Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Confirms ‘Digital Green Certificate’ That Will Allow British Nationals to Travel

The EU has published details of its “digital green certificate” which will see travellers having to provide information on whether or not they have been vaccinated, carry antibodies or have had a negative COVID-19 test.  The EU is set to confirm its plans to move ahead with a “digital green certificate” for travel. Reportedly, visitors…
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Portugal Removed from England’s Red List

Portugal, including Madeira and the Azores, is being removed from England’s COVID travel red list. This means returning British nationals can quarantine for 10 days at their own home rather than in a designated hotel at a cost of £1,750. Mauritius is also being taken off the list, in a move that could open the…
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France Travel Update: Restrictions Eased for UK and Six Others

The French government announced on 11 March it was lifting the requirement that meant only those people with “essential reasons” to travel to the UK were permitted to make the trip.  Restrictions were also eased for travel to or from six other countries including Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. Since December…
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Greece to Welcome EU & Non-EU Vaccinated Tourists from 14 May

Greek tourism minister Harry Theocharis has announced that Greece is opening its borders on May 14. He said that foreign tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, have recovered from the disease or who test negative prior to their arrival will be allowed. Tourists will be welcome if before travel they are either vaccinated, or…
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Europe to Open to US Travellers: Germany Downgrades US Coronavirus Travel Risk Status

The United States is no longer classed as a “high incidence area” by Germany and has returned to being a “risk area”. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) changed the risk classification of the United States on 07 March 2021. The US was previously classed as a “high incidence area” by the RKI. These are regions…
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