Outward travel ban lifted for Filipino workers, students, residents in Hong Kong, Macau (2023)

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    INDIA 15 Feb 23

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    SINGAPORE 14 Feb 23

  • COVID-19: Health declaration required for returning Singaporean nationals,...

    SINGAPORE 7 Feb 23

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions for travelers from China extended

    SWEDEN 1 Feb 23

  • Reminder: Annual reporting requirement due March 1

    PHILIPPINES 19 Jan 23

  • Short-term visa issuance suspended for Japan, South Korea

    CHINA 12 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Council recommends member states impose testing requirements...

    EUROPEAN UNION 10 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Predeparture testing requirements implemented for travelers from...

    JAPAN 10 Jan 23

  • Reminder: COVID-19 testing requirement on travel from China...

    UNITED STATES 5 Jan 23

  • DHS extends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for nonimmigrant air...

    UNITED STATES 5 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Many countries implement COVID-19 entry requirements for...

    CHINA, GLOBAL 5 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements to end

    CHINA 4 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements increased for visitors from mainland...

    JAPAN 4 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements temporarily increased

    CANADA 3 Jan 23

  • COVID-19: State Department reduces nonemergency consular operations at...

    UNITED STATES 16 Dec 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    HONG KONG 16 Dec 22

  • COVID-19: One Health Pass discontinued, eTravel platform launched

    PHILIPPINES 6 Dec 22

  • Annual reporting requirement forthcoming

    PHILIPPINES 17 Nov 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine, testing requirements reduced

    CHINA 15 Nov 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements revised

    PHILIPPINES 10 Nov 22

  • COVID-19: Fast-track entry procedures moved to immigration website

    JAPAN 4 Nov 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    QATAR 1 Nov 22

  • COVID-19: K-ETA program expanded

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 27 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: E-Arrival Card to replace One Health Pass

    PHILIPPINES 26 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccination requirements to apply, renew MOM passes...

    SINGAPORE 26 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: Automatic visa extensions to end

    TAIWAN 26 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    SPAIN 24 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    THAILAND 3 Oct 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions remain lifted for most travelers

    GERMANY 30 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Health policies, entry requirements relaxed for Abu...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    JAPAN 29 Sep 22

  • E-visa for tourism made available to more foreign...

    SAUDI ARABIA 26 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be lifted

    CANADA 26 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirement to be ended

    HONG KONG 26 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be gradually eased, visa-free...

    TAIWAN 23 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    BRAZIL 20 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    NETHERLANDS 20 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccination requirements to be updated for certain...

    SINGAPORE 19 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: ‘Visa on Arrival’ resumed, entry rules relaxed

    INDONESIA 16 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Visa-exempt entry reinstated for certain countries

    TAIWAN 14 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    QATAR 6 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    CHILE 2 Sep 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions remain lifted for most travelers

    GERMANY 30 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be eased

    JAPAN 29 Aug 22

  • Visas limited for Russian nationals

    CAMBODIA 23 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements amended

    JAPAN 19 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements updated

    HONG KONG 19 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements to be lifted

    TAIWAN 12 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirement lifted

    MALAYSIA 11 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Border health control system ended

    FRANCE 2 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements modified

    HONG KONG 1 Aug 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, testing requirements tightened

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 26 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Random on-arrival testing resumed

    CANADA 25 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Border exceptions to be phased out

    NEW ZEALAND 22 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Applications opened for AEWVs, work visas

    NEW ZEALAND 12 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Arrival quota increased, entry requirements eased

    TAIWAN 12 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements relaxed

    AUSTRALIA 11 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirement ended, land border restrictions to...

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION 8 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    PORTUGAL 7 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    PORTUGAL 6 Jul 22

  • COVID-19: Health, entry requirements eased

    PORTUGAL 29 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures to be lifted

    FINLAND 28 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Validities of certain certificates of eligibility extended

    JAPAN 27 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    NEW ZEALAND 22 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, entry requirements updated

    PERU 21 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Additional vaccination certificates accepted

    JAPAN 21 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted for most travelers

    GERMANY 17 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirement shortened

    TAIWAN 17 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures extended

    FINLAND 16 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: On-arrival testing requirements reduced

    CANADA 14 Jun 22

  • Summer travel: COVID-19 requirements, processing delays present additional...

    UNITED STATES 13 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted for EU, Schengen Area...

    SPAIN 8 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    ITALY 6 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: ‘Thailand Pass’ requirements relaxed

    THAILAND 6 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    GERMANY 3 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated, countries reclassified

    JAPAN 3 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    ITALY 3 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted for certain travelers

    BELGIUM 1 Jun 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased for nonessential travel purposes

    SPAIN 26 May 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccination certificates mutually recognized

    INDIA 24 May 22

  • COVID-19: African Union vaccination certificates to be recognized

    SINGAPORE 23 May 22

  • COVID-19: Biometric requirement resumed

    PHILIPPINES 23 May 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements removed

    INDONESIA 20 May 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements eased

    VIET NAM 17 May 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    AUSTRIA 17 May 22

  • COVID-19: Visa-free entry to be allowed into Jeju...

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 16 May 22

  • COVID-19: Borders to be fully reopened by July

    NEW ZEALAND 13 May 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements lifted for most travelers

    ISRAEL 12 May 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures extended

    FINLAND 9 May 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirement shortened

    TAIWAN 4 May 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    GREECE 4 May 22

  • COVID-19: Borders reopened to visa waiver travelers

    NEW ZEALAND 3 May 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions lifted

    BULGARIA 2 May 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    LITHUANIA 2 May 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements relaxed for certain nonresident travelers

    HONG KONG 29 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    CANADA 27 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements and testing policies to be...

