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Mobility: Immigration Tracker

Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration

5 May 2021 Important notes

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

EY teams have developed additional trackers to help you follow changes:

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

Page 2 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Overview/key issues

• With the crisis evolving at different stages globally, government authorities continue to implement immigration-related measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and safety of individuals in and outside of their jurisdictions.

• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following: • Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry from high-risk locations) • Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors (whether in state facilities, hotels or private residences) • Temporary suspension (and in some cases, permanent cancelation) of existing (valid) visas issued prior to COVID-19 and suspension of issuance of new visas • Introduction of heightened eligibility criteria and application requirements where visas are being issued (including suspension of visa waiver agreements and enhanced document requirements for new applications)

• Some governments are announcing flexible policies to prevent temporary residents who are unable to travel from becoming overstayers under immigration laws, and enabling virtual right to work.

Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Jurisdictions covered (79) *Updated

Angola Gabon Liechtenstein Macau * Germany Slovenia Austria Ghana Mexico South Africa Greece South Belgium * Guatemala The Netherlands Guernsey * New Zealand Sweden Canada Honduras Nicaragua Switzerland Nigeria Norway * Colombia Trinidad and Tobago Costa Rica Panama * Uganda Ireland * Paraguay * * Peru Denmark * United States Ecuador Jamaica * Romania Venezuela El Salvador Jersey Rwanda * Finland * Kenya Kingdom of Zambia

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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 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. travelers who are currently admissible However, delays are expected due to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to include professionals providing ► Health screenings on arrival. All new COVID-19. Residence permits, investor entrants will be screened upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to visas, work visas and temporary stay services to public and private entities, the use of masks, restrictions on cargo/goods transport personnel, visas that expired on or after 28 ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc. February 2020 were automatically humanitarian assistance, medical sign a consent form upon arrival, emergency, technical stopovers, entry renewed, and are currently scheduled confirming that they will comply with to expire on 30 April 2021. and exit of consular and diplomatic local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, staff. quarantine). ► Transit. Transit through Angola in case ► Registrations. All travelers must of technical stopover is allowed. complete a Travel Registration Form in ► Comments. Citizens of Brazil, advance of travel. For more and South Africa are now allowed to information, click here. enter Angola. The suspension of travel ► Mobile phone apps. None. applicable to these individuals has been lifted. Angola's national airline (TAAG) ► Health insurance. None. announced on 16 March 2021 that flights to and from Brazil (Guarulhos ► Fees. None. only), are currently suspended due to ► Comments. None. the new COVID-19 variants in Brazil.

Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando eligible travelers to Argentina must take related requirements that have been must quarantine for 14 days upon residence documents with an expiration Airport, and, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have Dársena Norte (Buquebús) Terminal. They may COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple enter via land only if they left the country prior to travel, and test negative in ► Location. New entrants who test times, in 30-day increments, by the between April and 25 2020. order to be admitted. In limited cases, negative for COVID-19 (upon arrival and Argentine authorities. These documents on their seventh day in country) may ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may eligible travelers may be allowed to take are currently considered valid until 22 enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land this first PCR COVID-19 test, at their quarantine at the where the May 2021. Tourist visas are currently restrictions noted above. own expense, upon arrival at Ezeiza traveler will remain in Argentina. Those suspended and cannot be used to enter who test positive for COVID-19 after ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit International Airport. Argentina until further notice. holders. Temporary residents may enter entering the country may be required to Argentine resident authorization Argentina. Residents and workers must possess ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. quarantine at a government-designated documents are not suspended and may the necessary authorizations prior to travel. They Travelers are required to take a second location, at their own expense. may enter via land only if they left the country be used to enter to country, provided between April and 25 December 2020. PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival, and a ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from the document holder is not otherwise third PCR COVID-19 test after seven ineligible for entry. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are not days in country. the quarantine requirement exist, currently permitted to enter Argentina. An including for (1) international carriers exception exists for Brazilian citizens, who are ► New visa issuance. New visas and ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers and crew members, (2) foreigners who permitted to enter, provided they receive permits are being issued only with prior approval from the Argentine consulate with are subject to random health screenings are expressly authorized by the authorization from the Ministry of jurisdiction over their place of residence prior to at the discretion of the Argentine Argentine immigration authorities Foreign Affairs. New business and travel. authorities. (including business visitors, residents tourist visa applications are not being ► Other categories. Direct family members of and workers who are authorized to ► Declarations. All new entrants to processed currently. Argentine citizens (including children, parents enter Argentina), and (3) transiting Argentina must complete a sworn and spouses) may enter Argentina subject to passengers, provided they remain in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and several entry criteria. Essential workers and statement, available here, no more than Argentina for less than 24 hours. permit extension/renewal applications individuals seeking to enter for family 48 hours prior to entry. Travelers over reunification are also eligible to enter Argentina. are being processed for applicants who They will need to obtain prior approval from the the age of 70 are exempt from these ► Comments. All travelers are subject to are physically present in Argentina. Argentine consulate with jurisdiction over their requirements. local rules, including those relating to place of residence. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Registrations. None. ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part. gathering with others, curfews etc. Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are Argentina may transit through Argentina en route strongly recommended to download and to their final destination. use the “Cuidar COVID-19” app. ► Comments. Eligible travelers must enter by air via the Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando ► Health insurance. All travelers must Airport or, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge have health insurance that covers the Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the Dársena Norte Terminal (Buquebús). All flights costs of medical treatments related to from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, India and COVID-19. Mexico are suspended until further notice. ► Fees. None.

Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Australia • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 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 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are travelers must present a negative related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine. not suspended or canceled and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents can enter Australia. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to used to enter Australia, provided the COVID-19 test result, issued no more this jurisdiction. ► Location. Quarantines must be visa holder also has an entry/travel completed at designated locations ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit than 72 hours prior to departure. exemption. holders. These individuals are not permitted arranged by the Australian authorities. to enter Australia unless they have an ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- ► New visa issuance. Visa applications entry/travel exemption. 19 tests will be conducted after arrival ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very continue to be accepted and processed. (while travelers are in quarantine). limited circumstances. These are tied to Delays are being observed for some visa ► Business visitors. Same as temporary the requirements in the Australian State residents and work visa holders. categories. Delays are also expected • Health screenings on arrival. All or Territory to which they will travel. from third-party agencies, such as ► Other categories. The following individuals travelers will be screened upon ► Comments. All travelers are subject to English test centers, health check may also enter Australia: citizens of New arrival, and asked if they have been, or local rules, including those relating to providers, police clearance providers Zealand who normally reside in Australia, are, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. and biometrics collection centers. Business Innovation and Investment the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. An Australia Travel gathering with others, curfews etc. (subclass 188) visa holders, and individuals ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa recruited under the approved Seasonal Declaration must be completed at least extension/renewal applications continue Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme. 72 hours before departure. The to be accepted and processed. Delays declaration can be found here. ► Transit. Travelers may transit through are being observed for some visa Australia, provided they remain in Australia ► Registrations. Each Australian State or categories. Delays are also expected for 72 hours or less. Territory may have additional from third-party agencies, such as English test centers, health check ► Comments. Travelers may require requirements for entry. providers, police clearance providers approvals from the Australian States or ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian Territories to which they will travel, and and biometrics collection centers. they are subject to the rules imposed by the State or Territory may have additional States or Territories to which they will requirements for entry. travel, or through which they will ► Health insurance. None. transit. Travelers should check the requirements in the locations through ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the which they will transit, as well as their final costs related to quarantine. destination. Click here for more information about measures being implemented in ► Comments. Masks must be worn on different Australian States and Territories. flights to Australia and domestic flights

► The New Zealand safe travel across the States/Territories. Masks are zone resumed on 11 March 2021. not required for children age 12 and under, or those with other accepted ► Direct flights between Australia and India exemptions. are suspended until 15 May 2021.

Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Austria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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. In general, travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, new entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work are required to take a polymerase chain reaction related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 10 days on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders (PCR) no more than 72 hours prior to entry, or an visa/permit holders are allowed to enter antigen COVID-19 test no more than 48 hours prior announced in connection with travel to arrival, provided they are entering from may enter using their visas, provided Austria. to entry, and test negative, in order to be admitted this jurisdiction. a country that is not deemed a “safe they are not otherwise inadmissible to Austria. Commuters are also required to present country.” After five days of quarantine, (e.g. if they are seeking to enter from a ► Permanent residents. See above. proof of a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test, issued no more than seven days prior to entry, the traveler may choose to take a PCR high-risk area without getting tested for ► Temporary residents and work every time they seek to enter. Commuters arriving or antigen COVID-19 test, and end their COVID-19 prior to travel). visa/permit holders. See above. from Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Italy, Malta, Poland, quarantine early, if they test negative. Sweden, , Slovenia, the Czech Republic, ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa ► Business visitors. In general, business Hungary or Cyprus must take a PCR or antigen test ► Location. The quarantine can take place applications may be lodged exclusively no more than 72 hours prior to entry. travelers are permitted to enter. See in a private residence. New entrants are in exceptional circumstances. For comments below. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants are not required to quarantine at a state example, family members of Austrian required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. If no facility. citizens and certain Austrian residents ► Other categories. Cross-border test result can be presented upon entry, a test must commuters are allowed to enter Austria. be completed within 24 hours of entry. It is possible (e.g. EEA and Swiss citizens residing in ► Exemptions. Travelers entering from for new entrants to take a PCR or antigen COVID-19 Austria), as well as certain travelers Third-country nationals may not enter if “safe countries,” as well as business the purpose of their travel is tourism or test after five days in the country (during their entering for work, may be issued a new quarantine period). If they test negative, they may visitors, cross-border commuters and leisure, if they are traveling a country visa. In general, new visa applications be permitted to cease quarantining. Commuters those in transit, are not required to that is located outside of the Schengen who do not present a negative test result upon may not be lodged with Austrian quarantine. Individuals traveling Area and the list of countries that are entry must get tested within 24 hours of entry. embassies and consulates, or with deemed safe by the Austrian authorities to Vomp-Hinterriss, Mittelberg and external service partners (e.g. VFS ► Health screenings on arrival. New entrants may be Jungholz are similarly exempt. (i.e. “safe countries”). The list of safe subject to health screenings, including temperature Global). countries is changing at a rapid pace. checks and questioning about their health status. ► Comments. None. Travelers should confirm whether the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension ► Declarations. All travelers entering Austria must applications are being processed as country from which they are departing is register digitally in advance, to obtain a "pre-travel on the “safe country” list, prior to travel. clearance," unless an exception applies. Commuters usual. Please consider delays due to must also register, and renew their registration reduced staff and restrictions. ► Transit. Transit through Austria is every seven days and/or when any requested permitted, provided the traveler can information changes (e.g. when they take new prove that they are eligible for entry to COVID-19 tests). For more information, click here.

the destination after Austria (e.g. they ► Registrations. See above. have a confirmed connecting flight out of Austria, or arrangements to transit via ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants have the option to download the "Stop Corona" contact-tracing app. It land). Austrian border officers have can be downloaded for free from the Apple and discretion to deny travelers the ability to Google app stores. transit if they deem that the traveler ► Health insurance. None. does not have convincing proof that they will limit their time in Austria to transit ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the (e.g. if they suspect that the traveler will costs associated with COVID-19 testing. seek to enter the country).

Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Bahrain. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) arriving from India, and related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may enter Bahrain. are required to get tested announced in connection with travel to They may be used to enter Bahrain, prior to travel, in order to be admitted. this jurisdiction. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine unless the visa holder is otherwise at a hospital, hotel or private residence. ► Temporary residents and work inadmissible. visa/permit holders. These individuals may ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► Exemptions. None. enter Bahrain. travelers are required to undergo a PCR ► New visa issuance. New visa COVID-19 test upon arrival. They are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed. ► Business visitors. Business visitors may be also required to take another PCR local rules, including those relating to permitted to enter Bahrain provided they COVID-19 test after five days of ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa receive approval from the the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are and Residence Affairs (NPRA) isolation, and then again after 10 days gathering with others, curfews etc. in Bahrain. Fully vaccinated individuals, being processed. For more information, authorities. For more information, click click here. here. and individuals who are deemed to have recovered fully from COVID-19, are not ► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is required to take a PCR COVID-19 test permitted, except where entry bars are in on arrival. place (e.g. flights from may not transit through Bahrain). See below. ► Health screenings on arrival. None.

► Comments. Citizens and residents of Gulf ► Declarations. None. Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, passengers holding a valid e-visa prior to ► Registrations. None. boarding, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, and holders of official, ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are service or UN passports, may enter Bahrain strongly encouraged to download the currently. Visa on arrival eligibility can be “BeAware Bahrain” mobile phone app. checked on website of the NPRA. Travel from Iraq and is currently banned, as ► Health insurance. None. is travel from other locations with elevated ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for infection levels. No official country list has been published, and travelers should paying the cost of COVID-19 testing in confirm their eligibility to travel to Bahrain Bahrain (approximately BD 36). with their airline carriers prior to ► Comments. None. travel. Passengers arriving from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are required to show a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that contains a QR code, issued from where the test was completed no more than 48 hours prior to their departure.

Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 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 non-Belgian ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals entering from a red ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are residents aged six or above, who are traveling related requirements that have been zone who were there for over 48 hours, temporarily suspended for non-essential ► Permanent residents. Permanent from a red zone and were there for more than announced in connection with travel to including Belgian residents, are required travel. Individuals holding valid visas may 48 hours, are required to present a negative residents may enter Belgium. this jurisdiction. to quarantine for 10 days upon not use their visas to enter Belgium if the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 arrival. Those who test positive for purpose of their proposed travel to ► Temporary residents and work test result, issued no more than 72 hours visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to departure, in order to be eligible for COVID-19 on their seventh day in Belgium is not considered essential. admission. Belgium will be required to remain in may enter Belgium, provided they hold ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian quarantine for at least ten additional a valid permit/long-term visa D. consulates and embassies have resumed ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All non- days. Children under the age of six who Individuals holding a work visa issued in Belgian residents age 6 or above, who are visa processing worldwide. They are enter from a red zone are required to Brazil, India or South Africa cannot traveling from a red zone and were there for currently only processing C (short-term) quarantine for 10 days upon arrival to enter Belgium until 31 May 2021. This more than 48 hours, are required to take and D (long-term) visa applications for Belgium. Travelers coming from date may be extended further. another PCR COVID-19 test on their seventh those whose travel is considered India, South Africa, South America or day in Belgium. Travelers coming from essential. Short-term travelers must India, South Africa, South America or the the United Kingdom quarantine for 10 ► Business visitors. Only individuals obtain attestations from their local United Kingdom, and all Belgian residents days. traveling from outside of Europe are Belgian consulate/embassy confirming subject to entry restrictions. They must aged six or above, who are coming from a red zone and were there for more than 48 hours, ► Location. Quarantines can be completed that their travel is essential. Specific be in the possession of a valid must take a PCR COVID-19 test on their first at a private home or temporary processing requirements differ based on attestation confirming that their travel and seventh days in the country. accommodation. the jurisdiction where the consulate or to Belgium is permitted. Depending on embassy is situated. Visas will no longer ► Health screenings on arrival. None. the situation, this will be an Essential ► Exemptions. In some instances, be issued to travelers arriving from Travel Attestation or a Business Travel ► Declarations. The Belgian company travelers entering Belgium for Brazil, India or South Africa for Abroad Form. is required to complete a Business Travel professional reasons for no more than professional purposes until 31 May Abroad form (for business visitors). All 48 hours, who would otherwise be 2021, except if they are considered ► Other categories. The external travelers are required to complete required to quarantine, may be allowed diplomats or seafarers. Applications can Schengen borders are closed to a Passenger Locator form (no more than 48 to receive an exemption from the still be filed; however the actual visas will foreigners for all non-essential travel. hours prior to departure). quarantine requirement. This exemption not yet be issued until after 31 May 2021 ► Transit. There are no entry ► Registrations. None. does not apply for travelers coming from at the earliest. restrictions in place for travelers who India, South Africa, South America or ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available, the United Kingdom. The Belgian entity ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals will strictly transit through Belgium, en however it is not obligatory for travelers to sponsoring the entry of the traveler applying for a work or single permit (first- route to another destination. This use these apps. must complete a Business Travel Abroad time applicants and renewals) can submit applies regardless of the place from their applications via email. The majority which the traveler departs, provided ► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 rules form to apply for such an exemption. in place regarding insurance. of town halls are handling their activities that flights are operating from that Exemptions are granted at the sole discretion of the Belgian authorities. online, and certain documents may only location. ► Fees. Those who do not abide by the be issued/delivered via email. First-time testing rules are subject to a fine of EUR 250. ► and renewal applications must continue ► Comments. The Belgian measures Comments. All travelers are subject to to be submitted as required, even if the above are in effect from 27 January ► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, local rules, including those relating to 2021. depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips the use of masks, restrictions on physical retrieval of the ID card / single lasting less than 48 hours). gathering with others, curfews etc. permit is delayed.

Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: renata.@br.ey.com Brazil • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Brazil. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Brazil ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid travelers (including Brazilian citizens) related requirements that have been are recommended to quarantine for 14 temporary visas may be used to enter ► Permanent residents. Permanent must present a proof that they tested announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers who are Brazil, even if these visas have not been residents with foreign identification negative for a reverse transmission this jurisdiction. eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e. the cards may enter Brazil. polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) Kingdom or South Africa, are required Federal Police). Individuals holding valid ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. but unregistered visas who are seeking visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to boarding. The COVID-19 test to re-enter the country, are required to documentation must be issued in ► Location. Travelers can specify a register their visas within 90 days of may enter Brazil with their foreign suitable location where they will identification cards. Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a entry to Brazil, and in all cases, no later laboratory recognized by the health undergo their quarantine, without being than 16 September 2021. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are authorities in the country of departure. exposed to high-risk individuals. If allowed to travel by air. Entry by land Children under the age of 2 are exempt travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa or sea is currently banned, except in from the test requirement. Children location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed. limited situations (e.g. maritime denied admission to Brazil. under the age of 12 who are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Workers entering by waterways). accompanied by adults when traveling ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 ► Other categories. None. being processed currently. test requirement provided all the other ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. Transit through Brazil is adult travelers have satisfied the test local rules, including those relating to permitted currently. requirement. Unaccompanied children the use of masks, restrictions on between the ages of 2 and 12 must gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. International flights to comply with the COVID-19 test Brazil originating in, or transiting requirement. through, the United Kingdom and South Africa are prohibited until ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. further notice. In addition, foreigners ► Health screenings on arrival. None. who spent time in the United Kingdom or South Africa in the 14 days leading ► Declarations. Travelers must complete up to their travel to Brazil, are an online health online declaration prior currently prohibited from entering. to travel. For more information, click Exceptions from this entry ban are in here. place for relatives of Brazilian citizens, and individuals with valid residence ► Registrations. None. permits that are duly registered within ► Mobile phone apps. None. the Federal Police. ► 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. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are Canadian citizens. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders

