Mobility: Immigration Tracker

Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration

9 August 2021 Important notes

• This document provides a snapshot of the policy changes that have been announced in jurisdictions around the world in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It is designed to support conversations about policies that have been proposed or implemented in key jurisdictions • Policy changes across the globe are being proposed and implemented on a daily basis. This document is updated on an ongoing basis but not all entries will be up-to-date as the process moves forward. In addition, not all jurisdictions are reflected in this document • Find the most current version of this tracker on ey.com • Please consult with your EY engagement team to check for new updates and new developments

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 (80) *Updated

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

Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Angola. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are travelers who are eligible to enter related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent Angola are required to take a reverse 19 that have been announced in They will be tested for COVID-19 after used to enter Angola, provided the visa residents can enter Angola. transmission polymerase chain reaction connection with travel to this this 10-day period, and if they test holder is not otherwise inadmissible ► Temporary residents and work (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more than jurisdiction. negative, they will be permitted to end (e.g. business visitors who do not visa/permit holders. These individuals 72 hours prior to their intended travel. their quarantine. receive an entry/travel exemption). can enter Angola. They must test negative, and carry a certificate confirming the same, in ► Location. Travelers are required to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. These individuals order to enter Angola. quarantine in a government-designated applications continue to be accepted may enter in Angola provided that they institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are are professionals who are entering to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19. provide services to public or private entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa entities. rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). will also be tested after their 10th day of extension/renewal applications continue ► Other categories. Other categories of quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed for travelers who are currently admissible individuals who are in Angola. However, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to include professionals providing ► Health screenings on arrival. All new delays are expected due to the COVID- entrants will be screened upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to 19. Work Visas, Investor Visas, services to public and private entities, the use of masks, restrictions on cargo/goods transport personnel, Temporary Stay Visas, Residence ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc. Permits and Refugee Cards that expired humanitarian assistance, medical sign a consent form upon arrival, emergency, technical stopovers, entry on or after 28 February 2020 are confirming that they will comply with considered valid until 30 September and exit of consular and diplomatic local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, staff. 2021, if the visa/permit/card holder is quarantine). outside of Angola. These individuals ► Transit. Transit through Angola in case ► Registrations. All travelers must must request a renewal of their of technical stopover is allowed. complete a Travel Registration Form in visa/permit/card within five business days of entering Angola. ► Comments. Entry into Angola by non- advance of travel. For more resident foreign citizens traveling from information, click here. (or who transited through) Brazil and ► Mobile phone apps. None. India is temporarily suspended until further notice. ► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Argentina by air via ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando travelers to Argentina must take a related requirements that have been must quarantine for 14 days upon residence documents with an expiration Airport, and, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have Dársena Norte (Buquebús) Terminal. They may test no more than 72 hours prior to travel, this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple enter via land only if they left the country and test negative in order to be admitted. ► Location. New entrants and Argentinian times, in 30-day increments, by the between April and 25 December 2020. In limited cases, eligible travelers may be citizens who test negative for COVID-19 Argentine authorities. These documents allowed to take this first PCR COVID-19 (upon arrival and on their seventh day are currently considered valid until 6 ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may test, at their own expense, upon arrival at in the country) must quarantine in enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land August 2021. Tourist visas are Ezeiza International Airport. restrictions noted above. government-designated hotels at their currently suspended and cannot be own expense. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers used to enter Argentina until further holders. Temporary residents may enter are required to take a second PCR COVID- ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from notice. Argentine resident authorization Argentina. Residents and workers must possess 19 test upon arrival, and a third PCR the quarantine requirement exist, documents are not suspended and may the necessary authorizations prior to COVID-19 test after seven days in including for (1) international carriers be used to enter to country, provided travel. They may enter via land only if they left country. the country between April and 25 December and crew members, (2) foreigners who the document holder is not otherwise ineligible for entry. 2020. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are are expressly authorized by the subject to random health screenings at the Argentine immigration authorities ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not ► New visa issuance. New visas and currently permitted to enter. An exception exists discretion of the Argentine authorities. (including business visitors, residents permits are being issued only with prior for Brazilian citizens, who are permitted to and workers who are authorized to ► Declarations. All new entrants to authorization from the Ministry of enter, provided they receive approval from the enter Argentina), and (3) transiting Argentina must complete a sworn Foreign Affairs. New business and Argentine consulate with jurisdiction over their passengers, provided they remain in place of residence prior to travel. statement, available here, no more than tourist visa applications are not being 48 hours prior to entry. Travelers over the Argentina for less than 24 hours. processed currently. ► Other categories. Direct family members of age of 70 are exempt from these Argentine citizens (including children, parents ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and and spouses) may enter Argentina as of 5 requirements. local rules, including those relating to permit extension/renewal applications August 2021, provided they meet all of the pre- the use of masks, restrictions on entry requirements. Click here for more ► Registrations. None. are being processed for applicants who information. gathering with others, curfews etc. are physically present in Argentina. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part. strongly recommended to download and Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of use the “Cuidar COVID-19” app. Argentina may transit through Argentina in route to their final destination. ► Health insurance. All travelers must have health insurance that covers the costs of ► Comments. All eligible travelers must enter by air, specifically through the Ezeiza International medical treatments related to COVID-19. Airport, San Fernando Airport or the Jorge ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for testing- Newbery Metropolitan Airport. A maximum of 11,900 people per week will be granted and quarantine-related costs. admission to Argentina until 5 September 2021. Starting 6 September 2021 and until 1 October 2021, it is expected that at most 16,100 people will be granted admission per week.

Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Australia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

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

Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Austria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entry rules are in ► Travelers who received the final dose of ► Duration. In general, with limited ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are effect until 31 August 2021. Individuals may enter residents, temporary residents and Austria from low risk countries or territories with a 3G an approved vaccine at least 14 days exceptions, inbound travelers must not canceled or suspended. Visa holders work visa/permit holders are allowed to Certificate (confirming that they recovered from COVID- prior to travel are considered fully quarantine for 10 days on arrival. They may enter using their visas, provided 19, took a PCR COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours enter Austria. prior to arrival and tested negative, or are fully vaccinated for purposes of entry to may take a PCR COVID-19 test on their they are not otherwise inadmissible vaccinated and received the final dose of the vaccine at Austria. fifth day in country and end their (e.g., if they are seeking to enter from a ► Permanent residents. See above least 14 days prior to arrival). In the alternative, quarantine upon receipt of a negative high-risk are without getting tested for travelers who do not have a 3G Certificate must register ► Vaccination certificates must be in test result. COVID-19 prior to a travel). ► Temporary residents and work online (unless they are business visitors) and take a PCR German or English. Approved vaccines visa/permit holders. See above. or antigen COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours after arrival in Austria. include Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, ► Location. Travelers who are required to ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa BioNTech/Pfizer, Sinopharm and quarantine may do so in a private applications may be lodged only in ► Business visitors. Business visitors are ► Individuals are generally not allowed to enter Austria allowed to enter Austria. from virus-variant countries or territories. Exemptions AstraZeneca/Covishield. residence. New entrants are not exceptional circumstances. For from this entry prohibition are in place for EU, EEA and required to quarantine in a Government- example, family members of Austrian Swiss citizens, business visitors, foreigners entering to ► Other categories. Commuters must study in Austria, and individuals who are seeking to designated facility. citizens and certain Austrian residents present a vaccination certificate, a enter the country for unforeseeable reasons (e.g., (e.g., EU, EEA and Swiss citizens certificate of recovery or a negative serious cases of illness, deaths, funerals). Individuals ► Exemptions. The following travelers are residing in Austria), as well as certain traveling from virus variant countries or territories who not required to quarantine on arrival to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or are exempt from the entry restriction must nonetheless travelers entering for work, may be antigen COVID-19 test that is not older complete the online registration (unless they are Austria: fully-vaccinated travelers, issued a new visa. In general, new visa business visitors), and present proof upon arrival to travelers between the ages of 12 and than seven days prior to arrival in Austria that they tested negative for a PCR COVID-19 applications may not be lodged with Austria. This applies both to individuals test no more than 72 hours prior to travel. 18 who are accompanied by a fully Austrian embassies and consulates, or commuting from abroad to their vaccinated adult, business visitors, non- ► Individuals seeking to enter Austria from countries or with external service partners. workplace in Austria and Austrian territories that are not considered low risk or virus- Austrian commuters entering Austria, residents returning to Austria from variant countries or territories may enter with a 3G Austrian commuters returning from ► Visa extensions/renewals. These Certificate. These individuals should also complete the their workplace outside of Austria and applications are being processed as their workplace outside of Austria. online registration, unless they are business visitors (who are exempt from this requirement). individuals entering for unforeseeable usual, albeit with delays due to reduced ► Transit. Travelers may transit through reasons. staff. Austria provided that they do not have ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. See above. ► any stopovers in Austria (with the ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Comments. All travelers are subject to exception of essential stops such as local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. In general, new entrants must register refueling stops and toilet breaks). online prior to travel. Fully vaccinated travelers, the use of masks, restrictions on Travelers in transit are not required to business visitors, commuters, children between the ages gathering with others, curfews etc. of 12 and 18 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated complete the online declaration in adult, individuals entering for unforeseeable reasons advance of travel. and those who are transiting through Austria are exempt from the pre-travel registration requirement. ► Comments. None. ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants may download the “Stop Corona” contact-tracing app for free from the Apple and Google app stores.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs associated with COVID-19 testing.

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

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

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

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

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

► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, delayed. depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips lasting less than 48 hours).

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

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

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

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are Canadian citizens. seeking to enter by land or air must permanent residents and foreign are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders ► Permanent residents. There are no entry take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nationals who are permitted to enter upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada restrictions for permanent residents. COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours Canada will no longer be required to exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible.

► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. prior to their scheduled departure, and quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. requirement. Individuals who were issued visas Passengers seeking to travel from countries other test negative. This requirement applies These travelers will still need to comply after completing an immigration than the United States, must qualify under one of the to all travelers entering from any with pre-arrival and on-arrival ► Location. Effective 9 August 2021 at medical exam who have not traveled to travel exemptions, and demonstrate that they are 12:02 a.m. EDT, the three-night hotel traveling for a non-optional and non-discretionary country, including the U.S. requirements (including a quarantine Canada within 12 months of completing purpose, in order to be allowed to board an aircraft. plan if the exemption is not granted on stopover requirement will be eliminated the medical exam may be subject to a A person with an approved work permit is considered ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. arrival) and complete a pre-arrival PCR for all travelers entering by air. temporary suspension of their visa, to be seeking entry for non-optional and non- Travelers arriving by land or air who are Unvaccinated travelers who enter by discretionary purposes. As of 9 August 2021, the COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours pending completing of a new medical current restriction on optional and discretionary not exempt from the quarantine prior to entry into Canada. Proof of land or air may quarantine at a exam (at which point the visa may be entry for U.S. citizens and green card holders who requirement are required to complete a vaccination must be provided through suitable location of their own choosing used once again for travel). are fully vaccinated and traveling from the U.S. is COVID-19 test on arrival. For more where they will not be exposed to high- being eliminated. the ArriveCAN app. Travelers must be information about exemptions from the fully vaccinated at least 14 days before risk individuals. Travelers who cannot ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Business visitors from a country quarantine requirement, click here. provide a suitable quarantine applications are being processed. other than the U.S. are generally restricted from arriving in Canada to qualify. entering Canada unless they are able to demonstrate location will be directed to designated However, delays are being observed, ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon that they are traveling for a non-optional and non- ► Currently, vaccines manufactured by quarantine facilities. resulting from service reductions. discretionary purpose. arrival in Canada, all travelers will be Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, asked if they have been, or are, COVIDSHIELD and Janssen (Johnson & ► Exemptions. There are limited ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing ► Other categories. Immediate family members of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. exceptions to the quarantine of visa extensions continues albeit Canadian citizens and permanent residents are Johnson) are accepted by the Canadian permitted entry to Canada provided they will remain Government. requirement, including for crew subject to delays due to service in Canada for at least 15 days. Extended family ► Declarations. None. members, essential-service workers and reductions. New public policies have members of Canadian citizens may apply for authorization to travel to Canada. Immediate family ► Registrations. Effective 9 August 2021, ► Beginning on 9 August 2021, fully emergency-service providers. See the been enacted to expedite change of members of Canadian temporary residents may air travelers will no longer be required vaccinated U.S. citizens and green card “vaccination” section for more condition applications, and to expand apply for authorization to travel to Canada. All of holders residing in the United States will information regarding exemptions from the eligibility window for restoration these individuals must demonstrate that they are to book a three-night stay at a traveling for a non-optional and non-discretionary designated hotel. be able to travel to Canada for any the quarantine requirement. applications. Certain foreign nationals purpose. purpose, including optional and are eligible to apply for interim work ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers discretionary travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to authorization when applying for a new ► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as the traveler local rules, including those relating to does not leave the sterile transit area of the airport. arriving by land or air must download work permit. the ArriveCAN app, through which they ► Beginning on 9 August 2021, fully the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. There are domestic (intra-provincial) will provide their contact information, vaccinated travelers may not be gathering with others, curfews, etc. travel restrictions in place for travelers within required to complete a COVID-19 test Canada. For additional information, click here. proof of full vaccination record (if applicable), and quarantine plan details. upon arrival. They may be randomly ► All inbound passenger flights from India are selected to complete the test. suspended until 21 August 2021. Travelers traveling ► Health insurance. None. from India to Canada via a third country Unvaccinated travelers are still required must obtain a negative COVID-19 test certificate in to get tested for COVID-19 on arrival. the third country before boarding the connecting ► Fees. None. flight to Canada. ► Comments. None.

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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Individuals who received all required ► Duration. All travelers entering Chile ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are residents, temporary residents and including citizens and residents, must take a doses of an approved vaccine (i.e., are required to quarantine for 10 days not suspended or canceled. These visas polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more than work visa/permit holders are allowed to 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test certificate Pfizer-BioNTech, CoronaVac, upon entry. may be used to enter Chile, provided enter Chile. confirming that they tested negative, in order to AstraZeneca, CanSino, Johnson & the traveler is not otherwise enter. Minors age two or younger are exempt. Other Johnson and Sputnik V) within Chile are ► Location. In general, the first five days inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. individuals may also be exempt, on a case-by-case of quarantine must be completed at a basis. These individuals will be required to obtain a eligible to obtain a “Mobility Pass.” “transit hotel” (hotel de tránsito) or in a ► New visa issuance. New visa special authorization from the Chilean consulate Mobility Pass holders are not required ► Temporary residents and work residence specifically designated by the applications submitted from within Chile visa/permit holders. See above. with jurisdiction over their place of residence before to quarantine in a transit hotel and may entering Chile without a PCR COVID-19 test. instead quarantine in a private health authorities, depending on the are being processed, albeit with delays. individual’s immigration status. During Some Chilean consulates are accepting ► Business visitors. In general, these ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing is residence or other accommodation. individuals are not admissible. not required upon arrival. However, individuals have this time, new entrants will be required new visa applications and processing However, there are specific exemptions to get tested after five days in Chile, and if they test to take a PCR COVID-19 test. Provided visa applications already submitted by negative, they may complete the remainder of their they test negative during the first five individuals outside of Chile. However, for visitors who are married to Chilean quarantine at a private residence. If they test citizens or residents, or who are the positive, they have to complete the remainder of days of quarantine, new entrants may they are not stamping visas currently. parents or children of Chilean citizens their quarantine at a residence specifically complete the remainder of their ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension or residents. In some cases, visitors will designated by the health authorities. quarantine at a private residence. Individuals traveling with underage applications may be submitted within require a “Salvoconducto” permit to ► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants are Chile to the appropriate authorities. enter Chile. subject to random screenings by local authorities. children can quarantine at the private The authorities reserve the right to mandate that a residence indicated on their affidavit. However, delays are being observed, new entrant undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival. ► Other categories. Other non-residents and authorities are applying new ► Exemptions. Individuals who received requirements, which may complicate or may be permitted to enter Chile if they ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an have family ties with Chilean citizens or affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within the all required doses of an approved lengthen the visa extension process. residents (as described above), or if 48 hours preceding their entry. This document can vaccine (i.e., Pfizer-BioNTech, be obtained here. CoronaVac, AstraZeneca, CanSino, ► The validity period of Chilean ID cards they have valid business reasons to issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has ► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local Johnson & Johnson and Sputnik V) enter the country. In addition, been extended until 28 February 2022 foreigners may be permitted to enter contact information to authorities upon arrival, for within Chile are eligible to obtain a further monitoring and preventive purposes. All “Mobility Pass.” Mobility Pass holders for foreigners with residence Chile with prior approval in the form of travelers must also complete a tracking form for 14 permits. Note, the residence permits days following arrival to Chile, and submit the are not required to quarantine in a a “Salvoconducto” permit issued by a themselves are not extended, and Chilean consulate with jurisdiction over updated form to the Chilean authorities via email on transit hotel and may instead a daily basis. quarantine in a private residence or permit holders must comply with their place of residence. Foreigners applicable requirements in order to who obtained visas abroad but have ► Mobile phone apps. None. other accommodation from the moment they re-enter Chile. renew these permits. not yet entered Chile for the first time ► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a using their visa are not currently health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, that ► Comments. All travelers are subject to admissible. covers the costs of medical treatments related to COVID-19. local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit is currently allowed, the use of masks, restrictions on ► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees for and is not subject to new restrictions. are required currently. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Comments. None.

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

► Comments. International flights to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to was verbally confirmed to EY by the ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the authorities. Beijing are limited, while those to costs related to quarantine. local rules, including those relating to the Shanghai can only land at the Pudong use of masks, restrictions on gathering ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa International Airport. ► Comments. None. with others, curfews etc. extension and renewal requests are being processed currently.