    THAILAND 27 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures, testing requirements to be relaxed

    SINGAPORE 25 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions to be lifted

    SWITZERLAND 25 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    CHILE 22 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted for certain travelers

    JAPAN 20 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements, health policies updated

    LEBANON 20 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions for certain foreign relatives reduced

    TAIWAN 20 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: ICE extends guidance on online classes through...

    UNITED STATES 19 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    AUSTRIA 15 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Extension of stay granted to certain nonpermanent...

    HONG KONG 12 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    CZECH REPUBLIC 12 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Travel form replaced, entry requirements to be...

    AUSTRALIA 11 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements eased

    THAILAND 11 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    POLAND 11 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be updated

    SPAIN 11 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    BRAZIL 8 Apr 22

  • Certain Ukrainian nationals permitted entry

    PHILIPPINES 6 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: Entry guidelines to be eased

    PHILIPPINES 1 Apr 22

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, entry requirements updated

    PERU 31 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    DENMARK 30 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Visa-free entry to be resumed for 46...

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 29 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry ban to be lifted

    SWEDEN 29 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, quarantine requirements eased

    INDONESIA 25 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, health requirements to be eased

    SINGAPORE 25 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: International travel restrictions lifted

    UNITED KINGDOM 22 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine exemption guidelines changed

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 22 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Tourist, e-Tourist visa programs resumed

    INDIA 22 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be lifted

    NETHERLANDS 22 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Vise-free travel program resumed, pre-pandemic immigration policies...

    VIET NAM 21 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements lifted for fully vaccinated travelers.

    CANADA 18 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, quarantine requirements to be eased

    MALAYSIA 14 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements for certain travelers updated

    JAPAN 11 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: All countries removed from high-risk areas list

    GERMANY 11 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Testing, quarantine requirements ended, flight ban lifted

    SAUDI ARABIA 10 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted

    IRELAND 9 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Certain visa subclasses to be amended

    AUSTRALIA 8 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements eased for foreign nationals

    INDONESIA 7 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Over 30 countries moved to green travel...

    FRANCE 4 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 3 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements for non-European countries eased

    ITALY 2 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures, entry requirements eased

    NEW ZEALAND 2 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine, testing requirements eased

    PHILIPPINES 2 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: New travel, entry policies implemented

    QATAR 2 Mar 22

  • COVID-19: Additional vaccination certificates accepted

    PHILIPPINES 2 Mar 22

  • Borders measures to be eased

    ISRAEL 28 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: ‘Test & Go’ entry requirements to be...

    THAILAND 28 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures, entry requirements lifted

    ICELAND 28 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Land borders reopened

    PERU 24 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine to be ended, entry requirements to...

    NETHERLANDS 23 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Country alert level modified, health requirements eased

    SOUTH AFRICA 23 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures to be eased

    JAPAN 22 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Visa extensions granted for certain subclasses

    AUSTRALIA 22 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, health requirements eased

    INDIA 22 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border restrictions to be eased

    SINGAPORE 21 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry rules lifted

    SWITZERLAND 21 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Health requirements eased for foreign nationals

    INDONESIA 18 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures to be lightened

    CANADA 16 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted for all travelers

    NORWAY 16 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements eased for fully vaccinated travelers

    FRANCE 15 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Testing, quarantine requirements updated for certain travelers

    HONG KONG 11 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry permission requirement ended for certain foreign...

    KAZAKHSTAN 10 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Health insurance to be added as an...

    SRI LANKA 10 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Health, entry requirements updated

    SPAIN 10 Feb 22

  • Reminder: Annual reporting due by March 1

    PHILIPPINES 9 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry ban lifted for EU, EEA and...

    SWEDEN 9 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 9 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Borders to reopen to fully vaccinated tourist,...

    AUSTRALIA 8 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border measures eased for Indian, Moroccan nationals

    CANADA 4 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Border reopening plan announced

    NEW ZEALAND 4 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    INDONESIA 4 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Validity of Immigration Identity Documents extended

    COSTA RICA 3 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: ‘Dark Red’ country list created, 23 countries...

    BULGARIA 3 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Validity of antigen tests reduced

    SPAIN 3 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    DENMARK 3 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Approved vaccine list updated

    AUSTRALIA 2 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended

    SWEDEN 2 Feb 22

  • COVID-19: Travel lists suspended, entry requirements updated

    PHILIPPINES 1 Feb 22

  • Reminder: COVID-19 vaccination requirement to take effect Feb....

    SINGAPORE 31 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane testing, quarantine requirements eased

    SINGAPORE 31 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel ban lifted for countries in southern...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restriction lists updated

    QATAR 31 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements to be eased

    UNITED KINGDOM 28 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry, quarantine requirements updated

    MALAYSIA 28 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine requirement removed

    NORWAY 28 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements to be eased

    NETHERLANDS 27 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 27 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: More countries added to ‘high-risk areas’ list

    GERMANY 26 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: ‘Test & Go’ scheme to be resumed

    THAILAND 25 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    PERU 24 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Deadline extended for Temporary Permanence Permit Card...

    PERU 24 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements extended

    BULGARIA 24 Jan 22

  • New DHS vaccination policy for land, ferry entry...

    UNITED STATES 21 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirement exemptions announced

    VIET NAM 21 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Council removes Argentina, Australia and Canada from...

    EUROPEAN UNION 21 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: International flight ban extended

    INDIA 21 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Validity of vaccinations to be reduced

    SWITZERLAND 20 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements for fully vaccinated UK travelers...

    FRANCE 19 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements eased

    SWEDEN 19 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements to be tightened

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 19 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restriction lists, entry requirements updated

    PHILIPPINES 19 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel ban ended, entry requirements updated

    INDONESIA 19 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions extended, arrival limits lowered

    JAPAN 18 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements for international travelers updated

    INDIA 11 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: 39 countries added to ‘high-risk areas’ list

    GERMANY 11 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane requirements increased

    SINGAPORE 10 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Validity of vaccinations to be reduced

    POLAND 10 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements to be eased

    UNITED KINGDOM 7 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements increased

    TAIWAN 7 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restriction lists updated

    QATAR 6 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: US added to ‘very high-risk list,’ entry...

