Mobility: Immigration Tracker

Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration

2 June 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

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

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

• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following: • Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry from high-risk locations) • Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors (whether in state facilities, 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 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 * Serbia Argentina Georgia * Macau Singapore Australia Germany Malaysia Slovenia Austria Ghana Mexico South Africa Bahrain Greece Mongolia South Korea Belgium Guatemala The Netherlands * Spain Brazil * Guernsey New Zealand Sweden Canada Honduras Nicaragua Switzerland * Chile Hong Kong Nigeria Taiwan China Mainland Hungary Norway Thailand Colombia India Oman Trinidad and Tobago * Costa Rica Indonesia * Panama Uganda Cyprus Ireland Paraguay United Arab Emirates Czech Republic Israel Peru United Kingdom Denmark Italy Philippines * United States * Ecuador Jamaica * Qatar Uruguay Egypt Japan Romania * Venezuela El Salvador Jersey Rwanda Vietnam * Finland Kenya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia * Zambia France * Kuwait * Senegal

Page 4 • Contact: [email protected] Angola • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Angola. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are travelers who are eligible to enter related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent Angola are required to take a reverse 19 that have been announced in They will be tested for COVID-19 after used to enter Angola, provided the visa residents can enter Angola. transmission polymerase chain reaction connection with travel to this this 10-day period, and if they test holder is not otherwise inadmissible ► Temporary residents and work (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more than jurisdiction. negative, they will be permitted to end (e.g. business visitors who do not visa/permit holders. These individuals 72 hours prior to their intended travel. their quarantine. receive an entry/travel exemption). can enter Angola. They must test negative, and carry a certificate confirming the same, in ► Location. Travelers are required to ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Business visitors. These individuals order to enter Angola. quarantine in a government-designated applications continue to be accepted may enter in Angola provided that they institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are are professionals who are entering to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19. provide services to public or private entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa entities. rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). will also be tested after their 10th day of extension/renewal applications continue ► Other categories. Other categories of quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed for travelers who are currently admissible individuals who are in Angola. However, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to include professionals providing ► Health screenings on arrival. All new delays are expected due to the COVID- entrants will be screened upon arrival. local rules, including those relating to 19. Work Visas, Investor Visas, services to public and private entities, the use of masks, restrictions on cargo/goods transport personnel, Temporary Stay Visas, Residence ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc. Permits and Refugee Cards that expired humanitarian assistance, medical sign a consent form upon arrival, emergency, technical stopovers, entry on or after 28 February 2020 are confirming that they will comply with considered valid until 31 July 2021, if and exit of consular and diplomatic local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, staff. the visa/permit/card holder is outside of quarantine). Angola. These individuals must request ► Transit. Transit through Angola in case ► Registrations. All travelers must a renewal of their visa/permit/card of technical stopover is allowed. complete a Travel Registration Form in within five business days of entering Angola. ► Comments. Entry into Angola by non- advance of travel. For more resident foreign citizens traveling from information, click here. (or who transited through) Brazil and ► Mobile phone apps. None. India is temporarily suspended until further notice. ► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Argentina • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens may enter Argentina by air via ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine Ezeiza International , 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 December 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 address where the June 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 . 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: 2 June 2021

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Australia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are must present a negative polymerase chain related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine, except for travelers not suspended or canceled and may be ► Permanent residents. Permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, announced in connection with travel to from New Zealand arriving via the New used to enter Australia, provided the residents can enter Australia. issued no more than 72 hours prior to this jurisdiction. Zealand safe travel zone. All visa holder also has an entry/travel departure. Rapid antigen testing and PCR ► Temporary residents and work travelers who have been in New Zealand exemption. COVID-19 testing is required for all visa/permit holders. These individuals for 14 days can travel by air to travelers from India prior to ► New visa issuance. Visa applications are not permitted to enter Australia Australia without the need to apply for a flights to Australia. continue to be accepted and processed. unless they have travel exemption. travel exemption or complete 14-day Delays are being observed for some visa ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 quarantine. For more information, click ► Business visitors. Same as temporary tests will be conducted after arrival (while here. categories. Delays are also expected residents and work visa holders. travelers are in quarantine). from third-party agencies, such as ► Location. Quarantines must be English test centers, health check ► Other categories. The following • Health screenings on arrival. All travelers completed at designated locations providers, police clearance providers individuals may also enter Australia: will be screened upon arrival, and asked if arranged by the Australian authorities. and biometrics collection centers. citizens of New Zealand who normally they have been, or are, experiencing reside in Australia, Business Innovation COVID-19 symptoms. ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and Investment (subclass 188) visa limited circumstances. These are tied to extension/renewal applications continue holders, individuals recruited under the ► Declarations. An Australia Travel the requirements in the Australian State to be accepted and processed. Delays approved Seasonal Worker Program or Declaration must be completed at least 72 or Territory to which they will travel. are being observed for some visa hours before departure. The declaration Pacific Labour Scheme, and travelers categories. Delays are also expected can be found here. arriving via the New Zealand safe travel ► Comments. All travelers are subject to from third-party agencies, such as local rules, including those relating to zone. ► Registrations. Each Australian State or English test centers, health check Territory may have additional the use of masks, restrictions on providers, police clearance providers ► Transit. Travelers may transit through requirements for entry. gathering with others, curfews etc. Australia, provided they remain in and biometrics collection centers. Australia for 72 hours or less. ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian State or Territory may have additional ► Comments. Travelers may require requirements for entry. approvals from the Australian States or Territories to which they will travel, and ► Health insurance. None. they are subject to the rules imposed by the States or Territories to which they ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the will travel, or through which they will costs related to quarantine. transit. Travelers should check ► Comments. Masks must be worn on flights the requirements in the locations to Australia and domestic flights across through which they will transit as well as the States/Territories. Masks are not their final destination. Click here for required for children age 12 and under, or more information about measures being those with other accepted exemptions. implemented in different Australian States and Territories.

Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Austria • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 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. Admission ► Vaccination certificates must be in ► Duration. All travelers who are eligible ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are temporary residents and work visa/permit requirements vary based on the country German or English. Approved vaccines to enter Austria must quarantine for 10 not canceled or suspended. Visa holders holders are allowed to enter Austria. from which the individual is traveling (i.e., include Biotech/Pfizer, Johnson & days upon entry unless: (1) they are may enter using their visas, provided category A, B1 or B2). Travelers above the ► Permanent residents. See above. Johnson, AstraZeneca/Covishield, entering from a category A country, (2) they are not otherwise inadmissible age of 10 who are entering from category Moderna and Sinopharm. they present proof of vaccination or (e.g. if they are seeking to enter from a ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit A countries, or who were present recovery. After five days of quarantine, high-risk area without getting tested for holders. See above. exclusively in Austria and/or category A the traveler may choose to take a PCR COVID-19 prior to travel). countries in the 10 days leading up to their ► Business visitors. Business visitors from or antigen COVID-19 test, and end their proposed entry to Austria, must present a Denmark, Greenland, Slovenia and the Faroe ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa negative COVID-19 test certificate taken quarantine early, if they test negative. Islands may enter under certain conditions. applications may be lodged exclusively Visitors from other locations are currently prior to travel, or proof of vaccination or ► Location. The quarantine can take place in exceptional circumstances. For not allowed to enter Austria. recovery from COVID-19. In the in a private residence. New entrants are example, family members of Austrian alternative, these travelers may take an not required to quarantine at a state citizens and certain Austrian residents ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters antigen COVID-19 test within 24 hours of facility. (e.g. EEA and Swiss citizens residing in are allowed to enter Austria. Third-country entry to Austria. nationals may not enter if the purpose of Austria), as well as certain travelers ► Exemptions. Travelers entering from their travel is tourism or leisure, if they are ► Travelers seeking to enter from category entering for work, may be issued a new traveling a country that is located outside of B2 countries are only being granted “safe countries,” as well as business visa. In general, new visa applications the Schengen Area and the list of countries admission in exceptional cases. When visitors, cross-border commuters and may not be lodged with Austrian that are deemed safe by the Austrian entry is permitted, these travelers should those in transit, are not required to embassies and consulates, or with authorities (i.e. “safe countries”). The list of present proof that they tested negative for quarantine. external service partners (e.g. VFS safe countries is changing at a rapid pace. a PCR COVID-19 test no more than 72 Global). Travelers should confirm whether the hours prior to entry. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to country from which they are departing is on local rules, including those relating to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension the “safe country” list, prior to travel. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. See the use of masks, restrictions on applications are being processed as above. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Transit. Transit through Austria is permitted, usual. Please consider delays due to provided the traveler can prove that they are ► Health screenings on arrival. None. reduced staff and restrictions. eligible for entry to the destination after Austria (e.g. they have a confirmed ► Registrations. All travelers who are connecting flight out of Austria, or eligible to enter Austria must register arrangements to transit via land). Austrian online prior to entry. border officers have discretion to deny travelers the ability to transit if they deem ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants have the that the traveler does not have convincing option to download the "Stop Corona" proof that they will limit their time in Austria contact-tracing app. It can be downloaded to transit (e.g. if they suspect that the for free from the Apple and Google app traveler will seek to enter the country). stores.

► Comments. Starting on 1 June 2021, ► Health insurance. None. travelers from Brazil, India, the United Kingdom and South Africa are not allowed to ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the enter Austria. costs associated with COVID-19 testing.

Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Bahrain • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 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 ► Saudi citizens must demonstrate that ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid)

► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, they are full vaccinated (e.g. both doses quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled. enter Bahrain. Bangladesh, and Nepal are required to of the Pfizer vaccine) in order to be They may be used to enter Bahrain, get tested prior to travel, in order to be admitted to Bahrain via a land border. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine unless the visa holder is otherwise ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit at a hospital, or private residence. holders. These individuals may enter Bahrain. allowed to board their lights. inadmissible. ► Exemptions. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors may be ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► New visa issuance. New visa permitted to enter Bahrain provided they receive travelers are required to undergo a PCR ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed. approval from the Nationality and COVID-19 test upon arrival. They are local rules, including those relating to Residence Affairs (NPRA) authorities. For more also required to take another PCR ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa information, click here. the use of masks, restrictions on COVID-19 test after five days of extension/renewal applications are gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed. For more information, ► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is permitted, isolation, and then again after 10 days except where entry bars are in place (e.g. flights in Bahrain. Fully vaccinated individuals, click here. from Iraq may not transit through Bahrain). See below. and individuals who are deemed to have recovered fully from COVID-19, are not ► Comments. Citizens and residents of Gulf required to take a PCR COVID-19 test Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, passengers holding a valid e-visa prior to on arrival. boarding, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, and holders of official, service or UN ► Health screenings on arrival. None. passports, may enter Bahrain currently. Visa on arrival eligibility can be checked on website of ► Declarations. None. the NPRA. Travel from Iraq and Iran is currently banned, as is travel from other locations with ► Registrations. None. elevated infection levels. No official country list has been published, and travelers should confirm ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are their eligibility to travel to Bahrain with their strongly encouraged to download the carriers prior to travel. Passengers “BeAware Bahrain” mobile phone app. arriving from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh, and passengers who have not ► Health insurance. None. been vaccinated for COVID-19, are required to show a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for 19 test certificate that contains a QR code, paying the cost of COVID-19 testing in issued from where the test was completed no Bahrain (approximately BD 36). more than 48 hours prior to their departure.

► Effective 24 May 2021, entry is prohibited to anyone that is traveling from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Nepal, that is not a citizen, GCC national or residence visa holder.

► Effective 1st of June entry is prohibited to anyone traveling from Vietnam

Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Belgium • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 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 to travel. Individuals holding valid visas may residents may enter Belgium. 48 hours, are required to present a negative this jurisdiction. quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Those not use their visas to enter Belgium if the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 who test positive for COVID-19 on their purpose of their proposed travel to ► Temporary residents and work test result, issued no more than 72 hours seventh day in Belgium will be required to Belgium is not considered essential. visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to departure, in order to be eligible for remain in quarantine for at least ten may enter Belgium, provided they hold a admission. additional days. Children under the age of ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian valid permit/long-term visa D. Individuals consulates and embassies have resumed holding a work visa issued in Brazil, India ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All non- six who enter from a red zone are required Belgian residents age 6 or above, who are to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival to visa processing worldwide. They are or South Africa cannot enter Belgium until currently only processing C (short-term) 30 June 2021. This date may be traveling from a red zone and were there for Belgium. Travelers coming from India, more than 48 hours, are required to take and D (long-term) visa applications for extended further. South Africa, South America or the another PCR COVID-19 test on their seventh United Kingdom quarantine for 10 days. those whose travel is considered essential. Short-term travelers must obtain ► Business visitors. Only individuals day in Belgium. Travelers coming from traveling from outside of Europe are India, South Africa, South America or the ► Location. Quarantines can be completed at attestations from their local Belgian subject to entry restrictions. They must United Kingdom, and all Belgian residents a private home or temporary consulate/embassy confirming that their aged six or above, who are coming from a red be in the possession of a valid attestation accommodation. travel is essential. Specific processing zone and were there for more than 48 hours, confirming that their travel to Belgium is requirements differ based on the must take a PCR COVID-19 test on their first ► Exemptions. In some instances, travelers jurisdiction where the consulate or permitted. Depending on the situation, and seventh days in the country. entering Belgium for professional reasons this will be an Essential Travel Attestation embassy is situated. Visas will no longer be for no more than 48 hours, who would issued to travelers arriving from or a Business Travel Abroad Form. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. otherwise be required to quarantine, may Brazil, India or South Africa for be allowed to receive an exemption from ► Other categories. The external Schengen ► Declarations. The Belgian company professional purposes until 30 June 2021, borders are closed to foreigners for all is required to complete a Business Travel the quarantine requirement. This except if they are considered diplomats or non-essential travel. This rule doesn't Abroad form (for business visitors). All exemption does not apply for travelers seafarers. Applications can still be filed; apply to residents of Australia, Israel, New travelers are required to complete coming from India, South Africa, South however the actual visas will not yet be Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea a Passenger Locator form (no more than 48 America or the United Kingdom. The issued until after 30 June 2021 at the hours prior to departure). and Thailand. Belgian entity sponsoring the entry of the earliest. traveler must complete a Business Travel ► Registrations. None. ► Transit. There are no entry restrictions in Abroad form to apply for such an ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals place for travelers who will strictly transit ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available, exemption. Exemptions are granted at the applying for a work or single permit (first- through Belgium, en route to another however it is not obligatory for travelers to sole discretion of the Belgian authorities. time applicants and renewals) can submit destination. This applies regardless of the use these apps. their applications via email. The majority of place from which the traveler departs, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to town halls are handling their activities ► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 rules provided that flights are operating from local rules, including those relating to the online, and certain documents may only be in place regarding insurance. that location. use of masks, restrictions on gathering issued/delivered via email. First-time and with others, curfews etc. ► Fees. Those who do not abide by the renewal applications must continue to be ► Comments. The Belgian measures above testing rules are subject to a fine of EUR 250. submitted as required, even if the physical are in effect from 27 January 2021. retrieval of the ID card / single permit is ► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, delayed. depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips lasting less than 48 hours).

Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to top • Contact: [email protected] Brazil • Contact: [email protected] • Last updated/validated: 2 June 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 residents with foreign identification cards may enter 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 Brazil. negative for a reverse transmission this jurisdiction. eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e. the polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) Kingdom or South Africa, are required Federal Police). Individuals holding valid ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. but unregistered visas who are seeking holders. These individuals may enter Brazil with their foreign identification cards. 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 ► Business visitors. Business visitors are Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a suitable location where they will entry to Brazil, and in all cases, no later allowed to travel by air. Entry by land or sea laboratory recognized by the health undergo their quarantine, without being than 16 September 2021. is currently banned, except in limited authorities in the country of departure. exposed to high-risk individuals. If situations (e.g. maritime workers entering by travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa waterways). Children under the age of 2 are exempt from the test requirement. Children location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed. ► Other categories. Maritime professionals denied admission to Brazil. under the age of 12 who are ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa cannot enter the country (i) by air or accompanied by adults when traveling waterway, as a visitor to perform specific ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are functions on board a vessel or platform to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 being processed currently. operating in jurisdictional waters, (ii) by air or test requirement provided all the other ► Comments. All travelers are subject to waterway, as a Maritime Traveler (with adult travelers have satisfied the test local rules, including those relating to Seaman’s Book), or (iii) by waterway, with a requirement. Unaccompanied children the use of masks, restrictions on Work visa, without having registered the visa between the ages of 2 and 12 must gathering with others, curfews etc. with the Federal Police Department. Maritime comply with the COVID-19 test professionals may only enter Brazil by air, holding a work visa. The work visa does not requirement. have to be registered with the Federal Police ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Department. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Transit. Transit through Brazil is permitted currently. ► Declarations. Travelers must complete ► Comments. International flights to Brazil an online health online declaration prior originating in, or transiting through, the to travel. For more information, click United Kingdom, South Africa or India are here. prohibited until further notice. In addition, foreigners who spent time in the United ► Registrations. None. Kingdom, South Africa or India in the 14 days leading up to their travel to Brazil, are ► Mobile phone apps. None. currently prohibited from entering. Exceptions from this entry ban are in place ► Health insurance. None. for relatives of Brazilian citizens, and individuals with valid residence permits that ► Fees. None. are duly registered within the Federal Police. ► 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 ► All inbound passenger flights from India and gathering with others, curfews, etc. Pakistan are suspended until 21 June 2021. ► Health insurance. None. Travelers departing India and Pakistan to Canada via a third country must obtain a ► Fees. None. negative COVID-19 test result in the third country, before boarding the connecting flight to ► Comments. None. 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, South Korea, across China. In Guangdong Province, a suspended until further notice: policies governing port visas, 24/72/144 hour visa-free transit residents, must take a polymerase chain Japan, Australia (Sydney currently), 14-day centralized quarantine (i.e. at a ► Permanent residents. See above. through Mainland China, 30-day visa-free travel reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody Thailand, Belgium, Norway, Israel, government-designated hotel) is to Hainan, 15-day visa-free entry for foreign ► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Vietnam, required, followed by a 7-day home cruise members, 144 hour visa-free entry to visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific Qatar, Slovakia, Laos, Bahrain, Belarus, quarantine. In Jiangsu Province, a 14- Guangdong, and 15-day visa-free entry to day centralized quarantine is required, Guangzi. Citizens of Uzbekistan who hold a valid closed to most foreigners, including requirements of the Chinese embassy Gabon, Micronesia, Malta, Sri Lanka, 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 followed by 14 days of community health not currently allowed to use these visas to enter. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for currently), the United Arab Emirates, monitoring. In Zhejiang Province, a 14- Foreign nationals who hold valid residence (APEC) Business Travel Cards. The admission. Greece, Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan who day centralized quarantine is required, permits for work (among other purposes) are travel ban does not apply to holders of are seeking to apply for Chinese visas, followed by a 7-day home quarantine. In 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 Shanghai, a 14-day centralized 19 tests will be conducted after arrival from Los Angeles and San Francisco and they or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan COVID-19 vaccine produced in Mainland quarantine is required, followed by a 7- have not received advance approval from a residents who enter with a Mainland (while travelers are in quarantine). China, are not required to obtain an day health observation period. In Beijing, Chinese consulate. China Travel Permit. China has entered Invitation Letter (PU or TE) or an a 14-day centralized quarantine is ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers required, followed by a 7-day home ► New visa issuance. In general, many Chinese into agreements with more jurisdictions Invitation Verification Notice issued by embassies and consulates are temporarily are subject to random health screenings observation period and another 7-day (i.e. South Korea, Germany, Singapore, at the discretion of the Chinese the Chinese foreign affairs authorities, suspending visa issuance for many visa types. In home health monitoring period. addition, the authorities are reviewing in detail Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a authorities. the departments of commerce of the “fast track” procedure to facilitate applications for government-issued "PU" provincial governments (including ► Location. In general, new entrants may foreigners’ entry into China for essential invitation letters. Foreigners entering for ► Declarations. None. autonomous regions and municipalities), quarantine in a hotel which is a economic, trade, scientific, technology and and urgent business. The fast track or the headquarters of central state- government-designated location for the 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 authorities before foreigners can travel. to be admitted to China. They will need ► Exemptions. Macau residents are exempt requests will be processed on a case-by-case Eligible foreigners can apply for a to provide information relating to their from quarantine requirements, provided 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- that they: (1) are in possession of a valid China. Dependent family members are not applications are approved. travel test results, among other things, entry and exit document, (2) obtained a currently able to apply for "PU" invitation letters, before being issued a QR code negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test individually or along with the foreign employee. ► Business visitors. See above. (travelers must have a QR code to certificate, and a green “health code” (in This was verbally confirmed to EY by the authorities. ► Other categories. See above. enter). For more information, click here. the health code app), no more than seven days prior to their desired entry, and (3) ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners who ► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the ► Mobile phone apps. None. did not travel in the 14 days leading up to entered China before 28 March 2020 and are most part. their desired entry to Mainland China. currently in Mainland China with short-term visas ► Health insurance. None. or residence permits can receive automatic 60- ► Comments. International flights to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to day extensions if their visas or residence permits ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the Beijing must enter via one of 16 local rules, including those relating to the cannot be extended before their expiry dates. costs related to quarantine. There is no process required for such extensions. designated points of entry, while those use of masks, restrictions on gathering During this automatic extension period, the to Shanghai can only land at the Pudong ► Comments. None. with others, curfews etc. aforesaid foreigners can remain in Mainland International Airport. 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/permit holders. See above. take a PCR test prior to travel, travelers location. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Business visitors. See above. may be permitted to enter Colombia and take a PCR test after being ► Exemptions. Travelers who comply with extension requests are being processed. ► Other categories. Not applicable. admitted. Affected individuals will need the pre-travel COVID-19 test required However, it is not possible to change to isolate pending receipt of their test are not required to isolate upon arrival. immigration status and convert a visitor ► Transit. Transit is permitted. No result. reserve the right to deny visa to a migrant visa until 31 May 2021 special restrictions are in effect as a ► Comments. All travelers are subject to boarding to travelers who do not hold a at the earliest. result of COVID-19. local rules, including those relating to negative PCR test prior to travel. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. Direct and connecting gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. flights between India and Colombia are currently suspended. All border ► Declarations. None. crossings with Venezuela are closed until 31 May 2021. ► Registrations. All travelers must complete a registration known as “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 proving that they have been 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 vaccinated for COVID-19, are exempt quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. These visas can be used for entry, allowed to enter Cyprus subject to conditions that they tested negative for COVID-19 issued from all COVID-19 test and isolation They may end their quarantine period provided the traveler is not otherwise associated with the jurisdiction from which no more than 72 hours prior to their flight. their travel originates. For more information, Those entering from Category green requirements, provided that they before the 14-day period has ended, ineligible. and to learn more about the Cyprus Flight countries are not required to get tested prior submit a declaration form through the provided they take a second COVID-19 ► New visa issuance. Certain delays may Pass process, click here. to entry to Cyprus. Cyprus Flight Pass website, at least 48 test, at their own expense, on their hours prior to departure. seventh day in the country and test occur due to the pandemic and ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Those negative. protocols in place. arriving from Category red countries must get ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, at their own ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certain ► Location. Depending on the purpose of holders. See above. expense. Those entering from Category the visit, the self-isolation location may delays may occur due to the pandemic orange and Category green countries are not ► Business visitors. Business visitors and the protocols in place. required to get tested upon arrival. be a private location (e.g. residence) or arriving from Category grey jurisdictions a location designated by the authorities. are prohibited from entering Cyprus, ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are unless they apply for and obtain a special subject to thermal camera screenings and ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid Permit in advance of travel. For more random health screenings. vaccination certificate proving that they information regarding country categories, have been vaccinated for COVID-19, are click here. ► Exemptions. Travelers with a valid vaccination certificate proving that they have exempt from all COVID-19 test ► Other categories. Travelers arriving from been vaccinated for COVID-19, are exempt requirements, provided that they category grey jurisdictions are prohibited from all COVID-19 test requirements, complete the pre-entry application form from entering Cyprus, unless they are provided that they complete the pre-entry and obtain a Cyprus Flight Pass at least nationals of EU Member States or they application form and obtain a Cyprus Flight 48 hours prior to departure. For more apply for, and obtain, a special Permit in Pass at least 48 hours prior to departure. For information, click here and here. advance of travel. For more information more information, click here and here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to regarding country categories, click here. ► Declarations. All travelers must submit a declaration form through the Cyprus Flight local rules, including those relating to ► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. Pass website, at least 48 hours prior to the use of masks, restrictions on

► Comments. The Cyprus government departure. gathering with others, curfews etc. categorizes countries according to their ► Registrations. None. epidemiological situation (e.g. green, orange, red) with Category green being the most ► Mobile phone apps. None. favorable, followed by orange and then red. This categorization is updated regularly by ► Health insurance. None. the Ministry of Health and can be found here. ► Fees. Non-EU nationals travelers arriving for Any country that is not categorized as green, employment purposes, from a Category grey orange or red is considered a Category grey country, are required to pay 400 to 650 country. Euro, to 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 ► Individuals who get vaccinated in the ► 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 Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, 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 Austria, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia or – 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 effective 1 June 2021 – Croatia, may result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken provided the traveler is not otherwise more than 12 hours in the 14 days preceding (re)enter the Czech Republic from EU, 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 EEA, EFTA and/or Schengen countries They will only be allowed to leave entering for reasons not considered comments further down. red, red or orange jurisdiction are required to that are classified as orange or red. isolation for authorized purposes (e.g. essential). take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or They may do so 22 days after receiving to buy groceries, receive medical ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit antigen COVID-19 test, and test negative, no holders. See above, and comments further their first dose of the COVID-19 care). ► New visa issuance. Most consulates' more than 24 to 72 hours prior to travel. For visa processing services are currently down. more information regarding country risk vaccine, and they will not be required to classifications and testing requirements, click get tested for COVID-19 either before ► Location. Isolation can be completed at limited to specific individuals until ► Business visitors. See above, and comments private accommodations. New entrants further notice (e.g. family members of further down. here. entry, or after arrival in the Czech are not required to quarantine in a EU nationals, foreigners who qualified ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers may Republic. They must carry a vaccination ► Other categories. See comments further government-designated location. for entry under a special government be required to get tested for COVID-19 after certificate confirming that they received down. entry to the Czech Republic (either within five programs). Only a small portion of at least one dose of the vaccine. ► Exemptions. Limited exceptions exist, days of arrival, or as of their fifth day in the consulates (only those located in the ► Transit. Allowed to Czech or EU citizens, as including for diplomats, and individuals well as third-country nationals with long term country), depending on the country from which 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 state if under 12 hours. history. Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Republic, who remain in the country for located in countries with an extremely are subject to health screenings and questioning less than 12 hours. high risk of COVID-19 transmission are ► Comments. Foreigners, regardless of upon arrival. nationality and place of departure, may only ► Comments. All travelers are subject to currently closed. ► Declarations. None. enter the Czech Republic for essential reasons. local rules, including those relating to Travel for work, business, or to reunite with ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Registrations. Prior to arrival, the use of masks, restrictions on family members is considered essential. Travel extension/renewal applications are travelers entering from dark red, red and gathering with others, curfews etc. for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends is orange jurisdictions must contact the relevant being processed currently. not considered essential, and is not currently regional hygienic station (which is determined permitted. by the location from which the travelers departed) by completing an electronic form, ► Effective 27 April 2021, individuals traveling 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 any time after entry, if requested by local authorities. in the 14 days preceding their proposed travel

to the Czech Republic, are not allowed entry to ► Mobile phone apps. None. the Czech Republic until further notice, with 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 Mozambique, 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. In general, ► Fully vaccinated travelers who are ► Duration. Individuals traveling from red ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are not irrespective of the purpose of their travel. travelers – including Danish citizens and residents of EU or Schengen countries countries are required to isolate for 10 suspended or canceled. residents – must take a polymerase chain ► Permanent residents. See above. are not required to get tested for days upon entry. reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test no ► New visa issuance. Visas are only being ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit COVID-19 prior to travel, or after more than 48 hours prior to travel, when ► Location. There are no requirements issued currently if the traveler is holders. As of 21 April 2021, travelers residing in entering by air. Exemptions from the pre- arrival. These individuals are also not category yellow countries or regions, or around the location where isolation permitted to enter Denmark (e.g. to travel testing requirement are in place for required to isolate upon arrival. category orange countries within the EU and Schengen should occur. work in Denmark, or transit through the Area, may enter Denmark irrespective of the purpose travelers from yellow countries and regions, of their entry. Travelers residing in countries children aged 15 or below, individuals country). There is a backlog on the ► Exemptions. Exemptions apply to categorized as orange outside of the EU and Schengen traveling from orange countries or regions processing of work and residence Area may enter Denmark, provided that they have a who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in individuals residing in Denmark who permits currently. The Danish worthy/valid purpose for entering and they tested an EU or Schengen country, and Danish have been outside of Denmark, negative for COVID-19 no more than 48 hours prior to immigration authorities are open for entry (they must carry proof of the negative test citizens traveling from orange countries who including commuters and transport limited in-person appointments, were fully vaccinated outside of the EU or result). The Danish authorities have clarified that job crew. Isolation may be broken for non- including to complete biometric interviews and business meetings that occur in the Schengen Area. Passengers who previously Danish residents to carry out particular ordinary course of the traveler’s job, as well as trips registrations and in-person EU tested positive for COVID-19 must present a tasks such as attending critical business undertaken by foreigners seeking to enter with a valid positive PCR COVID-19 test result issued residence document filings and local Danish work contract, are considered valid/worthy between 14 and 180 days preceding their meetings and other critical work. registration (CVR registration). purposes for entering Denmark when residing in a Effective 21 April 2021, individuals category orange country outside of the EU or desired entry to Denmark. Processing delays are being observed. Schengen Area. In general, travelers residing in entering Denmark from category yellow ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. After entry category red countries – including holders of valid countries are not subject to isolation ► Visa extensions/renewals. Applicants Danish work and residence permits but excluding into Denmark, a COVID-19 test must be those who are registered as residing in Denmark performed within 24 hours and before leaving requirements. Fully vaccinated travelers with permits that will expire while they through CPR registration – are inadmissible to the airport. In addition, a PCR test must be who are residents of EU or Schengen are in Denmark who, due to COVID-19, Denmark, unless they are entering for an approved countries are not required to isolate are unable to depart before the travel purpose (e.g., freight workers, people visiting ill completed no earlier than on the traveler’s or dying family members). Non-Danish citizens who fourth day in the country to reduce their upon arrival. For more information, click document expires, must inform the reside habitually in a yellow country or region may isolation period. In the alternative, they must here. Danish immigration authorities of this, enter Denmark irrespective of the purpose of their isolate for the full 10-day period. Fully entry provided that they tested negative for COVID-19 and they must leave Denmark as soon vaccinated travelers who are residents of EU ► Comments. All travelers are subject to test no more than 48 hours prior to entry (they must as possible. They are allowed to remain or Schengen countries are not required to test carry proof of the negative test result). local rules, including those relating to for no more than 60 days beyond their for COVID-19 after arrival. 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. authorities will disregard the fact that ► Other categories. Migrant workers can enter Denmark national displaying symptoms such as dry the individuals overstayed beyond the if they tested negative for COVID-19 (1) no more than cough or fever may be subject to health 48 hours prior to entry, or (2) no more than 3 days screening and denied entry. validity period of the residence permit if prior to entry if they have a valid purpose for travel. this is a result of flight cancellations ► Transit. Transit is permitted, provided transiting ► Declarations. None. resulting from COVID-19. When the travelers are otherwise admissible to their final applicant is able to leave Denmark and destination (or the destination after ► Registrations. None. Denmark).Travelers will not be permitted to transit has bought a plane ticket, the airport through Denmark if they do not have a valid purpose ► Mobile phone apps. None. police can issue a letter that is valid for of travel to their final destination (after Denmark). 60 days that allows the applicant to exit Individuals transiting through Denmark by air must ► Health insurance. None. present a negative COVID-19 test result issued no Denmark. more than 48 hours prior to entry/transit. ► 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. 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 are ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. There are no formal ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) work visa holders and business visitors required to take a polymerase chain reaction related requirements that have been quarantine or self-isolation visas are not suspended or canceled. (PCR) test no more than 72 hours prior to travel. may enter Egypt. The test must be negative, and travelers should announced in connection with travel to requirements. Travelers are subject to These visas may be used to enter Egypt, carry a copy of the negative test, and be this jurisdiction. medical screenings upon arrival, provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. See above. prepared to present it prior to boarding and upon including a temperature check. Egyptian otherwise inadmissible. arrival. Individuals traveling from Australia, ► Temporary residents and work border and health authorities may China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, require new entrants to quarantine, on ► New visa issuance. New visa application visa/permit holders. See above. Thailand, Frankfurt (Germany), Paris (France), requests are being processed currently. Rome (Italy), and London Heathrow Airport (UK), a case-by-case basis, at their sole ► Business visitors. See above. as well as countries in North and South America, discretion. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa may be eligible to complete the PCR COVID-19 extension/renewal requests are being ► Other categories. See above. test up to 96 hours before travel to Egypt. ► Location. See above. Passengers in transit are not required to take a processed currently. ► Transit. Transit through Egypt is PCR COVID-19 test in advance of travel, provided ► Exemptions. See above. currently permitted. Transiting that they do not exit the designated area in the passengers must remain in the airport airport while awaiting their connecting flight. ► Comments. None.

while they await their connecting ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers flight. arriving (directly or indirectly) from India, Brazil or other countries in South America will be ► Comments. Citizens of the following subject to a rapid polymerase chain reaction countries require advance approval (PCR) COVID-19 test on arrival. This list is not from the Egyptian State Security exhaustive. Any traveler may be subject to a rapid PCR COVID-19 test on arrival. Authorities in addition to holding a visa, in order to enter Egypt (Iran, Iraq, ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, subject to health screenings on arrival.

