Mobility: Immigration Tracker
Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration
18 November 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 updates and new developments
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Page 2 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Overview/key issues
• With the crisis evolving at different stages globally, government authorities continue to implement immigration-related measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and safety of individuals in and outside of their jurisdictions.
• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following: • Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry from high-risk locations) • Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors (whether in state facilities, hotels or private residences) • Temporary suspension (and in some cases, permanent cancelation) of existing (valid) visas issued prior to COVID-19 and suspension of issuance of new visas • Introduction of heightened eligibility criteria and application requirements where visas are being issued (including suspension of visa waiver agreements and enhanced document requirements for new applications)
• Some governments are announcing flexible policies to prevent temporary residents who are unable to travel from becoming overstayers under immigration laws, and enabling virtual right to work.
Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Jurisdictions covered (115) *Updated
Albania Cuba * Honduras Luxembourg Paraguay Taiwan Algeria Cyprus Hong Kong * Macau Peru Tanzania Angola Czech Republic Hungary Madagascar Philippines Thailand Argentina Democratic Republic of Iceland Malawi Poland Trinidad and Tobago Congo (DRC) Armenia India Malaysia Portugal Turkey Denmark Australia Indonesia Malta Qatar Uganda Dominican Republic Austria Ireland Mexico Romania Ukraine Ecuador Bahrain Isle of Man Moldova Russia United Arab Emirates Egypt Belgium Israel Mongolia Rwanda United Kingdom El Salvador Bolivia Italy Mozambique Saudi Arabia United States Estonia Botswana * Jamaica Netherlands Senegal Uruguay Ethiopia Brazil Japan New Zealand Serbia Venezuela Finland Bulgaria Jersey Nicaragua Singapore Vietnam France * Canada * Jordan Nigeria Slovakia Zambia Gabon Chile Kenya North Macedonia Slovenia Zimbabwe Georgia China Mainland Kosovo Norway South Africa Germany Colombia Kuwait Oman South Korea Ghana Costa Rica Latvia Pakistan Spain Greece Cote d’Ivoire Lebanon Panama Sweden Guatemala Croatia Liechtenstein Papua New Guinea Switzerland Guernsey Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Albania • Last updated/validated: 2 November 2020
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► The land borders with Greece, ► Those allowed entry into the Macedonia, Montenegro and jurisdiction are no longer Kosovo have reopened. subject to a 14-day quarantine period. ► As of 22 June 2020, international flights to/from Albania are now permitted.
► Albanian citizens and residents who are currently outside of Albania may repatriate to Albania without needing to adhere to a 14-day quarantine period.
Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Algeria • Last updated/validated: 16 July 2020
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► All Algerian borders have been ► People who were repatriated ► The issuance of new entry visas closed since the beginning of during the crisis were has been suspended until the the pandemic. The flow of quarantined for 14 days in reopening of the Algerian people has been suspended hotels. borders to foreigners. except for emergency medical flights. The authorities have yet to confirm the date on which borders are expected to reopen.
Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Work visa holders and ► All new entrants are required to ► New entrants are required to professionals providing services quarantine upon arrival and sign take a reverse transmission to public and private entities in a consent form, confirming their polymerase chain reaction (RT- Angola are admissible to compliance with local health PCR) COVID-19 test and test Angola. requirements and obligations. negative for COVID-19 within 72 New entrants will be tested on hours of their intended travel. ► International flights are their seventh day in Angola, and scheduled to resume starting issued a discharge certificate if 21 September 2020. they test negative. They will no longer be required to quarantine once they receive their discharge certificates.
Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► International flights will not be permitted to ► International and interjurisdictional ► Citizens and residents of Bolivia, ► Some Argentinian consulates land in Argentina before 29 November travelers are subject to a Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have started issuing visas 2020, except for humanitarian reasons, who enter into Argentina will be and the repatriation of nationals and mandatory 14-day quarantine required to present the following upon (including family reunification residents to Argentina. period upon entry. entry: (1) an Electronic Travel visas). However, each consulate ► Non-residents will not be permitted to ► This measure will remain in effect Declaration, which must be completed has the discretion to determine enter Argentina until 29 November 2020 until 29 November 2020 (extended no more than 48 hours prior to if/when they will issue new (extended from 8 November 2020). from 8 November 2020). boarding and is available here visas. ► Exceptions are available for citizens and https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior residents of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay ► Exceptions are in place for visitors /migraciones, (2) a negative and Uruguay, who may be allowed to enter from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Argentina as tourists/visitors starting on and Uruguay, who require a proof COVID-19 test result issued no more 30 October 2020. These individuals will be that they tested negative for a than 72 hours prior to travel, (3) proof required to enter via either Ezeiza of health insurance which covers the International Airport or the Buquebus polymerase chain reaction (PCR) maritime terminal in Buenos Aires. COVID-19 test before entering cost COVID-19-related treatment. Argentina. Failure to comply with these ► Borders will be opened in a gradual, requirements is a basis for refusal of planned and safe manner to ensure the safe ► Citizens and foreigners are required entry and/or other penalties. return of Argentinians abroad. to observe local health ► Argentinean citizens traveling to ► Eight land border crossings will open requirements, including social Argentina must enter via Ezeiza between 8 am and 4 pm, allowing 500 distancing measures and use of people to enter daily. airport or the Buquebus terminal, and face masks in public places. they will be required to either present ► Ezeiza International Airport is the only a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, airport open to receive authorized or undergo a mandatory 14-day international flights. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate repatriation quarantine at the address where they flights assigning different priority levels will be residing in Argentina. They (age, chronic diseases, humanitarian must also complete an Electronic reasons). Travel Declaration no more than 48 hours prior to travel to Argentina.
Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Armenia • Last updated/validated: 20 July 2020
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► Foreign nationals are prohibited ► All new entrants will be subject from entering Armenia unless to medical check ups to detect otherwise authorized (on a symptoms of COVID-19, and a case-by-case basis) by the 14-day self isolation period. Armenian authorities. Travelers will be subject to hospitalization or other medical ► Armenian citizens and measures if they test positive or residents, and their non- display symptoms of COVID-19. Armenian family members are exempt from this restriction. Diplomats, consular workers, representatives of international organizations and 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: 23 October 2020
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► Australian citizens and permanent residents ► All entrants will be required to ► Extended processing times are are able to enter Australia. undertake a mandatory 14-day being experienced for some visa ► New Zealand citizens and their immediate quarantine at designated categories. family members who normally reside in Australia can enter Australia. facilities (e.g. a hotel), in their ► Delays are also expected from port of entry, unless they are ► New Zealand safe travel zone: From Friday, third party agencies, such as travelers from New Zealand who 16 October 2020, individuals may travel English test centers, health from New Zealand to Australia (New South meet safe travel zone Wales and Northern Territory only), check providers, police requirements. quarantine-free, if they have been in New clearance providers and Zealand for 14 days or more, and not in a designated hotspot, and they are traveling biometrics collection centers. to Australia on a quarantine-free flight.
► Travelers may transit through Australia, provided they remain in Australia for 72 hours or less.
► Travelers holding Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188) visas are permitted to enter Australia.
► All other temporary visa holders (except for Partner or Child visa holders) are currently not permitted to enter Australia unless exemptions apply or an entry/travel exemption is approved by the Australian authorities.
► 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: 2 November 2020
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► Austrian citizens, EU/EEA citizens, Swiss ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► Continued from the “Quarantine” section. ► Austria has suspended the processing of citizens and residents of Austria may enter all new visa applications. Austria from the following locations ► Austrian citizens, EU/EEA citizens, Swiss ► Travelers who do not fall within the categories citizens and residents of Austria entering without proving that they tested negative listed above must carry a negative PCR health Austria from any of the following locations certificate issued within 72 hours of their for COVID-19 or undergoing a quarantine: must carry a negative polymerase chain proposed entry. Otherwise, they must commit Australia, Belgium (except Brussels and reaction (PCR) test issued within 48 hours prior to a 10-day quarantine (which may end early if Wallonia), Bulgaria (except Blagoevgrad, to travel confirming that they tested negative they test for COVID-19 upon arrival and Burgas, Dobrich, Gabrovo, Jambol, for COVID-19. Alternatively, they must take a receive a negative test result in less than 10 Kardzhali, Montana, Plovdiv, Rasgrad, PCR test within 48 hours of arrival (if they test days). Shumen, Sliven, Smoljan, Sofia, Stara negative, then their quarantine will end): Zagora, Targovishte, Varn), Canada, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Croatia (only Brod-Posavina, Istrien, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium (only Brussels Koprivnica-Križevci, Osijek-Baranja, and Wallonia), Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Šibenik-Knin, Varaždin, and Zadar), Cyprus, Bulgaria (only Dobrich, Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (except Gabrovo, Jambol, Kardzhali, Montana, Plovdiv, Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte Rasgrad, Shumen, Sliven, Smoljan, Sofia, Stara d’Azur), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Zagora, Targovishte, and Varna), Chile, China Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, mainland (only Hubei province), Costa Rica, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Croatia (except Brod-Posavina, Istrien, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Koprivnica-Križevci, Osijek-Baranja, Šibenik- Knin, Varaždin, Zadar), Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Portugal (except Lisbon Ecuador, Egypt, France (only Île-de-France and and Norte region), San Marino, Slovakia, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur), India, Indonesia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain (Canary Iran, Israel, Kosovo, Kuwait, the Maldives, Islands only), Sweden, Switzerland, the Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North United Kingdom (North East, East Midlands, Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Yorkshire, and The Humber), Uruguay, and Portugal (only Lisbon and Norte region), Vatican City. This applies to travel by land Romania, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Spain and air, and requires travelers to (except the Canary Islands), South Africa, demonstrate that they have not been in a Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom (only jurisdiction other than Austria or the North East, East Midlands, Yorkshire, and The jurisdictions in the preceding list in the 10 Humber), and the United States. days preceding their entry to Austria. ► Continued in “heightened admission” section ► Continued in “Quarantine” section.
Page 11 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► Only the following individuals are ► New entrants are required to take ► Holders of valid visas issued by ► In addition to testing and ► All new visa applications have currently allowed to enter Bahrain: a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) the Nationality Passports and quarantine requirements (see been suspended by the Bahraini citizens and residents, COVID-19 test upon arrival. They Residence Affairs (NPRA) can "quarantine" section), new immigration authorities. GCC citizens and residents, will need to isolate until the result now resume entering Bahrain entrants must download the passengers holding a valid e-visa of the test is obtained. If the initial without needing to first obtain a "BeAware Bahrain" mobile prior to boarding, passengers test comes back positive, they will eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, pre-approval/permission letter. phone application upon arrival. be required to undergo quarantine The app tracks the location of diplomats, military personnel, measures. airline crew or holders of official, new entrants and notifies them service or UN passports. ► New entrants will need to take a in the event they are second COVID-19 test on their approaching a location where an ► Visa on arrival eligibility can be checked on the Nationality 10th day in Bahrain (if their trip active COVID-19 case has been Passports and Residence Affairs will last 10 days or longer). If the detected. The app also provides (NPRA) site. second test comes back positive, new entrants with the latest they will be required to recommendations from ► Effective 3 October 2020, travel quarantine/isolate at that point government authorities and to/from Iraq and Iran is banned, as and follow instructions from the other general information about is travel to/from other countries local authorities. with elevated infection levels. No the spread of COVID-19 in official country list has been ► All incoming passengers must sign Bahrain. published, and travelers should a declaration upon arrival stating confirm their eligibility to travel to that they will abide by the Ministry Bahrain with their airline carriers of Health’s rules around testing prior to travel. and quarantine.
Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► Entry restrictions remain in place ► Quarantine/self isolation rules ► Travel restrictions linked to non- ► Most Belgian consulates and in Belgium. External (Schengen) remain in place, but have essential travel may impact the embassies have resumed borders remain closed to recently eased. Anyone arriving status of existing (valid) visas. activities worldwide. They are foreigners for all non-essential from a non-EU/EEA jurisdiction currently only processing C travel. This restriction does not or from a EU/EEA jurisdiction (short-term) visa and D (long- apply to those in possession of a marked as high risk (red zone) term) visa applications for those valid residence permit or long- will need to self-isolate for 10 whose travel is considered stay visa. Belgium has now days. A COVID-19 test is essential. These travelers may expanded the definition of currently only mandatory if obtain attestations from their essential travel to include certain travelers display symptoms or if local Belgian consulate/embassy short-term assignments (lasting requested by the authorities. confirming that their travel is less than 90 days) and travel by essential. Specific processing self employed workers. An ► Further to the above, anyone requirements differ based on exemption to this restriction is who shows symptoms of COVID- the jurisdiction where the available to nationals of 19 or who has been in close consulate or embassy is Australia, Japan, New Zealand, contact with someone who situated, as well as local Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, tested positive, will need to restrictions. Thailand, and Uruguay. Internal follow the same quarantine and borders (within the EU/Schengen testing rules as new entrants Area) have been reopened to arriving from high-risk residents of the EU, the United jurisdictions. Kingdom, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.
Page 13 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Bolivia • Last updated/validated: 13 November 2020
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► Starting 1 September 2020, ► New entrants are strongly advised ► As of 6 July 2020, immigration citizens and residents may to take a polymerase chain services have resumed in all of enter Bolivia by airway. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test, test Bolivia’s nine departments, negative and have the (negative) including Santa Cruz and Beni ► Entry by other means, such as a test certificate authenticated by (where services were previously land-crossing or waterway, the Bolivian consulate in the temporarily suspended). continues to be suspended until travelers’ home jurisdiction in the 30 November 2020 (extended seven days leading up to proposed from 31 October 2020). travel. Provided they comply with this requirement, they will not be required to quarantine upon admission to Bolivia.
► New entrants who are not in possession of a recently authenticated negative PCR test certificate may be denied admission. Those who are admitted will be required to quarantine for a 14-day period at a government-approved facility.
Page 14 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Botswana • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Effective 9 November 2020, air ► New entrants are required to ► Visas issued prior to the ► Visa applications are currently travel resumed at the following test (negative) for a polymerase outbreak of COVID-19 are not being processed however there international airports: Sir chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 canceled, however, visa holders are delays in the processing and Seretse Khama in Gaborone, test no more than 72 hours from high-risk jurisdictions (as issuance of visas currently. Kasane, and Maun. prior to travel. New entrants will determined by the World Health ► The Department of Immigration be screened for COVID-19 Organization) are temporarily ► Effective 1 December 2020, has waived the fingerprint symptoms upon entry, and barred from using their visas to entry to Botswana by ground requirement for work and those who are symptomatic will enter the jurisdiction. crossing will resume at the residence permit applicants be: (1) subject to a mandatory following border points: from Namibia, Zimbabwe and 14-day isolation/quarantine Kazungula road, Kazungula South Africa. period and further testing, and ferry, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, (2) required to remain in Martins drift, Ramatlabama, contact with the health Tlokweng, Mamuno, Pioneer department for a period of 14 and Mohembo. days while in self isolation. ► The reopening of additional ► Travelers who do not meet ports of entry will be these criteria will be denied considered over time as the entry to the country. local authorities monitor the spread of COVID-19 locally and worldwide.
Page 15 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Brazil • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Foreign nationals may now ► All newly admitted individuals ► See "suspension/delays in ► See "Quarantine/self isolation" ► New and existing valid enter Brazil by air from any are being advised to self-isolate issuance of new visas" section. section. temporary visas may be used to international airport. for at least 14 days. enter Brazil, even if these visas ► Travelers are no longer required have not been registered with ► The ban on entering Brazil by ► Individuals with travel history to to present proof of insurance local authorities (i.e. the Federal other means, such as land- any of the following 16 upon arriving in Brazil. Police). Newly-issued temporary crossing or waterway, has been jurisdictions will be assessed for visas may be registered extended for an additional 30 COVID-19 symptoms and may before/until 16 March 2021. days starting 12 November be isolated at a health care Individuals holding existing, 2020. facility if symptomatic: valid (but unregistered) visas, Germany, Australia, United Arab ► Brazilian nationals, permanent who previously entered Brazil Emirates, Philippines, France, and temporary residents are and are seeking to re-enter the Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Japan, exempt from these entry country, are required to register Singapore, South Korea, North restrictions. their visas within 90 days of Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, entry to Brazil. This rule goes Cambodia, and mainland China. into effect on 3 November ► Persons in contact with 2020. individuals having traveled to the 16 jurisdictions above are asked to self-isolate for 14 days after possible exposure.
Page 16 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Bulgaria • Last updated/validated: 14 October 2020
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► Starting 1 October 2020 and ► Quarantine restrictions have been ► Travelers from non EU/EEA until 30 November 2020, entry lifted. jurisdictions are required to show into Bulgaria is restricted to all a negative polymerase chain foreign nationals, with limited reaction (PCR) test result taken exceptions, including for within the 72 hours leading up to Bulgarian citizens and residents the date of entry. Exceptions and their family members, EU apply, including for transport nationals, UK nationals, citizens personnel, those in transit, and of Schengen area member states, nationals of EU member states, holders of residence permits Schengen area jurisdictions, UK, issued in the aforementioned Australia, Belarus, Canada, jurisdictions. Also exempt are Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New citizens of Albania, Australia, Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Canada, Georgia, Israel, Japan, United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Uruguay. New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay. Limited exceptions also exist for cross-border and seasonal workers, medical and transport personnel, and workers involved in strategic projects.
Page 17 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Canada • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Canada’s borders are closed to all foreign ► All domestic and international ► Business visitors must demonstrate that ► Immigration application nationals with limited exceptions. Visitors they are not traveling for optional or and temporary residents cannot enter air travelers to a Canadian discretionary purposes. processing times will take longer Canada by land, sea or air for purposes, destination must wear a face due to service reductions. such as tourism/entertainment. If traveling ► Business visitors will not be permitted to by air from any jurisdiction other than the mask at Canadian airport and enter by air if departing from any United States, temporary residents are only for the duration of flights. jurisdiction other than the United States. allowed to board a flight to Canada if they ► Business visitors may be permitted to enter qualify under an air travel exemption. They ► All international travelers must from the United States if not traveling for an must prove that they are not traveling for an self-isolate for 14 days and optional or discretionary purpose. If optional or discretionary purpose. Foreign traveling from the United States, temporary contact health professionals nationals seeking entry to Canada should be residents must demonstrate that they are immediately if experiencing prepared to explain to the border officials not coming to Canada for an optional or why their presence in Canada is essential. discretionary purpose. Effective 9 June COVID-19 symptoms. ► Any traveler displaying COVID-19 symptoms 2020, immediate family members (spouse, will not be permitted to board a flight to common-law partner, dependent child or ► Those arriving from outside Canada, regardless of citizenship. grandchild, parent or a grandparent, Canada will be expected to guardian or a tutor) of Canadian citizens or present their plan for self- ► Immediate family members of Canadian permanent residents will be permitted to citizens or permanent residents, entering to enter Canada provided they do not have any isolation immediately upon be with their Canadian family for 14 days or COVID-19 symptoms and are entering to be arrival in Canada, including safe less, will need to demonstrate that they are with their Canadian family member for at transportation from the airport seeking to enter Canada for an essential least 15 days. purpose (i.e. a non-optional and non- to a place of self-isolation, plans ► Effective 8 October 2020, extended family discretionary purpose). members of Canadian citizens or permanent for self-care, etc. Failure to ► Effective November 21, 2020, the residents, including those in an exclusive present a thorough self-isolation government of Canada will be mandating the dating relationship of at least one year, adult use of the ArriveCAN App for those arriving children, grandchildren, siblings, and plan upon arrival may result in to the country by air. Travelers will need to grandparents will be permitted to enter refusal of admission or being provide information regarding their entry to Canada if pre-approved for travel. Non- Canadians seeking entry in certain quarantined. Canada and their quarantine plans through compassionate cases may also be permitted the app, to assist with entry and public to enter Canada. health follow-ups.
