Category: Travel

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Isle of Man to Require Digital Travel Permit by Late 2025

Visitors to the Isle of Man from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) will soon need a digital travel permit, as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is set to launch by late 2025. The ETA will apply to non-British and non-Irish citizens who do not require a visa to enter the island, mirroring…
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ETIAS Rollout: EU to Allow Entry Without Travel Authorisation for First Six Months

The EU Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be introduced in phases, starting with a six-month transitional period. During this time, travellers should apply for ETIAS but will still be allowed entry without it, as long as they meet other entry requirements. ETIAS…
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2025 Denmark Working Holiday Visa: Application Dates for Argentina & Chile Announced

Denmark has announced that the 2025 Working Holiday visa application period for citizens of Argentina and Chile will open in March 2025.  With a Working Holiday residence permit, you can work for a limited period within the one-year stay. Additionally, you are permitted to take short-term educational courses. Applicants’ primary reason for staying in Denmark…
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Italy Becomes Easiest Schengen Visa Destination for Russian Tourists

With spring and summer approaching, more Russian travellers are expected to apply for Schengen visas. While processing times vary between countries, Italy currently offers the fastest turnaround, making it a top choice for Russian applicants. According to travel experts, the Italian visa center in Moscow has the shortest wait time for an appointment. Applicants can…
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Stricter Rules for British Citizenship Applicants From 2025

Starting 10 February 2025, new changes to the “good character” requirement will make it significantly harder for individuals who entered the United Kingdom (UK) illegally to become British citizens. Under the updated rules, any applicant who entered the UK unlawfully will typically be refused citizenship, regardless of how much time has passed since their illegal…
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