Summary of entry policies of various countries in February 2021-entry nucleic acid testing requirements

In February, many foreign countries will have some adjustments to their immigration policies. Whether the adjustment is good news or bad news depends on where you start. After the Spring Festival, schools in various places will begin to reopen. Everyone is still paying more attention to immigration policy.

Immigration Policy

United States

After Biden took office, many measures were taken to control the COVID-19 epidemic. The latest immigration policy was announced to be implemented from January 26. That is to say, nucleic acid certificate is required for vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requires all air passengers entering the United States to present a negative nucleic acid test report generated within 72 hours before departure. Airlines must confirm negative test results for all passengers before boarding. If a passenger fails to provide a negative test or documentation of recovery, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger.

Although American colleges and universities are eager to get students back to campus, the current policy is still to prioritize online courses, and many colleges and universities have announced to postpone the start of the semester.

So for the sake of health, it is recommended to give priority to online courses. If you insist on going back to school, remember not to forget the negative nucleic acid test report within 72 hours after vaccination~

Britain, Britain

2021 is really an exciting year for the UK Year. After yet another lockdown, there is finally some good news. First of all, British Boris Johnson stated through the media on January 27 that the British government is planning to relax the blockade of England in three stages and start school in March. China is not included in the published list of countries with mandatory quarantine.

Although the epidemic in the UK is still severe and the infection rate remains high, there is good news about vaccine efficiency and vaccination speed.

The effectiveness of the Novartis vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) in COVID-19 is 89.3%. Among them, the effectiveness against the original strain of COVID-19 is 95.6%, and the effectiveness against the mutated strain first discovered in the UK is 95.6%. 85.6%. As of January 22, the UK’s vaccination rate has been in the leading echelon.

However, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still in the blockade stage, and due to epidemic restrictions, life is inconvenient, so it is not easy to enter. Timing. More importantly, flights between China and Britain will be suspended indefinitely from January 10, 2021. If you want to plan your inbound itinerary, you have to wait for the flight ban to be lifted.

In addition, don’t worry too much about the graduation visa. .

In short, if you want to enter, just like the United States, you need to provide an accounting test report within 72 hours. In addition, remember to consult the school’s admission quarantine in advance.

Canada

It has been almost a year since Canada announced the travel ban in March 2020. The current epidemic situation in Canada is still not optimistic, but fortunately, the number of new medical records is declining every day, and most universities have decided to start in February. School starts.

In addition, Canada will vaccinate international students for free, but it will be in April 2021. It is estimated that domestic students will have been vaccinated in China by then.

If you plan to enter Canada, you must be prepared. Transport Canada announced that starting from January 7, 2021, all air passengers flying to Canada must board the plane with a negative nucleic acid certificate 72 hours before boarding and quarantine after entry. 14 days. All students, regardless of semester or course type, are required to obtain a study permit issued by IRCC. Under the Quarantine Act, it is illegal to violate any instructions provided when entering Canada and may result in a period of up to 6 months. Imprisonment or a fine of CAD 750,000!

Australia

Currently, Australia’s COVID-19 epidemic is under better control than the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. But because. The decrease in international students has hurt Australia's economy, so the Australian government encourages international students to return to school and continue their studies. Now, some universities have established scholarships for international students and reduced tuition fees for students who need to renew their student visas. Application fee.

However, students who plan to enter the country in the spring semester must still implement the latest immigration policies, and must

In addition, remember to apply for an Australian travel declaration online within 72 hours before entry. /p>

Application address: https://www.health.aero/au/

Incoming passengers need to be quarantined for 14 days. The quarantine point is a quarantine hotel arranged by the government. If there are special circumstances. , you need to submit your application again.

The current situation in Australia is relatively good, and there should be no problem entering the country. In addition, the Australian government expects to provide "proof of immunity" to international students in April. Students holding an "Immunity Certificate" do not need to quarantine for 14 days when entering the country.

Australia

All passengers entering or transiting Australia (all passengers over 5 years old must submit a negative COVID-19 test report to the airline.

The test should Completed within 72 hours before boarding and provided at check-in. Test certificates older than 72 hours are not valid if a member of the traveling party tests positive, even if my test result is negative. I will also be prohibited from flying or entering Australia.

