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Mobility: Immigration Tracker Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration 1 March 2021
Important notes
• This document provides a snapshot of the policy changes that have been announced in jurisdictions around the world
in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It is designed to support conversations about policies that have been proposed or
implemented in key jurisdictions
• Policy changes across the globe are being proposed and implemented on a daily basis. This document is updated on an
ongoing basis but not all entries will be up-to-date as the process moves forward. In addition, not all jurisdictions are
reflected in this document
• Find the most current version of this tracker on ey.com
• Please consult with your EY engagement team to check for new updates and new developments
EY teams have developed additional trackers to help you follow changes:
► Force Majeure
► Global Mobility
► Global Tax Policy
► Global Trade Considerations
► Labor and Employment Law
► Tax Controversy
► Transfer Pricing
► US State and Local Taxes
EY professionals are updating the trackers regularly as the situation continues to develop.
Page 2 Impact of COVID-19 on Global ImmigrationOverview/key issues
• With the crisis evolving at different stages globally, government authorities continue to implement
immigration-related measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and
safety of individuals in and outside of their jurisdictions.
• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following:
• Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry
from high-risk locations)
• Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors
(whether in state facilities, hotels or private residences)
• Temporary suspension (and in some cases, permanent cancelation) of existing (valid) visas issued prior to
COVID-19 and suspension of issuance of new visas
• Introduction of heightened eligibility criteria and application requirements where visas are being issued
(including suspension of visa waiver agreements and enhanced document requirements for new applications)
• Some governments are announcing flexible policies to prevent temporary residents who are unable to
travel from becoming overstayers under immigration laws, and enabling virtual right to work.
Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global ImmigrationJurisdictions covered (78) *Updated Angola Gabon Liechtenstein Serbia Argentina * Georgia Macau Singapore Australia Germany Malaysia South Africa Austria Ghana Mexico South Korea Bahrain Greece * Mongolia Spain * Belgium Guatemala The Netherlands * Sweden Brazil Guernsey New Zealand Switzerland Canada Honduras Nicaragua Taiwan Chile Hong Kong Nigeria Thailand China Mainland Hungary Norway Trinidad and Tobago Colombia * India * Oman Uganda Costa Rica Indonesia Panama United Arab Emirates * Cyprus * Ireland * Paraguay United Kingdom Czech Republic Israel Peru * United States * Denmark Italy Philippines Uruguay Ecuador Jamaica Qatar Venezuela Egypt Japan Romania Vietnam El Salvador Jersey Rwanda Zambia Finland Kenya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia France Kuwait Senegal Page 4
Angola • Contact: anabela.silva@pt.ey.com
• Contact: luiana.s.gourgel@pt.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Angola. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
travelers who are eligible to enter related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be
► Permanent residents. Permanent Angola are required to take a reverse 19 that have been announced in They will be tested for COVID-19 after used to enter Angola, provided the visa
residents can enter Angola. transmission polymerase chain reaction connection with travel to this this 10-day period, and if they test holder is not otherwise inadmissible
► Temporary residents and work (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more than jurisdiction. negative, they will be permitted to end (e.g. business visitors who do not
visa/permit holders. These individuals 72 hours prior to their intended travel. their quarantine. receive an entry/travel exemption).
can enter Angola. They must test negative, and carry a
certificate confirming the same, in ► Location. Travelers are required to ► New visa issuance. New visa
► Business visitors. These individuals order to enter Angola. quarantine in a government-designated applications continue to be accepted
may enter in Angola in case they are institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are
professionals providing services ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19.
to public and private entities. entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a
rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
► Other categories. Other categories of will also be tested after their 10th day of extension/renewal applications continue
travelers who are currently admissible quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed.
include professionals providing However, delays are expected due to
Health screenings on arrival. All new ► Comments. All travelers are subject to COVID-19. Foreign nationals who are in
services to public and private entities, ►
local rules, including those relating to
cargo/goods transport personnel, entrants will be screened upon arrival. Angola with expired visas are being
the use of masks, restrictions on permitted to depart the country, subject
humanitarian assistance, medical ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc.
