Sweden Ends Pre-Entry Testing Requirements
The Government of Sweden has lifted the pre-entry testing requirement that was in place for all travelers regardless of vaccination status and country of origin. The change
Read More »Bulgaria Extends Travel Restrictions through End of March
The Government of Bulgaria continues to apply a color-coded system, varying entry rules and requirements based on category. Bulgaria has extended the current entry
Read More »Canada Expands Vaccination Requirements
The Government of Canada introduced expanded vaccination requirements to go into effect on January 15 through January 31, with the possibility of an extension. What to Expect
Read More »US Embassy In India Stops In-Person Appointments for Students
The US Embassy in India will suspend in-person appointments for students from January 15 through the end of the month. The change was announced via tweet. The embassy will
Read More »Italy Announces Non-EU Work Permit Quota for 2022
The Government of Italy has announced it will grant up to 69,700 work permits to non-European Workers for 2022. The work permits will be for seasonal and non-seasonal
Read More »Germany Lowers EU Blue Card Salary Requirements for 2022
The Government of Germany announced that from January 1, 2022, the minimum annual gross salary requirement for a German EU Blue Card has dropped by 0.7 percent. Key Changes
Read More »France to Permit UK Travelers Again
The Government of France announced that the entry ban for travelers from the United Kingdom had been rescinded. What to Expect from January 14 Fully vaccinated UK travelers
Read More »France Increases Salary Minimum for Talent Passport Residence Permits
Each year, on January 1, France increases the minimum wage to adjust for inflation, which automatically impacts the minimum salary threshold for some Talent Passport
Read More »The EU Ends Travel Ban for Southern African Countries
On Monday, January 10, the European Union ended the travel ban imposed on southern African countries on November 26, 2021. The 27 Member States have also agreed to lift the
Read More »Chile Updates its Travel Requirements
On January 10, 2022, the Government of Chile updated its travel guidance for non-resident foreign travelers. What to Expect Travelers must: Present a negative PCR test result
Read More »Panama Increases Public Health Efforts
On January 5, 2022, the Government of Panama updated its public health requirements for travelers to the country. Non-vaccinated travelers have to present a negative COVID-19
Read More »Israel Reopens for Tourism
The Government of Israel removed all countries from the Red List, with changes going into effect on January 7, 2022. The United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom,
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