    NETHERLANDS 5 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be increased

    NEW ZEALAND 5 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Increased quarantine requirements extended, testing requirements to...

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 5 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, health protocols updated

    INDONESIA 5 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: US moved to red list, health measures...

    FRANCE 4 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry and quarantine requirements increased

    GERMANY 4 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccination validity to be reduced, travel lists...

    QATAR 4 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Vaccination to be required for many foreign...

    SINGAPORE 4 Jan 22

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be updated

    SRI LANKA 30 Dec 21

  • Restrictions on travel for foreign nationals “physically present”...

    UNITED STATES 29 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    KUWAIT 29 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Test and Go quarantine exemption program suspended

    THAILAND 29 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements increased

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 28 Dec 21

  • U.S. to lift restrictions on travel from countries...

    UNITED STATES 27 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: New entry rules for travel from outside...

    NETHERLANDS 22 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: US, nine other countries added to red...

    ISRAEL 21 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Guidance on air travel bubbles with 34...

    INDIA 21 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions reduced, testing requirements to be...

    CANADA 20 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry, testing requirements increased for most European...

    ITALY 20 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry rules for UK travelers increased

    FRANCE 17 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions to be eased

    AUSTRALIA 15 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: New testing requirements forthcoming

    POLAND 15 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements increased for UK travelers

    IRELAND 14 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements to be updated, testing required

    COLOMBIA 13 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Health control measures increased, scarlet list created

    FRANCE 9 Dec 21

  • New Philippine Economic Zone Authority visa introduced

    PHILIPPINES 9 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine rule lifted, stricter testing protocols implemented

    SWITZERLAND 9 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    IRELAND 8 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Travel suspended from South Africa, five other...

    BRAZIL 8 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements expanded, red travel list updated

    UNITED KINGDOM 7 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Easing of entry restrictions postponed

    AUSTRALIA 6 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Guidelines for international arrivals updated

    INDIA 6 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures increased, vaccinated travel lanes deferred

    SINGAPORE 6 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restriction lists updated

    QATAR 6 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements expanded, exceptional circumstances reduced

    JAPAN 6 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: New testing protocols to take effect Monday,...

    UNITED STATES 3 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: High-risk countries list, quarantine requirements updated

    TAIWAN 3 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Upcoming testing requirements changes canceled

    THAILAND 3 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: U.S. to tighten testing requirement for inbound...

    UNITED STATES 2 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Additional health measures enacted

    CANADA 2 Dec 21

  • COVID-19: Entry suspended from South Africa, six other...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, entry requirements modified

    THAILAND 30 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Countries impose new entry and travel restrictions...

    GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 29 Nov 21

  • USto impose new restrictions on travel from South...

    UNITED STATES 28 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Eligible visa holders to no longer need...

    AUSTRALIA 23 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry, testing requirements updated

    NORWAY 23 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Traffic light travel system to be implemented

    NEW ZEALAND 23 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements waived for some short-term travelers

    CANADA 22 Nov 21

    (Video) PH expands travel ban on China, Hong Kong, Macau

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    PERU 22 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: EU Council added Indonesia to its ‘safe...

    EUROPEAN UNION 22 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Country travel lists, proof of vaccination requirements...

    PHILIPPINES 19 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Borders measures to be updated

    CHILE 18 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restriction lists updated

    QATAR 18 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements increased for 16 EU countries

    FRANCE 18 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: EU Council updated its ‘safe travel’ list

    EUROPEAN UNION 17 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme to be increased

    SINGAPORE 16 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: U.S. removed from the high-risk areas list,...

    GERMANY 15 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Visa extension granted

    TAIWAN 15 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine measures extended, safe travel list increased

    ICELAND 12 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures, entry ban extended

    SWEDEN 12 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine exemption scheme expanded

    THAILAND 11 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane expanded, testing requirements eased

    SINGAPORE 11 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Approved vaccine list to be updated

    UNITED KINGDOM 11 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements reduced for business travelers, students

    JAPAN 10 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions guide published

    PHILIPPINES 10 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Additional airports to be opened to international...

    CANADA 9 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Covaxin added to list of vaccines, new...

    UNITED STATES 8 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements for UK travelers updated

    FRANCE 5 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements updated, high-risk country list updated

    TAIWAN 5 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Borders measures updated

    CHILE 4 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions updated

    TAIWAN 3 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry, health measures updated

    NORWAY 2 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: DHS confirms it will permit vaccinated individuals...

    UNITED STATES 1 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    CZECH REPUBLIC 1 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: Air travel to be reopened to 46...

    THAILAND 1 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: New pathway opened for vaccination passports

    THAILAND 1 Nov 21

  • COVID-19: CDC provides additional information on upcoming nonimmigrant...

    UNITED STATES 29 Oct 21

  • Reminder: Travel restrictions for US citizens, residents

    EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 29 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Outbound travel restrictions to be lifted on...

    AUSTRALIA 29 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane expanded

    SINGAPORE 28 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccine certificates from 72 countries recognized

    VIET NAM 28 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Entry, quarantine requirements updated

    SRI LANKA 28 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Borders to be reopened to some nonresidents

    ARGENTINA 27 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Nationwide ‘non-working days’ announced

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION 27 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, health protocols eased

    SINGAPORE 26 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    INDIA 26 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: White House provides details on plan to...

    UNITED STATES 25 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Borders reopened for travel

    KUWAIT 25 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Health protocols, entry requirements updated

    INDONESIA 22 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Countries list, entry requirements updated

    PHILIPPINES 20 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: US to allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals...

