Mobility: Immigration Tracker
Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration
17 February 2021 Important notes
• This document provides a snapshot of the policy changes that have been announced in jurisdictions around the world in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It is designed to support conversations about policies that have been proposed or implemented in key jurisdictions • Policy changes across the globe are being proposed and implemented on a daily basis. This document is updated on an ongoing basis but not all entries will be up-to-date as the process moves forward. In addition, not all jurisdictions are reflected in this document • Find the most current version of this tracker on ey.com • Please consult with your EY engagement team to check for new updates and new developments
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Page 2 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Overview/key issues
• With the crisis evolving at different stages globally, government authorities continue to implement immigration-related measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and safety of individuals in and outside of their jurisdictions.
• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following: • Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry from high-risk locations) • Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors (whether in state facilities, hotels or private residences) • Temporary suspension (and in some cases, permanent cancelation) of existing (valid) visas issued prior to COVID-19 and suspension of issuance of new visas • Introduction of heightened eligibility criteria and application requirements where visas are being issued (including suspension of visa waiver agreements and enhanced document requirements for new applications)
• Some governments are announcing flexible policies to prevent temporary residents who are unable to travel from becoming overstayers under immigration laws, and enabling virtual right to work.
Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Jurisdictions covered (77) *Updated
Angola Gabon Liechtenstein Singapore Argentina * Georgia Macau South Africa Australia Germany Malaysia South Korea Austria Ghana Mexico Spain Bahrain * Greece Mongolia Sweden Belgium Guatemala The Netherlands Switzerland Brazil Guernsey New Zealand Taiwan Canada * Honduras Nicaragua Thailand Chile Hong Kong Nigeria Trinidad and Tobago China Mainland * Hungary Norway * Uganda Colombia India * Oman United Arab Emirates Costa Rica Indonesia Panama United Kingdom Cyprus Ireland * Paraguay United States * Czech Republic Israel Philippines Uruguay Denmark * Italy * Qatar Venezuela Ecuador Jamaica Romania Vietnam Egypt Japan Rwanda Zambia El Salvador Jersey Saudi Arabia Finland Kenya Senegal France Kuwait Serbia
Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Angola. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are travelers who are eligible to enter related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent Angola are required to take a reverse 19 that have been announced in They will be tested for COVID-19 after used to enter Angola, provided the visa residents can enter Angola. transmission polymerase chain reaction connection with travel to this this 10-day period, and if they test holder is not otherwise inadmissible ► Temporary residents and work (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test no more than jurisdiction. negative, they will be permitted to end (e.g. business visitors who do not visa/permit holders. These individuals 72 hours prior to their intended travel. their quarantine. receive an entry/travel exemption). can enter Angola. They must test negative, and carry a certificate confirming the same, in ► Location. Travelers are required to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. These individuals order to enter Angola. quarantine in a government-designated applications continue to be accepted may enter in Angola in case they are institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are professionals providing services ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19. to public and private entities. entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. Other categories of will also be tested after their 10th day of extension/renewal applications continue travelers who are currently admissible quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed. include professionals providing However, delays are expected due to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to services to public and private entities, ► Health screenings on arrival. All new COVID-19. Foreign nationals who are in entrants will be screened upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to Angola with expired visas are being cargo/goods transport personnel, the use of masks, restrictions on humanitarian assistance, medical permitted to depart the country, subject ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc. to flight availability. emergency, technical stopovers, entry sign a consent form upon arrival, and exit of consular and diplomatic confirming that they will comply with staff. local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, ► Transit. Transit through Angola in case quarantine). of technical stopover is allowed. ► Registrations. All travelers must ► Comments. All flights to and from complete a Travel Registration Form in Portugal, Brazil and South Africa are advance of travel. For more temporarily suspended until further information, click here. notice. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021 • February 2021 Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Argentina by air via ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine Ezeiza International Airport or San Fernando travelers to Argentina must carry a negative related requirements that have been must quarantine for seven days upon residence documents with an expiration Airport, or by sea via the Dársena Norte polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have (Buquebús) Terminal. They may enter via land test result issued no more than 72 hours prior this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple only if they left the country between April and to travel. In the event that the test certificate 25 December 2020. ► Location. There is no longer a times, in 30-day increments, by the is not issued by the time of travel, passengers requirement to quarantine at a traveling to Buenos Aires may be permitted to Argentine authorities. These documents ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may government-designated facility. The board a flight and get tested on arrival. are currently scheduled to expire enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land quarantine can now be completed at the restrictions noted above. However, this is at the discretion of the on/before 17 February 2021. The Argentine authorities, and travelers may be address where the traveler will remain authorities may decide to issue another ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit prevented from boarding if they do not have a in Argentina. extension again prior to 17 February holders. Temporary residents may enter PCR test result at the time of travel. Argentina. Residents and workers must possess ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from 2021. Tourist visas are currently the necessary authorizations prior to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In limited the quarantine requirement exist, suspended and cannot be used to enter travel. They may enter via land only if they left situations, it may be possible for travelers to including for (1) international carriers Argentina until further notice. the country between April and 25 December get tested on arrival in Argentina (at their 2020. and crew members, (2) foreigners who Argentine resident authorization own expense) provided they are traveling to documents are not suspended and may Buenos Aires and they took a PCR test in are expressly authorized by the ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not be used to enter to country, provided currently permitted to enter Argentina. An advance of travel, and did not receive the test Argentine immigration authorities, and exception exists for Brazilian citizens, who are result prior to boarding. The test result is (3) transiting passengers, provided they the document holder is not otherwise permitted to enter, provided they receive generally issued within 12 to 24 hours. remain in Argentina for less than 24 ineligible for entry. approval from the Argentine consulate with hours. jurisdiction over their place of residence prior to ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► New visa issuance. New visas and subject to random health screenings at the travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to permits are being issued only with prior discretion of the Argentine authorities. authorization from the Ministry of ► Other categories. Direct family members of local rules, including those relating to Argentine citizens (including children, parents ► Declarations. All new entrants to Argentina the use of masks, restrictions on Foreign Affairs. New business and and spouses) may enter Argentina subject to must complete a sworn statement, available gathering with others, curfews etc. tourist visa applications are not being several entry criteria. Essential workers and here, no more than 48 hours prior to entry. processed currently. individuals seeking to enter for family Travelers over the age of 70 are exempt from reunification are also eligible to enter Argentina. these requirements. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and They will need to obtain prior approval from the permit extension/renewal applications Argentine consulate with jurisdiction over their ► Registrations. None. place of residence. are being processed for applicants who ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are strongly are physically present in Argentina. ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part. recommended to download and use the Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of “Cuidar COVID-19” app. Argentina may transit through Argentina en route to their final destination. ► Health insurance. All travelers must have health insurance that covers the costs of ► Comments. Eligible travelers must enter by air via the Ezeiza International Airport or San medical treatments related to COVID-19. Fernando Airport, or by sea via the Dársena ► Fees. None. Norte Terminal (Buquebús). All arrival flights from the United Kingdom are suspended until 28 ► Comments. None. February 2021.
Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Australia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Australia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are travelers must present a negative related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine. not suspended or canceled and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to used to enter Australia, provided the residents can enter Australia. COVID-19 test result, issued no more this jurisdiction. ► Location. Quarantines must be visa holder also has an entry/travel completed at designated locations ► Temporary residents and work than 72 hours prior to departure. exemption. arranged by the Australian authorities. visa/permit holders. These individuals ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- ► New visa issuance. Visa applications are not permitted to enter Australia 19 tests will be conducted after arrival ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very continue to be accepted and processed. unless they have an entry/travel (while travelers are in quarantine). limited circumstances. These are tied to Delays are being observed for some visa exemption. the requirements in the Australian State categories. Delays are also expected • Health screenings on arrival. All or Territory to which they will travel. ► Business visitors. Same as temporary from third-party agencies, such as residents and work visa holders. travelers will be screened upon English test centers, health check arrival, and asked if they have been, or ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to providers, police clearance providers ► Other categories. The following are, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. and biometrics collection centers. individuals may also enter Australia: the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. An Australia Travel gathering with others, curfews etc. citizens of New Zealand who normally ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa reside in Australia, Business Innovation Declaration must be completed at least extension/renewal applications continue and Investment (subclass 188) visa 72 hours before departure. The to be accepted and processed. Delays holders, and individuals recruited under declaration can be found here. are being observed for some visa the approved Seasonal Worker Program ► Registrations. Each Australian State or categories. Delays are also expected or Pacific Labour Scheme. Territory may have additional from third-party agencies, such as English test centers, health check ► Transit. Travelers may transit through requirements for entry. Australia, provided they remain in providers, police clearance providers ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian Australia for 72 hours or less. and biometrics collection centers. State or Territory may have additional ► Comments. Travelers may require requirements for entry. approvals from the Australian States or Territories to which they will travel, and ► Health insurance. None. they are subject to the rules imposed by ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the the States or Territories to which they costs related to quarantine. will travel, or through which they will transit. Click here for more information. ► Comments. Masks must be worn on flights to Australia and domestic flights ► The New Zealand safe travel zone is across the States/Territories. Masks are temporarily suspended as of 15 not required for children age 12 and February 2021 until midnight 17 under, and those with other accepted February 2021. Travellers entering exemptions. from NZ will be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Austria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, new entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit travelers are required to take a polymerase chain related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 10 days on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders holders are allowed to enter Austria. reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to entry, and test negative, in announced in connection with travel to arrival, provided they are entering from may enter using their visas, provided order to be admitted to Austria. Commuters are this jurisdiction. a country that is not deemed a “safe they are not otherwise inadmissible ► Permanent residents. See above. also required to present proof of a negative PCR country.” After five days of quarantine, (e.g. if they are seeking to enter from a ► Temporary residents and work or antigen COVID-19 test, issued no more than the traveler may choose to take a PCR high-risk area without getting tested for visa/permit holders. See above. seven days prior to entry, every time they seek to enter. or antigen COVID-19 test, and end their COVID-19 prior to travel). quarantine early, if they test negative. ► Business visitors. In general, business ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants are ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa travelers are permitted to enter. See required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. If no ► Location. The quarantine can take place applications may be lodged exclusively comments below. test result can be presented upon entry, a test in a private residence. New entrants are in exceptional circumstances. For must be completed within 24 hours of entry. It not required to quarantine at a state example, family members of Austrian ► Other categories. Cross-border is possible for new entrants to take a PCR or commuters are allowed to enter Austria. antigen COVID-19 test after five days in country facility. citizens and certain Austrian residents Third-country nationals may not enter if (during their quarantine period). If they test (e.g. EEA and Swiss citizens residing in ► Exemptions. Travelers entering from the purpose of their travel is tourism or negative, they may be permitted to cease Austria), as well as certain travelers leisure, if they are traveling a country that quarantining. Commuters who do not present a “safe countries,” as well as business entering for work, may be issued a new negative test result upon entry must get tested visitors, cross-border commuters and is located outside of the Schengen Area within 24 hours of entry. visa. In general, new visa applications and the list of countries that are deemed those in transit, are not required to may not be lodged with Austrian safe by the Austrian authorities (i.e. “safe ► Health screenings on arrival. New entrants may quarantine. Individuals traveling embassies and consulates, or with countries”). The list of safe countries is be subject to health screenings, including to Vomp-Hinterriss, Mittelberg and external service partners (e.g. VFS changing at a rapid pace. Travelers should temperature checks and questioning about their Jungholz are similarly exempt. health status. Global). confirm whether the country from which ► Comments. None. they are departing is on the “safe ► Declarations. All travelers entering Austria must ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension country” list, prior to travel. register digitally in advance, to obtain a "pre- applications are being processed as travel clearance," unless an exception applies. usual. Please consider delays due to ► Transit. Transit through Austria is Commuters must also register, and renew their permitted, provided the traveler can registration every seven days and/or when any reduced staff and restrictions. prove that they are eligible for entry to requested information changes (e.g. when they the destination after Austria (e.g. they take new COVID-19 tests). For more information, click here. have a confirmed connecting flight out of Austria, or arrangements to transit via ► Registrations. See above. land). Austrian border officers have ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants have the discretion to deny travelers the ability to option to download the "Stop Corona" contact- transit if they deem that the traveler does tracing app. It can be downloaded for free from not have convincing proof that they will the Apple and Google app stores. limit their time in Austria to transit (e.g. if they suspect that the traveler will seek to ► Health insurance. None.
enter the country). ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs associated with COVID-19 testing. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None.
Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Bahrain. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are not required to get tested prior to related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent travel, in order to be admitted. announced in connection with travel to They may be used to enter Bahrain, residents may enter Bahrain. this jurisdiction. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine unless the visa holder is otherwise ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All at a hospital, hotel or private residence. inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work travelers are required to undergo a visa/permit holders. These individuals ► Exemptions. None. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ► New visa issuance. New visa may enter Bahrain. upon arrival. They are also required to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed. ► Business visitors. Business visitors take another PCR COVID-19 test after local rules, including those relating to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa may be permitted to enter Bahrain five days of isolation, and then again the use of masks, restrictions on after 10 days in Bahrain. extension/renewal applications are provided they receive approval from gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed. For more information, the Nationality Passports and ► Health screenings on arrival. None. click here. Residence Affairs (NPRA) authorities. For more information, click here. ► Declarations. None.
► Other categories. None. ► Registrations. None.
► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are permitted, except where entry bars are strongly encouraged to download the in place (e.g. flights from Iraq may not “BeAware Bahrain” mobile phone app. transit through Bahrain). See below. ► Health insurance. None. ► Comments. Citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for member states, passengers holding a paying the cost of COVID-19 testing in valid e-visa prior to boarding, Bahrain (approximately BD 36). passengers eligible to obtain a visa on ► Comments. None. arrival, and holders of official, service or UN passports, may enter Bahrain currently. Visa on arrival eligibility can be checked on website of the NPRA. Travel from Iraq and Iran is currently banned, as is travel from other locations with elevated infection levels. No official country list has been published, and travelers should confirm their eligibility to travel to Bahrain with their airline carriers prior to travel.
Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Belgium. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All non- ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals entering from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are They are not subject to entry Belgian residents age 12 or above, who are related requirements that have been red zone, including Belgian residents, temporarily suspended for non-essential restrictions. traveling from a red zone, are required to announced in connection with travel to are required to quarantine for seven travel. Individuals holding valid visas present a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. days upon arrival. Those who test may not use their visas to enter Belgium ► Permanent residents. Permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, issued positive for COVID-19 on their seventh if the purpose of their proposed travel residents may enter Belgium. They are no more than 72 hours prior to departure, in day in Belgium will be required to to Belgium is not considered essential. not subject to entry restrictions. order to be eligible for admission. remain in quarantine for at least ten ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All non- additional days. Children under the age consulates and embassies have visa/permit holders. These individuals Belgian residents age 6 or above, who are of 6 who enter from a red zone are may enter Belgium, provided they hold a traveling from a red zone, are required to required to quarantine for 10 days upon resumed visa processing worldwide. take another PCR COVID-19 test on their valid permit/long term visa D. arrival to Belgium. Travelers coming They are currently only processing C seventh day in Belgium. Travelers coming (short-term) and D (long-term) visa from South Africa, South America or the from South Africa, South America or ► Business visitors: These individuals are the United Kingdom quarantine for 10 applications for those whose travel is subject to entry restrictions. They must United Kingdom, and all Belgian residents considered essential. Short-term age 6 or above, who are coming from a red days. be in the possession of a valid travelers must obtain attestations from zone, must take a PCR COVID-19 test on attestation confirming that their travel their first and seventh days in country. ► Location. Quarantines can be their local Belgian consulate/embassy to Belgium is permitted. Depending on completed at a private home or confirming that their travel is essential. the situation, this will be an Essential ► Health screenings on arrival. None. temporary accommodation. Specific processing requirements differ Travel Attestation, a Business Travel based on the jurisdiction where the ► Declarations. All travelers are required to Abroad form, or a Declaration on ► Exemptions. In some instances, complete a Business Travel Abroad form (for consulate or embassy is situated. Honour. travelers entering Belgium for business visitors), a Passenger Locator professional reasons for no more than ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals form (no more than 48 hours prior to ► Other categories. Both the external and 72 hours, who would otherwise be applying for a work or single permit internal Schengen borders are closed to departure) and a sworn statement (confirming they will abide by the required to quarantine, may be allowed (first-time applicants and renewals) can foreigners for all non-essential travel. travel restrictions related to COVID-19). to receive an exemption from the submit their applications via email. The ► Transit. There are no entry quarantine requirements. The Belgian majority of town halls are handling their ► Registrations. None. restrictions in place for travelers who entity sponsoring the entry of the activities online, and certain documents will strictly transit through Belgium, en ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available, traveler must complete a Business may only be issued/delivered via email. route to another destination. This however it is not obligatory for travelers to Travel Abroad form to apply for such an First-time and renewal applications applies regardless of the place from use these apps. exemption. Exemptions are granted at must continue to be submitted as which the traveler departs, provided the sole discretion of the Belgian required, even if the physical retrieval ► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 authorities. of the ID card / single permit is that flights are operating from that rules in place regarding insurance. location. delayed. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Fees. None. ► Comments. The Belgian measures local rules, including those relating to above are in effect from 27 January ► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, the use of masks, restrictions on 2021 to 1 April 2021. This period will depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips gathering with others, curfews etc. likely be extended. lasting less than 48 hours).
Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Brazil • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Brazil. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Brazil ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid travelers (including Brazilian citizens) related requirements that have been are recommended to quarantine for 14 temporary visas may be used to enter ► Permanent residents. Permanent must present a proof that they tested announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers who are Brazil, even if these visas have not been residents with foreign identification negative for a reverse transmission this jurisdiction. eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e. the cards may enter Brazil. polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) Kingdom or South Africa, are required Federal Police). Individuals holding valid ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. but unregistered visas who are seeking visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to boarding. The COVID-19 test to re-enter the country, are required to documentation must be issued in ► Location. Travelers can specify a register their visas within 90 days of may enter Brazil with their foreign suitable location where they will identification cards. Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a entry to Brazil, and in all cases, no later laboratory recognized by the health undergo their quarantine, without being than 16 March 2021. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are authorities in the country of departure. exposed to high-risk individuals. If allowed to travel by air. Entry by land Children under the age of 2 are exempt travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa or sea is currently banned, except in from the test requirement. Children location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed. limited situations (e.g. maritime denied admission to Brazil. under the age of 12 who are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Workers entering by waterways). accompanied by adults when traveling ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 ► Other categories. None. being processed currently. test requirement provided all the other ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Transit through Brazil is adult travelers have satisfied the test local rules, including those relating to permitted currently. requirement. Unaccompanied children the use of masks, restrictions on between the ages of 2 and 12 must gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. International flights to comply with the COVID-19 test Brazil originating in, or transiting requirement. through, the United Kingdom and South Africa are prohibited until ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. further notice. In addition, foreigners ► Health screenings on arrival. None. who spent time in the United Kingdom or South Africa in the 14 days leading ► Declarations. Travelers must complete up to their travel to Brazil, are an online health online declaration prior currently prohibited from entering. to travel. For more information, click Exceptions from this entry ban are in here. place for relatives of Brazilian citizens, and individuals with valid residence ► Registrations. None. permits that are duly registered within ► Mobile phone apps. None. the Federal Police. ► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 11 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Canada • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are for Canadian citizens. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders test result, where the test was taken at most announced in connection with travel to upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada ► Permanent residents. There are no entry 72 hours before departure, is required for all this jurisdiction. exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible. restrictions for permanent residents. travelers arriving by air. As of 15 February 2021, a negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken in requirement. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work the United States no more than 72 hours ► Location. Travelers can specify a applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. Passengers seeking prior to travel, will be required for travelers to travel from jurisdictions other than the entering by land. suitable location where they will However, delays are being observed, United States, must qualify under one of undergo their quarantine and not be resulting from service reductions. the travel exemptions, and demonstrate ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 exposed to high-risk individuals. If a that they are traveling for a non-optional testing is available on a voluntary basis at the suitable location is not provided, the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing Montreal international airport. COVID-19 and non-discretionary purpose, in order to traveler will be directed to designated of visa extensions continues but has testing is mandatory for all travelers arriving be allowed to board. Individuals arriving quarantine facilities. been delayed due to service reductions. via the Toronto international airport. The New public policies have been enacted from the United States by air or land must Border Pilot Testing Program is available at ► Exemptions. There are limited to expedite change of condition demonstrate that they are traveling for a the Calgary International Airport and at the non-optional and non-discretionary Coutts land border in Alberta. As of 22 exceptions to the quarantine applications, and to expand the purpose. February 2021, travelers arriving by air will requirement, including for crew eligibility window for restoration be required to complete a COVID-19 test on members, essential-service workers and applications. Certain foreign nationals ► Business visitors. Business visitors must arrival at all Canadian airports. Additional emergency-service providers. are eligible to apply for interim work demonstrate that they are traveling for a details are pending. authorization when applying for a new non-optional and non-discretionary ► Comments. All travelers are subject to work permit. purpose. ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in local rules, including those relating to Canada, all travelers will be asked if they have the use of masks, restrictions on ► Other categories. Immediate family been, or are, experiencing COVID-19 members of Canadian citizens and symptoms. gathering with others, curfews, etc. permanent residents are permitted entry ► As of 22 February 2021, travelers to Canada provided they will remain in ► Declarations. None. entering Canada by air will be required Canada for at least 15 days. Extended ► Registrations. None. family members of Canadian citizens may to quarantine at a designated hotel for apply for authorization to travel to ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers arriving by up to 72 hours while they wait for their Canada. Immediate family members of air must download the ArriveCAN app, COVID-19 test result. Travelers who Canadian temporary residents may apply through which they will provide their contact test negative will be permitted to for authorization to travel to Canada. All information and quarantine plan details. complete the rest of the mandatory Travelers arriving by land are of these individuals must demonstrate quarantine at a location of their recommended to use the ArriveCAN app. that they are traveling for a non-optional choosing. If the test result is positive, and non-discretionary purpose. ► Health insurance. None. they will be directed to a government quarantine facility for monitoring. ► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as ► Fees. None. Additional details are pending. the traveler does not leave the sterile transit area of the airport. ► Comments. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Chile • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Chile ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are residents, temporary residents and including citizens and residents, must take a related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 10 days not suspended or canceled. These visas polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more work visa/permit holders are allowed to than 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test announced in connection with travel to upon entry. After this period, they must may be used to enter Chile, provided enter Chile through open ports of entry certificate confirming that they tested negative, in this jurisdiction. continue to comply with local health and the traveler is not otherwise (e.g. Santiago International Airport). order to enter. Minors age two or younger are safety measures, such as local self- inadmissible. exempt. Other individuals may also be exempt, on isolation rules (e.g. isolate during the a case-by-case basis. These individuals will be ► Permanent residents. See above. weekend). ► New visa issuance. New visa required to obtain a special authorization from the applications submitted from within Chile ► Temporary residents and work Chilean consulate with jurisdiction over their place ► Location. In general, new entrants may are being processed, albeit with delays. visa/permit holders. See above. of residence before entering Chile without a PCR COVID-19 test. quarantine in a hotel or private Some Chilean consulates are processing residence. In some instances, visa applications submitted by ► Business visitors. These individuals are ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing only allowed to enter through the is not required upon arrival. However, individuals individuals may be required to individuals outside of Chile. However, International Airport of Santiago. They may get tested voluntarily after seven full days in quarantine, at their own cost, in a delays are to be expected. In some are prohibited from entering via any Chile, and if they test negative, they may shorten government-designated location (e.g. if cases, consulates will close temporarily their quarantine period. other border crossings. they test positive for COVID-19 after in response to local infection rates and ► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants are arrival). health conditions. • Other categories. Other categories of subject to random screenings by local authorities. travelers (e.g. family members of The authorities reserve the right to mandate that ► Exemptions. The 10-day quarantine ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension Chilean citizens and residents) may a new entrant undergo a COVID-19 test on period may be shortened if the applications may be submitted within arrival. enter Chile with prior approval in the individual tests negative for COVID-19 Chile to the appropriate authorities. form of a “Salvoconducto” permit ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an after their seventh full day in Chile. In However, delays are being observed, issued by a Chilean consulate with affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within these situations, the quarantine period and authorities are applying new the 48 hours preceding their entry. This document will end upon receipt of the negative requirements, which may complicate or jurisdiction over their place of can be obtained here. residence. COVID-19 test taken after arrival. lengthen the visa extension process. ► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local ► Transit. Transit is only permitted in contact information to authorities upon arrival, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► The validity period of Chilean ID cards specific locations (e.g. Santiago for further monitoring and preventive local rules, including those relating to issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has purposes. All travelers must also complete a the use of masks, restrictions on been extended until 28 February 2022 International Airport). tracking form for 14 days following arrival to Chile, and submit the updated form to the gathering with others, curfews etc. for foreigners with residence ► Comments. Chile is continuously Chilean authorities via email on a daily basis. permits. Note, the residence permits evaluating entry measures and themselves are not extended, and ► Mobile phone apps. None. entrance restrictions, and will update permit holders must comply with its current rules as conditions evolve in ► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a applicable requirements in order to Chile and globally. health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, renew these permits. that covers the costs of medical treatments related to COVID-19.
► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees for are required currently.
► Comments. None.
Page 13 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] China Mainland • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary ► Existing (valid) visas. The following are residents are allowed to enter. travelers, including citizens and related requirements that have been across China. In Dalian, Guangzhou and suspended until further notice: policies governing port visas, 24/72/144 hour visa-free transit residents, must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to Shenzhen, a 14-day centralized ► Permanent residents. See above. through mainland China, 30-day visa-free travel reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody this jurisdiction. quarantine is required, followed by a 7- to Hainan, 15-day visa-free entry for foreign ► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to day home observation period. In Xian cruise members, 144 hour visa-free entry to visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific and Nanjing, a 14-day centralized Guangdong, and 15-day visa-free entry to closed to most foreigners, including Guangzi. Citizens of Uzbekistan who hold a valid requirements of the Chinese embassy quarantine is required, followed by a visa and residence document (e.g. for work) are holders of visas, residence permits and with jurisdiction over their place of 14-day home observation period. In not currently allowed to use these visas to enter. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for Shanghai, a 14-day centralized Foreign nationals who hold valid residence (APEC) Business Travel Cards. The travel admission. quarantine is required. In Beijing, a 14- permits for work (among other purposes) are ban does not apply to holders of day centralized quarantine is required, temporarily not allowed to enter China if they are departing from Canada, or if they are departing diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- followed by a 7-day home observation or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan residents from Los Angeles and San Francisco and they 19 tests will be conducted after arrival period and another 7-day home health who enter with a Mainland China Travel have not received advance approval from a (while travelers are in quarantine). Chinese consulate. Permit. China has entered into monitoring period. Travelers from Hong Kong must undergo a 14-day agreements with more jurisdictions (i.e. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► New visa issuance. In general, many Chinese South Korea, Germany, Singapore, are subject to random health screenings centralized quarantine and medical embassies and consulates are temporarily Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a at the discretion of the Chinese observation period. suspending visa issuance for many visa types. In addition, the authorities are reviewing in detail “fast track” procedure to facilitate authorities. ► Location. In general, new entrants may applications for government-issued "PU" foreigners’ entry into China for essential quarantine in a hotel which is a invitation letters. Foreigners entering for and urgent business. The fast track ► Declarations. None. economic, trade, scientific, technology and process needs to be pre-approved by the government-designated location for the emergency humanitarian reasons, as well as relevant Chinese government authorities ► Registrations. Foreigners must centralized quarantine. those entering to attend funerals, may apply for before foreigners can travel. Eligible complete an online registration in order visas at embassies and consulates, and these ► Exemptions. None. foreigners can apply for a Chinese visa to be admitted to China. They will need requests will be processed on a case-by-case to provide information relating to their basis. Foreign employees may apply for "PU" after their fast track applications are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to health status, and upload their pre- invitation letters and then apply for visas to enter approved. local rules, including those relating to China. Dependent family members are not travel test results, among other things, the use of masks, restrictions on currently able to apply for "PU" invitation letters, ► Business visitors. See above. before being issued a QR code gathering with others, curfews etc. individually or along with the foreign employee. This was verbally confirmed to EY by the ► Other categories. See above. (travelers must have a QR code to enter). For more information, click here. authorities. ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners who part. ► Mobile phone apps. None. entered China before 28 March 2020 and are currently in mainland China with short-term visas ► Comments. International flights to Beijing ► Health insurance. None. or residence permits can receive automatic 60- must enter via one of 16 designated day extensions if their visas or residence permits points of entry, while those to Shanghai ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cannot be extended before their expiry dates. can only land at the Pudong International costs related to quarantine. There is no process required for such extensions. Airport. All flights to and from the United During this automatic extension period, the ► Comments. None. aforesaid foreigners can remain in mainland Kingdom and South Africa are currently China legally and leave the jurisdiction normally. suspended.
Page 14 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Colombia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who enter Colombia ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) residents, temporary residents, work passengers who wish to enter the related requirements that have been without a negative PCR COVID-19 test visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business country must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to must isolate for 14 days upon arrival. They may be used to enter Colombia, visitors may enter Colombia. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. provided the visa holder is not than 96 hours prior to travel. ► Location. Where required, isolation may otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. occur in a hotel or private residence. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. If, due Impacted individuals are not required to ► New visa issuance. In general, new visa ► Temporary residents and work to force majeure, it is not possible to isolate in a government-designated applications are being processed. Visa visa/permit holders. See above. take a PCR test prior to travel, travelers location. issuance is currently suspended for ► Business visitors. See above. may be permitted to enter Colombia applicants in Brazil. and take a PCR test after being ► Exemptions. Travelers who comply with ► Other categories. Not applicable. admitted. Affected individuals will need the pre-travel COVID-19 test required ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa to isolate pending receipt of their test are not required to isolate upon arrival. extension requests are being processed. ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No result. Airlines reserve the right to deny However, it is not possible to change special restrictions are in effect as a ► Comments. All travelers are subject to boarding to travelers who do not hold a immigration status and convert a visitor result of COVID-19. local rules, including those relating to negative PCR test prior to travel. visa to a migrant visa until 1 March the use of masks, restrictions on 2021 at the earliest. ► Comments. Direct and connecting gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. flights from and to Brazil are currently suspended until 27 February 2021. All ► Declarations. None. border crossings with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela are ► Registrations. All travelers must closed until 1 March 2021. complete a registration known as “CHECKMIG” prior to travel. For more information, click here.
► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download the CORONAPP app, and provide all required information, prior to travel
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 15 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Costa Rica • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Costa ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) Rica. related requirements that have been However, foreigners entering Costa visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to Rica who become ill while in the They may be used to enter Costa Rica, ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. country, will be required to isolate at provided the visa holder is not residents, temporary residents, work their own cost. otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if a visa/permit holders and business However, the local authorities retain discretion to screen new entrants. business visitor does not complete a visitors can enter Costa Rica. ► Location. Where applicable, isolation “Pase de Salud”). ► Declarations. All business visitors and can occur in a hotel or private ► Temporary residents and work residence. The authorities are not ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is visa/permit holders. See above. tourists are required to complete a form called “Pase de Salud”, which can be requiring impacted individuals to isolate currently suspended until 8 February ► Business visitors. See above accessed here. The purpose of the Pase in government-designated locations. 2021. This may be extended further. de Salud is to collect information about ► Other categories. None. ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Immigration travelers’ health conditions, and documents, including temporary and ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No potential exposure to individuals who ► Comments. All travelers are subject to permanent residence permits, that special restrictions have been enacted. tested positive for COVID-19, among local rules, including those relating to expired after 18 December 2019 are other things. Citizens, permanent the use of masks, restrictions on automatically extended until 2 March ► Comments. Costa Rica recently residents, temporary residents and gathering with others, curfews etc. 2021. reduced the measures it implemented work visa holders are not required to Costa Rica recently reduced the previously to stem the spread of complete this form prior to travel. measures it implemented previously to COVID-19. stem the spread of COVID-19. It is no ► Registrations. None. longer mandatory for foreign visitors ► Mobile phone apps. None. and tourists to isolate for 14 days upon arrival. ► Health insurance. All business visitors and tourists are required to obtain health insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments and isolation, if required, in the event they test positive for COVID-19 while in Costa Rica.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 16 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Cyprus • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. The entry rules for citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) permanent residents, temporary entering from Category B and C countries related requirements that have been Category A or B countries are required visas are not canceled or suspended. residents and work visa/permit holders must carry a certificate confirming that announced in connection with travel to to quarantine for 72 hours on arrival. These visas can be used for entry, are tied to the jurisdiction from which they tested negative for COVID-19 issued this jurisdiction. They can end their quarantine once provided the traveler is not otherwise their travel originates. For more no more than 72 hours prior to their they test negative for a COVID-19 test ineligible. information, and to learn more about flight. Those entering from Category A 72 hours after their arrival. Travelers the Cyprus Flight Pass process, click countries are not required to get tested entering from Category C countries are ► New visa issuance. Certain delays may here. prior to entry to Cyprus. required to quarantine for 14 days upon occur due to the pandemic and arrival. They may also end their protocols in place. ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers entering from Category A or B quarantine period provided they receive ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certain ► Temporary residents and work countries must get tested for COVID-19 a second negative COVID-19 test (taken delays may occur due to the pandemic visa/permit holders. See above. 72 hours after their arrival. Travelers typically on their tenth day in country). and the protocols in place. entering from Category C countries must Travelers entering from the United ► Business visitors. Business visitors get tested for COVID-19 on their tenth Kingdom are required to quarantine for arriving from Category C jurisdictions day in Cyprus. Travelers entering from seven days upon arrival, and to further are prohibited from entering Cyprus. the United Kingdom must get tested for isolate for three days following For more information regarding COVID-19 on their seventh day in Cyprus. completion of their quarantine period. country categories, click here. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Location. Depending on the purpose of ► Other categories. Travelers arriving are subject to thermal camera screenings the visit, the self-isolation location may from Category C jurisdictions are and random health screenings. be a private location (e.g. residence) or prohibited from entering Cyprus. For a location designated by the authorities. more information regarding country ► Declarations. All travelers must submit a Travelers entering from the United categories, click here. declaration form through the Cyprus Kingdom are required to quarantine at a Flight Pass website, at least 24 hours government-designated hotel, and then ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. prior to departure. to isolate in a private accommodation.
► Comments. The Cyprus government ► Registrations. None. ► Exemptions. None. categorizes countries according to ► Mobile phone apps. None. their epidemiological situation (e.g. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Category A, B and C), with Category A ► Health insurance. None. local rules, including those relating to being the most favorable. The the use of masks, restrictions on categorization of countries is updated ► Fees. Travelers arriving for employment gathering with others, curfews etc. regularly by the Ministry of Health and purposes, from a Category C country, are can be found here. required to pay 800 Euro, to cover expenses related to accommodations and COVID-19 testing.
► Comments. None.
Page 17 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Czech Republic • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers may be ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from dark ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to related requirements that have been red or red jurisdictions must self- visas are not canceled or suspended. travel, depending on the country from which visa/permit holders and business they are departing, and their recent travel announced in connection with travel to isolate until they receive a negative These visas can be used for entry, visitors may enter the Czech Republic history. Individuals who departed from, or spent this jurisdiction. result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken provided the traveler is not otherwise subject to current entry restrictions. more than 12 hours in the 14 days preceding after their arrival in the Czech Republic. inadmissible (e.g. business visitors See comment further down. travel to the Czech Republic, in a dark red, red They will only be allowed to leave entering for reasons not considered or orange jurisdiction are required to take a isolation for authorized purposes (e.g. essential). ► Permanent residents. See above, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test, and test negative, no more than to buy groceries, receive medical comments further down. ► New visa issuance. Most consulates' 24 to 72 hours prior to travel. For more care). information regarding country risk visa processing services are currently ► Temporary residents and work classifications and testing requirements, click ► Location. Isolation can be completed at limited to specific individuals until visa/permit holders. See above, and here. private accommodations. New entrants further notice (e.g. family members of comments further down. are not required to quarantine in a EU nationals, foreigners who qualified ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers may ► Business visitors. See above, and be required to get tested for COVID-19 after government-designated location. for entry under a special government comments further down. entry to the Czech Republic (either within five programs). Only a small portion of days of arrival, or as of their fifth day in ► Exemptions. Limited exceptions exist, consulates (only those located in the ► Other categories. See comments country), depending on the country from which including for diplomats, and individuals EU) are operating at full capacity further down. they are departing, and their recent travel who are transiting through the Czech currently. history. Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Republic, who remain in country for less are subject to health screenings and questioning ► Transit. Allowed to Czech or EU than 12 hours. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa upon arrival. citizens, as well as third-country extension/renewal applications are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to nationals with long term or permanent ► Declarations. None. being processed currently. resident status in an EU member state local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. Prior to arrival, the use of masks, restrictions on if under 12 hours. travelers entering from dark red, red and orange jurisdictions must contact the relevant gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. Foreigners, regardless of regional hygienic station (which is determined by nationality and place of departure, may the location from which the travelers departed) only enter the Czech Republic for by completing an electronic form, which is essential reasons. Travel for work, available here. This form must also be presented business, or to reunite with family at border control upon arrival, and any time after entry, if requested by local authorities. members is considered essential. Travel for the purpose of tourism ► Mobile phone apps. None.
or visiting friends is not considered ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health essential, and is not currently insurance. For individuals entering for work, permitted. their sponsoring (host) companies are responsible for ensuring that foreign workers have health insurance.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 18 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Denmark • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and permanent residents ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All Individuals are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not can enter, irrespective of the purpose of their travelers are required to present a negative related requirements that have been self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. suspended or canceled. travel. COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours announced in connection with travel to The self-isolation period can be before boarding their flight, if entering ► New visa issuance. Visas are only being ► Permanent residents. See above. this jurisdiction. shortened by presenting a negative PCR Denmark by plane. There are currently no issued currently if the traveler is specific requirements as to the type of test carried out no earlier than on the ► Temporary residents and work permit permitted to enter Denmark (e.g. to COVID-19 test, and both polymerase chain fourth day after arrival in Denmark. The holders. Non-EU nationals holding a work in Denmark, or transit through the reaction (PCR) and antigen tests are rules apply both to Danish citizens and valid residence permit, and EU nationals who country). There is a backlog on the have a Danish work contract, can acceptable. However, antibody tests are not foreigners. These rules will remain in enter Denmark. accepted. Test requirements also apply to force until 1 July 2021. processing of work and residence Danish citizens and residents. Persons who permits currently. The Danish ► Business visitors. Business visitors can enter previously tested positive for COVID-19 can ► Location. There are no requirements immigration authorities are open for Denmark for the purpose of attending a critical be exempted from the pre-travel test around the location where isolation limited in-person appointments, business meeting. Advance approval from the requirement if they can present documents should occur. including to complete biometric Danish authorities is not required. However, confirming that their positive COVID-19 test these individuals must carry documentation registrations and in-person EU occurred between 14 days and eight weeks ► Exemptions. Additional exemptions are proving that the meeting is critical (e.g. an residence document filings. Processing before their proposed entry to Denmark. expected in the near term, including for invitation letter detailing the purpose of the Children age 12 years old or below are delays are being observed. cross-border commuters, residents in meeting, the attendees, a local Danish exempt from the pre-travel testing contact). Failure to do so may result in them requirement. COVID-19 test certificates are border regions an individuals who ► Visa extensions/renewals. Applicants being denied admission. only accepted if issued in a Scandinavian deliver services and goods to recipients with permits that will expire while they
► Other categories. Migrant workers can enter language, German, English, French, Spanish in Denmark. are in Denmark who, due to COVID-19, Denmark if they tested negative for COVID-19 or Italian. are unable to depart before the (1) no more than 24 hours prior to entry, or ► Comments. All travelers are subject to document expires, must inform the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. The Danish (2) no more than three days prior to entry and local rules, including those relating to authorities are urging employers to have Danish immigration authorities of this, they have a valid purpose for travel. the use of masks, restrictions on foreign workers undergo a PCR test no more and they must leave Denmark as soon gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided than 72 hours after entry. as possible. They are allowed to remain transiting travelers are otherwise admissible for no more than 60 days beyond their ► Health screenings on arrival. Any foreign to their final destination (or the destination permit expiry date. The immigration after Denmark).Travelers will not be permitted national displaying symptoms such as dry cough or fever may be subject to health authorities will disregard the fact that to transit through Denmark if they do not have the individuals overstayed beyond the a valid purpose of travel to their final screening and denied entry. destination (after Denmark). Individuals validity period of the residence permit if ► Declarations. None. transiting through Denmark by air must this is a result of flight cancellations present a negative COVID-19 test result issued ► Registrations. None. resulting from COVID-19. When the no more than 24 hours prior to entry/transit. applicant is able to leave Denmark and ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. Residents of the United Kingdom has bought a plane ticket, the airport and South Africa are not permitted entry, ► Health insurance. None. police can issue a letter that is valid for except in limited situations (e.g. 60 days that allows the applicant to exit freight/transport workers, those entering to ► Fees. None. Denmark. visit ill or dying family members). ► Comments. None.
Page 19 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Ecuador • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. There is no mandatory ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers entering Ecuador must take a related requirements that have been quarantine requirement for new not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders, and business polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to entrants. All passengers are strongly be used to enter Ecuador, provided the visitors can enter Ecuador. COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours this jurisdiction. encouraged to isolate for 15 days upon visa holder is not otherwise prior to travel. They must test negative, arrival. inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. and carry a certificate confirming the same, in order to be admitted. They ► Location. Not applicable. Self-isolation ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work may occur in a private residence and applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. may be asked to produce the certificate prior to boarding and upon arrival in other locations. There is no requirement currently, albeit with delays due to ► Business visitors. See above. Ecuador. In some instances, travelers to quarantine or isolate at a reductions in government personnel may be permitted to enter with a PCR government-designated location. who process visa requests. ► Other categories. See above. COVID-19 test that was taken more ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. than 72 hours prior to travel (up to 10 extension/renewal requests are being days prior to travel). ► Comments. All travelers are subject to processed currently, albeit with delays ► Comments. None. local rules, including those relating to due to reductions in government ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. the use of masks, restrictions on personnel who process visa requests. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to screenings concerning their health status, prior travel history, and possible exposure to individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.
► Declarations. None.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 20 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Egypt • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Egyptian citizens, residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. There are no formal ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) work visa holders and business visitors travelers are required to take a related requirements that have been quarantine or self-isolation visas are not suspended or canceled. may enter Egypt. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no announced in connection with travel to requirements. Travelers are subject to These visas may be used to enter Egypt, more than 72 hours prior to travel. The this jurisdiction. medical screenings upon arrival, provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. See above. test must be negative, and travelers including a temperature check. Egyptian otherwise inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work should carry a copy of the negative test, border and health authorities may ► New visa issuance. New visa application visa/permit holders. See above. and be prepared to present it prior to require new entrants to quarantine, on boarding and upon arrival. Passengers a case-by-case basis, at their sole requests are being processed currently. ► Business visitors. See above. in transit are not required to take a PCR discretion. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa COVID-19 test in advance of travel, extension/renewal requests are being ► Other categories. See above. ► Location. See above. provided that they do not exit the processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Egypt is designated area in the airport while ► Exemptions. See above. currently permitted. Transiting awaiting their connecting flight. passengers must remain in the airport ► Comments. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. while they await their connecting flight. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Comments. Citizens of the following are subject to health screenings on countries require advance approval arrival. from the Egyptian State Security Authorities in addition to holding a ► Declarations. None. visa, in order to enter Egypt (Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, ► Registrations. None. Mauritania, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria ► Mobile phone apps. None. and Yemen). ► Health insurance. Travelers must hold insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment and/or hospitalization resulting from COVID- 19.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 21 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] El Salvador • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering El Salvador ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers seeking to enter to El related requirements that have been are not required to quarantine or isolate visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business Salvador, including Salvadoran citizens, announced in connection with travel to upon arrival. These visas may be used to enter El visitors may enter El Salvador. must carry a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. Salvador, provided the visa holder is not reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test ► Location. Not applicable. otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. certificate, issued by an authorized ► Exemptions. Not applicable. laboratory no more than 72 hours prior ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. to travel. Individuals who do not comply ► Comments. All travelers are subject to with this requirement will be local rules, including those relating to Delays may be expected in locations ► Business visitors. See above. denied entry to El Salvador. the use of masks, restrictions on where Salvadoran consulates are gathering with others, curfews etc. closed, or operating at reduced levels, ► Other categories. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. as a result of local COVID-19 infection rates and health conditions. ► Transit. Transit through El Salvador is ► Health screenings on arrival. None. currently permitted without ► Visa extensions/renewals. As per restrictions. ► Declarations. None. normal process in El Salvador.