emergency, technical stopovers, entry to flight availability.
sign a consent form upon arrival,
and exit of consular and diplomatic confirming that they will comply with
staff. local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing,
► Transit. Transit through Angola in case quarantine).
of technical stopover is allowed. ► Registrations. All travelers must
► Comments. All flights to and from complete a Travel Registration Form in
Portugal, Brazil and South Africa are advance of travel. For more
temporarily suspended until further information, click here.
notice. ► Mobile phone apps. None.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topArgentina • Contact: aldana.prestera@ar.ey.com
• Contact: anabel.ragno@ar.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
• February 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Argentina by air via ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All eligible ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine
Ezeiza International Airport or San Fernando travelers to Argentina must carry a negative
related requirements that have been must quarantine for seven days upon residence documents with an expiration
Airport, or by sea via the Dársena Norte polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test
(Buquebús) Terminal. They may enter via land result issued no more than 72 hours prior to announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have
only if they left the country between April and travel. In the event that the test certificate is not this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple
25 December 2020. issued by the time of travel, passengers traveling ► Location. There is no longer a times, in 30-day increments, by the
to Buenos Aires may be permitted to board a requirement to quarantine at a Argentine authorities. These documents
► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may flight and get tested on arrival. However, this is government-designated facility. The
enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land at the discretion of the Argentine authorities, and
are currently scheduled to expire
restrictions noted above.
quarantine can now be completed at the on/before 21 March 2021. The
travelers may be prevented from boarding if they
do not have a PCR test result at the time of
address where the traveler will remain authorities may decide to issue another
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit in Argentina.
travel. extension again prior to 19 March
holders. Temporary residents may enter
Argentina. Residents and workers must possess ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. In limited ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from 2021. Tourist visas are currently
the necessary authorizations prior to situations, it may be possible for travelers to get the quarantine requirement exist, suspended and cannot be used to enter
travel. They may enter via land only if they left tested on arrival in Argentina (at their own
including for (1) international carriers Argentina until further notice.
the country between April and 25 December expense) provided they are traveling to Buenos
2020. and crew members, (2) foreigners who Argentine resident authorization
Aires and they took a PCR test in advance of
travel, and did not receive the test result prior to are expressly authorized by the documents are not suspended and may
► Business visitors. Business visitors are not be used to enter to country, provided
currently permitted to enter Argentina. An
boarding. The test result is generally issued Argentine immigration authorities, and
exception exists for Brazilian citizens, who are
within 12 to 24 hours. In these cases, an
(3) transiting passengers, provided they the document holder is not otherwise
asymptomatic medical certificate is accepted in ineligible for entry.
permitted to enter, provided they receive
advance of travel from travelers entering from remain in Argentina for less than 24
approval from the Argentine consulate with hours.
specific countries (provided they also get tested ► New visa issuance. New visas and
jurisdiction over their place of residence prior to
for COVID-19 on arrival).
travel. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to permits are being issued only with prior
► Other categories. Direct family members of
► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers are local rules, including those relating to authorization from the Ministry of
subject to random health screenings at the Foreign Affairs. New business and
Argentine citizens (including children, parents
discretion of the Argentine authorities.
the use of masks, restrictions on
and spouses) may enter Argentina subject to gathering with others, curfews etc. tourist visa applications are not being
several entry criteria. Essential workers and ► Declarations. All new entrants to Argentina must processed currently.
individuals seeking to enter for family complete a sworn statement, available here, no
reunification are also eligible to enter Argentina. more than 48 hours prior to entry. Travelers over ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and
They will need to obtain prior approval from the the age of 70 are exempt from these permit extension/renewal applications
Argentine consulate with jurisdiction over their requirements.
place of residence. are being processed for applicants who
► Registrations. None. are physically present in Argentina.
► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part.
Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are strongly
Argentina may transit through Argentina en recommended to download and use the “Cuidar
route to their final destination. COVID-19” app.
► Comments. Eligible travelers must enter by air ► Health insurance. All travelers must have health
via the Ezeiza International Airport or San insurance that covers the costs of medical
Fernando Airport, or by sea via the Dársena treatments related to COVID-19.
Norte Terminal (Buquebús). All arrival flights
from United Kingdom are suspended until 12 ► Fees. None.
March 2021.
► Comments. None.
Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topAustralia • Contact: elizabeth.le@au.ey.com
• Contact: katrin.wilkinson@au.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Australia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
► Permanent residents. Permanent travelers must present a negative related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine. not suspended or canceled and may be
residents can enter Australia. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to used to enter Australia, provided the
COVID-19 test result, issued no more this jurisdiction. ► Location. Quarantines must be visa holder also has an entry/travel
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit than 72 hours prior to departure. completed at designated locations exemption.
holders. These individuals are not permitted to arranged by the Australian authorities.
enter Australia unless they have an ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- ► New visa issuance. Visa applications
entry/travel exemption.
19 tests will be conducted after arrival ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very continue to be accepted and processed.
(while travelers are in quarantine). limited circumstances. These are tied to Delays are being observed for some visa
► Business visitors. Same as temporary
residents and work visa holders. the requirements in the Australian State categories. Delays are also expected
• Health screenings on arrival. All or Territory to which they will travel. from third-party agencies, such as
► Other categories. The following individuals travelers will be screened upon
may also enter Australia: citizens of New ► Comments. All travelers are subject to English test centers, health check
arrival, and asked if they have been, or providers, police clearance providers
Zealand who normally reside in Australia, local rules, including those relating to
Business Innovation and Investment (subclass are, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. and biometrics collection centers.
the use of masks, restrictions on
188) visa holders, and individuals recruited
under the approved Seasonal Worker Program
► Declarations. An Australia Travel gathering with others, curfews etc. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
or Pacific Labour Scheme. Declaration must be completed at least extension/renewal applications continue
72 hours before departure. The to be accepted and processed. Delays
► Transit. Travelers may transit through declaration can be found here.
Australia, provided they remain in Australia are being observed for some visa
for 72 hours or less. ► Registrations. Each Australian State or categories. Delays are also expected
Territory may have additional from third-party agencies, such as
► Comments. Travelers may require approvals
from the Australian States or Territories to requirements for entry. English test centers, health check
which they will travel, and they are subject to providers, police clearance providers
the rules imposed by the States or Territories ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian and biometrics collection centers.
to which they will travel, or through which State or Territory may have additional
they will transit. Click here for more requirements for entry.
information.
► Health insurance. None.
► The New Zealand safe travel zone for persons
who have been in Auckland in the last 14 days ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the
will not be permitted to board a green costs related to quarantine.
quarantine-free flight into Australia due to
recent community transmission of a COVID-19 ► Comments. Masks must be worn on
variant. Travelers who have not been in
flights to Australia and domestic flights
Auckland will be permitted to travel on
quarantine-free flights. This arrangement will across the States/Territories. Masks are
be in place until 11.59 pm on 6 March 2021. not required for children age 12 and
Some jurisdictions have implemented different under, or those with other accepted
arrangements, and all travelers should check exemptions.
arrangements in both their place of arrival and
place of final destination.
Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topAustria • Contact: gerald.schoedel@at.ey.com
• Contact: herwig.debriacher@at.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, new entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
temporary residents and work visa/permit travelers are required to take a polymerase chain related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 10 days on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders
reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test no more
holders are allowed to enter Austria. announced in connection with travel to arrival, provided they are entering from may enter using their visas, provided
than 72 hours prior to entry, and test negative, in
► Permanent residents. See above. order to be admitted to Austria. Commuters are this jurisdiction. a country that is not deemed a “safe they are not otherwise inadmissible
also required to present proof of a negative PCR country.” After five days of quarantine, (e.g. if they are seeking to enter from a
► Temporary residents and work or antigen COVID-19 test, issued no more than the traveler may choose to take a PCR high-risk area without getting tested for
seven days prior to entry, every time they seek to
visa/permit holders. See above. or antigen COVID-19 test, and end their COVID-19 prior to travel).
enter.
quarantine early, if they test negative.
► Business visitors. In general, business ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants are ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa
travelers are permitted to enter. See required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. If no ► Location. The quarantine can take place applications may be lodged exclusively
comments below. test result can be presented upon entry, a test in a private residence. New entrants are in exceptional circumstances. For
must be completed within 24 hours of entry. It
► Other categories. Cross-border is possible for new entrants to take a PCR or
not required to quarantine at a state example, family members of Austrian
commuters are allowed to enter Austria. antigen COVID-19 test after five days in country facility. citizens and certain Austrian residents
Third-country nationals may not enter if (during their quarantine period). If they test (e.g. EEA and Swiss citizens residing in
negative, they may be permitted to cease ► Exemptions. Travelers entering from Austria), as well as certain travelers
the purpose of their travel is tourism or
leisure, if they are traveling a country that quarantining. Commuters who do not present a “safe countries,” as well as business entering for work, may be issued a new
is located outside of the Schengen Area
negative test result upon entry must get tested visitors, cross-border commuters and visa. In general, new visa applications
within 24 hours of entry. those in transit, are not required to
and the list of countries that are deemed may not be lodged with Austrian
safe by the Austrian authorities (i.e. “safe ► Health screenings on arrival. New entrants may quarantine. Individuals traveling embassies and consulates, or with
countries”). The list of safe countries is be subject to health screenings, including to Vomp-Hinterriss, Mittelberg and external service partners (e.g. VFS
temperature checks and questioning about their Jungholz are similarly exempt.
changing at a rapid pace. Travelers should Global).
health status.
confirm whether the country from which
they are departing is on the “safe ► Declarations. All travelers entering Austria must
► Comments. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension
country” list, prior to travel. register digitally in advance, to obtain a "pre- applications are being processed as
travel clearance," unless an exception applies.
usual. Please consider delays due to
► Transit. Transit through Austria is Commuters must also register, and renew their
permitted, provided the traveler can registration every seven days and/or when any reduced staff and restrictions.
prove that they are eligible for entry to requested information changes (e.g. when they
take new COVID-19 tests). For more information,
the destination after Austria (e.g. they
click here.
have a confirmed connecting flight out of
Austria, or arrangements to transit via ► Registrations. See above.
land). Austrian border officers have
► Mobile phone apps. New entrants have the
discretion to deny travelers the ability to option to download the "Stop Corona" contact-
transit if they deem that the traveler does tracing app. It can be downloaded for free from
not have convincing proof that they will the Apple and Google app stores.
limit their time in Austria to transit (e.g. if
► Health insurance. None.
they suspect that the traveler will seek to
enter the country). ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the
costs associated with COVID-19 testing.
► Comments. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBahrain • Contact: ahmed.ali1@bh.ey.com
• Contact: angela.mwakio@ae.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Bahrain. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid)
are not required to get tested prior to related requirements that have been quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled.
► Permanent residents. Permanent travel, in order to be admitted. announced in connection with travel to They may be used to enter Bahrain,
residents may enter Bahrain. this jurisdiction. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine unless the visa holder is otherwise
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All at a hospital, hotel or private residence. inadmissible.
► Temporary residents and work travelers are required to undergo a
visa/permit holders. These individuals polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ► Exemptions. None. ► New visa issuance. New visa
may enter Bahrain. upon arrival. They are also required to applications are being processed.
