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Turkish citizens can visit 10 Greek islands with a new visa

by Pilar Dujan | February 23, 2024
Citizens of Turkey that wish to spend a fun summer on the beautiful islands of Greece will be able to apply for a new fast-track temporary visa, as announced by the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis...

Visa-free entry to UAE for Kosovo citizens

by Catherine Carey | February 22, 2024
The United Arab Emirates and Kosovo reach an agreement that allows Kosovo citizens to enter the UAE without visa. This agreement has followed the Memorandum of Understanding between Kosovo and the United Arab Emirates for visa liberalization...

The UK will extend its visa schemes for Ukrainian citizens

by Pilar Dujan | February 19, 2024
The UK has granted Ukrainian citizens the possibility to apply for an 18-month extension to their visas, as announced by the Home Office. Originally, those who fled earliest from the Russian invasion were allowed to stay...

Mongolian citizens granted visa-free access to Vietnam

by Catherine Carey | February 16, 2024
Mongolian citizens can travel to Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days starting the 7th of March. Diplomatic, official and ordinary passports will be able to travel for up to 30 days without needing...

South Africa prepares visas for International remote workers

by Catherine Carey | February 13, 2024
New amendments to South Africa’s immigration regulations, introducing a remote working visa and a critical skills visa are being set up in South Africa...

Indians who fly with Emirates can apply for a visa for Dubai

by Pilar Dujan | February 12, 2024
United Arab Emirates has simplified the visa application process for Indian citizens who travel with Emirates airline. Now, Indian tourists can travel to the UAE with a pre-approved visa, which is applied for at the same...

Japan is launching a visa for digital nomads in March

by Pilar Dujan | February 9, 2024
If your job allows you to work from anywhere, soon you will be able to do it from Japan. Dreams of spending your nights wandering the streets of Tokyo or Kyoto after a hard day’s work...

Tourist taxes you will need to pay this 2024

by Catherine Carey | February 8, 2024
Tourist taxes, or tourist levies, are additional charges that travelers must pay when visiting certain cities or countries. They are often used to fund local infrastructure, environmental conservation projects, or put a stop to overtourism...

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