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ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe
With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for their trip.
UK passport fees to increase further
From 10 April, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
ETIAS will become compulsory for Travel to EU by 2027
Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation – ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – until April 2027, at the earliest.
Finland for summer travel
Often associated with icy winters and the enchanting Northern Lights, Finland may not be the first destination that comes to mind for a summer holiday.
Top ten tips to stay safe for ‘Solo Travellers’
New studies have revealed that searches for solo travel have increased by 90%.
Slovenia opens its embassy in the Philippines
The Slovenian government formally opened its embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday, 11th March.
Zeroing in on ‘Travel Gift Cards’
Travel companies report that the first quarter of the year sees a spike in travel gift card redemptions, as people start turning holiday presents into real trips
Kuwait to issue ‘transit’ visas to boost tourism
The sources explained that these visas will only be coordinated through Kuwait’s national airlines, and visitors must apply for and obtain the visa before arriving in Kuwait. These visas cannot be renewed.
Vietnam renews visa waiver for 12 countries
Vietnam announced the renewal of its unilateral visa waiver policy for citizens of 12 Asian and European nations until 2028 on Friday, 7th March.
Enjoy Japan’s winter delights
There is still time to enjoy Japan’s winter delights – from ski runs to spectacular sights of frozen waterfalls.
No visa, no problem! UK rolls out mandatory ETA for European visitors
The expansion marks the latest phase in the UK’s gradual rollout of the ETA, which was introduced in November 2023 and extended to over 50 countries, including the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, earlier this year
North Korea puts foreign tourism on hold
North Korea announced that it has put the entry of foreign tourists to the country on hold.
Japanese travel agencies to promote trips to China
Japanese travel agencies announced their collective plan to promote travel to China at an event held in Tokyo on Monday, 3rd March.
VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities
VFS Global's new Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform, is now available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan.
Conventa Trade Fair’s unique approach upholds quality over quantity
Since 2009, Conventa Trade Fair has been a meetings sector stalwart for Slovenia, taking place in the capital Ljubljana every February.
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