FREE MOVEMENT ACT 2021
Drafted by Councillor Earhart
CLC Session 86
Free Movement Act 2021
Article I: Definitions
- A state will be considered ‘low risk’ where:
a. The state has definitive diplomatic ties to Gadalland and Aspern, such as:
i. An embassy,
ii. A high commission or consulate,
iii. Any other diplomatic outpost mutually agreed upon by both governments through legally recognized channels.
b. The state has not been subject to any sanctions such as:
i. Individual sanctions of any government officials
ii. Diplomatic sanctions
iii. Economic sanctions
defined by Rolling Sanctions Act 2021 in the past 365 days.
c. The state has not engaged in wartime acts, or any hostility thereof, to a state with which Gadalland and Aspern has diplomatic ties established,
d. The state has not engaged in wartime acts, or any hostility thereof, with the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern or any Sertian territories or former colonies,
- A state will be considered ‘substantial risk’ where:
a. A state without diplomatic ties to Gadalland and Aspern has been subject to:
i. Individual sanctions by the Sertian government who are any rank of government official or diplomat in the respective country, or
ii. Economic sanctions, or
iii. Diplomatic sanctions,
b. A state with diplomatic ties to Gadalland and Aspern that has engaged in wartime hostility after 180 days but before 365 days with Gadalland and Aspern or a diplomatically related state or territory.
- A state will be considered ‘high risk’ where there is no diplomatic relationship, and:
a. The state has been sanctioned by Rolling Sanctions Act 2021, or
b. The state has engaged in, or is actively engaged in wartime hostilities directed at a state with which Gadalland and Aspern has diplomatic ties, or
c. The state has engaged in, or is actively engaged in wartime hostilities directed at Gadalland and Aspern or any territories or former colonies thereof.
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The Council of Diplomacy or the Council of Defence may label states, by popular majority vote, ‘substantial’, ‘high’, or ‘low’ risk.
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A state cannot be labelled ‘low risk’ if there are no diplomatic ties with the state.
Article II: Movement
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A foreign national from a state considered by the government of Gadalland and Aspern to be ‘low risk’ pursuant to this act will be permitted entry on the basis of a visitor, known as ‘Waived Status,’ without the requirement of presenting necessary Visitor documentation.
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A foreign national of a ‘substantial’ and ‘high’ risk state will be required to apply for a Visitor Visa.
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A foreign national arriving from a High or Substantial risk country without necessary Visitor documentation will not be allowed to enter Gadalland and Aspern.
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A low risk visitor may seek aid from their country of origin whilst in Gadalland and Aspern by visiting their state’s embassy or High commission.
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A low risk visitor must still provide information regarding their visit and convince the government that they are well-intentioned.
Article III: Free Movement Scheme
- The Free Movement Scheme (FMS) shall allow low risk states’ nationals and citizens to enter Gadalland and Aspern under Free Movement Permission, which consists of:
a. A visa granted for up to one year, which must be applied for in advance of arrival,
b. Allowing the national or citizen to arrive in Gadalland and Aspern whilst meeting the requirements of the Free Movement visa scheme,
c. Allowing the national or citizen to find work, study or reside in Gadalland and Aspern with the intention of the former options.
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Under the FMS, eligible citizens and nationals may switch to another visa during their stay in Gadalland and Aspern.
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To be eligible for the FMS a country must be considered ‘low risk’ and:
a. Must have not held any Sertian citizen in detention without notifying the Sertian government within 60 days, and
b. Must be on the list of Authorised Nations, which will be updated every month.