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Starry Wisdom
Spiemaster had a heart attack when he heard that
A thank you to Brexiteers.
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gosub
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Amazon may drop Visa as partner on U.S. credit card
(Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc is considering dropping Visa as partner on its U.S. co-branded credit card after earlier confirming it would stop accepting Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom as a dispute over payments intensified. The e-commerce giant is in talks with several payment networks...
Puddy_Tat
happy mew year
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
But did the Confederation of British Pie-makers consult all of the steak holders?
Raheem
Well-Known Member
If they didn't, the whole thing could mushroom.
mx wcfc
Well-Known Member
mrs mx got an email or text alert about that this morning. She read it to me. We both laughed and said "that's a scam - just delete it"
Amazon may drop Visa as partner on U.S. credit card
(Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc is considering dropping Visa as partner on its U.S. co-branded credit card after earlier confirming it would stop accepting Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom as a dispute over payments intensified. The e-commerce giant is in talks with several payment networks...finance.yahoo.com
10 mins later, I saw it on the telly news.
Two monsters of international capitalism having a scrap.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Especially as the suprastate will see the industry as fair game.
Raheem
Well-Known Member
If there's any infraction, they'll probably suet.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
They'd be lawyered up to make mincemeat of the piemen, though.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
My immediate filling was one of woe.
You'll need the piezer jab
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Looking good lads.
ska invita
back on the other side
From the end of 2022, British holidaymakers will need to pay a fee to simply step foot in the Schengen Zone.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is due to be rolled out next year. The visa-waiver scheme means all third country nationals, including those from the UK, must fill in a form and pay a fee in order to travel to the EU.
The new document adds another step to the growing list of pre-holiday admin, which now includes proof of vaccine certification, testing requirements, and possible quarantine, depending on your destination.
So what is the ETIAS, how much does it cost, and when will it start? Below, we answer all your questions on the new scheme and how it will affect you.
What is the ETIAS and how much does it cost?
The ETIAS is a visa-waiver scheme, similar to the ESTA system in the United States. Now the United Kingdom is considered a third country after Brexit, British travellers going to Schengen Area countries will have to pay a €7 ETIAS fee before travel.Which countries will I need an ETIAS to visit?
All Schengen countries, so: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.Will I need an ETIAS to visit Ireland?
No. Since Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, you will not need an ETIAS to enter Ireland.When does it start?
The ETIAS scheme was supposed to come in from January 2021, but European authorities have delayed the launch date. It is expected to be phased in from early 2022 and then to become fully operational by “the end of 2022”.Can I get one now?
No. There are a number of official-looking websites containing information about ETIAS, but it is best to wait until the scheme officially launches on the European Commission website.Has this come in because of Brexit?
Yes and no. The scheme has been in the pipeline since 2016, and will apply to nationals from 63 countries including the USA, Australia and Canada. The ETIAS was not introduced because of Brexit, although because the UK left the European Union, British citizens are now considered to be third country nationals and therefore will need to apply for an ETIAS.Is the ETIAS authorisation a visa?
No. It is a visa-waiver scheme. This means there is no need to go to a consulate to make an application, and considerably less information will be required during the application process. Nationals from some countries will still need to apply for a visa to enter the European Union.How will I pay?
Applicants will be able to pay for their ETIAS via an official website and/or app, yet to be launched.Does everyone have to pay?
According to the European Commission advice page, the €7 fee is required for applicants aged between 18 and 70. Those aged under 18 or over 70 will be exempt from paying the fee.How long does the ETIAS form last?
The ETIAS approval will last for three years, or until your passport expires, at which point you will need to apply for a new one.How long will it take to complete?
The ETIAS application will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. It is suggested that the automated approval will be communicated “within minutes” of payment, via email.What do I need to complete it?
You will need a travel document (passport, or equivalent), and you will be asked to provide basic personal information such as your address, email address, full name, job status, and so on.Is there a chance my application will be rejected?
The European Commission says that it estimates more that 95 per cent of applications will be successful. You may be rejected if you are using a travel document reported as stolen, if you pose a security or immigration risk, if you pose an epidemic risk, or if there is reasonable doubt about the authenticity of the information provided.When verifying your information the system will automatically cross-check against Interpol databases, Europol data and the Schengen Information System among others.
If you have a clean criminal record, a legitimate travel document and have not previously broken any immigration rules, you can expect your application to go through without a hitch.
Will I have to attend an interview?
No. Only a very small number of applications will have to attend in-person interviews, if their application raises any issues.Do other countries have similar charges?
The USA has a similar process called the ESTA. This costs $14, and in most cases comes through in a matter of minutes.What other changes to travel have occurred following Brexit?
The ETIAS is one in a number of changes to have come in, since the UK left the European Union.British travellers can only spend 90 days in Europe over any 180-day period. This means that in any year, the maximum number of days you can spend in the EU is 180 days.
There is also confusion over passport expiry dates. The EU puts a 10-year limit on the overall validity of a British passport (or, to be precise, nine years and nine months after the date it was issued). But some British passports have a few extra months added to their expiry date. Some travellers have been caught out by this rule, so be sure to check in good time before you travel.
There are also new limits on how much alcohol and tobacco you can bring into the UK. The new limits are 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of still wine, four litres of spirits and nine litres of sparkling wine. For tobacco, the limit is 200 cigarettes.
Some phone operators are scrapping free data roaming in Europe, and bringing a pet into the continent has become trickier business. It is also worth checking what documentation is required to drive in your destination. See our full explainer for more information.
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
Such an imposition I know
ska invita
back on the other side
chemn
shmemn
What, brexit? Nah, I think you have some of the numbers and units mixed up.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
3 minutes, 10 euros and 7 years
Yossarian
Get thee behind me, Santa
Probably a mistake converting from imperial time measurements.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Bovvered
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Fuck of a better deal than buying the Telegraph.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
‘Families are desperate’: an au pair agent on life without EU workers
Jamie Shackell used to place 500 young people with British families every year. She hasn’t matched any since December – and some working parents are being forced to cut their hours
Raheem
Well-Known Member
Plus, paying a bit extra for foreign travel should probably count as offsetting, so we can all carry on eating lamb chops. We're happy, the EU is happy and Greta's happy.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
“Au pairing is intended to offer a unique cultural exchange.”‘Families are desperate’: an au pair agent on life without EU workers
Jamie Shackell used to place 500 young people with British families every year. She hasn’t matched any since December – and some working parents are being forced to cut their hourswww.theguardian.com
We have been here before . This is just another promotion for cheap domestic labour for the middle classes and above . Cultural exchanges don’t provide a liveable wage .
Thanks Leave voters and #ToryScum
Still got those blue/black passports made in the EU eh?
www.bloomberg.com
Not sure why there was a plan for a 'no deal' Brexit when we had an 'oven ready deal' promised to us?
Still got those blue/black passports made in the EU eh?
Brexit Distracted U.K. From Preparing for Covid, Watchdog Says
www.bloomberg.com
Not sure why there was a plan for a 'no deal' Brexit when we had an 'oven ready deal' promised to us?
gosub
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That is a load of shit.Thanks Leave voters and #ToryScum
Still got those blue/black passports made in the EU eh?
Brexit Distracted U.K. From Preparing for Covid, Watchdog Says
Not sure why there was a plan for a 'no deal' Brexit when we had an 'oven ready deal' promised to us?
If honest I thought it was nuts May conducted a pandemic exercise at the same time as trying to do Brexit, but she did.
It went badly and they covered it up. All prior to any of the no deal stuff
Cheers for clearing up the Brexit discussions
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