All visa articles
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NewsMusicians attack proposed US visa fee increases
Under the new proposals, the cost of P-type and O-type visas could see ‘a 250% increase’
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NewsMusicians’ Union and ISM call for clarification on ‘short-term’ visa-free tours
The Musicians’ Union ‘cautiously welcome’ the UK Government’s announcement, while the ISM call on Government to define what is meant by ‘visa-free short-term touring,’ with both bodies acknowledging the announcement does not address other aspects and issues regarding European touring
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News‘We are going to become more and more parochial’: Julian Lloyd Webber hits out at post-Brexit visa rules
The British cellist said it will become ’really difficult’ for musicians ’to carve out a great international career’
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NewsCulture minister rejects visa-free touring passport for UK musicians
A parliamentary debate stemming from a successful online petition ended with MP Caroline Dinenage saying the idea was ‘not consistent with Brexit’
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NewsMPs to debate EU work permit for musicians
The move follows the success of a petition for a ’Europe-wide visa-free work permit’, which garnered 280,000 signatures
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NewsUK Musicians' Union calls for special touring visa for musicians post-Brexit
The organisation is lobbying for a ‘multi-entry, admin-light’ visa category which would cover all EU member states
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NewsBaroque string specialist working for music publisher forced to leave UK after visa non renewal
An announcement from Schott Music has highlighted how changes to Visa rules have disproportionate effects on the arts world
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NewsBritish Airways denies cello entry to the cabin 'because it doesn't have a visa', claims musician
A cellist was told she needed a USA ESTA visa for her instrument and would have to pay over $4,000 to re-book her flights
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NewsViolinist forced to withdraw from Proms appearance due to UK visa process
Kazakhstan-born Anna Markova was due to perform with Le Cercle de l'Harmonie on 22 July 2016
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DebateVisa restrictions prevent too many musicians from living and working abroad
Countries that impose exacting visa regulations on musicians applying to work abroad for extended periods ignore the benefits to both sides, argues Toby Deller