► Comments. Travel from the UK and ► Registrations. None. South Africa is currently suspended. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 22 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Finland • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Airlines ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Finland. require all passengers travelling to Finland related requirements that have been jurisdictions with a high incidence of business visas and residence from abroad to present a negative COVID- announced in connection with travel to COVID-19 (i.e. exceeding 25/100,000/14 permits are not impacted (e.g. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry 19 test certificate before boarding. days) are recommended to quarantine for restrictions for permanent residents of this jurisdiction. suspended) as a result of the COVID-19 14 days. pandemic. Finland. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. See the quarantine section. ► Voluntary quarantine can be shortened by ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit ► New visa issuance. New business visa taking two voluntary COVID-19 tests. holders. Temporary residents and work issuance is suspended. New residence ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Travelers who possess a negative COVID- visa/permit holders may enter Finland. permit application intake is starting arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland 19 test certificate issued no more than 72 and South Africa must undergo a health gradually. We recommend checking the ► Business visitors. Border restrictions hours prior to their arrival and who will remain in place at: (1) the Schengen examination upon arrival. On the basis of remain in Finland for more than 72 hours website of the Embassy of Finland in internal borders for travel from Austria, the examination, travelers must quarantine are recommended to wait 72 hours after your country of residence. Click here for Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, for 14 days. They may only leave their arrival before taking their second additional details. France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, quarantine before the end of that period if COVID-19 test. If both test results ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, it Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, they can show two negative COVID-19 test are negative, the traveler may stop their Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, results, where the first test was taken at quarantine. is not possible to extend a business visa Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Lithuania, most 72 hours before boarding the plane while in Finland , however, in force Poland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, for Finland or upon arrival, and the second ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine majeure situations the local police may and (2) the Schengen external borders for test was taken at least 72 hours after can occur in a hotel or private residence. grant a short extension. Click here for travel from Andorra, Bulgaria, Ireland, arrival in Finland. Click here for additional additional details. Processing of ► Exemptions. The following are exempt Croatia, Romania, San Marino, Cyprus, details. residence permit extensions/renewals Monaco. from the quarantine requirement: (1) Finland is not currently impacted by the ► Declarations. None. travelers with a medical certificate stating ► Entry remains prohibited to third-country that they were positive for COVID-19 less COVID-19 pandemic. nationals at the Schengen internal and ► Registrations. None. than six months earlier, (2) commuters external borders for the most part, traveling from Sweden and Norway that ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, including travel from Russia, United can present a negative COVID-19 test Kingdom, United States and Turkey. however travelers are recommended to download and use the "Koronavilkku" app. certificate issued no more than seven days ► Limited exceptions apply for essential in advance of their entry, and (3) travelers reasons and special groups. Click here for ► Health insurance. None. that will not stay longer than 72 hours and more information. that can show a negative COVID-19 test ► Fees. None. certificate issued less than 72 hours ► Other categories. See above. before their arrival in Finland. ► Comments. None.
► Transit. For external border traffic and to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to the extent that internal border controls local rules, including those relating to the have been restored, transit on regularly- use of masks, restrictions on gathering scheduled routes is permitted. Click here with others, curfews etc. for additional information.
► Comments. None.
Page 23 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] France • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. French and EU citizens (and their ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Most travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are spouses/partners and children) coming polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test related requirements that have been isolate for seven days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled. They may from a non-EU country can enter if the trip result, issued no more than 72 hours prior announced in connection with travel to Travelers entering from EU countries be used to enter France, provided the is justified by an imperative need. They can to travel, is required for all travelers age this jurisdiction. are not required to isolate on arrival. visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible also enter France if they have their main 11 or above. (e.g. if the traveler is outside of the EU residence in France (provided they had left ► Location. In general, new entrants may and does not qualify for an exemption France before 31 Jan 2021 or have to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. A second isolate in a location of their choosing. to entry restrictions and have no leave France for an imperative reason). No PCR test must be completed after seven However, travelers coming from a days in France. Individuals entering from imperative reason to enter France). entry restrictions if coming from an EU country where it is impossible to take a country. an EU country are not required to complete this second test. PCR test prior to travel must quarantine ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. Third-country in an accommodation approved by the applications are only being processed nationals who hold a permanent residence ► Health screenings on arrival. None. French authorities. for individuals eligible to enter France. card can only enter if they have their main residence in France. No entry restrictions if ► Declarations. All travelers must present a ► Exemptions. Travelers entering France ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa coming from an EU country. sworn statement to the transportation from EU countries are not required to extension/renewal applications are company (pre-boarding) and to border isolate upon arrival. being processed currently. ► Temporary residents and work authorities (upon arrival), confirming that visa/permit holders. Third-country they (a) have no symptoms of COVID-19; ► Comments. All travelers are subject to nationals who hold a valid French (b) have not been in contact with local rules, including those relating to immigration document can only enter if individuals with confirmed cases of COVID- the use of masks, restrictions on they have their main residence in France. 19 within the 14 days preceding their gathering with others, curfews etc. No entry restrictions if coming from an EU travel, (c) commit to isolating for seven country. days upon arrival, and getting tested for COVID-19 at the end of their isolation ► Business visitors. No restrictions are in place for business visitors who are entering period. Travelers entering from outside of from an EU country. Business travelers the EU are required to complete a travel seeking to enter from outside the EU are certificate. Click here for more permitted to do so only in limited and information. specific circumstances. ► Registrations. None. ► Other categories. Travelers from outside ► Mobile phone apps. Individuals are the EU may enter only if they can benefit recommended, but not required, to from a travel restriction exemption. No download the TousAntiCovid app upon restrictions for Lebanese citizens residing arrival in France. in Lebanon. ► Health insurance. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided that transiting passengers remain in the ► Fees. None. airport’s international zone for less than 24 hours. ► Comments. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 24 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Gabon • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to get tested for related requirements that have been currently required to quarantine. They not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders and business COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior announced in connection with travel to are recommended to isolate until they be used for entry, provided the visa visitors may enter Gabon, with limited to entry. They must test negative in this jurisdiction. receive the result of their COVID-19 test holder is not otherwise inadmissible exceptions. order to be granted admission taken upon arrival. However, individuals (e.g. if they are temporarily barred from who test positive for COVID-19 after entering Gabon, because the country ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All arrival to Gabon, are required to from which they are traveling is travelers are required to get tested for quarantine in a private accommodation, currently barring entry to Gabonese ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 upon arrival in Gabon. Those visa/permit holders. See above. and seeking medical attention, if citizens). who test positive for COVID-19 after needed. These individuals will be ► Business visitors. See above. entry will be required to quarantine, and required to get tested for COVID-19 ► New visa issuance. New visas are to get tested for COVID-19 again ten again 10 days following their positive issued on a very limited basis by the ► Other categories. None. days after entry. Individuals who test test after arrival. These individuals will Immigration office, and only on the positive again during their quarantine, condition that a prior approval has been ► Transit. Transit through Gabon is require proof that they have recovered may be required to take additional tests issued by the Gabonese Foreign Office. currently permitted. from COVID-19 before they end their until such time that they test negative quarantine. In general, non-EU citizens may only ► Comments. Travelers may be barred for COVID-19. receive a new visa if they can prove that from entry to Gabon, if the country ► Location. Individuals are encouraged to they have a valid, urgent reason for ► Health screenings on arrival. None. from which they are traveling is isolate in a private accommodation. their travel. restricting the entry of citizens of ► Declarations. All travelers are required ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Gabon, as Gabon applies the rule of to complete a COVID-19 related form extension/renewal requests are being reciprocity. upon arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to processed currently. local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. All travelers must the use of masks, restrictions on register with the Gabonese authorities gathering with others, curfews etc. upon arrival. They will be provided a paper form to complete upon arrival.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cost of the COVID-19 test taken on arrival. This cost is XAF 20,000.
► Comments. None.
Page 25 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Georgia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Georgia by ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers arriving from any foreign ► Duration. Citizens of Georgia who enter ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) air and land. Only Georgian citizens can must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) jurisdiction, regardless of their with a certificate confirming they tested visas/permits may be used for travel, enter Georgia by land. Entry by sea is COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before nationality, will not be subject to negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 provided the visa holder is not arrival, and test negative, in order to be currently not permitted. heightened admission or quarantine hours prior to travel, are required to otherwise inadmissible. admitted. Limited exemptions apply, including for travelers who received the COVID-19 requirements, if they have proof that quarantine for eight days upon arrival. ► Permanent residents. Residents, work ► New visa issuance. Onshore visa vaccine (both doses), and certain remote they obtained both doses of any of the They may be allowed to shorten their visa/permit holders, business visitors issuance is currently suspended. workers, business visitors and individuals COVID-19 vaccines available currently. quarantine period if they test negative and other categories of travelers may entering Georgia for work. for COVID-19 on their third day in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa be able to enter Georgia at the country, or if they have received the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Citizens of extensions/renewal requests are being discretion of the Georgian authorities COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals arriving provided that they have a valid purpose certain countries are required to take a PCR processed currently. COVID-19 test at their own expense on the from, or who were present in the 14 for travel (and receive advance third day after their arrival. Certain travelers, days preceding travel in, the United permission from the Georgian including business visitors, remote workers, Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), authorities), or if they have received and individuals entering Georgia for work, must quarantine for 12 days on arrival. two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. may be required to conduct a PCR test upon arrival in Georgia. ► Location. The quarantine period may be ► Temporary residents and work carried out at a hotel or private visa/permit holders. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers will undergo health screening on arrival, including residence. In situations where ► Business visitors. See above. temperature checks. If their temperature is individuals do not have suitable higher than 37°C, a PCR test may be accommodations to quarantine, self- ► Other categories. See above. mandated, and they may be required to isolation is not possible, they will be isolate temporarily. required to quarantine in a government- ► Transit. There are no transit designated location. restrictions at this time. ► Declarations. Generally, travelers will be asked to provide their travel history for the ► Exemptions. Travelers from select ► Comments. None. 21 days preceding entry, upon arrival. countries, and those who received both ► Registrations. Non-Georgian citizens who are doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, are not eligible to enter, must complete an online required to quarantine. registration in advance of their travel. Click here for the pre-registration form for EU ► Comments. All travelers are subject to citizens and residents. Click here for to access local rules, including those relating to the form for business travelers. Click here to the use of masks, restrictions on access the form for remote workers. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 26 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Germany • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. German citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit entering from “high-risk areas” (those with related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 days upon arrival if not canceled or suspended. Visa holders holders may enter. the COVID-19 variant) must test negative announced in connection with travel to they have been in a high-risk area in the may enter using their visas, provided ► Permanent residents. See above. for COVID-19 no more than 48 hours prior this jurisdiction. 10 days leading up to their travel to they are not otherwise inadmissible to entry and carry a certificate in German, Germany. The quarantine period may be (e.g. seeking to enter from a high-risk ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit English or French confirming the negative holders. See above. shortened by up to five days, in some area without getting tested prior to test. Other travelers are not required to (but not all) instances, if new entrants travel). get tested prior to entry. For more ► Business visitors. Visitors may only enter in test negative for COVID-19, and the certain circumstances, including for important information on high-risk areas, click here. federal state to which they travel within ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is economic reasons (as determined by the German currently limited to applicants who can authorities). Visitors entering from locations ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers Germany permits a shorter quarantine with the new COVID-19 variant are not entering from risk areas (i.e. those that period following a negative test. prove that they have a valid and urgent permitted to enter. still have elevated infection rates, but not Travelers entering from risk areas are reason for their travel. Evidence of urgency may include an employer letter, ► Other categories. The following individuals are the COVID-19 variant) are required to required to quarantine while they await admissible to Germany: (1) citizens of EU undergo a COVID-19 test within 48 hours the result of the COVID-19 test they are however additional proof may be countries, (2) citizens of Iceland, Norway, of their arrival. For more information on required to take upon entry. They may requested by German consulates Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, (3) holders of risk areas, click here. processing the new visa request. valid long-term residence permits issued by EU take another test, no earlier than their member states, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are fifth day in country, and if it is negative, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension or Switzerland, (4) skilled and highly-qualified subject to random screening upon arrival. they may be permitted to shorten the applications are being processed as foreign workers, if their employment is deemed period of their quarantine. Travelers usual, albeit with delays due to reduced necessary from a German economic perspective, ► Declarations. None. entering from areas that are not and the work cannot be postponed or done staff. Individuals who apply to remotely, (5) residents of Australia, Japan, New ► Registrations. Travelers seeking entry to considered risk or high-risk areas are renew/extend their visa, whose request Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, Germany from a high-risk area or a risk not required to quarantine upon arrival. is not processed before their visa (6) transport personnel, and (7) seasonal area (i.e. those without the COVID-19 For more information, click here. expires, will be considered to have valid workers in the agricultural sector, among others. variant) must complete an online Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau immigration status while the application registration prior to entry. For more ► Location. The quarantine can take place and Taiwan are expected to be permitted to in a private residence. New entrants are is adjudicated by the German enter if/when a reciprocity agreement goes into information, click here. authorities. effect allowing German citizens and residents to not required to quarantine at a state enter these jurisdictions. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are facility. recommended, but not required, to ► Transit. Foreigners may transit through download and use the Corona-Warn app. ► Exemptions. None, in general. Local Germany provided that they are admissible to For more information on the app, click state rules exclude stays of up to 24 their final destination, and they do not exceed the time necessary in Germany to transit to their here. hours. next destination. ► Health insurance. Travelers must have ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Comments. Travelers from high-risk areas with health insurance covering at least EUR local state rules, including those the virus variant are prohibited from entering 30.000 worth of medical costs. relating to the use of masks, restrictions Germany until 17 February 2021. Only limited on gathering with others, curfews etc. exemptions apply. For more information on high- ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the risk areas, click here. costs associated with COVID-19 testing.
Page 27 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Ghana • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. A 7-day quarantine is ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Ghana. passengers, with the exception of related requirements that have been mandatory for all passengers that test visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) children under the age of five, must announced in connection with travel to positive for COVID-19 on arrival. At the as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no present a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. end of the quarantine entry restrictions for permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result period, travellers that do not display ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Ghana. from an accredited laboratory in the COVID-19 symptoms will be discharged to be issued and there is no impact on country of origin. The test must have and asked to self-isolate at home (while processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary been within the 72 hours leading to observing the requirements and residents and work visa/permit holders their scheduled departure for Ghana. instructions of the local COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Ghana. medical team). of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Upon currently impacted by the COVID-19 arrival in Ghana, all travelers will be ► Foreigners will be responsible for the ► Business visitors. Business visitors pandemic. may enter Ghana. tested for COVID-19. Travelers with a costs associated with their quarantine; positive test result will be required to whereas citizens will have their ► Other categories. None. undergo a 7-day quarantine. quarantine expenses covered by the Ghana government. ► Transit. There are no transit ► Health screenings on arrival. None. restrictions at this time. ► Location. The 7-day quarantine period ► Declarations. None. must be carried out at a government ► Comments. Land and sea borders are isolation center. closed. Entry to Ghana is currently ► Registrations. None. limited to airways. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. Passengers that do not test positive for COVID-19 during the ► Health insurance. None. test taken on arrival, are exempt from the quarantine requirement. ► Fees. ECOWAS nationals will be charged US$ 50 for the COVID-19 test taken on ► Comments. All travelers are subject to arrival in Ghana. All other nationals will local rules, including those relating to be charged US$ 150. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None.
Page 28 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Greece • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Greek citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of short- residents and holders of residence permits to travelers are required to have a related requirements that have been Greece (regardless of nationality) are term C visas will not be permitted to Greece are permitted to enter this negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to subject to the heightened admission enter Greece unless they classify under jurisdiction. (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. requirements and quarantine. Travelers one of the permissible entry categories. entering Greece from any country, ► Permanent residents. See above. was issued in English, and at most 72 Work and other valid residence visas are hours before arrival. including EU countries, must quarantine not currently impacted. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit for seven days (or less if their stay in holders. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Greece is less than seven days). Travelers ► New visa issuance. New short-term arriving from high-risk countries (currently ► Business visitors. Business visitors may Travelers arriving from high-risk C visas are only issued for persons only the United Kingdom) must also take a enter Greece provided they classify as one of countries (currently only the United classifying under one of the permissible the following: (a) EU/EEA and Schengen Kingdom) must take a PCR COVID-19 PCR COVID-19 test on the seventh day of entry categories. Work and other country citizens, long-term residents as well test (at their own expense) on the their quarantine and remain in quarantine residence visas may be issued in as holders of residence permits and their seventh day of their quarantine and until the test result is communication with the competent issued. Travelers subject to sample testing family members, (b) Diplomats, (c) Cross remain in quarantine until the test Greek Consulate, however delays border commuters, (d) Health care workers, are required to remain in quarantine until result is issued. and/or additional requirements can be (e) People transporting goods, or their result is issued. If the sample test (f) Nationals and permanent residents of expected. ► Health screenings on arrival. All result is positive, they must undergo a 14- Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, South day quarantine. travelers, regardless of nationality, will ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certificates Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, United Kingdom, Russia and be subject to COVID-19 sample testing ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a for the submission of a residence permit Israel. on arrival. private residence or another suitable application (blue certifications) accommodation, as long as it matches the and residence permits with expiry dates ► Other categories. The following allowed ► Declarations. All passengers must address listed on the PLF declaration form. from 20 July 2020 to 31 December entry to Greece: (a) EU/EEA and Schengen complete and submit an online 2020 are automatically extended for a country citizens, long-term residents as well Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to ► Exemptions. None. period of eight months. The renewed as holders of residence permits and their their arrival. Proof of the PLF family members, (b) Diplomats, (c) Cross ► Comments. All travelers are subject to residence permits will be valid submission is required for entry. border commuters, (d) Health care workers, local rules, including those relating to the retrospectively, starting on the first day (e) People transporting goods, or ► Registrations. See above. use of masks, restrictions on gathering after the expiration date. (f) Nationals and permanent residents of with others, curfews etc. • There is currently no provision for the Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, ► Mobile phone apps. None. extension of entry (work or other South Korea, Thailand, United Arab ► Lockdown measures are currently in residence) visas to Greece. Emirates, Singapore, United Kingdom, Russia ► Health insurance. None. effect. Individuals are allowed to exit their and Israel. residence only for work or other specific ► Fees. None. reasons. ► Transit. Travelers may transit through Greece. ► Comments. None.
► Comments. Direct flights from Turkey and the region of Catalonia, Spain are currently suspended.
Page 29 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Guatemala • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers must carry a negative related requirements that have been However, individuals who become ill visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders, and business polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to after entry will be required to isolate. These visas may be used to enter to visitors may enter Guatemala. COVID-19 test certificate, issued no this jurisdiction. Guatemala, provided the visa holder is more than 96 hours prior to travel, or a ► Location. Not applicable. not otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. negative antigen COVID-19 test The authorities are not requiring impacted individuals to isolate in ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Those who fail to government-designated locations. applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. Delays may be expected. comply with this requirement will be ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Business visitors. See above. denied entry to Guatemala. ► Visa extensions/renewals. These ► Comments. All people are subject to requests are being processed currently. ► Other categories. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. local rules, including those relating to However, the Guatemalan authorities ► Transit. Transit through Guatemala is the use of masks, restrictions on retain discretion to mandate COVID-19 permitted currently. gathering with others, curfews, etc. testing on arrival for any passengers ► Comments. None. that they deem may pose a health risk.
► Health screenings on arrival. None. However, random health screenings may occur at the discretion of the local authorities.
► Declarations. All people are required to complete a form called “Pase de Salud”, which can be accessed here.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 30 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Guernsey • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Guernsey is currently under ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. If ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Visa holders who lockdown, and only essential travel is traveling on Condor Ferries, all related requirements that have been Guernsey are required to isolate for 21 are currently in Guernsey are not permitted. All those seeking to enter travelers must be able to provide announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers may take impacted. Visa holders who are outside Guernsey must obtain an approved evidence of negative COVID-19 test this jurisdiction. part in the “border testing of Guernsey are required to obtain an “Essential Travel Permit” prior to result conducted no more than 72 hours programme” and shorten their isolation Essential Travel Permit in advance of travel. Individuals seeking to enter prior to departure. period by taking COVID-19 tests on travel. Guernsey should apply for this Permit their 1st and 13th day in Guernsey, and seven working days prior to their ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is testing negative both times. Provided ► New visa issuance. New visa intended travel date. For more the option to take part in the they test negative twice, their isolation applications are being processed. information, click here. “border testing programme” which will cease upon receiving their second However, processing delays may be involves a test on days 1 and 13 in negative test result. expected due to multiple visa ► Permanent residents. See above. Guernsey. If both tests are negative, application center closures. self-isolation requirements will be ► Location. Isolation may be completed at ► Temporary residents and work shortened from 21 days to the day the local hotels and private residences. If ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension visa/permit holders. See above. second negative result is received. travelers isolate with a local household, requests are being processed only for certain types of visas currently. ► Business visitors. See above. they will be required to complete a ► Health screenings on arrival. See form, which can be accessed here. ► Other categories. above. ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from ► Transit. Onward travel to Alderney is ► Declarations. All travelers must isolation requirements are available for allowed. However, self-isolation is complete a Travel Tracker 48 hours critical workers. For more information, required on arrival on the island. prior to departure to Guernsey. For click here. more information, click here. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Registrations. None. local rules, including those relating to ► Mobile phone apps. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gatherings with others, and social ► Health insurance. Travelers without distancing. Breaking isolation or health insurance will be required to pay lockdown measures may result in fines for medical treatment should this be of up to £10,000. required.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 31 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Honduras • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Honduran citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Inbound travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) permanent residents, temporary travelers must test negative for COVID- related requirements that have been required to quarantine upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. residents, work visa/permit holders 19 at an accredited laboratory in their announced in connection with travel to However, individuals who develop These visas may be used to enter and business visitors may enter departure country, no more than 72 this jurisdiction. symptoms of COVID-19, or who test Honduras, provided the visa holder is Honduras. hours prior to travel, in order to be positive for COVID-19, after entry, must not otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if they admitted to Honduras. Antigen, rapid seek medical advice and follow the fail to get tested for COVID-19 prior to ► Permanent residents. See above. and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instructions of the local medical travel). ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 tests are accepted. authorities. ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Location. Not applicable. applications continue to be processed. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. See above. may be subject to health screenings on extension/renewal applications are arrival. The screenings may include ► Comments. All travelers are subject to being processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Honduras is temperature checks and questioning local rules, including those relating to currently permitted. about the traveler’s recent health the use of masks, restrictions on history. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. ► Declarations. Travelers must complete an online Travel Tracker no more than 72 hours prior to entry. For more information, click here. Nicaraguan citizens must complete the online declaration at least seven days prior to travel. Travelers who do not comply with requirement will not be permitted to enter Honduras.
