AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTravel Rules Watch: Australia has published its full Transit Without Visa (TWOV) list for 70+ countries, but eligibility is strict: travellers must stay in the airport transit lounge, hold a confirmed onward ticket, and depart within eight hours. EU Border Tech: Nine Schengen countries can pause the EES rollout for the rest of 2026 as facial and fingerprint scan tech is still being sorted, after queues and missed flights sparked backlash. Work & Youth Mobility: Canada released age and country lists for International Experience Canada (IEC) and Work and Travel, with participation limited to 36 partner countries and specific age caps by nationality. San Marino in the Mix: Australia’s Work and Holiday visa now requires a government-issued “letter of support” for applicants from San Marino (alongside 10 other countries), adding a new step before applications can be processed. Culture & Faith: Pope Leo XIV’s France visit (Sept 25–28) is set to spotlight faith and European unity, including meetings with young people and a stop at UNESCO. Heritage Reading: A new look at medieval London merchants highlights how non-devotional reading—chronicles, practical guides, and public notices—shaped everyday commerce.
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