Mobility: Immigration Tracker
Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration
15 July 2020 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 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 rapidly at different stages globally, government authorities continue to impose 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 countries.
• 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 checking.
Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Next steps
Key immigration risk focus areas include: • Business continuity remains a key risk with globally mobile workforce grounded • Application/visa processing center closures may mean that moves either have to be put on hold or withdrawn • Multiple layers of restrictions impact decisions around globally mobile workforces • Loss of physical presence is impacting right to work checking • Employees who are abroad are at risk of technically overstaying beyond their permitted period of stay • Stranded/separated workforces and family members • Remote workers are unable to carry out productive work
Preparing for what comes next: • Where lockdowns are not yet in force, companies should prepare guidelines/policies for globally mobile employees, including exit strategies for travelers stuck abroad (to go into effect when travel restrictions start to lift) • Companies should become informed on flexible government policies and confirm their ability to continue to file/submit applications for processing to avoid a backlog when COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted • Companies should prioritize moves that are critical to ensure the health and safety of employees, as well as those that are critical to business continuity • Companies should consider personal/unique circumstances of individuals and any heightened risk factors • Companies should assess risks and potential impacts to determine response measures and priorities
Page 4 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Jurisdictions covered (118) *New jurisdiction *Updated in today’s edition
Albania Cyprus Honduras Liechtenstein Pakistan Spain Angola Czech Republic Hong Kong Lithuania Panama Sweden Argentina Democratic Republic of Hungary Luxembourg * Papua New Guinea Switzerland Congo (DRC) Armenia Iceland Macau * Paraguay Taiwan * Denmark Australia India Madagascar Peru Tanzania Dominican Republic Austria Indonesia * Malawi Philippines Thailand Ecuador Bahrain Ireland Malaysia * Poland Trinidad and Tobago Egypt Belgium * Isle of Man Malta Portugal Turkey El Salvador Bolivia * Israel Mauritius Qatar Uganda Estonia Botswana Italy Mexico Romania Ukraine Ethiopia * Brazil Jamaica Moldova Russia United Arab Emirates Fiji Bulgaria Japan Mozambique Rwanda United Kingdom Finland Canada Jersey Myanmar Saudi Arabia United States France Chile Jordan Netherlands Senegal Uruguay Gabon China Mainland Kenya New Zealand Serbia Venezuela Georgia Colombia Kosovo Nicaragua Singapore Vietnam Germany Costa Rica * Kuwait Nigeria * Slovakia Zambia Ghana Cote d’Ivoire Laos North Macedonia Slovenia * Zimbabwe Greece Croatia Latvia Norway South Africa Guatemala * Cuba Lebanon Oman South Korea Guernsey Page 5 • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Albania • Last updated/validated: 29 June 2020
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► The land borders with Greece, ► Those allowed entry into the Macedonia, Montenegro and country are no longer subject to Kosovo have reopened. 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 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Last updated/validated: 8 July 2020
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► The State of Emergency in ► The authorities will require Angola has ended and been medical results, issued within replaced by a State of Calamity eight days of proposed entry, which will be in force while the from anyone entering Angola risk of COVID-19 remains. after the borders reopen. All travelers must self quarantine ► Borders technically reopened for 14 days after entering on 1 July 2020, however Angola. inbound flights are limited and will expand incrementally.
Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► International flights will not be ► International and ► New visa issuance is currently permitted to land in Argentina interjurisdictional travelers are suspended. before 1 September 2020, except subject to a mandatory 14-day for humanitarian reasons, and the quarantine period upon entry. repatriation of nationals and residents to Argentina. ► This measure will remain in effect until 17 July 2020 ► Foreign nationals who are not residents will not be permitted to (extended multiple times since enter Argentina until 17 July 2020 12 April 2020). (extended from 28 June 2020).
► Borders will be opened in a gradual, planned and safe manner to ensure the safe return of Argentinians abroad.
► 8 land border crossings will open between 8 am and 4 pm, allowing 500 people to enter daily.
► Ezeiza International Airport is the only airport open to receive authorized international flights. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate repatriation flights assigning different priority levels (age, chronic diseases, humanitarian reasons).
Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Armenia • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► Foreign nationals are prohibited ► All new entrants will be subject from entering Armenia. to medical check ups to detect
► Armenian citizens and residents, symptoms of COVID-19, and a and their non-Armenian family 14-day self isolation period. members are exempt from this Travelers will be subject to restriction. Diplomats, consular hospitalization or other medical workers, representatives of measures if they test positive or international organizations and display symptoms of COVID-19. their family members may be permitted to enter at the discretion of the Armenian authorities.
Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Australia • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► New Zealand citizens who ► All entrants will be required to ► Temporary visa holders are ► Extended processing times are normally reside in Australia can undertake a mandatory 14-day currently not permitted to enter being experienced for some visa enter Australia. quarantine at designated Australia unless exemptions categories. facilities (e.g. a hotel), in their apply. Travelers seeking a travel ► All other temporary visa ► Delays are also expected from port of entry. exemption must apply and be holders (except for Partner or third party agencies, such as approved to travel by the Child visa holders) are currently English test centers, health Department of Home Affairs not permitted to enter Australia check providers, police before traveling. unless exemptions apply. clearance providers and biometrics collection centers. ► Temporary visas include subclass 457 visas, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visas, working holiday visas and student visas, as well as business and tourist visas.
Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Austria • Last updated/validated: 24 June 2020
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► International travel is very ► Third-country nationals traveling by ► See “Quarantine” section. ► Austria has suspended the limited to Austria. Entry by air air from inside the Schengen area processing of all new visa is prohibited to third-country must carry a medical certificate applications. proving that they tested negative for nationals from states outside COVID-19 (the test must be the Schengen area. Transiting completed within the 4 days prior to through Austrian (without entry). In the absence of such proof, remaining or residing in they will be obligated to commit to a Austria) is permitted. Entry to 14-day quarantine. Austria from all EU countries ► When entering from outside the except Portugal, Sweden and Schengen area, the quarantine Great Britain is possible without obligation also applies to Austrian restrictions. Additionally, entry citizens, citizens from EU / EEA countries and Switzerland, as well as from Iceland, Liechtenstein, family members living in the same Norway, Switzerland, Andorra, household, and foreigners who are Monaco, San Marino and entitled to stay in Austria. Vatican City is permitted ► When returning to Austria from the without restrictions. The travel following countries, a negative COVID- restrictions between Austria 19 test or a mandatory 14-day home and all neighboring countries quarantine is still required: Great have already been lifted on Britain, Sweden, Portugal, Serbia, both sides. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Republic of Moldova, Belarus, Russia and Turkey.
Page 11 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Only Bahrain citizens and ► As of 1 July 2020, all individuals ► Existing (valid) visas have not ► As of 18 March 2020, issuance ► All new visa applications have permanent residents are being entering Bahrain will be subject been formally suspended, of all entry visas have been been suspended by the granted admission at this time. to a 10-day mandatory however only Bahrain nationals suspended with the exception of immigration authorities. quarantine. and residents and GCC nationals visas held by diplomatic ► All other travelers are are being admitted currently. passport holders. permitted to transit through ► As of 21 July 2020, all new Bahrain at this time (however, entrants will be required to take they are not being granted a COVID-19 test at their own admission to Bahrain). expense (cost 30 BHD). New entrants who test negative will ► Bahrain's national carrier Gulf be required to isolate for 10 Air has said it is resuming its days and the get retested at the flights from Pakistan to Bahrain end of the 10-day period. starting 31 May 2020.
Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Entry restrictions remain in ► Anyone who entered into ► Travel restrictions linked to non- ► Belgian consulates and place in Belgium. External contact with someone infected essential travel may impact the embassies are resuming (Schengen) borders remain with COVID-19 will need to self- status of existing (valid) visas. activities. Specifics differ based closed to foreigners for all non- isolate for 14 days. on the country where the essential travel. This restriction consulate or embassy is ► As of 15 June 2020, anyone does not apply to those in situated. arriving from a third country will possession of a valid residence also be required to self-isolate permit or long-stay visa. for 14 days. Travelers returning Internal borders (within the from high risk countries within EU/Schengen Area) have been the EU will be subject to a 14- reopened to residents of the day mandatory quarantine and EU, the United Kingdom, will be required to take a COVID- Switzerland, Liechtenstein, 19 test. Iceland and Norway.
Page 13 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Bolivia • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► All borders are currently closed ► Citizens and residents that are ► As of 6 July 2020, immigration and international flights remain eligible to enter Bolivia, will be services have resumed in all of suspended until 31 July 2020. required to sign a quarantine Bolivia’s nine departments, attestation upon arrival. The including Santa Cruz and Beni ► Citizens and residents may attestation is their commitment (where services were previously enter the country only in the to either: a) a seven day temporarily suspended). event of a health or safety quarantine at home or at a hotel emergency. if they have been previously ► Airline couriers may request to tested for COVID-19, or b) a 14- see a medical certificate pre- day quarantine in a government boarding. designated facility if they have not been previously tested for COVID-19.
► A quarantine and curfew are currently in place until 31 July 2020 (extended multiple times from 15 April 2020).
Page 14 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Botswana • Last updated/validated: 27 May 2020
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► Non citizens from high risk ► Mandatory 14-day quarantines ► Visas issued prior to the ► Visa applications are currently countries (as determined by the are being implemented, to occur outbreak of COVID-19 are not being processed however there World Health Organization) are at specific sites designated by canceled, however, visa holders are delays in the processing and currently prohibited from the Ministry of Health and from high risk countries (as issuance of visas currently. entering the country. Wellness. determined by the World Health Organization) are temporarily ► Foreigners who provide ► As of 11 May 2020, Gaborone barred from using their visas to essential services, and truck has been declared a high risk enter the country. drivers in transit to other area and therefore travel in and countries may be eligible to out of Gaborone is prohibited enter (or transit through) the without a special permit to do country. so. The general public is advised to limit movement and keep ► Temporary residents in records of their travel to assist possession of an emergency with contact tracing. work permit may be allowed entry to Botswana during the lockdown period.
Page 15 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Brazil • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Foreigners, regardless of ► All newly admitted individuals ► The in country immigration nationality or immigration status, are being advised to self-isolate authorities are not accepting or are barred from entering Brazil by for at least 14 days. approving new requests for air or land until 30 July 2020 work permits. (extended from 21 June 2020). ► Individuals with travel history into any of the following ► Issuance of visas by Brazilian ► As of 1 July 2020, new exceptions to the entry bar are in effect, 16 countries are to be assessed consulates varies from including for (1) foreigners who are for symptoms and may be consulate to consulate. entering for the purpose of isolated at a health care facility performing artistic, sporting or if symptomatic: Germany, business activities, and (2) Australia, United Arab Emirates, foreigners seeking to obtain Philippines, France, Iran, Italy, residence authorization as Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, workers, students, investors, etc. South Korea, North Korea, ► Brazilian nationals and permanent Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, residents, offshore maritime and mainland China. professionals holding a Seaman’s Book issued by the International ► Persons in contact with Labor Organization (ILO) individuals having traveled to Seafarer's Convention C185, and the 16 countries above are foreigners who hold valid asked to self-isolate for 14 days registered work permits are after possible exposure. exempt of this entry restriction.
Page 16 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Bulgaria • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Effective 1 July 2020 until 15 ► Travelers from Belgium, Sweden ► Delays in the issuance of new July 2020, all forms of entry to and the United Kingdom, as well visas has been observed. Bulgaria are prohibited, with as third country nationals are limited exceptions, including for subject to a mandatory 14-day Bulgarian citizens and residents quarantine period upon entry. and their family members (including non marital Exceptions apply to nationals of partners), EU nationals, British Serbia, North Macedonia, nationals, citizens of Schengen Montenegro, Bosnia and area member states, Serbia, Herzegovina, Iceland, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, holders of Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, residence permits issued in the and the Vatican. aforementioned countries. Limited exceptions also exist for cross-border and seasonal workers, medical and transport personnel.
Page 17 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Canada • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Canada’s borders are closed to all ► All domestic and international ► Business visitors must demonstrate ► Immigration application foreign nationals with limited air travelers to a Canadian that they are not traveling for processing times will take longer exceptions. Visitors and temporary optional or discretionary purposes. residents cannot enter Canada by land, destination must wear a face due to service reductions. sea or air for purposes, such as mask at Canadian airport and ► Business visitors will not be permitted tourism/entertainment. for the duration of flights. to enter by air if departing from any country other than the United States. ► If traveling by air from any country ► All international travelers must other than the United States, ► Business visitors may be permitted to temporary residents are only allowed to self-isolate for 14 days and enter from the United States if not board a flight to Canada if they qualify contact health professionals traveling for an optional or under an air travel exemption. They immediately if experiencing discretionary purpose. Foreign must prove that they are not traveling COVID-19 symptoms. nationals seeking entry to Canada for an optional or discretionary should be prepared to explain to the purpose. If traveling from the United ► Those arriving from outside border officials why their presence in States, temporary residents must Canada is essential. demonstrate that they are not coming Canada will be expected to to Canada for an optional or present their plan for self- ► Any traveler displaying COVID-19 discretionary purpose. isolation immediately upon symptoms will not be permitted to board a flight to Canada, regardless ► Effective 9 June 2020, immediate arrival in Canada, including safe family members (spouse, common-law transportation from the airport of citizenship. partner, dependent child or grandchild, to a place of self-isolation, plans ► Immediate family members of parent or a grandparent, guardian or a for self-care, etc. Failure to Canadian citizens or permanent tutor) of Canadian citizens or residents, entering to be with their permanent residents will be permitted present a thorough self-isolation to enter Canada provided they do not plan upon arrival may result in Canadian family for 14 days or less, have any COVID-19 symptoms and are refusal of admission or being will need to demonstrate that they are seeking to enter Canada for an entering to be with their Canadian quarantined. family member for at least 15 days. essential purpose (i.e. a non-optional and non-discretionary purpose).