► Permanent residents. There are no entry test result, where the test was taken at announced in connection with travel to upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada restrictions for permanent residents. most 72 hours before departure, is this jurisdiction. exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible. required for all travelers arriving by air. A requirement. Individuals who were issued visas ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken in the holders. Passengers seeking to travel from after completing an immigration United States no more than 72 hours prior ► Location. Travelers entering Canada by jurisdictions other than the United States, must medical exam who have not traveled to to travel, will be required for travelers qualify under one of the travel exemptions, and air will be required to quarantine at a Canada within 12 months of completing entering by land. demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- designated hotel for up to 72 hours the medical exam may be subject to a optional and non-discretionary purpose, in order while they wait for their COVID-19 test ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers temporary suspension of their visa, to be allowed to board. Individuals arriving from result. If the test result is negative, they the United States by air or land must arriving by land or air who are not exempt pending completing of a new medical demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- from the quarantine requirement may travel to a suitable location of their exam (at which point the visa may be optional and non-discretionary purpose. are required to complete a COVID-19 test choosing to complete the rest of the 14- used once again for travel). on arrival. For more information about day quarantine. The list of designated ► Business visitors. Business visitors must demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- exemptions from the quarantine hotels can be found on the Canadian ► New visa issuance. New visa optional and non-discretionary purpose. requirement, click here. government website and the booking applications are being processed. must be made by phone. Travelers who However, delays are being observed, ► Other categories. Immediate family members of ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival enter by land may quarantine at a resulting from service reductions. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are in Canada, all travelers will be asked if they permitted entry to Canada provided they will suitable location of their own choosing have been, or are, experiencing COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing remain in Canada for at least 15 days. Extended symptoms. where they will not be exposed to high- family members of Canadian citizens may apply risk individuals. Travelers who cannot of visa extensions continues but has for authorization to travel to Canada. Immediate been delayed due to service reductions. ► Declarations. None. provide a suitable quarantine family members of Canadian temporary New public policies have been enacted residents may apply for authorization to travel location will be directed to designated ► Registrations. Air travelers who are not quarantine facilities. to expedite change of condition to Canada. All of these individuals quarantine exempt must book a three- must demonstrate that they are traveling for a applications, and to expand the non-optional and non-discretionary purpose. night stay at a designated hotel and input ► Exemptions. There are limited eligibility window for restoration their booking details into the ArriveCAN exceptions to the quarantine applications. Certain foreign nationals ► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as the app. traveler does not leave the sterile transit area of requirement, including for crew are eligible to apply for interim work the airport. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers arriving members, essential-service workers and authorization when applying for a new by air must download the ArriveCAN app, emergency-service providers. work permit. ► Comments. There are domestic (intra- through which they will provide their provincial) travel restrictions in place for ► Comments. All travelers are subject to travelers within Canada. For additional contact information and quarantine plan information, click here. details. Travelers arriving by land are local rules, including those relating to recommended to use the ArriveCAN app. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Effective 23 April 2021, all inbound passenger gathering with others, curfews, etc. flights from India and Pakistan are suspended ► Health insurance. None. for 30 days. Travelers departing India and Pakistan to Canada via a third country ► Fees. None. must obtain a negative COVID-19 test result in the third country, before boarding the ► Comments. None. connecting flight to Canada.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Chile ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit including citizens and residents, must take a related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 10 days not suspended or canceled. These visas polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more holders are allowed to enter Chile through announced in connection with travel to upon entry. may be used to enter Chile, provided open ports of entry (e.g. Santiago than 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test this jurisdiction. the traveler is not otherwise International Airport). certificate confirming that they tested negative, in order to enter. Minors age two or younger are ► Location. The first five days of inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. exempt. Other individuals may also be exempt, on quarantine must be completed at a a case-by-case basis. These individuals will be “transit hotel” (hotel de tránsito) or in a ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit required to obtain a special authorization from residence specifically designated by the applications submitted from within Chile holders. See above. the Chilean consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence before entering Chile without a health authorities, depending on the are being processed, albeit with delays. ► Business visitors. In general, these PCR COVID-19 test. individual’s immigration status. During Some Chilean consulates are processing individuals are not admissible. However, this time, new entrants will be required visa applications submitted by there are specific exemptions for visitors ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing to take a PCR COVID-19 test. Provided individuals outside of Chile. However, who are married to Chilean citizens or is not required upon arrival. However, individuals may get tested voluntarily after seven full days in they test negative during the first five delays are to be expected. In some residents, or who are the parents or children Chile, and if they test negative, they may shorten days of quarantine, new entrants may cases, consulates will close temporarily of Chilean citizens or residents. In addition, their quarantine period. complete the remainder of their in response to local infection rates and foreign visitors who do not have family ties to Chilean citizens or residents may be ► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants quarantine at a private residence. health conditions. exempt from the entry restriction if they are are subject to random screenings by local ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension traveling from locations that are not on the authorities. The authorities reserve the right to World Health Organization’s official list mandate that a new entrant undergo a COVID-19 applications may be submitted within ► Comments. All travelers are subject to of community transmission. For more test on arrival. Chile to the appropriate authorities. local rules, including those relating to information, click here. However, delays are being observed, ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an the use of masks, restrictions on affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within and authorities are applying new • Other categories. Other non-residents may gathering with others, curfews etc. the 48 hours preceding their entry. This requirements, which may complicate or be permitted to enter Chile if they have document can be obtained here. family ties with Chilean citizens or residents lengthen the visa extension process. (as described above). In addition, foreigners ► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local ► The validity period of Chilean ID cards may be permitted to enter Chile with prior contact information to authorities upon arrival, approval in the form of a “Salvoconducto” for further monitoring and preventive issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has permit issued by a Chilean consulate with purposes. All travelers must also complete a been extended until 28 February 2022 jurisdiction over their place of residence. tracking form for 14 days following arrival to for foreigners with residence Foreigners who obtained visas abroad Chile, and submit the updated form to the permits. Note, the residence permits Chilean authorities via email on a daily basis. but have not yet entered Chile for the first themselves are not extended, and time using their visa are not currently ► Mobile phone apps. None. permit holders must comply with admissible. applicable requirements in order to ► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a ► Transit. Transit is currently allowed, and is health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, renew these permits. not subject to new restrictions. that covers the costs of medical treatments related to COVID-19. ► Comments. Chile is continuously evaluating entry measures and entrance restrictions, ► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees and will update its current rules as conditions for are required currently. evolve in Chile and globally. ► 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 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, , across China. In , and suspended until further notice: policies governing port visas, 24/72/144 hour visa-free transit residents, must take a polymerase chain Japan, Australia ( currently), , a 14-day centralized ► Permanent residents. See above. through , 30-day visa-free travel reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody Thailand, Belgium, Norway, Israel, quarantine is required, followed by a 7- to , 15-day visa-free entry for foreign ► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Vietnam, day home observation period. In Xian cruise members, 144 hour visa-free entry to visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific Qatar, Slovakia, , Bahrain, Belarus, and , a 14-day centralized , and 15-day visa-free entry to Guangzi. Citizens of who hold a valid closed to most foreigners, including requirements of the Chinese embassy Gabon, Micronesia, Malta, , quarantine is required, followed by a visa and residence document (e.g. for work) are holders of visas, residence permits and with jurisdiction over their place of Timor-Leste, Indonesia (Medan 14-day home observation period. In not currently allowed to use these visas to enter. Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for currently), the United Arab Emirates, , a 14-day centralized Foreign nationals who hold valid residence (APEC) Business Travel Cards. The admission. Greece, and who quarantine is required. In , a 14- permits for work (among other purposes) are travel ban does not apply to holders of are seeking to apply for Chinese visas, day centralized quarantine is required, temporarily not allowed to enter China if they are departing from Canada, or if they are departing diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- and who have been inoculated with a followed by a 7-day home observation 19 tests will be conducted after arrival from Los Angeles and and they or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan COVID-19 vaccine produced in China, period and another 7-day home health have not received advance approval from a residents who enter with a Mainland (while travelers are in quarantine). are not required to obtain an Invitation monitoring period. Travelers from Hong Chinese consulate. China Travel Permit. China has entered ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Letter (PU or TE) or an Invitation Kong must undergo a 14-day ► New visa issuance. In general, many Chinese into agreements with more jurisdictions are subject to random health screenings Verification Notice issued by the centralized quarantine and medical embassies and consulates are temporarily (i.e. South Korea, Germany, Singapore, at the discretion of the Chinese Chinese foreign affairs authorities, the observation period. suspending visa issuance for many visa types. In addition, the authorities are reviewing in detail and Indonesia) to establish a authorities. departments of commerce of the “fast track” procedure to facilitate ► Location. In general, new entrants may applications for government-issued "PU" provincial governments (including invitation letters. Foreigners entering for foreigners’ entry into China for essential ► Declarations. None. autonomous regions and municipalities), quarantine in a hotel which is a government-designated location for the economic, trade, scientific, technology and and urgent business. The fast track or the headquarters of central state- emergency humanitarian reasons, as well as ► Registrations. Foreigners must process needs to be pre-approved by the owned enterprises. centralized quarantine. those entering to attend funerals, may apply for relevant Chinese government complete an online registration in order visas at embassies and consulates, and these ► Exemptions. Macau residents are authorities before foreigners can travel. to be admitted to China. They will need requests will be processed on a case-by-case Eligible foreigners can apply for a to provide information relating to their exempt from quarantine requirements, basis. Foreign employees may apply for "PU" invitation letters and then apply for visas to enter Chinese visa after their fast track health status, and upload their pre- provided that they: (1) are in possession of a valid entry and exit document, (2) China. Dependent family members are not applications are approved. travel test results, among other things, currently able to apply for "PU" invitation letters, before being issued a QR code obtained a negative nucleic acid COVID- individually or along with the foreign employee. ► Business visitors. See above. (travelers must have a QR code to 19 test certificate, and a green “health This was verbally confirmed to EY by the code” (in the health code app), no more authorities. ► Other categories. See above. enter). For more information, click here. than seven days prior to their desired ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners who ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the ► Mobile phone apps. None. entry, and (3) did not travel in the 14 entered China before 28 March 2020 and are most part. days leading up to their desired entry to currently in mainland China with short-term visas ► Health insurance. None. mainland China. or residence permits can receive automatic 60- ► Comments. International flights to day extensions if their visas or residence permits ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cannot be extended before their expiry dates. Beijing must enter via one of 16 ► Comments. All travelers are subject to costs related to quarantine. There is no process required for such extensions. designated points of entry, while those local rules, including those relating to During this automatic extension period, the to Shanghai can only land at the Pudong ► Comments. None. the use of masks, restrictions on aforesaid foreigners can remain in mainland International Airport. gathering with others, curfews etc. China legally and leave the jurisdiction normally.

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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 Colombia ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) residents, temporary residents, work passengers who wish to enter the related requirements that have been without a negative PCR COVID-19 test visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business country must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to must isolate for 14 days upon arrival. They may be used to enter Colombia, visitors may enter Colombia. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. provided the visa holder is not than 96 hours prior to travel. ► Location. Where required, isolation may otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. occur in a hotel or private residence. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. If, due Impacted individuals are not required to ► New visa issuance. In general, new visa ► Temporary residents and work to force majeure, it is not possible to isolate in a government-designated applications are being processed. Visa visa/permit holders. See above. take a PCR test prior to travel, travelers location. issuance is currently suspended for ► Business visitors. See above. may be permitted to enter Colombia applicants in Brazil and the United and take a PCR test after being ► Exemptions. Travelers who comply with Kingdom. ► Other categories. Not applicable. admitted. Affected individuals will need the pre-travel COVID-19 test required to isolate pending receipt of their test are not required to isolate upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No result. Airlines reserve the right to deny extension requests are being processed. special restrictions are in effect as a ► Comments. All travelers are subject to boarding to travelers who do not hold a However, it is not possible to change result of COVID-19. local rules, including those relating to negative PCR test prior to travel. immigration status and convert a visitor the use of masks, restrictions on visa to a migrant visa until 31 May 2021 ► Comments. Direct and connecting gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. at the earliest. flights from and to Brazil and the United Kingdom are currently ► Declarations. None. suspended. All border crossings with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and ► Registrations. All travelers must Venezuela are closed until 31 May complete a registration known as 2021. “CHECKMIG” prior to travel. For more information, click here.

► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download the CORONAPP app, and provide all required information, prior to travel

► 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 Costa ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) Rica. related requirements that have been However, foreigners entering Costa visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to Rica who become ill while in the They may be used to enter Costa Rica, ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. country, will be required to isolate at provided the visa holder is not residents, temporary residents, work their own cost. otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if a visa/permit holders and business However, the local authorities retain discretion to screen new entrants. business visitor does not complete a visitors can enter Costa Rica. ► Location. Where applicable, isolation “Pase de Salud”). ► Declarations. All business visitors and can occur in a hotel or private ► Temporary residents and work residence. The authorities are not ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is visa/permit holders. See above. tourists are required to complete a form called “Pase de Salud”, which can be requiring impacted individuals to isolate currently suspended until 8 February ► Business visitors. See above accessed here. The purpose of the Pase in government-designated locations. 2021. This may be extended de Salud is to collect information about further. New visa issuance is currently ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Other categories. None. travelers’ health conditions, and suspended until 30 April 2021. This may be extended further. ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No potential exposure to individuals who ► Comments. All travelers are subject to tested positive for COVID-19, among local rules, including those relating to special restrictions have been enacted. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Immigration other things. Citizens, permanent the use of masks, restrictions on documents, including temporary and ► Comments. Costa Rica recently residents, temporary residents and gathering with others, curfews etc. permanent residence permits, that reduced the measures it implemented work visa holders are not required to Costa Rica recently reduced the expired after 18 December 2019 are previously to stem the spread of complete this form prior to travel. measures it implemented previously to automatically extended until 2 March COVID-19. 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.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, nationals of EU Member ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Travelers with a valid vaccination ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) States, permanent residents, temporary entering from Category orange and red certificate issued by the health Category grey countries are required to visas are not canceled or suspended. residents and work visa/permit holders are countries must carry a certificate confirming authorities in Cyprus or Israel, proving quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. These visas can be used for entry, allowed to enter Cyprus subject to that they tested negative for COVID-19 that they have been vaccinated for They may end their quarantine period provided the traveler is not otherwise issued no more than 72 hours prior to their conditions associated with the jurisdiction COVID-19, are exempt from all COVID- before the 14-day period has ended, ineligible. from which their travel originates. For flight. Those entering from Category green 19 test and quarantine/isolation provided they take a second COVID-19 more information, and to learn more about countries are not required to get tested prior requirements, irrespective of the test, at their own expense, on their ► New visa issuance. Certain delays may the Cyprus Flight Pass process, click here. to entry to Cyprus. country from which they are traveling, seventh day in the country and test occur due to the pandemic and protocols in place. ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those provided they are entering after the negative. arriving from Category red countries must required minimum wait period. For more ► ► Temporary residents and work get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, at Visa extensions/renewals. Certain information, click here. ► Location. Depending on the purpose of visa/permit holders. See above. their own expense. Those entering from the visit, the self-isolation location may delays may occur due to the pandemic Category orange and Category green be a private location (e.g. residence) or and the protocols in place. ► Business visitors. Business visitors countries are not required to get tested upon a location designated by the authorities. arriving from Category grey jurisdictions arrival. are prohibited from entering Cyprus, ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid unless they apply for and obtain a special ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are vaccination certificate issued by the Permit in advance of travel. For more subject to thermal camera screenings and information regarding country categories, random health screenings. health authorities in Cyprus or Israel, click here. proving that they have been vaccinated ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid for COVID-19, are exempt from ► Other categories. Travelers arriving from vaccination certificate issued by the health quarantine requirements, irrespective authorities in Cyprus or Israel, proving that category grey jurisdictions are prohibited of the country from which they are they have been vaccinated for COVID-19, from entering Cyprus, unless they are traveling. nationals of EU Member States or they are exempt from all COVID-19 test requirements, irrespective of the country apply for, and obtain, a special Permit in ► Comments. All travelers are subject to from which they are traveling. advance of travel. For more information local rules, including those relating to regarding country categories, click here. ► Declarations. All travelers must submit the use of masks, restrictions on a declaration form through the Cyprus gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. Flight Pass website, at least 24 hours prior ► Comments. The Cyprus government to departure. categorizes countries according to their ► Registrations. None. epidemiological situation (e.g. green, orange, red) with Category green being ► Mobile phone apps. None. the most favorable, followed by orange and then red. This categorization is ► Health insurance. None. updated regularly by the Ministry of Health ► Fees. Non-EU nationals travelers arriving for and can be found here. Any country that is employment purposes, from a Category grey not categorized as green, orange or red is country, are required to pay 800 Euro, to considered a Category grey country. cover expenses related to accommodations and COVID-19 testing.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers may be ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from dark ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, work visa/permit holders required to get tested for COVID-19 prior to related requirements that have been 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 announced in connection with travel to isolate until they receive a negative These visas can be used for entry, Republic subject to current entry restrictions. they are departing, and their recent travel See comment further down. history. Individuals who departed from, or spent this jurisdiction. result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken provided the traveler is not otherwise more than 12 hours in the 14 days preceding after their arrival in the Czech Republic. inadmissible (e.g. business visitors ► Permanent residents. See above, and travel to the Czech Republic, in a black, dark They will only be allowed to leave entering for reasons not considered comments further down. red, red or orange jurisdiction are required to isolation for authorized purposes (e.g. essential). take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit to buy groceries, receive medical antigen COVID-19 test, and test negative, no holders. See above, and comments further ► New visa issuance. Most consulates' more than 24 to 72 hours prior to travel. For care). down. visa processing services are currently more information regarding country risk ► Location. Isolation can be completed at limited to specific individuals until ► Business visitors. See above, and comments classifications and testing requirements, click further down. here. private accommodations. New entrants further notice (e.g. family members of are not required to quarantine in a EU nationals, foreigners who qualified ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers may ► Other categories. See comments further government-designated location. for entry under a special government down. be required to get tested for COVID-19 after entry to the Czech Republic (either within five programs). Only a small portion of ► Exemptions. Limited exceptions exist, ► Transit. Allowed to Czech or EU citizens, as days of arrival, or as of their fifth day in the consulates (only those located in the well as third-country nationals with long term country), depending on the country from which including for diplomats, and individuals EU) are operating at full capacity or permanent resident status in an EU member they are departing, and their recent travel who are transiting through the Czech currently. The Czech consulates located state if under 12 hours. history. Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Republic, who remain in the country for in countries with an extremely high risk are subject to health screenings and questioning less than 12 hours. ► Comments. Foreigners, regardless of upon arrival. of COVID-19 transmission are currently nationality and place of departure, may only ► Comments. All travelers are subject to closed. enter the Czech Republic for essential reasons. ► Declarations. None. local rules, including those relating to Travel for work, business, or to reunite with ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa family members is considered essential. Travel ► Registrations. Prior to arrival, the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are travelers entering from dark red, red and for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends is gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed currently. not considered essential, and is not currently orange jurisdictions must contact the relevant permitted. regional hygienic station (which is determined by the location from which the travelers ► Effective 27 April 2021, individuals traveling departed) by completing an electronic form, from countries with an extremely high risk of which is available here. This form must also be COVID-19 transmission, and those who spent presented at upon arrival, and more than 12 hours in any of these countries in any time after entry, if requested by local the 14 days preceding their proposed travel to authorities. the Czech Republic, are not allowed entry to the Czech Republic until further notice, with ► Mobile phone apps. None. limited exceptions. The list of extremely high ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health risk countries includes: Botswana, Brazil, insurance. For individuals entering for work, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, South Africa, their sponsoring (host) companies are Kenya, Colombia, Lesotho, Malawi, responsible for ensuring that foreign workers , Peru, Tanzania (including have health insurance. Zanzibar and Pemba islands), Zambia and Zimbabwe. ► 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 residents can enter, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are ► Fully vaccinated travelers who are ► Duration. Individuals traveling from red ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not irrespective of the purpose of their travel. required to present a negative COVID-19 test residents of EU or Schengen countries countries are required to isolate for 10 suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. See above. taken no more than 24 hours before boarding their flight, if entering Denmark by plane. There are not required to get tested for days upon entry. ► New visa issuance. Visas are only being ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. As are currently no specific requirements as to the COVID-19 prior to travel, or after ► Location. There are no requirements issued currently if the traveler is of 21 April 2021, travelers residing in category yellow type of COVID-19 test, and both polymerase arrival. These individuals are also not countries may enter Denmark irrespective of the purpose chain reaction (PCR) and antigen tests are around the location where isolation permitted to enter Denmark (e.g. to of their entry. Travelers residing in countries (and required to isolate upon arrival. regions of Nordic countries) categorized as orange may acceptable. However, antibody tests are not should occur. work in Denmark, or transit through the enter Denmark, provided they have a worthy/valid accepted. Test requirements also apply to country). There is a backlog on the purpose for entering and that they tested negative for Danish citizens and residents. Persons who ► Exemptions. Exemptions apply to processing of work and residence COVID-19 within 24 hours prior to entry (they must carry previously tested positive for COVID-19 can be individuals residing in Denmark who proof of the negative test result). The Danish authorities exempted from the pre-travel test requirement permits currently. The Danish have clarified that job interviews and business meetings have been outside of Denmark, if they can present documents confirming that immigration authorities are open for that occur in the ordinary course of the traveler’s job are including commuters and transport considered valid/worthy purposes for entering Denmark their positive COVID-19 test occurred between limited in-person appointments, when residing in a category orange country. In general, 14 days and eight weeks before their proposed crew. Isolation may be broken for non- including to complete biometric travelers residing in category red countries – entry to Denmark. Children age 12 years old or Danish residents to carry out particular registrations and in-person EU including holders of valid Danish work and residence below are exempt from the pre-travel testing tasks such as attending critical business permits, but excluding those who are registered as residence document filings and local requirement. COVID-19 test certificates are only meetings and other critical work. residing in Denmark through CPR registration – are accepted if issued in a Scandinavian language, registration (CVR registration). inadmissible to Denmark, unless they are entering German, English, French, Spanish or Italian. Fully Effective 21 April 2021, individuals Processing delays are being observed. pursuant to a worthy travel purpose (e.g., freight entering Denmark from category yellow workers, people visiting ill or dying family members). vaccinated travelers who are residents of EU or Schengen countries are not required to get countries are not subject to isolation ► Visa extensions/renewals. Applicants ► Non-Danish citizens whose habitual place of residence is tested for COVID-19 prior to travel. requirements. Fully vaccinated travelers with permits that will expire while they Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand or the Norwegian regions of Nordland, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. After entry into who are residents of EU or Schengen are in Denmark who, due to COVID-19, Troendelag, Troms or Finnmark may enter Denmark Denmark, a second test must be performed countries are not required to isolate are unable to depart before the irrespective of the purpose of their entry, provided that they tested negative for COVID-19 test no more than 24 within 24 hours (this is usually done at the upon arrival. For more information, click document expires, must inform the hours prior to entry (they must carry proof of the airport if entering by plane). A third test must be here. Danish immigration authorities of this, negative test result). completed 48 to 96 hours after entry. Fully vaccinated travelers who are residents of EU or and they must leave Denmark as soon ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► For more information about country categories (e.g. red, Schengen countries are not required to get as possible. They are allowed to remain orange, yellow), click here (Danish version). local rules, including those relating to tested for COVID-19 after arrival. for no more than 60 days beyond their the use of masks, restrictions on ► Business visitors. See above. permit expiry date. The immigration ► Health screenings on arrival. Any foreign gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Other categories. Migrant workers can enter Denmark if national displaying symptoms such as dry cough authorities will disregard the fact that they tested negative for COVID-19 (1) no more than 24 or fever may be subject to health screening and the individuals overstayed beyond the hours prior to entry, or (2) no more than 3 days prior to entry if they have a valid purpose for travel. denied entry. validity period of the residence permit if this is a result of flight cancellations ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided transiting ► Declarations. None. travelers are otherwise admissible to their final resulting from COVID-19. When the destination (or the destination after Denmark).Travelers ► Registrations. None. applicant is able to leave Denmark and will not be permitted to transit through Denmark if they do not have a valid purpose of travel to their final ► Mobile phone apps. None. has bought a plane ticket, the airport destination (after Denmark). Individuals transiting police can issue a letter that is valid for through Denmark by air must present a negative COVID- ► Health insurance. None. 19 test result issued no more than 24 hours prior to 60 days that allows the applicant to exit entry/transit. ► Fees. None. Denmark.

