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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Opens Visa Applications Under Points Based System

The Brexit transition period is about to end on 31st December and with it comes the introduction of UK’s new point-based immigration system The UK government officially launched the post-Brexit visa and immigration system last December 1. Applications are now being accepted for the new Skilled Worker visa, allowing the brightest and best from around…
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Brexit Reminder: Things that will change in 2021

There is very little time left to make the most out of freedom of movement, so British nationals who wish to move to another EU country, you might want to speed up preparations. Changes to travel rules such as passport validity, border checks, insurance, driving licences and of course entry requirements will kick in on…
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EU Prepares for No Deal Brexit

The clock is ticking until the end of the Brexit transition period and very little time left to agree on a deal. With Brexit talks between London and Brussels seemingly deadlocked the EU has issued its no deal contingency plans to ensure that road and air links with the UK can continue next month. The…
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EU Settlement Scheme for non-EU/EEA and Swiss family members

At the time of first writing this, the Brexit transition period was just around the corner.  EU nationals and their family members needed to apply for a settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settled Status (EUSS) scheme to retain their rights to stay in the UK. Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland were…
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Greece: Lockdown and International Travel

Negative PCR test plus quarantine until January 7 Greece enjoyed one of the best tourism rebounds in the EU while keeping infection rates comparatively low to other EU states. However, November took a massive turn as cases surged prompting Greece to enter a lockdown that was only expected to last a month. Now, the government…
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