EU Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Valid for 9 Months
The European Union’s Commission announced that the EU Vaccination Certificate would be valid for 270 days or nine months. The 9-month validity window will be uniformly
Read More »Germany Increases Requirements for Travelers from Virus Variant Regions
There is currently a transport ban to and from the United Kingdom, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. However, travelers
Read More »Finland with Fast-Track Service for Select Residence Permit Applicants
The Government of Finland has announced that the Finnish Immigration Service will launch a fast-track service for select residence permit applicants. Key Changes Through the
Read More »Slovakia Requires Quarantine for Arrivals from 7 Countries
The Government of Slovakia will require travelers who have been in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days to
Read More »Singapore to Freeze New VTL Ticket Sales
The Government of Singapore will freeze all new flight ticket sales for vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flights scheduled between December 23, 2021, and January 20, 2022. The
Read More »The Netherlands Requires Testing for Third-Country Travelers
The Government of the Netherlands announced new entry rules for third-country nationals to go into effect on December 22. Key Changes Travelers from third countries must
Read More »US State Department Issues “Do Not Travel Warnings” for 16 Countries
On December 20, the US State Department revised its classification for 18 countries, including Bonaire, Chad, Finland, French Guiana, Lebanon, Moldova, Spain, Sudan, and
Read More »Canada Reinstates Molecular Test Requirement for Travelers
The Government of Canada announced increased requirements for international travelers, and the end of the entry ban for the 10 African countries. Additionally, the federal
Read More »Ireland Extends Temporary Immigration Permissions Until May 2022
The Irish Minister for Justice announced today, December 17, 2021, the following measures: A further temporary extension of immigration and international protection
Read More »France Bans Non-Essential Travel from the UK
The Government of France has issued new entry rules for all travelers from the UK. From December 18, UK travelers may enter France only if traveling for essential purposes.
Read More »European Countries Increase Pre-Entry Requirements
As Europe continues to experience COVID-19 surges and countries attempt to avoid the Omicron variant, governments are increasing their entry requirements: Finland | From
Read More »India and Switzerland Announce an Air Travel Bubble
The Governments of India and Switzerland have announced an air bubble that will enable air carriers to operate flights between the two countries. Flights from India will
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