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How to survive Christmas alone abroad: tips on how to cope with being away from family for Christmas?

Christmas is a holiday that is associated with warm family gatherings, joyful smiles and the smell of family cookies. That is why for expats who are abroad, far from their loved ones, this holiday can bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. Learn more about how to cope with being away from family at Christmas

Travel requirements for Malaysia: visa-free travel, rules for obtaining an eVISA and the procedure for obtaining a Malaysian tourist visa

Malaysia is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia, attracting thousands of tourists every year, thanks to its fantastic nature, rich culture and developed infrastructure. Find out what entry rules to Malaysia are relevant this year

Student visa in Italy: permit procedure and new requirements in 2025

Italy has announced new visa requirements for international students, effective from January 2025. Find out what exactly will change for applicants and what is the procedure for obtaining a student visa

Traveling Europe in 2025: what changes in migration policy can foreigners expect?

The EU has announced that major changes to travel rules and migration legislation are planned for 2025. Expansion of the Schengen area, new tourist taxes and stricter rules for obtaining residence permits. Find out what changes and which categories of foreigners can expect in 2025

South Korea extends K-ETA exemption until end of 2025: citizens of which countries were exempted and how to apply for those who are not subject to the new requirements

South Korea has announced that it will extend the K-ETA exemption for citizens of 67 countries until the end of December 2025. Find out how the simplification of migration legislation will affect travelers from countries exempted from the K-ETA and the current entry rules

Moving to the UK: Financial Requirements for Students, Tourists and Workers in 2025

The UK government has announced that financial requirements for 2025 have been revised. In particular, the government has increased the allowable amount of support for students and a number of other permits, introduced higher fees for most visa categories and approved stricter financial controls for tourists. Find out in detail what changes foreigners can expect in the UK in 2025

What will happen to Ukrainians in Germany after the war: how can Ukrainians legalize themselves in Germany after the end of temporary protection?

After the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine in February 2022, the German government granted temporary protection status to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens. Having lived for a long time in this developed country, a certain percentage of Ukrainians expressed a desire to remain in Germany. Learn more about the ways and opportunities for Ukrainians to remain in Germany if the temporary protection status is revoked or the war ends

From January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania become fully part of Schengen Area: what will change for tourists?

The Schengen area, a symbol of free travel within Europe, is preparing to expand. According to official reports, Romania and Bulgaria will join the visa-free zone from January 1, 2025. This decision will allow people to travel freely without passport control at internal borders with other members of the zone. Find out how such innovations could affect tourists and what benefits you can expect