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

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

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

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers may ► Travelers are not required to get tested ► Duration. Travelers entering from dark ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, work visa/permit holders be required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to before travel or upon arrival, and they red or red jurisdictions must self- visas are not canceled or suspended. and business visitors may enter the Czech travel, depending on the country from which are not required to isolate on arrival if isolate until they receive a negative These visas can be used for entry, Republic subject to current entry restrictions. they are departing, their recent travel history See the comments further down. Czech citizens and residency status in the Czech Republic. they (1) carry proof that they received result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken provided the traveler is not otherwise and residents may enter even if they test positive Those who are required to get tested prior to their second dose of a two-dose vaccine after their arrival in the Czech Republic. inadmissible (e.g. business visitors for COVID-19, albeit subject to special protective travel must take a polymerase chain reaction within the EU at least 14 days prior to They will only be allowed to leave entering for reasons not considered measures. (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test, and test entry, or their first dose of a single-dose isolation for authorized purposes (e.g. essential). ► Permanent residents. See above, and comments negative, no more than 24 to 72 hours prior to vaccine within the EU at least 14 days to buy groceries, receive medical further down. travel. For more information regarding country prior to travel, (2) are Czech citizens or care). ► New visa issuance. Most consulates' risk classifications and testing requirements, visa processing services are currently ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit click here. residents who are fully vaccinated holders. See above, and comments further down. outside of the EU with a vaccine that ► Location. Isolation can be completed at limited to specific individuals until private accommodations. New entrants further notice (e.g. family members of ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers may was approved by the European ► Business visitors. See above, and comments be required to get tested for COVID-19 after are not required to quarantine in a EU nationals, foreigners who qualified further down. Medicines Agency, and they are entry to the Czech Republic depending on the carrying proof of the same, or (3) government-designated location. for entry under a special government country from which they are departing, and ► Other categories. See comments further down. recovered from COVID-19 in the 180 programs). Only a small portion of their recent travel history. Health screenings ► Exemptions. Limited exceptions exist, consulates (only those located in the EU ► Transit. Allowed to Czech or EU citizens, as well days preceding their entry to the Czech on arrival. Travelers are subject to health including for diplomats, and individuals countries and low risk non-EU countries) as third-country nationals with long term or screenings and questioning upon arrival. Republic, and they have a recovery permanent resident status in an EU member who are transiting through the Czech are operating at full capacity currently. certificate issued in English by an EU Republic, who remain in the country for state if under 12 hours. ► Declarations. None. The Czech consulates located in country). less than 12 hours. See the ► Comments. Foreigners, regardless of nationality countries with an extremely high risk of ► Registrations. Prior to arrival, travelers must “vaccination” section for more and place of departure, may only enter the Czech COVID-19 transmission are only contact the relevant regional information. Republic for essential reasons. Travel for work, hygienic station (which is determined by the processing student visa applications business, or to reunite with family members is location from which the travelers departed) by considered essential. Travel for the purpose of ► Comments. All travelers are subject to currently. completing an electronic form, which is tourism or visiting friends is not considered local rules, including those relating to essential, and is not currently permitted. available here. This form must also be ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa presented at border control upon arrival, and the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are ► Effective 27 April 2021, individuals traveling any time after entry, if requested by local gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed currently. from countries with an extremely high risk of authorities. COVID-19 transmission, and those who spent more than 12 hours in any of these countries in ► Mobile phone apps. None. the 14 days preceding their proposed travel to the Czech Republic, are not allowed entry to the ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health Czech Republic until further notice, with limited insurance. For individuals entering for work, exceptions. The list of extremely high-risk their sponsoring (host) companies are countries (for the period starting on 1 August responsible for ensuring that foreign workers 2021 and ending on 31 August 2021) includes: have health insurance. Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, ► Fees. None. Peru, Russia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania (including Zanzibar and Pemba), Tunisia, Zambia ► Comments. See the “vaccination” section for and Zimbabwe. more information regarding exemptions from COVID-19 testing requirements.

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

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Fully vaccinated travelers who carry ► Duration. There is no mandatory ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers entering Ecuador must have proof of the same upon entry to quarantine requirement for new not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders, and business either: (1) a certificate proving that Ecuador are not required to get tested entrants. All passengers are strongly be used to enter Ecuador, provided the visitors can enter Ecuador. they are fully vaccinated (i.e., they for COVID-19 in advance of travel. encouraged to isolate for 15 days upon visa holder is not otherwise received all the required doses at least arrival. All travelers from Brazil, inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. 14 days prior to travel) or (2) proof that including those transiting through they tested negative for a polymerase Brazil, must quarantine for 10 days ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no upon arrival. more than 72 hours prior to travel. currently, albeit with delays due to ► Business visitors. See above. They may be asked to produce the ► Location. Not applicable. Self-isolation reductions in government personnel certificate/proof prior to boarding and may occur in a private residence and who process visa requests. ► Other categories. See above. upon arrival in Ecuador. other locations. There is no requirement to quarantine or isolate at a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. extension/renewal requests are being ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. government-designated location. processed currently, albeit with delays ► Comments. None. Travelers from Brazil must quarantine ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers in authorized hotels, irrespective of the due to reductions in government are subject to screenings concerning results of their PCR COVID-19 test personnel who process visa requests. their health status, prior travel history, taken in advance of entry. and possible exposure to individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. ► Exemptions. Not applicable.

► Declarations. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Mobile phone apps. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

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

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

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

► Health screenings on arrival. None.

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Finland. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Transport and shipping ► Fully vaccinated travelers (from within ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) companies transporting passengers to Finland from abroad require all passengers to present a negative and outside the EU and Schengen Area) jurisdictions with a high incidence of business visas and residence ► Permanent residents. Permanent COVID-19 test certificate, a certificate of recovery are eligible for entry to Finland. COVID-19 (i.e., exceeding 10 infections permits are not impacted (e.g. residents may enter Finland. (proving the traveler recovered in the six months preceding their desire entry), or a vaccination certificate per 100,000 people per 14-day period) suspended) as a result of the COVID-19 before boarding. ► Citizens and residents of EU and ► Temporary residents and work are recommended to quarantine until pandemic. Schengen member states may also visa/permit holders. These travelers ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers from high-risk they receive negative results for the enter if they hold a certificate proving ► New visa issuance. New business visa may enter Finland. countries are required to get tested for COVID-19 upon tests after entering Finland. arrival, unless they carry proof that they: (a) are fully that they recovered from COVID-19 in issuance is suspended for the most part. vaccinated against COVID-19, (b) tested positive for ► ► Business visitors. There are no COVID-19 in the six months preceding their entry, (c) the six months preceding their desired Location. Where applicable, quarantine New residence permit application intake restrictions on entry from EU member tested negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior entry to Finland. can occur in a hotel or private is starting gradually. We recommend states, Schengen member states, to entry, (d) were born in or after 2006, (e) are diplomats residence. checking the website of the Embassy of or members of international organizations, their family ► Further, pre-travel and post-arrival Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or the members or other holders of diplomatic passports en Finland in your country of residence. COVID-19 testing is not required for ► Exemptions. Not applicable. Vatican. Entry remains prohibited to route to another their home country or the country where Click here for additional details. they are posted, (f) are cargo transport and logistics individuals who are fully vaccinated and third-country nationals at the Schengen personnel (including personnel of vessels, aircrafts and ► Comments. All travelers are subject to whose last dose was at least two weeks ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, it internal and external borders for the trains conducting their work), (g) traveled to Finland to local rules, including those relating to prevent a sudden health or safety issue that poses a prior to travel, or for individuals who is not possible to extend a business visa most part, including to travelers from threat, (h) are air passengers en route to another recovered from COVID-19 within the six the use of masks, restrictions on while in Finland. However, in situations Russia, the United Kingdom, the United destination and they did not leave the airport, (i) are gathering with others, curfews etc. Customs officers working at the border of Finland and months preceding their desired entry to involving force majeure, the local police States and Turkey. However, residents Norway, or (j) are Sami people practicing business or Finland. may grant short extensions. Click here of Azerbaijan, Albania, Australia, cultural activities in home areas of Sami people. Travelers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Hong arriving to Finland from high-risk countries are required to for additional details. Processing of get tested for COVID-19 three to five days after arrival if ► The following COVID-19 vaccines are residence permit extensions/renewals Kong, Japan, Canada, Kosovo, Macau, they: (a) have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the six approved in Finland: (a) Pfizer- New Zealand, Moldova, North months preceding entry to Finland, (b) have not received in Finland is not currently impacted by any COVID-19 vaccines, (c) do not have a certificate of a BioNTech, (b) Moderna, (c) Vaxzevria the COVID-19 pandemic. Macedonia, Serbia, Singapore, South negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 (AstraZeneca), (d) Johnson & Johnson, Korea and Taiwan may enter if they hours prior to entry to Finland, or (d) received only one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. (e) BIBP/Sinopharm, (f) COVISHIELD, (g) arrive on direct flights from these CoronaVac. Click here for more jurisdictions. Limited exceptions apply ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers arriving from high-risk countries (i.e., in which the incidence of COVID- information about approved vaccines. for essential reasons and special 19 is more than 10 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the groups. Click here for more preceding 14 days) are required to take part in a health ► Residents of Finland may re-enter the screening upon arrival. During the health screening, the information. traveler will be asked to display a certificate confirming country using an EU green (COVID that they: (1) tested negative for COVID-19, (2) tested Vaccination) Certificate. Click here for ► Other categories. See above. positive for COVID-19 in the six months preceding entry, more information. and/or (3) were vaccinated against COVID-19. ► Transit. Transit is permitted under ► Declarations. None. certain circumstances. Click here for additional information. ► Registrations. None.

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

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

► Citizens. French citizens and permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► Fully vaccinated individuals, regardless ► Duration. Travelers entering from a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are and citizens of EU Member States whose main polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen of the country from which they green country are not required to not suspended or canceled. They may residence is in France, together with their spouses, COVID-19 test result is required for all partners and/or children, may enter France. Entry departed, can enter France without isolate on arrival. Unvaccinated be used to enter France, provided the travelers aged 11 or above, unless they are restrictions have been lifted for individuals traveling having to undergo a COVID-19 test prior travelers entering from orange visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible from EU countries, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, fully vaccinated. The test must be completed Bosnia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, no more than 24, 48 or 72 hours prior to to entry. countries must isolate for seven days on (e.g., if the traveler is coming from a Lebanon, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, arrival in France, depending on the country arrival. Unvaccinated travelers entering restricted third country and does not ► Unvaccinated individuals traveling Singapore, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, from which the trip originated. from red countries must isolate for 10 qualify for an exemption from the entry Taiwan, Ukraine, Comoros, Vanuatu, and the United from orange or red countries may enter days on arrival. restrictions, if the traveler is not fully States. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals France only for a compelling reason. vaccinated). traveling from green countries are not ► Permanent residents. See above. Those who meet this requirement must ► Location. In general, new entrants may required to get tested for COVID-19 after present a negative PCR COVID-19 test isolate in a location of their choosing. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. entry to France. Unvaccinated individuals result issued no more than 48 hours However, travelers coming from a applications are only being processed Temporary residents and their spouses, partners traveling from orange countries are subject to and/or children may enter France from EU countries, random COVID-19 tests on arrival. Individuals prior to travel. They will also need to country where it is impossible to take a for individuals eligible to enter France. Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, Brunei, entering from red countries are subject to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival and PCR test prior to travel must quarantine Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, Lebanon, North ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa COVID-19 testing on arrival. self-isolate for 7 or 10 days, depending in an accommodation approved by the Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Singapore, South extension/renewal applications are Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Ukraine, on the country from which their travel French authorities. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Comoros, Vanuatu and the United States. originated. being processed currently. ► Exemptions. Travelers entering France ► Entry from other locations may also be permitted, ► Declarations. Depending on the location subject to specific admission, testing and vaccine from which individuals are traveling and on ► Approved vaccines in France include from EU countries are not required to requirements. Holders of student visas and vaccination status, they may be required to Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), isolate upon arrival. “passeport talent” documents may travel to France present a travel certificate and a sworn Pfizer/Comirnaty, Moderna and from some (“medium risk”) countries, but not others ► Comments. All travelers are subject to (“high risk”). For more information, click here. statement to their transportation company AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield. (pre-boarding) and to border authorities local rules, including those relating to ► Business visitors. Business visitors may enter from (upon arrival), confirming that they (a) have ► Travelers are considered fully the use of masks, restrictions on EU countries, Australia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, no symptoms of COVID-19; (b) have not been vaccinated 28 days after receiving a gathering with others, curfews etc. Bosnia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Kosovo, in contact with individuals with confirmed Lebanon, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, single dose of the Janssen (Johnson & Singapore, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, cases of COVID-19 within the 14 days Johnson) vaccine, and seven days after preceding their travel, (c) commit to isolating Taiwan, Ukraine, Comoros, Vanuatu and the United receiving the second dose of the Pfizer, States. for seven days upon arrival (or 10 days if arriving from high-risk jurisdictions), and Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines. ► Business travelers coming from another country can getting tested for COVID-19 at the end of only enter France in limited and specific circumstances. For more information, click here. their isolation period. Click here for more information. ► Other categories. Other categories of travelers may be permitted to enter France, depending on their ► Registrations. None. specific immigration status and the location from which they are traveling. For more information, click ► Mobile phone apps. Individuals are here. recommended, but not required, to download the TousAntiCovid app upon arrival in France. ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided that transiting passengers remain in the airport’s international zone ► Health insurance. None. for less than 24 hours.

► Fees. None.

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

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

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

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

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

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. German citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Individuals who were fully vaccinated at ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit holders seeking entry from a virus variant area must may enter. Residents and work visa/permit holders least two weeks prior to their desired quarantine for 10 to 14 days upon arrival not canceled or suspended. Visa holders test negative for COVID-19 within the 24 must have a residence in Germany in order to re-enter entry, as well as individuals who fully (depending on applicable rules in the may enter using their visas, provided hours leading up to their entry. All other the country. recovered from COVID-19 within the six location in Germany to which they will they are not otherwise inadmissible travelers must test negative for COVID-19 travel), if they have been in a high-risk or ► Permanent residents. See above. months preceding their desired entry, (e.g. seeking to enter from a high-risk within 72 hours (if relying on a PCR test) or risk area in the 10 days leading up to their 48 hours (if relying on an antigen test) are not required to undergo testing area without getting tested prior to ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. travel to Germany. The quarantine period leading up to their entry. All test results must before entry and may be exempt from travel). See above. may be shortened by up to five days, in be in German, English or French, and must be the quarantine requirement, as long as • Business visitors. Visitors who are not otherwise some (but not all) instances, if new kept for at least 10 days after entry. they are not traveling from a region ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is admissible may only enter in certain circumstances, entrants: (a) test negative for COVID-19, currently limited to applicants who can including for important economic reasons (as Individuals who were fully vaccinated at least with a COVID-19 variant. The list of two weeks prior to their desired entry to (b) the federal state to which they travel determined by the German authorities). Starting 25 approved vaccines can be found here. prove that they have a valid and urgent June 2021, travelers who received their final dose of Germany, as well as individuals who fully within Germany permits a shorter reason for their travel. Evidence of the COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks prior to their recovered from COVID-19 within the six quarantine period following a negative ► Fully vaccinated travelers must carry an urgency may include an employer letter, desired entry may enter Germany for any reason (and months preceding their desired entry, are not test, and (c) the entrants are either fully not just important economic reasons). Visitors in EU Digital COVID Certificate or a however additional proof may be required to get tested prior to entry, provided vaccinated or they have recovered from locations with COVID-19 variants – including fully comparable proof of vaccination, issued requested by German consulates vaccinated individuals – are not permitted to enter they are not traveling from a virus variant COVID-19 within the 6 months leading up currently, except in very limited situations. area. For more information, click here. in German, English, French, Italian or to their entry. Travelers entering from a processing the new visa request. Spanish, containing the following virus variant area are required to ► Other categories. The following individuals are ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension admissible to Germany: (1) citizens of EU countries, information: (1) the traveler’s name and quarantine for 14 days upon arrival (2) citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and applications are being processed as ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are date of birth, (2) the date(s) of without having the option to shorten it. Switzerland, (3) holders of valid long-term residence usual, albeit with delays due to reduced subject to random screening upon arrival. vaccination, (3) the name of the Travelers entering from areas that are not permits issued by EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, staff. Individuals who apply to Liechtenstein or Switzerland, (4) skilled and highly- vaccine(s) administered, (4) the name, considered high-risk or virus variant areas ► Declarations. None. qualified foreign workers, if their employment is address and electronic signature or seal are not required to quarantine upon renew/extend their visa, whose request deemed necessary from a German economic is not processed before their visa ► Registrations. Travelers seeking entry to of the institution(s) that administered arrival. For more information, click here. perspective, and the work cannot be postponed or expires, will be considered to have valid done remotely, (5) residents of certain countries Germany from a high-risk area or a virus the vaccine. (click here for more information, see section titled variant area must complete an online ► Location. The quarantine can take place in immigration status while the application “What applies to air and sea travel outside of the registration prior to entry. For more a private residence. New entrants are not is adjudicated by the German European Union “), (6) transport personnel, and (7) required to quarantine at a state facility. seasonal workers in the agricultural sector. Residents information, click here. authorities. of Mainland China who are seeking to enter as visitors ► Exemptions. Local state rules may permit are expected to be permitted to enter if/when a ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are reciprocity agreement goes into effect allowing recommended, but not required, to download exemptions and/or shorter quarantine German citizens and residents to enter into Mainland and use the Corona-Warn app. For more periods for travelers who are fully China. information on the app, click here. vaccinated and who are not entering from

► Transit. Foreigners may transit through Germany a high-risk area. Other limited exemptions ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health provided that they are admissible to their final may apply in specific situations, as insurance covering at least EUR 30.000 destination, and they do not exceed the time determined by the German authorities on a necessary in Germany to transit to their next worth of medical costs. destination. case-by-case basis. ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs ► Comments. Travel from virus variant areas is associated with COVID-19 testing. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to prohibited, with limited exceptions. local state rules, including those relating to

► Travel restrictions will remain in place until 10 the use of masks, restrictions on gathering September 2021. with others, curfews etc.

