The latest immigration policies of various countries in October 2022

In October 2022, several countries will completely open their entry policies and have to live. Now many countries around the world have completely settled down. However, the entry policies of some countries are being adjusted accordingly. Today I will introduce to you the latest entry policies of each country! 1. China

will continue to optimize entry and exit control

Immigration policy & quarantine policy

Foreigners holding the following two types of documents can enter China, namely Foreign students holding a valid study and residence permit and those holding APEC business travel cards.

All arrivals will adopt the management measures of "7 days of centralized isolation medical observation + 3 days of home health monitoring", and a nucleic acid test will be conducted on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th days of the centralized isolation medical observation. , conduct a nucleic acid test on the third day of home health monitoring.

You can log in to the "State Council Client" applet to check the latest isolation policies of each province through "Epidemic Prevention and Control Policies and Measures in Various Regions".

Do not go out during the home health monitoring period after returning from overseas. For special circumstances such as medical treatment, personal protection must be taken when going out, and try to avoid taking public transportation.

Hong Kong Region—Changed from 3+4 to 3

Starting from September 26, the entry quarantine arrangement for people arriving from overseas or Taiwan via the airport will be changed from the current “3+4 "Changed to "3", that is, travelers entering Hong Kong from overseas no longer need hotel quarantine, but can directly quarantine at home for 3 days!

During these three days, the health code is a yellow code. During the yellow code period, you can freely leave the check-in area and go to supermarkets and other places. You can take public transportation, but you cannot enter restaurants, bars and other densely populated high-risk places.

And cancel the nucleic acid test before boarding and change it to a 24-hour rapid test. Hong Kong can directly transfer back to the mainland! 2. Canada

Lifting entry restrictions against the new coronavirus

Visa policy

Applications for all types of Canadian visas can be submitted online and will be processed by the Immigration Bureau one after another.

During the epidemic, only fingerprint entry reservations with a receipt after online application will be accepted. Labeling needs to be done by mail.

Immigration Policy

On September 26, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that entry restrictions against the new coronavirus will be lifted starting from October 1. Travelers from all countries will no longer be required to quarantine, wear masks, or show proof of testing and vaccination.

The Canadian government pointed out that the decision to lift epidemic prevention restrictions for inbound travelers is based on Canada’s vaccination rate, the availability of new vaccines and treatments, and scientific models showing that the country has passed the peak of the latest wave of epidemics. .

As of October 1, 2022, all travelers, regardless of their nationality, will no longer be required to: submit public health information via the ArriveCAN app or website; provide proof of vaccination; accept arrival test before or upon arrival; undergo quarantine or isolation related to COVID-19; monitor and report for signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in Canada.

Quarantine policy

Currently there is no need to quarantine after entry.

However, before arriving in Canada, or if a local infection occurs, flight attendants, cruise staff or border services officials should be notified upon arrival. It may then be referred to a quarantine officer, who will decide whether the traveler requires further medical evaluation 3. United States

International travelers still need to show proof of full vaccination

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US visa services have been fully restored. The validity period of visa fees paid during the epidemic period has been extended to September 30, 2023, and visa fees paid on or after December 17, 2021 will be valid for one year from the date of purchase.

One of the conditions for applying for a U.S. visa without a visa interview: "the validity of the same visa category shall not exceed 12 months" has been extended to "48 months".

Except for the four branches specified by China CITIC Bank, other passport collection and document submission services have begun to charge.

Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenyang, and Shanghai are fully open for reservations and open normally.

Immigration policy

You need to register for EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) before traveling to the United States

You need to complete vaccinations and provide certificates before departure from the country (Sinopharm, Sinovac etc.) 14 days after full dose vaccination before departure. Note: Vaccination with a booster shot (i.e. the third shot) is not mandatory.

Proof of vaccination status is required upon entry. Exceptions include minors and persons with humanitarian emergency exemptions.

Isolation policy

You need to self-isolate at home for 5 days after arrival, and undergo a nucleic acid test within 3-5 days. If symptoms occur, please self-test for symptoms and self-isolate, and follow the instructions in each state Respective epidemic prevention requirements!

If you have been infected and recovered within the past 90 days, you must present a certificate of treatment and recovery from a medical institution. Regardless of whether you are fully vaccinated or not, you do not need to undergo a nucleic acid test or self-isolate within 3-5 days after arrival.

4. The United Kingdom

Cancel entry new crown epidemic prevention restrictions

Visa policy

Priority Service (PV) and Super Priority Service (SPV) services for student visas and work visas Reinstatement, but must be purchased online during the appointment process and cannot be purchased on-site through the visa center.

The number of PV appointments available for new visit visa applications (tourism, visiting relatives and friends, business) will be relatively reduced.

Priority and super-priority services for new household applications continue to be suspended.

Personnel holding passports from Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions of China do not need to apply for a visa if they go to the UK to visit relatives, engage in business and other activities, and stay in the UK for no more than 180 days.

PS: The super priority service is only accepted at the visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou~

Immigration policy

From March 18 this year, the UK has canceled For all restrictions, no proof or certification is required when entering the UK.

Regardless of whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or not, all passengers no longer need to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PassengerLocatorForm).

