Germany Drafts Plans to Ease Travel Restrictions
The Government of Germany has released draft plans that would ease travel restrictions from next week. Highlights According to the draft, Germany will consider categorizing a
Read More »UK Announces Humanitarian Support Package for Ukraine
On Tuesday, March 1, the UK Home Secretary announced phase 2 of the government’s humanitarian support package for the people of Ukraine. Secretary Patel said that the
Read More »Hungary Announces New Vaccine Certificate Rules for May
The Government of Hungary announced new rules that will apply to vaccine certificates in Hungary (including the EU-Digital COVID-19 Certificate) from May 1, 2022. Key
Read More »EU to Propose Asylum for Refugees from Ukraine
On Sunday afternoon, German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser tweeted about the first of its kind proposal from the EU Commission that all 27 EU Member States offer
Read More »Czech Republic Maintains Color-Coded System, Makes Exemptions for Ukraine
The Czech Republic’s authorities have announced that Malta will now be placed on its red list, and the color-coded system for foreign travelers will remain in effect
Read More »Greece Expands Testing Requirement Exemption
The Government of Greece announced that travelers from the European Union and Schengen Area, the UK and other non-EU countries that have joined the EU Digital Covid
Read More »World Responds to Russian Invasion of Ukraine with Sanctions and Humanitarian Efforts
In the early hours of Thursday, February 24, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Ukraine. As a result, Ukraine has closed its airspace for civilian
Read More »Singapore Increases Minimum Qualifying Salaries for EP and S Applicant
The minimum qualifying salaries for new Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applicants will rise by S$500 from September. Key Changes The minimum qualifying salary for new EP
Read More »Israel to Reopen Borders from March 1
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the ministers of Health and Tourism announced that the country would reopen as of March 1. Key Changes As of March 1, 2022:
Read More »Norway Lifts Health-Related Travel Rules
On February 18, 2022, Norwegian authorities announced that it would lift all health-related entry rules due to COVID-19. The statutory requirement to obtain a negative test
Read More »Switzerland Lifts Health-Related Travel Requirements
On February 16, the Government of Switzerland announced it would lift the health-related measures for travelers entering the country. Travelers will no longer need to provide
Read More »Singapore Restores and Expands VTL Program
The Government of Singapore announced it would restore and expand the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) quotas. Key Changes A new VTL with Hong Kong and the previously deferred
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