Mobility: Immigration Tracker

Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration

14 July 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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► Force Majeure ► Global Mobility ► Global Tax Policy ► Global Trade Considerations ► Labor and Employment Law ► Tax Controversy ► Transfer Pricing ► US State and Local Taxes EY professionals are updating the trackers regularly as the situation continues to develop.

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 (79) *Updated

Angola Georgia Macau Singapore Argentina Germany Malaysia Slovenia Australia Ghana Mexico South Africa Bahrain * Greece Mongolia South Korea Belgium Guatemala The Netherlands Spain * Brazil Guernsey New Zealand Sweden Canada Honduras Nicaragua Switzerland * Chile Hong Kong Nigeria Taiwan China Mainland Hungary Norway Thailand Colombia India Oman Trinidad and Tobago Costa Rica Indonesia Panama Turkey Cyprus Ireland * Paraguay Uganda Czech Republic Israel * Peru United Arab Emirates Denmark Italy Philippines United Kingdom * Ecuador Jamaica Qatar * United States * Egypt Japan Romania Uruguay El Salvador Jersey * Rwanda Venezuela Finland Kenya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vietnam France Kuwait Senegal Zambia Gabon Liechtenstein * Serbia *

Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 provided that they institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are are professionals who are entering to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19. provide services to public or private entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa entities. rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). will also be tested after their 10th day of extension/renewal applications continue ► Other categories. Other categories of quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed for travelers who are currently admissible individuals who are in Angola. However, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to include professionals providing ► Health screenings on arrival. All new delays are expected due to the COVID- entrants will be screened upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to 19. Work Visas, Investor Visas, services to public and private entities, the use of masks, restrictions on cargo/goods transport personnel, Temporary Stay Visas, Residence ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc. Permits and Refugee Cards that expired humanitarian assistance, medical sign a consent form upon arrival, emergency, technical stopovers, entry on or after 28 February 2020 are confirming that they will comply with considered valid until 31 July 2021, if and exit of consular and diplomatic local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, staff. the visa/permit/card holder is outside of quarantine). Angola. These individuals must request ► Transit. Transit through Angola in case ► Registrations. All travelers must a renewal of their visa/permit/card of technical stopover is allowed. complete a Travel Registration Form in within five business days of entering Angola. ► Comments. Entry into Angola by non- advance of travel. For more resident foreign citizens traveling from information, click here. (or who transited through) Brazil and ► Mobile phone apps. None. India is temporarily suspended until further notice. ► 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: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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, San Fernando Airport, travelers to Argentina must take a related requirements that have been must quarantine for 14 days upon residence documents with an expiration and, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the Dársena polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have Norte (Buquebús) Terminal. They may enter via test no more than 72 hours prior to travel, this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple land only if they left the country between April and and test negative in order to be admitted. ► Location. New entrants and Argentinian times, in 30-day increments, by the 25 December 2020. In limited cases, eligible travelers may be citizens who test negative for COVID-19 Argentine authorities. These documents allowed to take this first PCR COVID-19 (upon arrival and on their seventh day ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may are currently considered valid until 6 test, at their own expense, upon arrival at enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land in the country) must quarantine in August 2021. Tourist visas are restrictions noted above. Ezeiza International Airport. government-designated hotels at their currently suspended and cannot be own expense. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers used to enter Argentina until further holders. Temporary residents may enter are required to take a second PCR COVID- notice. Argentine resident authorization Argentina. Residents and workers must possess ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from the necessary authorizations prior to travel. They 19 test upon arrival, and a third PCR the quarantine requirement exist, documents are not suspended and may may enter via land only if they left the country COVID-19 test after seven days in including for (1) international carriers be used to enter to country, provided between April and 25 December 2020. country. and crew members, (2) foreigners who the document holder is not otherwise ineligible for entry. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are are expressly authorized by the currently permitted to enter. An exception exists subject to random health screenings at the Argentine immigration authorities for Brazilian citizens, who are permitted to enter, ► New visa issuance. New visas and provided they receive approval from the Argentine discretion of the Argentine authorities. (including business visitors, residents permits are being issued only with prior consulate with jurisdiction over their place of and workers who are authorized to ► Declarations. All new entrants to authorization from the Ministry of residence prior to travel. enter Argentina), and (3) transiting Argentina must complete a sworn Foreign Affairs. New business and ► Other categories. Direct family members of statement, available here, no more than passengers, provided they remain in tourist visa applications are not being Argentine citizens (including children, parents and Argentina for less than 24 hours. spouses) may enter Argentina subject to several 48 hours prior to entry. Travelers over the processed currently. age of 70 are exempt from these entry criteria. Essential workers and individuals ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and seeking to enter for family reunification are also requirements. local rules, including those relating to eligible to enter Argentina. They will need to obtain permit extension/renewal applications prior approval from the Argentine consulate with ► Registrations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on are being processed for applicants who jurisdiction over their place of residence. gathering with others, curfews etc. are physically present in Argentina. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part. strongly recommended to download and Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of Argentina may transit through Argentina in route use the “Cuidar COVID-19” app. to their final destination. ► Health insurance. All travelers must have ► Comments. Eligible travelers must enter by air via health insurance that covers the costs of the Ezeiza International Airport. All flights from medical treatments related to COVID-19. Brazil, Chile, India, the United Kingdom and countries in Africa are suspended until further ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for testing- notice. Argentina will grant admission to no more and quarantine-related costs. than 5200 people per day between 10 July 2021 and 16 July 2021. Argentina is expected to admit up to 6300 people per day between 17 July 2021 and 23 July 2021, and up to 7000 people per day between 24 July 2021 and 6 August 2021.

Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Australia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Australia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are must present a negative polymerase chain related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine, except for travelers not suspended or canceled and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, announced in connection with travel to from New Zealand arriving via the New used to enter Australia, provided the residents can enter Australia. issued no more than 72 hours prior to this jurisdiction. Zealand safe travel zone on quarantine- visa holder also has an entry/travel departure, unless they are exempt. Rapid ► Temporary residents and work free flights. Quarantine-free travel may exemption. visa/permit holders. These individuals are antigen testing and PCR COVID-19 testing be paused or suspended at any not permitted to enter Australia unless is required for all travelers from India prior time. For more information, click here. ► New visa issuance. Visa applications they have travel exemption. to boarding flights to Australia. continue to be accepted and processed. ► Location. Quarantines must be Delays are being observed for some visa ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Same as temporary completed at designated locations categories. Delays are also expected residents and work visa holders. tests will be conducted after arrival while travelers are in quarantine and on their arranged by the Australian authorities. from third-party agencies, such as ► Other categories. The following 16th day in country (i.e., two days after English test centers, health check ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very providers, police clearance providers individuals may also enter Australia: leaving quarantine). limited circumstances. These are tied to citizens of New Zealand who normally and biometrics collection centers. the requirements in the Australian State reside in Australia, Business Innovation • Health screenings on arrival. All travelers and Investment (subclass 188) visa will be screened upon arrival, and asked if or Territory to which they will travel. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa holders, individuals recruited under the they have been, or are, experiencing extension/renewal applications continue COVID-19 symptoms. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to to be accepted and processed. Delays approved Seasonal Worker Program or local rules, including those relating to Pacific Labour Scheme, and travelers are being observed for some visa ► Declarations. An Australia Travel the use of masks, restrictions on arriving via the New Zealand safe travel categories. Delays are also expected Declaration must be completed at least 72 gathering with others, curfews etc. zone. hours before departure. The declaration from third-party agencies, such as can be found here. English test centers, health check ► Transit. Travelers may transit through providers, police clearance providers Australia, provided they remain in ► Registrations. Each Australian State or and biometrics collection centers. Australia for 72 hours or less. Territory may have additional requirements for entry. ► Comments. Travelers may require approvals from the Australian States or ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian State Territories to which they will travel, and or Territory may have additional they are subject to the rules imposed by requirements for entry. the States or Territories to which they will travel, or through which they will transit. ► Health insurance. None. Travelers should check the requirements in the locations through which they will ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the transit as well as their final costs related to quarantine. destination. Click here for more ► Comments. Masks must be worn on flights information about measures being to Australia and domestic flights across implemented in different Australian States the States/Territories. Masks are not and Territories. required for children age 12 and under, or those with other accepted exemptions.

Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Bahrain. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective 25 June ► Saudi citizens must demonstrate that ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) 2021, all inbound travelers, except for those they are full vaccinated (e.g. both doses quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may under the age of six, must take a polymerase enter Bahrain. of the Pfizer vaccine) in order to be They may be used to enter Bahrain, chain reaction (PCR) test and test negative, in ► Location. New entrants may quarantine order to be allowed admission to Bahrain. admitted to Bahrain via a land border. unless the visa holder is otherwise ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit at a hospital, hotel or private residence. holders. These individuals may enter Bahrain. Travelers departing from India, Pakistan, Sri inadmissible. Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal or Vietnam must ► Exemptions. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors may be complete the test no more than 38 hours prior ► New visa issuance. New visa permitted to enter Bahrain provided they receive to travel. Travelers from all other locations ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed. approval from the Nationality Passports and must complete the PCR test no more than 72 local rules, including those relating to Residence Affairs (NPRA) authorities. For more hours prior to travel. Vaccinated individuals are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa information, click here. not exempt from the pre-travel PCR test the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are requirement. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is permitted, being processed. For more information, except where entry bars are in place (e.g. flights ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are click here. from Iraq may not transit through Bahrain). See below. required to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival. They are also required to take another ► Comments. Citizens and residents of Gulf PCR COVID-19 test after five days of isolation, Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, and then again after 10 days in Bahrain. Fully passengers holding a valid e-visa prior to vaccinated individuals, and individuals who are boarding, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on deemed to have recovered fully from COVID-19, arrival, and holders of official, service or UN are not required to take a PCR COVID-19 test on passports, may enter Bahrain currently. Visa on arrival. arrival eligibility can be checked on website of the NPRA. Travel from Iraq and Iran is currently ► Health screenings on arrival. None. banned, as is travel from other locations with elevated infection levels. No official country list ► Declarations. None. has been published, and travelers should confirm their eligibility to travel to Bahrain with their ► Registrations. None. airline carriers prior to travel. Passengers arriving from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are encouraged Bangladesh, and passengers who have not been to download the “BeAware Bahrain” mobile vaccinated for COVID-19, are required to show a phone app. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that contains a QR code, issued from ► Health insurance. None. where the test was completed no more than 48 ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for paying the hours prior to their departure. cost of COVID-19 testing in Bahrain ► Effective 13 July 2021, entry is prohibited to (approximately BD 36). individuals traveling from, or transiting through, the following locations, unless they are citizens of Bahrain or another GCC country, or if they hold a valid Qatar residence visa: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam, Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Belgium. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All individuals aged 12 ► See the “entry restrictions,” ► Duration. All travelers who are subject to ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are or above (including Belgian residents and non- COVID-19 testing who are waiting for their residents) traveling from a red zone within the “heightened admission requirements,” temporarily suspended for non-essential ► Permanent residents. Permanent European Union who do not have an EU Digital COVID and “quarantine” sections. Individuals test result. All travelers who tested positive travel. Individuals holding valid visas residents may enter Belgium. Certificate, or a certificate of recovery, should are considered to be fully vaccinated if for COVID-19 after entry to Belgium, as well may not use their visas to enter Belgium as all travelers arriving from a very high- present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) they: (1) received their final dose of a if the purpose of their proposed travel ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test result, issued no more than 72 hours risk country (even if they tested negative for visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to departure. vaccine that was approved by the COVID-19) are required to quarantine for 10 to Belgium is not considered essential. may enter Belgium, provided they hold European Medicines Agency at least 14 days on arrival. Children under the age of 12 ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Belgian residents ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian days prior to travel, or (2) they tested who present symptoms of COVID-19, and a valid permit/long-term visa D. traveling from a red zone within the EU who did not consulates and embassies have Individuals holding a work visa issued in take a PCR test 72 hours before departure are positive for COVID-19 no more than children whose parents are waiting on the subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival. All non- resumed visa processing worldwide. a very high-risk country cannot enter 180 days prior to receiving their first test result or whose parents tested positive residents aged 12 or above who have a certificate of for COVID-19 must also quarantine for 10 They are currently only processing C Belgium until further notice. recovery or are fully vaccinated (i.e., who received dose of the vaccine. their final dose at least 14 days prior to travel) with a days. (short-term) and D (long-term) visa ► Business visitors. Only individuals vaccine that is recognized by the EMA, and who are applications for those whose travel is traveling from a red zone outside the EU, are subject ► Location. Quarantines can be completed at a considered essential. Short-term traveling from outside of Europe are private home or temporary to COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Belgium. All travelers must obtain attestations from subject to entry restrictions. These travelers aged 12 or above (including Belgian accommodation. travelers must be in the possession of a residents and non-residents) traveling from a red their local Belgian consulate/embassy valid attestation called an “Essential zone outside the EU who do not have an EU Digital ► Exemptions. In some instances, travelers confirming that their travel is essential. COVID Certificate or a certificate of recovery are entering Belgium for professional reasons Travel Certificate,” confirming that subject to COVID-19 testing, both upon arrival and on Specific processing requirements differ for no more than 48 hours, who would their travel to Belgium is permitted. their seventh day in Belgium. All individuals aged based on the jurisdiction where the 12 or above (including Belgian residents and non- otherwise be required to quarantine, may be consulate or embassy is situated. residents) traveling from a very high-risk country allowed to receive an exemption from the ► Other categories. In general, must take a PCR test upon arrival and on their Visas will no longer be issued to the external Schengen borders are quarantine requirement. This exemption seventh day in country. does not apply for travelers coming travelers arriving from a very high- closed to foreigners for non-essential risk country for professional purposes ► Health screenings on arrival. None. from a very high-risk country. Exemptions travel. This rule does not apply to are granted at the sole discretion of the until further notice, except if they are residents traveling from a third country ► Declarations. All travelers are required to complete a Belgian authorities. For more information, considered diplomats or seafarers. mentioned in this list. Passenger Locator form no more than 48 hours prior click here. An exemption is also in place for to departure. An essential travel certificate (ETC) is ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals required for non-residents arriving from a red travelers who tested positive for COVID-19 ► Transit. There are no restrictions in zone outside the EU or a very high-risk country. at least 10 days, and no more than two applying for a work or single permit place for travelers who will strictly months, prior to their proposed entry to (first-time applicants and renewals) can transit through Belgium, en route to ► Registrations. None. Belgium. However, if these travelers test submit their applications via email. The another destination. This applies ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available, however it is positive for COVID-19 after entering majority of town halls are handling their regardless of the place from which the not obligatory for travelers to use these apps. Belgium, they must still quarantine for 10 activities online, and certain documents days on arrival. This exemption does not traveler departs, provided that flights ► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 rules in place may only be issued/delivered via email. apply for travelers coming from a very high- are operating from that location. regarding insurance. First-time and renewal applications risk country. ► Fees. Those who do not abide by the testing rules are must continue to be submitted as subject to a fine of EUR 250. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local required, even if the physical retrieval rules, including those relating to the use of of the ID card / single permit is ► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips lasting less masks, restrictions on gathering with others, delayed. than 48 hours). curfews etc.

Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Brazil • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Brazil. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Travelers who tested positive for ► Duration. All travelers entering Brazil ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid travelers (including Brazilian citizens) COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding are recommended to quarantine for 14 temporary visas may be used to enter ► Permanent residents. Permanent must present a proof that they tested their desired entry to Brazil, may now days upon arrival. Travelers who are Brazil, even if these visas have not been residents with foreign identification cards may enter Brazil. negative for a reverse transmission enter the country by air provided that eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e., polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) they test negative for two PCR COVID- Kingdom or South Africa, are required the Federal Police). Individuals holding ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours 19 tests (with the first test occurring no to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. valid but unregistered visas who are visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to boarding. The COVID-19 test more than 14 days prior to arrival, and seeking to re-enter the country, are may enter Brazil with their foreign documentation must be issued in the second no more than 72 hours prior ► Location. Travelers can specify a required to register their visas within 90 identification cards. Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a to arrival) and one antigen COVID-19 suitable location where they will days of entry to Brazil, and in all cases, laboratory recognized by the health test (taken no more than 48 hours prior undergo their quarantine, without being no later than 16 September 2021. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are exposed to high-risk individuals. If allowed to travel by air. Entry by land or authorities in the country of departure. to arrival). In addition, these travelers Children under the age of 2 are exempt require a certificate issued in travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa sea is currently banned, except in limited location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed. situations (e.g. maritime workers entering from the test requirement. Children Portuguese, Spanish or English by a denied admission to Brazil. by waterways). under the age of 12 who are licensed medical professional in the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa accompanied by adults when traveling traveler’s place of residence, confirming ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are ► Other categories. Foreigners who are to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 that the traveler is fit to travel and no maritime crew members can now enter being processed currently. test requirement provided all the other longer displaying symptoms of COVID- ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Brazil as business visitors, by sea or air, adult travelers have satisfied the test 19. The certificate must contain the local rules, including those relating to provided that they received a prior the use of masks, restrictions on approval from the Brazilian federal police, requirement. Unaccompanied children doctor’s contact information and the gathering with others, curfews etc. and a guarantee from the Brazilian between the ages of 2 and 12 must name of the issuing medical institution. sponsor that it will cover all costs comply with the COVID-19 test These travelers must also complete an (including healthcare costs) associated requirement. online declaration prior to entry. with the crew member. Previously, these travelers could enter ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Brazil by air with a single negative PCR ► Transit. Transit through Brazil is ► Health screenings on arrival. None. COVID-19 test certificate, and without a permitted currently. doctor’s certificate. ► Declarations. Travelers must complete ► Comments. International flights to Brazil originating in, or transiting through, the an online health online declaration prior United Kingdom, South Africa or India are to travel. For more information, click prohibited until further notice. In addition, here. foreigners who spent time in the United Kingdom, South Africa or India in the 14 ► Registrations. None. days leading up to their travel to Brazil, ► Mobile phone apps. None. are currently prohibited from entering. Exceptions from this entry ban are in ► Health insurance. None. place for relatives of Brazilian citizens, and individuals with valid residence ► Fees. None. permits that are duly registered within the ► Comments. None. Federal Police.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► Beginning on 6 July 2021, fully ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are Canadian citizens. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 vaccinated Canadian citizens, are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders

► Permanent residents. There are no entry test result, where the test was taken at permanent residents and foreign upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada restrictions for permanent residents. most 72 hours before departure, is nationals who are permitted to enter exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible. required for all travelers arriving by air. A Canada will no longer be required to requirement. Individuals who were issued visas ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken in the holders. Passengers seeking to travel from quarantine at an approved hotel or after completing an immigration United States no more than 72 hours prior ► Location. Travelers entering Canada by jurisdictions other than the United States, must quarantine for 14 days. These travelers medical exam who have not traveled to to travel, will be required for travelers qualify under one of the travel exemptions, and will still need to comply with pre-arrival air will be required to quarantine at a Canada within 12 months of completing entering by land. demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- and on-arrival requirements, including a designated hotel for up to 72 hours the medical exam may be subject to a optional and non-discretionary purpose, in order while they wait for their COVID-19 test ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers quarantine plan if the exemption is not temporary suspension of their visa, to be allowed to board. Individuals arriving from result. If the test result is negative, they the United States by air or land must arriving by land or air who are not exempt granted on arrival. Proof of vaccination pending completing of a new medical demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- from the quarantine requirement must be provided through the may travel to a suitable location of their exam (at which point the visa may be optional and non-discretionary purpose. are required to complete a COVID-19 test ArriveCAN app. Travelers must be fully choosing to complete the rest of the 14- used once again for travel). on arrival. For more information about day quarantine. The list of designated ► Business visitors. Business visitors must vaccinated at least 14 days before demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- exemptions from the quarantine arriving in Canada to qualify. hotels can be found on the Canadian ► New visa issuance. New visa optional and non-discretionary purpose. requirement, click here. government website and the booking applications are being processed. ► Currently, vaccines manufactured by must be made by phone. Travelers who However, delays are being observed, ► Other categories. Immediate family members of ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, enter by land may quarantine at a resulting from service reductions. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are in Canada, all travelers will be asked if they permitted entry to Canada provided they will COVIDSHIELD and Janssen (Johnson & suitable location of their own choosing have been, or are, experiencing COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing remain in Canada for at least 15 days. Extended symptoms. Johnson) are accepted by the Canadian where they will not be exposed to high- family members of Canadian citizens may apply Government. risk individuals. Travelers who cannot of visa extensions continues but has for authorization to travel to Canada. Immediate been delayed due to service reductions. ► Declarations. None. provide a suitable quarantine family members of Canadian temporary New public policies have been enacted residents may apply for authorization to travel location will be directed to designated ► Registrations. Air travelers who are not quarantine facilities. to expedite change of condition to Canada. All of these individuals quarantine exempt must book a three- must demonstrate that they are traveling for a applications, and to expand the non-optional and non-discretionary purpose. night stay at a designated hotel and input ► Exemptions. There are limited eligibility window for restoration their booking details into the ArriveCAN exceptions to the quarantine applications. Certain foreign nationals ► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as the app. traveler does not leave the sterile transit area of requirement, including for crew are eligible to apply for interim work the airport. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers arriving members, essential-service workers and authorization when applying for a new by air must download the ArriveCAN app, emergency-service providers. See the work permit. ► Comments. There are domestic (intra- provincial) travel restrictions in place for through which they will provide their “vaccination” section for more travelers within Canada. For additional contact information and quarantine plan information regarding exemptions from information, click here. details. Travelers arriving by land are the quarantine requirement. recommended to use the ArriveCAN app. ► All inbound passenger flights from India and ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Pakistan are suspended until 21 July 2021. ► Health insurance. None. local rules, including those relating to Travelers departing India and Pakistan to the use of masks, restrictions on Canada via a third country must obtain a ► Fees. None. negative COVID-19 test result in the third gathering with others, curfews, etc. country, before boarding the connecting flight to ► Comments. None. Canada.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 than work visa/permit holders are allowed to 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test certificate announced in connection with travel to upon entry. may be used to enter Chile, provided enter Chile. confirming that they tested negative, in order to this jurisdiction. the traveler is not otherwise enter. Minors age two or younger are exempt. Other ► Location. The first five days of inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. individuals may also be exempt, on a case-by-case quarantine must be completed at a basis. These individuals will be required to obtain a “transit hotel” (hotel de tránsito) or in a ► New visa issuance. New visa special authorization from the Chilean consulate ► Temporary residents and work residence specifically designated by the applications submitted from within Chile visa/permit holders. See above. with jurisdiction over their place of residence before entering Chile without a PCR COVID-19 test. health authorities, depending on the are being processed, albeit with delays. individual’s immigration status. During Some Chilean consulates are accepting ► Business visitors. In general, these ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing is individuals are not admissible. not required upon arrival. However, individuals have this time, new entrants will be required new visa applications and processing However, there are specific exemptions to get tested after five days in Chile, and if they test to take a PCR COVID-19 test. Provided visa applications already submitted by negative, they may complete the remainder of their they test negative during the first five individuals outside of Chile. However, for visitors who are married to Chilean quarantine at a private residence. If they test citizens or residents, or who are the positive, they have to complete the remainder of days of quarantine, new entrants may they are not stamping visas currently. parents or children of Chilean citizens their quarantine at a residence specifically complete the remainder of their ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension or residents. In some cases, visitors will designated by the health authorities. quarantine at a private residence. Individuals traveling with underage applications may be submitted within require a “Salvoconducto” permit to ► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants are Chile to the appropriate authorities. enter Chile. subject to random screenings by local authorities. children can quarantine at the private The authorities reserve the right to mandate that a residence indicated on their affidavit. However, delays are being observed, new entrant undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival. • Other categories. Other non-residents and authorities are applying new ► Exemptions. None. requirements, which may complicate or may be permitted to enter Chile if they ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an have family ties with Chilean citizens or affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within the lengthen the visa extension process. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to residents (as described above). In 48 hours preceding their entry. This document can be obtained here. local rules, including those relating to ► The validity period of Chilean ID cards addition, foreigners may be permitted the use of masks, restrictions on issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has to enter Chile with prior approval in the ► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local contact information to authorities upon arrival, for gathering with others, curfews etc. been extended until 28 February 2022 form of a “Salvoconducto” permit further monitoring and preventive purposes. All for foreigners with residence issued by a Chilean consulate with travelers must also complete a tracking form for 14 permits. Note, the residence permits days following arrival to Chile, and submit the jurisdiction over their place of themselves are not extended, and residence. Foreigners who obtained updated form to the Chilean authorities via email on a daily basis. permit holders must comply with visas abroad but have not yet entered applicable requirements in order to ► Mobile phone apps. None. Chile for the first time using their visa renew these permits. are not currently admissible. ► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, that ► Transit. Transit is currently allowed, covers the costs of medical treatments related to and is not subject to new restrictions. COVID-19.

► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees for are required currently.

► Comments. None.

Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] China Mainland • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► As of 15 March 2021, individuals in ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary ► Existing (valid) visas. The following are residents are allowed to enter. travelers, including citizens and Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, across China. In Guangdong Province, a suspended until further notice: policies residents, must take a polymerase chain Japan, Australia (Sydney currently), 14-day centralized quarantine (i.e., at a governing port visas, 24/72/144 hour ► Permanent residents. See above. reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody Thailand, Belgium, Norway, Israel, government-designated hotel) is required, visa-free transit through Mainland China, followed by a 7-day home quarantine. In ► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Vietnam, 30-day visa-free travel to Hainan, 15-day Jiangsu Province, a 14-day centralized visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific Qatar, Slovakia, Laos, Bahrain, Belarus, visa-free entry for foreign cruise quarantine is required, followed by 14 closed to most foreigners, including requirements of the Chinese embassy Gabon, Micronesia, Malta, Sri Lanka, members, 144 hour visa-free entry to days of community health monitoring. In holders of visas, residence permits and with jurisdiction over their place of Timor-Leste, Indonesia (Medan Guangdong. Foreign nationals who hold Zhejiang Province, a 14-day centralized valid residence permits for work are Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for currently), the United Arab Emirates, quarantine is required, followed by a 7-day (APEC) Business Travel Cards. The admission. Greece, Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan who temporarily not allowed to enter China if home quarantine. In Shanghai, a 14-day they are departing from Canada or the travel ban does not apply to holders of are seeking to apply for Chinese visas, centralized quarantine is required, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- United States and they have not received diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, and who have been inoculated with a followed by a 7-day health observation 19 tests will be conducted after arrival advance approval from the Chinese or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan COVID-19 vaccine produced in Mainland period. In Beijing, a 14-day centralized (while travelers are in quarantine). Embassy/Consulate. residents who enter with a Mainland China, are not required to obtain an quarantine is required, followed by a 7-day China Travel Permit. China has entered ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Invitation Letter (PU or TE) or an home observation period and another 7- ► New visa issuance. In general, many into agreements with more jurisdictions are subject to random health screenings Invitation Verification Notice issued by day home health monitoring period. Chinese embassies and consulates are (i.e., South Korea, Germany, Singapore, the Chinese foreign affairs authorities, temporarily suspending visa issuance for at the discretion of the Chinese ► Location. In general, new entrants may Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a authorities. the departments of commerce of the many visa types. In addition, the “fast track” procedure to facilitate quarantine in a hotel which is a provincial governments (including government-designated location for the authorities are reviewing in detail foreigners’ entry into China for essential ► Declarations. None. autonomous regions and municipalities), centralized quarantine. applications for government-issued "PU" and urgent business. The fast track or the headquarters of central state- invitation letters. Foreigners entering for ► Registrations. Foreigners must process needs to be pre-approved by the owned enterprises. In practice, Chinese ► Exemptions. Macau residents are exempt complete an online registration in order economic, trade, scientific, technology relevant Chinese government embassies, consulates and visa from quarantine requirements, provided and emergency humanitarian reasons, as to be admitted to China. They will need authorities before foreigners can travel. application centers retain discretion to that they: (1) are in possession of a valid well as those entering to attend funerals, to provide information relating to their Eligible foreigners can apply for a require for PU and TE letters from the entry and exit document, (2) obtained a may apply for visas at embassies and health status, and upload their pre- Chinese visa after their fast track visa applicants. negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test consulates, and these requests will be travel test results, among other things, applications are approved. certificate, and a green “health code” (in processed on a case-by-case basis. before being issued a QR code the health code app), no more than seven Foreign employees may apply for "PU" ► Business visitors. See above. days prior to their desired entry, and (3) (travelers must have a QR code to invitation letters and then apply for visas enter). For more information, click here. did not travel in the 14 days leading up to ► Other categories. See above. to enter China. Dependent family their desired entry to Mainland China. members are not currently able to apply ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to for "PU" invitation letters, individually or most part. ► Health insurance. None. local rules, including those relating to the along with the foreign employee. This ► Comments. International flights to use of masks, restrictions on gathering was verbally confirmed to EY by the ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the with others, curfews etc. authorities. Beijing are limited, while those to costs related to quarantine. Shanghai can only land at the Pudong ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa International Airport. ► Comments. None. extension and renewal requests are being processed currently.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) residents, temporary residents, work related requirements that have been required to quarantine upon arrival in visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business ► Declarations. None. announced in connection with travel to Colombia. However, individuals who They may be used to enter Colombia, visitors may enter Colombia. ► Registrations. All travelers must this jurisdiction. display symptoms of COVID-19 after provided the visa holder is not complete a registration known as entering Colombia are advised to isolate otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. “CHECKMIG” prior to travel. For more for 14 days. ► New visa issuance. In general, new visa ► Temporary residents and work information, click here. ► Location. Those who do isolate as a applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must result of displaying symptoms of COVID- ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Business visitors. See above. download the CORONAPP app, and 19 may do so in a private accommodation. They are not required extension requests are being processed. provide all required information, prior However, it is not possible to change ► Other categories. Not applicable. to travel to quarantine in a government- designated location. immigration status and convert a visitor ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No ► Health insurance. None. visa to a migrant visa until 31 May 2021 special restrictions are in effect as a ► Exemptions. None. at the earliest. result of COVID-19. ► Fees. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Comments. Direct and connecting ► Comments. None. local rules, including those relating to flights between India and Colombia are the use of masks, restrictions on currently suspended. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Costa ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► The Costa Rican authorities have stated ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) Rica. that the following are considered However, foreigners entering Costa visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. approved vaccines for the purpose of Rica who become ill while in the They may be used to enter Costa Rica, ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Health screenings on arrival. None. entry to Costa Rica: Moderna, Pfizer- country, will be required to isolate at provided the visa holder is not residents, temporary residents, work BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Johnson & their own cost. otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if a visa/permit holders and business However, the local authorities retain discretion to screen new entrants. Johnson. In order to be considered business visitor does not complete a visitors can enter Costa Rica. “fully vaccinated,” individuals must ► Location. Where applicable, isolation “Pase de Salud”). ► Declarations. All business visitors and can occur in a hotel or private ► Temporary residents and work have received their final vaccine dose at residence. The authorities are not ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is visa/permit holders. See above. tourists are required to complete a form least 14 days prior to entry to Costa called “Pase de Salud”, which can be Rica. Vaccination certificates and cards requiring impacted individuals to isolate currently suspended until 8 February ► Business visitors. See above accessed here. The purpose of the Pase must contain the name of the person in government-designated locations. 2021. This may be extended de Salud is to collect information about who received the vaccine, the date that further. New visa issuance is currently ► Other categories. None. ► Exemptions. Not applicable. travelers’ health conditions, and each dose was administered and the suspended until 30 April 2021. This may be extended further. ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No potential exposure to individuals who pharmaceutical company or medical ► Comments. All travelers are subject to tested positive for COVID-19, among local rules, including those relating to special restrictions have been enacted. institution that administered the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Immigration other things. Citizens, permanent vaccine. In the case of tourists entering the use of masks, restrictions on documents, including temporary and ► Comments. None. residents, temporary residents and from the United States, a "COVID-19 gathering with others, curfews etc. permanent residence permits, that work visa holders are not required to vaccination record card" will be Costa Rica recently reduced the expired after 18 December 2019 are complete this form prior to travel. accepted as proof of vaccination. measures it implemented previously to automatically extended until 2 March stem the spread of COVID-19. It is no 2021. ► 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. Effective 1 August 2021, Costa Rica will allow fully vaccinated tourists and individuals under the age of 18 to enter without health insurance.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, nationals of EU Member ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Travelers holding a valid EU Digital ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) States, permanent residents, temporary entering from category orange and red COVID Certificate (“Certificate”) will be category grey countries are required to visas are not canceled or suspended. residents and work visa/permit holders are countries must carry a certificate confirming exempt from all COVID-19 test and quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. These visas can be used for entry, allowed to enter Cyprus subject to conditions that they tested negative for COVID-19 issued associated with the jurisdiction from which their no more than 72 hours prior to their flight. isolation requirements, provided that They may end their quarantine period provided the traveler is not otherwise travel originates. For more information, and to Those entering from category green countries they upload their Certificate and before the 14-day period has ended, ineligible. learn more about the Cyprus Flight Pass process, are not required to get tested prior to entry to complete a declaration form on the provided they take a second COVID-19 click here. Cyprus. Cyprus Flight Pass website, no more test, at their own expense, on their ► New visa issuance. Certain delays may occur due to the pandemic and ► Permanent residents. See above. than 48 hours prior to their travel. seventh day in the country and test ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those arriving negative. protocols in place. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit from category red countries must get tested holders. See above. for COVID-19 upon arrival, at their own ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certain ► Location. Depending on the purpose of expense. Those entering from category orange delays may occur due to the pandemic ► Business visitors. Business visitors arriving the visit, the self-isolation location may and category green countries are not required and the protocols in place. from category grey jurisdictions are prohibited to get tested upon arrival. be a private location (e.g. residence) or from entering Cyprus, unless they apply for and a location designated by the authorities. obtain a special Permit in advance of travel. For ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are more information regarding country categories, subject to thermal camera screenings and ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid click here. random health screenings. vaccination or recovery certificate ► Other categories. Travelers arriving from ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid vaccination proving that they have been vaccinated category grey jurisdictions are prohibited from or recovery certificate proving that they have against COVID-19 or recovered from it, entering Cyprus, unless they are nationals of EU been vaccinated against COVID-19, or Member States or they apply for, and obtain, a are exempt from all COVID-19 test recovered from it, are exempt from all COVID- special Permit in advance of travel. Travelers requirements, provided that they 19 test requirements, provided that they traveling from, or transiting through, India are complete the pre-entry application form currently prohibited from entering Cyprus, even complete the pre-entry application form and obtain a Cyprus Flight Pass no more than 48 and obtain a Cyprus Flight Pass no more if they hold a valid Entry Permit or Residence than 48 hours prior to departure. For Permit. Citizens of Cyprus and their families, as hours prior to departure. For more well as citizens and permanent residents of EU information, click here and here. more information, click here and here. and EEA countries are not subject to this temporary travel ban from India. For more ► Declarations. All travelers must submit ► Comments. All travelers are subject to information regarding country categories, click a declaration form through the Cyprus Flight local rules, including those relating to here. Pass website, no more than 48 hours prior to the use of masks, restrictions on departure. ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Registrations. None. ► Comments. The Cyprus government categorizes countries according to their epidemiological ► Mobile phone apps. None. situation (e.g. green, orange, red) with category green being the most favorable, followed by ► Health insurance. None. orange and then red. This categorization is updated regularly by the Ministry of Health and ► Fees. Non-EU nationals travelers arriving for can be found here. Any country that is not employment purposes, from a category grey categorized as green, orange or red is country, are required to pay 400 to 650 Euro, considered a category grey country. to cover expenses related to accommodations and COVID-19 testing.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers may be ► Travelers are not required to get tested ► Duration. Travelers entering from dark ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, work visa/permit holders required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to before travel or upon arrival, and they red or red jurisdictions must self- visas are not canceled or suspended. and business visitors may enter the Czech travel, depending on the country from which Republic subject to current entry restrictions. they are departing, their recent travel history are not required to isolate on arrival if isolate until they receive a negative These visas can be used for entry, See the comments further down. Czech citizens and residency status in the Czech Republic. they (1) carry proof that they received result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken provided the traveler is not otherwise and residents may enter even if they test Those who are required to get tested prior to their second dose of a two-dose vaccine after their arrival in the Czech Republic. inadmissible (e.g. business visitors positive for COVID-19, albeit subject to special travel must take a polymerase chain reaction within the EU at least 14 days prior to They will only be allowed to leave entering for reasons not considered protective measures. (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test, and test entry, or their first dose of a single-dose isolation for authorized purposes (e.g. essential). negative, no more than 24 to 72 hours prior to ► Permanent residents. See above, and travel. For more information regarding country vaccine within the EU at least 14 days to buy groceries, receive medical ► New visa issuance. Most consulates' comments further down. risk classifications and testing requirements, prior to travel, (2) are Czech citizens or care). click here. visa processing services are currently ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit residents who are fully vaccinated ► Location. Isolation can be completed at limited to specific individuals until holders. See above, and comments further outside of the EU with a vaccine that ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers may down. was approved by the European private accommodations. New entrants further notice (e.g. family members of be required to get tested for COVID-19 after are not required to quarantine in a EU nationals, foreigners who qualified entry to the Czech Republic (either within five Medicines Agency, and they are ► Business visitors. See above, and comments government-designated location. for entry under a special government further down. days of arrival, or as of their fifth day in the carrying proof of the same, or (3) country), depending on the country from which programs). Only a small portion of recovered from COVID-19 in the 180 ► ► they are departing, and their recent travel Exemptions. Limited exceptions exist, Other categories. See comments further down. days preceding their entry to the Czech consulates (only those located in the EU history. Health screenings on arrival. Travelers including for diplomats, and individuals countries and low risk non-EU countries) ► Transit. Allowed to Czech or EU citizens, as well Republic, and they have a recovery are subject to health screenings and questioning who are transiting through the Czech are operating at full capacity currently. as third-country nationals with long term or upon arrival. certificate issued in English by an EU Republic, who remain in the country for permanent resident status in an EU member The Czech consulates country). less than 12 hours. See the state if under 12 hours. ► Declarations. None. located in countries with an extremely “vaccination” section for more high risk of COVID-19 transmission are ► Comments. Foreigners, regardless of nationality ► Registrations. Prior to arrival, travelers must information. and place of departure, may only enter the contact the relevant regional currently closed. Czech Republic for essential reasons. Travel for hygienic station (which is determined by the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to work, business, or to reunite with family location from which the travelers departed) by ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa members is considered essential. Travel for the completing an electronic form, which is local rules, including those relating to extension/renewal applications are purpose of tourism or visiting friends is not available here. This form must also be presented the use of masks, restrictions on being processed currently. considered essential, and is not currently at border control upon arrival, and any time gathering with others, curfews etc. permitted. after entry, if requested by local authorities.

► Effective 27 April 2021, individuals traveling ► Mobile phone apps. None. from countries with an extremely high risk of COVID-19 transmission, and those who spent ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health more than 12 hours in any of these countries in insurance. For individuals entering for work, the 14 days preceding their proposed travel to their sponsoring (host) companies are the Czech Republic, are not allowed entry to the responsible for ensuring that foreign workers Czech Republic until further notice, with limited have health insurance. exceptions. The list of extremely high risk countries includes: Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, ► Fees. None. India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Russia (starting 1 July ► Comments. See the “vaccination” section for 2021), South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania more information regarding exemptions from (including Zanzibar and Pemba), Tunisia COVID-19 testing requirements. (starting 5 July 2021), Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent residents can enter, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► ► ► irrespective of the purpose of their travel. Fully vaccinated individuals who are Duration. Individuals traveling from Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not travelers – including Danish citizens and residents permanent residents of green, yellow or orange and red countries and regions suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. See above. – must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours orange countries or regions are not who are required to test negative for ► New visa issuance. Visas are only being ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. Denmark prior to travel, when entering by land or sea (no required to get tested on arrival. These COVID-19 in advance of travel are classifies EU and Schengen countries and regions into four issued currently if the traveler is categories: green, yellow, orange and red. Countries outside of pre-testing requirement applies if entering by individuals are also not required to generally required to isolate for 10 days the EU and Schengen area are classified as yellow, orange or red air). A COVID-19 test prior to entry is not isolate upon arrival and do not need a upon entry. permitted to enter Denmark (e.g. to countries. The color codes are tied to infection levels in the required for travelers entering Denmark by work in Denmark, or transit through the jurisdictions from which individuals travel to Denmark, and they valid/worthy purpose to enter Denmark. determine the rules that must be observed by inbound travelers. air from a green, yellow or orange ► Location. There are no requirements country). There is a backlog on the For more information on country categories, click here. country/region. Travelers from category red around the location where isolation countries must get tested prior to entry. processing of work and residence ► Travelers residing in category green and yellow should occur. countries/regions can enter Denmark regardless of the purpose permits currently. The Danish of their entry. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. After entry into immigration authorities are open for ► Exemptions. Exemptions apply to Denmark, a COVID-19 test must be performed limited in-person appointments, ► Travelers residing in category orange countries may enter within 24 hours, and before leaving the airport, individuals residing in Denmark who Denmark by land or sea (after testing negative for COVID-19) including to complete biometric provided that they have a worthy/valid purpose for entry and unless the traveler is entering from a green have been outside of Denmark, including carry proof of the same. If entering by air, these travelers are registrations and in-person EU country or region. Fully vaccinated individuals commuters and transport crew if they not required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to boarding. The who are permanent residents of green, yellow or residence document filings and local Danish authorities have clarified that job interviews and business can document having entered Denmark meetings that occur in the ordinary course of the traveler’s job, orange countries are not required to get tested registration (CPR registration). as well as trips undertaken by foreigners seeking to enter with a on arrival. A PCR test must be completed by all more than six times in the 30 days valid Danish work contract, are considered valid/worthy other travelers no earlier than on their fourth day Processing delays are being observed. purposes for entering Denmark when residing in a category preceding their desired (upcoming) orange country. Fully vaccinated travelers residing in category in the country to reduce the isolation period. In entry. In addition, fully vaccinated ► orange countries are not required to carry proof of a worthy the alternative, they must isolate for the full 10- Visa extensions/renewals. Applicants purpose for entry. day period. Travelers from green, yellow, orange individuals who are permanent residents with permits that will expire while they of green, yellow or orange countries are ► In general, travelers residing in category red countries – or red countries who previously tested positive are in Denmark who, due to COVID-19, including holders of valid Danish work and residence permits but for COVID-19 are not required to get tested upon not required to isolate upon arrival. are unable to depart before the excluding those who are registered as residing in Denmark arrival. through CPR registration – are inadmissible to Denmark, unless Individuals who tested positive for a PCR document expires, must inform the they are entering for an approved travel purpose (e.g., freight COVID-19 test no earlier than 14 days workers, people visiting ill or dying family members). Until 31 ► Health screenings on arrival. Any foreign Danish immigration authorities of this, October 2021, admissible travelers from category red countries national displaying symptoms such as dry cough prior to entry and no more than 180 and they must leave Denmark as soon must test negative for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- or fever may be subject to health screening and days prior to entry (and who carry 19 test, taken no more than 72 hours prior to travel. as possible. They are allowed to remain denied entry. documentation proving the same) are ► Business visitors. See above. for no more than 60 days beyond their ► Declarations. None. similarly exempt from the requirement permit expiry date. The immigration ► Other categories. Migrant/mobile workers can enter Denmark if to isolate on arrival. For those who are they tested negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior ► Registrations. None. authorities will disregard the fact that to entry and have a valid purpose for travel, if required. required to isolate on arrival, they may the individuals overstayed beyond the ► Mobile phone apps. Eligible travelers may use the break isolation to carry out particular ► Transit. Foreigners who ordinarily reside in green and yellow validity period of the residence permit if countries, and foreigners living in regions bordering Denmark, corona passport app to submit proof of their tasks such as attending critical business can transit through Denmark, provided that they are carrying vaccination status, or to upload COVID-19 test this is a result of flight cancellations proof that they tested negative for COVID-19 prior to transiting meetings and other critical work. For results and recovery information. Use of the app resulting from COVID-19. When the through Denmark. Foreigners who ordinarily reside in orange more information, click here. countries can transit through Denmark if they are transiting is not mandatory, and travelers may carry paper applicant is able to leave Denmark and while en route to spend holidays outside of Denmark, the Faroe printouts (or other electronic proof) in lieu of Islands or Greenland, and they are authorized to travel to their ► Comments. All travelers are subject to has bought a plane ticket, the airport using the app. destination after Denmark. They are also allowed to transit police can issue a letter that is valid for through Denmark on their return to their home country. In local rules, including those relating to general, foreigners who ordinarily reside in red countries cannot ► Health insurance. None. the use of masks, restrictions on 60 days that allows the applicant to exit transit through Denmark, except in very limited situations, if gathering with others, curfews etc. Denmark. they have a special worthy purpose for transiting through the ► Fees. None. country.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Fully vaccinated travelers who carry ► Duration. There is no mandatory ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers entering Ecuador must take a proof of the same upon entry to quarantine requirement for new not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders, and business polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Ecuador are not required to get tested entrants. All passengers are strongly be used to enter Ecuador, provided the visitors can enter Ecuador. COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours for COVID-19 in advance of travel. encouraged to isolate for 15 days upon visa holder is not otherwise prior to travel, or an antigen test no arrival. All travelers from Brazil, inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. more than 48 hours prior to entry. They including those transiting through must test negative, and carry a Brazil, must quarantine for 10 days ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. certificate confirming the same, in upon arrival. order to be admitted. They may be currently, albeit with delays due to ► Business visitors. See above. asked to produce the certificate prior to ► Location. Not applicable. Self-isolation reductions in government personnel boarding and upon arrival in Ecuador. may occur in a private residence and who process visa requests. ► Other categories. See above. Travelers may present proof that they other locations. There is no requirement to quarantine or isolate at a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. are fully vaccinated in lieu of pre-travel government-designated location. extension/renewal requests are being COVID-19 testing. processed currently, albeit with delays ► Comments. None. Travelers from Brazil must quarantine due to reductions in government ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. in authorized hotels, irrespective of the results of their PCR COVID-19 test personnel who process visa requests. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers taken in advance of entry. are subject to screenings concerning their health status, prior travel history, ► Exemptions. Not applicable. and possible exposure to individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Declarations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

Page 19 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Egypt • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Egyptian citizens, residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required to ► In general, fully vaccinated travelers ► Duration. There are no formal ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more than work visa holders and business visitors 72 hours prior to travel. The test must be negative, and who received vaccines approved by the quarantine or self-isolation visas are not suspended or canceled. may enter Egypt. travelers should carry a copy of the negative test, and be World Health Organization and the requirements. Travelers are subject to These visas may be used to enter Egypt, prepared to present it prior to boarding and upon arrival. Individuals traveling from Australia, China, Japan, New Egyptian Medicines Authority (i.e., medical screenings upon arrival, provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. See above. Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Frankfurt (Germany), Sputnik, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, including a temperature check. Egyptian otherwise inadmissible. Paris (France), Rome (Italy), and London Heathrow Airport ► Temporary residents and work (UK), as well as countries in North and South America, may Moderna, Sinovac, Sinopharm and border and health authorities may ► New visa issuance. New visa application visa/permit holders. See above. be eligible to complete the PCR COVID-19 test up to 96 Johnson & Johnson), and whose final require new entrants to quarantine, on hours before travel to Egypt. Passengers in transit are not requests are being processed currently. required to take a PCR COVID-19 test in advance of travel, dose of the vaccine was administered at a case-by-case basis, at their sole ► Business visitors. See above. provided that they do not exit the designated area in the least 14 days prior to entry to Egypt, discretion. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa airport while awaiting their connecting flight. are exempt from pre-travel COVID-19 extension/renewal requests are being ► Other categories. See above. ► International passengers traveling ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers arriving from testing. However, travelers arriving processed currently. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, India, Myanmar, Nepal, directly to Hurghada, Marsa Alam, ► Transit. Transit through Egypt is from the following locations (or who Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Latin America (through a transit Sharm el Sheikh and Taba airports who currently permitted. Transiting point other than London) will be subject to a rapid PCR were present in these locations in the do not comply with the pre-travel PCR passengers must remain in the airport COVID-19 test on arrival. All travelers, including those 14 days preceding their desired entry to arriving from locations other than those listed above, may COVID-19 testing requirements will be while they await their connecting be subject to random COVID-19 testing on arrival. Egypt) are not exempt from COVID-19 required to take a PCR test on arrival at flight. According to Egypt Air, International passengers traveling directly to Hurghada, testing requirements: Argentina, Marsa Alam, Sharm el Sheikh and Taba airports who do their own expense, and to isolate in a passengers arriving from the following Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bhutan, not comply with the pre-travel PCR COVID-19 testing hotel until they receive a negative test locations (or were present there in the requirements will be required to take a PCR test on arrival Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, at their own expense. Passengers traveling from India, or result. 14 days prior to travel) may not enter who were present in India in the 14 days preceding their Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El desired entry to Egypt, must take a rapid COVID-19 PCR Egypt: Argentina, Bangladesh, Belize, Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, ► Location. See above. test upon arrival in Egypt. Bolivia, Bhutan, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, ► Exemptions. None. health screenings on arrival. Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, ► Comments. Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Mexico, ► Declarations. All passengers must complete a health Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and declaration form that will be provided on board the Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, aircraft. The form can also be found online and printed in Vietnam. Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, advance. ► In order to be exempt from pre-travel Sri Lanka, Suriname, Uruguay, ► Mobile phone apps. None. testing requirements, the vaccination Venezuela and Vietnam. ► Health insurance. Travelers must hold insurance that certificate must: (1) be issued by an covers the cost of medical treatment and/or accredited laboratory in the traveler’s ► Comments. Citizens of the following hospitalization resulting from COVID-19. countries require advance approval home country, (2) contain a clear, from the Egyptian State Security ► Fees. None. readable QR Code, and (3) not have any Authorities in addition to holding a ► Comments. Nationals of Mainland China seeking to return modifications or alterations (e.g., to Mainland China from Egypt must self-isolate for 14 days additions or deletions). Passengers who visa, in order to enter Egypt (Iran, Iraq, before their departure from Egypt. They must also obtain Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, a quarantine certificate from the Chinese embassy in were vaccinated in Cairo and whose Egypt, proving that they completed their quarantine. PCR vaccination certificate was issued in Mauritania, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria certificates should be issued by an accredited laboratory and Yemen). and include the laboratory’s stamp, the type of test taken, Cairo are exempt from providing a and the date and time when the sample was taken. certificate with a QR code. Travelers should carry printouts of their test results.

Page 20 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] El Salvador • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated ► Duration. Travelers entering El Salvador ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers seeking to enter El Salvador, against COVID-19 (e.g. who have are not required to quarantine or isolate visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business including Salvadoran citizens, received both doses of the Pfizer upon arrival. These visas may be used to enter El visitors may enter El Salvador. must carry a negative nucleic acid vaccine) are exempt from pre-travel Salvador, provided the visa holder is not amplification (NAAT), real-time loop- testing requirements, provided that ► Location. Not applicable. otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. mediated amplification (LAMP) they are in possession of a vaccination ► Exemptions. Not applicable. or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) card which certifies that all required ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. COVID-19 test certificate, issued by an doses of the vaccine have been ► Comments. All travelers are subject to authorized laboratory no more than 72 administered to the traveler. local rules, including those relating to Delays may be expected in locations ► Business visitors. See above. hours prior to travel. Individuals who the use of masks, restrictions on where Salvadoran consulates are do not comply with this requirement will gathering with others, curfews etc. closed, or operating at reduced levels, ► Other categories. See above. be denied entry. Travelers who have as a result of local COVID-19 infection rates and health conditions. ► Transit. Transit through El Salvador is been fully vaccinated (e.g. who have currently permitted without received both doses of the Pfizer ► Visa extensions/renewals. As per restrictions. vaccine) are exempt from pre-travel normal process in El Salvador. testing requirements. ► Comments. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None.

► Health screenings on arrival. None.

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Finland. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Transport and shipping ► There are no restrictions on entry to ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) companies transporting passengers to Finland from Finland for persons when crossing jurisdictions with a high incidence of business visas and residence ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents abroad require all passengers to present a negative may enter Finland. COVID-19 test certificate, a certificate of recovery internal borders or traveling from COVID-19 (i.e., exceeding 10 infections permits are not impacted (e.g. (proving the traveler recovered in the six months preceding their desire entry), or a vaccination certificate Andorra, Ireland, Croatia, Cyprus or per 100,000 people per 14-day period) suspended) as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit before boarding. Monaco, provided that the traveler is are recommended to quarantine until pandemic. holders. These travelers may enter Finland. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers from high-risk fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or they receive negative results for the ► New visa issuance. New business visa ► Business visitors. Travelers from the following countries are required to get tested for COVID-19 upon has recovered from COVID-19 within tests after entering Finland. countries may enter Finland by all means of arrival, unless they carry proof that they: (a) are fully issuance is suspended for the most part. vaccinated against COVID-19, (b) tested positive for the six months preceding their desired transportation: Andorra, Belgium, Croatia, ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine New residence permit application intake COVID-19 in the six months preceding their entry, (c) entry to Finland. Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, tested negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior can occur in a hotel or private is starting gradually. We recommend Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, to entry, (d) were born in or after 2006, (e) are diplomats ► Further, pre-travel and post-arrival residence. checking the website of the Embassy of Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, or members of international organizations, their family Spain and Sweden. Upon entry, the traveler members or other holders of diplomatic passports en COVID-19 testing is not required for Finland in your country of residence. route to another their home country or the country where individuals who are fully vaccinated and ► Exemptions. Not applicable. Click here for additional details. must be prepared to provide a valid reason for they are posted, (f) are cargo transport and logistics entry and present supporting documents (e.g., personnel (including personnel of vessels, aircrafts and whose last dose was at least two weeks ► Comments. All travelers are subject to an invitation letter). There are no restrictions trains conducting their work), (g) traveled to Finland to prior to travel, or for individuals who ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, it prevent a sudden health or safety issue that poses a local rules, including those relating to on entry from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech recovered from COVID-19 within the six is not possible to extend a business visa Republic, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, threat, (h) are air passengers en route to another the use of masks, restrictions on destination and they did not leave the airport, (i) are while in Finland. However, in situations Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, San Marino, months preceding their desired entry to gathering with others, curfews etc. Customs officers working at the border of Finland and Finland. involving force majeure, the local police Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and the Norway, or (j) are Sami people practicing business or may grant short extensions. Click here Vatican. Entry remains prohibited to third- cultural activities in home areas of Sami people. Travelers country nationals at the Schengen internal and arriving to Finland from high-risk countries are required to ► The following COVID-19 vaccines are for additional details. Processing of get tested for COVID-19 three to five days after arrival if approved in Finland: (a) Pfizer- residence permit extensions/renewals external borders for the most part, including to they: (a) have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the six travelers from Russia, the United Kingdom, the months preceding entry to Finland, (b) have not received BioNTech, (b) Moderna, (c) Vaxzevria in Finland is not currently impacted by United States and Turkey. However, residents any COVID-19 vaccines, (c) do not have a certificate of a (AstraZeneca), (d) Johnson & Johnson, the COVID-19 pandemic. negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 of Azerbaijan, Albania, Australia, Bosnia and (e) BIBP/Sinopharm, (f) COVISHIELD, (g) Herzegovina, Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, hours prior to entry to Finland, or (d) received only one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Kosovo, Macau, New Zealand, Moldova, North CoronaVac. Click here for more Macedonia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers arriving from information about approved vaccines. and Taiwan may enter if they arrive on direct high-risk countries (i.e., in which the incidence of COVID- flights from these jurisdictions. Limited 19 is more than 10 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the ► Residents of Finland may re-enter the preceding 14 days) are required to take part in a health exceptions apply for essential reasons and screening upon arrival. During the health screening, the country using an EU green (COVID special groups. Click here for more traveler will be asked to display a certificate confirming Vaccination) Certificate. Click here for information. that they: (1) tested negative for COVID-19, (2) tested positive for COVID-19 in the six months preceding entry, more information. ► Other categories. See above. and/or (3) were vaccinated against COVID-19.

► Declarations. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted under certain

circumstances. Click here for additional ► Registrations. None. information. ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are recommended to download ► Comments. Travelers are advised to use and use the "Koronavilkku" app. Finentry service to facilitate and manage their ► Health insurance. None. COVID-19 entry/testing requirements. ► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. French citizens and permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative polymerase ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling from ► Duration. Travelers entering from a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are and citizens of EU Member States whose main chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, issued no more green countries (i.e., EU Member States, than 72 hours prior to travel, is required for all travelers green country are not required to not suspended or canceled. They may residence is in France, together with their spouses, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, partners and/or children, may enter France. Entry age 11 or above. Individuals traveling from red countries isolate on arrival. Travelers entering be used to enter France, provided the restrictions have been lifted for individuals traveling (e.g. Argentina, India, South Africa, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, from an orange country must isolate for visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible from EU countries, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, India, the Maldives, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, seven days on arrival, unless they are (e.g., if the traveler is coming from a Bosnia, Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, Paraguay, Russia, the Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Suriname Singapore, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Uruguay) must present a negative PCR test result Zealand, Taiwan, Vanuatu and fully vaccinated, in which case they are restricted third country and does not Singapore, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, issued no more than 48 hours prior to travel. Individuals the United States) can enter France without not required to isolate on arrival. qualify for an exemption from the entry Taiwan, Vanuatu and the United States. traveling from orange countries must take a PCR COVID- having to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test prior 19 test (and test negative) no more than 72 hours before Travelers entering from red countries restrictions, if the traveler is not fully ► Permanent residents. See above. travel, or an antigenic test (and test negative) no more to entry. must isolate for 10 days on arrival, or vaccinated). than 48 hours prior to travel. Fully vaccinated individuals for seven days if they are fully ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling from traveling from green countries (i.e., EU Member States, ► New visa issuance. New visa Temporary residents and their spouses, partners Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, Canada, Hong orange countries may enter France; however, vaccinated. applications are only being processed and/or children may enter France from EU countries, Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, they must still take a PCR COVID-19 test prior Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, Canada, Montenegro, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Israel, ► Location. In general, new entrants may for individuals eligible to enter France. Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Vanuatu and to travel. Hong Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, isolate in a location of their choosing. Montenegro, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Israel, the United States) can enter France without having to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test prior to entry. ► Fully vaccinated Individuals traveling from red However, travelers coming from a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Vanuatu and extension/renewal applications are the United States. countries (i.e., Argentina, Afghanistan, South country where it is impossible to take a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals traveling from Africa, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, green countries are not required to get tested for COVID- PCR test prior to travel must quarantine being processed currently. ► Entry from other locations may also be permitted, 19 after entry to France. Unvaccinated individuals Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, the subject to specific admission, testing and vaccine traveling from orange countries are subject to random Maldives, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, in an accommodation approved by the requirements. Holders of student visas and COVID-19 tests on arrival. Individuals entering from red Russia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Suriname and French authorities. “passeport talent” documents may travel to France countries are subject to COVID-19 testing on arrival. from some (“medium risk”) countries, but not others Uruguay) may enter France only for a ► Exemptions. Travelers entering France (“high risk”). For more information, click here. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. compelling reason. Those who meet this requirement must present a negative PCR test from EU countries are not required to ► Business visitors. Business visitors may enter from ► Declarations. Depending on the location from which individuals are traveling, they may be required to present result issued no more than 48 hours prior to isolate upon arrival. EU countries, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, travel. They will also need to take a test upon Bosnia, Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, a travel certificate and a sworn statement to their transportation company (pre-boarding) and to border ► Comments. All travelers are subject to North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, arrival and self-isolate for seven days. authorities (upon arrival), confirming that they (a) have no local rules, including those relating to Singapore, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, symptoms of COVID-19; (b) have not been in contact with Taiwan, Vanuatu and the United States. ► Approved vaccines in France include Pfizer, the use of masks, restrictions on individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & 14 days preceding their travel, (c) commit to isolating for gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Business travelers coming from another country can seven days upon arrival (or 10 days if arriving from high- Johnson. only enter France in limited and specific risk jurisdictions), and getting tested for COVID-19 at the circumstances. For more information, click here. end of their isolation period. Click here for more ► Travelers are considered fully vaccinated: (i) information. two weeks after receiving a second dose of ► Other categories. Other categories of travelers may the Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccine, be permitted to enter France, depending on their ► Registrations. None. specific immigration status and the location from (ii) four weeks after receiving a single dose of which they are traveling. For more information, click ► Mobile phone apps. Individuals are recommended, but not the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and (iii) two here. required, to download the TousAntiCovid app upon arrival in France. weeks after receiving a single dose of an approved vaccine, for travelers who ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided that transiting ► Health insurance. None. passengers remain in the airport’s international zone previously tested positive for COVID-19.

for less than 24 hours. ► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Travelers carrying a vaccination ► Duration. International travelers arriving at ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to get tested for certificate are exempt from the the Leon M’ba International Airport in not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders and business COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior requirement to quarantine in a hotel Libreville are required to reserve a room in be used for entry, provided the visa visitors may enter Gabon, with limited to entry. They must test negative in upon arrival in Libreville. However, they a hotel (at their own cost) for at least one holder is not otherwise inadmissible exceptions. order to be granted admission. must isolate at their place of residence night while they await the result of their (e.g. if they are temporarily barred from until they receive a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken upon arrival. Those entering Gabon, because the country ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All COVID-19 test result. who test positive must quarantine for a from which they are traveling is period of 14 days, and they will be travelers are required to get tested for currently barring entry to Gabonese ► Temporary residents and work required to take another test and test COVID-19 upon arrival in Gabon. Those citizens). visa/permit holders. See above. who test positive for COVID-19 after negative in order to stop quarantining. Those who test negative may stop ► Business visitors. See above. entry will be required to quarantine for ► New visa issuance. New visas are 14 days, and to get tested for COVID-19 quarantining after receiving a negative issued on a very limited basis by the COVID-19 test result. ► Other categories. None. again 10 days after entry. Individuals Immigration office, and only on the who test positive again during their ► Location. Those who are required to condition that a prior approval has been ► Transit. Transit through Gabon is quarantine, may be required to take issued by the Gabonese Foreign Office. currently permitted. quarantine must do so at a hotel that has additional tests until such time that they expressed an interest in accommodating In general, non-EU citizens may only ► Comments. Travelers may be barred test negative for COVID-19. international travelers during their receive a new visa if they can prove that from entry to Gabon, if the country mandatory quarantine period. they have a valid, urgent reason for ► Health screenings on arrival. None. from which they are traveling is their travel. ► Exemptions. Travelers carrying a restricting the entry of citizens of ► Declarations. All travelers are required vaccination certificate are exempt from the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Gabon, as Gabon applies the rule of to complete a COVID-19 related form requirement to quarantine in a hotel upon extension/renewal requests are being reciprocity. upon arrival. arrival in Libreville. However, they must processed currently. isolate at their place of residence until they ► Registrations. All travelers must receive a negative PCR COVID-19 test register with the Gabonese authorities result. Exemptions from the hotel upon arrival. They will be provided a quarantine requirement are also in place paper form to complete upon arrival. for other travelers, including individuals under the age of 18 and crew members of ► Mobile phone apps. None. commercial fleets. These individuals must still isolate pending receipt of their PCR ► Health insurance. None. COVID-19 test result (taken on arrival). ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to cost of the COVID-19 test taken on local rules, including those relating to the arrival. This cost is XAF 20,000. use of masks, restrictions on gathering ► Comments. None. with others, curfews etc.