Page 18 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Chile • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► All borders and ports of entry ► Travelers entering Chile are ► ► ► Chile has two main authorities involved in Foreigners who obtained a visa Continued from “entry Immigration application processing: (a) the Internal remain closed to foreign visitors required to quarantine for 14 abroad (including resident- and restrictions” Chilean Office is in charge of adjudicating visa until further notice. This measure days upon entry. After this period, applications submitted by foreigners who are business- visa holders) who have physically present in Chile and (b) the Foreign ► Effective 23 November 2020, is expected to remain in place until they must continue to comply with not yet entered Chile using their Chilean Office, which is in charge of adjudicating 28 November 2020 at the earliest. local health and safety measures, the International Airport in visa processes for foreigners who are outside of visa are not currently admissible Chile and apply for visas at the relevant Chilean Chilean citizens and residents are Santiago will re-open to such as local self-isolation rules to Chile, except in exceptional consulate. exempt from this restriction, and (e.g. isolate during the weekend foreigners entering as visitors circumstances (including the ► New applications filed through the Internal Chilean are permitted to enter the only). or tourists. Foreign Office are being accepted for processing. Visa jurisdiction. need to obtain a applications that have already been filed through the visitors/tourists entering via Internal Office but not yet approved will not be ► Travelers entering Chile may be Salvoconducto). ► Additional special categories of Santiago International Airport canceled, however, significant delays in processing allowed to quarantine for less are to be expected. individuals are also authorized to than 14 days if they tested ► Effective 23 November 2020, will need to: (1) complete an enter Chile subject to ► New applications filed at Chilean consulates abroad negative for a polymerase chain these foreigners will be online Travel Declaration Form are subject to the current operating conditions of eligibility/application requirements, the relevant consulate. Many Chilean Consulates reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no permitted to enter Chile via the (which can be found here: including: (1) parents of children abroad have suspended visa processing, however International Airport of www.c19.cl) no more than 48 some consulates are starting to reopen and process who are Chilean citizens or more than 72 hours prior to Santiago, without the need to hours prior to departure, (2) new visa applications. residents, (2) married or civil departure. obtain a Salvoconducto. carry a negative polymerase ► Visas that have been approved but not yet stamped partners of Chilean citizens or ► Effective 23 November 2020, (i.e. issued to the applicant and stamped in their chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 passport) may be stamped once the Chilean residents, (3) business visitors who travelers entering Chile via the test issued no more than 72 Consulates resume their regular functions. These are authorized by a local Chilean Santiago International Airport circumstances could impact the validity of visas, as consulate and have been issued a hours prior to departure, and individuals who do not enter Chile within 90 days of may be required to quarantine for their visa being issued may forfeit their visa (i.e. the special permit called a 14 days upon arrival, and this (3) carry international health visa will be considered canceled). There are no "Salvoconducto," and (4) others at general or common procedures being applied to all quarantine period may be insurance. consulates. Once the visa is issued, the foreigner will the discretion of the Chilean shortened potentially if the also require a special permit called a authorities. "Salvoconducto." traveler carries a negative PCR ► Foreigners entering Chile on/after 23 November ► Continued in “heightened COVID-19 test taken no more than 2020 via Santiago International Airport will no admission” section 72 hours prior to departure. longer require a Salvoconducto.
Page 19 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] China Mainland • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► Effective 28 March 2020, borders are closed to most ► All overseas visitors will undergo a 14-day ► Continued from “heightened admission” section. ► Travelers entering from Hong Kong via (1) Zhuhai Port ► The following are suspended until foreigners including holders of visas, residence centralized quarantine in most locations. In through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and (2) permits and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ► Foreigners entering via connecting flight must Shenzhen-Hong Kong Port must hold a negative further notice: policies governing port (APEC) Business Travel Cards (ABTC). The travel ban Shanghai, the quarantine can be complete the three steps listed immediately above in nucleic acid test result, issued by a qualified testing visas, 24/72/144 hour visa free transit does not apply to permanent residents, holders of centralized for the first seven days, the origin country and again in the country through agency recognized by the Hong Kong SAR and through mainland China, 30-day visa diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, or Hong followed by a 7-day home observation which they transit no more than 48 hours prior to Guangdong governments within 24 hours of entry. Kong, Macau or Taiwan residents who enter with a entry to China mainland. They are also subject to a 14-day centralized free travel to Hainan, 15-day visa free Mainland China Travel Permit. period. In Beijing, visitors will be subject to quarantine and medical observation period. entry for foreign cruise members, 144 a 14-day centralized quarantine followed ► The countries referred to above are: Austria, hour visa entry to Guangdong, and 15- ► International flights to Beijing must enter via one of by a 7-day home observation period. For Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, ► As of 17 August 2020, all air passengers traveling 16 approved points of entry, while those to Shanghai from Hong Kong to Beijing must present a negative day visa free entry to Guangzi. domestic travelers traveling from high- Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, can only land in Pudong International Airport. Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, COVID-19 nucleic acid test certificate issued by a and medium-risk areas in mainland China, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, testing agency recognized by the Hong Kong Special ► Foreigners entering for economic, trade, ► China Mainland has now entered agreements with Administrative Region government. The test must be more jurisdictions (i.e. South Korea, Germany, a negative nucleic acid test certificate or a Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, scientific, technology and emergency 14-day home quarantine is still required. Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, carried out within the seven days leading up to travel Singapore, Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a into mainland China. humanitarian reasons, as well as those “fast track” procedure to facilitate foreigners’ entry Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, entering to attend funerals, may apply into China Mainland on essential and urgent ► To ensure a swift return to work, the ► Effective 11 September 2020, individuals on direct Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, for visas at embassies and consulates, businesses. The fast track process needs to be pre- quarantine period for travelers entering flights from Singapore must present a (negative) approved by the relevant Chinese government Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and these requests will be processed on China Mainland via fast track will be COVID-19 nucleic acid test certificate. authorities before foreigners can travel. Eligible Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, a case-by-case basis. foreigners can apply for a Chinese visa after their fast shortened provided that they have gone Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, ► Passengers with standardized negative nucleic acid track applications are approved. and Zimbabwe. test certificates approved by the Embassy in Singapore through a health screening prior to travel ► Visas are being issued by Chinese and tested negative for COVID-19 after do not require an HS Health Code or certified Health ► Effective 3 September 2020, Beijing will gradually ► As of November 2020, travelers seeking to travel to Declaration Form. They must however present a hard consulates in over 35 jurisdictions. resume direct inbound flights from Cambodia, Greece, arrival. These travelers will be subject to mainland China from the following countries are copy of their health certificate during check-in. Denmark, Thailand, Pakistan, Austria, Canada and “closed loop” management by their prohibited from entry even if they possess a valid ► In some instances, there is no fee to Sweden, for citizens of those jurisdictions or returning companies and supervision by local Chinese visa or residence permit: Bangladesh, ► The above does not apply to passengers who are apply for an entry visa. Chinese nationals. Belgium, Ethiopia, France, India, Italy, Philippines, strictly transiting through Singapore or China. Transit epidemic prevention and control agencies Russia, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. An passengers are required to apply for an HS Health ► Effective 28 September 2020, foreign nationals during their entire stay in China Mainland. exception is in place if the visa was issued after 3 Code or certified Health Declaration Form in advance. holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion are allowed to enter November 2020. This list is likely to be updated in ► Foreigners entering via direct flight from one of the China Mainland without having to apply for a new visa. ► Effective 12 August 2020, travelers the near term depending on the evolution of the entering from Macau are not required to spread of COVID-19. countries further below must: (1) take a nucleic acid If the residence permit expired before 28 March 2020, COVID-19 test and an Immunoglobulin M (IgM) anti- the holder may apply for the relevant visa by serve a 14-day centralized quarantine and ► In general, many Chinese embassies and consulates body test no more than 48 hours prior to boarding, (2) presenting the expired residence permit and relevant medical observation period. However, they submit a negative test result to their local Chinese materials to the Chinese embassy/consulate, provided are temporarily suspending visa issuance for many must take a nucleic acid COVID-19 test and visa types. In addition, the authorities are consulate, and (3) request a green health code with there are no changes to the purpose of visit. All the notation "HS" from the consulate. individuals are required to strictly abide by the obtain a negative result within seven days scrutinizing applications for government issued "PU" invitation letters, in particular for accompanying Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and ► Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas” of arrival. family members. control. section.
Page 20 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Colombia • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► As of 21 September 2020, ► New entrants to the country are ► Effective 27 March 2020, all ► New visa issuance is currently international air travel into required to quarantine upon foreigners applying for a Visitor suspended. Colombia is permitted, subject arrival if they present a Visa must have international to the availability of certificate of a (negative) health insurance valid for the international flights. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) duration of their visa. COVID-19 test issued no more ► All border crossings with Brazil, ► Foreigners applying for a than 96 hours prior to travel. Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Migrant Visa renewal must have The local authorities may follow Venezuela are closed until 1 a health social contribution up with new entrants to the November 2020 (extended certificate. country to monitor and manage from 1 October 2020). the spread of the pandemic. ► Starting on 1 October 2020, new entrants to Colombia will be ► In order to continue with the required to present a certificate prevention and mitigation of the of a (negative) polymerase chain pandemic, the preventive reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test isolation sanitary measures and issued no more than 48 hours biosafety protocols will remain prior to travel. in force and extend to specific sectors (e.g. individuals aged 60 or older).
Page 21 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Costa Rica • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Foreign nationals may enter ► Costa Rican citizens and ► New visa issuance is currently Costa Rica as tourists provided residents, as well as foreigners suspended until 11 January they: (1) have travel insurance entering as tourists, are no 2021 (extended multiple times that covers medical expenses longer required to self-isolate from 18 September 2020). and isolation costs, and (2) for 14 days upon arrival. complete a health form called a "Pase de Salud". Under these circumstances, foreign tourists are not required to self-isolate upon entry to Costa Rica.
► Costa Rican citizens and residents may enter Costa Rica provided they (1) complete a "Pase de Salud" form and (2) carry a valid identification document for foreigners (DIMEX).
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] Croatia • Last updated/validated: 14 September 2020
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► The Croatian borders are now ► Individuals arriving from foreign open to foreign nationals jurisdictions that still have high seeking to enter the numbers of COVID-19 infections jurisdiction. are required to test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours of their proposed entry. If they do not have this proof of a negative test, they will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival or alternatively quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
Page 24 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Cuba • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Most inbound commercial ► Newly admitted individuals ► New entrants must take a PCR flights to Cuba remain arriving in Havana and other COVID-19 test upon arrival at suspended. major cities by air are required the airport in Cuba as a to undergo a mandatory condition for entry. ► Cuban citizens and residents polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (both temporary and COVID-19 test upon arrival at permanent) are allowed to the airport, and to self-isolate in enter Cuba. a house or hotel for 48 hours ► Cargo and humanitarian flights pending receipt of the test with special permission from results. New entrants who test the Ministry of Foreign negative will be allowed to cease Investment are also able to their self-isolation period, while enter Cuba. those who test positive will be required to remain in isolation ► As of 1 October 2020, visitors and until such time that they are allowed to travel to the can take another COVID-19 test following locations: Varadero, and test negative. Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Cruz, ► Newly admitted individuals and Cayo Largo. visiting tourist destinations (e.g. Cayo Coco, Varadero, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Cruz, and Cayo Largo) are not required to isolate upon arrival.
Page 25 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Cyprus • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Repatriation and entry to ► As of 20 June 2020, individuals arriving ► As of 9 June 2020, persons irrespective ► Applications are currently being from Category A jurisdictions are not Cyprus is now allowed from of nationality, who reside in jurisdictions accepted, but not adjudicated. required to present a laboratory listed in Categories A or B may enter jurisdictions included in examination certificate. They are however Cyprus. Approvals will be communicated Categories A and B and from required to make declarations regarding at a later date to be announced their health status and apply for a Cyprus ► Only the following individuals may enter other jurisdictions if certain flight pass. Cyprus if traveling from a jurisdiction not by the government. criteria are met. Click here for listed in Categories A or B: (1) permanent ► Individuals arriving from jurisdictions residents of Cyprus, their third-country the lists of jurisdictions in included in Category B must provide a Categories A and B. laboratory examination certificate issued national spouses and underage children, within the 72 hours leading up to their travel (2) all other legal residents of Cyprus, (3) to Cyprus. If the authorities of the nationals of jurisdictions who are in a jurisdiction they reside in do not provide a designated diplomatic service or mission service for laboratory testing, they may be under the Vienna convention, (4) persons permitted to undertake a laboratory exam irrespective of nationality who receive when they arrive in Cyprus (at a cost of 60 special entry permit issued by the Cyprus euros). These individuals must remain in authorities. self-isolation until they receive the test results. ► Individuals traveling from jurisdictions in Categories A and B who are seeking to ► Individuals who are authorized to enter and obtain an entry permit for employment who arrive from a jurisdiction that is not purposes must obtain advance approval included in Categories A or B will need to from the Ministry of the Interior (in follow the same protocol as Category B addition to following all other entry and jurisdictions, but will need to remain in self- health related protocols currently in isolation for 14 days upon arrival and take another COVID-19 test 48 hours before the place). Individuals traveling from end of their self-isolation, at their own jurisdictions in Category C do not require expense. The laboratory test results must be advance approval from the Ministry of the sent to the following electronic address: Interior, however they must secure a [email protected]. Self-isolation special entry permit from the Cyprus will end once the result of the second authorities prior to travel. laboratory test is confirmed as negative.
Page 26 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Czech Republic • Last updated/validated: 4 November 2020
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► In general, non-EU nationals ► Prior to arrival in the Czech Republic, ► Continued from Quarantine section ► See Quarantine section. ► Effective 1 August 2020, most travelers entering from high-risk jurisdictions from high-risk jurisdictions are consulates of the Czech must contact the relevant regional hygienic ► During the quarantine period, they prohibited from entering the station (which is determined by the location will not be allowed to travel for Republic where visa services from which they are traveling) by completing jurisdiction. Exceptions are in an electronic form, which is available here: work, to procure necessities etc. have been suspended, have place, including for temporary http://www.prijezdovyformular.cz/. This form Limited exceptions to the rules partially reopened. and permanent residents of the must also be presented at border control upon above exist, for example for those arrival, and anytime after entering the Czech ► Most consulates' visa processing Czech Republic. The list of low transiting through the Czech Republic if requested by local authorities. services is limited to specific and high-risk jurisdictions can Republic (who remain in country for ► These travelers must also undergo a less than 12 hours) as well as individuals until further notice be found here. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test within their first five days in the diplomats. (e.g. family members of EU ► As of 22 October 2020, jurisdiction, and submit the results of that test nationals, foreigners who to the appropriate hygienic station within the ► Citizens of the Czech Republic and foreigners may enter to the Czech Republic within their first seven days other EU member states, as well as qualified for entry under a Czech Republic only for within the jurisdiction. They must also self- third-country nationals with long special governmental essential reasons. Travel for isolate for their first 10 days in the jurisdiction programs). Only a small portion and will only be allowed to leave isolation for term or permanent resident status work, business, or to reunite authorized purposes, such as commuting to in an EU member state may be of consulates are operating at with family members is work (while this is allowed upon receiving a exempt from isolation/quarantine full capacity currently. negative PCR test result) or to receive medical requirements by taking a PCR considered essential. Travel for care. If/when they do leave isolation, they the purpose of tourism or must adhere to local health protocols and COVID-19 test at their own expense visiting friends is not requirements such as wearing a protective in a EU member state no more than face mask etc. In the event their PCR test 72 hours prior to entering the considered essential and not comes back positive, the hygienic station will Czech Republic, testing negative, currently permitted. advise on the relevant quarantine measures (which likely will be a quarantine period of 10 and presenting the negative test days from the moment they receive their result to a regional Public Health positive test). Office upon arrival. ► (Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas” section)
Page 27 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Democratic Republic of Congo • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► The government announced the ► New entrants must be tested for lifting of the state of COVID-19 (and obtain a emergency on 22 July 2020. negative test result) within 3 Borders reopened on 15 August days of entry, in order to be 2020. admitted into the DRC. They are also subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing upon arrival.
Page 28 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Denmark • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Besides Danish citizens, foreign nationals who ► All travelers from high-risk ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► Only three land ports of entry ► The Danish immigration may be allowed entry into Denmark, provided they meet additional criteria, including: (1) jurisdictions are advised to ► Currently, the open countries outside of the between Germany and Denmark authorities are open for in- Danish work or residency permit holders, (2) observe a 14-day quarantine EU and Schengen Area are Australia, Japan, are open: Sæd, Frøslev, and person appointments, allowing family members with permanent residence in New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the EU, Schengen area or the UK, (3) family period upon arrival. Thailand and Uruguay. All other countries are Kruså. for the completion of biometric members wanting to visit EU nationals residing currently considered banned/closed countries. registrations and in-person EU in Denmark, (4) those living permanently in ► Individuals residing in high-risk ► Individuals from banned/closed countries Sleswig-Holstein, (5) travelers needing to residence document filings. must provide a valid purpose when seeking to jurisdictions must provide proof attend a business meeting that cannot be Delays are expected due to the enter Denmark. As of 26 October 2020, these that they have a valid purpose of postponed or held without their physical high volume of applications presence, (6) travelers delivering goods and individuals must also carry a negative COVID- travel in order to be allowed services in or out of Denmark, (7) those with a 19 test (taken no more than 72 hours prior to resulting from COVID-19 and the critical purpose of travel. travel) in order to enter Denmark. If the entry. COVID-19 test cannot be carried out within summer holiday period. ► Individuals residing in Scania, Halland, this timeframe, these individuals will be ► As of 26 October 2020, these Blekinge, and Schleswig-Holstein can enter refused entry to Denmark. Denmark regardless of the purpose of their individuals must also carry a entry if their region meets the criteria for negative COVID-19 test (taken being classified as "open.“ no more than 72 hours prior to ► Similarly, the borders are open to individuals travel) in order to enter Similarly, the borders are open to individuals residing in jurisdictions classified as "open" by Denmark. the Danish authorities, and individuals from such jurisdictions will therefore not need to prove they have a valid purpose to be allowed entry. Currently, the only "open" jurisdiction within the EU and Schengen Area is Finland. All other countries (including the United Kingdom) are considered banned countries.
► Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas” section
Page 29 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Dominican Republic • Last updated/validated: 13 November 2020
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► Effective 1 July 2020, ► Newly admitted individuals who ► Foreign nationals are no longer international flights have present symptoms of COVID-19 required to take a Polymerase resumed for citizens, residents will be sent to local hospitals. Chain Reaction (PCR) test and and visitors. test negative for COVID-19 prior ► New entrants who do not to travel to the Dominican present symptoms who were in Republic. mainland China in the last 14 days may be subject to home ► As of 15 September 2020, quarantine. foreigners will be randomly selected to be tested upon ► New emergency measures were arrival at the airport in the announced on 22 July 2020. Dominican Republic. Those who These include a curfew and test positive will be quarantined. mandatory use of masks in public places.
Page 30 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ecuador • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Effective 30 September 2020, ► All inbound travelers will be ► New entrants must present a ► The Ministry of Foreign Affairs domestic and international subject to COVID-19 rapid test negative COVID-19 test as a in Guayaquil is currently open to airports have re-opened in and mandatory isolation upon condition for entry. foreigner nationals, Monday Quito and Guayaquil. arrival. through Friday from 10am to 3pm. The Ministry of Foreign ► Visitors from jurisdictions with Affairs in Quito will be open as a high number of COVID-19 of 29 June 2020, Monday cases will not be permitted through Friday from 8am to entry into Ecuador. 2pm. The Ministry in Quito is currently working at 30% capacity.
Page 31 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Egypt • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► Entry to Egypt by air is now ► There are no formal quarantine ► Arriving travelers should expect to permitted as of 1 July 2020. or self-isolation requirements. have their temperature checked Travelers should expect to upon arrival, however routine undergo enhanced medical polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests will not be administered. screening upon arrival, including a temperature check. ► Tourists coming to Egypt will now Quarantine requirements will be be required to submit proof that at the discretion of the airport they hold a valid health insurance medical team. policy to Egyptian airport authorities.
► All inbound travelers, including Egyptian nationals, are required to show a negative PCR test result, taken no more than 72 hours prior to their arrival at any of the Egyptian airports. Transit passengers (i.e. those not entitled to hotel accommodation and who remain at the Cairo Airport until their onward flight) are exempt from the PCR test requirement.
Page 32 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] El Salvador • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► As of 19 September 2020, the ► All travelers (including ► Some Salvadoran consulates International Airport is now Salvadoran nationals and have resumed issuing new visas open to foreigners seeking residents) must carry a to eligible applicants (provided entry to El Salvador. negative PCR COVID-19 test they are open and operating, in certificate, issued by an light of current conditions of the ► A negative polymerase chain authorized laboratory no more country where they are reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test, than 72 hours prior to travel. located). issued by an authorized Individuals who do not comply laboratory no more than 72 with this requirement will be hours prior to travel, is required denied entry to El Salvador. for boarding. This applies to all travelers, including Salvadoran nationals and residents.
Page 33 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Estonia • Last updated/validated: 28 September 2020
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► The following groups are allowed to ► Estonian citizens and residents who display ► Crossing of the state border for ► Continued from “Quarantine” section. ► Visa and permit processing has enter Estonia: (1) Estonian citizens symptoms of COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. The 14- the purpose of entering Estonia ► Travelers entering Estonia from resumed. and residents, and their family day quarantine requirement also applies to all is allowed for asymptomatic countries with over 16 COVID-19 cases members, (even if they display travelers arriving from jurisdictions with over nationals and residents and per 100,000 inhabitants may get tested symptoms of COVID-19), (2) 16 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. for COVID-19 at the airport prior to holders of a long-stay visa citizens and residents of EU and ► Exceptions to this general rule exist for boarding, and then again on arrival in Schengen member states (provided travelers from Finland, Latvia and Lithuania issued by a member jurisdiction Estonia. Travelers who test negative to they do not display symptoms of (for these countries, the quarantine of the European Union (EU) or both tests may be allowed to leave requirement will apply when the infection rate COVID-19), (3) citizens and European Economic Area (EEA), quarantine before the 14-day period is is over 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants). complete, at the discretion of the The freedom of movement restriction is not residents of the UK, Andorra, or a long-stay visa issued by Estonian authorities. Monaco, San Marino and the applied to jurisdictions where the number of Switzerland, the UK, Andorra, positive tests per 100,000 inhabitants Vatican (provided they do not remains between 16 to 17.6 during a period Monaco, San Marino or the display symptoms of COVID-19), of two weeks. The list of affected jurisdictions Vatican. Asymptomatic family is updated every Friday and can be found (4) residents of Australia, Canada, members of the individuals Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, here. listed here are also eligible for Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, ► Travelers arriving from jurisdictions with 16 Tunisia and Uruguay (provided they or fewer COVID-19 cases per 100,000 entry to Estonia. inhabitants are not required to quarantine. do not display symptoms of COVID- 19), (5) foreigners holding a long- ► Employers and educational institutions must stay visa and their family members provide transportation for employees/students upon their arrival and (provided they do not display ensure that these individuals: (1) self-isolate symptoms of COVID-19), and (6) for 14 days, (2) undergo two COVID-19 tests, students and workers from other (the first administered on arrival and the second on the 14th day after their arrival), do countries (provided they do not not begin working/studying before completing display symptoms of COVID-19). the 14-day isolation period. Workers/students who test negative on their 15th day of presence in the jurisdiction will be allowed to commence their work or study.
