Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 We have a gig booked for December 7th in Sicily. Should we be applying for visas?
Mykesbass Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 I wouldn't have thought you would be able to until we know what happens on the 31st.
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 In short, nobody knows. I don’t think anyone is talking about needing visas to travel in Europe to/from the UK. Make sure you all have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned return date and a clean criminal record 😉
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Mykesbass said: I wouldn't have thought you would be able to until we know what happens on the 31st. And therein lies the problem. How long does it take to get a visa, if necessary? Our USA P1 visas took 3 months. 1
BigRedX Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Have you asked any of the relevant Government agencies? Unfortunately, last time I looked, the language on the .gov.uk web site was very noncommittal full of phrases like "you may need to..." and I doubt it has got any better since then. TBH I don't think anyone will know until the UK actually leaves the EU and what agreement if any is in place at that time. 2
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, floFC said: In short, nobody knows. I don’t think anyone is talking about needing visas to travel in Europe to/from the UK. Make sure you all have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned return date and a clean criminal record 😉 But this isn't just 'travel', is it? It's working - a totally different kettle of fish. 1
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 And if some band members are from the EU, make sure they have their Settled Status.
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, BigRedX said: Have you asked any of the relevant Government agencies? Yes- they don't know
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, floFC said: And if some band members are from the EU, make sure they have their Settled Status. We're all 5 from the EU - 4 from UK and 1 dual Eire/UK national - he'll be OK 4 2
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Twigman said: But this isn't just 'travel', is it? It's working - a totally different kettle of fish. Yes, fair point. I don’t know. All I have said is still valid though, and something you can prepare for now. Any “work visa” type of application would require those I imagine.
Mykesbass Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Twigman said: Yes- they don't know But they are running the "Get Ready for Brexit" advertising campaign - someone must know 😫 1 2
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 Fingers crossed UK won't leave the EU, anyway. Problem solved. 8
Bassassin Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Hard not to be a tiny bit political given the implications of the current situation, and the Government's present stance/behaviour, but this is well worth a read. Sorry but you're unlikely to find it very uplifting: https://www.rawmusictv.com/article/amp/2019/UK-bands-now-have-to-pay-import-duty-and-VAT-on-ALL-merchandise-before-even-entering-Europe-to-tour?fbclid=IwAR0pMAq4J_c40_hFcu3KMgHJT7yVGHcAk5bhD9FBhYTAzJi03gLmRVUinQc 1
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, floFC said: and something you can prepare for now. So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend 1
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Twigman said: So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend Bribes? New drummer? Edited October 2, 2019 by floFC Drummer 1
gapiro Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Twigman said: So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend Take your ABBA record, and put it in a washing up bowl with soapy water. 1 2
Daz39 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: But they are running the "Get Ready for Brexit" advertising campaign - someone must know 😫 That's just propaganda. The only thing ready is the denial/smear machine /end tiny political bit Honestly - it's a minefield - all the uncertainty means you can't plan or be sure. I would follow the advice to get all your passports checked and renewed if they have fewer than 6mths validity on. 1
4000 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, gapiro said: Take your ABBA record, and put it in a washing up bowl with soapy water. How very dare you.😉 1
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) I so hate the idea that there are voters in UK who wish to strip themselves and their fellow countrymen of rights and freedoms we have enjoyed for decades. Who in their right mind would want to curtail their own personal freedom? onanists Edited October 2, 2019 by Twigman 12
BreadBin Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Is this the reduction in bureaucracy the Leave campaign were promising? 3
ambient Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap.
zranyard Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 I booked the Eurotunnel yesterday for an overnight gig November 8th - 9th... I booked it and added a few hours of extra time to allow for traffic and congestion at the tunnel, but I am assuming a week after if we did leave with no deal in place, it'll be far worse and maybe even result in us missing the sound check/gig. It is as you say, impossible to plan this stuff properly at the moment.
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, ambient said: I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap. work permit sorted?
zranyard Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, ambient said: I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap. Funnily enough I got the eurotunnel for the cheapest price I've ever paid as well 1
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, zranyard said: I booked the Eurotunnel yesterday for an overnight gig November 8th - 9th... work visa?
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