Page 27 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Ghana • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

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

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are ► See the “Heightened admission ► Duration. Travelers subject to sample ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of short- holders of residence permits to Greece are required to have (a) a certificate of vaccination issued requirements” section. testing are required to remain in term C visas will not be permitted to permitted to enter this jurisdiction. in Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian, proving that they were fully vaccinated at quarantine until their result is issued. If enter Greece unless they classify under ► Permanent residents. See above. least 14 days prior to entry, (b) a negative polymerase the sample test result is positive, they one of the permissible entry categories. chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that must undergo a 10-day quarantine. Work and other valid residence visas are ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit was issued no more than 72 hours before arrival or a holders. See above. negative rapid COVID-19 test certificate that was Travelers must take a PCR COVID-19 not currently impacted. issued no more than 48 hours before arrival, (c) a test on the last day of their quarantine certificate confirming that the traveler tested positive ► Business visitors. Business visitors may enter period, and test negative, in order to ► New visa issuance. New short-term Greece provided they are one of the following: for a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test, issued at least 30 C visas are only issued for persons (a) EU/EEA and Schengen country citizens, long- days and no more than 180 days after the first positive leave quarantine. COVID-19 test, or (d) a Digital COVID-19 Certificate classifying under one of the permissible term residents, or holders of residence permits containing information regarding the traveler’s ► Location. Quarantine may take place in entry categories. Work and other and their family members, (b) diplomats, vaccination status, or the results of the traveler’s last (c) cross-border commuters, (d) health care rapid or PCR COVID-19 tests, or their last positive a private residence or another suitable residence visas may be issued in workers, (e) people transporting goods, or (f) COVID-19 test. Individuals traveling from Russia are accommodation, as long as it matches communication with the competent nationals or permanent residents of San Marino, required to have a negative PCR COVID-19 test the address listed on the PLF Greek Consulate, however delays Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, certificate that was issued no more than 72 hours Australia, Vatican, North Macedonia, Bosnia- before arrival or a negative rapid COVID-19 test declaration form. and/or additional requirements can be Herzegovina, the United Arab Emirates, the certificate that was issued no more than 48 hours expected. United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, before arrival. ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers Jordan, Israel, Canada, Qatar, China, Kosovo, who received their last dose at least 14- ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certificates ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers who enter Kuwait, Belarus, Lebanon, Montenegro, Greece by land may be required to take a COVID-19 days prior to entry, but who test for the submission of a residence permit Moldavia, Monaco, Bahrein, Brunei, New test on arrival. In addition, all travelers, regardless of positive for COVID-19 after entering application (blue certifications) Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, Russia, Saudi nationality, may be subject to COVID-19 sample Arabia, Serbia, Singapore or Turkey. testing (i.e., testing at random) on arrival. Travelers Greece (i.e., if they are randomly and residence permits with expiry dates who are required to quarantine must take a PCR selected to get tested, and they test anytime between 1 January 2020 and ► Other categories. The following are allowed COVID-19 test on the last day of their quarantine positive), must quarantine for seven 30 December 2021 are automatically entry to Greece: (a) EU/EEA and Schengen period, and test negative, in order to leave quarantine. days. extended until 31 December 2021. The country citizens, long-term residents as well as Individuals traveling from Russia are subject to COVID- holders of residence permits and their family 19 testing on arrival. renewed residence permits will be valid ► Comments. All travelers are subject to members, (b) diplomats, (c) cross-border retrospectively, starting on the first day ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. commuters, (d) health care workers, (e) people local rules, including those relating to after the expiration date. transporting goods, and (f) nationals and the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. All passengers must complete and • There is currently no provision for the permanent residents of San Marino, Azerbaijan, submit an online Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior gathering with others, curfews etc. Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Vatican, to their arrival. Proof of the PLF submission is required extension of entry (work or other North Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the for entry. residence) visas to Greece. United Arab Emirates, the United States, the ► Registrations. See above. United Kingdom, Japan, Jordan, Israel, Canada,

Qatar, China, Kosovo, Kuwait, Belarus, Lebanon, ► Mobile phone apps. None. Montenegro, Moldavia, Monaco, Bahrein, Brunei, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, ► Health insurance. None. Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore and ► Fees. None. Turkey.

► Comments. Additional requirements may apply for ► Transit. Travelers may transit through Greece. individuals who enter Greece via land borders (e.g. obligation to show documents proving the trip is for urgent business or medical purposes).

Page 29 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Guatemala • Last updated/validated: 9 August 2021

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

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

► Health screenings on arrival. None. However, random health screenings may occur at the discretion of the local authorities.

► Declarations. All people are required to complete a form called “Pase de Salud”, which can be accessed here.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Guernsey. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, travelers are not ► Starting on 1 July 2021, travelers ► Duration. All arrivals into the Bailiwick will be classified ► Existing (valid) visas. Visa holders who required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to arrival. as category 2, 3 or 4 and will be required to self-isolate However, travelers arriving from Jersey (or were present arriving from the United Kingdom, for 21 days. Isolation requirements can be shortened if are currently in Guernsey are not ► Permanent residents. Permanent in Jersey in the 14 days preceding their travel to Ireland, Jersey or the Isle of Man who the traveler takes part in the Border Testing impacted. Visa holders who are outside Guernsey) must present proof that they tested negative residents may enter Guernsey. are fully vaccinated and received their Programme. Travelers arriving from of Guernsey are required to obtain an for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test or a category 4 countries will be required to self-isolate until lateral flow COVID-19 test (that was observed by another ► Temporary residents and work final dose at least 14 days prior to they receive two negative COVID-19 test results (with Essential Travel Permit in advance of individual) before traveling to Guernsey. Travelers from the first test taken on arrival and the second test taken Jersey who do not carry proof of a negative COVID-19 test travel will be deemed to be entering travel. visa/permit holders. These individuals on their 14th day in Guernsey). Travelers arriving will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. may enter Guernsey. from a “Blue Channel” jurisdiction, and from category 3 countries will be required to self- ► New visa issuance. New visa exempt from isolation requirements. isolate until they receive two negative COVID-19 ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is the option to take applications are being processed. ► Business visitors. Effective 23 April part in the “border testing programme” which involves a Effective 1 July 2021, children aged 12 test results (with the first test taken on arrival and the second test taken on their seventh day in 2021, the one-day business travel test on arrival and another test on either Day 7 or Day 13, to 17 who are traveling from the However, processing delays may be depending on the traveler’s category (i.e., category 3 or Guernsey) and complete passive follow-up procedures expected due to multiple visa tunnel can be facilitated without the category 4). If both tests are negative, self-isolation Common Travel area with fully until their 14th day in Guernsey. Individuals traveling need for mandatory self-isolation requirements will be shortened from 21 days to the day vaccinated adults will be required to get from category 2 countries/regions who test negative application center closures. the second negative result is received. Starting on 14 May for COVID-19 on arrival will not need to isolate. Rather, provided it is carried out in a controlled 2021, individuals traveling from category 2 tested for COVID-19 on arrival and they will need to observe a 14-day passive follow-up ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension countries/regions (i.e., those with a low COVID-19 environment. For more information, isolate until they receive a negative test period. For more information, click here. Click here for requests are being processed only for click here. prevalence rate) will only require a COVID-19 test on more information relating to transit through the UK arrival. Provided they test negative, they will not need to result. onward to Guernsey. Travelers from Jersey who do not certain types of visas currently. isolate; rather, they will simply need to observe a 14-day carry a negative PCR COVID-19 test result must ► Other categories. None. passive follow-up period. See the “vaccination” section for quarantine for 14 days. more information on exempt travelers. Starting on 9 August 2021, individuals traveling from “Blue Channel” ► Transit. Onward travel to Alderney is ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local hotels jurisdictions (see the “vaccination” section) will be only permitted once travelers have and private residences. If travelers isolate with a local required to purchase a lateral flow COVID-19 test pack on household, they will be required to complete a form, arrival in Guernsey (at a cost of GBP 25). Travelers will completed their period of self-isolation which can be accessed here. Effective 15 March 2021, need to take COVID-19 tests as soon as they arrive at their new entrants are not permitted to self-isolate at a in Guernsey. home or other accommodation, and then again, every property where four or more separate household other day for nine days after arrival. groups live, unless there is a separate bathroom for ► Comments. None. ► Effective 1 July 2021, children aged 12 to 17 who are each household, and the new entrants can have food, traveling from the Common Travel area with fully drinks and other essential items delivered to them vaccinated adults will be required to get tested for COVID- without having to leave the place where they are self- 19 on arrival and isolate until they receive a negative test isolating. result. ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from isolation ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. requirements are available for critical workers. For more information, click here. Starting on 1 July 2021, ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a Travel Tracker travelers arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, or 48 hours prior to departure to Guernsey. For more the Isle of Man who are fully vaccinated and received information, click here. their final dose at least 14 days prior to travel will be deemed to be entering from a “Blue Channel” ► Registrations. None. jurisdiction and exempt from COVID-19 isolation

► Mobile phone apps. None. requirements but will be required to purchase a lateral flow testing kit. See the “Heightened admission ► Health insurance. Travelers without health insurance will requirements” column for more details. be required to pay for medical treatment should this be required. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, ► Fees. None. restrictions on gatherings with others, and social distancing. Breaking isolation or lockdown measures may result in fines of up to £10,000.

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

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

► Declarations. Travelers must complete an online Travel Tracker no more than 72 hours prior to entry. For more information, click here. Nicaraguan citizens must complete the online declaration at least seven days prior to travel. Travelers who do not comply with requirement will not be permitted to enter Honduras.

► Registrations. See above.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Permanent residents. Permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Prior to ► The term “fully vaccinated persons” ► Duration. Click here for information ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents and work visa/permit boarding, all inbound travelers arriving refers to individuals who received all of about quarantine requirements. visas are not suspended or canceled. holders may enter Hong Kong, except those by air must present proof of a negative the recommended dose(s) of an These visas may be used to enter Hong who are not fully vaccinated and who were polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 ► Location. Travelers entering from Kong, provided the visa holder is not present in group A (high risk) locations for nucleic acid COVID-19 test conducted days prior to their desired travel to Hong Mainland China or Macau may otherwise inadmissible (e.g., Hong Kong more than two hours on the day of their quarantine at a hotel, private home or travel, or during the 21 days preceding their no more than 72 hours prior to the Kong. Travelers who have recovered residents who are not fully vaccinated other accommodation. Travelers travel to Hong Kong. Click here for more aircraft’s scheduled departure time. The from a previous COVID-19 infection, are and were present in high-risk locations information about risk classifications by test must be conducted by a local required to obtain a single dose of the entering from other locations must for more than two hours on the day of location. government-recognized, or ISO 15189 COVID-19 vaccine in order to be quarantine at a government-designated boarding, or during the 21 days considered fully vaccinated. Click here hotel in Hong Kong. They must provide ► Temporary residents and work accredited, laboratory or healthcare preceding their travel to Hong Kong). for more information about approved proof of a hotel reservation, in English visa/permit holders. See above. institution. vaccines. or Chinese, in order to be admitted. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Non-Hong Kong ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All applications are being processed ► Exemptions. Hong Kong residents residents are allowed to enter Hong Kong inbound travelers are required to ► Entry, testing and quarantine currently, albeit with delays. provided that they were only present in undergo COVID-19 testing. For more requirements vary for vaccinated and returning from China (except any area group C (low risk) locations, Mainland information regarding testing non-vaccinated travelers. Click here for in the Mainland being classified as a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension China or Macau in the 14 days preceding requirements, click here. more information. medium- or high-risk location, click applications are being processed their travel to Hong Kong. Fully vaccinated here) may apply for an exemption from currently. The Immigration authorities ► Starting 30 June 2021, fully vaccinated non-residents who were present in group B ► Health screenings on arrival. None. the 14-day quarantine requirement have announced that they are accepting individuals who were present in Taiwan (medium risk) locations at any time in the under the “Return2Hong Kong applications to return to Hong Kong or group B locations, in the 14 days 14 days preceding their travel to Hong ► Declarations. Travelers are required to Scheme,” provided they meet certain submitted by non-Permanent Residents preceding their travel to Hong Kong, will Kong are permitted to enter. submit a health declaration form online requirements. Currently, only Hong located outside of Hong Kong. Click be eligible for a shorter quarantine no more than 48 hours prior to travel. Kong residents from the Guangdong here for more information. ► Other categories. See above. period, provided they can show a positive For more information, click here. Upon Province, China are eligible to apply for serology antibody test result from a ► Transit. Transit is permitted in some completing the online form, they will this exemption. Click here for more instances. Passengers who travel using the receive a QR code that permits them to recognized institution (where the test was conducted within the 91 days information. Exemptions are also same carrier (i.e., on the flights entering, enter Hong Kong via the International available for other categories of and departing from, Hong Kong) and are preceding their travel). Airport within 48 hours of completing travelers. Click here and here for more eligible to enter their final destination may the form, or via land control points ► Starting 18 August 2021, fully information be permitted to transit through Hong within 24 hours of completing the form. Kong. vaccinated individuals who do not have the required documentation confirming a ► Comments. Hong Kong and Singapore ► Registrations. None. ► Comments. Travelers who are not fully positive serology antibody test result will review the target date of the vaccinated and who were present in group ► Mobile phone apps. None. from a recognized institution can choose inaugural flights under the bilateral Air A (high risk) locations for more than two to undergo a self-paid serology antibody Travel Bubble (ATB) arrangement in late hours on the day of boarding, or at any ► Health insurance. None. test at the airport. August 2021. Upon compliance with all time in the 21 days preceding their the requirements, ATB travelers would ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for proposed travel, are inadmissible. ► Click here for more information about the be exempted from the compulsory quarantine-related costs. serology antibody test and available quarantine requirement. Click here for testing arrangements. more information.

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. All Indian citizens are allowed ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective 23 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Effective 23 February 2021, ► Existing (valid) visas. Tourist and to enter India. February 2021, pre-travel COVID-19 testing related requirements that have been travelers arriving from Brazil, South electronic Tourist (e-Tourist) visas are will be mandatory for all international announced in connection with travel to Africa or the United Kingdom who test currently suspended, and cannot be ► Permanent residents. Holders of passengers arriving in India. New entrants this jurisdiction. negative for COVID-19 on arrival are used to enter India. E-business, e- employment visas, business visas, e- must take a polymerase chain reaction required to home quarantine for seven medical, e-medical attendant and e- (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours business visas, e-medical visas and days. Travelers arriving from other conference visas may be used for entry prior to departure, and they must have dependent visas are allowed to enter countries who test negative on arrival to India. India. Tourist and e-tourist visas may proof of a negative test in order to be granted admission. New entrants arriving in are not required to quarantine. Rather, not be used to enter India currently. ► New visa issuance. New visa requests India due to death in the family are exempt they will be required to monitor their can be submitted to Indian consulates from the pre-travel COVID-19 test health for 14 days. Any new entrant ► Temporary residents and work abroad, with the exception of tourist visa/permit holders. See above. requirement. who tests positive for COVID-19 on arrival will be required to isolate and visas which are not being processed ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Post arrival ► Business visitors. See above. directed to receive medical treatment in currently. Processing times vary from COVID-19 testing is mandatory for accordance with local health protocols. consulate to consulate. ► Other categories. None. individuals (including those transiting through India) arriving from Brazil, South These individuals may be required to ► Visa extensions/renewals. The visa ► Transit. Transit is not currently Africa, the United Kingdom, as well as get tested for COVID-19 again extension/renewal process has not been possible as international commercial countries in Europe and the Middle East. during/after their period of isolation impacted in India. All foreign nationals flights remain suspended until 31 Individuals entering India due to a death of a and medical treatment. Travelers who who reside in India, including holders of August 2021. family member in India are also required to are seeking to transit through India, and employment, dependent and student get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. whose travel originated in Brazil, South visas, are able to file extension/renewal ► Comments. None. Africa or the United Kingdom, will only ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers applications at this time. will undergo health screenings on arrival. be allowed to continue their onward travel if they test negative for a PCR ► Foreign nationals (including business ► Declarations. All passengers must fill out a COVID-19 test on arrival. travelers and tourists) who are stranded self declaration form in the 72 hours in India and unable to depart due to the preceding their travel. For more ► Location. The location where the unavailability of outbound commercial information, click here. quarantine or health monitoring must flights, and whose permitted period of be completed depends on the local rules ► Registrations. None. stay in India has expired, have been in place in the Indian state to which the given permission to remain until 31 ► Mobile phone apps. All passengers are individual will travel. August 2021. They will need to obtain advised to download the Arogya Setu exit permit to exit India. They will not be mobile phone app. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions can only be requested in the case of a penalized (i.e., their visas will not be ► Health insurance. None. death in the family. revoked, and they will not be subject to fines or bars against future re-entry). ► Fees. Individuals who are subject to COVID- ► Comments. All travelers are subject to 19 testing on arrival are required to cover local rules, including those relating to the costs of testing. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Indonesia ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► All travelers, including Indonesian ► Duration. Indonesian citizens and • Existing (valid) visas. E-Visa holders are provided they are fully vaccinated, i.e., individuals, including Indonesian citizens, who are fully vaccinated, must foreigners are required to quarantine at currently not permitted to enter the they received the final dose of the citizens, must present a negative display proof of the same upon entering state-designated facilities for 8 x 24 country. COVID-19 vaccine. reverse transmission polymerase chain Indonesia. Failure to provide proof of hours pending the result of their COVID- reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result, vaccination may result in a denial of 19 test taken upon arrival. ► New visa issuance. Issuance of ► Permanent residents. Permanent stay in English, issued no more than 72 admission. Representatives of foreign governments all offshore visa applications is permit (ITAP) holders can enter hours prior to departure, in order to who are on duty in Indonesia, and their temporarily suspended. Indonesia provided they are fully enter Indonesia. This is in addition to ► With limited exceptions (including for family members, may be permitted to vaccinated. diplomatic and official visa holders and ► Visa extensions/renewals. Holders of providing proof that they are fully quarantine in a private residence if they Limited Stay Permits, Permanent Stay vaccinated. those entering under Travel test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival ► Temporary residents and work Coridor Arrangements), foreigners Permits and/or Re-entry Permits who visa/permit holders. Temporary stay in Indonesia. However, they must carry are outside of Indonesia and whose ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All entering Indonesia must be fully permit (ITAS) holders can enter proof that they are fully vaccinated to permit(s) expired can apply to entrants, including Indonesian citizens, vaccinated and present proof of the be admitted to Indonesia. Indonesia provided they are fully must also take a PCR COVID-19 test same in order to be admitted. renew/extend their permit(s) from vaccinated. outside of Indonesia. upon arrival. ► Location. Quarantines must be ► Business visitors. Business visitors are completed at government-designated ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers locations, with limited exceptions (e.g., not currently allowed to enter are being screened upon arrival and Indonesia. representatives of foreign governments asked questions about their travel and on duty in Indonesia). ► Other categories. None. health status. They are also subject to temperature checks. ► Exemptions. None ► Transit. Transit though Indonesia is limited to fully vaccinated individuals ► Declarations. Foreign nationals must ► Comments. All travelers are subject to who are permitted to enter the complete an online request for a Health local rules, including those relating to country, as noted above. Alert Card prior to arrival. For more the use of masks, restrictions on information, click here. Travelers must gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. Foreign nationals who have display the Health Alert Card to health traveled to/through India in the 14 officials upon arrival. days leading up to their desired entry to Indonesia, will not be allowed to ► Registrations. None. enter with their current visa. ► Mobile phone apps. None. In addition, the Indonesian Government has suspended the ► Health insurance. None. issuance of all new visas to individuals that have stayed in or visited India in ► Fees. None. the 14 days preceding their visa ► Comments. None. application.

