Tag Archives: VISA

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme

An ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK.  The phased introduction of ETAs by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) started in early 2024, but will be fully rolled out for relevant visitors to the UK by 2 …

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Novak Djokovic: the importance of getting your visa application right!

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has seen his visa revoked by the Australian immigration authorities for the second time, as the row over his right to remain in the country unvaccinated takes another twist ahead of the Australian Open. Djokovic’s visa …

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Visa’s Acquisition of Plaid – Who Benefits Most?

The UK Competition and Markets Authority recently cleared the global card network Visa’s acquisition of Plaid, a US-based fintech, whose primary business is to act as an ‘aggregator’ in the payments sector. The deal, first announced in January of this …

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