COVID-19 and Immigration Tracker
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Mobility: Immigration Tracker Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration 4 January 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 EY teams have developed additional trackers to help you follow changes: ► Force Majeure ► Global Mobility ► Global Tax Policy ► Global Trade Considerations ► Labor and Employment Law ► Tax Controversy ► 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 (115) *Updated Albania Cuba Honduras Luxembourg Paraguay Taiwan Algeria Cyprus Hong Kong Macau Peru Tanzania Angola Czech Republic Hungary Madagascar Philippines Thailand Argentina Democratic Republic of Iceland Malawi Poland Trinidad and Tobago Congo (DRC) Armenia India * Malaysia Portugal Turkey Denmark Australia Indonesia Malta Qatar Uganda Dominican Republic Austria Ireland Mexico Romania Ukraine Ecuador Bahrain Isle of Man Moldova Russia United Arab Emirates Egypt Belgium Israel * Mongolia Rwanda United Kingdom El Salvador * Bolivia Italy Mozambique Saudi Arabia United States * Estonia Botswana Jamaica Netherlands Senegal Uruguay * Ethiopia Brazil * Japan New Zealand Serbia Venezuela Finland Bulgaria Jersey Nicaragua Singapore Vietnam France Canada Jordan Nigeria Slovakia Zambia Gabon Chile * Kenya North Macedonia Slovenia Zimbabwe Georgia China Mainland Kosovo Norway South Africa Germany Colombia Kuwait Oman South Korea Ghana Costa Rica Latvia Pakistan Spain Greece Cote d’Ivoire Lebanon Panama Sweden Guatemala Croatia Liechtenstein Papua New Guinea Switzerland Guernsey Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Albania • Last updated/validated: 2 November 2020 Back to top Quarantines/ Suspension of Heightened admission or Suspension or delays in Entry restrictions Isolation measures existing (valid) visas visa application criteria issuance of new visas Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) decreased ⚫ Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased N/A N/A ⚫ N/A ⚫ N/A ⚫ N/A ► The land borders with Greece, ► Those allowed entry into the Macedonia, Montenegro and jurisdiction are no longer Kosovo have reopened. subject to a 14-day quarantine period. ► As of 22 June 2020, international flights to/from Albania are now permitted. ► Albanian citizens and residents who are currently outside of Albania may repatriate to Albania without needing to adhere to a 14-day quarantine period. Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Algeria • Last updated/validated: 9 December 2020 Back to top Quarantines/ Suspension of Heightened admission or Suspension or delays in Entry restrictions Isolation measures existing (valid) visas visa application criteria issuance of new visas Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased ⚫ Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased N/A N/A ⚫ N/A ⚫ N/A N/A ► All Algerian borders have been ► People who were repatriated ► The issuance of new entry visas closed since the beginning of during the crisis were has been suspended until the the pandemic. The flow of quarantined for 14 days in reopening of the Algerian people has been suspended hotels. borders to foreigners. except for emergency medical flights. The authorities have yet to confirm the date on which borders are expected to reopen. Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Last updated/validated: 15 December 2020 Back to top Quarantines/ Suspension of Heightened admission or Suspension or delays in Entry restrictions Isolation measures existing (valid) visas visa application criteria issuance of new visas Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased ⚫ Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased N/A N/A ⚫ N/A N/A ⚫ N/A ► Work visa holders and ► All new entrants are required to ► New entrants are required to professionals providing services quarantine upon arrival and sign take a reverse transmission to public and private entities in a consent form, confirming their polymerase chain reaction (RT- Angola are admissible to compliance with local health PCR) COVID-19 test and test Angola. requirements and obligations. negative for COVID-19 within 72 New entrants will be tested on hours of their intended travel. ► International flight operations their seventh day in Angola, and resumed late September 2020. issued a discharge certificate if they test negative. They will no longer be required to quarantine once they receive their discharge certificates. Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Last updated/validated: 18 December 2020 Back to top Quarantines/ Suspension of Heightened admission or Suspension or delays in Entry restrictions Isolation measures existing (valid) visas visa application criteria issuance of new visas Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased ⚫ Measure(s) increased Measure(s) increased ⚫ Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) maintained ⚫ Measure(s) maintained Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased Measure(s) decreased N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ► Citizens and residents of Argentina may ► Argentinean citizens and residents ► Tourist visas are currently ► Citizens and residents of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, ► Some Argentinian consulates enter into Argentina. Paraguay and Uruguay who enter into Argentina who enter the country without a suspended and cannot be used will be required to present the following upon have started issuing visas ► Direct family members (including negative PCR COVID-19 test result to enter Argentina until further entry: (1) an Electronic Travel Declaration, (including family reunification children, parents, spouses and siblings) of (issued no more than 72 hours prior which must be completed no more than 48 hours Argentine citizens may also enter the notice. prior to boarding and is available here, (2) a visas). However, each consulate to travel) will be required to negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) country subject to several entry criteria. has the discretion to determine undergo a mandatory 14-day ► Argentine resident authorization COVID-19 test result issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel, (3) proof of health if/when they will issue new ► Citizens or residents of Bolivia, Brazil, quarantine at the address where documents are not suspended, insurance which covers the cost COVID-19- Chile, Uruguay or Paraguay may enter the visas. Consulates are not they will be residing in Argentina. and may be used to enter to related treatment. Failure to comply with these country as workers, residents or tourists. currently issuing new tourist country. requirements is a basis for