Page 34 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ethiopia • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► As of 23 September 2020, all ► All arriving passengers will be ► Travelers with visas issued passengers must present a quarantined at their own before 26 March 2020 who negative polymerase chain expense for seven days, after have not entered Ethiopia can reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test which they will be tested and if defer their travel for a period of certificate before boarding. deemed necessary, required to one year from the date of issue. Upon arrival in Ethiopia, the self-isolate for an additional validity of the test certificate seven days at home. Diplomats cannot exceed 120 hours from will be tested for COVID-19 upon the date of the test. Children arrival and quarantined at their less than or equal to 12 years respective embassies. These of age are exempted from the measures do not apply to transit PCR test certificate passengers. requirement. A rapid diagnostic ► Travelers arriving at the Bole test (RDT-antibody test) International Airport in Addis certificate will not be accepted Ababa will no longer be re- as a substitute. tested upon arrival.
Page 35 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Finland • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Finnish citizens who are outside of Finland ► Travelers entering Finland from countries with an ► Residence permit intake at the ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► General visa application intake is may re-enter and exit Finland freely. infection rate below 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the 14-day period preceding their Finnish embassies will start ► (2) Schengen external borders for travel from still suspended. The immigration ► Travel to Finland is restricted when travel are not required to self-quarantine. gradually. Foreigners are advised to Andorra, Bulgaria, Ireland, Croatia, Romania, authorities in Finland are open for originating in countries where there are more the United Kingdom, San Marino, Cyprus and ► Travelers, including Finnish citizens and permanent contact the Finnish Embassy with pre-booked appointments only. than 25 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Monaco. Travel from these jurisdictions is residents, entering Finland from a country with an jurisdiction over their place of inhabitants per 14-day period. This threshold infection rate above this threshold are advised to permitted only for reasons: (a) return travel to is being reviewed on a weekly basis. quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. residence to seek advice and book Finland, (b) return to or through other EU and an appointment. Priority will be Schengen countries, (c) work-related travel ► As of 9 November 2020, there are no entry ► Quarantining is also recommended for those who given to applicants whose (based on employment or an assignment), or restrictions in place at the Schengen external transit through a green country on their way to (d) essential travel (including community land borders for travel from the Vatican. In Finland. Quarantine durations may be shortened if biometrics appointment was traffic from Sweden and Norway). addition, entry restrictions have been lifted travelers take two COVID-19 tests (one prior to canceled due to outbreak of COVID- for residents of Australia, Singapore, South entry and the second after entry) and test negative ► Citizens of EU and Schengen countries may Korea, Japan, Rwanda, Thailand, Uruguay for both. 19. In general, a biometrics also enter Finland provided they have
and New Zealand, when arriving from these ► Travelers who possess a certificate confirming they appointment must completed within registered their right of residence in Finland. countries. Entry into Finland from these tested negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 three (3) months of submitting the ► Entry to Finland remains restricted for other countries for persons other than those living hours prior to their arrival in Finland and who application, but the Finnish in these countries is permitted only for the intend to remain in Finland for less than 72 hours third-country nationals at Schengen internal following reasons: (a) return to Finland, (b) are not required to take a second COVID-19 test Immigration Service has extended and external borders for the most part, return to or through other EU and Schengen after arrival, and they are not mandated to the time limit for proving the including individuals entering from Russia, the countries, (c) reasons considered essential, quarantine while in Finland. United States and Turkey. Travel from these applicant's identity until 31 jurisdictions is permitted only in the following and (d) specially authorized groups. ► Travelers who possess a negative test certificate December 2020. If needed, changes cases: (a) return to Finland, (b) return to or issued no more than 72 hours prior to entry and ► Also as of 9 November 2020, border who will remain for more than 72 hours are will be made to this time limit, transit through other EU and Schengen restrictions remain in place at: recommended to wait until 72 hours after their depending on how long COVID-19 countries, (c) reasons considered essential, arrival before taking another COVID-19 test. If the and (d) specially authorized groups. ► (1) Schengen internal borders for travel from second COVID-19 test (taken after arrival) is lasts. Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, negative, then the travelers may stop their ► Travel on a valid Finnish residence permit is Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, quarantine. permitted for any reason. Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, ► Individuals entering from Sweden and Estonia can Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, commute to Finland for work without having to quarantine or get tested for COVID-19. The Latvia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. commuting must be regular and take place at least on a weekly basis. ► Continued in “heightened admission criteria”
Page 36 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] France • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► There are no travel restrictions in place ► New lockdown measures are in ► (continued from “entry restrictions” ► Travelers eligible to enter France from a ► French consulates are only for individuals arriving from an EU place in France until 1 section) non-EU jurisdiction are required to fill issuing visas to individuals who jurisdiction or "permitted" third countries out and carry a travel certificate (i.e. Australia, Japan, New Zealand, December 2020 at the earliest. ► Travelers above the age of 11 arriving (according to their situation) and a are allowed to travel to France Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Individuals must remain from countries outside of the EU are sworn statement confirming the (because they are either Thailand and the United Kingdom). confined at home except in required to present a negative absence of COVID-19 symptoms. departing from a permitted Individuals traveling from Lebanon may polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- also enter France. specific and limited situations 19 test certificate issued no more than ► Travelers from jurisdictions not country or otherwise exempt (e.g. taking children to school, 72 hours prior to boarding. If the test currently on the list of permitted from a travel restriction and ► Travel restrictions are still in place for cannot be completed in the country countries can only enter France in individuals traveling from anywhere that buying food, attending medical thereby permitted to travel on from which the individual is departing, it specific and extremely limited is not on the list of permitted third appointments). These must be completed at the airport upon situations. If they are traveling from that basis). jurisdictions (i.e. all other third individuals must carry proof to jurisdictions), with limited exceptions, arrival in France. outside the EU, they must also carry a including for: (1) French nationals, their substantiate the specific reason PCR test certificate obtained no more ► Travelers departing from Algeria, spouses and children, (2) EU citizens for their presence in public than 72 hours prior to boarding, which Bahrain, China, the Democratic Republic confirms they tested negative for whose primary residence is in France and every time they exit of Congo, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Israel, their family members, (3) individuals COVID-19. Lebanon, Morocco, Panama, Russia, holding a French visa or residence permit confinement and go outside. South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, the ► Travelers arriving from Algeria, Bahrain, whose primary residence is in France, (4) Individuals who will exit their United Arab Emirates, the United States, China, the Democratic Republic of students, (5) third-country nationals confinement to be physically transiting through France, and (6) third- and Zimbabwe must present the PCR Congo, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Israel, country nationals with a "Passeport present in a workplace should COVID-19 test certificate prior to Lebanon, Morocco, Panama, Russia, Talent" or an Intra-Company Transfer obtain an attestation from their boarding. South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, the (ICT) long-term visa. employer confirming the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Zimbabwe will not be allowed to ► Those who are eligible to enter will need exceptional need for the board their flight without first showing to carry a travel certificate and sworn individuals to be physically their test result. For other countries, if statement confirming they do not have the test cannot be completed before any COVID-19 symptoms. present in the workplace). Remote working is encouraged departure, it must be completed at the ► Continued in “suspension of existing airport upon arrival in France. (valid) visas” section) wherever possible.
Page 37 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Gabon • Last updated/validated: 17 November 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 jurisdiction if new outbreaks occur.
Page 38 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Georgia • Last updated/validated: 14 September 2020
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► Citizens and permanent ► Currently, most travelers ► The Georgian authorities have ► The issuance of new visas is residents of the following (including Georgian citizens and not canceled visas issued prior currently suspended. jurisdictions may enter Georgia their accompanying family to spread of COVID-19. by air (if entering on a direct members) are being placed in Foreigners who were lawfully flight from these locations): quarantine or self-isolation for present on the territory of Germany, France, Latvia, eight days upon arrival. Georgia as of 14 March 2020 Lithuania, Estonia, Spain, ► This does not apply to citizens and who are/were unable to depart Luxembourg, Netherlands, permanent residents of Germany, the jurisdiction before the Poland, Portugal, Romania, France, Latvia, Lithuania or expiration of their authorized Greece, Sweden, Croatia, Italy, Estonia. However, they are legal stay are allowed to remain Cyprus, Slovenia, Iceland. required to complete a in Georgia until 31 December questionnaire detailing their 2020 if (1) their jurisdiction of ► Georgian residence permit travel history for the 14 days citizenship was considered to be holders are subject to entry leading up to their proposed entry "high-risk" category, (2) they restrictions, which are to Georgia. They must also were restricted from departing determined on the basis of their undergo a thermal screening upon Georgia due to restrictions on nationalities. arrival. If they have fever of more entry to their jurisdiction of than 37°C, a polymerase chain citizenship, (3) they were in the reaction (PCR) test will be hospital, quarantine or self- performed. If they test positive isolation, (4) they could not for COVID-19 or if they traveled depart due to canceled to a jurisdiction outside the ones listed, they will be placed in outbound flights. quarantine or self-isolation for eight days.
Page 39 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Germany • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► Third-country nationals are expected to ► All travelers are generally required ► Visa-free arrival for long-term ► Significant delays in visa and remain banned from entering Germany to self-isolate for 10 days if they stays is possible if travelers can permit application processing with the exception of residents have been in a risk area in the 10 (irrespective of their citizenship) provide that they have a valid, can be expected for a variety of days leading up to their travel to traveling from Australia, New Zealand, urgent reason for their travel. applications, including Thailand, Singapore and Uruguay. Germany. applications to convert a Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, ► Visa type D holders need to Visa ► Travelers seeking to enter German national D visa into a Macau and South Korea are expected type D holders need to apply for Germany from a high-risk area long-term residence after to be added to this list if/when there is their final residence permits must complete a registration, arrival, foreign nationals filing a reciprocity agreement in place that within the validity of their visas. grants admission of German citizens to which can be accessed here, and new applications for long-term This will create an interim status these jurisdictions. keep their confirmation of stays, and new visa applications. registration when traveling and which will allow them to remain ► Exemptions exist, including for the entering Germany. Click here for in Germany even after the following: (1) German citizens and more information about risk areas. expiry date of their visa. residents, nationals of EU member states, citizens of Iceland, Norway, ► The mandatory quarantine period Liechtenstein, Switzerland, the United may be shorted by up to five days Kingdom, and third-country nationals holding a long-term residence permit in if new entrants test negative for these countries and their family COVID-19 on/after their fifth day members, (2) skilled and highly after arrival. They must adhere to qualified foreign workers if their all local health and safety employment is necessary from a measures. German economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed abroad, (3) freight transport and other transport personnel, (4) health care and other medical personnel.
Page 40 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Ghana • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► International flight operations ► All arriving passengers, with the have resumed at the Kotoka exception of children under the International Airport on 1 age of five, will undergo a September 2020. mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival, at their own expense. ► All passengers must wear a Travelers with a positive COVID- face mask and be in possession 19 test result will be handled by of a negative COVID-19 the local health authorities. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test certificate, issued within the 72 hours leading up to the proposed travel. Children under the age of five are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test requirement.
Page 41 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Greece • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► The Schengen borders have been closed ► Visitors to Greece must submit a effective 17 March 2020 (and are set to remain closed until 30 November 2020) to all Passenger Locator Form (PLF) foreign nationals except EU citizens and their via the Ministry of Tourism family members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, website at latest on the day Monaco and Switzerland), long-term preceding their arrival. Proof of residents, diplomats, cross-border, health submission of the PLF form is care workers, and people transporting goods. required in order to enter ► Citizens and permanent residents of the following locations are also eligible to enter: Greece. Furthermore, visitors to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Greece are subject to sample South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, the United testing for COVID-19. Persons Arab Emirates and Singapore. who are tested are quarantined ► Travelers entering Greece are allowed entry provided they hold a medical certificate in until the issuance of the test English confirming they tested negative for a results. If the test for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 is positive, new entrants will be test, issued no earlier than 72 hours prior their arrival in Greece (valid from 11 subject to a 14-day quarantine November until 30 November 2020). Inbound at their residence or at a flights may land only in the airport of Athens. Furthermore, residents of Israel and Russia designated quarantine location. may enter Greece provided they hold a medical certificate confirming they tested negative for a PCR COVID-19 test issued no earlier than 72 hours prior their arrival, and they hold proof of their temporary residence in Greece (such as hotel booking confirmation). All flights to and from Turkey and the region of Catalonia in Spain have been banned until 30 November 2020.
Page 42 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Guatemala • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► The bar on entry into ► As of 21 September 2020, ► As of 21 September 2020, new ► The suspension on issuance of Guatemala for non-citizens and quarantine/isolation entrants to Guatemala will be new visas has been lifted. non-residents has been lifted. requirements have been lifted. required to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ► However, new entrants must COVID-19 test, test negative for comply with heightened COVID-19 and obtain a admission criteria (including certificate confirming the same getting testing for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior to prior to travel). travel to Guatemala.
Page 43 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Guernsey • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► As of 30 May 2020 non- ► As of 28 October 2020, the category ► Visa processing delays may be essential travel to Guernsey is classification will change and local expected due to multiple visa authorities will consider four permitted. categories. Category 1 refers to application center closures. jurisdictions for which Guernsey does not impose any travel restrictions. Individuals traveling from Category 2 jurisdictions can enter Guernsey and take a COVID-19 test on arrival, and will only be required to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. Once that negative result is confirmed, they will then come under rules for "enhanced passive follow-up“ (i.e. self- isolating, except when performing essential tasks such as buying food and medication). Individuals traveling from Category 3 and 4 jurisdictions will also be tested on arrival, and they will be required to self-isolate for 7 or 14 days. Click here for more details.
► All individuals must complete a Travel Tracker prior to travel to this jurisdiction. The Travel Tracker can be found here. Individuals who provide misleading information may be fined up to £2,000. Individuals who break isolation may be fined up to £10,000.
Page 44 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Honduras • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► International flight operations ► The curfew prohibiting ► All travelers (including ► The Immigration Institute has resumed on 17 August 2020. individuals from being Honduran nationals and resumed its activities. An Land-border crossings remain outdoors/in public places was residents) must carry a negative appointment is required for in- closed. lifted on 9 November 2020. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) person services. Individuals are now free to COVID-19 test certificate, circulate in public. issued by an authorized laboratory no more than 72 ► Foreign nationals who develop hours prior to travel. Individuals COVID-19 symptoms after who do not comply with this entering Honduras are advised requirement will be denied entry to quarantine for 14 days in the to Honduras. location where they are staying (e.g. hotel). Individuals who ► Travelers can consult the develop serious COVID-19 following link for more symptoms or test positive for information: COVID-19 should seek medical www.prechequeo.inm.gob.hn. advice and follow the instructions of the local medical authorities.
Page 45 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Hong Kong • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Until further notice, only Hong ► All eligible travelers (including Hong Kong ➢ Continued from “Entry Restrictions” ► Travelers will not be granted admission if ► Continued from “heightened admission” residents) arriving from overseas, mainland China, Kong residents with the following section they hold a visa that expires less than 14 section. Macau or Taiwan will be required to undergo a 14- days after their proposed date of entry. A day quarantine at a designated location (home or ► If the negative COVID-19 test result is documents will be allowed to enter: ► Effective 22 November 2020, all eligible health declaration form must be completed other accommodation). This measure has been not available in English or Chinese, or Hong Kong permanent identity individuals (except for Singapore Work and submitted to the Department of Health extended to 31 December 2020, with limited does not include all the required cards, Hong Kong passports or exceptions. Permit or S Pass holders who work in the on arrival if Hong Kong is the final construction, marine shipyard and destination. These forms will be distributed information, travelers will need to British National (Overseas) ► Effective 13 November 2020, foreign travelers process sectors) may travel to Hong Kong onboard all flights to Hong Kong. present the following: (1) a written passports (with right of abode in entering Hong Kong are required to provide under the Air Travel Bubble (ATB) Alternatively, passengers can submit their confirmation in English or Chinese Hong Kong), Hong Kong identity confirmation (in English or Chinese) of a hotel room reservation of no less than 14 days, starting arrangement with Singapore, without details by filling out an online form prior to issued by the laboratory or healthcare departure and presenting the QR code (valid cards (accompanied with a valid on their date of arrival to Hong Kong. having to quarantine upon arrival. All institution, or (2) documentary proof in for 48 hours) to officials on arrival. work, dependent or study visa), or eligible individuals, regardless of English or Chinese to show that the ► Effective 23 November 2020, Hong Kong residents ► Transit/transfer services have gradually a work, dependent or study visa returning from Macau or the Guangdong Province nationality, will be eligible to board a resumed at the Hong Kong International laboratory or healthcare institution is in mainland China may apply for an exemption from that is/has not been activated. designated flight to Hong Kong under the Airport for passengers who have been ISO 15189 accredited/recognized or the 14-day quarantine requirement if they: (1) did ATB provided they: (1) have not visited not travel to locations other than Macau, checked through at the point of origin, will approved by the relevant authority of ► Non residents may not enter Guangdong or Hong Kong in the 14 days leading up any location other than Singapore or travel on the transit/transfer flight operated the government of the place in which except those coming from to their proposed travel, (2) secure a quota from Hong Kong in the 14 days immediately by the same carrier, and have confirmed their the laboratory or healthcare institution mainland China, Taiwan or Macau their airline in advance of travel (i.e. a guaranteed preceding their entry to Hong Kong, and eligibility to enter their final destination. is located. reservation for a special designated flight to Hong ► Travelers arriving from specified high-risk (2) obtained a valid, negative polymerase ► High-risk locations currently include the who have not been to other Kong), and (3) present a negative COVID-19 test jurisdictions or who stayed in specified high- report issued by one of the medical institutions chain reaction (PCR) nucleic acid COVID- jurisdictions in the 14 days prior to risk jurisdictions in the 14 days leading up to following countries: Bangladesh, mutually recognized by the authorities in Hong 19 test result no more than 72 hours Belgium, Ethiopia, France, India, entry. In addition, residents of Kong and those of Macau and Guangdong. before their departure. their entry, must present a negative COVID- Macau registered under the Macau 19 test result conducted by a local Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, ► The local health authorities have arranged medical ► All ATB travelers must submit to a COVID- government-recognized laboratory or Philippines, Russia, South Africa, the scheme, aircraft crew, government surveillance for those who are exempted from 19 test again at the airport upon arrival healthcare institution within the 72 hours United Kingdom, the United States, and officials, spouses and minor serving the compulsory quarantine. These leading up to their scheduled time of individuals are required to wear masks and check in Hong Kong, wait in a restricted area of Turkey (as of 13 November 2020). departure. They must also provide proof of a children of residents may also their temperature (and report the same) twice the airport, and obtain a negative test hotel reservation in Hong Kong of 14 days or enter Hong Kong. daily. result, before being permitted to leave more starting on the day of the arrival. ► Hong Kong and Singapore have established an Air the airport. ► Continued in “suspension of ► Continued in “suspension or delays in Travel Bubble (ATB). Eligible individuals traveling issuance of new visas” section. existing (valid) visas” section pursuant to the ATB may be exempted from the ► For more information regarding the ATB, compulsory quarantine requirement. click here.
Page 46 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Hungary • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 1 September 2020, Hungarian ► The following individuals, after ► Citizens of neighboring jurisdictions ► Hungary declared a state of citizens and their non-Hungarian entering Hungary, are subject to are allowed to enter Hungary for no emergency on 4 November 2020. citizen family members, permanent quarantine or self-isolation more than 24 hours, but must stay All (short term and permanent) residence status holders and those requirements: Hungarian citizens within a zone stretching 30 km residence permits that are due to with a Hungarian residence permit and their non-Hungarian citizen from the border. expire during the state of are allowed entry to Hungary. They family members, non-Hungarian emergency will be automatically must undergo a health check and if citizens with permanent resident extended until 30 days after the the result of health check is positive status and those with Hungarian end of the state of emergency. (confirming the infection), they will residence permits. be subject to an institutional ► Exempt from the quarantine quarantine or home quarantine requirement are those who have (checked by the local authorities); if two negative COVID-19 polymerase the result of health check is chain reaction (PCR) tests negative, they will be subject to a completed at least 48 hours apart 14-day home quarantine (checked within five days, in Hungary. The by the local authorities). first test may be completed in ► Also as of 5 September 2020, Canada, the United States or a business travelers (including intra- company business travelers) will be Schengen country. allowed to enter Hungary without restrictions provided they have documentation to substantiate the purpose of their travel. ► Non-Hungarian citizens, except those listed above, will be denied entry unless special circumstances apply.
