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Our Currency Pass prepaid travel money card is one of our favourite ways to holiday. It makes international travel a breeze – you can:

✔ Load up to ten currencies ✔ Lock in your exchange rate ✔ Access 24hr emergency assist

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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Australia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Australia’s High Commission in the UK.

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You do not need a pre-departure COVID-19 test to enter or transit Australia regardless of your COVID-19 vaccination status. See the Australian government’s website for advice on COVID-19 and travelling.

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Each state and territory determines its own quarantine rules. You should check requirements for specific states and territories .

Passport validity requirements

For entry into Australia, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you’re transiting another country on your way to or from Australia, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.

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British citizens can usually get the following types of electronic visitor visa:

• eVisitor visa . There is no visa application charge or service fee
• Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) via the iOS App or Android App . There is no visa application charge, but a service fee of A$20 may apply

Information on all other types of visa is available from the Department of Home Affairs .

Working holiday visa

Thousands of Britons travel to Australia each year on a working holiday visa and the vast majority have no issues. Working conditions, accommodation and medical facilities are generally of a good standard.

You can find information about your rights as an employee in Australia and how to report any concerns about unfair or unlawful treatment on the Fair Work Ombudsman website , or by calling 131 394.

Get more information about working in Australia .

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If you’re a British national living in Australia with Australian citizenship, or a dual national, it is best to leave and enter Australia on your Australian passport. You could face difficulties and delays if you do not. See Australian government advice for dual nationals .

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Australia guide .

Quarantine of goods

Australia has strict quarantine rules to keep out pests and diseases that could affect plant, animal or human health.

You must fill out an Incoming Passenger Card and either:

• declare any risk goods including food, animal products and plant material (including wooden articles)
• dispose of any risk goods in the bins at the airport or sea port

All luggage is x-rayed on arrival. Any items of concern are further inspected, treated and if necessary confiscated and destroyed. You can be heavily fined for breaches of quarantine regulations.

You can find more information on the Department of Agriculture website .

You will also be asked to declare whether you have ‘visited a rural area, or been in contact with, or near, farm animals outside Australia in the past 30 days’.

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Travelling to Australia from the UK: Visa and Entry Requirements FAQs

Learn about visa requirements for entry to Australia for tourism purposes with this list of frequently asked questions. 

Please note this page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Tourism Australia is not the Australian government visa granting authority. For information on visas to enter Australia, visitors should seek the most up-to-date information from Australian Government Department of Home Affairs .*

Ready to plan your trip? We're ready to welcome you! Here are some helpful tips for getting your visa sorted: 

• Be sure to secure the appropriate visa before travelling to Australia. Use the Visa Finder to explore your options.
• Ensure all details are correct and provide all required documents when you apply. An incomplete or incorrect application can delay your visa.
• Submitting multiple applications at the same time can slow the process. For visitor visas, submit one application per person, including children. 
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Australian Visa Information

Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders, regardless of age, must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of Australian visa types, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, via the ETA app or on the  Department of Home Affairs website.

There are different Australian visa types available for travellers to Australia. Knowing which Australian visa to apply for depends on the length of your stay, your passport and the purpose of your visit. You’ll also need to meet certain financial and medical requirements, be outside of Australia when applying and maintain health insurance for the duration of your stay. 

Electronic Travel Authority visa  (subclass 601) This visa allows you to visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay for three months each visit. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who live outside Australia. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is  here .

All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app. Agents can assist you in the application process, but you must be physically present as a live facial image is required.

eVisitor  (subclass 651) This is a free visa for multiple visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of European countries and it cannot be extended.

Visitor visa  (subclass 600) The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. It is open to all nationalities. Generally, a period of stay of up to three months is granted, but up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances. Applicants will have to pay a fee to submit their application.

The application process may differ depending on which visa you need.

You can only apply for the  Electronic Travel Authority visa  (subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is located  here .

For other visas, you can apply online by creating an ImmiAccount and completing the application process. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of your travel date to allow enough time for processing. You may be asked to provide further supporting information. You will be notified in writing if your tourist visa is approved and it will be digitally linked to your passport. For more information on different visa types, and Australian visa requirements including how to apply for an Australian visa, visit the  Department of Home Affairs  website.

If you are already in Australia and hold a valid Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601) you can extend your stay by applying for another visa, such as a Visitor visa (subclass 600). An eVisitor (subclass 651) cannot be extended.