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

► 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 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. There are no formal ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) work visa holders and business visitors are required to take a polymerase chain related requirements that have been quarantine or self-isolation visas are not suspended or canceled. may enter Egypt. reaction (PCR) test no more than 72 hours announced in connection with travel to requirements. Travelers are subject to These visas may be used to enter Egypt, prior to travel. The test must be negative, and this jurisdiction. medical screenings upon arrival, provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. See above. travelers should carry a copy of the negative test, and be prepared to present it prior to including a temperature check. Egyptian otherwise inadmissible. ► Temporary residents and work boarding and upon arrival. Individuals border and health authorities may ► New visa issuance. New visa application visa/permit holders. See above. traveling from Australia, China, Japan, New require new entrants to quarantine, on Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Frankfurt a case-by-case basis, at their sole requests are being processed currently. ► Business visitors. See above. (Germany), Paris (France), Rome (Italy), and discretion. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa London Heathrow Airport (UK), as well as extension/renewal requests are being ► Other categories. See above. countries in North and South America, may ► Location. See above. be eligible to complete the PCR COVID-19 test processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Egypt is up to 96 hours before travel to Egypt. ► Exemptions. See above. currently permitted. Transiting passengers must remain in the airport ► Passengers in transit are not required to take ► Comments. None. a PCR COVID-19 test in advance of travel, while they await their connecting provided that they do not exit the designated flight. area in the airport while awaiting their connecting flight. ► Comments. Citizens of the following countries require advance approval ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. from the Egyptian State Security ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are Authorities in addition to holding a subject to health screenings on arrival. visa, in order to enter Egypt (Iran, Iraq, , Kosovo, , ► Declarations. None. Mauritania, Somalia, Sri Lanka, ► Registrations. None. and ). ► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. Travelers must hold insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment and/or hospitalization resulting from COVID-19.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. Nationals of mainland China seeking to return to mainland China from Egypt must self-isolate for 14 days before their departure from Egypt. They must also obtain a quarantine certificate from the Chinese embassy in Egypt, proving that they completed their 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, 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. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Finland. transport and shipping companies related requirements that have been jurisdictions with a high incidence of business visas and residence transporting passengers to Finland from COVID-19 (i.e. exceeding 25 infections per ► Permanent residents. There are no entry announced in connection with travel to permits are not impacted (e.g. 100,000 people per 14-day period) are restrictions for permanent residents of abroad require all passengers to present a this jurisdiction. suspended) as a result of the COVID-19 Finland. negative COVID-19 test certificate before recommended to quarantine for 14 days. pandemic. boarding. ► Travelers who received two doses of the Quarantine is recommended even if the ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit COVID-19 vaccine are asked to traveler has received two doses of the ► New visa issuance. New business visa holders. Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All quarantine upon arrival. COVID-19 vaccine. Voluntary quarantine issuance is suspended for the most visa/permit holders may enter Finland. travelers are required to get tested for can be shortened by taking two voluntary part. New residence permit application COVID-19 upon arrival, unless they carry COVID-19 tests. Travelers who possess a intake is starting gradually. We ► Business visitors. Border restrictions remain proof that they: (a) tested negative for in place at: (1) the Schengen internal borders negative COVID-19 test certificate issued recommend checking the website of the COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior to for travel from Austria, Belgium, Czech no more than 72 hours prior to their Embassy of Finland in your country of entry, (b) tested positive for COVID-19 in Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, arrival who will remain in Finland for more residence. Click here for additional the six months preceding entry, (c) tested than 72 hours are recommended to wait Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, details. , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, positive for COVID-19 at least 11 days 72 hours after their arrival before taking prior to their desired entry, (d) were born Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, their second COVID-19 test. If both test ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, it in, or after, 2008, (e) are freight transport Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, results are negative, the traveler may stop is not possible to extend a business visa Switzerland, and (2) the Schengen external and logistics personnel (in which case, their quarantine. while in Finland. However, in situations borders for travel from , Bulgaria, separate health safety instructions apply), Ireland, Croatia, Romania, San Marino, or (f) were present in a location where the ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine involving force majeure, the local police Cyprus, Monaco. rate of infections did not exceed 25 cases can occur in a hotel or private residence. may grant short extensions. Click here per 100,000 inhabitants in the 14 days for additional details. Processing of ► Entry remains prohibited to third-country ► Exemptions. The following are exempt preceding their proposed entry. Those who residence permit extensions/renewals nationals at the Schengen internal and from the quarantine requirement: (1) fail to abide by local health rules are in Finland is not currently impacted by external borders for the most part, travelers with a medical certificate stating subject to fines and/or up to three months’ the COVID-19 pandemic. including travel from , the United that they were positive for COVID-19 less imprisonment. Click here for more Kingdom, the United States and . than six months earlier, (2) commuters information. However, residents of Australia, New traveling from Sweden and Norway who Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea can present a negative COVID-19 test and Thailand may enter if they arrive on ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. certificate issued no more than seven days direct flights from these countries. ► Declarations. None. in advance of their entry, and (3) travelers ► Limited exceptions apply for essential with a negative COVID-19 test certificate ► Registrations. None. reasons and special groups. Click here for issued no more than 72 hours before their more information. ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are arrival in Finland who will not stay in Finland longer than 72 hours, and (4) ► Other categories. See above. recommended to download and use the "Koronavilkku" app. transport and logistics personnel (while on ► Transit. For external border traffic and to the job). the extent that internal border controls have ► Health insurance. None. been restored, transit on regularly-scheduled ► Comments. All travelers are subject to routes is permitted. Click here for additional ► Fees. None. local rules, including those relating to the information. 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. French citizens, and citizens of EU ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Most travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are Member States whose main residence is in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result, related requirements that have been isolate for seven days upon arrival (10 not suspended or canceled. They may France, together with their spouses, partners and issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel, is announced in connection with travel to days if arriving from Argentina, Brazil, be used to enter France, provided the children, may enter France. Entry restrictions required for all travelers age 11 or above. have been lifted for individuals traveling from EU Travelers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India this jurisdiction. Chile, India or South Africa). Travelers visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible countries, Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, and South Africa must present either: (1) a PCR entering from EU countries are not (e.g., if the traveler is coming from a New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Singapore. test result issued no more than 36 hours prior required to isolate on arrival. restricted third country and does not to travel, or (2) a PCR test result of issued no ► Permanent residents. Third-country nationals qualify for an exemption from the entry who hold a permanent residence card can only more than 72 hours prior to travel in addition to ► Location. In general, new entrants may restrictions). enter if their main residence is in France. There an antigenic test result issued no more than 24 isolate in a location of their choosing. are no entry restrictions in place for permanent hours prior to travel. However, travelers coming from a ► New visa issuance. New visa residents who travel from EU countries, Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. A second PCR country where it is impossible to take a applications are only being processed United Kingdom or Singapore. test must be completed after seven days in PCR test prior to travel must quarantine for individuals eligible to enter France. France. Individuals entering from an EU country in an accommodation approved by the ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit are not required to complete this second test. French authorities. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa holders. Third-country nationals who hold a valid extension/renewal applications are French immigration document can only enter if ► Health screenings on arrival. None. their main residence is in France. There are no ► Exemptions. Travelers entering France being processed currently. entry restrictions in place for these individuals, if ► Declarations. All travelers must present a sworn from EU countries are not required to they are traveling from EU countries, Australia, statement to the transportation company (pre- isolate upon arrival. South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the boarding) and to border authorities (upon United Kingdom or Singapore. arrival), confirming that they (a) have no ► Comments. All travelers are subject to symptoms of COVID-19; (b) have not been in local rules, including those relating to ► Business visitors. No restrictions are in place for contact with individuals with confirmed cases of business visitors who are entering from an EU COVID-19 within the 14 days preceding their the use of masks, restrictions on country. Business travelers seeking to enter from travel, (c) commit to isolating for seven days gathering with others, curfews etc. outside the EU are permitted to do so only in limited and specific circumstances. No entry upon arrival (10 days if arriving from Argentina, restrictions are in place for business visitors Brazil, Chile, India or South Africa), and getting traveling from Australia, South Korea, Israel, tested for COVID-19 at the end of their isolation Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and period. Travelers entering from outside of the Singapore. EU are required to complete a travel certificate except if coming from Australia, South Korea, ► Other categories. Travelers from outside the EU Israel, Japan, New Zealand, UK or Singapore. may enter only if they can benefit from a travel Click here for more information. restriction exemption. Entry restrictions have been lifted for individuals traveling from EU ► Registrations. None. countries, Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Singapore. ► Mobile phone apps. Individuals are Similarly, there are no entry restrictions currently recommended, but not required, to download in place for Lebanese citizens residing in the TousAntiCovid app upon arrival in France. Lebanon. ► Health insurance. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided that transiting passengers remain in the airport’s ► Fees. None. international zone for less 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. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are residents, temporary residents, work travelers are required to get tested for related requirements that have been currently required to quarantine. They not suspended or canceled. They may visa/permit holders and business COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior announced in connection with travel to are recommended to isolate until they be used for entry, provided the visa visitors may enter Gabon, with limited to entry. They must test negative in this jurisdiction. receive the result of their COVID-19 test holder is not otherwise inadmissible exceptions. order to be granted admission taken upon arrival. However, individuals (e.g. if they are temporarily barred from who test positive for COVID-19 after entering Gabon, because the country ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All arrival to Gabon, are required to from which they are traveling is travelers are required to get tested for quarantine in a private accommodation, currently barring entry to Gabonese ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 upon arrival in Gabon. Those visa/permit holders. See above. and seeking medical attention, if citizens). who test positive for COVID-19 after needed. These individuals will be ► Business visitors. See above. entry will be required to quarantine, and required to get tested for COVID-19 ► New visa issuance. New visas are to get tested for COVID-19 again 10 again 10 days following their positive issued on a very limited basis by the ► Other categories. None. days after entry. Individuals who test test after arrival. These individuals will Immigration office, and only on the positive again during their quarantine, condition that a prior approval has been ► Transit. Transit through Gabon is require proof that they have recovered may be required to take additional tests issued by the Gabonese Foreign Office. currently permitted. from COVID-19 before they end their until such time that they test negative quarantine. In general, non-EU citizens may only ► Comments. Travelers may be barred for COVID-19. receive a new visa if they can prove that from entry to Gabon, if the country ► Location. Individuals are encouraged to they have a valid, urgent reason for ► Health screenings on arrival. None. from which they are traveling is isolate in a private accommodation. their travel. restricting the entry of citizens of ► Declarations. All travelers are required ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Gabon, as Gabon applies the rule of to complete a COVID-19 related form extension/renewal requests are being reciprocity. upon arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to processed currently. local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. All travelers must the use of masks, restrictions on register with the Gabonese authorities gathering with others, curfews etc. upon arrival. They will be provided a paper form to complete upon arrival.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cost of the COVID-19 test taken on arrival. This cost is XAF 20,000.

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

► 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. German citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit entering by air, as well as travelers who were related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 to 14 days upon not canceled or suspended. Visa holders holders may enter. present in a "virus variant" area (i.e., those with a high risk of infection due to widespread announced in connection with travel to arrival (depending on applicable rules in may enter using their visas, provided ► Permanent residents. See above. occurrence of a COVID-19 variant) or a “high-risk this jurisdiction. the location in Germany to which they they are not otherwise inadmissible area” (i.e., those with a high incidence of will travel), if they have been in a high- (e.g. seeking to enter from a high-risk ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit infection), in the 10 days prior to entry, must test holders. See above. risk or risk area in the 10 days leading area without getting tested prior to negative for COVID-19 no more than 48 hours up to their travel to Germany. The travel). ► Business visitors. Visitors may only enter in prior to entry. Travelling time needs to be considered. Travelers entering from a “risk area" quarantine period may be shortened by certain circumstances, including for important ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is (i.e., those with an increased risk of infection) by up to five days, in some (but not all) economic reasons (as determined by the German currently limited to applicants who can authorities). Visitors entering from locations means other than by air, must get tested within instances, if new entrants test negative with COVID-19 variants are not permitted to 48 hours of their arrival in Germany. All test for COVID-19, and the federal state to prove that they have a valid and urgent results must be in German, English or French, and enter. which they travel within Germany reason for their travel. Evidence of must be kept for at least 10 days after entry. For urgency may include an employer letter, ► Other categories. The following individuals are more information, click here. permits a shorter quarantine period admissible to Germany: (1) citizens of EU following a negative test. Travelers however additional proof may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers countries, (2) citizens of Iceland, Norway, entering from areas that are not requested by German consulates Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, (3) holders of entering from "risk areas" (i.e. those that still processing the new visa request. valid long-term residence permits issued by EU have elevated infection rates, but not COVID-19 considered risk or high-risk areas are variants) are required to undergo a COVID-19 Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein not required to quarantine upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension or Switzerland, (4) skilled and highly-qualified test within 48 hours of their arrival. For more For more information, click here. information on risk areas, click here. applications are being processed as foreign workers, if their employment is deemed usual, albeit with delays due to reduced necessary from a German economic perspective, ► Location. The quarantine can take place ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are and the work cannot be postponed or done staff. Individuals who apply to subject to random screening upon arrival. in a private residence. New entrants are remotely, (5) residents of Australia, New not required to quarantine at a state renew/extend their visa, whose request Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, ► Declarations. None. facility. is not processed before their visa (6) transport personnel, and (7) seasonal expires, will be considered to have valid workers in the agricultural sector, among others. ► Registrations. Travelers seeking entry to Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Germany from a high-risk area or a risk area (i.e. ► Exemptions. Local state rules include immigration status while the application Macau are expected to be permitted to enter those without COVID-19 variants) must complete exemptions and/or shorter quarantine is adjudicated by the German if/when a reciprocity agreement goes into effect an online registration prior to entry. For more periods for travelers who are fully authorities. allowing German citizens and residents to enter information, click here. vaccinated and who are not entering these jurisdictions. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are from a high-risk area. ► Transit. Foreigners may transit through recommended, but not required, to download and Germany provided that they are admissible to use the Corona-Warn app. For more information ► Comments. All travelers are subject to their final destination, and they do not exceed on the app, click here. local state rules, including those the time necessary in Germany to transit to their relating to the use of masks, restrictions next destination. ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health insurance covering at least EUR 30.000 worth of on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. Travelers from "virus variant" areas medical costs. are prohibited from entering Germany until 28 April 2021. Only limited exemptions apply. For ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs more information regarding the classification of associated with COVID-19 testing. "virus variant“ areas, "high-risk“ areas, and "risk areas”, click here.

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

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. A 7-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 entry restrictions for permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result period, travelers that do not display ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Ghana. from an accredited laboratory in the COVID-19 symptoms will be discharged to be issued and there is no impact on country of origin. The test must have and asked to self-isolate at home (while processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary been within the 72 hours leading to observing the requirements and residents and work visa/permit holders their scheduled departure for Ghana. instructions of the local COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Ghana. medical team). of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Upon currently impacted by the COVID-19 arrival in Ghana, all travelers will be ► Foreigners will be responsible for the ► Business visitors. Business visitors pandemic. may enter Ghana. tested for COVID-19. Travelers with a costs associated with their quarantine; positive test result will be required to whereas citizens will have their ► Other categories. None. undergo a 7-day quarantine. quarantine expenses covered by the Ghana government. ► Transit. There are no transit ► Health screenings on arrival. None. restrictions at this time. ► Location. The 7-day quarantine period ► Declarations. None. must be carried out at a government ► Comments. Land and sea borders are isolation center. closed. Entry to Ghana is currently ► Registrations. None. limited to airways. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. Passengers that do not test positive for COVID-19 during the ► Health insurance. None. test taken on arrival, are exempt from the quarantine requirement. ► Fees. ECOWAS nationals will be charged US$ 50 for the COVID-19 test taken on ► Comments. All travelers are subject to arrival in Ghana. All other nationals will local rules, including those relating to be charged US$ 150. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Greek citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of short- residents and holders of residence travelers are required to have a related requirements that have been Greece (regardless of nationality) are subject term C visas will not be permitted to permits to Greece are permitted to enter negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to to the heightened admission and quarantine enter Greece unless they classify under requirements. Travelers entering Greece from this jurisdiction. (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. one of the permissible entry categories. any country must quarantine for seven days was issued in English, and at most 72 Work and other valid residence visas are ► Permanent residents. See above. (or less if their stay in Greece is less than hours before arrival. seven days). Furthermore, travelers entering not currently impacted. ► Temporary residents and work through specific land borders must quarantine visa/permit holders. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. for fourteen days. Travelers subject to sample ► New visa issuance. New short-term Travelers who enter Greece by land may testing are required to remain in quarantine C visas are only issued for persons ► Business visitors. Business visitors may be required to take a COVID-19 test on until their result is issued. If the sample test classifying under one of the permissible enter Greece provided they are one of the arrival. result is positive, they must undergo a 14-day entry categories. Work and other following: (a) EU/EEA and Schengen quarantine. residence visas may be issued in country citizens, long-term residents, or ► Health screenings on arrival. All communication with the competent holders of residence permits and their travelers, regardless of nationality, will ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a private residence or another suitable Greek Consulate, however delays family members, (b) diplomats, (c) cross- be subject to COVID-19 sample testing border commuters, (d) health care accommodation, as long as it matches the and/or additional requirements can be on arrival. address listed on the PLF declaration form. workers, (e) people transporting goods, or expected. (f) nationals or permanent residents of ► Declarations. All passengers must ► Exemptions. Citizens and permanent ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certificates Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, complete and submit an online residents of EU, EEA and Schengen countries, for the submission of a residence permit Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to application (blue certifications) United Kingdom, the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, their arrival. Proof of the PLF and residence permits with expiry dates America, Serbia, Russia, Israel, Rwanda submission is required for entry. Serbia, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, South and Singapore. Korea, Thailand, Rwanda and Singapore who anytime between 1 January 2020 and ► Registrations. See above. enter Greece (a) with a negative PCR COVID- 30 December 2021 are automatically ► Other categories. The following are 19 test certificate that was issued no more extended until 31 December 2021. The allowed entry to Greece: (a) EU/EEA and ► Mobile phone apps. None. than 72 hours prior to arrival, or (b) with renewed residence permits will be valid Schengen country citizens, long- a certificate of vaccination proving they got retrospectively, starting on the first day ► Health insurance. None. fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to term residents as well as holders of after the expiration date. residence permits and their family entry, are exempt from the seven-day ► Fees. None. quarantine requirement. Citizens and • There is currently no provision for the members, (b) diplomats, (c) cross-border extension of entry (work or other commuters, (d) health care workers, permanent residents of Russia are also ► Comments. Additional requirements exempt from the seven-day quarantine residence) visas to Greece. (e) people transporting goods, and may apply for individuals who enter requirement if they meet the conditions (f) nationals and permanent residents of Greece via land borders (e.g. obligation above. Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, to show documents proving the trip is Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local for urgent business or medical United Kingdom, the United States of rules, including those relating to the use of America, Serbia, Russia, Israel, Rwanda purposes). masks, restrictions on gathering with others, and Singapore. curfews etc.

► Transit. Travelers may transit through ► Lockdown measures are currently in effect. Greece. Individuals are allowed to exit their residence only for work or other specific reasons.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated ► Duration. Isolation is not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) residents, temporary residents, work travelers must carry a negative polymerase against COVID-19 should present proof mandatory. 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. Guatemala, provided the visa holder is ► The authorities recently announced that certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior not otherwise inadmissible. ► Permanent residents. See above. to travel. Those who fail to comply with this travelers who tested positive for COVID- ► Location. Not applicable. requirement will be denied entry to Guatemala, 19 in the three months preceding their The authorities are not requiring ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work with limited exceptions. In limited travel to Guatemala, must carry a impacted individuals to isolate in applications are being processed. visa/permit holders. See above. circumstances, the Guatemalan authorities may certificate from a confirming government-designated locations. Delays may be expected. permit travelers to enter the country, at their ► Business visitors. See above. that they no longer have COVID-19. sole discretion, if they are entering for ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► 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 ► Comments. All people are subject to prior to travel, and they did not receive the test ► Transit. Transit through Guatemala is local rules, including those relating to result in time for this trip to Guatemala. permitted currently. the use of masks, restrictions on Travelers who are unable to get tested because gathering with others, curfews, etc. testing facilities are not readily available in ► Comments. Effective 16 April their place of residence may also be permitted 2021, until further notice, foreigners to enter without a negative COVID-19 test who were present in the following certificate. jurisdictions in the 14 days preceding their entry to Guatemala are prohibited ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In general, travelers are not required to get tested for from entering: Brazil, the COVID-19 upon arrival, with some exceptions. United Kingdom and South Africa. Travelers who are approved to enter without a negative COVID-19 test certificate, must get tested upon arrival. In addition, the Guatemalan authorities retain discretion to mandate COVID- 19 testing on arrival for any passengers that they deem may pose a health risk.

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

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

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Guernsey. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. On 23 April 2021, Guernsey began a ► Existing (valid) visas. Visa holders who related requirements that have been phased easing of border restrictions. All arrivals are currently in Guernsey are not into the Bailiwick will be classified as Category 3 ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There is announced in connection with travel to impacted. Visa holders who are outside residents may enter Guernsey. the option to take part in the or 4 and will be required to self-isolate for 21 this jurisdiction. days. Isolation requirements can be shortened if of Guernsey are required to obtain an “border testing programme” which the traveler takes part in the Border Testing ► Temporary residents and work Essential Travel Permit in advance of involves a test on arrival and another Programme. Travelers arriving from travel. visa/permit holders. These individuals test on either Day 7 or Day 13, Category 4 countries will be required to self- may enter Guernsey. isolate until they receive two negative COVID-19 depending on the traveler’s category ► New visa issuance. New visa test results (with the first test taken on arrival and ► Business visitors. Effective 23 April (i.e. Category 3 or Category 4). If both the second test taken on their 14th day in applications are being processed. 2021, the one-day business travel tests are negative, self-isolation Guernsey). Travelers arriving from Category However, processing delays may be tunnel can be facilitated without the requirements will be shortened from 21 3 countries will be required to self-isolate until expected due to multiple visa days to the day the second negative they receive two negative COVID-19 test results application center closures. need for mandatory self-isolation (with the first test taken on arrival and the second provided it is carried out in a controlled result is received. Starting on 14 May test taken on their seventh day in Guernsey) and ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension environment. For more information, 2021, individuals traveling from complete passive follow-up procedures until th requests are being processed only for click here. Category 2 countries/regions (i.e., their 14 day in Guernsey. For more information, those with a low COVID-19 prevalence click here. Starting on 14 May 2021, individuals certain types of visas currently. traveling from Category 2 countries/regions (i.e., ► Other categories. None. rate) will only require a COVID-19 test those with a low COVID-19 prevalence rate) who on arrival. Provided they test negative, test negative for COVID-19 on arrival will not need ► Transit. Onward travel to Alderney is they will not need to isolate; rather, to isolate; rather, they will simply need to observe only permitted once travelers have they will simply need to observe a 14- a 14-day passive follow up period. completed their period of self-isolation day passive follow-up period. ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local in Guernsey. hotels and private residences. If travelers isolate ► Health screenings on arrival. See with a local household, they will be required to ► Comments. None. above. complete a form, which can be accessed here. Effective 15 March 2021, new entrants are not ► Declarations. All travelers must permitted to self-isolate at a property where four complete a Travel Tracker 48 hours or more separate household groups live, unless there is a separate bathroom for each household, prior to departure to Guernsey. For and the new entrants can have food, drinks and more information, click here. other essential items delivered to them without having to leave the place where they are self- ► Registrations. None. isolating.

► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from isolation requirements are available for critical workers. ► Health insurance. Travelers without For more information, click here.

health insurance will be required to pay ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, for medical treatment should this be including those relating to the use of masks, required. restrictions on gatherings with others, and social distancing. Breaking isolation or lockdown ► Fees. None. 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. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Inbound travelers are not ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) permanent residents, temporary travelers must test negative for COVID- related requirements that have been required to quarantine upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. residents, work visa/permit holders 19 at an accredited laboratory in their announced in connection with travel to However, individuals who develop These visas may be used to enter and business visitors may enter departure country, no more than 72 this jurisdiction. symptoms of COVID-19, or who test Honduras, provided the visa holder is Honduras. hours prior to travel, in order to be positive for COVID-19, after entry, must not otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if they admitted to Honduras. Antigen and seek medical advice and follow the fail to get tested for COVID-19 prior to ► Permanent residents. See above. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instructions of the local medical travel). ► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 tests are accepted. authorities. ► New visa issuance. New visa visa/permit holders. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Location. Not applicable. applications continue to be processed. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. Not applicable. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. See above. may be subject to health screenings on extension/renewal applications are arrival. The screenings may include ► Comments. All travelers are subject to being processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Honduras is temperature checks and questioning local rules, including those relating to currently permitted. about the traveler’s recent health the use of masks, restrictions on history. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. ► 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.

