Business Magnets

14/12/2021

Some good news for Gatwick at last...

British Airways reveals routes and fares for its Gatwick short-haul return

08/11/2021

Our first online business networking meeting for a while! Tuesday 07th December from 0900-1000. All are welcome, just login to ZOOM. If this is your first time, go to our website www.business-magnets.co.uk and 'Next meeting' to advise your details. We will then advise you of the Zoom login

29/10/2021

The has indicated the entry requirements for citizens for departures to the US after the 8th November: fully-vaccinated UK citizens will need to show vaccine proof AND negative antigen or PCR test proof (up to 3 days before departure). UPDATE. Accompanied children aged 2-17 need to show the negative test and do further testing in USA.....

11/08/2021

As things start to open up, a small reminder for British travellers / UK passport holders, going to countries in the EU:

Passport must NOT be older than 10 YEARS ( based on issue date) AND ideally have at least 6 months validity remaining upon return date from Europe. N.b. The requirement from most European countries is to have at least 3 months left on your passport on the day after you leave.

Visitors should bear in mind that stays in Europe (EU) Schengen area must not exceed an aggregate of 90 days in a 180-day period.

Health: Get the GHIC as replacement for the EHIC card when it expires.

Mobile phone: Roaming charges are being reintroduced by various operators

In latter part of 2022 a visa to travel to EU countries is slated to take effect. Known as ETIAS. Validity expected to be 3 years, at a cost of 7 Euros.

Driving own vehicle: May require Green card/ car insurance. Also, France as example has many compulsory requirements regarding breathalyser kit, warning triangles etc.

No responsibility is taken for information given here, which is subject to change and there are more to follow one suspects.....

Any questions? Give me a call...

10/07/2021

Things are moving. More updates due 19th July. This is current inbound to England scenario, as amber countries are not so restricted anymore. However, remember that departure from UK and the destination country will have its own limitations. Ultimately double vaccinated UK residents are about to get moving again. Short term, the red list may expand a bit before it drops again.... feel free to call me if you have travel enquiries/ questions etc [email protected] 01293 737580

08/06/2021

Travellers may need an official invitation letter that costs £67 for Spain or £26 for France.

18/05/2021

We are now on a summer recess.
When re-convening in August / September 2021, we plan to meet fortnightly, face to face, on Tuesdays between 0800-1000..or thereabouts.
Have a great summer! And now, after the oddest year, it's time to get out and enjoy yourselves ...stay safe!