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Slovak travellers can visit 183 destinations without advance visas in 2026

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Slovak travellers can visit 183 destinations without advance visas in 2026

The Slovak passport gives access to 183 destinations without a visa obtained in advance, placing Slovakia joint seventh in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index. Singapore leads with 193 destinations.

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Canada's Express Entry Shifts to High-Wage Jobs, but Descent Claims Stand

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Canada's Express Entry Shifts to High-Wage Jobs, but Descent Claims Stand

From 3 November 2026, Canada's Express Entry will favour high-wage job offers and Canadian work experience. Americans with a Canadian ancestor are la…

19 Oct

Oasis of the Seas Drops Bahamas Ports, Diverts to Halifax in Storm

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Oasis of the Seas Drops Bahamas Ports, Diverts to Halifax in Storm

Royal Caribbean has cancelled the Oasis of the Seas calls at Nassau, CocoCay and Port Canaveral and sent the ship to Halifax instead. A slow-moving s…

19 Oct

US immigrant visas halve in early 2026; Equatorial Guinea among banned states

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US immigrant visas halve in early 2026; Equatorial Guinea among banned states

The US Department of State issued 26,000 immigrant visas in February 2026, about half the pre-Trump monthly average. Nationals of 39 countries, inclu…

18 Oct

China's No Criminal Conviction Certificate: Rules Vary by City

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China's No Criminal Conviction Certificate: Rules Vary by City

China's police certificate, or certificate of no criminal conviction, is issued by local Public Security Bureaus whose requirements differ from city …

18 Oct

Driving Your Own Car Into Mexico: Temporary Import Permits Explained

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Driving Your Own Car Into Mexico: Temporary Import Permits Explained

Foreign-plated cars may enter Mexico's border and Free Zones without a permit, but driving further inland requires a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) ob…

17 Oct

Portugal: A New Snowbird Destination for Canadians

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Portugal: A New Snowbird Destination for Canadians

Portugal emerges as a promising winter destination for Canadians seeking milder climates and rich culture. Travelers can enjoy vibrant cities, histor…

15 Oct

Understanding the C10 Work Permit in Canada: Key Requirements

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Understanding the C10 Work Permit in Canada: Key Requirements

The C10 work permit in Canada allows foreign workers to gain employment without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. This article outlines the requirem…

15 Oct

Kenya Steps Up Ebola Screening at Uganda Border After Traveller Dies

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Kenya Steps Up Ebola Screening at Uganda Border After Traveller Dies

A Kenyan man died of Ebola in Nairobi on 5 October after travelling by road from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Kampala. Health authori…

14 Oct

Nigeria: ₦31 Million Canada Visa Fraud Case Goes to Federal High Court

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Nigeria: ₦31 Million Canada Visa Fraud Case Goes to Federal High Court

Nigeria's EFCC has brought an advance fee fraud case over a Canada visa and sponsored employment scheme that allegedly took ₦31,062,000 from one vict…

14 Oct

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