Asked by: Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he is having with his counterpart in Cyprus on allowing British citizens to travel there to deal with family emergencies and bereavements.
Answered by Wendy Morton
Since 1 August, visitors from the UK have been able to travel to Cyprus. Visitors must provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, obtained within 72 hours before travel. Requirements for entry into Cyprus are of course a matter for the Cypriot authorities. Further information on the current entry requirements for Cyprus is available from FCO travel advice via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements.
Asked by: Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what guidance his Department provides on accessing diplomatic assistance in Caracas during the ongoing political situation in Venezuela.
Answered by Alan Duncan
The British Embassy in Caracas provides a full diplomatic service in Venezuela and remains open. It continues to deliver consular assistance and Travel Advice to British Nationals. Anyone requiring consular assistance should continue to contact the Embassy in the usual manner.
Asked by: Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the British Embassy in Caracas will be able to offer a full diplomatic service again.
Answered by Alan Duncan
The British Embassy in Caracas provides a full diplomatic service in Venezuela and remains open. It continues to deliver consular assistance and Travel Advice to British Nationals. Anyone requiring consular assistance should continue to contact the Embassy in the usual manner.
Asked by: Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to assist dependents of British citizens who live in Venezuela.
Answered by Alan Duncan
The British Embassy in Caracas provides a full diplomatic service in Venezuela and remains open. It continues to deliver consular assistance and Travel Advice to British Nationals. Anyone requiring consular assistance should continue to contact the Embassy in the usual manner.