Travel updates and guides
Practical explainers that lead you back to the right official source. New articles are added as routes are verified.
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UK Skilled Worker visa: recognised modern slavery victims can now leave abusive employers
Since 9 October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders recognised as victims of modern slavery are no longer tied to their sponsor and can do any lawful work for the rest of their visa.
Read the update United Kingdom 25 Oct 2026UK airports start contactless eGates: what it means if you hold a Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi or Nepali passport
From 6 October 2026, UK eGates are switching to facial comparison, starting with British citizens. Visitors on South Asian passports still go to a Border Force officer.
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The Schengen 90/180 rule, explained simply
How the rolling 180-day window works, why entry and exit days both count, and how to check your remaining days before you book.
Read the guide PlanningBefore you book: a 6-point visa check
Passport validity, the right visa type, transit rules, insurance and why you should not buy non-refundable tickets too early.
Read the guide DocumentsDocuments most visitor visas ask for
Identity, financial proof, ties to home and trip details: the paperwork embassies ask for most often, and how to prepare it.
Read the guide TürkiyePakistan → Türkiye: e-Visa or sticker visa?
Who qualifies for the conditional e-Visa, when you need the sticker visa instead, and the documents, fees and visa centres for each route.
Read the guide United KingdomPakistan → UK Standard Visitor visa, step by step
Fees in GBP and PKR, documents, online application, biometrics appointments at the visa centres and what happens after you apply.
Read the guide How we workHow PassportHut verifies a visa route
What "verified" means on PassportHut, which sources we use, and why unreviewed routes are clearly labelled.
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