Mauritania, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria ► Declarations. All passengers must complete a and Yemen). health declaration form that will be provided on board the aircraft. The form can also be found ► All flights between Egypt and India online and printed in advance. have been suspended until 31 May ► Mobile phone apps. None. 2021, however this date may be extended further. ► 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 transport ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) citizens of Finland. and shipping companies transporting related requirements that have been jurisdictions with a high incidence of business visas and residence passengers to Finland from abroad require 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. all passengers to present a negative 100,000 people per 14-day period) are restrictions for permanent residents of this jurisdiction. suspended) as a result of the COVID-19 Finland. COVID-19 test certificate before boarding. recommended to quarantine for 14 days. pandemic. ► Travelers who received two doses of the Quarantine is recommended even if the ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► 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 travelers are required to get tested for quarantine upon arrival. COVID-19 vaccine. Voluntary quarantine issuance is suspended for the most COVID-19 upon arrival, unless they carry visa/permit holders may enter Finland. can be shortened by taking two voluntary part. New residence permit application proof that they: (a) tested negative for COVID-19 tests. Travelers who possess a ► Business visitors. Border restrictions remain COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior to intake is starting gradually. We in place at: (1) the Schengen internal borders negative COVID-19 test certificate issued recommend checking the website of the entry, (b) tested positive for COVID-19 in no more than 72 hours prior to their for travel from Austria, Belgium, Czech the six months preceding entry, (c) tested Embassy of Finland in your country of Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, arrival who will remain in Finland for more positive for COVID-19 at least 11 days residence. Click here for additional Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, than 72 hours are recommended to wait prior to their desired entry, (d) were born details. Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, 72 hours after their arrival before taking Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, in, or after, 2008, (e) are freight transport their second COVID-19 test. If both test and logistics personnel (in which case, ► Visa extensions/renewals. In general, it 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 separate health safety instructions apply), their quarantine. while in Finland. However, in situations borders for travel from Andorra, Bulgaria, or (f) were present in a location where the Ireland, Croatia, Romania, San Marino, rate of infections did not exceed 25 cases ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine involving force majeure, the local police Cyprus, Monaco. per 100,000 inhabitants in the 14 days can occur in a hotel or private residence. may grant short extensions. Click here preceding their proposed entry. Those who for additional details. Processing of ► Entry remains prohibited to third-country fail to abide by local health rules are ► Exemptions. The following are exempt residence permit extensions/renewals nationals at the Schengen internal and subject to fines and/or up to three months’ from the quarantine requirement: (1) in Finland is not currently impacted by external borders for the most part, imprisonment. Click here for more travelers with a medical certificate stating including travel from Russia, the United the COVID-19 pandemic. information. that they were positive for COVID-19 less Kingdom, the United States and Turkey. than six months earlier, (2) commuters However, residents of Australia, Israel, New ► Health screenings on arrival. See above. traveling from Sweden and Norway who Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore and South can present a negative COVID-19 test Korea may enter if they arrive on direct ► Declarations. None. certificate issued no more than seven days flights from these countries. in advance of their entry, and (3) travelers ► Registrations. None. ► Limited exceptions apply for essential with a negative COVID-19 test certificate reasons and special groups. Click here for ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are issued no more than 72 hours before their more information. recommended to download and use the arrival in Finland who will not stay in "Koronavilkku" app. Finland longer than 72 hours, and (4) ► Other categories. See above. transport and logistics personnel (while on ► Health insurance. None. ► Transit. For external border traffic and to the job). the extent that internal border controls have ► Fees. None. been restored, transit on regularly-scheduled ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the routes is permitted. Click here for additional ► Comments. None. information. 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. French citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from EU ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, and citizens of EU Member States polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result, issued related requirements that have been countries are not required to isolate on not suspended or canceled. They may no more than 72 hours prior to travel, is required whose main residence is in France, together announced in connection with travel to arrival. All other travelers are required be used to enter France, provided the with their spouses, partners and/or children, for all travelers age 11 or above. Individuals traveling from high-risk jurisdictions (e.g. this jurisdiction. to isolate for seven days on arrival (or visa holder is not otherwise inadmissible may enter France. Entry restrictions have Argentina, India, South Africa) must present 10 days if traveling from a high-risk (e.g., if the traveler is coming from a been lifted for individuals traveling from EU either: (1) a PCR test result issued no more than countries, Australia, South Korea, Israel, 36 hours prior to travel, or (2) a PCR test result jurisdiction). restricted third country and does not Japan, New Zealand and Singapore. issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel and qualify for an exemption from the entry an antigen test result issued no more than 24 ► Location. In general, new entrants may restrictions). ► Permanent residents. See above. hours prior to travel. Individuals traveling from the isolate in a location of their choosing. UK must take a PCR or antigenic test no more than However, travelers coming from a ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit 48 hours prior to travel. The traveler must test country where it is impossible to take a applications are only being processed holders. Temporary residents and their negative in order to be admissible. spouses, partners and/or children may enter PCR test prior to travel must quarantine for individuals eligible to enter France. France from EU countries, Australia, South ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In general, a in an accommodation approved by the second PCR test must be completed after seven ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and French authorities. days in France. Individuals entering from a high- extension/renewal applications are Singapore. Entry from other locations may risk jurisdiction must take the second PCR test ► Exemptions. Travelers entering France being processed currently. also be permitted, subject to specific after 10 days in France. Individuals entering from admission and testing requirements. EU countries are not required to get tested after from EU countries are not required to Holders of student visas and “passeport arriving in France. isolate upon arrival. talent” documents may travel to France ► Health screenings on arrival. None. from some (“medium risk”) countries, but ► Comments. All travelers are subject to not others (“high risk”). For more ► Declarations. All travelers must present a sworn local rules, including those relating to information, click here. statement to the transportation company (pre- the use of masks, restrictions on boarding) and to border authorities (upon arrival), gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Business visitors. Business visitors may confirming that they (a) have no symptoms of enter from EU countries, Australia, South COVID-19; (b) have not been in contact with Korea, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 United Kingdom and Singapore. Business within the 14 days preceding their travel, (c) travelers coming from another country can commit to isolating for seven days upon arrival (or 10 days if arriving from high-risk jurisdictions), only enter France in limited and specific and getting tested for COVID-19 at the end of their circumstances. For more information, click isolation period. Travelers traveling from outside here. of the EU are required to complete a travel certificate except if they are traveling from a low- ► Other categories. Other categories of risk jurisdiction (e.g. Australia, Japan, the United travelers may be permitted to enter France, Kingdom). Click here for more information. depending on their specific immigration status and the location from which they are ► Registrations. None. traveling. For more information, click here. ► Mobile phone apps. Individuals are recommended, but not required, to download the TousAntiCovid ► Transit. Transit is permitted provided that app upon arrival in France. transiting passengers remain in the airport’s international zone for less than 24 hours. ► 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 ► 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, sea and land. must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nationality, arriving from any foreign with a certificate confirming they tested visas/permits may be used for travel, COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours jurisdiction except for India, are not negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 provided the visa holder is not ► Permanent residents. Residents, work before arrival, and test negative, in order to subject to heightened admission or hours prior to travel, are required to otherwise inadmissible. be admitted. Limited exemptions apply, visa/permit holders, business visitors quarantine requirements, if they have quarantine for eight days upon arrival. including for fully vaccinated travelers who and other categories of travelers may proof that they are fully vaccinated. They may be allowed to shorten their ► New visa issuance. Onshore visa be able to enter Georgia at the enter Georgia by air. quarantine period if they test negative for issuance is currently suspended. COVID-19 on their third day in the country, discretion of the Georgian authorities ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Citizens of ► Fully vaccinated travelers arriving by ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa provided that they have a valid purpose certain countries are required to take a PCR sea or land must present a negative or if they received the COVID-19 extensions/renewal requests are being for travel (and receive advance COVID-19 test at their own expense on the PCR COVID-19 test certificate. The test vaccine. Individuals arriving from India, or permission from the Georgian third day after their arrival. Certain must be conducted no more than 72 who were present in India in the 14 days processed currently. authorities), or if they are fully travelers, including business visitors, remote hours prior to arrival. preceding travel, must quarantine for vaccinated (e.g., two doses of the workers, and individuals entering Georgia for 14 days on arrival, regardless of their citizenship and vaccination status. Pfizer vaccine, and one dose of the work, may be required to conduct a PCR test upon arrival in Georgia. Limited exemptions Johnson & Johnson vaccine). apply, including for travelers who are fully ► Location. The quarantine period may be vaccinated. carried out at a hotel or private residence. ► Temporary residents and work In situations where individuals do not have visa/permit holders. See above. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers will suitable accommodations to quarantine, undergo health screening on arrival, self-isolation is not possible, they will be ► Business visitors. See above. including temperature checks. If their required to quarantine in a government- temperature is higher than 37°C, a PCR test ► Other categories. See above. designated location. may be mandated, and they may be required ► Transit. There are no transit to isolate temporarily. ► Exemptions. In general, travelers from restrictions at this time. selected countries, and those who are fully ► Declarations. Generally, travelers will be vaccinated, are not required to quarantine. asked to provide their travel history for the ► Comments. None. However, individuals traveling from India, 21 days preceding entry, upon arrival. or who were present in India, in the 14

► Registrations. Non-Georgian citizens who days preceding their travel, are required to are eligible to enter, must complete an quarantine on arrival. online registration in advance of their travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Click here for the pre-registration form for local rules, including those relating to the EU citizens and residents. Click here for to access the form for business travelers. Click use of masks, restrictions on gathering here to access the form for remote with others, curfews etc. 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers entering ► Individuals who were fully vaccinated at ► Duration. Travelers are required to quarantine for ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, temporary residents and work by air, as well as travelers who were present in a least two weeks prior to their desired 10 to 14 days upon arrival (depending on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders visa/permit holders may enter. "virus variant" area (i.e., those with a high risk of applicable rules in the location in Germany to infection due to the presence of a COVID-19 variant) entry, as well as individuals who fully which they will travel), if they have been in a high- may enter using their visas, provided ► Permanent residents. See above. or a “high-risk” area (i.e., those with a high incidence recovered from COVID-19 within the six risk or risk area in the 10 days leading up to their they are not otherwise inadmissible of infection), in the 10 days prior to entry, must test months preceding their desired entry, travel to Germany. The quarantine period may be (e.g. seeking to enter from a high-risk ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit negative for COVID-19 no more than 24 hours prior shortened by up to five days, in some (but not all) to entry when entering from a “virus variant” area are not required to undergo testing area without getting tested prior to holders. See above. instances, if new entrants test negative for COVID- (48 hours if entering from a “high-risk” area). In some before entry and may be exempt from 19, and the federal state to which they travel travel). ► Business visitors. Visitors may only enter in cases, travelers may be permitted to enter Germany with a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) the quarantine requirement, as long as within Germany permits a shorter quarantine certain circumstances, including for important ► New visa issuance. New visa issuance is COVID-19 test that is not older than 72 hours. they are not traveling from a region period following a negative test. Travelers economic reasons (as determined by the Traveling time needs to be considered. All test results where COVID-19 cases are linked to a entering from a “virus variant” area are required currently limited to applicants who can German authorities). Visitors entering from must be in German, English or French, and must be to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival without prove that they have a valid and urgent locations with COVID-19 variants are not COVID-19 variant. kept for at least 10 days after entry. Individuals who having the option to shorten it. Travelers entering reason for their travel. Evidence of permitted to enter currently, except in very were fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to their from areas that are not considered risk or high- limited situations. desired entry to Germany, as well as individuals who risk areas are not required to quarantine upon urgency may include an employer letter, fully recovered from COVID-19 within the six months arrival. For more information, click here. however additional proof may be ► Other categories. The following individuals are preceding their desired entry, are not required to get requested by German consulates admissible to Germany: (1) citizens of EU tested prior to entry, provided they are not traveling ► Location. The quarantine can take place in a countries, (2) citizens of Iceland, Norway, from a “virus variant” region. For more information, private residence. New entrants are not required processing the new visa request. Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, (3) holders of click here. to quarantine at a state facility. valid long-term residence permits issued by EU ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers entering ► Exemptions. Individuals entering from risk or Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein applications are being processed as from "risk areas" (i.e. those that still have elevated high-risk areas may be exempt from quarantine or Switzerland, (4) skilled and highly-qualified usual, albeit with delays due to reduced infection rates, but not COVID-19 variants) by means requirements, provided they: (i) are fully foreign workers, if their employment is deemed other than by air, are required to undergo a COVID- vaccinated, and their last vaccine shot occurred at staff. Individuals who apply to 19 test within 48 hours of their arrival. For more necessary from a German economic least 14 days prior to their desired entry, (ii) renew/extend their visa, whose request information on risk areas, click here. perspective, and the work cannot be postponed recovered fully from COVID-19 within the six is not processed before their visa or done remotely, (5) residents of months preceding their desired entry, or (iii) they ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to expires, will be considered to have valid Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, random screening upon arrival. have a negative COVID-19 test certificate that is South Korea and Thailand, (6) transport not older than 48 hours (or 72 hours if it is a PCR immigration status while the application personnel, and (7) seasonal workers in the ► Declarations. None. test). For more information, click here. Proof of is adjudicated by the German agricultural sector, among others. Residents of recovery may include a positive polymerase chain authorities. Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are ► Registrations. Travelers seeking entry to Germany reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result that is at from a high-risk area or a risk area (i.e. those without expected to be permitted to enter if/when a least 28 days old but not older than six months at COVID-19 variants) must complete an online reciprocity agreement goes into effect allowing registration prior to entry. For more information, click the time of desired entry to Germany, as well as German citizens and residents to enter these here. proof that the recovered traveler is symptom- jurisdictions. free. Local state rules may include ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are recommended, further exemptions and/or shorter quarantine ► Transit. Foreigners may transit through but not required, to download and use the Corona- periods for travelers who are fully vaccinated and Germany provided that they are admissible to Warn app. For more information on the app, click who are not entering from a high-risk area. Other their final destination, and they do not exceed here. limited exemptions may apply in specific the time necessary in Germany to transit to situations, as determined by the German ► Health insurance. Travelers must have health authorities on a case-by-case basis. their next destination. insurance covering at least EUR 30.000 worth of medical costs. ► Comments. For information regarding the ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local state rules, including those relating to the use of masks, classification of "virus variant“ areas, "high- ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the costs risk“ areas, and "risk areas”, click here. associated with COVID-19 testing. 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 considérations requirements and new visa issuance

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

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

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Transit. Travelers may transit through Greece.

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

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

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

► Registrations. None.

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

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

more information, click here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, ► Registrations. None. restrictions on gatherings with others, and social distancing. Breaking isolation or lockdown measures ► Mobile phone apps. None. may result in fines of up to £10,000.

► A new travel regime is expected to be introduced on 1 ► Health insurance. Travelers without July 2021. It will closely mirror the UK “traffic light” health insurance will be required to pay system where testing and self-isolation requirements for medical treatment should this be largely depend on whether someone is traveling from a green, amber, or red jurisdiction. Travelers arriving required. from the Common Travel Area (UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands), will not be required to undergo testing ► Fees. None. or self-isolation requirements. For more information, click here.

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

► Citizens. 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

► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Individuals who were present in ► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Entry, testing and quarantine ► Duration. Travelers who were present in Group A1 locations ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) Group A1 (extremely high-risk) locations for no more than two for no more than two hours during the 21 days preceding their temporary residents and work visa/permit hours, Group A2 (very high-risk) locations, Group B (high-risk) requirements vary for vaccinated and entry to Hong Kong, are required to quarantine for 21 days, visas are not suspended or canceled. holders are allowed to enter Hong Kong locations at any time during the 21 days preceding their proposed and self-monitor for another seven days. entry to Hong Kong (including their travel date), or Taiwan in the unvaccinated travelers. See the These visas may be used to enter Hong currently, provided they were not present in 14 days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, must take a COVID- “heightened admission” and ► Travelers who are not fully vaccinated and who were present in Kong, provided the visa holder is not Group A1 (extremely high-risk) locations 19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to travel. The test Group B or Group C locations in the 21 days preceding their must be negative, and conducted by a local government- “quarantine/isolation” sections, and otherwise inadmissible (e.g. all persons (extremely high-risk), for more than two travel to Hong Kong and/or Taiwan in the 14 days preceding recognized, or ISO 15189 accredited, laboratory or healthcare click here for details. The term “fully their travel to Hong Kong, are required to quarantine for 21 who were present in Group A1 hours on the day of boarding, or during the institution. days upon arrival. Fully vaccinated individuals who were vaccinated persons” refers to present in Group B or Group C locations in the 21 days (extremely high-risk) locations for more 21 days preceding their travel to Hong ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who were present in preceding their travel to Hong Kong and/or Taiwan in the 14 Group A1 locations for no more than two hours or in Group A2 individuals who have received all of the than two hours on the day of boarding, Kong. Click here for the list of Group A to days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, are required to (very high-risk) during the 21 days preceding their entry to Hong quarantine for 14 days, and self-monitor for another seven Group D specified locations. Kong must get tested on arrival, and on their 7th, 12th,19th and recommended dose(s) of an approved or during the 21 days preceding their days. 26th days in Hong Kong. COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior travel to Hong Kong). ► Permanent residents. See above. ► Travelers who are not fully vaccinated and who were only ► Individuals who have not been fully vaccinated and who stayed in to their desired travel to Hong Kong. Group B or Group C (medium-risk) locations in the 21 days present in Group D locations and/or Mainland China in the 21 ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit Click here for more information about preceding their travel to Hong Kong, or Taiwan in the 14 days days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, are required to applications are being processed holders. See above. preceding their travel to Hong Kong, must be tested on arrival, approved vaccines. quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, and self-monitor further and on the 7th, 12th and 19th days of their quarantine period. Fully for another seven days. Fully vaccinated individuals who were currently, albeit with delays. vaccinated individuals who were present in Group B or C locations only present in Group D locations and/or Mainland China in the ► Business visitors. In general, business in the 21 days preceding their travel to Hong Kong , or Taiwan in 21 days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, are required to visitors are not currently permitted to enter the 14 days preceding their travel to Hong Kong, must be tested quarantine for seven days, and self-monitor for another seven ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension Hong Kong. Business visitors traveling from on arrival, and on their 7th, 12th, 16th and 19th days in Hong days. applications are being processed Kong. Mainland China or Macau may enter Hong ► Travelers who are not fully vaccinated and who were only currently. The Immigration authorities Kong, provided they were not present in ► Individuals are not fully vaccinated and who were present in Group present in Mainland China or Macau in the 21 days preceding D (low-risk) locations and/or Mainland China in the 21 days their travel to Hong Kong, are required to quarantine for 14 have announced that they are accepting locations other than Mainland China or preceding their travel to Hong Kong, must be tested on arrival, days upon arrival. Fully vaccinated individuals who were only applications to return to Hong Kong Macau in the 14 days preceding their and on their 7th, 12th, 16th and 19th days in Hong Kong. Fully present in Mainland China or Macau in the 21 days preceding vaccinated individuals who were present in Group D locations submitted by non-Permanent Residents proposed travel. Business visitors, who their travel to Hong Kong are required to quarantine for seven and/or Mainland China in the 21 days preceding their travel to days, and self-monitor for another seven days. located outside of Hong Kong. Click have only stayed in Group D locations Hong Kong must be tested on arrival, and on their 7th and 12th days in Hong Kong. and/or Mainland China in the 21 days ► Location. Travelers entering from Mainland China or Macau here for more information. may quarantine at a hotel, private home or other preceding their travel to Hong Kong, may ► New entrants arriving via air from Mainland China or Macau who accommodation. Travelers entering from other locations must enter Hong Kong. did not travel outside of these locations in the 21 days preceding quarantine at a government-designated hotel in Hong Kong. their desired entry to Hong Kong must be tested for COVID-19 They must provide proof of a hotel reservation, in English or upon arrival and on the 12th day of their quarantine period. Chinese, for the quarantine period for boarding. ► Other categories. See above. ► New entrants arriving by land must be tested on their 2nd and 12th ► Exemptions. Hong Kong residents returning from Macau or days in Hong Kong. ► Transit. Transit is permitted in some Mainland China (except any area in the Mainland being classified as a medium- or high-risk location, click here) may instances. Passengers who travel using the ► Health screenings on arrival. None. apply for an exemption from the 14-day quarantine same carrier (i.e. on the flights entering, requirement under the “Return2Hong Kong Scheme,” provided ► Declarations. Travelers are required to submit a health and departing from, Hong Kong) and are declaration form online no more than 48 hours prior to travel. For they meet certain requirements. Click here and here for more eligible to enter their final destination may more information, click here. Upon completing the online form, information. they will receive a QR code that permits them to enter Hong Kong be permitted to transit through Hong Kong. via the International Airport within 48 hours of completing the ► Hong Kong and Singapore have decided to defer the target form, or via land control points within 24 hours of completing the date of the inaugural flights under the bilateral Bubble (ATB) arrangement. Further announcements will be ► Comments. All persons who were present in form. made on or before 13 June 2021. Upon compliance with all the Group A1 specified locations (extremely ► Registrations. None. requirements, ATB travelers would be exempted from the high-risk), for more than two hours on the compulsory quarantine requirement. Click here for more ► Mobile phone apps. None. information. day of boarding, or during the 21 days preceding their proposed travel, will not ► Health insurance. None. ► Exemptions are also available for other categories of travelers. Click here and here for more information permitted to enter Hong Kong. ► Fees. Travelers will be responsible for quarantine-related costs.

