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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The British Embassy in Egypt has reopened after closing last week due to unspecified security concerns.
What does the change mean? Immigration, travel and other consular services have resumed.
Background: The British Embassy in Cairo closed and temporarily suspended services Dec. 7, citing security concerns. The Canadian Embassy closed the next day, also citing security concerns. While the British Embassy reopened, the Canadian Embassy remained closed as of Dec. 17.
BAL Analysis: The fact that the closure was relatively short is good news for visa applicants, who faced the possibility of long delays or having to apply outside Egypt when the embassy closed its doors last week. BAL will continue to monitor the status of the Canadian Embassy and will keep clients updated on its status.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in the United Kingdom. For additional information, please contact uk@bal.com.
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