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Changes in Visa Application for UAE

The United Arab Emirates changed the requirements for a foreign passport when applying for a visa. Now the document must be valid for 6 months after the expiration date of the requested visa.

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Ukraine scares EU with visas

In the near future, Ukraine may cancel the visa-free regime with EU countries, in effect since 2005. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine Ihor Popov in an…

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Switzerland opened its air borders

With the switch to daylight saving time, the Schengen Agreement came into force throughout Switzerland. Passport control at the country's external borders was already abolished on December 12, 2008…

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More Foreigners Entering the US

In the past year, foreign citizens crossed the borders of the United States about 46.3 million times. This figure was recorded by the US Department of Homeland Security.

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France Temporarily Leaves Schengen

France has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement at its borders. According to a NATO press service representative, this is due to the anniversary NATO summit being held on April 3-4 in French…

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UK Introduces Entry Tax for Foreigners

UK authorities have decided to introduce a special tax for foreign nationals. This is intended to cover the costs of social support for visitors from other countries. According to the Sunday Times…

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European Union to Ban Salo

Starting May 1, new rules for bringing food products into the European Union take effect. In particular, restrictions apply to animal products, which will be prohibited in carry-on luggage.

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Germany to tighten visa control

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Thailand Cancels Visa Fees for Tourists

From March 5 to June 4, 2009, Thai authorities canceled visa fees for foreign tourists. This information is published on the website of the Embassy of Thailand in Moscow.

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Honduras changes passport requirements for entry

Honduras has changed the passport requirements for tourists entering the country. Travelers now need a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry.

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Europe approves new parameters for visas

The European Parliament has approved new biometric parameters to be used in visas issued by EU countries. Among other things, obtaining a visa will require providing a digital photo and fingerprints…

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Czech Republic helps foreigners return home

Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic, Civic Democrat Ivan Langer, stated that he is ready to ask the government to continue the project of returning foreigners to their homeland who lost…

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