► Comments. All travelers are subject to
► Business visitors. Business visitors take another PCR COVID-19 test after local rules, including those relating to
five days of isolation, and then again ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
may be permitted to enter Bahrain the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are
provided they receive approval from after 10 days in Bahrain. gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed. For more information,
the Nationality Passports and ► Health screenings on arrival. None. click here.
Residence Affairs (NPRA) authorities.
For more information, click here. ► Declarations. None.
► Other categories. None. ► Registrations. None.
► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is ► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are
permitted, except where entry bars are strongly encouraged to download the
in place (e.g. flights from Iraq may not “BeAware Bahrain” mobile phone app.
transit through Bahrain). See below.
► Health insurance. None.
► Comments. Citizens and residents of
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for
member states, passengers holding a paying the cost of COVID-19 testing in
valid e-visa prior to boarding, Bahrain (approximately BD 36).
passengers eligible to obtain a visa on ► Comments. None.
arrival, and holders of official, service
or UN passports, may enter Bahrain
currently. Visa on arrival eligibility can
be checked on website of the NPRA.
Travel from Iraq and Iran is currently
banned, as is travel from other
locations with elevated infection levels.
No official country list has been
published, and travelers should confirm
their eligibility to travel to Bahrain with
their airline carriers prior to travel.
Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBelgium • Contact: veronik.philips@be.ey.com
• Contact: britt.lioen@be.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Belgium. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All non-Belgian ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals entering from a ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are
They are not subject to entry residents age 12 or above, who are traveling related requirements that have been red zone, including Belgian residents, temporarily suspended for non-essential
restrictions. from a red zone, are required to present a announced in connection with travel to are required to quarantine for seven travel. Individuals holding valid visas
negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
COVID-19 test result, issued no more than 72
this jurisdiction. days upon arrival. Those who test may not use their visas to enter Belgium
► Permanent residents. Permanent
hours prior to departure, in order to be positive for COVID-19 on their seventh if the purpose of their proposed travel
residents may enter Belgium. They are
eligible for admission. day in Belgium will be required to to Belgium is not considered essential.
not subject to entry restrictions.
remain in quarantine for at least ten
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All non- additional days. Children under the age ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian
► Temporary residents and work
Belgian residents age 6 or above, who are
of 6 who enter from a red zone are consulates and embassies have
visa/permit holders. These individuals traveling from a red zone, are required to
may enter Belgium, provided they hold a required to quarantine for 10 days upon resumed visa processing worldwide.
take another PCR COVID-19 test on their They are currently only processing C
valid permit/long term visa D. seventh day in Belgium. Travelers coming arrival to Belgium. Travelers coming
from South Africa, South America or the from South Africa, South America or (short-term) and D (long-term) visa
► Business visitors: These individuals are United Kingdom, and all Belgian residents age the United Kingdom quarantine for 10 applications for those whose travel is
subject to entry restrictions. They must 6 or above, who are coming from a red considered essential. Short-term
days.
be in the possession of a valid zone, must take a PCR COVID-19 test on their travelers must obtain attestations from
attestation confirming that their travel first and seventh days in country. ► Location. Quarantines can be their local Belgian consulate/embassy
to Belgium is permitted. Depending on completed at a private home or confirming that their travel is essential.
► Health screenings on arrival. None.
the situation, this will be an Essential temporary accommodation. Specific processing requirements differ
Travel Attestation, a Business Travel ► Declarations. The Belgian company based on the jurisdiction where the
Abroad form, or a Declaration on is required to complete a Business Travel ► Exemptions. In some instances, consulate or embassy is situated.
