Singapore Reduces Quarantine Requirement
All new travelers arriving from high-risk countries and regions will now be required to complete a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) upon arrival, instead of 21 days at dedicated
Read More »Update: Israel Delays Entry for Vaccinated Business Persons
On June 20, Israel announced that as of July 1, all vaccinated travelers would be able to enter the country without an entry permit. However, following a recent uptick in
Read More »Switzerland Eases Travel Restrictions
The Swiss Federal Council is easing public health measures on a phased timetable. Most notably, Switzerland is expanding entry permissions for non-EU travelers, and easing
Read More »Dubai Reopens to India, Nigeria, and South Africa with Conditions
From June 23, 2021, Dubai will permit entry for travelers from South Africa, India, and Nigeria with some conditions. Travelers Requirements Travelers from South Africa will
Read More »Canada to Permit Entry to Permanent Residents
Effective June 21, any foreign national with a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), regardless of the date of issue, may travel to Canada. This guidance applies
Read More »Canada to Lift Some Border Restrictions from July 5
On Monday, June 21, Canada announced a phased approach to easing border measures for travelers. From July 5, Canada will ease some border restrictions for fully vaccinated
Read More »China to Maintain Border Restrictions for Another Year
The Wall Street Journal reports that Beijing plans to maintain the current COVID-19 border restrictions for at least another year. According to the WSJ, a provisional
Read More »Australia Adds Skilled Occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)
Earlier today, June 22, Australia announced the inclusion of 22 new occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). Accountant (General) (221111)
Read More »The UAE Suspends Travel from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Namibia
From June 21, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is suspending inbound flights and transit passengers from Liberia, Namibia, and Sierra Leone. Flights that transit through the
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Immigrants in the Healthcare Industry
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Pooja Vora, a recent graduate with a Master’s in Public Policy from the Georgetown University McCourt School
Read More »Norway Updates its Reopening Plan
As the European Union prepares for a more travel-friendly season, Norway has announced updates to its reopening plans, easing the permissions for different groups. Starting
Read More »Israel Ends the COVID-19 Pre-Entry Permit
The Israeli Ministry of Interior announced on June 20 that as of July 1, 2021, all vaccinated travelers will be able to enter Israel without any need for a pre-entry permit.
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