ArticleUpdates To Inbound Non-Essential Travel and Vaccine CertificatesLuxembourg has adopted an EU Council Recommendation on temporary restrictions on non-essential travel.LuxembourgImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleEntry Approval Letter Exemptions For Some Work Pass HoldersThe government of Malaysia will no longer require an entry approval letter (EAL) for certain work pass holders. Individuals holding the following pass types will be exempt from needing an EAL...MalaysiaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated Entrance RequirementsThe government of Montenegro updated its entrance requirements on 2 Jan. 2022. Travelers entering Montenegro will be required to provide...MontenegroImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleBallot Dates Announced For The Pacific Access And Samoan Visa CategoriesThe government of New Zealand announced quotas for the Pacific Access Category and the Samoan Quota, which will open to applicants in October 2022.New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleEstimated Visa Processing Times And Delays The government of New Zealand released information on processing times and processing delays for visa applications. The government estimates the following processing times as of August 2022...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Border Exemptions For Skilled WorkersOn 15 Dec. 2021, the government of New Zealand announced new border exemptions to bring skilled workers into the country while border restrictions remain in place.New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticlePre-Departure Tests Required For EntranceThe government of New Zealand will introduce new entrance requirements effective 7 Jan. 2022. Travelers, including the fully vaccinated, will be required to provide...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleTertiary Education For Dependents Of Eligible Residence Visa ApplicantsThe government of New Zealand will allow dependent children of eligible Residence Visa applicants to access tertiary education as domestic students while a dependent 2021 Resident Visa...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleApostille Convention Signed Into ForceThe government of Pakistan has joined the Apostille Convention, which removes the requirement for certain foreign-issued public documents to be legalized.PakistanImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated COVID-19 Related Entrance RequirementsAs of 30 May 2022, the government of the Philippines will require fully vaccinated travelers to present proof of vaccination and a negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours prior to departure.PhilippinesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleACR I-Card Registration Due 1 March 2022The government of the Philippines announced that foreign nationals holding valid alien certificate of registration identity cards (ARC I-Card) must file their Annual Report...PhilippinesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleCOVID-19 Updates And PEZA VisaOn Nov. 11, 2021, the government of the Philippines released information regarding COVID-19 measures within the country. PhilippinesImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated COVID-19 Related Entry MeasuresThe government of Qatar introduced new COVID-19 related measures on 4 September 2022. Under these new measures, the government will take the following steps...QatarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleVaccinated Travel Lanes ReopenedReduced testing requirements for travelers arriving via Vaccinated Travel Lanes...SingaporeImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleVaccinated Travel Lanes With Malaysia, Finland And SwedenThe government of Singapore announced a new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Malaysia and Singapore beginning Nov. 29, 2021.SingaporeImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleUpdated Country Alert LevelSouth Africa moved to alert level 1 on 31 Jan. 2022 South AfricaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleRemoval Of Quarantine Requirement For International TravelersThe government of South Korea will no longer require travelers to undergo isolation as a matter of normal protocol beginning 8 June 2022. This measure will apply to all travelers, regardless...South KoreaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Envoy Global, Inc.
ArticleReduced Pre-Departure Testing TimeThe accepted period for pre-departure testing will be reduced to 48 hours for all travelers entering South Korea...South KoreaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleAmendment To Entry BanBeginning September 20, 2021 individuals traveling to Sweden with a vaccination certificate issued from North Macedonia, San Marino, Switzerland, Tukey, Ukraine or the Vatican City are exempt from the current entry banSwedenImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.