Honour. Abroad form (for business visitors), and all travelers entering Belgium for
travelers are required to complete a professional reasons for no more than ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals
► Other categories. Both the external and Passenger Locator form (no more than 48 72 hours, who would otherwise be applying for a work or single permit
internal Schengen borders are closed to hours prior to departure) and a sworn required to quarantine, may be allowed (first-time applicants and renewals) can
foreigners for all non-essential travel. statement (confirming they will abide by the
travel restrictions related to COVID-19).
to receive an exemption from the submit their applications via email. The
► Transit. There are no entry quarantine requirements. The Belgian majority of town halls are handling their
restrictions in place for travelers who ► Registrations. None. entity sponsoring the entry of the activities online, and certain documents
will strictly transit through Belgium, en ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available,
traveler must complete a Business may only be issued/delivered via email.
route to another destination. This however it is not obligatory for travelers to Travel Abroad form to apply for such an First-time and renewal applications
applies regardless of the place from use these apps. exemption. Exemptions are granted at must continue to be submitted as
which the traveler departs, provided the sole discretion of the Belgian required, even if the physical retrieval
► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 rules authorities. of the ID card / single permit is
that flights are operating from that in place regarding insurance.
location. delayed.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. All travelers are subject to
► Comments. The Belgian measures local rules, including those relating to
above are in effect from 27 January ► Comments. Testing requirements can differ, the use of masks, restrictions on
2021 to 1 April 2021. This period will depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips gathering with others, curfews etc.
lasting less than 48 hours).
likely be extended.
Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBrazil • Contact: renata.porto@br.ey.com
• Contact: diogo.pacheco@br.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Brazil. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Brazil ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid
travelers (including Brazilian citizens) related requirements that have been are recommended to quarantine for 14 temporary visas may be used to enter
► Permanent residents. Permanent must present a proof that they tested announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers who are Brazil, even if these visas have not been
residents with foreign identification negative for a reverse transmission this jurisdiction. eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e. the
cards may enter Brazil. polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) Kingdom or South Africa, are required Federal Police). Individuals holding valid
► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. but unregistered visas who are seeking
visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to boarding. The COVID-19 test to re-enter the country, are required to
documentation must be issued in ► Location. Travelers can specify a register their visas within 90 days of
may enter Brazil with their foreign suitable location where they will
identification cards. Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a entry to Brazil, and in all cases, no later
laboratory recognized by the health undergo their quarantine, without being than 16 March 2021.
► Business visitors. Business visitors are authorities in the country of departure. exposed to high-risk individuals. If
allowed to travel by air. Entry by land Children under the age of 2 are exempt travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa
or sea is currently banned, except in from the test requirement. Children location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed.
limited situations (e.g. maritime under the age of 12 who are denied admission to Brazil.
► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
Workers entering by waterways). accompanied by adults when traveling ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are
to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 being processed currently.
► Other categories. None. Comments. All travelers are subject to
test requirement provided all the other ►
► Transit. Transit through Brazil is adult travelers have satisfied the test local rules, including those relating to
permitted currently. requirement. Unaccompanied children the use of masks, restrictions on
between the ages of 2 and 12 must gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Comments. International flights to comply with the COVID-19 test
Brazil originating in, or transiting requirement.
through, the United Kingdom and
South Africa are prohibited until ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None.
further notice. In addition, foreigners
► Health screenings on arrival. None.
who spent time in the United Kingdom
or South Africa in the 14 days leading ► Declarations. Travelers must complete
up to their travel to Brazil, are an online health online declaration prior
currently prohibited from entering. to travel. For more information, click
Exceptions from this entry ban are in here.
place for relatives of Brazilian citizens,
and individuals with valid residence ► Registrations. None.
permits that are duly registered within ► Mobile phone apps. None.
the Federal Police.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 11 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topCanada • Contact: jonathan.leebosh@ca.ey.com
• Contact: felix.hau@ca.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
for Canadian citizens. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders
result, where the test was taken at most 72
announced in connection with travel to upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada
► Permanent residents. There are no entry hours before departure, is required for all
restrictions for permanent residents. travelers arriving by air. As of 15 February this jurisdiction. exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible.
2021, a negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken in requirement.