► 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. Individuals who were ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from mainland China, ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents and work visa/permit present in Group A (extremely high-risk) locations for related requirements that have been Macau or Taiwan are required to quarantine for visas are not suspended or canceled. holders are allowed to enter Hong Kong no more than two hours or Group B (very high-risk) 14 days upon arrival. Travelers who were only locations at any time during the 21 days preceding announced in connection with travel to These visas may be used to enter Hong currently, provided they were not present in present in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore their proposed entry to Hong Kong (including their this jurisdiction. and/or mainland China in the 21 days preceding Kong, provided the visa holder is not Group A specified locations (extremely high- travel date), must take a COVID-19 test result no risk), for more than two hours on the day of their travel to Hong Kong, are required to otherwise inadmissible (e.g. all persons more than 72 hours prior to travel. The test must be quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, and self- boarding, or during the 21 days preceding negative, and conducted by a local government- who were present in Group A (extremely monitor further for another seven days. Travelers their travel to Hong Kong. Click here for the recognized, or ISO 15189 accredited, laboratory or high-risk) locations for more than two healthcare institution. who were present in Group A (extremely high-risk) list of Group A to Group D specified locations. locations for no more than two hours during the hours on the day of boarding, or during ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants arriving 21 days preceding their entry to Hong Kong, are ► Permanent residents. See above. the 21 days preceding their travel to via air from mainland China, Macau or Taiwan, who required to quarantine for 21 days, and self- Hong Kong). did not travel outside of these locations in the 21 days monitor for another seven days. Travelers arriving ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit preceding their desired entry to Hong Kong must be from other overseas locations are required to holders. See above. ► New visa issuance. New visa tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and on the 12th day quarantine for 21 days upon arrival. of their quarantine period. New entrants arriving via applications are being processed ► Business visitors. In general, business air from Australia, New Zealand or Singapore, who ► Location. Travelers entering from Mainland China, currently, albeit with delays. visitors are not currently permitted to enter were not present in these locations or in mainland Macau or Taiwan may quarantine at a hotel, Hong Kong. Business visitors traveling from China in the 21 days preceding their travel to Hong private home or other accommodation. Travelers ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension Mainland China, Macau or Taiwan may enter Kong, must be tested on arrival, and on their 7th, 12th, entering from other locations must quarantine at th applications are being processed Hong Kong, provided they were not present in and 19 day in Hong Kong. Individuals arriving by air a government-designated hotel in Hong Kong. locations other than Mainland China, Macau who were present in Group A (extremely high-risk) They must provide proof of a hotel reservation, in currently. The Immigration authorities or Taiwan in the 14 days preceding their locations for no more than two hours during the 21 English or Chinese, for the quarantine period for have announced that they are accepting days preceding their entry to Hong Kong must get boarding. proposed travel. Business visitors traveling tested on arrival, and on their 7th, 12th,19th and 26th applications to return to Hong Kong from Australia, New Zealand or Singapore days in Hong Kong. Other travelers arriving by air ► Exemptions. Hong Kong residents returning from submitted by non-Permanent Residents may enter Hong Kong, provided they were not must be tested on arrival, and on the 7th,12th and 19th Macau or the Guangdong Province in Mainland located outside of Hong Kong. Click present in locations other than Australia, New days of their quarantine period. New entrants arriving China, and other Mainland provinces and Zealand or Singapore in the 21 days by land must be tested on their 2nd and 12th days in here for more information. Hong Kong. municipalities (effective 29 April 2021), except preceding their travel to Hong Kong. any area in the Mainland being classified as a ► Health screenings on arrival. None. medium- or high-risk location, may apply for an ► Other categories. See above. exemption from the 14-day quarantine ► Declarations. Travelers are required to submit a requirement under the “Return2Hong Kong ► Transit. Transit is permitted in some health declaration form online no more than 48 hours Scheme,” provided they meet certain instances. Passengers who travel using the prior to travel. For more information, click here. Upon requirements. Click here and here for more same carrier (i.e. on the flights entering, and completing the online form, they will receive a QR information. departing from, Hong Kong) and are eligible code that permits them to enter Hong Kong via the to enter their final destination may be International Airport within 48 hours of completing ► Hong Kong and Singapore have relaunched the permitted to transit through Hong Kong. the form, or via land control points within 24 hours of bilateral Bubble (ATB) arrangement. completing the form. Designated flights under the ATB will commence ► Comments. All persons who were present in ► Registrations. None. on 26 May 2021. Upon compliance with all the Group A specified locations (extremely high- requirements, ATB travelers would be exempted risk), for more than two hours on the day of ► Mobile phone apps. None. from the compulsory quarantine requirement. boarding, or during the 21 days preceding Click here and here for more information. their proposed travel, will not permitted to ► Health insurance. None. ► Exemptions are also available for other categories enter Hong Kong. ► Fees. Travelers will be responsible for quarantine- of travelers. Click here and here for more related costs. 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. There are ► Travelers who hold an Immunization ► Duration. Travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are for citizens of Hungary and their family 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 members. requirements. Government or one of several The quarantine period may be the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa holders selected countries, proving that they shortened for those who have two may enter using their existing (valid) ► Permanent residents. There are no entry ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. There were vaccinated against, or recovered negative polymerase chain reaction visas, provided they are not otherwise restrictions for permanent residents of are no post-arrival COVID-19 test Hungary. from, COVID-19 may enter Hungary. (PCR) COVID-19 tests completed at inadmissible, and the reason of travel is requirements. least 48 hours apart within five days, in proven to be essential. ► Temporary residents and work ► Health screenings on arrival. All Hungary. The first test may be visa/permit holders. Temporary residents ► New visa issuance. New short-term C travelers must undergo health completed in Croatia, Canada, the and work visa/permit holders may enter visa issuance is suspended, unless the screening upon arrival. United States, or a Schengen area Hungary provided they hold a valid member country. reason for travel is essential. Long-term residence permit/long-term D visa. ► Declarations. None. D visa and Residence permit ► Location. The quarantine period can be application intake and processing is not ► Business visitors. Intra-company business ► Registrations. All eligible entrants who completed at a home or at a currently affected by the COVID-19 travelers can enter without restrictions are not exempt from the quarantine provided they have documentation temporary accommodation location pandemic. requirement must register with the (e.g. hotel). substantiating their purpose of travel ► Visa extensions/renewals. Due to the (e.g. invitation letter). Other types of border police for quarantine monitoring. Pre-registration can be submitted in ► Exemptions. Intra-company state of emergency, all residence business travelers can only enter from business travelers and other types of permits/ permanent residence permits selected countries. advance on the Hungarian police authority website. business visitors from selected that are due to expire during the state ► Other categories. The external countries are exempt from the of emergency, will be automatically Schengen borders are closed to ► Mobile phone apps. None. quarantine requirement. extended until 30 days after the end of foreigners for all non-essential travel. As of 29 April 2021, holders of the state of emergency. ► Health insurance. None. Citizens of neighboring jurisdictions are Immunization Certificates issued by the allowed to enter Hungary for no more ► Fees. None. Hungarian Government or one of than 24 hours, and must stay within a several selected countries are also zone stretching 30 km from the border. ► Comments. The border police may allow exempt from the quarantine Holders of official passports, as well as entry to individuals that are able to requirement. holders of Immunization Certificates, can demonstrate that the purpose of their enter without restrictions. entry is essential (e.g. participation in ► Comments. All travelers are subject to court/police proceedings, sport events, local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit is permitted for up to 24 hours to those who will undergo health receiving health care service). Click the use of masks, restrictions on screening on arrival and are otherwise here for more information. gathering with others, curfews etc. admissible to enter their final destination (or the destination after Hungary).

► Comments. A state of emergency is in effect in Hungary until 23 May 2021.

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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 Africa electronic Tourist (e-Tourist) visas are will be mandatory for all international announced in connection with travel to or the United Kingdom who test negative currently suspended, and cannot be passengers arriving in India. New entrants ► Permanent residents. Holders of this jurisdiction. for COVID-19 on arrival are required to used to enter India. E-business, e- must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) employment visas, business visas and home quarantine for seven days. Travelers medical, e-medical attendant and e- dependent visas are allowed to enter COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to arriving from other countries who test departure, and they must have proof of a conference visas may be used for entry India. Tourist and electronic visas (e- negative on arrival are not required to negative test in order to be granted to India. quarantine. Rather, they will be required to business, e-tourist, e-medical) may not admission. New entrants arriving in India due be used to enter India currently. to death in the family are exempt from the monitor their health for 14 days. Any new ► New visa issuance. New visa requests pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement. entrant who tests positive for COVID-19 on can be submitted to Indian consulates ► Temporary residents and work arrival will be required to isolate and abroad, with the exception of tourist ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Post arrival visa/permit holders. See above. directed to receive medical treatment in visas which are not being processed COVID-19 testing is mandatory for individuals accordance with local health protocols. currently. Processing times vary from ► Business visitors. See above. (including those transiting through India) These individuals may be required to get consulate to consulate. arriving from Brazil, South Africa, the United tested for COVID-19 again during/after ► Other categories. None. Kingdom, as well as countries in Europe and their period of isolation and medical the Middle East. Individuals entering India due ► Visa extensions/renewals. The visa treatment. Travelers who are seeking to ► Transit. Transit is not currently to a death of a family member in India are extension/renewal process has not been transit through India, and whose travel possible as International commercial also required to get tested for COVID-19 upon impacted in India. All foreign nationals flights remain suspended until 31 May arrival. originated in Brazil, South Africa or the who reside in India, including holders of United Kingdom, will only be allowed to 2021. employment, dependent and student ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers continue their onward travel if they test visas, are able to file extension/renewal ► Comments. None. will undergo health screenings on arrival. negative for a PCR COVID-19 test on arrival. applications at this time. ► Declarations. All passengers must fill out a self declaration form in the 72 hours ► Location. The location where the ► Foreign nationals (including business preceding their travel. For more information, quarantine or health monitoring must be travelers and tourists) who are stranded click here. completed depends on the local rules in in India and unable to depart due to the

► Registrations. None. place in the Indian state to which the unavailability of outbound commercial individual will travel. flights, and whose permitted period of ► Mobile phone apps. All passengers are stay in India has expired, will be given a advised to download the Arogya Setu mobile ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions can grace period of 30 days from the phone app. only be requested in the case of a death in moment outbound commercial flights the family. ► Health insurance. None. resume, to depart India. If they depart ► Comments. All travelers are subject to within this 30 day period, they will not ► Fees. Individuals who are subject to COVID-19 local rules, including those relating to the be penalized (i.e. their visas will not be testing on arrival are required to cover the use of masks, restrictions on gathering costs of testing. revoked, and they will not be subject to with others, curfews etc. fines or bars against future re-entry). ► 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 can enter Indonesia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All entrants, including ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, e- individuals, including Indonesian related requirements that have been Indonesian citizens, will need to visas may be used for entry. However, ► Permanent residents. Permanent stay citizens, must present a negative announced in connection with travel to quarantine for 120 hours upon e-visas with a visa number ending with permit (ITAP) holders can enter reverse transmission polymerase chain this jurisdiction. arrival. They will be required to undergo “DN” cannot be used for entry. Indonesia. reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result, another RT PCR test after completing in English, issued no more than 72 this quarantine period. ► New visa issuance. The immigration ► Temporary residents and work authorities are now processing certain visa/permit holders. Limited Stay Visa hours prior to departure, in order to enter Indonesia. ► Location. Quarantines must be applications submitted by applicants (VITAS) and Temporary stay permit completed at government-designated who are offshore (overseas), including (ITAS) holders can enter Indonesia. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All locations. for: (1) emergency and essential work, ► Business visitors. Business visitors are entrants, including Indonesian citizens, (2) business meeting; (3) probationary ► Exemptions. Foreigners entering under only allowed to enter the country in must also take a PCR COVID-19 test periods for foreign workers (4) crew upon arrival. a Travel Corridor Arrangement, and members who joining the vessel in limited situations (e.g. for essential diplomatic/official visa holders entering purposes). Indonesia, (5) individuals entering for ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers for official visits may be exempt from quality control purposes related to ► Other categories. None. are being screened upon arrival and the quarantine requirement. goods and products; (6) individuals asked questions about their travel and entering to conducts workplace ► Transit. Transit though Indonesia is ► Comments. All travelers are subject to health status. They are also subject to inspections and audits; (7) individuals limited to individuals who are permitted local rules, including those relating to temperature checks. entering to perform aftersales service; to enter the country, as noted above. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Declarations. Foreign nationals must gathering with others, curfews etc. (8) machine installation and repairs, ► Comments. Foreign nationals who have complete an online request for a Health and; (9) foreign investment, (10) Family traveled to/through India in the 14 Alert Card prior to arrival. For more reunion and (11) Retirement travel. days leading up to their desired entry information, click here. Travelers must New work permits can be applied for, to Indonesia, will not be allowed to display the Health Alert Card to health with the prior recommendation from the enter with their current officials upon arrival. relevant government visa. Additionally, the Indonesian ministry. Effective 25 April 2021, the Government has suspended the ► Registrations. None. Indonesian Government has suspended issuance of all new visas to individuals the issuance of all new visas to ► Mobile phone apps. None. that have stayed in or visited India in individuals that have stayed in or visited the last 14 days. ► Health insurance. None. India in the last 14 days.

► Fees. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stay permit holders who entered Indonesia with a ► Comments. None. visa on arrival, a single-entry visit visa, a multiple-entry visa, or an APEC Business Travel Card (KPP APEC), and who remain in the country, may apply to extend their stay permit in accordance with the prevailing regulations.

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

► Citizens. There are no restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers who are fully vaccinated (with ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Individuals on Irish citizens traveling into Ireland. must obtain a negative polymerase chain a vaccine recognized by the Irish isolate for 14 days upon arrival. This time can use existing visas to enter Ireland. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, authorities) can self-isolate on arrival in may be reduced if an individual takes a However, short-term travel to Ireland is ► Permanent residents. There are no issued no more than 72 hours before a private residence or a place indicated PCR COVID-19 test, and test negative, strongly discouraged unless the reason restrictions on permanent residents arrival. There are limited exemptions, on their Passenger Locator Form. These after a specified time. For more for travel is essential. traveling into Ireland who hold valid including for children under the age of six travelers are not required to quarantine information, click here. permission. and international transport workers. in a hotel. For more information, click ► New visa issuance. Processing of new ► Location. Individuals traveling from visa, pre-clearance applications and ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers here. Category 2 countries, or who were present ► Temporary residents and work employment permit applications is visa/permit holders. There are no from Category 2 countries will be required in these countries in the 14 days preceding to take a PCR COVID-19 tests while at the their proposed entry to Ireland, must suspended for visa-required nationals restrictions on those who hold valid residing outside of Ireland. There is a permission to enter Ireland. mandatory quarantine facility. quarantine at a designated facility. Travelers must pre-book their quarantine limited list of priority/emergency ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Business visitors. Business travel to location online. Traveling without pre- categories available. For more booking is considered an offense, and information, click here. Employment Ireland is only permitted if the traveler ► Declarations. An online Passenger Locator is entering for an essential reason or Form must be completed by all new travelers who fail to pre-book are subject permit applications will be processed for function. entrants into Ireland detailing where they to sanctions. All other travelers must those residing in Ireland, or who do not will isolate/quarantine after arrival. quarantine in a home or private residence, require a visa to enter. The Irish ► Other categories. Visa-free and short- Completion of the form is mandatory for all with the exception of travelers who are Residence Permit (IRP) process for first term visits by individuals traveling from arrivals (including those with onward travel fully vaccinated, who may isolate in a time registrants in Dublin, which applies South Africa, Brazil and other South to Northern Ireland). Supply chain private residence or a location indicated in to new arrivals in Ireland, is suspended. American countries have been workers, pilots or maritime staff are their Passenger Locator Form. For more The IRP process outside of Dublin is suspended until further notice. Visas exempt. Click here for more information. information on quarantine requirements, being managed by way of appointment will only be issued to these individuals click here. at a local police station. ► Registrations. None. where travel to Ireland is otherwise ► Exemptions. International transport ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Irish permitted under a priority or ► Mobile phone apps. The Irish Health workers, among others, are exempt from emergency category. Service offers a COVID-19 Tracker app. quarantine requirements. Those who authorities continue to renew visas, This app can be accessed here. are traveling to carry out essential repairs, residence cards and employment ► Transit. Transit through Ireland is maintenance, construction or safety permits. The IRP renewal process for currently permitted. Individuals ► Health insurance. Proof of health assurance of critical transport those in Dublin must be completed traveling from South Africa, Brazil or insurance can be requested on arrival of infrastructure, critical utility online. For those residing outside of other South American countries will non-EEA nationals. infrastructure, manufacturing services, Dublin, an appointment system is in now require transit visas to travel information services, or communication place for renewals at local police ► Fees. None. through Ireland. services, among others, may leave stations. All valid Irish immigration ► Comments. Failure to carry proof of a quarantine to complete essential tasks. permissions for those currently in ► Comments. Individuals deemed negative COVID-19 test, or to complete the Ireland due to expire between 21 April to breach the rules relating to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Passenger Locator Form can result in a 2021 and 20 September 2021 will be international travel will face a fixed local rules, including those relating to the fine of up to €2,500, or 6 months automatically extended until 20 penalty/fine. Click here for more use of masks, restrictions on gathering imprisonment. For more information, click September 2021 (including those that information. with others etc. here. benefitted from previous extensions).

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

► Citizens. Israeli citizens are allowed to ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Eligible ► Passengers holding vaccination or ► Duration. All new entrants to Israel ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are enter Israel freely. passengers who are permitted to enter, recovery certificates issued in Israel, must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be at the discretion of the Israeli are exempt from the requirement to This period may be shortened to 10 used to enter Israel, provided the visa ► Permanent residents. See above. authorities, are required to present a quarantine upon arrival. Passengers days, if the new entrant takes a PCR holder also has a flight authorization. ► Temporary residents and work negative polymerase chain reaction who were vaccinated, or who recovered COVID-19 test upon arrival, and on their ► New visa issuance. Only exceptional visa/permit holders. Individuals (PCR) COVID-19 test, performed no abroad, are subject to quarantine 9th day of quarantine, and they test more than 72 hours prior to travel. This requirements. These individuals may negative both times. applications, which have been approved entering Israel required to obtain by the government authorities will be advance authorization from a relevant requirement may be waived in request an exemption, upon obtaining a exceptional cases. positive antibody test result, issued by a ► Location. New entrants must processed. government ministry and the Ministry quarantine in a home. Hotels, hostels of Health, before entering Israel as a recognized laboratory in Israel. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Testing Exemptions are granted at the sole and guesthouses are not considered new assignee or a holder of a valid is not required on arrival. However, new suitable locations for quarantine extension/renewal applications continue work visa. Entry of foreign nationals discretion of the Israeli Ministry of to be accepted and processed. entrants may get tested after arriving in Health. purposes. Government-run facilities are will be limited to individuals who are Israel, to shorten their quarantine available for new entrants who are essential for the continuity of the period. unable to quarantine in a home. Israeli economy. ► Health screenings on arrival. Foreign ► Exemptions. Passengers holding ► Business visitors. Business visitors nationals who display symptoms of vaccination or recovery certificates who are vaccinated, or who have fully COVID-19 must contact the authorities’ issued in Israel, are exempt from the recovered from COVID-19, may apply Emergency Medical Services Hotline at quarantine requirement. Passengers to the Ministry of the Economy for an 101 or the Ministry of Health Hotline at who got vaccinated or who recovered authorization to board a flight to Israel. *5400 for advice. abroad, are required to quarantine. Unvaccinated business travelers These individuals may request an require special approval from the ► Declarations. All travelers must submit exemption, upon obtaining a positive Ministry of Economy to enter Israel. an Inbound Clearance Application Form antibody test performed by a 24 hours before travel. For more ► Other categories. See above. recognized laboratory in Israel. information, click here. Exemptions are granted at the sole ► Transit. Passengers who arrive in ► Registrations. None. discretion of the Israeli Ministry of Israel on a connecting flight must take Health. a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ► Mobile phone apps. None. COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours ► Comments. All travelers are subject to prior to entry. Passengers must take ► Health insurance. Foreign nationals local rules, including those relating to the PCR test no more than 72 hours entering Israel are required to present a the use of masks, restrictions on prior to their first flight, if the time Health insurance policy, which includes gatherings, curfews etc. elapsed between the first flight and the coverage for medical care related to flight that arrives in Israel is shorter COVID-19. than 24 hours. ► 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. In general, citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from Category ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents and work departing from Category C, D and E countries, related requirements that have been D and E countries are required to quarantine not currently suspended, or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Italy. or who transited through these countries in announced in connection with travel to for 10 days on arrival under the supervision However, travelers who are otherwise the 14 days leading up to their entry to Italy, Entry to Italy from Bangladesh, Brazil, this jurisdiction. of the health authorities. From 31 March ineligible to enter Italy (e.g. if they were must present a negative (molecular or 2021 to 15 May 2021, travelers from India and Sri Lanka is banned, except present in Brazil leading up to travel) where the traveler resided in Italy prior to antigen) COVID-19 swab test taken no more Category C countries (including Austria and may not use their existing visas to gain 13 February 2021 (if traveling from than 48 hours prior to entry to Italy. Certain UK), must undergo self-isolation under the admission to Italy. Brazil) or 29 April 2021 (if traveling from travelers may be exempt from this supervision of the health authorities for five requirement. For more information, click India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka), or unless days, regardless of the result of the swab here. ► New visa issuance. Some consulates entry is expressly authorized by the Italian test. Individuals traveling from Category A and B countries area are not required to self- have suspended the issuance of entry Ministry of Health. Exemptions are also in ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals isolate. COVID-19 testing and a 14-day visas. Many consulates continue to place for those seeking to reunite with who stayed in, or transited through, Category quarantine period is mandatory for all process new visa requests. close family members in Italy, or who are C, D and E countries in the 14 days prior to individuals who have spent time in Brazil entering for essential purposes. their desired entry to Italy are required to prior to entry to Italy (irrespective of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa undergo a molecular or antigenic COVID-19 results of their COVID-19 tests). extensions are still being processed in ► Permanent residents. See above. test at the end of their self-isolation period. some locations. Several types of Specific rules are in place for travelers who ► Location. Individuals may quarantine in ► Temporary residents and work were present in Brazil, India, Bangladesh or residence permits (e.g. Blue Cards) that visa/permit holders. See above. homes or temporary accommodations. They Sri Lanka in the 14 days leading up to their are not required to go to quarantine in state expired or will expire before 31 July travel. ► Business visitors. Travel originating in facilities. 2021, are automatically extended until this date. Individuals seeking to extend Category E countries (including Brazil, ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Exemptions. Travelers who transit through India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) is not their residence permits, who are outside Italy, or remain in Italy for less than 120 permitted, with the exception of essential ► Declarations. All travelers are required to of Italy, may face questioning if seeking complete a declaration form prior to hours (and whose travel is considered travel. The authorities have not defined essential) are exempt. Citizens and residents to enter the country, and should be essential travel. However, this may include boarding. Click here to access the form. Italy prepared to explain that their residence is expected to replace this form with a digital of Category A, B, C and D countries, whose critical business meetings that cannot be will be automatically extended (where passenger location form in the near future. are entering Italy for essential work postponed. Travel from Category A, B, C purposes, may be exempt from the applicable). and D countries is permitted, but ► Registrations. Travelers entering from quarantine requirement. Additional discouraged. Border checks are occurring, specific countries (e.g., Category D countries) categories of travelers (e.g. transport crew and travelers are being asked to provide are required to notify the local health members, cross-border workers, those their purpose of travel upon arrival. For authorities upon arrival. For more entering on specifically designated “COVID- more information, click here. information, click here. tested flights) may also be exempt. Exemptions may also be available to ► Other categories. Entry may be further ► Mobile phone apps. None. individuals who have spent time in Austria in restricted based on travelers’ origin point, the 14 days immediately preceding their ► Health insurance. None. and the locations where they have been in entry to Italy. the 14 days leading up to entry. For more ► Fees. None. information, click here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local ► Comments. Regional authorities within Italy rules, including those relating to the use of ► Transit. Transit for less than 36 hours is may also impose additional restrictions. masks, restrictions on gathering with others, permitted currently. Travelers are subject to local rules, and curfews etc. should consider these when planning travel.

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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 2021, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective until 30 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are advance approval is required to enter June 2021, all travelers, regardless of nationality, related requirements that have been 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 announced in connection with travel to arrival, depending on their health These visas may be used for travel to application can be submitted online. (PCR) test result to their online application for this jurisdiction. screening on arrival. Jamaica, provided the visa holder is not travel authorization. Travel authorization otherwise inadmissible (e.g. travelers ► Permanent residents. Foreign applications must be submitted within seven days ► Location. The quarantine location may of the intended entry date. who were in the United Kingdom, nationals should apply for take place at hotel, home, or Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia or authorization to entry online. ► All business travelers, not ordinary residents, who government facility. Regardless of the Peru in the 14 days preceding their desire to enter Jamaica for business purposes location, all travelers will be monitored proposed entry to Jamaica, will not be ► Temporary residents and work during 13 April 2021 – 30 June 2021, must through an electronic device. visa/permit holders. See above. provide a negative polymerase chain reaction permitted entry to Jamaica). (PCR) COVID-19 or antigen test result at the port ► Exemptions. None. ► Business visitors. See above. of departure, prior to boarding. The test must have ► New visa issuance. New visa been taken at most three days prior to the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed ► Other categories. See above. traveler’s departure for Jamaica. Upon arrival in currently. Jamaica, business traveler must remain in local rules, including those relating to quarantine, in accordance with the quarantine the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. See above. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa order issued. gathering with others, curfews etc. Non- extension/renewal requests are being ► Comments. Effective 5 May 2021, residents who are found to be in breach ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Eligible entrants processed currently. travel from India and Trinidad and may be tested for COVID-19 if they appear to of the quarantine rules are subject to a Tobago is banned until further notice. display COVID-19 symptoms or If they pose a high fine of J$30,000. Persons who become risk of COVID-19 transmission. Travel from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, infected with COVID-19 while in breach Colombia or Peru remains ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers are of the quarantine requirements are prohibited. Persons who were present required to undergo a health screening that subject to a fine of J$50,000. in any of the countries listed here in includes: (1) a temperature check, (2) observation for COVID-19 symptoms, (3) assessment as to the 14 days immediately preceding whether the traveler's occupation creates a their entry to Jamaica will not be heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (4) permitted entry to Jamaica. the jurisdictions visited during the last six weeks immediately preceding the date of their application for entry to Jamaica.

