The British Government has confirmed ‘Votes for Life’ for citizens living abroad, scrapping the arbitrary rule that prevents British citizens from voting in General Elections if they have lived abroad for more than 15 years.
Although the discussion on entry visas still seems mightily complicated, requirements in terms of health insurance are set to be simplified, although the decision is still en cours.
Looking back to June 2014 (and a quick glance at long ago 2005) and my life in the P-O
Taken from the French government’s dedicated visa page, the following relates to the latest requirements and information regarding foreign arrivals in France from outside the EU/Schengen Area.
Details on deconfinement measures. The health situation is improving in France and so the government is putting in place deconfinement measures over the coming days and weeks. Find out how it will work here.
After a confined spring indoors, where better to let your hair down outdoors (with care) than the Vallespir?
Latest Brexit Update for UK nationals from Wendy Morton MP (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas) which aims to clarify the facts for UK nationals abroad.
In a press release sent out on Wednesday 13th January, the British government outlined details of a new global healthcare card for Brits abroad, gradually replacing the current EHIC cards which will remain valid until their expiry date.
Access without charge for eyes, ears and teeth
Many readers will know the names of Tim and Chris Parker from our series on Walk the Region, to which they have contributed walks over the past 5 years or so. This is an account of their love affair with the region over the past 17 years.