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Spain wants to scrap the 90 day rule for British tourists

Spain is set to lobby the EU over a rule that limits British tourists to 90 day visits.

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7 of the cheapest cities for digital nomads to rent in are in Europe

The cheapest city is over £9,000 (€10,400) less expensive than London, with six months of rent in a single bed property costing an average of £1,303 (€1,504).

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EU sounds alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia

Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for home affairs, said she did not exclude suspending the visa-free deal with Serbia.

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ESTA: How to beat long waits for US visitor visas

The difference between US visitor visas and ESTAs explained.

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Digital nomad visa: Malaysia's new permit only requires a €24k income

Malaysia plans to become south east Asia’s new digital nomad hub with a visa aimed at IT professionals and a network of coworking spaces.

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Baltic nations agree to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens

Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

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Germany and France oppose growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians

Eastern European countries argue the war in Ukraine merits the total suspension of Russian tourism.

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This popular Lithuanian park has banned Russian citizens

Pakruojis Mansion, the largest and most popular mansion in the north of Lithuania, has brought in a ban on Russian citizens.

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Here's where EU countries stand on tourist visa bans for Russians

EU foreign affairs ministers are scheduled to discuss the issue during an informal meeting in Prague on 30-31 August.

Germany

Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban

Chancellor Scholz says the EU should not be making it more difficult for Russians who want to flee Putin's regime, to leave the country.

Finland

Finland and Estonia call for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians

In response, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev compared Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas to a "Nazi".

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Brits won’t have to pay €7 EU fee next summer after ‘e-visa’ delay

These are the European countries you’ll have to pay to enter, as the ETIAS scheme seeks to “increase security" across the bloc.

Finland

Finland to limit tourist visas for Russians, FM tells Euronews

The Finnish government has been coming under increased public and political pressure to do something about a perceived sanctions 'loophole' that lets tens of thousands of Russians come to the EU.

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How a sanctions loophole is letting Russians enter the EU

There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.

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Bali launches digital nomad visa that lets you stay for 5 years

Indonesia has launched a new visa with the aim of attracting some tourists and getting rid of others.

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Euroviews. Visas, luggage tips and finding a place to live: How to move abroad

Magesh and his family claim they would have saved £3,000 if they had known these tips when moving from Australia to the UK.

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ESTA fee soars by 50% from today for Europeans travelling to the US

Travellers looking to enter the US on an ESTA will now have to pay a higher fee.

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Schengen visas to move online in win for travellers

In response to feedback from travellers, the EU has promised a “smooth and secure” online visa process.

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€12 flights are tempting tourists back to Australia

Here’s how to bag yourself one of Qatar Airways' 200 tickets to Adelaide for young people from the UK and Ireland.

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Russian passports reduced to 'junk status', new report says

As sanctions and travel restrictions are introduced, the Henley Passport Index shows the impact of the Ukraine war on travel.