► 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 ► Existing (valid) visas. All visas are residents can enter Japan. inbound travelers, including Japanese nationals, related requirements that have been days, starting the day after arrival. temporarily suspended. Holders of valid permanent residents and holders of valid residence cards, must test negative for COVID-19 announced in connection with travel to ► Location. All eligible inbound travelers, Japanese residence cards and ► Permanent residents. See above. no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Failure to this jurisdiction. including Japanese nationals, special diplomatic/official visas are permitted present a negative test certificate may result in ► Temporary residents and work permanent residents and valid residence card to use these documents to enter Japan. the traveler being turned away and refused visa/permit holders. Holders of valid holders, are subject to home/hotel admission to Japan. For a sample test certificate, quarantine. Individuals traveling from South ► New visa issuance. Japanese embassies Japanese residence cards, such as click here. Africa, the United Kingdom, India, Ireland, and consulates are not currently issuing work permits, dependent visas and Israel, the UAE, Italy, Austria, the any new visas, except for other mid- and long-term permits may ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All eligible entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing after Netherlands, Peru, Switzerland, Sweden, diplomatic/official visas, and visa to enter (and re-enter) Japan. arrival in Japan. Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, Brazil those who have a special circumstance (all regions), France, Belgium, Estonia, the permitting them to enter. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are ► Health screenings on arrival. All eligible entrants Czech Republic, Pakistan, Hungary, Poland, not permitted to enter Japan are required to undergo a health screening that Luxembourg, Lebanon, the Ukraine, the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Renewals includes: (i) a temperature check, (ii) observation Philippines, Canada (Ontario), Spain, Finland currently. are not automatic (i.e. renewal for COVID-19 symptoms, (iii) an assessment as to or the United States (Tennessee, Florida, whether the traveler's occupation creates a ► Other categories. Travelers with Michigan and Minnesota), or who were applications will still have to be lodged heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (iv) and these will be accepted by the special authorization from the an enunciation of the jurisdictions visited during present in any of these locations within the Japanese government, may enter at the 14 days immediately preceding the date of 14 days preceding travel to Japan, may enter authorities for up to three months from the discretion of the Japanese their application for entry to Japan. Japan. However, these individuals will need to their expiry date). Temporary visitor undergo COVID-19 testing on arrival, and authorities. visas can still be extended for 90 days if ► Declarations. All travelers are required to sign a serve a three-day quarantine period at a visa holders cannot return to their written pledge, stating that they will abide by all Japanese state facility. At the end of the ► Transit. Transit through Japan is jurisdiction of residence as a result of relevant health and safety obligations (including three-day period, they will be re-tested for currently permitted. downloading a COVID-19 contact tracing mobile COVID-19, and required to complete a 14-day COVID-19 related travel restrictions. phone application, and maintaining their health self-quarantine period. Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) are ► Comments. A third state of emergency and COVID-19 test report). currently being issued by the was declared in , Osaka, Kyoto ► Exemptions. None. ► Immigration Bureau in Japan. They are and Hyogo on 25 April 2021, and is Mobile phone apps. All travelers must install and use the following apps on their smartphone to typically valid for three months. expected to remain in effect until 11 ► Comments. Those who are found to violate satisfy the terms of the written pledge: “COCOA”, the pledge may be subject to sanctions, such However, they are now being issued for May 2021. An entry ban remains in "OEL", "Skype" or "WhatsApp", and “Google as having their name and other information Maps" or another location Apps. a longer duration. effect. The process for individuals made public (to assist with mitigating the seeking to re-enter Japan is similar to ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health insurance spread of COVID-19). Foreigners who are not that for eligible inbound travelers. is a requirement for entry. compliant with local rules may have their Requirements for re-entry are immigration status revoked and/or be ► Fees. None. captured throughout this document in deported. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of the sections regarding admission ► Registrations. None. masks, restrictions on gathering with others. requirements, quarantine rules, etc. ► Comments. Visa exemptions have been During the quarantine period, new entrants suspended temporarily, including visa exemptions must refrain from using taxis and other forms granted by the Japanese Government to APEC of public transportation, including for travel Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders. from the airport to a hotel.

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Jersey. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Jersey are ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) related requirements that have been required to isolate for 14 days upon arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to Travelers may take part in the “Safer Travel These visas may be used for travel to Testing Programme” and shorten their isolation residents may enter Jersey. However, travelers may choose to get this jurisdiction. Jersey. tested on their tenth day in Jersey period by testing negative on arrival, and on ► Temporary residents and work their subsequent tests dependent on the under the “Safer Travel Testing ► New visa issuance. New visa processing visa/permit holders. Temporary category of their departure region. Effective 26 Programme.” If they receive a negative April 2021, red, amber and green has resumed. However, delays may be residents and work visa/permit holders COVID-19 test on their tenth day in classifications resumed for England, Wales, expected due to the closure of multiple may enter Jersey. Jersey, they will be permitted leave Scotland, Northern Island, Guernsey and the Isle visa application centers. isolation earlier than the 14-day of Man. Classifications for other countries will ► Business visitors. Business visitors resume no earlier than 17 May required period. For more information, ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work permit may enter Jersey. 2021. All travelers will be required to self- holders whose permit has expired will click here. isolate for 14 days. Isolation periods can be ► Other categories. Other categories of reduced by taking part in the Border Testing need to file a new work permit travelers may enter Jersey. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Programme. Those entering from application. These applications are red regions will be offered tests upon arrival, being processed currently. ► Transit. Passengers transiting through ► Declarations. None. and on their 5th and 10th days in Jersey. Jersey to an onward destination will be Provided their COVID-19 test result on Day 10 is ► Registrations. All passengers age 11 tested for COVID-19 on arrival in negative, they will be allowed to end their and above must complete an online isolation upon receipt of their negative test Jersey. Transiting passengers may be form prior to travel to Jersey. For more result. Travelers entering from amber regions required to isolate from other information, click here. will be offered tests upon arrival and on their 5th passengers during this time. These day in Jersey. Provided their COVID-19 test travelers must complete a pre-travel ► Mobile phone apps. None. result on Day 5 is negative, they will be allowed declaration form listing their Jersey to end their isolation upon receipt of their ► Health insurance. Travelers without negative test result. Those entering from green address as either: (1) arriving by sea - regions will be exempt from the Elizabeth Terminal, La Route du Port health insurance will be required to pay for medical treatment should this be isolation requirement, provided they test Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1HB, or (2) negative for COVID-19 upon arrival. For more arriving by air -Jersey Airport, St required. information about the system, click here. Peter, JE1 1BY. ► Fees. None. ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. hotels and private residences.

► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from isolation requirements are available for critical workers. For more information, click here.

► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, and social distancing. Those who do not follow local rules may be subject to a fine of up to £1,000.

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

► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who display COVID- ► Existing (valid) visas. There is currently restrictions for citizens of Kenya. travelers must present a negative related requirements that have been 19 symptoms at the point of entry must no impact (suspension) on existing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to undergo quarantine (at their own cost) (valid) visas, as a result of the COVID-19 ► Permanent residents. There are no COVID-19 test result, where the test this jurisdiction. for an initial period of 14 days, and test pandemic. entry restrictions for permanent was taken at most 96 hours before negative in any subsequent COVID-19 residents of Kenya. departure. tests. Effective 8 March 2021, and until ► New visa issuance. Immigration applications are still being processed, ► Temporary residents and work further notice, travelers from , ► 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. ► Fees. None. ► Location. The quarantine location is to ► Comments. None. be selected by the individual undergoing the same.

► Exemptions. None.

► 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. Citizens may enter Kuwait. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Effective 22 May 2021, Kuwaiti citizens ► Duration. All new entrants must self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Most entry visas inbound travelers are required to show who have not been fully vaccinated isolate for 14 days on arrival. are currently suspended, and may not ► Permanent residents. As of 7 a negative polymerase chain reaction against COVID-19 will not be permitted be used to enter Kuwait. Exceptions February 2021, all non-Kuwaiti citizens (PCR) COVID-19 test result, taken no to depart Kuwait and travel abroad. The ► Location. Travelers may choose exist for residents who are traveling will be prohibited from entering for a between isolating at a local hospital, or period of two weeks. Prior to this date, more than 72 hours prior to departure. exit ban does not apply to travelers who from locations that not deemed to be Travelers who fail to show the test are ineligible to receive vaccinations a private accommodation. The local high-risk. residents may enter Kuwait, unless they authorities have discretion to mandate are traveling from jurisdictions deemed result will be denied admission. due to their age (e.g. young children). that travelers isolate in government- ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is “high-risk” by the authorities. See ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new designated locations. currently on hold. comments below for more information. entrants must agree to random COVID- ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Temporary residents and work 19 testing during their stay in Kuwait. extension/renewal requests are not visa/permit holders. See above. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Health screenings on arrival. All currently being processed. local rules, including those relating to ► Business visitors. Business visitors are travelers are subject to health not currently admissible to Kuwait. screenings on arrival, and questioning the use of masks, restrictions on regarding their health status, and gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Other categories. None. exposure to individuals who tested Effective 7 March 2021, a curfew is in place for one month, which prohibits ► Transit. Travelers are currently allowed to positive for COVID-19. transit through Kuwait. However, the individuals from being in public between airport may be closed temporarily in the ► Declarations. None. the hours of 6 pm and 5 am. coming days or weeks. ► Registrations. None. ► Comments. All flights from the United Kingdom are currently suspended. The ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must current list of high-risk jurisdictions register on the Shlonik mobile app prior includes the following: , 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, Montenegro, ► Comments. None. , 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for citizens of Fürstentum Liechtenstein travelers arriving from a high-risk related requirements that have been risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10-day visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) and Switzerland. jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of announced in connection with travel to quarantine. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. transport, must present a negative this jurisdiction. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry ► Quarantine can be terminated early with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ► New visa issuance. All visa processing restrictions for C-Permit holders. the consent of the competent cantonal has resumed; however, certain Swiss result that was issued that was issued at authority, provided the individual takes a consulates remain closed. ► Temporary residents and work most 72 hours before arrival. All rapid antigen test or a molecular biological visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D persons traveling by air will be required analysis (PCR test), from Day 7 onwards visas, L/B/G permits or valid online ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa to show their negative PCR test result and the test result is negative. If the test announcement confirmations may enter processing has resumed; however, result is positive, the individual must Liechtenstein. prior to boarding the plane. Children certain Swiss consulates remain closed. under the age of 12 are not subject to immediately go into isolation for generally, ► Business visitors. Business travelers the testing requirement and do not 48 hours. For more information regarding arriving from “non-risk” countries may need proof of a negative test result. isolation, click here. enter Liechtenstein. Click here to view the ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a list of “non-risk” countries. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. private residence or another suitable ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers accommodation. arriving from non-risk countries may enter are subject to random health screening ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions Liechtenstein. on arrival. exist in very limited circumstances and are ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk granted at the sole discretion of the local ► Declarations. None. countries and that have transited through a authorities, on a case-by-case basis. high-risk country on their way to ► Registrations. Individuals entering Liechtenstein, may enter if they have spent ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Liechtenstein by ship, bus or train must local rules, including those relating to the less than 24 hours in a country or area provide their local contact details using with an increased risk of infection. use of masks, restrictions on gathering with the electronic entry form. others, etc. ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, on all foreigners arriving from the United ► As of 1 February 2021, violations of Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons but not required, to download and use measures to combat the epidemic will fulfilling one of the following criteria will be the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here explicitly be listed as criminal offenses and transported from the United Kingdom and for more information. may be punished in part by administrative South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or fines. The amount of the fine will be Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a ► Health insurance. All travelers must between CHF 50 and CHF 200, depending valid D visas or /B/G/C permits, (c) holders have valid health insurance. on the offense. For example, anyone who of a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss does not wear a mask on public transport, ► Fees. None. representation, and (d) holders of a C at train stations and bus stops, or in and in front of publicly accessible facilities can be (work) visa and announcement ► Comments. None. confirmation that has an additional fined. Administrative fines are also possible approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued for participation in unauthorized events or by the Swiss Embassy). for holding a prohibited private event.

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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 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary based on the ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) or Non-Permanent type) requirements vary based on the location from related requirements that have been location from which the individual is traveling. visas are not suspended. However, they which the individual is traveling. Macau ID Travelers who were present in (1) Hong Kong in the announced in connection with travel to 14 days preceding entry must quarantine for 14 days are restricted for entry to Macau as per holders and residents of mainland China, ► Permanent residents. See above. this jurisdiction. on arrival (no additional self-management will be the current entry policy. Hong Kong, and Taiwan who were present in: required after the 14-day period), (2) Taiwan in the ► Temporary residents and work (1) Mainland China or Taiwan in the 14 days 14 days preceding entry must quarantine for 14 days ► New visa issuance. New visa preceding entry must carry a negative nucleic on arrival, (3) a foreign jurisdiction in the 21 days visa/permit holders. In general, applications are being processed. foreign non-resident workers (aka acid COVID-19 test certificate, issued no more preceding entry must quarantine for 21 days upon than seven days prior to travel, (2) Hong arrival, and then observe an additional 7-day “health However, visas may be used to enter Macau Blue Card holders) and visitors self-management” period, (4) Ruili City of Dehong Dai Kong in the 14 days preceding entry must Macau until entry restrictions are lifted. are prohibited from entering Macau. and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test Province of Mainland China in the 14 days preceding Visitors and Blue Card holders who are certificate, issued no more than 24 hours entry must quarantine for 14 days on arrival, and ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa residents of Mainland China, Hong prior to travel, (3) a foreign jurisdiction then observe an additional 14-day “health self- extension/renewal applications are Kong or Taiwan, are allowed to enter (except for the jurisdictions listed under point management” period, and (5) India, Pakistan, being processed currently. 4 below) in the 21 days preceding entry must Philippines, Nepal or Brazil in the 28 days preceding Macau, unless they have traveled to entry, must quarantine for 28 days on arrival (no locations other than Mainland China, carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test additional self-management will be required after the Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 21 days certificate, issued no more than 72 hours 28-day period). prior to travel, (4) India, Pakistan, Philippines, leading up to their proposed entry to Nepal or Brazil in the 28 days preceding entry ► Location. All travelers must quarantine at a Macau. must carry a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 government-designated location before their health self-management period. Macau residents and Blue test certificate, issued no more than 72 hours - Business visitors. See above. Card holders can choose to quarantine in either prior to travel. “designated hotels” (to be arranged by the government, based on hotel availability), or pay an ► Other categories. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers additional fee to quarantine at one of the two selected who are eligible to enter Macau must get “optional hotels.” All other non-residents are required ► Transit. Transit through Macau is tested at least three times after arrival in to quarantine at one of the two selected “optional currently not permitted. Macau, during their quarantine/isolation hotels.” period. ► Comments. Foreigners who were ► Exemptions. Travelers who are residents of Macau, Mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan (only), who present in Mainland China during the ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are were present in Mainland China (except for the places 21 days leading up to their proposed subject to health screenings on arrival. listed in point 4 further above) in the 14 days entry to Macau may be granted an preceding entry, are not required to quarantine. ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a exemption from the entry restriction by declaration, which includes questions about ► Comments. “Health self-management” does not the local authorities, and permitted to their recent travel history, prior to travel. For require individuals to Isolate. Individuals are free to enter, on an exceptional, case-by-case more information, click here. move within Macau but with restricted access to certain venues like government buildings or . basis. Travelers will need to perform another nucleic acid ► Registrations. None. COVID-19 test at the end of the health self- management period. ► Mobile phone apps. None.

► All travelers are subject to local rules, including those ► Health insurance. None. relating to the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► 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. Malaysian citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Pre-travel ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas are permanent residents and temporary COVID-19 testing is mandatory for related requirements that have been required to undergo quarantine for 7 - suspended in some cases (e.g. business residents may enter Malaysia provided entry to Malaysia. However, if the announced in connection with travel to 14 days (at their own expense). A visitors who require a visa to enter they meet the pre-entry requirements traveler can show a negative this jurisdiction. shorter quarantine period of seven days Malaysia are not currently admissible). currently in force. Specifically, they PCR COVID-19 test certificate issued no may be considered for travelers that must complete a mandatory more than 72 hours before arrival from have a negative PCR COVID-19 test ► New visa issuance. Stricter polymerase chain reaction non-restricted locations, they may (issued within the three days leading up requirements have been introduced as a (PCR) COVID-19 test and complete the benefit from a shorter quarantine to their arrival) if they are not traveling result of COVID-19. These include, but MySafeTravel portal process in duration. from countries classified as restricted, are not limited to, quota requirements, advance of their travel. such as South Africa, UK, Brazil and heightened entry requirements, labor ► Post arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Japan. market testing (introduced 1 January ► Permanent residents. See above. 2021), among other measures. ► Health screenings. Travelers are ► Location. A designated quarantine ► Temporary residents and work subject to health screenings on center is the standard quarantine ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stricter visa/permit holders. In addition to the arrival and during the quarantine location. However, travelers may select requirements have been introduced as a above, these individuals may also period. a Premium or Luxury package at an result of COVID-19, including new quota require a Single Entry Visa in order to upgraded quarantine center, when they requirements. enter. ► Declarations. The Travel Notice requirement was eliminated on 1 May complete their MySafeTravel portal ► Business visitors. Business visitors are 2021. process. allowed to enter Malaysia, provided ► Exemptions. None. they receive pre-approval from the ► Registrations. None. authorities. ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to required to download and use the local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. Not applicable. MySejahtera app. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. Transit through Malaysia is not gathering with others, curfews etc. currently permissible. ► Health insurance. None. ► Fees. None. ► Comments. All flights to and from India are currently banned until further ► Comments. None. notice.

Page 47 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Mexico • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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. None. positive for COVID-19, will undergo penalized for overstaying in Mexico (this visa/permit holders. Temporary their quarantine at the location of ► Mobile phone apps. None. is subject to change). residents and work visa/permit holders their stay in Mexico (e.g. hotel, home, may enter Mexico. ► Health insurance. None. etc.). ► New visa issuance. Most Mexican ► Business visitors. Business visitors consulates have resumed issuing visas; ► Fees. None. ► Exemptions. None. may enter Mexico. however, some remain closed due to local infection rates in their locations. ► Comments. None. ► Comments. None. ► Other categories. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore ► Transit. There are no transit processing of visa extensions/renewals restrictions at this time. and change of status applications is currently suspended. This includes ► Comments. None. applications from individuals whose visa/status has expired (they will not be penalized for overstaying in Mexico).

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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. Mongolian citizens and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Eligible entrants are required ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) foreigners may currently only enter related requirements that have been to undergo a 7-day institutional visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) Mongolia after receiving advance ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to quarantine followed by 7-day home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. approval from Mongolia’s State ► Health screenings on arrival. None. this jurisdiction. isolation while fully vaccinated entrants Emergency Committee. are subject to 7-day home ► New visa issuance. New visas are ► Declarations. None. isolation upon arrival as currently only being issued to ► Permanent residents. See above. of 1 April 2021. individuals who receive approval to ► Registrations. None. enter Mongolia from the State ► Temporary residents and work ► Location. See above. Emergency Committee. visa/permit holders. See above. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Residency ► Health insurance. None. ► Business visitors. See above. permit card holders that are currently ► Comments. None. ► Other categories. None. ► Fees. None. present in Mongolia, may extend/renew their permit cards. Individuals that are ► Transit. Transit through Mongolia is ► Comments. None. present in Mongolia on a 90-day tourist not permitted at this time. visa are required to leave Mongolia once their tourist visa expiries, via limited ► Comments. Special charter flights repatriation flights announced by the carrying individuals who are authorized Government of Mongolia. by the State Emergency Committee to enter the country are being scheduled currently. Visas on arrival are being issued to approved entrants. However, the local visa sponsoring entity must secure a visa approval prior to the individual’s travel.

