Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Singapore Expands Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL)

Singapore welcomes more vaccinated air travellers as it expands the travel scheme. At present, Singapore is one of the toughest countries for foreigners to visit. Having remained virtually sealed off from the rest of the world for the best part of the pandemic, and only allowing pre-approved travellers arriving from specific countries. The Vaccinated Travel…
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Ireland Lifts All COVID-Related Entry Requirements

Ireland is joining a growing list of European countries that are removing all entry requirements for travellers. The Irish authorities have eradicated all pandemic-related travel restrictions and entry requirements from 7 March. The Irish government has confirmed that, regardless of the traveller’s country of origin, international visitors can come without any COVID-19 restrictions. That means…
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Quarantine-Free Travel to Bali and Visa On Arrival

Bali reopened its borders for international travellers in February however arrivals will need to quarantine.  From 07 March, Indonesia will allow quarantine-free entry for foreigners travelling to Bali. The plan was previously set on 14 March. This means that overseas travellers from several countries entering Indonesia through airports and ports in Bali are no longer…
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France To End Health Pass Requirement

France is to scrap its domestic vaccine passport from 14 March, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on 03 March. After months of requiring its vaccine or health pass at venues across the country, France is set to end the vaccine pass requirement to enter indoor establishments.  France is also ending masking requirements in most venues…
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Three European Countries Removed All COVID-19 Entry Rules

The European Union’s recommendations to remove bans on non-essential international travel for fully vaccinated visitors are now in effect. Many of the countries followed suit when the council recommended gradually lifting restrictions for travellers. However, these three countries have lifted all Covid restrictions altogether. After evaluating the current COVID-19 situation and concluding that travel restrictions…
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