UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Italian leader Giorgia Meloni to discuss immigration control. Starmer was studying Italy’s reduced migrant arrivals and visited a national immigration coordination center.

This has drawn criticism from his Labour Party, particularly for engaging with Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party. Starmer continues to oppose the Conservative plan of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda but hasn't ruled out offshore processing.

Italy, meanwhile, has agreements with Albania, Tunisia, and Libya to manage asylum seekers. Since January, Italy has seen a significant drop in sea arrivals compared to last year.

Germany's move to tighten immigration controls has reignited a tense debate in Europe. The country reinstated border checks and began deporting Afghan refugees to Kabul. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to send migrants to Brussels by bus.

Despite a 36% drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year, immigration remains a hot topic. The EU’s "Pact on Migration and Asylum" signed in June hasn't eased political tensions.

The rise of far-right parties in Germany and France and anti-immigration rhetoric continue to push the issue into the spotlight as Europe faces growing political challenges.

An Australian tourist, Laura Devy, warned fellow travelers after a costly mistake with her eVisa-on-arrival for Bali. While preparing for her trip, she mistakenly left out the two-letter prefix of her passport number during the visa application process.

This error rendered her visa invalid upon arrival, forcing her to pay twice for the visa. Devy shared her experience to help others avoid similar mistakes.

Indonesian immigration officers are strict with passport details, including checking for damage. Travelers must ensure their passports are undamaged, with at least six months of validity and two empty pages for smooth entry into Bali.