Page 47 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Iceland • Last updated/validated: 16 September 2020
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► Iceland will continue to ► If a passenger consents to being ► As of 19 August 2020, ► Since the issuance of visas was stopped implement the current travel temporarily in many jurisdictions that issue tested twice for COVID-19, the passengers can choose visas on Iceland’s behalf, individuals who restrictions imposed across the first test will be taken on arrival between: (1) a 14-day need a visa to travel to Iceland might need Schengen Area. The Schengen at the border, and the second quarantine; or (2) two COVID-19 to postpone their travel until the issuance borders have been closed since of visas starts again. Individuals who need a test will be taken by the primary tests, in addition to five to six visa to travel to Iceland can contact the 17 March 2020 to all foreign healthcare provider four to six days of quarantine. Passengers Ministry for Foreign Affairs for information nationals except EU citizens and days later. In between these two from the Faroe Islands, on the issuing of visas ([email protected]). their family members (this tests, the passenger must Greenland, Denmark, Finland, ► Foreign nationals in Iceland who are unable includes citizens of the UK, quarantine. A COVID-19 positive Norway and Germany are no to return to their home jurisdictions due to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, travel restrictions, quarantine or isolation test result will lead to the longer exempt from having to Andorra, Monaco and requirements, are allowed to stay in Iceland isolation of the affected party test twice for COVID-19 and without a residence permit or visa until 10 Switzerland), long-term and quarantine of those in being quarantined (with the September 2020 (extended from 10 August residents, diplomats, cross- 2020). This applies to foreigners who were border workers, health care contact with her/him. exception of children born in in Iceland before the introduction of travel workers and people transporting 2005 and later). restrictions on 20 March 2020 on the basis of: (1) a visa or residence permit that has goods. expired or will expire before they can leave the jurisdiction, or (2) being visa exempt but having remained in Iceland/the ► The entry restrictions do not Schengen Area for longer than 90 days apply to foreign nationals holding prior to departure from Iceland/the a residence permit issued by one Schengen Area. Foreign nationals, who are of the following jurisdictions: unable to depart from Iceland before 10 Australia, Canada, Georgia, September 2020 can only extend their stay in Iceland without a residence permit or visa Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, if they are issued a permission to stay (after South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia or registering with the Icelandic Directorate of Uruguay. Immigration). Further information on this registration process can be found here.
Page 48 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] India • Last updated/validated: 4 November 2020
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► Indian citizens, holders of Overseas ► New entrants to India are required ► Continued from “Quarantines” ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► New visa requests can be Citizen of India (OCI) cards, and to quarantine for 14 days upon submitted to Indian consulates ► Other categories of travelers ► Individuals seeking to enter India holders of Person of Indian Origin arrival (broken down into seven for a medical emergency (e.g. to abroad. The only exception is (PIO) cards may travel to India for days of institutional quarantine at are also eligible for an obtain medical treatment), may for new tourist visas, which are any purpose. their own cost, followed by seven exemption from the institutional apply for a new visa from an Indian not currently being issued by days of home quarantine). In quarantine requirement ► Foreigners holding valid visas (with consulate. If they already hold a Indian consulates. Processing exceptional cases, new entrants (meaning that they will need to the exception of tourist visas, valid medical visa, they must time for new visa requests electronic visas or medical visas) may be allowed to quarantine at quarantine at home for 14 days revalidate their visa with an Indian home for 14 days, however upon arrival), including: varies from consulate to may travel to India. consulate and receive approval consulate. advance permission from the pregnant women, individuals from the consulate prior to travel ► Holders of valid tourist, electronic Indian authorities is required. traveling with minor children, with their medical visa. or medical visas are not currently individuals suffering from permitted to enter India using ► Travelers who enter India with a ► Travelers to India must complete a these visas. certificate proving that they took a serious illnesses (other than declaration form online (called reverse transmission polymerase COVID-19), and individuals "Self-Reporting Form for ► Individuals seeking to enter India chain reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 traveling to India to attend a International Arriving Passengers"), for pressing business purposes may test no more than 96 hours prior to funeral of a family member. either prior to travel, or upon apply for a (non-electronic) travel (and tested negative), may Click here for more information arrival. The form can be found here. business visa from an Indian also seek an exemption from the regarding the quarantine consulate. institutional quarantine ► Travel to and from India will be exemption (known as coordinated by the Indian Ministry ► Individuals seeking to enter India requirement, in the 72 hours "Exemption Request Form For of Civil Aviation, which has for a family emergency may apply leading to their travel, or upon International Arriving authorized the creation of bi-lateral for a single entry ("X") visa from an arrival. Passengers"). travel arrangements between India Indian consulate. ► Continued in “suspension of and other countries (known as "Air ► Continued in “heightened existing (valid) visas” Transport Bubbles"). Click here for admission” more information.
Page 49 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Indonesia • Last updated/validated: 15 October 2020
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► Effective 7 October 2020, ► Travelers eligible to enter Indonesia will ► Foreigners who are outside of ► Holders of Visitor Stay Permits foreigners are banned from need to undertake an additional screening Indonesia and hold expired (ITK) and Limited Stay Permits carried out by the Port Health Authority (ITAS) who are currently residing in entry or transit through upon arrival such as: (1) A rapid test Limited Stay Permits (ITAS), Indonesia but already have a Telex Indonesia except for holders of and/or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Permanent Stay Permits (ITAP), Visa (issued on/after 1 December Limited Stay Permits (ITAS), test, unless they have a valid medical Re-entry Permits or Telex Visas certificate confirming they are COVID-19 2019) can apply for a new ITK or Permanent Residence Permits negative; (2) An interview; and must apply for new visas before ITAS directly at their local (ITAP), Diplomatic and Official re-entering Indonesia. Immigration office in Indonesia. ► (3) a temperature check/other relevant Visas, Diplomatic Stay Permits, tests. Those with reactive rapid test They are not required to leave Official Stay Permits, Limited results and comorbidity will enter into Indonesia and obtain the visa at the Stay Visas, and Visit Visas for isolation at a designated hospital. Those Indonesian Embassy overseas. certain purposes (i.e. business with non-reactive rapid test results will enter into isolation at a designated ► Applications to obtain Limited Stay meetings, purchase of goods). hotel/facility (at their own cost), to Visas and Visit Visas must be Medical help and support staff, undergo a PCR test and await the test sponsored by an entity in Indonesia humanitarian workers and results. and will only be granted upon
transportation crews are also ► Foreign nationals will be granted a health fulfilling enhanced health eligible for entry. clearance, Health Alert Card and a travel requirements. These requirements permit if they receive a negative COVID- include obtaining a health 19 PCR test result and show no certificate confirming that the symptoms/comorbidity. The health applicant tested negative for clearance will need to be submitted to the relevant embassy, and a local health COVID-19, and submitting both a agency will monitor them. They must also Declaration Letter of Willingness to enter a 14-day self-quarantine. Foreign Quarantine and a Consent Letter to nationals will need to complete an online be Monitored during the quarantine. request for a Health Alert Card prior to their arrival. This can be obtained here.
Page 50 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Ireland • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► Starting 9 November 2020, ► All passengers arriving into Ireland ► All individuals entering Ireland ► Irish visa services have started Ireland is implementing the new from overseas must complete a must complete a Public Health to resume at Irish embassies EU "traffic lights" approach to Passenger Locator Form before entry, Passenger Locator Form online. and consulates. Submission and are expected to restrict their For those who must self isolate, travel, which applies to movements for 14 days after arrival. processes will vary so the form must include the location countries in the European ► Until further notice, passengers individuals should reach out Union (EU) and European arriving from Denmark (including where they plan to isolate. Refusal directly to check whether their Economic Area (EEA). A those entering for essential purposes) to complete the form or provision local embassy or consulate is combined indicator map will be are requested to self-isolate for 14 of false or misleading information accepting applications and the days after their arrival. is a statutory offence resulting in published each week by the process for submission of ► The 14-days restriction on movement a fine of up to EUR 2,500 and/or European Centre for Disease supporting documents. Priority does not apply to certain categories imprisonment for up to six Prevention and Control (ECDC), is currently given to long-stay of travelers, including (1) essential months. It is also an offense to fail supply chain workers, (2) individuals based on agreed criteria, to update the authorities of a visa applications. Short-stay visa transiting through an Irish airport en including the 14-day cumulative change in address or contact applications will only be incidence rate, testing rate and route to another jurisdiction, (3) accepted on a priority basis. The individuals traveling from Northern details during the 14-day period. testing positivity rates. There Ireland, (4) passengers entering for Irish authorities have suspended are currently no "green" (low imperative business reasons (these ► The following groups are exempt the Irish short-stay visa waiver risk) countries. However, the individuals are advised to carry from completing the form: program with the UK. Irish country list is being updated on documents to evidence the criticality essential supply chain workers employment permit applications 12 November 2020. of their travel), (5) children who are (pilots, hauliers and maritime staff are currently still being six years old or younger, and (6) members), individuals transiting accepted for processing, with travelers entering from an "orange" jurisdiction with a negative PCR through an Irish airport en route priority being given to health COVID-19 test issued no more than to another jurisdiction, and care and medical professionals. three days prior to arrival in Ireland. individuals traveling from Northern Ireland.
Page 51 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Isle of Man • Last updated/validated: 27 July 2020
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► Any Manx resident leaving the ► All new entrants must self- ► The Isle of Man has not taken ► The Isle of Man is not currently Isle of Man who wishes to return isolate immediately upon arrival any steps to suspend existing accepting new visa applications in the foreseeable future must for a period of 14 days. entry/business visas. unless these are for apply for a Manx Entry Permit. emergency/compassionate reasons.
► For more information, click here.
Page 52 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Israel • Last updated/validated: 9 November 2020
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► Foreign nationals are not allowed to enter ► As of 16 August 2020, individuals ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► All foreign nationals wishing to ► Work permit and work visa Israel effective 18 March 2020 until further arriving from "green countries" are arrive in Israel must obtain applications are being notice, with the exception of Israeli citizens, ► For those who are allowed to travel, not required to self-isolate, as long residents, those "whose lives are based in an online Inbound Clearance authorization from the Israeli processed. Israel", and spouses and children of Israeli as they did not visit a "red country" Application Form (containing consulate or relevant Government citizens. during the last 14 days prior to personal information and a health Ministry as described in the Entry ► Foreign experts can apply for a work permit arrival in Israel. Restrictions section. Tourist visits from the Ministry of Interior and obtain an declaration) should be submitted 24 authorization to travel from the relevant ► The lists of green and red countries hours before travel. If approved, a are still restricted. government ministry. Pre-approval from the are changing according to the digital and hard copy of the flight government ministry is required only for authorization, and the principal arrival from a "red" country. This enables a situation in each country. Travelers seven-day visit without the need to are advised to confirm the lists approval to arrive in Israel obtained quarantine. Foreign experts and dependents prior to travel. in advance, should be available to who hold a visa that is valid for one year, who be presented when boarding the wish to travel abroad and return to Israel, ► Anyone in contact with a confirmed should obtain a special authorization from flight and at the Israeli port of the Israeli immigration authorities prior to COVID-19 patient or who has a entry. their departure from Israel. fever and respiratory symptoms will also be placed in home isolation. ► The lists of green and red countries ► Business travelers can apply to the Ministry are changing based on infection of Economy to request a special approval to Hotels, hostels and guests houses arrive in Israel for up to seven days from a will not be considered home rates and case volumes in each "green" country or up to four days from a isolation. In limited circumstances, country. Travelers are advised to "red" country, for purposes such as: confirm the lists prior to travel. transferring or receiving professional travelers may be allowed to enter knowledge, maintaining functional and Israel from a "red country" for managerial continuity, promoting foreign visits of up to seven days without investment, business development, marketing and sales. Applications are made online by having to quarantine provided they the traveler and the Israeli inviting company. receive advance approval from the Ministry of Health. ► Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas”
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Page 53 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Italy • Last updated/validated: 11 November 2020
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► Entry restrictions will continue to be ► Specific measures are in place for ► (Continued from “entry restrictions”) ► Entry into Italy is not permitted to ► Certain Italian Consulates and in effect until (at least) 3 December travelers who, during the 14 days before ► Self-isolation is no longer obligatory if the those who stayed or transited Embassies have suspended the 2020, with restrictions varying entry into Italy, were present in, or traveler comes to Italy from EU/Schengen through the following jurisdictions issuance of new visas. transited through Belgium, France, United member states (except for Romania) or depending on the traveler's country during the 14 days leading up to Kingdom, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, the UK, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or ► Visa extensions are still being of origin. Specific measures vary their travel, with the exception of Czech Republic, or Spain. These travelers the Vatican unless (1) the traveler was processed in some locations. depending on the Italian region to are required to demonstrate they took an present in any other jurisdiction prior to EU citizens and their family which foreigners will travel (or acid nucleic (swab) test and tested the 14 days leading to their proposed members who were Italian residents through which they will transit). negative for COVID-19 within the 72 entry to Italy or (2) they show symptoms prior to the travel ban: Armenia, ► Travelers are required to present a hours leading up to their travel. of COVID-19. Exceptions may be Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Self Declaration document and have Alternatively, they may take a molecular applicable depending on the jurisdiction of or antigenic test upon arrival at the departure or transit. Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, their temperature checked by the airport/border in Italy, within 48 hours of ► A travel ban is in place for people who Colombia, Dominican Republic, airline carrier prior to boarding. If entry. They must also notify their local were present in, or transited through, any Kosovo, Kuwait, Moldova, their temperature is higher than health department of their entry. the following countries in the 14 days Montenegro, North Macedonia, 37.5°C or they do not have the ► Any person entering Italy for any length of immediately preceding their travel to Italy: Oman, Panama, Peru. complete required documentation, time from a foreign jurisdiction is required Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and they will not be allowed to board. to complete a declaration form. Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Passengers arriving from outside the EU, Dominican Republic, Kosovo, Kuwait, ► After admission to Italy, travelers with a few exceptions, are required to Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, will be required to self-isolate in undergo isolation and health surveillance, Oman, Panama, and Peru. Only EU their home or hotel for 14 days even and to notify the Health Department of citizens (including Italian citizens) and in the absence of COVID-19 their entry even when asymptomatic. their family members who were Italian symptoms, and they will be required Those who were present in, or transited residents before the ban will be exempt to submit a notification of entrance through, Romania in the 14 days from the ban and allowed to enter Italy. to the competent health authorities. immediately preceding their entry will be ► Each regional government may impose required to self-isolate upon arrival. They restrictions on travelers from specific are also required to notify the Health countries or territories. Travelers ► (Continued in “Suspension of Department, undergo health surveillance, intending to travel to Italy are advised to existing (valid) visas” section) and arrange to reach their final check whether any new provisions have destination in Italy by private means. been introduced by the region to which they will travel within Italy.
Page 54 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Jamaica • Last updated/validated: 9 November 2020
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► Advance approval is required to ► All travelers over the age of 12 will ► See entry restrictions section. enter the country. Jamaican be required to obtain and upload a citizens and residents should to negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test when apply for entry authorization applying for travel authorization through the following website within 10 days prior to travel. Upon https://jamaicacovid19.moh.go arrival in Jamaica, all persons are v.jm./ Foreigners visiting required to undergo a health Jamaica for business or leisure screening and risk assessment should apply for entry conducted by a medical officer and authorization through the subject to a 14-day quarantine. website Visitors entering Jamaica for tourism may be required to remain https://www.visitjamaica.com. within designated areas or resorts. Business travelers intending to remain in Jamaica for less than 14 days may be released from quarantine under the guidance of the Health Department under certain conditions. While in Jamaica, visitors are required to report symptoms to the health desks at their hotels or to the Health Department in Jamaica. Based on their assessment, travelers may also be required to repeat the COVID-19 PCR test. All persons who test positive or become symptomatic will be placed in isolation.
Page 55 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Japan • Last updated/validated: 7 October 2020
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► Japan has barred foreigners from entry if, in ► All eligible inbound travelers, ► Previously issued short-term ► Continued from “entry restrictions” section. ► The Immigration Bureau has the 14 days leading up to their proposed including Japanese nationals entry visas (single and multiple ► (3) foreign nationals who departed from Japan on resumed issuing Certificates of entry, they traveled to any locations deemed or before 30 August 2020 with a re-entry permit, by the Japanese authorities as high risk. The and permanent residents, will be entry) issued in mainland China and who were not permitted to re-enter Japan Eligibility. These certificates will list of high-risk locations includes over 100 subject to polymerase chain and South Korea are suspended because the permit was deemed invalid after the be valid for six months from jurisdictions currently. traveler's home country was deemed a high risk reaction (PCR) testing and a and invalidated, as are work country (whose citizens are not currently eligible when the entry restriction will ► Holders of Chinese passports issued in Hubei mandatory 14-day quarantine at visas issued under Certificates for admission). be lifted or until 30 April 2021, or Zhejiang, and foreigners on cruise ships a state-designated facility. They of Eligibility upon initial entry ► (4) foreign nationals applying for landing whichever comes first. that departed from Hong Kong, are also authorization in accordance with the “Phased prohibited from entry currently. will also be asked to refrain from into Japan. Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel”, using public transportation until ► Effective 1 September 2020, foreigners may ► Travelers (regardless of ► (5) foreign nationals who are seeking entry for enter Japan under "special exceptional August 2020. humanitarian reasons (subject to the discretion of circumstances" if they fall into one of the nationality) from the following the Japanese authorities). categories below: jurisdictions who hold a single or ► The Japanese government has put into effect a multiple-entry Japanese visa “Residence Track” which allows the resumption of ► (1) foreign nationals who departed from travel into Japan by long-term visa applicants Japan on/before 31 August 2020 with a re- that was issued prior to 20 only (e.g. CoE holders for business purposes) entry permit (or special re-entry permit) and March 2020 are not permitted from the following countries/regions: Thailand a Letter of Confirmation of Submitting and Vietnam (effective 29 July 2020), Malaysia, Required Documentation for Re-entry into to enter Japan using that visa: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Taiwan (effective Japan, issued by the Japanese embassy or Schengen member states, 8 September 2020), Singapore (effective consulate in the traveler's home country. Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, September 30) and Brunei (effective October 8). ► Visa exemptions have been suspended for ► (2) foreign nationals who departed from Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Ireland, nationals of over 40 jurisdictions globally. Japan on or after 1 September 2020 and Monaco, Romania, San Marino, hold a re-entry permit and a Receipt for a ► Visa exemptions granted to APEC Business Travel Request to Re-enter issued by the the United Kingdom, the Card (ABTC) holders issued by the following Immigration Services Agency prior to their Vatican. jurisdictions have also been suspended: Brunei, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Republic departure from Japan. of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and ► Continued in “heightened admission” Vietnam. section.
Page 56 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Jersey • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► All passengers will be required ► All travelers arriving in Jersey ► Jersey has not taken any steps ► Visa processing has resumed, to complete an online pre- must self-isolate on arrival for 14 to suspend existing UK however delays may be departure form prior to travel days, take part in the Safer Travel entry/business visas. expected due to multiple visa to Jersey. The form can be Testing Programme or provide application center closures. accessed at the following site evidence of a negative COVID-19 https://www.gov.je/Health/Cor polymerase chain reaction (PCR) onavirus/Travel/Pages/Corona test taken within 72 hours leading virusTravelAdvice.aspx. up to departure. Isolation requirements differ depending on the traveler's travel history. For more information on testing, isolation and other entry requirements, see the following: https://www.gov.je/Health/Coron avirus/Travel/Pages/Coronavirus TravelAdvice.aspx. ► Social distancing measures remain in place for all residents in Jersey, though most aspects of the economy are open.
Page 57 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Jordan • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► International flights have resumed on ► A 14-day quarantine at a ► A temporary suspension of all ► All inbound travelers are ► A temporary suspension of all 8 September 2020. designated hotel is mandatory entry visas (including visas on required to show a negative entry visas (including visas on
► Citizens are asked to use the 'Safely for all inbound passengers. arrival) has been implemented COVID-19 test result, taken no arrival) has been implemented home' government platform to book by the Jordan authorities, more than 72 hours prior to by the Jordan authorities, repatriation flights. effective from 18 March 2020 departure. There will also be a effective from 18 March 2020
► United States citizens must meet the until 31 March 2020. mandatory COVID-19 test taken until 31 March 2020. following conditions in order to enter on arrival. Jordan: ► (1) Have a valid health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment for the entire trip duration (Jordanian dual-citizens excepted), ► (2) Complete and submit a passenger health declaration form found at gov.jo, which includes submitting proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, ► (3) Pay 40 JOD in advance for the PCR test that will be conducted on arrival in Amman, ► (4) Receive a QR code 24 hours prior to boarding the flight, ► (5) Present proof of a negative PCR test before boarding the flight, ► (6) Install the jo application on a mobile device.