    UNITED STATES 15 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban lifted, entry requirements updated

    BRAZIL 15 Oct 21

  • DHS to allow vaccinated individuals to cross land...

    UNITED STATES 13 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: New travel system implemented, red list reduced

    UNITED KINGDOM 13 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lanes to be expanded

    SINGAPORE 12 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Visitor travel to be allowed

    INDIA 11 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinations to be required for non-citizen travelers

    NEW ZEALAND 11 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Borders reopened for travel

    CHILE 7 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: International travel to resume for vaccinated citizens,...

    AUSTRALIA 7 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency lifted, quarantine requirements modified

    JAPAN 6 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements, health protocols eased

    ICELAND 6 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: New travel and return policy announced

    QATAR 5 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine, travel requirements updated

    THAILAND 5 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Direct flights from India resumed

    CANADA 4 Oct 21

  • COVID-19: Internal restrictions, health measures to be reduced

    PORTUGAL 30 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements reduced, reopening forthcoming

    IRELAND 30 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: International commercial flight ban extended

    INDIA 30 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions, health protocols updated

    PERU 29 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccination required for immigration medical examinations

    UNITED STATES 29 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Non-essential travel advice to be lifted

    NORWAY 28 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Country classification lists, entry requirements updated

    SINGAPORE 24 Sep 21

    See Also
    COVID-19 Thematic Website, Together, We Fight the Virus, Inbound TravelJapan Visas: Visa-Free Countries ListCOVID-19 vaccine requirements for Travel to the United StatesVisa and Travel Information

  • COVID-19: Home quarantine application made available online

    MALAYSIA 24 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Visa extension granted

    THAILAND 24 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Testing requirements reduced for Abu Dhabi

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 23 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: India flight ban extended

    CANADA 23 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended

    JAPAN 22 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Restrictions on land travel from Canada and...

    UNITED STATES 21 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures, flight restrictions updated

    PORTUGAL 21 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirement removed for qualifying travelers

    NETHERLANDS 17 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Borders opened to qualifying non-resident foreigners, travel...

    CHILE 16 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Reopening plan to be implemented

    AUSTRALIA 16 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Interview waivers broadened for F, M and...

    UNITED STATES 15 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Immigration permissions extended

    IRELAND 15 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Administrative requirements for work permits reduced

    VIET NAM 15 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: ‘Order to leave’ for temporary visitor visa...

    PHILIPPINES 15 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban lifted for 15 countries

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions reduced for spouses, children of...

    TAIWAN 14 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Short-stay visa processing resumed

    IRELAND 14 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Countries across Europe limit travel from U.S.

    EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 13 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 9 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Non-essential travel requirements updated

    CANADA 9 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements updated

    SINGAPORE 8 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Color-coded country lists announced, restrictions updated

    PHILIPPINES 8 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: India travel restrictions reduced

    INDIA 7 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Temporary right to work check measures extended

    UNITED KINGDOM 2 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Travel, visa restrictions extended

    INDIA 2 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Immigration deadlines extended

    BRAZIL 1 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban lifted for all countries, vaccination...

    OMAN 1 Sep 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions updated

    BAHRAIN 31 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Tourist visas made available to all vaccinated...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Council removes the U.S., four other countries...

    EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 30 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions lifted for six countries

    SPAIN 27 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinated Travel Lane announced

    SINGAPORE 27 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Country travel lists updated

    UNITED KINGDOM 27 Aug 21

  • CDC to require COVID-19 vaccination from green card...

    UNITED STATES 25 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, health protocols updated

    QATAR 25 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 25 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency expanded, extended

    JAPAN 24 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Work visas to be made available for...

    PHILIPPINES 23 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended for 10 countries

    PHILIPPINES 23 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

    UNITED STATES 20 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Visas on arrival made available to 70...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccination extended to short-term pass holders

    SINGAPORE 19 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Validity of specific visas extended

    SAUDI ARABIA 18 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: ICA pre-entry approval required

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures, quarantine requirements updated

    SINGAPORE 16 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: India flight suspension extended; vaccination requirement plan...

    CANADA 16 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Immigration provisions repealed

    PERU 13 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Permanent residents permitted entry with expired I-Cards

    PHILIPPINES 12 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel requirements from India, 5 other countries...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccinations abroad now accepted

    CHILE 11 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Entry document issuance temporarily suspended

    CHINA 10 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Exemption required for citizens to leave the...

    AUSTRALIA 9 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Flight ban list expanded

    OMAN 9 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements reduced

    VIET NAM 6 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, quarantine policies updated

    TURKEY 5 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, visa extension granted

    THAILAND 5 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Phuket Sandbox Scheme implemented

    THAILAND 5 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: No plans to lift COVID-19 travel bans...

    UNITED STATES 5 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine waived for travelers vaccinated in EU,...

    UNITED KINGDOM 4 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended, passport offices closed

    PHILIPPINES 4 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Border closure, entry restrictions extended

    CHILE 4 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, health protocols updated

    QATAR 3 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements, entry restrictions updated

    PHILIPPINES 2 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Swiss certificates now recognized by the EU,...

    SWITZERLAND 2 Aug 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions, requirements updated

    TAIWAN 30 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban for India extended

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 29 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, travel restrictions updated

    PERU 28 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions, health protocols updated

    VIET NAM 27 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Validity of specific visas extended

    SAUDI ARABIA 26 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Validity of long-term visas extended

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 26 Jul 21

  • Visa-free entry, simplified visa regulations extended

    TAIWAN 23 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers reduced

    FINLAND 22 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

    UNITED STATES 21 Jul 21

  • Policies for Alien Employment Permits clarified

    PHILIPPINES 21 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended, Indonesia added

    PHILIPPINES 21 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Visa grace period announced, health protocols updated

    PHILIPPINES 21 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Border closure and entry restrictions extended

    CHILE 20 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures eased for U.S. travelers

    CANADA, UNITED STATES 20 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted for fully vaccinated travelers,...

