Hong Kong axes arrivals cards

Hong Kong axes arrivals cards

Visitors to Hong Kong will no longer need to fill out an arrivals card, with the country announcing this week that those little white slips of paper have now been scrapped as of Wednesday 16 October 2024 – in other words, effectively immediately. The Hong Kong...
Prague Joins Other EU Cities in Plans to Raise Tourist Tax

Prague Joins Other EU Cities in Plans to Raise Tourist Tax

As several popular EU countries have recently raised their tourist taxes to address issues like over-tourism and inflation, Prague is the latest to follow a similar decision, with Prague 1 district planning a hike. Prague 1 district’s current tax of 50 CZK (around €2)...
Germany Proposes Social Media Checks for Schengen Visa Applicants

Germany Proposes Social Media Checks for Schengen Visa Applicants

German authorities recommend using social media to assess Schengen visa applicants and prevent fraud. The proposal involves gathering publicly available information to create risk profiles and ensure accurate visa evaluations. In a bid to combat visa fraud, German...
Flying on empty: Sars addresses jet fuel controversy

Flying on empty: Sars addresses jet fuel controversy

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) noted that it will engage with representatives in the SA fuel industry to avert a crisis if there is a shortage of jet fuel (also known as kerosene). The move by Sars comes after a warning was issued by the Fuels Industry...