Tag: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Easter Travel Warning 2025: Expect Delays and Long Queues Across the UK

If you plan to travel in the UK over the Easter bank holiday, be prepared for major delays on roads, railways, and airports. Good Friday is expected to be the busiest day on the roads, with over 19 million car journeys predicted, according to the Automobile Association (AA).  That’s a 15% increase from last year,…
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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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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 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Europeans Mandatory from April 2

Starting April 2, European nationals travelling to the UK will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their trip.  This new measure aims to strengthen border security and streamline entry procedures for visa-exempt visitors. The ETA is a digital travel permit that allows visitors to enter the UK for short stays of…
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