On 26 Nov. 2021, the World Health Organization named the
new
B.1.1.529 variant Omicron. In response to this new
variant, a number of countries have reintroduced travel
restrictions and entry requirements. For up-to-date information on
the newest travel restrictions see the list below, which will be
updated as more country information is announced. Prior
to traveling, contact your Envoy Global Account Manager or
trusted representative for up-to-date information.
EU Council
Overview
Effective 26 Nov. 2021, the EU countries agreed to
impose temporary emergency restrictions on all
non-essential travel into the EU from the countries of Botswana,
Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
These temporary restrictions include suspending passenger flights
from affected countries. EU citizens are also asked to avoid travel
to these above-mentioned countries.
