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IMPACT – HIGH
Countries in Europe and around the world rushed to suspend travel from the U.K. on Sunday after the U.K. imposed a strict lockdown in London and the South East in light of a newly identified strain of COVID-19.
Among countries that have suspended travel are:
Additional Information: There are further reports in global news outlets of lots of other countries imposing travel restrictions from the U.K., including: Argentina, Chile, Croatia, Hong Kong, Iran, Kuwait, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. At this point in time, the UK government travel advice website is fully updated with the latest from all the European countries listed above, and is expected to add information from non-European and other countries in due course.
At this time, there is no indication that visa application centres in the U.K. or overseas are impacted; in the U.K., visa application centres remain an essential service despite the new Tier 4 lockdown announcements. However, in the short term there may be practical implications for traveling into and out of the UK.
Analysis & Comments: Deloitte is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as they become available. Employers should be advised to consider start dates and travel arrangements being delayed for those coming into and out of the U.K. during this period or longer because of the current situation. Additional countries may add restrictions and the restrictions that are in place may be extended or broadened with little notice. Those with urgent travel needs are encouraged to work closely with Deloitte or consult the UK government travel advice website for details on the latest situation for each country.
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