    QATAR 19 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound passenger cap decreased

    AUSTRALIA 16 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: EU digital certificate to be utilized, travel...

    IRELAND 16 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Validity of temporary visas extended

    SOUTH AFRICA 14 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travelers required to register before arrival

    QATAR 14 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban for India extended

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency announced, travel restrictions updated

    JAPAN 13 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 9 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Most member states now issuing EU Digital...

    EUROPEAN UNION 7 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: EU to add 10 countries to safe...

    EUROPEAN UNION 7 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions reduced for 10 countries

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION 2 Jul 21

  • COVID-19: International commercial flight ban extended

    INDIA 1 Jul 21

  • Summer travel: COVID-19 restrictions present additional considerations

    UNITED STATES 30 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List increased

    AUSTRALIA 30 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: State borders closed, entry requirements updated

    AUSTRALIA 30 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine exemption plan announced

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 30 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Entry and quarantine guidelines increased

    TAIWAN 30 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Countries across Europe lift restrictions on travel...

    EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 28 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Travel permitted for permanent residents

    CANADA 25 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Right-to-work check guidelines extended

    UNITED KINGDOM 24 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 24 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Pre-entry approval requirement reinstated

    ISRAEL 24 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency ended, travel restrictions updated

    JAPAN 22 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Pre-entry permits no longer required

    ISRAEL 22 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements lessened, travel restrictions reduced

    CANADA 22 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

    UNITED STATES 21 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: U.S., Canada added to list of “green”...

    FRANCE 18 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended

    PHILIPPINES 18 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Ireland lifts visa requirements on nationals of...

    IRELAND 17 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Visa extension granted

    INDIA 16 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine waived for some vaccinated travelers

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 16 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Air travel bubble launch delayed

    HONG KONG, SINGAPORE 15 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions, visa suspension extended

    TAIWAN 14 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccination registration opened

    KUWAIT 14 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Borders reopened for vaccinated travelers from U.S.,...

    DENMARK 10 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: New entry permit required for business visitors

    ISRAEL 10 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Officials announce plan to ease quarantine requirement

    CANADA 10 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Maximum risk-level countries list updated

    ISRAEL 10 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Borders reopened, color-coded system created

    FRANCE 9 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban for India extended

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 9 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Green countries list updated, quarantine requirements amended

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 9 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Arrival protocols revised, travel restrictions updated

    PHILIPPINES 9 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Borders to remain closed until June 30

    CHILE 9 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Gradual reopening announced

    KUWAIT 8 Jun 21

  • Labor market test policies updated

    PHILIPPINES 7 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Visa appointments limited in India, Mexico and...

    UNITED STATES 4 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban extended, policies updated

    PHILIPPINES 4 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, travel restrictions updated

    PERU 3 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: UK travel restrictions increased, compelling reason required

    FRANCE 3 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: State Department updates national interest exemptions to...

    UNITED STATES 3 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban lifted for 11 countries

    SAUDI ARABIA 2 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: State of emergency extended, visa extension updated

    THAILAND 2 Jun 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements lessened, testing protocols updated

    GERMANY 28 May 21

  • COVID-19: Pre-departure testing requirements expanded

    SINGAPORE 28 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban from India extended, other restrictions...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 May 21

  • COVID-19: State Department issues ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory...

    UNITED STATES 26 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban extended for India and Pakistan

    CANADA 26 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel suspended from the UK

    GERMANY 26 May 21

  • COVID-19: Border closure and travel restrictions extended

    CHILE 25 May 21

  • COVID-19: US extends land travel bans with Canada...

    UNITED STATES 21 May 21

  • COVID-19: Visa processing resumes for essential family reunification,...

    IRELAND 21 May 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound flights suspended for select countries

    KUWAIT 21 May 21

  • COVID-19: Entry protocols and testing requirements updated

    ITALY 20 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated individuals

    DENMARK 20 May 21

  • COVID-19: Entry restrictions updated, flights from India suspended

    BRAZIL 19 May 21

  • COVID-19: Border measures tightened for travelers from Taiwan

    SINGAPORE 19 May 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine and testing protocols expanded for Taiwan

    HONG KONG 19 May 21

  • COVID-19: Entry suspended for foreign nationals and transit...

    TAIWAN 18 May 21

  • COVID-19: Additional pandemic measures implemented

    GHANA 17 May 21

  • COVID-19: Entry for work pass holders from higher-risk...

    SINGAPORE 14 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel guidelines and vaccine policies updated

    SAUDI ARABIA 14 May 21

  • COVID-19: Records of U.S. vaccines now accepted in...

    CHINA 14 May 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine and testing protocols expanded for additional...

    FRANCE 14 May 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended, ban lifted for UK

    PERU 14 May 21

  • COVID-19: Home Office extends COVID-19 right to work...

    UNITED KINGDOM 13 May 21

  • COVID-19: Repatriation flights for citizens in India set...

    AUSTRALIA 13 May 21

  • COVID-19: Suspension of visa processing extended

    IRELAND 12 May 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound travel suspended until further notice

    MADAGASCAR 10 May 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine exemption policy updated

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 10 May 21

  • COVID-19: Government adds India, four more countries to...

    IRELAND 7 May 21

  • COVID-19: Documents extended, additional travel restrictions implemented

    ITALY 6 May 21

  • COVID-19: Stay-Home Notice extended to 21 days, policies...

    SINGAPORE 6 May 21

  • COVID-19: Foreign nationals with immigrant, non-immigrant visas permitted...

    PHILIPPINES 5 May 21

  • COVID-19 Entry ban prohibits travel from India, exceptions...

    TAIWAN 5 May 21

  • COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine instated for Israeli citizens and...

    ISRAEL 5 May 21

  • Electronic Travel Authorization system enables visa-free entry for...

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 30 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: South Korea to lift quarantine for fully...

