Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Post-Brexit Travel: Don’t Fly Without This Free Health Card

If you’re planning a holiday abroad, there’s one essential item you should pack a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). This card gives Brits access to necessary healthcare in 34 countries, often for free or at the same cost locals pay. The GHIC covers emergency treatment, accident & emergency visits, maternity care (as long…
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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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New UK Immigration Statistics

New Immigration Statistics for Year Ending December 2024

UK Net migration for the year ending December 2024 was approximately 728,000, marking a 20% drop from the previous year. But what really contributed to this drop, and where do we go from here? UK Immigration Statistics: What the Latest Data Tells Us The UK’s immigration landscape is shifting. With visa approvals dropping, asylum applications…
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UK Visas: Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Now Need a Visa to Enter the UK

The UK government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) must obtain a visa to enter the UK, even for short visits.  Announced on March 12, the decision follows a sharp increase in T&T nationals entering the UK as visitors and later seeking asylum. Over the past year, asylum applications from…
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Post-Brexit Shopping: What Travellers Must Know

Belgium’s customs service is reminding travellers that post-Brexit shopping rules apply when returning from the UK.  With the UK no longer in the EU, customs checks now cover all travellers, including those arriving by train, boat or plane. Duties and taxes are based on the total value of the goods, including any VAT already paid…
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