Anyone entering Australia must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

All international travelers and persons including those at the airport. Everyone must wear a mask.

February Entry and Exit Updates

A nucleic acid negative certificate within 3 days is required to enter the United States.

According to the regulations of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Starting from January 26, American passengers entering the United States by plane are required to take a COVID-19 nucleic acid test within 3 days before departure, and provide a negative test or COVID-19 recovery certificate before boarding. According to regulations, airlines must refuse to provide it. Passengers with relevant certificates can board the plane.

In addition, according to the executive order signed by US President Biden on January 25, starting from January 30, non-US citizens who have visited South Africa within two weeks will be suspended. Entry into the United States. This measure does not apply to U.S. permanent residents as of January 26. Travel restrictions from the 26 European Schengen Area members as well as the United Kingdom, Ireland and Brazil remain in effect.

Tourists from countries and regions must be quarantined for 10 days when entering the UK.

British Prime Minister Johnson said on January 27 that tourists from countries and regions with a risk of spreading the mutant new coronavirus must be quarantined after entering the country. Isolate in a designated residence for 10 days.

To prevent the spread of mutated new coronavirus in the UK, the British government recently included Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Portugal, South Africa and other countries and regions on the "red list", banning these countries. However, this measure does not involve British citizens, Irish citizens and people with residency in the UK. From February, short-term visits to Singapore will require travel insurance.

From 23:59 on January 31, passengers entering Singapore through air passes and "fast track" arrangements must purchase travel insurance in advance with an amount of no less than S$30,000 to cover possible losses in the new period. For medical and hospitalization expenses related to COVID-19, travelers can choose to purchase relevant insurance in Singapore or other countries, and be sure to carry relevant insurance information with them (electronic or paper version for reference.

Starting from February 1st. Cross-testing is required when transferring from Finland to China.

Starting from February 1, 2021, Chinese and foreign passengers flying to China via Finland will not have a passport issued by the embassy or consulate of the country of origin in China. For green health codes with the "HS" logo or green health declaration QR codes with the "HDC" logo, you need to be interrogated in Helsinki and apply for the "HS Health Code" or "HDC QR Code" from the Chinese Embassy in Finland. .

Isolation and testing will be required when entering the Philippines from February 1st.

Starting from February 1, inbound passengers will be quarantined in designated facilities for 5 days after arriving in the Philippines. After the quarantine, they will be tested by RT-PCR. Passengers who test negative will be approved for transfer to a government-designated facility at their destination for 14 days.

International Olympic Committee: Will release the Tokyo Olympics competition manual.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach revealed that the first version of the Tokyo Olympics competition manual will be released in early February and will first be provided to national Olympic committees and Olympic delegation heads. The manual contains epidemic prevention and control measures for different pa

Japan: May extend the declaration of emergency until the end of February.

On January 27, local time, multiple Japanese government officials stated that the Japanese government generally believed that the emergency declaration for epidemic prevention in 11 prefectures including Tokyo, which was originally scheduled to end on February 7, was The implementation period should be extended. At present, plans to extend it until at least the end of February have surfaced.

On January 7, local time, a passerby passed by an empty outdoor restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

Starting from 0:00 on January 8, the three prefectures in the Japanese capital area (Tokyo, Yutama, Chiba, and Kanagawa) will implement a state of emergency until February 7.

Canada: Canada-U.S. border traffic restriction order Extension

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau recently announced that the Canada-U.S. border traffic restrictions will be extended until February 21, 2020. From March 21, 2020, "tourism and leisure" between the two countries will be prohibited. "Unnecessary cross-border travel", trade will not be affected. The "limited border closure" order will be updated monthly.

Hungary: The curfew will be extended until March 1.

Hungary Minister of the Prime Minister's Office gullyasgergely announced on January 28 that the Hungarian government decided to postpone the curfew and other new coronavirus prevention and control measures until March 1, including a nationwide curfew from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day, and restaurants are only allowed to deliver food. Services, college students and high school students will switch to online classes

Ireland: The lockdown will be extended until March 5.

Irish Prime Minister Martin said on January 26 that in order to prevent and control the epidemic, Ireland will extend the third round of lockdown until March 5, and schools, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants will remain closed. In addition, mandatory quarantine will be implemented for the first time.