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

► Citizens. Citizens of the Netherlands, and citizens of EU and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Current visas Schengen member states (including Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and their family members are testing. Passengers who are 13 or related requirements that have been risk areas are strongly advised to self- remain valid, but cannot be used if the allowed to enter the Netherlands. older, who are seeking to enter by air, announced in connection with travel to quarantine for 10 days. traveler does not fall under the entry ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents are allowed to ship, train or bus from a high risk area this jurisdiction. exemptions. enter the Netherlands. must present a negative polymerase ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. Third- chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test can occur in a hotel or private ► New visa issuance. Residents living country nationals residing in an EU member state or a residence. in jurisdictions for which the EU travel Schengen country, and their family members with a valid long- result, based on a sample collected no term residence permit (such as highly skilled migrants, ICT- ban has been lifted may apply permit, and EU Blue Card), are allowed to enter the more than 24 hours prior to boarding. ► Exemptions. The following categories of Netherlands. Knowledge migrants with a valid MVV visa, and Alternatively, these individuals may for visas. Residents of jurisdictions that MVV visa-exempt nationals are also allowed to travel with an travelers may be exempt from are not currently permitted to enter the approval letter from the Immigration and Naturalisation provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test quarantine requirements: (1) travelers Service (IND) and a statement letter from the employer. Short- taken no more than 72 hours prior to Netherlands are not eligible to submit term work permit holders carrying an approval from their local who come from a safe country with low visa applications unless the applicant is Dutch consulate are also allowed to travel to the Netherlands. boarding, and a negative COVID-19 risk of COVID-19, (2) cross-border otherwise exempt from travel ► Business visitors. Short-term business travelers in possession rapid test taken no more than four commuters, (3) students and of a “Note Verbale” issued by a Dutch embassy or consulate, hours prior to boarding. For more restrictions and authorized to enter the stating that they are exempt from the entry ban, are allowed to schoolchildren, (4) travelers who work jurisdiction. Visa applications currently travel to the Netherlands. For more information, click here. information, click here. Individuals in goods transport or passenger traveling from countries on the EU safe in process and visa applications for ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters are eligible to transport, who are crossing the border which a related flight/trip has been enter the Netherlands. Certain groups, including professional country list are not required to take for work, and (5) travelers visiting their journalists and researchers may also be allowed to travel to the PCR or rapid COVID-19 tests. canceled will be denied. Due to COVID- Netherlands provided that they comply with the entry partner, spouse, child or parent in 19, some Dutch embassies are working requirements. Students, professionals in the cultural and/or Belgium or Germany. In addition, creative sector in possession of a signed statement from the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. with limited services or providing Performing Arts Fund (FPK), and partners in a long-distance – certain categories of travelers are relationship will be able to travel as of 16 March 2021, appointments for consular services only provided that they have proof of permission to enter the ► Health screenings on arrival. None. allowed to temporarily cease quarantine in specific situations. Netherlands. for purposes of absolutely necessity, ► Declarations. A health declaration form ► Transit. Passengers transiting through the Netherlands to a including: (a) travelers whose trip ► Visa extension/renewals. Applications non-EU country must prove that they have a connecting flight is required for all passengers traveling to a country outside the Schengen area within 48 hours of makes a significant contribution to the for visas based on events/meetings that arrival in Amsterdam. Passengers in transit must not leave the by air. As of 31 March 2021, a Dutch economy and society, (b) have been canceled as a result of airport’s international transit zone. Passengers traveling to declaration confirming that the traveler Schengen member countries via the Netherlands must be able individuals visiting terminally ill family COVID-19 related measures will be to show that they have permission to enter the final tested negative for a PCR COVID-19 members, (c) diplomats, and (d) denied with the reason “travel destination in the Schengen Area. Failure to provide this proof test is no longer required. could result in passengers not being permitted to transit journalists. destination canceled.” through the Netherlands. ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, ► Comments. Travelers who reside in and are coming from a safe ► Comments. All travelers are subject to country are allowed to enter the Netherlands without any however travelers are recommended to local rules, including those relating to restrictions. download and use the CoronaMelder the use of masks, restrictions on ► Effective 23 January 2021, the Dutch Government has app. gathering with others, curfews etc. imposed a travel ban on all direct flights from South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, ► Health insurance. None. Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Panama, India, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The travel ban will be in place, in principle, until 15 May 2021. Only Dutch nationals, ► Fees. None. residents and other specially permitted travelers are allowed to travel to the Netherlands from these countries. ► 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 can enter New Zealand. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All, unless exempt, travelers ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) travelers (except those arriving from related requirements that have been are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon visas are not suspended or canceled as ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific announced in connection with travel to arrival. a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. who have entered New Zealand Islands) must present a negative COVID- this jurisdiction. ► Location. The quarantine must be ► New visa issuance. Visa applications previously can enter New Zealand. 19 test result issued no more than 72 hours prior to their scheduled completed at designated locations from offshore applicants are currently ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit departure. Travelers who received a arranged by the New Zealand not being accepted given the border holders. These individuals are not permitted COVID-19 vaccine are still required to authorities. closure. Onshore visa applications to enter New Zealand unless they hold a continue to be accepted and processed, travel exemption. comply with this requirement. Children ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very with the exception of residence under the age of two are exempt from limited circumstances. Effective 19 ► Business visitors. These individuals are not this requirement. Further information applications under the Skilled Migrant permitted to enter New Zealand unless they April 2021, travelers arriving from on acceptable tests can be found here. category, which remains suspended hold a travel exemption. Australia on a “Green Flight” under the until further notice. quarantine-free travel arrangement are ► ► Other categories. The following individuals Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- exempt from quarantine requirements. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore visa may enter New Zealand: (1) immediate 19 testing will be conducted on all extension/renewal applications continue family members of New Zealand travelers during quarantine. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to to be accepted and processed. Delays citizens/residents who hold a valid local rules, including those relating to relationship-based visa, (2) Australian ► Health screenings on arrival. All are being observed for some visa the use of masks, restrictions on citizens and permanent residents who live in travelers will be screened upon arrival categories. The authorities have New Zealand, and effective 19 April 2021, and asked if they have been, or are, gathering with others, curfews etc. granted a 6-month automatic extension (3) individuals with a valid visa or entry experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. to employer-assisted temporary work permission traveling from Australia under visa holders and their dependents (who the quarantine-free travel arrangement, who ► Declarations. Travelers who are exempt hold a dependent visa) provided they meet all entry requirements. from the quarantine requirement must were present in New Zealand on 1 complete a New Zealand Travel ► Transit. Travelers may transit through New January 2021 and currently hold a visa Zealand provided they: (1) remain airside, (2) Declaration form prior to boarding a that is due to expire between 1 January are transiting through Auckland International flight to New Zealand. 2021 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive). Airport for less than 24 hours, and (3) they The extension does not apply to the hold a NZeTA or transit visa (unless exempt). ► Registrations. None. following: (1) individuals who submitted ► Comments. Effective 28 April 2021, and ► Mobile phone apps. None. an Essential Skills work visa application until further notice, only citizens and their prior to the announcement and who ► Health insurance. None. immediate family members may travel to have been granted an interim visa, (2) New Zealand from Brazil, India, Pakistan and migrant workers whose jobs have Papua New Guinea. All other travellers, ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the including residents of New Zealand, may only costs related to quarantine unless ended, and (3) individuals holding be eligible to enter if they have spent 14 exempt. Specific Purpose work visas or Event days outside a “very high risk” country, prior work visas. An extension has also been to their arrival to New Zealand. ► Comments. None. submitted to Visitor visa holders in New Zealand.

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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.

Page 52 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Nigeria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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. Starting 10 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Nigeria. January 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 chain reaction (PCR) test within 96 hours before boarding, (2) obtain a negative test result, (3) this jurisdiction. entry restrictions for permanent ► Location. The self-isolation can be ► New visa issuance. New visas continue complete an online registration, and (4) upon residents of Nigeria. successful payment, download the ‘Permit to completed at a private home or to be issued and there is no impact on Travel Certificate’/QR code to have on hand for temporary accommodation. During this processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work boarding. Diplomats and children under the age time, individuals are to avoid physical pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary of 10 are exempt from paying for the COVID-19 interaction with families, friends, residents and work visa/permit holders PCR test to be conducted in Nigeria. colleagues and other members of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Nigeria. of visa extensions/renewals is not ► Additionally, individuals traveling from the public. United Kingdom and South Africa must show currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors proof of payment for the post arrival COVID-19 ► Exemptions. None. pandemic. may enter Nigeria. PCR test to be conducted on Day 7 in Nigeria, prior to boarding. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. None. local rules, including those relating to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. At the end of the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. There are no transit the mandatory 7-day self-isolation period, all restrictions at this time. travelers must visit a government-designated gathering with others, curfews etc. laboratory where they will undergo COVID-19 ► Comments. None. PCR testing. The test results will be available ► At the end of the mandatory seven day within 72 hours. If the test result is negative, self-isolation period, all travelers must travelers will be able to exit self-isolation from visit a government-designated day 8 onwards. Individuals who test positive will laboratory where they will undergo PCR be managed according to the national COVID-19 COVID-19 testing. The test results will guidelines, which include quarantine at a be available within 72 hours. Travelers government-monitored treatment center (NCDC). with a negative test result will be able to exit self-isolation from day eight ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in onwards. Those with a positive test Nigeria, all travelers must go through the routine Port Health screening, present the result will be managed according to the COVID-19 PCR test result, and show the ‘Permit national COVID-19 guidelines, which to Travel Certificate’/QR code. include quarantine at a government- monitored treatment center (NCDC). ► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► 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. Norway’s borders are currently ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers who ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) closed. Entry is prohibited with limited are eligible to enter Norway must take a related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. business visas are currently suspended exceptions. Norwegians can enter, if polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid 19 that have been announced in and may not be used to enter Norway. antigen COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours ► Location. In general, travelers are they already reside in Norway. prior to travel. They must test negative and connection with travel to this required to quarantine in government- ► New visa issuance. Some new visa carry proof of their negative test result in order jurisdiction. ► Permanent residents. Permanent to enter. The test result must be issued in designated hotels. applications are being processed, albeit residents can enter, if they already Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, French or with delays. Resident permits for study ► Exemptions. Exceptions apply for reside in Norway. German. and work are being issued currently. workers if their employer arranges for However, some residence permits are ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants suitable single-room accommodations, being issued with limitations. visa/permit holders can enter Norway, are required to take a COVID-19 test upon and if the employer has obtained a arrival if they have traveled to a high-risk if they already reside in Norway. governmental pre-approval for the ► Visa extensions/renewals. location in the 10 days preceding their entry to accommodation. Individuals who own Extension/renewal requests are being ► Business visitors. In general, business Norway. Individuals who are not otherwise visitors are not permitted to enter. required to get tested again upon arrival may property in Norway may quarantine on processed currently. The requirement take a test as a means of shortening their their property following the mandatory to file a renewal application one month ► Other categories. Business-critical quarantine period. If they choose to avail of this three-day hotel quarantine period. It is before the visa/permit expiry date has personnel are allowed to enter, subject option, the test must be completed on their also possible to undergo quarantine been lifted temporarily. To secure the to advance approval. There is an seventh day in Norway, at the elsewhere if travelers have access to continued right to stay and work, earliest. The quarantine requirement application-based scheme in place, applies until travelers receive a negative test property where they can avoid contact applicants must submit their which allows businesses to bring in result. In very limited circumstances (e.g., with other persons. The travelers must applications seven days prior to the strictly necessary business-critical entry by personnel considered critical for the provide written confirmation from the expiry date. personnel. In order to be admissible functioning of Norwegian society), exemptions owner that the property has a separate under this scheme, travelers must be may be available from the COVID-19 testing bathroom and kitchen, and is available experts entering to perform work that is requirements (both pre-travel and post- arrival). for quarantine. There are strict strictly necessary to avert a cessation of penalties for noncompliance. As of 28 work. Additionally, personnel considered ► Health screenings on arrival. None. April 2021, travelers arriving from critical for the functioning of society can Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Nepal and ► Declarations. None. enter. Dependents of such personnel can Pakistan are no longer eligible for the enter Norway only after the worker has ► Registrations. All travelers must complete an exceptions above. registered in the National Population online registration prior to entry, in order to be Register. admitted. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit through Norway is ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are the use of masks, restrictions on currently permitted. recommended to download the Smittestopp app. gathering with others etc. ► Comments. According to official ► Health insurance. None. statements from the Government, the travel restrictions noted above are ► Fees. Travelers who are required to quarantine expected to remain in effect until 24 in government-designated hotels must cover May 2021. the cost of their quarantine accommodations.

Page 54 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Oman • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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

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

► Other categories. None. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download, and comply with the ► Transit. Transit through Oman is not requirements of, the Tarassud+ and currently permitted. HMushrif mobile phone applications

► Comments. Citizens of Gulf ► Health insurance. Travelers must have Cooperation Council (GCC) member health insurance that covers the cost of states may enter Oman. Oman's Civil medical treatments and/or funeral Aviation Authority (CAA) has services resulting from COVID-19. announced that passengers traveling to Oman will no longer be able to remain in ► Fees. None. Oman for trips lasting fewer than eight ► Comments. None. days, so that they can comply with mandatory quarantine requirements.

► Passengers traveling to Oman will only be able to book their flight ticket after paying the full cost of the mandatory seven-day quarantine.

► Effective 25 April 2021, all travel from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan (including transit flights) is banned until further notice.

Page 55 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Panama • Last updated/validated: 5 May 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 Panama. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) travelers, including citizens, must have a related requirements that have been required to self-isolate for seven days visas are not suspended or canceled, ► Permanent residents. Permanent certificate confirming they took a announced in connection with travel to on arrival and submit to COVID-19 and they may be used to enter Panama residents may enter to Panama. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or this jurisdiction. testing upon completion of the seven- unless the traveler is otherwise antigen COVID-19 test, no more than 48 ► Temporary residents and work day period. Individuals who test inadmissible. visa/permit holders. These individuals hours prior to entry, and tested negative. negative will be allowed to cease their ► New visa issuance. New visa may enter Panama. New entrants who fail to obtain a self-isolation. Those who test positive negative PCR test certificate may be will be subject to an additional 14-day applications are being processed ► Business visitors. Business visitors denied by entry. If admitted, they will be isolation period (for a total isolation currently. may enter Panama provided they are subject to stricter quarantine period of 21 days). Individuals who fail ► Visa extensions/renewals. New visa requirements upon arrival. not entering from a high risk location to obtain a negative PCR COVID-19 test applications are being processed (see comments below). prior to entry should expect to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New currently. quarantine for up to 21 days after ► Other categories. None. entrants are required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival, at their own cost. They arrival. ► Transit. Transit through Panama is must have a PCR or antigen COVID-19 ► Location. New entrants may quarantine permitted currently. test result prior to their registration with in hotels or private residences. They are the immigration authorities. ► Comments. Individuals traveling from not required to isolate at government- the United Kingdom, South Africa, India ► Health screenings on arrival. New designated locations. or countries in South America, or who entrants will be subject to temperature ► Exemptions. None. were present in these locations in the checks and questioning regarding their 15 days prior to their desired entry to health status. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Panama, must present a negative local rules, including those relating to ► Declarations. New entrants must polymerase chain reaction (PCR) the use of masks, restrictions on complete a declaration (provided by their COVID-19 test result, issued no more airline), in which they agree to abide by gathering with others, curfews etc. than 48 hours before their arrival in local health and safety measures, and to Panama. Citizens and residents of self-isolate upon arrival. Panama may still enter the country, even if they are traveling from a South ► Registrations. None. American country. However, in this case, citizens and residents must ► Mobile phone apps. None.

comply with COVID-19 quarantine and ► Health insurance. Health insurance that testing requirements (i.e., isolate for covers the cost of medical treatment seven days on arrival and submit related to COVID-19 is not required, but to COVID-19 testing upon completion it is highly recommended. of the seven-day period). ► Fees. None.

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

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

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

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

► Health insurance. Paraguayan citizens, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to and residents, and travelers from local rules, including those relating to MERCOSUR member states are not the use of masks, restrictions on required to carry international health gathering with others, curfews etc. insurance. All other travelers require health insurance.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Peru are ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing) residents, temporary residents and including citizens and residents, must take a related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 14 days upon visas are not suspended or canceled. work visa/permit holders may enter COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to announced in connection with travel to entry. They may be used to enter Peru. travel, and test negative, in order to be Peru currently. this jurisdiction. admitted to Peru. Travelers may take a ► Location. Travelers may quarantine at a molecular, reverse transmission polymerase ► New visa issuance. Most Peruvian ► Permanent residents. See above. private residence or hotel. Individuals chain reaction (RT PCR) or antigen test. Consulates around the world are not Alternatively, individuals who previously who present symptoms of COVID-19 or ► Temporary residents and work issuing new visas currently. Foreigners tested positive for COVID-19 may present a test positive after entry to Peru are visa/permit holders. See above. who are physically present in Peru may medical certificate of epidemiological required to quarantine in a government- apply for visas directly with the discharge in lieu of a COVID-19 test. Children ► Business visitors. Business visitors designated location (e.g. hospital, immigration authorities in Peru. under the age of 12 are not required to take a health center). may enter Peru currently, provided COVID-19 test prior to travel. However, they they are not traveling from (or did not must carry a medical certificate of good ► Exemptions. The 14-day ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa have a stopover/connecting flight in) health. quarantine period may be avoid if the extension requests are being processed. Brazil, South Africa or UK. See the individual tests negative for COVID-19 However, foreigners must be physically ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 comments further down. after their arrival. present in Peru in order to file extension testing is not required upon arrival. However, requests. ► Other categories. Tourists may enter individuals may get tested voluntarily after ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Peru currently. arrival, and if they test negative, they may avoid their quarantine period. local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Health screenings on arrival. None. There are no special restrictions in gathering with others, curfews etc.

place. ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an affidavit called “Declaración Jurada ► Comments. Non-residents of Peru Electrónica de Salud y el compromiso para (including foreign business visitors), realizar el aislamiento o cuarentena del arriving from Brazil, South Africa, or viajero,” no more than 72 hours prior to entry UK, or who had a stopover/connecting to Peru. To access the affidavit form, click flight in these locations, are currently here.

inadmissible to Peru. ► Registrations. None.

► 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.

Page 58 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Philippines • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers, including ► Existing (valid) visas. All business entry currently permitted entry. including citizens, must carry a certificate related requirements that have been citizens, must quarantine upon arrival. visas are canceled. Visa holders will confirming they tested negative for COVID- announced in connection with travel to need to reapply for new visas at a later ► Permanent residents. Certain 19 no more than three days prior to entry. this jurisdiction. ► Location. The quarantine can be carried date that is yet to be announced. Work categories of residents may enter. out at a pre-booked accredited hotel visas and permits remain valid until Click here for more information. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All new while awaiting the result of the RT PCR entrants, including citizens, must undergo their expiration date. These have not COIVD-19 test taken after arrival, or at been suspended or canceled. However, ► Temporary residents and work a reverse transmission polymerase chain a home or private residence once a reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test on their work visa holders must otherwise be visa/permit holders. Holders of negative result is issued. A medical sixth day in the country, unless they eligible to enter. specific types of visas may enter. Click certificate from the Bureau of here for more information. exhibit symptoms at an earlier date while on quarantine. Quarantine (BOQ) is required before the ► New visa issuance. Work visas and ► Business visitors. In general, visitors traveler can leave the hotel. To access permits are being issued by the Bureau are not permitted entry, unless they ► Health screenings on arrival. New the certificate, click here. Individuals in of Immigration and the Department of have a Travel Ban Exemption (TBE) entrants will be subject to temperature quarantine must permit inspections by Labor and Employment. checks and an RT PCR COVID-19 test. issued by the Philippine government. government health workers, who may visit from time to time to confirm that ► 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 travelers are abiding by the terms of be permitted entry. Click here for more their quarantine. 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. ► Exemptions. None. present in the country. ► Transit. Transit through the Philippines ► Registrations. All travelers, including en route to another destination is not citizens, must register for, and complete ► Comments. All travelers are subject to currently permitted. an electronic case investigation form (e- local rules, including those relating to CIF) no more than three days prior to the use of masks, face shields, ► Comments. Effective 29 April 2021 to arrival. The e-CIF can be accessed here. restrictions on gathering with others, 14 May 2021, travelers from India, or curfews etc. For more information, click who were present in India in the 14 ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers (including here. days preceding their desired travel to citizens) must download the Traze app for the Philippines, are not permitted airport use and contact tracing. entry. Click here for more information. ► Health insurance. No requirements 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.

► Comments. None.

Page 59 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Qatar • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 5 May 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens, residents and work ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Some ► Fully vaccinated individuals are now ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Current valid visa/permit holders may enter Qatar travelers are required to take a COVID- exempt from quarantine requirements if isolate for 7 to 14 days on arrival. Non- visas that were issued previously are provided they obtain an “exceptional 19 test in advance of travel. Pre-travel the following criteria are met: (1) they vaccinated children under the age of 16 not formally suspended, however visa entry permit” in advance of travel. testing requirements should be received both doses of the vaccine while who are returning to Qatar from non- holders are subject to the current bar confirmed with the airline prior to in Qatar, (2) 14 days have passed since green list countries, and whose parents on entry to Qatar. ► Permanent residents. See above. travel. they received the second dose of the are fully vaccinated, are permitted to ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is ► Temporary residents and work vaccine, and (3) they take a polymerase home quarantine for a period of seven ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Some currently suspended, except for the visa/permit holders. See above. chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test and days. travelers may be requested to get test negative prior to re-entry to Qatar. issuance of “exceptional entry permits” ► Business visitors. Business visitors are tested for COVID-19 on arrival. The quarantine exemption is valid for a ► Location. All travelers entering from and limited other visas, on a case-by- currently barred from entering Qatar. jurisdictions on the green list can case basis, at the sole discretion of the ► Health screenings on arrival. All period of six months, starting 14 days after the individual has received the quarantine at home, whereas those Qatari authorities. Authorities have also ► Other categories. None. travelers are subject to health second dose of the vaccine. This entering from a jurisdiction that is not temporarily stopped accepting the screenings upon arrival. on the green list will be required to Qatari family visa applications ► Transit. Transit through Qatar is exemption period may be extended quarantine at a hotel or at a limited to connecting flights departing ► Declarations. All travelers are required further, in the future, after more clinical government-designated facility. Those ► Visa extensions/renewals. Limited from low-risk countries. to sign an attestation confirming that data is available. The exemption does who quarantine at a government facility applications are accepted for Visa they will quarantine upon arrival. not currently apply to individuals who extension/renewal. ► Comments. None. receive the vaccine in other countries. will be required to quarantine for 14 ► Registrations. None. Non-vaccinated children under the age days (as opposed to 10 days). ► Mobile phone apps. All inbound of 16 who are returning to Qatar from ► Exemptions. See the “Vaccination passengers are required to download non-green list countries, and whose requirements and considerations” the Ehteraz mobile application prior to parents are fully vaccinated, are section. travel. permitted to home quarantine for a period of seven days. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Health insurance. None. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on ► Fees. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Comments. None. ► Individuals with chronic disease(s) and passengers with children under the age of five, were previously allowed to complete their quarantine requirement at home. However, starting 4 February 2021, home quarantine is only permissible to individuals traveling from jurisdictions on the green list.

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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. As of 5 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas will remain restrictions for citizens of Romania and February 2021, travelers entering from related requirements that have been quarantine for14 days. This duration valid until the end of the state of emergency. their family members. countries with high COVID-19 infection announced in connection with travel to can be shortened for individuals who Entry visas are automatically extended for 90 days beyond the end of the current state of rates must present a negative this jurisdiction. take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) emergency, for individuals that activated their ► Permanent residents. There are no polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test on the eighth day of their entry restrictions for permanent entry visas by entering Romania before their COVID-19 test certificate, issued no quarantine, and the result is negative. visas had expired. residents of Romania. more than 72 hours prior to travel. Individuals who enter with a negative They must also and to fill out PCR COVID-19 test result may also be ► New visa issuance. As of 20 January 2021, ► Temporary residents and work long-term visa applications for essential travel a form which can be found here. eligible to shorten their quarantine visa/permit holders. Temporary can be submitted to the Romanian residents and work visa/permit holders The form needs to be presented upon period (to 10 days). consulates/embassies in the following may enter Romania. checking in. For more information, locations: diplomatic missions/consular posts ► Location. Travelers can specify a click here. of Romania in member states of the EU/EEA ► Business visitors. Non-EU nationals suitable location (e.g. home, hotel) and in the Swiss Confederation; Abuja traveling to Romania for short-term ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. where they will undergo their (Nigeria), (), (Turkey), visits (i.e. business trips) are allowed to quarantine. (Iraq), Bălți (Moldova), ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers enter the country provided they have (Thailand), Beijing (China), Belgrade (Serbia), must follow the health-screening ► Exemptions. The following categories of Bogota (Colombia), Cahul (Moldova), Cernivtsi documentation (e.g. invitation letter) protocol (e.g. temperature check) upon travelers are exempt from the 14-day (Ukraine), Chișinău (Moldova), Colombo (Sri substantiating the essential nature of arrival in this jurisdiction. quarantine measure: (1) travelers Lanka), Dakar (Senegal), Erbil (Iraq), Yerevan travel and confirming that the planned arriving from countries with a per capita (Armenia), Haifa (Israel), (Vietnam), activities cannot be completed abroad. ► Declarations. A Health Declaration COVID-19 case growth equal to or less Harare (Zimbabwe), Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Istanbul (Turkey), Izmir (Turkey), Kiev Form will need to be completed on than that of Romania, (2) travelers who ► Other categories. Additional entry (Ukraine), Khartoum (Sudan), Kuwait arrival, in order to be allowed entry to have been vaccinated against COVID- exceptions exist for a variety of this jurisdiction. (Kuwait), Lima (Peru), Miami (USA), Moscow individuals, including essential workers, 19, including the second dose taken a (Russia), Nairobi (Kenya), Odessa (Ukraine), airlines pilots, and airline crew ► Registrations. None. minimum of 10 days prior to their Podgorica (Montenegro), Rabat (Morocco), members. travel, and (3) travelers entering from (Saudi Arabia), Sankt Petersburg ► Mobile phone apps. None. high-risk countries for less than 72 (Russia), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Sarajevo ► Transit. There are no transit hours and who can show a negative PCR (Bosnia and Herzegovina), (Korea), ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), restrictions at this time. COVID-19 test result (in English) where insurance is a requirement for entry. Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia), the test was taken at most 72 hours ► Comments. None. Solotvino (Ukraine), Sydney (Australia), Tbilisi ► Fees. None. before their travel. Click here for more (Georgia), Teheran (Iran), Tel Aviv (Israel), information. Tirana (Albania), Tokyo (Japan), Tunis ► Comments. None. (Tunisia), Vršac (Serbia), Washington (USA), ► Comments. All travelers are subject to (India). Visa processing at other local rules, including those relating to consulates remains suspended until further the use of masks, restrictions on notice. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Visa extensions/renewals. See above.

