Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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EU to Allow All Vaccinated Tourists by June

The past two years were challenging for everyone, especially the hard-hit travel industry. For weeks, news about the EU finally reopening for international tourists has been circulating, the EU council took it a step further and officially submitted a formal proposal to Member States. The proposal, which was suggested to have majority support from the…
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Canada Bars International Students in Ontario

Canada is one of the countries that provided provisions for international students to enter their territory amidst the pandemic. However, Ontario may temporarily suspend entry for international students. Following a meeting with the provinces on 29 April, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting in motion the steps to suspend international student travel to Ontario.…
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