Japan Halts Reopening Plans, Bans All New Arrivals
On Monday, the Government of Japan announced it would halt the previously announced plans to reopen the country and introduced a ban on all incoming foreign travelers for one
Read More »The US Issues a Travel Ban for 8 African Countries; EU, UK, and Israel Increase Travel Restrictions
On Friday, November 26, President Joe Biden announced that from Monday, November 29, the United States would ban travel from 8 African countries — Botswana, Eswatini,
Read More »UK Government Reinstates “Red List” and Issues Temporary Travel Ban for Six African Countries
On Thursday, November 25, the UK Government reinstated the “Red List” category adding six African countries to the list — Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia,
Read More »Australia Reopens to Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Japan & South Korea
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that from December 1, 2021, Japanese citizens and South Korean citizens who are fully vaccinated would be able to travel
Read More »Austria Reimposes Full Lockdown and Issues Vaccination Requirement
On Friday, November 19, the Government of Austria announced it would reimpose a total COVID-19 lockdown. Additionally, from February 1, the entire population is required to
Read More »US State Department Lifts Consular Prioritization Guidance
On Friday, November 19, 2021, the US Department of State rescinded the November 2020 guidance to consular posts to prioritize consular services. Embassies and consulates have
Read More »France and India Partner on Short-Stay Visa Program
The Governments of France and India have entered into a partnership agreement on October 1, 2021 to facilitate migration and mobility between the two countries. Key
Read More »USCIS Conducts Third Random Selection of Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on November 19 selected additional registrations to reach the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations.
Read More »The UK Government Expands the Approved Vaccine List
Entry rules for England vary based on the traveler’s vaccination status. Fully vaccinated travelers, regardless of their point of origin, can enter and have to test on
Read More »Japan Updates the AMPA Process
On November 17, the Government of Japan issued significant changes to the AMPA process, Japan’s initial plans to reopen. Key Changes Documents will now be submitted
Read More »Singapore Adjusts VTL Requirements for US Travelers
The Government of Singapore has adjusted the documentation requirements for U.S. travelers, making the VTL option more accessible. Challenges for Travelers Vaccinated in
Read More »UAE Expands Green List of Permitted Travelers
On November 7, the United Arab Emirates announced an expansive Green List of permitted countries and regions. What Travelers Need to Know Before Departure Travelers who are
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