Recently, China has gradually relaxed entry epidemic prevention measures for 125 countries, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, and has canceled and simplified many procedures. This includes canceling pre-boarding antigen testing, no longer designating testing institutions, allowing transfers, etc.
This is also the first time in more than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic that China has relaxed entry restrictions on a large scale.
html On June 28, China’s National Health Commission issued the “Notice on Issuing the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Prevention and Control Plan (Ninth Edition)”. One of the changes in the notice is: the isolation and control time for incoming personnel is adjusted from "14 days of centralized isolation medical observation + 7 days of home health monitoring" to "7 days of centralized isolation medical observation + 3 days of home health monitoring".
Nucleic acid testing measures were adjusted from "nucleic acid testing on the 1st, 4th, 7th and 14th days of centralized isolation medical observation, collecting nasopharyngeal swabs, and double sampling and testing before lifting the isolation" to "centralized isolation medical observation on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days" , 5, 7 days and the 3rd day of home health monitoring for nucleic acid testing and collecting oropharyngeal swabs ". Dual collection and testing are not required before the centralized isolation medical observation is lifted.
The close contact control measures have been adjusted from "7 days of centralized isolation and medical observation" to "7 days of home isolation and medical observation", with nucleic acid testing on the 1st, 4th and 7th days.
Not only China, but also other countries (United States/Canada/UK/Ireland/Australia/New Zealand/Singapore/Malaysia/Japan) have also relaxed entry restrictions. Let’s take a look at the latest updates from various countries around the world. Immigration and visa policies.
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United States
Entry policy update
News: The nucleic acid negative certificate is canceled for entry into the United States
Starting from 12:01 EST on Sunday (June 12), international passengers no longer need to provide a negative test result for the new coronavirus before entering the United States!
[Preparation before domestic departure]
- Proof of complete vaccination (Sinovac, Sinopharm), which must be 14 days after you have been fully vaccinated
- Your contact information, as well as your contact address after entering the United States.
- Passport (valid for more than 6 months), valid US visa , EVUS valid renewal (B1B2)
[After entering the United States]
- It is recommended to conduct a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after arriving in the United States. Now there are often relevant ones in New York and San Francisco The staff went to supervise the inspection, and it is recommended that everyone do it when they have time.
- is arranged in accordance with the epidemic prevention requirements of local cities in the United States.
Visa Information Update
Domestic Visa Centers - Beijing and Guangzhou are open normally, with normal submissions and processing (in order to cooperate with the local government's prevention and control of the new crown epidemic, all routine visa and U.S. citizen services at the Consular Service Center of the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai are temporarily closed , as the current situation is constantly changing, please browse the interview web page information before your appointment date to confirm Check whether the office where you are interviewing is open and serving normally)
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Canada
Immigration policy update
The border is open to international students; ArriveCan needs to be completed in advance APP to upload COVID-19 vaccine injection records.
After April 1, 2022, international students who are fully vaccinated can enter Canada directly without nucleic acid testing and without quarantine after entry.Minors under the age of 18 who have not been vaccinated can also enter Canada if accompanied by their parents who have received the approved vaccine.
Approved vaccine requirements and related details:
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/-covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada
Whether the special circumstances meet the entry requirements, please check
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start
Visa information update
Domestic visa center is open (temporary closure due to the epidemic, the local update is allow). During the epidemic, only fingerprint entry reservations with a receipt after online application will be accepted. Labeling needs to be done by mail.
Remarks
Before entering the country, please log in to your online application account and check whether the visa status has expired. If it fails, you will need to submit an updated physical examination to the embassy to activate your visa before you can enter the country. Upload the updated physical examination receipt through Web Form, and then check the online application account status.
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Australia
Immigration policy update
From July 6, 2022, Australia's borders will be fully liberalized. All Australian immigrants:
- Those entering Australia do not need to provide vaccination certificates
- Those entering Australia do not need to fill in the DPD digital passenger declaration
- You will not be required to provide proof of vaccination when leaving Australia
- Unvaccinated visa holders do not need to apply for exemption from entry
The official website of the Australian Immigration Service has also been updated simultaneously:
https∶//www.home affairs.gov.au/-covid19/vaccination-testing
Visa Information Update
- Electronic Visa can always be submitted, not closed
- html Starting from the new fiscal year in July, the visa application fee will increase;
- DHA visa processing speed will return to the pre-epidemic level, and the time period given for supplementary documents will also return to the original time range , if the replacement cannot be completed in time, please contact DHA in time Apply to extend the replacement period
Remarks
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/international-student-arrival-plans
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UK
Immigration policy update
Starting from 4am on March 18th (12pm on March 18th, Beijing time), all travelers entering the UK, regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated or not, will not need to take any COVID-19 COVID-19 tests before travel or upon arrival. For testing, there is no need to fill in the British Passenger Locator Form before traveling, and there is no need to quarantine after entry. Completely return to the pre-epidemic opening policy.
Visa information update
Starting from March 12, 2022, UKVI will suspend the "expedited" and "super expedited" visa expedited services for all new student, work and family visas. The current official visa processing period is 3 weeks, but most students fail to get their visa results within 3 weeks.
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Ireland
Entry policy update
Starting from March 6, 2022, passengers entering Ireland do not need to present a vaccination certificate, a COVID-19 recovery certificate or a negative nucleic acid test report, and do not need to fill in the Passenger Locator Form.
Visa information update
Visa processing is normal
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New Zealand
Entry policy update
New Zealand's border opening plan is divided into five stages:
.11 The New Zealand government announced that it will advance the full opening of the border to the end of July.
