Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Czech Republic Opens to Americans and Other Third-Country Nationals

The government of the Czech Republic has announced that as of 23 August vaccination certificates that have been issued in several third countries, including the US, are now accepted as valid proof of immunity. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, third-country nationals who have been…
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Trip to Venice: All Travelers to Pay Entrance Fee

The enchanting Italian city of Venice is planning to charge entry fees for visitors from next summer, as well as start daily entrance quotas. The historic floating city welcomed over 5.5 million visitors in 2019, making it one of the most visited cities in Italy and in Europe.  This world-famous destination intends to require potential…
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Post-Brexit: Visa Uncertainties Hits British Students

Now that the United Kingdom has left the European Union, travellers from the UK need to obtain a visa in order to stay in an EU European country for periods longer than 90 days, a process that is long and tiring for many. Following Brexit, from January 2021 new immigration rules came into effect after…
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USA Extends Land Border Closure With Canada and Mexico Until September

The United States government extended the closure of its land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel such as tourism through 21 September despite Canada’s decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans. The US Department of Homeland Security tweeted on 20 August that the ban has been extended through at least 21 September…
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EU Now Accepts COVID Passports from Third-Countries

Several countries have now opened for international travel for non-essential purposes however, with the threat of the different variants of coronavirus, countries are still cautiously welcoming travellers. The European Union (EU) has advocated for the use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to restore freedom of travel throughout member states and allow safe cross border…
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