The EU is about to stamp out visa-free travel

Visas are slowly dying out, the world is becoming more open to travellers and nearly every country’s passport has become more powerful, offering the holder greater trouble-free access to more ... Read More

A new era for visa-free travel? No chance – the EU is about to stamp it out

This means that tourists from over 60 nations who can currently simply have their passport stamped on arrival in Europe will lose the automatic right to visit and will need to obtain an ETIAS ... Read More

World’s most powerful passport in 2024 goes to Singapore - but 4 European countries are close behind

Singapore has been recrowned as the country with the world’s most powerful passport in 2024. Its nationals are now able to visit a record 195 countries visa-free, making them the world’s most ... Read More

Getting to grips with Europe's increasingly digitalised borders

The digitalisation of European borders involves new technology like the Entry-Exit System (EES) and ETIAS, enhancing security and compliance. This requires business travel and global mobility sectors ... Read More

I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm extremely happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.

In 2019, I moved from the US to Ireland and didn't look back. All I had were two very large suitcases, about $4,000 in savings, and a folder of crinkled paperwork for my Irish Working Holiday Visa, ... Read More

Portugal is done being one of Europe's most welcoming destinations for foreigners

Portugal has revised its immigration policies, revoking the "manifestation of interest" mechanism, impacting non-EU citizens. The changes aim to manage immigration more selectively and address the ... Read More

Americans’ travel bug is too much of a good thing

Throw a stone in Manhattan and chances are it will hit a New Yorker preparing for a European vacation. More Americans, especially wealthier ones, are packing their bags and heading to Europe, be it ... Read More

Belarus broadens visa-free travel for 35 European countries

Belarusian authorities have expanded visa-free travel for residents of 35 European countries, including members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, as part of authoritarian President ... Read More

Best Places to Retire Overseas in 2024

Panama is another country having its moment as a top retirement destination. Its Pacific and Caribbean coasts, as well as cities such as Panama City and Boquete, attract expats. Plus, its low cost of ... Read More

Czech passport is one of world's most powerful, outranks US

Holders of a Czech passport can visit almost 200 countries without the need for a visa, according to a newly published index. Read More

After Thailand, Vietnam now plans visa waivers for tourists: Know more

Yes, Indian travellers can opt for a visa on arrival. This process requires securing a pre-approved visa letter online, which is then presented at the airport upon arrival in Vietnam. After paying the ... Read More

The Australian passport is now more powerful. Here's where you can travel visa-free

The Australian passport is now among the top five most powerful, according to the latest rankings, which also show a Southeast Asian nation has retained its top spot. Here's how our little blue book ... Read More