Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU’s Entry/Exit System Won’t Launch Until Nov 2025: How It Will Affect Your Travel

Travellers heading to Europe will have another year before the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks come into effect, with the latest estimate pushing implementation to November 2025. Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, has confirmed that EES is not expected to be implemented at the Channel ports before November 2025. This…
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Vietnam Lifts Visa Requirements for 3 European Countries

Planning your dream vacation in Southeast Asia? Great news!  Vietnam has just announced a visa waiver program for travellers from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. This exciting new policy opens the door for you to experience the beauty and wonder of Vietnam without the hassle of obtaining a visa. Vietnam boasts a captivating blend…
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Spain Cracks Down on Tourism: What It Means To Visitors

Spain is stepping up efforts to tackle overtourism by introducing strict new rules in some of its most popular destinations. In 2024, anti-tourism protests erupted across Spain, and similar demonstrations are expected in 2025. Despite these local frustrations, Spain welcomed a record-breaking 94 million tourists last year—a 10% increase, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu.…
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Edinburgh Sets Precedent with UK’s First Overnight Tourism Tax

The Scottish capital city of Edinburgh is set to make history by becoming the first city in the United Kingdom to implement a tourist tax for overnight stays. Starting in mid-2026, visitors to Edinburgh will need to pay a fee for every overnight stay, a decision expected to generate millions annually for local reinvestment. The…
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Home Office To Raise Immigration Fees in 2025

The Home Office has unveiled plans to significantly increase immigration and nationality fees, as announced on 16 January 2025.  These proposed changes, outlined in the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025, are set to take effect as soon as they receive approval from both the House of Commons and the Lords. The Government…
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