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

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

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

► Citizens. All Indian citizens are allowed ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective 23 ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Effective 23 February 2021, ► Existing (valid) visas. Tourist and to enter India. February 2021, pre-travel COVID-19 testing related requirements that have been travelers arriving from Brazil, South electronic Tourist (e-Tourist) visas are will be mandatory for all international announced in connection with travel to Africa or the United Kingdom who test currently suspended, and cannot be ► Permanent residents. Holders of passengers arriving in India. New entrants this jurisdiction. negative for COVID-19 on arrival are used to enter India. E-business, e- employment visas, business visas and must take a polymerase chain reaction required to home quarantine for seven medical, e-medical attendant and e- (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours dependent visas are allowed to enter days. Travelers arriving from other conference visas may be used for entry prior to departure, and they must have India. Tourist and electronic visas (e- countries who test negative on arrival to India. business, e-tourist, e-medical) may not proof of a negative test in order to be granted admission. New entrants arriving in are not required to quarantine. Rather, be used to enter India currently. ► New visa issuance. New visa requests India due to death in the family are exempt they will be required to monitor their can be submitted to Indian consulates from the pre-travel COVID-19 test health for 14 days. Any new entrant ► Temporary residents and work abroad, with the exception of tourist visa/permit holders. See above. requirement. who tests positive for COVID-19 on arrival will be required to isolate and visas which are not being processed ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Post arrival ► Business visitors. See above. directed to receive medical treatment in currently. Processing times vary from COVID-19 testing is mandatory for accordance with local health protocols. consulate to consulate. ► Other categories. None. individuals (including those transiting through India) arriving from Brazil, South These individuals may be required to ► Visa extensions/renewals. The visa ► Transit. Transit is not currently Africa, the United Kingdom, as well as get tested for COVID-19 again extension/renewal process has not been possible as international commercial countries in Europe and the Middle East. during/after their period of isolation impacted in India. All foreign nationals flights remain suspended until 30 June Individuals entering India due to a death of a and medical treatment. Travelers who who reside in India, including holders of 2021. family member in India are also required to are seeking to transit through India, and employment, dependent and student get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. whose travel originated in Brazil, South visas, are able to file extension/renewal ► Comments. None. Africa or the United Kingdom, will only ► Health screenings on arrival. All passengers applications at this time. will undergo health screenings on arrival. be allowed to continue their onward travel if they test negative for a PCR ► Foreign nationals (including business ► Declarations. All passengers must fill out a COVID-19 test on arrival. travelers and tourists) who are stranded self declaration form in the 72 hours in India and unable to depart due to the preceding their travel. For more ► Location. The location where the unavailability of outbound commercial information, click here. quarantine or health monitoring must flights, and whose permitted period of be completed depends on the local rules ► Registrations. None. stay in India has expired, will be given a in place in the Indian state to which the grace period of 30 days from the ► Mobile phone apps. All passengers are individual will travel. moment outbound commercial flights advised to download the Arogya Setu resume, to depart India. If they depart mobile phone app. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions can only be requested in the case of a within this 30 day period, they will not ► Health insurance. None. death in the family. be penalized (i.e. their visas will not be revoked, and they will not be subject to ► Fees. Individuals who are subject to COVID- ► Comments. All travelers are subject to fines or bars against future re-entry). 19 testing on arrival are required to cover local rules, including those relating to the costs of testing. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Indonesia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. The Indonesian health ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, e- individuals, including Indonesian related requirements that have been authorities have recommended that visas may be used for entry. However, e- ► Permanent residents. Permanent stay citizens, must present a negative announced in connection with travel to travelers quarantine for five days on visas with a visa number ending with permit (ITAP) holders can enter reverse transmission polymerase chain this jurisdiction. arrival. They have also recommended “DN” cannot be used for entry. Indonesia. reaction (RT PCR) COVID-19 test result, that admissible travelers who were ► New visa issuance. The immigration in English, issued no more than 72 present in any of the following ► Temporary residents and work authorities are now processing certain hours prior to departure, in order to jurisdictions in the 14 days preceding visa/permit holders. Limited Stay Visa applications submitted by applicants who enter Indonesia. their desired entry to Indonesia must (VITAS) and Temporary stay permit are offshore (overseas), including quarantine for 14 days upon arrival: (ITAS) holders can enter Indonesia. for: (1) emergency and essential work, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, (2) business meeting; (3) probationary ► Business visitors. Business visitors are entrants, including Indonesian citizens, Argentina, Turkey, Brazil, Malaysia, Sri periods for foreign workers (4) crew only allowed to enter the country in must also take a PCR COVID-19 test Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Italy, Iran, members who joining the vessel in limited situations (e.g. for essential upon arrival. Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Indonesia, (5) individuals entering for purposes). United States and Saudi Arabia. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers quality control purposes related to are being screened upon arrival and ► Other categories. None. ► Location. Quarantines must be goods and products; (6) individuals asked questions about their travel and completed at government-designated entering to conducts workplace ► Transit. Transit though Indonesia is health status. They are also subject to locations. inspections and audits; (7) individuals limited to individuals who are permitted temperature checks. entering to perform aftersales service; to enter the country, as noted above. ► Exemptions. Foreigners entering under (8) machine installation and repairs, and; ► Declarations. Foreign nationals must a Travel Corridor Arrangement, and (9) foreign investment, (10) Family ► Comments. Foreign nationals who have complete an online request for a Health diplomatic/official visa holders entering reunion and (11) Retirement travel. New traveled to/through India in the 14 Alert Card prior to arrival. For more for official visits may be exempt from work permits can be applied for, with the days leading up to their desired entry information, click here. Travelers must the quarantine requirement. prior recommendation from the to Indonesia, will not be allowed to display the Health Alert Card to health relevant government ministry. Effective enter with their current officials upon arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to 25 April 2021, the Indonesian visa. Additionally, the Indonesian local rules, including those relating to Government has suspended the issuance Government has suspended the ► Registrations. None. the use of masks, restrictions on of all new visas to individuals that have issuance of all new visas to individuals gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Mobile phone apps. None. stayed in or visited India in the last 14 that have stayed in or visited India in days. the last 14 days. ► Health insurance. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stay permit ► Fees. None. 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 isolate for 14 ► Existing (valid) visas. Individuals can use on Irish citizens traveling into Ireland. must obtain a negative polymerase chain a vaccine recognized by the Irish days upon arrival. This time may be reduced if an existing visas to enter Ireland. However, reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, issued individual takes a PCR COVID-19 test, and test short-term travel to Ireland is strongly authorities) can self-isolate on arrival in negative, after a specified time. For more ► Permanent residents. There are no no more than 72 hours before arrival. There a private residence or a place indicated information, click here. discouraged unless the reason for travel is restrictions on permanent residents are limited exemptions, including for on their Passenger Locator Form. These essential. traveling into Ireland who hold valid children under the age of six ► Location. Individuals traveling from certain travelers are not required to quarantine countries, or who were present in these countries in ► New visa issuance. All employment permit permission. and international transport workers. in a hotel. For more information, click the 14 days preceding their proposed entry to applications are now being processed. While Ireland, must quarantine at a designated facility. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers here. visa processing has not fully resumed, the ► Temporary residents and work Travelers must pre-book their quarantine location from certain countries are required to Minister for Justice has expanded the visa/permit holders. There are no online. Traveling without pre-booking is considered take polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ► Ireland will operate the EU Digital priority/emergency categories to include restrictions on those who hold valid an offense, and travelers who fail to pre-book are COVID-19 tests while at a government- COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel subject to sanctions. All other travelers (including the following: (1) qualifying family members permission to enter Ireland. mandated quarantine facility. Click here for originating within the EU/EEA. A DCC those who are fully vaccinated) must quarantine in a of a Critical Skills employment permit more information. home or private residence indicated in their holder, EU Treaty Rights, De Facto Partners ► Business visitors. Business travel to will show if a passenger: (1) is Passenger Locator Form. For more information of Irish Nationals and other pre-clearance Ireland is only permitted if the traveler vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) has requirements, click here and here. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. applications, and (2) those who hold an is entering for an essential reason or recovered from COVID-19; or (3) has a ► Exemptions. International transport workers, employment permit by the Department of ► Declarations. An online Passenger Locator negative COVID-19 test result. function. among others, are exempt from quarantine Enterprise, Trade and Employment. For Form must be completed by all new Passengers arriving into Ireland with a requirements. Those who are traveling to carry out more information, click here. The ► Other categories. Visa-free and short- entrants into Ireland detailing where they DCC will not have to undergo essential repairs, maintenance, construction or Registration Office in Dublin has re- term visits by individuals traveling from will isolate/quarantine after arrival. quarantine. However, passengers with a safety assurance of critical transport infrastructure, critical utility infrastructure, manufacturing opened. First-time registrants in Dublin, South Africa, Brazil and other South Completion of the form is mandatory for all DCC based on a non-PCR test (for arrivals (including those with onward travel services, information services, or communication which include new arrivals in Ireland, can American countries have been example, antigen), or those arriving to Northern Ireland). Supply chain services, among others, may leave quarantine to now book an appointment to apply for an suspended until further notice. Visas complete essential tasks. workers, pilots or maritime staff are without a DCC, will require proof of a Irish Residence Permit by clicking here. The will only be issued to these individuals IRP process outside of Dublin is being exempt. Click here for more information. negative RT-PCR test taken no more ► Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate where travel to Ireland is otherwise than 72 hours before arrival. Children (DCC) for travel originating within the EU/EEA. A managed by way of appointment at a local permitted under a priority or ► Registrations. None. aged between 7 and 18 who have not DCC will show if a passenger: (1) is vaccinated police station (via email). emergency category. been vaccinated must also have a against COVID-19; (2) has recovered from COVID- ► Mobile phone apps. The Irish Health Service 19; or (3) has a negative COVID-19 test result. ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Irish negative PCR test. Passengers who Passengers arriving into Ireland with a DCC will not authorities continue to renew visas, ► Transit. Transit through Ireland is offers a COVID-19 Tracker app. This app can were present in a non-EU/EEA country have to undergo quarantine. However, passengers currently permitted. Individuals be accessed here. residence cards and employment in the 14 days prior to arrival into with a DCC based on a non-PCR test (for example, permits. The IRP renewal process for those traveling from South Africa, Brazil or antigen), or those arriving without a DCC, will ► Health insurance. Proof of health insurance Ireland will be subject to the rules in Dublin must be completed online. For other South American countries will can be requested on arrival of non-EEA require proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken no applying to that country. more than 72 hours before arrival. Children aged those residing outside of Dublin, an now require transit visas to travel nationals. between 7 and 18 who have not been vaccinated appointment system is in place for renewals through Ireland. must also have a negative PCR test. Passengers at local police stations. All valid Irish ► Fees. None. who were present in a non-EU/EEA country in the immigration permissions for those ► Comments. Non-essential international 14 days prior to arrival into Ireland will be subject to currently in Ireland due to expire between ► Comments. Failure to carry proof of a the rules applying to that country. travel is scheduled to resume on 19 negative COVID-19 test, or to complete the 21 April 2021 and 20 September 2021 will July 2021, in line with the approach in Passenger Locator Form can result in a fine ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, be automatically extended until 20 the European Union. Click here for of up to €2,500, or 6 months imprisonment. including those relating to the use of masks, September 2021 (including those that restrictions on gathering with others etc. more information. For more information, click 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 applications, which have been approved entering Israel required to obtain more than 72 hours prior to travel. This requirements. These individuals may negative both times. by the government authorities will be advance authorization from a relevant requirement may be waived in request an exemption, upon obtaining a ► Location. New entrants must processed. government ministry and the Ministry of exceptional cases. positive antibody test result, issued by a quarantine in a home. Hotels, Health, before entering Israel as a new recognized laboratory in Israel. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa assignee or a holder of a valid work visa. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Testing Exemptions are granted at the sole and guesthouses are not considered is not required on arrival. However, new suitable locations for quarantine extension/renewal applications continue Entry of foreign nationals will be limited discretion of the Israeli Ministry of to be accepted and processed. to individuals who are essential for the entrants may get tested after arriving in Health. purposes. Government-run facilities are continuity of the Israeli economy. Israel, to shorten their quarantine available for new entrants who are Foreigners are currently prohibited from period. unable to quarantine in a home. entering Israel from Ethiopia, Brazil, ► Health screenings on arrival. Foreign ► Exemptions. Passengers holding South Africa, India, Mexico, Turkey and nationals who display symptoms of vaccination or recovery certificates the Ukraine. COVID-19 must contact the authorities’ issued in Israel, are exempt from the ► Business visitors. Business visitors who Emergency Medical Services Hotline at quarantine requirement. Passengers are vaccinated, or who have fully 101 or the Ministry of Health Hotline at who got vaccinated or who recovered recovered from COVID-19, may apply to *5400 for advice. abroad, are required to quarantine. the Ministry of the Economy for an These individuals may request an ► Declarations. All travelers must submit authorization to board a flight to Israel. exemption, upon obtaining a positive an Inbound Clearance Application Form Unvaccinated business travelers require antibody test performed by a special approval from the Ministry of 24 hours before travel. For more recognized laboratory in Israel. Economy to enter Israel. information, click here. Exemptions are granted at the sole ► Registrations. None. discretion of the Israeli Ministry of ► Other categories. See above. Health. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Transit. Passengers who arrive in Israel ► Comments. All travelers are subject to on a connecting flight must take a ► Health insurance. Foreign nationals local rules, including those relating to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- entering Israel are required to present a the use of masks, restrictions on 19 test no more than 72 hours prior to Health insurance policy, which includes gatherings, curfews etc. entry. Passengers must take the PCR coverage for medical care related to test no more than 72 hours prior to their COVID-19. first flight, if the time elapsed between the first flight and the flight that arrives ► Fees. None. in Israel is shorter than 24 hours. ► 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 (including Brazil, India, not currently suspended, or canceled. visa/permit holders may enter Italy. or who transited through these countries in the announced in connection with travel to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka), regardless of However, travelers who are otherwise 14 days leading up to their entry to Italy, must Travel from Brazil is banned until 30 July this jurisdiction. whether they tested negative for COVID-19, ineligible to enter Italy (e.g. if they were 2021, except where the traveler was a present a negative (molecular or antigen) are required to quarantine for 10 days on COVID-19 swab test taken no more than 48 present in Brazil leading up to travel) resident in Italy prior to 13 February 2021, arrival under the supervision of the health and where entry is otherwise authorized by hours (for Category C countries) or 72 hours may not use their existing visas to gain (for Category D and E countries) prior to entry authorities. Effective 16 May 2021, the Italian Ministry of Health. Exemptions admission to Italy. to Italy. Certain travelers may be exempt from travelers from Category C countries are no are also in place for those seeking to reunite longer required to quarantine on arrival, this requirement. For more information, click ► New visa issuance. Some consulates with close family members in Italy. Effective unless they fail to present a negative here. have suspended the issuance of entry until 21 June 2021, only Italian citizens or COVID-19 test result issued no more than other persons who are expressly authorized ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who 48 hours before entering Italy. Individuals visas. Many consulates continue to by the Italian Ministry of Health may enter stayed in, or transited through, Category D and traveling from Category A and B countries process new visa requests. from India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. E countries in the 14 days prior to their desired area are not required to self-isolate. entry to Italy are required to undergo a ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Permanent residents. See above. molecular or antigenic COVID-19 test at the end ► Location. Individuals may quarantine in extensions are still being processed in of their self-isolation period. Specific rules are in homes or temporary accommodations. They some locations. Several types of ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit place for travelers who were present in Brazil, are generally not required to quarantine in holders. See above. India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the 14 days residence permits (e.g. Blue Cards) that leading up to their travel. state facilities. Only travelers who traveled expired or will expire before 31 July ► Business visitors. Travel originating in from, or visited, India, Bangladesh or Sri 2021, are automatically extended until Category E countries (including Brazil, India, ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Lanka and are eligible to enter Italy must this date. Individuals seeking to extend Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) is not permitted, observe a 10-day quarantine period in a their residence permits, who are outside with the exception of essential travel and ► Declarations. Effective 24 May 2021, the paper “COVID Hotel” or another location declaration form has been replaced by a digital travel by citizens or qualifying residents, or designated by the local authorities. of Italy, may face questioning if seeking those who are authorized to enter by the passenger location form available here. For to enter the country, and should be more information, click here. The paper version Italian Ministry of Health. The authorities ► Exemptions. Travelers who transit through prepared to explain that their residence shall be used only in case of technical issues or have not defined essential travel. However, Italy, or remain in Italy for less than 120 if the traveler does not have access to will be automatically extended (where this may include critical business meetings hours (and whose travel is considered electronic devices. applicable). that cannot be postponed. Travel from essential) are exempt. Citizens and Category A, B, C and D countries is ► Registrations. Travelers entering from specific residents of Category A, B, C and D permitted, but discouraged. Border checks countries (i.e. Category C, D and E countries) countries, whose are entering Italy for are occurring, and travelers are being asked are required to notify the local health essential work purposes, may be exempt to provide their purpose of travel upon authorities upon arrival. For more information, from the quarantine requirement. arrival. For more information, click here. click here. Additional categories of travelers (e.g. transport crew members, cross-border ► Other categories. Entry may be further ► Mobile phone apps. None. workers, those entering on specifically restricted based on travelers’ origin point, ► Health insurance. None. designated “COVID-tested flights) may also and the locations where they have been in be exempt. 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. permitted currently. Travelers are subject to local rules, and should masks, restrictions on gathering with consider these when planning travel. 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. Effective until 30 June 2021, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Effective until 30 ► Fully vaccinated travelers are required ► Duration. In general, travelers are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are advance approval is required to enter June 2021, all travelers, regardless of nationality, to quarantine for eight days after required to quarantine for 14 days upon not currently suspended or canceled. who are aged 12 and above, must upload a this jurisdiction. The advance approval negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction arrival, unlike unvaccinated travelers arrival, depending on their health These visas may be used for travel to application can be submitted online. (PCR) test result to their online application for who must quarantine for 14 days. screening on arrival. Fully vaccinated Jamaica, provided the visa holder is not travel authorization. Travel authorization travelers are required to quarantine for otherwise inadmissible (e.g. travelers ► Permanent residents. Foreign applications must be submitted within seven days of the intended entry date. eight days after entry. who were in the United Kingdom, nationals should apply for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia or authorization to entry online. ► All business travelers, not ordinary residents, who ► Location. The quarantine location may Peru in the 14 days preceding their desire to enter Jamaica for business purposes take place at hotel, home, or proposed entry to Jamaica, will not be ► Temporary residents and work during 13 April 2021 – 30 June 2021, must government facility. Regardless of the 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 location, all travelers will be monitored ► Business visitors. See above. of departure, prior to boarding. The test must have through an electronic device. ► New visa issuance. New visa been taken at most three days prior to the applications are being processed ► Other categories. See above. traveler’s departure for Jamaica. Upon arrival in ► Exemptions. None. currently. Jamaica, business traveler must remain in quarantine, in accordance with the quarantine ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Transit. See above. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa order issued. local rules, including those relating to extension/renewal requests are being ► Comments. Until 30 June 2021, travel the use of masks, restrictions on ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Eligible entrants processed currently. from India, Trinidad and Tobago, may be tested for COVID-19 if they appear to gathering with others, curfews etc. Non- Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia display COVID-19 symptoms or If they pose a high residents who are found to be in breach risk of COVID-19 transmission. and Peru is prohibited. Persons who of the quarantine rules are subject to a were present in any of the ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers are fine of J$30,000. Persons who become countries listed here in the 14 days required to undergo a health screening that infected with COVID-19 while in breach immediately preceding their entry to includes: (1) a temperature check, (2) observation for COVID-19 symptoms, (3) assessment as to of the quarantine requirements are Jamaica will not be permitted entry to whether the traveler's occupation creates a subject to a fine of J$50,000. Jamaica. heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (4) 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 days, ► Existing (valid) visas. All visas are residents can enter Japan. inbound travelers, including Japanese nationals, related requirements that have been starting the day after arrival. * temporarily suspended. Holders of valid permanent residents and holders of valid announced in connection with travel to ► Location. In general, all eligible inbound travelers, Japanese residence cards and ► Permanent residents. See above. residence cards, must test negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Failure to this jurisdiction. including Japanese nationals, special permanent diplomatic/official visas are permitted residents and valid residence card holders, are present a negative test certificate may result in ► Temporary residents and work subject to a 14-day home/hotel quarantine. Eligible to use these documents to enter Japan. the traveler being turned away and refused visa/permit holders. Holders of valid inbound travelers who are traveling from Austria, admission to Japan. For a sample test Japanese residence cards, such as work Belgium, Brazil, Canada (Province of Ontario), the ► New visa issuance. Japanese embassies certificate, here. permits, dependent visas and other mid- Czech Republic, Demark, Estonia, Finland, France, and consulates are not currently issuing Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All eligible any new visas, except for and long-term permits may enter (and re- Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Luxemburg, entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing after enter) Japan. Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, diplomatic/official visas, and visa to arrival in Japan. Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, those who have a special circumstance ► Business visitors. Business visitors are Tunisia, UAE, the United Kingdom, the Ukraine or ► Health screenings on arrival. All eligible entrants permitting them to enter. the United States (Tennessee, Florida, Michigan and not permitted to enter Japan currently. are required to undergo a health screening that Minnesota), or who were present in any of these includes: (i) a temperature check, (ii) observation ► Visa extensions/renewals. Renewals ► Other categories. Travelers with special locations within the 14 days preceding travel to for COVID-19 symptoms, (iii) an assessment as to are not automatic (i.e. renewal Japan, may enter Japan. However, these individuals authorization from the Japanese whether the traveler's occupation creates a applications will still have to be lodged government, may enter at the discretion will need to undergo COVID-19 testing on arrival, heightened risk of exposure to COVID–19, and (iv) and serve a three-day quarantine period at a and these will be accepted by the of the Japanese authorities. an enunciation of the jurisdictions visited during Japanese state facility. At the end of the three-day authorities for up to three months from the 14 days immediately preceding the date of period, they will be re-tested for COVID-19, and ► Transit. Transit through Japan is their application for entry to Japan. required to complete the remainder of the 14-day their expiry date). Temporary visitor currently permitted. quarantine period at home or in a hotel. Travelers visas can still be extended for 90 days if ► Declarations. All travelers are required to sign a entering from India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, written pledge, stating that they will abide by all visa holders cannot return to their ► Comments. The state of emergency in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, except for holders of valid jurisdiction of residence as a result of Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Kyoto, relevant health and safety obligations (including Japanese residence cards seeking to re-enter downloading a COVID-19 contact tracing mobile COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima and Fukuoka Japan, will be required to quarantine at government phone application, and maintaining their health facilities for 10 days, and to get tested for COVID- Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) are is expected to be extended until 20 June th and COVID-19 test report). 19 on their third, sixth day and 10 day in Japan. currently being issued by the 2021. An entry ban remains in effect. Those who test negative will be allowed to finish the The process for individuals seeking to re- ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must install and remainder of their 14-day quarantine in a home or Immigration Bureau in Japan. They are use the following apps on their smartphone to enter Japan is similar to that for eligible hotel. typically valid for three months. satisfy the terms of the written pledge: “COCOA”, However, they are now being issued for inbound travelers. Requirements for re- "OEL", "Skype" or "WhatsApp", and “Google ► Exemptions. None. entry are captured throughout this Maps" or another location Apps. a longer duration. document. ► Comments. Those who are found to violate the ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health insurance pledge may be subject to sanctions, such as having their name and other information made public (to ► Holders of valid Japanese residence is a requirement for entry. assist with mitigating the spread of COVID-19). cards seeking to re-enter Japan will be ► Fees. None. Foreigners who are not compliant with local rules denied admission if they were present in may have their immigration status revoked and/or India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal, Sri ► Registrations. None. be deported. All travelers are subject to local rules, Lanka or Bangladesh in the 14 days including those relating to the use of masks, ► Comments. Visa exemptions have been restrictions on gathering with others. During the preceding their desired entry date, unless suspended temporarily, including visa exemptions quarantine period, new entrants must refrain from otherwise exceptionally authorized by the granted by the Japanese Government to APEC using taxis and other forms of public transportation, Japanese authorities. Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders. including for travel 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. ► Fully vaccinated individuals traveling ► Duration. All travelers entering Jersey are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Travelers may take part in from green or amber regions will be the “Safer Travel Testing Programme” and shorten their visas are not suspended or canceled. ► Permanent residents. Permanent ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. required to get tested for COVID-19 isolation period by testing negative on arrival, and on their These visas may be used for travel to residents may enter Jersey. However, travelers may choose to take subsequent tests dependent on the category of their upon arrival; however, they will not be departure region. Those entering from red regions will be Jersey. part in the “Safer Travel Testing offered tests upon arrival, and on their 5th and 10th days in ► Temporary residents and work required to isolate upon arrival. Programme” and get tested for COVID- Jersey. Provided their COVID-19 test result on Day 10 is ► New visa issuance. New visa processing visa/permit holders. Temporary 19 after entry in to shorten their negative, they will be allowed to end their isolation has resumed. However, delays may be residents and work visa/permit holders upon receipt of their negative test result. Travelers isolation period. For more information, entering from amber regions will be offered tests upon expected due to the closure of multiple may enter Jersey. click here. Those arriving from green arrival and on their 5th day in Jersey. Provided their visa application centers. COVID-19 test result on Day 5 is negative, they will be ► Business visitors. Business visitors regions will require two COVID-19 tests, allowed to end their isolation upon receipt of their one on arrival and the second on their negative test result. Those entering from green regions ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work permit may enter Jersey. will be exempt from the isolation requirement, provided holders whose permit has expired will eighth day in country. These individuals they test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival. For more ► Other categories. Other categories of will still be required to isolate until they information about the traffic light system, click here. need to file a new work permit application. These applications are travelers may enter Jersey. receive a negative COVID-19 test ► Location. Isolation may be completed at local hotels and result. private residences. being processed currently. ► Transit. Passengers transiting through ► Exemptions. Certain exemptions from isolation Jersey to an onward destination will be ► Health screenings on arrival. None. requirements are available for critical workers and those tested for COVID-19 on arrival in who present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon Jersey. Transiting passengers may be ► Declarations. None. arrival. For more information, click here and here.

