Tag: visa-free travel
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US Falls from Top 10 Power Passport List for First Time in 20 Years, Sparks Debate on Global Mobility
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The United States has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in two decades, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, which measures how many destinations a traveler can visit visa-free, now places the US at 12th — tied…
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Australia Passport Ranking: 7th in Henley Index 2024 Update
What the Henley Passport Index measures The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a pre-arranged visa. The score ranges not only from visa-free access but also includes places where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority upon arrival.…
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Schengen EES for Australian Travellers: What to Know
New entry rules in the Schengen Zone: what changes for Australians From October 12, Australians travelling to Europe face a shift in border control practices with the introduction of the European Union’s electronic Entry/Exit System (EES). In 29 Schengen countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands, biometric data…
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Australians face longer airport queues as Europe rolls out biometric border checks
What is changing for Australian travellers? From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a new border experience. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with biometric data collection at external borders. The system records passport details, travel documents, facial images and fingerprints, along with entry and exit…