Category: USA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

USA Plans to Require COVID Passport From All Travellers

The United States government is considering opening its borders for non-essential travel after almost 18 months of closure to tourists. It has been reported that the White House is drawing up plans to allow all foreign nationals to enter the United States if they can prove that they have been fully vaccinated.  Restarting travel would…
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Croatia Formally Nominated for US Visa Waiver

The US Embassy in Croatia confirmed on 2 August that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has formally nominated Croatia to join the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  Mark Fleming, the Chargé d’Affaires for the US embassy in Zagreb stated: I would like to congratulate Croatia on this important milestone. Entry into the Visa…
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US Adds Several EU Countries to Travel Warning List

As part of its ongoing efforts to keep American travellers around the world safe, the United States has issued updated travel guidance once more. The United States is now advising against travel to destinations including Greece, Ireland, and Malta. These destinations can now be found on the US State Department and US Centers for Disease…
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UK Travel Update: Borders Set to Open, No Quarantine Required for Vaccinated

The British government is considering opening to tourists from the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) in a bid to save its tourism industry.  The proposed move would remove quarantine restrictions on vaccinated US and EU tourists from 16 August. A government official called the move “finely balanced,” but one that will bring…
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USA Blocks Travel from Canada and Mexico

The United States government extended the closure of land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel until 21 August. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the latest 30-day extension just days after Canada revealed it would welcome fully vaccinated US visitors on 9 August for non-essential travel. DHS said the agency is “in…
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