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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece to Consider Opening Travel and Tourism to USA

Greece Considers Opening to Travel & Tourism from United States

It is expected that at the end of July, that Greece will consider allowing travellers from the United States to enter Greece, according to the government’s spokesman, Stelios Petsas. Greece to Open Borders to US Travellers When talking about the lifting of Greece’s ban on direct flights from the United Kingdom on July 15 and…
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Netherlands Opens Borders for Couples Separated by COVID-19 EU Entry Ban

The Netherlands has joined Austria, Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland in reopening their borders for non-EU lovers who have their partners in the EU. The decision was taken by the Dutch Minister of Justice and Security Ferdinand Grapperhaus, along with Minister Stef Blok of Foreign Affairs, and the State Secretary of Justice and Security Ankie Broekers-Knol…
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US Travel Ban: US Embassies Outline Who Can Travel from List of Banned Countries

U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Schengen Area Expand the National Interest Exemption Beginning on July 15 The US Department of State announced the phased opening of embassies and consulates to begin the processing of visa applications. The question then arises: who is permitted to travel to the USA? Following the Trump presidential proclamation of…
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Direct Flights From the UK to Greece Resume

Direct Flights From the UK to Greece Resume

Greece Now Allows Direct Flights from the UK UK represents the second biggest market for Greek travel and tourism economy in Europe and worldwide. Greece opened its skies to the United Kingdom on July 15 and now permits direct flights from the UK. This comes after the lifting of a travel ban taken to limit…
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Cyprus Passed Data Protection Assessment for Schengen Ascension

Cyprus Passed Data Protection Assessment for Schengen Ascension

Cyprus Meets Schengen Requirements for Personal Data Protection Last year, Cyprus announced that it has formally started the process of joining the Schengen area in September 2020. The Republic of Cyprus has been in the EU since 2004 and the eurozone since 2008. As EU members, countries are encouraged to apply for membership to Schengen…
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