required to isolate from other ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, ► Registrations. All passengers age 11 passengers during this time. These including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions and above must complete an online on gathering with others, and social distancing. Those who travelers must complete a pre-travel form prior to travel to Jersey. For more do not follow local rules may be subject to a fine of up to £1,000. declaration form listing their Jersey information, click here. address as either: (1) arriving by sea - ► Effective 28 May 2021, England, Scotland, Wales, Elizabeth Terminal, La Route du Port ► Mobile phone apps. None. Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies will be classified as a single region. The traffic light system for Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1HB, or (2) international travel will resume. Passengers who have arriving by air -Jersey Airport, St ► Health insurance. Travelers without been fully vaccinated within the UK, Ireland, Guernsey or health insurance will be required to pay the Isle of Man and who have a green or amber travel Peter, JE1 1BY. history will only need a test on arrival and will not need to for medical treatment should this be isolate unless they receive a positive result. ► Comments. None. required. ► Starting 7 June 2021, all children under the age of 11 who are arriving from green and amber regions, will no longer ► Fees. None. be required to complete a pre-travel registration or undergo PCR testing. Young people aged 11 to 17 arriving ► Comments. None. from green and amber regions, will be required to complete a pre-travel registration, undergo PCR testing on arrival and on their eighth day in Jersey, and they must isolate until they receive a negative test result on their 10th day in Jersey. Those under the age of 18 traveling from a red region, must follow the 10-day isolation guidance with the red regime testing requirements for those aged 11 to 17.

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

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

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► As of 31 May 2021, travelers who have ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for citizens of Fürstentum Liechtenstein travelers arriving from a high-risk recovered from COVID-19, travelers high-risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) and Switzerland. jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of under the age of 16, and those who are day quarantine. Quarantine can be as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. terminated early with the consent of the ► Permanent residents. There are no entry transport, must present a negative fully vaccinated with a vaccine ► New visa issuance. All visa processing restrictions for C-Permit holders. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test approved by the Swiss authorities or the competent cantonal authority, provided result that was issued that was issued at European Medicines Agency (EMA), the individual takes a rapid antigen test has resumed; however, certain Swiss ► Temporary residents and work most 72 hours before arrival. All are exempt from quarantine or a molecular biological analysis (PCR consulates remain closed. visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D test), from Day 7 onwards and the test persons traveling by air will be required requirements after entry. However, this ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa visas, L/B/G permits or valid online result is negative. If the test result is to show their negative PCR test result exemption may not apply to individuals processing has resumed; however, announcement confirmations may enter positive, the individual must immediately Liechtenstein. prior to boarding the plane. Travelers who are traveling from locations with certain Swiss consulates remain closed. under the age of 16, and travelers who virus variants. go into isolation for generally, 48 ► Business visitors. Business travelers are fully vaccinated with a vaccine hours. For more information regarding arriving from “non-risk” countries may approved by the Swiss authorities or the isolation, click here. enter Liechtenstein. Click here to view the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are list of “non-risk” countries. ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a not required to get tested before entry. private residence or another suitable ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors However, this exemption may not apply accommodation. arriving from non-risk countries may enter to individuals who are traveling from Liechtenstein. locations with virus variants. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions exist in very limited circumstances and ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. are granted at the sole discretion of the countries and that have transited through a local authorities, on a case-by-case ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers high-risk country on their way to basis. As of 31 May 2021, travelers who are subject to random health screening Liechtenstein, may enter if they have spent have recovered from COVID-19 and less than 24 hours in a country or area on arrival. those who are fully vaccinated with a with an increased risk of infection. ► Declarations. None. vaccine approved by the Swiss ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban authorities or the European on all foreigners arriving from the United ► Registrations. Individuals entering Medicines Agency (EMA), are exempt Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons Liechtenstein by ship, bus or train must from the quarantine requirement for a fulfilling one of the following criteria will be provide their local contact details using period of 6 months. Travelers under the transported from the United Kingdom and the electronic entry form. age of 16 are also exempt from the South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or quarantine requirement. This exemption Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, may not apply to individuals who are valid D visas or /B/G/C permits, (c) holders but not required, to download and use traveling from locations with virus of a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here variants of significant concern. representation, and (d) holders of a C for more information. (work) visa and announcement ► Comments. All travelers are subject to confirmation that has an additional ► Health insurance. All travelers must local rules, including those relating to the approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued have valid health insurance. use of masks, restrictions on gathering by the Swiss Embassy). with others, etc. ► Fees. None.

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. Malaysian citizens and ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Pre-travel ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All eligible entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas may residents may enter Malaysia. COVID-19 testing is mandatory for related requirements and/or required to undergo quarantine for 7 to be suspended in some cases. entry to Malaysia, including for considerations that have been 21 days (at their own expense). A ► Permanent residents. See above. Malaysian citizens. If the traveler can announced in connection with travel to shorter quarantine period of seven days ► New visa issuance. Stricter show a negative PCR COVID-19 test this jurisdiction. may be considered for travelers who requirements have been introduced as a ► Temporary residents and work result of COVID-19. These include, but visa/permit holders. Residents of certificate issued no more than 72 have a negative PCR COVID-19 test hours before arrival from non-restricted (issued no more than 72 hours prior to are not limited to, quota requirements, Malaysia require permission to enter heightened entry requirements and the country. They must obtain an Entry locations, they may benefit from a their arrival) if they are not traveling shorter quarantine duration. from countries classified as restricted. labor market testing (introduced 1 Approval Letter or Permission to Exit January 2021), among other and Return Letter. They may also ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► Location. A designated quarantine measures. require a Single Entry Visa in order to travelers must get tested at least twice center is the standard quarantine enter. after entry to Malaysia. The first test is location. However, travelers may select ► Visa extensions/renewals. Stricter requirements have been introduced as a ► Business visitors. Business visitors are conducted upon arrival, and the second a Premium or Luxury package at an must be completed before the end of upgraded quarantine center, when they result of COVID-19, including new quota allowed to enter Malaysia, provided requirements. they receive pre-approval from the the quarantine period. complete their MySafeTravel portal authorities. process. ► Health screenings. Travelers are ► Other categories. Not applicable. subject to health screenings on ► Exemptions. Business visitors who are arrival and during the quarantine seeking to remain in Malaysia for 14 ► Transit. Transit through Malaysia is not period. days or less, who have a pre-approved currently permissible. itinerary, and who received pre- ► Declarations. None. approval from the Malaysian authorities ► Comments. All flights to and from are exempt from quarantine India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and ► Registrations. None. requirements. These individuals must be Sri Lanka are currently banned until ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers, accompanied throughout their trip by a further notice. including citizens, complete the Liaison Officer assigned by the MySafeTravel portal process in advance Malaysian authorities. The Liaison of their travel. Officer is responsible for ensuring that the business traveler adheres strictly to ► Health insurance. None. their pre-approved itinerary. ► Fees. Charges relating to COVID-19 ► Comments. All travelers are subject to testing and quarantine must be paid via local rules, including those relating to the MySafeTravel portal. the use of masks, restrictions on ► Comments. None. gathering with others, curfews, etc.

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

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

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

► GoM announced that ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► All passengers are required to present a ► Duration. All passengers arriving in ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) Mongolia officially opened its border negative COVID-19 test which must be Mongolia who have not been fully visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) starting from June 1. This will allow ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. taken 72 hours prior to scheduled travel vaccinated against coronavirus infection as a result of the COVID-19. Mongolian citizens to travel to more ► Health screenings on arrival. None. or to have been fully vaccinated against will be quarantined at designated than 10 countries whose border are the coronavirus. facilities for 7 days and PCR tests will ► New visa issuance. New visas are currently open to foreign passengers, ► Declarations. None. be taken during the quarantine period. currently only being issued to including Turkey, US, United States, individuals who receive approval to ► Registrations. None. Arab Emirates, Greece, Thailand, ► Location. See above. enter Mongolia from the State Emergency Committee. Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt and India. ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Exemptions. Passengers arriving to Mongolia 14 days after receiving the full ► Visa extensions/renewals. Residency ► Citizens and permanent residents of ► Health insurance. None. Mongolia and foreigners of the dose of coronavirus vaccines or those permit card holders that are currently countries/regions stated in the ► Fees. None. who were diagnosed earlier with a present in Mongolia, may extend/renew official VISA Exemption List of coronavirus infection and fully their permit cards. Individuals that are ► Comments. None. Mongolia, which can be found here, recovered are exempt from quarantine present in Mongolia on a 90-day tourist are allowed to enter Mongolia. upon presenting proof of vaccination, visa are required to leave Mongolia once antibody test result or other medical their tourist visa expiries, via limited ► Permanent residents. See above. documents. repatriation flights announced by the Government of Mongolia. ► Temporary residents and work ► Comments. None. visa/permit holders. See above.

► Business visitors. See above.

► Other categories. None.

