Category: Coronavirus

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Canada’s Travel Restrictions: International Borders Open to All Vaccinated Travellers

Canada has adhered to the plan to open the border to all fully vaccinated travellers starting 7 September 2021. Fully vaccinated travellers from across the world, with a Canada-approved vaccine,  will be welcomed back into the country for non-essential purposes, including tourism, sightseeing, and visiting friends and family. The Canada Border Services Agency has announced…
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Portugal Eases Restriction for Unvaccinated UK Tourists

Portugal has taken a step towards facilitating wider travel to the country by easing its quarantine restrictions for travellers from certain countries. On top of this, Portugal has also so far resisted following the EU’s recommendation regarding implementing restrictions on American travellers. Under Portugal’s previous entry restrictions, whilst vaccinated travellers could enter without having to…
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Australia Delays Reopening Borders

The Australian government announced that it will extend its ban on inbound and outbound international travel until mid-December, by which time it aims to have vaccinated 80% of its adult population. This means that most people will not be able to enter Australia without a travel exemption. Australian citizens and permanent residents also need to…
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Can Americans Still Travel to Europe?

On 30 August, the Council of the European Union removed the United States from the EU’s list of epidemiologically safe third countries and recommended to the Member States to bring back the entry restrictions on non-essential travel due to a growing number of Coronavirus cases. Although the EU officially recommended imposing restrictions, it is up…
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US Residency: COVID Vaccines Required for Green Cards

According to a new policy from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective 1 October 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine is included on the list of vaccines required for applicants to obtain lawful permanent residence. From 1 October, all green card applicants will need to get COVID-19 vaccinations to clear their immigration medical…
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