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U.S. Urges Americans to Leave Iran as Advisory Adds Houthi Warning

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U.S. Urges Americans to Leave Iran as Advisory Adds Houthi Warning

The U.S. Department of State updated its Iran travel advisory on 23 October 2026, warning of increased Iranian-supported Houthi aggression while keeping its Level 4 Do Not Travel rating and urging all U.S. citizens to l…

2 d ago

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Travellers from Nigeria can enter only 24 countries visa-free, index shows

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Travellers from Nigeria can enter only 24 countries visa-free, index shows

The IziVisa Passport Ranking Index places the Nigerian passport 181st of 196, with holders able to visit 24 destinations without a visa in advance. T…

6 d ago

Kiribati joins 24 visa-free destinations for Nigerian travellers under new index

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Kiribati joins 24 visa-free destinations for Nigerian travellers under new index

Kiribati is one of 24 destinations Nigerian passport holders can enter without a visa in advance, with stays of up to one month, according to the lat…

6 d ago

Switzerland Handles Most Indian Schengen Visa Requests; Over 15% Refused

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Switzerland Handles Most Indian Schengen Visa Requests; Over 15% Refused

European Commission data for 2025 shows Belgium and Denmark had the highest Schengen visa approval rates for Indian applicants, while Switzerland han…

6 d ago

Nigerian travellers: visa-free entry now just 24 countries, down from 44

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Nigerian travellers: visa-free entry now just 24 countries, down from 44

Nigeria has fallen to 181st place out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, with visa-free access down to 24 destinations fr…

20 Oct

Five Swiss Villages Worth Adding to a Switzerland Trip

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Five Swiss Villages Worth Adding to a Switzerland Trip

A village-by-village guide to five scenic Swiss destinations — Mürren, Guarda, Bettmeralp, Morcote and Gruyères — with access details, altitudes and …

17 Oct

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Travelers Warned About ETIAS Scams Ahead of 2027 Rollout

As the introduction of the ETIAS system is delayed until 2027, travelers are cautioned against scams offering fake waivers for entry into Europe, inc…

16 Oct

Travellers to Russia now pay more for e-Visas and fast-track consular visas

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Travellers to Russia now pay more for e-Visas and fast-track consular visas

Russia's e-Visa now costs 238 AED, up from 202 AED, while expedited consular visa fees for European applicants have doubled. The changes took effect …

15 Oct

Bulgaria Achieves 20th Place in Global Passport Ranking

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Bulgaria Achieves 20th Place in Global Passport Ranking

Bulgaria ranks 20th globally in a recent passport ranking, placing 21st among Schengen countries. This ranking reflects the number of destinations ac…

14 Oct

France Extends Schengen Border Checks with Switzerland Until April 2027

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France Extends Schengen Border Checks with Switzerland Until April 2027

France has announced an extension of internal border checks with Switzerland until April 30, 2027, affecting travelers crossing between the two count…

10 Oct

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