The EU Council Adopts Revised Recommendation for Travel within the EU
On Tuesday, January 25, the Council of the European Union adopted a recommendation for a coordinated approach to facilitating safe travel within the EU. The recommendation
Read More »Sweden Extends Entry Requirements for All Travelers
The Government of Sweden announced it will extend the entry restrictions for travelers from the EU and European Economic Area countries until February 28. The entry
Read More »Germany Revises High-Risk List
The Government of Germany has amended its high-risk list, adding 12 more countries and removing 13 other countries. Over the last three weeks, more than 90 countries have
Read More »Austria Adjusts Requirements for Travelers
From January 24, 2022, the Government of Austria downgraded the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway. As a result, travelers from these countries will have
Read More »Germany Sets Sights on Attracting New Skilled Workers
Germany’s newly formed coalition government announced plans to attract 400,000 skilled workers each year. The new workers to Germany are meant to offset an aging
Read More »India Extends OCI Cardholder Validity through 2022
The Government of India has extended the validity of OCI cards by one year to December 31, 2022. The extension is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What to Expect OCI
Read More »Austria Increases EU Blue Card Salary Requirements
The Government of Austria announced that from January 1, 2022, the minimum annual gross salary requirement for an Austrian EU Blue Card has increased by 1.5 percent, from
Read More »Bulgaria to End Golden Visa Program
The Government of Bulgaria announced plans to end the golden visa program, following issues of misuse and corruption and failure to lead to significant investment in the
Read More »EU Removes Argentina, Australia, and Canada from “Safe List”
The Council of the European Union removed Argentina, Australia, and Canada from its safe list, advising the Member States to reinstate travel restrictions for travelers from
Read More »Italy Ends Travel Ban for Southern African Countries
The Government of Italy has ended the travel ban that was imposed in late November against southern African countries, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho,
Read More »Netherlands Lists South Africa as a High-Risk Zone
The Government of the Netherlands reclassified South Africa as a very high-risk zone, without a variant of concern. The change went into effect on January 16, 2022. What to
Read More »France Announces New Restrictions for All Travelers
The Government of France announced new restrictions for citizens, residents, and foreign nationals. Highlights Travelers over the age of 12 must present a negative PCR or
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