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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Expensive COVID Test Deterrent to Canada-US Border Crossing

As the United States has finally opened its land border with fully vaccinated Canadians, family and friends on both sides of the border are able to reunite for the first time since the land border was closed last year.  This is a major boost to the travel industry decimated by the pandemic. However, Canada’s testing…
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US Air Travel Rules: What You Need to Know

The United States has lifted travel restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers starting 8 November. Visitors can now enter the US from over 30 countries that were previously banned. It marks the first time in roughly 18 months that non-essential travel has been permitted from 33 countries to the United States. The reopening, which comes ahead…
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UK Travel Update: Booster Shot Needed to Travel

The effects of the pandemic have been felt unevenly across the globe. The travel industry is gradually returning to near pre-pandemic levels boosted significantly by the increasing number of vaccinations. The spread of vaccinations means that most countries are now loosening restrictions and preventing further lockdowns and businesses can finally start the path to recovery. …
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US Travel Reopening: Warning of Long Wait Times at Airports

After more than a year since the US closed international borders to most of Europe and land borders with Canada and Mexico, restrictions on travel shifts focus on vaccination status. Starting 8 November, bans on travel from specific countries due to the pandemic are over. The US will allow in international travellers, but they must be vaccinated with just a few exceptions.…
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Travel to France: Health Pass Requirement Extended Until 2022

If you’re planning a trip to France you will need the health pass to access venues including bars, cafés and tourist sites. French nationals and travellers reaching the country will be required to hold a Health Pass until July 2022.  The French Parliament passed the bill on the extension of the health pass until 31…
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