See the Department of Home Affairs website for details.

Working Holiday Visas

Australia's Working Holiday Maker program allows visitors aged under 30 (or 35 in certain cases) who hold a passport from a participating country to travel and work in Australia. Working holiday visas are valid for one year, or up to three years if you meet certain conditions.

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Moving to oz on a working holiday visa: how to start your life in australia.

So, you’ve decided to move abroad and do a working holiday visa in Australia . Congrats! The decision to make the leap and actually go is often the hardest one you’ll make. If you’re planning on moving to Australia on a WHV but are overwhelmed with what comes next, or aren’t sure what you need to do to move, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide for how to start your life in Australia on a working holiday visa!

Step 1: Apply for the Australian Work & Holiday Visa (462 or 417)

Your first step will be actually applying for the working holiday visa . There are two different subclasses of this visa, subclass 462 and subclass 417. Your nationality will determine which WHV you should apply for – American citizens will apply for WHV 462 , while Brits will apply for WHV 417 , for example.

While my application was processed almost instantaneously (I was granted the visa within one minute!), yours might take longer. This is especially true if you need to undergo medical exams, which will take time to book in advance. Give yourself plenty of time before you’re wanting to depart for the visa application process. You’ll have one year from the date the visa is granted to enter Australia, so there’s little risk in applying early!

Step 2: Decide if you’ll do your 88 days

The “88 days” is a common term for doing farm/regional work, which qualifies working holiday makers for a second year on their visa. I recommend deciding early on (before you even leave for Oz) if you think you want to give yourself a second year. It’s much better to do the 88 days and become eligible for an extension, then to decide later in the year you want to stay a second year – and then scramble to get a job and complete the work before your visa runs out. If you plan on doing your 88 days, I recommend finding a job that qualifies and doing them as soon as possible. You’ll have a much more relaxed and enjoyable year once they’re completed. Deciding whether or not you want to do the 88 days will determine a lot of the other factors about moving to Australia and starting your life down under! So, it’s important to think about it early on in the process.

For me personally, I never planned on doing my 88 days as I knew I didn’t want to spend two years in Australia. As I’m 30 years old and will be too old to qualify for a second year WHV anyway, it’s now not my decision to make. The visa requirements mean I’m ineligible to extend my visa now, so I never planned or worried about doing my 88 days.

Step 3: Decide if you want to travel first or work first

This will likely come down to how much savings you have. If you have a good chunk of savings, you might want to travel around Australia first, and then settle down to work. If you’re low on funds, and need to save up some money for traveling, then you’ll need to work first. Most people tend to start their Australian adventure by flying into a major city and taking some time to get settled, look for a job, and start working. But if you’d rather travel first – the seasons and weather might be a big factor in this decision, too! – you’ll want to plan things differently.

Step 4: Choose where you’ll fly into and book your flights

Assuming your visa has come through, the next step will be deciding where in Australia you want to start off your adventure! The big cities are the most common entry points: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, etc. It all depends on what you want to do first in Australia (work or travel) and where you want to be. I had two friends living in Sydney, so that was an easy decision for me to book my flight to Sydney! I use Skyscanner to find the best flight deals.

Step 5: Book your first week of accommodation before arriving

Most people land in the country with no set plan, and find a job and somewhere to live after arriving. You should book your first week of accommodation before you arrive. Hostels are a great way to meet people, make friends, and save money by staying in dorms. You don’t want to be stressed and scrambling for somewhere to stay, while also doing loads of moving abroad/life admin and potentially looking for work!

I’m so incredibly grateful that I had two friends in Sydney, one of whom I stayed with for nearly 2.5 weeks when I first arrived! Not only did she help me so much with important things like getting a phone plan and bank account, but just seeing a friendly face in a new country meant so much to me. It definitely made my transition less stressful, and made me feel like Sydney was “home,” even if it was for just a brief time. Thanks Julia!!

Step 6: Set up an Australian bank account

This may be a Catch 22, as I needed an Australian phone number to open my bank account (but I needed an Australian bank account to get my SIM card/monthly phone plan)… But you’ll want to set up a bank account in Australia as soon as you land. You won’t be able to get paid until you do so! I chose Natwest for my bank, as they don’t have a minimum monthly balance or minimum monthly deposit required. As I knew I’d be traveling first and not working, this was really important for me! Other common choices for banks are Commonwealth and ANZ (a good choice if you’re planning on going to New Zealand after Australia).

