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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Easter Travel Alert 2025: What Food You Can’t Bring Back to the UK

British travellers heading abroad should be aware of new restrictions that may affect their return to the UK.  The UK government has updated its rules on bringing food and animal products back from continental Europe. This change, effective April 12, 2025, is due to the uptick in cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent and…
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Brazil Tightens Travel Rules for North American and Australian Visitors

As of April 10, 2025, travellers from Australia, Canada, and the United States will need a visa to enter Brazil. This move ends a six-year visa-free policy and comes as part of Brazil’s reciprocity principle, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government emphasised that Brazil does not offer unilateral visa exemptions, and it…
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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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UK Immigration Fees Set to Rise from April 2025

The UK Home Office has confirmed significant increases to visa and sponsorship fees, set to take effect from 9 April 2025. These changes will impact a wide range of applicants, including Skilled Worker visa holders, sponsors, and those applying for settlement and British citizenship. The fee hikes vary, with some rising by as little as…
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Care worker visa sponsorship new rules for employers

New Sponsorship Rules for Care Workers in England: What Employers Need to Know

The UK government has introduced new rules for sponsoring care workers and senior care workers under the Skilled Worker route.  These changes aim to support displaced care staff already in the UK while reducing worker exploitation in the care sector. According to the update, before sponsoring new recruits from overseas or from other immigration categories,…
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