► Registrations. See above.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 32 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Hong Kong • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Individuals who ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents and work visa/permit were present in Group A (extremely high-risk) related requirements that have been overseas locations, other than Mainland visas are not suspended or canceled. holders are allowed to enter Hong locations for no more than two hours or announced in connection with travel to China, Macau and Taiwan, are required These visas may be used to enter Hong Group B (very high-risk) locations at any time currently, provided they were not present this jurisdiction. to quarantine for 21 days upon arrival. Kong, provided the visa holder is not during the 21 days preceding their proposed in Brazil, Ireland, South Africa or the Travelers arriving from Mainland China, otherwise inadmissible (e.g. all persons United Kingdom for more than two hours entry to Hong Kong (including their travel date), must take a COVID-19 test result no Macau or Taiwan are required to who were present in Brazil, Ireland, on the day of boarding, or during the 21 more than 72 hours prior to travel. The test quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. South Africa or the United Kingdom for days preceding their travel to Hong Kong. must be negative, and conducted by a local more than two hours on the day of government-recognized, or ISO 15189 ► Location. Travelers entering from ► Permanent residents. See above. boarding, or during the 21 days accredited, laboratory or healthcare locations other than Mainland China, preceding their travel to Hong Kong). ► Temporary residents and work institution. Click here for the list of Group A Macau or Taiwan must quarantine at a visa/permit holders. See above. and Group B locations. government-designated hotel in Hong ► New visa issuance. New visa Kong. They must provide proof of a applications are being processed ► Business visitors. In general, business ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers hotel reservation, in English or Chinese, currently, albeit with delays. visitors are not currently permitted to arriving via the Hong Kong International enter Hong Kong. Business visitors Airport are required to proceed to the for no less than 21 days, starting on the restricted area of the airport for COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension traveling from Mainland China, Macau or day of their arrival. Travelers entering testing immediately upon arrival. They will applications are being processed Taiwan may enter Hong Kong, provided from Mainland China, Macau or Taiwan need to remain in this area until they receive may quarantine at a hotel, private home currently. The Immigration authorities they were not present in locations other their test result. have announced that they are accepting than Mainland China, Macau or Taiwan in or other accommodation. applications to return to Hong Kong the 14 days preceding their proposed ► Health screenings on arrival. None. travel. ► Exemptions. Hong Kong residents submitted by non-Permanent Residents ► Declarations. Travelers are required to returning from Macau or the Guangdong located outside of Hong Kong. Click ► Other categories. See above. submit a health declaration form online no Province in Mainland China may apply here for more information. more than 48 hours prior to travel. For more for an exemption from the 14-day ► Transit. Transit is permitted in some information, click here. Upon completing the quarantine requirement under the instances. Passengers who travel using online form, they will receive a QR code that the same carrier (i.e. on the flights permits them to enter Hong Kong via the “Return2Hong Kong Scheme,” provided entering, and departing from, Hong Kong) International Airport within 48 hours of they meet certain requirements. and are eligible to enter their final completing the form, or via land control Exemptions are also available for other destination may be permitted to transit points within 24 hours of completing the categories of travelers. Click here and through Hong Kong. form. here for more information.
► Registrations. None. ► Comments. All persons who were present ► Comments. None. in Brazil, Ireland, South Africa or the ► Mobile phone apps. None. United Kingdom for more than two hours on the day of boarding, or during the 21 ► Health insurance. None. days preceding their proposed travel, will ► Fees. Travelers will be responsible for not permitted to enter Hong Kong. quarantine-related costs.
► Comments. None.
Page 33 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Hungary • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. There are ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are restrictions for citizens of Hungary and no pre-travel COVID-19 test related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled as a result of their family members. requirements. announced in connection with travel to The quarantine period may be the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa holders this jurisdiction. shortened for those who have two may enter using their existing (valid) ► Permanent residents. There are no ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There negative SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain visas, provided they are not otherwise entry restrictions for permanent are no post-arrival COVID-19 test reaction (PCR) tests completed at least inadmissible, and the reason of travel is residents of Hungary. requirements. 48 hours apart within five days, in proven to be essential. ► Temporary residents and work ► Health screenings on arrival. All Hungary. The first test may be ► New visa issuance. New short-term C visa/permit holders. Temporary completed in Canada, the United States, travelers must undergo health visa issuance is suspended, unless the residents and work visa/permit holders or in a Schengen area member country. screening upon arrival. reason for travel is essential. Long-term may enter Hungary provided they hold ► Location. The quarantine period can be D visa and Residence permit a valid residence permit/long-term D ► Declarations. None. completed at a home or at a application intake and processing is not visa. ► Registrations. All eligible entrants who temporary accommodation location currently affected by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not exempt from the quarantine (e.g. hotel). pandemic. (including intra-company business requirement must register with the ► Exemptions. Business visitors (including ► Visa extensions/renewals. Due to the travelers) may enter Hungary provided border police for quarantine monitoring. intra-company business travelers) are state of emergency, all residence they have documentation Pre-registration can be submitted in substantiating their travel purpose advance on the Hungarian police exempt from the permits/ permanent residence permits (e.g. invitation letter). authority website. quarantine requirement. that are due to expire during the state of emergency, will be automatically ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. The external • Mobile phone apps. None. extended until 30 days after the end of Schengen borders are closed to local rules, including those relating to the state of emergency. • Health insurance. None. foreigners for all non-essential travel. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. Citizens of neighboring jurisdictions are ► Fees. None. allowed to enter Hungary for no more than 24 hours, and must stay within a ► Comments. The border police may allow zone stretching 30 km from the border. entry to individuals that are able to demonstrate that the purpose of their ► Transit. Transit is permitted for up to entry is essential (e.g. participation in 24 hours to those who will undergo court/police proceedings, sport events, health screening on arrival and are receiving health care service). Click otherwise admissible to enter here for more information. their final destination (or the destination after Hungary).
► Comments. A state of emergency is currently in effect in Hungary. This is scheduled to end on 7 February 2021.
Page 34 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] India • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. All Indian citizens are allowed ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective 23 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Effective 23 February 2021, ► Existing (valid) visas. Tourist and to enter India. February 2021, pre-travel COVID-19 testing related requirements that have been travelers arriving from Brazil, South electronic visas (e-business, e-tourist, e- will be mandatory for all international announced in connection with travel to Africa or the United Kingdom who test medical visa) are currently suspended, passengers arriving in India. New entrants ► Permanent residents. Holders of this jurisdiction. negative for COVID-19 on arrival are and cannot be used to enter India. employment visas, business visas and must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to required to home quarantine for seven dependent visas are allowed to enter ► New visa issuance. New visa requests departure, and they must have proof of a days. Travelers arriving from other India. Tourist and electronic visas (e- can be submitted to Indian consulates negative test in order to be granted countries who test negative on arrival business, e-tourist, e-medical) may not admission. New entrants arriving in India due are not required to quarantine. Rather, abroad, with the exception of tourist be used to enter India currently. to death in the family are exempt from the they will be required to monitor their visas which are not being processed pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement. health for 14 days. Any new entrant who currently. Processing times vary from ► Temporary residents and work tests positive for COVID-19 on arrival consulate to consulate. visa/permit holders. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Post arrival will be required to isolate and directed to COVID-19 testing is mandatory for individuals ► Visa extensions/renewals. The visa ► Business visitors. See above. (including those transiting through India) receive medical treatment in accordance extension/renewal process has not been arriving from Brazil, South Africa, the United with local health protocols. These impacted in India. All foreign nationals ► Other categories. None. Kingdom, as well as countries in Europe and individuals may be required to get tested who reside in India, including holders of the Middle East. Individuals entering India for COVID-19 again during/after their ► Transit. Transit is not currently employment, dependent and student due to a death of a family member in India are period of isolation and medical possible as International commercial also required to get tested for COVID-19 upon visas, are able to file extension/renewal treatment. Travelers who are seeking to flights remain suspended until 28 arrival. applications at this time. February 2021. transit through India, and whose travel ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers originated in Brazil, South Africa or the ► Foreign nationals (including business ► Comments. None. will undergo health screenings on arrival. United Kingdom, will only be allowed to travelers and tourists) who are stranded continue their onward travel if they test ► Declarations. All passengers must fill out a in India and unable to depart due to the self declaration form in the 72 hours negative for a PCR COVID-19 test on unavailability of outbound commercial preceding their travel. For more information, arrival. flights, and whose permitted period of click here. stay in India has expired, will be given a ► Location. The location where the grace period of 30 days from the ► Registrations. None. quarantine or health monitoring must be completed depends on the local rules in moment outbound commercial flights ► Mobile phone apps. All passengers are place in the Indian state to which the resume, to depart India. If they depart advised to download the Arogya Setu mobile within this 30 day period, they will not phone app. individual will travel. be penalized (i.e. their visas will not be ► Health insurance. None. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions can revoked, and they will not be subject to be requested in the 72 hours preceding fines or bars against future re-entry). ► Fees. Individuals who are subject to COVID-19 travel, provided the traveler. For more testing on arrival are required to cover the costs of testing. information, click here.
► Comments. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.
Page 35 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Indonesia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Indonesia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All entrants, including ► Existing (valid) visas. E-visa may be individuals, including Indonesian related requirements that have been Indonesian citizens, will need to used for entry to Indonesia as of 9 ► Permanent residents. Permanent stay citizens, must present a negative announced in connection with travel to quarantine for 120 hours upon February 2021. permit (ITAP) holders can enter reverse transmission polymerase chain this jurisdiction. arrival. They will be required to undergo Indonesia. reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test result, another RT-PCR test after completing ► New visa issuance. The Directorate in English, issued no more than 72 this quarantine period. General of Immigration remains closed ► Temporary residents and work for offshore (overseas) visa applications visa/permit holders. Limited Stay Visa hours prior to departure, in order to enter Indonesia. ► Location. Quarantines must be until further notice. (VITAS) and Temporary stay permit completed at government-designated (ITAS) holders can enter Indonesia. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All locations. must apply for a new Stay Permit if they ► Business visitors. Business visitors are entrants, including Indonesian citizens, ► Exemptions. Foreigners entering under have neither extended their Visit Stay only allowed to enter the country in must also take a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival. a Travel Corridor Arrangement, and Permit more than four times nor limited situations (e.g. for essential diplomatic/official visa holders entering remained in Indonesia for more purposes). ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers for official visits may be exempt from than180 days. Holders of Limited Stay ► Other categories. See above. are being screened upon arrival and the quarantine requirement. Permits who cannot otherwise extend asked questions about their travel and their permits are also required to apply • Transit. Transit though Indonesia is health status. They are also subject to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to for a new Stay Permit. limited to individuals who are permitted temperature checks. local rules, including those relating to to enter the country, as noted above. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. Foreign nationals must gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. complete an online request for a Health Alert Card prior to arrival. For more information, click here. Travelers must display the Health Alert Card to health officials upon arrival.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 36 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Ireland • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 16 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no restrictions on Irish ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers must ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Individuals citizens traveling into Ireland. produce a negative polymerase chain reaction related requirements that have been isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Those who can use existing visas to enter Ireland. (PCR) test result, issued no more than 72 hours announced in connection with travel to test negative for a PCR COVID-19 test five However, short-term travel to Ireland is ► Permanent residents. There are no before arrival. There are limited exemptions days after arrival may leave quarantine. including for children under the age of six, this jurisdiction. strongly discouraged unless the reason restrictions on permanent residents Those entering from Angola, Austria, traveling into Ireland who hold valid international transport workers, and those for travel is essential. transiting through Ireland (who will not leave the Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, the permission. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, airport). ► New visa issuance. Processing of new Malawi, Eswatini, Mauritius, Mozambique, visa, pre-clearance applications and ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers Namibia, Rwanda, the Seychelles, South visa/permit holders. There are no from Angola, Austria, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Africa, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, employment permit applications is restrictions on those who hold valid Cape Verde, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, or Zimbabwe are ineligible to leave suspended for visa-required nationals permission to enter Ireland. Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini, Mauritius, quarantine before the end of the 14-day residing outside of Ireland. There is a Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, the Seychelles, period. limited list of priority/emergency South Africa, Tanzania, the United Arab ► Business visitors. Business travel to categories available. For more Ireland is only permitted if the traveler is Emirates, Zambia or Zimbabwe must arrange to ► Location. A mandatory designated facility is information, click here. Employment entering for an essential reason or take a PCR COVID-19 test (free of charge) via an being introduced for travelers from certain Irish general practitioner five days after arrival. function. jurisdictions (similar to those listed above), as permit applications will be processed for ► Health screenings on arrival. None. well as travelers who do not provide proof of those residing in Ireland, or who do not ► Other categories. Visa-free and short- a negative PCR COVID-19 test on arrival. All require a visa to enter. The Irish term visits by individuals traveling from ► Declarations. An online Passenger Locator Form other travelers into Ireland must quarantine Residence Permit (IRP) process for first South Africa, Brazil and other South must be completed by all new entrants into at home or in a private residence. time registrants in Dublin, which applies American countries has been suspended Ireland detailing where they will isolate/quarantine after arrival. Completion ► Exemptions. International transport workers, to new arrivals in Ireland, is suspended. until 5 March 2021. Visas will only now of the form is mandatory for all arrivals (including and transit passengers, among others, are The IRP process outside of Dublin is be issued for these individuals where those with onward travel to Northern exempt from quarantine being managed by way of appointment travel to Ireland falls into a Ireland). Supply chain workers, pilots or maritime requirements. Those traveling to carry out at a local police station. priority/emergency category. staff are exempt. Click here for more information. essential repairs, maintenance, construction or safety assurance of critical transport ► Registrations. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Irish ► Transit. Transit through Ireland is infrastructure, critical utility infrastructure, currently permitted. Individuals traveling authorities continue to renew visas, ► Mobile phone apps. The Irish Health Service manufacturing services, information services, residence cards and employment from South Africa, Brazil or other South offers a COVID-19 Tracker app. This app can be or communication services, among others, permits. The IRP renewal process for American countries will now require accessed here. may leave quarantine to complete an transit visas to travel through Ireland. essential task. those in Dublin must be completed ► Health insurance. Proof of health insurance can online. For those residing outside of be requested on arrival of non-EEA nationals. ► Comments. Individuals deemed to breach ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local Dublin, an appointment system is in the rules relating to international rules, including those relating to the use of ► Fees. None. place for renewals at local police masks, restrictions on gathering with others, travel will face a fixed penalty/fine. Click stations. here for more information. ► Comments. Failure to carry proof of a negative curfews etc. New regulations and legislation COVID-19 test, or to complete the Passenger to underpin mandatory quarantine announced Locator Form can result in a fine of up to €2,500, on 26 January are pending. For more or 6 months imprisonment. For more information, information, click here. click here.
Page 37 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Israel • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. All commercial flights to and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Eligible ► Eligible travelers who present an Israeli ► Duration. All new entrants to Israel ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are from Israel are suspended until 20 passengers who are permitted to enter, at vaccination certificate or recovery must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be February 2021 (inclusive). Entry to the discretion of the Israeli authorities, are approval upon arrival, are not required This period may be shortened to 10 used to enter Israel, provided the visa Israel is suspended during this period, required to present: (1) a negative to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test. days, if the new entrant takes a PCR holder also has a flight authorization. including for Israeli citizens and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 COVID-19 test upon arrival, and on their test, performed no more than 72 hours permanent residents outside of Israel. ► Passengers holding a vaccination or 9th day of quarantine, and they test ► New visa issuance. All new visa and prior to travel, or (2) an Israeli vaccination Exceptional cases, such as individuals recovery certificate, are expected to negative both times. work permit issuance is on hold until 20 certificate or recovery approval, issued by receive an exemption from the February 2021. seeking to enter for humanitarian the Ministry of Health, or (3) a special purposes, may be considered at the requirement to quarantine at a ► Location. Until 20 February 2021, all approval for exemption from the PCR test government-run quarantine facility, at individuals arriving in Israel from any ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa discretion of the Israeli authorities. by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. the airport. country are required to quarantine in a extension/renewal applications continue These individuals will require advance to be accepted and processed. Delays ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Testing is government-run facility for a period of approval in order to enter Israel. may be expected due to limited public not required on arrival. However, new 14 days, or for a period of 10 days, reception at the Immigration ► Permanent residents. See above. entrants may get tested after arriving in subject to two negative PCR COVID-19 Israel, to shorten their quarantine period, tests, as described above. authorities. ► Temporary residents and work or become exempt from quarantining in a visa/permit holders. See above. An government facility. ► Exemptions. Passengers holding a authorization to board the flight is vaccination or recovery certificate, required in order to enter Israel, as a ► Health screenings on arrival. Foreign which can be obtained from the Israeli new assignee or as a holder of a valid nationals who display symptoms of COVID- Ministry of Health, where applicable, 19 must contact the authorities’ work visa. No new authorizations are are expected to receive an exemption Emergency Medical Services Hotline at 101 being issued until 20 February 2021. or the Ministry of Health Hotline at *5400 from the requirement to quarantine at a for advice. government-run quarantine facility, at ► Business visitors. Entry is not the airport. permitted until 20 February 2021 ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an (inclusive). Inbound Clearance Application Form 24 ► Comments. All travelers are subject to hours before travel. For more information, local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. See above. click here. the use of masks, restrictions on
► gatherings, curfews etc. Transit. Transit is not permitted until ► Registrations. None. such time as the ban on commercial flights is lifted. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Comments. None. ► Health insurance. Foreign nationals entering Israel are required to present a Health insurance policy, which includes coverage for medical care related to COVID-19.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 38 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Italy • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. In general, citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents and work may be required to take a molecular or related requirements that have been Category D and E countries are required not currently suspended, or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Italy. Those antigenic COVID-19 test no more than 48 announced in connection with travel to to quarantine for 14 days on arrival. However, travelers who are otherwise who are in Brazil or the UK, or have spent hours prior to entry, depending on the this jurisdiction. Individuals traveling from Category A, B ineligible to enter Italy (e.g. if they were time in Brazil or the UK in the 14 days location from which they are traveling and and C countries area not required to present in Brazil leading up to travel) the locations where they were present in leading up to travel are not permitted self-isolate. COVID-19 testing and may not use their existing visas to gain the 14 days leading up to their entry. entry. An exception exists for those quarantine is mandatory for all admission to Italy. traveling from Brazil or the UK (or who Specific requirements are in place for travelers who spent time in Austria, Brazil individuals who have spent time in spent time there), if they are Italian ► New visa issuance. Some consulates or the UK prior to entry to Italy. Certain Austria, Brazil or the UK prior to entry residents or if they have a reason for have suspended the issuance of entry entry that is considered essential. travelers may be exempt from this to Italy. requirement. For more information, click visas. Many consulates continue to ► Permanent residents. See above. here. ► Location. Individuals may quarantine in process new visa requests. homes or temporary accommodations. ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Only those They are not required to go to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa visa/permit holders. See above. entering from, or having recently spent quarantine in state facilities. extensions are still being processed in time in Austria, Brazil or the UK, are some locations. Several types of ► Business visitors. Travel originating in required to undergo a COVID-19 test on ► Exemptions. Travelers who transit residence permits that expired (e.g. Category D and E countries is not arrival, or within 48 hours of entry. through Italy, or remain in Italy for less Blue Cards), or will expire before 30 permitted, with the exception of essential than 120 hours (and whose travel is April 2021, are automatically extended travel. The authorities have not defined ► Health screenings on arrival. None. considered essential) are exempt. until this date. Individuals seeking to essential travel. However, this may ► Declarations. All travelers are required to include critical business meetings that Citizens and residents of Category A, B, extend their residence permits, who are complete a declaration form prior to cannot be postponed. Travel from C and D countries, whose are entering outside of Italy, may face questioning if boarding. Click here to access the form. Category A, B and C countries is Italy for essential work purposes, may seeking to enter the country, and permitted, but discouraged. Border ► Registrations. Travelers entering from be exempt from the quarantine should be prepared to explain that their checks are occurring, and travelers are specific countries (e.g. Category C countries requirement. Additional categories of residence will be automatically being asked to provide their purpose of entering for non-essential purposes) are travelers (e.g. transport crew members, extended (where applicable). travel upon arrival. For more information, required to notify the local health cross-border workers, those entering on click here. authorities upon arrival. For more specifically designated “COVID-tested information, click here. flights) may also be exempt. Exemptions ► Other categories. Entry may be further may also be available to individuals who restricted based on travelers’ origin point, ► Mobile phone apps. None. and the locations where they have been in have spent time in Austria in the 14 ► Health insurance. None. the 14 days leading up to entry. For more days immediately preceding their entry to Italy. information, click here and here. ► Fees. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Transit for less than 36 hours is ► Comments. Regional authorities within Italy permitted currently. may also impose additional restrictions. local rules, including those relating to Travelers are subject to local rules, and the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. should consider these when planning travel gathering with others, curfews etc. to Italy.
Page 39 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Jamaica • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Starting 15 January 2021 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting 15 January ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Generally, 14 days depending ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are 2021 until 15 April 2021, citizens of the United until 15 April 2021, advanced States, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico and related requirements that have been on health screening on arrival. not currently suspended or canceled. approval is required to enter this Panama, over 12 years, are required to upload a announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used for travel to jurisdiction. The application can be negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. ► Location. The quarantine location may Jamaica, provided the visa holder is not submitted online. test result to their online application for travel take place at hotel, home, or otherwise inadmissible (e.g. travelers authorization, 10 days in advance of their travel to government facility. Regardless of the Jamaica. who were in the United Kingdom in the ► Permanent residents. Foreign location, all travelers will be monitored 14 days preceding their proposed entry nationals should apply for ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Eligible entrants may through an electronic device. be tested for COVID-19 if they appear to display to Jamaica). authorization to entry online. COVID-19 symptoms or If they pose a high risk of ► Exemptions. None. COVID-19 transmission. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. ► All business travelers will be assessed by a medical officer and tested for COVID-19 on arrival. The test local rules, including those relating to currently. will be a COVID-19 PCR test or an antigen test, and ► Business visitors. See above. the use of masks, restrictions on the travelers will be required to wait for the test ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa result at their intended address/hotel. If the test gathering with others, curfews etc. extension/renewal requests are being ► Other categories. See above. result is negative, they will be released from quarantine but will remain under a “Stay at intended processed currently. ► Transit. See above. Address for Business Travellers" measure for 14 days. If the test result is positive, the travelers will be ► Comments. Foreign nationals that have isolated either at a hotel/intended address or in a been to the United Kingdom in the 14 government facility, as determined by the Jamaican days immediately preceding their entry health authorities. to Jamaica will not be permitted entry ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers are to Jamaica. required to undergo a health screening that includes: (1) a temperature check, (2) observation for COVID- 19 symptoms, (3) assessment as to whether the traveler's occupation creates a heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (4) the jurisdictions visited during the last six weeks immediately preceding the date of their application for entry to Jamaica.
► Declarations. Upon arrival in Jamaica, all travelers will be required to sign a declaration form stating that they will comply with the local quarantine/isolation measures.
► Registrations. See the “entry restrictions”.
