Nationality vs. Country of Residence
Jul 23, 2020, 12:14 pm
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Nationality vs. Country of Residence
If one is a Canadian citizen residing in the USA, is he/she subject to the ban on US travelers, or can he/she use his/her Canadian passport to travel to Europe, etc. despite residing in the US? thanks
Jul 23, 2020, 12:26 pm
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They tend to process the person based on the documents that are prominently presented to them. Whether they should or not.
Jul 23, 2020, 12:30 pm
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Generally, it seems to work in practice that the Canadian passport is generally accepted by Schengen passport control as being evidence of entitlement to be admitted as coming from a country to which the Schengen area has opened — in this case, Canada — regardless of the indications in the passport.
They tend to process the person based on the documents that are prominently presented to them. Whether they should or not.
They tend to process the person based on the documents that are prominently presented to them. Whether they should or not.
Jul 23, 2020, 12:40 pm
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You'll likely be fine, but can be safer if you first take a flight from US to Canada, maybe spend an overnight there, and then on a separate ticket go to Europe as if you're just starting your trip in Canada as a regular Canadian.
Jul 23, 2020, 12:55 pm
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More NZers than Canadians; but given what Danish, Swedish and German passport control personnel have been saying, it seems they default to the travel documents prominently presented rather than conducting an in-depth examination to make sure country of presented citizenship/residency documents is the primary country of residence.
Jul 23, 2020, 1:16 pm
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I'm not sure what the rules for same day transit are.
Jul 23, 2020, 1:22 pm
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I can't speak for all European countries, but in Switzerland, as of today there is a mandatory 10 day quarantine-on-arrival for anyone who has been to the US (or 28 other countries, Canada not included) in the last 14 days. Citizenship is irrelevant - it applies to Swiss citizens, too. US citizens without residence rights in the Schengen area are refused entry outright.
I would imagine other countries to apply similar rules. But you better check specifically for where you plan on going.
I would imagine other countries to apply similar rules. But you better check specifically for where you plan on going.
Jul 23, 2020, 1:28 pm
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I can't speak for all European countries, but in Switzerland, as of today there is a mandatory 10 day quarantine-on-arrival for anyone who has been to the US (or 28 other countries, Canada not included) in the last 14 days. Citizenship is irrelevant - it applies to Swiss citizens, too. US citizens without residence rights in the Schengen area are refused entry outright.
I would imagine other countries to apply similar rules. But you better check specifically for where you plan on going.
I would imagine other countries to apply similar rules. But you better check specifically for where you plan on going.
Having a rule may not be the same thing as applying a rule; and having similar rule is not the same thing as applying rules in a similar way.
Jul 23, 2020, 1:34 pm
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It is worth checking the rules for the specific destination (and transit countries, if any) as both the rules and definitions differ vastly. Once past the admission issue, the question of quarantine arises. Just as with admission, the definition of quarantine differs from country-to-country.
You can then get a general understanding of what may happen, understanding that what worked for someone else may not work for you or what works today may not work tomorrow.
You can then get a general understanding of what may happen, understanding that what worked for someone else may not work for you or what works today may not work tomorrow.
Jul 23, 2020, 6:17 pm
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It is worth checking the rules for the specific destination (and transit countries, if any) as both the rules and definitions differ vastly. Once past the admission issue, the question of quarantine arises. Just as with admission, the definition of quarantine differs from country-to-country.
You can then get a general understanding of what may happen, understanding that what worked for someone else may not work for you or what works today may not work tomorrow.
You can then get a general understanding of what may happen, understanding that what worked for someone else may not work for you or what works today may not work tomorrow.
Some countries (portugal,for example), list nationality independent of country of residence. (residents are also allowed)
Others (netherlands), speak only to residency.
I haven't checked for a week or two though, double check.
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Jul 23, 2020, 11:44 pm
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Airlines, bus operators etc. are required to submit passenger lists of direct flights from 29 high-risk countries to authorities. In addition, all airline passengers flying to Switzerland from anywhere have to fill in a form declaring their recent travel history and contact details.
At airports in Switzerland, further information about quarantine requirements are are handed out.
People affected by quarantine requirements are required to register with health authorities in their canton of residence upon arrival, and then respect a ten day self-quarantine.
It's largely a honor system, but authorities are stepping up their spot checks following reports of non-registration and non-compliance. Offenders are fined.
At airports in Switzerland, further information about quarantine requirements are are handed out.
People affected by quarantine requirements are required to register with health authorities in their canton of residence upon arrival, and then respect a ten day self-quarantine.
It's largely a honor system, but authorities are stepping up their spot checks following reports of non-registration and non-compliance. Offenders are fined.
Jul 24, 2020, 5:05 am
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Airlines, bus operators etc. are required to submit passenger lists of direct flights from 29 high-risk countries to authorities. In addition, all airline passengers flying to Switzerland from anywhere have to fill in a form declaring their recent travel history and contact details.
At airports in Switzerland, further information about quarantine requirements are are handed out.
People affected by quarantine requirements are required to register with health authorities in their canton of residence upon arrival, and then respect a ten day self-quarantine.
It's largely a honor system, but authorities are stepping up their spot checks following reports of non-registration and non-compliance. Offenders are fined.
At airports in Switzerland, further information about quarantine requirements are are handed out.
People affected by quarantine requirements are required to register with health authorities in their canton of residence upon arrival, and then respect a ten day self-quarantine.
It's largely a honor system, but authorities are stepping up their spot checks following reports of non-registration and non-compliance. Offenders are fined.