Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

France Dropped Travel Restrictions For Unvaccinated UK Tourists

The UK has been moved to France’s lower-risk green category in its international travel restrictions. UK nationals who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus will now be able to enter France under facilitated entry rules as the latter has decided to place the UK on the green list. The further relaxation of France’s…
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UK Summer Holidays: Expect Flight Delays to Italy, Portugal & Spain

British holidaymakers are booking their summer holidays but they may be in for a bumpy flight.  Travellers have been warned they could face lengthy delays to flights this summer as France introduces a new air traffic control system.  This is going to mean that many flights may have to use alternative routes until the new…
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Sweden Removes All Entry Restriction

After more than two years, Sweden has finally announced it will remove the entry ban on non-essential travel from third countries. Last 9 February, the Swedish government removed all border restrictions for travellers from the EU, EEA or any of the Nordic countries. This means that if you travel from one of these countries directly…
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Post-Brexit: Non-Irish EU Citizens Soon to Be Subject to Travel Authorisation Requirement to Enter UK

The UK government has voted to introduce a requirement for a visa waiver which non-Irish EU citizens need to cross the UK border as part of the new British immigration laws. The proposal is part of the Nationality and Borders Bill and was supported by the majority of MPs.  Under the new measure, non-Irish EU…
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The Netherlands Travel Update: The Netherlands Eased Entry Requirements To All Travellers

The Netherlands has dropped the pre-departure COVID-19 test, making travel easier regardless of their vaccination status. Amsterdam is a popular short city break for British nationals and these changes are expected to boost the travel and tourism industry. From 23 March, arrivals from any country outside of the EU must still be fully vaccinated but…
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