England Changes Rules for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The UK Home Office announced changes to the rules for fully vaccinated travel to England. From 4 am on Friday, January 7, fully vaccinated travelers do NOT need to take a
Read More »New Zealand Pushes Back Reopening Date to February 2022
The Government of New Zealand announced the phased border reopening would be delayed to the end of February 2022. New Zealand’s borders remain closed to most travelers;
Read More »France Tightens Border Controls and Vaccine Requirements
The Government of France announced new restrictions to go into effect from January 2022. France will shorten the validity window of the vaccination certificate. As a result,
Read More »Spain Extends Travel Restrictions, and Issues New Requirements for Vaccination Certificates
The Government of Spain has extended the non-essential entry restrictions imposed against the majority of third countries. The conditions will remain in place until the end
Read More »Updated Travel Guidance to England
The UK Home Office has updated its guidance and requirements for travel to England from another country. Current travel guidance varies based on vaccination and travel
Read More »Israel Updates Guidance For First- and Second-Degree Relatives and the Red List
On December 27, 2021, the Government of Israel announced the ban on foreign nationals entering the country until further notice. The Exceptions Committee must approve any
Read More »Japan Increases Border Measures
The Government of Japan has announced increased border measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including the suspension of new entry of foreign nationals. Key Highlights
Read More »European Union Expands List of Recognized Vaccination Certificates
The European Union’s Commission will recognize the vaccination certificates from Montenegro, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay from December 23, 2021. These national
Read More »Finland to Reinstate Internal Border Controls
The Government of Finland has announced it would reinstate the internal border controls between Finland and the other Schengen Area countries from December 28. The changes
Read More »Germany Expands High-Risk List, Adds United States
The Government of Germany has expanded the High-Risk List to include Cyprus, Finland, Monaco, Portugal, Spain, and United States. From December 25, travelers from these
Read More »Czech Republic Requires on Arrival Testing for All Travelers
The Government of the Czech Republic has announced that all travelers will be required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. The change goes into effect on Monday,
Read More »Singapore to Require Vaccination for Permanent Residents, Long-Term and Work Pass Holders
The Government of Singapore announced that from February 1, 2022, COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition for the approval or grant of new long-term passes, work passes, and
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