2022-10
2022 is about to October. Due to the uncertainty of the global epidemic, the entry policy has a certain timeliness!
Although there is not much news about the epidemic abroad, some countries have completely "layed" in the face of the epidemic. It's not because they are willing to lie flat, but because there are some other reasons.
But friends who go abroad should still pay attention to personal protection;
Xiaobangzhu has compiled the latest visa and entry and exit policies of some countries and regions for everyone;
China
China
will continuously optimize entry and exit control
Entry policy & isolation policy
Foreigners who hold the following two types of documents can enter China, namely foreign students with valid study residence permits and those who hold APEC business travel card.
Entering personnel have taken "7-day centralized medical observation + 3-day home health monitoring" management measures, and conducted nucleic acid test on the first, 2, 3, 5 and 7 days of centralized medical observation, and conducted nucleic acid test on the third day of home health monitoring.
The latest quarantine policies of each province can be logged into the "State Council Client" mini program and query through "Epidemic Prevention and Control Policies and Measures in Various Localities".
Do not go out during home health monitoring when returning to China overseas. If you are seeking medical treatment, you must take personal protection when going out and try to avoid taking public transportation.
Hong Kong Region - changed from 3+4 to 0+3
html Starting from September 26, the entry quarantine arrangements for people arriving in Hong Kong by airports in overseas or Taiwan will be changed from the current "3+4" to "0+3". means that overseas entry to Hong Kong no longer requires hotel quarantine, and it will be directly under 3 days of home quarantine!
During the 3-day period, health code is yellow code . During the yellow code, you can freely enter and exit the accommodation to supermarkets and other places. You can take buses, but you cannot enter densely populated high-risk places such as restaurants and bars.
and cancel the nucleic acid test before boarding. is changed to a 24-hour quick test. Hong Kong can directly transfer back to the mainland!
Canada
Release entry restrictions against the novel coronavirus
Visa policy
All types of visa applications in Canada are can be submitted online and the Immigration Bureau will review it one after another.
During the epidemic, only fingerprint entry appointments with receipts after online application are accepted. Labeling needs to be mailed.
Entry Policy
htmlOn September 26, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that will lift entry restrictions against the new coronavirus from October 1, and will no longer be mandatory for passengers from all countries to be quarantined, wear masks or present test and vaccination certificates.
The Canadian government pointed out that the decision to lift epidemic prevention restrictions on inbound passengers is based on the vaccination rate in Canada, the availability of new vaccines and treatments, and scientific models show that the country has passed the latest wave of the epidemic.
Starting from October 1, 2022, all passengers, regardless of their nationality, will no longer need:
∎ Submit public health information through the ArriveCAN application or website;
∎ Provide vaccination certificate;
∎ Accept testing before or upon arrival;
∎ Conduct quarantine or isolation related to COVID-19;
∎ Monitor and report on signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival.
Isolation Policy
Currently, there is no need to quarantine after entering the country.
However, before arriving in Canada, or locally infected, flight attendants, cruise staff or border service officials should be notified upon arrival.It may then be transferred to the quarantine officer, which will determine whether the traveler needs further medical evaluation
U.S.
International passengers still need to present a certificate of complete vaccination
Visa policy
0U.S. visa service has been fully restored. The validity period of visa fee paid during the epidemic is extended to September 30, 2023, and the visa fee paid on December 17, 2021 and after is valid within one year from the date of purchase.
One of the conditions for applying for a US visa to be exempted from the visa-free visa "The same visa category will not expire for no more than 12 months" has been extended to "48 months".
Except for the four branches specified by CITIC Bank , other services for receiving passports and submitting documents will start charging.
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenyang and Shanghai are fully open for reservations and are open normally.
Entry policy
Entry registration before going to the United States (Electronic system for visa update)
Vaccination must be completed and certificates are provided (Sino Pharmaceuticals, Sinovac, etc.) before departure can be set off for 14 days before departure. Note: Inoculation of enhanced inoculation (i.e., third injection) is not mandatory.
When entering the country, you must provide a certificate of vaccination status. Exceptions are made by minors, those who have received emergency humanitarian exemptions.
Isolation policy
0 After arriving, you must self-isolate at home for 5 days, and undergo nucleic acid testing within 3-5 days. If symptoms occur, please self-test the symptoms and self-isolate them, and follow the respective epidemic prevention requirements of each state!
If you have been infected and recovered within the past 90 days, you need to present the treatment and rehabilitation certificate from the medical institution. Regardless of whether you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to undergo nucleic acid tests or self-isolation within 3-5 days after arrival.
UK
Cancel entry New crown epidemic prevention limit
Visa policy
Priority services (PV) and Super Priority Service (SPV) for Student Visa and Work Visa Recovery, but must be purchased online during the appointment process and cannot be purchased on-site through the visa center.
can be used for new visit visa applications (tourism, visiting relatives and friends, business). The number of PV reservations will be relatively reduced.
The priority and super priority services for new family applications continue to be suspended.
People who hold passports of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions in China, such as traveling to the UK, engaging in business and other activities, and staying in the UK for no more than 180 days, do not need to apply for a visa.
PS: Super priority service is only accepted by the visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou ~
Entry policy
From March 1This year, the UK has lifted all restrictions. When entering the UK, there is no need to provide proof or proof.
Regardless of whether you have received the new crown vaccine or not, all passengers no longer need to fill out the passenger positioning form (Passenger Locator Form).
Isolation policy
Regardless of whether you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or not, all passengers no longer need to undergo COVID-19 testing before departure and post-entry tests; and passengers are no longer required to self-isolate after entering the UK.
EU
No mandatory nucleic acid testing
Entry policy
EU Commission announced on May 17 that flights of all member states of the EU cannot force passengers to present nucleic acid test reports, vaccine certificates and entry health registration before boarding. Industry insiders said that once this news is released, more European countries will gradually return to normal.