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA 30 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Countries around the world suspend or limit...

    INDIA 30 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: ICE extends guidance on online classes through...

    UNITED STATES 30 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Borders to remain closed through May

    CHILE 29 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Flights under Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble...

    HONG KONG, SINGAPORE 29 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Procedures tightened on travel from five countries

    FRANCE 29 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements, quarantine information, and traveler restrictions...

    GREECE 28 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: New regulations prohibit travel from India

    ITALY 28 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Testing protocols, quarantine exemptions and vaccination policies...

    QATAR 27 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Officials halt entry for pass holders with...

    SINGAPORE 27 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Passenger flights suspended from India and Pakistan

    CANADA 27 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: State Department amends standards for National Interest...

    UNITED STATES 27 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Home Office updates to right to work...

    UNITED KINGDOM 26 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Fully vaccinated travelers, families of newborn children...

    IRELAND 22 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Rules on quarantine, testing, travel from Brazil...

    ITALY 21 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

    UNITED STATES 21 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: India to be added to “red list”...

    UNITED KINGDOM 20 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: IRCC ends automatic extension on deadlines for...

    CANADA 19 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Issuance of e-Visas resumes in four categories

    INDIA 14 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: New restrictions to affect residence, legalization processes

    CHILE 14 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Government adds 16 more countries to mandatory...

    IRELAND 13 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Taskforce calls on UK to move to...

    UNITED KINGDOM 13 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Restrictions on travel from Austria, Israel, UK...

    ITALY 9 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Suspension of visa processing extended

    IRELAND 9 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: DHA extends validity of short- and long-term...

    SOUTH AFRICA 9 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines to be added...

    UNITED KINGDOM 7 Apr 21

    (Video) Filipino workers: Light travel ban on Hong Kong, Macau

  • COVID-19: Borders closed for 30 days, some exceptions...

    CHILE 6 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: New testing, quarantine measures in place for...

    PANAMA 2 Apr 21

  • COVID-19: National emergency, restrictions on entry from Brazil,...

    PERU 31 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Pandemic measures reimposed amid uptick in cases

    QATAR 31 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Beijing, Shanghai open vaccine eligibility to foreign...

    CHINA 30 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Scheduled international flights suspended again

    INDIA 26 Mar 21

  • Ireland, U.K. removed from ‘virus variant’ list

    GERMANY 26 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Vaccine quarantine exemption extended to six months

    QATAR 25 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Procedures updated for travel from some parts...

    CHINA 25 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Officials will facilitate visas for recipients of...

    CHINA 18 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Entry to foreign nationals to be suspended

    PHILIPPINES 18 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: ‘Green list’ reintroduced for travel to, from...

    FRANCE 18 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

    UNITED STATES 18 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: State Department broadens interview waiver again

    UNITED STATES 17 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Restrictions on travel from Brazil, U.K., Japan...

    ITALY 16 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Migratory regularization deadline extended to Sept. 16

    BRAZIL 11 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Foreign travel restrictions eased, some travel requirements...

    TAIWAN 2 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Country’s rollout of vaccine to include foreign...

    PANAMA 2 Mar 21

  • COVID-19: Quarantine exemption announced for vaccinated travelers

    QATAR 25 Feb 21

  • International flight suspension extended, with limited exceptions

    ISRAEL 23 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Suspension of some international flights extended

    PERU 22 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

    UNITED STATES 19 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Ban on travel from Brazil extended, some...

    ITALY 19 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Revised travel restrictions announced

    PHILIPPINES 19 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Isolation requirement, other mitigation measures implemented

    DENMARK 18 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: New travel measures for certain foreign nationals...

    INDONESIA 18 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: New travel requirements announced

    SOUTH AFRICA 17 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel exemptions, employment permit processing updated

    IRELAND 17 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: New entry and quarantine requirements announced

    CANADA 16 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Immigration offices in Mexico City, State of...

    MEXICO 16 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Dubai visa holders returning to Dubai no...

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel, immigration changes implemented

    SINGAPORE 11 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Requirements announced for travelers with COVID-19 vaccinations

    CHINA 11 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel suspended from 20 countries

    SAUDI ARABIA 11 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: International flight suspension extended

    ISRAEL 11 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Additional entry restrictions added

    FRANCE 11 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Air travel from Brazil, South Africa banned

    SPAIN 10 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban for many countries lifted

    PHILIPPINES 5 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Scheduled international flights suspended again

    INDIA 5 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Immigration offices in Mexico City, State of...

    MEXICO 4 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel and return policy amendments announced

    QATAR 4 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel ban for travelers from Brazil extended

    ITALY 4 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel from Brazil suspended for 30 days

    COLOMBIA 4 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: New pandemic measures implemented

    GHANA 3 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Singapore suspends reciprocal green lane arrangements with...

    SINGAPORE 3 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travelers from variant countries banned, several regions...

    PERU 2 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended

    DENMARK 2 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Commercial flight ban extended

    ISRAEL 2 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Further restrictions on travel announced

    CANADA 2 Feb 21

  • COVID-19: Entry suspended for visitors from additional countries

    UNITED KINGDOM 29 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Toughest entry rules since start of pandemic...

    NORWAY 29 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, entry requirements updated

    NETHERLANDS 29 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Extension of validity period for Certificates of...

    JAPAN 29 Jan 21

  • I-9 flexible measures extended until March 31

    UNITED STATES 28 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Updated travel restrictions for foreign nationals from...

    ITALY 28 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Coronavirus testing added as requirement for arriving...

    COLOMBIA 28 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: International travel suspension lifted, entry and travel...

    SAUDI ARABIA 27 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Closure of INM offices in Mexico City,...

    MEXICO 26 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: New entry requirements announced

    NEW ZEALAND 26 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound and outbound flights banned until Jan....

    ISRAEL 26 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Testing requirement for all travelers from high-risk...

