Category: Coronavirus

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

More British Nationals Support Vaccine Passport

Many international travellers will likely need to prove they are vaccinated or free of COVID-19 if they plan trips later this year.  Last week, the UK officials stated they are looking at the pros and cons of digital passports, after initially ruling them out. The UK has currently laid out a roadmap for easing COVID-19…
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EU to Adapt Vaccine Certificate

Europe’s leaders have been anxious to find a response after facing criticism for a vaccination program that lagged behind the U.S. and U.K. There’s also the prospect of a third wave of infections leading again to stricter lockdowns. A growing number of nations have issued their support for a digital certificate with common criteria such…
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New Zealand: Air New Zealand’s Vaccination Passport

Almost a year into the global pandemic, there is no doubt that New Zealand has succeeded in battling coronavirus.  New Zealand has managed to stamp out the community spread of the virus, allowing most aspects of life to return to normal, and its economy has rebounded strongly as a result. The country is setting its…
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UK to Resume International Travel: When Can We Travel Again?

Despite the risk of new coronavirus strains, governments and businesses alike have shown a lot of optimism that things will return to some semblance of normalcy within the year. UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has laid out a roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions, including lifting the ban on international travel. He announced that international travel…
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Greece Starts Issuing COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

The basic part of the EU is the notion of open borders between member states and the free flow of people across the region and this has been hampered by the global pandemic. Greece has pushed for a standardised COVID-19 vaccination passport that would enable its holders to cross national borders without the hassles of…
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