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EU: Travel Information and Authorization System proposal published

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Following the European Commission report issued in September regarding strengthening the EU’s external border control systems, the European Commission has published a proposal for an electronic European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

EU Legislative Process

The proposal will now be debated by the European Parliament and the Council. The formal adoption of the Regulation is expected in 2017. Once adopted, the technical implementation phase will begin and the system is expected to be fully operational by 2020.

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India: e-Tourist visa expanded to 37 additional countries

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India has expanded the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) program to applicants from 37 additional countries. Eligible visitors under the eTV include business visitors and those travelling to sightsee, visit friends or relatives or to make short medical visits. Nationals from a total of 150 countries are now eligible for the program, as was announced in March 2015.

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Australia – Current visa processing times

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We have noticed a gradual increase in processing times for decisions to be made by the Australian Department of Immigration so we are sending you the current published processing times to enable you to make the best informed decision about the time frame involved in your expatriate movements to Australia.