► Mobile phone apps. Travelers will be monitored electronically during the quarantine period.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 40 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Japan • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Japan. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible inbound ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers must quarantine for ► Existing (valid) visas. All visas are travelers, including Japanese nationals, related requirements that have been 14 days, starting the day after arrival. temporarily suspended. Holders of valid permanent residents and holders of valid ► Permanent residents. Permanent announced in connection with travel to Japanese residence cards and residents can enter Japan. residence cards, must test negative for COVID-19 ► Location. All eligible inbound travelers, no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Failure to this jurisdiction. including Japanese nationals, special diplomatic/official visas are permitted present a negative test result may result in the ► Temporary residents and work permanent residents and valid residence to use these documents to enter Japan. traveler being turned away and refused visa/permit holders. Holders of valid card holders, are subject to home/hotel admission to Japan. ► New visa issuance. Japanese embassies Japanese residence cards may enter. quarantine. Travelers from South Africa, and consulates are not currently issuing ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All eligible the United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel and any new visas, except for ► Business visitors. Business visitors are entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing and a Brazil (state of Amazonas) within the 14 prohibited from entering until 7 March mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival. days preceding their entry to Japan, may diplomatic/official visas, and visa to those who have a special circumstance 2021 (i.e. the end of emergency ► Health screenings on arrival. All eligible entrants be permitted to enter Japan. However, declaration period, which was recently are required to undergo a health screening that these individuals will need to undergo permitting them to enter. extended). includes: (1) a temperature check, (2) COVID-19 testing on arrival, and serve a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Renewals observation for COVID-19 symptoms, (3) three day quarantine period at a Japanese are not automatic (i.e. renewal ► Other categories. Travelers with assessment as to whether the traveler's state facility. At the end of the three day occupation creates a heightened risk of exposure special authorization from the period, they will be re-tested for COVID- applications will still have to be lodged to COVID–19, and (4)an enunciation of and these will be accepted by the Japanese government, may enter at the jurisdictions visited during the 14 days 19, and required to complete the standard the discretion of the Japanese immediately preceding the date of their 14-day self-quarantine period (starting authorities for up to three months from authorities. application for entry to Japan. from the date of entry). their expiry date). Temporary visitor visas can still be extended for 90 days if ► Declarations. All travelers are required to sign a ► Transit. Transit through Japan is ► Exemptions. None. written pledge, stating that they will abide by all visa holders cannot return to their currently permitted. jurisdiction of residence as a result of relevant health and safety obligations (including ► Comments. Those who are found to violate downloading a COVID-19 contact tracking mobile COVID-19 related travel restrictions. ► Comments. A state of the pledge may be subject to sanctions, phone application, maintaining their health and Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) are emergency currently in effect in Tokyo such as having their name and other COVID-19 test records). currently being issued by the and other areas in Japan. This has information made public (to assist with ► Immigration Bureau in Japan. They are been extended to 7 March 2021. Registrations. None. mitigating the spread of COVID-19). Foreigners who are not compliant with typically valid for three months. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers will be monitored through a COVID-19 tracking mobile local rules may have their immigration However, they are now being issued for phone application (“COCOA” and “LINE”). status revoked and/or be deported. All a longer duration. travelers are subject to local rules, ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health insurance including those relating to the use of is a requirement for entry. masks, restrictions on gathering with
► Fees. None. others.
► Comments. Visa exemptions have been suspended temporarily, including visa exemptions granted by the Japanese Government to APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders.
Page 41 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Jersey • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Jersey. • Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) related requirements that have been Jersey are required to isolate for 14 visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers may take These visas may be used for travel to residents may enter Jersey. However, travelers may choose to get this jurisdiction. part in the “Safer Travel Testing Jersey. tested on their tenth day in Jersey ► Temporary residents and work Programme” and shorten their isolation under the “Safer Travel Testing ► New visa issuance. New visa processing visa/permit holders. Temporary period by testing negative for COVID-19 Programme.” If they receive a negative on their day in Jersey. has resumed. However, delays may be residents and work visa/permit holders COVID-19 test on their tenth day in expected due to the closure of multiple may enter Jersey. Jersey, they will be permitted leave ► Location. Isolation may be completed at visa application centers. ► Business visitors. Business visitors isolation earlier than the 14-day local hotels and private residences. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work permit may enter Jersey. required period. For more information, click here. ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from holders whose permit has expired will ► Other categories. Other categories of isolation requirements are available for need to file a new work permit travelers may enter Jersey. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. critical workers. For more information, application. These applications are click here. being processed currently. ► Transit. Passengers transiting through ► Declarations. None. Jersey to an onward destination will be ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Registrations. All passengers age 11 local rules, including those relating to tested for COVID-19 on arrival in and above must complete an online Jersey. Transiting passengers must the use of masks, restrictions on form prior to travel to Jersey. For more gathering with others, and social remain in the port of arrival until their information, click here. onward journey, and may be required distancing. Those who do not follow to isolate from other passengers during ► Mobile phone apps. None. local rules may be subject to a fine of up this time. These travelers must to £1,000. complete a pre-travel declaration form ► Health insurance. Travelers without listing their Jersey address as either: health insurance will be required to pay (1) arriving by sea - Elizabeth Terminal, for medical treatment should this be La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, required. JE1 1HB, or (2) arriving by air -Jersey ► Fees. None. Airport, St Peter, JE1 1BY. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None.
Page 42 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Kenya • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who display COVID- ► Existing (valid) visas. There is currently restrictions for citizens of Kenya. travelers must present a negative related requirements that have been 19 symptoms at the point of entry must no impact (suspension) on existing polymerase chain reaction ( PRC) test announced in connection with travel to undergo quarantine (at their own cost) (valid) visas, as a result of the COVID-19 ► Permanent residents. There are no result, where the test was taken at most this jurisdiction. for an initial period of 14 days, and test pandemic. entry restrictions for permanent 96 hours before departure. negative in any subsequent COVID-19 residents of Kenya. tests. ► New visa issuance. Immigration ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is applications are still being processed, ► Temporary residents and work no COVID-19 test requirement after ► Location. The quarantine location is to however delays are being observed with visa/permit holders. Temporary arriving in Kenya. be selected by the individual undergoing respect to visa issuance due to the residents and work visa/permit holders the same; however, self-quarantine may limited staff working at any given time, may enter Kenya. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers be preferred. as the authorities try to reduce will be asked if they have previously ► Business visitors. Business visitors congestion at their offices. experienced or are currently ► Exemptions. None. may enter Kenya. experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. None. of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Declarations. None. local rules, including those relating to currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Transit. There are no transit the use of masks, restrictions on pandemic. ► Registrations. Eligible entrants will be gathering with others, curfews etc. restrictions at this time. asked to complete an electronic Health ► Comments. None. Surveillance Form upon arrival.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 43 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Kuwait • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Kuwait. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All new entrants must self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Most entry visas inbound travelers are required to show related requirements that have been isolate for 14 days on arrival. are currently suspended, and may not ► Permanent residents. As of 7 a negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to be used to enter Kuwait. Exceptions February 2021, all non-Kuwaiti citizens (PCR) COVID-19 test result, taken no this jurisdiction. ► Location. Travelers may choose exist for residents who are traveling will be prohibited from entering for a more than 72 hours prior to departure. between isolating at a local hospital, or from locations that not deemed to be period of two weeks. Prior to this date, Travelers who fail to show the test a private accommodation. The local high-risk. residents may enter Kuwait, unless they result will be denied admission. authorities have discretion to mandate are traveling from jurisdictions deemed that travelers isolate in government- ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is “high-risk” by the authorities. See ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new designated locations. currently on hold. comments below for more information. entrants must agree to random COVID- 19 testing during their stay in Kuwait. ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Temporary residents and work extension/renewal requests are not ► Comments. All travelers are subject to visa/permit holders. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. All currently being processed. travelers are subject to health local rules, including those relating to ► Business visitors. Business visitors are screenings on arrival, and questioning the use of masks, restrictions on not currently admissible to Kuwait. regarding their health status, and gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Other categories. None. exposure to individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. ► Transit. Travelers are currently allowed to transit through Kuwait. However, the ► Declarations. None. airport may be closed temporarily in the coming days or weeks. ► Registrations. None. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must ► Comments. All flights from the United Kingdom are currently suspended. The register on the Shlonik mobile app prior current list of high-risk jurisdictions to travel.
includes the following: Armenia, ► Health insurance. None. Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, the ► Fees. None. Dominican Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong, ► Comments. None. India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, Northern Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka and Syria. For more information regarding entry restrictions, click here.
Page 44 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Liechtenstein • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for citizens of Fürstentum Liechtenstein travelers arriving from a high-risk related requirements that have been risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10-day visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) and Switzerland. jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of announced in connection with travel to quarantine. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
► Permanent residents. There are no entry transport, must present a negative this jurisdiction. ► Quarantine can be terminated early with the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ► New visa issuance. All visa processing restrictions for C-Permit holders. consent of the competent cantonal has resumed; however, certain Swiss result that was issued that was issued at authority, provided the individual takes a consulates remain closed. ► Temporary residents and work most 72 hours before arrival. rapid antigen test or a molecular biological visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D analysis (PCR test), from Day 7 onwards and ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa visas, L/B/G permits or valid online ► All persons traveling by air will be the test result is negative. If the test result processing has resumed; however, announcement confirmations may enter required to show their negative PCR is positive, the individual must immediately certain Swiss consulates remain closed. Liechtenstein. test result prior to boarding the plane. go into isolation for generally, 48 hours. For more information regarding isolation, click ► Business visitors. Business travelers ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. arriving from “non-risk” countries may here.
enter Liechtenstein. Click here to view the • Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a list of “non-risk” countries. are subject to random health screening private residence or another suitable on arrival. accommodation. ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors arriving from non-risk countries may enter ► Declarations. None. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions Liechtenstein. exist in very limited circumstances and are ► Registrations. Individuals entering granted at the sole discretion of the local ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk countries and that have transited through a Liechtenstein by ship, bus or train must authorities, on a case-by-case basis. provide their local contact details using high-risk country on their way to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local the electronic entry form. Liechtenstein, may enter if they have spent rules, including those relating to the use of less than 24 hours in a country or area masks, restrictions on gathering with with an increased risk of infection. ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, but not required, to download and use others, etc. ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here ► As of 1 February 2021, violations of on all foreigners arriving from the United for more information. measures to combat the epidemic will Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons explicitly be listed as criminal offenses and fulfilling one of the following criteria will be ► Health insurance. All travelers must may be punished in part by administrative transported from the United Kingdom and have valid health insurance. fines. The amount of the fine will be South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or between CHF 50 and CHF 200, depending ► Fees. None. Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a on the offense. For example, anyone who valid D visas or /B/G/C permits, (c) holders ► Comments. None. does not wear a mask on public transport, of a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss at train stations and bus stops, or in and in representation, and (d) holders of a C front of publicly accessible facilities can be (work) visa and announcement fined. Administrative fines are also possible confirmation that has an additional for participation in unauthorized events or approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued for holding a prohibited private event. by the Swiss Embassy).
Page 45 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Macau • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Macau ID holders (Permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Admission ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary based ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) or Non-Permanent type) requirements vary based on the location related requirements that have been on the location from which the individual is visas are not suspended. However, they from which the individual is traveling. traveling. Travelers who were present in: (1) announced in connection with travel to Mainland China in high risk areas in the 14 days are restricted for entry to Macau as per ► Permanent residents. See above. Travelers who were present in: (1) this jurisdiction. preceding entry must isolate for 14 days on the current entry policy. Mainland China or Taiwan in the 14 days arrival, and then observe a 14-day “health self- ► Temporary residents and work preceding entry must carry a negative management,” (2) Hong Kong in the 21 days ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. In general, nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, preceding entry must quarantine for 21 days on applications are being processed. foreign non-resident workers (aka issued no more than seven days prior to arrival, and then observe an additional 7-day However, visas may be used to enter Macau Blue Card holders) and visitors travel, (2) Hong Kong in the 21 days “health self-management” period, (3) Taiwan in Macau until entry restrictions are lifted. are prohibited from entering Macau. preceding entry must carry a negative the 14 days preceding entry must quarantine for 14 days on arrival, and then observe an Visitors and Blue Card holders who are nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, additional 14-day “health self-management” ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa residents of Mainland China, Hong issued no more than 24 hours prior to period, and (4) a foreign jurisdiction in the 21 extension/renewal applications are Kong or Taiwan, are allowed to enter travel, (3) a foreign jurisdiction in the 21 days preceding entry must quarantine for 21 being processed currently. Macau, unless they have traveled to days preceding entry must carry a days upon arrival, and then observe an additional locations other than Mainland China, negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test 7-day “health self-management” period. Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 21 days certificate, issued no more than 72 hours ► Location. All travelers must quarantine at a leading up to their proposed entry to prior to travel, government-designated location before their Macau. health self-management period. Macau residents ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All and Blue Card holders can choose to quarantine travelers who are eligible to enter Macau in either “designated hotels” (to be arranged by - Business visitors. See above. must get tested at least three times after the government, based on hotel availability), or pay an additional fee to quarantine at one of the ► Other categories. See above. arrival in Macau, during their quarantine/isolation period. two selected “optional hotels.” All other non- residents are required to quarantine at one of the ► Transit. Transit through Macau is two selected “optional hotels.” currently not permitted. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to health screenings on arrival. ► Exemptions. Travelers who are residents of ► Comments. Foreigners who were Macau, Mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan ► Declarations. All travelers must complete present in Mainland China during the (only), who were present in Mainland China, and a declaration, which includes questions 21 days leading up to their proposed who have not been to high risk areas in the 14 about their recent travel history, prior to days preceding entry, no quarantine is required. entry to Macau may be granted an travel. For more information, click here. exemption from the entry restriction by ► Comments. “Health self-management” is not an the local authorities, and permitted to ► Registrations. None. Isolation. Individuals are free to move within enter, on an exceptional, case-by-case Macau but with restricted access to certain ► Mobile phone apps. None. venues like government buildings or casinos. basis. Travelers will need to perform another nucleic ► Health insurance. None. acid COVID-19 test at the end of the health self- management period. ► Fees. None. ► All travelers are subject to local rules, including ► Comments. None. those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.
Page 46 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Malaysia • Last updated/validated: 3 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Malaysian citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Pre-travel ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas are permanent residents and temporary COVID-19 testing is not required for related requirements that have been required to undergo a 10-day suspended in some cases (e.g. business residents may enter Malaysia provided entry to Malaysia. However, if the announced in connection with travel to quarantine (at their own expense). A visitors who require a visa to enter they meet the pre-entry requirements. traveler can show a negative this jurisdiction. shorter quarantine period of seven days Malaysia are not currently admissible). Specifically, they must obtain a Travel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be considered for travelers that Notice and complete the MySafeTravel COVID-19 test certificate issued no have a negative PCR COVID-19 test ► New visa issuance. Stricter portal process in advance of their more than three days before arrival, (issued within the three days leading up requirements have been introduced as a travel. they may benefit from a shorter to their arrival). result of COVID-19. These include, but quarantine duration. are not limited to, quota requirements, ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Location. A designated quarantine heightened entry requirements, labor ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. center is the standard quarantine market testing (introduced 1 January ► Temporary residents and work Travelers are required to get tested for location. However, travelers may select 2021), among other measures. visa/permit holders. In addition to the COVID-19 in Malaysia. a Premium or Luxury package at an above, these individuals may also upgraded quarantine center, when they ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stricter require a Single Entry Visa in order to ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers complete their MySafeTravel portal requirements have been introduced as a enter. are subject to health screenings on process. result of COVID-19, including new quota arrival. requirements. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are ► Exemptions. None. not able to enter Malaysia at this time. ► Declarations. The Travel Notice submitted with the Malaysian notice ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. Not applicable. serves as a declaration. local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit through Malaysia is not the use of masks, restrictions on ► Registrations. None. currently permissible. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are ► Comments. None. required to download and use the MySejahtera app.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 47 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Mexico • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are advised to ► Existing (valid) visas. An official restrictions for Mexican nationals. related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, but announcement has been released ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to this is not a federal or local indicating that existing immigration ► Permanent residents. There are no ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. requirement. documents set to expire, will continue entry restrictions for permanent to remain valid. In the event that residents of Mexico. ► Declarations. None. ► Location. Those who wish to individuals are unable to renew their quarantine, or that develop/test immigration documents, they will not be ► Temporary residents and work ► Registrations. None. positive for COVID-19, will undergo penalized for overstaying in Mexico (this visa/permit holders. Temporary their quarantine at the location of ► Mobile phone apps. None. is subject to change). residents and work visa/permit holders their stay in Mexico (e.g. hotel, home, may enter Mexico. ► Health insurance. None. etc.). ► New visa issuance. Most Mexican ► Business visitors. Business visitors consulates have resumed issuing visas; ► Fees. None. ► Exemptions. None. may enter Mexico. however, some remain closed due to local infection rates in their locations. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. ► Other categories. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore ► Transit. There are no transit processing of visa extensions/renewals restrictions at this time. and change of status applications is currently suspended. This includes ► Comments. None. applications from individuals whose visa/status has expired (they will not be penalized for overstaying in Mexico).
Page 48 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Mongolia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Only Mongolian nationals can ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Eligible entrants are required ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) enter Mongolia at this time, and they related requirements that have been to undergo a 14-day institutional visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) are limited to repatriation flights ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to quarantine followed by 7-day home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. announced by the Government of ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. isolation. Mongolia. ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is ► Declarations. None. ► Location. See above. suspended until 31 March 2021. ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Registrations. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Residency ► Temporary residents and work permit card holders that are currently visa/permit holders. See above. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. None. present in Mongolia, may extend/renew their permit cards. Individuals that are ► Health insurance. None. ► Business visitors. See above. present in Mongolia on a 90-day tourist ► Other categories. None. ► Fees. None. visa are required to leave Mongolia once their tourist visa expiries, via limited ► Transit. Transit through Malaysia is not ► Comments. None. repatriation flights announced by the permissible at this time. Government of Mongolia.
► Comments. Inbound travel to Mongolia is suspended until 31 March 2021.
Page 49 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] The Netherlands • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Dutch/EU/Schengen country citizens ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Passengers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Current visas (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein traveling to the Netherlands by aircraft, related requirements that have been risk areas are strongly advised to self- remain valid, but cannot be used if the nationals) and their family members are allowed ship, train or coach from a high-risk area, to enter the Netherlands. announced in connection with travel to quarantine for 10 days. traveler does not fall under the entry must present a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. exemptions. ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents are reaction (PCR) test result prior ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine allowed to enter the Netherlands. to departure. Those arriving by aircraft or can occur in a hotel or private ► New visa issuance. Residents living ferry require a negative rapid-test PCR test residence. in jurisdictions for which the EU travel ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. Third-country nationals residing in an result. ban has been lifted may apply ► Exemptions. Certain exceptions apply EU member state or a Schengen country, and for visas. Residents of jurisdictions that their family members with a valid long-term ► The test must have been taken no more for essential and cross-border workers. than 72 hours before arrival to the are not currently permitted to enter the residence permit (such as highly skilled Netherlands are not eligible to submit migrants, ICT-permit, and EU Blue Card), are Netherlands and should comply with the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to allowed to enter the Netherlands. Knowledge current requirements. local rules, including those relating to visa applications unless the applicant is migrants with a valid MVV visa, and MVV visa- the use of masks, restrictions on otherwise exempt from travel exempt nationals are also allowed to travel with ► If traveling from outside of the EU, a gathering with others, curfews etc. restrictions and authorized to enter the an approval letter from the Immigration and negative test declaration is also required. jurisdiction. Visa applications currently Naturalisation Service (IND) and a statement in process and visa applications for letter from the employer. ► The test is not required for passengers traveling from a country on the EU list of which a related flight/trip has been ► Business visitors. Short-term travelers are no canceled will be denied. longer permitted entry except under certain safe countries. special circumstances. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Visa extension/renewals. Applications ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters may for visas based on events/meetings that enter the Netherlands. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. have been canceled as a result of COVID-19 related measures will be ► Transit. Passengers traveling to ► Declarations. A health declaration form is another Schengen area country, and holding required for all passengers traveling by denied with the reason “travel proof that they have permission to enter the air. destination canceled.” Schengen area country in question, are allowed to transit through the Netherlands. ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, however travelers are recommended to ► Comments. Travelers who reside in and are coming from a safe country (i.e. Iceland, download and use the "CoronaMelder" Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, app. South Korea, Thailand) are allowed to enter the Netherlands without any restrictions. ► Health insurance. None.
► As of 23 January 2021, the Dutch government ► Fees. None. has imposed a travel ban on flights from the United Kingdom, Cape Verde, South Africa, the ► Comments. Certain exemptions may apply Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, for the test requirement depending on the Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, personal situation of the traveler. Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Page 50 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] New Zealand • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter New ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) Zealand. travelers (except those arriving from related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled as Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific announced in connection with travel to a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. Permanent Islands) must present a negative COVID- this jurisdiction. ► Location. The quarantine must be residents and residents with valid 19 test result issued no more than 72 completed at designated locations ► New visa issuance. Visa applications travel conditions who have entered hours prior to their scheduled arranged by the New Zealand from offshore applicants are currently New Zealand previously can enter New departure. Travelers who received a authorities. not being accepted given the border Zealand. COVID-19 vaccine are still required to closure. Onshore visa applications ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very continue to be accepted and processed, ► Temporary residents and work comply with this requirement. Children limited circumstances. under the age of two are exempt from with the exception of residence visa/permit holders. These individuals applications under the Skilled Migrant are not permitted to enter New this requirement. Further information ► Comments. All travelers are subject to on acceptable tests can be found here. local rules, including those relating to category, which remains suspended Zealand unless they hold a travel until further notice. exemption. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore visa ► Business visitors. These individuals are 19 testing will be conducted on all travelers during quarantine. extension/renewal applications continue not permitted to enter New Zealand to be accepted and processed. Delays unless they hold a travel exemption. ► Health screenings on arrival. All are being observed for some visa ► Other categories. The following travelers will be screened upon arrival categories. The authorities have individuals may enter New Zealand: (1) and asked if they have been, or are, granted a 6-month automatic extension immediate family members of New experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. to employer-assisted temporary work Zealand citizens/residents who hold a visa holders and their dependents (who ► Declarations. None. valid relationship-based visa, and (2) hold a dependent visa) provided they Australian citizens and permanent ► Registrations. None. were present in New Zealand on 1 residents who live in New Zealand. January 2021 and currently hold a visa ► Mobile phone apps. None. that is due to expire between 1 January ► Transit. Travelers may transit through 2021 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive). ► Health insurance. None. New Zealand provided they: (1) remain The extension does not apply to the airside, (2) are transiting through ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the following: (1) individuals who submitted Auckland International Airport for less costs related to quarantine unless an Essential Skills work visa application than 24 hours, and (3) they hold a exempt. prior to the announcement and who NZeTA or transit visa (unless exempt). have been granted an interim visa, (2) ► Comments. None. migrant workers whose jobs have ► Comments. None. ended, and (3) individuals holding Specific Purpose work visas or Event work visas.