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

► Citizens. There are no restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► Certain travelers can self-isolate on ► Duration. Certain travelers will be required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Individuals can use on Irish citizens traveling into Ireland. travelers must obtain a negative polymerase arrival in a private residence or a place isolate for 14 days upon arrival. This time may existing visas to enter Ireland. However, chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, issued indicated on their Passenger Locator be reduced if the individual takes a PCR COVID- short-term travel to Ireland is strongly ► Permanent residents. There are no no more than 72 hours before arrival. There are 19 test and tests negative after a specified discouraged unless the reason for travel is limited exemptions from this test requirement, Form. These travelers are not required restrictions on permanent residents time. For more information, click here. essential. including for children under the age of 11 to quarantine in a hotel. For more traveling into Ireland who hold valid and international transport workers. In addition, ► Location. Those who are required to quarantine information, click here. ► New visa issuance. All employment permit permission. individuals who enter on/after 19 July 2021 with on arrival will need to do so at a mandatory applications are now being processed. While a DCC, as well as individuals traveling from a ► Ireland is now accepting EU Digital hotel quarantine facility, or at a home or ► Temporary residents and work visa processing has not fully resumed, the country where the EU has not applied an COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel private residence indicated in their Passenger visa/permit holders. There are no emergency break (including the UK), who carry Minister for Justice has expanded the originating within the EU/EEA. A DCC Locator Form. Travelers must pre-book their restrictions on those who hold valid proof that they were vaccinated against, or quarantine location online. Traveling without priority/emergency categories to include permission to enter Ireland. recovered from, COVID-19 are not required to will show if a passenger: (1) is pre-booking is considered an offense, and the following: (1) qualifying family members take a PCR COVID-19 test in advance of travel. vaccinated against COVID-19, (2) has travelers who fail to pre-book are subject to of a Critical Skills employment permit ► Business visitors. Business travel to recovered from COVID-19, or (3) has a sanctions. For more information requirements, holder, EU Treaty Rights, De Facto Partners ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers from Ireland is only permitted if the traveler is certain countries are required to take PCR negative COVID-19 PCR test result. click here and here. of Irish Nationals and other pre-clearance entering for an essential reason or COVID-19 tests while at government- Passengers arriving into Ireland with a applications, and (2) those who hold an ► Exemptions. International transport workers, function. mandated quarantine facilities. Click here for employment permit by the Department of DCC will not have to undergo among others, are exempt from quarantine more information. Enterprise, Trade and Employment. For quarantine. However, passengers with a requirements. Those who are traveling to carry ► Other categories. None. more information, click here. The ► Health screenings on arrival. None. DCC based on a non-PCR test (e.g., out essential repairs, maintenance, Registration Office in Dublin has re- ► Transit. Transit through Ireland is antigen test), or those arriving without a construction or safety assurance of critical opened. First-time registrants in Dublin, currently permitted. Foreigners who ► Declarations. An online Passenger Locator Form DCC, will require proof of a negative RT- transport infrastructure, critical utility must be completed by all new entrants into which include new arrivals in Ireland, can require a transit visa in order to transit infrastructure, manufacturing services, Ireland, including those traveling with a DCC. PCR test taken no more than 72 hours now book an appointment to apply for an through Ireland must secure one before information services, or communication Completion of the form is mandatory for all before arrival. Children between the services, among others, may leave quarantine Irish Residence Permit by clicking here. The traveling through Ireland. arrivals (including those with onward travel ages of 12 and 17 who have not been to complete essential tasks. IRP process outside of Dublin is being to Northern Ireland). Supply chain workers, pilots vaccinated must also have a negative managed by way of appointment at a local ► Comments. Ireland started accepting EU and maritime workers are exempt. Click here for PCR test. Passengers who were present ► Passengers arriving into Ireland with a DCC or police station (via email). Digital COVID Certificates (DCC) for more information. from a non-emergency brake country will not in a non-EU/EEA country in the 14 days travel originating within the EU/EEA on have to undergo quarantine. However, ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Irish ► Registrations. None. prior to arrival into Ireland will be 19 July 2021, in line with the approach passengers with a DCC based on a non-PCR test authorities continue to renew visas, subject to the rules applying to that in the European Union. Ireland will follow ► Mobile phone apps. The Irish Health Service (e.g., antigen), or those arriving without a DCC, residence cards and employment the emergency brake mechanism offers a COVID-19 Tracker app. This app can be country. will require proof of a negative RT-PCR test permits. The IRP renewal process for those taken no more than 72 hours before arrival. coordinated by the EU in connection with accessed here. in Dublin must be completed online. For ► Those traveling from a country where an travelers coming to Ireland from outside Children aged between 12 and 17 who have not ► Health insurance. Proof of health insurance can EU emergency brake has not been been vaccinated must also have a negative PCR those residing outside of Dublin, an the EU/EEA. Those traveling from a appointment system is in place for renewals be requested on arrival of non-EEA nationals. applied will not be required to present a test. Passengers who were present in a non- country where an emergency brake has EU/EEA country in the 14 days prior to arrival at local police stations. All valid Irish ► Fees. None. PCR COVID-19 test on arrival or not been applied will not need to get into Ireland will be subject to the rules applying immigration permissions for those complete quarantine. This exemption is tested or quarantine, if they are fully ► Comments. Failure to carry proof of a negative to that country. currently in Ireland due to expire between vaccinated or if they recovered from COVID-19 test, or to complete the Passenger made available on the basis that these 21 April 2021 and 20 September 2021 will COVID-19 in the 180 days preceding Locator Form can result in a fine of up to €2,500, travelers are fully vaccinated or ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local be automatically extended until 20 rules, including those relating to the use of their travel to Ireland. Click here for more or 6 months imprisonment. For more information, recovered from COVID-19 in the 180 September 2021 (including those that click here. days preceding their travel to Ireland. masks, restrictions on gathering with benefitted from previous extensions). information. others etc.

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

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

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

► Citizens. In general, citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. See the “vaccination” ► Italy has begun issuing EU Digital COVID ► Duration. Travelers entering from a country in ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents and work section for guidance for travelers from category C Certificates to Italian citizens and category D (except for Canada, Japan and the not currently suspended, or canceled. countries, as well as those traveling from Canada, visa/permit holders may enter Italy. Travel residents. These certificates are a form United States if the traveler is carrying a COVID However, travelers who are otherwise from Brazil is banned until 30 August 2021, Japan and the United States Travelers departing Certificate) or a category E country (including except where the traveler was a resident in from other category D and E countries, or who of digital proof that a traveler (1) is fully Brazil, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka), ineligible to enter Italy (e.g. if they were transited through these countries in the 14 days Italy prior to 13 February 2021, and where vaccinated against COVID-19 and regardless of whether they tested negative for present in Brazil leading up to travel) leading up to their entry to Italy, must present a entry is otherwise authorized by the Italian negative (molecular or antigen) COVID-19 swab test received a vaccine that was approved COVID-19, are required to quarantine on arrival may not use their existing visas to gain Ministry of Health. Exemptions are also in taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry to Italy. by the European Medicines Agency under the supervision of the health authorities. admission to Italy. place for those seeking to reunite with close For travelers arriving from the United Kingdom, a (EMA), (2) received a negative COVID- These travelers must quarantine for 5 days (if family members in Italy. Effective until 30 entering from a Category D country) or 10 days negative COVID-19 swab test has to be taken within 19 test result taken within the last 48 ► New visa issuance. Some consulates August 2021, only Italian citizens residing in 48 hours prior to their entry. Certain travelers may (if entering from a category E country) on have suspended the issuance of entry be exempt from this requirement. For more hours before entering Italy , or (3) Italy before 29 April 2021, persons registered arrival. Travelers from category C countries are visas. Many consulates continue to with A.I.R.E., and persons expressly information, click here. recovered from COVID-19. no longer required to quarantine on arrival, authorized by the Ministry of Health may enter unless they fail to present a negative COVID-19 process new visa requests. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who Italy from India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. ► As of 1 July 2021, Italy is expected to test result issued no more than 48 hours before stayed in, or transited through, category D ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa countries (except for Canada, Japan and the United accept equivalent COVID Certificates entering Italy. Individuals traveling from ► Permanent residents. See above. extensions are still being processed in States, if the traveler is carrying a COVID-19 (confirming that the traveler is category A and B countries area are not Certificate) and category E countries in the 14 days required to self-isolate. some locations. Several types of ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit vaccinated, recovered or completed prior to their desired entry to Italy are required to holders. See above. COVID-19 testing prior to entry to Italy) residence permits (e.g. Blue Cards) that undergo a molecular or antigenic COVID-19 test at ► Location. Individuals may quarantine in homes expired or will expire before 31 July the end of their self-isolation period. Specific rules from travelers who reside in category C, or temporary accommodations. They are ► Business visitors. Travel originating in are in place for travelers who were present in Brazil, generally not required to quarantine in state 2021, are automatically extended until category E countries (including Brazil, India, as well as Canada, Japan and the United India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the 14 days facilities. Only travelers who traveled from, or this date. In order to submit a visa Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) is not permitted, States. For more information on country leading up to their travel. visited, India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka and are with the exception of essential travel and categories, click here. renewal request, the individual must be eligible to enter Italy must observe a 10-day travel by Italian citizens or qualifying Italian ► Health screenings on arrival. None. physically present in Italy at the time of quarantine period in a “COVID Hotel” or residents, or those who are authorized to ► Travelers from category C countries, as the application filing. another location designated by the local enter by the Italian Ministry of Health. The ► Declarations. Travelers must complete a well as Canada, Japan and the United authorities. authorities have not defined essential travel. declaration form, which is available here. For more information, click here. A paper version of the form States, who do not carry such a However, this may include critical business may be used only if the traveler does not have certificate will be treated like travelers ► Exemptions. Travelers who transit through meetings that cannot be postponed. Travel access to electronic devices. from category D countries (e.g., they Italy, or remain in Italy for less than 120 hours originating in category A, B, C and D countries (and whose travel is considered essential) are is permitted unless the traveler displays ► Registrations. Travelers entering from specific will be required to isolate for 10 days on exempt. Citizens and residents of category A, symptoms of COVID-19. Border checks are countries (i.e., category C, D and E countries) are arrival). For more information on the B, C and D countries, whose are entering Italy required to notify the local health authorities upon occurring, and travelers are being asked to Certificates, click here and here. for essential work purposes, may be exempt arrival. For more information, click here. provide their purpose of travel upon arrival. from the quarantine requirement. Additional For more information, click here. ► Mobile phone apps. None. categories of travelers (e.g. transport crew members, cross-border workers, those entering ► Other categories. Entry may be further ► Health insurance. None. on specifically designated “COVID-tested restricted based on travelers’ origin point, and flights) may also be exempt. the locations where they have been in the 14 ► Fees. None.

days leading up to entry. For more ► ► Comments. Regional authorities within Italy may Comments. All travelers are subject to local information, click here. also impose additional restrictions. Travelers are rules, including those relating to the use of subject to local rules, and should consider these masks, restrictions on gathering with others, ► Transit. Transit for less than 36 hours is when planning travel. curfews etc. permitted currently.

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

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

► Declarations. Upon arrival in Jamaica, all travelers will be required to sign a declaration form stating that they will comply with the local quarantine/isolation measures.

► Registrations. See the “entry restrictions”.

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

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers must quarantine for 14 days, starting ► Existing (valid) visas. All visas are the day after arrival. residents can enter Japan. inbound travelers, including Japanese nationals, related requirements that have been temporarily suspended. Holders of valid permanent residents and holders of valid announced in connection with travel to ► Location. In general, all eligible inbound travelers, including Japanese residence cards and ► Permanent residents. See above. residence cards, must test negative for COVID- Japanese nationals, special permanent residents and valid 19 no more than 72 hours prior to travel. this jurisdiction. residence card holders, are subject to a 14-day home/hotel diplomatic/official visas are permitted quarantine. Eligible inbound travelers who are traveling ► Temporary residents and work Failure to present a negative test certificate may to use these documents to enter Japan. from South Africa, Ireland, Brazil, the Netherlands, visa/permit holders. Holders of valid result in the traveler being turned away and Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Philippines, Spain, Japanese residence cards, such as work refused admission to Japan. the United States (Florida, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, ► New visa issuance. Japanese embassies Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Kentucky, and consulates are not currently issuing permits, dependent visas and other mid- ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All eligible Mississippi, Louisiana, Washington, Arkansas, Utah, and long-term permits may enter (and re- entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing Wyoming, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas and any new visas, except for enter) Japan. after arrival in Japan. Texas), Peru, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Thailand, Greece, diplomatic/official visas, and visa to Jordan, Latvia, Portugal, Russia (Moscow-state, St. Petersburg, Karelia, Saratov Oblast and Nizhegorod Oblast, those who have a special circumstance ► Health screenings on arrival. All eligible ► Business visitors. Business visitors are Sakha, Ivanovo oblast, Vladimir oblast, Astrakhan oblast, permitting them to enter. not permitted to enter Japan currently. entrants are required to undergo a health Republic of Udmurtia, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Chelyabinsk oblast, screening that includes: (i) a temperature check, Republic of Tyva), Vietnam, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Renewals ► Other categories. Travelers with special (ii) observation for COVID-19 symptoms, (iii) an Egypt, Cuba, Colombia, Suriname, the Seychelles, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Paraguay, Fiji, Venezuela, are not automatic (i.e., renewal authorization from the Japanese assessment as to whether the traveler's Belarus, Bolivia, Libya, Iran, Uganda, Oman, Georgia, applications will still have to be lodged government, may enter at the discretion occupation creates a heightened risk Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Finland, Luxembourg, or who were of exposure to COVID–19, and (iv) an of the Japanese authorities. present in any of these locations within the 14 days and these will be accepted by the enunciation of the jurisdictions visited during the preceding travel to Japan, may enter Japan. However, authorities for up to three months from 14 days immediately preceding the date of their these individuals will need to undergo COVID-19 testing on ► Transit. Transit through Japan is application for entry to Japan. arrival, and serve a three-day quarantine period at a their expiry date). Temporary visitor currently permitted. Japanese state facility. At the end of the three-day period, visas can still be extended for 90 days if they will be re-tested for COVID-19, and required to ► Declarations. All travelers are required to sign a complete the remainder of the 14-day quarantine period at visa holders cannot return to their ► Comments. A fourth state of emergency written pledge, stating that they will abide by all home or in a hotel. Travelers from Malaysia, the United jurisdiction of residence as a result of started in Tokyo on 12 July 2021, and it relevant health and safety obligations (including Kingdom, the UAE, Russia (Moscow-city) and Myanmar will was expanded to include Chiba, Kanagawa downloading a COVID-19 contact tracing mobile be required to quarantine at government facilities for COVID-19 related travel restrictions. six days and get tested for COVID-19 on their third and sixth The Japanese authorities recently and Osaka on 2 August 2021. This state phone application, and maintaining their health days in Japan. Those who test negative will be allowed to of emergency is expected to be lifted and COVID-19 test report). finish the remainder of their 14-day quarantine in a private announced that Certificates of Eligibility on 31 August 2021. The entry ban on home or hotel. Travelers entering from Indonesia, issued between 1 January 2020 and 31 ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must install and Kyrgyzstan or Zambia will be required to quarantine at visitors remains in effect. The process for use the following apps on their smartphone to government facilities for 10 days, and to get tested for July 2021 are extended, and rd th th individuals seeking to re-enter Japan is satisfy the terms of the written pledge: COVID-19 on their 3 , 6 and 10 day in Japan. Those who considered valid until 31 January test negative will be allowed to finish the remainder of their similar to that for eligible inbound “COCOA”, "MySOS” and “Google Maps" or 14-day quarantine in a home or hotel. 2022. travelers. Requirements for re-entry are another location mobile app. captured throughout this document. ► Exemptions. None. ► Health insurance. None. ► Comments. Those who are found to violate the pledge may ► Holders of valid Japanese residence cards ► Fees. None. be subject to sanctions, such as having their name and other seeking to re-enter Japan will be denied information made public (to assist with mitigating the spread of COVID-19). Foreigners who are not compliant ► Registrations. None. admission if they were present in India, with local rules may have their immigration status revoked Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and/or be deported. All travelers are subject to local rules, ► Comments. Visa exemptions have been Bangladesh or Afghanistan in the 14 days including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on suspended temporarily, including visa gathering with others. During the quarantine period, new preceding their desired entry date, unless exemptions granted by the Japanese entrants must refrain from using taxis and other forms of otherwise exceptionally authorized by the Government to APEC Business Travel Card public transportation, including for travel from the airport Japanese authorities. (ABTC) holders. to a hotel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. Macau ID holders (Permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Admission requirements ► See the admission requirements for ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary based on the ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) vary based on the location from which the individual is location from which the individual is traveling. or Non-Permanent type) traveling. Macau ID holders and residents of Mainland individuals who were present in India, Travelers who were present in: (1) Hong Kong in the visas are not suspended. However, they China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan who were present in: Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in 14 days preceding entry must quarantine for 14 days are restricted for entry to Macau as per ► Permanent residents. See above. (1) Mainland China in the 14 days preceding entry and the 28 days preceding entry to Macau. on arrival (no additional self-management will be the current entry policy. who are arriving via (a) land crossing, must carry a required after the 14-day period), (2) Taiwan in the 21 ► Temporary residents and work negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate issued days preceding entry must quarantine for 21 days on ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. In general, no more than 12 hours prior arrival, or (b) air must arrival, (3) a foreign jurisdiction in the 21 days carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate preceding entry must quarantine for 21 days upon applications are being processed. foreign non-resident workers (aka issued no more than 48 hours prior to travel; (2) Hong arrival (or 28 days if they tested positive for a However, visas may be used to enter Macau Blue Card holders) and visitors Kong in the 14 days preceding entry must carry a serologic COVID-19 test), and then observe an Macau until entry restrictions are lifted. are prohibited from entering Macau. negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, issued additional 7-day “health self-management” period, (4) no more than 24 hours prior to travel; (3) a foreign India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in the 28 Visitors and Blue Card holders who are jurisdiction (except for the jurisdictions listed under days preceding entry, must quarantine for 28 days ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa residents of Mainland China, Hong point 4 below) in the 21 days preceding entry must upon arrival or 35 days if tested positive for a extension/renewal applications are carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, serologic COVID-19 test (no additional self- Kong or Taiwan, are allowed to enter issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel; (4) India, management will be required after the initial being processed currently. Macau, unless they have traveled to Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in the 28 days quarantine period), or (5) specific locations within locations other than Mainland China, preceding entry must present proof that they tested Mainland China are required to observe certain negative for three nucleic acid COVID-19 tests within a epidemic-control measures at designated locations. Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 21 days period of seven days (with each test each taking place Click here and here for more information regarding the leading up to their proposed entry to at least 24 hours apart, and with the last test taking medical observation requirements. Further Macau. place no more than 72 hours before boarding), and information regarding health self-management and either proof of negative immunoglobulin M (IgM) COVID-19 nucleic acid test requirements for travelers antibody test or a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. from Mainland China can be found here. - Business visitors. See above. Relevant proofs must be issued by testing institutions recognized by the Chinese embassies/Consulates; or ► Location. All travelers must quarantine at a ► Other categories. See above. (5) Taiwan in the 21 days preceding their entry must government-designated location before their health carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test certificate, self-management period. Macau residents and Blue ► Transit. Transit through Macau is issued no more than 24 hours prior to travel. Card holders can choose to quarantine in either currently not permitted. “designated hotels” (to be arranged by the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers who are government, based on hotel availability), or pay an eligible to enter Macau must get tested at least three additional fee to quarantine at one of the two selected ► Comments. Foreigners who were times after arrival in Macau, during their “optional hotels.” All other non-residents are required present in Mainland China during the quarantine/isolation period. to quarantine at one of the two selected “optional 21 days leading up to their proposed hotels.” ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to entry to Macau may be granted an health screenings on arrival. ► Exemptions. Travelers who are residents of Macau, exemption from the entry restriction by Mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan (only), who were ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a present in Mainland China (with the exception of the the local authorities, and permitted to declaration, which includes questions about their areas noted above) in the 14 days preceding entry but enter, on an exceptional, case-by-case recent travel history, prior to travel. For more not in another jurisdiction in the 21 days preceding basis. information, click here. their travel, are not required to quarantine.

