Singapore Expands Public Health Measures to New South Wales
From 11:59 pm on June 26, 2021, all travelers with a travel history to New South Wales in the last 21 days will be subject to a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the Special Immigrant Visa and Afghanistan
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Noah Coburn, an anthropologist and professor at Bennington College and the author of “Bazaar Politics: Power and
Read More »The United Kingdom Updates Traffic Light Countries
From May 17, the ‘Stay in the UK’ campaign imposed a red, green, and amber traffic light system, with varying requirements depending on recent travel history. Changes in
Read More »Spain Updates Travel Restrictions, Welcomes US Travelers
The Spanish government has updated its public health measures and restrictions, establishing a list of third countries whose residents are exempt from the travel restrictions
Read More »USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, granting applicants an additional 60 days beyond the due date to
Read More »With the Deadline Nearing, EU Citizens in the UK to Receive Warnings
The EU Settlement Scheme deadline is June 30, 2021. European Union citizens living in the UK who have not applied for settled status will receive a 28-day notice. If after 28
Read More »Russia Lifts Travel Restrictions for 7 Countries
The Russian government has announced the end of entry restrictions for citizens and permanent residents of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mauritius, and
Read More »Singapore and Vietnam Announce Plans for Travel Between the Countries
Singapore and Vietnam announce plans to allow for travel between the two countries. The two countries are working on a mutual recognition of vaccine certificates and testing
Read More »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
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