Page 24 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Georgia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Georgia by ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers, regardless of their ► Duration. Citizens of Georgia who enter ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) air, sea and land. must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nationality, arriving from any foreign with a certificate confirming they tested visas/permits may be used for travel, COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before jurisdiction except for India, are not negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. Residents, work arrival, and test negative, in order to be subject to heightened admission or hours prior to travel, are required to otherwise inadmissible. visa/permit holders, business visitors admitted. Limited exemptions apply, including for fully vaccinated travelers who quarantine requirements, if they have quarantine for eight days upon arrival. and other categories of travelers may proof that they are fully vaccinated. They may be allowed to shorten their ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance be able to enter Georgia at the enter by air and travelers under the age of has resumed. 10. quarantine period if they test negative discretion of the Georgian authorities ► Fully vaccinated travelers arriving by for COVID-19 on their third day in the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa provided that they have a valid purpose ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Citizens of sea or land must present a negative country, or if they received the COVID- certain countries are required to take a PCR extensions/renewal requests are being for travel (and receive advance PCR COVID-19 test certificate. The test 19 vaccine. Individuals arriving from permission from the Georgian COVID-19 test at their own expense on the must be conducted no more than 72 processed currently. third day after their arrival. Certain travelers, India, or who were present in India in authorities), or if they are fully hours prior to arrival. the 14 days preceding travel, must vaccinated (e.g., two doses of the including business visitors, remote workers, and individuals entering Georgia for work, quarantine for 14 days on arrival, Pfizer vaccine, and one dose of the may be required to conduct a PCR test upon regardless of their citizenship and Johnson & Johnson vaccine). arrival in Georgia. Limited exemptions apply, vaccination status. including for travelers who are fully ► Temporary residents and work vaccinated and travelers under the age of ► Location. The quarantine period may be visa/permit holders. See above. 10. carried out at a hotel or private residence. In situations where ► Business visitors. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers will undergo health screening on arrival, individuals do not have suitable ► Other categories. See above. including temperature checks. If their accommodations to quarantine, self- temperature is higher than 37°C, a PCR test isolation is not possible, they will be ► Transit. There are no transit may be mandated, and they may be required required to quarantine in a government- restrictions at this time. to isolate temporarily. designated location. ► Comments. None. ► Declarations. Generally, travelers will be ► Exemptions. In general, travelers from asked to provide their travel history for the selected countries, and those who are 21 days preceding entry, upon arrival. fully vaccinated, are not required to ► Registrations. Non-Georgian citizens who are quarantine. However, individuals eligible to enter, must complete an online traveling from India, or who were registration in advance of their travel. Click present in India, in the 14 days here for the pre-registration form for EU preceding their travel, are required to citizens and residents. Click here for to quarantine on arrival. access the form for business travelers. Click here to access the form for remote workers. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to

► Mobile phone apps. None. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on ► Health insurance. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. German citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers entering ► Individuals who were fully vaccinated at ► Duration. Travelers are required to quarantine for ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit holders by air, as well as travelers who were present in a least two weeks prior to their desired 10 to 14 days upon arrival (depending on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders may enter. Residents and work visa/permit holders "virus variant" area (i.e., those with a high risk of applicable rules in the location in Germany to must have a residence in Germany in order to re-enter infection due to the presence of a COVID-19 variant) entry, as well as individuals who fully which they will travel), if they have been in a high- may enter using their visas, provided the country. or a “high-risk” area (i.e., those with a high incidence recovered from COVID-19 within the six risk or risk area in the 10 days leading up to their they are not otherwise inadmissible of infection), in the 10 days prior to entry, must test ► Permanent residents. See above. months preceding their desired entry, travel to Germany. The quarantine period may be (e.g. seeking to enter from a high-risk negative for COVID-19 no more than 24 hours prior shortened by up to five days, in some (but not all) to entry when entering from a “virus variant” area are not required to undergo testing area without getting tested prior to ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. instances, if new entrants test negative for COVID- See above. (48 hours if entering from a “high-risk” area). In some before entry and may be exempt from travel). cases, travelers may be permitted to enter Germany 19, and the federal state to which they travel the quarantine requirement, as long as within Germany permits a shorter quarantine • Business visitors. Visitors who are not otherwise with a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) period following a negative test. Travelers ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is admissible may only enter in certain circumstances, COVID-19 test conducted no more than 72 hours they are not traveling from a region entering from a “virus variant” area are required currently limited to applicants who can including for important economic reasons (as prior to travel. Traveling time needs to be considered. with a COVID-19 variant. The list of to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival without determined by the German authorities). Starting 25 All test results must be in German, English or French, approved vaccines can be found here. prove that they have a valid and urgent June 2021, travelers who received their final dose of and must be kept for at least 10 days after entry. having the option to shorten it. Travelers entering reason for their travel. Evidence of the COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks prior to their Individuals who were fully vaccinated at least two from areas that are not considered risk or high- desired entry may enter Germany for any reason (and weeks prior to their desired entry to Germany, as well ► Fully vaccinated travelers must carry an risk areas are not required to quarantine upon urgency may include an employer letter, not just important economic reasons). Visitors in as individuals who fully recovered from COVID-19 EU Digital COVID Certificate or a arrival. For more information, click here. however additional proof may be locations with COVID-19 variants – including fully within the six months preceding their desired entry, comparable proof of vaccination, issued requested by German consulates vaccinated individuals – are not permitted to enter are not required to get tested prior to entry, provided ► Location. The quarantine can take place in a currently, except in very limited situations. they are not traveling from a “virus variant” region. in German, English, French, Italian or private residence. New entrants are not required processing the new visa request. For more information, click here. Spanish, containing the following to quarantine at a state facility. ► Other categories. The following individuals are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension admissible to Germany: (1) citizens of EU countries, information: (1) the traveler’s name and ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers entering ► Exemptions. Individuals entering from risk or (2) citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and applications are being processed as from "risk areas" (i.e., those that still have elevated date of birth, (2) the date(s) of high-risk areas may be exempt from quarantine Switzerland, (3) holders of valid long-term residence infection rates, but not COVID-19 variants) by means usual, albeit with delays due to reduced permits issued by EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, vaccination, (3) the name of the requirements, provided they: (i) are fully other than by air, are required to undergo a COVID- vaccinated, and their last vaccine shot occurred at staff. Individuals who apply to Liechtenstein or Switzerland, (4) skilled and highly- 19 test within 48 hours of their arrival. For more vaccine(s) administered, (4) the name, least 14 days prior to their desired entry, (ii) renew/extend their visa, whose request qualified foreign workers, if their employment is information on risk areas, click here. address and electronic signature or seal deemed necessary from a German economic recovered fully from COVID-19 within the six is not processed before their visa perspective, and the work cannot be postponed or of the institution(s) that administered months preceding their desired entry, or (iii) they ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to expires, will be considered to have valid done remotely, (5) residents of certain countries random screening upon arrival. the vaccine. have a negative COVID-19 test certificate that is (click here for more information, see section titled not older than 48 hours (or 72 hours if it is a PCR immigration status while the application “What applies to air and sea travel outside of the ► Declarations. None. test). For more information, click here. Proof of is adjudicated by the German European Union “), (6) transport personnel, and (7) recovery may include a positive polymerase chain seasonal workers in the agricultural sector. Residents authorities. ► Registrations. Travelers seeking entry to Germany reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result that is at of Mainland China who are seeking to enter as visitors from a high-risk area or a risk area (i.e., those without least 28 days old but not older than six months at are expected to be permitted to enter if/when a COVID-19 variants) must complete an online reciprocity agreement goes into effect allowing registration prior to entry. For more information, click the time of desired entry to Germany, as well as German citizens and residents to enter into Mainland here. proof that the recovered traveler is symptom- China. free. Local state rules may include ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are recommended, further exemptions and/or shorter quarantine ► Transit. Foreigners may transit through Germany but not required, to download and use the Corona- periods for travelers who are fully vaccinated and provided that they are admissible to their final Warn app. For more information on the app, click who are not entering from a high-risk area. Other destination, and they do not exceed the time here. limited exemptions may apply in specific necessary in Germany to transit to their next destination. situations, as determined by the German ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health authorities on a case-by-case basis. insurance covering at least EUR 30.000 worth of ► Comments. Travel from virus variant areas is medical costs. prohibited, with limited exceptions. For information ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local state regarding the classification of "virus variant“ areas, rules, including those relating to the use of masks, ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs "high-risk“ areas, and "risk areas”, click here. associated with COVID-19 testing. restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considérations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. A seven-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 period, travelers entry restrictions for permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result who do not display COVID-19 symptoms ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Ghana. from an accredited laboratory in the will be discharged and asked to self- to be issued and there is no impact on country of origin. The test must have isolate at home (while observing the processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary been completed within the 72 hours requirements and instructions of the residents and work visa/permit holders leading to their scheduled departure for local COVID-19 medical team). ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Ghana. Ghana. To deter and protect against the of visa extensions/renewals is not use of fake COVID-19 PCR certificates, ► Foreigners will be responsible for the costs associated with their quarantine; currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors all travelers arriving in Ghana must pandemic. may enter Ghana. carry test results or certificates bearing whereas citizens will have their the trusted travel or BIOMARS codes in quarantine expenses covered by the ► Other categories. None. order to be admitted via the Kotoka Ghana government. ► Transit. There are no transit International Airport. ► Location. The quarantine must be restrictions at this time. carried out at a government isolation ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Upon center. ► Comments. Land and sea borders are arrival in Ghana, all travelers will be closed. Entry to Ghana is currently tested for COVID-19. Travelers with a ► Exemptions. Passengers that do not limited to airways. positive test result will be required to test positive for COVID-19 during the undergo a seven-day quarantine. test taken on arrival, are exempt from Travelers from designated COVID-19 the quarantine requirement. hotspots who test negative on arrival may be subject to additional COVID-19 ► Comments. All travelers are subject to tests on their third day after arrival. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on ► Health screenings on arrival. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. ECOWAS nationals will be charged US$ 50 for the COVID-19 test taken on arrival in Ghana. All other nationals will be charged US$ 150.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are ► See the “Heightened admission ► Duration. Travelers subject to sample ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of short- holders of residence permits to Greece are required to have (a) a certificate of vaccination issued requirements” section. testing are required to remain in term C visas will not be permitted to permitted to enter this jurisdiction. in Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian, proving that they were fully vaccinated at quarantine until their result is issued. If enter Greece unless they classify under least 14 days prior to entry, (b) a negative polymerase ► Permanent residents. See above. the sample test result is positive, they one of the permissible entry categories. chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that was issued no more than 72 hours before arrival or a must undergo a 10-day quarantine. Work and other valid residence visas are ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. See above. negative rapid COVID-19 test certificate that was Travelers must take a PCR COVID-19 not currently impacted. issued no more than 48 hours before arrival, (c) a test on the last day of their quarantine certificate confirming that the traveler tested positive ► Business visitors. Business visitors may enter ► New visa issuance. New short-term for a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test, issued at least 30 period, and test negative, in order to Greece provided they are one of the following: days and no more than 180 days after the first positive leave quarantine. C visas are only issued for persons (a) EU/EEA and Schengen country citizens, COVID-19 test, or (d) a Digital COVID-19 Certificate classifying under one of the permissible long-term residents, or holders of residence containing information regarding the traveler’s ► Location. Quarantine may take place in entry categories. Work and other permits and their family vaccination status, or the results of the traveler’s last members, (b) diplomats, (c) cross-border rapid or PCR COVID-19 tests, or their last positive a private residence or another suitable residence visas may be issued in commuters, (d) health care workers, (e) people COVID-19 test. Individuals traveling from Russia are accommodation, as long as it matches communication with the competent transporting goods, or (f) nationals or required to have a negative PCR COVID-19 test the address listed on the PLF Greek Consulate, however delays certificate that was issued no more than 72 hours permanent residents of Australia, North before arrival or a negative rapid COVID-19 test declaration form. and/or additional requirements can be Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, certificate that was issued no more than 48 hours expected. the United Arab Emirates, the United States, before arrival. ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Belarus, who received their last dose at least 14- ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certificates ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers who enter Bahrain, New Zealand, South Korea, Qatar, days prior to entry, but who test for the submission of a residence permit China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Rwanda, Russia, Saudi Greece by land may be required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. In addition, all travelers, regardless of Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Albania, positive for COVID-19 after entering application (blue certifications) nationality, may be subject to COVID-19 sample Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, testing (i.e., testing at random) on arrival. Travelers Greece (i.e., if they are randomly and residence permits with expiry dates Moldova, Brunei or Kosovo. who are required to quarantine must take a PCR selected to get tested, and they test anytime between 1 January 2020 and COVID-19 test on the last day of their quarantine positive), must quarantine for seven 30 December 2021 are automatically ► Other categories. The following are allowed period, and test negative, in order to leave quarantine. entry to Greece: (a) EU/EEA and Schengen Individuals traveling from Russia are subject to COVID- days. extended until 31 December 2021. The country citizens, long-term residents as well as 19 testing on arrival. renewed residence permits will be valid holders of residence permits and their family ► Comments. All travelers are subject to retrospectively, starting on the first day ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. members, (b) diplomats, (c) cross-border local rules, including those relating to after the expiration date. commuters, (d) health care workers, (e) people the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. All passengers must complete and • There is currently no provision for the transporting goods, and (f) nationals and submit an online Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior gathering with others, curfews etc. permanent residents of Australia, North to their arrival. Proof of the PLF submission is required extension of entry (work or other Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, for entry. residence) visas to Greece. Montenegro, the United Arab Emirates, ► Registrations. See above. the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Belarus, Bahrain, ► Mobile phone apps. None. New Zealand, South Korea, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Rwanda, Russia, Saudi Arabia, ► Health insurance. None. Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Albania, Japan, ► Fees. None. Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei and Kosovo. ► Comments. Additional requirements may apply for individuals who enter Greece via land borders (e.g. ► Transit. Travelers may transit through Greece. obligation to show documents proving the trip is for urgent business or medical purposes).

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory, in ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers must carry a negative polymerase against COVID-19 should present proof general. However, individuals who visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders, and business chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test of vaccination upon arrival. become ill after entry will be required to These visas may be used to enter to certificate, issued no more than 96 hours prior visitors may enter Guatemala. to travel, or a negative antigen COVID-19 test isolate. In addition, vaccinated travelers Guatemala, provided the visa holder is ► The authorities recently announced that certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior who enter Guatemala (who would not otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. to travel. Those who fail to comply with this travelers who tested positive for COVID- otherwise be inadmissible) must isolate requirement will be denied entry to Guatemala, 19 in the three months preceding their ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work for 10 days on arrival. with limited exceptions. In limited travel to Guatemala, must carry a applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. circumstances, the Guatemalan authorities may certificate from a doctor confirming ► Location. Not applicable. Delays may be expected. permit travelers to enter the country, at their ► Business visitors. See above. that they no longer have COVID-19. The authorities are not requiring sole discretion, if they are entering for impacted individuals to isolate in ► Visa extensions/renewals. These approved emergency travel (e.g. death of a ► Other categories. See above. requests are being processed currently. family member), they took a COVID-19 test government-designated locations. prior to travel, and they did not receive the test ► Transit. Transit through Guatemala is result in time for this trip to Guatemala. ► Exemptions. Not applicable. permitted currently. Travelers who are unable to get tested because ► Comments. All people are subject to testing facilities are not readily available in ► Comments. Foreigners who were their place of residence may also be permitted local rules, including those relating to present in Brazil, the United Kingdom to enter without a negative COVID-19 test the use of masks, restrictions on or South Africa in the 14 days certificate. gathering with others, curfews, etc. preceding their desired travel are prohibited from entering Guatemala, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In general, travelers are not required to get tested for unless they are fully vaccinated (i.e., COVID-19 upon arrival, with some exceptions. they have taken all required doses of a Travelers who are approved to enter without a COVID-19 vaccine). negative COVID-19 test certificate, must get tested upon arrival. In addition, the Guatemalan authorities retain discretion to mandate COVID- 19 testing on arrival for any passengers 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.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Guernsey. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► Starting on 1 July 2021, travelers ► Duration. All arrivals into the Bailiwick will be ► Existing (valid) visas. Visa holders who arriving from the United Kingdom, classified as category 2, 3 or 4 and will be required are currently in Guernsey are not ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is the to self-isolate for 21 days. Isolation requirements ► Permanent residents. Permanent Ireland, Jersey or the Isle of Man who impacted. Visa holders who are outside residents may enter Guernsey. option to take part in the “border testing can be shortened if the traveler takes part in the programme” which involves a test on arrival are fully vaccinated and received their Border Testing Programme. Travelers arriving from of Guernsey are required to obtain an final dose at least 14 days prior to category 4 countries will be required to self-isolate Essential Travel Permit in advance of ► Temporary residents and work and another test on either Day 7 or Day 13, until they receive two negative COVID-19 test visa/permit holders. These individuals depending on the traveler’s category (i.e., travel will be deemed to be entering results (with the first test taken on arrival and the travel. may enter Guernsey. category 3 or category 4). If both tests are from a “Blue Channel” jurisdiction, and second test taken on their 14th day in Guernsey). negative, self-isolation requirements will be exempt from COVID-19 testing and Travelers arriving from category 3 countries will ► New visa issuance. New visa be required to self-isolate until they receive ► Business visitors. Effective 23 April shortened from 21 days to the day the isolation requirements. Effective 1 July applications are being processed. second negative result is received. Starting two negative COVID-19 test results (with the first However, processing delays may be 2021, the one-day business travel 2021, children aged 12 to 17 who are test taken on arrival and the second test taken on tunnel can be facilitated without the on 14 May 2021, individuals traveling from traveling from the Common Travel area their seventh day in Guernsey) and complete expected due to multiple visa need for mandatory self-isolation category 2 countries/regions (i.e., those with fully vaccinated adults will be passive follow-up procedures until their 14th day in application center closures. with a low COVID-19 prevalence rate) will Guernsey. Individuals traveling from category 2 provided it is carried out in a controlled required to get tested for COVID-19 on only require a COVID-19 test on arrival. countries/regions who test negative for COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension environment. For more information, Provided they test negative, they will not arrival and isolate until they receive a on arrival will not need to isolate. Rather, they will requests are being processed only for click here. negative test result. need to observe a 14-day passive follow-up need to isolate; rather, they will simply period. For more information, click here. Click here certain types of visas currently. need to observe a 14-day passive follow-up ► Other categories. None. for more information relating to transit through the period. See the “vaccination” section for UK onward to Guernsey. ► Transit. Onward travel to Alderney is more information on exempt travelers. ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local hotels only permitted once travelers have ► Effective 1 July 2021, children aged 12 to and private residences. If travelers isolate with a completed their period of self-isolation 17 who are traveling from the Common local household, they will be required to complete a in Guernsey. form, which can be accessed here. Effective 15 Travel area with fully vaccinated adults will March 2021, new entrants are not permitted to self- be required to get tested for COVID-19 on isolate at a property where four or more separate ► Comments. None. arrival and isolate until they receive a household groups live, unless there is a separate negative test result. bathroom for each household, and the new entrants can have food, drinks and other essential items ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. delivered to them without having to leave the place where they are self-isolating. ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a Travel Tracker 48 hours prior to departure ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from isolation requirements are available for critical workers. For to Guernsey. For more information, click more information, click here. Starting on 1 July here. 2021, travelers arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Jersey or the Isle of Man who are fully ► Registrations. None. vaccinated and received their final dose at least 14 days prior to travel will be deemed to be entering ► Mobile phone apps. None. from a “Blue Channel” jurisdiction, and exempt from COVID-19 testing and isolation requirements. ► Health insurance. Travelers without health insurance will be required to pay for ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, medical treatment should this be required. including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gatherings with others, and social distancing. Breaking isolation or lockdown measures ► Fees. None. may result in fines of up to £10,000.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Honduran citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In order ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated ► Duration. Inbound travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) permanent residents, temporary to be admitted, travelers who are not and received their final dose at least 15 required to quarantine upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. residents, work visa/permit holders fully vaccinated (i.e., who have not days prior to travel are exempt from However, individuals who develop These visas may be used to enter and business visitors may enter received their final dose of the COVID- pre-travel COVID-19 testing symptoms of COVID-19, or who test Honduras, provided the visa holder is Honduras. 19 vaccine at least 15 days prior to requirements. positive for COVID-19, after entry, must not otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if they travel) must present a negative antigen seek medical advice and follow the fail to get tested for COVID-19 prior to ► Permanent residents. See above. or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instructions of the local medical travel). ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test certificate issued by an authorities. ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. See above. accredited laboratory in their home country no more than 72 hours prior to ► Location. Not applicable. applications continue to be processed. ► Business visitors. See above. travel. Travelers who are fully ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa vaccinated are exempt from pre-travel ► Other categories. See above. extension/renewal applications are COVID-19 testing requirements. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to being processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Honduras is local rules, including those relating to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. currently permitted. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Comments. None. may be subject to health screenings on arrival. The screenings may include temperature checks and questioning about the traveler’s recent health history.

► 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.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Individuals who ► Entry, testing and quarantine ► Duration. See the Hong Kong government ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents and work visa/permit were present in Group A1 (extremely high- requirements vary for vaccinated and concise guide for more information regarding visas are not suspended or canceled. quarantine/isolation requirements. Click here for holders are allowed to enter Hong Kong risk) locations for no more than two hours, unvaccinated travelers. See the These visas may be used to enter Hong currently, provided they were not present in Group A2 (very high-risk) locations during the more information regarding country group “heightened admission” and Kong, provided the visa holder is not Group A1 (extremely high-risk) locations, for 21 days preceding their proposed entry to classifications. “quarantine/isolation” sections, and otherwise inadmissible (e.g. all persons more than two hours on the day of boarding, Hong Kong (including their travel date), or ► The authorities are planning to shorten the or during the 21 days preceding their travel Group B (high-risk) locations or Taiwan in the click here for details. The term “fully mandatory quarantine period for fully vaccinated who were present in Group A1 to Hong Kong. Click here for the list of Group 14 days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, vaccinated persons” refers to persons with a positive result of serology testing (extremely high-risk) locations for more A to Group D specified locations. must take a polymerase chain reaction individuals who have received all of the for antibodies to 7 days (upon arrival). This will than two hours on the day of boarding, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 recommended dose(s) of an approved not be applicable to individuals who have stayed or during the 21 days preceding their ► Permanent residents. See above. test no more than 72 hours prior to travel. COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior in extremely high-risk or very high-risk places travel to Hong Kong). The test must be negative, and conducted by (i.e., Group A1 and A2 specified places). Further ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit to their desired travel to Hong Kong. a local government-recognized, or ISO 15189 announcements are expected. holders. See above. ► New visa issuance. New visa accredited, laboratory or healthcare Click here for more information about ► Location. Travelers entering from Mainland applications are being processed institution. approved vaccines. ► Business visitors. In general, business China or Macau may quarantine at a hotel, currently, albeit with delays. visitors are not currently permitted to enter private home or other accommodation. Travelers ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All inbound ► Starting 30 June 2021, if a fully Hong Kong. Business visitors who were entering from other locations must quarantine at travelers are required to undergo COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension present (exclusively) in Mainland China, vaccinated Hong Kong resident tests a government-designated hotel in Hong Kong. testing. For more information regarding applications are being processed Macau or Group D locations in the 14 days positive for a recognized COVID-19 They must provide proof of a hotel reservation, in testing requirements, see the Hong Kong currently. The Immigration authorities preceding their travel to Hong Kong, may serology antibody test conducted in English or Chinese, for the quarantine period for government concise guide. Click here for enter Hong Kong. Hong Kong within the preceding three boarding. have announced that they are accepting more information regarding country group applications to return to Hong Kong months, the compulsory quarantine ► Exemptions. Hong Kong residents returning from ► The government is planning to relax the classifications. submitted by non-Permanent Residents entry restrictions for fully vaccinated non- period for returning to Hong Kong may Macau or Mainland China (except any area in the ► Health screenings on arrival. None. located outside of Hong Kong. Click Hong Kong residents who were not present be further shortened. Click here for Mainland being classified as a medium- or high- risk location, click here) may apply for an here for more information. in Group A1 (extremely high-risk) or A2 (very more information. ► Declarations. Travelers are required to exemption from the 14-day quarantine high-risk) locations prior to their entry to submit a health declaration form online no requirement under the “Return2Hong Kong ► Starting in July, the Hong Kong Hong Kong. Further announcements are more than 48 hours prior to travel. For more Scheme,” provided they meet certain expected in the near future. information, click here. Upon completing the Government is planning to provide self- requirements. Click here for more information. online form, they will receive a QR code that paid serology antibody testing services ► Other categories. See above. permits them to enter Hong Kong via the for inbound travelers at the airport and ► Hong Kong and Singapore will review the target date of the inaugural flights under the bilateral International Airport within 48 hours of ► Transit. Transit is permitted in some relax the entry restrictions for fully Air Travel Bubble (ATB) arrangement in early instances. Passengers who travel using the completing the form, or via land control vaccinated non-Hong Kong residents. July 2021. Upon compliance with all the same carrier (i.e., on the flights entering, points within 24 hours of completing the The operational details of the measures requirements, ATB travelers would be exempted form. and departing from, Hong Kong) and are concerned will be announced in the near from the compulsory quarantine requirement. eligible to enter their final destination may Click here for more information. ► Registrations. None. future. These measures are not be permitted to transit through Hong Kong. expected to apply to travelers entering ► Exemptions are also available for other ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. All persons who were present in from Group A1 (extremely high risk) and categories of travelers. Click here and here for more information. Group A1 specified locations (extremely ► Health insurance. None. Group A2 (very high risk) locations. high-risk), for more than two hours on the day of boarding, or during the 21 days ► Fees. Travelers will be responsible for preceding their proposed travel, will not quarantine-related costs. permitted to enter Hong Kong.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. There are ► Travelers who hold an Immunization ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are citizens of Hungary and their family members. no pre-travel COVID-19 test Certificate issued by the Hungarian quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled as a result of