Page 51 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Nicaragua • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Citizens ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are not required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work and foreigners must carry a certificate related requirements that have been quarantine upon arrival. Individuals who visas are not suspended or canceled as visa/permit holders and business proving that they tested negative for a announced in connection with travel to test positive for COVID-19 after arrival a result of COVID-19. visitors can enter Nicaragua. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. may be hospitalized and/or quarantined COVID-29 test no more than 72 hours on a case-by-case basis. • New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. See above. prior to entry. applications are being processed ► Location. Where required, a quarantine currently. ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. must be completed at government- visa/permit holders. See above. Travelers are not required to get tested designated location. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa extension/renewal requests are being ► Business visitors. See above. for COVID-19 upon arrival. ► Exemptions. None. processed currently. ► Other categories. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers will be screened upon arrival ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Travelers can transit through and asked if they have been, or are, local rules, including those relating to Nicaragua without restriction. experiencing COVID-19 the use of masks, restrictions on symptoms. Citizens and foreigners with gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. Nicaragua is currently fever or respiratory symptoms may be allowing foreigners to enter the denied admission. Those who are country provided they satisfy health- permitted to enter will be monitored by related admission requirements. the health authorities (via telephone Citizens and foreigners with fever or follow-up calls) during their initial 14 respiratory symptoms may be denied days in Nicaragua. admission to Nicaragua. ► Declarations. Airlines may require travelers to complete forms with their personal information, prior to boarding.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for costs related to COVID-19 testing.
► Comments. None.
Page 52 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Nigeria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting 10 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to self ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Nigeria. January 2021, all travelers (including Nigerian related requirements that have been isolate for seven days upon arrival in visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) citizens) must: (1) take a COVID-19 polymerase announced in connection with travel to Nigeria. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no chain reaction (PCR) test within 96 hours before boarding, (2) obtain a negative test result, (3) this jurisdiction. entry restrictions for permanent ► Location. The self-isolation can be ► New visa issuance. New visas continue complete an online registration, and (4) upon residents of Nigeria. successful payment, download the ‘Permit to completed at a private home or to be issued and there is no impact on Travel Certificate’/QR code to have on hand for temporary accommodation. During this processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work boarding. Diplomats and children under the age time, individuals are to avoid physical pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary of 10 are exempt from paying for the COVID-19 interaction with families, friends, residents and work visa/permit holders PCR test to be conducted in Nigeria. colleagues and other members of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Nigeria. of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Additionally, individuals traveling from the public. United Kingdom and South Africa must show currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors proof of payment for the post arrival COVID-19 ► Exemptions. None. pandemic. may enter Nigeria. PCR test to be conducted on Day 7 in Nigeria, prior to boarding. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. None. local rules, including those relating to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. At the end of the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. There are no transit the mandatory 7-day self-isolation period, all restrictions at this time. travelers must visit a government-designated gathering with others, curfews etc. laboratory where they will undergo COVID-19 ► Comments. None. PCR testing. The test results will be available ► At the end of the mandatory seven day within 72 hours. If the test result is negative, self-isolation period, all travelers must travelers will be able to exit self-isolation from visit a government-designated day 8 onwards. Individuals who test positive will laboratory where they will undergo be managed according to the national COVID-19 COVID-19 PCR testing. The test results guidelines, which include quarantine at a will be available within 72 hours. government-monitored treatment center (NCDC). Travelers with a negative test result will be able to exit self-isolation from day ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in eight onwards. Those with a positive Nigeria, all travelers must go through the routine Port Health screening, present the test result will be managed according to COVID-19 PCR test result, and show the ‘Permit the national COVID-19 guidelines, which to Travel Certificate’/QR code. include quarantine at a government- monitored treatment center (NCDC). ► Declarations. None.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for costs related to COVID-19 testing.
Page 53 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Norway • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Norway’s borders are currently ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers who ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) closed until 28 February 2021. Entry is are eligible to enter Norway must take a related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. business visas are currently suspended, prohibited with limited exceptions. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid 19 that have been announced in and may not be used to enter Norway. antigen COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours ► Location. In general, travelers are Norwegians can enter, if they already prior to travel. They must test negative and connection with travel to this required to quarantine in government- ► New visa issuance. Some new visa reside in Norway. carry proof of their negative test result in order jurisdiction. to enter. The test result must be issued in designated hotels. applications are being processed, albeit ► Permanent residents. Permanent Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, French or with delays. Resident permits for study ► Exemptions. Exceptions apply for residents can enter, if they already German. and work are being issued currently. reside in Norway. . workers if their employer arranges for However, some residence permits are ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants suitable single-room accommodations, being issued with limitations. ► Temporary residents and work may be required to take a COVID-19 test upon and receives approval from the arrival if they have traveled to a high-risk visa/permit holders. These individuals Norwegian authorities. In this case, the ► Visa extensions/renewals. location in the 10 days preceding their entry to can enter Norway, if they already reside traveler may quarantine in these single- Extension/renewal requests are being in Norway. Norway, or if their travel originated in Austria, Brazil, the Netherlands, Portugal or the United room accommodations. Individuals who processed currently. The requirement Kingdom. Individuals who are not otherwise ► Business visitors. In general, business own property in Norway may quarantine to file a renewal application one month visitors are not permitted to enter required to get tested again upon arrival may on their property. It is also possible to before the visa/permit expiry date has take two PCR COVID-19 tests voluntarily as a Norway currently. undergo quarantine elsewhere if been lifted temporarily, and applicants means of shortening their quarantine period, travelers have access to property where may submit their request up to seven provided they test negative both times. If they ► Other categories. It is expected that, as choose to avail of this option, the first test they can avoid contact with other days prior to the expiry date. of 20 February 2021, strictly necessary must occur within their first three days in the persons. The travelers must provide business-critical personnel will be country, and the second test must be written confirmation from the owner allowed to apply for entry. It is further completed on their seventh day in Norway. that the property has a separate expected that the process to apply for ► Health screenings on arrival. None. bathroom and kitchen, and is available entry will be a very narrow application- for quarantine. There are strict based scheme that will allow businesses ► Declarations. None. penalties for noncompliance. to bring in strictly necessary business- ► Registrations. All travelers must complete an critical personnel. The scheme will be ► Comments. All travelers are subject to online registration prior to entry, in order to be handled by the Norwegian Maritime admitted. local rules, including those relating to Authority. Personnel critical for the the use of masks, restrictions on functioning of society can enter. ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are gathering with others, curfews etc. Dependents of such personnel can enter recommended to download the Smittestopp Norway only after the worker has app. registered in the National Population ► Health insurance. None. Register. ► Fees. Travelers who are required to quarantine ► Transit. Transit through Norway is must cover the cost of their quarantine currently permitted. accommodations (e.g. government-designated hotel). ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None.
Page 54 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Oman • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and foreigners ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers must observe a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are holding valid residency visas may enter travelers to Oman must get tested for related requirements that have been seven-day quarantine period, and not suspended or canceled, and may be Oman. COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior announced in connection with travel to undergo a COVID-19 test on the eighth used for entry to Oman, provided the to travel. The test must be negative, this jurisdiction. day after their arrival in Oman. visa holders are not otherwise ► Permanent residents. See above. and the traveler must carry proof of the inadmissible (e.g. business visitors). ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a ► Temporary residents and work negative test in order to be admitted. private location. They are not required ► New visa issuance. New visa application visa/permit holders. Foreign nationals ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All to quarantine at a government- processing is currently on hold. entering for work are admissible. travelers must undergo a COVID-19 test designated location. However, they must a No Objection on the eighth day after their arrival in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Certificate (NOC) from the sponsoring Oman. ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal application company in Oman, and carry a soft processing is currently on hold. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to copy of the NOC and prepared to show ► Health screenings on arrival. None. it when boarding, and upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to ► Declarations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Business visitors. Business visitors are gathering with others, curfews etc. not permitted to enter currently. ► Registrations. None. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must ► Other categories. None. download, and comply with the ► Transit. Transit through Oman is not requirements of, the Tarassud+ and currently permitted. HMushrif mobile phone applications
► Comments. Citizens of Gulf ► Health insurance. Travelers must have Cooperation Council (GCC) member health insurance that covers the cost of states may enter Oman. Oman's Civil medical treatments and/or funeral Aviation Authority (CAA) has services resulting from COVID-19. announced that passengers traveling to Oman will no longer be able to ► Fees. None. remain in Oman for trips lasting fewer ► Comments. None. than eight days, so that they can comply with mandatory quarantine requirements.
► Passengers traveling to Oman will only be able to book their flight ticket after paying the full cost of the mandatory seven-day quarantine.
Page 55 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Panama • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Panama. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration and Location. All travelers will ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) travelers, including citizens, must have related requirements that have been be required to self-isolate for seven visas are not suspended or canceled, ► Permanent residents. Permanent a certificate confirming they took a announced in connection with travel to days on arrival, and submit to COVID-19 and they may be used to enter Panama residents may enter to Panama. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or this jurisdiction. testing upon completion of the seven- unless the traveler is otherwise ► Temporary residents and work antigen COVID-19 test, no more than day period. Individuals who test inadmissible. visa/permit holders. These individuals 48 hours prior to entry, and tested negative will be allowed to cease their ► New visa issuance. New visa may enter Panama. negative. New entrants who fail to self-isolation. Those who test positive obtain a negative PCR test certificate will be subject to an additional 14-day applications are being processed ► Business visitors. Business visitors may be denied by entry. If admitted, isolation period (for a total isolation currently. may enter Panama. they will be subject to stricter period of 21 days). Individuals who fail ► Visa extensions/renewals. New visa quarantine requirements upon arrival. to obtain a negative PCR COVID-19 test ► Other categories. None. applications are being processed prior to entry should expect to currently. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New ► Transit. Transit through Panama is quarantine for up to 21 days after entrants are required to take a PCR permitted currently. arrival. COVID-19 test upon arrival. ► Comments. The entry into the national ► Exemptions. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. New territory of people from the United entrants will be subject to temperature ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Kingdom and South Africa is checks and questioning regarding their local rules, including those relating to temporarily suspended. health status. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Declarations. New entrants must complete a declaration (provided by their airline), in which they agree to abide by local health and safety measures, and to self-isolate upon arrival.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. Health insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment related to COVID-19 is not required, but it is highly recommended.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 56 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Paraguay • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Non- ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are not required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents and citizens and non-residents are required related requirements that have been quarantine upon entry. However, visas are not suspended or canceled, business visitors may enter Paraguay. to take a reverse transmission announced in connection with travel to individuals who test positive for COVID- and they may be used to enter Panama polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) this jurisdiction. 19 after entering Paraguay will be unless the traveler is otherwise ► Permanent residents. See above. COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours required to isolate for 10 days following inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work prior to travel. Citizens and residents the positive test result. ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. See above. are encouraged, but not required to, get tested prior to travel. ► Location. Not applicable. applications are being processed ► Business visitors. See above. currently. ► Exemptions. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Citizens ► Other categories. Other categories of and residents who do not get tested for ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Comments. All travelers are subject to extension/renewal applications, travelers may also enter Paraguay. COVID-19 prior to travel, are required local rules, including those relating to to take a RT-PCR COVID-19 test within including applications to extend ► Transit. Transit through Paraguay is the use of masks, restrictions on 24 hours of arrival, and isolate until temporary and permanent residence currently permitted. gathering with others, curfews etc. they receive their test result. permits, are being processed currently. ► Comments. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. None.
► Declarations. All travelers must complete a Traveler's Health Record at least 24 hours prior to travel, and be prepared to present it upon arrival.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. Paraguayan citizens, and residents, and travelers from MERCOSUR member states are not required to carry international health insurance. All other travelers require health insurance.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 57 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Philippines • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter the ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers, including ► Existing (valid) visas. All business entry Philippines. including citizens, must carry a certificate related requirements that have been citizens, must quarantine upon arrival. visas are canceled. Visa holders will confirming they tested negative for COVID- announced in connection with travel to need to reapply for new visas at a later ► Permanent residents. Certain 19 no more than three days prior to entry. this jurisdiction. ► Location. The quarantine can be carried date that is yet to be announced. Work categories of residents may enter. out at a pre-booked accredited hotel visas and permits remain valid until Click here for more information. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new while awaiting the result of the RT PCR entrants, including citizens, must undergo their expiration date. These have not COIVD-19 test taken after arrival, or at been suspended or canceled. However, ► Temporary residents and work a reverse transmission polymerase chain a home or private residence once a reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test on their work visa holders must otherwise be visa/permit holders. As of 16 February negative result is issued. Individuals in sixth day in country, unless they exhibit eligible to enter. 2021, Travel Ban Exemptions (TBE) quarantine must permit inspections by will be available for additional visa symptoms at an earlier date while on quarantine. government health workers, who may ► New visa issuance. Work visas and categories. The holders of these visas visit from time to time to confirm that permits are being issued by the Bureau will be permitted to enter the ► Health screenings on arrival. New travelers are abiding by the terms of of Immigration and the Department of Philippines. Click here for more entrants will be subject to temperature their quarantine. Labor and Employment. TBE requests information. checks and an RT PCR COVID-19 test. are being processed by the Philippine ► Exemptions. None. authorities. ► Business visitors. In general, visitors ► Declarations. All travelers, including are not permitted entry, unless they citizens, must complete a health ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa and have a Travel Ban exemption (TBE) declaration and submit an undertaking on local rules, including those relating to permit types, whether temporary or arrival. For more information, click here. issued by the Philippine government. the use of masks, face shields, long-term, can be renewed or extended restrictions on gathering with others, ► Other categories. Other travelers may ► Registrations. All travelers, including provided the applicant is physically citizens, must register for, and complete curfews etc. For more information, click present in the country. be permitted entry, including foreign here. spouses or children of Filipino citizens, an electronic case investigation form (e- and foreign parents of minor Filipino CIF) no more than three days prior to citizens. Click here for more arrival. The e-CIF can be accessed here. information. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers (including citizens) must download the Traze app for ► Transit. Transit through the Philippines airport use and contact tracing. en route to another destination is not currently permitted. ► Health insurance. No requirements currently to have special insurance. ► Comments. None. ► Fees. Travelers must pay a fee of PHP4,000 (approx. US$ 85) upon entry, and cover their hotel accommodations and food costs while they quarantine.
► Comments. None.
Page 58 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Qatar • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, residents and work ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Some ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Current valid visa/permit holders may enter Qatar travelers are required to take a COVID- related requirements that have been isolate for 7 to 14 days on arrival. visas that were issued previously are provided they obtain an “exceptional 19 test in advance of travel. Pre-travel announced in connection with travel to not formally suspended, however visa entry permit” in advance of travel. testing requirements should be this jurisdiction. ► Location. All travelers entering from holders are subject to the current bar confirmed with the airline prior to jurisdictions on the green list can on entry to Qatar. ► Permanent residents. See above. travel. quarantine at home, whereas those entering from a jurisdiction that is not ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Some on the green list will be required to currently suspended, except for the visa/permit holders. See above. travelers may be requested to get quarantine at a hotel or at a issuance of “exceptional entry permits” ► Business visitors. Business visitors are tested for COVID-19 on arrival. government-designated facility. Those and limited other visas, on a case-by- currently barred from entering Qatar. who quarantine at a government facility case basis, at the sole discretion of the ► Health screenings on arrival. All will be required to quarantine for 14 Qatari authorities. Authorities have also ► Other categories. None. travelers are subject to health days (as opposed to 10 days). temporarily stopped accepting the screenings upon arrival. Qatari family visa applications ► Transit. Transit through Qatar is ► Exemptions. None. ► Declarations. All travelers are required limited to connecting flights departing ► Visa extensions/renewals. Limited from low-risk countries. to sign an attestation confirming that ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are accepted for Visa they will quarantine upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to extension/renewal. ► Comments. None. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Registrations. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Mobile phone apps. All inbound ► Individuals with chronic disease(s) and passengers are required to download passengers with children under the age the Ehteraz mobile application prior to of five, were previously allowed to travel. complete their quarantine requirement ► Health insurance. None. at home. However, starting 4 February 2021, home quarantine is only ► Fees. None. permissible to individuals traveling from jurisdictions on the green list. ► Comments. None.
Page 59 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Romania • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. As of 5 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas will remain restrictions for citizens of Romania and February 2021, travelers entering from related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days. This duration valid until the end of the state of emergency. their family members. countries with high COVID-19 infection announced in connection with travel to can be shortened for individuals who Entry visas are automatically extended for 90 days beyond the end of the current state of rates must present a negative this jurisdiction. take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) emergency, for individuals that activated their ► Permanent residents. There are no polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 on the eight day of entry restrictions for permanent entry visas by entering Romania before their COVID-19 test certificate, issued no their quarantine, and the result is visas had expired. residents of Romania. more than 72 hours prior to travel. For negative. ► New visa issuance. As of 20 January 2021, ► Temporary residents and work more information, click here. ► Location. Travelers can specify a long-term visa applications for essential travel visa/permit holders. Temporary ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. suitable location (e.g. home, hotel) can be submitted to the Romanian residents and work visa/permit holders where they will undergo their consulates/embassies in the following locations: diplomatic missions/consular posts may enter Romania. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers quarantine. must follow the health-screening of Romania in member states of the EU/EEA ► Business visitors. Non-EU nationals and in the Swiss Confederation; Abuja protocol (e.g. temperature check) upon ► Exemptions. The following categories of (Nigeria), Amman (Jordan), Ankara (Turkey), traveling to Romania for short-term arrival in this jurisdiction. travelers are exempt from the 14-day visits (i.e. business trips) are allowed to Baghdad (Iraq), Bălți (Moldova), Bangkok quarantine measure: (1) travelers (Thailand), Beijing (China), Belgrade (Serbia), enter the country provided they have ► Declarations. A Health Declaration arriving from countries with a per capita Bogota (Colombia), Cahul (Moldova), Cernivtsi documentation (e.g. invitation letter) Form will need to be completed on COVID-19 case growth equal to or less (Ukraine), Chișinău (Moldova), Colombo (Sri substantiating the essential nature of arrival, in order to be allowed entry to than that of Romania, (2) travelers who Lanka), Dakar (Senegal), Erbil (Iraq), Yerevan travel and confirming that the planned this jurisdiction. have been vaccinated against the SARS- (Armenia), Haifa (Israel), Hanoi (Vietnam), activities cannot be completed abroad. CoV-2 virus, including the second dose Harare (Zimbabwe), Hong Kong (Hong Kong), ► Registrations. None. Istanbul (Turkey), Izmir (Turkey), Kiev taken a minimum of 10 days prior to ► Other categories. Additional entry (Ukraine), Khartoum (Sudan), Kuwait ► Mobile phone apps. None. exceptions exist for a variety of their travel, and (3) travelers entering (Kuwait), Lima (Peru), Miami (USA), Moscow from high-risk countries for less than 72 (Russia), Nairobi (Kenya), Odessa (Ukraine), individuals, including essential workers, ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health hours and who can show a negative Podgorica (Montenegro), Rabat (Morocco), airlines pilots, and airline crew insurance is a requirement for entry. members. SARS-CoV-2 (PCR) test result (in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Sankt Petersburg (Russia), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Sarajevo ► Fees. None. English) where the test was taken at ► Transit. There are no transit most 72 hours before their travel. Click (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Seoul (Korea), Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), restrictions at this time. ► Comments. None. here for more information. Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia), Solotvino (Ukraine), Sydney (Australia), Tbilisi ► Comments. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to (Georgia), Teheran (Iran), Tel Aviv (Israel), local rules, including those relating to Tirana (Albania), Tokyo (Japan), Tunis the use of masks, restrictions on (Tunisia), Vršac (Serbia), Washington (USA), gathering with others, curfews etc. New Delhi (India). Visa processing at other consulates remains suspended until further notice.
► Visa extensions/renewals. See above.
Page 60 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Rwanda • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Rwanda. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not travelers must undergo a reverse related requirements that have been quarantine for 24 hours upon arrival at suspended or canceled. Visa holders ► Permanent residents. Permanent transmission polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to a government-designated hotel. may use them to enter Rwanda unless residents may enter Rwanda. (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. Thereafter, they are required to self- they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if ► Temporary residents and work than 72 hours prior to departure, and isolate in a private accommodation for they fail to comply with pre-travel visa/permit holders. These individuals carry a certificate confirming that they seven days. At end of this period, testing requirements). may enter Rwanda. tested negative, in order to be granted travelers will receive a SMS message admission. inviting them to get tested for COVID- ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Business visitors 19 at a government-designated testing applications are being processed may enter Rwanda. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New site (free of charge). Those who test currently. entrants, including those transiting positive for COVID-19 upon arrival, ► Other categories. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa through Rwanda, are required to and/or after their initial seven-day undergo a PCR COVID-19 test on extension/renewal applications are ► Transit. Transit through Rwanda is isolation period, are required to arrival. being processed currently. currently permitted. quarantine for a longer period (e.g. 14 ► Health screenings on arrival. New days), as designated by the local ► Comments. Entry to Rwanda is entrants will undergo a health screening authorities. currently only permitted by air. on arrival. ► Location. Travelers must isolate for 24 ► Declarations. All travelers must hours at a location that is approved by complete a passenger locator form prior the authorities. Thereafter, travelers to travel. For more information, click who test positive for COVID-19 must here. quarantine at a government facility, unless they receive approval from the ► Registrations. None. local authorities to isolate in a private residence or a location other than a ► Mobile phone apps. None. government facility. ► Health insurance. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for ► Comments. All travelers are subject to paying a fee of USD 60 to cover the local rules, including those relating to cost of their PCR COVID-19 test upon the use of masks, restrictions on arrival. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None.
Page 61 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Saudi Arabia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. In general, citizens of Saudi ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All recently admitted ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation travelers are required to have a related requirements that have been individuals must complete a mandatory existing (valid) visas are not suspended Council (GCC) member states, and negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to 14-day quarantine. or canceled. Visa holders may use these foreigners holding valid exit and re- (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, issued this jurisdiction. for entry, unless they are otherwise entry visas and either valid resident by an approved laboratory, no more ► Location. The quarantine must take inadmissible (e.g. if they are citizens of permits or valid work permits, are than 48 to 72 hours prior to travel, place at a private accommodation in countries whose citizens are currently allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. depending on the country from which Saudi Arabia, at the address listed in banned from entering Saudi Arabia). However, citizens from certain the traveler is departing. Travelers are the Tatamman app. ► New visa issuance. New block visa and countries are currently banned from required to confirm testing ► Exemptions. None. entry. Click here for more information. requirements with their airline prior to letter of intent requests continue to be travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to processed currently. The new residence ► Permanent residents. See above. local rules, including those relating to visa stamping process will only be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. the use of masks, restrictions on completed, provided the Saudi ► Temporary residents and work gathering with others, curfews etc. consulate in the applicant’s home visa/permit holders. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Individuals are asked to monitor country is open. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. All travelers must themselves for symptoms of COVID-19. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa complete a health declaration form and In the event that they develop ► Other categories. See above. extension/renewal requests are being submit the same to the health control symptoms, they must immediately call processed. Saudi Arabia has introduced ► Transit. There are no transit center upon arrival, at the airport. 937 or go to a primary healthcare a new process wherein the employer restrictions at this time. Individuals center. ► Registrations. None. can submit renewal requests online for from countries whose citizens are not Iqamas and exit and re-entry visas, even currently permitted to enter Saudi ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants if the applicant is currently outside of Arabia are also currently prohibited must download and register on the Saudi Arabia. from transiting through Saudi Arabia Tatamman and Tawakkalna mobile currently. phone apps. They must also update their home location in Saudi Arabia ► Comments. None. through the Tatamman app within eight hours of arrival. Travelers will also be required to conduct a daily health assessment using the Tatamman app.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 62 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Senegal • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. In general, citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering Senegal ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not permanent residents, temporary must get tested for COVID-19 no more than related requirements that have been are not required to quarantine, unless suspended or canceled. Visa holders residents, work visa/permit holders five days prior to travel, The test must be a announced in connection with travel to specifically ordered to do so by the may use them to enter Senegal unless and business visitors may enter polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, this jurisdiction. authorities upon arrival. they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if Senegal. See the comments further conducted by a recognized health they are seeking to enter from a organization, and the test result must be down. ► Location. Not applicable. country that currently is prohibiting the negative, in order for the traveler to be admitted to Senegal. ► Exemptions. None. entry of Senegalese citizens). ► Permanent residents. See above.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work are not required to get tested for COVID-19 applications are being processed visa/permit holders. These individuals, local rules, including those relating to upon arrival. However, the Senegalese currently. and business visitors, are permitted to the use of masks, restrictions on authorities retain discretion to require new gathering with others, curfews etc. enter generally speaking. However, entrants to get tested for COVID-19 upon ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa they may be denied admission if they arrival if the travelers display symptoms of extension/renewal applications are do not have a purpose of travel which COVID-19. being processed currently. is deemed to be essential. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► Business visitors. See above. subject to health screenings upon arrival, including but not limited to temperature ► Other categories. See above. checks.
