Category: UK Immigration

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK to Introduce Travel Authorization Requirement to Enter Northern Ireland

The United Kingdom government is planning to introduce a new system that would oblige travellers to obtain a travel authorisation before crossing the Irish border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. According to the proposed rule, EU citizens and other non-Irish or non-British nationals who cross the border from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland…
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COVID-19: Which Countries Are Closed Again? Updated Restrictions Due to Omicron Variant and How to Bypass Them

The omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in South Africa on November 24, 2021. Since its discovery, countries around the world have closed their borders to citizens, travellers, or visitors from many African countries in hopes of slowing the spread of the virus.  Each country has its own set of rules…
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UK Travel Changes: Pre-Departure COVID Test and Red List Addition

The British government has added compulsory extra COVID-19 checks for everyone aged 12 and over travelling to the UK from any foreign country. This is in addition to the PCR test on arrivals that was introduced on 30 November. The move applies for travellers arriving from 4 AM on Tuesday, 7 December. All arrivals must…
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UK Red List Expanded: UK Travel Changes Due to Omicron

England has added 10 southern African countries to their red list and will reintroduce PCR tests and self-isolate until they have got a negative result. The return of the red list comes after the Omicron variant was detected in South Africa and Botswana. Travellers arriving from South Africa and nine other southern African nations will…
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Less Than a Month to Claim Vouchers for UK Trips Cancelled Due to COVID-19

UK travellers who had holidays cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for flight vouchers however, travellers need to cash them in soon. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that a huge £132 million is up for grabs in unspent Refund Credit Notes (RCNs). These were offered by travel firms over the last…
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