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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU COVID-19 Passports: 7 EU Countries Start Issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates

The European Commission has urged its members to start issuing COVID Certificates before 1 July to restore freedom of movement in the bloc and support the plan to reopen for international travel. The European Union’s technical system responsible for the verification of the security features contained in the QR codes of all EU Digital COVID…
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Canada-US Begin Talks to Ease Border Restrictions

Since the pandemic began, there have been strict border restrictions between the US and Canada. The two countries have banned all but essential travel since March 2020, causing massive damage to the travel industry.  The White House said last week it had not decided when or how to reopen the border with Canada, but business…
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UK-India Visa Partnership for Young Professionals

India and the UK have signed an ambitious new migration partnership, which will see both countries benefit from a new scheme for young Indian and British professionals to live and work in one another’s countries, thereby boosting work visas for Indian nationals and enhancing migration cooperation between the two nations. The Migration and Mobility Partnership…
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Ireland Adopts COVID Passport to Allow EU, UK, and US Travellers

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced several measures to allow for a further phased reopening of Ireland’s society and economy over the summer. From 2 June, hotels in Ireland will be reopening then outdoor service and restaurants will follow on 7 June. International travel is scheduled to resume on 19 July by adopting the…
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France Bans UK Travellers Due to New COVID-19 Variant

Travellers from the UK face a ban on non-essential travel and stricter restrictions when travelling to France after cases of the coronavirus Indian variant have been detected in the UK and cases are growing. According to the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, the UK will not end up in a red-list country, but it…
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