Month: August 2021

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Germany Tightens Restrictions for US Travellers

Germany has increased its vigilance against risks from overseas outbreaks by designating a number of countries to its high-risk list. Less than two months after Germany opened its borders to US tourists, the United States was added to Germany’s “high-risk” list over the weekend resulting in new restrictions for American travellers. The announcement comes amidst…
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Brexit: UK Travellers to Pay More for Mobile Costs

British travellers in the EU were disappointed as another leading mobile phone company reintroduced roaming charges. Mobile phone operator Vodafone has announced it would reintroduce European roaming fees for new and upgrading British customers in January 2022, following the lead set by rival EE. Although the UK already decided to leave the EU, roaming charges…
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New Zealand to Open Borders Again

New Zealand is one of the countries with the strictest border measures as it combats the spread of COVID-19.  On 12 August, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced plans to open them in line with a ramped-up vaccination drive. The government will use the second half of 2021 to vaccinate as many people as…
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UK Travel Update: Quarantine Required for Arrivals With Mixed Vaccine Doses

The UK government’s travel rules say that arrivals from amber list countries no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. However, an addition to the rules on August 12th shattered dreams of quarantine free travel for many, by adding an amendment stating that to be considered ‘fully vaccinated’ by UK rules, travellers must…
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Post Study Work Options: How to Get a Work Visa in Costa Rica After Studies

This Central American country lies between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with a modern capital city, reliable utility service, clean water, lush rainforests, long stretches of deserted tropical beaches, cool mountain getaways, and pristine lake regions. The incredible biodiversity…
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