Page 18 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Chile • Last updated/validated: 16 June 2020
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► All borders and ports of entry ► As of 26 March 2020, the ► International travelers are ► Visa applications that have remain closed to foreign Chilean Government has required to submit a sworn already been filed but not yet visitors until further notice. declared a mandatory declaration listing the countries approved will not be canceled, quarantine in some locations they have visited in the past however, significant delays in ► This restriction was extended (Santiago, Araucanía, Ñuble, 30 days. processing are to be expected. for 90 days starting 15 June Los Lagos, Magallanes, Región 2020. ► New applications filed through Metropolitana, Arica). the Internal Chilean Office are ► Chilean citizens and residents ► Travelers are subject to 14-day being received. Chilean are exempt from this restriction quarantine upon entry. Consulates abroad have and are permitted to enter the suspended visa processing. country. ► Visas that have been approved but not yet stamped may be stamped once the Chilean Consulates resume their regular functions. This will not impact the validity date of the visa.
► Chilean Consulates have started accepting new Chilean visa applications for processing.
Page 19 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] China Mainland • Last updated/validated: 9 June 2020
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► Borders are closed to most foreigners ► All overseas visitors will ► All passengers entering or ► The following are suspended effective 28 March 2020, including undergo a 14-day quarantine. In departing mainland China are until further notice: policies holders of visas, residence permits and most locations, e.g. Beijing, required to make health governing port visas, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Shanghai and Guangdong declarations and undergo 24/72/144 hour visa free (APEC) Business Travel Cards (ABTC). Province, the quarantine needs checks by immigration officers. transit through mainland China, The travel ban does not apply to to be centralized. 30-day visa free travel to ► As of April 8 2020, Chinese permanent residents, holders of Hainan, 15-day visa free entry ► As of 30 April 2020, a 14-day nationals traveling to China diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, for foreign cruise members, 144 quarantine is still required in mainland from over 25 or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan hour visa entry to Guangdong, some locations, such as Beijing, countries are required to submit residents who enter with a Mainland and 15-day visa free entry to Harbin, Hainan, Gansu, Guiyang, online health declarations on a China Travel Permit. Guangzi. for domestic travelers, daily basis for the last 14 days ► International flights to Beijing must especially if traveling from high before their travel. ► Foreigners entering for enter via one of 16 designated points of and medium risk areas in China economic, trade, scientific, ► Starting on 8 June 2020, entry, while those to Shanghai can only mainland. technology and emergency incentives and circuit-breaker land in Pudong Int’l Airport. humanitarian reasons, as well as measures will be implemented those entering to attend ► In addition to the current China-South to increase/decrease the funerals, may apply for visas at Korea and China-Germany "fast track" number of flights based on the embassies and consulates, and channels, China and Singapore have results of nucleic acid tests these requests will be processed also agreed to create a similar "fast taken from inbound flight on a case-by-case basis. lane" to facilitate essential business passengers after their arrival. and official travel between both countries starting on 8 June 2020. A government invitation letter will be required to apply for a new visa with the Chinese embassy/consulate.
Page 20 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Colombia • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► All border crossings with Brazil, ► All individuals present in ► Effective 27 March 2020, all ► New visa issuance is currently Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia (citizens and visitors) foreigners applying for a Visitor suspended. Venezuela will remain closed are subject to home quarantine Visa must have international until 15 July 2020 (extended until 15 July 2020 (extended health insurance valid for the from July 2020). from July 2020). duration of their visa.
► Entry to Colombia is prohibited ► In order to continue with the ► Foreigners applying for a both for citizens and foreigners prevention and mitigation of the Migrant Visa renewal must have (regardless of their immigration pandemic, the preventive a health social contribution status in Colombia). isolation sanitary measures and certificate. biosafety protocols will remain ► The government recently in force and extend to specific announced that national and sectors (e.g. individuals aged 60 international flights will remain or older). suspended until 31 August 2020.
Page 21 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Costa Rica • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Currently, borders are closed to ► All new entrants to the country ► New visa issuance is currently foreigners until 1 August 2020 (including citizens) are being suspended until 18 July 2020 and the immigration offices are subjected to a mandatory 14- (extended from 17 May 2020). closed until 18 September day isolation period. 2020.
► Foreigners with an authorized legal immigration status, including temporary and permanent residents, and applicants with an immigration application in process who left Costa Rica before 24 March 2020, are allowed to enter Costa Rica.
► All non-citizens who departed Costa Rica on or after 23 March 2020 will be restricted from entering in the Country until 1 August 2020. They will not lose their immigration status.
Page 22 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Cote d’Ivoire • Last updated/validated: 9 July 2020
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► International flights have ► Self isolation and stay-at-home ► The authorities have started to resumed, however land and sea measures are being issue new consular visas and e- borders remain closed. Abidjan implemented. visas. remains restricted to travelers ► Additionally, arriving or exiting from other cities. travelers must complete a file available on www.deplacement- aerien.gouv.ci. This file is mandatory and will be requested by the authorities at the port of entry/exit.
Page 23 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Croatia • Last updated/validated: 17 June 2020
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► The Croatian borders are now ► Individuals arriving from foreign open to foreign nationals countries that still have high seeking to enter the country. numbers of COVID-19 infections are recommended to self- quarantine for 14 days.
Page 24 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Cuba • Last updated/validated: 9 July 2020
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► As of 23 March 2020, only ► All newly admitted individuals Cuban nationals and residents will be required to be in (both temporary and quarantine for 14 days. Visitors permanent) will be allowed to staying in “casas particulares” enter Cuba. may be moved to hotels. New arrivals may be taken to hotels or other accommodation for isolation.
Page 25 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Cyprus • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2020
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► Repatriation and entry to ► As of 20 June 2020, individuals ► As of 9 June 2020, persons ► Applications are currently being Cyprus is now allowed from arriving from Category A countries irrespective of nationality, who accepted, but not adjudicated. countries included in Categories (https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/ reside in countries listed in Approvals will be communicated country-categories) are not required A and B category A or B may enter at a later date to be announced to present a laboratory examination Cyprus. (https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c certificate. They are however by the government. y/en/country-categories) and required to make declarations and ► Only the following individuals may from other countries if certain apply for a Cyprus flight pass. enter if traveling from a country criteria are met. not listed in categories A or B: (1) ► Individuals arriving from countries included in Category B must provide permanent residents of Cyprus, a laboratory examination certificate their third-country national issued within the 72 hours leading to spouses and underage children, their departure. If the authorities of (2) all other legal residents of the country they reside in do not Cyprus, (3) nationals of countries provide a service for laboratory who are in a designated testing, they may be permitted to diplomatic service or mission undertake a laboratory exam when under the Vienna convention, (4) they arrive in Cyprus (at a cost of 60 persons irrespective of nationality euros). These individuals must who receive special entry permit remain in self-isolation until they receive the test results. issued y the Cyprus authorities.
► Individuals who are authorized to enter and who arrive from a country that is not included in Categories A or B will need to follow the same protocol as Category B countries.
Page 26 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Czech Republic • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► In general, non-EU nationals ► New entrants may be subject to ► Travelers (including those who ► Processing of Schengen visas, are prohibited from entry. a 14-day quarantine period on countries viewed as high risk) as well as long-term and Exceptions are in place, arrival. Exceptions apply in may be asked to undergo a permanent residence permit including for temporary and some cases. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications has been permanent residents of the test within 72 hours of entry suspended at all diplomatic Czech Republic. and to remain quarantined missions. pending the results of the test. ► As of 11 May 2020, some Czech diplomatic missions have begun limited visa processing (including Schengen visas for family members of citizens of Switzerland and EEA member states).
Page 27 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Democratic Republic of Congo • Last updated/validated: 3 June 2020
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► Borders are closed. All ► 14-day quarantine and self- ► Due to the border closures it can international flights are isolation measures have been be expected that the issuing of prohibited from entering into introduced. new visas will be suspended or the Democratic Republic of delayed. ► As of 6 April 2020, the Gombe Congo except for specially suburb is under total lockdown. authorized cargo planes and repatriation flights.
Page 28 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Denmark • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Besides Danish citizens, foreign ► All travelers are advised to ► Only three land ports of entry ► There are widespread delays in nationals who may be allowed entry observe a 14-day quarantine between Germany and Denmark are the issuance of visas as consular into Denmark, provided they meet period upon arrival. open: Sæd, Frøslev, and Kruså. posts are closed or operating with additional criteria, include: (1) Danish reduced staff. work or residency permit holders, (2) ► In certain circumstances, family members with permanent demonstrating the relationship to a ► It is now possible to apply for a residence in the EU, Schengen area Danish national may be required in short stay visa to Denmark at or the UK, (3) family members order to be allowed entry. designated embassies abroad. wanting to visit EU nationals residing ► Those delivering goods and services in Denmark, (4) those living ► The Danish immigration in and out of Denmark will need to permanently in Sleswig-Holstein, authorities are now open for in- provide additional documentation regardless of the purpose, (5) owners person appointments, allowing for such as: receipt or purchase of a holiday home in Denmark, (5) the completion of biometric travelers needing to attend a agreement; Registry for Foreign business meeting that cannot be Service Providers (RUT) registration registrations and in-person EU postponed or held without their receipt; and social security residence document filings. physical presence, (6) travelers documentation related to the work delivering goods and services in or performed. out of Denmark, (7) those with a critical purpose of travel.
► Individuals residing permanently in an EU country, a Schengen country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) may – in addition to the purposes already established - enter Denmark under certain circumstances (e.g. to attend meetings).
Page 29 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Dominican Republic • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Effective 1 July 2020, ► Newly admitted individuals who international flights have present symptoms of COVID-19 resumed for citizens, residents will be sent to local hospitals. and visitors. ► New entrants who do not present symptoms who were in mainland China in the last 14 days may be subject to home quarantine.
Page 30 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ecuador • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Effective, 1 June 2020 airports ► All inbound travelers will be ► New entrants must present a ► The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have re-opened at 30% subject to mandatory isolation negative COVID-19 test as a in Guayaquil is currently open to capacity. upon arrival. condition for entry. foreigner nationals, Monday through Friday from 10am to ► Visitors from countries with a 3pm. The Ministry of Foreign high number of COVID-19 cases Affairs in Quito will be open as will not be permitted entry into of 29 June 2020, Monday the country. through Friday from 8am to 2pm.
Page 31 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Egypt • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Entry to Egypt by air is now ► Individuals who recently entered ► Arriving travelers should expect permitted as of 1 July 2020. Egypt and were previously in to have their temperature Bahrain, mainland China, checked upon arrival (however France, Germany, Hong Kong, routine PCR tests will not be Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Macau, administered). Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, ► Tourists coming to Egypt will South Korea, Spain, Thailand, now be required to submit proof Switzerland or Vietnam were that they hold a valid health screened upon arrival and due insurance policy to Egyptian for a medical follow up within 14 airport authorities. days of arrival.
► A curfew has been setup which prohibits individuals from being outdoors/in public places between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM local time. The curfew was due to expire on 8 April 2020, but has been extended for 3 months as of 28 April 2020.
► As of 20 May 2020, individuals entering Egypt from overseas are subject to a 7-day quarantine.
Page 32 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] El Salvador • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Only citizens, diplomatic service ► All eligible travelers entering El ► Visa issuance is suspended until members and residents are Salvador will be placed in further notice. permitted entry into El Salvador preventive home quarantine for until further notice. 15 days.
► The International Airport will reopen on 18 August 2020. Commercial flights will resume on this date.
Page 33 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Estonia • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► Citizens of Estonia, holders of ► Upon arrival in Estonia, ► Visa holders are not permitted ► Visa and permit processing has an Estonian residence permit travelers must quarantine for to enter the country, with resumed. and foreign citizens whose 14 days if they have arrived limited exceptions. family members live in Estonia from a jurisdiction where the are permitted to enter. number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants has been ► The government approved a more than 15 in the last 14 decision to allow individuals days. arriving from an EU member state, the Schengen Area, or ► Travelers arriving from a the United Kingdom to cross jurisdiction with a smaller the Estonian state border number of infected persons are starting 1 June 2020. They not required to quarantine. may enter Estonia if they remained in these countries for the last 14 days leading up to their proposed entry, and they do not have any symptoms of COVID-19.
Page 34 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ethiopia • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► All arriving passengers entering ► Travelers with visas issued Ethiopia will be quarantined at before 26 March 2020 who their own expense for 7 days have not entered Ethiopia can (down from 14 days previously). defer their travel for a period of Those transiting through one year from the date of issue. Ethiopia are not subject to this measure.
Page 35 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Fiji • Last updated/validated: 12 May 2020
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► All non-Fiji citizens with travel ► Anyone entering Fiji from any history in the last 14 days from overseas destination will be mainland China, Italy, Iran, required to self-quarantine for Spain, South Korea, United 28 days at a government States of America and all of facility. Europe, including the United Kingdom, remain banned from entry into Fiji.
