Category: Brexit

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit: EU Nationals Detained and Refused Entry into the UK

In a further blow to post-Brexit relations between the UK and EU, it has been widely reported that EU citizens from Greece, Germany, Italy, Romania and Spain were detained and held in immigration removal centres after trying to enter the United Kingdom. As the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union, EU…
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Brexit: Visa-Free Travel for Artists Saga Continues

In recent months, the British government has come under heavy fire from high-profile artists and prominent producers across the music industry.  Without an agreement allowing performers to tour visa-free in the EU, live performances will be a “struggle” even for established UK bands. When the UK was part of the EU, entering Europe was straightforward.…
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Brexit: Debunking Myths About the Rights of British Nationals in France

Leaving the EU has left a lot of confusion on what needs to be done to retain the rights of British nationals in the EU after it was finalised on 1 January 2021. The post-Brexit situation for British nationals living in or visiting France is complicated, and not helped by a series of persistent rumours, misconceptions,…
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Brexit: UK Architects No Longer Recognized in EU Countries

Following the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU, the UK services profession from IT, architecture and the arts, health services, education, lawyers and financial services were left with an array of visa and work permit restrictions.  Before Brexit, the UK firms were among the world’s most prominent service exporters. According to a research organisation, UK’s…
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What is the Schengen Agreement?

Contents History and Development of the Schengen AgreementKey Points of the Schengen Acquis1. Freedom of movement for member countries2. Harmonised visa policies of Schengen Countries – Countries That Require Schengen Visas3. External border checks according to a common Schengen standard and close police and judicial cooperation4. Joint efforts to combat drug-related crimeSchengen CountriesCountry Border Checks…
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