EU President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU-wide ‘Digital Green Pass’ would be proposed this month. EU President Ursula von der Leyen said yesterday the EU-wide ‘Digital Green Pass’ would be proposed this month and that it could be a first step towards a vaccine passport for travel by those who have had the jab. She said: “The Digital Green Pass should facilitate Europeans’ lives. Visa-free travel to Ireland for nationals of South Africa and all countries in South America had previously been suspended, but visa holders were allowed travel. The move means nationals of these countries cannot arrive into Ireland without a visa, while visa applications will be denied.

Source: Irish Independent March 02, 2021 02:35 UTC