Page 36 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Finland • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► International air travel is limited to the ► Self-isolation is not required for ► Residence permit intake at the ► General visa application intake is Helsinki-Vantaa, Mararianhamina and travelers arriving from Estonia, Finnish embassies will start still suspended. The immigration Turku airports. Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, gradually. Foreigners are authorities in Finland are open ► Current entry restrictions are set to Denmark or Iceland. advised to contact the Finnish for pre-booked appointments remain in place until 14 June 2020, Embassy with jurisdiction over only. with limited exceptions including: ► Finnish citizens and permanent their place of residence to seek employment or commission-related residents returning from commuting, persons arriving in Finland advice and book an countries other than the ones with a residence permit (including appointment. Priority will be mentioned above will be subject EU/Schengen citizens who have given to applicants whose registered their right of residence and to quarantine-like conditions for biometrics appointment was some seasonal workers), persons 14 days. studying in Finland, diplomats, and canceled due to the virus persons arriving for imperative family outbreak. reasons. ► In general, a biometrics ► Effective 14 May 2020, travelers from a non-Schengen state holding a Finnish appointment must completed residence permit will be allowed entry. within three (3) months of
► Schengen borders have been closed submitting the application, but since 17 March 2020 to all foreign the Finnish Immigration Service nationals except EU citizens and their has extended the time limit for family members (including UK citizens), proving one's identity until 31 long-term residents, diplomats, cross- border, health care workers, and people October 2020. If needed, transporting goods. changes will be made to this time limit, depending on how long the current state of emergency will last.
Page 37 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] France • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► For people traveling from an EU ► All travelers who present ► Travelers eligible to enter ► French consulates have country, travel restrictions have symptoms of COVID-19 will be France from a non-EU country suspended the issuance of visas. been lifted since 15 June 2020. required to self isolate for 14 are required to fill out and carry All visa types are affected, Travelers are no longer required days upon entry. a travel certificate (according to including short stay Schengen to carry a travel certificate to their situation) and a sworn visas, long stay visas to France ► For people with no symptoms enter. statement confirming the (ICT, Passeport Talent), visas to coming from an EU country, no absence of COVID-19 overseas territories. ► For people traveling from one of quarantine applies unless the 15 third countries, travel symptoms. country they are traveling from ► Some consulates are restrictions are starting to be imposes such measure to people progressively resuming visa progressively lifted starting 1 entering their country. issuance as borders reopen. July 2020. For countries not on the list, travel restrictions ► For people who have no continue to apply except for symptoms and come from a certain categories of travelers, third country, self-isolation for including French citizens and 14 days is recommended. their spouses and children, EU citizens and their family members, and travelers with essential functions or needs. These people are required to fill out and carry with them a travel certificate as well as a sworn statement confirming they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms.
Page 38 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Gabon • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► As of 1 July 2020, entry to ► As of 1 July 2020: (1) a curfew ► Medical screening is being Gabon by air, boat and train is remains in effect, but with carried out for new arrivals. now permitted subject to reduced hours (it is now in certain conditions (e.g. a effect from 8pm to 5 am local limited number of flights are time), (2) regular working hours being authorized initially, with a go back into effect in the public view to expanding the number and private sectors, (3) hotels of authorized flights over time may reopen, (4) masks are still as the situation improves). required in public, and (5) social Land and sea borders remain distancing and hygiene closed to travelers. requirements remain in effect. The authorities cautioned that restrictions may be reinstated in certain locations or throughout the country if new outbreaks occur.
Page 39 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Georgia • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Only citizens of Georgia and ► New entrants are required to ► The Georgian authorities have ► Currently, new visas are not their accompanying family quarantine or self-isolate for 14 not canceled visas issued prior being issued to foreign members are currently eligible days. to spread of COVID-19. nationals. to enter Georgia. ► Individuals who are present in Georgia whose visas have expired may remain in Georgia until 30 June 2020.
Page 40 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Germany • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Third country foreign nationals are ► All travelers are generally ► Visa free arrival for long-term stay is ► Significant delays in visa and expected to remain banned from required to self isolate for 14 possible if the traveler holds a permit application processing entering Germany with the days if they have been in a risk certificate issued by a German can be expected for a variety of embassy/consulate stating that the exception of nationals of Australia, area within 14 days prior to applications. Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, traveler fulfills the requirements for their travel to Germany. New Zealand, South Korea, urgent travel. Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay ► Risk areas are defined as any ► Short-term travelers staying in (provided there is a reciprocity countries or regions outside of Germany without a visa (i.e. the visa- agreement in place that grants Germany where infection exempt population, EU nationals) who admission of German citizens to cannot return to their home countries numbers continue to increase. these countries). are allowed to remain in Germany ► The requirement to quarantine even beyond the validity date of their ► Exemptions exist, including for the may be waived if the individual visa. following: (1) German citizens and is in possession of a recently ► Filing of an application with the residents, nationals of EU member issued negative COVID-19 test. German local foreigners’ office is states, (2) skilled and highly necessary for visa type D holders. qualified foreign workers if their ► Official information about risk This will create an interim status employment is necessary from an areas are available under the which allows travelers to stay in economic perspective and the work following link: Germany. Filing of the application can cannot be postponed or performed often be done in person but can also https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/ abroad, (3) freight transport and be done by post/mail, fax, email, etc., other transport personnel, (4) InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronaviru preferably in such a manner that the health care and other medical s/Risikogebiete_neu.html sender will receive a receipt or personnel. verification (e.g. fax confirmation page). The filing should be submitted before the expiry date of the visa.
Page 41 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ghana • Last updated/validated: 22 June 2020
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► From midnight on 22 March ► A mandatory 14-day quarantine ► Ghanaian missions abroad are 2020 all borders will be closed period will be imposed on all no longer issuing new visas. to all travelers. travelers who are otherwise allowed to enter Ghana.
Page 42 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Greece • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► The Schengen borders have ► A 7 day quarantine has been been closed effective 17 March implemented for anyone 2020 (and are set to remain entering Greece from a foreign closed until 15 June 2020) to country (including Greek and EU all foreign nationals except EU citizens) until 15 June 2020, citizens and their family which shall be extended to a 14- members (including citizens of day quarantine in the event the the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, individual tests positive for Norway, Andorra, Monaco and COVID-19. Switzerland), long-term ► Internal lockdown measures in residents, diplomats, cross- Greece have been lifted. border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
► All flights to and from the United Kingdom and Turkey have been banned until 15 June 2020.
Page 43 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Guatemala • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► The Guatemalan Government has ► As of 22 March 2020 and until ► Effective 27 April 2020, the barred the entry of all individuals, further notice, all people who immigration offices has started except for Guatemalan citizens and enter the country will be placed accepting new applications for temporary and permanent residents, to the country via air, and canceled in a 15-day mandatory, temporary and permanent all inbound flights until further preventive quarantine. residence. Previously, new notice. Land borders with Belize and applications were not being Mexico are still open for international accepted for processing. transit purposes only.
► The Ministry of Health (MINSA) is requesting that foreigners who are eligible to enter the country carry proof that they underwent a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and tested negative for COVID-19 with the 72 hours leading up to their proposed entry. Foreigners with fever or respiratory symptoms will be denied admission. Foreigners who hold a valid PCR test and do not present fever or respiratory symptoms will be granted admission. However they will be subject to follow up checks (by telephone) by government health personnel within the first 14 days of their presence in Guatemala.
Page 44 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Guernsey • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► As of 30 May 2020 non- ► All travelers will be required to ► Visa processing delays may be essential travel to Guernsey is self-isolate for 14 days expected due to multiple visa permitted. regardless of whether or not application center closures. they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.
► Non-compliance with these restrictions could result in a maximum fine of GBP 10,000.
► Lock-down measures are in place for all residents in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
► Individuals are allowed to exit their homes only for essential work or other specific reasons.
Page 45 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Honduras • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► The Honduran borders are ► A 14-day quarantine is in place ► New visa issuance is currently currently closed to all visitors. for all individuals who recently suspended until further notice. The border is set to reopen on entered the country and 12 July 2020, but this date previously visited countries with may be extended. a high incidence of COVID-19.
► Honduran citizens, residents ► A curfew has been setup which and diplomats seeking to enter prohibits individuals from being Honduras may do so. Pre- outdoors/in public places until authorized entry to the country 12 July 2020 (extended (for the purpose of delivering multiple times from 15June cargo and supplies) is also 2020). being authorized on a case by case basis.
Page 46 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Hong Kong • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Only Hong Kong residents with ► All eligible travelers (including Hong ► Travelers eligible to enter Hong ► The Immigration Department these documents will be allowed Kong residents) arriving from Kong but whose visa is valid for 14 has announced that it is entry: Hong Kong Permanent overseas will be required to days or less from the date of resuming full public services Identity Cards, Hong Kong undergo a 14-day quarantine at a proposed entry, will not be granted starting 4 May 2020. designated location (home or other admission. passports or British National accommodation). This measure has (Overseas) Passports (with been extended to 18 September ► A health declaration form must be right of abode in Hong Kong), 2020 and there are limited completed and submitted to the Hong Kong Identity Cards exceptions. Department of Health on arrival if (accompanied with a valid work Hong Kong is the final destination. ► All eligible persons (including Hong or study visa), or a work visa These forms will be distributed Kong residents) arriving from onboard all flights to Hong Kong. that is has not been activated. mainland China, Macau or Taiwan Alternatively, passengers can will be required to undergo a 14-day ► From 25 March 2020 until submit their details by filling out an quarantine at a designated location further notice, non residents online form prior to departure and (home or other accommodation). may not enter except those presenting the QR code (valid for 24 This measure has been extended to hours) to officials on arrival. coming from mainland China 7 August 2020 and there are (except Hubei), Taiwan or limited exceptions. Macau who have not been to ► Transit/transfer services have gradually resumed at the Hong other jurisdictions in the 14 ► The local health authorities have arranged medical surveillance for Kong International Airport for days prior to entry, residents of those who are exempt. These passengers who have been checked Macau registered under the individuals are required to wear through at the point of origin, will Macau scheme, aircraft crew, masks and check their temperature travel on the transit/transfer flight government officials, spouses (and report the same) twice daily. operated by the same carrier, and and minor children of residents. have confirmed their eligibility to enter their final destination.
Page 47 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Hungary • Last updated/validated: 15 June 2020
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► The borders are closed as of 17 ► Hungarian nationals and EEA ► As of May 2020, citizens of Japan, ► Most Hungarian consulates are March 2020 to all foreign nationals nationals with permanent residence Poland, and South Korea are open as of 15 June 2020. However, except long-term residents, are subject to health screening and allowed to enter Hungary for there are widespread delays in the diplomats, cross-border, health care quarantine or self-isolation as business purposes provided they issuance of visas. workers, and people transporting determined by the authorities. have documentation to substantiate goods. the need for their trip (for example, ► As of May 2020, citizens of Japan, an Invitation Letter from the ► Third country nationals, including Poland, and South Korea are Hungarian company confirming the those with a valid Hungarian exempted from the requirement to business meeting). residence permit, are prohibited from entering, except for close relatives quarantine provided they are (spouse, parents) of Hungarian entering for the purpose of a ► Entering for the purpose of starting citizens who possess valid a business trip. an assignment or local employment Hungarian residence permit, and EU is still prohibited. citizens holding a permanent ► As of June 2020, citizens of residence card” (“Állandó Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, tartózkodási kártya”) Slovakia and Croatia are exempt from the quarantine requirement. ► EU citizens holding a “Registration Certificate for EEA citizens” (“Regisztrációs igazolás EGT állampolgár részére”) are prohibited entry.
► As of June 2020, citizens of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Croatia can enter without any restrictions.
Page 48 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Iceland • Last updated/validated: 29 June 2020
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► The Schengen borders have ► As of 30 June 2020, new ► Foreign nationals in Iceland who been closed effective 17 March entrants can opt for a COVID-19 are unable to return to their 2020 to all foreign nationals test upon arrival, as an home countries due to travel except EU citizens and their alternative to being quarantined restrictions, quarantine or family members (including (provided the test is negative). isolation requirements, are citizens of the UK, Iceland, allowed to stay in Iceland Liechtenstein, Norway, without a residence permit or Andorra, Monaco and visa until 10 August 2020. This Switzerland), long-term applies to foreigners who were residents, diplomats, cross- in Iceland before the border, health care workers, introduction of travel and people transporting goods. restrictions on 20 March 2020 on the basis of: (1) a visa or residence permit that has expired or will expire before they can leave the country, or (2) being visa exempt but having remained in Iceland/the Schengen Area for longer than 90 days prior to departure from Iceland/the Schengen Area.
Page 49 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] India • Last updated/validated: 8 July 2020
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► Indian nationals stranded outside ► All eligible travelers will be kept ► Existing (valid) visas issued to ► Visa and travel restrictions for the ► New visa applications are not of India and Overseas Citizens of under institutional quarantine nationals who have not already following categories of foreign being accepted by Indian India (OCIs) may be permitted to for a minimum period of 14 entered India are currently nationals have relaxed: (1) foreign consulates or embassies until enter India under certain days. suspended. Limited exceptions minor children with one parent who further notice. is an Indian citizen or OCI card conditions laid out by the Indian exist, including for holders of holder, (2) foreign nationals ► Any foreign national that is authorities. Employment and Project visas. married to Indian citizens, single considered eligible to enter ► Foreign nationals that may ► Visas issued to foreign nationals parents of minor children holding India, or who wishes to visit resume entering India include currently in India remain valid. OCI cards or Indian passports, (3) India for compelling reasons, certain business travelers, health foreign students with at least one For extensions/conversions, the should contact the nearest care professionals, health parent who is an Indian citizen or application can be filed with the Indian consulate or embassy researchers, engineers and OCI cardholder, (4) dependent nearest Foreign Regional family members of foreign about obtaining a visa. technicians in the health care, Registration Office. manufacturing, diplomats, official or service installation/repair/maintenance, passport holders, or consular IT, and financial sectors. There officers, (4) foreign nationals are corresponding restrictions in stranded in neighboring countries and seeking to transit through India place for eligible foreign en route to their final destination, nationals, such as arriving on (5) foreign nationals coming to non-scheduled India on medical grounds, and (6) commercial/chartered flight, foreign nationals holding an having a re-validated visa or a Employment visa, along with any fresh business, employment, or family members who hold dependent visa. dependent visas.
