The UK ETA: who needs it, what it costs and how to apply
Since February 2026, visa-free visitors can't board a flight to the UK without an ETA. Who needs one, the £20 fee, how long it lasts and how to apply safely.
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Istanbul: entry rules, getting around and a first-visit plan
Passport and e-Visa rules, getting from the airport, the Istanbulkart and the ferries, mosque etiquette and a simple plan for a first visit to Istanbul.
Japan for first-timers: entry, money and getting around
What to sort out before a first trip to Japan: visas and eVISA, Visit Japan Web, the higher departure tax from July 2026 and the new tax-free refund system.
Your first international trip: an 8-week countdown
A week-by-week plan for your first trip abroad: passport, visas, health, insurance, money and packing, with the official deadlines that matter.