► Registrations. None. ► Comments. “Health self-management” does not require individuals to Isolate. Individuals are free to ► Mobile phone apps. None. move within Macau but with restricted access to certain venues like government buildings or casinos. ► Health insurance. None. Travelers will need to perform another nucleic acid COVID-19 test at the end of the health self- ► Fees. None. management period.

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

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

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Charges relating to COVID-19 testing and quarantine must be paid via the MySafeTravel portal.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are advised to ► Existing (valid) visas. An official restrictions for Mexican nationals. related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, but announcement has been released ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to this is not a federal or local indicating that existing immigration ► Permanent residents. There are no ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. requirement. documents set to expire, will continue entry restrictions for permanent to remain valid. In the event that residents of Mexico. ► Declarations. None. ► Location. Those who wish to individuals are unable to renew their quarantine, or that develop/test immigration documents, they will not be ► Temporary residents and work ► Registrations. All travelers, positive for COVID-19, will undergo penalized for overstaying in Mexico (this visa/permit holders. Temporary including citizens, must complete an their quarantine at the location of is subject to change). residents and work visa/permit holders online questionnaire 12 hours before their stay in Mexico (e.g. hotel, home, may enter Mexico. boarding a flight to Mexico and have the etc.). ► New visa issuance. Most Mexican confirmation on hand for boarding. ► Business visitors. Business visitors consulates have resumed issuing visas; ► Exemptions. None. however, some remain closed due to may enter Mexico. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. None. local infection rates in their locations. ► Other categories. None. ► Health insurance. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore ► Transit. There are no transit ► Fees. None. processing of visa extensions/renewals restrictions at this time. and change of status applications is ► Comments. None. currently suspended. This includes ► Comments. All travelers, applications from individuals whose including citizens, must complete an visa/status has expired (they will not be online questionnaire 12 hours before penalized for overstaying in Mexico). boarding a flight to Mexico and have the confirmation on hand for boarding.

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

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

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

► Other categories. See above.

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

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens of the Netherlands, and citizens of EU ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers who are 13 ► As of 1 July 2021, fully vaccinated ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Current visas and Schengen member states (including Norway, Iceland, or older, who are seeking to enter by any means of Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and their family members are transportation from a high-risk or very high-risk area travelers are exempt from the EU entry risk or very high-risk areas are required remain valid, but cannot be used if the allowed to enter the Netherlands. must present a negative polymerase chain reaction ban unless they are traveling from a to isolate for 10 days after arrival to the traveler does not fall under the entry (PCR) COVID-19 test result, based on a sample ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents are allowed to country that has been designated as a Netherlands regardless of the means of exemptions. enter the Netherlands. collected no more than 72 hours prior to boarding. Travelers from areas with new COVID-19 variants very high-risk area due to the presence transport (aircraft, train, bus or car). ► New visa issuance. Residents living ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. Third- must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result of a variant of concern. For more Travelers can get tested on their fifth country nationals residing in an EU member state or a based on a sample collected no more that 24 hours information, click here. day in the country, and end their in jurisdictions for which the EU travel Schengen country, and their family members with a valid prior to boarding. Alternatively, they may present a long-term residence permit (e.g., ICT-permits, EU Blue ban has been lifted may apply negative PCR test result issued no more than 72 quarantine early if they test negative. Cards), are allowed to enter the Netherlands. MVV visa ► For more information regarding for visas. Residents of jurisdictions that hours prior to boarding, together with a negative The quarantine declaration should be holders, and MVV visa-exempt nationals with an approval vaccination requirements (for purposes are not currently permitted to enter the letter from the Dutch immigration authorities are also rapid COVID-19 test result issued no more than 24 retained by the traveler throughout allowed to enter. Short-term work permit holders carrying a hours before boarding. Some categories of travelers of entry to the Netherlands), click here. their stay in the Netherlands. Failure to Netherlands are not eligible to submit Dutch employment permit or proof of the work to be may be exempt from testing requirements if they visa applications unless the applicant is carried out in the Netherlands, are also allowed to enter. carry proof of vaccination or recovery. For more do so, or to comply with quarantine information, click here. Travelers who reside in, and otherwise exempt from travel ► Business visitors. Short-term business travelers in requirements, may result in fines. are traveling from, an EU safe country are not possession of a “Note Verbale” issued by a Dutch embassy restrictions and authorized to enter the required to take a COVID-19 test prior to travel to the or consulate, stating that they are exempt from the entry ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine jurisdiction. Visa applications currently ban, are allowed to travel to the Netherlands. For more Netherlands. Individuals traveling from countries that information, click here. are not on the list of EU safe countries will be required can occur in a hotel or private in process and visa applications for to comply with testing requirements as of 8 August residence. which a related flight/trip has been ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters are eligible to 2021, unless they can show proof that they are canceled will be denied. Due to COVID- enter the Netherlands. Certain groups, including vaccinated. professional journalists and researchers may also be ► Exemptions. Travelers who reside in 19, some Dutch embassies are working allowed to travel to the Netherlands provided that they ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers arriving and are traveling from a safe comply with the entry requirements. Students, with limited services or providing in the Netherlands are advised to get tested for professionals in the cultural and/or creative sector in country are exempt from the quarantine appointments for consular services only possession of a signed statement from the Performing Arts COVID-19. This applies to vaccinated travelers and requirements. Limited additional Fund (FPK), and partners in a long-distance relationship will those who recovered from COVID-19. Individuals in specific situations. be able to travel as of 16 March 2021, provided that they traveling from yellow countries who are not fully exemptions also apply. For more have proof of permission to enter the Netherlands. vaccinated and have not tested positive for COVID-19 information, click here. As of 1 July ► Visa extension/renewals. Applications previously are advised to get tested for COVID-19 2021, travelers arriving from high-risk for visas based on events/meetings that ► Transit. Passengers transiting through the Netherlands to a (e.g., at a municipal health service) on their second non-EU country must prove that they have a connecting locations who are fully vaccinated or have been canceled as a result of flight to a country outside the Schengen area within 48 and fifth days after arrival to the Netherlands. For the hours of arrival in Amsterdam. Passengers in transit must list of yellow countries, click here (Dutch version only are carrying proof of a negative COVID- COVID-19 related measures will be not leave the airport’s international transit zone. available). 19 test taken in advance of travel are denied with the reason “travel Passengers traveling to Schengen member countries via the Netherlands must be able to show that they have ► Health screenings on arrival. None. not required to isolate on arrival. Proof destination canceled.” permission to enter the final destination in the Schengen of recovery may also be accepted in Area. Failure to provide this proof could result in ► Declarations. A health declaration form is required passengers not being permitted to transit through the for all passengers traveling by air. Travelers from certain situations. Travelers from very Netherlands. very high-risk areas are required by law to complete high risk areas are always required to and carry a quarantine declaration. ► Comments. Travelers who reside in and are coming from isolate on arrival. For more information, a safe country are allowed to enter the Netherlands without ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, however click here. any restrictions. Effective 1 June 2021, the Dutch Government has lifted the ban on flights from India, South travelers are recommended to download and use the Africa and countries in Central and South America. As of 1 CoronaMelder app. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to July 2021, fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from the local rules, including those relating to EU entry ban unless they are traveling from a country that ► Health insurance. None. has been designated as a very high-risk area due to the the use of masks, restrictions on presence of a variant of concern. For more information, ► Fees. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. click here.

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter New Zealand. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) visas travelers (except those arriving from related requirements that have been subject to a 14-day quarantine upon are not suspended or canceled as a result of ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents the COVID-19 pandemic. and residents with valid travel conditions Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific announced in connection with travel to arrival. who have entered New Zealand Islands) must present a negative COVID- this jurisdiction. ► New visa issuance. Visa applications from ► Location. The quarantine must be previously can enter New Zealand. 19 test result issued no more than 72 offshore applicants (excluding those from hours prior to their scheduled completed at designated locations applicants based in Australia, Niue, and the ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit departure. Travelers who received a arranged by the New Zealand Cook Islands) are currently not being holders. These individuals are not permitted COVID-19 vaccine are still required to authorities. accepted given the border closure. Onshore to enter New Zealand unless they hold a visa applications continue to be accepted and comply with this requirement. Children travel exemption. ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very processed, with the exception of residence under the age of two are exempt from limited circumstances. applications under the Skilled Migrant ► Business visitors. These individuals are not this requirement. Further information category, which remains suspended until permitted to enter New Zealand unless they on acceptable tests can be found here. ► Quarantine-free travel from Australia further notice. hold a travel exemption. has been suspended. Eligible travelers ► ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore visa ► Other categories. The following individuals Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- (i.e., New Zealand citizens and extension/renewal applications continue to be may enter New Zealand: (1) immediate 19 testing will be conducted on all residents) will be able to return to New accepted and processed. The authorities family members of New Zealand travelers during quarantine. Zealand for seven days, starting at have granted a 6-month automatic extension citizens/residents who hold a valid 11:59pm (NZT) on 23 July 2021. to employer-assisted temporary work visa relationship-based visa, (2) Australian ► Health screenings on arrival. All holders and their dependents (who hold a citizens and permanent residents who live in travelers will be screened upon arrival ► Comments. All travelers are subject to dependent visa) provided they were present in New Zealand, and effective 19 April 2021, and asked if they have been, or are, local rules, including those relating to New Zealand on 1 January 2021 and (3) individuals with a valid visa or entry experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. the use of masks, restrictions on currently hold a visa that is due to expire permission traveling from Australia under gathering with others, curfews etc. between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 the quarantine-free travel arrangement, who ► Declarations. Travelers who are exempt (inclusive). The extension does not apply to meet all entry requirements. from the quarantine requirement must the following: (1) individuals who submitted ► Transit. Travelers may transit through New complete a New Zealand Travel an Essential Skills work visa application prior Zealand provided they: (1) remain airside, (2) Declaration form prior to boarding a to the announcement and who have been are transiting through Auckland International flight to New Zealand. granted an interim visa, (2) migrant workers Airport for less than 24 hours, and (3) they whose jobs have ended, and (3) individuals hold a NZeTA or transit visa (unless exempt). ► Registrations. None. holding Specific Purpose work visas or Event work visas. An extension has also been ► Comments. Effective 28 April 2021, and ► Mobile phone apps. None. submitted to Visitor visa holders in New until further notice, only citizens and their Zealand. Migrants on Working Holiday and immediate family members may travel to ► Health insurance. None. Supplementary Seasonal Employment visas New Zealand from Brazil, India, Pakistan and that are due to expire between 21 June 2021 ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the Papua New Guinea. All other travelers, and 31 December 2021 will have their visas including residents of New Zealand, may only costs related to quarantine unless automatically extended for a further 6 be eligible to enter if they have spent 14 exempt. months. days outside a “very high risk” country, prior to their arrival to New Zealand. ► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Citizens ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are not required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work and foreigners must carry a certificate related requirements that have been quarantine upon arrival. Individuals who visas are not suspended or canceled as visa/permit holders and business proving that they tested negative for a announced in connection with travel to test positive for COVID-19 after arrival a result of COVID-19. visitors can enter Nicaragua. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. may be hospitalized and/or quarantined COVID-29 test no more than 72 hours on a case-by-case basis. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. See above. prior to entry. applications are being processed ► Location. Where required, a quarantine currently. ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. must be completed at government- visa/permit holders. See above. Travelers are not required to get tested designated location. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa extension/renewal requests are being ► Business visitors. See above. for COVID-19 upon arrival. ► Exemptions. None. processed currently. ► Other categories. None. ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers will be screened upon arrival ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Travelers can transit through and asked if they have been, or are, local rules, including those relating to Nicaragua without restriction. experiencing COVID-19 the use of masks, restrictions on symptoms. Citizens and foreigners with gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. Nicaragua is currently fever or respiratory symptoms may be allowing foreigners to enter the denied admission. Those who are country provided they satisfy health- permitted to enter will be monitored by related admission requirements. the health authorities (via telephone Citizens and foreigners with fever or follow-up calls) during their initial 14 respiratory symptoms may be denied days in Nicaragua. admission to Nicaragua. ► Declarations. Airlines may require travelers to complete forms with their personal information, prior to boarding.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting from ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Nigeria. April 2, 2021, all travelers (including Nigerian related requirements that have been isolate for seven days upon arrival in visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) citizens) must: (1) take a COVID-19 polymerase announced in connection with travel to Nigeria. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hour as restrictions for permanent or temporary against 96 hours before boarding, (2) obtain a this jurisdiction. ► Location. In general, the self-isolation ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Nigeria, or foreigners entering negative test result, (3) complete an online for business visits, except for those seeking registration, and (4) upon successful payment, can be completed at a private home or to be issued and there is no impact on to enter from the following locations (who download the ‘Permit to Travel Certificate’/QR temporary accommodation. During this processing as a result of the COVID-19 are barred from entering until further code to have on hand for boarding. Diplomats time, individuals are to avoid physical pandemic. notice): Brazil, India, Turkey, South Africa, and children under the age of 10 are exempt interaction with families, friends, from paying for the COVID-19 PCR test to be Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia and Zambia. colleagues and other members of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing conducted in Nigeria. of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit public. Residence Permit holders are ► Additionally, individuals traveling from the currently impacted by the COVID-19 holders. See above. required to undergo seven days of United Kingdom and South Africa must show mandatory quarantine at a government- pandemic. ► Business visitors. See above. proof of payment for the post arrival COVID-19 PCR test to be conducted on Day 7 in Nigeria, approved facility, at their own cost. ► Other categories. None. prior to boarding. ► Exemptions. None. ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions at ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. At the end of the this time. Travelers from Brazil, India and mandatory 7-day self-isolation period, all ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Turkey who are seeking to transit through travelers must visit a government-designated local rules, including those relating to Nigeria may do so. Transiting travelers are laboratory where they will undergo COVID-19 the use of masks, restrictions on not impacted by the travel ban. The Nigerian PCR testing. The test results will be available gathering with others, curfews etc. within 72 hours. If the test result is negative, Government has not yet commented whether travelers will be able to exit self-isolation from travelers from South Africa, Uganda, ► At the end of the mandatory seven day day 8 onwards. Individuals who test positive will Rwanda, Namibia and Zambia may transit be managed according to the national COVID-19 self-isolation period, all travelers must through Nigeria. guidelines, which include quarantine at a visit a government-designated government-monitored treatment center ► Comments. None. laboratory where they will undergo PCR (NCDC). COVID-19 testing. The test results will

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

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Citizens. Norwegian citizens can enter. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. EUDCC ► As of 24 June 2021, Norway has joined ► Duration. All persons traveling to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) holders and several other categories of the EU’s program for Digital COVID-19 Norway from abroad, except business visas are currently suspended ► Permanent residents. Permanent and travelers are not required to get tested Certificates. EUDCC holders are not countries/regions in the EEA or and may not be used to enter Norway. temporary residents can enter Norway. for COVID-19 prior to travel. Individuals Holders of 11-digit Norwegian national required to get tested pre-travel or Schengen, or the United Kingdom which who are required to get tested must do so ► New visa issuance. Some new visa identity numbers, and individuals who are post-arrival, they do not have to have a sufficiently low infection rate no more than 24 hours prior to travel. For applications are being processed, albeit registered in the National Population quarantine on arrival, and they are must quarantine for up to 10 days on more information, click here. exempt from the entry registration arrival, unless they are otherwise with delays. Resident permits for Register are considered residents. workers are being issued currently. Residency may also be proved by requirement. exempt. Individuals who are required to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In However, some are being issued with presenting documents such as tax general, inbound travelers are required to quarantine on arrival may be permitted statements and rental contracts. ► Holders of Norwegian ID numbers who to shorten their quarantine period by limitations. get tested for COVID-19 on arrival. were vaccinated outside of Norway will Certain categories of travelers, including taking a polymerase chain reaction ► Visa extensions/renewals. ► Temporary residents and work be exempt from the quarantine EUDCC holders, are exempt from this (PCR) COVID-19 test as of their seventh visa/permit holders. The following requirement, provided that they Extension/renewal requests are being requirement. For more information, click day after arrival. These travelers may categories of travelers may enter Norway: register their status in Norway’s processed currently. The requirement here. cease their quarantine upon receiving a (1) residents of green countries or areas, SYSVAK vaccination register in advance to file a renewal application one month (2) residents of purple countries or areas negative test result for the test taken before the visa/permit expiry date has ► Health screenings. In general, with of travel. For more information, click on/after their seventh day in Norway. been lifted temporarily. To secure the who are entering Norway to visit close limited exceptions, inbound travelers are here. family members or partners, (3) continued right to stay and work, subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival. ► Location. In general, travelers are individuals who hold an EU Digital COVID required to quarantine in government- applicants must submit their Certificate (EUDCC). ► Declarations. None. designated hotels. Travelers arriving applications seven days prior to the expiry date. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Registrations. In general, inbound from the United Kingdom, the Schengen travelers must complete an online Area or the European Economic Area ► Other categories. Workers in the registration prior to arrival. EUDCC (EEA) may depart the designated hotel petroleum industry, including workers on after three days of quarantine, and offshore installations, can enter. Students holders and certain other categories of can enter as of 1 August 2021. travelers are exempt from this complete the remainder of their Individuals who are considered critical for requirement. For more information, click quarantine in another suitable location, the functioning of society may also enter, here. if they test negative for COVID-19 on provided that their employer documents their third day in the country. ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are that the person is crucial to ensure the recommended to download the ► Exemptions. For information on maintenance of critical societal functions. Smittestopp app. In addition, individuals who are exemptions from the quarantine requirement, click here. considered “business critical” may enter, ► Health insurance. None. provided that they receive advance approval. For more information about ► Fees. Travelers who are required to entry requirements, click here. quarantine in government- designated hotels must cover the cost of ► Transit. Transit through Norway is their quarantine accommodations. currently permitted.