► Permanent residents. There are no entry requirements. Government or another approved The quarantine period may be the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa holders restrictions for permanent residents of Hungary. country, or an EU Digital COVID shortened for those who have two may enter using their existing (valid) ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There Certificate proving that they negative polymerase chain reaction visas, provided they are not otherwise ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit are no post-arrival COVID-19 test were vaccinated against, or recovered (PCR) COVID-19 tests completed at inadmissible, and the reason of travel is holders. Temporary residents and work requirements. visa/permit holders may enter Hungary provided from, COVID-19, may enter Hungary. least 48 hours apart within five days, in proven to be essential. they hold a valid residence permit/long-term D ► Health screenings on arrival. All Hungary. The first test may be visa. completed in Croatia, Canada, the ► New visa issuance. New short-term C travelers must undergo health visa issuance is suspended, unless the ► Business visitors. Intra-company business screening upon arrival. United States, or a Schengen area travelers can enter without restrictions provided member country. reason for travel is essential. Long-term they have documentation substantiating their ► Declarations. None. D visa and Residence permit purpose of travel (e.g. invitation letter). Other ► Location. The quarantine period can be application intake and processing is not types of business travelers can only enter from ► Registrations. All eligible entrants who completed at a home or at a currently affected by the COVID-19 selected countries. are not exempt from the quarantine temporary accommodation location pandemic. ► Other categories. The external Schengen requirement must register with the (e.g. hotel). borders are closed to foreigners for all non- border police for quarantine monitoring. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Due to the essential travel. Citizens of neighboring Pre-registration can be submitted in ► Exemptions. Intra-company state of emergency, all residence countries are allowed to enter Hungary for no business travelers and other types of permits/ permanent residence permits more than 24 hours, and must remain within 30 advance on the Hungarian police km of the international border with Hungary. authority website. business visitors from selected that are due to expire during the state Holders of official passports, as well as holders countries are exempt from the of emergency, will be automatically of Immunization Certificates, can enter without ► Mobile phone apps. None. quarantine requirement. extended until 30 days after the end of restrictions. Holders of an EU Digital COVID As of 29 April 2021, holders of the state of emergency. ► Health insurance. None. Certificate can enter without restrictions. Immunization Certificates issued by the ► Travelers arriving from Austria, Croatia, Serbia, ► Fees. None. Hungarian Government or one of Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania may enter several selected countries are also Hungary by land without restrictions. However, ► Comments. The border police may allow exempt from the quarantine if they are entering by air, they are subject to entry to individuals that are able to the entry restrictions noted in this column. requirement. Hungarian citizens demonstrate that the purpose of their traveling from selected countries for ► Transit. Transit is permitted for up to 24 hours entry is essential (e.g. participation in the purpose of registering their to those who will undergo health screening on court/police proceedings, sport events, vaccinated status and applying for an arrival and are otherwise admissible to enter receiving health care service). Click their final destination (or the destination after immunization certificate are also Hungary). here for more information. exempt from the quarantine requirement. ► Comments. A state of emergency is expected to remain in effect until the 15th day after the first ► Comments. All travelers are subject to sitting of the autumn parliamentary session in 2021. While the date of the sitting is not yet local rules, including those relating to known, it is expected to be sometime in the use of masks, restrictions on September 2021. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 Tourist (e-Tourist) visas are will be mandatory for all international announced in connection with travel to Africa or the United Kingdom who test currently suspended, and cannot be passengers arriving in India. New entrants ► Permanent residents. Holders of this jurisdiction. negative for COVID-19 on arrival are used to enter India. E-business, e- must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) employment visas, business visas, e- required to home quarantine for seven medical, e-medical attendant and e- business visas, e-medical visas and COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to departure, and they must have proof of a days. Travelers arriving from other conference visas may be used for entry dependent visas are allowed to enter negative test in order to be granted countries who test negative on arrival to India. India. Tourist and e-tourist may not be admission. New entrants arriving in India due are not required to quarantine. Rather, used to enter India currently. to death in the family are exempt from the they will be required to monitor their ► New visa issuance. New visa requests pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement. health for 14 days. Any new entrant can be submitted to Indian consulates ► Temporary residents and work abroad, with the exception of tourist ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Post arrival who tests positive for COVID-19 on visa/permit holders. See above. visas which are not being processed COVID-19 testing is mandatory for individuals arrival will be required to isolate and ► Business visitors. See above. (including those transiting through India) directed to receive medical treatment in currently. Processing times vary from arriving from Brazil, South Africa, the United accordance with local health protocols. consulate to consulate. ► Other categories. None. Kingdom, as well as countries in Europe and These individuals may be required to the Middle East. Individuals entering India due ► Visa extensions/renewals. The visa get tested for COVID-19 again ► Transit. Transit is not currently to a death of a family member in India are extension/renewal process has not been possible as international commercial also required to get tested for COVID-19 upon during/after their period of isolation impacted in India. All foreign nationals flights remain suspended until 31 July arrival. and medical treatment. Travelers who who reside in India, including holders of 2021. are seeking to transit through India, and employment, dependent and student ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers whose travel originated in Brazil, South visas, are able to file extension/renewal ► Comments. None. will undergo health screenings on arrival. Africa or the United Kingdom, will only applications at this time. ► Declarations. All passengers must fill out a be allowed to continue their onward self declaration form in the 72 hours travel if they test negative for a PCR ► Foreign nationals (including business preceding their travel. For more information, COVID-19 test on arrival. travelers and tourists) who are stranded click here. in India and unable to depart due to the ► Location. The location where the ► Registrations. None. unavailability of outbound commercial quarantine or health monitoring must flights, and whose permitted period of ► Mobile phone apps. All passengers are be completed depends on the local rules stay in India has expired, have been advised to download the Arogya Setu mobile in place in the Indian state to which the given permission to remain until 31 phone app. individual will travel. August 2021. They will need to obtain ► Health insurance. None. exit permit to exit India. They will not be ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions penalized (i.e., their visas will not be ► Fees. Individuals who are subject to COVID-19 can only be requested in the case of a revoked, and they will not be subject to testing on arrival are required to cover the death in the family. costs of testing. fines or bars against future re-entry). ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Comments. None. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Indonesia ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► All travelers, including Indonesian ► Duration. Indonesian citizens and ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, e- provided they are fully vaccinated, i.e., individuals, including Indonesian citizens, who are fully vaccinated, must foreigners are required to quarantine at visas may be used for entry. However, they received the final dose of the citizens, must present a negative display proof of the same upon entering state-designated facilities for 8 x 24 e-visas with a visa number ending with COVID-19 vaccine. reverse transmission polymerase chain Indonesia. Failure to provide proof of hours pending the result of their COVID- “DN” cannot be used for entry. reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result, vaccination may result in a denial of 19 test taken upon arrival. ► Permanent residents. Permanent stay in English, issued no more than 72 admission. Representatives of foreign governments ► New visa issuance. The immigration permit (ITAP) holders can enter hours prior to departure, in order to who are on duty in Indonesia, and their authorities are now processing certain Indonesia provided they are fully enter Indonesia. This is in addition to ► With limited exceptions (including for family members, may be permitted to applications submitted by applicants vaccinated. providing proof that they are fully diplomatic and official visa holders, and quarantine in a private residence if they who are offshore (overseas), including vaccinated. those entering under Travel Corridor test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival for: (1) emergency and essential work, ► Temporary residents and work Arrangements), foreigners entering (2) business meeting; (3) probationary visa/permit holders. Limited Stay Visa in Indonesia. However, they must carry ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All Indonesia must be fully vaccinated (i.e. periods for foreign workers (4) crew (VITAS) and Temporary stay permit proof that they are fully vaccinated to entrants, including Indonesian citizens, they must have received their final be admitted to Indonesia. members who joining the vessel in (ITAS) holders can enter Indonesia must also take a PCR COVID-19 test dose of the vaccine at least 14 days Indonesia, (5) individuals entering for provided they are fully vaccinated. upon arrival. prior to entry) and present proof of the ► Location. Quarantines must be quality control purposes related to ► Business visitors. Business visitors are same in order to be admitted. completed at government-designated goods and products; (6) individuals ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers locations, with limited exceptions (e.g., entering to conducts workplace only allowed to enter the country in are being screened upon arrival and limited situations (e.g., for essential representatives of foreign governments inspections and audits; (7) individuals asked questions about their travel and on duty in Indonesia). entering to perform aftersales service; purposes) and only if they are fully health status. They are also subject to vaccinated. (8) machine installation and repairs, temperature checks. ► Exemptions. None and; (9) foreign investment, (10) Family ► Other categories. None. ► Declarations. Foreign nationals must ► Comments. All travelers are subject to reunion and (11) Retirement travel. New work permits can be applied for, ► Transit. Transit though Indonesia is complete an online request for a Health local rules, including those relating to with the prior recommendation from the limited to fully vaccinated individuals Alert Card prior to arrival. For more the use of masks, restrictions on relevant government who are permitted to enter the information, click here. Travelers must gathering with others, curfews etc. ministry. Effective 25 April 2021, the country, as noted above. display the Health Alert Card to health officials upon arrival. Indonesian Government has suspended ► Comments. Foreign nationals who have the issuance of all new visas to traveled to/through India in the 14 ► Registrations. None. individuals that have stayed in or visited days leading up to their desired entry India in the last 14 days. ► Mobile phone apps. None. to Indonesia, will not be allowed to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stay permit enter with their current visa. ► Health insurance. None. holders who entered Indonesia with a In addition, the Indonesian visa on arrival, a single-entry visit visa, Government has suspended the ► Fees. None. a multiple-entry visa, or an APEC issuance of all new visas to individuals ► Comments. None. Business Travel Card (KPP APEC), and that have stayed in or visited India in who remain in the country, may apply to the 14 days preceding their visa extend their stay permit in accordance application. with the prevailing regulations.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated (with ► Duration. All travelers are required to isolate for 14 days ► Existing (valid) visas. Individuals can use travelers must obtain a negative polymerase upon arrival. This time may be reduced if an individual on Irish citizens traveling into Ireland. a vaccine recognized by the Irish takes a PCR COVID-19 test, and tests negative, after a existing visas to enter Ireland. However, chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, authorities) can self-isolate on arrival in specified time. For more information, click here. short-term travel to Ireland is strongly ► Permanent residents. There are no issued no more than 72 hours before arrival. Individuals traveling from the United Kingdom, and those a private residence or a place indicated discouraged unless the reason for travel is restrictions on permanent residents There are limited exemptions from this test who were present in the United Kingdom in the 14 days essential. on their Passenger Locator Form. These preceding their desired entry to Ireland must quarantine traveling into Ireland who hold valid requirement, including for children under the travelers are not required to quarantine on arrival for 14 days at home or in a private residence. permission. age of six, international transport workers, They must arrange to take a PCR COVID-19 test (free of ► New visa issuance. All employment permit and those who enter on/after 19 July 2021 in a hotel. For more information, click charge) within five days of arrival into Ireland. Vaccinated applications are now being processed. While with a DCC proving that they were vaccinated travelers from the UK may shorten their quarantine period visa processing has not fully resumed, the ► Temporary residents and work here. Vaccinated travelers from the UK if they receive a negative test. Unvaccinated travelers visa/permit holders. There are no against, or recovered from, COVID-19. may shorten their quarantine period if from the UK must complete a second PCR test on their 10th Minister for Justice has expanded the day in Ireland, and complete the full 14-day quarantine priority/emergency categories to include restrictions on those who hold valid ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers they test negative for a PCR COVID-19 period. For more information, click here. the following: (1) qualifying family members permission to enter Ireland. from certain countries are required to take test on their fifth day in Ireland. of a Critical Skills employment permit PCR COVID-19 tests while at government- ► Location. Individuals traveling from certain countries, or who were present in these countries in the 14 days holder, EU Treaty Rights, De Facto Partners ► Business visitors. Business travel to mandated quarantine facilities. Click here for ► Ireland will operate the EU Digital preceding their proposed entry to Ireland, must quarantine of Irish Nationals and other pre-clearance Ireland is only permitted if the traveler is more information. COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel at a designated facility. Travelers must pre-book their entering for an essential reason or originating within the EU/EEA. A DCC quarantine location online. Traveling without pre-booking applications, and (2) those who hold an is considered an offense, and travelers who fail to pre- function. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. will show if a passenger: (1) is employment permit by the Department of book are subject to sanctions. All other travelers (including Enterprise, Trade and Employment. For those who are fully vaccinated) must quarantine in a home ► Declarations. An online Passenger Locator vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) has ► Other categories. None. or private residence indicated in their Passenger Locator more information, click here. The Form must be completed by all new entrants recovered from COVID-19; or (3) has a Form. For more information requirements, click here and Registration Office in Dublin has re- ► Transit. Transit through Ireland is into Ireland, including those traveling with a negative COVID-19 test result. here. opened. First-time registrants in Dublin, DCC. Completion of the form is mandatory for currently permitted. Foreigners who Passengers arriving into Ireland with a which include new arrivals in Ireland, can all arrivals (including those with onward travel ► Exemptions. International transport workers, among require a transit visa in order to transit DCC will not have to undergo others, are exempt from quarantine requirements. Those now book an appointment to apply for an to Northern Ireland). Supply chain workers, through Ireland must secure one before quarantine. However, passengers with a who are traveling to carry out essential repairs, Irish Residence Permit by clicking here. The pilots and maritime workers are exempt. Click maintenance, construction or safety assurance of critical traveling through Ireland. here for more information. DCC based on a non-PCR test (for transport infrastructure, critical utility infrastructure, IRP process outside of Dublin is being example, antigen), or those arriving manufacturing services, information services, or managed by way of appointment at a local ► Comments. The Irish authorities communication services, among others, may leave ► Registrations. None. without a DCC, will require proof of a quarantine to complete essential tasks. police station (via email). continue to advise individuals to avoid negative RT-PCR test taken no more non-essential travel. Penalties for ► Mobile phone apps. The Irish Health Service ► Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Irish than 72 hours before arrival. Children noncompliance with this measure will offers a COVID-19 Tracker app. This app can for travel originating within the EU/EEA. A DCC will show if authorities continue to renew visas, be accessed here. aged between 7 and 18 who have not a passenger: (1) is vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) has residence cards and employment remain in place until 18 July recovered from COVID-19; or (3) has a negative COVID-19 been vaccinated must also have a test result. Passengers arriving into Ireland with a DCC will permits. The IRP renewal process for those 2021. Starting on 19 July 2021, Ireland ► Health insurance. Proof of health insurance negative PCR test. Passengers who not have to undergo quarantine. However, passengers in Dublin must be completed online. For will start accepting EU Digital COVID can be requested on arrival of non-EEA with a DCC based on a non-PCR test (for example, were present in a non-EU/EEA country those residing outside of Dublin, an Certificates (DCC) for travel originating nationals. antigen), or those arriving without a DCC, will require proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 appointment system is in place for renewals within the EU/EEA, in line with the in the 14 days prior to arrival into ► Fees. None. Ireland will be subject to the rules hours before arrival. Children aged between 7 and 18 who at local police stations. All valid Irish approach in the European Union. Ireland have not been vaccinated must also have a negative PCR immigration permissions for those test. Passengers who were present in a non-EU/EEA ► Comments. Failure to carry proof of a applying to that country. will follow the emergency brake country in the 14 days prior to arrival into Ireland will be currently in Ireland due to expire between mechanism coordinated by the EU in negative COVID-19 test, or to complete the subject to the rules applying to that country. 21 April 2021 and 20 September 2021 will connection with travelers coming to Passenger Locator Form can result in a fine be automatically extended until 20 of up to €2,500, or 6 months imprisonment. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, Ireland from outside the EU/EEA. Click including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on September 2021 (including those that For more information, click here. here for more information. gathering with others etc. benefitted from previous extensions).

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Israeli citizens are allowed to ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Eligible ► Passengers holding vaccination or ► Duration. All new entrants to Israel ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are enter Israel freely. passengers who are permitted to enter, recovery certificates issued in Israel, must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be at the discretion of the Israeli are exempt from the requirement to This period may be shortened to 10 used to enter Israel. Family members of ► Permanent residents. See above. authorities, are required to present a quarantine upon arrival. Passengers days, if the new entrant takes a PCR foreign experts require a new flight ► Temporary residents and work negative polymerase chain reaction who were vaccinated, or who recovered COVID-19 test upon arrival, and on their authorization from the Ministry of the visa/permit holders. Foreign individuals (PCR) COVID-19 test, performed no abroad, are subject to quarantine 9th day of quarantine, and they test Interior, in addition to their visas, prior entering Israel are required to obtain a more than 72 hours prior to travel. This requirements. These individuals may negative both times. to each arrival in Israel. flight authorization from the Ministry of requirement may be waived in request an exemption, upon obtaining a ► Location. New entrants must ► New visa issuance. New visa the Interior before entering Israel as a exceptional cases. positive antibody test result, issued by a quarantine in a home. Hotels, hostels applications are being processed. new assignee. Entry of these foreign recognized laboratory in Israel. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All and guesthouses are not considered Applicants seeking to remain in Israel nationals will be limited to individuals Exemptions are granted at the sole inbound travelers are required to take a suitable locations for quarantine for up to 45 days require an in-principle who are essential for the continuity of discretion of the Israeli Ministry of PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival. purposes. Government-run facilities are approval from a Government Ministry, in the Israeli economy. Foreigners are Health. available for new entrants who are order for the visa to be processed. An currently prohibited from entering ► Health screenings on arrival. Foreign unable to quarantine in a home. in-principle approval is not required for Israel from Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, nationals who display symptoms of applications for longer stays. South Africa, India, Mexico, Russia and COVID-19 must contact the authorities’ ► Exemptions. Passengers holding Uzbekistan. Emergency Medical Services Hotline at vaccination or recovery certificates ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa 101 or the Ministry of Health Hotline at issued in Israel, are exempt from the extension/renewal applications continue ► Business visitors. Business visitors who *5400 for advice. are vaccinated, or who recovered from quarantine requirement. Passengers to be accepted and processed. who got vaccinated or who recovered COVID-19, may apply to the Ministry of ► Declarations. All travelers must submit the Economy for an authorization to an Inbound Clearance Application Form abroad, are required to quarantine. board a flight to Israel. Unvaccinated 24 hours before travel. For more These individuals may request an business travelers require special information, click here. exemption, upon obtaining a positive approval from the Ministry of Economy antibody test performed by a in order to enter Israel. ► Registrations. None. recognized laboratory in Israel. Exemptions are granted at the sole ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Other categories. See above. discretion of the Israeli Ministry of ► Health insurance. Foreign nationals Health. ► Transit. Passengers who arrive in Israel entering Israel are required to present a on a connecting flight must take a ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Health insurance policy, which includes polymerase chain reaction (PCR) local rules, including those relating to coverage for medical care related to COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours the use of masks, restrictions on COVID-19. prior to entry. Passengers must take gatherings, curfews etc. the PCR test no more than 72 hours ► Fees. Travelers (or their sponsoring prior to their first flight, if the time entities within Israel) are responsible for elapsed between the first flight and the covering the costs of any PCR COVID-19 flight that arrives in Israel is shorter tests conducted at the airport on arrival, than 24 hours. and after entry to Israel.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. In general, citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. See the ► Italy has begun issuing EU Digital COVID ► Duration. Travelers entering from the United ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents and work “vaccination” section for guidance for travelers Certificates to Italian citizens and Kingdom, a country in category D (except for not currently suspended, or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Italy. Travel from category C countries, as well as those residents. These certificates are a form Canada, Japan and the United States if the However, travelers who are otherwise from Brazil is banned until 30 July 2021, except traveling from Canada, Japan and the United traveler is carrying a COVID Certificate) or a where the traveler was a resident in Italy prior to States. Travelers departing from other category of digital proof that a traveler (1) is fully category E country (including Brazil, India, ineligible to enter Italy (e.g. if they were 13 February 2021, and where entry is otherwise D and E countries, or who transited through these vaccinated against COVID-19 and Bangladesh and Sri Lanka), regardless of present in Brazil leading up to travel) authorized by the Italian Ministry of Health. countries in the 14 days leading up to their entry received a vaccine that was approved whether they tested negative for COVID-19, are may not use their existing visas to gain Exemptions are also in place for those seeking to to Italy, must present a negative (molecular or required to quarantine on arrival under the reunite with close family members in Italy. antigen) COVID-19 swab test taken no more than by the European Medicines Agency admission to Italy. (EMA), (2) received a negative COVID- supervision of the health authorities. These Effective until 30 July 2021, only Italian citizens 72 hours prior to entry to Italy. Certain travelers travelers must quarantine for 10 days on or other persons who are expressly authorized may be exempt from this requirement. For more ► New visa issuance. Some consulates 19 test result taken within the last 48 arrival, except for those traveling from the UK, by the Italian Ministry of Health may enter Italy information, click here. have suspended the issuance of entry hours before entering Italy , or (3) who are required to quarantine for five days. from India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Specific visas. Many consulates continue to recovered from COVID-19. Travelers from category C countries are no rules apply to travelers who visited or transited ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who process new visa requests. through the United Kingdom (including UK stayed in, or transited through, category D longer required to quarantine on arrival, unless countries (except for Canada, Japan and the ► As of 1 July 2021, Italy is expected to they fail to present a negative COVID-19 test overseas territories) in the 14 days preceding ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa their entry to Italy. United States, if the traveler is carrying a COVID- accept equivalent COVID Certificates result issued no more than 48 hours before 19 Certificate) and category E countries in the 14 (confirming that the traveler is entering Italy. Individuals traveling from extensions are still being processed in ► Permanent residents. See above. days prior to their desired entry to Italy are vaccinated, recovered or completed category A and B countries area are not some locations. Several types of required to undergo a molecular or antigenic required to self-isolate. residence permits (e.g. Blue Cards) that ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit COVID-19 testing prior to entry to Italy) COVID-19 test at the end of their self-isolation expired or will expire before 31 July holders. See above. period. Specific rules are in place for travelers from travelers who reside in category C, ► Location. Individuals may quarantine in homes who were present in UK, Brazil, India, Bangladesh as well as Canada, Japan and the United or temporary accommodations. They are 2021, are automatically extended until ► Business visitors. Travel originating in category or Sri Lanka in the 14 days leading up to their generally not required to quarantine in state this date. Individuals seeking to extend E countries (including Brazil, India, Bangladesh States. For more information on country travel. facilities. Only travelers who traveled from, or their residence permits, who are outside and Sri Lanka) is not permitted, with the categories, click here. visited, India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka and are exception of essential travel and travel by Italian of Italy, may face questioning if seeking ► Health screenings on arrival. None. eligible to enter Italy must observe a 10-day citizens or qualifying Italian residents, or those ► Travelers from category C countries, as to enter the country, and should be quarantine period in a “COVID Hotel” or who are authorized to enter by the Italian ► Declarations. Travelers must complete a well as Canada, Japan and the United another location designated by the local prepared to explain that their residence Ministry of Health. The authorities have not declaration form, which is available here. For States, who do not carry such a will be automatically extended (where defined essential travel. However, this may more information, click here. A paper version of authorities. include critical business meetings that cannot be the form may be used only if the traveler does certificate will be treated like travelers applicable). ► Exemptions. Travelers who transit through postponed. Travel originating in category A, B, C not have access to electronic devices. from category D countries (e.g., they Italy, or remain in Italy for less than 120 hours and D countries is permitted unless the traveler will be required to isolate for 10 days on ► Registrations. Travelers entering from specific (and whose travel is considered essential) are displays symptoms of COVID-19. Border checks arrival). For more information on the are occurring, and travelers are being asked to countries (i.e., category C, D and E countries) are exempt. Citizens and residents of category A, provide their purpose of travel upon arrival. For required to notify the local health authorities Certificates, click here and here. B, C and D countries, whose are entering Italy more information, click here. upon arrival. For more information, click here. for essential work purposes, may be exempt from the quarantine requirement. Additional ► Other categories. Entry may be further ► Mobile phone apps. None. categories of travelers (e.g. transport crew restricted based on travelers’ origin point, and members, cross-border workers, those entering ► Health insurance. None. the locations where they have been in the 14 on specifically designated “COVID-tested days leading up to entry. For more information, ► Fees. None. flights) may also be exempt. click here. ► Comments. Regional authorities within Italy may ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local ► Transit. Transit for less than 36 hours is also impose additional restrictions. Travelers are rules, including those relating to the use of permitted currently. subject to local rules, and should consider these masks, restrictions on gathering with others, when planning travel. curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Effective until 30 June 2021, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective until 30 June ► Fully vaccinated travelers are required ► Duration. In general, travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are 2021, all travelers, regardless of nationality, who advance approval is required to enter are aged 12 and above, must upload a negative to quarantine for eight days after required to quarantine for 14 days upon not currently suspended or canceled. this jurisdiction. The advance approval COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result arrival, unlike unvaccinated travelers arrival, depending on their health They may be used for travel to Jamaica, application can be submitted online. to their online application for travel authorization. who must quarantine for 14 days. As of screening on arrival. Fully vaccinated provided the visa holder is not Travel authorization applications must be submitted within seven days of the intended entry date. 1 July 2021, fully vaccinated travelers travelers are required to quarantine for otherwise inadmissible (e.g. travelers ► Permanent residents. Foreign can take a PCR COVID-19 test at their eight days after entry. who were in Trinidad and Tobago, India, nationals should apply for ► All business travelers, not ordinary residents, who own expense after arrival, and if they Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, authorization to entry online. desire to enter Jamaica for business purposes during ► Location. The quarantine location may 13 April 2021 – 30 June 2021, must provide a test negative, they may be released Paraguay or Peru in the 14 days negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 take place at hotel, home, or ► Temporary residents and work from quarantine. preceding their proposed entry to or antigen test result at the port of departure, prior to government facility. Regardless of the Jamaica, will not be permitted entry to visa/permit holders. See above. boarding. The test must have been taken at most location, all travelers will be monitored three days prior to the traveler’s departure for Jamaica). ► Business visitors. See above. Jamaica. Upon arrival in Jamaica, business traveler through an electronic device. must remain in quarantine, in accordance with the ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Other categories. See above. quarantine order issued. ► Exemptions. As of 1 July 2021, fully applications are being processed vaccinated travelers can take a PCR ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Eligible entrants may currently. ► Transit. See above. be tested for COVID-19 if they appear to display COVID-19 test at their own expense COVID-19 symptoms or If they pose a high risk of after arrival, and if they test negative, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Comments. The ban on travel from COVID-19 transmission. they may be released from quarantine. extension/renewal requests are being India, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, processed currently. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers are required to undergo a health screening that includes: ► Comments. All travelers are subject to and Peru was extended to 10 August (1) a temperature check, (2) observation for COVID- local rules, including those relating to 2021. Persons who were present in 19 symptoms, (3) assessment as to whether the the use of masks, restrictions on any of the countries listed here in the traveler's occupation creates a heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (4) the jurisdictions gathering with others, curfews etc. Non- 14 days immediately preceding their visited during the last six weeks immediately residents who are found to be in breach entry to Jamaica will not be permitted preceding the date of their application for entry to of the quarantine rules are subject to a entry to Jamaica. Jamaica. fine of J$30,000. Persons who become ► Declarations. Upon arrival in Jamaica, all travelers infected with COVID-19 while in breach will be required to sign a declaration form stating that of the quarantine requirements are they will comply with the local quarantine/isolation measures. subject to a fine of J$50,000.

► Registrations. See the “entry restrictions”.

