Category: Ireland

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Ireland Adopts COVID Passport to Allow EU, UK, and US Travellers

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced several measures to allow for a further phased reopening of Ireland’s society and economy over the summer. From 2 June, hotels in Ireland will be reopening then outdoor service and restaurants will follow on 7 June. International travel is scheduled to resume on 19 July by adopting the…
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New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Scheme is an agreement between countries that could let you work or study in New Zealand for up to a year.  Unlike the Visitor Visa, which only allows you to travel on your holiday, the Working Holiday Scheme visa allows you to work in any job. Working holiday visas are available to…
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UK, Canada & EU on USA ‘Do Not Travel’ List

Since last year, people have been pretty optimistic that inoculation against the virus in 2021 will reap a major reward to the travel industry. Travel within the US is starting to unravel as US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) greenlit domestic travel. However, the same thing cannot be said about travel outside the…
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What is the Schengen Agreement?

Contents History and Development of the Schengen AgreementKey Points of the Schengen Acquis1. Freedom of movement for member countries2. Harmonised visa policies of Schengen Countries – Countries That Require Schengen Visas3. External border checks according to a common Schengen standard and close police and judicial cooperation4. Joint efforts to combat drug-related crimeSchengen CountriesCountry Border Checks…
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Japan Working Holiday Visas

Japan might be a tiny island nation but it is undeniable that there are a lot to discover and explore in every corner of this fascinating country. The working holiday programmes are based on bilateral arrangements, intended to make it possible for the youth of Japan and its partner countries to enter each country primarily…
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