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Panama, EL Salvador, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Guatemala, Honduras, US, Among Ninety Three Visa-Free Travel Countries Boosting Poland’s Tourism Sector
Newsroom Panama
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Poland’s strategic location at the heart of Central Europe positions it as a vital crossroads, connecting the dense forests of northwestern Europe to the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier and major Atlantic trade routes. Bordered by seven...
Major change to UK travel rules in April - who needs to buy £10 permission and how long it lasts
MyLondon
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March 12, 2025
A huge change to the UK’s immigration system is about to take place. From April 2, those arriving at UK ports and airports - expect Brits and Irish - will need permission to travel in advance through either an Electric Travel Authorisation (ETA)...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
CFO Dive
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China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
Asia Times
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July 14, 2025
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. In the Indo-Pacific’s intensifying great power competition, Taiwan’s Pacific allies – Palau, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu—are increasingly caught in the...
Minister Douglas proposes partnership platform between Solovalu and Tuvalu
The Islandsun
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February 27, 2025
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas proposes a partnership platform between Tuvaluan descents living in Solomon Islands and Tuvaluan citizens back home. Ms Douglas, who is a Tuvaluan descent called for this...
Supporting the cause for visa-free travel to New Zealand
Samoa Observer
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In the coming weeks, former politician and activist Anae Arthur Anae will seek an audience with Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Anae is trying to collect a million signatures and petition the New Zealand government to allow Pacific island...
Tuvalu to Showcase Culture and Innovations at Expo 2025 Osaka under the Theme “Connecting Lives”
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 22, 2024
Tuvalu is excited to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, which will take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Under the engaging subtheme “Connecting Lives,” Tuvalu aims to showcase its culture,...
Moscow City and India, in talks for group visa-free travel
India Times
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January 30, 2025
Moscow City, India, in talks for group visa-free travel: Moscow City is currently engaged in discussions with the Indian government to establish a group visa-free travel regime, allowing Indian tourists to visit Russia without the need for...
Fiji Draws Tourists Globally But Must Win Climate Financing To Thrive
Forbes
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Namotu Island Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial view. Disappearance of islands. ... [+] Refugees due to climate change. The sea level rises year after year and many Pacific islands will disappear. The islands of the Pacific Ocean are...
Countries Sierra Leoneans Can Travel to Without a Visa in 2025
Sierraloaded
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February 3, 2025
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 76th out of 199 countries. This marks a slight decline from its 75th position in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, a leading global...
All of the nationalities that now need permission to travel to UK
Bristol Post
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January 19, 2025
The Government has issued a full list of nationalities that will need to obtain a digital document that grants permission for them to visit the UK. Obtaining an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) means travellers can come to the UK for up to...
Mix Up, Mix Up, As UK Changes Travel Rules AGAIN! Some Transit Passengers May Not Need ETA Now, But Prices Going Up.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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January 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Only days after introducing its new Electronic Travel authorization for travelers from countries that don’t need visas to travel to the UK, the UK government has already started changing the rules and hiking prices. Here’s a...
Visa-free Travel for Bangladeshi Passport Holders in 2025: Top Destinations to Explore
United News of Bangladesh
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Traveling abroad is often an exciting dream, but for many, navigating visa requirements can make the process feel overwhelming. From embassy visits to lengthy approvals, securing a visa can turn a simple plan into a complicated ordeal. Thankfully,...
Tuvalu CHOGM Delegation arrived too early
Talamua
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October 18, 2024
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 18 October 2024 – The delegation from Tuvalu for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting arrived in Samoa this week, but had to exit the country again as the cruise ship which they booked accommodation has not...
'Is this really fale pili?' Tuvaluans raise concerns about treaty
Pacific Media Network
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The Australian and Tuvaluan governments have been "highly visible" in their negotiations of the Falepili Union Treaty, but the lack of consultation with the Tuvaluan people has been widely criticised. The agreement, ratified at the Pacific Islands...
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
Hollywood Gazette
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October 3, 2024
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...
The 48 countries that UK tourists need a visa to enter or be turned away
Birmingham Live
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January 12, 2025
The UK government has issued fresh travel guidance, mandating travellers from 48 countries to secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) visa for entry into the UK starting from tomorrow. The new digital registration scheme applies to those...
New rules for foreigners wishing to travel to post-Brexit UK
MercoPress
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Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 09:55 UTC ETAs can be obtained from the Foreign Office's website and may vary depending on the applicant's nationality Starting Jan. 8, travelers who do not need a visa to enter post-Brexit UK for leisure will still be...
List of 74 countries you can travel to with Kenyan passport in 2025
TUKO
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January 13, 2025
Kenya's passport dropped one position to 68th in the 2025 index, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations worldwide The report shows the top-ranked passport grants access to 195 destinations visa-free, while the...
Tuvalu’s Ongoing Struggle
The Times of Israel
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Tuvalu, a small island nation in the Pacific, stands at the forefront of two monumental challenges: the existential threat posed by climate change and the acute crisis of inadequate healthcare infrastructure. With a population of just over 11,000,...