Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower Reinforces “Fully Vaccinated” Definition
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) announced that work pass holders and dependents from higher-risk countries would be allowed entry into Singapore if these
Read More »Germany Removes the US from Safe Travel List
Effective August 15, 2021, Germany no longer considers the United States a “safe country” for travel. This means that all travelers from the U.S. to Germany will now need
Read More »State Department Adds 4 Countries to the “Do Not Travel” List
On August 16, the US State Department revised its classification for 14 countries, including Turkey, Sudan, Montenegro, and Dominica, upgrading them all to “Level 4: Do
Read More »New Zealand Introduces a “Very High-Risk” Category for Travel
New Zealand introduced a “very high-risk country” category, which from August 11, 2021, includes Brazil, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Papua New Guinea.
Read More »Singapore to Allow Entry for Fully Vaccinated Work Pass Holders and Dependents
Work Pass holders must comply with all prevailing health measures, including Stay Home Notices (SHN) and testing. Employers and other application submitters are responsible
Read More »Australia Updates Travel Restrictions, Moves India to Global Setting
In an ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Australia’s borders remain closed and international travel from Australia remains strictly controlled. As of August
Read More »State Department Adds 7 Countries to “Do Not Travel” List
On August 9 and 10, the US State Department revised its classification for Aruba; Eswatini; France; French Polynesia; Iceland; Israel, The West Bank, and Gaza; and Thailand,
Read More »The UK Updates Travel Guidance and Traffic Light System, Includes France in Broad Plans
The UK government has updated its travel guidance. Highlights of these changes include applying the normal amber list guidance to travelers from France. Changes to Traffic
Read More »DHS Defers Deportation Process for Some Hong Kong Residents
President Biden issued a memorandum supporting the rights of the people of Hong Kong and directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to defer deportation proceedings
Read More »Qatar Updates Quarantine Requirements for International Travelers
On Monday, the Qatar Ministry of Public Health announced new updates to the country’s health and safety protocol and travel restrictions. Key Highlights Travelers
Read More »Germany Changes Risk Categories and Removes 10 Countries from the “Virus Variant” List
From August 1, 2021, Germany will streamline the risk categories and remove 10 countries from the “Virus Variant” list. Risk areas will now be classified as
Read More »Kuwait Requires Citizens to be Fully Vaccinated for International Travel
From August 1, Kuwait will require citizens who wish to travel abroad to be fully vaccinated. Key Highlights Exemptions are in place for minors under 16 years old; those with
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