► Mobile phone apps. Travelers will be monitored electronically during the quarantine period.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers must quarantine for 14 days, starting ► Existing (valid) visas. All visas are the day after arrival. residents can enter Japan. inbound travelers, including Japanese nationals, related requirements that have been temporarily suspended. Holders of valid permanent residents and holders of valid announced in connection with travel to ► Location. In general, all eligible inbound travelers, Japanese residence cards and ► Permanent residents. See above. residence cards, must test negative for COVID-19 including Japanese nationals, special permanent residents no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Failure to this jurisdiction. and valid residence card holders, are subject to a 14-day diplomatic/official visas are permitted home/hotel quarantine. Eligible inbound travelers who are ► Temporary residents and work present a negative test certificate may result in to use these documents to enter Japan. the traveler being turned away and refused traveling from South Africa, Ireland, Brazil, the visa/permit holders. Holders of valid Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, admission to Japan. ► New visa issuance. Japanese embassies Japanese residence cards, such as work Philippines, Spain, the United States (Florida, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and consulates are not currently issuing permits, dependent visas and other mid- ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All eligible Montana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Washington, any new visas, except for and long-term permits may enter (and re- entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing after Arkansas, Utah and Wyoming), Peru, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, enter) Japan. arrival in Japan. Thailand, Greece, Jordan, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, diplomatic/official visas, and visa to Russia (Moscow-city, Moscow-state, St. Petersburg, those who have a special circumstance ► Health screenings on arrival. All eligible entrants Karelia, Saratov Oblast and Nizhegorod Oblast), Vietnam, ► Business visitors. Business visitors are are required to undergo a health screening that Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Egypt, Cuba, Colombia, permitting them to enter. not permitted to enter Japan currently. includes: (i) a temperature check, (ii) observation Suriname, the Seychelles, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Paraguay, Fiji, Venezuela, Belarus, Bolivia, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Renewals for COVID-19 symptoms, (iii) an assessment as to Libya, or who were present in any of these locations within ► Other categories. Travelers with special whether the traveler's occupation creates a the 14 days preceding travel to Japan, may enter Japan. are not automatic (i.e., renewal authorization from the Japanese heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (iv) However, these individuals will need to undergo COVID-19 applications will still have to be lodged government, may enter at the discretion an enunciation of the jurisdictions visited during testing on arrival, and serve a three-day quarantine period and these will be accepted by the of the Japanese authorities. the 14 days immediately preceding the date of at a Japanese state facility. At the end of the three-day their application for entry to Japan. period, they will be re-tested for COVID-19, and required authorities for up to three months from to complete the remainder of the 14-day quarantine ► Transit. Transit through Japan is period at home or in a hotel. Travelers from Malaysia, the their expiry date). Temporary visitor ► Declarations. All travelers are required to sign a currently permitted. United Kingdom, Bangladesh, the UAE and Uganda will be visas can still be extended for 90 days if written pledge, stating that they will abide by all required to quarantine at government facilities for six days visa holders cannot return to their relevant health and safety obligations (including and get tested for COVID-19 on their third and sixth days ► Comments. A fourth State of Emergency downloading a COVID-19 contact tracing mobile in Japan. Those who test negative will be allowed to finish jurisdiction of residence as a result of started in Tokyo on 12 July 2021 and is phone application, and maintaining their health the remainder of their 14-day quarantine in a private COVID-19 related travel restrictions. expected to be lifted on 22 August and COVID-19 test report). home or hotel. Travelers entering from India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Indonesia, The Japanese authorities recently 2021. The entry ban on visitors remains Kyrgyzstan or Zambia, except for holders of valid ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must install and announced that Certificates of Eligibility in effect. The process for individuals Japanese residence cards seeking to re-enter Japan, will use the following apps on their smartphone to be required to quarantine at government facilities for 10 issued between 1 January 2020 and 31 seeking to re-enter Japan is similar to satisfy the terms of the written pledge: “COCOA”, days, and to get tested for COVID-19 on their third, sixth July 2021 are extended, and th that for eligible inbound travelers. "OEL", "MySOS” and “Google Maps" or another day and 10 day in Japan. Those who test negative will be considered valid until 31 January Requirements for re-entry are captured location mobile app. allowed to finish the remainder of their 14-day quarantine in a home or hotel. 2022. throughout this document. ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health insurance ► Exemptions. None. is a requirement for entry. ► Holders of valid Japanese residence ► Comments. Those who are found to violate the pledge cards seeking to re-enter Japan will be ► Fees. None. may be subject to sanctions, such as having their name denied admission if they were present in and other information made public (to assist with ► Registrations. None. mitigating the spread of COVID-19). Foreigners who are India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, Sri not compliant with local rules may have their immigration Lanka, Bangladesh or Afghanistan in the ► Comments. Visa exemptions have been status revoked and/or be deported. All travelers are 14 days preceding their desired entry suspended temporarily, including visa exemptions subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of granted by the Japanese Government to APEC masks, restrictions on gathering with others. During the date, unless otherwise exceptionally quarantine period, new entrants must refrain from using Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders. authorized by the Japanese taxis and other forms of public transportation, including authorities. for travel from the airport to a hotel.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Jersey. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling ► Duration. In general, travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) Jersey are required to isolate for 14 days ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers arriving from green or amber regions within the visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent upon arrival. Travelers who take part in the from green regions will require two COVID-19 Common Travel Area (i.e., England, These visas may be used for travel to residents may enter Jersey. tests, one on arrival and the second on their Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Guernsey) “Safer Travel Testing Programme” may be Jersey. eighth day in country. These individuals will still allowed to shorten their isolation period. ► Temporary residents and work only will not be required to get tested be required to isolate until they receive a Fully vaccinated travelers must get tested on ► New visa issuance. New visa processing visa/permit holders. Temporary negative COVID-19 test result. Travelers may for COVID-19 upon arrival. Additionally, arrival; however, they will not need to isolate they will not be required to isolate upon has resumed. However, delays may be residents and work visa/permit holders choose to take part in the “Safer Travel Testing while waiting for their test result. Travelers expected due to the closure of multiple Programme” and get tested for COVID-19 after arrival. who are not fully vaccinated will need to get may enter Jersey. visa application centers. entry in to shorten their isolation period. For tested for COVID-19 on arrival, and on more information, click here. Fully vaccinated ► Business visitors. Business visitors ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling their eighth day in Jersey. These travelers travelers who got vaccinated within the United ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work permit may enter Jersey. from red regions within the Common will need to isolate until they receive a Kingdom, Ireland, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, Travel Area will be required to take a holders whose permit has expired will and who only traveled to green or amber negative COVID-19 test result. Unvaccinated ► Other categories. Other categories of COVID-19 test on arrival and on their individuals who visited a country on need to file a new work permit countries/regions in the 14 days preceding their application. These applications are travelers may enter Jersey. desired entry to Jersey must get tested on eighth day in Jersey. Individuals will be England’s international restricted list must arrival. These travelers will not need to isolate if required to isolate until they receive a get tested on arrival, and on their 5th and being processed currently. ► Transit. Passengers transiting through th they test negative on arrival. Children under the negative COVID-19 test result (from the 10 days in Jersey. These travelers must Jersey to an onward destination will be age of 11 arriving from green and amber regions test taken on arrival). isolate until they receive a negative COVID- tested for COVID-19 on arrival in are no longer required to take a PCR COVID-19 19 test result from the test taken on their test on arrival. Individuals aged 11 to 17 arriving Jersey. Transiting passengers may be ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling 10th day in Jersey. Passengers who visited a from green and amber regions must take a PCR country on England’s international restricted required to isolate from other COVID-19 test on arrival and on their eighth day from areas on England's list must get tested for COVID-19 test on passengers during this time. These in Jersey. Individuals under the age of 18 arriving International Red list will be required to travelers must complete a pre-travel from a red jurisdiction must take a PCR COVID-19 arrival, and on their fifth and tenth days in get tested for COVID-19 on arrival, and Jersey, and remain in isolation until they declaration form listing their Jersey test on arrival and on their eighth day in Jersey. th th again on their 5 and 10 days in receive a negative result for their test on day address as either: (1) arriving by sea - ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Jersey. These travelers must isolate 10. Elizabeth Terminal, La Route du Port until they receive a negative COVID-19 ► Declarations. None. Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1HB, or (2) test result (from the test taken on their ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local hotels and private residences. arriving by air -Jersey Airport, St ► Registrations. All passengers age 11 and above 10th day in Jersey). must complete an online form prior to travel to Peter, JE1 1BY. ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from Jersey. For more information, click here. ► Travelers are considered fully isolation requirements are available for ► Comments. Effective 29 June 2021, vaccinated if they: (1) received both ► Mobile phone apps. None. critical workers and those who present a the UK will classify as a category red doses of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca or negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon country. ► Health insurance. Travelers without health Moderna vaccine (or one does of the arrival. For more information, click here and insurance will be required to pay for medical treatment should this be required. Johnson & Johnson vaccine) at least here. two weeks prior to the entry to Jersey, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local ► Fees. None. (2) carry evidence of their vaccination rules, including those relating to the use of status, and (3) make a legal declaration masks, restrictions on gathering with others, regarding their vaccination status in and social distancing. Those who do not their pre-travel registration form. follow local rules may be subject to a fine of up to £1,000.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 (PCR) 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 COVID-19 test result, where the test this jurisdiction. for an initial period of 14 days, and test pandemic. entry restrictions for permanent was taken at most 96 hours before negative in any subsequent COVID-19 residents of Kenya. departure. tests. Effective 8 March 2021, and until ► New visa issuance. Immigration applications are still being processed, ► Temporary residents and work further notice, travelers from Brunei, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is however delays are being observed with visa/permit holders. Temporary the Czech Republic, Kuwait, Spain, no COVID-19 test requirement after Switzerland and Thailand are required respect to visa issuance due to the residents and work visa/permit holders arriving in Kenya. limited staff working at any given time, may enter Kenya. to undergo quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, at their own cost. Effective 9 as the authorities try to reduce ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers congestion at their offices. ► Business visitors. Business visitors will be asked if they have previously April 2021, all individuals traveling may enter Kenya. experienced or are currently from, or transiting through, the United ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing Kingdom, will be required to quarantine ► Other categories. None. experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. of visa extensions/renewals is not (at their own cost) for 14 days at a currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Transit. There are no transit ► Declarations. None. government-designated facility. These pandemic. restrictions at this time. travelers will be required to get tested ► Registrations. Eligible entrants will be for COVID-19 (at their own cost) on asked to complete an electronic Health ► Comments. The Kenyan Government their second and eighth day of Surveillance Form upon arrival. has suspended all passenger flights to quarantine. Kenyan citizens and and from India for 14 days effective 1 ► Mobile phone apps. None. residents entering via the United May 2021. Cargo flights from India will Kingdom are exempt from the be permitted to enter subject to ► Health insurance. None. requirements that went into effect on 9 transportation protocols currently in April 2021. effect. Passenger flights to and from ► Fees. None. ► Location. The quarantine location is to India remain suspended. ► Comments. None. be selected by the individual undergoing ► The Kenyan Government has the same. suspended all flights between Kenya and Somalia effective 11 May 2021, ► Exemptions. None. with the exception of medical ► Comments. All travelers are subject to evacuation flights and United Nations local rules, including those relating to humanitarian flights. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Kuwait. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Effective 22 May 2021, Kuwaiti citizens ► Duration. All new entrants must self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Most entry visas inbound travelers are required to show who have not been fully vaccinated isolate for 14 days on arrival. are currently suspended, and may not ► Permanent residents. As of 7 February 2021, all non-Kuwaiti citizens will a negative polymerase chain reaction against COVID-19 will not be permitted Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be used to enter Kuwait. Exceptions be prohibited from entering for a period of (PCR) COVID-19 test result, taken no to depart Kuwait and travel abroad. The have to quarantine effective 23 May exist for residents who are traveling two weeks. Prior to this date, residents may more than 72 hours prior to departure. exit ban does not apply to travelers who 2021. However, they will need to take a from locations that not deemed to be enter Kuwait, unless they are traveling from Travelers who fail to show the test are ineligible to receive vaccinations PCR COVID-19 test no more than 72 high-risk. jurisdictions deemed “high-risk” by the result will be denied admission. due to their age (e.g. young children, hours after their arrival in Kuwait and authorities. See comments below for more Kuwaiti citizens holding a certificate test negative in order to be exempt of ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is information. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new from the Ministry of Health proving that the requirement to quarantine. currently on hold. entrants must agree to random COVID- ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit they are not able to be vaccinated due ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, 19 testing during their stay in Kuwait. ► Location. Travelers may choose holders. These individuals will be allowed to to health reasons). visa extension/renewal requests are not enter Kuwait if they have received at least between isolating at a local hospital, or ► Health screenings on arrival. All currently being processed. Residence one dose of an approved vaccine (i.e., ► Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer a private accommodation. The local Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca/Oxford, travelers are subject to health have to quarantine effective 23 May authorities have discretion to mandate permit holders whose permits expired Moderna and Johnson & Johnson). screenings on arrival, and questioning 2021. However, they will need to take a that travelers isolate in government- while outside of Kuwait will be able to regarding their health status, and PCR COVID-19 test no more than 72 designated locations. renew their permits remotely before ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not exposure to individuals who tested entering the country. currently admissible to Kuwait. hours after their arrival in Kuwait and positive for COVID-19. test negative in order to be exempt of ► Exemptions. None. ► Other categories. None. ► Declarations. None. the requirement to quarantine. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Travelers are currently allowed to local rules, including those relating to ► The approved COVID-19 vaccines transit through Kuwait. However, the airport ► Registrations. None. include Pfizer/BioNTech, the use of masks, restrictions on may be closed temporarily in the coming gathering with others, curfews etc. days or weeks. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must AstraZeneca/Oxford, Moderna and register on the Shlonik mobile app prior Johnson & Johnson. Effective 7 March 2021, a curfew is in ► Comments. All flights from the United to travel. place for one month, which prohibits Kingdom are currently suspended. The individuals from being in public between current list of high-risk jurisdictions includes ► Health insurance. None. the hours of 6 pm and 5 am. the following: Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, China, ► Fees. None. Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, ► Comments. None. 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.

► All commercial flights departing from India are banned entry until further notice.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► As of 31 May 2021, travelers who have ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Liechtenstein and Switzerland. should consult the Travelcheck site to recovered from COVID-19, travelers high-risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) ► Permanent residents. There are no entry confirm whether they are required to under the age of 16, and those who are day quarantine upon arrival in Switzerland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. restrictions for C-Permit holders. get tested for COVID-19 prior to travel fully vaccinated with a vaccine or Liechtenstein. The quarantine can be terminated early with the consent of the ► New visa issuance. All visa processing ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. to Switzerland. If they are admissible to approved in Switzerland or the Individuals holding D visas, L/B/G/F permits, Switzerland, they may then enter European Medicines Agency (EMA), competent cantonal authority, provided has resumed; however, certain Swiss FDFA legitimation cards or valid online Liechtenstein. are exempt from quarantine that the individual takes a rapid antigen consulates remain closed. announcement confirmations may enter. Individuals test or a molecular biological analysis (PCR requirements after entry. However, this holding Schengen C-visas issued by Switzerland after test) on/after their seventh day in country ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa 16 March 2020 may also enter. Residents of EU, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. exemption may not apply to individuals EFTA and Schengen countries may enter and the test result is negative. If the test processing has resumed; however, with their passports and EU residence cards. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers who are traveling from locations with result is positive, the individual must certain Swiss consulates remain closed. are subject to random health screening virus variants. immediately go into isolation for 48 hours. ► Business visitors. Business travelers arriving from “non-risk” countries may enter. Click here to on arrival. Anyone who is required to be quarantined view the list of “non-risk” countries. Business must report his/her entry within two days travelers arriving from "high-risk“ countries may ► Declarations. None. using this form. For more information enter if they were fully vaccinated with a vaccine regarding isolation, click here. approved in Switzerland or by the European ► Registrations. Individuals entering Medicines Agency (EMA) in the six months preceding Liechtenstein by ship, bus or train must ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a their entry. Travelers who do not require a visa to enter may nonetheless be asked by their airline to provide their local contact details using private residence or another suitable obtain a "Laissez-Passer" from a Swiss embassy the Swiss electronic entry form. The accommodation. abroad. Business travelers arriving from "high-risk” entry form must be filled out before countries who are not fully vaccinated may only ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions entering Switzerland by air, including by enter in exceptional situations (e.g., for important exist in very limited circumstances and are business meetings which cannot be postponed) and those who will transit through granted at the sole discretion of the local with documentary support. These travelers may also Switzerland en route to Liechtenstein. require a “Laissez-Passer” from their airline. authorities, on a case-by-case basis. As of 31 May 2021, travelers who have ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, ► Other categories. Tourists and visitors arriving from recovered from COVID-19 and those who non-risk countries may enter. In some cases, but not required, to download and use are fully vaccinated with a vaccine foreigners may be allowed to enter due to “special the SwissCovid tracing app, even if the needs.” Individuals seeking to enter under this route approved in Switzerland or the European must provide a credible explanation for their special traveler will not spend time in Medicines Agency (EMA), are exempt from need to enter to either border officers (for visa- Switzerland, other than in transit to the quarantine requirement for a period of exempt nationals) or Swiss embassies/consulates Liechtenstein. Click here for more (for foreigners who require a visa to enter). 6 months. Travelers under the age of 16 information. are also exempt from the quarantine ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk countries requirement. This exemption may not who have transited through a high-risk country on ► Health insurance. All travelers must apply to individuals who are traveling their way to Switzerland, may enter if they have have valid health insurance. spent less than 24 hours in a country or area with an from locations with virus variants of increased risk of infection. ► Fees. None. significant concern. ► Comments. Travelers can use the Travelcheck site to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to confirm their entry requirements. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Macau ID holders (Permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Admission ► See the admission requirements for ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary based on ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) or Non-Permanent type) requirements vary based on the location from which individuals who were present in India, the location from which the individual is traveling. visas are not suspended. However, they the individual is traveling. Macau ID holders and Travelers who were present in (1) Hong Kong in residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in the 14 days preceding entry must quarantine for are restricted for entry to Macau as per ► Permanent residents. See above. Taiwan who were present in: (1) Mainland China in the 28 days preceding entry to Macau. 14 days on arrival (no additional self-management the current entry policy. the 14 days preceding entry must carry a negative will be required after the 14-day period), (2) ► Temporary residents and work nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate issued no Taiwan in the 21 days preceding entry must ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. In general, more than seven days prior to travel, (2) Hong Kong quarantine for 21 days on arrival, and then applications are being processed. in the 14 days preceding entry must carry a observe an additional 7-day “health self- foreign non-resident workers (aka However, visas may be used to enter Macau Blue Card holders) and visitors negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, management” period, (3) a foreign jurisdiction in issued no more than 24 hours prior to travel, (3) a the 21 days preceding entry must quarantine for Macau until entry restrictions are lifted. are prohibited from entering Macau. foreign jurisdiction (except for the jurisdictions 21 days upon arrival, and then observe an Visitors and Blue Card holders who are listed under point 4 below) in the 21 days preceding additional 7-day “health self-management” period, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa residents of Mainland China, Hong entry must carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 (4) India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in extension/renewal applications are test certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior Kong or Taiwan, are allowed to enter the 28 days preceding entry, must quarantine for being processed currently. to travel, (4) India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or 28 days on arrival (no additional self-management Macau, unless they have traveled to Brazil in the 28 days preceding entry must present will be required after the 28-day period), or (5) locations other than Mainland China, proof that they tested negative for three nucleic specific locations within Mainland China are subject Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 21 days acid COVID-19 tests within a period of seven days to 14 days of medical observation at a designated (with each test each taking place at least 24 hours location (e.g., Yunnan Province: Ruili City of leading up to their proposed entry to apart, and with the last test taking place no more Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture). Macau. than 72 hours before boarding), and either proof of negative immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody test or a ► Location. All travelers must quarantine at a - Business visitors. See above. COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Relevant proofs government-designated location before their must be issued by testing institutions recognized by health self-management period. Macau residents the Chinese embassies/Consulates, or (5) Taiwan in ► Other categories. See above. and Blue Card holders can choose to quarantine in the 21 days preceding their entry must carry a either “designated hotels” (to be arranged by the negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, ► Transit. Transit through Macau is government, based on hotel availability), or pay an issued no more than 24 hours prior to travel. currently not permitted. additional fee to quarantine at one of the two selected “optional hotels.” All other non-residents ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers who are required to quarantine at one of the two are eligible to enter Macau must get tested at least ► Comments. Foreigners who were selected “optional hotels.” present in Mainland China during the three times after arrival in Macau, during their quarantine/isolation period. 21 days leading up to their proposed ► Exemptions. Travelers who are residents of Macau, Mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject entry to Macau may be granted an (only), who were present in Mainland China (with to health screenings on arrival. exemption from the entry restriction by the exception of the areas noted above) in the 14

the local authorities, and permitted to ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a days preceding entry but not in another enter, on an exceptional, case-by-case declaration, which includes questions about their jurisdiction in the 21 days preceding their travel, are not required to quarantine. basis. recent travel history, prior to travel. For more information, click here. ► Comments. “Health self-management” does not ► Registrations. None. require individuals to Isolate. Individuals are free to move within Macau but with restricted access to ► Mobile phone apps. None. certain venues like government buildings or casinos. Travelers will need to perform another ► Health insurance. None. nucleic acid COVID-19 test at the end of the health self-management period. ► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Malaysian citizens and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Pre-travel ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas may residents may enter Malaysia. COVID-19 testing is mandatory for related requirements and/or required to undergo quarantine for 14 be suspended in some cases. entry to Malaysia, including for considerations that have been to 21 days (at their own expense). A ► Permanent residents. See above. Malaysian citizens. If the traveler can announced in connection with travel to shorter quarantine period of seven days ► New visa issuance. Stricter show a negative PCR COVID-19 test this jurisdiction. may be considered for travelers who requirements have been introduced as a ► Temporary residents and work result of COVID-19. These include, but visa/permit holders. Residents of certificate issued no more than 72 have a negative PCR COVID-19 test hours before arrival from non-restricted (issued no more than 72 hours prior to are not limited to, quota requirements, Malaysia require permission to enter heightened entry requirements and the country. They must obtain an Entry locations, they may benefit from a their arrival) if they are not traveling shorter quarantine duration. from countries classified as restricted. labor market testing (introduced 1 Approval Letter or Permission to Exit January 2021), among other and Return Letter. They may also ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► Location. A designated quarantine measures. require a Single Entry Visa in order to travelers must get tested at least twice center is the standard quarantine enter. after entry to Malaysia. The first test is location. However, travelers may select ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stricter requirements have been introduced as a ► Business visitors. Business visitors are conducted upon arrival, and the second a Premium or Luxury package at an must be completed before the end of upgraded quarantine center, when they result of COVID-19, including new quota allowed to enter Malaysia, provided requirements. they receive pre-approval from the the quarantine period. complete their MySafeTravel portal authorities. process. ► Health screenings. Travelers are ► Other categories. Not applicable. subject to health screenings on ► Exemptions. Business visitors who are arrival and during the quarantine seeking to remain in Malaysia for 14 ► Transit. Transit through Malaysia is not period. days or less, who have a pre-approved currently permissible. itinerary, and who received pre- ► Declarations. None. approval from the Malaysian authorities ► Comments. All flights to and from are exempt from quarantine India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and ► Registrations. None. requirements. These individuals must be Sri Lanka are currently banned until ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers, accompanied throughout their trip by a further notice. including citizens, complete the Liaison Officer assigned by the MySafeTravel portal process in advance Malaysian authorities. The Liaison of their travel. Officer is responsible for ensuring that the business traveler adheres strictly to ► Health insurance. None. their pre-approved itinerary. ► Fees. Charges relating to COVID-19 ► Comments. All travelers are subject to testing and quarantine must be paid via local rules, including those relating to the MySafeTravel portal. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. gathering with others, curfews, etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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. All travelers, positive for COVID-19, will undergo penalized for overstaying in Mexico (this visa/permit holders. Temporary including citizens, must complete an their quarantine at the location of is subject to change). residents and work visa/permit holders online questionnaire 12 hours before their stay in Mexico (e.g. hotel, home, may enter Mexico. boarding a flight to Mexico and have the etc.). ► New visa issuance. Most Mexican confirmation on hand for boarding. ► Business visitors. Business visitors consulates have resumed issuing visas; ► Exemptions. None. however, some remain closed due to may enter Mexico. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. None. local infection rates in their locations. ► Other categories. None. ► Health insurance. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore ► Transit. There are no transit ► Fees. None. processing of visa extensions/renewals restrictions at this time. and change of status applications is ► Comments. None. currently suspended. This includes ► Comments. All travelers, applications from individuals whose including citizens, must complete an visa/status has expired (they will not be online questionnaire 12 hours before penalized for overstaying in Mexico). boarding a flight to Mexico and have the confirmation on hand for boarding.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► All travelers must present a negative ► Duration. All travelers arriving in ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents may enter Mongolia. travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate, issued no Mongolia who have not been fully visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) COVID-19 test certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel. vaccinated against COVID-19 must as a result of the COVID-19. ► Permanent residents. See above. more than 72 hours prior to travel. Alternatively, travelers may forego the quarantine for seven days at a Alternatively, travelers may forego the pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement government-designated facility, and ► New visa issuance. New visas are ► Temporary residents and work currently only being issued to visa/permit holders. These individuals pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement by carrying proof that they are fully then isolate for a second seven-day by carrying proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and that period at a private location. individuals who are allowed to enter may enter Mongolia if they: (1) hold a Mongolia from the Mongolia valid travel document issued on or vaccinated against COVID-19. they received their final dose of the ► Location. See above. Immigration Agency. after 8 October 2020, and (2) receive vaccine at least 14 days prior to their ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. advance approval to enter the country desired entry to Mongolia. ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers ► Visa extensions/renewals. Residency from the Mongolian Immigration ► Health screenings on arrival. None. are exempt from the quarantine permit card holders and /or visas Agency. The Mongolian entity requirement. (including those with family or business sponsoring the foreigner’s entry must ► Declarations. None. ties) that are currently present in ► Comments. None. request the advance approval from the ► Registrations. None. Mongolia, may extend/renew their immigration authorities (by phone at permit cards. Individuals that are +97618001882 or email at ► Mobile phone apps. None. present in Mongolia on a 90-day tourist [email protected]). Once visa are required to leave Mongolia once ► Health insurance. None. obtained, the sponsoring entity must their tourist visa expiries, via limited submit a copy of the approval to the ► Fees. None. repatriation flights announced by the Mongolian embassy/consulate with Government of Mongolia. jurisdiction over the traveler’s place of ► Comments. None. residence.

► Business visitors. Business visitors and other categories of travelers in approved locations may enter Mongolia. Click here for more information.

► Other categories. See above.

► Transit. Transit through Mongolia is not permitted at this time .

► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens of the Netherlands, and citizens of EU and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers who ► As of 1 July 2021, fully vaccinated ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Current visas Schengen member states (including Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and their family members are are 13 or older, who are seeking to enter by travelers are exempt from the EU entry risk or very high-risk areas are required remain valid, but cannot be used if the allowed to enter the Netherlands. any means of transportation from a high-risk ban unless they are traveling from a to isolate for 10 days after arrival to the traveler does not fall under the entry or very high-risk area must present a ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents are allowed to country that has been designated as a Netherlands regardless of the means of exemptions. negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) enter the Netherlands. very high-risk area due to the presence transport (aircraft, train, bus or car). COVID-19 test result, based on a sample ► ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. Third- New visa issuance. Residents living collected no more than 72 hours prior to of a variant of concern. For more Travelers can get tested on their fifth country nationals residing in an EU member state or a information, click here. day in the country, and end their in jurisdictions for which the EU travel Schengen country, and their family members with a valid boarding. Travelers from areas with new ban has been lifted may apply long-term residence permit (e.g., ICT-permits, EU Blue COVID-19 variants must present a negative quarantine early if they test negative. Cards), are allowed to enter the Netherlands. MVV visa for visas. Residents of jurisdictions that holders, and MVV visa-exempt nationals with an approval PCR COVID-19 test result based on a sample The quarantine declaration should be letter from the Dutch immigration authorities are also collected no more that 24 hours prior to retained by the traveler throughout are not currently permitted to enter the allowed to enter. Short-term work permit holders carrying a Netherlands are not eligible to submit Dutch employment permit or proof of the work to be carried boarding. Alternatively, they may present a their stay in the Netherlands. Failure to out in the Netherlands, are also allowed to enter the country. negative PCR test result issued no more than do so, or to comply with quarantine visa applications unless the applicant is 72 hours prior to boarding, together with a otherwise exempt from travel ► Business visitors. Short-term business travelers in requirements, may result in fines. possession of a “Note Verbale” issued by a Dutch embassy or negative rapid COVID-19 test result issued restrictions and authorized to enter the consulate, stating that they are exempt from the entry ban, no more than 24 hours before boarding. For ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine jurisdiction. Visa applications currently are allowed to travel to the Netherlands. For more more information, click here. Travelers who information, click here. can occur in a hotel or private in process and visa applications for reside in, and are traveling from, a safe residence. which a related flight/trip has been ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters are eligible to country are not required to take a COVID-19 enter the Netherlands. Certain groups, including professional canceled will be denied. Due to COVID- test prior to travel to the Netherlands. As of journalists and researchers may also be allowed to travel to ► Exemptions. Travelers who reside in 19, some Dutch embassies are working the Netherlands provided that they comply with the entry 1 July 2021, fully vaccinated travelers who and are traveling from a safe requirements. Students, professionals in the cultural and/or carry proof of their vaccination status will no with limited services or providing creative sector in possession of a signed statement from the country are exempt from the quarantine Performing Arts Fund (FPK), and partners in a long-distance longer be required to get tested for COVID- appointments for consular services only relationship will be able to travel as of 16 March 2021, 19 in advance of travel. Proof of recovery requirements. Limited additional in specific situations. provided that they have proof of permission to enter the exemptions also apply. For more Netherlands. may also be accepted in lieu of pre-travel COVID-19 testing in certain situations. information, click here. As of 1 July ► Visa extension/renewals. Applications ► Transit. Passengers transiting through the Netherlands to a 2021, travelers arriving from high-risk for visas based on events/meetings that non-EU country must prove that they have a connecting ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. flight to a country outside the Schengen area within 48 locations who are fully vaccinated or have been canceled as a result of hours of arrival in Amsterdam. Passengers in transit must are carrying proof of a negative COVID- COVID-19 related measures will be not leave the airport’s international transit zone. Passengers ► Health screenings on arrival. None. traveling to Schengen member countries via the Netherlands 19 test taken in advance of travel are denied with the reason “travel must be able to show that they have permission to enter the ► Declarations. A health declaration form is not required to isolate on arrival. Proof destination canceled.” final destination in the Schengen Area. Failure to provide this required for all passengers traveling by proof could result in passengers not being permitted to of recovery may also be accepted in air. Travelers from very high-risk areas are transit through the Netherlands. certain situations. Travelers from very required by law to complete and carry a ► Comments. Travelers who reside in and are coming from high risk areas are always required to a safe country are allowed to enter the Netherlands without quarantine declaration. any restrictions. Effective 1 June 2021, the Dutch isolate on arrival. For more information, Government has lifted the ban on flights from India, South ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, click here. Africa and countries in Central and South America. As of 1 however travelers are recommended to July 2021, fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from the EU entry ban unless they are traveling from a country that has download and use the CoronaMelder app. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to been designated as a very high-risk area due to the presence local rules, including those relating to of a variant of concern. For more information, click here. ► Health insurance. None. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Fees. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens can enter New Zealand. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All, unless exempt, travelers ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) visas travelers (except those arriving from related requirements that have been are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon are not suspended or canceled as a result of ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents the COVID-19 pandemic. and residents with valid travel conditions Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific announced in connection with travel to arrival. who have entered New Zealand Islands) must present a negative COVID- this jurisdiction. ► New visa issuance. Visa applications from ► Location. The quarantine must be previously can enter New Zealand. 19 test result issued no more than 72 offshore applicants (excluding those from hours prior to their scheduled completed at designated locations applicants based in Australia, Niue, and the ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit departure. Travelers who received a arranged by the New Zealand Cook Islands) are currently not being holders. These individuals are not permitted COVID-19 vaccine are still required to authorities. accepted given the border closure. Onshore to enter New Zealand unless they hold a visa applications continue to be accepted and comply with this requirement. Children travel exemption. ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very processed, with the exception of residence under the age of two are exempt from limited circumstances. Quarantine-free applications under the Skilled Migrant ► Business visitors. These individuals are not this requirement. Further information category, which remains suspended until permitted to enter New Zealand unless they travel from New South Wales (NSW) on acceptable tests can be found here. further notice. hold a travel exemption. remains paused. Travelers to New Zealand who were present in NSW or ► ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore visa ► Other categories. The following individuals Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- Queensland on or after 10:30pm (NZT) extension/renewal applications continue to be may enter New Zealand: (1) immediate 19 testing will be conducted on all on 26 June 2021 are ineligible to accepted and processed. The authorities family members of New Zealand travelers during quarantine. have granted a 6-month automatic extension citizens/residents who hold a valid enter New Zealand without to employer-assisted temporary work visa relationship-based visa, (2) Australian ► Health screenings on arrival. All quarantining. Quarantine-free travel holders and their dependents (who hold a citizens and permanent residents who live in travelers will be screened upon arrival from the rest of Australia has resumed. dependent visa) provided they were present in New Zealand, and effective 19 April 2021, and asked if they have been, or are, A negative pre-departure COVID-19 test New Zealand on 1 January 2021 and (3) individuals with a valid visa or entry experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. is required to enter New Zealand. currently hold a visa that is due to expire permission traveling from Australia under between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 the quarantine-free travel arrangement, who ► Declarations. Travelers who are exempt ► Comments. All travelers are subject to (inclusive). The extension does not apply to meet all entry requirements. from the quarantine requirement must local rules, including those relating to the following: (1) individuals who submitted ► Transit. Travelers may transit through New complete a New Zealand Travel the use of masks, restrictions on an Essential Skills work visa application prior Zealand provided they: (1) remain airside, (2) Declaration form prior to boarding a gathering with others, curfews etc. to the announcement and who have been are transiting through Auckland International flight to New Zealand. granted an interim visa, (2) migrant workers Airport for less than 24 hours, and (3) they whose jobs have ended, and (3) individuals hold a NZeTA or transit visa (unless exempt). ► Registrations. None. holding Specific Purpose work visas or Event work visas. An extension has also been ► Comments. Effective 28 April 2021, and ► Mobile phone apps. None. submitted to Visitor visa holders in New until further notice, only citizens and their Zealand. Migrants on Working Holiday and immediate family members may travel to ► Health insurance. None. Supplementary Seasonal Employment visas New Zealand from Brazil, India, Pakistan and that are due to expire between 21 June 2021 ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the Papua New Guinea. All other travelers, and 31 December 2021 will have their visas including residents of New Zealand, may only costs related to quarantine unless automatically extended for a further 6 be eligible to enter if they have spent 14 exempt. months. days outside a “very high risk” country, prior to their arrival to New Zealand. ► Comments. None.

