Thailand Extends Emergency Declaration
On May 25, the government of Thailand extended the Declaration of an Emergency Situation in all areas of the Kingdom for two additional months, effective from June 1 to
Read More »UAE Extends Travel Restrictions for India and Other Countries
The UAE has extended the passenger flight suspension from India first put in place on April 24, 2021. The suspension is now through June 30, 2021, and applies to travel from
Read More »The NYT Previews a Draft of the Biden Administration’s Plan to Expand Legal Immigration
On Monday, May 31, The New York Times shared it had obtained a 46-page draft blueprint, “D.H.S. Plan to Restore Trust in Our Legal Immigration System,” that outlines
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the Missing Migrants Project
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast episode, we are joined by Alessandra La Vaccara, the Program Manager of the Missing Migrants Project from the International
Read More »The Czech Republic to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors
From Tuesday, June 1, the Czech Republic will permit vaccinated travelers from Australia, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia,
Read More »Ireland Announced Plans to Allow Non-Essential Travel in July
In a national address, on Friday, May 28, Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the country’s plans to ease restrictions for the summer. Ireland currently has the
Read More »Ireland Updates Hotel Quarantine Requirements
In late March, the government announced that travel to Ireland from specified countries and regions would require a mandatory hotel quarantine. On May 22, the Minister of
Read More »France to Require UK Travelers to Quarantine on Arrival
On Wednesday, May 26, France announced that travelers from Britain would have to complete a mandatory quarantine period. British travelers will have to self-isolate for 7
Read More »Spain to Reopen for Tourism and Non-Essential Travel in June
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that vaccinated tourists, regardless of their country of origin, will be allowed to enter Spain from June 7. Currently, tourists from
Read More »Israel Extends Travel Warning to Additional Countries and Reopens for Tour Group Pilot Program
Israel Warns Against Travel to Additional Countries On May 20, Israel announced it would add Argentina, Russia, and Seychelles to the list of countries designated with a
Read More »Singapore Requires Testing for Most Returning Citizens and Permanent Residents
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday, May 26, that Singapore citizens and permanent residents will be required to present a valid negative COVID-19 polymerase chain
Read More »UK Home Office Outlines ‘New Plan for Immigration’
On May 24, 2021, UK Visas and Immigration published a ‘New plan for immigration: legal migration and border control strategy statement.’ The statement outlines the UK
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