UK Launches Electronic Travel Authorization Scheme for Qatari Nationals

The government of the United Kingdom has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme for Qatari nationals, requiring them to obtain authorization before traveling to the UK. This move aims to advance digitalization in travel and border controls. For other Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, nationals …

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Europe Introduces Digital Schengen Visa Process

In a significant move, Spain’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, emphasized the positive impact of the online visa system on simplifying the application process for travelers. EU foreign ministers declared the digitization of Europe’s Schengen visa application process on Monday, marking the end of traditional passport stickers. The upcoming online platform promises a simplified application procedure, …

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Chinese Government Reverses Decision on Khunjerab Pass, Announces Four-Month Winter Closure

The Khunjerab Port management in China’s Xinjiang region issued a notice on Saturday, officially declaring the closure of Khunjerab Pass for a four-month period during winter, from December to March. This decision contradicts the joint press statement from October 20, following a meeting between caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chinese President Xi Jinping. …

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