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Traveling to Germany Is About to Get More Difficult
Fodors Travel Guide
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September 12, 2024
Germany is enforcing border controls. Apiece of news has rattled European countries: Germany has decided to enforce border controls at all its land borders. With the introduction of this temporary measure for the next six months, traveling in and...
38 countries: China extends visa-free travel policy
Gulf News
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As of November 30, 2024, citizens from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, and Latvia can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days. These nations join other recent additions such as Andorra, Finland, Iceland,...
The 116 Travel Destinations That Are Visa-Free For U.S. Passport Holders
Secret Los Angeles - California
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December 18, 2024
Credit: Canva. The winter holidays are here, and holiday travel is officially in full swing across the country. Whether you’re planning to visit family or plotting a little escape to rest and relax in the sun, there are so many travel destinations...
China extends visa-free travel to 54 nations
Global Village Space
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December 18, 2024
China has expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending stays and travel options for citizens from 54 countries, officials announced Tuesday. The permitted stay for eligible travelers has been increased to 10 days, or 240 hours, up from the...
Travel rules change for France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal
Liverpool Echo
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September 6, 2024
Everyone travelling on a UK passport will be affected 05:00, 06 Sep 2024 People travelling to countries such as Spain, Italy and France on a UK passport will soon have to follow new rules. From November, a new digital system is to be introduced to...
'High Attendance Despite Holidays Shows Recognition Of Meditation': Sri Sri Ravi Shankar At UN
News18
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December 21, 2024
Last Updated:December 21, 2024, 11:26 IST The United Nations is hosting the inaugural World Meditation Day event, following the unanimous adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution designating December 21 as World Meditation Day. Sri Sri Ravi...
Want to visit Europe in 2025? You'll need to apply for new travel authorization
LAist - California
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December 19, 2024
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Right now, United States citizens visiting the...
Travellers going to Spain, Italy, and Greece warned over two new UK airport rules
The Mirror
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September 6, 2024
The Entry Exit System (EES) will launch across the European Union in November, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed. Here's what you need to know The new system is expected to roll out in November ( Image: Handout) If you're planning...
Romania, Bulgaria join Schengen: What travelers from Czechia need to know
Expats.cz
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December 14, 2024
A recent political shift, however, has seen Austria drop its objections, clearing the way for Romania and Bulgaria to become full Schengen members. The number of Schengen Area countries will increase to 29, including 25 EU member states along with...
World News | EU Lets Bulgaria, Romania Fully Integrate into Europe's ID-check-free Travel Zone
Latestly
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December 12, 2024
Brussels, Dec 12 (AP) European Union ministers on Thursday agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area, by lifting land border controls from next year, the EU's Hungarian...
EU lets Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone
ABC News - New York
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December 12, 2024
BRUSSELS -- European Union ministers on Thursday agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area, by lifting land border controls from next year, the EU's Hungarian presidency...
UK tourists must follow new rules to enter 29 European countries in 2025
Yorkshire Live
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December 10, 2024
UK holidaymakers have been alerted to a significant change in the way they enter the European Union. The official website of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has confirmed that the system will be operational by 2025. The EES is an...
Nine new countries granted visa-free travel to China — UK misses out
Metro
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December 9, 2024
China has rolled out its visa-free travel policy to nine more countries (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Nine new countries have been granted visa-free travel to China, but it’s bad news for British tourists. From November 30, travellers from...
2024 Holiday Global Immigration Update
WR Immigration - California
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December 10, 2024
WR Immigration’s 2024 Holiday Global Immigration Update includes the latest developments on the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization applications, Canada’s ICT work permits, Australia’s Subclass 400 short-term work visas, and much more! UK...
Holidaymakers with red passports issued urgent warning over travel rules
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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August 20, 2024
Holidaymakers holding onto their old 'red' passports have been warned that they could face delays at the border or even be denied entry, potentially disrupting their holiday plans. Those with the red or burgundy passport are particularly at risk...
HoKa to train 13,430 locals for tourism sector
Khmer Times
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December 10, 2024
The third phase of the ‘Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa)’ grassroots-level training programme was launched officially on Monday with Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, setting the agenda with a call for ‘One Employee, One Skill.’ The third phase of the...
Traveller Information Services Association (TISA)
PreventionWeb
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August 28, 2024
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...
UK tourists face big change to how they enter 29 European countries in 2025
Birmingham Live
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December 8, 2024
UK tourists have been warned over a big change over how they enter the European Union. The official website of the European Union for the new Entry/Exit System (EES) has confirmed that the system will be in operation in 2025. The Entry/Exit System...
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson delivers some cheeky World Cup travel advice to fans
Irish Mirror
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December 13, 2024
Heimir Hallgrímsson says Ireland fans should hold off on booking flights to the USA in 2026 - but that there would be no harm in starting to price up a trans-Atlantic trip. The Boys in Green boss is targeting automatic World Cup qualification -...
Schengen Visa & Schengen Area: What Every Traveller Should Know Before Visiting Europe
Schengen Visa Info
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December 5, 2024
A Schengen Visa allows non-European Union (EU) citizens to travel within the Schengen Area. It permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period for purposes such as tourism, business, or visiting family. Jump to Sections: What is Schengen...