New Zealand to Fully Reopen End of July
On May 18, 2022, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand would completely reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31. This is a
Read More »US Embassy in Kyiv Reopens
On May 16, 2022, the U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened after closing on February 14, ten days in advance of Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Operations at the
Read More »Czech Republic Adds Financial Requirements to Long-Term Residence Process
The government of the Czech Republic has announced new financial measures for foreign nationals who apply for long-term residence. As of April 1, 2022, foreign nationals must
Read More »Europe Ends Mask Requirement for Flights and Airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued a joint document updating the COVID-19 guidance for
Read More »EU Commission Publishes Sanction Map
The EU Commission has released a website that tracks all travel bans and sanctions the EU has adopted and implemented. The map is intended for EU Member States’
Read More »Spain Extends COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
The Spanish Government has extended the current entry restrictions for travelers through to May 15, 2022. What to Expect Travelers from EU/EEA countries can enter Spain
Read More »Italy Updates COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Travelers
Effective May 1, travelers will no longer have to complete a Passenger Locator Form to enter Italy. Still, the existing entry restrictions will remain in place until at least
Read More »EU Commission Proposes Digital Schengen Visa Process
The European Union Commission has proposed adopting a digital Schengen visa process, which could ultimately support visa applications being submitted online through the EU
Read More »EU Parliament Supports EU Membership for Moldova
On Thursday, May 5, the EU Parliament stated support for Moldova’s formal EU membership application ‘on the basis of merit.’ Additionally, Members of
Read More »EU Commission Publishes Guidelines for Partial Visa Suspension for Select Russians
On May 5, the European Union’s Commission issued a statement guiding Member States’ visa-issuing authorities in Russia and elsewhere to suspend visa services for specific
Read More »Bulgaria Ends COVID-19 Entry Requirements for All Travelers
Effective May 1, the government of Bulgaria revoked all COVID-19-related rules for all travelers. Regardless of where the traveler is coming from, they will no longer have to
Read More »Lithuania Ends COVID-19 Entry Requirements for All Travelers
Effective May 1, the government of Lithuania revoked all COVID-19-related rules for all travelers. Regardless of where the traveler is coming from, they will no longer have
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