The latest entry quarantine policies of various countries in November 2022

The international epidemic situation has been very severe in recent years, and many countries have now adjusted their entry policies. Entry into China requires management measures of "7 days of centralized isolation medical observation + 3 days of home health monitoring" , let’s learn about the entry policies of various countries. Canada

Visa Policy

All types of Canadian visa applications 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

Starting from October 1, 2022, Canada will lift all entry restrictions for travelers of any nationality.

Passengers do not need to undergo health checks when traveling by air or rail, nor do they need to wear masks on planes and trains.

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. There is currently no need to quarantine upon entry. United States

Visa Policy

U.S. 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

EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) is required before traveling to the United States

You need to complete vaccination and provide proof 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! UK

Visa Policy

Priority Service (PV) and Super Priority Service (SPV) services for student visas and work visas have resumed, but they must be online during the appointment process Purchase cannot be made 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.

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 by the visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou~

According to the latest UKVI policy, applicants who apply for a student visa of more than 6 months from now on will You can receive a BRP decision letter (decision

letter) via email instead of a traditional paper letter, which can simplify the overall process and provide electronic records.

It is worth noting that on October 26, the British Immigration Service officially announced that it will change the former paper BRP receipt letter to email form.

Immigration Policy

Starting from March 18 this year, the UK has lifted all restrictions. When entering the UK, no certificate or certification is required.

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 been vaccinated against COVID-19, 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. Thailand

Visa policy

Visa processing is normal!

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

Visa on arrival (VOA) is extended from 15 days to 30 days.

Immigration Policy

From October 1, 2022, international travelers to Thailand will no longer need to show vaccination certificates or ATK test results.

1. Cancel the pre-entry vaccination certificates and ATK test results, except for yellow fever;

2. Cancel the random inspection of COVID-19 vaccination for passengers, but continuous monitoring is still required. Passengers with symptoms of other dangerous infectious diseases or new infectious diseases;

3. The isolation measures for mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 infections will be adjusted to 5 days, but DMHT measures must be strictly followed.

(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. South Korea

Visa Policy

Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shenyang can apply for a single application for 3 months, multiple times for 5 years, the processing time is about 8 working days, and you can stay for 90 days sky.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from October 1, 2022, the new coronavirus nucleic acid test requirements on the first day of entry will be cancelled, and all new coronavirus prevention measures will be lifted.

From 0:00 on September 3, the requirement for pre-entry nucleic acid testing will be cancelled, and entry will be fully liberalized. Fill in the Q-CODE before boarding.

Before entering South Korea, a nucleic acid test (PCR) must be provided within 48 hours and must undergo another PCR nucleic acid test within 1 day after entry.

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. New Zealand

Visa Policy

All student visa and visit visa submissions and processing have been fully resumed.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

New Zealand’s borders have been fully opened, and pre-departure nucleic acid testing is no longer required, and COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required (but immigrants must contact the corresponding person before traveling) Airlines confirm if there are vaccine requirements). There is no need to quarantine after entry. At the same time, starting from October 20, 2022, passengers entering New Zealand no longer need to fill in the travel declaration form NZTD. Australia

Visa Policy

Electronic visas can be submitted normally. Starting from the new fiscal year in July, visa fees will increase.

The number of visas received by DHA has increased;

In addition, the time given for supplementary documents will be closed and will return to the original time range.

Due to the epidemic, which requires a lot of information, interview is the main method.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from September 9, masks are no longer required on flights to Australia.

Travellers entering Australia do not need to provide proof of vaccination or complete an electronic passenger declaration form, and unvaccinated visa holders do not need a travel exemption to travel to Australia.

Singapore will lift the compulsory COVID-19 quarantine on October 14 and still protect high-risk groups

Visa policy

Applicants for student visas must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in both Chinese and English. No COVID-19 vaccination certificate is required. If you are vaccinated, please provide materials as required by the Immigration Bureau.

Immigration Policy & Quarantine Policy

Starting from August 29, 2022: All passengers traveling to Singapore can enter without quarantine upon arrival.

But you still need to hold a 48-hour nucleic acid certificate to enter the country.

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.