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

► Comments. Special charter flights carrying individuals who are authorized 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 ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers arriving from high- ► Existing (valid) visas. Current visas and Schengen member states (including Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and their family members are who are 13 or older, who are seeking to related requirements that have been risk or very high-risk areas are required remain valid, but cannot be used if the allowed to enter the Netherlands. enter by any means of announced in connection with travel to to isolate for 10 days after arrival to the traveler does not fall under the entry

► Permanent residents. Permanent residents are allowed transportation from a high-risk or very this jurisdiction. Netherlands regardless of the means of exemptions. to enter the Netherlands. high-risk area must present a negative transport (aircraft, train, bus or car). ► New visa issuance. Residents living ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit holders. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Travelers can get tested on their fifth Third-country nationals residing in an EU member state COVID-19 test result, based on a day in the country, and end their in jurisdictions for which the EU travel or a Schengen country, and their family members with a ban has been lifted may apply valid long-term residence permit (e.g., ICT-permits, EU sample collected no more than 24 hours quarantine early if they test negative. Blue Cards), are allowed to enter the Netherlands. MVV prior to boarding. Alternatively, these The quarantine declaration should be for visas. Residents of jurisdictions that visa holders, and MVV visa-exempt nationals with an individuals may provide a negative PCR retained by the traveler throughout are not currently permitted to enter the approval letter from the Dutch immigration authorities Netherlands are not eligible to submit are also allowed to enter. Short-term work permit COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 their stay in the Netherlands. Failure to holders carrying a Dutch employment permit or proof of hours prior to boarding, and a negative do so, or to comply with quarantine visa applications unless the applicant is the work to be carried out in the Netherlands, are also otherwise exempt from travel allowed to enter the country. COVID-19 rapid test taken no more than requirements, may result in fines. four hours prior to boarding. Certain restrictions and authorized to enter the ► Business visitors. Short-term business travelers in ► Location. Where applicable, quarantine jurisdiction. Visa applications currently possession of a “Note Verbale” issued by a Dutch exemptions apply to the testing embassy or consulate, stating that they are exempt from requirements. For more information, can occur in a hotel or private in process and visa applications for the entry ban, are allowed to travel to the Netherlands. residence. which a related flight/trip has been For more information, click here. click here. Travelers who reside in, and canceled will be denied. Due to COVID- are traveling from, a safe country are ► Exemptions. Travelers who reside in ► Other categories. Cross-border commuters are eligible to 19, some Dutch embassies are working enter the Netherlands. Certain groups, including not required to take a COVID-19 test and are traveling from a safe professional journalists and researchers may also be prior to travel to the Netherlands. with limited services or providing allowed to travel to the Netherlands provided that they country are exempt from the quarantine appointments for consular services only comply with the entry requirements. Students, requirements. Limited additional professionals in the cultural and/or creative sector in ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. in specific situations. possession of a signed statement from the Performing exemptions also apply. For more Arts Fund (FPK), and partners in a long-distance ► Health screenings on arrival. None. information, click here. ► Visa extension/renewals. Applications relationship will be able to travel as of 16 March 2021, provided that they have proof of permission to enter the for visas based on events/meetings that ► Declarations. A health declaration form ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Netherlands. have been canceled as a result of is required for all passengers traveling local rules, including those relating to COVID-19 related measures will be ► Transit. Passengers transiting through the Netherlands by air. Travelers from very high-risk the use of masks, restrictions on to a non-EU country must prove that they have a denied with the reason “travel connecting flight to a country outside the Schengen area areas are required by law to complete gathering with others, curfews etc. destination canceled.” within 48 hours of arrival in Amsterdam. Passengers in and carry a quarantine declaration. transit must not leave the airport’s international transit zone. Passengers traveling to Schengen member countries via the Netherlands must be able to show that ► Mobile phone apps. It is not required, they have permission to enter the final destination in the however travelers are recommended to Schengen Area. Failure to provide this proof could result in passengers not being permitted to transit through the download and use the CoronaMelder Netherlands. app.

► Comments. Travelers who reside in and are coming from ► a safe country are allowed to enter the Netherlands Health insurance. None. without any restrictions. Effective 1 June 2021, the Dutch Government has lifted the ban on flights from ► Fees. None. India, South Africa and countries in Central and South America.

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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 a ► Permanent residents. Permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific announced in connection with travel to arrival. 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 from offshore applicants (excluding those hours prior to their scheduled completed at designated locations ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit from applicants based in Australia and departure. Travelers who received a arranged by the New Zealand holders. These individuals are not permitted the Cook Islands) are currently not being COVID-19 vaccine are still required to authorities. to enter New Zealand unless they hold a accepted given the border comply with this requirement. Children travel exemption. ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very closure. Onshore visa applications under the age of two are exempt from limited circumstances. Effective 19 continue to be accepted and processed, ► Business visitors. These individuals are not this requirement. Further information permitted to enter New Zealand unless they April 2021, travelers arriving from with the exception of residence on acceptable tests can be found here. hold a travel exemption. Australia or the Cook Islands on a applications under the Skilled Migrant “Green Flight” under the quarantine- category, which remains suspended until ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- ► Other categories. The following individuals free travel arrangement are exempt further notice. may enter New Zealand: (1) immediate 19 testing will be conducted on all from quarantine requirements. family members of New Zealand travelers during quarantine. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Onshore visa citizens/residents who hold a valid ► Comments. All travelers are subject to extension/renewal applications continue relationship-based visa, (2) Australian ► Health screenings on arrival. All local rules, including those relating to to be accepted and processed. Delays are citizens and permanent residents who live in travelers will be screened upon arrival being observed for some visa New Zealand, and effective 19 April 2021, and asked if they have been, or are, the use of masks, restrictions on categories. The authorities have granted (3) individuals with a valid visa or entry experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. gathering with others, curfews etc. permission traveling from Australia under a 6-month automatic extension to the quarantine-free travel arrangement, who ► Declarations. Travelers who are exempt employer-assisted temporary work visa meet all entry requirements. from the quarantine requirement must holders and their dependents (who hold a dependent visa) provided they were ► Transit. Travelers may transit through New complete a New Zealand Travel Zealand provided they: (1) remain airside, (2) Declaration form prior to boarding a present in New Zealand on 1 January are transiting through Auckland International flight to New Zealand. 2021 and currently hold a visa that is Airport for less than 24 hours, and (3) they due to expire between 1 January 2021 hold a NZeTA or transit visa (unless exempt). ► Registrations. None. and 30 June 2021 (inclusive). The extension does not apply to the following: ► Comments. Effective 28 April 2021, and ► Mobile phone apps. None. (1) individuals who submitted an until further notice, only citizens and their Essential Skills work visa application immediate family members may travel to ► Health insurance. None. New Zealand from Brazil, India, Pakistan and prior to the announcement and who have Papua New Guinea. All other travelers, ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the been granted an interim visa, (2) migrant including residents of New Zealand, may only costs related to quarantine unless workers whose jobs have ended, and (3) be eligible to enter if they have spent 14 exempt. individuals holding Specific Purpose work days outside a “very high risk” country, prior visas or Event work visas. An extension to their arrival to New Zealand. ► Comments. None. has also been 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.

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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. Starting from ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers are required to self- ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) restrictions for citizens of Nigeria. April 2, 2021, all travelers (including Nigerian related requirements that have been isolate for seven days upon arrival in visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) citizens) must: (1) take a COVID-19 polymerase announced in connection with travel to Nigeria. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Permanent residents. There are no chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hour as against 96 hours before boarding, (2) obtain a this jurisdiction. entry restrictions for permanent ► Location. In general, the self-isolation ► New visa issuance. New visas continue negative test result, (3) complete an online residents of Nigeria except for those registration, and (4) upon successful payment, can be completed at a private home or to be issued and there is no impact on seeking to enter from Brazil, India or download the ‘Permit to Travel Certificate’/QR temporary accommodation. During this processing as a result of the COVID-19 Turkey, who are currently barred from code to have on hand for boarding. Diplomats time, individuals are to avoid physical pandemic. entering until further notice. and children under the age of 10 are exempt interaction with families, friends, from paying for the COVID-19 PCR test to be colleagues and other members of the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing conducted in Nigeria. ► Temporary residents and work public. Residence Permit holders are of visa extensions/renewals is not visa/permit holders. Temporary currently impacted by the COVID-19 ► Additionally, individuals traveling from the required to undergo seven days of residents and work visa/permit holders United Kingdom and South Africa must show mandatory quarantine at a government- pandemic. may enter Nigeria except for those proof of payment for the post arrival COVID-19 approved facility, at their own cost. seeking to enter from Brazil, India or PCR test to be conducted on Day 7 in Nigeria, prior to boarding. Turkey, who are currently barred from ► Exemptions. None.

entering until further notice. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. At the end of the mandatory 7-day self-isolation period, all ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Business visitors. Business visitors travelers must visit a government-designated local rules, including those relating to may enter Nigeria, except for those laboratory where they will undergo COVID-19 the use of masks, restrictions on seeking to enter from Brazil, India or PCR testing. The test results will be available gathering with others, curfews etc. Turkey, who are currently barred from within 72 hours. If the test result is negative, travelers will be able to exit self-isolation from entering until further notice. ► At the end of the mandatory seven day day 8 onwards. Individuals who test positive will self-isolation period, all travelers must be managed according to the national COVID-19 ► Other categories. None. visit a government-designated guidelines, which include quarantine at a government-monitored treatment center laboratory where they will undergo PCR ► Transit. There are no transit (NCDC). COVID-19 testing. The test results will restrictions at this time. Travelers from be available within 72 hours. Travelers Brazil, India and Turkey who are ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in Nigeria, all travelers must go through the with a negative test result will be able to seeking to transit through Nigeria may exit self-isolation from day eight do so. Transiting travelers are not routine Port Health screening, present the COVID-19 PCR test result, and show the ‘Permit onwards. Those with a positive test impacted by the travel ban. to Travel Certificate’/QR code. result will be managed according to the national COVID-19 guidelines, which ► Comments. None. ► Declarations. None. include quarantine at a government- ► Registrations. None. monitored treatment center (NCDC).

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Citizens. Norway’s borders are ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers who ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are required ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) currently closed. Entry is prohibited are eligible to enter Norway must take a related requirements that have been to quarantine in government-designated business visas are currently suspended with limited exceptions, including for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid announced in connection with travel to hotels for 10 days. The quarantine period and may not be used to enter Norway. antigen COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours may be shortened if they test negative for Norwegian citizens. prior to travel. They must test negative and this jurisdiction. COVID-19 on their seventh day of ► New visa issuance. Some new visa carry proof of their negative test result in order quarantine. ► Permanent residents. Permanent to enter. The test result must be issued in applications are being processed, albeit residents can enter, if they ordinarily with delays. Resident permits for Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, French or ► Location. In general, travelers are required reside in Norway. German. to quarantine in government-designated workers are being issued currently. hotels. Travelers arriving from the United However, some are being issued with ► Temporary residents and work ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants Kingdom, the Schengen Area or the limitations. visa/permit holders can enter Norway, are required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival if they have traveled to a high-risk European Economic Area (EEA) may depart if they already reside in Norway. ► Visa extensions/renewals. location in the 10 days preceding their entry to the designated hotel after three days of Norway. Individuals who are not otherwise quarantine, and complete the remainder of Extension/renewal requests are being • Business visitors. In general, business required to get tested again upon arrival may their quarantine in another suitable location, processed currently. The requirement visitors are not permitted to enter. take a test as a means of shortening their if they test negative for COVID-19 on their to file a renewal application one month quarantine period. If they choose to avail of this third day in the country. • Other categories. Business-critical before the visa/permit expiry date has option, the test must be completed on their been lifted temporarily. To secure the personnel are allowed to enter, subject ► Exemptions. Travelers entering from yellow seventh day in Norway, at the continued right to stay and work, to advance approval. There is an earliest. The quarantine requirement areas are not required to quarantine on application-based scheme in place, applies until travelers receive a negative test arrival. For more information, click here. applicants must submit their which allows businesses to bring in result. In very limited circumstances (e.g., Workers may be allowed to quarantine in applications seven days prior to the strictly necessary business-critical entry by personnel considered critical for the locations other than those designated by the expiry date. personnel. In order to be admissible functioning of Norwegian society), exemptions Norwegian Government, if their employer may be available from the COVID-19 testing receives pre-approval and arranges for under this scheme, travelers must be requirements (both pre-travel and post- suitable accommodations. Individuals who experts entering to perform work that arrival). own or rent property in Norway may is strictly necessary to avert a quarantine there following the mandatory ► Health screenings on arrival. None. cessation of work. Additionally, three-day hotel quarantine period. It is also personnel considered critical for the ► Declarations. None. possible to undergo quarantine elsewhere if functioning of society can enter. travelers have access to property where ► Registrations. All travelers must complete an Dependents of such personnel can they can avoid contact with other persons. online registration prior to entry, in order to be The travelers must provide written enter Norway only after the worker has admitted. registered in the National Population confirmation from the owner that the ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are property has a separate bathroom and Register. Travelers entering from kitchen, and is available for quarantine. yellow areas may enter Norway. For recommended to download the Smittestopp app. There are strict penalties for more information, click here. noncompliance. As of 9 May 2021, travelers ► Health insurance. None. who traveled outside of the EU/EEA (except ► Transit. Transit through Norway is for the United Kingdom) during the 10 days currently permitted. ► Fees. Travelers who are required to quarantine in government-designated hotels must cover leading up to their desired entry to Norway are not eligible for the exceptions above. ► Comments. None. the cost of their quarantine accommodations.

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

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

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

► Passengers traveling to Oman will only be ► Comments. None. 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.

► As of 7 May 2021, travel from Egypt and the Philippines is banned 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. 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 not entering from a high risk location requirements upon arrival. 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 permitted currently. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine 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 gathering with others, curfews etc. than 48 hours before their arrival in airline), in which they agree to abide by Panama. Citizens and residents of local health and safety measures, and to Panama may still enter the country, self-isolate upon arrival. 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 testing requirements (i.e., isolate for ► Health insurance. Health insurance that seven days on arrival and submit covers the cost of medical treatment to COVID-19 testing upon completion of related to COVID-19 is not required, but the seven-day period). it is highly recommended. ► Fees. None. ► Entry to Panama is currently suspended for all travelers arriving from Colombia.

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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 are not required to carry local rules, including those relating to international health insurance. the use of masks, restrictions on MERCOSUR nationals are required to gathering with others, curfews etc. carry international health insurance. All other travelers must have health insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19-related care within Paraguay.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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

► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All 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 quarantine ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa have a stopover/connecting flight in) health. period may be avoided if the individual extension requests are being processed. South Africa, Brazil or India. See the tests negative for COVID-19 after However, foreigners must be physically ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 comments further down. 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 South Africa, Brazil or viajero,” no more than 72 hours prior to entry India, or who had a connecting flight in to Peru. To access the affidavit form, click these locations, are currently here.

inadmissible to Peru until 20 June ► Registrations. None. 2021. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and comply with the requirements of the “Registro de Control Migratorio” app, no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Upon completing this requirement, they will receive a QR code which they will need to show to the immigration authorities upon arrival.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

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

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

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

► 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, 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. All ► Vaccinated travelers are not required to ► Duration. All eligible entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Entry visas will remain restrictions for citizens of Romania and travelers must present: (1) a negative quarantine on arrival. Vaccinated quarantine for14 days. This duration valid until the end of the state of emergency. their family members. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) travelers must prove that they received can be shortened for individuals who Entry visas are automatically extended for 90 days beyond the end of the current state of COVID-19 test certificate, issued no their final vaccine dose at least 10 days take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) emergency, for individuals that activated their ► Permanent residents. There are no more than 72 hours prior to travel, (2) prior to entry to Romania. COVID-19 test on the eighth day of their entry restrictions for permanent entry visas by entering Romania before their proof that they are fully vaccinated and quarantine, and the result is negative. visas had expired. residents of Romania. that their final dose of the vaccine Individuals who enter with a negative occurred at least 10 days prior to their 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 desired entry to Romania, or (3) proof eligible to shorten their quarantine visa/permit holders. Temporary can be submitted to the Romanian residents and work visa/permit holders that they recovered from COVID-19 period (to 10 days). consulates/embassies in the following may enter Romania. (i.e., a positive PCR test that is between locations: diplomatic missions/consular posts ► Location. Travelers can specify a 14 and 90 days old at the time of of Romania in member states of the EU/EEA ► Business visitors. Individuals traveling proposed entry, and a discharge note suitable location (e.g. home, hotel) and in the Swiss Confederation; Abuja to Romania for short-term visits (i.e. confirming the traveler recovered from where they will undergo their (Nigeria), Amman (Jordan), Ankara (Turkey), business trips) are allowed to enter the COVID-19 and/or has antibodies for quarantine. Baghdad (Iraq), Bălți (Moldova), Bangkok (Thailand), Beijing (China), Belgrade (Serbia), country. COVID-19). Children under the age of 3 ► Exemptions. The following categories of Bogota (Colombia), Cahul (Moldova), Cernivtsi are not required to present a negative ► Transit. There are no transit travelers are exempt from the 14-day (Ukraine), Chișinău (Moldova), Colombo (Sri PCR test to enter Romania. restrictions at this time. quarantine measure: (1) travelers Lanka), Dakar (Senegal), Erbil (Iraq), Yerevan arriving from countries with a per capita (Armenia), Haifa (Israel), Hanoi (Vietnam), ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. COVID-19 case growth equal to or less Harare (Zimbabwe), Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Istanbul (Turkey), Izmir (Turkey), Kiev ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers than that of Romania, (2) travelers who (Ukraine), Khartoum (Sudan), Kuwait must follow the health-screening have been vaccinated against COVID- (Kuwait), Lima (Peru), Miami (USA), Moscow protocol (e.g. temperature check) upon 19, including the second dose taken a (Russia), Nairobi (Kenya), Odessa (Ukraine), arrival in this jurisdiction. minimum of 10 days prior to their Podgorica (Montenegro), Rabat (Morocco), travel, and (3) travelers entering from Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Sankt Petersburg ► Declarations. A Health Declaration high-risk countries for less than 72 (Russia), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Sarajevo Form will need to be completed on hours and who can show a negative PCR (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Seoul (Korea), Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), arrival, in order to be allowed entry to COVID-19 test result (in English) where Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia), this jurisdiction. The form can be found the test was taken at most 72 hours here. Solotvino (Ukraine), Sydney (Australia), Tbilisi before their travel. Click here for more (Georgia), Teheran (Iran), Tel Aviv (Israel), ► Registrations. None. information. Tirana (Albania), Tokyo (Japan), Tunis (Tunisia), Vršac (Serbia), Washington (USA), ► Mobile phone apps. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to New Delhi (India). Visa processing at other local rules, including those relating to consulates remains suspended until further ► Health insurance. Proof of valid health the use of masks, restrictions on notice. insurance is a requirement for entry. gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Visa extensions/renewals. See 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 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. Saudi Arabia Saudi citizens, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► Vaccinated individuals who are seeking ► Duration. In general, recently admitted ► Existing (valid) visas. In general, their spouses and children, and except Saudi citizens, are required to have a to enter Saudi Arabia must fill out a individuals must quarantine for 7 to 14 existing (valid) visas are not suspended negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID- household workers who are traveling 19 test certificate, issued by an approved Registration Immunization Form, which days at a government-designated or canceled. Visa holders may use these with the Saudi citizen, are allowed to laboratory no more than 72 hours prior to travel. can be accessed here. Once this is location. for entry, unless they are otherwise enter and exit Saudi Arabia. Travelers are required to confirm testing complete, they will be able to use the inadmissible (e.g. if they are citizens of requirements with their airline prior to travel. Tawakkalna mobile app. These travelers ► Location. See above and below. countries whose citizens are currently ► Permanent residents. This category Travelers who do not provide this certificate will must provide proof of vaccination (i.e., banned from entering Saudi Arabia). does not exist in Saudi Arabia. be denied entry. ► Exemptions. Vaccinated travelers are completion of two doses of the not required to quarantine on arrival. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All unvaccinated ► New visa issuance. New block visa and ► Temporary residents and work Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech or Unvaccinated Saudi citizens must travelers, except passengers under the age of Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccines, or one letter of intent requests continue to be visa/permit holders. Residents, work eight must undergo two PCR tests after arrival. quarantine at home for seven days upon dose of the Johnson & Johnson processed currently. The new residence visa holders and business visitors may The first test will be conducted within 24 hours of arrival. visa stamping process will only be arrival, and the second will be conducted on the vaccine). The final dose of the vaccine enter Saudi Arabia provided they completed, provided the Saudi comply with COVID-19 testing travelers’ seventh day in Saudi Arabia (or on the must have been administered at least ► Comments. All travelers are subject to sixth day for unvaccinated Saudi citizens) consulate in the applicant’s home requirements, and are not traveling 14 days before the individual’s entry to local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions on country is open. from locations that are currently ► Health screenings on arrival. None. Saudi Arabia. gathering with others, curfews etc. considered high risk. See the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa ► Declarations. All travelers must complete a ► Visitors to Saudi Arabia must carry their Individuals are asked to monitor comments section further below for health declaration form and submit the same to extension/renewal requests are being vaccine certificates at all times during themselves for symptoms of COVID-19. more information. the health control center upon arrival, at the their stay in Saudi Arabia (or be able to processed. Saudi Arabia has introduced airport. In the event that they develop a new process wherein the employer ► Business visitors. See above. provide proof of the same through other symptoms, they must immediately call ► Registrations. Vaccinated travelers (except for documents). Failure to comply with this can submit renewal requests online for Saudi citizens and other travelers who are 937 or go to a primary healthcare ► Other categories. Individuals seeking requirement may result in penalties, Iqamas and exit and re-entry visas, even authorized by the Saudi authorities) must fill out center. to enter Saudi Arabia for tourist including fines and possible deportation if the applicant is currently outside of a Registration Immunization Form, which can be Saudi Arabia. purposes are not currently admissible. accessed here. Once this is complete, they will be from Saudi Arabia. able to use the Tawakkalna mobile app. ► Transit. Transit through Saudi Arabia is permitted, except from specific ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants must locations from which travel is currently download and register on the Tatamman and Tawakkalna mobile phone apps. They must also prohibited. See the comments section update their home location in Saudi Arabia further below for more information. through the Tatamman app within eight hours of arrival. Travelers will also be required to conduct ► Comments. Travel from the following a daily health assessment using the Tatamman locations is currently prohibited: app.

Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, ► Health insurance. All travelers who are seeking Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon, Egypt to enter Saudi Arabia – except for Saudi citizens and India. Individuals who were present and residents, and GCC nationals – must have in any of these locations in the 14 days medical insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment, including the costs preceding their desired entry to Saudi associated with the quarantine requirement. Arabia are currently inadmissible. ► Fees. None.

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

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

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

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

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

► Citizens. In general, Serbian borders ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► Travelers in possession of a COVID-19 ► Duration. In general, foreign travelers ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are are open for all travelers. must show a negative polymerase chain vaccination certificate issued by the are not required to quarantine on not suspended or canceled. They may reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, Serbian health authorities, confirming arrival as they must present a negative be used for entry to Serbia. ► Permanent residents. See above. issued no more than 48 hours prior to that the traveler has been vaccinated PCR COVID-19 test in order to enter travel, in order to be allowed entry to (i.e. two does of the Sinofarm, Pfizer or Serbia. Serbian citizens and residents ► New visa issuance. New visa ► Temporary residents and work Serbia. Passengers in transit are exempt applications are being processed visa/permit holders. See above. Sputnik vaccine, or at least one dose of (holders of temporary and permanent from this requirement, provided they the Astra Zeneca vaccine) may enter resident permits) who enter with a currently. remain in Serbia for 12 hour or less. ► Business visitors. See above. Serbia without taking a PCR COVID-19 negative pre-travel PCR COVID-19 test Citizens of the following countries, as well ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa test in advance of travel. result, are not required to isolate on ► Other categories. See above. as foreign nationals traveling from the extension/renewal applications are following countries are exempt from the arrival. Citizens and residents who being processed currently. ► Transit. Travelers are permitted to PCR COVID-19 test requirements: Albania, arrive without a negative PCR COVID-19 transit through Serbia. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North test must quarantine for 10 days upon Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. arrival. ► Comments. None. Individuals who got vaccinated in Serbia (including those who received one dose of ► Location. Travelers may isolate in a the Astra Zeneca vaccine in Serbia) are not private accommodation. They are not required to get a PCR COVID-19 test required to isolate in a government- before re-entering Serbia. designated facility.

► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Serbian ► Exemptions. Serbian citizens and citizens, and holders of temporary and residents who enter with a negative pre- permanent residence permits, who are travel PCR COVID-19 test result are not unable to present a negative PCR COVID- required to quarantine upon arrival. In 19 test certificate (issued no more than 48 addition, citizens of the following hours prior to travel) on arrival, may take a countries, as well as foreign nationals PCR COVID-19 test in Serbia. If they test traveling from these countries, are negative, they may be permitted to exempt from the quarantine shorten their isolation period. requirements: Albania, Bosnia and

► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North may be subject to random/ad hoc health Macedonia, Hungary and Montenegro. screenings upon arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► Declarations. None. local rules, including those relating to the use of masks, restrictions ► Registrations. None. on gathering with others etc. ► 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 Singapore. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers are required ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals who traveled at ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to departure. All related requirements that have been any time in the 21 days leading up to visas are currently suspended for most ► Permanent residents. Permanent travelers from Australia, Brunei, Mainland China, New announced in connection with travel to their proposed entry to Singapore, to business visitors, except for those who residents may enter Singapore. Zealand, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Singapore this jurisdiction. higher-risk jurisdictions are required to are otherwise admissible (e.g., those citizens entering by land from Malaysia, are exempt ► Temporary residents and work from the pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirement. isolate for up to 21 days upon arrival. entering pursuant to a RGL or ATP). The isolation period is known as a Stay Individuals in high-risk jurisdictions who visa/permit holders. Long-Term pass ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers are holders who are traveling from a low- required to undergo a PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival Home Notice (SHN). All jurisdictions are received entry approval previously but risk jurisdiction only (i.e., Australia in Singapore. Travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, currently classified as higher-risk have not yet entered Singapore are not Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also required to undergo a jurisdictions, with the exception of currently being permitted to enter. excluding the state of Victoria, Brunei, COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival. Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Additionally, work permit and S Pass holders Australia (excluding the state of ► New visa issuance. New work visa Zealand and Macau) may enter in the construction, marine and process sectors, are Victoria), Brunei, Mainland China, New required to take a serology COVID-19 test upon arrival Zealand, Macau and Hong Kong. applications continued to be processed Singapore, provided they obtain in Singapore. In addition to the post-arrival COVID-19 by the Ministry of Manpower. The work approval from the authorities in test, all travelers will be required to undergo additional COVID-19 PCR tests on either day 7 or day 14 of their ► Location. Those who are eligible for a visa application process can only be Singapore prior to travel. Work pass Stay Home Notice (SHN) depending on the duration of seven day SHN may isolate at a location completed after the visa holder enters holders in the construction, marine and their SHN and before the end of their 21-day SHN, of their choosing. Those who are Singapore and completes the SHN process sectors may be permitted to where applicable. Workers from the construction, marine and process sectors who stay in dormitories will required to isolate for 21 days must do period. Effective immediately and until enter, even if they are traveling from a need to take another PCR COVID-19 test seven days so at a government-designated SHN further notice, the Singapore Ministry of after their SHN is concluded. high-risk jurisdiction. Dedicated Facility (SDF). Travelers from Manpower is not accepting new entry ► Health screenings on arrival. None. ► Business visitors. Business visitors are Fiji and Taiwan may isolate at their applications from individuals located in prohibited from entering Singapore, ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an online health place of residence for the last seven higher-risk jurisdictions (i.e., all with the exception of those who are and travel history declaration form. Submission can be days of the SHN. Travelers may jurisdictions except for Australia made up to three days prior to arrival. For more approved to enter pursuant to a information, click here. upgrade to a SHN dedicated at excluding the state of Victoria, Brunei, Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme, their own expense, subject to Mainland China, Hong Kong, New ► Registrations. All travelers are encouraged to register availability. Zealand and Macau). an Air Travel Pass (ATP) scheme or the for their post-arrival PCR COVID-19 test to facilitate Connect@Singapore scheme. immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. Click here for more information. ► Exemptions. Travelers from low-risk ► Visa extensions/renewals. Work visa ► Other categories. None. jurisdictions will only need to isolate renewal applications continue to be ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must download and use the TraceTogether, FWMOMCare (for work pass until their first post-arrival PCR COVID- approved by the Ministry of Manpower. ► Transit. Transit through Singapore’s holders only) and WhatsApp mobile applications. 19 test result is released, provided that The visa renewal process can only be Changi Airport is limited to flights that the test result is negative. completed when the visa holder is in the ► Health insurance. Short-term visitors entering are approved by the Civil Aviation Singapore via an Air Travel Pass (ATP) or Reciprocal country. Authority of Singapore. Green Lanes (RGLs) scheme must carry insurance with ► Comments. All travelers are subject to a minimum coverage of S$30,000. Sponsors of Work local rules, including those relating to ► Comments. None. Permit, Training Work Permit and S Pass holders must the use of masks, restrictions on purchase insurance coverage of S$10,000 to cover these individuals. gathering with others, curfews etc. For more information regarding SHN and ► Fees. All travelers must pay the cost of their post arrival PCR COVID-19 tests and SHN observed at a SHN swab requirement tests, click here. 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 travelers ► Individuals who are traveling from ► Duration. In general, and unless ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are residents, work visa/permit holders and business entering from a country on the red list are visitors are restricted from entry if they are traveling countries on the red list, who are fully otherwise exempt (see the vaccination not suspended or canceled. They may from a country that is on the Slovenian government’s required to take a polymerase chain vaccinated, may be exempt from section), all travelers entering from red be used for entry to Slovenia, provided “red list.” For more information, click here. reaction (PCR) test no more than 48 hours quarantine requirements. Individuals list countries are required to quarantine the visa holder is not otherwise prior to entry, and test negative. ► Permanent residents. See above. are considered fully vaccinated if they for 10 days on arrival. These individuals inadmissible (e.g. if they are traveling Individuals entering from a red country, received: (1) two doses of Comirnaty may end their quarantine early if they from a country on the red list). ► Temporary residents and work visa/permit who are exempt from the entry restriction holders. See above. (Biotech / Pfizer vaccine) and who test negative for a PCR COVID-19 test (exemptions 1 through 4 in the “entry received the second dose at least seven after five days in quarantine. ► New visa issuance. New visas are being ► Business visitors. Business travelers may enter restrictions” section), are only required to issued, albeit with delays in some Slovenia (and are not subject to test or quarantine days prior to entry to Slovenia, (2) two obtain a negative PCR or rapid antigen ► Location. Individuals who are required to locations due to staff reductions and requirements), provided they remain in Slovenia for no COVID-19 test result, issued no more than doses of the Moderna vaccine and who more than 12 hours. quarantine may do so at a private office closures resulting from COVID- seven days prior to entry. Individuals received the second dose at least 14 residence or hotel. 19. ► Other categories. There are exemptions from the entry entering from a red country, who are days prior to entry, (3) one dose of restrictions for individuals traveling from a country on ► the red list, including for: (1) daily commuters who are exempt from the entry restriction Covishield or Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca Exemptions. Individuals entering from ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa entering for work, (2) intra EU workers who provide (exemption 5 in the “entry restrictions” vaccine) at least 21 days prior to entry countries on the red list may be exempt extension/renewal applications are transnational services, for stays lasting five days or section), are only required to obtain a to Slovenia, (4) one dose of Russia’s from the quarantine requirement if they: being processed, albeit with delays. less, (3) persons visiting a doctor in Slovenia who will negative PCR or rapid antigen COVID-19 leave immediately after the medical Sputnik V vaccine at least 21 days prior (1) are entering Slovenia through an appointment/treatment, (4) persons entering to visit test result, issued no more than 72 hours to entry to Slovenia, (5) one dose of the airport, underwent PCR COVID-19 testing their partner or children who remain in country for no prior to entry. The COVID-19 test should be Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least in Turkey, and tested negative for COVID- more than 72 hours, (5) persons returning to Slovenia performed in an EU or Schengen country, within 72 hours from another EU country where they 21 days prior to entry to Slovenia, (6) 19 no more than 48 hours prior to their the United Kingdom, the United States, visited to oversee issues relating to property (such as two doses of the CoronaVac (Sinovac entry to Slovenia, (2) underwent PCR maintenance) or have cared for a family member. Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, COVID-19 testing, and tested negative Serbia or Russia in order to be considered Biotech vaccine) at least 14 days prior ► Transit. Transit through Slovenia is currently for COVID-19 no more than 48 hours valid for purposes of entering Slovenia. to entry to Slovenia, or (7) two doses of permitted. Individuals entering from countries on the prior to their entry to Slovenia, (3) have red list may transit through Slovenia, provided that the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at they remain in Slovenia for no more than 12 hours. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. See the least 14 days prior to entry to Slovenia. a doctor’s note confirming they had Workers transporting people or goods into Slovenia quarantine requirements section. COVID-19 between 21 days to 6 months may transit through the country, provided they remain prior to their entry to Slovenia, or (4) had in country for no more than eight hours. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. COVID-19 and were vaccinated with one ► Comments. There are exemptions from the entry dose of the accepted vaccines, within 8 restriction for certain individuals traveling from ► Declarations. None. countries on the red list, including: (a) workers in months of having tested positive for international transport (e.g., truck drivers with ► Registrations. None. COVID-19. The documents referred to in appropriate identification), (b) individuals under the points (2), (3) and (4) above must be age of 15 who are accompanied by a parent who is not ► Mobile phone apps. New entrants are required to quarantine, or anyone entering for encouraged, but not required, to download issued in an EU or Schengen country, the educational purposes, and (c) individuals entering for United Kingdom, the United States, urgent reasons relating to the mitigation of imminent and use the “Enter Slovenia” mobile app to danger to the health or lives of individuals in Slovenia, expedite their admission to Slovenia. For Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, provided they remain for no more than 12 hours. No more information, click here. Serbia or Russia in order for travelers to pre-approval is required to enter in the cases noted avail of this exemption. above. Additional exemptions exist for certain ► Health insurance. None. categories of state employees (e.g. diplomats, health ► workers). Comments. New entrants are responsible ► Fees. None. for quarantine-related costs.

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

► Comments. Foreigners and citizens ► Mobile phone apps. None. residing in Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, ► Health insurance. None. Thailand and Israel are exempt from the ► Fees. None. travel ban. The travel ban exemptions are based on the country of residence ► Comments. Travelers are responsible for and not the country of citizenship. the costs associated with COVID-19 expenses.

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► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► As of 31 May 2021, travelers who have ► Duration. All travelers arriving from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid) for citizens of Fürstentum Liechtenstein travelers arriving from a high-risk recovered from COVID-19, travelers high-risk jurisdiction must undergo a 10- visas are not impacted (e.g. suspended) and Switzerland. jurisdiction, regardless of the mode of under the age of 16, and those who are day quarantine. Quarantine can be as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. transport, must present a negative terminated early with the consent of the ► Permanent residents. There are no entry fully vaccinated with a vaccine ► New visa issuance. All visa processing restrictions for C-Permit holders. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test approved by the Swiss authorities or the competent cantonal authority, provided result that was issued that was issued at European Medicines Agency (EMA), the individual takes a rapid antigen test has resumed; however, certain Swiss ► Temporary residents and work most 72 hours before arrival. All are exempt from quarantine or a molecular biological analysis (PCR consulates remain closed. visa/permit holders. Individuals holding D persons traveling by air will be required test), from Day 7 onwards and the test requirements after entry. However, this ► Visa extensions/renewals. All visa visas, L/B/G permits or valid online result is negative. If the test result is to show their negative PCR test result exemption may not apply to individuals processing has resumed; however, announcement confirmations may enter prior to boarding the plane. Travelers positive, the individual must immediately Liechtenstein. who are traveling from locations with certain Swiss consulates remain closed. under the age of 16, and travelers who virus variants. go into isolation for generally, 48 ► Business visitors. Business travelers are fully vaccinated with a vaccine hours. For more information regarding arriving from “non-risk” countries may approved by the Swiss authorities or the isolation, click here. enter Liechtenstein. Click here to view the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are ► Location. Quarantine may take place in a list of “non-risk” countries. not required to get tested before entry. private residence or another suitable However, this exemption may not apply ► Other categories. Only tourists and visitors accommodation. arriving from non-risk countries may enter to individuals who are traveling from Liechtenstein. locations with virus variants. ► Exemptions. Quarantine exemptions exist in very limited circumstances and ► Transit. Travelers arriving from non-risk ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. are granted at the sole discretion of the countries and that have transited through a local authorities, on a case-by-case high-risk country on their way to ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are subject to random health screening basis. As of 31 May 2021, travelers who Liechtenstein, may enter if they have spent have recovered from COVID-19 and less than 24 hours in a country or area on arrival. those who are fully vaccinated with a with an increased risk of infection. ► Declarations. None. vaccine approved by the Swiss ► Comments. There is currently an entry ban authorities or the European Medicines on all foreigners arriving from the United ► Registrations. Individuals entering Agency (EMA), are exempt from the Kingdom and South Africa. Only persons Liechtenstein by ship, bus or train must quarantine requirement for a period of 6 fulfilling one of the following criteria will be provide their local contact details using months. Travelers under the age of 16 transported from the United Kingdom and the electronic entry form. are also exempt from the quarantine South Africa: (a) citizens of Switzerland or requirement. This exemption may not Fürstentum Liechtenstein, (b) holders of a ► Mobile phone apps. It is recommended, but not required, to download and use apply to individuals who are traveling valid D visas or /B/G/C permits, (c) holders from locations with virus variants of of a laissez-passer issued by a Swiss the SwissCovid tracing app. Click here significant concern. representation, and (d) holders of a C for more information. (work) visa and announcement ► Comments. All travelers are subject to confirmation that has an additional ► Health insurance. All travelers must have valid health insurance. local rules, including those relating to the approval, called "Laissez-Passer“ (issued use of masks, restrictions on gathering by the Swiss Embassy). ► Fees. None. with others, etc.