► Transit. Travelers are permitted to ► Declarations. Travelers who transit through transit through Senegal, provided they Senegal are required to sign a declaration if meet the entry requirements for their the transit period in Senegal lasts more destination after Senegal. It is the than 24 hours and the traveler leaves the responsibility of the airlines to ensure airport, and/or if the traveler was unable to compliance with these conditions. get tested for COVID-19 prior to departure. ► Registrations. Travelers must submit a ► Comments. Travelers seeking to enter Public Health Passenger Locator form upon from countries that have enacted arrival. The form can be accessed here. travel restrictions against Senegalese citizens are prohibited from entry. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers who depart Senegal may be required to take a PCR COVID-19 test at their own expense (of XOF 40,000).
► Comments. None.
Page 63 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Serbia • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. In general, Serbian borders ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, all travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are are open for all travelers. travelers must show a negative related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 10 days on not suspended or canceled. They may polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- announced in connection with travel to arrival. Serbian citizens and residents be used for entry to Serbia. ► Permanent residents. See above. 19 test certificate, issued no more than this jurisdiction. who enter with a negative pre-travel 48 hours prior to travel, in order to be ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work PCR COVID-19 test result, are not allowed entry to Serbia. Passengers in applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. required to isolate on arrival. transit are exempt from this requirement, currently. ► Business visitors. See above. provided they remain in Serbia for 12 ► Location. Travelers may isolate in a hour or less. Citizens of the following private accommodation. They are not ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. See above. countries, as well as foreign nationals required to isolate in a government- extension/renewal applications are traveling from the following countries are designated facility. being processed currently. ► Transit. Travelers are permitted to exempt from the PCR COVID-19 test transit through Serbia. requirements: Albania, Bosnia and ► Exemptions. Serbian citizens and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, residents who enter with a negative pre- ► Comments. None. Hungary and Montenegro. travel PCR COVID-19 test result are not required to quarantine upon arrival. In ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Serbian addition, citizens of the following citizens, and holders of temporary and countries, as well as foreign nationals permanent residence permits, who are traveling from these countries, are unable to present a negative PCR COVID- 19 test certificate (issued no more than exempt from the quarantine 48 hours prior to travel) on arrival, may requirements: Albania, Bosnia and take a PCR COVID-19 test in Serbia. If Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North they test negative, they may be permitted Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. to shorten their isolation period. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers local rules, including those relating to may be subject to random/ad hoc health the use of masks, restrictions screenings upon arrival. on gathering with others etc.
► Declarations. None.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 64 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Singapore • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Singapore. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers may be required ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours related requirements that have been to isolate for up to 14 days upon arrival visas are currently suspended for most ► Permanent residents. Permanent prior to departure. Singapore citizens and permanent announced in connection with travel to depending on their travel history. This business visitors, except for those who residents may enter Singapore. residents, and travelers from Australia, Brunei, this jurisdiction. isolation period is known as a Stay are otherwise admissible (e.g., those Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan and Macau are ► Temporary residents and work exempted from the pre-travel COVID-19 testing Home Notice (SHN). Returning entering pursuant to a RGL or ATP). visa/permit holders. Long-Term pass requirement. Singapore citizens and permanent residents from the United Kingdom and ► New visa issuance. New work visa holders may enter Singapore provided ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are applications continued to be processed they obtain approval from the required to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival South Africa will require an additional 7- in Singapore. Additionally, work permit and S Pass day SHN. by the Ministry of Manpower. The work authorities in Singapore prior to holders in the construction, marine and process visa application process can only be travel. sectors, are required to take a serology COVID-19 test ► Location. Those who are eligible for a 7- completed after the visa holder enters upon arrival in Singapore. Another PCR COVID-19 will ► Business visitors. Business visitors are be conducted at the end of the traveler’s Stay Home day SHN may isolate at a location Singapore and completes the SHN Notice (SHN) period. Singapore citizens and permanent chosen by them. Those who are period. prohibited from entering Singapore, residents returning from the United Kingdom or South with the exception of those who are Africa are required to undergo an additional PCR required to isolate for 14 days must do ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work visa COVID-19 test at the end of the additional seven-day so at a government-designated SHN approved to enter pursuant to a renewal applications continue to be Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme, Stay Home Notice (SHN) period. Workers from the Dedicated Facility. Travelers from Fiji, construction, marine and process sectors who stay in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Thailand and approved by the Ministry of Manpower. or an Air Travel Pass (ATP) scheme. dormitories will need to take another PCR COVID-19 The visa renewal process can only be test seven days after their SHN is concluded. Vietnam may also isolate at their place ► Other categories. Travelers from the of residence, subject to certain completed when the visa holder is in ► Health screenings on arrival. None. United Kingdom and South Africa are conditions. country. prohibited from entering Singapore, ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an online health and travel history declaration form. Submission ► Exemptions. Travelers from low-risk with the exception of Singapore can be made up to three days prior to arrival. For more citizens and permanent residents. information, click here. countries will only need to isolate until their first post-arrival PCR COVID-19 ► Transit. Transit through Singapore’s ► Registrations. All travelers are encouraged to register test result is released, provided that the for their post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test to facilitate Changi Airport is limited to flights that immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. Click test result is negative. are approved by the Civil Aviation here for more information. Authority of Singapore. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and local rules, including those relating to use the TraceTogether, FWMOMCare (for work pass ► Comments. None. holders only) and WhatsApp mobile applications. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. For ► Health insurance. Short-term visitors entering Singapore via an Air Travel Pass (ATP) or Reciprocal more information regarding SHN and Green Lanes (RGLs) scheme must carry insurance with swab requirement tests, click here. a minimum coverage of S$30,000. Sponsors of Work Permit, Training Work Permit and S Pass holders must purchase insurance coverage of S$10,000 to cover these individuals.
► Fees. All travelers must pay the cost of their post arrival PCR COVID-19 tests and SHN observed at a SHN Dedicated Facility.
Page 65 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] South Africa • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who enter South ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas remain valid residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to carry a related requirements that have been Africa without proof that they tested and valid visa holders are able to enter visa/permit holders and business certificate confirming they tested announced in connection with travel to negative for COVID-19 prior to the country using their existing visas. visitors are allowed to enter the negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 this jurisdiction. departure, may be required to isolate country by air or sea. South Africa’s hours prior to departure. However, it is for 14 days upon arrival (i.e. if they test ► New visa issuance. New visa commercial land borders resumed being observed that some travelers are positive upon arrival). In practice applications may be filed abroad, operations on 15 February 2021. being allowed to board flights without however, local officials have subject to local conditions and completing this requirements. demonstrated inconsistency in their restrictions in each country. ► Permanent residents. See above. approach to this requirements, as some ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visas that ► Temporary residents and work who arrive in South Africa without proof individuals who tested negative for expired during the lockdown are visa/permit holders. See above. of a negative COVID-19 test, are being COVID-19 are being required to isolate. automatically renewed until 31 March required take an antigen COVID-19 test, 2021. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Location. Isolation may be carried out in and to quarantine at their own cost, upon private homes or residences. Those who ► Other categories. None. entry are required to isolate are not required to isolate at a government facility or ► Transit. Transit is permitted through ► Health screenings on arrival. New government-designated location. sea and air ports of entry. Transit by arrivals are subject to temperature checks and questioning about their travel land is now permitted for commercial ► Exemptions. In principle, travelers who and medical histories. border posts. carry proof that they tested negative ► Declarations. Travelers must declare for COVID-19 prior to travel are not ► Comments. Exemptions to the land required to isolate. border closure are in place in limited whether they are experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of situations, including for transportation ► Comments. All travelers are subject to COVID-19, and whether they have come of goods, and daily commuters from local rules, including those relating to into contact with infected individuals, other countries who attend school in prior to boarding flights and buses to the use of masks, restrictions on South Africa. South Africa. gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. All travelers, except for citizens and permanent residents, must have health insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments and/or hospitalization related to COVID-19.
► Fees. None.
Page 66 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] South Korea • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. South Korean citizens may ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) enter South Korea. all travelers including South Korean citizens related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. must carry a negative polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used to enter South reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate ► Permanent residents. Permanent this jurisdiction. ► Location. Foreign nationals entering Korea, provided that the visa holder issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel. residents may enter South Korea. South Korea for less than 90 days must obtains is not otherwise inadmissible. Those entering from “restricted countries” quarantine at a government-designated ► Temporary residents and work must carry a certificate issued no more than facility. Those entering for 90 days or ► New visa issuance. Some new visa 48 hours prior to travel. The list of restricted visa/permit holders. Long term work longer may quarantine at a private applications are being processed, albeit visa holders with re-entry permits are countries is not published, and it changes regularly. Travelers should confirm with the residence or hotel. These travelers will with delays. Issuance of long-term and may enter South Korea. Korean consulate with jurisdiction over their need to provide the address of the short-term visas has been suspended in location prior to travel. ► Business visitors. Business travelers location where they will quarantine, to the locations designated as restricted the local authorities. Citizens may countries by South Korean government. holding C-type short-term business ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers, traveler visas may enter South Korea. including South Korean citizens, are required quarantine at a location of their ► Visa extensions/renewals. These to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. choosing. They will not be required to ► Other categories. Citizens of the quarantine at a government-designated applications are being processed following jurisdictions may enter South ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers will location. currently. Korea without a visa: Albania, Andorra, be screened upon arrival, and asked if they have been, or are currently, Barbados, Dominica, Guam, Guyana, ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New limited circumstances, and are granted Caledonia, Nicaragua, Palau, Saint ► Declarations. All travelers are required to at the sole discretion of the local Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the complete form consenting to the PCR test authorities, on a case-by-case basis. Grenadines, San Marino, Slovenia, the upon arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to United Kingdom, the United States, the ► Registrations. None. local rules, including those relating to Vatican, Venezuela, ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers, including the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. Travelers may transit through South Korean citizens, must download a gathering with others, curfews etc. South Korea, provided they remain in smartphone app and use it to monitor, and for 72 hours or less. report on, their health status for 14 days after arrival. They will be placed under ► Comments. None. intensive care if they experience symptoms of COVID-19. Click here for more information.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for quarantine-related costs.
► Comments. None.
Page 67 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Spain • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering Spain are ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, and work entering from countries with high related requirements that have been not required to quarantine. visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Spain. COVID-19 infection rates must present announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used to enter Spain, Flights from the United Kingdom, both a negative polymerase chain reaction this jurisdiction. ► Location. Not applicable. provided that the visa holder is eligible direct and with stopovers, are currently (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, issued ► Exemptions. Not applicable. to enter Spain. prohibited, with the exception of flights no more than 72 hours prior to travel. exclusively carrying Spanish or Andorran For more information, click here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa nationals, or British citizens who are local rules, including those relating to applications are being processed. residents of Spain and seeking to return ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa to Spain. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. extension/renewal requests are being ► Permanent residents. See above. processed currently. ► Declarations. All travelers must ► Temporary residents and work complete an online declaration prior to visa/permit holders. See above. travel. For more information, click here. ► Business visitors. In general, business visitors may not enter Spain. Exceptions ► Registrations. None. are in place for citizens and nationals of EU, EEA and Schengen member states, ► Mobile phone apps. None. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican, as well as residents of Australia, ► Health insurance. None. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, New ► Fees. None. Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. For more ► Comments. None. information, click here.
► Other categories. Additional categories of travelers are admissible, including cross border workers, and individuals transporting goods,
► Transit. Transit through Spain is only permitted if the traveler is: (1) a citizen of, or has a residence visa/permit issued by, an EU, EEA or Schengen member state, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or the Vatican, and (2) en route to the country that issued the residence visa/permit.
► Comments. None.
Page 68 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Sweden • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective 6 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are encouraged ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas are entry restrictions for Swedish citizens. February 2021, most travelers will related requirements that have been to self-isolate for seven days after currently suspended and cannot be require a negative COVID-19 test result to announced in connection with travel to arrival. used for entry, with limited exceptions, ► Permanent residents. There are no enter Sweden. However, the common this jurisdiction. including for individuals who are entry restrictions for permanent exemption from the test requirement ► Location. The isolation/quarantine considered to have close family residents of Sweden provided they are applies to people under the age of 18, location is to be selected by the connections with Swedish citizens. For carrying their permit cards with them. those who live in Sweden, Swedish individual undergoing the same. more information, click here. citizens, and staff in the transport sector. ► Temporary residents and work ► Exemptions. Not applicable. All travellers are advised to get tested ► New visa issuance. There are visa/permit holders. There are no upon arrival, and again on the fifth day widespread delays in the issuance of entry restrictions for temporary ► Comments. All travelers are subject to after arrival. local rules, including those relating to visas as consular posts are closed or are residents and work permit holders operating with reduced staff. Entry provided they enter Sweden with a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers the use of masks, restrictions on that have been to Norway in the 14 days gathering with others, curfews etc. visas are not being issued to travelers valid permit and valid residence permit who are currently restricted from card. immediately preceding their arrival are recommended to: (1) stay at home for at entering Sweden. ► Business visitors. Highly-skilled least seven days, (2) avoid contact with ► Visa extensions/renewals. Permit others, (3) get tested for COVID-19 as workers arriving from a jurisdiction not extension applications should continue soon as possible after their arrival in listed as a “high-risk area”, who will be to be submitted before the current performing an essential function that Sweden, and (4) undergo a second COVID- 19 test five days after entering Sweden. It permit expires. This includes filings by cannot be postponed, may enter foreigners unable to leave Sweden. Sweden. Click here for additional is also recommended for their household information regarding “high-risk members to remain at home while the test areas.” results are pending. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Other categories. There are limited exceptions to the entry ban. ► Declarations. None. Click here for additional details. ► Registrations. None. ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions currently. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None. ► Comments. Foreigners residing in Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, ► Fees. None. Singapore, South Korea and Thailand are exempt from the travel ban. The ► Comments. Travelers are responsible for travel ban exemptions are based on the the costs associated with COVID-19 country of residence and not the expenses. country of citizenship.
Page 69 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Switzerland • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for Swiss citizens. travelers arriving from a high-risk related requirements that have been risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10-day visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of announced in connection with travel to quarantine. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry restrictions for C-Permit holders. transport, must present a negative this jurisdiction. ► Quarantine can be terminated early with the ► New visa issuance. All visa processing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test consent of the competent cantonal authority, ► Temporary residents and work result that was issued that was issued at provided the individual takes a rapid antigen has resumed; however, certain Swiss visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D- most 72 hours before arrival. test or a molecular biological analysis (PCR consulates remain closed. visas, L/B/G permits or valid online test), from Day 7 onwards and the test result ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa announcement confirmations may enter ► Individuals traveling by air will be is negative. If the test result is positive, the Switzerland. required to show their negative PCR individual must immediately go into isolation processing has resumed; however, test result prior to boarding the plane. for generally, 48 hours. For more information certain Swiss consulates remain closed. ► Business visitors. Business travelers regarding isolation, click here. arriving from “non-risk” countries may ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. enter Switzerland. Click here to view the ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a private residence or another suitable list of “non-risk” countries. • Health screenings on arrival. Travelers accommodation. are subject to random health screening ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors arriving from non-risk countries may enter on arrival. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions exist in Switzerland. very limited circumstances and are granted ► Declarations. None. at the sole discretion of the local ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk authorities, on a case-by-case basis. ► Registrations. Individuals entering countries and that have transited through a ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local high-risk country on their way to Switzerland by plane, ship, bus or train rules, including those relating to the use of Switzerland, may enter if they have spent must provide their local contact details using the electronic entry form. masks, restrictions on gathering with others, less than 24 hours in a country or area etc. with an increased risk of infection. ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, ► As of 1 February 2021, violations of ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban but not required, to download and use measures to combat the epidemic are on all foreigners arriving from the United the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here explicitly listed as criminal offenses and may Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons for more information. be punished in part by administrative fines. fulfilling one of the following criteria will be The amount of the fine will be between CHF transported from the United Kingdom and ► Health insurance. All travelers must 50 and CHF 200, depending on the offense. South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or have valid health insurance when For example, anyone who does not wear a Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a traveling to Switzerland. mask on public transport, at train stations and valid D-visa or /B/G/C permit, (c) holders of bus stops, or in and in front of publicly a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss ► Fees. None. accessible facilities can be fined. representation, and (d) holders of a C Administrative fines are also possible for (work) visa and announcement ► Comments. None. participation in unauthorized events or for confirmation that has an additional holding a prohibited private event. approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued by the Swiss Embassy to enter Switzerland).
Page 70 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Taiwan • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 8 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of restrictions for citizens of Taiwan. entrants are required to present a negative related requirements that have been undergo a 14-day home quarantine existing visas without the "Special Entry polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 announced in connection with travel to followed by a seven day self-health Permit for COVID-19 test certificate (in English) that was issued ► Permanent residents. There are no this jurisdiction. management period. Outbreak" notation are prohibited from entry restrictions for permanent within the 3 days leading up to the traveler’s departure for Taiwan. entering Taiwan. residents of Taiwan. ► Location. All travelers will be asked to
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals show proof of the location where they ► New visa issuance. Visa applications ► Temporary residents and work that have traveled to or transited through will complete their quarantine. In are currently suspended for tourism and visa/permit holders. Resident permit Eswatini, South Africa or the United Kingdom principle, travelers should quarantine at social visits but open for visiting family (ARC) holders may enter Taiwan. in the 14 days immediately preceding their a government-mandated group and special humanitarian reasons. New entry to Taiwan, will be tested for COVID-19 quarantine facility or at a quarantine visa applications containing valid ► Business visitors. Business visitors upon entry and be required to quarantine at a hotel. Travelers who choose to supporting documents are accepted at that hold a valid visa with a “Special government-mandated group quarantine Entry Permit for COVID-19 Outbreak“ facility. They will be retested for COVID-19 quarantine at home must sign an Taiwanese missions abroad. notation may enter Taiwan. prior to ending their quarantine. affidavit declaring they have met the one-person-per-residence requirement. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. Foreign nationals ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Individuals that have traveled to or extension applications are accepted as long as they contain valid supporting that hold a valid visa with a “Special ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an transited through Eswatini, South Africa documents. Automatic extensions are Entry Permit for COVID-19 Outbreak“ online health declaration that includes the or the United Kingdom in the 14 days notation may enter Taiwan. traveler’s health status and travel history, immediately preceding their entry to granted by the Ministry of Foreign within the 48 hours leading up to their arrival Taiwan, will be tested for COVID-19 Affairs and National Immigration ► Transit. Transit through this in Taiwan. upon entry and be required to Agency to foreigners who entered jurisdiction is currently prohibited. Taiwan before or on 21 March 2020, ► Registrations. None. quarantine at a government-mandated and who are currently staying within ► Comments. Hong Kong and Macau group quarantine facility. They will be ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to their permitted duration of stay residents may enter Taiwan provided retested for COVID-19 prior to ending have a phone number of a local Taiwan (starting from 21 March 2020) for a they: (1) hold an ARC, (2) obtain a their quarantine.fees. telecom service provider (a SIM card can be total staying period of 360 days. Taiwan entry permit to fulfill purchased at the airport) and to use a ► Exemptions. None. contractual obligations as part of an personal smartphone (i.e. one smartphone ► Comments. None. internal transfer within a multinational per person) to complete and submit their ► Comments. All travelers are subject to enterprise, or (3) obtain permission health declaration. However, under special local rules, including those relating to circumstances (such as, children under the under a special program. the use of masks, restrictions on age of 12 that will quarantine at the same gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Mainland China nationals may enter location as the accompanying adult) they can Taiwan provided they: (1) hold an ARC, complete the health declaration through a shared smartphone. (2) obtain a Taiwan entry permit as the spouse or underage child of a ► Health insurance. None. Taiwanese citizen, or (3) obtain ► Fees. None. permission under a special program. ► Comments. None.
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► Citizens. Thai citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All passengers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to present a related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business negative reverse transmission polymerase announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used to enter visitors may enter Thailand provided chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test this jurisdiction. ► Location. Non-Thai nationals traveling Thailand, provided the visa holder they apply for, and obtain, a Certificate result, issued in English, no more than 72 to Bangkok must quarantine at the obtains a COE prior to travel, and is not of Entry (COE) prior to travel. hours prior to travel. Individuals who test Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) otherwise inadmissible. positive will not be permitted to enter location for Bangkok. Non-Thai ► Permanent residents. See above. Thailand. nationals traveling to other provinces ► New visa issuance. New visa application must quarantine at the Alternative processing varies from consulate to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► Temporary residents and work Local Quarantine (ALQ) location for the consulate. Some Thai consulates are travelers are required to undergo a visa/permit holders. See above. province to which they will travel. The issuing new visas. However, others are second RT PCR COVID-19 test upon list of ASQ/ALQ hotel can be found only issuing limited categories of visas. ► Business visitors. See above. arrival in Thailand. here. Thai citizens can choose to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. Dependent family ► Health screenings on arrival. All quarantine at a State or Local members of citizens, permanent passengers are subjected to health Quarantine (SQ/LQ) location (at no cost extension requests submitted from residents, temporary residents and screening on arrival. Passengers with a to them) or at a ASQ or ALQ. within Thailand are being processed work visa/permit holders may enter fever will be flagged, isolated and sent to currently. Foreigners in Thailand whose Thailand together with the primary a state medical facility. ► Exemptions. None. visas expired and who cannot depart travelers, provided all travelers obtain Thailand (e.g. due to border closures) ► Declarations. Passengers must complete ► Comments. All travelers are subject to a COE prior to entry. Holders of APEC can apply for a “COVID visa” until 30 and submit a paper declaration form to local rules, including those relating to Business Travel Cards may enter March 2021. The “COVID visa”, if authorities upon arrival to Thailand. the use of masks, restrictions on granted, permits the visa holder to Thailand provided they obtain a COE gathering with others, curfews etc. prior to travel, and are not otherwise ► Registrations. None. remain lawfully in Thailand for 60 days. inadmissible. During this time, “COVID visa” holders ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are must make arrangements to return to ► Transit. International transit through required to download, and comply with the their home countries. Thailand is not permitted currently. requirements of, the ThailandPlus app. For more information, click here. ► Comments. None. ► Health insurance. Passengers are required to have health insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 100,000, which covers medical treatment related to COVID-19 over the entire duration of their stay.