In order for me to open a new bank account with Natwest, I needed my passport, my visa grant notification (proof that I’m in Australia legally, with working rights), and my plane ticket from when I arrived (and activated my one-year visa). I also needed my BRP from the UK, as I’d been living there and not the US. Additionally, I needed an Australian phone number to activate my online account (I used a friend’s phone number and she thankfully sent me all the security codes via WhatsApp!). Keep in mind you’ll need to give an address when you open the account – I used my friend’s, but typically you can put down a hostel address and that’s fine.

I highly recommend opening an account with Wise and transferring money from your home currency to Australian dollars (AUD). I’ve been using Wise on a regular, monthly basis for over 5 years now. It’s fast and easy. Send yourself some money so you’ve got AUD in your new Australian bank account!

Step 7: Get a SIM card/phone plan

There are two main networks in Australia: Telstra and Optus. Telstra is more expensive, but they service much more of the country – you’ll have reception in more remote/rural places if you choose Telstra. If you think you’re going to be living somewhere remote or doing lots of traveling in the outback, sign up with a Telstra plan from the get-go. I’m on Circles.Life for my phone plan, which runs through the Optus network. If you sign up with Circles.Life , you’ll get $10/month off for 6 months! Use code LGDOJ41W for the discount. I originally got a plan with very low data, but have upgraded twice since then and now pay $45/month for 100GB of data. Whatever plan you choose, set this up right away when you arrive in Australia.

Step 8: Apply for an Australian Tax File Number (TFN)

Once you’ve arrived in Australia, you’ll want to get an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) . This allows you to work and be taxed the correct amount by employers. It’s easy to apply online and it won’t take long. I received my TFN in the mail about a week after I’d applied – you do need an address to receive it in the mail.

Step 9: Apply for Medicare (if eligible) and get any prescriptions you need

Australia’s healthcare system is called Medicare. It doesn’t provide completely free healthcare, but if you’re able to get onto it you should. Some countries around the world have reciprocal healthcare arrangements with Australia, and their citizens are eligible for Medicare when in Australia. While the UK has a reciprocal agreement with Australia and British citizens are eligible for Medicare, unfortunately American citizens are not. So even though I’ve paid UK taxes for over 6 years (which is the basis of the reciprocal arrangement), I don’t have a UK passport so I don’t qualify for Medicare. This is why I took out a year-long travel insurance policy, to cover me if anything goes wrong. Applying for Medicare is apparently a very long, drawn-out process which can take months. You should start it right away, as soon as you land in Australia.

How to get birth control in Australia without Medicare

If you have any regular prescriptions back home, you’ll probably need to get them at some point in Australia. While you might get lucky and be able to take your entire supply with you for the duration of your time in Australia, it’s not always doable or practical. I was only able to take 5 months of my birth control prescription with me, so I had to get a new prescription while I was here. There is very little information online, and the entire process can be very overwhelming and confusing if you don’t know how the systems work!

In order to get a prescription for birth control, you’ll need to visit a doctor. If you don’t have Medicare, you’ll need to pay out of pocket. Travel insurance doesn’t typically cover things like routine medical appointments or prescriptions (at least mine doesn’t). I recommend researching GPs near you in advance so you can find one with a lower charge for an appointment. Usually, GPs that offer “bulk billing” tend to have lower out-of-pocket costs. You’ll also need to check and make sure they can offer an appointment at a time that’s convenient/doable for you! I paid $70 (AUD) for my GP appointment so she could write me a prescription for birth control. I brought in my exact pills that I take in the UK, and asked her to find me the closest equivalent in Australia.

With my prescription in hand, I simply went to the pharmacy and gave them my prescription. They needed to order my pills in, as they didn’t have any in stock, and I picked them up the next day. Without Medicare, my pills (Madeline) were actually really expensive! $30 per month – so an annual supply would be $360! I guess because I got my birth control from Planned Parenthood in the US, and through the NHS like normal in the UK, that I took for granted how important free birth control is. It was a bit of a nasty shock. But there wasn’t much I could do about it.

How to buy contact lenses in Australia

I wear daily contact lenses, so I knew I’d need to stock up on my supply of contact lenses in Australia. I think I left with about 6 months of lenses. When I got to my last month, I ordered my next supply of contact lenses through LensWorld . While shipping has been a nightmare (Australia Post actually lost my order, when I was down to my last few pairs!!), the site is easy to use and has lots of common contact lens brands. You just need your contact lens prescription to order the exact lenses you need.