    GERMANY 26 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound air travelers from Brazil and Ireland...

    HONG KONG 22 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Updated Coronavirus travel restrictions include mandatory testing,...

    PERU 20 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: New entry and travel measures announced

    SINGAPORE 20 Jan 21

  • Home Office introduces concession for individuals stranded outside...

    UNITED KINGDOM 20 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Negative PCR test to be required for...

    AUSTRALIA 19 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Negative or ‘not detected’ COVID-19 test now...

    IRELAND 19 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Land borders close

    SOUTH AFRICA 19 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Government updates provisional quarantine protocols for arriving...

    NIGERIA 19 Jan 21

  • Trump order ending Brazil, Europe travel bans unlikely...

    UNITED STATES 19 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: US to extend nonessential travel ban with...

    UNITED STATES 15 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: INM offices in Mexico City, State of...

    MEXICO 15 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: “Business Track” and “Residence Track” travel framework...

    JAPAN 15 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Entry barred to most travelers from most...

    UNITED KINGDOM 15 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Inbound air travelers must show negative test...

    UNITED STATES 13 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Chile adds new quarantine, testing requirements

    CHILE 13 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Negative test results for travelers arriving in...

    UNITED KINGDOM 13 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Additional national lockdown announced

    ISRAEL 11 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Negative test results required from air travelers...

    CANADA 11 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: New travel restrictions imposed

    JAPAN 8 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Applications to return to Hong Kong for...

    HONG KONG 7 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: Negative test results now required from all...

    CANADA 7 Jan 21

  • COVID-19: State Department extends broader interview waiver, impact...

    UNITED STATES 5 Jan 21

  • Trump extends visa bans through March 31

    UNITED STATES 31 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: No indication on extension of immigrant and...

    UNITED STATES 31 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Business travel lane set for January launch

    SINGAPORE 30 Dec 20

  • Flexible I-9 measures extended until Jan. 31

    UNITED STATES 23 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: List of low-risk countries updated again effective...

    QATAR 22 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Exceptional entry permit and quarantine changes announced

    QATAR 22 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: New classification system for countries concerning travel...

    ITALY 22 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Multiple countries impose new entry and travel...

    GLOBAL 22 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: US to extend nonessential travel ban with...

    UNITED STATES 21 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Countries in Europe, around the world suspend...

    UNITED KINGDOM 21 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Test and health form added as entry...

    BRAZIL 21 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine can be shortened for some...

    ISRAEL 17 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Health form requirement added for entry and...

    MEXICO 17 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Conditional movement control order updates announced

    MALAYSIA 16 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Restrictions on foreign nationals entry through land...

    BRAZIL 16 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: New employer-assisted work visa delayed

    NEW ZEALAND 16 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Enhanced measures announced for inbound air travelers

    HONG KONG 16 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Negative coronavirus test to be required for...

    NETHERLANDS 11 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: All travelers will be required to self-isolate...

    GREECE 11 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Scheduled international flights remain suspended

    INDIA 8 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: EU traffic lights approach adopted for Irish...

    IRELAND 8 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble delayed a...

    SINGAPORE 4 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Scheme will allow travelers to cut self-isolation...

    UNITED KINGDOM 2 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Work permit exemptions expanded to facilitate work...

    POLAND 2 Dec 20

  • COVID-19: Singapore, Hong Kong delay launch of air...

    SINGAPORE 24 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Entry, testing rules updated

    FRANCE 24 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Tourists from all countries to be allowed...

    SOUTH AFRICA 24 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: List of low-risk countries updated again

    QATAR 24 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: DHS to extend nonessential travel ban with...

    UNITED STATES 20 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Restrictions on foreign nationals entry through land...

    BRAZIL 19 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Testing, health form requirement now in place...

    SPAIN 18 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Testing requirement for entry eliminated

    COLOMBIA 18 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: International flight ban extended

    INDIA 17 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Borders will reopen to all foreign nationals...

    CHILE 17 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: New entry requirements aimed at slowing coronavirus

    GERMANY 13 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: New guidelines announced for arriving foreign travelers

    INDIA 12 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Entry ban updates announced

    JAPAN 12 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Negative COVID-19 test now required for entry...

    NORWAY 11 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Temporary entry suspension for foreign nationals from...

    CHINA 11 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: All travelers will be required to present...

    GREECE 10 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Some foreign workers no longer exempt from...

    NORWAY 10 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: New entry requirements announced for travelers

    CANADA 9 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Tourists from neighboring countries will be allowed...

    ARGENTINA 6 Nov 20

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  • COVID-19: Low-risk countries Green List updated

    QATAR 5 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Temporary ban on non-essential travel extended until...

    SWEDEN 5 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Immigration services resumed

    BOTSWANA 5 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Border restrictions to be lifted for visitors...

    SINGAPORE 4 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: France implements second lockdown to last for...

    FRANCE 4 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: Temporary concession announced for intra-company transfer visa...

    SOUTH AFRICA 4 Nov 20

  • COVID-19: New testing, entry requirements implemented

    DENMARK 30 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Belgium to be added to list of...

    HONG KONG 30 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: New travel and visa policies announced

    INDIA 30 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Entry not allowed to foreign nationals for...

    CZECH REPUBLIC 30 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Nationwide lockdown to include testing for foreign...

    SLOVAKIA 30 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Borders closed to foreign nationals due to...

    URUGUAY 29 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: European Council updates recommended travel restrictions

    EUROPEAN UNION 28 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Foreign investors allowed to enter soon

    PHILIPPINES 28 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Updated list of foreign nationals who may...

    CHILE 28 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Green lane for essential business and official...

    SINGAPORE 28 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Antigen test requirement for outbound travel lifted

    PHILIPPINES 28 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements relaxed to include extended family...

    NORWAY 27 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Entry requirements announced as air, land borders...

    PARAGUAY 22 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Tourists from all U.S. states allowed entry...

