Category: Immigration updates

The EU has recommended a change in how member states manage travel restrictions, and altering the focus to the individual, away from the region of departure. This means that covid measures should be applied based on travellers’ vaccination status rather than the situation of their origin country. Secondly, all member states are shortening the validity…
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There’s a widening gap between the global north and the global south when it comes to travel freedoms, says the first 2022 report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. Henley & Partner’s list is one of several indexes created by financial firms to rank global passports according to the access…
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Amid the growing concerns over the latest coronavirus strain, it seems that the initial set of vaccination is no longer enough to combat the virus.  At least, that seems to be the belief among European countries that have in recent weeks begun requiring international visitors to show proof of a booster shot in addition to…
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France has implemented a “vaccine pass” on 24 January 2022. It replaces the country’s “health pass” and means those testing negative for the disease are no longer able to enter such venues. The vaccine pass will allow those recently recovered from the disease or fully vaccinated to access bars, restaurants, inter-regional transport and other public…
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As of 22 January 2022, all non-US citizens entering the United States by land or ferry crossings now need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even if their trip purposes are considered “essential”. The shift in border policy was initially announced back in October. It brings the US’ rules for entry by land and water…
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