Step 10: Decide if you’ll buy a car

This is a big decision, and one that you should make early on during your Australian adventure. You don’t want to suffer without a vehicle, only to decide to buy one with just a few months left before you sell it. If you’re only planning on being in Australia for one year, I recommend deciding within the first month if you want to buy a car. A few things to consider: are you planning to live in city with good public transport? Will you be looking for farm/regional work soon? What types of trips do you want to do on your Australian travels – are you happy to fly and use Greyhound buses, or do you want to drive around? How much savings do you have to spend up front on buying a car? These questions will give you a good idea as to whether or not buying a car is right for you.

Buying a used car as a backpacker in Australia

It’s a bit of a minefield – I’ll be publishing a whole post about buying a used car in Australia soon! But if, like me, you don’t know much about cars and the idea of buying a car on your own in a foreign country is very intimidating, know that you can do it. I bought a 2003 Nissan X-Trail, put a mattress in a back so I could live in it, and started road tripping and driving up the East Coast within a few days. It can be done!

Once you’ve got yourself settled in, it’s time to enjoy experiencing life down under! Moving abroad to a new country is complicated, stressful, and overwhelming. People often think life abroad is all sunshine and rainbows, but I’ve spent over 7 years blogging to show that that’s not always the case . If you’re planning on moving to Australia on a working holiday visa, you’ll have lots of decisions to make and things to sort out besides just the basics – work and accommodation. I hope this post helps anyone with planning a move abroad to Australia and settling in down under!

Have you moved abroad on a working holiday visa? Where did you go and what was your experience like?

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Planning a working holiday in Australia can be daunting when you’re planning it from thousands of miles away. I know how I was overwhelmed when we were planning our trip! It was really tough to find all of the information we needed: How do you apply for a working holiday visa? Where should I live? What kind of work could I expect to find? Across this four part series of posts I’m going to answer all those questions, and give you every scrap of information you need to plan your working holiday in Australia!

Part 1: Getting Your Visa.

A step-by-step guide to applying for your 417 visa : who’s eligible, how much it costs, how to apply online – and a few things to watch out for before you do.

Part 2: Setting up your new life in Australia.

From creating your bank account and choosing a phone plan to getting tax ready and getting a super fund (and what is a super fund anyway?!) – plus everything else you need to know to live and work in Australia.

Part 3: Finding Accommodation in Australia.

What hostels are like, how the housing market differs from home and how to ensure that you get a good place in such a competitive market. I’ll help you to find a place that suits your budget, whether it’s a houseshare, your own apartment or living in a hostel dorm.

Part 4: Finding a job in Australia.

Whether you’re working in hospitality, doing a work away or pursuing a professional career, this post runs through everything you need to find a job when you arrive in Australia .  You can also use job search sites like the Jooble job board to find a job in Australia.

So there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about arranging and making the most of your Australian Working Holiday. If you have any other questions or need more advice about visiting Oz, or there’s anything I’ve missed, let me know in the comments below, or contact me on Instagram or Facebook!

Thanks for reading! Steph x

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By xerostar December 12, 2015 in Visas and migration to other countries

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My TGF is applying for a 3 month tourist visa to Australia, hopefully departing on 26th January.

Wishing to make this process as painless as possible we are trying to "get it right in one go".

My previous experience with immigration has always proved to be a most frustrating and disappointing exercise when I was forced to return multiple times in order to get every document they require.

After reading everything it's apparent that a Police Clearance Certificate is required if one is applying for Immigration or a long stay in Australia.

However I can't find a reference saying whether a PCC is needed for a 3 month Tourist Visa, or not.

My TGF has no criminal history and she has worked in the same job for the last 7 years.

She has been married and was divorced about 6 years ago.

Also it appears the Australian Embassy has to issue a request for the certificate before you go to the police centre?

Not sure if this is true ..

Anyone know the answers or had recent experience in this?

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For a tourist visit a police certificate is not required.

Also, available to do on-line now-a-days ... so much simpler then before.

Click - http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/600-/Visitor-e600-visa-online-applications#

Good luck with the application.

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Google is launching several new artificial intelligence-powered tools to help travelers plan trips, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. 

