Category: Schengen Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Summer Holidays: Expect Flight Delays to Italy, Portugal & Spain

British holidaymakers are booking their summer holidays but they may be in for a bumpy flight.  Travellers have been warned they could face lengthy delays to flights this summer as France introduces a new air traffic control system.  This is going to mean that many flights may have to use alternative routes until the new…
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Sweden Removes All Entry Restriction

After more than two years, Sweden has finally announced it will remove the entry ban on non-essential travel from third countries. Last 9 February, the Swedish government removed all border restrictions for travellers from the EU, EEA or any of the Nordic countries. This means that if you travel from one of these countries directly…
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Singapore To Lift Covid-19 Travel Curbs – Replacing Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL)

Singapore will lift restrictions for all vaccinated travellers from the beginning of April. The city-state is a gateway for many travellers arriving in the Asia-Pacific, and it had already started quarantine-free travel schemes with some countries in recent months. From 1 April, fully vaccinated adults and unvaccinated children will be allowed to enter the country…
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The Netherlands Travel Update: The Netherlands Eased Entry Requirements To All Travellers

The Netherlands has dropped the pre-departure COVID-19 test, making travel easier regardless of their vaccination status. Amsterdam is a popular short city break for British nationals and these changes are expected to boost the travel and tourism industry. From 23 March, arrivals from any country outside of the EU must still be fully vaccinated but…
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Spanish Embassy Staff In UK Go On Strike

Spanish Embassy staff in the UK went on indefinite strike over pay and work conditions. It’s not the first time Spanish consular staff in the UK go on strike over their pay.  The three Spanish Consulates in the UK (Edinburgh, London, and Manchester), as well as the Embassy in London, are currently operating on a…
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