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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-/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. admission. ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. Business visitors ► Location. Travelers must isolate for 24 applications are being processed may enter Rwanda. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New hours at a location that is approved by currently. entrants, including those transiting the authorities. Thereafter, travelers ► Other categories. None. through Rwanda, are required to who test positive for COVID-19 must ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa undergo a PCR COVID-19 test on quarantine at a government facility, extension/renewal applications are ► Transit. Transit through Rwanda is arrival. unless they receive approval from the being processed currently. currently permitted. local authorities to isolate in a private ► Health screenings on arrival. New ► Comments. Entry to Rwanda is residence or a location other than a entrants will undergo a health screening currently only permitted by air. government facility. on arrival. ► Exemptions. Business travelers who ► Declarations. All travelers must remain in Rwanda for less than seven complete a passenger locator form prior days are not required to quarantine. to travel. For more information, click However, they are advised to limit their here. interactions with local communities as ► Registrations. None. much as possible.

► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Health insurance. None. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for paying a fee of USD 60 to cover the cost of their PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. In general, citizens of Saudi ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All recently admitted ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation travelers are required to have a related requirements that have been individuals must complete a mandatory existing (valid) visas are not suspended Council (GCC) member states, and negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to 14-day quarantine. or canceled. Visa holders may use these foreigners holding valid exit and re- (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, issued this jurisdiction. for entry, unless they are otherwise entry visas, and either valid resident by an approved laboratory, no more ► Location. The quarantine must take inadmissible (e.g. if they are citizens of permits or valid work permits, are than 48 to 72 hours prior to travel, place at a private accommodation in countries whose citizens are currently allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. Citizens depending on the country from which Saudi Arabia, at the address listed in banned from entering Saudi Arabia). from certain countries are currently the traveler is departing. Travelers are the Tatamman app. ► New visa issuance. New block visa and banned from entering Saudi Arabia required to confirm testing ► Exemptions. None. directly. However, entry from other requirements with their airline prior to letter of intent requests continue to be GCC member states, with the exception travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to processed currently. The new residence of the United Arab Emirates, following local rules, including those relating to visa stamping process will only be a period of quarantine, is permitted. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. the use of masks, restrictions on completed, provided the Saudi gathering with others, curfews etc. consulate in the applicant’s home For more information, click here. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Individuals are asked to monitor country is open. ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Declarations. All travelers must themselves for symptoms of COVID-19. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa complete a health declaration form and In the event that they develop ► Temporary residents and work extension/renewal requests are being visa/permit holders. See above. submit the same to the health control symptoms, they must immediately call processed. Saudi Arabia has introduced center upon arrival, at the airport. 937 or go to a primary healthcare a new process wherein the employer ► Business visitors. See above. center. ► Registrations. None. can submit renewal requests online for ► Other categories. See above. Iqamas and exit and re-entry visas, even ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants if the applicant is currently outside of ► Transit. There are no transit must download and register on the Saudi Arabia. restrictions at this time. Individuals Tatamman and Tawakkalna mobile from countries whose citizens are not phone apps. They must also update currently permitted to enter Saudi their home location in Saudi Arabia Arabia are also currently prohibited through the Tatamman app within eight from transiting through Saudi Arabia hours of arrival. Travelers will also be currently. required to conduct a daily health assessment using the Tatamman app. ► Comments. 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. 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 than related requirements that have been are not required to quarantine, unless suspended or canceled. Visa holders residents, work visa/permit holders five days prior to travel, The test must be a 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 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, this jurisdiction. authorities upon arrival. they are otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if Senegal. See the comments further conducted by a recognized health they are seeking to enter from a organization, and the test result must be down. ► Location. Not applicable. country that currently is prohibiting the negative, in order for the traveler to be admitted to Senegal. ► Exemptions. None. entry of Senegalese citizens). ► Permanent residents. See above.

► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work are not required to get tested for COVID-19 applications are being processed visa/permit holders. These individuals, local rules, including those relating to upon arrival. However, the Senegalese currently. and business visitors, are permitted to the use of masks, restrictions on authorities retain discretion to require new gathering with others etc. enter generally speaking. However, entrants to get tested for COVID-19 upon ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa they may be denied admission if they arrival if the travelers display symptoms of extension/renewal applications are do not have a purpose of travel which COVID-19. being processed currently. 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 through transit through Senegal, provided they Senegal are required to sign a declaration if meet the entry requirements for their the transit period in Senegal lasts more destination after Senegal. It is the than 24 hours and the traveler leaves the responsibility of the airlines to ensure airport, and/or if the traveler was unable to compliance with these conditions. get tested for COVID-19 prior to departure. ► Registrations. Travelers must submit a ► Comments. Travelers seeking to enter Passenger Locator form upon from countries that have enacted arrival. The form can be accessed here. travel restrictions against Senegalese citizens are prohibited from entry. ► 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 40,000).

► 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. In general, Serbian borders ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers in possession of a COVID-19 ► Duration. In general, all travelers are ► 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 for 10 days on not suspended or canceled. They may reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, Serbian health authorities, confirming arrival. Serbian citizens and residents be used for entry to Serbia. ► Permanent residents. See above. issued no more than 48 hours prior to that the traveler has been fully who enter with a negative pre-travel travel, in order to be allowed entry to vaccinated (i.e. two does of the PCR COVID-19 test result, are not ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work Serbia. Passengers in transit are exempt applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. Sinofarm, Pfizer or Sputnik vaccine) required to isolate on arrival. from this requirement, provided they may enter Serbia without taking a PCR currently. remain in Serbia for 12 hour or less. ► Business visitors. See above. COVID-19 test in advance of travel. ► Location. Travelers may isolate in a Citizens of the following countries, as well private accommodation. They are not ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Other categories. See above. as foreign nationals traveling from the required to isolate in a government- extension/renewal applications are following countries are exempt from the designated facility. being processed currently. ► Transit. Travelers are permitted to PCR COVID-19 test requirements: Albania, transit through Serbia. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North ► Exemptions. Serbian citizens and Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. residents who enter with a negative pre- ► Comments. None. travel PCR COVID-19 test result are not ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Serbian citizens, and holders of temporary and required to quarantine upon arrival. In permanent residence permits, who are addition, citizens of the following unable to present a negative PCR COVID- countries, as well as foreign nationals 19 test certificate (issued no more than 48 traveling from these countries, are hours prior to travel) on arrival, may take a exempt from the quarantine PCR COVID-19 test in Serbia. If they test requirements: Albania, Bosnia and negative, they may be permitted to Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North shorten their isolation period. Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro.

► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Comments. All travelers are subject to may be subject to random/ad hoc health local rules, including those relating to screenings upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others etc. ► 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 Singapore. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers with recent ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 related requirements that have been travel history, in the past 21 visas are currently suspended for most ► Permanent residents. Permanent hours prior to departure. Singapore citizens and announced in connection with travel to consecutive days, to higher-risk business visitors, except for those who residents may enter Singapore. permanent residents, and travelers from Australia, this jurisdiction. jurisdictions are required to isolate for are otherwise admissible (e.g., those Brunei, Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong up to 21 days upon arrival. The isolation entering pursuant to a RGL or ATP). ► Temporary residents and work Kong and Macau are exempted from the pre-travel visa/permit holders. Long-Term pass COVID-19 testing requirement. period is known as a Stay Home Notice ► New visa issuance. New work visa holders may enter Singapore provided (SHN). All jurisdictions are currently ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are classified as higher-risk jurisdictions, applications continued to be processed they obtain approval from the required to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon by the Ministry of Manpower. The work arrival in Singapore. Additionally, work permit and S with the exception of Australia, Brunei, authorities in Singapore prior to visa application process can only be travel. Pass holders in the construction, marine and process Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, sectors, are required to take a serology COVID-19 Hong Kong and Macau. completed after the visa holder enters test upon arrival in Singapore. In addition to the Singapore and completes the SHN ► Business visitors. Business visitors are post-arrival COVID-19 test, all travelers will be prohibited from entering Singapore, required to undergo additional COVID-19 PCR tests ► Location. Those who are eligible for a period. with the exception of those who are on day 14 of their Stay Home Notice (SHN) and seven day SHN may isolate at a location ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work visa approved to enter pursuant to a before the end of their 21-day SHN. Workers from of their choosing. Those who are the construction, marine and process sectors who required to isolate for 21 days must do renewal applications continue to be Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme, stay in will need to take another PCR approved by the Ministry of Manpower. an Air Travel Pass (ATP) scheme or the COVID-19 test seven days after their SHN is so at a government-designated SHN concluded. Dedicated Facility (SDF). Travelers from The visa renewal process can only be Connect@Singapore scheme. completed when the visa holder is in the ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Fiji and Vietnam may isolate at their ► Other categories. Travelers who place of residence for the last seven country. traveled to, or transited through, India, ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an online days of the SHN. Travelers may health and travel history declaration form. Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Submission can be made up to three days prior to upgrade to a SHN dedicated suite at Lanka in the 14 days preceding their arrival. For more information, click here. their own expense, subject to desired entry to Singapore, will not be ► Registrations. All travelers are encouraged availability. allowed to enter into, or transit to register for their post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test through, Singapore. This is with the to facilitate immigration clearance upon arrival in ► Exemptions. Travelers from low-risk exception of Singapore citizens and Singapore. Click here for more information. countries will only need to isolate until their first post-arrival PCR COVID-19 permanent residents. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and use the TraceTogether, FWMOMCare (for work pass test result is released, provided that the ► Transit. Transit through Singapore’s holders only) and WhatsApp mobile applications. test result is negative. Changi Airport is limited to flights that ► Health insurance. Short-term visitors entering ► Comments. All travelers are subject to are approved by the Civil Aviation Singapore via an Air Travel Pass (ATP) or Reciprocal Authority of Singapore. Green Lanes (RGLs) scheme must carry insurance local rules, including those relating to with a minimum coverage of S$30,000. Sponsors of the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. Work Permit, Training Work Permit and S Pass gathering with others, curfews etc. For holders must purchase insurance coverage of S$10,000 to cover these individuals. more information regarding SHN and swab requirement tests, click here. ► Fees. All travelers must pay the cost of their post arrival PCR COVID-19 tests and SHN observed at a SHN Dedicated Facility.

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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, temporary ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► Individuals who are traveling from ► Duration. In general, and unless ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, work visa/permit holders and business visitors are restricted from entry if they are traveling from a travelers entering from a country on a countries on the red list, who are fully otherwise exempt (see the vaccination not suspended or canceled. They may country that is on the Slovenian government’s “red list.” red list are required to take a vaccinated, may be exempt from section), all travelers entering from red be used for entry to Slovenia, provided For more information, click here. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no quarantine requirements. Individuals list countries are required to quarantine the visa holder is not otherwise ► Permanent residents. See above. more than 48 hours prior to entry, and are considered fully vaccinated if they for 10 days on arrival. inadmissible (e.g. if they are traveling

► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. See test negative. Individuals entering from received: (1) two doses of Comirnaty from a country on the red list). above. a red country, who are exempt from the (Biotech / Pfizer vaccine) and who ► Location. Individuals who are required to quarantine may do so at a private ► New visa issuance. New visas are being ► Business visitors. Business travelers may enter Slovenia entry restriction (exemptions 1 through received the second dose at least seven (and are not subject to test or quarantine requirements), 4 in the “entry restrictions” section), days prior to entry to Slovenia, (2) two residence or hotel. issued, albeit with delays in some provided they remain in Slovenia for no more than 12 are only required to obtain a negative doses of the Moderna vaccine and who locations due to staff reductions and hours. ► Exemptions. Individuals entering from office closures resulting from COVID- PCR or rapid antigen COVID-19 test received the second dose at least 14 countries on the red list may be exempt ► Other categories. There are exemptions from the entry 19. restrictions for individuals traveling from a country on result, issued no more than seven days days prior to entry, (3) one dose of from the quarantine requirement if they the red list, including for: (1) daily commuters who are prior to entry. Individuals entering from Covishield or Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca ► entering for work, (2) intra EU workers who provide (1) took a PCR COVID-19 test and Visa extensions/renewals. Visa transnational services, for stays lasting five days or less, a red country, who are exempt from the vaccine) at least 21 days prior to entry tested negative no more than 48 hours extension/renewal applications are (3) persons visiting a doctor in Slovenia who will leave entry restriction (exemptions 1 through to Slovenia, (4) one dose of Russia’s prior to entry, or (2) took a PCR COVID- being processed, albeit with delays. immediately after the medical appointment/treatment, (4) persons entering to visit their partner or children who 4 in the “entry restrictions” section), Sputnik V vaccine at least 21 days prior 19 test and tested negative, or remain in country for no more than 72 hours, (5) are only required to obtain a negative to entry to Slovenia, (5) one dose of the otherwise were cleared by a doctor as citizens of EU Member States seeking to enter to care for PCR or rapid antigen COVID-19 test Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least family members or oversee issues relating to property, no longer having symptoms of COVID- who will remain in country for no more than 48 hours, result, issued no more than 72 hours 21 days prior to entry to Slovenia, (6) 19, between 21 days to 6 months prior and (6) persons returning to Slovenia within 72 prior to entry. two doses of the CoronaVac (Sinovac hours from another EU country where they visited to to entry to Slovenia. The test or oversee issues relating to property (such as Biotech vaccine) at least 14 days prior certification from a doctor must be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. maintenance). to entry to Slovenia, or (7) two doses of issued in an EU or Schengen country, ► Transit. Transit through Slovenia is currently permitted. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the United Kingdom, the United States, Individuals entering from countries on the red list may least 14 days prior to entry to Slovenia. transit through Slovenia, provided that they remain in Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand ► Declarations. None. Slovenia for no more than 12 hours. Workers or Russia in order for travelers to avail transporting people or goods into Slovenia may transit through the country, provided they remain in country for ► Registrations. None. of this exemption. no more than eight hours. ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are ► Comments. New entrants are ► Comments. There are exemptions from the entry responsible for quarantine-related restriction for certain individuals traveling from countries encouraged, but not required, to on the red list, including: (a) workers in international download and use the “Enter Slovenia” costs. transport (e.g., truck drivers with appropriate identification), (b) individuals under the age of 15 who mobile app to expedite their admission are accompanied by a parent who is not required to to Slovenia. For more information, click quarantine, or anyone entering for educational purposes, and (c) individuals entering for urgent reasons relating here. to the mitigation of imminent danger to the health or lives of individuals in Slovenia, provided they remain for no ► Health insurance. None. more than 12 hours. No pre-approval is required to enter in the cases noted above. ► 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 test ► New visa issuance. New visa 20 commercial land borders resumed being observed that some travelers are 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. All short- ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those ► Temporary residents and work individuals who tested negative for term visas that expired during the 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 lockdown are automatically renewed until 30 June 2021. Long-term visas ► 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 that expired during the lockdown are ► Other categories. None. upon entry are required to isolate are not required automatically extended to 31 July to isolate at a government facility or 2021. ► Transit. Transit is permitted through ► Health screenings on arrival. New government-designated location. sea and airports of entry . Transit by arrivals are subject to temperature land is now permitted for commercial checks and questioning about their ► Exemptions. In principle, travelers who border posts. travel and medical histories. carry proof that they tested negative for COVID-19 prior to travel are not ► Comments. Exemptions to the land ► Declarations. Travelers must declare required to isolate. border closure are in place in limited whether they are experiencing (or situations, including for transportation recently experienced) symptoms of ► Comments. All travelers are subject to of goods, and daily commuters from COVID-19, and whether they have come local rules, including those relating to other countries who attend school in into contact with infected individuals, the use of masks, restrictions on South Africa. prior to boarding flights and buses to gathering with others, curfews etc. South Africa.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

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

► Fees. None.

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

► Health insurance. None.

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

► Comments. None.

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► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) temporary residents, and work entering from countries with high related requirements that have been Brazil. South Africa, India, Colombia, visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Spain. COVID-19 infection rates must present announced in connection with travel to Peru, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, These visas may be used to enter Spain, Flights from the United Kingdom, both a negative polymerase chain reaction this jurisdiction. Mozambique, Kenya, Ghana, the provided that the visa holder is eligible direct and with stopovers, are currently (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, issued Comoros and Botswana are required to to enter Spain. prohibited, with the exception of flights no more than 72 hours prior to travel. quarantine for 10 days. exclusively carrying Spanish or Andorran For more information, click here. ► New visa issuance. New visa nationals, or British citizens who are ► Location. Not applicable. applications are being processed for the residents of Spain and seeking to return ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. most part. The Spanish Consulates in to Spain. ► Exemptions. Not applicable. Brazil and South Africa are currently ► Health screenings on arrival. None. not issuing long-term visas due to the ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Declarations. All travelers must local rules, including those relating to variants of COVID-19 present in those ► Temporary residents and work complete an online declaration prior to the use of masks, restrictions on jurisdictions. visa/permit holders. See above. travel. For more information, click gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Business visitors. In general, business here. extension/renewal requests are being visitors may not enter Spain. Exceptions processed currently. are in place for citizens and nationals of ► Registrations. None. EU, EEA and Schengen member states, ► Mobile phone apps. None. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican, as well as residents of Australia, ► Health insurance. None. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea ► Fees. None. and Thailand. For more information, click ► Comments. None. here.

► Other categories. Additional categories of travelers are admissible, including cross border workers, and individuals transporting goods.

► Transit. Transiting through Spain is permissible as long as it does not involve crossing external borders (i.e., domestic transit only), and it is only available at airports that have an international transit area (such as Madrid or Barcelona).

► Comments. None.

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

► Transit. There are no transit ► Declarations. None. restrictions currently. ► Registrations. None. ► Comments. Foreigners residing in ► Mobile phone apps. None. Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand ► Health insurance. None. are exempt from the travel ban. The travel ban exemptions are based on the ► Fees. None. country of residence and not the ► Comments. Travelers are responsible country of citizenship. for the costs associated with COVID-19 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for Swiss citizens. travelers arriving from a high-risk related requirements that have been high-risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of announced in connection with travel to day quarantine. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry transport, must present a negative this jurisdiction. restrictions for C-Permit holders. ► Quarantine can be terminated early with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ► New visa issuance. All visa processing the consent of the competent cantonal has resumed; however, certain Swiss ► Temporary residents and work result that was issued that was issued at authority, provided the individual takes a consulates remain closed. visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D- most 72 hours before arrival. rapid antigen test or a molecular biological visas, L/B/G permits or valid online Individuals traveling by air will be analysis (PCR test), from Day 7 onwards announcement confirmations may enter ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa required to show their negative PCR and the test result is negative. If the test Switzerland. processing has resumed; however, test result prior to boarding the plane. result is positive, the individual must certain Swiss consulates remain closed. ► Business visitors. Business travelers Children under the age of 12 are not immediately go into isolation for generally, arriving from “non-risk” countries may subject to the testing requirement and 48 hours. For more information regarding enter Switzerland. Click here to view the do not need proof of a negative test isolation, click here. list of “non-risk” countries. result. ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors private residence or another suitable ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. arriving from non-risk countries may enter accommodation. Switzerland. • Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions are subject to random health screening ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk exist in very limited circumstances and are countries and that have transited through a on arrival. granted at the sole discretion of the local high-risk country on their way to authorities, on a case-by-case basis. ► Declarations. None. Switzerland, may enter if they have spent ► Comments. All travelers are subject to less than 24 hours in a country or area ► Registrations. Individuals entering with an increased risk of infection. local rules, including those relating to the Switzerland by plane, ship, bus or train use of masks, restrictions on gathering with ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban must provide their local contact details others, etc. on all foreigners arriving from the United using the electronic entry form. Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons ► As of 1 February 2021, violations of fulfilling one of the following criteria will be ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, measures to combat the epidemic are transported from the United Kingdom and but not required, to download and use explicitly listed as criminal offenses and South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here may be punished in part by administrative Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a for more information. fines. The amount of the fine will be valid D-visa or /B/G/C permit, (c) holders of between CHF 50 and CHF 200, depending a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss ► Health insurance. All travelers must on the offense. For example, anyone who representation, and (d) holders of a C have valid health insurance when does not wear a mask on public transport, (work) visa and announcement traveling to Switzerland. at train stations and bus stops, or in and in confirmation that has an additional front of publicly accessible facilities can be approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued ► Fees. None. fined. Administrative fines are also possible by the Swiss Embassy to enter for participation in unauthorized events or ► Comments. None. Switzerland). for holding a prohibited private event.

