Category: UK Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Removes All 7 Countries from Red List

The British government is removing the remaining countries from its red list for international travel. Earlier this month, the red list was slashed and only seven countries remained on the list. In the latest government travel update, travellers from Colombia, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will no longer need to undergo quarantine…
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Self-Isolation Rules for Arrivals in the UK

People vaccinated outside the UK are being warned that they may have to self-isolate if they travel to the UK since the British contact tracing service does not recognise them as being fully vaccinated. After initially refusing to recognise any COVID vaccine administered outside the UK, the British government now counts as ‘fully vaccinated’ for…
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US Travel Update: International Travel System for November

As the United States reopens international borders, the US has announced new details of its entry requirements for the scheduled reopening on 8 November 2021. The White House has just released an initial outline of its new system for foreign nationals travelling to the US.  On 25 October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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UK Travel Update: Start of COVID Lateral Flow Tests Instead of PCR

Travel testing rules will relax for returning holidaymakers who are fully vaccinated in what the UK government is describing as a “huge boost” for the travel industry. From 4 AM Today, 24 October, fully vaccinated individuals arriving in England from a non-red list country can use a lateral flow test rather than the more expensive…
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Europe to Ease Travel for the Fully Vaccinated

The European Union (EU) is looking to make travel easier for those who are vaccinated. EU countries are trying to reach an agreement on ways to ease pandemic travel restrictions within and into the bloc as leaders work to boost COVID-19 vaccination levels. According to reports, the EU could scrap its traffic light system and…
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