The first step will be from 11:59 pm on February 27th to New Zealand citizens and residents in Australia. Will be allowed to enter New Zealand. Returning New Zealanders must be fully vaccinated and quarantine at home, but do not need to enter a government-managed isolation facility (MIQ)
In the second step, from March 13, New Zealand citizens from around the world and Residents and eligible travelers can enter New Zealand MIQ-free.
The second step, which starts at 11:59pm on March 13, will also extend border exemptions for key workers, as well as skilled workers earning at least median wage 1.5 times, who will also be eligible to enter New Zealand. , as well as family members of highly skilled workers who may be separated from their loved ones. Working holidays will also reopen from step two.
The third step starts at 11:59 pm on April 12. Borders are further expanded to include large numbers of international students enrolling before term two, up to 5,000 students, as well as temporary visa holders who still meet relevant visa requirements.
Currently, entering New Zealand requires a recognized vaccination report and filling out the New Zealand Travel Declaration Form (NZTD). Starting from 6.21, passengers will no longer need to undergo a pre-departure nucleic acid test
After the third step is completed, the New Zealand government will open the border from 10 The month is advanced to the end of July; 2022 Students can apply for a visa to travel to New Zealand from August 1, 2020;
Visa information update
Onshore student visas can be submitted and processed normally;
Those who meet strict border exemption standards, or are currently in quarantine-free travel areas can be submitted and processed;offshore students Visa Application for visa cannot be submitted unless there is an invitation letter from the school. At present, the NZ government has released 5,000 places. Each school has received its own quota and has begun to collect students' entry intentions. Generally, the school actively invites them;
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Singapore
Entry policy update
Starting from 2022.4.1, vaccinated passengers do not need to undergo ART antigen rapid test after entry; nucleic acid test within 48 hours is required before departure;
Submit the electronic arrival card SG within 3 days before boarding Fill in the Arrval Card information
Application website:
https: //e-services.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
Note:
a. After entering Singapore, you do not need to take an ART test, and you can use public transportation from the airport to your residence, such as buses, subways, etc. However, if you have any suspected symptoms when you arrive in Singapore, you will be directed to take ART ($30 ) or PCR ($138) detection.Before the test results come out, you can only take a taxi or private car to your residence;
b. If the student has received a vaccine that is not accepted by the Singapore Ministry of Health, you can apply for "entry approval" and will need to undergo a 7-day home quarantine after entering the country;
c. If you have fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and other symptoms within 7 days before departure, please postpone your travel plan; if you have had a positive Covid-19 test between 7-90 days before departure, please check and see if you are eligible for entry Eligibility
https://ww.checkirst.gov .-sg/c/7f36b15e-3d3d-4b95-a904-7a5de6c6ddfb
Visa information update
Normally open
Foreigners who are accepted by educational institutions for full-time study in Singapore need to apply for a student pass and it is processed normally;
(Unless there is an immigration exemption order, or a short-term visit pass is obtained at a Singapore checkpoint, hope Those who wish to participate in short-term courses, etc. are exempted)
Malaysia
Entry Policy Update
2 Entry will be fully liberalized in April;
- Download, register and launch the MySeiahtera application 48 hours before departure and complete the declaration, otherwise it will become Red is tracked;
- 8-hour nucleic acid test report (RT-PCR) Chinese and English version;
- vaccination certificate (Chinese and English version), it is recommended to complete three doses of vaccination; if no vaccination or less than 2 doses, you need to quarantine for 5 days ( The specific quarantine time must be determined in Malaysia Government notification shall prevail);
- Confirm that EVAL is valid for at least 2 months;
- Entry visa (SEV) is within the validity period;
Visa information update
Open normally
If the visa progress reaches 32%, you can start online classes; if the visa progress reaches 70%, you can apply for a visa at the nearest Malay Embassy in China; it is recommended that students apply for a visa at EVAL Entry 2 months before expiration Malay
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Japan
Entry policy update
Starting from March 1, the Japanese government began to allow foreigners (except tourists) to enter. Starting from April 10, restrictions will be relaxed to allow 10,000 people to enter the country every day.
The Japan Immigration and Immigration Agency issued a notice on extending the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence. The general content is as follows:
- The issuance date is January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2022 → The validity period is extended to October 31, 2022
- issued The date is from May 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022 → Valid within 6 months from the date of issue
Based on the analysis results of the Omicron variant, the epidemic situation in various countries and regions around the world, and the effectiveness of the vaccine Sexual and other factors, the Japanese government comprehensively assessed the epidemic risks of countries and regions around the world, divided them into three levels: red, yellow, and blue, and took different measures.
Since mainland China is divided into blue, starting from June 1, tourists from mainland China to Japan, regardless of vaccination history, will not need to be tested and quarantined after entering Japan.
It should be noted that all travelers to Japan will still need a nucleic acid test (negative certificate) within 72 hours before leaving the country. The Japanese government recommends that all travelers install the APP "MySOS" before entering Japan to successfully complete the immigration procedures (fast track).In addition, all inbound tourists can go through quarantine, entry inspection and customs declaration procedures on the website "Visitylapan Web". You are welcome to use the fast track:
https://www.hco.mhlw.go.jp/fasttrack/zh-cn/" Visityapan Web" (English) https://www.digital.go.jp/en/ser-vices/visit japan_web-en/
Regarding the use of "Fast Track" and "Visit Japan Web", visa applicants who already hold a certificate of residence status as of June 22, 2022 (residence status is Technical Intern Training No. 1 or study abroad) are applying for a visa A "confirmation letter" from the applicant and the receptionist must be submitted.
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/nyuukokukanri07_00158.html#vjw
visa Information update
It is currently possible to submit a study permit application, but the school needs to apply for a welfare card in advance from the Immigration and Residence Service, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Without a welfare card, the visa cannot be submitted; at the same time, the processing period is uncertain. .
Remarks
https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprzh/00_000485_00187.html
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