Page 50 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Indonesia • Last updated/validated: 14 June 2020
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► Effective 24 April 2020, the Ministry ► Travelers eligible to enter Indonesia will ➢ Telex visas and endorsed visas ► All visitors must complete and submit ► Visa exemption holders will be of Transport enacted a temporary need to undertake an additional issued on/after 1 January 2020 a Health Alert Card to the Port Health required to depart Indonesia screening carried out by the Port Health ban on several means of are currently suspended but will Authority upon arrival at Indonesian within 30 days of publication of transportation (land, train, sea and Authority upon arrival such as: airports. They must also comply with air) to prevent the spread of COVID- be automatically reactivated the requirements below: a new visa regulation (expected ► A rapid test and/or a polymerase chain 19. Some exceptions apply. reaction (PCR) test, unless they have a once the pandemic is declared on/around 8 August 2020). ► Provide a health certificate in English valid medical certificate confirming they over. ► The bans on air and sea issued by the health authority from are COVID-19 negative; transportation are in place until 1 ➢ This automatic reactivation does the country of departure or a Fit to June 2020 and 8 June 2020 ► An interview; and not apply to visas that are not Fly certificate issued by an authorized respectively, while the bans on train applied for under the Sistem party in the country of departure that and land transportation are in place ► A temperature check/other relevant proves that the traveler took a PCR tests. Informasi Manajemen until 15 May 2020 and 31 May 2020 Keimigrasian (SIMKIM). test and tested negative within 7 days respectively. ► Those with reactive rapid test results of arrival in Indonesia, and comorbidity will enter into isolation ► Effective 2 April 2020, foreigners are at a designated hospital. Those with non- ► Provide a Statement of Willingness to banned from entry or transit to reactive rapid test results will enter into undergo a 14-day quarantine or self- Indonesia except for holders of isolation at a designated hotel/facility (at isolation under the supervision of the Limited Stay Permits (ITAS), their own cost), to undergo a PCR test Indonesian health authority, Permanent Residence Permits and await the test results. (ITAP), Diplomatic and Official Visas, ► Have traveled/transited to/through a Diplomatic Stay Permits and Official ► Foreign nationals will be granted a region/country with no confirmed Stay Permits. Medical help and health clearance, Health Alert Card and cases of COVID-19 for the last 14 a travel permit if they receive a negative support staff, humanitarian workers, days. This requirement may be waved COVID-19 PCR test result and show no transportation crews, and foreigners at the discretion of the local symptoms/comorbidity. The health authorities. working on projects deemed to be of clearance will need to be submitted to national strategic importance by the the relevant embassy, and a local health Indonesian authorities, are also agency will monitor them. They must eligible for entry. also enter a 14-day self-quarantine.
Page 51 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ireland • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Individuals arriving into Ireland (via sea ► Irish visa services have started ports and airports) are expected to complete a 14-day period of self-isolation to resume at Irish embassies regardless of nationality (this includes Irish and consulates. Submission citizens). Entrants are asked to complete a processes will vary so Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival detailing where they plan to individuals should reach out isolate. This form is collected by the Border directly to check whether their Management Unit/Garda National local embassy or consulate is Immigration Bureau at the port of entry to facilitate follow-up checks/monitoring by accepting applications and the the Irish Police. process for submission of supporting documents. ► Regulations will now make the refusal to complete or provision of false/misleading information on the Public Health Passenger ► Irish employment permit Locator Form a statutory offence resulting applications are currently still in a fine of up to EUR 2,500 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. It will being accepted for processing, also be an offense if an individual fails to with priority being given to update the authorities of a change in healthcare and medical address or contact details during the 14- day period. This statutory obligation will be professionals. in place until at least 9 July 2020 and will remain under review. The following are exempted from completing the form and self-isolation: essential supply chain workers such as a pilots, hauliers and maritime staff members, individuals transiting through an Irish airport en route to another jurisdiction, and individuals traveling from Northern Ireland.
Page 52 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Isle of Man • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► International borders remain ► All new entrants must self- ► The Isle of Man has not taken ► The Isle of Man is not currently closed to foreigners, with isolate immediately upon arrival any steps to suspend existing accepting new visa applications exceptions for key workers for a period of 14 days. entry/business visas. unless these are for subject to prior approval, and emergency/compassionate Isle of Man residents returning reasons. from overseas.
Page 53 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Israel • Last updated/validated: 1 July 2020
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► Foreign nationals are not ► All travelers entering Israel ► Foreign nationals whose lives are ► Work permit and work visa allowed to enter Israel effective starting on 9 March 2020 will be based in Israel will need to provide extension applications may be 18 March 2020 until further placed in home isolation for evidence of their "center of life" currently delayed. notice, with the exception of 14 days. in Israel. This is done by filing a Israeli citizens, residents, those digital application with the local ► Most overseas Israeli consulates whose lives are based in Israel ► Anyone in contact with a Israeli embassy or consulate. The provide emergency services and spouses and children of confirmed COVID-19 patient or applicant and applicable airline only, canceling many previously Israeli citizens. who has a fever and respiratory will be notified by the relevant scheduled appointments, and symptoms will also be placed in overseas embassy/consulate, foreign nationals will need to ► The Israeli Airport Authority, home isolation. Hotels, hostels when a decision has been made. provide evidence that their lives issued a notification to all and guests houses will not be The applicant will also be required are based in Israel. airlines that the entry ban considered homes for the to provide proof of their ability to regarding foreign nationals to purpose of home isolation. undergo a 14-day home isolation Israel was extended until 1 July in Israel (not in a 2020 (from 15 June 2020). ► In limited circumstances, for hotel/hostel/guest house). visits of up to 7 days, entrance ► The Ministry of Economy will to Israel without a home ► Exceptions for companies with the now consider specific unique and quarantine requirement may be need for foreign expertise will also urgent requests for work travel possible, assuming an approval be considered in parallel to the to Israel by foreign specialists, to visa application process with the by the Ministry of Health is be reviewed on a case-by-case Ministry of Interior. Approval for obtained. basis. Approval will be also be such exceptions must come from required from the Ministries of the Ministries of Economy, Health Health and Foreign Affairs and and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Israeli Border Control. Border Control.
Page 54 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Italy • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► Entry restrictions will remain in effect ► Travelers are required to present a ► The validity of residence permits ► Certain Italian Consulates and until 14 July 2020 at least, with Self Declaration document and have (permessi di soggiorno) expiring Embassies have suspended the restrictions varying depending on the their temperature checked by the during the emergency status issuance of new visas. traveler's country of origin. airline carrier prior to boarding. If (31 Jan 2020 to 31 July 2020) their temperature is higher than ► Visa extensions are still being has been extended to 31 August ► From 3 June 2020, travel limitations 37.5°C or they do not have the processed in some locations. were lifted for all travelers who are complete required documentation, 2020. citizens or residents of EU or they will not be allowed to board. Schengen countries, the United ► Residence permit holders who Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican, unless they ► After admission to Italy, travelers currently are outside of Italy stayed in another country prior to will be required to self-isolate in and want to return in the traveling to Italy or show any their home or hotel for 14 days country, as well as those who symptom of COVID-19. even in the absence of COVID-19 are in Italy with an expiring symptoms, and they will be required permit and plan to temporarily to submit a notification of entrance ► As of 1 July 2020, entry restrictions leave the country, are advised will be lifted for travelers from to the competent health authorities. Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, to contact their immigration Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New ► Quarantine measures have been provider for further advice. Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South lifted for all travelers who are Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and citizens or residents of EU or Uruguay. Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Andorra and the ► Travel restrictions remain in place for Principality of Monaco, unless they nationals of other countries unless remained in another country prior they are entering for work, study or to traveling to Italy or show any health reasons, or returning to their symptom of COVID-19. home or place of residence.
Page 55 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Jamaica • Last updated/validated: 24 June 2020
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► The first phase in lifting border ► All travelers entering Jamaica ► Many Jamaican consular offices restrictions started on 1 June will be encouraged to undergo are closed until further notice, 2020 with passenger vessels testing at the port of entry. including New York, Washington carrying Jamaican citizens DC and London. ► During the period in which only (advance application required). Jamaican nationals may enter ► The borders will reopen to (June 1-14), arriving foreign nationals on 15 June passengers must enter a 2020. mandatory 14-day quarantine at a government facility and may be subject to testing based on their country of origin.
► Individuals over the age of 65 or who are showing flu-like symptoms are required to adhere to home quarantine measures.
Page 56 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Japan • Last updated/validated: 4 June 2020
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The following are barred entry: ► All eligible inbound travelers, ► Previously issued short-term ► Visa exemptions have been ► Issuance of Certificates of
► Foreigners who traveled, within 14 days including Japanese nationals entry visas (single and multiple suspended for nationals of over Eligibility is suspended for of entry from: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, and permanent residents, will be entry) issued in mainland China 40 jurisdictions globally. applicants from countries whose Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, subject to polymerase chain and South Korea are suspended citizens are currently are barred Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, ► Visa exemptions granted by the Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and reaction (PCR) testing and a and invalidated, as are work from entering Japan. Japanese Government to APEC Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, mandatory 14-day quarantine at visas issued under Certificates Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Business Travel Card (ABTC) ► The immigration authorities are Cyprus, Czech Rep., Democratic Republic of Congo, a state-designated facility. They of Eligibility upon initial entry holders issued by the following reviewing when Certificates of Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, will also be asked to refrain from into Japan. Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, jurisdictions have also been Eligibility can be issued once the Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, using public transportation until ► Travelers (regardless of suspended: Brunei, mainland current situation improves or Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong 1 July 2020, at the earliest. Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, nationality) from the following China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, entry restrictions are lifted. Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, countries who hold a single or Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern multiple-entry Japanese visa Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Macedonia, Norway, Macau, mainland China, that was issued prior to 20 Peru, Philippines, Russia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, March 2020 are not permitted Singapore, Thailand and Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, to enter Japan using that visa: Vietnam. Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Schengen member states, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Ireland, Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Monaco, Romania, San Marino, Vatican, Vietnam. the United Kingdom, the ► Holders of Chinese passports issued in Vatican. Hubei or Zhejiang and foreigners on cruise ships that departed from Hong Kong.
Page 57 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Jersey • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► Government authorities have ► All travelers will be required to ► Jersey has not taken any steps ► The authorities are not currently advised that only essential self-isolate for 14 days to suspend existing UK accepting new entry visa travel should be undertaken. regardless of whether they entry/business visas applications unless these are for exhibit COVID-19 symptoms. emergency/compassionate ► All travel must be approved by reasons. the Jersey Customs and ► Lock-down measures are in Immigration Service (“JCIS”) place for all residents in Jersey. and only travel which has been Individuals are allowed to exit pre-approved by the JCIS will their homes only for essential be permitted. work or other specific reasons.
► Pre-travel authorization can be applied for using a form which can be found here: https://www.gov.je/Health/Cor onavirus/Travel/Pages/Corona virusTravelAdvice.aspx
Page 58 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Jordan • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Flights to Jordan remain ► New entrants must isolate for ► A temporary suspension of all ► A temporary suspension of all ► A temporary suspension of all suspended, with limited 14 days at hotels designated by entry visas (including visas on entry visas (including visas on entry visas (including visas on exceptions, including for the authorities. After that arrival) has been implemented arrival) has been implemented arrival) has been implemented repatriation, diplomatic and period they must self-isolate for by the Jordan authorities, by the Jordan authorities, by the Jordan authorities, emergency humanitarian an additional 14 days at home. effective from 18 March 2020 effective from 18 March 2020 effective from 18 March 2020 purposes. They are now also required to until 31 March 2020. until 31 March 2020. until 31 March 2020. wear an electronic bracelet to ► Individuals who have been in facilitate the authorities' ability mainland China, Iran, Italy or to ensure that home-quarantine Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 requirements are being days are not allowed to transit observed. through or enter into Jordan. This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses or children.
► Jordan's airports are expected to reopen to tourists from a limited number of countries at the end of July. More details are expected in the coming weeks.
Page 59 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kenya • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► International flights into the ► Individuals entering the country ► There has been no formal ► Immigration applications are still country to resume on 1 August and those already present in suspension of existing visas. being processed, however 2020 subject to health and Kenya are required to adhere to Foreigners who hold valid visas delays are to be expected with safety protocols laid out by the the measures put in place by the who are currently unable to respect to visa issuance. Ministry of Health as well as local authorities to reduce the enter Kenya due to COVID-19 local and international civil spread of the virus. will be able to enter on/after 1 aviation authorities. August 2020.
Page 60 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kosovo • Last updated/validated: 27 April 2020
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► Borders remain closed and ► All citizens are required to self- ► The Ministry of Foreign Affairs entry to Kosovo remains quarantine for a period of 14 and the Diaspora (MFA) has prohibited for citizens and days if they are coming from suspended services related to foreigners alike. outside the country. document apostilles and legalization, except in ► Certain exceptions are being emergency cases. offered on a case by case basis, ► Only specific medical cases including limited repatriation already under review, flights for citizens currently accompanied with a medical outside of Kosovo. certification and with ongoing treatment requirements outside the Republic of Kosovo are considered emergencies.
