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Which European countries have the most powerful passports in 2025?

Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europe’s weakest links.

22/07/2025

Travel News

More Europeans can now visit China visa-free for 30 days

Almost all of Europe is included in the policy, with the notable high-income exceptions of Sweden and the UK.

10/07/2025

Travel News

British dual nationals left confused about applying for UK ETA

Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one.

02/04/2025

Travel News

UK’s ETA visa waiver: How to apply and avoid scam sites

To obtain the £10 (€12) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.

19/03/2025

Travel News

What you need to know about Taiwan's digital nomad visa

Digital nomads can now enjoy more time in Asia as the newly-launched Taiwan visa extends to one year validity.

02/01/2025

Europe News

Brussels moves to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats

The Commission's proposal will only apply to Georgian holders of diplomatic and service passports, exempting the general population.

20/12/2024

Travel News

China extends visa-free entry to Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Japan

China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.

22/11/2024

Travel News

Safaris, beaches and clubbing: Kenya announces digital nomad visa

The visa is part of the country's plan to boost tourism numbers.

04/10/2024

Experiences

I got Thailand’s digital nomad visa. Here’s how you can too

Destination Thailand Visa: Here's everything digital nomads need to know about the five-year DTV.

04/10/2024

Travel News

Why is New Zealand tripling its tourist tax?

Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors.

04/09/2024

Travel News

Why EU passport stamps will soon be a thing of the past

Manual stamping of passports "is time consuming...and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers,” says the EU.

22/08/2024

Europe News

EPP leader slams Hungary over easing visa restrictions for Russians

The EPP president called Hungary's decision to simplify its entry conditions for Russians "questionable" and warned of heightened risk of spies entering the bloc in a letter sent to European Council President Charles Michel.

30/07/2024

Travel News

Four European countries have the world’s second most powerful passport

Slim by mighty, these passports enable holders access to almost all the world without the need for a visa.

26/07/2024

Travel News

When is the new EES EU border system starting?

The EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to launch this autumn but the exact date is under question.

18/07/2024

Destinations

What is Europe’s 90-day rule and which countries are excluded from it?

Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip.

12/06/2024

Travel News

Thailand has finally launched a digital nomad visa

Visa applicants can also spend their stay learning muay Thai boxing or Thai cooking.

05/06/2024

Experiences

EU Entry/Exit System: Why I’m getting a French passport before October

As a Brit, the introduction of the EES means I’m more desperate than ever to get my French citizenship.

18/05/2024

Travel News

Travelling to the EU will be easier for Indians under new visa scheme

Indian citizens can now get a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Here’s how.

01/05/2024

Travel News

EU proposes removal of post-Brexit travel barriers for young people

The agreement would make it easier for under-30s to live, work and travel between the EU and the UK.

19/04/2024

World News

Euroviews. Will going digital really simplify applying for a Schengen visa?

Digitalisation, although well-intentioned, may well lead to more complexity for the applicant and more of a workload for consular staff, Michel Dejaegher writes.

18/04/2024