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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Switzerland Set to Reopen Its Borders to Vaccinated Tourists

Switzerland has set out its plan to reopen to vaccinated international tourists. The reopening comes just in time for the summer season. The move follows many of Switzerland’s European neighbours, which recently reopened for vaccinated tourists such as France, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Denmark.  Switzerland Tourism, the nation’s tourist marketing arm, is already actively present…
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Canada to Ease Travel Restrictions

After more than a year of travel restrictions that have impacted most Canadians, the federal government has finally begun to ease the rules. Ottawa has embarked on Phase 1 of a multiphase approach to lift its travel restrictions. However, the government warns that the process will be gradual and will be based on scientific data…
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Portugal to Reopen Borders to US Travellers

In an attempt to save the summer tourist season, Portugal will open its borders to vaccinated US travellers. The summer season has been badly affected by the ongoing pandemic, and the UK removing Portugal from its “green” list has left the Portuguese tourism industry devastated. Currently, Portugal belongs to the UK’s “amber” list which means…
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UK and US to Announce Plans to Reopen Travel Corridor

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United Kingdom and the United States have banned non-essential travel. This has left families unable to meet, economic hardship for airlines, and the travel industry reeling.  According to reports, the leaders of both nations, President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson, met before the annual Group of Seven (G7) meeting…
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Brexit: British Musicians Visa-Free Tour to Norway & More

As a result of Brexit, British musicians are required to have a work permit and visa, as well as customs documents like carnets for their equipment to tour in the European Union.  The British government promised that it would work closely with countries across the EU to support the mobility issues of the performing sector.…
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