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
Read More »Australia Sets 80% Vaccination Rate as Benchmark for Open Borders
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday, that 80% of Australia’s adult population would need to be vaccinated before the government would move forward with plans
Read More »The Philippines Eases Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers
Vaccinated travelers to the Philippines from Green List countries will now have to quarantine for only 7 days. The Inter-Agency Task Force has announced new guidance for
Read More »Developing | Israel Evaluating Expanding Entry Ban to Great Britain, Cyprus, Georgia, and Turkey
From Friday, July 30, travel between Israel and Great Britain, Cyprus, Turkey, and Georgia is set to be suspended. However, the Knesset postponed the vote pending further
Read More »England Says, Fully Vaccinated US & EU Travelers Can Forego Quarantine
From Monday, August 2, at 4:00 BST, fully vaccinated people from the EU or US will not need to isolate when coming to England from an amber list country. The current UK Home
Read More »Developing — Canada Border Workers Vote to Strike
A week and a half before Canada’s planned reopening, the unions representing Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees announced that a majority of members have
Read More »Chile Announces New Plan Fronteras Protegidas, Protected Borders Plan
The new Plan Fronteras Protegidas came into effect on Monday, July 26. The plan outlines the requirements and conditions that travelers must comply with if they want to
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