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US Travel Reopening: Warning of Long Wait Times at Airports

After more than a year since the US closed international borders to most of Europe and land borders with Canada and Mexico, restrictions on travel shifts focus on vaccination status. Starting 8 November, bans on travel from specific countries due to the pandemic are over. The US will allow in international travellers, but they must be vaccinated with just a few exceptions.…
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Travel to France: Health Pass Requirement Extended Until 2022

If you’re planning a trip to France you will need the health pass to access venues including bars, cafés and tourist sites. French nationals and travellers reaching the country will be required to hold a Health Pass until July 2022.  The French Parliament passed the bill on the extension of the health pass until 31…
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Travel to the EU: Download the Latest NHS COVID Pass

By the end of October, the NHS COVID pass finally became part of the EU COVID gateway and was recognised by 40 countries using the same electronic COVID system.  The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised holders of NHS COVID Pass to redownload the document before travelling, as the documents issued before 1…
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Brexit: Valencia Calls to Extend 90-Day Rule for British Citizens

The impact of ending freedom of movement for British citizens in the EU has seen an adverse effect on Valencia’s economy. According to the authorities in the region, there is a “notable decrease” in visitor numbers in 2020 compared to 2019, dropping from 3 million down to 600,000.  Even though the COVID-19 pandemic and international…
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US Considers Four Countries for Visa Waiver Program

The United States is considering adding 4 countries to its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If the decision is taken, nationals of these countries will be able to visit the USA visa-free for tourism and business.  At present, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria are the only EU countries whose nationals…
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