Category: UK Immigration

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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EU Approves UK’s NHS COVID Pass

Travel from the UK to the EU also became easier as the European Commission agreed to accept the NHS COVID-19 app across the bloc as proof of vaccination. The European Commission announced on 28 October that the UK NHS COVID pass will be accepted as full proof of vaccination, equivalent to the EU Digital COVID…
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UK Removes All 7 Countries from Red List

The British government is removing the remaining countries from its red list for international travel. Earlier this month, the red list was slashed and only seven countries remained on the list. In the latest government travel update, travellers from Colombia, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will no longer need to undergo quarantine…
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Self-Isolation Rules for Arrivals in the UK

People vaccinated outside the UK are being warned that they may have to self-isolate if they travel to the UK since the British contact tracing service does not recognise them as being fully vaccinated. After initially refusing to recognise any COVID vaccine administered outside the UK, the British government now counts as ‘fully vaccinated’ for…
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UK Travel Update: Start of COVID Lateral Flow Tests Instead of PCR

Travel testing rules will relax for returning holidaymakers who are fully vaccinated in what the UK government is describing as a “huge boost” for the travel industry. From 4 AM Today, 24 October, fully vaccinated individuals arriving in England from a non-red list country can use a lateral flow test rather than the more expensive…
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