Quarantine Policy

Regardless of whether they have received the new crown vaccine, all passengers no longer need to undergo pre-departure COVID-19 testing and post-entry testing; and passengers are no longer required to self-test after entering the UK. isolation. 5. The European Union

Nucleic acid testing is not compulsory

Entry policy

The European Commission announced on May 17 that flights from all EU member states cannot be compulsory Passengers are required to present nucleic acid test reports, vaccine certificates and entry health registration before boarding the plane. Industry insiders said that as soon as this news is released, more European countries will gradually return to normalcy. 6. Thailand

ATK test and vaccine certificate will not be required from October!

Visa policy

From October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the stay period of Thailand tourist visa will be extended to 45 days;

Landing Visa (VOA) extended from 15 days to 30 days.

Immigration Policy

1. Cancel the vaccination certificate and ATK test results before entry, except for yellow fever;

2. Cancel the new coronavirus vaccination for passengers Random inspections are conducted, but passengers with symptoms of other dangerous infectious diseases or new infectious diseases still need to be continuously monitored;

3. Adjust the isolation measures for mild/asymptomatic new coronavirus infections to 5 days, but they must be strictly followed DMHT measures are implemented.

(DMHT: maintain social distance, wear masks, wash hands frequently and do daily testing)

As soon as this policy was revealed, it was clarified that ATK test results and vaccinations were not required to enter Thailand. prove. 7. Japan

Remove entry restrictions and resume free travel

Visa policy

Submission of study permit applications is allowed, but the school needs to come in and out of the Office of Residency Management in advance. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare require you to apply for a subsidy certificate. Without a subsidy certificate, you cannot submit a visa; at the same time, the processing period is uncertain.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

It is expected that the border control policy will be relaxed on October 11, and overseas tourists will be allowed to travel freely, visa-free for short-term entry, and the maximum number of daily arrivals will be abolished. .

From 0:00 on September 7, those who hold a valid 3-shot vaccination certificate recognized by the Japanese government do not need to submit a negative nucleic acid certificate within 72 hours before entry;

If you do not have a valid 3-shot vaccination certificate recognized by the Japanese government, you must still submit a negative nucleic acid certificate from the 72 hours before entry. 8. South Korea

You can enter with a negative result of a rapid antigen test

Visa policy

South Korea will allow all immigrants (regardless of nationality and COVID-19 vaccine) to enter the country from June 8 Vaccination history) are exempted from quarantine and have been allowed to enter South Korea for tourism purposes.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from 0:00 on September 3, all Koreans and foreigners arriving in South Korea do not need to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR nucleic acid test certificate.

However, you must undergo a PCR nucleic acid test within 1 day after entering South Korea.

Overseas arrivals are exempt from quarantine regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.

Although it is no longer necessary to provide a negative nucleic acid certificate when entering South Korea, domestic airports still require nucleic acid reports for departing personnel, so it is still necessary to prepare a nucleic acid certificate in accordance with airport requirements. 9. New Zealand

Removal of epidemic restrictions

Visa policy:

From August 1, all visa categories (including tourist, visitor and student visas) will reopen for applications from travelers from anywhere in the world.

Immigration Policy

According to the latest epidemic prevention news released by the New Zealand Ministry of Health, the COVID-19 New Crown Protection Framework (traffic light system) has been officially canceled at midnight on September 12, 2022.

Furthermore, starting from September 26, 2022, you will not need to provide proof of vaccination when entering New Zealand, but you will still need to fill in the New Zealand Passenger Declaration;

In addition to going to the hospital, family doctor, Masks are not required anywhere except certain medical facilities such as pharmacies and nursing homes.

At the same time, Air New Zealand will no longer require all passengers to wear masks when taking flights.

All passengers taking international flights to New Zealand still need to complete the NZTD declaration before departure.

Quarantine Policy People who test positive for COVID-19 only need to quarantine 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 their normal lives as usual. Close contacts do not need to be quarantined, but they need to undergo RAT testing every day. Free antiviral medication will be provided to any New Zealander aged 65 and over who tests positive for COVID-19. 10. Australia

Cancel the mask order and shorten the quarantine time

Visa policy

Electronic visas can be submitted normally. The new fiscal year will start in July, and visa fees will increase. . The number of visas received by DHA has increased; in addition, the time given for replacement documents will be closed and will return to the original time range.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from 11:59 pm on August 28, all travelers entering Singapore, even if they have not completed the coronavirus vaccination: No vaccine is required to enter Australia. Proof of vaccination; It is no longer necessary to fill in the DPD digital passenger declaration before entry; Those who have not received certified vaccines do not need to apply for exemption from entry. Entry into Australia no longer requires a nucleic acid test within 72 hours, but a negative test certificate must still be obtained within two days before departure.

The mandatory quarantine period for local asymptomatic infections has been shortened from 7 days to 5 days, while symptomatic infections and workers in high-risk places still need to be quarantined for 7 days. 11. Singapore

Relax entry restrictions and exempt from quarantine

Visa policy

Applicants for student visas must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in Chinese and English. If vaccination is not required, please follow Immigration requires documentation.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from August 29, 2022: All travelers to Singapore can enter Singapore without quarantine.

In addition, all long-term document 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 travelers coming to Singapore by air or sea must submit an electronic health declaration using the Singapore Arrival Card before entry.

Starting from September 12, when taking a Singapore Airlines flight to China via Singapore, the minimum stay in Singapore will be shortened from the previous 96 hours to 48 hours.

Currently, 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 country of entry, and do a good job of vaccination and COVID-19 testing.