The new tools will allow Google Search to create itineraries based on prompts from users. Dawes reports users can search for a trip itinerary, and they’ll see flight and hotel options as well as suggestions for attractions and dining. Google said the AI tools use information appearing online and reviews that users post about businesses.  

Google is also enhancing its Maps app to provide users more details about certain destinations in the U.S. and Canada. 

Next, the U.S. State Department will receive $50 million to help it cut visa wait times and passport backlogs, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. 

President Joe Biden recently signed a bill into law that would provide the department more resources to tackle lengthy visa wait times, one of the travel industry’s most pressing issues. The average wait time for a first-time visitor visa for the U.S.’ top inbound markets is roughly 400 days, according to the U.S. Travel Association.  

More than 300 travel industry professionals recently lobbied federal lawmakers to take action on the issue of excessive visa wait times. 

Finally, Australia saw a record number of visitors from India last year. Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia turned to Nishant Kashikar, Tourism Australia’s country manager for India, to find out about Australia’s recent success in attracting Indian tourists.  

Australia welcomed roughly 402,000 arrivals from India from February 2023 to January 2024. India is now Tourism Australia’s fifth largest inbound market. Kashikar partly attributed that record number to an increase in weekly flights from India to Australia and a simplified visa application process for Indian travelers.   

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A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.

By Elaine Glusac

Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

On Tuesday, the largest credit card companies in the United States reached an agreement with merchants to reduce the so-called swipe fees retailers pay for accepting credit card payments, potentially saving the retailers $30 billion.

These fees also help fund the credit card rewards programs that many travelers redeem for things like free flights and hotel stays, leading points hawks to wonder: Are loyalty programs at risk?

Here’s what we know so far about the changes.

What are the terms of the deal?

Last year, credit card payments generated an estimated $72 billion in fees paid by merchants, which are generally passed along to customers in the form of higher prices. For nearly 20 years, merchants have been seeking reductions in the fees they pay Visa and Mastercard for handling transactions where the cards are used.

The proposed settlement , awaiting approval in a federal court, reduces and caps those fees for five years. It would also allow merchants to potentially charge consumers more based on the card they pay with. For example, a person paying with a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which costs $550 a year, could be charged more than someone paying with the more basic Chase Sapphire Preferred card, with an annual fee of $95.

Why does it matter?

The majority of the fees collected go back to the banks that issue the credit cards. Those banks have used the funds to push premium credit cards that offer loyalty points, which can be redeemed for free travel and other perks. The cards with the biggest benefits tend to be those that charge higher swipe fees.

While the reduction in the fees collected sounds small — averaging at least .07 percent — they represent an estimated $30 billion over the five-year term of the deal, which banks could try to make up by reducing points perks.

“It’s reasonable to think that,” said Brian Kelly, the founder of the Points Guy , a news site devoted to maximizing credit card points.

While he speculated that banks will be able to “find other ways to make up the difference,” he acknowledged that a points squeeze could emerge.

“Opportunities to earn probably aren’t going to flourish,” he said.

The idea that merchants could charge more to the holders of premium, perks-rich cards, which are expensive, might also deter consumers from using them. Some experts question the viability of the practice given the potential for consumer backlash.

Is the new agreement related to the Credit Card Competition Act?

The legal actions that led to the new credit card agreement date back to 2005. But the newer Credit Card Competition Act , proposed in 2023, aims to introduce more competition in the credit card payment system. By creating a cheaper alternative pipeline for processing payments, the proposed legislation is seen as a greater threat to rewards programs.

Responding to the just-announced agreement between the credit card companies and retailers, Senator Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, and the lead sponsor of the Credit Card Competition Act, released a statement urging the act’s passage.

“I fear that this deal only provides temporary concessions negotiated by a few lawyers behind closed doors,” he said in the statement.

Other experts said the agreement may ease the pressure on Congress to pass the act.

“I think it’s a way for Visa and Mastercard to show that they are making a good-faith effort to help out merchants by lowering the fees they’ve been complaining about for 20 years, and hopefully enough to let senators know they’re doing their part,” said Chris Hassan, the social media and brand manager for Upgraded Points , a website that tracks credit card benefits.

Separately, the proposed merger between Capital One and Discover, which is pending federal approval, could introduce more competition among credit cards and potentially improve rewards for holders of those cards.

What should I do now?

