Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

The UK’s Travel Quarantine is Lifted, But Countries Like USA, Canada, Russia & China are Still in Place

A two-week quarantine period for those entering the UK has been lifted for some travellers to England. The quarantine policy was introduced in June to protect public health against imported coronavirus cases But travellers from 59 countries including France and Spain are exempt from quarantine from 10 July. What are the quarantine rules? Currently, anyone,…
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Spain imposes local lockdown in two regions after Coronavirus rises again

Spain imposes a local lockdown in two regions after Coronavirus rises again

Spain has reinstated quarantine restrictions in a second region after an increase in new coronavirus cases. The region of Galicia, in northwest Spain, will have lockdown measures reintroduced from midnight on 5th July 2020.  This is after a decision on Saturday 4th July to lockdown 200,000 people in El Segriá, located in the north-eastern region of…
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How to Bypass the Europe Travel Ban

Back in July 2020, the news was released and caused a twitter storm that the father of the then UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, travelled to Greece despite strict Foreign Office advice against all but essential international travel. Greece has extended its ban on flights arriving from the UK until the middle of July. But…
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How to Read Your Schengen Visa Sticker and Get the Best Use of It

As Schengen states reopen their internal borders, the question many travellers are asking is “Is my current Schengen Visa still valid?” Extending your visa may not be an option, even if due to the current circumstances, the visa expired unused. In that case, you will have to apply for a new Schengen visa. But did…
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10 Ways to Stay in Switzerland After Your Studies

Post Study Options: 10 Ways to Stay in Switzerland After Your Studies

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Aside from broadening your education and gaining valuable skills, this will be your stepping stone to achieving your career goals.  We looked at the post study work visa options for international students that focussed on Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the USA. But then, there are also…
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