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

► Citizens. Citizens and foreigners holding ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers must observe a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are valid residency visas may enter Oman. travelers to Oman must get tested for related requirements that have been seven-day quarantine period, and not suspended or canceled, and may be COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior announced in connection with travel to undergo a COVID-19 test on the eighth used for entry to Oman, provided the ► Permanent residents. See above. to travel. The test must be negative, this jurisdiction. day after their arrival in Oman. visa holders are not otherwise ► Temporary residents and work and the traveler must carry proof of the inadmissible (e.g. business visitors). visa/permit holders. Foreign nationals negative test in order to be admitted. ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a entering for work are admissible. However, private location. They are not required ► New visa issuance. New visa application they must a No Objection Certificate (NOC) ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All to quarantine at a government- processing is currently on hold. from the sponsoring company in Oman, travelers must undergo a COVID-19 test designated location. and carry a soft copy of the NOC and on the eighth day after their arrival in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa prepared to show it when boarding, and Oman. ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal application upon arrival. processing is currently on hold. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not local rules, including those relating to permitted to enter currently. ► Declarations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Other categories. None. ► Registrations. None.

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

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Panama. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Travelers are considered to be fully ► Duration. Unvaccinated travelers arriving ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) including Panamanian citizens and residents, vaccinated if they received the final from a high-risk country who tested visas are not suspended or canceled, ► Permanent residents. Permanent must have a certificate confirming they took a dose of a vaccine that was approved by negative for COVID-19 prior to travel and and they may be used to enter Panama polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen residents may enter to Panama. the World Health Organization or the carry proof of the same must self-isolate for unless the traveler is otherwise COVID-19 test, no more than 48 hours prior to at least three days on arrival. Individuals entry, and tested negative. New entrants who European Medicines Agency (EMA) at inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work who fail to obtain a negative PCR COVID-19 visa/permit holders. These individuals fail to obtain a negative PCR test certificate may least 14 days prior to arrival in Panama. be denied by entry. If admitted, they will be test prior to entry may be required to self- ► New visa issuance. New visa may enter Panama. isolate for up to 21 days after arrival. subject to stricter quarantine requirements ► Effective 26 July 2021, fully vaccinated applications are being processed upon arrival. ► Business visitors. Business visitors travelers arriving from low-risk ► Location. New entrants may quarantine in currently. may enter Panama provided they are ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In general, new countries are not required to get tested hotels or private residences. They are not ► Visa extensions/renewals. New visa entrants are required to take a COVID-19 test for COVID-19 on arrival, or self-isolate required to isolate at government- not entering from a high-risk location applications are being processed (see comments below). upon arrival, at their own cost, and be in after entry to Panama. designated locations. As of 9 August 2021, possession of their COVID-19 test result prior to travelers who do not have a residence in currently. ► Other categories. None. their registration with the immigration ► Effective 26 July 2021, fully vaccinated Panama, and travelers from high-risk authorities. Effective 26 July 2021, fully travelers arriving from high-risk countries who are not fully vaccinated, will ► Transit. Transit through Panama is vaccinated individuals traveling from countries countries are required to get tested for be required to quarantine at a government- that are not considered high risk (i.e., low-risk permitted currently. designated hotel, at their own expense. countries) are exempt from the post-arrival COVID-19 upon arrival. However, if they COVID-19 test requirement. The Panamanian test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, ► Comments. Individuals traveling from ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated individuals Ministry of Public Health is expected to publish they are not required to self-isolate arriving from countries that are not the United Kingdom, South Africa, India the list of high-risk countries in the coming upon arrival. considered high risk, who tested negative or countries in South America, or who days. for COVID-19 prior to travel and carry proof were present in these locations in the ► Effective 26 July 2021, fully vaccinated 15 days prior to their desired entry to ► Health screenings on arrival. New entrants will of the same, are not required to self-isolate be subject to temperature checks and travelers must carry proof that they on arrival. Panama, must present a negative questioning regarding their health status. received their final dose at least 14 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) days before entry, and make a sworn ► Fully vaccinated travelers arriving from COVID-19 test result, issued no more ► Declarations. New entrants must complete a statement to this effect in their high-risk countries are not required to self- declaration (provided by their airline), in which than 48 hours before their arrival in declaration form (provided by the isolate provided that they test negative for they: (1) agree to abide by local health and COVID-19 upon arrival in Panama. Panama. Citizens and residents of safety measures and self-isolate upon arrival if airline). They must also input the details Panama may still enter the country, required by the Panamanian authorities, and (2) around their PCR or antigen COVID-19 ► Unvaccinated individuals arriving from even if they are traveling from a South enter information regarding their pre-travel test in the declaration. countries that are not considered high risk, American country. COVID-19 test and vaccination status. who tested negative for COVID-19 prior to

► Registrations. None. travel and again upon arrival, and who carry ► Entry to Panama is currently proof of the same, are not required to self- suspended for all travelers arriving ► Mobile phone apps. None. isolate on arrival. from Colombia. ► Health insurance. Health insurance that covers ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local the cost of medical treatment related to COVID- rules, including those relating to the use of 19 is not required, but it is highly masks, restrictions on gathering with recommended. others, curfews etc. ► Fees. None.

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

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

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. Paraguayan citizens and residents are not required to carry international health insurance. Foreign children (up to the age of 18) who have at least one Paraguayan parent are not required to carry international health insurance. MERCOSUR nationals are not required to carry international health insurance. All other travelers must have health insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19-related care within Paraguay.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

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

► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. ► Declarations. All travelers must complete There are no special restrictions in an affidavit called “Declaración Jurada place. Electrónica de Salud y el compromiso para realizar el aislamiento o cuarentena ► Comments. Non-residents of Peru del viajero,” no more than 72 hours prior (including foreign business visitors), to entry to Peru. To access the affidavit arriving from South Africa, Brazil or form, click here. India, or who had a connecting flight in these locations, are currently ► Registrations. None. inadmissible to Peru until 22 August 2021. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and comply with the requirements of the “Registro de Control Migratorio” app, no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Upon completing this requirement, they will receive a QR code which they will need to show to the immigration authorities upon arrival.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. All Filipino citizens are ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Fully vaccinated individuals are required ► Duration. All travelers must quarantine ► Existing (valid) visas. All business entry currently permitted entry. including citizens, must carry a certificate to quarantine for 7 or 10 days at a upon arrival. In general, the quarantine visas are canceled. Visa holders will confirming they tested negative for COVID- government-designated facility upon period is 14 days. However, fully need to reapply for new visas at a later ► Permanent residents. Certain 19 no more than three days prior to entry. arrival. Travelers arriving from “Green” vaccinated travelers are only required date that is yet to be announced. Work categories of residents may enter. countries are required to quarantine for to quarantine for seven days on arrival. visas and permits remain valid until Click here for more information. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new entrants, including citizens, must undergo seven days. their expiration date. These have not ► Location. The quarantine can be carried ► Temporary residents and work a reverse transmission polymerase chain been suspended or canceled. However, ► Returning Overseas Filipino Workers out at a pre-booked government- reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test on a work visa holders must otherwise be visa/permit holders. Holders of (OFWs) must carry a vaccination approved hotel while awaiting the result certain day in the country, unless they eligible to enter. specific types of visas may enter. Click certificate verified by the Philippine of the RT PCR COIVD-19 test taken here for more information. exhibit symptoms at an earlier date during quarantine. Overseas Labor Offices (POLO). All after arrival, or at a home or private ► New visa issuance. Work visas and ► Business visitors. In general, visitors other travelers may present a residence once a negative result is permits are being issued by the Bureau are not permitted entry, unless they ► Health screenings on arrival. New vaccination certificate issued by their issued. A medical certificate from the of Immigration and the Department of have a Travel Ban Exemption (TBE) entrants will be subject to temperature health authorities, provided that such Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is required Labor and Employment. checks and an RT PCR COVID-19 test. issued by the Philippine government. certificate can be independently before the traveler can leave the hotel. verified/confirmed by the Philippine Individuals in quarantine must permit ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa and ► Declarations. All travelers, including permit types, whether temporary or ► Other categories. Other travelers may citizens, must complete a health authorities as valid or authentic, or an inspections by government health be permitted entry. Click here for more International Certificate of Vaccination. workers, who may visit from time to long-term, can be renewed or extended declaration and submit an undertaking on provided the applicant is physically information. arrival. For more information, click here. Click here for more information. time to confirm that travelers are abiding by the terms of their present in the country. ► Transit. Transit through the Philippines ► Registrations. All travelers, including quarantine. en route to another destination is not citizens, must register for, and complete currently permitted. an electronic case investigation form (e- ► Exemptions. None. CIF) and a Bureau of Quarantine e-Health ► Comments. Effective until 15 August Declaration Card or a One Health Pass ► Comments. All travelers are subject to 2021, individuals traveling from India, (OHP) no more than three days prior to local rules, including those relating to Pakistan, Nepal, Oman, Sri Lanka, arrival. The e-CIF can be accessed here and the use of masks, face shields, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, the OHP can be accessed here. restrictions on gathering with others, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates curfews etc. For more information, click or who were present in these countries ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers (including here. in the 14 days preceding their desired citizens) must download the Traze app for travel to the Philippines, are not airport use and contact tracing. permitted entry. Click here for more ► Health insurance. No requirements information. currently to have special insurance.

► Fees. Travelers must pay a fee of PHP4,000 (approx. US$ 85) upon entry, and cover their hotel accommodations and food costs while they quarantine.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, nationals of Gulf ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► In general, fully vaccinated individuals are ► Duration. In general, travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of valid Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and regardless of age, including those who exempt from quarantine requirements if the isolate for: (1) five days if they are entering from work, temporary and business visas residents of Qatar (Qatar ID holders) may were previously vaccinated or infected, following criteria are met: (1) they received a country on the green list, (2) seven days if they are entering from a country on the yellow list, (3) may enter Qatar provided they obtain enter Qatar, provided they obtain approval must take a PCR COVID-19 test no more both doses Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine, or a single dose of the 7 to 10 days if they are entering from a country approval in advance of travel. For more in advance of travel. For more information, than 72 hours prior to arrival in Qatar and Johnson & Johnson vaccine, (2) 14 days have on the red list, (4) two days if they are fully information, click here. click here. test negative. The test must be conducted passed since they received the second dose of vaccinated, traveling from Bangladesh, India, by a medical institution that is accredited the vaccine, and (3) they take a polymerase Nepal, the Philippines or Sri Lanka and they test ► New visa issuance. New business and ► Permanent residents. Not applicable. by the local authorities to perform COVID- chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test and test negative for COVID-19 on their second day in work visas are currently being 19 PCR tests. negative prior to entry to Qatar. The quarantine Qatar, (5) at least 10 days if they are traveling ► Temporary residents and work from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, the Philippines or processed on a case-by-case basis, at exemption is valid for a period of six months, visa/permit holders. See above for Sri Lanka and they are unvaccinated, or they are the sole discretion of the Qatari ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Some starting 14 days after the individual has information pertaining to Qatar ID holders. vaccinated but tested positive for COVID-19 on authorities. The authorities have travelers, including travelers from received the final dose of the vaccine. This Work visa and family visa holders, as well their second day in Qatar, or (6) two to 10 days if Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the exemption period may be extended further, in resumed processing family (long-term as business visitors, may enter only if they: they are traveling from Pakistan (the quarantine Philippines and Sri Lanka, may be the future, after more clinical data is available. dependent) visa and tourist visa (1) are fully vaccinated with an approved period will vary based on whether the travelers requested to get tested for COVID-19 after are vaccinated, and whether they received the applications. vaccine, at least 14 days prior to entry, or ► Fully-vaccinated individuals traveling from entry to Qatar (e.g., on arrival or on their vaccination outside of Pakistan). (2) have proof that they tested positive for Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the second day in Qatar), including travelers ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa COVID-19 and recovered from COVID-19 Philippines or Sri Lanka (or who were present in ► Location. Travelers entering from a country on who recovered from COVID-19 or received extension/renewal applications are in a GCC country within the 12 months these jurisdictions in the 15 days preceding the yellow or red lists who are required to the Sinopharm vaccine. Random testing is being processed currently. preceding their entry to their travel to Qatar) are required to quarantine quarantine, and fully vaccinated individuals Qatar. Unvaccinated work visa holders are also occurring for other travelers. on arrival, and they may cease their quarantine traveling from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, after receiving a negative result for the COVID- Pakistan, the Philippines or Sri Lanka, must not allowed to enter Qatar currently. ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers 19 test taken two days after entry to Qatar. isolate at one of several designated hotels. are subject to health screenings upon Travelers who are required to quarantine who are ► Business visitors. See above. arrival. ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 who entering a country on the green list must isolate are entering Qatar from countries on the green ► Other categories. None. either at home or at an approved hotel, ► Declarations. All travelers are required to list, and whose parents are fully vaccinated, are depending on their immigration status in Qatar. ► Transit. All passengers transiting through sign an attestation confirming that they not required to quarantine. Qatari citizens and residents (Qatari ID holders) Qatar must have a negative pre-travel will quarantine upon arrival. who are required to quarantine and who are ► Unvaccinated children between the ages of 12 arriving from a country on the green list can polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and 17 who are traveling to Qatar from ► Registrations. All travelers must complete isolate at home. GCC nationals who are required certificate. The test must have been taken countries on the green list, and whose parents an online registration at least 12 hours to isolate who are arriving from a country on the no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in are fully vaccinated, must home quarantine for green list must isolate at an approved hotel. Work Qatar. In the event that the traveler prior to entry. a period of five days. visa holders who are required to isolate who are requires another PCR COVID-19 test arriving from a country on the green list must ► Mobile phone apps. All inbound ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 who isolate an approved hotel. before entering their destination after passengers are required to download the Oman, they may get one at Hamad are entering Qatar from countries on the yellow Ehteraz mobile application prior to travel. list and whose parents are fully vaccinated, are ► Exemptions. See the “Vaccination requirements International Airport at a cost of QAR 300 required to quarantine for seven days. and considerations” section. per test. ► Health insurance. None. ► Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 who ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local ► Comments. Qatar has set up a webpage ► Fees. None. are entering Qatar from countries on the red rules, including those relating to the use of for travelers to confirm their entry, testing list and whose parents are fully vaccinated, are masks, restrictions on gathering with others, and quarantine requirements. For more ► Comments. None. required to quarantine for seven days. curfews etc. information, click here.

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Rwanda. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not travelers must undergo a reverse related requirements that have been quarantine for 24 hours upon arrival at suspended or canceled. Visa holders ► Permanent residents. Permanent transmission polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to a government-designated hotel. Those may use them to enter Rwanda unless residents may enter Rwanda. (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. who test positive for COVID-19 upon they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if ► Temporary residents and work than 72 hours prior to departure, and arrival, are required to quarantine for a they fail to comply with pre-travel visa/permit holders. These individuals carry a certificate confirming that they longer period (e.g. seven days), as testing requirements). may enter Rwanda. tested negative, in order to be granted designated by the local authorities. All admission. passengers arriving from India or ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Business visitors Uganda, or who were present in these applications are being processed may enter Rwanda. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New locations in the seven days preceding currently. entrants, including those transiting their entry to Rwanda, must quarantine ► Other categories. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa through Rwanda, are required to for seven days at government- undergo a PCR COVID-19 test on extension/renewal applications are ► Transit. Transit through Rwanda is designated hotels at their own expense. arrival. being processed currently. currently permitted. For more information, click here. ► Health screenings on arrival. New ► Comments. Entry to Rwanda is ► Location. Travelers must isolate for 24 entrants will undergo a health screening currently only permitted by air. hours at a location that is approved by on arrival. the authorities. Thereafter, travelers ► Declarations. All travelers must who test positive for COVID-19 must complete a passenger locator form prior quarantine at a government facility, to travel. For more information, click unless they receive approval from the here. local authorities to isolate in a private residence or a location other than a ► Registrations. None. government facility.