► Fees. Non-Thai nationals must cover their quarantine-related expenses.
► Comments. None.
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► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. There is currently residents of Trinidad and Tobago must eligible entrants are required to present related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days on arrival. no impact (e.g. suspension) on existing request an entry exemption from the a negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to (valid) visas, as a result of the COVID-19 authorities by submitting an online (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. ► Location. Travelers must undergo their pandemic. request, in order to be admitted. was issued at most 72 hours before quarantine at a government-designated Individuals who previously submitted arrival, in order to be admitted. facility, unless they received an ► New visa issuance. Entry visa applications and have not yet obtained exemption in advance of their travel to applications are being processed an entry exemption must now submit a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Trinidad and Tobago. currently for applicants who have receive an entry exemption. Exemptions new application via this method. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. See above. Individuals who are granted an entry are currently only being granted to may be subject to health screenings on individuals who have an exceptional exemption should speak with their arrival. The health authorities retain the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to travel agent to ensure flights are local rules, including those relating to basis for travel. New work permit right to require that new entrants be applications are being processed available for travel on the required tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on dates. gathering with others, curfews etc. currently. ► Declarations. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Registrations. None. work permit renewal requests are being ► Temporary residents and work processed currently. visa/permit holders. Work permit ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants holders and business visitors may enter must download the Ministry of Health currently provided they receive a travel mobile application for Trinidad and exemption. Trinidadian and foreign Tobago. corporations may apply for the ► Health insurance. None. exemption on travelers’ behalf by email. ► Fees. Travelers may be required to pay for the cost of quarantine lodging at ► Business visitors. See above. non-government approved facilities. ► Other categories. None. ► Comments. None. ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions at this time.
► Comments. None.
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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Only travelers displaying ► Existing (valid) visas. Work visas and residents, temporary residents, work travelers, including those who transit related requirements that have been symptoms are required to undergo permits remain valid until their visa/permit holders and business through Uganda, are required to announced in connection with travel to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days on expiration date. These have not been visitors are eligible for admission to present a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. arrival. suspended or canceled. Uganda. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result in order to be admitted (or permitted to ► Location. In general, new entrants may ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. See above. transit). The test must be taken no quarantine in private accommodations. applications are being processed, albeit more than 72 hours prior to travel. However, they may be required to with delays. ► Temporary residents and work quarantine at a government-designated visa/permit holders. See above. Children age three and under are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa exempt from this requirement, provided institution at the discretion of the local authorities. extension/renewal requests are being ► Business visitors. See above. that the adult(s) accompanying them processed currently. comply with this requirement. ► Other categories. ► Exemptions. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to transiting travelers are otherwise ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers admissible to their final destination (or are subject to health screenings on the use of masks, restrictions on the destination after Uganda). arrival. gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. Travelers will be required to pay a fee for COVID-19 testing if they are displaying symptoms on arrival
► Comments. None.
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► Citizens. UAE citizens who are abroad ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers are ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering Abu Dhabi ► Existing (valid) visas. Business visitors currently (and their direct family required to take a polymerase chain reaction related requirements that have been must undergo a mandatory 14-day who are seeking to enter Abu Dhabi members traveling at the same time as (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours announced in connection with travel to quarantine and wear an GPS-enabled from a country not contained on the prior to travel, and test negative, in order to them) are eligible to enter the UAE. this jurisdiction. wristband upon arrival. The wristband green list, may not use their visas to be granted admission. Travelers from certain countries have the option to take the PCR test may be removed after 14 days in Abu enter currently. In general, visas are not ► Permanent residents. This category is either before travel, or upon arrival. Click Dhabi provided that the traveler tests suspended for entry to Dubai. However, not applicable in this jurisdiction. here for more information. negative for COVID-19 on their fourth this can change with little or no notice,
► and eighth days in Abu Dhabi. In other based on infection levels worldwide. Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Depending on parts of the UAE, travelers are not There are also restrictions in place on visa/permit holders. These travelers the location within the UAE to which they will may enter the UAE currently. However, travel, travelers may be required to get tested required to quarantine if they tested visa holders who enter Dubai and then restrictions on entry from specific for COVID-19 up to three times within their negative for COVID-19 before travel, or seek to travel to Abu Dhabi. countries may be introduced with little first 14 days in the UAE. Click here for more upon arrival (if they are required to take information. a COVID-19 test upon arrival). ► New visa issuance. New visas are not or no notice, depending on COVID-19 currently being issued to applicants in infection rates in specific countries. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► Location. Individuals who are required the following countries, who are outside Travelers are advised to confirm entry subject to health screenings upon to quarantine may do so at a private of the UAE: Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Libya, arrival. Click here for more information. eligibility prior to travel. residence or hotel, in general. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Iran, ► Business visitors. Business visitors ► Declarations. All travelers seeking to enter Individuals who test positive for COVID- Lebanon, Kenya, Tunisia and Turkey. traveling from countries on the green Dubai are required to complete a Health 19 within the UAE are required to Declaration Form and submit this form on ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa list (only) can enter Abu Dhabi quarantine at a government-designated arrival. Travelers who do not download the hospital or private residence, at the extension/renewal applications are currently. At the moment, business form, will be able to obtain a paper version discretion of the local authorities. being processed currently. visitors may enter other Emirates upon arrival. without restrictions. However, ► ► Registrations. None. Exemptions. Travelers entering the UAE restrictions on entry from specific (with the exception of Abu Dhabi) with a countries may be introduced with little ► Mobile phone apps. Residents traveling to negative PCR COVID-19 test result will or no notice, depending on COVID-19 Abu Dhabi are required to download and use be exempted from the requirement to the Al Hosn app. Dubai-bound travelers are infection rates in specific countries. quarantine. recommended to download and use the DXB ► Other categories. None. Smart app. Click here for more information. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. See above. ► Health insurance. Citizens, residents and local rules, including those relating to their family members are covered under the the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. Direct flights from Nigeria UAE medical system. Business visitors must gathering with others, curfews etc. to the UAE are suspended until 10 have travel insurance that covers the cost of March 2021. Click here for more COVID-19 related treatments, if needed.
details. ► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
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► Citizens. British citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers must ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from anywhere ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid visas may residents, temporary residents and work provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken related requirements that have been outside the United Kingdom, Ireland, the be used for travel to the United Kingdom, no more than 72 hours prior to departure. Limited Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, must self- provided the visa holder is not otherwise visa/permit holders may enter the United exceptions from the test requirement exist, including announced in connection with travel to isolate for 10 days upon arrival. For more inadmissible (e.g. business visa holders Kingdom, even if their travel originates in for: (1) children under the age of 11, (2) travelers this jurisdiction. a country on the banned country list. who have a job on the exempt jobs list, (3) individuals information, click here. Those who self-isolate traveling to the United Kingdom from a Direct entry from banned countries is not traveling from a jurisdiction where they are unable to in England only, can choose to pay for a banned country). get tested for COVID-19. private COVID-19 test no earlier than their permitted. Entry by these travelers is only sixth day in England. If the test is negative, ► New visa issuance. New visa applications – permitted from countries that are not on ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Testing is not they can stop self-isolating. For more including applications for work, study and the banned country list. Family members required on arrival. However, individuals who travel residence visas – are being processed. Priority to England only, may get tested for COVID-19, at information, click here. The government of these individuals may enter the United their own expense, no earlier than their sixth day announced that, as of 15 February 2021, visa processing is available in limited Kingdom subject to these same rules. The after arrival in England, in order to reduce their citizens of the United Kingdom, and foreign locations. Individuals who are applying for specific family members who are eligible isolation period, under the Test to Release Scheme. nationals with UK residence rights arriving visitor visas, visit in transit visas or direct to enter depend on the status of the Individuals traveling from a banned country are not from countries on the banned country list, will airside transit (DAT) visas from a banned eligible for this Scheme. For more information, click primary traveler (e.g. citizen, work visa have to pay to self-isolate in a government- country, may be issued new visas, however here. As of 15 February 2021, all travelers arriving in processing is delayed. If the application is holder). the United Kingdom will be required to take a PCR designated hotel for 10 full days upon arrival. COVID-19 test at their own expense on the second The Scottish authorities have confirmed that successful, they will receive their visa only ► Permanent residents. See above. and eighth days of their 10-day self-isolation period. all arrivals to Scotland from outside the when the country from which they are Travelers must book these tests prior to travel via an United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man and applying is removed from the banned country ► Temporary residents and work online government portal. For more information, the Channel Islands must book and pay for list. Applicants with expired short-term entry click here. visa/permit holders. See above. managed isolation in quarantine hotels. For visas must apply for replacement visas. They will also need to make appointments to ► Health screenings on arrival. None. more information, click here. The cost per ► Business visitors. Business visitors may person is £1,750. Those who fail to comply resubmit their biometric information. enter the United Kingdom only if they are ► Declarations. All travelers who are eligible to enter with these rules are subject to fines of up the United Kingdom must complete an online ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa renewal traveling from a country that is not on the to £10,000. Travelers must book their hotel banned country list, and they have not passenger locator form any time in the 48 hours applications are being processed. Priority and before they are due to arrive in the United Kingdom. prior to travel online. spend time in, or transited through, a super priority services are now available for This form can be accessed here. There are limited all sponsored worker routes, including banned country in the 10 days preceding exemptions from this requirement. Click here for ► Location. Individuals may isolate at a private Indefinite Leave to Remain. Individuals who their entry to the United Kingdom. more information. residence, and they must travel directly to the place where they will isolate and remain there are currently in the United Kingdom with visas ► Registrations. None. ► Other categories. None. until the end of their period of self-isolation. expiring between 1 January 2021 and 28 February 2021, who are unable to depart ► Mobile phone apps. The United Kingdom health ► Transit. Transit through the United authorities are advising individuals in England and ► Exemptions. Some travelers are exempt from from the United Kingdom due to issues Kingdom is permitted, provided the Wales to use the free NHS COVID-19 app. COVID-19 isolation requirements, on the basis relating to COVID-19 may request additional passenger did not travel from a banned of their job. Click here for more information. time to remain, known as “exceptional ► Health insurance. None. country, or spend time in a banned assurance.” Individuals who left the United ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local Kingdom with valid visas before 17 March country in the 10 days immediately ► Fees. None. rules, including those relating to national preceding the date of transit through the 2020, who wish to return to the United ► Comments. Failure to abide by these rules may result lockdown restrictions, the use of masks, Kingdom, but who were unable to make an United Kingdom. in fines and other penalties, including denial of restrictions on gathering with others, curfews application for Indefinite or Further Leave to admission and/or deportation. Anyone trying etc. Click here for more information. Specific Remain before their visa expired, as a ► Comments. None. to conceal that they have been in a country on the red COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect in result COVID-19 related travel restrictions, list may be subject to a prison sentence of up Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. to 10 years. can now complete an online form to enter re- enter. Click here for more information.
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► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting 26 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Air travelers seeking ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not citizens, permanent residents or their family January 2021, all travelers, including US related requirements that have been admission to the US from a foreign canceled and they may be used to enter the members, including spouses, children under citizens and permanent residents, flying to the announced in connection with travel to country will be required to comply with US, provided the visa holder is not the age of 21, parents (provided that the US US from international destinations will be the United States. CDC guidelines for self-quarantine or otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if they were citizen or lawful permanent resident child is required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 present in the Schengen Area). unmarried and under the age of 21), and test before boarding their flight. Failure to have self-isolation. ► The CDC continues to update its siblings (provided that both the sibling and evidence of a negative test will result in the ► New visa issuance. The Department of frequently asked questions about ► Location. State-specific quarantine the US citizen or lawful permanent resident carrier denying boarding. State (DOS) has temporarily suspended are unmarried and under the age of 21). COVID-19 Vaccination efforts in the measures may be in effect as well. The ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Currently, the most routine immigrant and non-immigrant United States. latest guidance can be found here. visa appointments. Exceptions for national ► Permanent residents. See above. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention interest may be entertained at the (CDC) recommend that domestic travelers get ► Exemptions. None. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit tested for COVID-19 three to five days after discretion of the US authorities. The DOS is holders. These travelers, as well as business travel, and reduce non-essential activities for ► Comments. All travelers are subject to currently limiting visa processing to visitors, may not enter if they were present seven days. Travelers are subject to state/local local rules, including those relating to emergencies, which are fairly narrowly requirements. For more information, click here. in the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the use of masks, restrictions on defined as including urgent medical care for Brazil, China, Iran, Ireland or South Africa in oneself or a relative or an employer that ► Health screenings on arrival. US citizens and gathering with others, curfews etc. As the 14 days prior to seeking admission, Lawful Permanent Residents entering from a must be accompanied, a funeral/death, unless they qualify for, and obtain, a national of 21 January 2021, Executive restricted jurisdiction will be subject to urgent business travel, or students or interest exemption. departments and agencies must enhanced entry screening, and directed to exchange visitors. A proclamation immediately require masks to be worn suspending entry into the United States of ► Business visitors. See above. proceed to their final destination, and immediately home quarantine in accordance in compliance with the CDC certain immigrants and non- ► Other categories. Certain business travelers, with CDC best practices. requirements while in airports, or on immigrants who present a risk to the US treaty investors and traders, academics, commercial aircraft, trains, public labor market following the outbreak of ► Declarations. Air passengers will be required to students and journalists traveling from the maritime vessels (including ferries), COVID-19 is in effect until 31 March 2021. Schengen Area, the United Kingdom or confirm that the COVID-19 documentation they present is true, in the form of an attestation intercity buses, and all forms of public Ireland may qualify for national interest transportation. The Coordinator of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners exceptions. entering under the Visa Waiver Program ► Registrations. None. COVID-19 Response and Counselor to (VWP), also known as the Electronic ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided the the President (COVID-19 Response ► Mobile phone apps. The US government System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), traveler was not present in the Schengen released an app that asks a series of questions Coordinator) is responsible for are not eligible to extend their stay or Area, the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, about health and exposure to determine if one encouraging physical distancing on change status. If an emergency such as Iran, Ireland or South Africa in the 14 days should seek care for COVID-19 symptoms. public modes of transportation. COVID-19 prevents the departure of a VWP prior to entry. ► Health insurance. None. entrant, United States Citizenship and ► Comments. Travelers entering by land from Immigration Services (USCIS) has Canada or Mexico for “non-essential” ► Fees. None. discretion to grant a period of satisfactory purposes will be refused entry. The US has departure of up to 30 days. USCIS has ► Comments. The pre-testing rule applies to all declined to fully define “nonessential” apart individuals two years of age or older, including temporary authority to grant an additional from excluding any travel related to tourism US citizens and legal permanent residents. It 30 day period to VWP entrants who are or recreation. The US has also closed its land does not currently apply to land border unable to depart after the initial 30 day border with Mexico to any undocumented crossings. Additional clarifications on period. Satisfactory departure requests applicants (impacting asylum and refugee restrictions for travel by land and sea are likely must be made by calling the USCIS Contact seekers). forthcoming. Center at 1-800-375-5283.
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► Citizens. Uruguay has closed its land, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Foreigners who are eligible to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are sea and air border, and entry is not Individuals who are eligible to enter related requirements that have been enter Uruguay must quarantine for 14 not suspended or canceled. However, permitted currently, with limited Uruguay are required to take a announced in connection with travel to days in general. They may take a PCR eligible travelers must get prior exceptions. Citizens and permanent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. COVID-19 test on their seventh day in approval from the Uruguayan residents are exempt from the entry COVID-19 test, no more than 72 hours Uruguay, and if they test negative, they authorities in order to be admitted to prohibition, and may enter Uruguay. prior to travel. The test must be may be permitted to cease their Uruguay. conducted by an accredited and quarantine following a negative test. ► Permanent residents. See above. certified laboratory in the traveler’s Citizens and permanent residents are ► New visa issuance. New visa departure country, and the test must be required to quarantine only if they are applications are currently only being ► Temporary residents and work processed for applicants who are visa/permit holders. In general, negative, in order for the traveler to be entering from a high-risk area, are granted admission. Exemptions from experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or deemed to have a valid and urgent temporary residents and work reason for entry to Uruguay. visa/permit holders are not eligible for this requirement exist, including for have come into contact with someone entry to Uruguay currently. Limited Uruguayan citizens. who tested positive for COVID-19. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa exceptions exist, including for family extension/renewal requests may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. ► Location. In general, the quarantine reunification purposes, urgent business Individuals who are eligible to enter may be carried out in private submitted via email. These requests are and economic purposes, and Brazilian Uruguay may take a PCR COVID-19 test accommodations. Travelers are not being processed currently. cross border workers who enter into on their seventh day in Uruguay, as a required to quarantine in a government- Uruguay but remain in a border city in means of reducing their quarantine designated facility, unless they are Uruguay. Advance approval from the period. They must negative in order to specifically instructed to do by the local immigration authorities is required in shorten the quarantine period. authorities. these instances. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. See above. local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. None. ► Transit. Transit through Uruguay is the use of masks, restrictions on currently prohibited, except where ► Mobile phone apps. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. specifically authorized by the Uruguayan authorities. ► Health insurance. None. ► Fees. None ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None.
Page 78 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Venezuela • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Venezuela has closed its ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Everyone in Venezuela is ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) borders and airports to most countries who are eligible to enter Venezuela related requirements that have been subject to isolation rules that require visas are suspended pending the closure until further notice. Currently, travel is must undergo a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to individuals to isolate for seven days of the Venezuelan borders. permitted from Bolivia, the Dominican reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. consecutively, followed by seven days Republic, Mexico, Panama and Turkey. than 48 hours prior to travel. without isolating. All new entrants to ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is This country list is subject to change Venezuela are subject to these isolation currently on hold, except in exceptional without general notice to the public. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those rules. Therefore, if the traveler arrives situations, at the sole discretion of the who test negative before arrival are not during a week where isolation is in Venezuelan authorities. ► Permanent residents. See above. required to get tested again after effect, they must isolate until the end of ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visas and arrival. Travelers who test positive or that week. If they arrive during a week ► Temporary residents and work do not receive their test result by the identification cards that expired visa/permit holders. See above. where isolation is not required, they will following the outbreak of COVID-19, are time they enter Venezuela are required not need to isolate until the following to get tested upon arrival. temporarily extended until such time ► Business visitors. See above. week, at which point isolation will be that the Venezuelan authorities resume required again. ► Other categories. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. operations and can process renewal applications. ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a ► Transit. Transit through Venezuela is ► Declarations. None. private residence or a government- permitted only from specifically ► Registrations. None. designated medical assistance center. designated locations. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Comments. None. ► Health insurance. None. • Comments. All travelers are subject to local regulations, including mandatory ► Fees. None. wearing of masks, social distancing of ► Comments. None. 1.5 meters, restrictions on meeting with others, curfews, etc.
Page 79 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Vietnam • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Vietnam. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers must quarantine ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a reverse transmission related requirements that have been for 14 days, starting the day after their visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID- announced in connection with travel to arrival. These visas may be used to enter 19 test, three to five days prior to travel. The residents can enter Vietnam. this jurisdiction. Vietnam, provided that the visa holder test must be completed at a government- ► Location. All travelers are required to obtains approval from Vietnamese ► Temporary residents and work approved, or World Health Organization- quarantine at government-designated designated, laboratory. The test must be authorities in advance of travel. visa/permit holders. These individuals hotels. may enter Vietnam. However, they negative in order for the traveler to be granted admission to Vietnam. ► New visa issuance. New visa must obtain approval from the ► Exemptions. Travelers entering for less applications are being processed for a Vietnamese authorities prior to travel. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers than 14 days are not required to limited number of categories, including are required to take a second COVID-19 test quarantine at a government-designated investors, experts, skilled workers, ► Business visitors. Business visitors at a government-approved location after location. However, their sponsoring enterprise managers and their family may enter Vietnam. However, visa-free arriving in Vietnam. Another test is required company in Vietnam must provide a th members. entry is currently suspended. See the on the 14 day of the quarantine period. detailed schedule for the traveler, and Comments section further below. ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers are this schedule must be approved by the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Some ► Other categories. Non-Vietnamese subject to health screenings upon arrival. Vietnamese authorities. provinces and cities are requiring foreign employees who are applying to dependent family members of ► Declarations. All travelers are required to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to renew/extend their work and residence Vietnamese citizens, permanent complete a health declaration form upon local rules, including those relating to status, to be physically present in residents, temporary residents and arrival to Vietnam. Click here for more the use of masks, restrictions on information. Vietnam, and to submit the results of a work visa/permit holders may enter gathering with others, curfews etc. Vietnam together with their health checkup conducted locally, as ► Registrations. None. Vietnamese family member (i.e. part of the renewal process. primary traveler). ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to download the Bluezone app, and comply with ► Transit. Transit through Vietnam is not the requirements of the app, during their stay currently permitted. in Vietnam.
► Comments. Visa exemptions have been ► Health insurance. Foreigners must have suspended temporarily, including visa international medical insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments related to exemptions for APEC Business Travel COVID-19. Alternatively, their sponsoring Card (ABTC) holders. An entry visa or entities may guarantee that they will cover entry permission is required to enter any medical costs on behalf of the foreigner. Vietnam. ► Fees. None
► Comments. None.
Page 80 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Zambia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 17 February 2021 • February 2021 Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Zambia. travelers are required to present a related requirements that have been risk jurisdictions will be subject to a 14- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) negative SARS COVID-19 polymerase announced in connection with travel to day quarantine. Additionally, travelers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no chain reaction (PCR) test certificate this jurisdiction. that are symptomatic will be held in entry restrictions for permanent that was issued at most 72 hours before identified-isolation centers. ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Zambia. departure. to be issued and there is no impact on ► Location. Travelers displaying COVID- processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. 19 symptoms will be required to pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary quarantine at identified-isolation residents and work visa/permit holders ► Health screenings on arrival. There will centres across the country. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Zambia. be a mandatory health screening at all of visa extensions/renewals is not ports of entry, and travelers that ► Exemptions. None. currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors display COVID-19 symptoms will be pandemic. may enter Zambia. quarantined in a medical facility where ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. None. they will undergo treatment. Those without COVID-19 symptoms will be the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. There are no transit required to self-quarantine for at least gathering with others, curfews etc. restrictions at this time. 14 days.
► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None.
► Registrations. None.
► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
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