Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

USA Travel Ban: Bypass the USA Travel Ban with a National Interest Exception

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous presidential proclamations restricting travel and entry into the United States. The majority of travellers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland and India 14 days prior to seeking entry to the US are prohibited from entering the country. Despite having more vaccine doses…
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UK Travel Update: UK’s Green List for International Travel

Finally, the infection rates are plummeting, the economy is opening up and the vaccine rollout is ramping up. All of which are reasons for making people look ahead to the summer season, and specifically whether we’ll be able to go on holiday abroad. UK’s legal ban on international leisure trips will be eased starting 17…
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Norway Travel Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports to Ease Travel Restrictions

It has been over a year since Norway closed its borders with its neighbouring countries to prevent the spread of the virus.  The Norwegian authorities issued a press release that border controls will continue to be effective in order for the authorities to check whether the travellers are permitted to enter Norway and if they…
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Italy to Welcome Vaccinated Tourists Mid-May

Speaking after a meeting of tourism ministers from the Group of Twenty wealthy nations, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced that Italy is ready to welcome vaccinated tourists and it’s aiming to do so before the rest of the European Union.  The Italian Prime Minister also stated that the country will be introducing a pass…
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UK Travel Update: British Overseas Travel Confirmed

Excitement is running high as the British government confirmed that it will ease international travel restrictions in time for summer. The British government is set to announce the “green” list for countries that people can travel to on holiday shortly, and will have the right procedures in place to ensure travel can happen safely, said…
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