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. In general, citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering Senegal ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not permanent residents, temporary must get tested for COVID-19 no more related requirements that have been are not required to quarantine, unless suspended or canceled. Visa holders residents, work visa/permit holders than five days prior to travel, The test announced in connection with travel to specifically ordered to do so by the may use them to enter Senegal unless and business visitors may enter must be a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. authorities upon arrival. they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if Senegal. See the comments further test, conducted by a recognized health they are seeking to enter from a down. organization, and the test result must be ► Location. Not applicable. country that currently is prohibiting the negative, in order for the traveler to be ► Exemptions. None. entry of Senegalese citizens). ► Permanent residents. See above. admitted to Senegal. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers are not required to get tested for COVID- local rules, including those relating to applications are being processed visa/permit holders. These individuals, currently. and business visitors, are permitted to 19 upon arrival. However, the Senegalese the use of masks, restrictions on authorities retain discretion to require new gathering with others etc. enter generally speaking. However, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa they may be denied admission if they entrants to get tested for COVID-19 upon extension/renewal applications are arrival if the travelers display symptoms of do not have a purpose of travel which being processed currently. COVID-19. is deemed to be essential. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► Business visitors. See above. subject to health screenings upon arrival, including but not limited to temperature ► Other categories. See above. checks. ► Transit. Travelers are permitted to ► Declarations. Travelers who transit transit through Senegal, provided they through Senegal are required to sign a meet the entry requirements for their declaration if the transit period in Senegal destination after Senegal. It is the lasts more than 24 hours and the traveler responsibility of the airlines to ensure leaves the airport, and/or if the traveler compliance with these conditions. was unable to get tested for COVID-19 prior to departure. ► Comments. Travelers seeking to enter from countries that have enacted ► Registrations. Travelers must submit a travel restrictions against Senegalese Public Health Passenger Locator form citizens are prohibited from entry. upon arrival. The form can be accessed here.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers who depart Senegal may be required to take a PCR COVID-19 test at their own expense (of XOF 25,000).

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

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

► Declarations. None. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. ► Registrations. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Mobile phone apps. None. local rules, including those relating to

► Health insurance. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others etc. ► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Singapore. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required to ► Fully vaccinated pass holders with a 21- ► Duration. Individuals who traveled at any ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers from day travel history to higher-risk time in the 21 days leading up to their visas are currently suspended for most ► Permanent residents. Permanent Indonesia are required to take a PCR test no more than 48 jurisdictions (excluding India, proposed entry to Singapore, to higher-risk business visitors, except for those who residents may enter Singapore. hours prior to departure. All travelers from Brunei, jurisdictions are required to isolate for up Mainland China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau and Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka are otherwise admissible (e.g., those to 14 days upon arrival. The isolation ► Temporary residents and work Taiwan, as well as Singapore citizens entering by land and Myanmar) may now request an entering pursuant to a RGL or ATP). from Malaysia, are exempt from the pre-travel COVID-19 period is known as a Stay Home Notice visa/permit holders. Long-Term pass testing requirement. entry approval to enter Singapore. Individuals in high-risk jurisdictions who holders who are traveling from a low-risk Higher-risk jurisdictions refer to all (SHN). All jurisdictions are currently received entry approval previously but ► required to observe a SHN, with the jurisdiction only (i.e., Brunei, Mainland Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required countries/regions except for: Brunei, have not yet entered Singapore are not to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival in exception of Brunei, Mainland China China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. Travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, currently being permitted to enter. Macau) may enter Singapore. Long-Term Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Indonesia are also (excluding Jiangsu Province), New Zealand required to undergo a COVID-19 antigen rapid test (ART) Taiwan and New Zealand. Entry pass holders who are traveling from a and Taiwan. ► New visa issuance. New work visa upon arrival. Additionally, work permit and S Pass holders approvals for those arriving from higher-risk jurisdiction and are fully applications continued to be processed in the construction, marine and process sectors, are Indonesia will be limited. ► Location. Travelers from Hong Kong, vaccinated may also enter Singapore. All required to take a serology COVID-19 test upon arrival in by the Ministry of Manpower. The work Singapore. In addition to the post-arrival COVID-19 test, Macau and Jiangsu Province (Mainland pass holders must obtain approval from all travelers will be required to undergo additional COVID- China) are eligible for a seven day SHN. visa application process can only be the authorities in Singapore prior to 19 PCR tests on either day 7 or day 14 of their Stay Home They may isolate at a location of their completed after the visa holder enters travel. Work pass holders in the Notice (SHN) depending on the duration of their SHN, where applicable. All inbound travelers are also required choosing. Those who are required to Singapore and completes the SHN construction, marine and process sectors to self-administer antigen rapid COVID-19 tests on their isolate for 14 days must do so at a period. Effective immediately and until rd th th may be denied entry. Work pass holders 3 , 7 and 11 days in Singapore. Workers from the government-designated SHN Dedicated further notice, the Singapore Ministry of traveling from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, construction, marine and process sectors who stay in dormitories will need to take another PCR COVID-19 test Facility (SDF). Currently, travelers from Manpower is not accepting new entry Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar will not seven days after their SHN is concluded. Australia, may isolate themselves at their applications from individuals located in be allowed entry to Singapore. Entry place of residence. Starting 20 August approvals for those arriving from ► Health screenings on arrival. None. high-risk jurisdictions (i.e., all 2021, all fully vaccinated travelers from jurisdictions except for Brunei, Mainland Indonesia will be limited. ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an online health Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, and travel history declaration form. Submission can be China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Macau Norway, South Korea and Switzerland may ► Business visitors. Business visitors are made up to three days prior to arrival. For more and Taiwan). prohibited from entering Singapore, with information, click here. isolate themselves at their place of residence. Travelers may upgrade to a the exception of those who are approved ► Registrations. All travelers are encouraged to register for ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work visa to enter pursuant to a Reciprocal Green their post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test to facilitate SHN dedicated suite at their own expense, renewal applications continue to be immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. Click subject to availability. Lane (RGL) scheme, an Air Travel Pass here for more information. approved by the Ministry of Manpower. (ATP) scheme or the Connect@Singapore The visa renewal process can only be ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and use ► Exemptions. Travelers from low-risk scheme. The RGL the TraceTogether, FWMOMCare (for work pass holders jurisdictions will only need to isolate until completed when the visa holder is in the and Connect@Singapore schemes are only) and WhatsApp mobile applications. their first post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test country. temporarily suspended. ► Health insurance. Short-term visitors entering Singapore result is released, provided that the test via an Air Travel Pass (ATP) or Reciprocal Green Lanes result is negative. ► Other categories. None. (RGLs) scheme must carry insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000. Sponsors of Work Permit, Training ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Transit through Singapore’s Work Permit and S Pass holders must purchase insurance Changi Airport is limited to flights that are coverage of S$10,000 to cover these individuals. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering approved by the Civil Aviation Authority ► Fees. All travelers must pay the cost of their post arrival of Singapore. PCR COVID-19 tests and SHN observed at a SHN Dedicated with others, curfews etc. For more Facility. information regarding SHN and swab ► Comments. None. requirement tests, click here.

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

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

► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

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

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who enter South ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas remain valid residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to carry a related requirements that have been Africa without proof that they tested and valid visa holders are able to enter visa/permit holders and business certificate confirming they tested announced in connection with travel to negative for COVID-19 prior to the country using their existing visas. visitors are allowed to enter the negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 this jurisdiction. departure, may be required to isolate country by air or sea. South Africa’s hours prior to departure. However, it is for 14 days upon arrival (i.e., if they ► New visa issuance. New visa 20 commercial land borders resumed being observed that some travelers are test positive upon arrival). In practice applications may be filed abroad, operations on 15 February 2021. being allowed to board flights without however, local officials have subject to local conditions and completing this requirements. demonstrated inconsistency in their restrictions in each country. ► Permanent residents. See above. approach to this requirements, as some ► Visa extensions/renewals. Short-term ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those ► Temporary residents and work individuals who tested negative for visas that expired during the lockdown who arrive in South Africa without proof COVID-19 are being required to isolate. visa/permit holders. See above. of a negative COVID-19 test, are being and are held by individuals who entered the country before 15 March 2021 and ► Business visitors. See above. required take an antigen COVID-19 test, ► Location. Isolation may be carried out in and to quarantine at their own cost, private homes or residences. Those who are present in South Africa currently, ► Other categories. None. upon entry are required to isolate are not required are extended automatically until 30 to isolate at a government facility or September 2021. Long-term visas that ► Transit. Transit is permitted through ► Health screenings on arrival. New government-designated location. expired (or will expire) on/after 15 sea and airports of entry . Transit by arrivals are subject to temperature February 2020 and before the end of land is now permitted for commercial checks and questioning about their ► Exemptions. In principle, travelers who the lockdown in South Africa are border posts. travel and medical histories. carry proof that they tested negative automatically extended to 30 July for COVID-19 prior to travel are not 2021. ► Comments. Exemptions to the land ► Declarations. Travelers must declare required to isolate. border closure are in place in limited whether they are experiencing (or situations, including for transportation recently experienced) symptoms of ► Comments. All travelers are subject to of goods, and daily commuters from COVID-19, and whether they have come local rules, including those relating to other countries who attend school in into contact with infected individuals, the use of masks, restrictions on South Africa. prior to boarding flights and buses to gathering with others, curfews etc. South Africa.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. All travelers, except for citizens and permanent residents, must have health insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments and/or hospitalization related to COVID-19.

► Fees. None.

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

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

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers are responsible for quarantine- related costs.

► Comments. None.

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

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

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

► Comments. People residing in Albania, ► Declarations. None. Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, ► Registrations. None. Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macao, ► Mobile phone apps. None. Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Republic of North Macedonia, Saudi ► Health insurance. None. Arabia Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine and the United States are ► Fees. None. exempt from the travel ban. The exemptions are based on the jurisdiction ► Comments. Travelers are responsible for where the travelers reside, and not their the costs associated with COVID-19 citizenship. expenses.

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

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

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

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of restrictions for citizens of Taiwan. entrants are required to present a negative related requirements that have been undergo a 14-day home quarantine followed by a existing visas issued prior to 19 May seven day self-health management period. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test announced in connection with travel to 2021 are temporarily prohibited from certificate (in English) that was issued within the ► Permanent residents. There are no ► Location. All travelers will be asked to show proof entering Taiwan. 3 days leading up to the traveler’s departure for this jurisdiction. entry restrictions for permanent of the location where they will complete their Taiwan. residents of Taiwan. quarantine. Travelers should quarantine at a ► New visa issuance. Visa applications are government-designated facility (with one adult per ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All arriving currently open for special humanitarian room). Individuals who traveled to, or transited ► Temporary residents and work travelers are subject to COVID-19 testing upon reasons only. Foreign nationals who hold through, key high-risk jurisdictions (i.e., th th a special permission from the Central visa/permit holders. Resident permit arrival, between the 10 and 12 days of their Bangladesh, Brazil, India, the UK, Peru, Israel, (ARC) holders may enter Taiwan. quarantine period, and again prior to ending Indonesia and Myanmar) in the 14 days Epidemic Command Center (CECC) may their quarantine. Individuals who traveled to, or immediately preceding their entry to Taiwan, will apply for a visa and enter Taiwan. Taiwan ► Business visitors. Visa holders are transited through key high-risk jurisdictions be tested for COVID-19 upon entry and required to Entry Permit applications for Mainland temporarily prohibited from entering (i.e., Bangladesh, Brazil, India, the UK, Peru, quarantine at a government-mandated group China nationals are suspended until further Israel, Indonesia and Myanmar) in the 14 days Taiwan. quarantine facility. Other arriving travelers who notice. immediately preceding their entry to Taiwan, have not visited key high-risk jurisdictions in the will be required to quarantine at a government- 14 days immediately preceding their arrival in ► Other categories. Foreign nationals ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Taiwan mandated group quarantine facility. Taiwan will be required to take a throat/saliva test who hold a special permission from the and a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival in Center for Disease Control downgraded the Central Epidemic Command Center ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Taiwan. All travelers are required to take a rapid nationwide alert to level 2 effective 27 (CECC) may apply for a visa and enter home COVID-19 test between the 10th and 12th July 2021. Applicants whose ARC expired ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an days of their quarantine period and again prior to Taiwan. during the level 3 alert period (between 19 online health declaration that includes the ending their quarantine. All arriving travelers who May 2021 and 26 July 2021) must submit traveler’s health status and travel history, test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to ► Transit. Effective 19 May 2021, transit within the 48 hours leading up to their arrival in genome sequencing. their application documents within 30 days through Taiwan is prohibited. Taiwan. of the nationwide alert being downgraded ► Exemptions. Beginning 1 March 2021, business to level 2. Those with expired ARCs who ► Comments. Hong Kong and Macau ► Registrations. None. travelers with a valid ARC or Employment Gold remain in Taiwan beyond their permitted residents, and Mainland China Card (EGC) who plan to stay in Taiwan for less than period of stay will be allowed to depart ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to three months may shorten the home-quarantine nationals, may enter Taiwan provided have a phone number of a local Taiwan telecom period pursuant to a special procedure. Those Taiwan without penalties, and they will not they hold an ARC or obtain special service provider (a SIM card can be purchased coming from low-risk countries/regions may take be considered to have overstayed, permission from the National at the airport) and to use a personal COVID-19 test on the fifth day of their stay (at provided they depart no later than 10 days their own expense). Those who arrive from Immigration Agency prior to entry. smartphone (i.e., one smartphone per person) after the nationwide alert was downgraded to complete and submit their health medium-risk countries/regions may take a COVID- to level 2. Holders of visitor visas that 19 test on their seventh day in Taiwan (at their declaration. However, under special expired during level 3 alert period circumstances (such as, children under the age own expense). Provided they receive a negative test result, these business travelers will be allowed (between 19 May 2021 and 26 July of 12 that will quarantine at the same location to end their home-quarantine period and shift to 2021), who are present in Taiwan beyond as the accompanying adult) they can complete an enhanced self-health management period, their permitted period of stay, do not the health declaration through a shared th lasting until the 14 day after entry. They will then require an extension. They will not be smartphone. need to observe a seven day regular self-health management period. considered to have overstayed, provided ► Health insurance. None. they either depart Taiwan, or submit an ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, extension application no later than 10 days ► Fees. None. including those relating to the use of masks, after the nationwide alert was downgraded restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. to level 2.

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Fully vaccinated individuals (including ► Duration. Those who are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. There is currently residents, temporary residents, work eligible entrants are required to present citizens and non-citizens) are not quarantine must do so for 14 days on no impact (e.g. suspension) on existing permit holders and business visitors a negative polymerase chain reaction required to quarantine on arrival. arrival. (valid) visas, as a result of COVID-19. must obtain a “TTravel Pass” prior to (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that their travel to Trinidad and Tobago. For was issued at most 72 hours before ► Citizens who are not vaccinated, or not ► Location. Travelers must undergo their ► New visa issuance. Entry visa more information, click here. arrival, in order to be admitted. fully vaccinated, must quarantine for 14 quarantine at a government-approved applications are being processed days on arrival on Trinidad. facility. Evidence of a hotel booking is currently for applicants who obtained a ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. required to apply for a TTravel Pass and TTravel Pass. Work permit applications ► Non-citizens who are not fully enter the country. are being processed, and may be ► Temporary residents and work permit ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers vaccinated are currently inadmissible to submitted through the TTBizLink online holders. See above. In addition, these may be subject to health screenings on both Trinidad and Tobago. ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers portal. In-person applications are not travelers must be fully vaccinated in arrival. The health authorities retain the are not required to quarantine. ► A fully vaccinated individual is defined being accepted for processing at this order to be granted admission. right to require that new entrants be Unvaccinated children traveling with time. tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. as a person who has received the vaccinated parents are not required to ► Business visitors. See above. In required number of doses of a World quarantine. However, they must take a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work permit addition, these travelers must be fully ► Declarations. None. Health Organization (WHO) approved PCR COVID-19 test on their third, fourth renewal/extension applications are vaccinated in order to be granted vaccine at least two weeks prior to ► Registrations. None. or fifth day after arrival. being processed, and may be submitted admission. travel to Trinidad and Tobago. through the TTBizLink online portal. In- ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. Not applicable. person renewal/extension applications must download the Ministry of Health local rules, including those relating to are not being accepted for processing ► Transit. There are no transit mobile application for Trinidad and the use of masks, restrictions on at this time. In-person appointments at restrictions at this time. Tobago. gathering with others, curfews etc. A the Immigration Division are also state of emergency went into effect on suspended until further notice. ► Comments. Citizens who are not fully ► Health insurance. None. 16 May 2021 and will continue until vaccinated are admissible to Trinidad, further notice. An ongoing curfew is in ► Fees. Travelers must pay for the cost of provided that they are otherwise effect from Monday to Sunday, from 9 quarantine lodging. eligible for entry (e.g., they obtained a pm to 5 am local time. TTravel Pass). Non-citizens who are ► Comments. None. not fully vaccinated are currently inadmissible to Trinidad.

► Citizens and non-citizens who are not fully vaccinated are currently inadmissible to Tobago.

► Individuals in the oil and gas sector who are not fully vaccinated may be eligible to receive an exemption from the entry requirements.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Passengers ► In general, inbound travelers are not ► Duration. Travelers arriving from Brazil, ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work arriving from United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt, required to take a PCR COVID-19 test or Bangladesh, South Africa, India, Nepal visas are not suspended or canceled Singapore, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, visa/permit holders and business India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and passengers who quarantine on arrival if they: (1) and Sri Lanka, or who were present in and may be used to enter Turkey. visitors can enter Turkey. have been in these countries in the 14 days received two doses of the COVID-19 any of these countries in the 14 days preceding their entry to Turkey, must submit a vaccine (or one dose in the case of the preceding their travel to Turkey, must ► New visa issuance. Visa applications ► Permanent residents. See above. negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or Johnson & Johnson vaccine) at least 14 quarantine for 14 days on arrival. At continue to be accepted and processed. a negative rapid antigen test taken no more than ► Temporary residents and work 72 hours before arrival. Individuals arriving from days before their arrival in Turkey are the end of the quarantine, travelers ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa visa/permit holders. See above. Afghanistan or Pakistan, as well as those who not required to submit a PCR COVID-19 must take a second PCR COVID-19 test, extension/renewal applications continue were present in these locations in the 14 days test in advance of travel, or (2) and if they test negative, they will be to be accepted and processed. ► Business visitors. See above. preceding their travel to Turkey, are not required recovered from COVID-19 in the six allowed to end the quarantine period. to submit a PCR test. months preceding their travel to ► Other categories. Tourists may enter ► Individuals arriving from Afghanistan ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals Turkey. Turkey. traveling from countries other than those listed and Pakistan, and those who were above may be required to take a PCR COVID-19 ► Travelers from the following countries, present in these locations in the 14 ► Transit. Transit through Turkey is test upon arrival. Testing is done at random. If must present a negative PCR COVID-19 days preceding their travel to Turkey, currently permitted. the test result is positive, the traveler may be test prior to arrival and quarantine on must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. required to quarantine. ► Comments. As of 1 July 2021, travel arrival, even if they have a vaccination At the end of their seventh day in from the following locations is ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers may be or recovery certificate: Afghanistan, Turkey, they must take a PCR COVID-19 suspended until further notice: subject to temperature checks when arriving by Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, test, and if they test negative, they will air. Travelers from Canada, Singapore and Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, South Guangzhou, and passengers who connect flights Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka. be allowed to end the quarantine. Africa and Sri Lanka. However, en route to Turkey may be more likely to be ► Travelers from the following countries, ► Location. Individuals who are required individuals traveling from these screened on arrival. must present a negative PCR COVID-19 to quarantine must complete their countries may transit through Turkey ► Declarations. All passengers, except for those in test prior to arrival, but are not required reservations at an approved hotel prior en route to their final destination (after transit and individuals under the age of six, are to quarantine on arrival, even if they to travel. Travelers who do not carry Turkey). required to complete the Turkey Entry Form in the 72 hours preceding their flight. A paper have a vaccination or recovery proof of payment for their hotel printout or mobile screenshot of the completed certificate: United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt accommodations will not be admitted to form will be checked prior to boarding. and Singapore. Turkey.