Page 50 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Nicaragua • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2021

Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting from ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for citizens of Nigeria. April 2, 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 entry chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hour as restrictions for permanent or temporary against 96 hours before boarding, (2) obtain a this jurisdiction. negative test result, (3) complete an online ► Location. In general, the self-isolation ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Nigeria, or foreigners entering can be completed at a private home or to be issued and there is no impact on for business visits, except for those registration, and (4) upon successful payment, download the ‘Permit to Travel Certificate’/QR temporary accommodation. During this processing as a result of the COVID-19 seeking to enter from the following code to have on hand for boarding. Diplomats time, individuals are to avoid physical pandemic. locations (who are barred from entering and children under the age of 10 are exempt until further notice): Brazil, India, Turkey, interaction with families, friends, from paying for the COVID-19 PCR test to be ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia colleagues and other members of the conducted in Nigeria. of visa extensions/renewals is not and Zambia. public. Residence Permit holders are ► Additionally, individuals traveling from the required to undergo seven days of currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work United Kingdom and South Africa must show mandatory quarantine at a government- pandemic. visa/permit holders. See above. proof of payment for the post arrival COVID-19 PCR test to be conducted on Day 7 in Nigeria, approved facility, at their own cost. ► Business visitors. See above. prior to boarding. ► Exemptions. None. ► Other categories. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. At the end of the mandatory 7-day self-isolation period, all ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions at travelers must visit a government-designated local rules, including those relating to this time. Travelers from Brazil, India and laboratory where they will undergo COVID-19 the use of masks, restrictions on Turkey who are seeking to transit through PCR testing. The test results will be available gathering with others, curfews etc. Nigeria may do so. Transiting travelers are within 72 hours. If the test result is negative, travelers will be able to exit self-isolation from not impacted by the travel ban. The ► At the end of the mandatory seven day Nigerian Government has not yet day 8 onwards. Individuals who test positive will be managed according to the national COVID-19 self-isolation period, all travelers must commented whether travelers from South guidelines, which include quarantine at a visit a government-designated Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia and government-monitored treatment center laboratory where they will undergo PCR Zambia may transit through Nigeria. (NCDC). COVID-19 testing. The test results will

► Comments. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in be available within 72 hours. Travelers Nigeria, all travelers must go through the with a negative test result will be able to routine Port Health screening, present the exit self-isolation from day eight COVID-19 PCR test result, and show the ‘Permit onwards. Those with a positive test to Travel Certificate’/QR code. result will be managed according to the ► Declarations. None. national COVID-19 guidelines, which include quarantine at a government- ► Registrations. None. monitored treatment center (NCDC). ► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers are responsible for costs related to COVID-19 testing.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Norwegian citizens can enter ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Individuals arriving ► As of 11 June 2021, Norwegian citizens ► Duration. In general, travelers are required ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) Norway. from a green country in the EU, EEA, Schengen or residents who hold a Norwegian to quarantine in government-designated business visas are currently suspended Area (or the United Kingdom if/when it is hotels for 10 days. The quarantine period designated as green) who are fully vaccinated and COVID Certificate (confirming that they and may not be used to enter Norway. ► Permanent residents. Permanent and hold a Norwegian, Swedish or Danish COVID-19 got vaccinated for COVID-19, recovered may be shortened if they test negative for temporary residents may enter Norway. vaccination certificate or a digital EU COVID from COVID-19 and/or got tested for COVID-19 on their seventh day of ► New visa issuance. Some new visa For more information, click here. certificate do not have to get tested for COVID-19 quarantine. COVID-19 and tested negative prior to applications are being processed, albeit prior to entering Norway. All other travelers must with delays. Resident permits for ► Temporary residents and work present a negative polymerase chain reaction travel) are not required to quarantine ► Location. In general, travelers are required workers are being issued currently. visa/permit holders. People who reside (PCR) or rapid antigen COVID-19 test result issued on arrival to Norway. Additional to quarantine in government-designated in a green country in the EU, EEA, no more than 24 hours prior to travel upon arrival legislation that would extend similar hotels. Travelers arriving from the United However, some are being issued with Schengen Area (or the United in Norway. The negative test result must be in Kingdom, the Schengen Area or the limitations. Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, French or benefits to non-Norwegian citizens and Kingdom if/when it is designated as European Economic Area (EEA) may depart German. residents is expected in the near ► Visa extensions/renewals. green) can travel to Norway if they are the designated hotel after three days of future. Extension/renewal requests are being fully vaccinated and have a Norwegian, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Fully vaccinated quarantine, and complete the remainder of individuals holding a Norwegian, Swedish, Danish processed currently. The requirement Swedish or Danish COVID-19 vaccination ► As of 16 June 2021, holders of their quarantine in another suitable or EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate are not certificate or a digital EU COVID Norwegian ID numbers who were location, if they test negative for COVID-19 to file a renewal application one month required to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to before the visa/permit expiry date has certificate. Citizens of all countries, both Norway. All other travelers are required to get vaccinated outside of Norway will be on their third day in the country. within and outside of the EU and EEA, tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. This includes exempt from the quarantine been lifted temporarily. To secure the ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated individuals can travel to Norway to visit or live with individuals who traveled to a high-risk locations in continued right to stay and work, requirement, provided that they holding a Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or close family members who reside in the 10 days preceding their entry to applicants must submit their Norway. Individuals who are not otherwise register their status in Norway’s EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate are Norway (i.e., children, spouses and applications seven days prior to the required to get tested again upon arrival may take SYSVAK vaccination register in advance not required to quarantine upon arrival to individuals who have cohabitated expiry date. a test as a means of shortening their quarantine of travel. For more information, click Norway. Travelers entering from together for at least two years). period. If they choose to avail of this option, the test must be completed on their seventh day in here. green countries in the EU, EEA or ► Business visitors. In general, business Norway, at the earliest. The quarantine Schengen Area are not required to ► As of 24 June 2021, Norway has joined visitors are not permitted to enter. requirement applies until travelers receive a quarantine on arrival. For more negative test result. the EU’s program for Digital COVID-19 information, click here. Workers may be ► Other categories. Individuals who live Certificates. Holders of a valid EU allowed to quarantine in locations other ► Health screenings on arrival. None. outside the EU and EEA cannot travel to Digital certificate are not required to than those designated by the Norwegian Norway unless they qualify as “business- ► Declarations. None. get tested pre-travel or post-arrival, Government, if their employer receives pre- critical personnel” and applied for, and approval for the accommodation. ► Registrations. All travelers, with the exception of they do not have to quarantine, and received, advance approval to enter from fully vaccinated individuals holding a Norwegian, they are exempt from the entry Individuals who own or rent property in the Norwegian authorities. Individuals Swedish, Danish or EU COVID-19 vaccination registration requirement. Norway may quarantine there following the who are considered “critical for the certificate must complete an online registration mandatory three-day hotel quarantine functioning of society” may also enter. prior to entry, in order to be admitted. ► Starting on 5 July 2021, Norway’s period. It is also possible to undergo quarantine elsewhere if travelers have The employer must document that the ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are entry restrictions and quarantine rules person is crucial to ensure the recommended to download the Smittestopp app. are the similar as those applied in the access to property where they can avoid maintenance of critical societal EU. For more information, click here. contact with other persons. Holders of ► Health insurance. None. functions. COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certificates issued by Norway are not ► Fees. Travelers who are required to quarantine in ► Transit. Transit through Norway is government-designated hotels must cover the cost required to quarantine upon arrival. currently permitted. of their quarantine accommodations.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens and foreigners holding ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers must observe a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are valid residency visas may enter Oman. travelers to Oman must get tested for related requirements that have been seven-day quarantine period, and not suspended or canceled, and may be 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 ► Permanent residents. See above. to travel. The test must be negative, this jurisdiction. day after their arrival in Oman. visa holders are not otherwise ► Temporary residents and work and the traveler must carry proof of the inadmissible (e.g. business visitors). visa/permit holders. Foreign nationals negative test in order to be admitted. ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a entering for work are admissible. However, private location. They are not required ► New visa issuance. New visa application they must a No Objection Certificate (NOC) ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All to quarantine at a government- processing is currently on hold. from the sponsoring company in Oman, travelers must undergo a COVID-19 test designated location. and carry a soft copy of the NOC and on the eighth day after their arrival in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa prepared to show it when boarding, and Oman. ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal application upon arrival. processing is currently on hold. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not local rules, including those relating to permitted to enter currently. ► Declarations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Other categories. None. ► Registrations. None.

► Transit. Transit through Oman is not ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must currently permitted. download, and comply with the ► Comments. Citizens of Gulf Cooperation requirements of, the Tarassud+ and Council (GCC) member states may enter HMushrif mobile phone applications Oman. Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that passengers ► Health insurance. Travelers must have traveling to Oman will no longer be able to health insurance that covers the cost of remain in Oman for trips lasting fewer than medical treatments and/or funeral eight days, so that they can comply with services resulting from COVID-19. mandatory quarantine requirements. ► Fees. None. ► Passengers traveling to Oman will only be able to book their flight ticket after paying ► Comments. None. the full cost of the mandatory seven-day quarantine.

► Entry to Oman is temporarily banned until further notice: the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iraq, Iran, Brunei, Libya, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Sudan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Colombia, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Argentina.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Panama. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Inbound travelers who are fully ► Duration. All eligible travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) travelers, including Panamanian citizens vaccinated at least 14 days prior to required to self-isolate for three to visas are not suspended or canceled, ► Permanent residents. Permanent and residents, must have a certificate arrival (and carry proof of the same) are seven days on arrival, at the discretion and they may be used to enter Panama residents may enter to Panama. confirming they took a polymerase chain not required to quarantine on arrival. In of the local authorities, and submit unless the traveler is otherwise reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test, ► Temporary residents and work order to be exempt from the quarantine to COVID-19 testing upon completion of inadmissible. no more than 48 hours prior to entry, and visa/permit holders. These individuals requirement, travelers must have their isolation period. Individuals who tested negative. New entrants who fail to ► New visa issuance. New visa may enter Panama. received vaccination(s) that were test negative will be allowed to cease obtain a negative PCR test certificate may approved by the World Health their self-isolation. Those who test applications are being processed ► Business visitors. Business visitors be denied by entry. If admitted, they will Organization or the European Medicines positive will be subject to an additional currently. may enter Panama provided they are be subject to stricter quarantine Agency (EMA). 14-day isolation period (for a total requirements upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. New visa not entering from a high-risk location isolation period of up to 21 days). applications are being processed (see comments below). ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New Individuals who fail to obtain a negative currently. entrants are required to take a COVID-19 PCR COVID-19 test prior to entry should ► Other categories. None. test upon arrival, at their own cost. They expect to quarantine for up to 21 days ► Transit. Transit through Panama is must have a PCR or antigen COVID-19 after arrival. permitted currently. test result prior to their registration with the immigration authorities. Vaccinated ► Location. New entrants may quarantine ► Comments. Individuals traveling from individuals are exempt from the post- in hotels or private residences. They are the United Kingdom, South Africa, India arrival COVID-19 test requirements. not required to isolate at government- or countries in South America, or who designated locations. were present in these locations in the ► Health screenings on arrival. New ► Exemptions. None. 15 days prior to their desired entry to entrants will be subject to temperature checks and questioning regarding their Panama, must present a negative ► Comments. All travelers are subject to health status. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) local rules, including those relating to COVID-19 test result, issued no more ► Declarations. New entrants must the use of masks, restrictions on than 48 hours before their arrival in complete a declaration (provided by their gathering with others, curfews etc. Panama. Citizens and residents of airline), in which they agree to abide by Panama may still enter the country, local health and safety measures, and to even if they are traveling from a South self-isolate upon arrival. American country. ► Registrations. None. ► Entry to Panama is currently suspended for all travelers arriving ► Mobile phone apps. None.

from Colombia. ► 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.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents and travelers, including citizens and related requirements that have been required to quarantine upon entry. visas are not suspended or canceled, business visitors may enter Paraguay. residents, are required to take a reverse announced in connection with travel to Travelers entering from Brazil (including and they may be used to enter transmission polymerase chain reaction this jurisdiction. citizens and residents) must isolate for Paraguay unless the traveler is ► Permanent residents. See above. (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more than at least seven days on arrival, even if otherwise inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work 72 hours prior to travel. they tested negative for COVID-19 prior ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. See above. to entry. Travelers who merely ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. transited through Brazil en route to applications are being processed ► Business visitors. See above. currently. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Paraguay, and who remained in Brazil for less than 24 hours, are not required ► Other categories. Other categories of ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Declarations. All travelers must to isolate upon arrival. Individuals who travelers may also enter Paraguay. extension/renewal applications, complete a Traveler's Health Record at test positive for COVID-19 after including applications to extend ► Transit. Transit through Paraguay is least 24 hours prior to travel, and be entering Paraguay must isolate for 10 temporary and permanent residence currently permitted. prepared to present it upon arrival. days following the positive test result. permits, are being processed currently.

► Comments. None. ► Registrations. None. ► Location. Not applicable.

► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. None.

► Health insurance. Paraguayan citizens ► Comments. All travelers are subject to and residents are not required to carry local rules, including those relating to international health insurance. the use of masks, restrictions on MERCOSUR nationals are required to gathering with others, curfews etc. carry international health insurance. All other travelers must have health insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19-related care within Paraguay.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Not applicable. Inbound ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) residents, temporary residents and travelers, including citizens and residents, related requirements that have been travelers are not required to quarantine visas are not suspended or canceled. work visa/permit holders may enter must take a molecular, reverse announced in connection with travel to or isolate upon arrival. They may be used to enter Peru. Peru currently. transmission (RT) polymerase chain this jurisdiction. ► Location. Not applicable. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more ► New visa issuance. Most Peruvian ► Permanent residents. See above. than 72 hours prior to travel, and test ► Exemptions. Not applicable. Consulates around the world are not negative, in order to be admitted to Peru. ► Temporary residents and work issuing new visas currently. Foreigners Alternatively, travelers may take an visa/permit holders. See above. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to who are physically present in Peru may antigen test (and test negative) no more local rules, including those relating to apply for visas directly with the ► Business visitors. Business visitors than 24 hours prior to travel. Children the use of masks, restrictions on immigration authorities in Peru. may enter Peru currently, provided under the age of 12 are not required to gathering with others, curfews etc. take a COVID-19 test prior to travel. they are not traveling from (or did not ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa However, they must carry a medical have a stopover/connecting flight in) extension requests are being processed. certificate of good health. South Africa, Brazil or India. See the However, foreigners must be physically comments further down. present in Peru in order to file extension ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 requests. ► Other categories. Tourists may enter testing is not required upon arrival. Peru currently. Health screenings on arrival. None.

► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. ► Declarations. All travelers must complete There are no special restrictions in an affidavit called “Declaración Jurada place. Electrónica de Salud y el compromiso para realizar el aislamiento o cuarentena ► Comments. Non-residents of Peru del viajero,” no more than 72 hours prior (including foreign business visitors), to entry to Peru. To access the affidavit arriving from South Africa, Brazil or form, click here. India, or who had a connecting flight in these locations, are currently ► Registrations. None. inadmissible to Peru until 8 August 2021. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and comply with the requirements of the “Registro de Control Migratorio” app, no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Upon completing this requirement, they will receive a QR code which they will need to show to the immigration authorities upon arrival.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. All Filipino citizens are ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Fully vaccinated individuals are required ► Duration. All travelers, including ► Existing (valid) visas. All business entry currently permitted entry. travelers, including citizens, must carry a to quarantine for seven days at a citizens and fully vaccinated foreigners visas are canceled. Visa holders will certificate confirming they tested government-designated facility upon entering the country, must quarantine need to reapply for new visas at a later ► Permanent residents. Certain negative for COVID-19 no more than arrival. They must carry official upon arrival. In general, the quarantine date that is yet to be announced. Work categories of residents may enter. three days prior to entry. documentation confirming their period is 14 days. However, fully visas and permits remain valid until Click here for more information. vaccination status and have that vaccinated travelers are only required their expiration date. These have not ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new ► Temporary residents and work entrants, including citizens, must undergo documentation validated by the to quarantine for seven days on arrival. been suspended or canceled. However, visa/permit holders. Holders of a reverse transmission polymerase chain Philippine Overseas Labor Offices work visa holders must otherwise be ► Location. The quarantine can be carried reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test on their (POLO). Alternatively, they may present eligible to enter. specific types of visas may enter. Click out at a pre-booked government- here for more information. sixth day in the country, unless they an International Certificate of approved hotel while awaiting the result ► New visa issuance. Work visas and exhibit symptoms at an earlier date while Vaccination. of the RT PCR COIVD-19 test taken permits are being issued by the Bureau ► Business visitors. In general, visitors on quarantine. are not permitted entry, unless they after arrival, or at a home or private of Immigration and the Department of have a Travel Ban Exemption (TBE) ► Health screenings on arrival. New residence once a negative result is Labor and Employment. issued by the Philippine government. entrants will be subject to temperature issued. A medical certificate from the checks and an RT PCR COVID-19 test. Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is required ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa and ► Other categories. Other travelers may before the traveler can leave the hotel. permit types, whether temporary or ► Declarations. All travelers, including be permitted entry. Click here for more To access the certificate, click here. long-term, can be renewed or extended citizens, must complete a health information. provided the applicant is physically declaration and submit an undertaking on Individuals in quarantine must permit inspections by government health present in the country. ► Transit. Transit through the Philippines arrival. For more information, click here. workers, who may visit from time to en route to another destination is not ► Registrations. All travelers, including time to confirm that travelers are currently permitted. citizens, must register for, and complete abiding by the terms of their an electronic case investigation form (e- ► Comments. Effective until 15 July quarantine. 2021, individuals traveling from India, CIF) no more than three days prior to arrival. The e-CIF can be accessed here. ► Exemptions. None. Pakistan, Nepal, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the United Arab ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Emirates or who were present in these (including citizens) must download the local rules, including those relating to countries in the 14 days preceding Traze app for airport use and contact the use of masks, face shields, their desired travel to the Philippines, tracing. restrictions on gathering with others, are not permitted entry. Click here for curfews etc. For more information, click ► Health insurance. No requirements more information. currently to have special insurance. here.

► 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.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens, nationals of Gulf ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Fully vaccinated individuals, irrespective of ► Duration. In general, travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of valid Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and travelers regardless of age, including the country from which they are traveling, required to isolate for: (1) five days if work, temporary and business visas residents of Qatar (Qatar ID holders) may those who were previously vaccinated are now exempt from quarantine they are entering from a country on the may enter Qatar provided they obtain enter Qatar, provided they obtain or infected, must take a PCR COVID-19 requirements if the following criteria are green list, (2) seven days if they are approval in advance of travel. For more approval in advance of travel. For more test no more than 72 hours prior to met: (1) they received both doses Pfizer- entering from a country on the yellow information, click here. information, click here. arrival in Qatar and test negative. The BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca list, or (3) 7 to 10 days if they are test must be conducted by a medical vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson & entering from a country on the red list. ► New visa issuance. New business and ► Permanent residents. Not applicable. Johnson vaccine, (2) 14 days have passed institution that is accredited by the local work visas are currently being since they received the second dose of the ► Temporary residents and work ► Location. Travelers who are required to processed on a case-by-case basis, at authorities to perform COVID-19 PCR vaccine, and (3) they take a polymerase visa/permit holders. See above for tests. quarantine who are entering from a the sole discretion of the Qatari information pertaining to Qatar ID holders. chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test and country on the yellow or red lists must authorities. The authorities have test negative prior to re-entry to Qatar. Work visa and family visa holders, as well ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Some isolate at one of several designated resumed processing family (long-term as business visitors, may enter only if travelers may be requested to get The quarantine exemption is valid for a hotels. Travelers who are required to dependent) visa and tourist visa period of six months, starting 14 days after they: (1) are fully vaccinated with an tested for COVID-19, including travelers quarantine who are entering a country applications. approved vaccine, at least 14 days prior the individual has received the final dose of who recovered from COVID-19 or the vaccine. This exemption period may be on the green list must isolate either at to entry, or (2) have proof that they received the Sinopharm vaccine. home or at an approved hotel, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa tested positive for COVID-19 and extended further, in the future, after more extension/renewal applications are Random testing is also occurring for clinical data is available. depending on their immigration status recovered from COVID-19 in a GCC other travelers. in Qatar. Qatari citizens and residents being processed currently. country within the 12 months preceding ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 (Qatari ID holders) who are required to their entry to Qatar. Unvaccinated work ► Health screenings on arrival. All who are entering Qatar from countries on quarantine and who are arriving from a visa holders are not allowed to enter Qatar travelers are subject to health the green list, and whose parents are fully currently. country on the green list can isolate at screenings upon arrival. vaccinated, are not required to quarantine. home. GCC nationals who are required ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. All travelers are required ► Unvaccinated children between the ages of to isolate who are arriving from a 12 and 17 who are traveling to Qatar from country on the green list must isolate at ► Other categories. None. to sign an attestation confirming that they will quarantine upon arrival. countries on the green list, and whose an approved hotel. Work visa holders ► Transit. All passengers transiting through parents are fully vaccinated, must home who are required to isolate who are Qatar must have a negative pre-travel ► Registrations. All travelers must quarantine for a period of five days. arriving from a country on the green list polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test complete an online registration at least must isolate an approved hotel. certificate. The test must have been taken 12 hours prior to entry. ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in who are entering Qatar from countries on ► Exemptions. See the “Vaccination Qatar. In the event that the traveler ► Mobile phone apps. All inbound the yellow list and whose parents are fully requirements and considerations” requires another PCR COVID-19 test passengers are required to download vaccinated, are required to quarantine for section. before entering their destination after the Ehteraz mobile application prior to seven days. Oman, they may get one at Hamad travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 local rules, including those relating to International Airport at a cost of QAR 300 who are entering Qatar from countries on ► Health insurance. None. the use of masks, restrictions on per test. the red list and whose parents are fully vaccinated, are required to quarantine for gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. ► Fees. None. seven days. ► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Vaccinated travelers are not required to ► Duration. All eligible travelers who ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas will restrictions for citizens of Romania and travelers must present: (1) a negative quarantine on arrival. Vaccinated enter without a negative PCR COVID-19 remain valid until the end of the state their family members. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) travelers must prove that they received test certificate or proof of vaccination of alert. Entry visas are automatically COVID-19 test certificate, issued no their final vaccine dose at least 10 days (including proof that they received their extended for 90 days beyond the end of ► Permanent residents. There are no more than 72 hours prior to travel, (2) prior to entry to Romania. final dose at least 10 days prior to their the current state of alert, for individuals entry restrictions for permanent proof that they are fully vaccinated and desired entry to Romania) must who activated their entry visas by residents of Romania. that their final dose of the vaccine quarantine for at least 14 days after entering into Romania before their visas ► Temporary residents and work occurred at least 10 days prior to their entry. The quarantine period can be expired. visa/permit holders. Temporary desired entry to Romania, or (3) proof shortened to 10 days if the traveler that they recovered from COVID-19 takes a PCR COVID-19 test on the ► New visa issuance. All Romanian residents and work visa/permit holders embassies and consulates are currently may enter Romania. (i.e., a positive PCR test that is between eighth day of their quarantine, and the 14 and 90 days old at the time of result is negative. processing new visa applications. ► Business visitors. Individuals traveling proposed entry, and a discharge note ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa to Romania for short-term visits (i.e., confirming the traveler recovered from ► Location. Travelers can specify a suitable location (e.g. home, hotel) extension/renewal applications are business trips) are allowed to enter the COVID-19 and/or has antibodies for being processed currently. country. COVID-19). Children under the age of 3 where they will undergo their are not required to present a negative quarantine. ► Transit. There are no transit PCR test to enter Romania. restrictions at this time. ► Exemptions. The following categories of travelers are exempt from the 14-day ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. quarantine measure: (1) travelers ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers arriving from countries with a per capita must follow the health-screening COVID-19 case growth equal to or less protocol (e.g. temperature check) upon than that of Romania, (2) travelers who arrival in this jurisdiction. have been vaccinated against COVID- 19, including the second dose taken a ► Declarations. A Health Declaration minimum of 10 days prior to their Form will need to be completed on travel, and (3) travelers entering from arrival, in order to be allowed entry to high-risk countries for less than 72 this jurisdiction. The form can be found hours and who can show a negative PCR here. COVID-19 test result (in English) where ► Registrations. None. the test was taken at most 72 hours before their travel. Click here for more ► Mobile phone apps. None. information.

► Health insurance. Proof of valid health ► Comments. All travelers are subject to insurance is a requirement for entry. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on ► Fees. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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. Those may use them to enter Rwanda unless residents may enter Rwanda. (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. who test positive for COVID-19 upon they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if ► Temporary residents and work than 72 hours prior to departure, and arrival, are required to quarantine for a they fail to comply with pre-travel visa/permit holders. These individuals carry a certificate confirming that they longer period (e.g. seven days), as testing requirements). may enter Rwanda. tested negative, in order to be granted designated by the local authorities. All admission. passengers arriving from India or ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Business visitors Uganda, or who were present in these applications are being processed may enter Rwanda. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New locations in the seven days preceding currently. entrants, including those transiting their entry to Rwanda, must quarantine ► Other categories. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa through Rwanda, are required to for seven days at government- undergo a PCR COVID-19 test on extension/renewal applications are ► Transit. Transit through Rwanda is designated hotels at their own expense. arrival. being processed currently. currently permitted. For more information, click here. ► Health screenings on arrival. New ► Comments. Entry to Rwanda is ► Location. Travelers must isolate for 24 entrants will undergo a health screening currently only permitted by air. hours at a location that is approved by on arrival. the authorities. Thereafter, travelers ► Declarations. All travelers must who test positive for COVID-19 must complete a passenger locator form prior quarantine at a government facility, to travel. For more information, click unless they receive approval from the here. local authorities to isolate in a private residence or a location other than a ► Registrations. None. government facility.

► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. Business travelers who remain in Rwanda for less than seven ► Health insurance. None. days are not required to quarantine. ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for However, they are advised to limit their paying a fee of USD 60 to cover the interactions with local communities as cost of their PCR COVID-19 test upon much as possible. arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Comments. None. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Saudi citizens, their spouses and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Vaccinated individuals who are seeking ► Duration. In general, recently admitted ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, children, and household workers who are except Saudi citizens, are required to have a to enter Saudi Arabia must fill out a individuals must quarantine for 7 to 14 existing (valid) visas are not suspended traveling with the Saudi citizen, are negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- 19 test certificate, issued by an approved Registration Immunization Form, which days at a government-designated or canceled. Visa holders may use these allowed to enter and exit Saudi Arabia. laboratory no more than 72 hours prior to travel. can be accessed here. Once this is location. for entry, unless they are otherwise Travelers are required to confirm testing complete, they will be able to use the inadmissible (e.g. if they are citizens of ► Permanent residents. This category does requirements with their airline prior to travel. Tawakkalna mobile app. These travelers ► Location. See above and below. countries whose citizens are currently not exist in Saudi Arabia. Travelers who do not provide this certificate will be denied entry. must provide proof of vaccination (i.e., ► Exemptions. Vaccinated travelers are banned from entering Saudi Arabia). ► Temporary residents and work completion of two doses of the not required to quarantine on arrival. visa/permit holders. Residents, work visa ► ► New visa issuance. New block visa and Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All unvaccinated Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech or Unvaccinated Saudi citizens must holders and business visitors may enter travelers, except passengers under the age of Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccines, or one letter of intent requests continue to be eight must undergo two PCR tests after arrival. isolate at home for seven days upon Saudi Arabia provided they comply with dose of the Johnson & Johnson processed currently. The new residence COVID-19 testing requirements, and are The first test will be conducted within 24 hours of arrival; they are not required to visa stamping process will only be arrival, and the second will be conducted on the vaccine). The final dose of the vaccine not traveling from locations that are undergo institutional quarantine. Saudi travelers’ seventh day in Saudi Arabia (or on the must have been administered at least completed, provided the Saudi currently considered high risk. See the residents under the age of 18 must sixth day for unvaccinated Saudi citizens) 14 days before the individual’s entry to consulate in the applicant’s home comments section further below for more isolate at home for seven days upon country is open. information. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Saudi Arabia. arrival. ► ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Business visitors. See above. ► Visitors to Saudi Arabia must carry their ► Comments. All travelers are subject to health declaration form and submit the same to vaccine certificates at all times during extension/renewal requests are being the health control center upon arrival, at the local rules, including those relating to processed. Saudi Arabia has introduced ► Other categories. Individuals seeking to their stay in Saudi Arabia (or be able to the use of masks, restrictions on enter Saudi Arabia for tourist purposes airport. a new process wherein the employer provide proof of the same through other gathering with others, curfews etc. are not currently admissible. can submit renewal requests online for ► Registrations. Vaccinated travelers (except for documents). Failure to comply with this Individuals are asked to monitor Saudi citizens and other travelers who are requirement may result in penalties, Iqamas and exit and re-entry visas, even ► Transit. Transit through Saudi Arabia is authorized by the Saudi authorities) must fill out themselves for symptoms of COVID-19. including fines and possible deportation if the applicant is currently outside of permitted, except from specific locations a Registration Immunization Form, which can be In the event that they develop Saudi Arabia. from which travel is currently prohibited. accessed here. Once this is complete, they will be from Saudi Arabia. symptoms, they must immediately call See the comments section further below able to use the Tawakkalna mobile app. 937 or go to a primary healthcare for more information. ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants must center. download and register on the Tatamman and ► Comments. Travel from the following Tawakkalna mobile phone apps. They must also locations is currently prohibited: update their home location in Saudi Arabia Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, through the Tatamman app within eight hours of Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon, Egypt, arrival. Travelers will also be required to conduct India, the UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam and a daily health assessment using the Tatamman Afghanistan. Individuals who were present app.

in any of these locations in the 14 days ► Health insurance. All travelers who are seeking preceding their desired entry to Saudi to enter Saudi Arabia – except for Saudi citizens Arabia are currently inadmissible. and residents, and GCC nationals – must have medical insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment, including the costs associated with the quarantine requirement.

► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 related requirements that have been are not required to quarantine, unless suspended or canceled. Visa holders residents, work visa/permit holders than five days prior to travel, The test 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 must be a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. authorities upon arrival. they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if Senegal. See the comments further test, conducted by a recognized health they are seeking to enter from a down. organization, and the test result must be ► Location. Not applicable. country that currently is prohibiting the negative, in order for the traveler to be ► Exemptions. None. entry of Senegalese citizens). ► Permanent residents. See above. admitted to Senegal. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers are not required to get tested for COVID- local rules, including those relating to applications are being processed visa/permit holders. These individuals, currently. and business visitors, are permitted to 19 upon arrival. However, the Senegalese the use of masks, restrictions on authorities retain discretion to require new gathering with others etc. enter generally speaking. However, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa they may be denied admission if they entrants to get tested for COVID-19 upon extension/renewal applications are arrival if the travelers display symptoms of do not have a purpose of travel which being processed currently. COVID-19. 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 transit through Senegal, provided they through Senegal are required to sign a meet the entry requirements for their declaration if the transit period in Senegal destination after Senegal. It is the lasts more than 24 hours and the traveler responsibility of the airlines to ensure leaves the airport, and/or if the traveler compliance with these conditions. was unable to get tested for COVID-19 prior to departure. ► Comments. Travelers seeking to enter from countries that have enacted ► Registrations. Travelers must submit a travel restrictions against Senegalese Public Health Passenger Locator form citizens are prohibited from entry. upon arrival. The form can be accessed here.

► 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 25,000).

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► Citizens. In general, Serbian borders ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers in possession of a COVID-19 ► Duration. In general, Serbian citizens and ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are are open for all travelers. must show a negative polymerase chain vaccination certificate issued by the residents (i.e. holders of temporary or not suspended or canceled. They may reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, Serbian health authorities, confirming permanent residence permits), and be used for entry to Serbia. ► Permanent residents. See above. issued no more than 48 hours prior to that the traveler has been vaccinated foreign travelers are not required to travel, in order to be allowed entry to (i.e., two does of the Sinofarm, Pfizer or quarantine on arrival provided that they ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work Serbia. Passengers in transit are exempt Sputnik vaccine, or at least one dose of are carrying proof that they tested applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. from this requirement, provided they negative for a PCR COVID-19 test prior currently. remain in Serbia for 12 hour or less. the Astra Zeneca vaccine) may enter ► Business visitors. See above. to entry. Serbian citizens and residents Citizens of the following Serbia without taking a PCR COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa who do not get tested for COVID-19 in countries (when entering Serbia test in advance of travel. extension/renewal applications are ► Other categories. See above. advance of entry must quarantine for up from home countries) are exempt from being processed currently. to 10 days on arrival. In addition, all ► Transit. Travelers are permitted to the PCR COVID-19 test requirements: transit through Serbia. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, travelers (including Serbian citizens and North Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. residents) traveling from high-risk ► Comments. None. Individuals who got vaccinated in Serbia countries may be required to quarantine (including those who received one dose of for up to 14 days on arrival. As of the the Astra Zeneca vaccine in Serbia) are not time of this writing, only India has been required to get a PCR COVID-19 test before included in the list of high-risk countries re-entering Serbia. for purposes of entry to Serbia.

► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Serbian ► Location. Travelers who must isolate citizens, and holders of temporary and may do so in a private accommodation. permanent residence permits, who are They are not required to isolate in a unable to present a negative PCR COVID-19 government-designated facility. test certificate (issued no more than 48 hours prior to travel) on arrival, may take a ► Exemptions. Serbian citizens and PCR COVID-19 test in Serbia. If they test residents who enter with a negative pre- negative, they may be permitted to shorten travel PCR COVID-19 test result are not their isolation period. required to quarantine upon arrival. In ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers may addition, citizens of the following be subject to random/ad hoc health countries (when entering Serbia from screenings upon arrival. home countries) are exempt from the quarantine requirements: Albania, Bosnia ► Declarations. None. and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North ► Registrations. None. Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro.

► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the ► Health insurance. None. use of masks, restrictions

► Fees. None. on gathering with others etc.

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► Citizens. Citizens may enter Singapore. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required to ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals who traveled at ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers from related requirements that have been any time in the 21 days leading up to visas are currently suspended for most ► Permanent residents. Permanent Indonesia are required to take a PCR test no more than 48 announced in connection with travel to their proposed entry to Singapore, to business visitors, except for those who residents may enter Singapore. hours prior to departure. All travelers from Australia, Brunei, Mainland China, New Zealand, Hong Kong and this jurisdiction. higher-risk jurisdictions are required to are otherwise admissible (e.g., those Macau, as well as Singapore citizens entering by land from ► isolate for up to 14 days upon arrival. entering pursuant to a RGL or ATP). Temporary residents and work Malaysia, are exempt from the pre-travel COVID-19 testing visa/permit holders. Long-Term pass requirement. The isolation period is known as a Stay Individuals in high-risk jurisdictions who holders who are traveling from a low- Home Notice (SHN). All jurisdictions are received entry approval previously but ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required risk jurisdiction only (i.e., Australia, to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival in currently classified as higher-risk have not yet entered Singapore are not Brunei, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore. Travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, jurisdictions, with the exception of currently being permitted to enter. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also required to undergo a New Zealand and Macau) may enter COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival. Brunei, Mainland China and New ► New visa issuance. New work visa Singapore, provided they obtain Additionally, work permit and S Pass holders Zealand. in the construction, marine and process sectors, are applications continued to be processed approval from the authorities in required to take a serology COVID-19 test upon arrival in ► Location. Travelers from Australia, by the Ministry of Manpower. The work Singapore prior to travel. Work pass Singapore. In addition to the post-arrival COVID-19 test, all travelers will be required to undergo additional COVID- Hong Kong and Macau are eligible for a visa application process can only be holders in the construction, marine and 19 PCR tests on either day 7 or day 14 of their Stay Home seven day SHN. They may isolate at a completed after the visa holder enters process sectors may be permitted to Notice (SHN) depending on the duration of their SHN, where applicable. All inbound travelers are also required location of their choosing. Those who Singapore and completes the SHN enter, even if they are traveling from a to self-administer antigen rapid COVID-19 tests on their are required to isolate for 14 days must period. Effective immediately and until high-risk jurisdiction. 3rd, 7th and 11th days in Singapore. Workers from the construction, marine and process sectors who stay in do so at a government-designated SHN further notice, the Singapore Ministry of dormitories will need to take another PCR COVID-19 test ► Business visitors. Business visitors are Dedicated Facility (SDF). Travelers from Manpower is not accepting new entry seven days after their SHN is concluded. prohibited from entering Singapore, Israel and Taiwan may isolate applications from individuals located in with the exception of those who are ► Health screenings on arrival. None. themselves at their place of residence. high-risk jurisdictions (i.e., all Travelers may upgrade to a SHN jurisdictions except for Australia, approved to enter pursuant to a ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an online health Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme, and travel history declaration form. Submission can be dedicated suite at their own expense, Brunei, Mainland China, Hong Kong, made up to three days prior to arrival. For more an Air Travel Pass (ATP) scheme or the information, click here. subject to availability. New Zealand and Macau). Connect@Singapore scheme. The RGL ► Registrations. All travelers are encouraged to register for ► Exemptions. Travelers from low-risk ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work visa and Connect@Singapore schemes are their post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test to facilitate jurisdictions will only need to isolate renewal applications continue to be temporarily suspended. immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. Click here for more information. until their first post-arrival PCR COVID- approved by the Ministry of Manpower. 19 test result is released, provided that The visa renewal process can only be ► Other categories. None. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and use the TraceTogether, FWMOMCare (for work pass holders the test result is negative. completed when the visa holder is in the ► Transit. Transit through Singapore’s only) and WhatsApp mobile applications. country. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Changi Airport is limited to flights that ► Health insurance. Short-term visitors entering Singapore are approved by the Civil Aviation via an Air Travel Pass (ATP) or Reciprocal Green Lanes local rules, including those relating to (RGLs) scheme must carry insurance with a minimum the use of masks, restrictions on Authority of Singapore. coverage of S$30,000. Sponsors of Work Permit, Training Work Permit and S Pass holders must purchase insurance gathering with others, curfews etc. For ► Comments. None. coverage of S$10,000 to cover these individuals. more information regarding SHN and

► Fees. All travelers must pay the cost of their post arrival swab requirement tests, click here. PCR COVID-19 tests and SHN observed at a SHN Dedicated Facility.

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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All inbound ► Individuals are considered fully ► Duration. In general, and unless ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to provide one of the vaccinated if they received: (1) two otherwise exempt, all travelers are not suspended or canceled. They may following if they wish to enter without having to visa/permit holders and business quarantine: (1) proof of a negative polymerase doses of the Biotech / Pfizer vaccine required to quarantine for 10 days on be used for entry to Slovenia, provided visitors are may enter Slovenia, subject chain reaction (PCR) test conducted no more and who received the second dose at arrival. These individuals may end their the visa holder is not otherwise to certain restrictions. For more than 72 prior to entry, (2) proof of negative rapid least seven days prior to entry to quarantine early if they test negative inadmissible. information, click here. antigen COVID-19 test conducted no more than Slovenia, (2) two doses of the Moderna for a PCR COVID-19 test or rapid 48 hours prior to entry, (3) a doctor’s ► New visa issuance. New visas are being note confirming that the traveler had COVID-19 vaccine and who received the second antigen COVID-19 test on their fifth day ► Permanent residents. See above. issued, albeit with delays in some between 10 days and 6 months prior to their entry dose at least 14 days prior to entry, (3) after entry to Slovenia. to Slovenia, (4) proof of full vaccination, (5) a locations due to staff reductions and ► Temporary residents and work one dose of the Covishield or doctor’s note confirming that the traveler had AstraZeneca vaccine at least 21 days ► Location. Individuals who are required office closures resulting from COVID- visa/permit holders. See above. COVID-19 at most eight months before entry and to quarantine may do so at a private 19. they received at least one dose of an approved prior to entry to Slovenia, (4) two doses ► Business visitors. See above. residence or hotel. vaccine, (6) an EU digital COVID certificate, or (7) of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine at least 14 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa a COVID-19 certificate issued in English by a third days prior to entry to Slovenia, (5) one ► Other categories. There are no entry ► Exemptions. See the heightened extension/renewal applications are country that contains the same information as the dose of the Johnson and Johnson restrictions for: (1) persons below the EU certificate. The COVID-19 PCR or rapid tests, if admission requirements section. being processed, albeit with delays. vaccine at least 14 days prior to entry age of 15 years who are accompanied required, should be performed in an EU or to Slovenia, (6) two doses of the ► Comments. New entrants are by a close family member, teacher or Schengen country, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Israel, Canada, New CoronaVac (Sinovac Biotech vaccine) at responsible for quarantine-related guardian, provided that the latter is Zealand, Serbia or Russia in order to be least 14 days prior to entry to Slovenia, costs. admissible, and (2) persons who own considered valid for purposes of entering or (7) two doses of the Sinopharm farmland in neighboring countries and Slovenia. In addition, the COVID-19 rapid test COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior who return to Slovenia from visiting should be performed by one of several approved institutions. The doctors notes should be issued to entry to Slovenia. their property abroad within 10 hours in an EU or Schengen country, the of departing from Slovenia. United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, Serbia or Russia in ► Transit. General entry restrictions order to be considered valid to enter Slovenia. apply. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. See the quarantine requirements section. ► Comments. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. None.

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are encouraged, but not required, to download and use the “Enter Slovenia” mobile app to expedite their admission to Slovenia. For more information, click here.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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► 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 ► New visa issuance. New visa 20 commercial land borders resumed being observed that some travelers are test 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 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Short-term ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those ► Temporary residents and work individuals who tested negative for visas that expired during the lockdown who arrive in South Africa without proof COVID-19 are being required to isolate. visa/permit holders. See above. of a negative COVID-19 test, are being and are held by individuals who entered the country before 15 March 2021 and ► Business visitors. See above. required take an antigen COVID-19 test, ► Location. Isolation may be carried out in and to quarantine at their own cost, private homes or residences. Those who are present in South Africa currently, ► Other categories. None. upon entry are required to isolate are not required are extended automatically until 30 to isolate at a government facility or September 2021. Long-term visas that ► Transit. Transit is permitted through ► Health screenings on arrival. New government-designated location. expired (or will expire) on/after 15 sea and airports of entry . Transit by arrivals are subject to temperature February 2020 and before the end of land is now permitted for commercial checks and questioning about their ► Exemptions. In principle, travelers who the lockdown in South Africa are border posts. travel and medical histories. carry proof that they tested negative automatically extended to 30 July for COVID-19 prior to travel are not 2021. ► Comments. Exemptions to the land ► Declarations. Travelers must declare required to isolate. border closure are in place in limited whether they are experiencing (or situations, including for transportation recently experienced) symptoms of ► Comments. All travelers are subject to of goods, and daily commuters from COVID-19, and whether they have come local rules, including those relating to other countries who attend school in into contact with infected individuals, the use of masks, restrictions on South Africa. prior to boarding flights and buses to gathering with others, curfews etc. South Africa.

► 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.

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► 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 reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate issued no more announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used to enter South ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Location. Foreign nationals entering than 72 hours prior to travel. Those entering this jurisdiction. Korea, provided that the visa holder residents may enter South Korea. from “restricted countries” must carry a South Korea for less than 90 days must obtains is not otherwise inadmissible. certificate issued no more than 48 hours prior to quarantine at a government-designated ► Temporary residents and work travel. The list of restricted countries is not facility. Those entering for 90 days or ► New visa issuance. Some new visa visa/permit holders. Long term work published, and it changes regularly. Travelers longer may quarantine at a private applications are being processed, albeit visa holders with re-entry permits are should confirm with the Korean consulate with jurisdiction over their location prior to travel. residence or hotel. These travelers will with delays. Issuance of long-term and may enter South Korea. need to provide the address of the short-term visas has been suspended in ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Business visitors. Business travelers location where they will quarantine, to the locations designated as restricted including South Korean citizens, are required to the local authorities. Citizens may countries by South Korean government. holding C-type short-term business get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and within traveler visas may enter South Korea. their 14-day mandatory self-isolation period. New quarantine at a location of their ► Visa extensions/renewals. These entrants will not be allowed to end their period of choosing. They will not be required to ► Other categories. Citizens of the self-isolation (and depart the government- quarantine at a government-designated applications are being processed following jurisdictions may enter South designated isolation facility) until they have location. currently. Korea without a visa: Albania, Andorra, obtained a negative PCR COVID-19 test result issued within their isolation period. Barbados, Dominica, Guam, Guyana, ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers will be limited circumstances, and are granted Caledonia, Nicaragua, Palau, Saint screened upon arrival, and asked if they have at the sole discretion of the local been, or are currently, experiencing symptoms of authorities, on a case-by-case basis. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the COVID-19. Grenadines, San Marino, Slovenia, the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Declarations. All travelers are required to United Kingdom, the United States, the local rules, including those relating to Vatican, Venezuela. complete form consenting to the PCR test upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Transit. Travelers may transit through ► Registrations. None. South Korea, provided they remain in for 72 hours or less. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers, including South Korean citizens, must download a smartphone app and use it to monitor, and report on, their ► Comments. None. health status for 14 days after arrival. They will be placed under 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.

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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Travelers holding a vaccination ► Duration. Travelers entering from India ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, work visa/permit entering from countries with high COVID-19 certificate that is recognized by the required to quarantine for 10 days. visas are not suspended or canceled. holders, cross border workers and those infection rates must present a negative transporting goods may enter Spain. Spanish Ministry of Health, and These visas may be used to enter Spain, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 accompanying minors traveling at the ► Location. Not applicable. provided that the visa holder is eligible test certificate, issued no more than 72 ► Permanent residents. See above. same time as the primary (vaccinated) to enter Spain. hours prior to travel. For more information, ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Temporary residents and work click here. traveler may enter Spain. Recognized visa/permit holders. See above. vaccines include those that have been ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa applications are being processed for the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. approved by the European Medicines local rules, including those relating to ► Business visitors. In general, business visitors may most part. The Spanish Consulates in not enter. Exceptions are in place for citizens and Agency (EMA) and the World Health the use of masks, restrictions on ► Health screenings on arrival. None. nationals of EU, EEA and Schengen member states, Organization (WHO). gathering with others, curfews etc. Brazil and South Africa may not issue Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican, as ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an long-term visas due to the COVID-19 well as residents of Albania, Armenia, Australia, variants in these jurisdictions. Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, online declaration prior to travel. For more Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macau, information, click here. Travelers who Mainland China, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, received the final dose of an approved ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa North Macedonia, Qatar, Rwanda, South Arabia, vaccine at least 14 days prior to entry, must extension/renewal requests are being Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, carry their vaccination certificate and processed currently. Thailand, Taiwan and the United States. The UK and Northern Ireland were removed from the list, and will present the same upon arrival. This remain off the list until 31 July 2021 at the earliest. certificate must contain the traveler’s first and last names, the name of the vaccine, the ► Other categories. Travelers holding a date when they received the final dose of the vaccination certificate that is recognized by the vaccine, and the address of the institution Spanish Ministry of Health, and minors accompanying the primary (vaccinated) traveler that issued the vaccine certificate. Travelers may enter Spain. Residents of the UK and who have recovered from COVID-19 and Northern Ireland may present a vaccination have a certificate of recovery, must present certificate or a nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) this certificate upon arrival. The recovery COVID-19 test. certificate must be issued by a competent authority or medical institution at least 11 ► Transit. Transiting through Spain is permissible as long as it does not involve crossing external days after the traveler tested positive for a borders (i.e., domestic transit only), and it is only COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test available at airports that have an international (NAAT). The certificate of recovery will only transit area (such as Madrid or Barcelona). be considered valid for 180 days from the date on which the traveler tested positive for ► Comments. Only Spanish citizens and residents, a NAAT COVID-19 test. Andorran citizens, Andorran residents with valid residence cards, and those in transit whose ► Registrations. None. destination after Spain is outside of the Schengen Area and who will remain for less than ► Mobile phone apps. None. 24 hours without leaving the airport transit area, may fly to Spain from Brazil or South Africa. All ► Health insurance. None. other travelers are prohibited from flying to Spain from Brazil and South Africa. ► Fees. None.

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► Citizens. There are no entry • Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Most ► See the “heightened admission” ► Duration. All travelers are encouraged ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas are restrictions for Swedish citizens or travelers will require a negative COVID-19 section. to self-isolate for seven days after currently suspended and cannot be travelers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland test result, a COVID-19 vaccination arrival. used for entry, with limited exceptions, or Norway. certificate or a certificate of recovery from including for individuals who are COVID-19 to enter Sweden. However, the ► Location. The isolation/quarantine considered to have close family ► Permanent residents. There are no common exemption from this requirement location is to be selected by the entry restrictions for permanent residents connections with Swedish citizens. For applies to people under the age of 18, individual undergoing the same. of Sweden provided they are carrying their more information, click here. those who live in Sweden, Swedish citizens permit cards with them. ► Exemptions. Swedish citizens, and travelers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland ► New visa issuance. There are travelers from the United Kingdom, and ► Temporary residents and work or Norway, and staff in the transport widespread delays in the issuance of visa/permit holders. There are no entry sector. countries in the EEA and Schengen visas as consular posts are closed or are restrictions for temporary residents and Area, among others, are exempt from ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All operating with reduced staff. Entry work permit holders provided they enter the isolation requirement. the UK and travelers are recommended to: (1) stay at visas are not being issued to travelers Sweden with a valid permit and valid several other countries. For more home for at least seven days, (2) avoid who are currently restricted from residence permit card. information, click here and here. contact with others, (3) get tested for entering Sweden. ► Business visitors. Highly-skilled COVID-19 as soon as possible after their ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Permit workers arriving from outside of the arrival in Sweden (except for children born local rules, including those relating to European Economic Area (EEA), who will in or after 2015, and those who tested extension applications should continue the use of masks, restrictions on to be submitted before the current be performing an essential function that negative for COVID-19 no more than 48 gathering with others, curfews etc. cannot be postponed, may enter Sweden. hours before arriving in Sweden), and (4) permit expires. This includes filings by Click here for additional information undergo a second COVID-19 test five days foreigners unable to leave Sweden. regarding travel to Sweden from outside after entering Sweden (except for children EEA-area. born in 2015 or later). It is also recommended for their household ► Other categories. There are members to remain at home while the test limited exceptions to the entry ban. Click results are pending. here for additional details. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions currently. ► Declarations. None.

► Comments. Foreigners and citizens ► Registrations. None. residing in Albania, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macau, New ► Mobile phone apps. None. Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, ► Health insurance. None. Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and United States are exempt ► Fees. None. from the travel ban. The travel ban exemptions are based on the country of ► Comments. Travelers are responsible for residence and not the country of the costs associated with COVID-19 citizenship. expenses.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► As of 31 May 2021, travelers who have ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Liechtenstein and Switzerland. should consult the Travelcheck site to recovered from COVID-19, travelers high-risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) ► Permanent residents. There are no entry confirm whether they are required to under the age of 16, and those who are day quarantine. Quarantine can be as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. restrictions for C-Permit holders. get tested for COVID-19 prior to travel fully vaccinated with a vaccine terminated early with the consent of the competent cantonal authority, provided ► New visa issuance. All visa processing ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. to Switzerland. approved in Switzerland or by the Individuals holding D visas, L/B/G/F permits, European Medicines Agency (EMA), the individual takes a rapid antigen test or has resumed; however, certain Swiss FDFA legitimation cards or valid online ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. are exempt from quarantine a molecular biological analysis (PCR test), consulates remain closed. announcement confirmations may enter. Individuals from Day 7 onwards and the test result is requirements after entry. However, this holding Schengen C-visas issued by Switzerland after ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers negative. If the test result is positive, the ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa 16 March 2020 may also enter. Residents of EU, exemption may not apply to individuals EFTA and Schengen countries may enter are subject to random health screening individual must immediately go into processing has resumed; however, with their passports and EU residence cards. on arrival. who are traveling from locations with isolation for generally, 48 hours. For more certain Swiss consulates remain closed. virus variants. information regarding isolation, click here. ► Business visitors. Business travelers arriving from ► Declarations. None. “non-risk” countries may enter. Click here to ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a view the list of “non-risk” countries. Business ► Registrations. Individuals entering travelers arriving from "high-risk“ countries may private residence or another suitable enter if they were fully vaccinated with a vaccine Switzerland by ship, bus or train must accommodation. approved in Switzerland or by the European provide their local contact details using Medicines Agency (EMA) in the six months preceding the electronic entry form. The entry ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions their entry. Travelers who do not require a visa to exist in very limited circumstances and are enter may nonetheless be asked by their airline to form must be filled out before entering granted at the sole discretion of the local obtain a "Laissez-Passer" from a Swiss embassy Switzerland by air, including by those abroad. Business travelers arriving from "high-risk” who will transit through Switzerland. authorities, on a case-by-case basis. As of countries who are not fully vaccinated may only 31 May 2021, travelers who have enter in exceptional situations (e.g., for important recovered from COVID-19 and those who business meetings which cannot be postponed) and ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, with documentary support. These travelers may also but not required, to download and use are fully vaccinated with a vaccine require a “Laissez-Passer” from their airline. the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here approved in Switzerland by the European for more information. Medicines Agency (EMA), are exempt from ► Other categories. Tourists and visitors arriving from the quarantine requirement for a period of non-risk countries may enter. In some cases, foreigners may be allowed to enter due to “special ► Health insurance. All travelers must 6 months. Travelers under the age of 16 needs.” Individuals seeking to enter under this route have valid health insurance. are also exempt from the quarantine must provide a credible explanation for their special requirement. This exemption may not need to enter to either border officers (for visa- ► Fees. None. apply to individuals who are traveling from exempt nationals) or Swiss embassies/consulates (for foreigners who require a visa to enter). locations with virus variants of significant concern. ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk countries who have transited through a high-risk country on ► Comments. All travelers are subject to their way to Switzerland, may enter if they have local rules, including those relating to the spent less than 24 hours in a country or area with an increased risk of infection. use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, etc. ► Comments. Travelers can use the Travelcheck site to confirm their entry requirements.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, 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 followed by a existing visas issued prior to 19 May seven day self-health management period. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test announced in connection with travel to 2021 are temporarily prohibited from certificate (in English) that was issued within the ► Permanent residents. There are no ► Location. All travelers will be asked to show proof 3 days leading up to the traveler’s departure for this jurisdiction. entering Taiwan. entry restrictions for permanent of the location where they will complete their Taiwan. residents of Taiwan. quarantine. Travelers should quarantine at a ► New visa issuance. Visa applications are government-designated facility (with one adult per ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All arriving currently open for special humanitarian room). Individuals who traveled to, or transited ► Temporary residents and work travelers are subject to COVID-19 testing upon through, key high-risk jurisdictions (i.e., reasons only. Taiwan Entry Permit arrival, between the 10th and 12th days of their visa/permit holders. Resident permit Bangladesh, Brazil, India, the UK, Peru, Israel or applications for Mainland China nationals quarantine period, and again prior to ending (ARC) holders may enter Taiwan. Indonesia) in the 14 days immediately preceding are suspended until further notice. their quarantine. Individuals who traveled to, or their entry to Taiwan, will be tested for COVID-19 transited through key high-risk jurisdictions ► Business visitors. Visa holders are upon entry and required to quarantine at a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Alien prohibited from entering Taiwan until (i.e., Bangladesh, Brazil, India, the UK, government-mandated group quarantine facility. Peru, Israel and Indonesia) in the 14 days Residence Certificates (ARC) will be 26 July 2021. Other arriving travelers who have not visited key immediately preceding their entry to Taiwan, high-risk jurisdictions in the 14 days immediately automatically extended in 30-day will be required to quarantine at a government- preceding their arrival in Taiwan will be required increments until the Taiwan’s Center for ► Other categories. Foreign nationals mandated group quarantine facility. to take a throat/saliva test and a PCR COVID-19 Disease Control downgrades the who hold a valid visa with a “Special test upon arrival in Taiwan. All travelers are nationwide alert to level 2. Once that Entry Permit for COVID-19 Outbreak” ► Health screenings on arrival. None. required to take a rapid home COVID-19 test th th occurs, applicants who require an notation issued after 19 May between the 10 and 12 days of their quarantine ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an period and again prior to ending their extension will need to submit their 2021 may enter. online health declaration that includes the quarantine. All arriving travelers who test positive application documents within 30 days of traveler’s health status and travel history, for COVID-19 will be subject to genome ► Transit. Effective 19 May 2021, transit within the 48 hours leading up to their arrival in sequencing. the nationwide alert being downgraded through Taiwan is prohibited. Taiwan. to level 2. Those with expired ARCs who ► Exemptions. Beginning 1 March 2021, business remain in Taiwan beyond their permitted ► Comments. Hong Kong and Macau ► Registrations. None. travelers with a valid ARC or Employment Gold period of stay will be allowed to depart residents may enter Taiwan provided Card (EGC) who plan to stay in Taiwan for less than ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to three months may shorten the home-quarantine Taiwan without penalties, and they will they: (1) hold an ARC, (2) obtain a have a phone number of a local Taiwan telecom period pursuant to a special procedure. Those not be considered to have overstayed, Taiwan entry permit to fulfill service provider (a SIM card can be purchased coming from low-risk countries/regions may take provided they depart no later than 10 contractual obligations as part of an at the airport) and to use a personal COVID-19 test on the fifth day of their stay (at days after the nationwide alert is smartphone (i.e., one smartphone per person) their own expense). Those who arrive from internal transfer within a multinational downgraded to level 2. Holders of visitor to complete and submit their health medium-risk countries/regions may take a COVID- enterprise, or (3) obtain permission declaration. However, under special 19 test on their seventh day in Taiwan (at their visas that are expiring, who are present under a special program. circumstances (such as, children under the age own expense). Provided they receive a negative in Taiwan beyond their permitted period test result, these business travelers will be allowed of 12 that will quarantine at the same location of stay, do not require an extension, and ► Mainland China nationals may enter to end their home-quarantine period and shift to as the accompanying adult) they can complete they will not be considered to have Taiwan provided they: (1) hold an ARC, an enhanced self-health management period, the health declaration through a shared lasting until the 14th day after entry. They will then overstayed, provided they either depart (2) obtain a Taiwan entry permit as the smartphone. need to observe a seven day regular self-health Taiwan, or submit an extension spouse or underage child of a management period. ► Health insurance. None. application no later than 10 days after Taiwanese citizen, or (3) obtain ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, the nationwide alert is downgraded to permission under a special program. ► Fees. None. including those relating to the use of masks, level 2. restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Thai citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible non- ► See the “quarantine / isolation ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work Thai travelers are required to present a negative requirements” section. quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, visas are not suspended or canceled. RT PCR COVID-19 test result, issued in English, visa/permit holders and business no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Individuals regardless of their nationality or These visas may be used to enter visitors may enter Thailand provided who test positive will not be permitted to enter vaccination status. Thailand, provided the visa holder they apply for, and obtain, a Certificate Thailand. Thai nationals are not required to obtains a COE prior to travel, and is not of Entry (COE) prior to travel. present a COVID-19 test taken prior to arrival. ► Location. Non-Thai nationals traveling otherwise inadmissible. to Bangkok must quarantine at the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Foreign travelers ► Permanent residents. See above. are required to undergo a second RT PCR COVID- Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) ► New visa issuance. New visa application 19 test upon arrival in Thailand. In addition, they location for Bangkok. Non-Thai processing varies from consulate to ► Temporary residents and work must also get tested again during their nationals traveling to other provinces consulate. Some Thai consulates are visa/permit holders. See above. quarantine period. Individuals who are required to must quarantine at the Alternative issuing new visas. However, others are quarantine for 14 days must get tested three Local Quarantine (ALQ) location for the only issuing limited categories of visas. ► Business visitors. See above. times, with the first test completed upon arrival, the next test occurring on their sixth or seventh province to which they will travel. The ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. Dependent family day in the country, and the third test occurring list of ASQ/ALQ hotels can be found members of citizens, permanent on their 12th or 13th day in the country. here. Thai citizens can choose to extension requests submitted from residents, temporary residents and quarantine at a State or Local within Thailand are being processed ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers are currently. Foreigners in Thailand whose work visa/permit holders may enter subjected to health screening on Quarantine (SQ/LQ) location (at no cost visas expired and who cannot depart Thailand together with the primary arrival. Passengers with a fever will be flagged, to them) or at a ASQ or ALQ. travelers, provided all travelers obtain isolated and sent to a state medical facility. Thailand (e.g. due to border closures) a COE prior to entry. Holders of APEC ► Exemptions. Vaccinated travelers from can apply for a “COVID visa” until 29 ► Declarations. Passengers must complete and low- and medium-risk countries, and May 2021. The “COVID visa”, if Business Travel Cards may enter submit a paper declaration form to authorities Thailand provided they obtain a COE upon arrival to Thailand. unvaccinated children who are granted, permits the visa holder to prior to travel, and are not otherwise accompanied by a vaccinated parent, remain lawfully in Thailand for 60 days. ► Registrations. None. inadmissible. who are traveling to the Phuket During this time, “COVID visa” holders ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to Province pursuant to the Phuket must make arrangements to return to ► Transit. International transit through download, and comply with the requirements of, Sandbox Scheme (designed to promote their home countries. Thailand is allowed, provided the the ThailandPlus app. For more information, click tourism) do not need to quarantine. traveler remains in Thailand for no here. However, they must remain in Phuket ► Comments. The issuance of Certificates of Entry (COEs) is currently suspended more than 12 hours. Travelers are ► Health insurance. Passengers are for at least 14 days before traveling required to have Fit to Fly Health required to have health insurance with a domestically within Thailand. If these for nationals arriving from India, Certificate, a negative reverse minimum coverage of USD 100,000, which travelers will remain in Phuket for less Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. transmission polymerase chain covers medical treatment related to COVID-19 than 14 days, they must depart from over the entire duration of their stay. reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result Phuket to a destination outside of and health insurance with ► Fees. Non-Thai nationals must cover their Thailand. a minimum coverage of USD 100,000, quarantine-related expenses. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to which covers medical treatment ► Comments. None. related to COVID-19 over the entire local rules, including those relating to duration of their stay. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► 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 COVID-19. authorities by submitting an online (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. ► Location. Travelers must undergo their request, in order to be admitted. was issued at most 72 hours before quarantine at a government-designated ► New visa issuance. Entry visa Individuals who previously submitted arrival, in order to be admitted. facility, unless they received an applications are being processed applications and have not yet obtained exemption in advance of their travel to currently for applicants who received an an entry exemption must now submit a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Trinidad and Tobago. entry exemption. Exemptions are currently only being granted to new application via this method. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. See above. Individuals who are granted an entry individuals who have an exceptional may be subject to health screenings on basis for travel. Work permit 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 applications are currently suspended right to require that new entrants be until further notice. available for travel on the required tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. A dates. ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Ministry ► Declarations. None. state of emergency went into effect on of National Security has suspended all ► Permanent residents. See above. 16 May 2021 and will continue until work permit services until further ► Registrations. None. further notice. An ongoing curfew is in ► Temporary residents and work notice. In-person appointments at the visa/permit holders. Work permit ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants effect from Monday to Sunday, from 9 Immigration Division are also suspended holders and business visitors may enter must download the Ministry of Health pm to 5 am local time. until further notice. currently provided they receive a travel mobile application for Trinidad and exemption. Trinidad 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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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. Passengers ► In general, inbound travelers are not ► Duration. Passengers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work arriving from United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt, required to take a PCR COVID-19 test or Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, visas are not suspended or canceled Singapore, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, visa/permit holders and business India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and passengers who quarantine on arrival if they: (1) Nepal or Sri Lanka, and passengers who and may be used to enter Turkey. visitors can enter Turkey. have been in these countries in the 14 days received two doses of the COVID-19 were present in any of these countries preceding their entry to Turkey, must submit a vaccine (or one dose in the case of the in the 14 days preceding their travel to ► New visa issuance. Visa applications ► Permanent residents. See above. negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or Johnson & Johnson vaccine) at least 14 Turkey, must quarantine for 14 days on continue to be accepted and processed. a negative rapid antigen test taken no more than ► Temporary residents and work 72 hours before arrival. Individuals arriving from days before their arrival in Turkey are arrival. At the end of the 14-day period, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa visa/permit holders. See above. Afghanistan or Pakistan, as well as those who not required to submit a PCR COVID-19 travelers will need to take a second PCR extension/renewal applications continue were present in these locations in the 14 days test in advance of travel, or (2) COVID-19 test, and if they test to be accepted and processed. ► Business visitors. See above. preceding their travel to Turkey, are not required recovered from COVID-19 in the six negative, they will be allowed to end the to submit a PCR test. months preceding their travel to quarantine period. ► Other categories. Tourists may enter ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals Turkey. Turkey. traveling from countries other than those listed ► Individuals arriving from Afghanistan or above may be required to take a PCR COVID-19 ► Travelers from the following countries, Pakistan, as well as those who were ► Transit. Transit through Turkey is test upon arrival. Testing is done at random. If must present a negative PCR COVID-19 present in these locations in the 14 currently permitted. the test result is positive, the traveler may be test prior to arrival and quarantine on days preceding their travel to Turkey, required to quarantine. ► Comments. As of 1 July 2021, travel arrival, even if they have a vaccination must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. from the following locations is ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers may be or recovery certificate: Afghanistan, At the end of their seventh day in suspended until further notice: subject to temperature checks when arriving by Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Turkey, they will need to take a PCR air. Travelers from Canada, Singapore and Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, South Guangzhou, and passengers who connect flights Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka. COVID-19 test, and if they test Africa and Sri Lanka. However, en route to Turkey may be more likely to be negative, they will be allowed to end the ► Travelers from the following countries, individuals traveling from these screened on arrival. quarantine period. must present a negative PCR COVID-19 countries may transit through Turkey ► Declarations. All passengers, except for those in test prior to arrival, but are not required ► Location. Travelers who are required to en route to their final destination (after transit and individuals under the age of six, are to quarantine on arrival, even if they quarantine on arrival must do so at Turkey). required to complete the Turkey Entry Form in the 72 hours preceding their flight. A paper have a vaccination or recovery locations designated by the local printout or mobile screenshot of the completed certificate: United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt authorities. form will be checked prior to boarding. and Singapore. ► Exemptions. See the “vaccination” ► Registrations. None. section for more information.

