Category: Norway

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Norway Reintroduces Quarantine for Spain

Norway Advises Against Non-Essential Travel to Spain & Andorra The Norwegian government issued updated travel advice and quarantine restrictions to its “green” list and “red” risk country lists. Travellers from Hungary and seven regions of Sweden no longer have to quarantine for the first time in more than four months. The Norwegian government has strongly…
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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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How to Bypass the Europe Travel Ban

Back in July 2020, the news was released and caused a twitter storm that the father of the then UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, travelled to Greece despite strict Foreign Office advice against all but essential international travel. Greece has extended its ban on flights arriving from the UK until the middle of July. But…
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How to Read Your Schengen Visa Sticker and Get the Best Use of It

As Schengen states reopen their internal borders, the question many travellers are asking is “Is my current Schengen Visa still valid?” Extending your visa may not be an option, even if due to the current circumstances, the visa expired unused. In that case, you will have to apply for a new Schengen visa. But did…
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