Page 61 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kuwait • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► All flights are suspended and only ► All new arrivals to the country ► A temporary suspension of all ► New visa issuance remains on specific citizens and residents are as of 12 March 2020 are subject visas into Kuwait has been hold until further notice. able to travel back to Kuwait to a mandatory 14-day implemented by the Kuwaiti (these individuals are quarantine. authorities, effective from coordinating with the Ministry of 12 March 2020 until further ► A curfew is currently in effect, Interior for repatriation notice. An exception is currently however the government has purposes). being observed for applicants announced that it is looking to holding diplomatic passports. ► Kuwait will continue repatriation reduce (and eventually cancel) of its citizens stranded overseas the curfew altogether, as it in coordination with other looks to return to pre-COVID governments. conditions. ► Visitors are not being admitted to Kuwait effective 12 March 2020. ► Once commercial flights resume, expatriates will be ► As of 1 August 2020, foreign required to pay for the workers may enter Kuwait mandatory institutional provided they are in possession quarantine. A polymerase chain of a (negative) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test requirement reaction (PCR) certificate that may be introduced as well. was obtained in the 4 days leading up to their entry to Kuwait.
Page 62 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Laos • Last updated/validated: 13 May 2020
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► Only citizens, permanent and ► Citizens, permanent and ► Tourist visa and visa exemptions ► All tourist visa applications and temporary residents, and temporary residents, and are currently suspended. all visa-on-arrival for foreign foreign technicians or experts foreign technicians or experts national passport holders are who are essential for important who enter Laos must undergo suspended and necessary projects may COVID-19 testing and self- ► All tourist visa applications for enter Laos currently. quarantine for 14 days. Chinese passport holders are ► All travelers arriving from a suspended. country with confirmed cases of ► All visa-on-arrivals for travelers COVID-19 will have to undergo crossing the land border from COVID-19 testing and self- mainland China into Laos are quarantine for 14 days in suspended. facilities as outlined by the authorities. ► E-Visas continue to be available for all travelers except Chinese passport holders.
Page 63 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Latvia • Last updated/validated: 2 April 2020
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► Effective 17 March 2020, entry ► All individuals with recent travel ► Embassies will not be issuing new is banned to anyone other than history to foreign countries must visas before 14 April 2020. Latvian citizens or Latvian monitor their health for 14 days, residents holding proper self-isolate and apply for free residency documentation. testing.
► EU land borders are closed to commercial passenger vehicles, but personal vehicles of Latvian citizens and residents will be permitted to cross.
► The Schengen borders have been closed effective 17 March 2020 to all foreign nationals except EU citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), long-term residents, diplomats, cross- border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
Page 64 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Lebanon • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Entry by air is being permitted ► Travelers displaying COVID-19 ► All passengers will be tested for in stages starting 1 July 2020. symptoms or with a travel COVID-19 upon arrival and may history indicating possible be denied admission if they test exposure, may be detained for a positive. 14-day quarantine.
Page 65 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Liechtenstein • Last updated/validated: 15 June 2020
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► Effective 15 June 2020, ► In general, there are no ► Travelers from countries listed EU/EEA and United Kingdom quarantine or self isolation as high risk in the COVID-19 nationals may enter measures in place. However, Ordinance who wish to enter Liechtenstein, despite traveling travelers showing COVID-19 Switzerland/Liechtenstein, may from a Schengen or non- symptoms may be denied entry have to undergo a medical Schengen country. All travel or subject to isolation in a health examination at the border, restrictions have been lifted for care facility. including temperature reading, these travelers and the health questionnaire and/or complete free movement of quarantine. persons across the EU/EEA area has been re-established.
► The Federal Council will decide on lifting further entry restrictions for third country nationals at a later date and in consultation with the Schengen member states.
Page 66 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Lithuania • Last updated/validated: 2 April 2020
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► Foreign nationals are barred ► All travelers are required to ► Some global visa application entry with the exception of undergo 14 days of isolation. centers are no longer accepting crew members who are visa applications for processing. employed by Lithuanian companies engaged in international commercial transportation.
► Transit is allowed until 26 March 2020 for those returning to their country of residence.
► The Schengen borders have been closed effective 17 March 2020 to all foreign nationals except EU citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), long-term residents, diplomats, cross- border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
Page 67 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Luxembourg • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► The ban on the entry of third- ► Third country nationals that are ► The immigration authorities in country nationals into eligible to enter Luxembourg, Luxembourg have started to Luxembourg is extended until 15 must self-isolate for 15 days, or process “authorization to stay” September 2020. for seven days after which they and visa applications. will be required to take a COVID- ► Luxembourg's external borders 19 test. are closed except to EU citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), as well as citizens of Algeria, Australia , Canada, mainland China (subject to EU reciprocity), Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. The border closure also does not apply to long-term residents of Luxembourg, diplomats, cross-border commuters, health care workers and people transporting goods.
Page 68 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Macau • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Macau residents (i.e. Macau permanent ID ► ► In general, visitors and foreign holders and Macau non-permanent ID Holders) See Entry restrictions and non-resident workers (i.e. who have traveled to overseas locations, Hong Quarantines sections. Kong or Taiwan within the 14 days leading up Macau Blue Card Holders) are to their desired entry to Macau will be prohibited from entering transported to a designated hotel for a 14-day medical observation period. Macau. Visitors and Blue Card ► Non-resident workers who spent time in a city holders who are residents of in mainland China in the 14 days leading to mainland China, Hong Kong or their desired entry to Macau must undergo a 14-day medical observation period in a Taiwan will be prohibited from designated hotel in Zhuhai and are required to entering Macau if they have obtain a medical certificate proving they tested negative for COVID-19. Alternatively, traveled overseas to locations they must observe a 14-day medical observation in a designated hotel in Macau at other than mainland China, their own cost. Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 14 ► Non-resident workers can be exempted from days leading up to their the requirement to undergo a 14-day medical observation period in a designated hotel if proposed entry to Macau. they: (1) hold a Zhuhai ID Card or Zhuhai residence card, or (2) a certificate confirming that they took a nucleic acid test (administered by a qualified institution) and tested negative within seven days of their desired entry, and (3) the “Macau Health Code” or “Guangdong Health Code” is green.
► Non-resident workers and visitors who are residents of mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan who visited Beijing, Hong Kong or Taiwan within the 14 days leading up to their desired entry to Macau will be allowed to enter Macau but will be transferred to designated hotels for a 14-day medical observation period at their own cost.
Page 69 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Madagascar • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Madagascar has closed air and ► All individuals living in ► While no formal suspension is in ► While no new criteria have been ► As a consequence of closing its sea borders. Therefore, no one Antananarivo are required to place, visa holders who are introduced, visa-exempt borders and embassies abroad, currently outside of remain at home and self-isolate outside of the country are not nationals as well as visa holders Madagascar has suspended the Madagascar is being admitted from 6 July 2020 until 20 July able to re-enter due to the who are outside of the country issuance of new visas and work to the country. 2020 unless they work in current closure of national ports are not able to re-enter due to permits until further notice. essential services (banks, of entry. the current closure of national telecommunications, food stores ports of entry. etc.). Those living in Tamatave, Moramanga and Fenerive Est may return to work (with work hours ending at 5pm local time).
Page 70 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Malawi • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Visitors from countries with ► Citizens and permanent ► Individuals from COVID-19 high numbers of COVID-19 residents must undergo a affected countries may be cases will not be permitted mandatory 14-day quarantine if denied admission to Malawi even entry to the country. returning to Malawi. if they hold a valid visa that was issued prior to the outbreak of ► Travelers from COVID-19 the pandemic. affected countries need to self isolate until further notice.
Page 71 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Malaysia • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Citizens, permanent residents, ► All new entrants are subject to ► Existing, unexpired entry visas, ► See Entry restrictions and ► Online submission/filing services foreigners who hold valid work mandatory health screening and work and dependent permits Quarantine/self-isolation offered by the Malaysian permits, dependent permits or monitoring requirements, as well as (and approval letters) remain sections. immigration authorities have approval letters are allowed to a 14-day self-quarantine period. valid (i.e. these have not been resumed in full. enter Malaysia. These travelers are Some exemptions exist. suspended or canceled). subject to enhanced admission ► Over-the-counter applications procedures, including submitting to ► Expired entry visas, work and submissions are being accepted a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) dependent permits (and by appointment. Not all in and testing negative installing the approval letters) are considered person services have resumed. government developed null and void. Holders of expired "MySejahtera" mobile application (which is designed to contain the visas will need to apply for new spread of new COVID-19 cases). visas or permits if they are seeking to reside and work in ► Foreign business and leisure Malaysia. travelers are not allowed to enter Malaysia.
Page 72 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Malta • Last updated/validated: 22 June 2020
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► Inbound and outbound flights are ► Quarantine is not obligatory for ► Effective 20 March 2020, all visas ► The issuance of new visas and currently suspended, with limited travelers entering Malta as of 1 are suspended in line with the processing of new residence exceptions. The full resumption of July 2020. Travelers should restriction on all inbound and applications for third-country inbound and outbound commercial check with their airline to ensure outbound international travel. nationals based on employment is flights is scheduled for 1 July requirements are adhered to prior currently suspended. 2020. to boarding the airplane.
► Citizens wishing to return to Malta ► Travelers arriving directly from must have done so by 12 April one of the specified countries and 2020. The Government confirmed regions which have been that repatriation cannot be guaranteed after this date. This identified by the Maltese also applies to third country Government as safe for travel to nationals with a valid residence and from Malta, will not be permit. required to observe a 14-day quarantine. ► The Schengen borders have been closed effective 17 March 2020 to ► All new entrants will be subject all foreign nationals except EU health and medical screening, and citizens and their family members asked to fill in a passenger locator (including citizens of the UK, form, which will enable the health Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, authorities to trace them swiftly Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), should the need arise. Further long-term residents, diplomats, details about passenger locator cross-border, health care workers, forms should be sought from the and people transporting goods. public health authorities.
Page 73 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mauritius • Last updated/validated: 2 June 2020
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► Non-residents are prohibited ► The lockdown in Mauritius was ► The processing of applications from entering Mauritius until lifted at midnight on 30 May will be delayed due to the further notice. 2020. current lockdown.
► The repatriation of Mauritius nationals is taking place on a priority basis and under strict confinement measures upon arrival.
Page 74 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mexico • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► The federal government has ► As of 27 March 2020, consular declared that all "non-essential" and immigration services in all activities in the public and Mexican Consulates are private sectors remain closed temporarily suspended. Visa unless exempted for essential issuance will resume on a work. country by country basis, as health measures are lifted.
► The immigration authority has extended its suspension for residence applications until further notice.
Page 75 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Moldova • Last updated/validated: 2 April 2020
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► Effective 10 March 2020 all ► All travelers from a high risk ► Visa issuance has been ► The issuance of new visas has foreign nationals that are not country will be asked to self- suspended despite other been suspended. permanent residents, arriving isolate for 14 days. essential immigration functions by plane and who transited continuing for the time being. through a country designated by the World Health Organization as having a Level 4 outbreak of COVID-19, including mainland China, Italy, South Korea, and Iran, are barred entry.
Page 76 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mozambique • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► All travelers arriving in ► Travelers holding previously ► Issuance of new visas is Mozambique are subject to a 14- issued visas who have not currently suspended. day self quarantine period. entered the country will have those visas canceled and they will not be able to enter using their visa.
Page 77 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Myanmar • Last updated/validated: 29 June 2020
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► Myanmar nationals will be subject ► All travelers (including Myanmar ► Foreigners will need to present a ► Visas on Arrival (VOA) and to health checks and temperature citizens) will be subject to a 21- Medical Certificate issued by a e-visa issuance is suspended screening upon entry at border day quarantine in a state recognized medical facility until 15 May 2020 (extended check points. facility, followed by a seven-day indicating they have no multiple times from 20 March
► Foreign nationals who visited the home quarantine. symptoms of acute respiratory 2020). This date may be further Hubei Province in mainland China illness (fever and cough or extended in the near future. and/or the Daegu and Gyeongbuk shortness of breath). Failure to Regions in South Korea 14 days produce such a certificate may prior to their arrival in Myanmar be grounds for denial of entry to will be refused entry. Myanmar.
► Foreign nationals with valid entry visas may enter and exit to/from Myanmar only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw International Airports in accordance with the existing entry restrictions.
► Visitors from Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Iran will be quarantined or denied admission. More countries may be added to the list as the situation in those countries evolves.
Page 78 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Netherlands • Last updated/validated: 15 June 2020
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► Dutch nationals are advised not to ► Travelers arriving from high risk ► It is not possible to lodge a new travel unless it is essential. Citizens areas must be able to present a short- stay visa applications unless who are abroad may repatriate. health certificate. After arrival, the applicant falls under an travelers are strongly advised to applicable exemption. ► Third-country nationals who hold a valid self-quarantine for 14 days. residence card or long-term D visa, or ► Visa applications currently being derive their right of residence from processed and visa applications for other European Directives or Member which a related flight/trip has been States will be admitted. Those who are exempt from a long-term D visa and canceled will be refused. only have an approval letter from the ► Applications for events/meetings immigration authorities will not be that have been canceled as a result admitted until restrictions are lifted. of COVID-19 related measures will
► Travel by third country nationals is be refused with the reason “travel banned until 1 July 2020. Exemptions destination canceled.” apply in some cases, including health care and cross-border workers, persons transporting essential goods.