Page 58 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kenya • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► International flights into the ► Individuals entering the ► Travelers are required to ► Immigration applications are still jurisdiction resumed on 1 jurisdiction and those already provide proof of a negative being processed, however August 2020 subject to health present in Kenya are required to COVID-19 test conducted within delays are being observed with and safety protocols laid out by adhere to the measures put in the 96 hours leading up to their respect to visa issuance due to the Ministry of Health as well as place by the local authorities to travel to Kenya. the limited staff working at any local and international civil reduce the spread of the virus. given time, as the authorities try aviation authorities. to reduce congestion at their offices. ► Travelers are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted in advance of travel in order to gain admission.
Page 59 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kosovo • Last updated/validated: 20 July 2020
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► Kosovo's borders have ► The quarantine requirement has reopened to foreign citizens, been lifted. who are no longer required to complete a 7-day quarantine period but who are still required to be examined by health workers. The border with Montenegro has reopened, but travelers must prove that they tested negative using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The borders with Albania and Northern Macedonia are currently open with no restrictions.
Page 60 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Kuwait • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 1 August 2020, international ► All new arrivals to the ► A temporary suspension of all ► In order to be admissible, foreign ► New visa issuance remains on flights are operational again with jurisdiction are subject to a visas into Kuwait has been workers must (1) download the hold until further notice. both residents and citizens able to mandatory 14-day quarantine. implemented by the Kuwaiti Shlonik mobile application prior to enter and leave the jurisdiction. authorities, effective from travel, (2) be in possession of a Exception apply to residents ► A curfew is currently in effect, (negative) polymerase chain 12 March 2020 until further entering from 31 jurisdictions that however the government has reaction (PCR) certificate that was notice. An exception is currently the authorities deemed a high-level announced that it is looking to obtained in the 4 days leading up to being observed for applicants danger to enter the jurisdiction. reduce (and eventually cancel) their entry to Kuwait, (3) accept to holding diplomatic passports. These jurisdictions are India, Iran, the curfew altogether, as it be home quarantined for 14 days China Mainland, Brazil, Colombia, upon arrival, and (4) agree to looks to return to pre COVID-19 Armenia, Bangladesh, the random COVID-19 testing during Philippines, Syria, Spain, conditions. their stay in Kuwait. Singapore, Bosnia and ► A priority system is being put in Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Nepal, place for foreigners seeking to Iraq, Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, return to Kuwait, with highest Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Hong priority given to doctors, nurses, Kong, Italy, Northern Macedonia, judges, prosecutors and teachers. Moldova, Panama, Peru, Serbia, Next in line are foreigners with Montenegro, Dominican Republic family in Kuwait (including heads of and Kosovo. More information families with dependents in Kuwait) concerning entry restrictions can and dependent visas holders. be found on the website of the civil Finally, others seeking to enter aviation authorities Kuwait who are not part of these https://www.dgca.gov.kw/. first two priority categories will be ► Visitors are not currently evaluated on a case-by-case basis. admissible to Kuwait.
Page 61 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Latvia • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► EU borders have reopened. The ► Self-isolation is required for ► Issuance of visas depends on Schengen borders have been individuals who have arrived to embassy openings/closures. closed since 17 March 2020 to Latvia from affected area with a Embassies in jurisdictions with all foreign nationals except (1) cumulative indicator that is high COVID-19 numbers are not EU citizens and their family above 50. currently issuing visas. members (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland), long-term residents, diplomats, cross- border, healthcare workers, and people transporting goods, and (2) nationals of jurisdictions that are on the European Commission's list of safe jurisdictions.
Page 62 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Lebanon • Last updated/validated: 16 November 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 63 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Liechtenstein • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► Effective 15 June 2020, nationals of the ► As of 6 July 2020, travelers ► New visa processing has United Kingdom and the EU/EEA may be required to quarantine resumed for all application types member states may enter Liechtenstein, whether traveling from a Schengen or for 10 days upon admission processed by the authorities in non-Schengen jurisdiction. All travel when entering from high-risk Liechtenstein. restrictions have been lifted for these jurisdictions. The list of high-risk travelers and the complete free movement of persons across the jurisdictions can be found here. EU/EEA area has been re-established. ► Third-country nationals without a valid Swiss work visa or permit are still not allowed to enter Liechtenstein for leisure and non-urgent business meetings. ► An exception has been made for those who need to attend important business meetings in person that cannot be postponed (e.g. contract negotiations and signings, business inspections or other important assignments). ► As of 20 July 2020, individuals from the following jurisdictions will be allowed to enter Liechtenstein (including for business travel and tourism) subject to pre COVID-19 entry requirements: Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Romania, San Marino, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and the Vatican.
Page 64 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Luxembourg • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 20 July 2020, individuals ► Travelers arriving from high-risk ► Continued from “entry ► The immigration authorities in from the following jurisdictions areas are advised to quarantine restrictions” section. Luxembourg have started to will be allowed to enter for 10 days. A COVID-19 test is ► Third-country nationals residing process “authorization to stay” Luxembourg (including for currently only mandatory if in Morocco are no longer and visa applications. business travel and tourism) travelers display symptoms or if allowed to enter Luxembourg as subject to pre-arrival requested by the authorities. of 14 August 2020. requirements: Australia, China, ► Third-country nationals who are Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, ineligible to enter Luxembourg South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay. will remain barred from entry ► Third-country nationals above the until 31 December 2020 (this age of 11 who wish to travel to date may be changed closer to Luxembourg by air from a country not included in the above the end of the calendar year). list, including those with a There are limited exceptions to temporary residence permit or a the entry ban, including for residence permit, must present a long-term residents, persons certificate confirming they tested with a right of residence or who negative for COVID-19 no more hold a national long-term visa than 72 hours prior to travel. issued by an EU or Schengen Exceptions exist for flight crew, state, cross-border workers and individuals with a stopover flight passengers in transit. in Luxembourg who do not leave the airport transit area. ► Continued in “heightened admission” section.
Page 65 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Macau • Last updated/validated: 3 November 2020
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► In general, visitors and foreign non- ► See “Heightened admission” ► Macau residents, non-resident workers ► (Continued from “Heighted admission/visa resident workers (i.e. Macau Blue section. and visitors who are also residents of application criteria” section) mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan, Card Holders) are prohibited from have to provide additional documents ► (c) Taiwan: A negative nucleic acid test entering Macau. Visitors and Blue upon entry, depending on the certificate issued by a qualified institution Card holders who are residents of jurisdiction of their departure: within seven days of the intended date of mainland China, Hong Kong or arrival is required for entry. Travelers ► (a) mainland China (excluding Kashgar arriving from this jurisdiction will also be Taiwan will be prohibited from Prefecture of Xinjiang and Kizilsu Kyrgyz entering Macau if they have Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang): A required to undergo a 14-day medical observation period upon arrival. traveled overseas to locations other negative nucleic acid test certificate issued by a qualified institution within than mainland China, Hong Kong or ► (d) Hong Kong: A negative nucleic acid seven days of the intended date of test issued by a qualified testing agency Taiwan in the 14 days leading up to arrival is required for entry. There will their proposed entry to Macau. be no quarantine requirement for recognized by the Hong Kong SAR travelers arriving from this jurisdiction. government conducted within 24 hours of the intended date of arrival is required for ► (b) mainland China (Kashgar Prefecture entry. Travelers arriving from this of Xinjiang and Kizilsu Kyrgyz jurisdiction will also be required to Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang): undergo a 14-day medical observation Travelers who depart from or who have period upon arrival. been to Kashgar Prefecture of Xinjiang and/or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous ► (e) All other jurisdictions: Macau residents Prefecture of Xinjiang, in the 14 days arriving from these jurisdictions are leading up to their proposed entry, must required to show a negative COVID-19 provide a negative nucleic acid test nucleic acid test result certificate issued certificate issued by a qualified by a qualified institution within seven days institution. They will be required to of the intended date of arrival. They will undergo a 14-day medical observation also be required to undergo a 14-day period at designated facility upon arrival medical observation period upon arrival. in Macau. Non-resident workers and visitors ► (Continued in “Suspension/delays in traveling from these jurisdictions will be issuance of new visas” section) prohibited entry to Macau.
Page 66 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Madagascar • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Madagascar has closed its air ► All eligible entrants will be ► While no formal suspension is in ► All eligible entrants will be ► As a consequence of closing its and sea borders. Therefore, no subject to a 14-day quarantine place, visa holders who are required to undergo a borders and embassies abroad, one currently outside of at a government-designated outside of the jurisdiction are polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Madagascar has suspended the Madagascar is being admitted hotel. not able to re-enter due to the test upon arrival in Madagascar. issuance of new visas and work to the jurisdiction. As an current closure of national ports permits until further notice. exception, expatriates who are of entry. ► Exceptionally, the embassy of in France and who possess valid ► As an exception, expatriates Madagascar in London has visas can return to Madagascar who are in France and who started to receive convertible on special flights organized by possess valid visas can return to visa applications but is still the Malagasy government. Madagascar on special flights suspending the issuance of ► Starting 29 October 2020, the organized by the Malagasy convertible visas until further airports in Antsiranana, government. notice. Toamasina, Tolagnaro and Toliara will reopen to flights arriving from the Indian Ocean Islands.
Page 67 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Malawi • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Borders and airports are open ► Citizens and permanent ► Individuals from COVID-19 and International flights have residents must undergo a affected jurisdictions may be resumed. However, travelers mandatory 14-day quarantine if denied admission to Malawi even must produce negative COVID- returning to Malawi. if they hold a valid visa that was 19 test results obtained within issued prior to the outbreak of ► Travelers from COVID-19 48 hours of travel to Malawi in the pandemic. affected jurisdictions need to order to be admitted. self-isolate until further notice.
Page 68 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Malaysia • Last updated/validated: 28 October 2020
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► Malaysian citizens, permanent ► All new entrants are subject to a ► Existing, unexpired entry visas, ► See entry restrictions and ► Online submission/filing services residents and foreign nationals with 14-day quarantine at a designated work and dependent permits quarantine/self-isolation offered by the Malaysian a valid work/dependent permit are quarantine center upon entry, along (and approval letters) remain sections. immigration authorities have allowed to enter Malaysia, but there with mandatory health screening valid (i.e. these have not been resumed in full. may be heighted admission criteria and monitoring requirements. suspended or canceled). (e.g. Entry Approval Letter, Travel ► Over-the-counter applications Notice application or the installation ► Expired entry visas, work and submissions are being accepted of the "MySejahtera" app). Foreign nationals are not allowed to enter dependent permits (and by appointment. Malaysia for business or tourism approval letters) are considered purposes at this time due to the null and void. Holders of expired recently-issued Movement Control visas will need to apply for new Order. visas or permits if they are
► The Movement Control Order (MCO) seeking to reside and work in is in effect until 31 December 2020 Malaysia. (subject to change, depending on the situation). Due to the severity of COVID-19 cases in some locations, the Malaysian government has also announced a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in several areas, including the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor. The CMSO took effect on 14 October 2020, and has been extended until 9 November 2020.
Page 69 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Malta • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Restrictions on air travel have been ► Quarantine is obligatory for ► The processing of employment- lifted as of 15 July 2020. travelers coming from specific based residence applications for jurisdictions. More information third-country nationals entering can be found here. Malta for assignments of one year or more resumed on 3 August ► Travelers should check with their 2020. The processing of short- airline to ensure requirements are term assignment applications (for adhered to prior to boarding their assignments lasting less than one flight. year) has resumed as well, with an increased level of scrutiny. ► All new entrants will be subject ► Visa issuance/renewal processing health and medical screening, and varies by visa center, and the asked to fill in a passenger locator health and safety conditions in the form, which will enable the health specific locations where those visa authorities to trace them swiftly centers are situated. should the need arise. Further details about passenger locator forms should be sought from the public health authorities.
Page 70 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mexico • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Citizens, residents and ► Most Mexican consulates have foreigners, who develop resumed issuing visas, however symptoms of COVID-19, are some remain closed due to local advised to quarantine for 14 infection rates in their locations. days in the location where they are staying (e.g. hotel). Individuals who develop serious symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19 should seek medical advice and follow the instructions of the local medical authorities.
Page 71 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Moldova • Last updated/validated: 9 November 2020
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► As of 1 September 2020, entry ► Effective 1 September 2020, all ► Visa issuance has been ► The issuance of new visas has through state border crossings is travelers granted entry from a suspended despite other been suspended for foreign allowed for foreigners and stateless jurisdiction listed in the red zone essential immigration functions nationals arriving from persons arriving from jurisdictions listed in the green zone. will be asked to self-isolate for continuing for the time being. jurisdictions listed in the red 14 days. zone. ► Entry through state border crossings ► The list of red zone jurisdictions is currently prohibited for foreigners is updated every 14 days. The and stateless persons coming from or list dated 9 November 2020 can transiting through jurisdictions listed be accessed here. in the red zone, with the exception of: (1) family members of Moldovan citizens, (2) long-stay visa and residence permit holders, (3) persons traveling in a professional capacity with relevant immigration documents, (4) members of accredited diplomatic missions and consular offices, international organizations and their families; (4) persons in transit, including those repatriated under consular protection, (5) persons traveling for health and humanitarian reasons, (6) cross-border workers, (7) transport personnel carrying goods, and (8) crews and service personnel of aircraft, ships, brigades and trains.
Page 72 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mongolia • Last updated/validated: 28 October 2020
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► Lockdown has been extended ► All entrants to the country are ► Issuance of new visas is until 31 December 2020. required to quarantine for 21 suspended for the time being. Mongolians living abroad who days. Business visas will be granted to wish to return to Mongolia may individuals who have a crucial arrange to enter on chartered need to visit Mongolia. flights. All entrants will be Employment (HG) visas and required to undergo a Foreign Investor (T) visas will mandatory 21-day quarantine only be issued at the discretion at designated facilities upon of the issuing agencies. entry into Mongolia. All entrants need to cover their own travel costs and designated facilities (e.g. hotel) expenses. Valid residency work permit holders may enter Mongolia via chartered flights.
Page 73 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Mozambique • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Entry to Mozambique is only ► All travelers arriving in ► Travelers holding previously ► Issuance of new visas has permitted on the basis of a Mozambique are subject to a 10- issued visas who have not resumed at certain Mozambican reciprocity agreement. day mandatory self-quarantine entered Mozambique, may use embassies. period after which they will be their valid/unexpired visas to ► All travelers are required to re-tested for COVID-19 (at their enter the jurisdiction. present a negative COVID-19 own cost). Those who test test result performed 72 hours positive will be asked to self- before the departure, from isolate unless there is a medical their country of origin. reason to be hospitalized.
► Alternatively, they can observe a 14-day mandatory self- quarantine period.
Page 74 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Netherlands • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► Dutch nationals are advised not to travel ► Travelers arriving from high-risk ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► Residents living in jurisdictions for unless it is essential. Citizens who are areas are strongly advised to self- section which the EU travel ban has been abroad may repatriate. ► ► A travel ban impacting entry into the EU is quarantine for 10 days. Citizens of non-EU/EEA jurisdictions lifted may apply for visas. Residents currently in effect. The following groups can transit to a jurisdiction outside of jurisdictions that are not are exempted from the travel ban: (1) the EU/EEA via the Amsterdam currently permitted to enter the EU/EEA citizens and their family members airport, if they remain in the non- Netherlands are not eligible to (including citizens of the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Schengen transit area of the airport submit visa applications unless the Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City and and have a ticket for a confirmed applicant is otherwise exempt from Monaco), (2) third-country nationals connecting flight to an airport travel restrictions and authorized to holding a residence card or a residence outside the Schengen area that enter the jurisdiction. Visa permit in accordance with Directive departs within 48 hours of their applications currently in process 2003/109/EC (the LTR Directive) and their family members, (3) third-country nationals arrival in Amsterdam. and visa applications for which a who derive their right of residence from ► Residents of Australia, Japan, New related flight/trip has been canceled other European Directives or from the Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South will be denied. national law of a Member State and their Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay are family members, (4) holders of a long-stay ► Applications for visas based on also exempt from the travel ban. visa (MVV), (5) holders of a residence events/meetings that have been permit and their family members, (6) third- Nationals of mainland China will be canceled as a result of COVID-19 country nationals who are essential allowed to enter the Netherlands related measures will be denied with workers or have an essential travel need, once EU travelers are allowed to (7) persons in need of international the reason “travel destination enter Mainland China. protection, (8) students (provided they are canceled.” in possession of a residence notification letter issued by the Dutch immigration authorities as: ''Study''), and (9) highly skilled migrants (provided they are in possession of a notification letter issued by the Dutch immigration authorities for residence as: Highly skilled migrant). ► Continued in “heightened admission”
Page 75 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] New Zealand • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► The New Zealand border is temporarily closed to ► All travelers who are allowed ► New Zealand has entered into transit arrangements ► The Expression of Interest (EOI) selections most foreigners. New Zealand citizens, permanent with various jurisdictions to facilitate repatriation. for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and residents, residents who have already arrived in New entry to New Zealand are required Travelers who transit through New Zealand must Parent Category resident visas have been Zealand as a resident, residents with valid travel to self-isolate in a government- remain airside and transit for no more than 24 conditions, and their immediate family (spouses, hours, they cannot enter New Zealand and they suspended. dependent children under the age of 24, and legal approved facility for 14 days upon must satisfy the following requirements: (1) they guardians) who hold a valid relationship-based visa arrival at their own expense. Fees do not require an NZeTA or transit visa, or (2) they ► Furthermore, the ballot registration for will be permitted entry to New Zealand. Diplomats hold a NZeTA and are allowed to transit on an the Samoan Quota and Pacific Access who hold a post in New Zealand may also travel to for managed isolation vary NZeTA, or (3) they require (and hold) a transit visa. New Zealand without first seeking approval. Category and 19 Working Holiday Scheme As of 7 November 2020, the ability to transit Australian citizens and permanent residents who live according to the specific situation arrangements that were due to open in the through New Zealand to China is temporarily in New Zealand can also return, however: (1) they next six months have been deferred. must provide acceptable evidence at airport check-in (i.e. fees apply for primary suspended. to demonstrate they live in New Zealand, and (2) applicants, with additional fees in ► Their next destination after New Zealand must be ► Processing of onshore visa applications their travel history will be reviewed prior to being one of the jurisdictions in the agreed list. Their next permitted to board a flight. It is highly recommended place for dependent family have resumed. All offshore processing destination after New Zealand is an approved that a pre-assessment be requested from members). The charges will apply remains on hold, therefore applicants who Immigration New Zealand prior to intended transit hub to get to one of the jurisdictions in the are outside of New Zealand should expect agreed list. departure in these circumstances. Border exceptions to all travelers permitted entry significant delays. can also be made on a case-by-case basis by the local into New Zealand including New ► Individuals holding a current New Zealand authorities for those travelers deemed to have a ► Immigration New Zealand has imposed a critical purpose (i.e., health care workers, other Zealand citizens and residents temporary work visa who are overseas may apply essential workers and humanitarian travel) for being for a border exception to enter New Zealand on the suspension on visa applications from in New Zealand. Australian citizens, as well as except in certain situations. basis of being eligible for “other critical worker” or offshore individuals until 8 February 2021. "ordinarily resident in New Zealand" status. An citizens of visa waiver countries who are partners of ► As of 3 November 2020, all The suspension prevents offshore "other critical worker" option is available to New Zealand citizens and residents, may request an migrants from applying for New Zealand exception and be authorized to travel to New travelers must pre-register for a workers who will be performing work that is of Zealand. Individuals who hold temporary New managed isolation space prior to strategic economic importance to New Zealand visas, including Talent, Essential Skills and Zealand visas on the basis of their relationship with a with skills and experience not readily available in Specific Purpose work visas. This New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or who their travel, and carry their New Zealand, and who meet the criteria for the suspension does not affect relationship- ordinarily reside in New Zealand, no longer need to allocation voucher when checking grant of a border exemption. An "ordinarily based visas for partners and dependent travel with their New Zealand citizen/resident family resident in New Zealand" option is also now member to be granted an exception. Partners and in for their flight (and on arrival in available. This options allows some temporary visa children of New Zealand citizens and dependents of New Zealand work- or student- visa New Zealand). holders who are currently stranded overseas but residents, visas for diplomatic, consular holders (e.g. PhD and post-graduate students) will have strong and ongoing links to New Zealand, to and official staff and accompanying also granted an exception. As of 10 August 2020, for return to New Zealand. To be considered for the a border exception request under the “other critical dependents, Antarctic Traveller Visitor new border exception, individuals will have to Visas and Antarctic Work visas, and workers” stream, an application fee of NZ$380 will demonstrate a strong and ongoing connection to apply. For border exemption requests under all other New Zealand with realistic prospects of remaining Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) categories, an application fee of NZ$45 will apply. in the country long term. Limited visas.