► Registrations. None. ► Exemptions. See the “vaccination”

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

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Only travelers displaying ► Existing (valid) visas. Work visas and residents, temporary residents, work travelers, including those who transit related requirements that have been symptoms are required to undergo permits remain valid until their visa/permit holders and business through Uganda, are required to announced in connection with travel to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days on expiration date. These have not been visitors are eligible for admission to present a negative polymerase chain this jurisdiction. arrival. suspended or canceled. Uganda. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result in order to be admitted (or permitted to ► Location. In general, new entrants may ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Permanent residents. See above. transit). The test must be taken no quarantine in private accommodations. applications are being processed, albeit more than 72 hours prior to travel. However, they may be required to with delays. ► Temporary residents and work quarantine at a government-designated visa/permit holders. See above. Children age three and under are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa exempt from this requirement, provided institution at the discretion of the local authorities. extension/renewal requests are being ► Business visitors. See above. that the adult(s) accompanying them processed currently, albeit with delays. comply with this requirement. ► Other categories. ► Exemptions. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to transiting travelers are otherwise ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers admissible to their final destination (or are subject to health screenings on the use of masks, restrictions on the destination after Uganda). arrival. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers will be required to pay a fee for COVID-19 testing if they are displaying symptoms on arrival

► Comments. None.

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

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► Citizens. British citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers must ► Individuals who were present in a country ► Duration. The quarantine requirements for ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid visas may be residents, temporary residents and provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test on the red list anytime in the 10 days travelers arriving to the United Kingdom used for travel to the United Kingdom, provided taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure. preceding their travel to the UK must from locations outside of the United the visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible work visa/permit holders may enter the Limited exceptions from the test requirement (e.g. business visa holders traveling to the follow the rules for travel from red list Kingdom, Ireland, the Channel Islands or United Kingdom, even if their travel exist, including for: (1) children aged 10 and United Kingdom from a banned country). originates in a country on the banned under, (2) travelers who have a job on the exempt countries, even if they were fully the Isle of Man vary depending on whether country list. Direct entry from banned jobs list, (3) individuals with a medical condition vaccinated. the traveler was present in red, amber or ► New visa issuance. New visa applications – including applications for work, study and countries is not permitted. Entry by and/or who are traveling for urgent medical green countries. For more information treatment. For more information, click here. ► Individuals traveling from countries on the click here. residence visas – are being processed. these travelers is only permitted from amber list who are fully vaccinated as Individuals who are applying for visitor visas ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. The requirements countries that are not on the banned defined under the UK Vaccination ► Location. Individuals may isolate at a may be issued new visas, however the decision country list. Family members of these relating to post-arrival COVID-19 testing are tied Programme and/or by the European private residence unless they are traveling may be delayed if the individual is applying from to the countries where the traveler has been, or individuals may enter the United Medicines Agency (EMA), the US Food and from a red country, in which case they are a country from which travel to the UK is to which they traveled, in the 10 days preceding currently suspended. If the application is Kingdom subject to these same rules. their arrival in the United Kingdom. Countries are Drug Administration (FDA) or the Swiss required to isolate at a government- successful, the applicants will receive their visa categorized as red, amber or green depending on authorities must get tested for COVID-19 designated hotel. only when the country from which they are ► Permanent residents. See above. the risk level in those countries (which is tied to test no more than 72 hours before applying is removed from the banned country infection rates and the presence of COVID-19 traveling to the UK, and test negative. ► Exemptions. Some travelers are exempt list. Applicants with expired short-term entry ► Temporary residents and work variants). For more information click here. They must also book a COVID-19 test on from COVID-19 isolation requirements, on visas must apply for replacement visas and visa/permit holders. See above. the basis of their job. Click here for more resubmit their biometric information. If the Visa ► Health screenings on arrival. None. their second day in the UK at their own cost. Finally, they must complete a information. These travelers are also Application Centre (VAC) with jurisdiction over ► Business visitors. Business visitors travelers place of residence is closed due to ► Declarations. All travelers who are eligible to passenger locator form no more than 48 exempt from completing the declaration may enter the United Kingdom only if COVID-19, the travelers may apply online and enter the United Kingdom must complete an hours prior to arrival in the UK, declare on form when traveling from the UK to other they are traveling from a country that online passenger locator form any time in the 48 locations. Individuals traveling from amber select a VAC in another country. These travelers the form that they are fully vaccinated and should select a country where they can submit is not on the banned country list, and hours before they are due to arrive in the United countries will not need to quarantine upon Kingdom. This form can be accessed here. There show proof of their vaccination status in their biometrics, and ensure that they are they have not spent time in, or are limited exemptions from this requirement. order to be admitted. Those who are arrival in England provided that they are permitted to travel to the country they selected. transited through, a banned country in Click here for more information. vaccinated in the US will also need to fully vaccinated and have received all This measure is in place until 31 December the 10 days preceding their entry to provide proof that the reside in the US. required doses of a vaccine that was 2021. the United Kingdom. ► Registrations. None. approved by the European Medicines They will not need to quarantine upon ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa renewal Agency, US Food and Drug Administration ► Mobile phone apps. The United Kingdom health arrival in England. Effective 8 August applications are being processed. Individuals ► Other categories. None. authorities are advising individuals in England 2021, fully vaccinated individuals traveling or the Swiss authorities. Starting at 4 a.m. who are currently in the United Kingdom with and Wales to use the free NHS COVID-19 app. GMT on 8 August 2021, fully vaccinated visas expiring by 30 September 2021 who are ► Transit. Travelers transiting through from France will no longer need to travelers from France will no longer be unable to depart from the United Kingdom due ► Health insurance. None. quarantine on arrival. the United Kingdom are subject to the required to quarantine. Those vaccinated to issues relating to COVID-19 may request same rules as those for visitors above. ► Fees. None. ► Individuals traveling from countries on the in the US will also need to provide proof of additional time to remain, known as “exceptional green list must follow the green list rules US residency. assurance.” Individuals who left the United ► Comments. Failure to abide by the rules may even if they are fully vaccinated as defined Kingdom with valid visas before 17 March 2020, result in fines and other penalties, including ► Comments. On 19 July 2021, most who wish to return to the United Kingdom, but deportation and denial of under the UK Vaccination Programme who were unable to make an application for and/or by the EMA, the US FDA or the restrictions relating to COVID-19 were admission. Anyone trying to conceal that they lifted in England. Click here for more Indefinite or Further Leave to Remain before have been in a country on the red list may be Swiss authorities. For more information, their visa expired, as a result COVID-19 related subject to a prison sentence of up to 10 years. click here. information. Specific COVID-19 restrictions travel restrictions, can now complete an online may be in effect in Scotland, Wales and form to enter re-enter. Click here for more Northern Ireland. information.

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► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Starting 26 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Air travelers seeking ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not canceled citizens, permanent residents or their family January 2021, all travelers, including US citizens related requirements that have been admission to the US from a foreign and they may be used to enter the US, members, including spouses, children under the age and permanent residents, flying to the US from provided the visa holder is not otherwise of 21, parents (provided that the US citizen or announced in connection with travel to country will be required to comply with international destinations will be required to show inadmissible (e.g. if they were present in the lawful permanent resident child is unmarried and proof of a negative COVID-19 test before this jurisdiction. For more information CDC guidelines for self-quarantine or Schengen Area). under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that boarding their flight. Failure to provide evidence about guidance from the Center for self-isolation. both the sibling and the US citizen or lawful of a negative test will result in the carrier denying permanent resident are unmarried and under the Disease Control, click here. ► New visa issuance. The Department of State boarding. This requirement still applies to those age of 21). ► Location. State-specific quarantine (DOS) has temporarily suspended most who are fully vaccinated. measures may be in effect as well. The routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Currently, the latest guidance can be found here. appointments. Exceptions for national ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) interest may be entertained at the discretion holders. These travelers, and business visitors, may recommend that domestic travelers get tested for ► Exemptions. Fully vaccinated travelers of the US authorities. The DOS is currently not enter if they were present in the Schengen COVID-19 three to five days after travel, and are not required to quarantine after limiting visa processing to emergencies, Area, the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, India, Iran, reduce non-essential activities for seven days. arriving in the United States. which are fairly narrowly defined as Ireland or South Africa in the 14 days prior to Travelers are subject to state/local requirements. seeking admission, unless they qualify for, and including urgent medical care for oneself or For more information, click here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to obtain, a national interest exemption. See “other a relative or an employer that must be categories” for more information. ► Health screenings on arrival. US citizens and local rules, including those relating to accompanied, a funeral/death, urgent Lawful Permanent Residents entering from a the use of masks, restrictions on business travel, or students or exchange ► Business visitors. See above. restricted jurisdiction will be subject to enhanced gathering with others, curfews etc. As visitors. A proclamation suspending the entry screening, and directed to proceed to their ► Other categories. Certain academics, students and of 21 January 2021, Executive entry into the United States of certain final destination, and immediately home journalists traveling from the Schengen Area, the departments and agencies must immigrants who present a risk to the US United Kingdom, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland or quarantine in accordance with CDC best labor market following the outbreak of practices. immediately require masks to be worn South Africa may qualify for national interest COVID-19 was rescinded on 24 February exceptions (NIE). Certain business travelers, treaty in compliance with the CDC 2021. The suspension of entry for certain investors and traders from these restricted ► Declarations. Air passengers will be required to requirements while in airports, or on countries may qualify for an NIE if they are confirm that the COVID-19 documentation they non-immigrants expired on 31 March 2021 traveling to provide vital support or executive present is true, in the form of an attestation. commercial aircraft, trains, public and was not renewed. direction for significant economic activities that are maritime vessels (including ferries), considered to be in the U.S. national interest. ► Registrations. None. intercity buses, and all forms of public ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners Approved NIEs are valid for 12 months from the entering under the Visa Waiver Program ► Mobile phone apps. The US government released transportation. The Coordinator of the date of approval and may be used to travel to the (VWP), also known as the Electronic System United States multiple times for the purpose an app that asks a series of questions about COVID-19 Response and Counselor to for Travel Authorization (ESTA), are not indicated in the approved NIE. health and exposure to determine if one should the President (COVID-19 Response seek care for COVID-19 symptoms. eligible to extend their stay or change status. ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided the traveler Coordinator) is responsible for If an emergency such as COVID-19 prevents was not present in the Schengen Area, the United ► Health insurance. None. encouraging physical distancing on the departure of a VWP entrant, United Kingdom, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland or South public modes of transportation. States Citizenship and Immigration Services Africa in the 14 days prior to entry. ► Fees. None. (USCIS) has discretion to grant a period of ► Comments. Travelers entering by land from Canada ► Comments. The pre-testing rule applies to all satisfactory departure of up to 30 days. or Mexico for “non-essential” purposes will be individuals two years of age or older, including US USCIS has temporary authority to grant an refused entry. The US has declined to fully define citizens and legal permanent residents. It does additional 30 day period to VWP entrants “nonessential” apart from excluding any travel not currently apply to land border who are unable to depart after the initial 30 related to tourism or recreation. The US has also crossings. Additional clarifications on restrictions day period. Satisfactory departure requests closed its land border with Mexico to any for travel by land and sea are likely forthcoming. undocumented applicants (impacting asylum and must be made by calling the USCIS Contact refugee seekers). Center at 1-800-375-5283.

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

► Citizens. Uruguay has closed its land, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. ► Fully vaccinated travelers (i.e., those ► Duration. Foreigners who are eligible to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are sea and air border, and entry is not Individuals who are eligible to enter who received the full number of doses enter Uruguay must quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. However, permitted currently, with limited Uruguay are required to take a required for the vaccine that they were in general. They may take a PCR COVID-19 eligible travelers must get prior exceptions. Citizens and permanent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) eligible to obtain) who have waited the test on their seventh day in Uruguay, and if approval from the Uruguayan residents are exempt from the entry COVID-19 test, no more than 72 hours necessary immunization period (e.g., they test negative, they may be permitted authorities in order to be admitted to to cease their quarantine following a prohibitions and so they are allowed to prior to travel. The test must be two weeks from their final dose of the Uruguay. negative test. Citizens and permanent enter Uruguay. conducted by an accredited and vaccine) are not required to quarantine residents are required to quarantine only if ► New visa issuance. New visa certified laboratory in the traveler’s upon arrival, provided that they enter they are entering from a high-risk area, are ► Permanent residents. See above. departure country, and the test must be with a certificate confirming their applications are currently only being experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or processed for applicants who are negative, in order for the traveler to be vaccinated status. have come into contact with someone who ► Temporary residents and work deemed to have a valid and urgent granted admission. Exemptions from tested positive for COVID-19. visa/permit holders. In general, reason for entry to Uruguay. temporary residents and work this requirement exist, including for Uruguayan citizens. ► Location. In general, the quarantine may visa/permit holders are not eligible for be carried out in private accommodations. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa entry to Uruguay currently. Limited extension/renewal requests may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers are not required to quarantine in exceptions exist, including for family Individuals who are eligible to enter a government-designated facility, unless submitted via email. These requests are reunification purposes, urgent business Uruguay may take a PCR COVID-19 test they are specifically instructed to do by the being processed currently. and economic purposes, and Brazilian on their seventh day in Uruguay, as a local authorities. cross border workers who enter into means of reducing their quarantine Uruguay but remain in a border city in ► Exemptions. Prior exemptions to the period. They must negative in order to quarantine measures have been suspended Uruguay. Advance approval from the shorten the quarantine period. until 31 August 2021. The following immigration authorities is required in individuals will now be required to these instances. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. quarantine upon arrival in Uruguay: (1) Fully vaccinated travelers (i.e., those who ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. None. received the full number of doses required ► Other categories. See above. ► Registrations. None. for the vaccine that they were eligible to obtain) who have waited the necessary ► Transit. Transit through Uruguay is ► Mobile phone apps. None. immunization period (i.e., two weeks from currently prohibited, except where their final dose of the vaccine), and (2) specifically authorized by the ► Health insurance. None. Travelers who tested positive for COVID-19 during the 90 days immediately preceding Uruguayan authorities. ► Fees. None their travel to Uruguay and who can ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. demonstrate that the test was conducted at least 20 days (and no more than 90 days) prior to their entry.

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Vietnam. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► The Vietnamese Health Ministry has ► Duration. All travelers must quarantine ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a reverse transmission announced that inbound travelers who for 14 days starting the day after their visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID- are fully vaccinated or who recovered arrival. After completing the 14-day These visas may be used to enter residents can enter Vietnam. 19 test, three to five days prior to travel. from COVID-19 and tested negative for quarantine, inbound travelers are then Vietnam, provided that the visa holder The test must be completed at a COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior required to immediately isolate for an obtains approval from Vietnamese ► Temporary residents and work government-approved, or World Health visa/permit holders. These individuals Organization-designated, laboratory. The to travel, are required to quarantine at additional 14-day period at a private authorities in advance of travel. may enter Vietnam. However, they test must be negative in order for the a government-designated hotel for accommodation (e.g. home, hotel). ► New visa issuance. New visa must obtain approval from the traveler to be granted admission to seven days starting the day after their ► Location. All travelers are required to applications are being processed for a Vietnamese authorities prior to travel. Vietnam. arrival. These travelers are then required to immediately isolate for an quarantine at government-designated limited number of categories, including ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Business visitors. Business visitors additional seven days at a private hotels. investors, experts, skilled workers, are required to take four COVID-19 tests may enter Vietnam. However, visa-free accommodation (e.g., home, hotel). enterprise managers and their family after entering Vietnam. Travelers must ► Exemptions. None. members. entry is currently suspended. See the undergo three COVID-19 tests during their Comments section further below. st th th ► Comments. All travelers are subject to quarantine period (on their 1 , 14 and 20 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Some days in the country), and a fourth COVID-19 local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. Non-Vietnamese provinces and cities are requiring test upon completing their seven-day the use of masks, restrictions on foreign employees who are applying to dependent family members of isolation period (following their quarantine). gathering with others, curfews etc. Vietnamese citizens, permanent renew/extend their work and residence residents, temporary residents and ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers status, to be physically present in work visa/permit holders may enter are subject to health screenings upon Vietnam, and to submit the results of a Vietnam together with their arrival. health checkup conducted locally, as part of the renewal process. Vietnamese family member (i.e., ► Declarations. All travelers are required to primary traveler). complete a health declaration form upon arrival to Vietnam. Click here for more ► Transit. Transit through Vietnam is not information. currently permitted. ► Registrations. None. • Comments. Visa exemptions have been suspended temporarily, including ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are visa exemptions for APEC Business required to download the Bluezone app, and comply with the requirements of the app, Travel Card (ABTC) holders. An during their stay in Vietnam. entry visa or entry permission is required to enter Vietnam. ► Health insurance. Foreigners must have international medical insurance that covers the cost of medical treatments related to COVID-19. Alternatively, their sponsoring entities may guarantee that they will cover any medical costs on behalf of the foreigner.

► Fees. None.

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

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

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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