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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. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of 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 without the "Special Entry polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 seven day self-health management period. ► Permanent residents. There are no entry announced in connection with travel to Permit for COVID-19 Outbreak” test certificate (in English) that was issued restrictions for permanent residents of Taiwan. this jurisdiction. ► Location. All travelers will be asked to show notation are prohibited from entering within the 3 days leading up to the traveler’s proof of the location where they will complete Taiwan. ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit departure for Taiwan. their quarantine. In principle, travelers should holders. Resident permit (ARC) holders may quarantine at a government- ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals ► New visa issuance. Visa applications enter Taiwan. mandated quarantine facility or at a quarantine that have traveled to or transited through hotel. Travelers who choose to quarantine at are currently suspended for tourism and ► Business visitors. Business visitors that hold a Eswatini, South Africa or the United Kingdom home must sign an affidavit declaring they have social visits but open for visiting family valid visa with a “Special Entry Permit in the 14 days immediately preceding their met the one-person-per-residence requirement. and special humanitarian reasons. New for COVID-19 Outbreak“ notation may enter entry to Taiwan, will be tested for COVID-19 Individuals who have traveled to, or transited Taiwan. Beginning 4 May 2021, visitor/resident visa applications containing valid upon entry and be required to quarantine at a through Brazil and India in the 14 days visa holders who have traveled to, or transited supporting documents are accepted at government-mandated group quarantine immediately preceding their entry to Taiwan, will through India in the 14 days immediately facility. They will be retested for COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 upon entry and be Taiwanese missions abroad. Nationals preceding their entry to Taiwan, are prohibited required to quarantine at a government- of mainland China may submit Taiwan to enter Taiwan. prior to ending their quarantine. mandated group quarantine facility. They will be Entry Permit applications for intra- ► Health screenings on arrival. None. retested for COVID-19 prior to ending their ► Other categories. Foreign nationals that hold a company and contract fulfillment valid visa with a “Special Entry Permit quarantine. ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an purposes as of 18 March 2021. for COVID-19 Outbreak“ notation may enter ► Exemptions. Beginning 1 March 2021, business Taiwan. online health declaration that includes the traveler’s health status and travel history, travelers who plan to stay in Taiwan for less than ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Transit. Beginning 1 March 2021, transit within the 48 hours leading up to their arrival three months may shorten the home-quarantine extension applications are accepted as through Taiwan will be permitted, provided the in Taiwan. period pursuant to a special procedure. Those long as they contain valid supporting transiting passengers enter via air, remain in coming from low-risk countries/regions may take documents. Automatic extensions are ► Registrations. None. COVID-19 test on the fifth day of their stay (at Taiwan for eight hours or less, and have a granted by the Ministry of Foreign connecting flight with the same airline that their own expense). Those who arrive from transported them to Taiwan. Transit to, and ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to medium-risk countries/regions may take a COVID- Affairs and National Immigration from, mainland China is not currently have a phone number of a local Taiwan 19 test on their seventh day in Taiwan (at their Agency to foreigners, Hong Kong and permitted. telecom service provider (a SIM card can be own expense). Provided they receive a negative Macau residents, as well as nationals of test result, these business travelers will be purchased at the airport) and to use a mainland China who entered Taiwan ► Comments. Hong Kong and Macau residents personal smartphone (i.e. one smartphone allowed to end their home-quarantine period and before or on 21 March 2020, and who may enter Taiwan provided they: (1) hold an per person) to complete and submit their shift to an enhanced self-health management period, lasting until the 14th day after entry. They ARC, (2) obtain a Taiwan entry permit to fulfill health declaration. However, under special are currently staying within their contractual obligations as part of an internal will then need to observe a seven day regular circumstances (such as, children under the permitted duration of stay (starting transfer within a multinational enterprise, or (3) self-health management period. obtain permission under a special program. age of 12 that will quarantine at the same from 21 March 2020) for a total period location as the accompanying adult) they can ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local of stay of 450 days. ► Mainland China nationals may enter Taiwan complete the health declaration through a rules, including those relating to the use of provided they: (1) hold an ARC, (2) obtain a shared smartphone. masks, restrictions on gathering with others, ► Comments. None. Taiwan entry permit as the spouse or underage curfews etc. child of a Taiwanese citizen, or (3) obtain ► Health insurance. None. permission under a special program. ► 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. 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 requirements” section. quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, visas are not suspended or canceled. visa/permit holders and business negative RT PCR COVID-19 test result, issued in regardless of their nationality or These visas may be used to enter English, no more than 72 hours prior to travel. visitors may enter Thailand provided Individuals who test positive will not be vaccination status. Thailand, provided the visa holder they apply for, and obtain, a Certificate permitted to enter Thailand. Thai nationals are obtains a COE prior to travel, and is not of Entry (COE) prior to travel. not required to present a COVID-19 test taken ► Location. Non-Thai nationals traveling otherwise inadmissible. prior to arrival. to Bangkok must quarantine at the ► Permanent residents. See above. Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) ► New visa issuance. New visa application ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Foreign location for Bangkok. Non-Thai processing varies from consulate to travelers are required to undergo a second RT ► Temporary residents and work nationals traveling to other provinces consulate. Some Thai consulates are visa/permit holders. See above. PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival in Thailand. In addition, they must also get tested again during must quarantine at the Alternative issuing new visas. However, others are their quarantine period. Individuals who are ► Business visitors. See above. Local Quarantine (ALQ) location for the only issuing limited categories of visas. required to quarantine for 14 days must get province to which they will travel. The tested three times, with the first test completed ► Other categories. Dependent family list of ASQ/ALQ hotel can be found ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa upon arrival, the next test occurring on their members of citizens, permanent here. Thai citizens can choose to extension requests submitted from sixth or seventh day in the country, and the within Thailand are being processed residents, temporary residents and third test occurring on their 12th or 13th day in quarantine at a State or Local work visa/permit holders may enter the country. Quarantine (SQ/LQ) location (at no cost currently. Foreigners in Thailand whose Thailand together with the primary to them) or at a ASQ or ALQ. visas expired and who cannot depart ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers are Thailand (e.g. due to border closures) travelers, provided all travelers obtain subjected to health screening on ► Exemptions. None. can apply for a “COVID visa” until 29 a COE prior to entry. Holders of APEC arrival. Passengers with a fever will be flagged, Business Travel Cards may enter isolated and sent to a state medical facility. May 2021. The “COVID visa”, if ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Thailand provided they obtain a COE granted, permits the visa holder to ► Declarations. Passengers must complete and local rules, including those relating to prior to travel, and are not otherwise remain lawfully in Thailand for 60 days. submit a paper declaration form to authorities the use of masks, restrictions on During this time, “COVID visa” holders inadmissible. upon arrival to Thailand. gathering with others, curfews etc. must make arrangements to return to ► Transit. International transit through ► Registrations. None. their home countries. Thailand is allowed, provided the ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to traveler remains in Thailand for no ► Comments. The issuance of Certificates download, and comply with the requirements of, of Entry (COEs) is currently suspended more than 12 hours. Travelers are the ThailandPlus app. For more information, required to have Fit to Fly Health click here. for nationals arriving from India, Certificate, a negative reverse Bangladesh and Pakistan. ► Health insurance. Passengers are transmission polymerase chain required to have health insurance with a reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result minimum coverage of USD 100,000, which and health insurance with covers medical treatment related to COVID-19 a minimum coverage of USD 100,000, over the entire duration of their stay.

which covers medical treatment ► Fees. Non-Thai nationals must cover their related to COVID-19 over the entire quarantine-related expenses. duration of their stay. ► 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 and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. There is currently residents of Trinidad and Tobago must eligible entrants are required to present related requirements that have been quarantine for 14 days on arrival. no impact (e.g. suspension) on existing request an entry exemption from the a negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to (valid) visas, as a result of the COVID-19 authorities by submitting an online (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. ► Location. Travelers must undergo their pandemic. request, in order to be admitted. was issued at most 72 hours before quarantine at a government-designated Individuals who previously submitted arrival, in order to be admitted. facility, unless they received an ► New visa issuance. Entry visa applications and have not yet obtained exemption in advance of their travel to applications are being processed an entry exemption must now submit a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Trinidad and Tobago. currently for applicants who have received an entry exemption. new application via this method. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. See above. Individuals who are granted an entry Exemptions are currently only being may be subject to health screenings on granted to individuals who have an exemption should speak with their arrival. The health authorities retain the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to travel agent to ensure flights are local rules, including those relating to exceptional basis for travel. New work right to require that new entrants be permit applications are being processed available for travel on the required tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on dates. gathering with others, curfews etc. currently. ► Declarations. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Registrations. None. work permit renewal requests are being ► Temporary residents and work processed currently. visa/permit holders. Work permit ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants holders and business visitors may enter must download the Ministry of Health currently provided they receive a travel mobile application for Trinidad and exemption. Trinidad and foreign Tobago. corporations may apply for the ► Health insurance. None. exemption on travelers’ behalf by email. ► Fees. Travelers may be required to pay for the cost of quarantine lodging at ► Business visitors. See above. non-government approved facilities. ► Other categories. None. ► Comments. None. ► Transit. There are no transit restrictions at this time.

► Comments. None.

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Heightened admission 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. comply with this requirement. ► Other categories. ► Exemptions. None. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to transiting travelers are otherwise ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers admissible to their final destination (or are subject to health screenings on the use of masks, restrictions on the destination after Uganda). arrival. gathering with others, curfews etc.

► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. UAE citizens who are abroad (and their ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers are ► UAE nationals and residents who are ► Duration. Travelers entering ► Existing (valid) visas. Business visitors direct family members traveling at the same required to take a polymerase chain reaction fully vaccinated (e.g., who received two must undergo a mandatory 10-day who are seeking to enter Abu Dhabi time as them) are eligible to enter the UAE. (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine), 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 and who enter the UAE via Abu Dhabi wristband upon arrival. The wristband green list, may not use their visas to applicable in this jurisdiction. be granted admission. Travelers from certain countries have the option to take the PCR test from a country that is not on the green may be removed after 10 days in Abu enter currently. In general, visas are not ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit either before travel, or upon arrival. Click list, are only required to quarantine for Dhabi provided that the traveler tests suspended for entry to Dubai. However, holders. These travelers may enter the UAE here for more information. five days upon arrival. UAE nationals negative for COVID-19 on their fourth this can change with little or no notice, currently. However, restrictions on entry from and residents who enter via Abu Dhabi and eighth days in Abu Dhabi. In other based on infection levels worldwide. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Depending on specific countries may be introduced with little from a country on the green list, are not parts of the UAE, travelers are not There are also restrictions in place on or no notice, depending on COVID-19 infection the location within the UAE to which they will rates in specific countries. Travelers are advised travel, travelers may be required to get tested required to quarantine upon arrival. required to quarantine if they tested visa holders who enter Dubai and then to confirm entry eligibility prior to travel. for COVID-19 up to three times within their negative for COVID-19 before travel, or seek to travel to Abu Dhabi. first 14 days in the UAE. Click here for more upon arrival (if they are required to take ► Business visitors. Business visitors traveling information. a COVID-19 test upon arrival). ► New visa issuance. New visas are not from countries on the green list (only) can enter currently being issued to applicants Abu Dhabi currently. Visitors who are eligible for ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► Location. Individuals who are required from the following countries, who are a visa on arrival can enter via Abu Dhabi airport. subject to health screenings upon Visitors who require a visa to enter Abu Dhabi to quarantine may do so at a private outside of the UAE: Algeria, Yemen, arrival. Click here for more information. are still permitted to enter, however they do so residence or hotel, in general. Syria, Iraq, Libya, , by entering the UAE via Dubai or another ► Declarations. All travelers seeking to enter Individuals who test positive for COVID- Pakistan, Somalia, Iran, Lebanon, approved port of entry, and then traveling Dubai are required to complete a Health internally to Abu Dhabi. Click here for more 19 within the UAE are required to Kenya, Tunisia and Turkey. New Declaration Form and submit this form on information regarding the requirements for quarantine at a government-designated Employment Residence Permit (ERP) arrival. Travelers who do not download the entry to Abu Dhabi by road. At the moment, hospital or private residence, at the applications are not being processed in form, will be able to obtain a paper version business visitors may enter other Emirates discretion of the local authorities. Abu Dhabi currently if the applicants are upon arrival. without restrictions. However, restrictions on physically outside of the UAE. In entry from specific countries may be introduced ► Exemptions. Travelers entering the UAE ► Registrations. None. general, new ERP applications are not with little or no notice, depending on COVID-19 (with the exception of Abu Dhabi) with a infection rates in specific countries. being processed in Dubai for applicants ► Mobile phone apps. Residents traveling to negative PCR COVID-19 test result will Abu Dhabi are required to download and use who are outside of the UAE, with limited ► Other categories. None. be exempted from the requirement to the Al Hosn app. Dubai-bound travelers are exceptions. ERP applications for quarantine. UAE nationals and residents ► Transit. See above. recommended to download and use the DXB applicants who are outside of the UAE Smart app. Click here for more information. who are fully vaccinated (e.g. who are only being approved in limited ► Comments. Individuals seeking admission to received two doses of the Moderna or Dubai who were present in, or transited through, situations, and at the sole discretion of ► Health insurance. Citizens, residents and Pfizer vaccine), and who enter the UAE South Africa, Nigeria or India in the 14 days the local authorities. Tourist visas are their family members are covered under the via Abu Dhabi from a country that is not preceding their desired entry to Dubai will be UAE medical system. Business visitors must still being issued. denied admission. For more information, click on the green list, are only required to have travel insurance that covers the cost of here. Only travelers who are eligible for a visa COVID-19 related treatments, if needed. quarantine for five days upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa on arrival can enter the UAE via the Abu Dhabi extension/renewal applications are airport. Direct flights from India are suspended ► Fees. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to being processed currently. until 14 May 2021. Flights from South Africa local rules, including those relating to are suspended until 30 May 2021. Flights from ► Comments. None. Nigeria are suspended until further notice. 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. British citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers must provide ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from anywhere ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid visas may evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 outside the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Channel residents, temporary residents and work hours prior to departure. Limited exceptions from the test related requirements that have been be used for travel to the United Kingdom, Islands or the Isle of Man, must self-isolate for 10 visa/permit holders may enter the United requirement exist, including for: (1) children under the age announced in connection with travel to provided the visa holder is not otherwise of 11, (2) travelers who have a job on the exempt jobs list, days upon arrival. For more information, click inadmissible (e.g. business visa holders Kingdom, even if their travel originates in (3) individuals traveling from a jurisdiction where they are this jurisdiction. here. Those who self-isolate in England only, can traveling to the United Kingdom from a a country on the banned country list. unable to get tested for COVID-19. Myanmar was recently choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test no Direct entry from banned countries is not added to list of countries whose nationals are not required to earlier than their sixth day in England. If the test is banned country). complete a COVID-19 test prior to arrival in England. For negative, they can stop self-isolating. For more permitted. Entry by these travelers is only more information, click here. ► New visa issuance. New visa applications – information, click here. The government permitted from countries that are not on including applications for work, study and ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Testing is not required on announced that, as of 15 February 2021, citizens the banned country list. Family members arrival. However, individuals who travel to England only, of the United Kingdom, and foreign nationals with residence visas – are being processed. Priority of these individuals may enter the United may get tested for COVID-19, at their own expense, no UK residence rights arriving from countries on the visa processing is available in limited earlier than their sixth day after arrival in England, in order banned country list, will have to pay to self-isolate locations. Individuals who are applying for Kingdom subject to these same rules. The to reduce their isolation period, under the Test to Release specific family members who are eligible Scheme. Individuals traveling from a banned country are not in a government-designated hotel for 10 full days visitor visas, visit in transit visas or direct to enter depend on the status of the eligible for this Scheme. For more information, click here. As upon arrival. India will be added to the banned airside transit (DAT) visas from a banned of 15 February 2021, all travelers arriving in the United country list starting 23 April 2021. The Scottish country, may be issued new visas, however primary traveler (e.g. citizen, work visa Kingdom will be required to take a PCR COVID-19 test at authorities have confirmed that all arrivals to processing is delayed. If the application is holder). their own expense on the second and eighth days of Scotland from outside the United Kingdom, their 10-day self-isolation period. Travelers must book these successful, they will receive their visa only tests prior to travel via an online government portal. For Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands ► when the country from which they are Permanent residents. See above. more information, click here. For the list of test must book and pay for managed isolation in providers, click here. quarantine hotels. For more information, click applying is removed from the banned country ► Temporary residents and work here. The cost per person is £1,750. Those who list. Applicants with expired short-term entry visa/permit holders. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. fail to comply with these rules are subject to fines visas must apply for replacement visas. They

► Declarations. All travelers who are eligible to enter the of up to £10,000. Travelers must book their hotel will also need to make appointments to ► Business visitors. Business visitors may United Kingdom must complete an online passenger locator prior to travel online. resubmit their biometric information. enter the United Kingdom only if they are form any time in the 48 hours before they are due to arrive in the United Kingdom. This form can be accessed here. ► Location. Individuals may isolate at a private ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa renewal traveling from a country that is not on the There are limited exemptions from this requirement. Click residence, and they must travel directly to the applications are being processed. Priority and banned country list, and they have not here for more information. From 8 March 2021, passengers place where they will isolate and remain there until traveling internationally must carry a new form stating that super priority services are now available for spend time in, or transited through, a the end of their period of self-isolation. their trip is permitted in light of the current stay at home all sponsored worker routes, including banned country in the 10 days preceding restrictions. Passengers do not need to complete the form ► Indefinite Leave to Remain. Individuals who their entry to the United Kingdom. for travel within the UK, to Ireland, the Channel Islands or Exemptions. Some travelers are exempt from the Isle of Man. The form can be accessed here. It must be COVID-19 isolation requirements, on the basis of are currently in the United Kingdom with visas downloaded, signed before travel, and carried or their job. Click here for more information. These ► Other categories. None. expiring by 30 June 2021 who are unable to downloaded onto a mobile phone. travelers are also exempt from completing the depart from the United Kingdom due to issues declaration form when traveling from the UK to ► Transit. Transit through the United ► Registrations. None. relating to COVID-19 may request additional other locations. Kingdom is permitted, provided the time to remain, known as “exceptional ► Mobile phone apps. The United Kingdom health authorities passenger did not travel from a banned are advising individuals in England and Wales to use the free ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, assurance.” Individuals who left the United country, or spend time in a banned NHS COVID-19 app. including those relating to national lockdown Kingdom with valid visas before 17 March country in the 10 days immediately restrictions, the use of masks, restrictions on 2020, who wish to return to the United ► Health insurance. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. Click here for preceding the date of transit through the Kingdom, but who were unable to make an ► Fees. None. more information. On 2 March 2021, the UK application for Indefinite or Further Leave to United Kingdom. government published its “roadmap out of Remain before their visa expired, as a ► Comments. Failure to abide by the rules may result in fines lockdown – international travel.” For more result COVID-19 related travel restrictions, ► Comments. None. and other penalties, including deportation and denial of information, click here. Specific COVID-19 admission. Anyone trying to conceal that they have been in restrictions may be in effect in Scotland, Wales and can now complete an online form to enter re- a country on the red list may be subject to a prison sentence enter. Click here for more information. of up to 10 years. Northern Ireland.

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

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

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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. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► 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 related requirements that have been enter Uruguay must quarantine for 14 not suspended or canceled. However, permitted currently, with limited Uruguay are required to take a announced in connection with travel to days in general. They may take a PCR eligible travelers must get prior exceptions. Citizens and permanent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this jurisdiction. COVID-19 test on their seventh day in approval from the Uruguayan residents are exempt from the entry COVID-19 test, no more than 72 hours Uruguay, and if they test negative, they authorities in order to be admitted to prohibition, and may enter Uruguay. prior to travel. The test must be may be permitted to cease their Uruguay. conducted by an accredited and quarantine following a negative test. ► Permanent residents. See above. certified laboratory in the traveler’s Citizens and permanent residents are ► New visa issuance. New visa departure country, and the test must be required to quarantine only if they are applications are currently only being ► Temporary residents and work processed for applicants who are visa/permit holders. In general, negative, in order for the traveler to be entering from a high-risk area, are granted admission. Exemptions from experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or deemed to have a valid and urgent temporary residents and work reason for entry to Uruguay. visa/permit holders are not eligible for this requirement exist, including for have come into contact with someone entry to Uruguay currently. Limited Uruguayan citizens. who tested positive for COVID-19. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa exceptions exist, including for family extension/renewal requests may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. ► Location. In general, the quarantine reunification purposes, urgent business Individuals who are eligible to enter may be carried out in private submitted via email. These requests are and economic purposes, and Brazilian Uruguay may take a PCR COVID-19 test accommodations. Travelers are not being processed currently. cross border workers who enter into on their seventh day in Uruguay, as a required to quarantine in a government- Uruguay but remain in a border city in means of reducing their quarantine designated facility, unless they are Uruguay. Advance approval from the period. They must negative in order to specifically instructed to do by the local immigration authorities is required in shorten the quarantine period. authorities. these instances. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Business visitors. See above. ► Declarations. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Other categories. See above. local rules, including those relating to ► Registrations. None. ► Transit. Transit through Uruguay is the use of masks, restrictions on currently prohibited, except where ► Mobile phone apps. None. gathering with others, curfews etc. specifically authorized by the Uruguayan authorities. ► Health insurance. None. ► Fees. None ► Comments. 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. 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. Those progressively administered to citizens. rules. Therefore, if the traveler arrives situations, at the sole discretion of the who test negative before arrival are not during a week where isolation is in Venezuelan authorities. ► Permanent residents. See above. required to get tested again after effect, they must isolate until the end of ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visas and arrival. Travelers who test positive or that week. If they arrive during a week ► Temporary residents and work do not receive their test result by the identification cards that expired visa/permit holders. See above. where isolation is not required, they will following the outbreak of COVID-19, are time they enter Venezuela are required not need to isolate until the following to get tested upon arrival. temporarily extended until such time ► Business visitors. See above. week, at which point isolation will be that the Venezuelan authorities resume required again. ► Other categories. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. operations and can process renewal applications. ► Location. Travelers may quarantine in a ► Transit. Transit through Venezuela is ► Declarations. None. private residence or a government- permitted only from specifically ► Registrations. None. designated medical assistance center. designated locations. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. None. ► Comments. None. ► Health insurance. None. • Comments. All travelers are subject to local regulations, including mandatory ► Fees. None. wearing of masks, social distancing of ► Comments. None. 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 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers must quarantine ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) are required to take a reverse transmission related requirements that have been for 21 days, starting the day after their visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) COVID- announced in connection with travel to arrival. These visas may be used to enter residents can enter Vietnam. 19 test, three to five days prior to travel. this jurisdiction. Vietnam, provided that the visa holder The test must be completed at a ► Location. All travelers are required to obtains approval from Vietnamese ► Temporary residents and work government-approved, or World Health quarantine at government-designated authorities in advance of travel. visa/permit holders. These individuals Organization-designated, laboratory. The hotels. may enter Vietnam. However, they test must be negative in order for the ► New visa issuance. New visa must obtain approval from the traveler to be granted admission to ► Exemptions. None. applications are being processed for a Vietnamese authorities prior to travel. Vietnam. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to limited number of categories, including ► Business visitors. Business visitors ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All local rules, including those relating to investors, experts, skilled workers, may enter Vietnam. However, visa-free travelers are required to take a second the use of masks, restrictions on enterprise managers and their family entry is currently suspended. See the COVID-19 test at a government-approved gathering with others, curfews etc. members. Comments section further below. location after arriving in Vietnam. Another test is required on the 14th day of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Some ► Other categories. Non-Vietnamese quarantine period. provinces and cities are requiring dependent family members of foreign employees who are applying to ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers Vietnamese citizens, permanent renew/extend their work and residence are subject to health screenings upon status, to be physically present in residents, temporary residents and arrival. work visa/permit holders may enter Vietnam, and to submit the results of a Vietnam together with their ► Declarations. All travelers are required to health checkup conducted locally, as Vietnamese family member (i.e. complete a health declaration form upon part of the renewal process. primary traveler). arrival to Vietnam. Click here for more information. ► Transit. Transit through Vietnam is not currently permitted. ► Registrations. None. ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are ► Comments. Visa exemptions have been required to download the Bluezone app, suspended temporarily, including visa and comply with the requirements of the exemptions for APEC Business Travel app, during their stay in Vietnam. Card (ABTC) holders. An entry visa or entry permission is required to enter ► Health insurance. Foreigners must have Vietnam. 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 high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Zambia. travelers are required to present a related requirements that have been risk jurisdictions will be subject to a 14- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) negative polymerase chain reaction announced in connection with travel to day quarantine. Additionally, travelers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. that are symptomatic will be held in entry restrictions for permanent was issued at most 72 hours before identified-isolation centers. ► New visa issuance. New visas continue residents of Zambia. departure. to be issued and there is no impact on ► Location. Travelers displaying COVID- processing as a result of the COVID-19 ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. 19 symptoms will be required to pandemic. visa/permit holders. Temporary quarantine at identified-isolation residents and work visa/permit holders ► Health screenings on arrival. There will centres across the country. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing may enter Zambia. be a mandatory health screening at all of visa extensions/renewals is not ports of entry, and travelers that ► Exemptions. None. currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Business visitors. Business visitors display COVID-19 symptoms will be pandemic. may enter Zambia. quarantined in a medical facility where ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to ► Other categories. None. they will undergo treatment. Those without COVID-19 symptoms will be the use of masks, restrictions on ► Transit. There are no transit required to self-quarantine for at least gathering with others, curfews etc. restrictions at this time. 14 days.

► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None.

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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