Page 76 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Nicaragua • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Citizens and foreigners must ► Citizens and foreigners who test ► Airport officials are taking the carry proof of having tested positive for COVID-19 are being following measures in negative to a polymerase chain quarantined (and hospitalized if connection with new arrivals to reaction (PCR) test within 72 needed). the jurisdiction: hours of entry to the ► Taking the temperature of new jurisdiction. Citizens and entrants, foreigners with fever or respiratory symptoms may not ► Referring foreigners traveling enter the jurisdiction. If the from jurisdictions with high citizen or foreigner tests numbers of COVID-19 cases (or negative for the PCR test and presenting symptoms upon does not have fever or arrival) to medical facilities for respiratory symptoms, she/he monitoring, will be able to circulate freely in ► Quarantining (and hospitalizing) the jurisdiction. She/he will foreigners who tested positive receive follow-ups by telephone (as needed). from the health personnel during their initial 14 days in the jurisdiction. Furthermore, citizens and foreigners who developed symptoms of COVID- 19 after entering the jurisdiction will be quarantined.
Page 77 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Nigeria • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Starting 5 September 2020, all ► In-bound passengers displaying ► All foreign nationals who reside in ► Issuance of new visas is passengers are required to COVID-19 symptoms on arrival Nigeria and whose permits have currently suspended. show a negative COVID-19 or during screening, will not be expired while they were outside polymerase chain reaction allowed to self-quarantine and Nigeria during the lockdown, will be allowed to re-enter with the expired (PCR) test result issued by the will be placed in institutional permit. They will be expected to jurisdiction of departure within quarantine. renew their permit within 60 days 72 hours but no longer than ► All passengers must present of arrival. seven days, prior to boarding. themselves at the sample ► Individuals who have been issued a collection center on the seventh Subject to Regularization (STR) visa day of their arrival for a COVID- by a Nigerian High Commission 19 polymerase chain reaction abroad during the lockdown will be (PCR) test. allowed to enter Nigeria using their STR visa even if it has expired, provided that the visa holder sends a revalidation request to the Nigerian immigration authorities via email. Provided the authorities approve the request, they will issue a revalidation approval letter which will give the traveler 30 days to enter Nigeria. These individuals should then regularize their immigration status as soon as possible after entering the country.
Page 78 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] North Macedonia • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 17 June 2020, all borders ► The 14-day self-isolation and ► See the “entry restrictions” in North Macedonia are open. state quarantine requirements section. ► As of 1 July 2020, the airports have been lifted. in Skopje and Ohrid are open (with enhanced sanitary measures and travel protocols). ► Citizens of other jurisdictions can use any/all border crossings when entering into, or transiting, through North Macedonia. ► As of 11 November 2020, the requirement for citizens of Albania and Serbia to provide proof of a negative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test when entering into, or transiting through, North Macedonia, is abolished on the basis of reciprocity with these two countries.
Page 79 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Norway • Last updated/validated: 28 October 2020
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► The following groups of ► All individuals, except those ► Norway’s embassies and individuals are authorized to traveling directly from European consulates have resumed the enter Norway: (1) Norwegian Union countries or Nordic regions issuance of new visas, however citizens and residents (holders classified as low risk are required to delays in visa issuance is quarantine for 10 days in one of work/residence permits), (2) expected. location. Exemptions to the citizens of EEA member states quarantine requirement are only entering to work to in Norway available to persons arriving from and their dependent family low risk areas (EEA workers are no members (subject to entry visa longer exempt). requirements for the family ► These individuals are subject to the members), (3) holders of work following requirements: (1) they permits for skilled workers and must test negative for COVID-19 their accompanying family after arrival, (2) they must be tested every third day during their members, (4) individuals who first 10 days in country, (3) they are exempt from work permit must remain in a single room during requirements due to their their first 10 days in country, and technical skills and expertise, (4) they must not have been and (5) third-country nationals present in any high risk areas the working for an EU employer in 10 days preceding their arrival in an EU state if the employer Norway. The responsibility for sends the employee on compliance with these measures assignment to Norway (i.e. the rests with the Norwegian company/entity hosting/sponsoring so-called "Vander Elst" route). the traveler's entry to Norway.
Page 80 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Oman • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 1 October 2020, ► Travelers, including Omani ► Current valid visas that were ► All travelers who will be allowed to enter ► Processing for new visa Oman will be required to: (1) hold health international flights to Oman citizens, entering Oman by land, issued previously are not insurance that covers the cost associated requests is currently on hold. have resumed, and the sea or air are required to formally suspended, however with medical treatment and/or death following individuals are quarantine, with one exception visa holders are subject to the resulting from COVID-19, and (2) download and register on the government-mandated authorized to enter Oman for travelers who remain in current bar on entry to Oman. Tarassud+ and HMushrif mobile phone without obtaining advance Oman for seven days or less and applications.
approval from the Foreign test negative for COVID-19 after ► Travelers who are 15 or older must take a Ministry in Oman: Gulf arrival in the Sultanate. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 Cooperation Council (GCC) Travelers entering for eight test no more than 96 hours after arriving in Oman. Those entering for seven days or citizens, foreign diplomats and days or longer are required to less who test positive for COVID-19 will be foreigners holding valid quarantine for 14 days, required to quarantine for 14 days from the residency visas. Citizens of regardless of the result of their moment the test result is obtained. Travelers entering for eight days or longer Oman remain authorized to COVID-19 test taken after their must wear a tracking bracelet and enter the Sultanate. arrival in the Sultanate. quarantine for 14 days (even if they test negative for COVID-19). They may consult ► Travel to Oman for ► Oman has allowed a series of the HMushrif app to identify the nearest medical center where they can have their tourism/leisure remains businesses to resume their bracelet removed at the end of the prohibited. activities, loosening restrictions quarantine period. imposed to stop the spread of ► Effective 13 November 2020, ► Foreign nationals entering for work must COVID-19. also obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) land borders have reopened. from the sponsoring company in Oman. A Inbound travel is permitted soft copy of the NOC has to be shown subject to current entry before boarding at the port of embarkation and produced if and when asked by the requirements and restrictions. concerned authorities during the course of journey and also upon arrival in Oman.
Page 81 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Pakistan • Last updated/validated: 14 September 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, however some foreigners) were directed to being processed by the Board of airlines have resumed their quarantine centers. Investment. Processing delays flights. may be expected.
Page 82 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Panama • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► The international airport ► All travelers will be required to ► New entrants must complete a ► All administrative immigration reopened for international self-isolate for seven days on declaration (provided by their proceedings have resumed. flights on 12 October 2020. arrival, and submit to COVID-19 airline), in which they agree to New entrants need to provide a testing upon completion of the abide by local health and safety certificate issued by an seven-day period. Individuals measures, and self-isolate upon authorized laboratory no more who test negative will be arrival. than 48 hours prior to travel, allowed to cease their self- confirming they took a isolation. Those who test polymerase chain reaction positive will be subject to an (PCR) COVID-19 test and tested additional 14-day isolation negative. New entrants who fail period (for a total isolation to obtain a negative PCR test period of 21 days). Individuals certificate will be required to who fail to obtain a negative stricter quarantine PCR COVID-19 test prior to requirements upon arrival. entry should expect to quarantine for up to 21 days after arrival.
Page 83 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Papua New Guinea • Last updated/validated: 12 October 2020
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► International travel to Papua New ► All eligible inbound travelers Guinea is currently prohibited must undergo a 14-day with limited exceptions, including quarantine at a designated hotel for individuals arriving from the (at their own expense). Those Cairns Airport (Queensland, arriving from Australia Australia) or Brisbane Airport (excluding Victoria), New (Queensland, Australia). Zealand or certain Pacific Designated ports of entry into Islands may seek permission to Papua New Guinea include self-isolate at home for seven Jacksons Airport (by aircraft), days; however, where Motukea Port, Port Moresby, PNG segregating at home is not Ports Rabaul, PNG Ports Morobe and PNG Ports Madang (by possible or if the traveler's vessel). Traditional border home is outside Port Moresby, crossing is not permitted. Anyone then a seven-day hotel seeking to enter requires a travel quarantine at a designated hotel exemption approved by the must be observed. Controller/his delegate and a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, obtained within the 7 days prior to travel to Papua New Guinea.
Page 84 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Paraguay • Last updated/validated: 13 November 2020
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► As of 21 October 2020, 13 ► Citizens, residents and visitors ► New entrants to Paraguay are ► The authorities resumed Immigration control points are must quarantine at home or the subject to enhanced health processing of new visas starting now open for entry by citizens, location where they will reside requirements as a condition of 19 May 2020. residents and visitors to (e.g. hotel) for 14 days upon entry, including: (1) completion of an electronic "Traveler Health Paraguay subject to enhanced arrival. The quarantine period may be reduced to seven days if Card" (this can be completed on the health requirements (see the website of the Paraguayan Ministry "heightened admission criteria" the traveler: (1) possesses a reverse transcription polymerase of Public Health no more than 24 section for more information). hours prior to entry), (2) chain reaction (RT-PCR) test Travelers are advised to presentation of a negative RT-PCR- certificate obtained no more than confirm health requirements test certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to entry, which with the port of entry through 72 hours prior to travel (and confirms that the traveler tested submitting to a second RT-PCR test which they will enter Paraguay negative for COVID-19, and (2) in advance of travel as these on their seventh day in Paraguay if takes a second RT-PCR test (and they will remain in the country for may vary with little to no notice test negative) on the seventh day seven days or more), and (3) to the public. of the quarantine period. possession of an international Travelers who will remain in medical insurance card/plan that Paraguay for less than seven days ensures health coverage (including may be exempted from the care relating to COVID-19). quarantine requirement provided Travelers who have tested positive they enter with a (negative) RT- for COVID-19 prior to their travel to PCR test certificate obtained no Paraguay may be subject to more more than 72 hours prior to rigorous testing requirements (to be entry. confirmed by the Paraguayan authorities on a case-by-case basis).
Page 85 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Peru • Last updated/validated: 12 November 2020
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► As of 23 October 2020, Peru's land, air ► Foreigners who develop ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► New entrants to Peru will be ► Work visa ("visa de trabajo" and and maritime borders have reopened symptoms of COVID-19 after section required to undergo a "visa de trabajador designado") for travel from the following jurisdictions (regardless of the entering into Peru are advised ► In addition, foreigners who hold polymerase chain reaction (PCR) issuance to applicants who are traveler's citizenship country or to quarantine for 14 days in the valid Peruvian visas may be eligible COVID-19 test, test negative for located outside of Peru is immigration status in the following location where they are staying to enter into Peru from a country COVID-19 and obtain a currently on hold. jurisdictions): Argentina (provided (e.g. hotel). Individuals who other than those listed above, after certificate confirming the same Argentina opens its borders), Bolivia, ► Work visa issuance to applicants develop serious symptoms of receiving special authorization from no more than 72 hours prior to Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa who are applying from within COVID-19 or test positive for a Peruvian consulate in the travel to Peru. Individuals who Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru has resumed. Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, COVID-19 should seek medical jurisdiction where they are fail to comply with this Panama, Paraguay, the United States currently located (and if approval is advice and follow the requirement (i.e. who fail to ► Business visa ("visa de and Uruguay. granted, the consulate will instructions of the local medical coordinate with the relevant airline complete a test, or who test negocios") issuance to ► Inbound air travel is currently only authorities. positive) will not be admitted applicants who are located permitted from the following locations: to place approved travelers on Guayaquil, La Paz, Quito, Bogota, special flights into Peru). into Peru. outside of Peru varies from Santa Cruz, Cali, Medellin, Panama, consulate to consulate. ► Similarly, Peruvian citizens may be Asuncion, Montevideo, Santiago, Cartagena, Houston, Atlanta, Los eligible to enter into Peru from a Angeles, New York, Orlando, Miami, jurisdiction other than those listed Mexico City, Cancun, Sao Paulo, above, after receiving special Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Iguazu, Buenos authorization from a Peruvian Aires, Mendoza, Rosario, Cordoba and consulate in the jurisdiction where Tucuman (provided Argentina opens it they are currently located (and if borders), San Jose, Havana, Punta approval is granted, the consulate Cana, San Salvador, Montego Bay, and will coordinate with the relevant Toronto. airline to place approved travelers ► Continued in “suspension of existing on special flights into Peru). (valid) visas” section.
Page 86 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Philippines • Last updated/validated: 22 September 2020
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► Foreign nationals in possession of the ► Metro Manila is expected to remain ► Visas previously issued to ► All visa-free privileges including ► Philippines Embassies and following visa categories are banned under a general community quarantine foreign nationals are deemed those based on Visa Waiver Consulates has temporarily from entering: (1) Those under Visa until 30 September 2020. canceled unless they were Agreements are temporarily suspended visa issuance to ALL Waiver Agreements (i.e., AJACS, ► This means that the majority of the AJACSSUK, FSC); (2) Special Visas issued: suspended. foreign nationals. population on the island is strictly (i.e., SRRV, SIRV, ABTC and required to stay indoors unless going ► To accredited Foreign ► The Department of Foreign ► Local authorities in charge of economic zone visas); (3) Those who out to purchase basic necessities. All fall under Executive Order No. 408, Government and Affairs may approve an processing work visas and work forms of mass transportation are s. 1960 (non-visa required International Organization endorsement for an inbound permits have resumed suspended. jurisdictions under EO408); (4) officials and/or their travel ban exemption for a operations, but with reduced Holders of Hong Kong, Macau, ► All arriving passengers are required to dependents Philippines company on a staff. Macau-Portuguese and British undergo a reverse transcription discretionary basis. National Overseas passports; (5) polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) ► To foreign spouses and Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas COVID-19 swab test administered by children of Filipino nationals. (9g visa, 9d visa, 47(a)(2), EO226). the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). New entrants must remain in a government- ► By agencies other than the ► Foreign nationals in possession of the designated quarantine facility or BOQ- Department of Foreign following visa categories will be approved quarantine hotel while Affairs. allowed entry in to the Philippines waiting for the test results. Travelers starting from 1 August 2020: (1) 13 whose test results are positive will be quota, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E and transferred to a designated hospital ► Visas issued in the Philippines by 13G visas, (2) RA7919 visas (legal for further medical care. Travelers the Bureau of Immigration resident status through a Social whose test results are negative will be Integration Program in the allowed to leave the government- remain valid. Philippines), (3) EO324 visas designated facility and undergo a 14- (acquired permanent residency day quarantine at home or at an under E.O. No. 324), and (4) Native- appropriate local monitoring facility. Born visas.
Page 87 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Poland • Last updated/validated: 16 September 2020
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► Entry restrictions apply to nationals ► Many travelers will be required to ► A number of Polish Consulates have of all non-EU/EFTA (European Free self-isolate for 14 days. Exceptions stopped accepting visa applications Trade Agreement) member states to the quarantine requirement are until further notice. Some Visa with limited exceptions, including for available, including for the Application Centres (VAC) have family members of Polish citizens, following: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens resumed limited processing of new Polish permanent or long-term and their family members, Polish visa applications (e.g. Brest, residents, Polish work permit permanent resident permit holders, Grodno, London, Minsk, Ukraine, holders, EU residence permit holders holders of long term EU residence Turkey, China mainland). The VAC (who are allowed to transit through permits (transit only permitted), in India, Russia and Canada are Poland to another EU state) and registered seasonal workers. foreigners entering from Albania, operating on a limited basis and Canada, Georgia, Japan, accepting certain applications. ► Citizens of EU and EEA member states and Switzerland, together with Montenegro and South Korea, and Applicants are advised to check their family members, may transit representatives of international with the visa application center with through Poland to their jurisdiction of organizations and their family jurisdiction over their place of residence provided they remain in members, residence to confirm the latest Poland for 12 hours or less. services being offered by the VAC. ► Effective 1 July 2020, Poland has restarted direct flights from the following jurisdictions: Montenegro, Georgia, Japan, Canada, Albania, Korea, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Direct flights from Sweden, Portugal and non-EU jurisdictions remain suspended. ► The current restrictions will remain in place until 28 July 2020, and may be updated/modified after this date.
Page 88 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Portugal • Last updated/validated: 18 September 2020
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► Entry to Portugal by land has been permitted ► All residence visa applications are since 1 July 2020. currently being processed. ► International flights into Portugal remain largely canceled with a number of notable ► It is now also possible to apply for exceptions. ► International flights into Portugal are temporary stay visas for permitted from the following locations: assignments of up to 1 year as well European Union (EU) countries, Schengen as residence visas for highly member states (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland) and the United qualified activities. Kingdom. ► ► International flights are permitted from the Schengen visa application following locations provided there is a processing by the Portuguese reciprocity agreement in place with these authorities remains on hold. countries (i.e. Portuguese citizens are allowed to travel to these countries via international flights): Canada, South Korea, Tunisia, China Mainland, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Uruguay, Georgia, Thailand and Japan. ► In addition to the above, entry may be permitted when considered "essential." This includes entry by third-country nationals with a valid Portuguese residence permit in Portugal, and third-country nationals entering for professional, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons (provided there is a reciprocity agreement in place which extends entry rights to Portuguese citizens for similar purposes). These travelers must take a COVID-19 test within the 72 hours immediately preceding their travel, and they must have tested negative (and carry proof of the same) in order to enter Portugal.
Page 89 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Qatar • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► Qatar ID holders returning to ► All new entrants must ► Current valid visas that were ► Qatar Airways has announced ► Processing for new visa Qatar from “low-risk” quarantine for a 14-day period issued previously are not that, starting 13 August 2020, requests is currently on hold. jurisdictions between 1 August at a government approved hotel formally suspended, however airline passengers traveling 2020 and 15 September 2020, upon arrival into Qatar. visa holders are subject to the from certain foreign airports will were required to obtain current bar on entry to Qatar. have to present a document ► Qatar ID card holders and advance approval from the confirming they tested negative foreign diplomats who are Qatar authorities. for COVID-19 prior to boarding authorized to enter, are exempt their flights. Consult the website ► Foreigners with a sponsored from the mandatory quarantine of Qatar Airlines for more work permit/employment visa requirements. information, including a list of were able to return to Qatar approved test facilities where starting 1 August 2020. the COVID-19 tests can be ► All inbound passengers are taken. required to: (1) download the ► Those arriving from “low-risk” Ehteraz mobile application prior jurisdictions” (including Qatar ID to travel, and (2) adhere to the holders) will be subject to quarantine procedures COVID-19 testing upon arrival applicable to the jurisdiction and will be required to sign an from which they traveled. attestation confirming they will observe a mandatory seven-day quarantine. After the seven-day quarantine period, they will be re-tested, and if positive, they will be isolated.
Page 90 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Romania • Last updated/validated: 24 August 2020
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► As of 16 August 2020, the ► Travelers arriving from ► As of 18 August 2020, long state of alert has been jurisdictions with per capita case term visa applications for extended for an additional 30 growth equal to or less than essential travel can be days. Non-EU citizens are Romania’s are exempt from the submitted to the Romanian prohibited from entering the 14-day isolation period. The list consulates in the following jurisdiction under the state of of eligible jurisdictions can be locations: Amman (Jordan), alert with some exceptions, found here. Ankara (Turkey), Bangkok including for legal residents, (Thailand), Beijing (China family members of Romanian Mainland), Hanoi (Vietnam) citizens, professionals (under Colombo (Sri Lanka), Istanbul certain circumstances) and (Turkey), Izmir (Turkey), Lima those transit through the (Peru), Miami (United States), jurisdiction. Montevideo (Uruguay) , Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), Rabat (Morocco), Saint Petersburg (Russia), Sydney (Australia),Tbilisi (Georgia), Tokyo (Japan), Toronto (Canada), Tunis (Tunisia) and Vancouver (Canada). Visa processing at other consulates remains suspended until further notice.
Page 91 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Russia • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► All foreign nationals are banned ► Travelers entering for work ► Foreigners who are otherwise ► All eligible entrants are required ► Work visa extensions are from entering Russia until must stay in quarantine for 14 not currently allowed to enter to show a negative polymerase currently possible only for further notice, except for days from the date of their the Russia remain inadmissible chain reaction (PCR) test result. foreigners who reside in Russia. citizens of Belarus, Cuba, arrival. even if they hold visas with a The processing of invitation Japan, Kazakhstan, valid expiry date. letters has been temporarily Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, the UAE, ► Russia has also mandated a self- suspended except for Highly the Maldives, Serbia, South isolation regime for all citizens Qualified Specialists and those Korea, Switzerland, Tanzania, introduced in almost every entering to install or maintain Turkey, Ethiopia, Seychelles region of Russia (with foreign equipment, included in and the UK. regulations varying in each the special list approved by the ► Exceptions are available for Federal Security Service of region). Penalties and fines may permanent residents, Russia and the Ministry of be issued for non-compliance. diplomats, airplane/train/ship Internal Affairs. There are no crew members, freight business or tourist visa transportation drivers, and application restrictions for foreign specialists entering citizens of Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Russia to install or maintain Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, foreign equipment, and highly Maldives, Serbia, South Korea, qualified specialists included in Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, the special list approved by the the UAE, Ethiopia, Seychelles or Russian authorities. the UK. ► Passengers are allowed to transit through Russia in some circumstances.
