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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Travel Update: UK’s ‘Amber’ Travel List

In preparation for reopening travel, the British government has published a “traffic light” system assigning a level of red, amber, or green to every country in the world.  Currently, the UK rules prohibit travel out of the country for non-essential purposes, meaning holidays and visits to family members in other countries are not possible, although…
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New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Scheme is an agreement between countries that could let you work or study in New Zealand for up to a year.  Unlike the Visitor Visa, which only allows you to travel on your holiday, the Working Holiday Scheme visa allows you to work in any job. Working holiday visas are available to…
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Italy to Welcome Vaccinated Tourists Mid-May

Speaking after a meeting of tourism ministers from the Group of Twenty wealthy nations, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced that Italy is ready to welcome vaccinated tourists and it’s aiming to do so before the rest of the European Union.  The Italian Prime Minister also stated that the country will be introducing a pass…
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EU to Allow All Vaccinated Tourists by June

The past two years were challenging for everyone, especially the hard-hit travel industry. For weeks, news about the EU finally reopening for international tourists has been circulating, the EU council took it a step further and officially submitted a formal proposal to Member States. The proposal, which was suggested to have majority support from the…
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Brexit: Visa-Free Travel for Artists Saga Continues

In recent months, the British government has come under heavy fire from high-profile artists and prominent producers across the music industry.  Without an agreement allowing performers to tour visa-free in the EU, live performances will be a “struggle” even for established UK bands. When the UK was part of the EU, entering Europe was straightforward.…
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