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Australia cancels its ‘Golden visa’ for foreign investors

by Pilar Dujan | January 22, 2024
The government of Australia has decided to stop issuing the 888 visa, also known as the ‘Golden visa’. Its goal was to boost foreign investments in Australia, but it was found to be "delivering poor economic...

EU Citizens: Where Can You Travel Without Tourist Visas?

by Catherine | January 19, 2024
Contemplating an international escape? For EU citizens, the promise of seamless travel is a reality, as they can explore certain countries without the necessity of obtaining tourist visas. In this article, we'll navigate you through a...

Pacific Engagement Visa: Moving to Australia is easier now

by Pilar Dujan | January 19, 2024
Moving to Australia just got a whole lot easier for citizens of certain Pacific countries. Here you will discover which countries are eligible, what the new visa is and the requirements applicants have to meet in...

Citizens of Switzerland can now travel to China visa-free

by Pilar Dujan | January 17, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic’s consequences can still be seen in international travel. Some countries still struggle to obtain their pre-pandemic tourist arrival numbers, and China is one of them. In order to boost their economy, China has...

GCC countries approve Unified Tourist Visa

by Catherine | January 16, 2024
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have approved a unified tourist visa. On the 9th of November in 2023, the UAE’s Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri announced the implementation of a unified...

The Australian Open: where to stay and other recommendations

by Catherine | January 11, 2024
Are you ready for the Australian Open to begin? With the qualifying rounds underway, the main draws of the first Grand Slam of the season will kick off this Sunday, January 14. This year, an additional...

UAE: foreigners enjoy faster Schengen visa processing times

by Catherine | January 10, 2024
Foreigners who reside in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are able now to experience faster Schengen visa processing times and lower airfares. These UAE residents can wave goodbye to lengthy visa application processes of up to...

Brazil: US, Canada and Australia won’t need a visa yet

by Pilar Dujan | January 5, 2024
Citizens of the USA, Canada and Australia will be required to apply for a visa before they travel to Brazil. This new measure was put in place because of the principle of reciprocity: since Brazilians need...

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