Page 92 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Rwanda • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► The Kigali International Airport ► All travelers entering Rwanda by ► See “entry restrictions” and reopened on 1 August 2020. land will be subject to “quarantine” sections. ► Passengers arriving in Kigali are mandatory quarantine in required to present a negative accordance with the local health COVID-19 polymerase chain guidelines and at their own cost. reaction (PCR) test result, where the test was taken no more than ► After providing proof of a 120 hours prior to travel to negative PCR COVID-19 test (as Rwanda. They must also comply outlined in the entry restrictions with local health guidelines. section), arriving passengers ► Visitors will be taken to the must then enter quarantine at a designated quarantine hotel of designated hotel while they their choice upon arrival. At the await the results of a second hotel, they will be tested again COVID-19 test, taken on arrival. for COVID-19 at their own If the test results are negative, expense. They will be required to the travelers are free to leave quarantine in their hotel room quarantine. If the results are until they test negative for positive, they will be required to COVID-19. enter a government treatment ► Land borders continue to be facility. closed except for goods and cargo, and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents.
Page 93 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Saudi Arabia • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 15 March 2020, holders of previously ► All recently admitted individuals ► Saudi Arabia has extended the ► The authorities recently introduced new ► (continued from “heightened admission” issued (valid) visas are restricted from entry must complete a mandatory validity of certain expired visas travel admission criteria. All travelers to section) to the Kingdom until further notice. Saudi Arabia must: 14-day quarantine. and resident cards for foreign ► (5) update their local home location in ► While the authorities have indicated that ► (1) have a printed, negative COVID-19 Saudi Arabia through the Tatamman app there may be some exceptions to flight nationals whose immigration ► As of 25 March 2020, travel PCR test certificate issued from an within eight hours of arrival. suspensions, these are likely to be made on documents expired in the past a case-by-case basis. within the Kingdom (between approved laboratory within the 48 hours few months while COVID-19 ► (6) monitor themselves for symptoms of cities) is prohibited. immediately preceding their arrival to ► Saudi Arabia has announced the resumption related measures were in effect. Saudi Arabia (SMS and digital COVID-19. In the event that travelers of domestic flights starting 31 May 2020. certificates will not be accepted), develop symptoms, they must ► As of 26 April 2020, some of immediately call 937 or go to a primary ► Effective 15 September 2020, citizens of the domestic travel restrictions ► (2) complete a health declaration form healthcare center Gulf Cooperation Council member states and foreigners holding an exit and re-entry visa, put into place (between cities) and submit the same to the health control center upon arrival at the ► (7) conduct a daily health assessment work permit, resident permit or visit visa will are slowly starting to be lifted. using the Tatamman app be allowed to enter and exit Saudi Arabia airport. provided they tested negative for COVID-19 ► (8) follow precautionary procedures within the 48 hours prior to their flight. ► (3) undergo a seven-day self-quarantine at home (note, health practitioners with during self-quarantine at home as stated ► Saudi Arabia is currently planning to lift all negative PCR results may be allowed to in the Health Disclaimer Form. restrictions on air, sea and land travel after quarantine for a duration shorter than 1 January 2021. This will be revisited closer seven days) to the end of calendar year 2020.
► ► As of 23 September 2020, Saudi Arabia has (4) download and register on the suspended air travel to and from India, Brazil Tatamman and Tawakkalna mobile and Argentina due to high infection levels. phone applications. These are official Individuals who were present in these apps approved by the Saudi Ministry of jurisdictions at any time during the 14 days Health to prevent the spread of COVID- immediately preceding their travel to Saudi 19. Arabia (even if entering from a location other than India, Brazil and Argentina) are ► (continued in “suspension or delays in temporarily barred from entry into Saudi issuance of new visas” section) Arabia.
Page 94 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Senegal • Last updated/validated: 11 August 2020
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► Entry by air is permitted as of ► The previously imposed curfew 15 July 2020 subject to health (from 11pm to 5am local time) and safety protocols. Land and has been lifted and domestic sea borders remain closed until travel is now authorized. further notice. ► Health and safety measures remain in effect (e.g. mandatory wearing of masks in all public places and on public transport, regular hand washing or use of a alcohol-based sanitizer, keeping a physical distance of one meter, limiting gatherings in squares and other public places that encourage contact).
► Local health and safety measures are being implemented in the Dakar region, with strong enforcement of those measures expected by local security forces (police and gendarmerie).
Page 95 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Serbia • Last updated/validated: 8 September 2020
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► The Serbian borders are open ► There are no medical testing or ► All foreign nationals arriving ► Application processing has for all travelers. There are isolation/quarantine from Northern Macedonia, resumed. restrictions on entry to Serbia. requirements currently in place. Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are required to show a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result, taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival, to be allowed entry to Serbia.
Page 96 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Singapore • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► All travelers entering Singapore on/after 18 June 2020 are subject to ► All Long Term Pass holders require advance ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► Foreign employees (including in-principle approval ► Previously issued visas for all short- a COVID-19 testing before the end of their 14-day stay-home notice holders, existing work pass holders) and approval from the Singapore government (SHN). The test will be carried out at a designated community testing authorities prior to entry. Foreign employees facility. The SHN will be observed at government designated facilities ► Travelers are allowed to transit through Singapore accompanying family members will require an term visitors have been suspended (including in-principle approval holders, existing with the exception of the following situations: (using pre-approve airlines). Measures are in place approval from the MOM prior to travel. The request with the exception of valid visas work pass holders) and accompanying family to ensure that transiting passengers remain within for approval must be submitted online to the MOM ► (1) Travelers who remained in Macau, Malaysia (excluding Sabah), held by Safe Travel and/or Air require an approval from the Ministry of Manpower mainland China, Taiwan or Hong Kong in the 14 days immediately the transit area and do not mix with other ahead of the planned arrival date. (MOM) prior to travel. The request must be prior to their entry to Singapore will not be required to serve the 14- passengers inside of Changi Airport. ► All travelers must submit a health declaration Travel Pass holders. submitted online to the MOM ahead of travel. day SHN at dedicated government facilities. They will only be required through the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service prior to to serve a seven-day SHN at their place of residence. They may isolate ► Singapore and Hong Kong have established a proceeding with immigration clearance. The health at residences that they or their family members own, or where they ► Visa issuance for all short-term ► Holders of Long-term Visit Passes issued by the are sole tenants, or alternatively in locations such as hotels (at their bilateral air travel bubble, which goes into effect on declaration acknowledgement email will need to be Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and own cost). COVID-19 swab tests will still be administered to all 22 November 2020. Those traveling pursuant to the presented to the Immigration Checkpoint Authority visitors, including any visa free travelers during the SHN period. Student Passes issued by the MOE (Ministry of air bubble may enter for any reason, however they officers. transit facilities, have been must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- ► Education) require approvals from ICA and MOE ► (2) Travelers who were in Australia (excluding Victoria), Brunei, New Travelers must update and resubmit their health prior to travel. Zealand or Vietnam in the 14 consecutive days prior to entry are 19 test at an approved institution and test negative declarations before their arrival in Singapore, if they suspended. exempt from the SHN requirement as long as they test negative for prior to travel. They will also be required to take have recently visited a hospital, have been in contact COVID-19 test upon arrival. Individuals who traveled to the Australian ► Short-term visitors remain banned from entering designated flights. Short term business visitors with a COVID-19 case, or if there is a change in state of Victoria in the 14 days preceding their travel to Singapore will ► Approvals for new applications will Singapore, with several exceptions. Notably, "Fast still be required to serve a 14-day SHN at dedicated government entering pursuant to the air bubble must apply for health status or travel history. Health declarations Lane" / "Reciprocal Green Lane" arrangements are facilities and undergo COVID-19 testing during the SHN period. an Air Travel Pass between 7 and 30 days prior to can be submitted through the SGAC e-Service up to 3 be limited while Singapore is in place with China, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, their flight. Singapore citizens, permanent residents days before the arrival in Singapore. ► (3) Effective 4 November 2020, travelers who were in Estonia, Fiji, progressively re-opening their South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia (effective 26 Finland, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Turkey and long-term pass holders are not required to ► Effective 17 September 2020, travelers other than October 2020). Individuals traveling from these for 14 consecutive days prior to entry into Singapore, may serve their obtain an Air Travel Pass. However, long-term pass Singapore citizens and permanent residents who borders. Employers may continue to locations may be able to enter Singapore as visitors 14-day SHN at their place of residence. holders must still obtain approval from the departed from or visited India within the last 14 days apply passes for foreigners who are in some cases by obtaining a "Safe Travel Pass." Singapore authorities prior to travel. prior to entry to Singapore, must take a polymerase ► Notwithstanding the above, all long-term pass holders continue to already in Singapore. require pre-entry approval before entering Singapore. Requests can be chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test within the 72 ► An "Air Travel Pass" is also currently available to made within 30 days of the intended arrival date to Singapore. ► Effective 17 November 2020, all travelers (other hours immediately preceding their trip. They must travelers from New Zealand, Brunei, Vietnam and than Singapore citizens and permanent residents) present a valid, negative, English-language PCR test Australia (excluding Victoria state) seeking entry to ► Effective 23 September 2020, all travelers (including citizens and are required to take a PCR COVID-19 test no more permanent residents) with travel to India in the 14 days preceding result, issued by a recognized laboratory in India, to Singapore. Effective 6 November 2020, foreign their entry to Singapore, are required to take a serology test during than 72 hours prior to departure. Travellers from enter Singapore. Children who are 12 years of age or short-term visitors traveling from Australia (Victoria their SHN period. Depending on the test result, they may be required high risk countries must also serve a 14-day Stay younger do not need to take the PCR test. to take a COVID-19 swab test before the end of their SHN period. State) and mainland China can apply for an Air Home Notice (SHN) period (i.e. quarantine at home) ► Effective 19 October 2020, travelers other than
Travel Pass to seek entry into Singapore. Long- ► Starting 14 October 2020, all travelers with recent travel to Malaysia upon arrival, and get tested again at the end of their Singaporean citizens and permanent residents who Term Pass Holders will still need to seek prior entry (Sabah) within the 14 days leading up to their proposed entry, will be quarantine period. departed from or visited Indonesia or the Philippines, approval from the relevant Singapore government required to serve a 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. This within the 14 days leading up to their desired entry, applies to returning Singapore-based travelers under the RGL, as well authorities prior to traveling to Singapore. as Malaysian citizens and permanent residents entering Singapore must take a PCR COVID-19 test within the 72 hours under the periodic commuting arrangement. immediately preceding their trip. They must present a ► A Commuting Agreement is also currently in place valid negative COVID-19 test certificate as a for commuters from Malaysia. ► Effective 6 November 2020, Singapore citizens, permanent residents condition of approval to enter Singapore. They are and Long-Term Pass holders returning from Australia (Victoria) and mainland China must undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a also subject to the 14-day SHN (at a designated ► Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas SHN with a COVID-19 test administered before the end of the SHN. facility) and negative COVID-19 test result requirement before the end of their SHN.
Page 97 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Slovakia • Last updated/validated: 2 November 2020
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► As of 14 October 2020, entry ► Individuals arriving from countries not ► Continued from “quarantines” section restrictions do not apply to contained in the list of "safe jurisdictions" as of 5 October 2020, or ► Strict isolation measures remain in travelers entering from "safe who spent time in countries not on this place, and individuals are generally jurisdictions" (Australia, list in the 14 days leading to travel to prohibited from going into public, with Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Slovakia, are required to: (1) take a limited exceptions (e.g. to get tested Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, reverse transmission polymerase chain for COVID-19, commute to work, go reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test on to the pharmacy, grocery, bank, post Finland, Germany, Greece, their fifth day in Slovakia, and (2) self- office). These measures have been Hungary, mainland China, isolate until they test negative. extended to 8 November 2020. Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Individuals who live in the same However this date may be extended Latvia, Liechtenstein, household as the traveler must also self- further depending on how infection isolate for the same duration as the rates evolve between now and then. Lithuania, Monaco, New traveler. These individuals may also end Zealand, Norway, Poland, San their period of isolation after 10 days if Marino, Slovenia, South Korea, they have not yet received their negative Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, COVID-19 test result, provided they do not present any symptoms of COVID-19. the United Kingdom and Alternatively, self-isolation is not Vatican City). required if the individual tested negative for an RT-PCR COVID-19 test in another EU country no more than 72 hours prior ► The list of "safe jurisdictions" to travel to Slovakia. will be updated over time as the pandemic evolves. ► Travelers must also notify the Regional Public Health Office of their arrival by phone or by completing an online form which can be found here.
► Continued in “suspension of existing (valid) visas” section.
Page 98 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Slovenia • Last updated/validated: 14 September 2020
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► Slovenia reintroduced ► Non-citizens are required to ► Foreign nationals arriving from ► The issuance of new visas may restrictions on entry of foreign self-isolate for 10 days upon green listed jurisdictions and be delayed as immigration visitors to the jurisdiction entry. that are displaying COVID-19 authorities are working based starting 26 May 2020. symptoms, may be required to on pre-scheduled appointment ► Citizens of EU member states present a health certificate protocols. ► Business travelers from red from the yellow jurisdiction list issued within three days, in listed jurisdictions may enter must present a negative COVID- English, Italian, or Slovenian in Slovenia under certain 19 test taken 48 hours before order to be granted entry. conditions. entry.
► The list of jurisdictions ► Slovenian citizens arriving from classified as green, yellow or green and yellow listed red can be accessed here. jurisdictions are not required to quarantine. Slovenian citizens returning from a non-EU jurisdiction will need to self- isolate for 10 days if they spent more than two weeks in a jurisdiction not on the green list. More information is available here.
Page 99 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] South Africa • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► The South African borders, including all ► Newly admitted individuals are ► Visas from high-risk jurisdictions ► All inbound travelers are ► Some South African missions commercial seaports, reopened for international travel on 1 October 2020. The following subject to comprehensive that were canceled remain required to show a negative have resumed visa application conditions apply: testing/screening, isolation and invalid, unless otherwise COVID-19 test result, taken no processing. Applicants should ► (1) The 18 land borders which were partially quarantine measures. determined by the Minister of more than 72 hours prior to consult the mission with operational are now fully operational and the 35 land borders that were previously closed remain the Department of Home departure. Failure to present jurisdiction over their place of closed, Affairs. this certificate will result in the residence to confirm whether it ► (2) Travel from countries with a low rate of traveler having to quarantine at is currently issuing visas, as well ► The visa-free status of citizens COVID-19 infection and transmission will be his/her own expense. There will as current processing times. permitted provided the traveler holds a valid from the following jurisdictions certificate issued no more than 72 prior to also be a mandatory COVID-19 travel, proving she/he tested negative for has been reinstated, and as health screening upon arrival in COVID-19 (failure to provide this certificate will such, any previously canceled result in the traveler having to quarantine at South Africa. her/his own expense), visas are now valid: France,
► (3) Travel from countries with a high COVID-19 Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, ► Travel insurance is mandatory infection and transmission rate is not permitted, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, South for all travelers. although exceptions will be made for business travelers, repatriated nationals, investors, and Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, professional sporting event members all of whom and the United States. require advance approval from the Minister of Home Affairs,
► (4) Daily commuters from neighboring countries who attend or teach at a school in South Africa may enter and exit the country, subject to COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements, and other measures (including wearing of a face mask, adhering to social distancing measures etc.),
► (5) Travelers arriving from African countries will be allowed to enter South Africa as long as they possess the relevant travel documents.
Page 100 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] South Korea • Last updated/validated: 23 September 2020
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► All entrants will be tested for COVID-19 testing, ► As of 13 April 2020, short-term visit visas (C- ► Although all travelers entering ► Any permits (short-term or long- ► Applications submitted by 3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are no submit papers on their health condition and provide longer valid for applicants who have not South Korea are required to term) already issued to a phone number and residential address to the Japanese nationals that have entered South Korea. The visa-free entry and quarantine for 14 days upon Japanese nationals are no health authorities at the airports. They will also be not already been processed are visa waiver program has been suspended as of required to download a self-diagnosis smartphone app to submit self-diagnosis results for 14 days and 13 April 2020 for multiple nationalities arrival in principle, those who longer valid except for alien canceled, and applicants will to be placed under intensive care if they show (except the United States, United Kingdom, meet certain conditions may registration/residential card symptoms. need to submit a new Mexico, Ireland and Slovenia). apply for a Quarantine holders. application. ► All entrants must undergo a COVID-19 ► Effective 1 June 2020, all registered foreigners testing. All registered foreigners with a re- Exemption Certificate. with a re-entry permit must submit a medical entry permit must submit a medical ► As of 13 April 2020, short-term certificate confirming there are no COVID-19 ► The visa-free entry and visa symptoms, and issued within 48 hours of the certificate, showing no symptoms related to ► Foreign nationals entering visit visas (C-3) issued on or waiver program have been COVID-19, issued within 48 hours prior to departure, before entering South Korea. Exceptions to this requirement apply. departure. This submission requirement may South Korea for less than 90 before 5 April 2020 are no suspended for multiple be waived if the individual applies for an days, will be subject to longer valid for applicants that ► As of 13 April 2020, the visa-free entry and visa nationalities. This does not exemption in Korea before their trip. A-1 waiver program has been suspended for multiple (diplomats), A-2 (government officials), quarantine in a government have not entered South Korea. nationalities (except the United States, United apply to citizens of the United International Agreement (A-3), or Overseas designated facility, at their own Kingdom, Mexico, Ireland and Slovenia). States, the United Kingdom, Koreans (F-4) are not subject to this ► All visa issued by Consulate expense. Those entering for 90 ► The visa-free policy for Chinese nationals transiting Mexico, Ireland and Slovenia. requirement. A phone number and residence General of the Republic of Korea days or longer, will be required through South Korea has been temporarily address must be provided to the authorities in Wuhan, China Mainland are suspended. Landing visas in Jeju Island have been upon arrival. A self-diagnosis smartphone app to provide a local address to the suspended. must be downloaded to submit self-diagnosis suspended and no longer results for 14 days and individuals will be authorities, upon arrival. ► All individuals applying for a visa from a Korean placed under intensive care if they show considered valid. consulate must submit a medical certificate and a symptoms of COVID-19. Passengers who are health condition report form, and consent to being banned from boarding flights to South Korea ► However, visas issued by Korean quarantined of granted permission to enter.
will have their fares returned by the airline. consulates in other parts of ► As of 20 July 2020, all new entrants (excluding ► As of 10 August 2020, South Korea has China Mainland will be Korean citizens) departing from Uzbekistan, the removed entry bans on foreigners who visited Philippines, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and or traveled to Hubei province in the preceding considered valid. Bangladesh require a negative PCR COVID-19 test two weeks, and holders of visas issued by certificate issued by designated hospitals approved Hubei authorities. South Korea has also lifted by the overseas Korean Consulate. Visa the suspension on visa issuance by its restrictions have been imposed on nationals of consulate general in Wuhan. high-risk countries (inclusive of the abovementioned six countries).
Page 101 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Spain • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► As of 17 July 2020, admission may ► Effective 21 June 2020, all EU ► Continued from “entry restrictions” ► Effective 23 November 2020, ► The authorities have resumed only be granted to certain groups, travelers, including UK citizens, ► (i) residents of third countries listed new entrants from locations processing immigration including: (a) citizens of arriving in Spain are no longer provided that they travel directly from with high COVID-19 infection documents as of 22 June 2020. EU/EEA/Schengen states, Andorra, these countries, have transited exclusively Monaco, The Vatican and San Marino, required to self-isolate on arrival through other countries included in the list rates will need to present a as well as Spanish citizens and for 14 days. or have carried out only international negative polymerase chain residents of any of these jurisdictions, transits at airports located in countries not reaction (PCR) test taken no (b) holders of a long-term visa issued by ► Effective 1 July 2020, third- listed in the countries (e.g. Australia, more than 72 hours prior to an EU Member State or Schengen country nationals who are Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, entry. The list of countries with State, (c) cross-border workers, (d) eligible for entry are similarly South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay), and (j) health professionals, including health residents of China Mainland, Hong Kong high infection rates can be not required to self-isolate. researchers, and health professionals and Macau, provided these jurisdictions found here (see Annex 2). In care for the elderly who go to or return offer admission to citizens of Spain on the from exercising their work activity, (e) basis of reciprocity. addition, all passengers arriving personnel dedicated to the transport of into Spain by air or sea will be ► Note that Morocco, Canada, Tunisia and goods, in the exercise of their work Georgia were removed from the list. In required to complete and activity and flight personnel necessary addition, all passengers arriving into Spain present a public health form, to carry out commercial air transport by air or sea will be required to complete activities , (f) diplomatic, consular, and present the form from the below link which can be found here. international, military and humanitarian https:/www.spth.gob.es/. This is a public organizations personnel, in the exercise health questionnaire that you can also find of their functions, (g) students who through a free app named SPAIN TRAVEL study in the Member States or HEALTH-SpTH. Once fulfilled, a QR code Schengen Associated States and who will be generated and you will need to show have the corresponding permit or visa, this at the Spanish border. Any national of (h) people traveling for family reasons, a third country, even if they belong to one of the previous categories, who after ► Continued in “suspension of existing verification by the health authorities does (valid) visas” not meet the health control requirements for COVID-19 may be denied entry.
Page 102 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Sweden • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► As of 19 March 2020, Sweden banned ► Individuals are being asked to ► Those who are traveling to ► There are widespread delays in entry of all foreign nationals from self-quarantine if they are Sweden and are not granted issuance of visas as consular jurisdictions other than EEA member states and Switzerland. showing COVID-19 symptoms entry will be forced to remain at posts are closed or are and are 70 years of age or the airport until a return flight operating with reduced staff. ► The travel ban has been extended to 22 older. can be arranged. If a return December 2020 (extended multiple ► Entry visas are not being issued flight cannot be arranged within times from 30 June 2020). to travelers who are currently several days, the individual will ► Exceptions are being made for foreign restricted from entering be allowed to enter Sweden but nationals returning home to Sweden, as Sweden. well as Swedish citizens and permanent the border police will keep their residents. passport.
