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Countries from which travel to the UK is banned – ‘red list’ countries
10Feb By EditorNo Comments
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Countries from which travel to the UK is banned – ‘red list’ countries

Travel bans to the UK Matt Hancock, the health secretary, said people who travelled to England from 33 high-risk countries would have to pay up to £1,750 to quarantine in government-designated hotels for 10 days. He also confirmed a new “enhanced testing” regime for all international travellers, with two tests required during the quarantine process from next Monday. If you have been in or through any of the countries listed below in the last 10 days, you will be refused entry to the UK. This list of countries is sometimes referred to as the ‘red list’. British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK will be able to enter the UK. They must self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their house...
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All about Germany’s Digital Registration on Entry (Einreiseanmeldung)
17Nov By Gail D'SouzaNo Comments
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All about Germany’s Digital Registration on Entry (Einreiseanmeldung)

From Nov 8th 2020, anyone entering Germany from a risk area in the last 10 days must register online. This is going to replace the previously used paper disembarkation cards that travelers had to fill out. This includes not only air and sea travel, but road travel as well. The German government has implemented this step, which improves the tracing of infection chains. PS: India is still on the list of risk areas. Picture Source: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de Registration The registration is done at www.einreiseanmeldung.de. Details to be filled include name, address, telephone number, place of origin and destination, the time of re-entry and, in the case of air travel, the flight number. The data is encrypted, made available only to the responsible health dep...
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Short Term Visas now granted for long distance relationship partners, Germany
13Aug By Gail D'Souza1 Comment
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Short Term Visas now granted for long distance relationship partners, Germany

In the wake of COVID 19, Germany has extended the entry ban beyond July 1st, 2020 for travelers from high-risk areas. And, India is one of them. However, owing to pressure from the EU and an online campaign, Germany is now granting short term visas that makes it possible for partners in long distance relationships to reunite. This is possible only -  if you and your partner have previously lived together in India or in another foreign country (need to submit scan of corresponding visa of your partner) -  or if you have already visited your partner in Germany (need to submit a scan of your previous Schengen visa and entry stamps). Currently, the German Missions visa' section in India is closed to the public applying for short term/ visit visas...
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Are you aware of Juice Jacking?
11Aug By Gail D'SouzaNo Comments
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Are you aware of Juice Jacking?

Travelling today has become part of everybody’s life, some do it out of necessity, some for passion, while others for social media ;) . And of course, we can never step out of our house without our smartphones…Eventually, we need to charge our devices, but do you charge them at public stations? If so, Be Careful, don’t get juice jacked! Juice Jacking is a type of fraud involving a charging port typically over USB. This often involves installing malware or copying sensitive data from a smartphone, tablet or laptop of the victim with malicious intentions. PC: parthatechsupport Share your tips on cyber security in the comments section below.
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Compulsory Quarantine, Mandatory Form to be filled for those arriving in UK, 8th June onwards
5Aug By Gail D'SouzaNo Comments
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Compulsory Quarantine, Mandatory Form to be filled for those arriving in UK, 8th June onwards

If you arrive in the UK on or after 8 June 2020, you will have to self-isolate yourself for the first 14 days you are in the UK. If you are travelling to the UK for less than 14 days, you will be expected to self-isolate for the length of your stay. Before you travel to or through the UK, you should provide your journey, contact details and the address where you will self-isolate. You will have to complete the public health passenger locator form and present these details on your arrival in England either by printing a copy, or showing it on your phone. You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you’re due to arrive in the UK. You may be refused permission to enter the UK (if you are not a British citizen), or fined if you do not to provide your contact details or do ...
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Returning to Germany from Abroad? Quarantine is now Mandatory for return from Risk areas!
3Aug By Gail D'Souza1 Comment
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Returning to Germany from Abroad? Quarantine is now Mandatory for return from Risk areas!

Many countries have now opened international borders, making it possible to plan quick getaways. Moreover, with the number of flights flying out of India, many people have been able to return to Germany, thereby getting back to normal life. To safeguard people and curb the spread of COVID, Germany has a mandatory quarantine in place for people entering the country. If you have stayed in any of the specified risk areas within a period of 14 days, prior to your entry in Germany, you will be subjected to mandatory quarantine. What matters is, if the area was classified as a risk area at the time of entry to Germany (i.e. not necessarily at the time of the stay). So, before starting your journey back to Germany, please check whether you have spent time in one of these areas in ...
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