Israel Updates Guidance For First- and Second-Degree Relatives and the Red List
On December 27, 2021, the Government of Israel announced the ban on foreign nationals entering the country until further notice. The Exceptions Committee must approve any
Read More »Japan Increases Border Measures
The Government of Japan has announced increased border measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including the suspension of new entry of foreign nationals. Key Highlights
Read More »European Union Expands List of Recognized Vaccination Certificates
The European Union’s Commission will recognize the vaccination certificates from Montenegro, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay from December 23, 2021. These national
Read More »Finland to Reinstate Internal Border Controls
The Government of Finland has announced it would reinstate the internal border controls between Finland and the other Schengen Area countries from December 28. The changes
Read More »Germany Expands High-Risk List, Adds United States
The Government of Germany has expanded the High-Risk List to include Cyprus, Finland, Monaco, Portugal, Spain, and United States. From December 25, travelers from these
Read More »Czech Republic Requires on Arrival Testing for All Travelers
The Government of the Czech Republic has announced that all travelers will be required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. The change goes into effect on Monday,
Read More »Singapore to Require Vaccination for Permanent Residents, Long-Term and Work Pass Holders
The Government of Singapore announced that from February 1, 2022, COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition for the approval or grant of new long-term passes, work passes, and
Read More »EU Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Valid for 9 Months
The European Union’s Commission announced that the EU Vaccination Certificate would be valid for 270 days or nine months. The 9-month validity window will be uniformly
Read More »Germany Increases Requirements for Travelers from Virus Variant Regions
There is currently a transport ban to and from the United Kingdom, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. However, travelers
Read More »Department of State Announces Discretionary Waiver of Consular Interviews for H-1Bs, H4s, L-1s, and O Visas
State Department Consular Officers are granted authority to waive in-person interviews through the end of 2022 for temporary workers applying for H-1, H-4, L, O, and P visas
Read More »Finland with Fast-Track Service for Select Residence Permit Applicants
The Government of Finland has announced that the Finnish Immigration Service will launch a fast-track service for select residence permit applicants. Key Changes Through the
Read More »Slovakia Requires Quarantine for Arrivals from 7 Countries
The Government of Slovakia will require travelers who have been in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days to
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