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Brexit: UK Passport standing in 2021

A passport is an important document for international travellers. Each country’s passport is different and not all are as strong as the other.  The Henley Passport Index is an annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world based on how many destinations the holder can enter without a visa. Having visa-free access to…
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Best Cities to Live in the UK as a Student

With over 150 top-ranking universities, the United Kingdom is one of the best places in the world to study. There’s a seemingly endless number of places in the UK to choose from, which makes picking the best city to live in extremely difficult. There are many factors to consider when deciding where to live and…
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UK Visa Update: UK Post Study Work Option – New Graduate Route

From 2021, the new UK points-based system for immigration will be implemented to all foreigners, including Europeans not covered under the EU Settlement Scheme. As part of the UK’s revamp of immigration rules, the new Graduate Route will be available in summer 2021. International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree will…
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Brexit: France Re-Imposes Airport Transit Visa to the UK

Air France-KLM has announced that it will require an airport transit visa (ATV) for some passengers connecting to the UK. An ATV is a document which grants access to a traveller to pass through the international zone of an airport, without entering the country’s territory. The rule came into force when the UK exited the…
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UK goes to a new national lockdown as cases surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 4th January ordered England into a new national lockdown to contain a surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm parts of the health system before a vaccine programme reaches a critical mass. The announcement came just hours after the government hailed Britain’s success in becoming the first country…
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