Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024 – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk) Costs 10 British pounds, valid for two years only. Will be required even of…
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The “must have” passport stamps
Only been to 4 countries but I have one! Iceland! 10 Must-Visit Countries for Collecting Passport Stamps (msn.com)
Continue readingCountries that grant citizenship based on being born there
Some countries grant citizenship to babies born in the country, regardless of the parents’ status.
Continue readingFor the people who have already traveled everywhere
The list of the supposedly top 10 places to visit in 2024.
Continue readingLarge list of countries with citizenship-by-descent
Up to 50 countries offering a right of descent citizenship program, plus a handful in Africa, for Black Americans.
Continue readingHawaii proposes “climate fee” tax on tourists
Many governments seek to increase taxes on all tourists at all locations, globally, and organizations are working on coming up with a framework to do that: Hawaii Considers a New…
Continue readingNational Geographic’s “Travelers of the Year”
National Geographic selects its “2024 Travelers of the Year”. The list of selectees has some common characteristics – see if you can spot them.
Continue readingWhy young people should – and can – travel internationally now
Why young people should develop global experience, and why you should do this when young.
Continue readingAmerica is awful, and 1/3 of U.S. citizens intend to leave, so they say
Story says America is awful and 1 in 3 Americans want to move to another country. Reality: maybe 1/10th that might be able to. It’s not easy.
Continue readingCanada cuts international student permits by 35%
Along with changing post-graduation and spousal work permit eligibility, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) decision to drop international student study permits by 35 per cent has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian…
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