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CHINA UPDATE: China to Begin Issuing Tourist Visas

14th March, 2023

China is dropping its last remaining COVID bans on entry and will begin once again issuing tourist visas as of 15 March 2023. This marks the first time in three years leisure travelers will be allowed to enter the country.

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Mexico Granting Temporary Visas for Nomadic Workers

7th March, 2023

Remote work has become a new normal for countless employees. Since COVID hit globally in 2020, some employees have had the luxury of choosing where they want to work and for how long. American digital nomad workers are exploring their options, and Mexico is a top destination. The number of U.S. citizens living in Mexico continues to grow, and you could be one of them!

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What Students Need to Know When Applying for Visas Abroad

28th February, 2023

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Students can broaden their minds through their education and their travel experiences. They take in new cultures, food, and art while making new friends with completely different cultural experiences. As exciting as it is, there’s still a good amount of immigration paperwork to do before the school work begins. Every country requires international students to have a student visa before they’ll be allowed entry to study.

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Common Passport Errors and How to Avoid Them

24th February, 2023

Passports—the most important item for international travel, yet also one of the hardest things to receive. The application process for a passport has a small margin for error to be successful, yet the possibilities of something going wrong are limitless. Every mistake can delay the process and threaten your global travel plans.

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What To Do When Your Name Changes

30th January, 2023

Name changes are an in-depth process that require the updating of multiple legal and financial documents. You’ll also need to update immigration documents like your passport, especially if you’re planning to travel internationally. Let’s take a look at the process of changing your name.

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How to Move Out of the US: Document Checklist

17th January, 2023

Moving abroad is exciting. It could mean a new career, opportunity, or adventure. As exciting as it is though, it’s also stressful and time-consuming. Whether you’re moving to become a digital nomad in Portugal, or experience a completely different way of life in Japan, an international move takes a considerable amount of time and planning, more so than a standard cross-country move.

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China Update: Recent Changes to Quarantine Rules and Visa Processing

6th January, 2023

On December 26, 2022, the government of China announced that beginning Monday, January 9, 2023 foreign national visitors are no longer required to quarantine upon arrival.

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Discover Japan Travel with Easing Border Restrictions

15th November, 2022

For nearly two-and-a-half years, due to the COVID pandemic, Japan’s borders were closed to visiting foreigners. But as of October 11, 2022, Japan’s beauty and culture will captivate the world once again.

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