Tag: UK Travelers
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Backpacker Boom: Brits Lead Surge in Working Holiday Visas
Overview: A record year for working holiday visas Australia’s migration system is experiencing a pronounced shift as a growing wave of backpackers enters on short-term visas. The latest figures show a 2023-24 financial year tally of 321,000 working holiday visas issued. That number marks a significant increase from the year before, underscoring a broader trend:…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…