► Schengen borders have been closed since 17 March 2020 to all foreign nationals except EU citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Andorra and Monaco), long-term residents, cross-border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
Page 79 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] New Zealand • Last updated/validated: 8 July 2020
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► The New Zealand border is temporarily ► All travelers who are allowed ► New Zealand has entered into transit ► Expression of Interest selections for closed to most foreigners. entry to New Zealand are required arrangements with various countries to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) make facilitate repatriation. Travelers ► New Zealand citizens, permanent to self-isolate in a government and Parent Category resident visas who transit through New Zealand must have been suspended. residents, residents who have already approved facility for 14 days upon remain airside and transit for no more arrived in New Zealand as a resident, arrival. than 24 hours, they cannot enter New ► Furthermore, the ballot registration residents with valid travel conditions, Zealand and they must satisfy the and their immediate family (spouses, for the Samoan Quota and Pacific following requirements: (1) they do not Access Category and 19 Working dependent children under the age of require an NZeTA or transit visa, or (2) 24, and legal guardians) will be they hold a NZeTA and are allowed to Holiday Scheme arrangements that permitted entry to New Zealand. transit on an NZeTA, or (3) they require were due to open in the next six months have been deferred. ► Australian citizens and permanent (and hold) a transit visa. residents who live in New Zealand can ► Their next destination after New ► Processing of onshore temporary also return but they must obtain Zealand must be one of the countries in and residence class visa advance approval from the New the agreed list. Their next destination Zealand immigration authorities. applications have resumed. All after New Zealand is an approved offshore processing remains on transit hub to get to one of the countries ► Diplomats do not require prior hold, therefore applicants who are in the agreed country list approval. Exemptions are also in place outside of New Zealand should for travelers deemed to have a critical ► Individuals holding a current New expect significant delays. purpose of travel (e.g. health care and Zealand temporary work visa who are other essential/humanitarian workers). overseas may apply for a border
► From 18 June 2020, individuals holding exception to Immigration New Zealand temporary New Zealand visas on the on the basis of being eligible for “other basis of their relationship with a New essential worker” status. This option is Zealand citizen or permanent resident available to workers who will be or who ordinarily reside in New Zealand performing work that is of strategic will no longer need to travel with their economic importance to New Zealand. New Zealand citizen/resident family member to be granted an exception.
Page 80 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Nicaragua • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Nicaragua has not formally ► Foreigners who test positive for ► While no public restrictions have announced the implementation COVID-19 are being quarantined been announced, airport of any immigration related (and hospitalized if needed). officials are starting to take the measures in response to the following measures in COVID-19 pandemic. connection with new arrivals to the country:
► Taking the temperature of new entrants,
► Referring foreigners traveling from countries with high numbers of COVID-19 cases (or presenting symptoms upon arrival) to medical facilities for monitoring
► Quarantining (and hospitalizing) foreigners who tested positive (as needed).
Page 81 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Nigeria • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► International passenger flights ► Anyone who has come into ► Current, valid visas have not ► Admission to the country is ► Issuance of new visas is are still suspended, except in contact with someone who has been canceled. However, visa restricted as noted here. currently suspended. cases of force majeure and tested positive for COVID-19 holders are prohibited from Issuance of new visas (including evacuation of citizens initiated must be kept in quarantine for a entry by air until further notice visas on arrival) is also currently by their home government. The period of 14 days. suspended. federal government is ► If impacted individuals do not progressively easing lockdown show any sign of infection after measures. the 14-day period, such ► Domestic air travel has individuals are released from resumed, subject to enhanced quarantine. health and safety measures. ► Those who test positive will only be released upon full recovery as determined by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
► Self isolation and social distancing is being encouraged by the government.
Page 82 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] North Macedonia • Last updated/validated: 22 June 2020
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► As of 17 June 2020, all borders ► All travelers, including citizens ► Citizens are obliged to carry a in North Macedonia are open, entering the country, are negative PCR test that is not except for the airports in subject to a 14-day state older than 72 hours from the Skopje and Ohrid. quarantine or self isolation moment of entry. Citizens (reviewed on a case by case without a negative PCR test will basis by the local authorities). be subject to a 14-day New entrants must submit to quarantine and will be able to controls by the police to ensure get tested in North Macedonia. compliance with this measure. Those who test negative will be let out of quarantine, but subject to 14 days of self isolation.
► Citizens may transit through North Macedonia by car (e.g. entering at one border crossing and exiting via another border crossing) provided they remain on the highway or local road leading them to their exit point and the total time in the country does not exceed 5 hours.
Page 83 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Norway • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Effective 1 July 2020, ► All individuals, except those ► Foreigners who have been ► Foreigners who hold a valid ► Delays in the issuance of new Norwegian citizens and traveling directly from another granted a residence permit work permit but do not have an visas are expected. residents, citizens of EEA Nordic country region classified without deferred entry entry visa should contact their ► Those who require a visa to member states, and several as low risk/green status, are (including categories such as local embassy or consulate for enter as visitors will not be other categories of travelers required to quarantine for 10 assignees and local hires holding more information on how and granted a visa, except in may enter the country. This days in one location. Foreigners permits for skilled workers) can when they can obtain an entry extraordinary situations includes foreigners who hold a may be compelled to take a enter Norway. visa. (determined at the discretion of Schengen visa dated 16 March COVID-19 test upon arrival and ► Visa exempt foreigners can the Norwegian authorities). 2020 or after, and individuals then quarantine until the test enter Norway for the duration of who are exempt from work results are obtained. Employers their decision letter. permit requirements due to of foreign workers who enter their technical skills and Norway may be held responsible ► Visa nationals who have been expertise. for compliance with health and granted both a work and safety requirements by foreign residence permit and an entry entrants to the country. visa can enter Norway.
Page 84 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Oman • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► As of 7 July 2020, all non- ► As of 17 March 2020, all ► Current valid visas that were ► Processing for new visa Omani nationals are barred travelers entering Oman from all issued previously are not requests is currently on hold. entry to the Sultanate until points of entry (land, sea, air) formally suspended, however further notice. This includes including Omani citizens will be visa holders are subject to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) placed under mandatory current bar on entry to Oman. citizens and foreign nationals quarantine. holding valid tourist, business ► As of 28 April 2020, Oman has and residency visas. Airport allowed a series of businesses to transit remains unaffected. resume their activities, Foreign nationals are permitted loosening restrictions imposed to depart Oman during this to stop the spread of COVID-19. time.
► The Ministry of Health has announced that expatriates who left Oman can return, as soon as airports reopen.
Page 85 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Pakistan • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► All international and domestic ► All recently admitted individuals ► All work visa applications flight operations remain (whether Pakistani or (initial/renewal) are currently suspended. foreigners) were directed to being processed by the Board of quarantine centers. Investment.
Page 86 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Panama • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Entry to foreigners remains ► All travelers must submit to a ► All administrative immigration restricted. The suspension of mandatory 14-day home proceedings have resumed. international flights is extended quarantine. This does not apply until 29 July 2020. to travelers in transit.
► Restrictions on local travel are in place within certain provinces (such as Panama and Panama Oeste).
Page 87 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Papua New Guinea • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► International travel to Papua ► All travelers who entered Papua New Guinea is currently New Guinea after 7 March 2020 prohibited. will be tested to confirm their health status. ► The Papua New Guinea Government announced the ► All persons who have come into following restrictions, effective contact with individuals who 24 March 2020: enter Papua New Guinea on/after 7 March 2020 are ► All domestic and incoming asked to report to the COVID-19 international flights are hotline for testing. stopped for 14 days
► No border crossing by foot or canoe are permitted
► Police/army presence in border areas will be stepped up
Page 88 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Paraguay • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Non-residents are prohibited ► All new entrants are required to ► The authorities resumed entry, with limited exceptions, quarantine upon arrival. processing of new visas starting as of 30 March 2020 until 19 May 2020. further notice.
► Paraguay has also closed several border crossings and airports.
► Entry of citizens and residents is permitted on an exceptional basis and only for humanitarian reasons or situations of vulnerability.
Page 89 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Peru • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► As of 17 March 2020, all ► Peru has implemented a ► All administrative processing, borders (land, air, and mandatory quarantine for including visa issuance, is maritime) will remain closed children under 14 and currently delayed. until 31 July 2020 (extended individuals aged 65 or older from 30 June 2020). until 31 July 2020 (extended multiple times from 26 April ► As of 20 June 2020, all 2020). travelers will be tested upon entry. In the event they don’t present any symptoms, they will be tested in a hotel arranged by the local authorities, where they will need to remain until they receive their results.
Page 90 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Philippines • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► Foreign nationals in possession ► Metro Manila is under a general ► Visas previously issued to ► All visa-free privileges including ► Philippines Embassies and of the following visa categories community quarantine as of 1 foreign nationals are deemed those based on Visa Waiver Consulates has temporarily are banned from entering: June 2020. canceled unless they were Agreements are temporarily suspended visa issuance to ALL issued: suspended. foreign nationals. ► Those under Visa Waiver ► This means that the majority of Agreements (i.e., AJACS, the population on the island is ► To accredited Foreign ► Local authorities in charge of AJACSSUK, FSC) strictly required to stay indoors Government and processing work visas and work ► Special Visas (i.e., SRRV, unless going out to purchase International Organization permits have resumed SIRV, ABTC and economic basic necessities. All forms of officials and/or their operations, but with reduced zone visas) mass transportation are dependents staff. suspended. ► Those who falls under ► To foreign spouses and Executive Order No. 408, s. children of Filipino nationals. 1960 (non-visa required countries under EO408) ► By agencies other than the Department of Foreign ► Holders of Hong Kong, Affairs. Macau, Macau-Portuguese and British National Overseas passports ► Immigrant and Non- Immigrant Visas (9g visa, 9d visa, 47(a)(2), EO226)
Page 91 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Poland • Last updated/validated: 3 April 2020
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► The Polish government introduced ► All travelers will be required to self- ► A number of Polish Consulates have a temporary ban on the entry of isolate for 14 days. ceased accepting visa applications foreign nationals into the country. until further notice (including Citizens and lawful residents are consulates in India, Ukraine and exempt from this ban. Russia).
► Entry by rail and air is currently suspended. Therefore, Polish citizens and residents who are currently outside of Poland must make special arrangements to re- enter while the current travel ban is in effect.
► The Schengen borders have been closed effective 17 March 2020 to all foreign nationals except EU citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), long-term residents, diplomats, cross-border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
Page 92 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Portugal • Last updated/validated: 17 June 2020
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► All international flights into ► Individuals infected with COVID-19 ► All ID documents, visas and permits ► All Schengen visa applications are Portugal were canceled through 26 are required to quarantine. included, which have expired after on hold until 1 July 2020. This May 2020 (extended from 17 April 24 February 2020 will be period may be extended. 2020), with the exception of flights considered valid until 30 June ► It is now possible to apply for from the following countries: 2020. temporary stay visas for Schengen member states, Canada, assignments of up to 1 year as well United States, South Africa, as residence visas for Highly Venezuela and Community of Qualified activity. Portuguese Language Countries. ► Issuance of residence visas for ► Land borders remain closed until 1 employment purposes (with labor July 2020. Only Portuguese certificates) are suspended until nationals and Portuguese residents further notice. are allowed to enter. ► All appointments scheduled with the ► The Schengen borders have been in country immigration delegations closed effective 17 March 2020 to for June and July are being all foreign nationals except EU postponed to later dates. citizens and their family members (including citizens of the UK, ► All pending applications submitted Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, to the immigration authorities will Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), continue to be processed. long-term residents, diplomats, cross-border, health care workers, and people transporting goods.
Page 93 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Qatar • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► All inbound flights to Qatar ► All new entrants must ► Current valid visas that were ► Processing for new visa ► Processing for new visa remain suspended until further quarantine for a 14-day period issued previously are not requests is currently on hold. requests is currently on hold. notice with the exception of at a government approved hotel formally suspended, however transit and cargo flights. As of 16 upon arrival into Qatar. Qatar ID visa holders are subject to the March 2020, travelers with visas card holders and foreign current bar on entry to Qatar. (business, tourist) are diplomats who are authorized to inadmissible. enter, are exempt from the ► The ban does not apply to mandatory quarantine citizens, residents with a requirements. permanent residence card or other exceptionally approved visa holders
► Qatar ID holders from “low risk” countries planning to return to Qatar between 1 August 2020 and 15 September 2020 will require advance approval from the Qatar authorities.
Page 94 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Romania • Last updated/validated: 6 April 2020
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► Romania has declared a state of ► All asymptomatic travelers ► As of 16 March 2020, Romanian emergency. arriving in Romania must self- embassies have suspended their isolate at home for 14 days. consular activities (including ► From 22 March 2020, non-EU visa issuance) until further nationals are forbidden from ► Travelers arriving from Austria, notice. entering Romania for tourism Belgium, Switzerland, France, and other short-term travel. Germany, Iran, Italy, UK, Business trips are not Netherlands. Spain, USA and recommended. Turkey must be quarantined in the county from which they sought to enter Romania, or alternatively in their place of residence.
Page 95 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Russia • Last updated/validated: 1 June 2020
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► All foreign nationals are banned ► As of 18 March 2020, all ► Foreigners who are otherwise ► The processing of new visas and from entering Russia until travelers must stay in not currently allowed to enter invitation letters issuance has further notice, with limited quarantine for 14 days from the the Russia remain inadmissible been temporarily suspended. exceptions. date of their arrival. even if they hold visas with a valid expiry date. ► Exceptions are available for ► Russia has also mandated a self- permanent residents, isolation regime for all citizens diplomats, airplane/train/ship introduced in almost every crew members, freight region of Russia (with transportation drivers, and regulations varying in each foreign specialists entering region). Russia to install or maintain foreign equipment included in ► Penalties and fines may be the special list drafted by the issued for non-compliance. Federal Security Service of Russia.
► Passengers are allowed to transit through Russia in some circumstances.
Page 96 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Rwanda • Last updated/validated: 2 June 2020
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► All travelers are banned from ► All infected individuals and entry until further notice. those suspected of being infected are being placed under quarantine.