Thai
htmlNo ATK testing and vaccine proof need to be presented starting from October!
Visa Policy
From October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the stay period for Thailand tourist visas will be extended to 45 days;
Visa on arrival (VOA) will be extended from the 15th to the 30th.
Entry policy
1. Cancel vaccination certificate and ATK test results before entry, except for Yellow fever ;
2.Cancel random inspection of new crown vaccination for passengers, but still need to continue to monitor passengers with symptoms of other dangerous infectious diseases or new infectious diseases;
3.Adjust the isolation measures for mild/asymptomatic new crown infections for 5 days, but must strictly follow DMHT measures.
(DMHT: maintain social distance, wear masks, wash hands frequently and do daily testing)
As soon as this policy was revealed, it is clear that there is no need to provide ATK test results and vaccination certificates when entering Thailand.
Japanese
Revoke entry restrictions—resuming free travel
Visa policy
Admission application, but the school requires that the school enter and exit the residence management department in advance, Science Department, Science and Technology Department, and Health, Labor and Welfare, apply for a repayment certificate. Without a repayment certificate, you cannot submit a visa; at the same time, the current trial period is uncertain.
Entry policy & isolation policy
Border control policy is expected to be relaxed on 1 October 11, will open overseas travelers to free travel and visa-free for short-term entry, and the daily entry limit will be abolished.
From 0:00 on September 7, those who hold valid 3 vaccination certificates that meet the Japanese government’s recognition do not need to submit a nucleic acid negative certificate within 72 hours before entry when entering the country;
If there is no valid 3 vaccination certificates that are certified by the Japanese government, they still need to submit a nucleic acid negative certificate within 72 hours before entry.
Korean
can enter the country with a fast antigen test negative result
Visa policy
South Korea will allow all entrants (regardless of nationality and history of COVID-19 vaccination) to be exempted from isolation from June 8, and have been allowed to enter South Korea for tourism purposes.
Entry policy & isolation policy
From 0:00 on September 3, all Korean natives and foreigners arriving in South Korea do not need to submit a negative certificate for the COVID-19 PCR nucleic acid test.
However, you must undergo PCR nucleic acid testing within 1 day after entering South Korea.
Overseas entrants can enjoy quarantine without any vaccination.
Although entering South Korea now no longer requires providing a negative nucleic acid certificate, , at present, domestic airports still have requirements for nucleic acid reporting for outbound personnel, , so they still need to prepare nucleic acid certificates according to the airport's requirements.
New Zealand
Cancel epidemic restrictions
Visa policy:
From August 1, all visa categories (including travel, visitors and student visas) will be reopened for travelers from anywhere in the world to apply.
Entry policy
According to the latest epidemic prevention news released by the Ministry of Health of New Zealand, the COVID-19 COVID-19 protection framework (traffic light system) was officially cancelled at midnight on September 12, 2022.
And, starting from September 26, 2022, entering New Zealand will not require a vaccination certificate, but you still need to fill out the New Zealand passenger statement;
and no mask is required to be worn anywhere except for going to specific medical institutions such as hospitals, family doctors, pharmacies and nursing homes.
At the same time, Air New Zealand will no longer mandate all passengers to wear masks when taking flights.
All passengers who take international flights to New Zealand still need to complete the NZTD declaration before departure.
Isolation Policy
∎People who test for COVID-19 with positive only need to be isolated for 7 days.
∎It is recommended that household contacts undergo rapid antigen testing every day for 5 days. As long as the test results are negative, they can live normally as usual.
∎Close contacts do not need to be quarantined, but they need to undergo RAT tests every day.
∎ Antiviral drugs will be provided free of charge to any New Zealander aged 65 and older who test positive for COVID-19.
Australia
cancel the mask order, shorten the isolation time
Visa policy
E-visa can be submitted normally, and visa fees have increased starting from the new fiscal year in July. The number of visas received by DHA has increased; in addition, the time given for supplements will be closed and will return to the original time range.
Entry Policy & Isolation Policy
htmlFrom late at night on August 28, all passengers entering Singapore even if they have not completed the COVID-19 vaccination:
∎Entry to Australia no longer need to provide vaccination certificate;
∎No need to fill in the DPD digital passenger statement before entering the country;
∎People who have not received the certified vaccine do not need to apply for exemption from entry.
∎ Entering Australia no longer requires nucleic acid testing within 72 hours, but still need to obtain a negative test certificate within two days before the trip.
The mandatory isolation period for asymptomatic infected persons in the local is shortened from 7 days to 5 days. Symptomatic infected persons and workers in high-risk places still need to be isolated for 7 days.
Singapore
High entry restrictions, and entry is free of quarantine
Visa policy
Application for a student visa must provide Chinese and English COVID-19 vaccination certificate. If you do not need to be vaccinated, please provide materials according to the requirements of the Immigration Bureau.
Entry policy & isolation policy
From August 29, 2022: All passengers traveling to Singapore can enter without quarantine.
In addition, all long-term certificate holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above who have not completed vaccination do not need to apply for an entry permit.
Note: All passengers who travel to Singapore by plane or sea must submit an electronic health statement using the Singapore entry card before entering the country.
html Starting from September 12, the flight of Singapore Airlines will be transferred to China via Singapore, and the shortest stay in Singapore will be shortened from the previous 96 hours to 48 hours.
At present, the entry policies of many countries are still being adjusted due to changes in the epidemic. When arranging travel plans, please pay close attention to the relevant requirements of the incoming countries and do a good job in vaccination, new crown testing, etc.
Even if some countries have "layed flat", you should still pay attention to personal protection when you go out!
For more information, please search for "Foreign Affairs", a service platform focusing on overseas comprehensive business.