    COSTA RICA 22 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Quarantine requirements for inbound travelers extended

    QATAR 22 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Visa-free status for citizens of 11 countries...

    SOUTH AFRICA 22 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Immigration deadlines resume after pandemic suspension

    BRAZIL 22 Oct 20

  • COVID-19: Updated entry requirements, including flight suspensions and...

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    UNITED KINGDOM 14 Aug 20

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  • COVID-19: Foreign national entry restriction extended again

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    FRANCE 30 Jul 20

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    UNITED KINGDOM 29 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Air travel from UK, Tanzania, Turkey

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  • COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine for travelers from Bulgaria, Romania

    ITALY 29 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Foreign travel restrictions eased

    CZECH REPUBLIC 29 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Travel and flight extensions update

    ZAMBIA 28 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Exceptional entry permit service launching

    QATAR 28 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Residency permit, exit, return visa extensions

    SAUDI ARABIA 27 Jul 20

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    CHINA 27 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Work permit renewals

    ANGOLA 27 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Residence permit income requirement updated

    FINLAND 27 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Testing required for all inbound travelers

    CHINA 24 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry regulations, quarantine measures updated

    HONG KONG 24 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Inbound flight ban extension

    THAILAND 24 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Restriction of movement ‘green list’ released

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  • COVID-19: SHN requirements updated for certain travelers

    SINGAPORE 23 Jul 20

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  • COVID-19: Immigration Department implements limited public services

    HONG KONG 22 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions updated

    NETHERLANDS 21 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Russia clarifies coronavirus requirements for travelers

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry ban extended

    ISRAEL 21 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry procedures for foreign nationals updated

    ISRAEL 20 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Foreign travel restrictions eased

    GREECE 20 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Travel, quarantine restrictions updated

    CHILE 20 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry to be allowed for foreign nationals

    PHILIPPINES 20 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Further automatic extension for residence permission

    IRELAND 20 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry from 16 countries banned

    ITALY 17 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Disease control, prevention measures tightened

    HONG KONG 17 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Extension, stay permit provisions updated

    INDONESIA 16 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: MOM issues repatriation advisory for employers

    SINGAPORE 16 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: International flight suspension, visa extension

    INDIA 16 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Border closure extended

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  • COVID-19: Procedural deadlines resume for work-related immigration

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  • COVID-19: Government limiting number of citizens, residents permitted...

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  • COVID-19: Entry testing policy amended

    TAIWAN 14 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Entry procedures updated

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  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions lifted for some countries

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    UNITED KINGDOM 9 Jul 20

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  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions updated

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    UNITED KINGDOM 9 Jul 20

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    UNITED STATES 7 Jul 20

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    UNITED KINGDOM 7 Jul 20

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  • COVID-19: Entry, quarantine restrictions updated

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  • COVID-19: Quarantine extended in Manila

    PHILIPPINES 6 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: Foreign national entry restriction extended again

    BRAZIL 6 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: One-time entry for foreign highly qualified specialists

    RUSSIAN FEDERATION 2 Jul 20

  • COVID-19: International flights resuming

    COTE D IVOIRE 2 Jul 20

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  • COVID-19: State of alarm, restrictions lifted

    SPAIN 24 Jun 20

  • COVID-19: Some VACs resuming operation, offering limited services

    CANADA 24 Jun 20

  • COVID-19: Virtual immigration processing platform created

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  • COVID-19: Foreign nationals restricted from entering

    BRAZIL 23 Jun 20

  • COVID-19: Immigration offices open for some services

    INDONESIA 18 Jun 20

  • COVID-19: Residence permit identification visit deadline extended

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  • Email application introduced for Temporary Work Permit preapproval

    NIGERIA 17 Jun 20

  • COVID-19: Extension of mandatory medical examination requirement

    GHANA 17 Jun 20

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    HONG KONG 11 Jun 20

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  • COVID-19: Some visa, travel restrictions relaxed

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  • COVID-19: Quarantines, border closures extended

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  • COVID-19: Lockdown, flight restrictions extended

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  • COVID-19: Further immigration service measures implemented

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  • COVID-19: Entrance restrictions updated

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  • COVID-19: State of emergency lifted, foreign visitor relief...

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  • COVID-19: Flexible I-9 compliance measures extended

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  • COVID-19: Movement control order extended

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  • COVID-19: Movement control order extended

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  • COVID-19: Government extends lockdown, flight, visa service suspensions

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  • COVID-19: Government issues new travel ban exemption

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  • COVID-19: Border closures extended

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  • COVID-19: Government expands entry ban

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  • COVID-19: Inbound foreign travel suspension extended

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  • COVID-19: Establishment Cards renewal

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  • COVID-19: Lockdown extended, new guidelines issued

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  • COVID-19: Visit visa validity extended

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  • COVID-19: Visit visa validity extended

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  • COVID-19: Employers may temporarily accept certain expired identity...

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  • COVID-19: Immigration services updated following CMCO

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  • COVID-19: Most immigration services now available

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  • COVID-19: Circuit breaker extended, immigration services changes implemented

    SINGAPORE 5 May 20

  • USCIS extends temporary flexible measures

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  • COVID-19: Government to begin easing nationwide lockdown May...

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  • COVID-19: New temporary travel restrictions

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  • COVID-19: Home Office updates 30-day entry visa guidance

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  • COVID-19: France closes borders indefinitely

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  • COVID-19: Travel restrictions, quarantine measures extended

    ITALY 28 Apr 20

  • COVID-19: State of emergency declared, visa changes implemented

    MOZAMBIQUE 28 Apr 20

  • COVID-19: US to Canada travel restrictions extended

    CANADA 27 Apr 20

  • COVID-19: Movement control order extended third time

    MALAYSIA 27 Apr 20

  • COVID-19: Travel ban, other restrictions implemented

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  • COVID-19: Government institutions to close temporarily

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  • COVID-19: Air borders closed, other restrictions implemented

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