► The general population has been placed under lockdown, which was extended for 14 days on 1 June 2020.
Page 97 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Saudi Arabia • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► As of 15 March 2020, holders ► All recently admitted individuals ► Saudi Arabia has extended the of previously issued (valid) visas must complete a mandatory validity of certain expired visas are restricted from entry to the 14-day quarantine. and resident cards for foreign Kingdom until further notice. nationals whose immigration ► As of 25 March 2020, travel documents expired in the past ► While the authorities have within the Kingdom (between few months while COVID-19 indicated that there may be cities) is prohibited. related measures were in effect. some exceptions to flight ► As of 26 April 2020, some of suspensions, these are likely to the domestic travel restrictions be made on a case-by-case put into place (between cities) basis. are slowly starting to be lifted. ► Saudi Arabia has announced the resumption of domestic flights starting 31 May 2020.
Page 98 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Senegal • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Entry by air will be permitted ► The previously imposed curfew starting 15 July 2020. Land (from 11pm to 5am local time) and sea borders remain closed has been lifted and domestic until further notice. travel is now authorized.
► Health and safety measures remain in effect (e.g. mandatory wearing of masks in all public places, regular hand washing or use of a alcohol-based sanitizer, keeping a physical distance of one meter, limiting gatherings in squares and places that encourage contact).
Page 99 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Serbia • Last updated/validated: 3 April 2020
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► All border crossings (air, land, ► A mandatory 14-day self- ► International borders are or river) are closed for isolation period is required for closed, which will impact visa travelers. Cargo and diplomatic anyone entering the country. exempt and visa required travel is allowed. Individuals entering from nationals alike. Switzerland, Iran, Romania, Spain, Germany, France, Austria, Slovenia, and Greece are subject to a 28-day quarantine.
Page 100 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Singapore • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Foreign employees (including in-principle ► All travelers entering Singapore on/after ► Previously issued visas for all short- ► Foreign employees (including in- ► Visa issuance for all short-term approval holders, existing work pass holders) 18 June 2020 are subject to a COVID-19 term visitors have been suspended. principle approval holders, existing work visitors, including any visa free and accompanying family require an approval testing before the end of their stay-home pass holders) and accompanying family from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) prior transit facilities, have been notice. The test will be carried out at a members will require an approval from to travel. Approval will only be granted to suspended. New work pass designated community testing facility. the MOM prior to travel. Approval will individuals from sectors that provide applications for Chinese nationals essential services (e.g. transport, health only be granted for individuals from ► All travelers entering Singapore on/after continue to be rejected. care). The request must be submitted online 18 June 2020 who were present in sectors that provide essential services to the MOM ahead of planned arrival date. Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Germany, such as health care and transport. The ► Approvals for new applications will Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Mainland China, request for approval must be submitted ► Holders of Long-term Visit Passes issued by New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or online to the MOM ahead of the planned be limited in light of the new the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints adjustments implemented by the Authority) and Student Passes issued by the Vietnam in the 14 days immediately prior arrival date. MOE (Ministry of Education) will require to their entry to Singapore will not be MOM on their work pass services. approvals from ICA and MOE prior to travel. required to serve their stay-home notice at ► All travelers must submit a health dedicated government facilities. declaration through the SG Arrival Card ► ► All short-term travel is prohibited as of 24 MOM announced the limited (SGAC) e-Service prior to proceeding March 2020. Travelers will be allowed to ► Singapore citizens and permanent reopening of service centers and transit through Singapore from 2 June 2020. residents may isolate at their residence. with immigration clearance. The health continuation of card delivery Stringent measures will be implemented to declaration acknowledgement email will services as of 2 June 2020. ensure that transiting passengers remain in ► Long-term pass holders may isolate at need to be presented to the Immigration designated facilities within the transit area residences that they or their family Checkpoint Authority officers. and do not mix with other passengers inside members own, or where they are sole of Changi Airport. tenants, or alternatively in locations such ► Travelers must update and resubmit as hotels (at their own cost). ► Singapore is in talks with Australia, China, their health declarations before their Malaysia, New Zealand and South Korea ► All other travelers must isolate for 14 days arrival in Singapore, if they have about setting up “green lanes” to facilitate at designated government facilities. recently visited a hospital, have been in essential business and official travel between contact with a COVID-19 case, or if Singapore and these countries. Singapore ► Notwithstanding the above, long-term pass there is a change in health status or and China launched the Fast Lane holders will continue to require pre-entry travel history. Health declarations can arrangement (i.e. to the stipulated six approval before entering Singapore. be submitted through the SGAC e- provinces/municipalities) from 8 June 2020 Requests can be made within 14 days of to facilitate essential travel for business and the intended arrival date to Singapore. Service up to 3 days before the arrival in official purposes between the two countries. Singapore.
Page 101 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Slovakia • Last updated/validated: 7 July 2020
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► As of 7 July 2020, entry ► Individuals entering from restrictions are lifted for all countries not included in the travellers entering from "safe "safe countries" list must carry countries": Austria, Belgium, and present a polymerase chain Croatia, Cyprus, Czech reaction (PCR) test certificate republic, Denmark, Estonia, issued within the last 96 hours Faroe Islands, Finland, France, confirming they tested negative Germany, Greece, Hungary, for COVID-19, and they will be mainland China, Iceland, required to self isolate upon Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, arrival. Within 5 days of arrival, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, they must take another PCR test Monaco, Netherlands, New again. If negative, self-isolation Zealand, Norway, Poland, will no longer be required. South Korea and Spain. ► The list of "safe countries" will be further reviewed and updated ► The list of "safe countries" will depending on the evolution of be further reviewed and the pandemic. updated depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
Page 102 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Slovenia • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► Slovenia reintroduced ► Non-citizens are required to ► Citizens of Slovenia returning ► The issuance of new visas may restrictions on entry of foreign self-isolate for 14 days upon from Croatia must provide be delayed as immigration visitors to the country starting entry. Slovenian citizens and evidence of their stay in Croatia authorities are working based 26 May 2020. citizens of EU member states on otherwise they will have to self- on pre-scheduled appointment the green list are exempt. isolate. Foreign nationals with protocols. Travelers from the yellow list COVID-19 symptoms may be countries must present a required to present a health negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within three completed within 36 hours of days, in English, Italian, or entry. Slovenian citizens Slovenian in order to be granted returning from a non EU country entry. will need to self-isolate for 14 days if they spent more than two weeks in a country not on the green list.
Page 103 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] South Africa • Last updated/validated: 8 July 2020
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► Foreigners, irrespective of visa ► Newly admitted individuals are ► Visas that were previously ► No visa applications are being ► All South African missions status, are prohibited from subject to comprehensive issued but have not been used accepted at missions around the remain closed and are not entering South Africa from any testing/screening, isolation and to enter the country are world and as such not visas are accepting new applications. country. quarantine measures. revoked/canceled with being issued. immediate effect. ► Airports and sea/land ports remain closed except in case of approved repatriations, evacuations and specified medical emergencies.
► Domestic travel for business purposes has resumed.
Page 104 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] South Korea • Last updated/validated: 21 May 2020
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► All Chinese nationals whose ► Expanding on previous ► Any permits (short-term or long- ► The visa-free policy for Chinese ► Applications submitted by passports were issued in Hubei quarantine measures, as of 1 term) already issued to nationals transiting through Japanese nationals that have province and all foreigners who April 2020, South Korea is Japanese nationals are no South Korea has been not already been processed are have traveled to Hubei in the enforcing a 14-day mandatory longer valid except for alien temporarily suspended. canceled, and applicants will 14 days preceding their desired COVID-19 quarantine for all registration/residential card need to submit a new ► Landing visas in Jeju Island have entry are barred from entry entrants from overseas. holders. application. been suspended. into South Korea. ► All entrants to the country, ► As of 13 April 2020, short-term ► Travelers arriving from Europe ► The visa waiver program for regardless of their nationality, visit visas (C-3) issued on or will be subject to testing for Japanese nationals is should stay in 14-day- before 5 April 2020 are no COVID-19 and will have to wait suspended. quarantine. longer valid for applicants that at facilities until the test results have not entered South Korea. ► All individuals applying for a visa are available. ► Visitors without local addresses from a Korean consulate must ► From 30 March 2020, travelers (no hotel/guest house) in South ► All visa issued by Consulate submit a medical certificate and with a body temperature higher Korea should stay in General of the Republic of Korea a health condition report form, than 37.5 C will be banned government-designated in Wuhan, China are suspended and they must consent to being from boarding flights to South facilities at their own expense. and no longer considered valid. quarantined of granted Korea. Passengers who are ► However, visas issued by Korean permission to enter. flying to South Korea will be consulates in other parts of required to get fever checks by ► All new entrants to the country China will be considered valid. airlines at airports. Passengers will be subject to medical testing who are banned from boarding and quarantine in private flights will have their fares residences or government returned to them by the airline. facilities, among other requirements.
Page 105 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Spain • Last updated/validated: 24 June 2020
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► As of 23 March 2020, ► Effective 15 May 2020, a 14- ► The Schengen borders have ► The authorities have resumed admission may only be granted day self-quarantine (home or been closed effective 17 March processing immigration to certain groups, including: hotel) is mandatory for all 2020 to all foreign nationals documents as of 22 June 2020. ► Spanish citizens and inbound travelers. except EU citizens and their residents family members (including ► Residents of the European citizens of the UK, Iceland, Union or Schengen States, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, who go directly to their Monaco and Switzerland), long- place of residence term residents, diplomats, ► Holders of a long-term visa cross-border, health care issued by an EU Member State or Schengen State workers, and people transporting goods. ► Cross-border workers ► Personnel dedicated to the transport of goods, in the exercise of their work activity and the flight personnel necessary to carry out commercial air transport activities ► Diplomatic, consular, international, military and humanitarian organizations personnel, in the exercise of their functions.
Page 106 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Sweden • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► As of 19 March 2020, Sweden ► Individuals are being asked to ► Those who are traveling to ► There are widespread delays in banned entry of all foreign self-quarantine if they are Sweden and are not granted issuance of visas as consular nationals from countries other showing COVID-19 symptoms entry will be forced to remain at posts are closed or are than EEA member states and and are 70 years of age or the airport until a return flight operating with reduced staff. Switzerland. older. can be arranged. If a return ► The travel ban has been extended flight cannot be arranged within to 31 August 2020 (extended several days, the individual will multiple times from 30 June be allowed to enter Sweden but 2020). the border police will keep their ► Exceptions are being made for passport. foreign nationals returning home to Sweden, as well as Swedish citizens and permanent residents.
► In addition, first time residence permit holders will be exempt from the travel ban, as well as residents of Algeria, Australia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, Morocco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. Highly skilled workers are also exempt, provided the proposed activities in Sweden cannot be postponed or performed remotely.
Page 107 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Switzerland • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Holders of valid D-visas, L, B, G and C ► As of 6 July 2020, travelers may be ► Non-EU nationals who already hold ► Inbound travelers from high risk ► Switzerland is no longer issuing permits and announcement confirmations required to quarantine for 10 days a Swiss work authorization but who countries may be asked to undergo Schengen visas (C) for 90 days. may enter Switzerland. Holders of C (work) upon admission. could not be issued a visa due to a medical examination (such as visas, and core family members of Swiss ► As of 18 March 2020, C visas will no citizens and residents may also be eligible recent entry restrictions, will be temperature checking and health longer be issued and D visas will only for entry to Switzerland. Entry for business allowed to collect their visa and questionnaire) upon entry. be issued in exceptional cases, for and tourism is currently not permitted. enter Switzerland. example to family members of Swiss Effective 15 June 2020, nationals of the ► Processing of applications for non- United Kingdom and the EU/EEA member EU nationals will resume provided citizens with a right of presence in Switzerland who require a visa and to states may enter Switzerland, whether the work assignment is in the public traveling from a Schengen or non- specialists from the health sector. In interest of Switzerland or if the Schengen country. All travel restrictions practice, this means that Swiss have been lifted for these travelers and the company urgently requires this authorities will not be issuing any visa complete free movement of persons across skilled labor from an economic authorizations to non-EU nationals for the EU/EEA area has been re-established. perspective and the work cannot be the time being. This will affect all 120 ► As of 6 July 2020, the Swiss Federal postponed or performed abroad. day-, L- and B-permit applications for Council will lift all COVID-19 related non-EU nationals. restrictions on the admission of workers from third countries (e.g. non-EU/EFTA ► The cantons will resume processing states). Third-country nationals without a all applications for residence and valid Swiss work visa or permit are still not cross-border commuter permits for allowed to enter Switzerland for leisure employees coming from an EU or and non-urgent business meetings. If possible, Switzerland plans to lift these EFTA state. entry restrictions at the same time as the ► The Swiss embassies are only issuing other Schengen states. prior approved visas. Appointments ► An exception has been made for those who are needed to collect visas. need to attend important business meetings in person that cannot be ► All applications for third country postponed (e.g. contract negotiations and nationals will be processed by the signings, business inspections or other Swiss authorities by 6 July 2020. important assignments).
