Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Fewer British Citizens Obtained German Citizenship in 2020

A total of 109,880 foreign nationals became German citizens in 2020, despite all the challenges arising amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.  However, this is a decline from the previous year. According to the data, a good half of the decline can be attributed to the fact that fewer British citizens were naturalised in 2020 compared to…
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Self-Isolation Rules for Arrivals in the UK

People vaccinated outside the UK are being warned that they may have to self-isolate if they travel to the UK since the British contact tracing service does not recognise them as being fully vaccinated. After initially refusing to recognise any COVID vaccine administered outside the UK, the British government now counts as ‘fully vaccinated’ for…
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US Travel Update: International Travel System for November

As the United States reopens international borders, the US has announced new details of its entry requirements for the scheduled reopening on 8 November 2021. The White House has just released an initial outline of its new system for foreign nationals travelling to the US.  On 25 October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How to Apply for a Switzerland Schengen Visa for UK Residents

Switzerland Entry Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus EU Digital COVID Certificate Who Can Apply for a Switzerland Schengen Visa from the UK? Travelling to Switzerland for EU/EEA Citizens Travelling to Switzerland Post-Brexit for UK Citizens Travelling to Switzerland Post-Brexit for Other Third Country Citizens Steps to Applying for a Swiss Schengen Visa from the UK…
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Australia Travel Update: Victoria to Scrap Quarantine

With international borders set to reopen for fully vaccinated travellers from the beginning of November, Australians and permanent residents are dreaming up their next overseas holiday or making plans to reunite with friends and family.  The state of Victoria, home to the city of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley wine region, has announced that it…
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