► In addition, first time residence permit holders will be exempt from the travel ban, as well as residents of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay. Highly skilled workers are also exempt, provided the proposed activities in Sweden cannot be postponed or performed remotely.
► On 20 October 2020, the Swedish authorities raised the possibility of including professional athletes to the list of travelers who are exempt from the entry ban. However, a formal decision has not been reached with respect to athletes.
Page 103 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Switzerland • Last updated/validated: 16 November 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 ► (Continued from the “Entry ► All visa processing has now permits and announcement confirmations required to quarantine for 10 days a Swiss work authorization but who restrictions” section). resumed. may enter Switzerland. Holders of C (work) visas, and core family members of Swiss upon admission when entering from could not be issued a visa due to ► Non-EU nationals who hold a valid D citizens and residents may also be eligible high-risk jurisdictions. The list of recent entry restrictions, will be Visa, a valid Schengen Visa C for for entry to Switzerland. Entry for business high-risk jurisdictions can be found allowed to collect their visa and work purposes or a valid online and tourism is currently not permitted. here. enter Switzerland. Effective 15 June 2020, nationals of the announcement confirmation are United Kingdom and the EU/EEA member allowed to enter Switzerland. states may enter Switzerland, whether traveling from a Schengen or non-Schengen ► Individuals from the following jurisdiction. All travel restrictions have been lifted for these travelers and the complete jurisdictions will be allowed to enter free movement of persons across the Switzerland (including for business EU/EEA area has been re-established. travel and tourism) subject to pre COVID-19 entry requirements: ► As of 6 July 2020, the Swiss Federal Council will lift all COVID-19 related Algeria, Andorra, Australia, restrictions on the admission of workers Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, from third jurisdictions (e.g. non-EU/EFTA Georgia, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, states). Third-country nationals without a valid Swiss work visa or permit are still not Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, allowed to enter Switzerland for leisure and Romania, San Marino, South Korea, non-urgent business meetings. If possible, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and the Switzerland plans to lift these entry Vatican. restrictions at the same time as the other Schengen states. ► Entry from other non EU/EEA
► An exception exists for travelers attending jurisdictions without a valid Swiss important business meetings in person that work visa or permit (e.g. for cannot be postponed (e.g. contract tourism) is still not allowed. negotiations/signings).
► (continued in “heightened admission” section).
Page 104 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Taiwan • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► The following individuals are ► All passengers entering Taiwan are required to ► Visa/entry permit issuance for ► Transits through Taiwan are ► Visas issued prior to 19 March barred from entering Taiwan: (1) be on home quarantine for 14 days upon Mainland Chinese nationals is allowed except for flights 2020 are suspended and no Mainland Chinese nationals except entry into Taiwan. suspended, except for spouses between locations within longer valid unless issued with a for spouses and children (20 years and children (20 years of age or mainland China. special notation "special entry of age or younger) of Taiwan ► Business travelers who wish to make short younger) of Taiwan citizens or permit for COVID-19." visits to Taiwan can apply for shortened home ► As of 29 June 2020, all foreign citizens or foreigners with a foreigners with a Taiwanese quarantine periods from 22 June 2020, if nationals entering Taiwan on Taiwanese residence permit, (2) residence permit. foreign nationals (except those they meet all of the following conditions: (1) visitor visa must present an who are entering for reasons other they are eligible to enter Taiwan, (2) their ► Online entry visa applications English-language certificate of a than tourism and regular social duration of stay will not exceed three months, submitted by Hong Kong and negative COVID-19 test taken visits), (3) Hong Kong and Macau (3) they are entering for bona fide business Macau passport holders will not be within 3 days of boarding the residents except for those entering visitor activities (e.g. inspection of goods, accepted (e.g. entry permit, flight to Taiwan. They must also for humanitarian reasons or provision of after-sales services, technical online visa, landing visa). undergo a 14-day home assistance and training, contract signing), and quarantine period. emergency situations (e.g. those ► Alien Registration Cards are (4) they are traveling from a low or medium- entering to fulfill contractual required for dependent visa ► New entrants who present risk jurisdictions (as determined by Taiwan's obligations, as part of internal issuance in most countries. Visas symptoms of COVID-19 must Central Epidemic Command Center) and have transfers within multinational are only being issued to foreigners undergo health checks at the no travel history to other jurisdictions in the enterprises, for commercial and whose purpose of visit are not airport upon arrival in Taiwan. 14 days leading up to their proposed entry to trade exchanges, those who are related to tourism and regular Taiwan. spouses or children of Taiwan social visits. citizens and hold resident ► Travelers arriving from the Philippines must certificates, those who hold Taiwan undergo a 14-day quarantine at a group resident certificates related to facility. They are required to pay NT$ 1,500 employment, investment or per night for their stay at the facility, unless entrepreneurship). they hold a Taiwan Resident Certificate or resident visa (in which case the fee is waived).
Page 105 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Tanzania • Last updated/validated: 17 November 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 jurisdiction but will be screened for COVID-19 at the entry points.
Page 106 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: wai-ph'[email protected] Thailand • Last updated/validated: 16 September 2020
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► The ban on entry by international ► All airline passengers (including ► Holders of several types of Thai ► All entrants to Thailand, ► Due to overwhelming demand, commercial aircraft remains in place. Only limited types of aircraft can enter Thailand, Special Tourist Visa holders) are visas that were issued prior to including Thai nationals, are issuance of new visas may including those conducting military, medical, subject to a 14-day quarantine the COVID-19 outbreak required to apply for a encounter delays depending on humanitarian and repatriation flights. In some instances, other exceptions may apply upon arrival in Thailand. (including Tourist, Retirement, Certificate of Entry (COE) from the Thai Embassy in the (including permanent residents who receive Foreigners are to be Student, Guardian, Non O Visa, the Royal Thai Embassy in the jurisdiction and potential approval to exit and re-enter Thailand). quarantined at Alternative State Elite Card) are not allowed entry jurisdiction of their residence restrictions on the local
► All eligible travelers seeking to enter Quarantine (ASQ) facilities. by the Immigration Bureau until prior to departure. operating hours. It is suggested Thailand, including Thai nationals, are further notice. to check with the nearest Thai required to obtain the following documents ► Thai citizens must implement Embassy on the latest on prior to travel: (1) Certificate of Entry (CoE), self-quarantine measures at (2) medical certificate confirming that the ground information. traveler took a reverse transmission state provided quarantine polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID- facilities. 19 test, tested negative in the 72 hours immediately preceding their proposed travel, and that they are fit to travel (Fit to Fly Health Certificate/Fit to Travel Health Certificate), (3) travel insurance policy that covers medical expenses, of at least US$ 100,000, and (4) reservation confirmation for the 14 days of Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ). Dependents who are eligible to enter Thailand are recommended to travel together with the principal traveler (provided the principal traveler is also eligible for entry).
► Qualified individuals are allowed to enter Thailand for tourism using a "Special Tourist Visa". Special Tourist Visa holders will be granted a stay of 90 days upon entry and up to two extensions of 90 days each (for a total period of stay of up to 270 days). They must limit their activities to tourism/leisure are not allowed to work.
Page 107 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Trinidad and Tobago • Last updated/validated: 4 November 2020
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► All borders are closed effective ► Travelers who are allowed to ► Issuance of new entry visas is 22 March 2020 until further enter Trinidad on an exceptional currently suspended. notice. Citizens and permanent basis (after obtaining an residents of Trinidad who are exemption from the authorities outside of Trinidad may request in Trinidad) must take a an exemption from the entry polymerase chain reaction (PCR) bar via by e-mailing their COVID-19 test (and test request to negative) in the 72 hours [email protected]. immediately preceding their travel. They must also quarantine upon arrival for 14 days at a government-approved facility.
Page 108 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Turkey • Last updated/validated: 22 July 2020
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► Restrictions on international ► All Turkish citizens entering ► Passengers and airline crew are ► All Schengen visa applications and domestic flights were lifted Turkey are being quarantined subject to medical screening. remain on hold. It is now on 12 June 2020. for 14 days. Passengers must complete the possible to apply for temporary passenger information on stay visas for assignments of up ► A curfew is in place for arrival. They will undergo a to 1 year, as well as residence individuals under the age of 20 medical examination and those visas for highly qualified and above the age of 65 and showing symptoms will have activities. Issuance of residence those who are chronically ill. tests performed. Passengers visas for employment purposes with a positive test result will be (with labor certificates) are refused entry. suspended until further notice.
► All appointments scheduled with the in-jurisdiction immigration delegations for June and July are being postponed to later dates.
► All pending applications submitted to the immigration authorities will continue to be processed.
Page 109 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Uganda • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Uganda remains under lock ► 14-day mandatory isolation and ► In light of the current ► Applications will still be down. Travel into this quarantine measures are prohibition on entry to Uganda, accepted online but delays can jurisdiction is currently imposed on travelers that holders of previously issued be expected in processing due prohibited, with the exception entered Uganda before the valid visas may not use those to the COVID-19 lockdown. of repatriation flights. lockdown. visas to enter the jurisdiction at Applicants are advised to check this time. the online site of the Ugandan authorities for developments related to their applications.
Page 110 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" jurisdictions, institutions or self-isolate for 14 expected as in-jurisdiction however they must obtain a days if they arrive from "red authorities and consular and Health Insurance Certificate zone" jurisdictions 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 111 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] United Arab Emirates • Last updated/validated: 16 November 2020
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► UAE citizens who are currently abroad ► All travelers who enter the UAE must ► Entry permits, mission visas and ► Foreign nationals holding Dubai-issued ► Various free zones (e.g. Dubai undergo 14 days of mandatory self- (and their direct family members traveling visit visas issued before 17 residency visas who are outside of the International Financial Centre, at the same time as them) are eligible to quarantine effective 18 March 2020. UAE may enter the UAE. Prior to their enter the UAE. March 2020 will be canceled if return, they must receive approval from Dubai Airport Free Zone, Jebel ► Residents in Abu Dhabi are now able to exit and visit other Emirates using a special the individual has not already the General Directorate of Residency and Ali Free Zone, Dubai Silicon ► Effective from 1 June 2020, foreign permit issued by the police. Travel to other Foreign Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) and their nationals with a valid residency visa who entered the UAE. Oasis Authority, Dubai health Emirates was previously suspended relevant airline. Residents are required to have relatives living in the UAE will be care City) were accepting temporarily. Either a negative PCR test fill out a Health Declaration Form before permitted to return. The authorities have taken within 48 hours or a PCR test taken boarding confirming they do not have employment residence visa advised travelers to register for resident within 6 days of the proposed entry along COVID-19-related symptoms. All entry permits online. applications for candidates with a Diffractive Phase Interferometry (DPI) returning residents will have to undergo a outside the United Arab laser test at the border, is required for COVID-19 test at Dubai International ► Short-term visitors and tourists will be residents to enter the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Airport (DXB) and download the COVID- Emirates, however that has permitted to enter Dubai starting 7 July 19 Dubai mobile application. Residents been put on hold until further 2020. They will be required to have ► Travelers must complete a COVID-19 test international health insurance and sign a prior to arrival (and they must have a will not be permitted to leave their homes notice. Health Declaration Form prior to negative test to travel), however they may until their test results are returned. If embarking. They will also have to either asked to submit to an additional test at the they test positive, they must self-isolate present a negative polymerase chain airport upon arrival. for 14 days. Abu Dhabi residents will reaction (PCR) test taken no more than 96 need to quarantine themselves for 14 ► As of 1 August 2020, travelers from hours prior to departure or undertake a days even if their PCR test results are designated jurisdictions (listed on the COVID-19 test upon arrival. If they test negative. website of Emirates Airlines) will also be positive for COVID-19, they will be required to complete a polymerase chain ► Effective 12 August 2020, UAE residents required to quarantine at a government- reaction (PCR) test upon arrival at the with valid visas who enter via Dubai mandated facility. airport in Dubai. International Airport must first obtain a travel permit from the Federal Authority ► Tourists are not able to fly to Abu Dhabi. ► Travelers entering Abu Dhabi must undergo Arrival into the Abu Dhabi International a mandatory 14-day quarantine and wear an for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) prior to Airport is currently restricted to residents electronic wristband as soon as they arrive. travel. UAE residents seeking to return to and those coming for work with visa The wristband may be removed after 14 Abu Dhabi and the other emirates are applications in progress. days in Abu Dhabi provided the traveler got encouraged to apply for approval on the tested for COVID-19 on their 12th day in website of the ICA prior to travel. Abu Dhabi and they tested negative.
Page 112 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] United Kingdom • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► British nationals traveling ► As of 10 July 2020, all passengers ► Continued from Quarantine section. ► Most UK Visa Application Centers (VACs) are arriving in the UK will be required to self- resuming services where local restrictions allow. abroad are being advised by the Services will reopen in phases. isolate on arrival for 14 days unless they ► Effective 14 September 2020, new authorities against "all but are traveling/returning from a jurisdiction restrictions have been introduced, ► The Home Office is only providing "priority service"’ with a travel corridor exemption with the including a prohibition on assemblies of in a limited number of locations for applications essential" international travel. overseas, which will result in delays in visa issuance. If the individuals are permanent UK, and they have not traveled to, or groups of six people or more (unless been stopped in, a jurisdiction that is not these individuals live together). More ► The Home Office released updated guidance for resident overseas, they should on the travel corridors exemption list in information can be found here. those currently in the UK with visas expiring on or before 31 July 2020 (and in limited circumstances remain and follow the advice of the 14 days leading up to their proposed ► The authorities have introduced a three- after 31 Jul 2020). Click here for more information. entry to the UK. The travel corridors the local authorities. More tiered system of local COVID-19 Alert exemptions list can be found here. ► Applicants who hold short-term entry visas, enabling foreign travel advice can be Levels in the UK. More information can them to travel to the UK and collect residence card, Travelers must complete the passenger be found here. that have expired, will be able to apply for a new found here. locator form online any time in the 48 entry visa free of charge until the end of 2020. hours before they are due to arrive in the ► The list of jobs that qualify for ► Countries and territories that ► Effective 24 September 2020, UK Visas and UK from any country, even when exemptions from self-isolation or Immigration (UKVI) has returned to their usual are exempt from the advise traveling from a country included on the passenger locator form requirements operating processes for applications submitted in against "all but essential" travel corridors exemption list. The form can be found here. the UK. They are now in a position to invite all can be found here. customers to book appointments and submit international travel can be applications at UKVCAS service points. ► The UK Government has issued updated found here. ► The only exception to this will be in-country Tier 4 guidelines on permitted activities during Student applicants. Those individuals applying in the ► Germany and Sweden have the COVID-19 pandemic. More UK under the Tier 4 Student route, whose biometrics information can be found here. have been recorded in a previous application, will be been removed from the assessed by UKVI. Once UKVI have undertaken this eligibility assessment, UKVCAS will contact ► The UK has implemented some local and government’s travel corridor applicants to inform them to either use the IDV app list following an increase in regional quarantine and self isolation or book an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point. restrictions. More information can be UKVCAS now has “essential service” status and the confirmed COVID-19 cases in found here. staff are seen as key workers. UKVCAS Service these jurisdictions. Points are open and will remain open throughout the ► Continued in “suspension of existing lockdown period from 5 November 2020.
(valid) visas” section. ► New isolation measures are being introduced on 5 November 2020. Click here for more information.
Page 113 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] United States • Last updated/validated: 18 November 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 routine immigrant and non- also known as the Electronic Schengen Area member states jurisdiction will be subject to immigrant visa appointments as System for Travel Authorization, or Brazil, in the 14 days prior enhanced entry screening and of 20 March 2020. (ESTA) are not eligible to extend to seeking admission to the directed to proceed to their final their stay or change status. If an ► The DOS is currently limiting United States will be refused destination, and immediately emergency such as COVID-19 visa processing to emergencies, entry. This excludes US home quarantine in accordance prevents the departure of a which are fairly narrowly Citizens, US Lawful Permanent with Center of Disease Control VWP entrant, United States defined as including urgent Residents, and members of the best practices. Citizenship and Immigration medical care for oneself or for a US armed forces and their Services (USCIS) has discretion ► State-specific quarantine relative or employer that must immediate family members. to grant a period of satisfactory measures may be in effect as be accompanied, a departure of up to 30 days. ► Travelers entering the U.S by well. The latest guidance can be funeral/death, urgent business land from Canada or Mexico for found here. 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 114 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Uruguay • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► In general, foreigners are ► All travelers coming to Uruguay ► Foreigners who will remain in ► New visa applications can now restricted from entering will be subject to 14-day Uruguay for less than seven be filed with the authorities, Uruguay currently. However, mandatory quarantine upon days must take an approved however only urgent requests exemptions to this entry arrival. COVID-19 test (and test are being processed currently. restriction exist for a variety of negative) within the 72 hours individuals, including the leading up to their proposed following: (1) Uruguay citizens travel in order to be admitted. and permanent residents who ► Foreigners who will be in the are currently outside of the jurisdiction for more than seven jurisdiction, (2) air crew and days must also get tested prior pilots, (3) drivers transporting to travel, and they will goods internationally, (4) additionally be subject to a diplomats, and (5) other seven day quarantine. They may individuals who have an urgent be tested for COVID-19 at the or exceptional reason for end of the seven day quarantine seeking entry (determined on a period (at which point they may case-by-case basis by the leave quarantine if they test Uruguayan authorities). negative), or they will be required to quarantine for an additional seven day period (for a total period of 14 days in isolation).
Page 115 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Venezuela • Last updated/validated: 18 November 2020
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► Venezuela has closed its ► A nationwide quarantine is in ► All travelers (including borders and airports to most place with a possible end date of Venezuelan citizens and countries until further notice. 12 November 2020 (extended residents) must carry a negative Currently, flights into from 12 October 2020). polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Venezuela are only permitted Mandatory use of masks COVID-19 test certificate, when departing from the covering the mouth and nose is issued by an authorized Dominican Republican, Iran, required. Domestic travel is laboratory, no more than 48 Mexico, Panama or Turkey. currently restricted. hours prior to travel. Individuals who do not comply with this ► Several industrial sectors have requirement will be denied entry been allowed to resume their to Venezuela. activities. Workers in these sectors are working for seven days at a time, after which they are being required to remain at home for seven days continuously.
Page 116 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] Vietnam • Last updated/validated: 26 October 2020
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► Foreigners who are investors, ► All passengers, with the exception ► The validity of the Visa ► Mandatory health declaration and ► Government authorities have experts, highly skilled workers of diplomats and government Exemption Certificate for medical screening in designated suspended issuance of new visas or enterprise managers (and officials, will need to undergo a 14- persons of Vietnamese origin areas at ports of entry, along with as of 18 Mar 2020, for 30 days. their dependent family day quarantine period, followed by and their families is temporarily appropriate quarantine measures, a 14-day health supervision period members) are admissible to suspended. are in place for all travelers. upon entry to Vietnam. Vietnam provided that the local ► Foreigners who wish to enter companies sponsoring their ► The following individuals can apply Vietnam for work purposes are entry obtain advance approval to be exempted from the quarantine required to undergo a reverse the Vietnamese authorities. requirement if they will enter transcription COVID-19 polymerase Vietnam for 14 days or less to chain reaction (RT-PCR) test three ► The Vietnamese government is work, attend meetings or sign to seven days prior to their desired looking into options for contracts: foreign investors, entry date into Vietnam. The test admitting additional foreigners experts, highly skilled workers, and must be conducted at a from designated locations in enterprise managers and their government-approved lab or the dependents. Exemptions are Asia (including Japan, South one that is recognized by the World granted at the discretion of the Health Organization. Korea, Taiwan, Laos and Vietnamese authorities. Guangzhou in mainland China). ► Foreigners who test positive for The earliest expected flights ► The city of DaNang imposed a 15- COVID-19 after entering Vietnam into Vietnam from these day social distancing measure on must have international health 28 July 2020. The province of locations are being scheduled insurance to cover the cost of any Quang Nam imposed social required medical treatment. tentatively for July 2020. distancing measures to go into Alternatively, their sponsoring effect 31 July through 14 August entity in Vietnam must commit to 2020. The province of Dak Lak pay for their treatment (if started imposing social distancing required). measures on 30 July 2020.
Page 117 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Zambia • Last updated/validated: 17 November 2020
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► Restrictions on entry by air ► Travelers are allowed entry into ► All travelers must present a have been lifted. Zambia but will be required to negative COVID-19 polymerase undergo mandatory screening. chain reaction (PCR) test result, where the test was conducted ► Those exhibiting COVID-19 within 14 days of their travel to symptoms will be quarantined in Zambia. a medical facility.
► Travelers not exhibiting symptoms will be required to self quarantine for at least 14 days.
Page 118 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration • Contact: [email protected] • Contact: [email protected] Zimbabwe • Last updated/validated: 17 November 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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