Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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UK Travel Update: New Countries on the Green List

On 4 August, the British government announced the latest round of changes to the traffic light system. Several EU countries have been added to the UK’s green list. This means people travelling to England from these countries will not need to self-isolate, even if they haven’t been vaccinated. Travellers from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia,…
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UK Travel Update: UK Relaxes French Travel Restrictions

On 4 August, the British government announced that travellers from France to England will no longer need to be quarantined upon arrival provided they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The UK Department for Transport said it had taken the decision after a drop in the proportion of cases of the Beta variant of COVID-19 in…
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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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Travellers Fined After Providing False Info to Enter Canada

In order to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, Canada follows strict entry rules for arrivals. Travellers need to show proof of vaccination, pre-departure COVID test and a quarantine plan. Two travellers from the United States were reportedly caught submitting false documents pertaining to proof of vaccination and pre-departure coronavirus tests. The Public Health Agency of…
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