Page 108 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Taiwan • Last updated/validated: 14 July 2020
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► The following individuals are ► All passengers entering Taiwan ► Visa/entry permit issuance for ► Visas issued prior to 19 March barred from entering Taiwan: (1) are required to be on home Mainland Chinese nationals is 2020 are suspended and no Mainland Chinese nationals except quarantine for 14 days upon entry suspended. longer valid unless issued with a for spouses of Taiwan citizens with into Taiwan. special notation "special entry ► Online entry visa applications resident permits, (2) foreign permit for COVID-19" nationals (except those who are ► Business travelers who wish to submitted by Hong Kong and entering for reasons other than make short visits to Taiwan can Macau passport holders will not be tourism and regular social visits), apply for shortened home accepted (e.g. entry permit, (3) Hong Kong and Macau quarantine periods from 22 June online visa, landing visa). 2020, if they meet all of the residents (except for those ► Alien Registration Cards are following conditions: (1) they are entering for humanitarian reasons required for dependent visa eligible to enter the country, (2) or emergency situations, and - in issuance. Visas are only being their duration of stay will not some cases - those entering to issued to foreigners whose exceed three months, (3) they are fulfill contractual obligations). purpose of visit are not related to entering for bona fide business tourism and regular social visits. ► Transit through Taiwan is allowed visitor activities (e.g. inspection of except for flights between goods, provision of after-sales locations in mainland China. services, technical assistance and training, contract signing), and (4) ► As of 29 June 2020, all foreign they are traveling from a low or nationals entering Taiwan on medium-risk country/region (as visitor visa must present an determined by Taiwan's Central English-language certificate of a Epidemic Command Center) and negative COVID-19 test taken have no travel history to other within 3 days of boarding the flight countries in the 14 days leading to Taiwan. They must also undergo up to their proposed entry to a 14-day home quarantine period. Taiwan.
Page 109 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Tanzania • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► On 18 May 2020, the ► There are no quarantine Government of Tanzania measures in effect except for uplifted its ban on international persons who tested positive for commercial passenger flights. COVID-19. All travelers will be allowed in the country but will be screened for COVID-19 at the entry points.
Page 110 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: wai-ph'[email protected] Thailand • Last updated/validated: 22 May 2020
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► A ban on international flights to ► All airline passengers are subject ► Holders of several types of Thai ► All foreigners are banned from Thailand is in effect until 30 to a 14-day quarantine upon visas were issued prior to the entering Thailand until 30 June June 2020 (extended multiple arrival in Thailand. COVID-19 outbreak (including 2020 (extended multiple times times from 30 April 2020). Tourist, Retirement, Student, from 30 April 2020). This ban ► Foreigners are to be quarantined Guardian, Non Immigrant B Visa covers all port of entry, land, air ► Exceptions to the entry ban are at private residences or and WP3 or BOI Approval Letter, and sea, with the exceptions for available in some instances, designated hotels. Non O Visa, Elite Card) are not carriers of cargo, pilots and crews including for state/military ► Thai citizens must implement self- allowed entry by the Immigration who are scheduled to leave aircraft, repatriation flights and Bureau until at least 30 June Thailand immediately, diplomats cargo flights. quarantine measures at their own residence. 2020. and families, foreigners who ► All eligible travelers seeking to currently hold valid long-term enter Thailand, including Thai Thai work permits and Thai nationals, are required to obtain nationals. a health certificate indicating they tested negative for COVID- 19, and present an "Intent to Return Form" (issued by a Thai consulate/embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) upon arrival. Failure to present these documents will result in the traveler being denied admission.
► Dependents who are eligible to enter Thailand are recommended to travel together with the principal traveler (provided s/he is eligible for entry).
Page 111 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Trinidad and Tobago • Last updated/validated: 1 July 2020
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► All borders are closed effective ► All travelers or those with family ► Issuance of new entry visas is 22 March 2020 until further arriving from overseas had to currently suspended. notice. self-isolate for 14 days prior to the border closure.
Page 112 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Turkey • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Restrictions on international ► All Turkish citizens entering ► Passengers and airline crew are ► There are widespread delays in and domestic flights were lifted Turkey are being quarantined subject to medical screening. issuance of visas as consular on 12 June 2020. for 14 days. Passengers must complete the posts are closed or are passenger information on operating with reduced staff. ► A curfew is in place for arrival. They will undergo a However, issuance of electronic individuals under the age of 20 medical examination and those visas have not been suspended. and above the age of 65 and showing symptoms will have those who are chronically ill. tests performed. Passengers with a positive test result will be refused entry.
Page 113 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Uganda • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Uganda remains locked down. ► 14-day mandatory isolation and ► In light of the current ► Applications will still be No travel is currently allowed quarantine measures are prohibition on entry to Uganda, accepted online but delays can into the country. imposed on travelers that holders of previously issued be expected in processing due entered Uganda before the valid visas may not use those to the COVID-19 lockdown. ► Repatriation flights to Uganda lockdown visas to enter the country at this have been placed on hold until time. further notice due to the constraints associated with government quarantine facilities.
Page 114 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ukraine • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► No restrictions are currently in ► Individuals must undergo ► Visa issuance has resumed, place for travelers arriving from observation at medical however, widespread delays are "green zone" countries, institutions or self-isolate for 14 expected as in-country however they must obtain a days if they arrive from "red authorities and consular and Health Insurance Certificate zone" countries unless they embassy staff are operating at (issued by a provider registered tested negative for COVID-19 reduced staff levels. in Ukraine) covering COVID-19 upon arrival. Those who remain treatment if necessary as a at medical institutions or self- condition for admission. isolate are required to use a smartphone application to track their health status through the period of their stay in Ukraine. Individuals entering from red zones may be exempt from the self-isolation requirement if the test negative for COVID-19 (using a polymerase chain reaction or PCR test) upon arrival to the Ukraine.
Page 115 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] United Arab Emirates • Last updated/validated: 15 July 2020
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► UAE citizens who are currently ► All travelers who enter the UAE ► Entry permits, mission visas and ► Foreign nationals holding Dubai-issued ► Various freezones (e.g. Dubai residency visas who are outside of the UAE abroad (and their direct family must undergo 14 days of visit visas issued before 17 may enter the UAE. Prior to their return, they International Financial Centre, members traveling at the same mandatory self-quarantine March 2020 will be canceled if must receive approval from the General Dubai Airport Free Zone, Jebel Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs time as them) are eligible to effective 18 March 2020. the individual has not already (GDRFA Dubai) and their relevant airline. Ali Free Zone, Dubai Silicon enter the UAE. entered the UAE. Residents are required to fill out a Health Oasis Authority, Dubai ► Residents in Abu Dhabi are now Declaration Form before boarding confirming ► Effective from 1 June 2020, Healthcare City) have started able to exit and visit other they do not have COVID-19-related symptoms. foreign nationals with a valid accepting employment Emirates using a special permit All returning residents will have to undergo a residency visa who have COVID-19 test at Dubai International Airport residence visa application from issued by the police. Travel to (DXB) and download the COVID-19 Dubai relatives living in the UAE will candidates who are currently other Emirates was previously mobile application. Residents will not be be permitted to return. The permitted to leave their homes until their test outside of the United Arab suspended temporarily. results are returned. If they test positive, they authorities have advised must self-isolate for 14 days. Emirates. Mainland authorities travelers to register for ► Travelers are required to are currently accepting ► UAE residents seeking to return to Abu Dhabi resident entry permits online. complete a COVID-19 test prior and the other emirates should apply for dependent resident visa to arrival (and they must have a approval on the website of the Federal applications from applicants Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) negative test to travel), however prior to departure. Proof of ICA approval will who are outside of the UAE. they may asked to submit to an be requested prior to boarding.
additional test at the airport ► Short-term visitors and tourists will be upon arrival. permitted to enter Dubai starting 7 July 2020. They will be required to have international health insurance and sign a Health Declaration Form prior to embarking. They will also have to either present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no more than 96 hours prior to departure or undertake a COVID-19 test upon arrival. If they test positive for COVID-19, they will be required to quarantine at a government-mandated facility.
Page 116 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] United Kingdom • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► British nationals traveling ► All individuals must self isolate for ► Some UK Visa Application Centers (VACs) are 14 days if they or anyone in their resuming services where local restrictions abroad are being advised by the allow. Services will reopen in phases. government to return to the household display COVID-19 symptoms. ► The Home Office is not currently supporting UK. "priority service"’ applications overseas, which will result in delays in the issuance of ► As of 10 July 2020, all passengers ► If the individual is a permanent UK visas. arriving in the UK will be required to resident overseas, she/he self-isolate on arrival for 10 days ► The Home Office has released updated should remain and follow the unless they are traveling/returning guidance for those currently in the UK with visas expiring on or before 31 July 2020 (and advice of the local authorities. from a country with a travel in limited circumstances after 31 July 2020): corridor exemption with the UK, and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus- ► More foreign travel advice can they have not traveled to, or been covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and- temporary-uk-residents. be found here - stopped in, a country that is not on https://www.gov.uk/foreign- the travel corridors exemption list ► Applicants who currently hold short-term travel-advice. in the 14 days leading up to their entry visas, enabling them to travel to the UK and collect residence card, that have expired, proposed entry to the UK. will be able to apply for a new entry visa free of charge until the end of 2020. ► The UK Government has issued updated guidelines on permitted ► The visa application centers within the UK will be implementing a phased re-opening as of 1 activities during the COVID-19 June 2020, for applicants who had an pandemic appointment that was postponed, and from 22 https://www.gov.uk/government/p June 2020 for applicants who did not have an ublications/coronavirus-outbreak- existing appointment, prior to the suspension of the service. Some applicants will be able to faqs-what-you-can-and-cant- reuse previously submitted biometrics, the do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what- Home Office is contacting these applicants on you-can-and-cant-do case by case basis. Applications will still be accepted online but delays can be expected with respect to processing times.
Page 117 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] United States • Last updated/validated: 13 July 2020
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► Travelers that have been to ► US citizens and Lawful ► The Department of State (DOS) ► Foreigners entering under the mainland China, Iran, the Permanent Residents entering has temporarily suspended all Visa Waiver Program (VWP), United Kingdom, Ireland, the the US from a restricted country routine immigrant and non- also known as the Electronic Schengen Area member states will be subject to enhanced immigrant visa appointments as System for Travel Authorization, or Brazil, in the 14 days prior entry screening and directed to of 20 March 2020. (ESTA) are not eligible to extend to seeking admission to the US proceed to their final their stay or change status. If an ► The DOS is currently limiting will be refused entry. This destination, and immediately emergency such as COVID-19 visa processing to emergencies, excludes US Citizens, US Lawful home-quarantine in accordance prevents the departure of a which are fairly narrowly Permanent Residents, and with Center of Disease Control VWP entrant, United States defined as including urgent members of the US armed best practices. Citizenship and Immigration medical care for oneself or for a forces and their immediate Services (USCIS) has discretion relative or employer that must family members. to grant a period of satisfactory be accompanied, a departure of up to 30 days. ► Travelers entering the U.S by funeral/death, urgent business land from Canada or Mexico for travel, or students or exchange ► USCIS has temporary authority “non-essential” purposes will be visitors. to grant an additional 30 day refused entry. The U.S. has period to VWP entrants who are ► Special procedures for making declined to fully define “non- unable to depart after the initial the emergency visa request essential” apart from excluding 30 day period. Satisfactory must be followed. any travel related to tourism or departure requests must be recreation. The U.S. has also made by calling the USCIS closed its land border with Contact Center at 1-800-375- Mexico to any undocumented 5283. applicants (impacting asylum and refugee seekers).
Page 118 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Uruguay • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Uruguay closed all its land, sea ► As of 23 March 2020, travelers ► As of 1 June 2020, the ► Issuance of new visas is and air borders. Uruguay coming to Uruguay from the immigration authorities are re- suspended until further notice. citizens and permanent following countries will be opening their offices. residents are exempt from this subject to 14-day mandatory ► While visa applications are being limitation and are admitted for quarantine: Italy, mainland accepted for processing, final arrival. All flights are prohibited China, South Korea, Japan, approvals of visa applications from entering until further Singapore, Iran, France, will not be issued until the entry notice with the exception of Germany, Spain and the United restrictions lift. repatriation flights. States.
► Uruguayan citizens and permanent residents who are outside of Uruguay and are seeking to return should arrange their return with the local Uruguay consulate in the jurisdiction where they are currently located.
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► All travelers, including citizens, ► A nationwide quarantine is in permanent residents, place with a possible end date of temporary residents and 13 August 2020. visitors who are traveling from ► Mandatory use of masks Europe or Colombia are covering the mouth and nose is currently being prohibited entry required. to the country. ► Domestic travel is currently restricted.
Page 120 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Vietnam • Last updated/validated: 22 June 2020
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► Foreigners who are investors, ► All passengers, with the ► The validity of the Visa ► Mandatory health declaration ► Government authorities have experts, highly skilled workers exception of diplomats and Exemption Certificate for and medical screening in suspended issuance of new visas or enterprise managers are government officials, will need persons of Vietnamese origin designated areas at ports of as of 18 Mar 2020, for 30 days. admissible to Vietnam provided to undergo a 14-day quarantine and their families is temporarily entry, along with appropriate that the local companies period, followed by a 14-day suspended. quarantine measures, in place sponsoring their entry obtain health supervision period upon for all travelers. advance approval the entry to Vietnam. Vietnamese authorities.
► The Vietnamese government is looking into options for admitting additional foreigners from designated locations in Asia (including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Laos and Guangzhou in mainland China). The earliest expected flights into Vietnam from these locations are being scheduled tentatively for July 2020.
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► Restrictions on entry by air ► Travelers are allowed entry into have been lifted. Zambia but will be required to undergo mandatory screening.
► Those exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be quarantined in a medical facility.
► Travelers not exhibiting symptoms will be required to self quarantine for at least 14 days.
Page 122 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Zimbabwe • Last updated/validated: 6 July 2020
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► Entry into Zimbabwe is ► 21-day mandatory isolation and currently prohibited until quarantine measures were further notice and all ports of imposed on travelers that entry are closed except for entered Zimbabwe prior to the citizens and goods. border closure.
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