Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

French Vaccine Pass Ends

From 14 March, the vaccine pass will no longer be required to visit bars or cafés in France.  The vaccine pass will be coming to an end in almost all venues, together with a major relaxation of the mask rules. The vaccine pass requirement will be lifted in bars, cafés, restaurants, ski lifts, tourist sites,…
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Malta Risks Losing Visa-Free Travel to the US

Travelling to the United States (US) could get a lot more difficult for citizens of Malta. American lawmakers proposed a bill wanting to ban Malta from the US Visa Waiver Programme, citing the risks that the Maltese citizenship by investment scheme poses for the US. Currently, Malta is one of 40 countries in Europe that…
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Singapore Expands Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL)

Singapore welcomes more vaccinated air travellers as it expands the travel scheme. At present, Singapore is one of the toughest countries for foreigners to visit. Having remained virtually sealed off from the rest of the world for the best part of the pandemic, and only allowing pre-approved travellers arriving from specific countries. The Vaccinated Travel…
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Three European Countries Removed All COVID-19 Entry Rules

The European Union’s recommendations to remove bans on non-essential international travel for fully vaccinated visitors are now in effect. Many of the countries followed suit when the council recommended gradually lifting restrictions for travellers. However, these three countries have lifted all Covid restrictions altogether. After evaluating the current COVID-19 situation and concluding that travel restrictions…
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France To End Health Pass Requirement

France is to scrap its domestic vaccine passport from 14 March, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on 03 March. After months of requiring its vaccine or health pass at venues across the country, France is set to end the vaccine pass requirement to enter indoor establishments.  France is also ending masking requirements in most venues…
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