheme has been announced in stages since the start of 2024 and was initially set to last for one year. …
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UK Rejects EU Youth Mobility Deal

The UK government has decided against striking a post-Brexit agreement with the European Union (EU) to facilitate easier living, studying, and working opportunities for young British citizens within the EU. Recently, the European Commission proposed a “youth mobility scheme” for UK citizens aged 18-30, urging EU member states to engage in discussions. However, the UK,…
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