► Mobile phone apps. Travelers, with the exception of tourists, require an “HES code,” which tracks ► Comments. All travelers are subject to passengers' movements, with a view toward local rules, including those relating to reducing the spread of COVID-19. For more the use of masks in all public places. information, click here.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Passengers are responsible for covering the costs of COVID-19 testing, where required.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► 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, albeit with delays. 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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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. UAE citizens who are abroad (and their ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers are ► UAE nationals and residents who are ► Duration. Travelers entering Abu Dhabi ► Existing (valid) visas. Business visitors direct family members traveling at the same time as required to take a polymerase chain reaction them) are eligible to enter the UAE. fully vaccinated, and who enter the UAE must undergo a mandatory 12-day who are seeking to enter Abu Dhabi (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours via Abu Dhabi from a country that is not quarantine and wear an GPS-enabled from a country not contained on the ► Permanent residents. This category is not applicable prior to travel, and test negative, in order to on the green list, are only required to wristband upon arrival. The wristband green list, may not use their visas to in this jurisdiction. be granted admission. Travelers from certain quarantine for five days upon arrival. may be removed after 12 days in Abu enter currently. In general, visas are not countries have the option to take the PCR ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit Dhabi provided that the traveler tests test either before travel, or upon arrival. UAE nationals and residents who enter suspended for entry to Dubai. However, holders. These travelers may enter the UAE negative for COVID-19 on their fourth currently. However, restrictions on entry from Click here for more information. via Abu Dhabi from a country on the this can change with little or no notice, specific countries may be introduced with little or no green list, are not required to and eighth days in Abu Dhabi. In other based on infection levels worldwide. notice, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Depending quarantine upon arrival. parts of the UAE, travelers are not There are also restrictions in place on specific countries. Travelers are advised to confirm on the location within the UAE to which they required to quarantine if they tested visa holders who enter Dubai and then entry eligibility prior to travel. Silver visa holders will travel, travelers may be required to get negative for COVID-19 before travel, or seek to travel to Abu Dhabi. from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, tested for COVID-19 up to three times within Zambia, Congo (Democratic Republic), South Africa upon arrival (if they are required to take their first 14 days in the UAE. Click here for and Uganda are allowed to travel to the UAE. a COVID-19 test upon arrival). ► New visa issuance. New visas are not more information. currently being issued to applicants ► Business visitors. Business visitors traveling from ► Location. Individuals who are required countries on the green list (only) can enter Abu ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are from the following countries, who are Dhabi currently. Visitors who are eligible for a visa subject to health screenings upon to quarantine may do so at a private outside of the UAE: Algeria, Yemen, on arrival can enter via Abu Dhabi airport. Visitors arrival. Click here for more information. residence or hotel, in general. who require a visa to enter Abu Dhabi are still Syria, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, permitted to enter, however they do so by entering Individuals who test positive for COVID- Pakistan, Somalia, Iran, Lebanon, ► Declarations. All travelers seeking to enter the UAE via Dubai or another approved port of entry, 19 within the UAE are required to Kenya, Tunisia and Turkey. New and then traveling internally to Abu Dhabi. Click here Dubai are required to complete a Health quarantine at a government-designated Declaration Form and submit this form on Employment Residence Permit (ERP) for more information regarding the requirements for hospital or private residence, at the entry to Abu Dhabi by road. At the moment, business arrival. Travelers who do not download the applications are not being processed in visitors may enter other Emirates without form, will be able to obtain a paper version discretion of the local authorities. Abu Dhabi currently if the applicants are restrictions. However, restrictions on entry from upon arrival. physically outside of the UAE. In specific countries may be introduced with little or no ► Exemptions. Travelers entering the UAE notice, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in (with the exception of Abu Dhabi) with a general, new ERP applications are not specific countries. ► Registrations. None. negative PCR COVID-19 test result will being processed in Dubai for applicants ► Other categories. None. ► Mobile phone apps. Residents traveling to be exempted from the requirement to who are outside of the UAE, with limited Abu Dhabi are required to download and use quarantine. UAE nationals and residents exceptions. ERP applications for ► Transit. Transit through the UAE is currently the Al Hosn app. Dubai-bound travelers are permitted. who are fully vaccinated (e.g. who applicants who are outside of the UAE recommended to download and use the DXB received two doses of the Moderna or are only being approved in limited ► Comments. Individuals seeking admission to Dubai Smart app. Click here for more information. situations, and at the sole discretion of who were present in, or transited through, South Pfizer vaccine), and who enter the UAE Africa, Nigeria or India in the 14 days preceding ► Health insurance. Citizens, residents and via Abu Dhabi from a country that is not the local authorities. Tourist visas are their desired entry to Dubai will be denied admission. their family members are covered under the on the green list, are only required to still being issued. For more information, click here. Only travelers who UAE medical system. Business visitors must quarantine for seven days upon arrival. are eligible for a visa on arrival can enter the UAE via ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa the Abu Dhabi airport. Travelers from India, Nigeria, have travel insurance that covers the cost of the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, COVID-19 related treatments, if needed. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to extension/renewal applications are Sri Lanka, South Africa, Liberia, Sierra Leone, local rules, including those relating to being processed currently. ► Fees. None. Namibia, Zambia, Congo (Democratic Republic) and the use of masks, restrictions on Uganda are currently prohibited from entering into the UAE until further notice, unless they hold a valid ► Comments. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. silver visa.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. British citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers must ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from anywhere outside the ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid visas may be provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken no United Kingdom, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle residents, temporary residents and related requirements that have been used for travel to the United Kingdom, provided more than 72 hours prior to departure. Limited of Man, must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. For the visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible (e.g. work visa/permit holders may enter the exceptions from the test requirement exist, including announced in connection with travel to more information, click here. As of 17 May 2021, those business visa holders traveling to the United United Kingdom, even if their travel for: (1) children under the age of 11, (2) travelers who this jurisdiction. entering the United Kingdom from a green list country Kingdom from a banned country). have a job on the exempt jobs list, (3) individuals must book and pay for a COVID-19 test (to be taken on originates in a country on the banned traveling from a jurisdiction where they are unable to their second day in the UK) before traveling, and they ► New visa issuance. New visa applications – will not need to quarantine unless their test is positive. country list. Direct entry from banned get tested for COVID-19. For more information, click including applications for work, study and here. For more information, click here. Those who self-isolate countries is not permitted. Entry by in England only, can choose to pay for a private COVID- residence visas – are being processed. Priority visa these travelers is only permitted from ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who travel 19 test no earlier than their sixth day in England. If the processing is available in most locations. countries that are not on the banned to England only, may get tested for COVID-19, at their test is negative, they can stop self-isolating. For more Individuals who are applying for visitor visas may own expense, no earlier than their sixth day after information, click here. The government announced be issued new visas, however the decision may be country list. Family members of these arrival in England, in order to reduce their isolation that, as of 15 February 2021, citizens of the United delayed if the individual is applying from a country individuals may enter the United period, under the Test to Release Scheme. Individuals Kingdom, and foreign nationals with UK residence rights from which travel to the UK is currently arriving from countries on the banned country list, will Kingdom subject to these same rules. traveling from a banned country are not eligible for this suspended. If the application is successful, the Scheme. For more information, click here. As of 15 have to pay to self-isolate in a government-designated applicants will receive their visa only when the hotel for 10 full days upon arrival. India will be added to The specific family members who are February 2021, all travelers arriving in the United country from which they are applying is removed the banned country list starting 23 April 2021. The eligible to enter depend on the status Kingdom will be required to take a PCR COVID-19 test from the banned country list. Applicants with at their own expense on the second and eighth days of Scottish authorities have confirmed that all arrivals to expired short-term entry visas must apply for of the primary traveler (e.g. citizen, their 10-day self-isolation period. Travelers must book Scotland from outside the United Kingdom, Ireland, the work visa holder). these tests prior to travel via an online government Isle of Man and the Channel Islands must book and pay replacement visas. They will also need to make portal. For more information, click here. For the list of for managed isolation in quarantine hotels. For more appointments to resubmit their biometric information, click here. The cost per person is £1,750. information. If the Visa Application Centre (VAC) ► Permanent residents. See above. test providers, click here. Effective 17 May 2021, post- arrival testing requirements for those entering into Those who fail to comply with these rules are subject to with jurisdiction over travelers place of residence England will depend on the individuals’ travel history in fines of up to £10,000. Travelers must book their hotel is closed due to COVID-19, the travelers may apply ► Temporary residents and work the 10 days preceding their desired entry. For more prior to travel online. online and select a VAC in another country. These visa/permit holders. See above. information, click here. travelers should select a country where they can ► Location. Individuals may isolate at a private residence, and they must travel directly to the place where they will submit their biometrics, and ensure that they are ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors isolate and remain there until the end of their period of permitted to travel to the country they selected. may enter the United Kingdom only if ► Declarations. All travelers who are eligible to enter the self-isolation. This measure is in place until 31 December 2021. they are traveling from a country that United Kingdom must complete an online passenger locator form any time in the 48 hours before they are ► Exemptions. Some travelers are exempt from COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa renewal is not on the banned country list, and due to arrive in the United Kingdom. This form can be isolation requirements, on the basis of their job. On 29 applications are being processed. Priority and June 2021, senior executives in a business were added they have not spend time in, or accessed here. There are limited exemptions from this super priority services are now available for all back to the list of jobs that qualify for an exemption transited through, a banned country in requirement. Click here for more information. sponsored worker routes, including Indefinite from the quarantine requirement in England. Click here Leave to Remain. Individuals who are currently in for more information. These travelers are also exempt the 10 days preceding their entry to ► Registrations. None. the United Kingdom with visas expiring by 30 from completing the declaration form when traveling the United Kingdom. September 2021 who are unable to depart from ► Mobile phone apps. The United Kingdom health from the UK to other locations. the United Kingdom due to issues relating to authorities are advising individuals in England and ► Other categories. None. Wales to use the free NHS COVID-19 app. • Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, COVID-19 may request additional time to remain, including those relating to national lockdown known as “exceptional assurance.” Individuals who restrictions, the use of masks, restrictions on gathering ► Transit. Transit through the United ► Health insurance. None. left the United Kingdom with valid visas before 17 with others, curfews etc. Click here for more Kingdom is permitted, provided the March 2020, who wish to return to the United ► Fees. None. information. On 17 May 2021, the UK Government Kingdom, but who were unable to make an published its “roadmap out of lockdown – international passenger did not travel from a banned application for Indefinite or Further Leave to ► Comments. Failure to abide by the rules may result in travel.” For more information, click here. Effective 19 country, or spend time in a banned Remain before their visa expired, as a fines and other penalties, including deportation and July 2021, most legal restrictions to control COVID-19 country in the 10 days immediately denial of admission. Anyone trying to conceal that they will be lifted in England. Click here for more info. Specific result COVID-19 related travel restrictions, can preceding the date of transit through have been in a country on the red list may be subject to COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect in Scotland, now complete an online form to enter re-enter. Wales and Northern Ireland. Click here for more information. the United Kingdom. a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► 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 canceled citizens, permanent residents or their family January 2021, all travelers, including US citizens related requirements that have been admission to the US from a foreign and they may be used to enter the US, members, including spouses, children under the and permanent residents, flying to the US from announced in connection with travel to country will be required to comply with provided the visa holder is not otherwise age of 21, parents (provided that the US citizen international destinations will be required to show inadmissible (e.g. if they were present in the or lawful permanent resident child is unmarried this jurisdiction. For more information CDC guidelines for self-quarantine or proof of a negative COVID-19 test before Schengen Area). and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided boarding their flight. Failure to provide evidence about guidance from the Center for self-isolation. that both the sibling and the US citizen or lawful of a negative test will result in the carrier denying ► New visa issuance. The Department of State permanent resident are unmarried and under the Disease Control, click here. boarding. This requirement still applies to those ► Location. State-specific quarantine (DOS) has temporarily suspended most age of 21). who are fully vaccinated. measures may be in effect as well. The routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Currently, the latest guidance can be found here. appointments. Exceptions for national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) interest may be entertained at the discretion ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers of the US authorities. The DOS is currently holders. These travelers, and business visitors, recommend that domestic travelers get tested for limiting visa processing to emergencies, which may not enter if they were present in the COVID-19 three to five days after travel, and are not required to quarantine after Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Brazil, reduce non-essential activities for seven days. arriving in the United States. are fairly narrowly defined as including urgent China, India, Iran, Ireland or South Africa in the Travelers are subject to state/local requirements. medical care for oneself or a relative or an 14 days prior to seeking admission, unless they For more information, click here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to employer that must be accompanied, a qualify for, and obtain, a national interest funeral/death, urgent business travel, or ► Health screenings on arrival. US citizens and local rules, including those relating to exemption. See “other categories” for more students or exchange visitors. A proclamation Lawful Permanent Residents entering from a the use of masks, restrictions on information. suspending the entry into the United States of restricted jurisdiction will be subject to enhanced gathering with others, curfews etc. As certain immigrants who present a risk to the ► Business visitors. See above. entry screening, and directed to proceed to their of 21 January 2021, Executive final destination, and immediately home US labor market following the outbreak of ► Other categories. Certain academics, students quarantine in accordance with CDC best departments and agencies must COVID-19 was rescinded on 24 February and journalists traveling from the Schengen Area, practices. immediately require masks to be worn 2021. The suspension of entry for certain the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, India, Iran, in compliance with the CDC non-immigrants expired on 31 March 2021 Ireland or South Africa may qualify for national ► Declarations. Air passengers will be required to and was not renewed. interest exceptions (NIE). Certain business confirm that the COVID-19 documentation they requirements while in airports, or on travelers, treaty investors and traders from these present is true, in the form of an attestation. commercial aircraft, trains, public ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners restricted countries may qualify for an NIE if they maritime vessels (including ferries), entering under the Visa Waiver Program ► Registrations. None. are traveling to provide vital support or executive intercity buses, and all forms of public (VWP), also known as the Electronic System direction for significant economic activities that for Travel Authorization (ESTA), are not are considered to be in the U.S. national interest. ► Mobile phone apps. The US government released transportation. The Coordinator of the an app that asks a series of questions about COVID-19 Response and Counselor to eligible to extend their stay or change status. ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided the traveler health and exposure to determine if one should the President (COVID-19 Response If an emergency such as COVID-19 prevents was not present in the Schengen Area, the United seek care for COVID-19 symptoms. the departure of a VWP entrant, United Coordinator) is responsible for Kingdom, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland or States Citizenship and Immigration Services South Africa in the 14 days prior to entry. ► Health insurance. None. encouraging physical distancing on (USCIS) has discretion to grant a period of public modes of transportation. satisfactory departure of up to 30 days. ► Comments. Travelers entering by land from ► Fees. None. Canada or Mexico for “non-essential” purposes USCIS has temporary authority to grant an will be refused entry. The US has declined to fully ► Comments. The pre-testing rule applies to all additional 30 day period to VWP entrants who define “nonessential” apart from excluding any individuals two years of age or older, including US are unable to depart after the initial 30 day travel related to tourism or recreation. The US citizens and legal permanent residents. It does period. Satisfactory departure requests must has also closed its land border with Mexico to any not currently apply to land border be made by calling the USCIS Contact Center undocumented applicants (impacting asylum and crossings. Additional clarifications on restrictions at 1-800-375-5283. refugee seekers). for travel by land and sea are likely forthcoming.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Uruguay has closed its land, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. ► Fully vaccinated travelers (i.e., those ► Duration. Foreigners who are eligible to enter ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are sea and air border, and entry is not Individuals who are eligible to enter who received the full number of doses Uruguay must quarantine for 14 days in not suspended or canceled. However, permitted currently, with limited Uruguay are required to take a required for the vaccine that they were general. They may take a PCR COVID-19 test eligible travelers must get prior on their seventh day in Uruguay, and if they exceptions. Citizens and permanent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) eligible to obtain) who have waited the approval from the Uruguayan test negative, they may be permitted to cease residents are exempt from the entry COVID-19 test, no more than 72 hours necessary immunization period (e.g., their quarantine following a negative test. authorities in order to be admitted to prohibitions and so they are allowed to prior to travel. The test must be two weeks from their final dose of the Citizens and permanent residents are Uruguay. enter Uruguay. conducted by an accredited and vaccine) are not required to quarantine required to quarantine only if they are certified laboratory in the traveler’s upon arrival, provided that they enter entering from a high-risk area, are ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. See above. departure country, and the test must be with a certificate confirming their experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have applications are currently only being negative, in order for the traveler to be vaccinated status. come into contact with someone who tested processed for applicants who are ► Temporary residents and work positive for COVID-19. granted admission. Exemptions from deemed to have a valid and urgent visa/permit holders. In general, reason for entry to Uruguay. temporary residents and work this requirement exist, including for ► Location. In general, the quarantine may be carried out in private accommodations. visa/permit holders are not eligible for Uruguayan citizens. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Travelers are not required to quarantine in a entry to Uruguay currently. Limited extension/renewal requests may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. government-designated facility, unless they exceptions exist, including for family Individuals who are eligible to enter are specifically instructed to do by the local submitted via email. These requests are reunification purposes, urgent business Uruguay may take a PCR COVID-19 test authorities. being processed currently. and economic purposes, and Brazilian on their seventh day in Uruguay, as a cross border workers who enter into ► Exemptions. The following exemptions have means of reducing their quarantine been suspended until 31 July 2021. Fully Uruguay but remain in a border city in period. They must negative in order to vaccinated travelers (i.e., those who received Uruguay. Advance approval from the shorten the quarantine period. the full number of doses required for the immigration authorities is required in vaccine that they were eligible to obtain) who these instances. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. have waited the necessary immunization period (e.g. two weeks from their final dose of ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. None. the vaccine) are not required to quarantine upon arrival, provided that they enter with a ► Other categories. See above. ► Registrations. None. certificate confirming their vaccinated status. Travelers who tested positive for COVID-19 ► Transit. Transit through Uruguay is ► Mobile phone apps. None. during the 90 days preceding their desired currently prohibited, except where travel to Uruguay, and who carry proof that ► Health insurance. None. specifically authorized by the the positive test was conducted at least 20 Uruguayan authorities. ► Fees. None days prior to entry (and no more than 90 days prior to entry), will not be required to ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. quarantine upon entering Uruguay.

► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 fourteen days of the Venezuelan borders. permitted from Bolivia, the Dominican reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. The local authorities consecutively, followed by seven days Republic, Mexico, Panama and Turkey. than 48 hours prior to travel. have reported that COVID-19 vaccines without isolating. All new entrants to ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is This country list is subject to change have arrived in the country and will be Venezuela are subject to these isolation currently on hold, except in exceptional without general notice to the public. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All progressively administered to citizens. rules. Therefore, if the traveler arrives situations, at the sole discretion of the travelers are subject to COVID-19 during a week where isolation is in Venezuelan authorities. ► Permanent residents. See above. testing upon arrival. effect, they must isolate until the end of ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visas and ► Temporary residents and work ► Health screenings on arrival. None. that week. If they arrive during a week identification cards that expired visa/permit holders. See above. where isolation is not required, they will following the outbreak of COVID-19, are ► Declarations. None. not need to isolate until the following temporarily extended until such time ► Business visitors. See above. week, at which point isolation will be ► Registrations. None. that the Venezuelan authorities resume required again. ► Other categories. See above. operations and can process renewal ► Mobile phone apps. None. applications. ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a ► Transit. Transit through Venezuela is private residence or a government- permitted only from specifically ► Health insurance. None. designated medical assistance center. designated locations. ► Fees. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. • Comments. All travelers are subject to local regulations, including mandatory wearing of masks, social distancing of 1.5 meters, restrictions on meeting with others, curfews, etc.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Vietnam. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► The Vietnamese Health Ministry will ► Duration. All travelers must quarantine ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a reverse transmission launch a pilot program, starting on 1 for 21 days starting the day after their visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID- July 2021 and ending on 31 July 2021, arrival. After completing the 21-day These visas may be used to enter residents can enter Vietnam. 19 test, three to five days prior to travel. that will allow certain travelers entering quarantine, inbound travelers are then Vietnam, provided that the visa holder The test must be completed at a the Quang Ninh province to quarantine required to immediately isolate for an obtains approval from Vietnamese ► Temporary residents and work government-approved, or World Health visa/permit holders. These individuals Organization-designated, laboratory. The for only seven days (down from 21 additional seven-day period at a private authorities in advance of travel. may enter Vietnam. However, they test must be negative in order for the days) if they are fully vaccinated, or if accommodation (e.g. home, hotel). ► New visa issuance. New visa must obtain approval from the traveler to be granted admission to they have recovered from COVID-19. ► Location. All travelers are required to applications are being processed for a Vietnam. Vietnamese authorities prior to travel. quarantine at government-designated limited number of categories, including ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Business visitors. Business visitors hotels. investors, experts, skilled workers, may enter Vietnam. However, visa-free are required to take four COVID-19 tests enterprise managers and their family after entering Vietnam. Travelers must ► Exemptions. None. members. entry is currently suspended. See the undergo three COVID-19 tests during their Comments section further below. st th th ► Comments. All travelers are subject to quarantine period (on their 1 , 14 and 20 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Some days in the country), and a fourth COVID-19 local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. Non-Vietnamese provinces and cities are requiring test upon completing their seven-day the use of masks, restrictions on foreign employees who are applying to dependent family members of isolation period (following their quarantine). gathering with others, curfews etc. Vietnamese citizens, permanent renew/extend their work and residence residents, temporary residents and ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers status, to be physically present in work visa/permit holders may enter are subject to health screenings upon Vietnam, and to submit the results of a Vietnam together with their arrival. health checkup conducted locally, as part of the renewal process. Vietnamese family member (i.e., ► Declarations. All travelers are required to primary traveler). complete a health declaration form upon arrival to Vietnam. Click here for more ► Transit. Transit through Vietnam is not information. currently permitted. ► Registrations. None. • Comments. Visa exemptions have been suspended temporarily, including ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are visa exemptions for APEC Business required to download the Bluezone app, and comply with the requirements of the app, Travel Card (ABTC) holders. An during their stay in Vietnam. entry visa or entry permission is required to enter Vietnam. ► Health insurance. Foreigners must have international medical insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments related to COVID-19. Alternatively, their sponsoring entities may guarantee that they will cover any medical costs on behalf of the foreigner.

► Fees. None.

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Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas, Entry restrictions requirements and considerations 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 the ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Zambia. travelers are required to present a related requirements that have been following high-risk jurisdictions are visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to subject to a 14-day quarantine: South as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, entry restrictions for permanent was issued at most 72 hours before Egypt, Tunisia, India, Iran, Turkey, ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Zambia. departure. France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Brazil to be issued and there is no impact on processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work and Argentina. Additionally, travelers ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary that are symptomatic will be held in residents and work visa/permit holders ► Health screenings on arrival. There will assigned isolation centers. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Zambia. be a mandatory health screening at all of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Location. Travelers displaying COVID- ports of entry, and travelers that 19 symptoms will be required to currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors display COVID-19 symptoms will be pandemic. may enter Zambia. quarantine at identified-isolation quarantined in a medical facility where centres across the country. ► Other categories. None. they will undergo treatment. Those without COVID-19 symptoms will be ► Exemptions. None. ► Transit. There are no transit required to self-quarantine for at least restrictions at this time. 14 days. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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