The points and payments systems won’t change until the agreement is approved, which is expected in late 2024 or early 2025, according to a news release from Mastercard.

But the topic should remind travelers of the reality of playing with points: The rules always change. Values tend to fall as redemption levels rise, which companies issuing these currencies are free to adjust at will.

If you have points, spend them, say experts like Sara Rathner, a travel and credit card specialist at the financial website NerdWallet . “They’re not a trophy to dust and admire.”

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Your financial documents are also necessary. So, provide a recent bank statement. If there is little money in the bank, then you should contact us. We can show you how to satisfy immigration, without providing a bank statement.

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While the larger tumbler is designed to be an on-the-go water bottle, Stanley has multiple travel-friendly bottles that are also included in the new color drop. If a smaller tumbler makes more sense for you, grab the 20-Ounce IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler in aqua, cobalt, marigold, and poppy. And for a water bottle that can be thrown in your bag without fear of leaking, opt for the 20-Ounce All Day Slim Bottle , which comes in four striped patterns and has two openings at the top to fill it easily with water and ice.

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In addition to the updated colors, Stanley’s new launch also includes a patio collection featuring pitchers , flasks , coolers , and large-capacity drink dispensers . If summer travel looks like trips to the beach or camping in the mountains, the 16-Quart Easy-Carry Outdoor Cooler is an ideal option to hold up to 21 cans, and it comes in three colors: azure, lilac, and pomelo. 

Stanley 16-Quart Plastic Easy-Carry Outdoor Cooler

If past Stanley collections are any indication, this new launch is likely to sell out while you’re reading this. Keep scrolling through for more color options, and snag your favorites from Stanley’s Sunshine Vibes Collection while they’re still in stock. 

Stanley 10-Ounce Stainless Steel Everyday Go Tumbler

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Trump Travel Ban Suit Brought by Visa Applicants to Move Ahead

By Mike Vilensky

Visa applicants alleging they were unlawfully denied entry to the US under former President Donald Trump’s travel ban can sue federal officials as a class, a judge ruled, the latest development in a long-running lawsuit over the contentious former policy.

The lead plaintiffs have argued since 2018 that Department of Homeland Security officials and other federal agency workers improperly implemented Trump’s restrictions on travel and immigration by ignoring a provision meant to grant waivers to some applicants. The group argues the denial of waivers caused them or their family members dislocation.

The US District Court for the Northern District of California certified as a class a group of people from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, who were refused visas pursuant to the Trump proclamation. The class consists of people who didn’t obtain a waiver, haven’t subsequently obtained a visa, and haven’t reapplied for a visa since the proclamation was revoked early in the Biden administration.

“The lack of a properly-administered waiver process is the common course of conduct that caused plaintiffs’ injuries, and the legal grounds for challenging that conduct are the same across the entire proposed class,” said Judge James Donato in a Tuesday order granting class certification.

Donato previously granted summary judgment to the lead plaintiffs on their Administrative Procedure Act claims, saying they had demonstrated that the government’s handling of the waiver program was arbitrary and capricious. He had ordered the parties to settle on a remedy.

The government had told the court it would provide “meaningful relief” to approximately 41,000 visa applicants who were denied a waiver under the travel ban, Donato said in his order Tuesday. The government had earlier proposed it would “notify these 41,000+ individuals directly” and and “advise them that if they wish to reapply for a non-immigrant visa, they may do so without paying a second fee,” according to minutes from a 2023 hearing.

“This all went up in smoke,” however, when government lawyers later said they didn’t agree to specific relief, Donato said.

“Needless to say, this is an egregious record of poor performance by the government,” he said.

The judge rejected the government’s argument that certifying the class would improperly involve the court in the government’s visa decision-making.

“Plaintiffs are not asking for, and the Court will not order, any specific outcomes for any particular visa applications,” he said. “The government’s arguments along the lines that ‘allowing this Court to tamper with individual consular decisions would violate the doctrine of consular nonreviewability’ have zero application and are way out of line.”

He ordered the parties to meet and confer on a proposed remedy.

Trump’s travel ban was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2018 ruling in Trump v. Hawaii with the justices splitting 5-4 along ideological lines.

Muslim Advocates and others represent the proposed class.

The case is Emami v. Mayorkas , N.D. Cal., 3:18-cv-01587, 3/26/24.

To contact the reporter on this story: Mike Vilensky at [email protected]

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Patrick Ambrosio at [email protected]

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