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
Read More »Singapore to Drop Entry Approval Measures for Fully Vaccinated Long-Term Pass Holders
The Government of Singapore announced it would revoke the entry approval requirements for fully vaccinated long-term pass holders from 11:59 pm on February 21, 2022. However,
Read More »Canada Announces Reduced Entry Requirements
The Canadian government announced revisions to its border measures as it begins to shift the pandemic response. Changes will go into effect on February 28, 2022. Key
Read More »Sweden Lifts Health-Related Travel Restrictions
The Government of Sweden announced that starting from February 9, travelers from the EU/Schengen Area can enter Sweden without restriction. This is regardless of the
Read More »Brazil Introduces a ‘Digital Nomad’ Program
In January 2022, the Government of Brazil introduced a temporary visa and residence permit for ‘digital nomads.’ Immigrants whose professional activity can be
Read More »UK Reopens for Fully Vaccinated Travelers without Restrictions
The UK Home Office announced that from 4 am on Friday, February 11, the government will disband testing and other requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. What to Expect
Read More »New Zealand Announces 5-Step Plan for Reopening the International Border
The Government of New Zealand announced a 5-step plan to reopen the country’s international border to fully vaccinated travelers, without managed isolation
Read More »Australia to Open International Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that from February 21, Australia’s international border would reopen to ALL visa holders who are “fully
Read More »Ireland Introduces Immigration Scheme for Undocumented Migrants
The Government of Ireland launched a new immigration scheme that would allow undocumented migrants to obtain official permission to live in the country. There are an
Read More »EU 270-Day Vaccination Validity Goes into Effect Feb. 1
The recommendation from the European Union’s Commission to shorten the validity of the EU Vaccination Certificate to 270 days or nine months goes into effect on
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