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► Citizens. There are no entry ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. Holders of restrictions for citizens of Taiwan. entrants are required to present a negative related requirements that have been undergo a 14-day home quarantine followed by existing visas issued prior to 19 May polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 announced in connection with travel to a seven day self-health management period. 2021 are temporarily prohibited from ► Permanent residents. There are no test certificate (in English) that was issued this jurisdiction. ► entering Taiwan. within the 3 days leading up to the traveler’s Location. All travelers will be asked to show entry restrictions for permanent proof of the location where they will complete departure for Taiwan. residents of Taiwan. their quarantine. In principle, travelers should ► New visa issuance. Visa applications are currently open for special humanitarian ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals quarantine at a government- ► Temporary residents and work that have traveled to or transited through mandated quarantine facility or at a quarantine reasons only. Taiwan Entry Permit visa/permit holders. Resident permit Eswatini, South Africa or the United Kingdom hotel. Travelers who choose to quarantine at applications for Mainland China nationals (ARC) holders may enter Taiwan. in the 14 days immediately preceding their home must sign an affidavit declaring they have are suspended until 18 June 2021. entry to Taiwan, will be tested for COVID-19 met the one-person-per-residence requirement. ► Business visitors. Effective 19 May upon entry and be required to quarantine at a Individuals who have traveled to, or transited ► Visa extensions/renewals. Alien 2021, visa holders are prohibited from government-mandated group quarantine through Brazil and India in the 14 days Registration Cards (ARC) that expire entering Taiwan until 18 June 2021. facility. They will be retested for COVID-19 immediately preceding their entry to Taiwan, before 14 June 2021 will be will be tested for COVID-19 upon entry and be prior to ending their quarantine. required to quarantine at a government- automatically extended in 30-day ► Other categories. Foreign nationals increments until the Taiwan’s Center for who hold a valid visa with a “Special ► Health screenings on arrival. None. mandated group quarantine facility. They will be retested for COVID-19 prior to ending their Disease Control downgrades the Entry Permit for COVID-19 Outbreak” ► Declarations. All travelers must submit an quarantine. nationwide alert to level 2. Once that notation issued after 19 May online health declaration that includes the occurs, applicants who require an 2021 may enter. traveler’s health status and travel history, ► Exemptions. Beginning 1 March 2021, business travelers with a valid ARC or extension will need to submit their within the 48 hours leading up to their arrival application documents within 30 days of ► Transit. Effective 19 May 2021, transit in Taiwan. Employment Gold Card (EGC) who plan to stay through Taiwan is prohibited. in Taiwan for less than three months may the nationwide alert being downgraded ► Registrations. None. shorten the home-quarantine period pursuant to level 2. Those with expired ARCs who ► Comments. Hong Kong and Macau to a special procedure. Those coming from low- remain in Taiwan beyond their permitted ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are required to residents may enter Taiwan provided risk countries/regions may take COVID-19 test period of stay will be allowed to depart have a phone number of a local Taiwan on the fifth day of their stay (at their own Taiwan without penalties, and they will they: (1) hold an ARC, (2) obtain a telecom service provider (a SIM card can be expense). Those who arrive from medium-risk Taiwan entry permit to fulfill purchased at the airport) and to use a countries/regions may take a COVID-19 test on not be considered to have overstayed, contractual obligations as part of an personal smartphone (i.e. one smartphone their seventh day in Taiwan (at their own provided they depart no later than 10 internal transfer within a multinational per person) to complete and submit their expense). Provided they receive a negative test days after the nationwide alert is enterprise, or (3) obtain permission health declaration. However, under special result, these business travelers will be allowed downgraded to level 2. Holders of visitor under a special program. circumstances (such as, children under the to end their home-quarantine period and shift visas expiring before 14 June 2021 who age of 12 that will quarantine at the same to an enhanced self-health management period, are present in Taiwan beyond their lasting until the 14th day after entry. They will ► Mainland China nationals may enter location as the accompanying adult) they can permitted period of stay, do not require then need to observe a seven day regular self- Taiwan provided they: (1) hold an ARC, complete the health declaration through a an extension, and they will not be shared smartphone. health management period. (2) obtain a Taiwan entry permit as the considered to have overstayed, provided spouse or underage child of a ► Health insurance. None. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to local they either depart Taiwan, or submit an Taiwanese citizen, or (3) obtain rules, including those relating to the use of extension application no later than 10 ► Fees. None. masks, restrictions on gathering with others, days after the nationwide alert is permission under a special program. curfews etc. ► Comments. None. downgraded to level 2.

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

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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 COVID-19. authorities by submitting an online (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate that this jurisdiction. ► Location. Travelers must undergo their request, in order to be admitted. was issued at most 72 hours before quarantine at a government-designated ► New visa issuance. Entry visa Individuals who previously submitted arrival, in order to be admitted. facility, unless they received an applications are being processed applications and have not yet obtained exemption in advance of their travel to currently for applicants who received an an entry exemption must now submit a ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. Trinidad and Tobago. entry exemption. Exemptions are currently only being granted to new application via this method. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers ► Exemptions. See above. Individuals who are granted an entry individuals who have an exceptional may be subject to health screenings on basis for travel. Work permit 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 applications are currently suspended right to require that new entrants be until 4 July 2021. available for travel on the required tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. the use of masks, restrictions on gathering with others, curfews etc. A dates. ► Visa extensions/renewals. The Ministry ► Declarations. None. state of emergency went into effect on of National Security has suspended all ► Permanent residents. See above. 16 May 2021 and will continue until 4 work permit services until 4 July 2021. ► Registrations. None. July 2021. A curfew is in effect from 9 ► Temporary residents and work In-person appointments at the visa/permit holders. Work permit ► Mobile phone apps. All eligible entrants pm to 5 am local time, until further Immigration Division are also suspended holders and business visitors may enter must download the Ministry of Health notice. On 3 June 2021, the curfew will until 4 July 2021. currently provided they receive a travel mobile application for Trinidad and be in effect from 10 am to 5 am local exemption. Trinidad and foreign Tobago. time, and it will return to being from 9 corporations may apply for the pm to 5 am as of 4 June 2021. ► Health insurance. None. exemption on travelers’ behalf by email. ► Fees. Travelers may be required to pay for the cost of quarantine 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 Abu Dhabi ► Existing (valid) visas. Business visitors direct family members traveling at the same time 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 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 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 test either before travel, or upon arrival. 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 Click 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. specific countries may be introduced with little or ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Depending on from a country on the green list, are not parts of the UAE, travelers are not There are also restrictions in place on no notice, depending on COVID-19 infection rates the location within the UAE to which they will in specific countries. Travelers are advised to required to quarantine upon arrival. required to quarantine if they tested visa holders who enter Dubai and then confirm entry eligibility prior to travel. travel, travelers may be required to get tested for COVID-19 up to three times within negative for COVID-19 before travel, or seek to travel to Abu Dhabi. ► Business visitors. Business visitors traveling from their first 14 days in the UAE. Click here for upon arrival (if they are required to take ► New visa issuance. New visas are not countries on the green list (only) can enter Abu more information. a COVID-19 test upon arrival). Dhabi currently. Visitors who are eligible for a currently being issued to applicants visa on arrival can enter via Abu Dhabi airport. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are ► Location. Individuals who are required from the following countries, who are Visitors who require a visa to enter Abu Dhabi are subject to health screenings upon to quarantine may do so at a private outside of the UAE: Algeria, Yemen, still permitted to enter, however they do so by arrival. Click here for more information. entering the UAE via Dubai or another approved residence or hotel, in general. Syria, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, port of entry, and then traveling internally to Abu ► Declarations. All travelers seeking to enter Individuals who test positive for COVID- Pakistan, Somalia, Iran, Lebanon, Dhabi. Click here for more information regarding Dubai are required to complete a Health 19 within the UAE are required to Kenya, Tunisia and Turkey. New the requirements for entry to Abu Dhabi by road. Declaration Form and submit this form on quarantine at a government-designated Employment Residence Permit (ERP) At the moment, business visitors may enter other Emirates without restrictions. However, arrival. Travelers who do not download the hospital or private residence, at the applications are not being processed in restrictions on entry from specific countries may form, will be able to obtain a paper version discretion of the local authorities. Abu Dhabi currently if the applicants are be introduced with little or no notice, depending upon arrival. physically outside of the UAE. In on COVID-19 infection rates in specific countries. ► Exemptions. Travelers entering the UAE general, new ERP applications are not ► Registrations. None. (with the exception of Abu Dhabi) with a ► Other categories. None. being processed in Dubai for applicants ► Mobile phone apps. Residents traveling to negative PCR COVID-19 test result will who are outside of the UAE, with limited ► Transit. See above. Abu Dhabi are required to download and use be exempted from the requirement to exceptions. ERP applications for the Al Hosn app. Dubai-bound travelers are ► Comments. Individuals seeking admission to quarantine. UAE nationals and residents recommended to download and use the DXB applicants who are outside of the UAE Dubai who were present in, or transited through, who are fully vaccinated (e.g. who are only being approved in limited South Africa, Nigeria or India in the 14 days Smart app. Click here for more information. received two doses of the Moderna or preceding their desired entry to Dubai will be situations, and at the sole discretion of denied admission. For more information, click ► Health insurance. Citizens, residents and Pfizer vaccine), and who enter the UAE the local authorities. Tourist visas are here. Only travelers who are eligible for a visa on their family members are covered under the via Abu Dhabi from a country that is not still being issued. arrival can enter the UAE via the Abu Dhabi UAE medical system. Business visitors must on the green list, are only required to airport. Direct flights from South Africa have travel insurance that covers the cost of quarantine for five days upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa are suspended until 30 June 2021. Flights COVID-19 related treatments, if needed. from India, Nigeria and the United Kingdom are extension/renewal applications are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to suspended until further notice. Flights from ► Fees. None. being processed currently. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are local rules, including those relating to suspended until further notice, with the exception ► Comments. None. the use of masks, restrictions on of transit flights. 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 outside ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid visas may evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Channel Islands or be used for travel to the United Kingdom, residents, temporary residents and work 72 hours prior to departure. Limited exceptions from the related requirements that have been the Isle of Man, must self-isolate for 10 days upon provided the visa holder is not otherwise visa/permit holders may enter the United test requirement exist, including for: (1) children under the announced in connection with travel to arrival. For more information, click here. As of 17 Kingdom, even if their travel originates in age of 11, (2) travelers who have a job on the exempt jobs May 2021, those entering the United Kingdom from a inadmissible (e.g. business visa holders list, (3) individuals traveling from a jurisdiction where they this jurisdiction. a country on the banned country list. green list country must book and pay for a COVID-19 traveling to the United Kingdom from a are unable to get tested for COVID-19. For more banned country). Direct entry from banned countries is not information, click here. test (to be taken on their second day in the UK) before traveling, and they will not need to quarantine permitted. Entry by these travelers is only ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals who travel to unless their test is positive. For more information, ► New visa issuance. New visa applications – permitted from countries that are not on England only, may get tested for COVID-19, at their own click here. Those who self-isolate in England only, can including applications for work, study and the banned country list. Family members expense, no earlier than their sixth day after arrival in choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test no earlier residence visas – are being processed. Priority England, in order to reduce their isolation period, under of these individuals may enter the United than their sixth day in England. If the test is negative, visa processing is available in most locations. the Test to Release Scheme. Individuals traveling from they can stop self-isolating. For more information, Kingdom subject to these same rules. The a banned country are not eligible for this Scheme. For click here. The government announced that, as of 15 Individuals who are applying for visitor visas specific family members who are eligible more information, click here. As of 15 February 2021, all February 2021, citizens of the United Kingdom, and may be issued new visas, however the travelers arriving in the United Kingdom will be required foreign nationals with UK residence rights arriving decision may be delayed if the individual is to enter depend on the status of the to take a PCR COVID-19 test at their own expense on the primary traveler (e.g. citizen, work visa second and eighth days of their 10-day self-isolation from countries on the banned country list, will have applying from a country from which travel to to pay to self-isolate in a government-designated holder). period. Travelers must book these tests prior to travel via the UK is currently suspended. If the an online government portal. For more information, hotel for 10 full days upon arrival. India will be added application is successful, the applicants will click here. For the list of test providers, click to the banned country list starting 23 April 2021. The ► Permanent residents. See above. here. Effective 17 May 2021, post-arrival testing Scottish authorities have confirmed that all arrivals to receive their visa only when the country from requirements for those entering into England will depend Scotland from outside the United Kingdom, Ireland, which they are applying is removed from the ► Temporary residents and work on the individuals’ travel history in the 10 days preceding the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands must book and banned country list. Applicants with expired visa/permit holders. See above. their desired entry. For more information, click here. pay for managed isolation in quarantine hotels. For short-term entry visas must apply for more information, click here. The cost per person is ► Health screenings on arrival. None. replacement visas. They will also need to ► Business visitors. Business visitors may £1,750. Those who fail to comply with these rules are make appointments to resubmit their subject to fines of up to £10,000. Travelers must enter the United Kingdom only if they are ► Declarations. All travelers who are eligible to enter the biometric information. United Kingdom must complete an online passenger book their hotel prior to travel online. traveling from a country that is not on the locator form any time in the 48 hours before they are due banned country list, and they have not to arrive in the United Kingdom. This form can be accessed ► Location. Individuals may isolate at a private ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa renewal spend time in, or transited through, a here. There are limited exemptions from this requirement. residence, and they must travel directly to the place applications are being processed. Priority and where they will isolate and remain there until the end banned country in the 10 days preceding Click here for more information. super priority services are now available for of their period of self-isolation. all sponsored worker routes, including their entry to the United Kingdom. ► Registrations. None. Indefinite Leave to Remain. Individuals who ► Exemptions. Some travelers are exempt from COVID- ► Mobile phone apps. The United Kingdom health authorities ► Other categories. None. 19 isolation requirements, on the basis of their job. are currently in the United Kingdom with visas are advising individuals in England and Wales to use the Click here for more information. These travelers are expiring by 30 June 2021 who are unable to free NHS COVID-19 app. ► Transit. Transit through the United also exempt from completing the declaration form depart from the United Kingdom due to issues when traveling from the UK to other locations. Kingdom is permitted, provided the ► Health insurance. None. relating to COVID-19 may request additional time to remain, known as “exceptional passenger did not travel from a banned ► Fees. None. • Comments. All travelers are subject to local rules, country, or spend time in a banned including those relating to national lockdown assurance.” Individuals who left the United country in the 10 days immediately ► Comments. Failure to abide by the rules may result in restrictions, the use of masks, restrictions on Kingdom with valid visas before 17 March fines and other penalties, including deportation and gathering with others, curfews etc. Click here for preceding the date of transit through the 2020, who wish to return to the United denial of admission. Anyone trying to conceal that they more information. On 17 May 2021, the UK Kingdom, but who were unable to make an United Kingdom. have been in a country on the red list may be subject to Government published its “roadmap out of lockdown – application for Indefinite or Further Leave to a prison sentence of up to 10 years. international travel.” For more information, click ► Comments. None. here. Specific COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect Remain before their visa expired, as a in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. result COVID-19 related travel restrictions, can now complete an online form to enter re- enter. Click here for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

► Citizens. Citizens can enter Vietnam. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► 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. After completing the 21-day These visas may be used to enter residents can enter Vietnam. 19 test, three to five days prior to travel. The this jurisdiction. quarantine, inbound travelers are then Vietnam, provided that the visa holder test must be completed at a government- ► Temporary residents and work approved, or World Health Organization- required to immediately isolate for an obtains approval from Vietnamese visa/permit holders. These individuals designated, laboratory. The test must be additional seven-day period at a private authorities in advance of travel. may enter Vietnam. However, they negative in order for the traveler to be accommodation (e.g. home, hotel). ► New visa issuance. New visa must obtain approval from the granted admission to Vietnam. ► Location. All travelers are required to applications are being processed for a Vietnamese authorities prior to travel. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All travelers quarantine at government-designated limited number of categories, including are required to take four COVID-19 tests ► Business visitors. Business visitors hotels. investors, experts, skilled workers, after entering Vietnam. Travelers must may enter Vietnam. However, visa-free enterprise managers and their family undergo three COVID-19 tests during their ► Exemptions. None. members. entry is currently suspended. See the quarantine period (on their 1st, 14th and 20th Comments section further below. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to days in the country), and a fourth COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Some test upon completing their seven-day local rules, including those relating to provinces and cities are requiring ► Other categories. Non-Vietnamese isolation period (following their quarantine). the use of masks, restrictions on foreign employees who are applying to dependent family members of gathering with others, curfews etc. Vietnamese citizens, permanent ► Health screenings on arrival. All travelers renew/extend their work and residence residents, temporary residents and are subject to health screenings upon status, to be physically present in 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 required to • Comments. Visa exemptions have download the Bluezone app, and comply with been suspended temporarily, including the requirements of the app, during their visa exemptions for APEC Business stay in Vietnam. Travel Card (ABTC) holders. An entry visa or entry permission is required to ► Health insurance. Foreigners must have international medical insurance that covers enter Vietnam. 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.

► Comments. None.

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

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

► Mobile phone apps. None.

► Health insurance. None.

► Fees. None.

► Comments. None.

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