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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel to the EU: Download the Latest NHS COVID Pass

By the end of October, the NHS COVID pass finally became part of the EU COVID gateway and was recognised by 40 countries using the same electronic COVID system.  The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised holders of NHS COVID Pass to redownload the document before travelling, as the documents issued before 1…
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Brexit: Valencia Calls to Extend 90-Day Rule for British Citizens

The impact of ending freedom of movement for British citizens in the EU has seen an adverse effect on Valencia’s economy. According to the authorities in the region, there is a “notable decrease” in visitor numbers in 2020 compared to 2019, dropping from 3 million down to 600,000.  Even though the COVID-19 pandemic and international…
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US Considers Four Countries for Visa Waiver Program

The United States is considering adding 4 countries to its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If the decision is taken, nationals of these countries will be able to visit the USA visa-free for tourism and business.  At present, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria are the only EU countries whose nationals…
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Travel From UK to France: Restrictions for Unvaccinated Travellers

France announces a tightening of the rules for unvaccinated travellers from the UK.  From 1 November, France has imposed extra travel restrictions on unvaccinated arrivals from the UK into Paris’ Gare du Nord. Those travelling on the Eurostar who are not vaccinated will have to take an additional COVID test on arrival at the station.…
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US Travel Update: Mixed Vaccines Accepted for Travel

The United States confirmed it will accept travellers who have received mixed vaccinations when it updates its travel policy on 8 November.  The new travel policy requires adult international visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before travelling.  Mixed vaccination jabs occur when an individual whose double vaccinations came from two separate manufacturers. This means…
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