► Temporary residents and work the United States no more than 72 hours prior ► New visa issuance. New visa
visa/permit holders. Passengers seeking to travel, will be required for travelers entering ► Location. As of 22 February 2021, applications are being processed.
to travel from jurisdictions other than the by land. travelers entering Canada by air will be However, delays are being observed,
United States, must qualify under one of required to quarantine at a designated resulting from service reductions.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19
the travel exemptions, and demonstrate testing is available on a voluntary basis at the
hotel for up to 72 hours while they wait
that they are traveling for a non-optional for their COVID-19 test result. If the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing
Montreal international airport. COVID-19
and non-discretionary purpose, in order to test result is negative, they may travel of visa extensions continues but has
testing is mandatory for all travelers arriving
be allowed to board. Individuals arriving via the Toronto international airport. The to a suitable location of their choosing been delayed due to service reductions.
from the United States by air or land must Border Pilot Testing Program is available at the to complete the rest of the 14-day New public policies have been enacted
demonstrate that they are traveling for a Calgary International Airport and at the Coutts
quarantine. The list of designated hotels to expedite change of condition
non-optional and non-discretionary land border in Alberta. As of 22 February applications, and to expand the
2021, travelers arriving by air who are not can be found on the Canadian
purpose. government website and the booking eligibility window for restoration
exempt from the quarantine requirement will
be required to complete a COVID-19 test on must be made by phone. Travelers who applications. Certain foreign nationals
► Business visitors. Business visitors must
arrival at all Canadian airports. enter by land may quarantine at a are eligible to apply for interim work
demonstrate that they are traveling for a
suitable location of their own choosing authorization when applying for a new
non-optional and non-discretionary Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival in
purpose.
►
where they will not be exposed to high- work permit.
Canada, all travelers will be asked if they have
been, or are, experiencing COVID-19 risk individuals. Travelers who cannot
► Other categories. Immediate family symptoms. provide a suitable quarantine
members of Canadian citizens and
Declarations. None.
location will be directed to designated
permanent residents are permitted entry ►
to Canada provided they will remain in quarantine facilities.
► Registrations. Air travelers who are not
Canada for at least 15 days. Extended quarantine exempt must book a three-night ► Exemptions. There are limited
family members of Canadian citizens may stay at a designated hotel and input their exceptions to the quarantine
apply for authorization to travel to booking details into the ArriveCAN app. requirement, including for crew
Canada. Immediate family members of
Mobile phone apps. All travelers arriving by air members, essential-service workers and
Canadian temporary residents may apply ►
for authorization to travel to Canada. All must download the ArriveCAN app, through emergency-service providers.
which they will provide their contact
of these individuals must demonstrate ► Comments. All travelers are subject to
information and quarantine plan details.
that they are traveling for a non-optional Travelers arriving by land are recommended to local rules, including those relating to
and non-discretionary purpose. use the ArriveCAN app. the use of masks, restrictions on
► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as ► Health insurance. None. gathering with others, curfews, etc.
the traveler does not leave the sterile
transit area of the airport. ► Fees. None.
► Comments. None. ► Comments. None.
Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topChile • Contact: juan.andres.perry@cl.ey.com
• Contact: maryli.russo@cl.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Chile ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are
including citizens and residents, must take a
residents, temporary residents and related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 10 days not suspended or canceled. These visas
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more
work visa/permit holders are allowed to than 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test announced in connection with travel to upon entry. After this period, they must may be used to enter Chile, provided
enter Chile through open ports of entry certificate confirming that they tested negative, in this jurisdiction. continue to comply with local health and the traveler is not otherwise
(e.g. Santiago International Airport). order to enter. Minors age two or younger are safety measures, such as local self- inadmissible.
exempt. Other individuals may also be exempt, on
isolation rules (e.g. isolate during the
► Permanent residents. See above. a case-by-case basis. These individuals will be ► New visa issuance. New visa
required to obtain a special authorization from the weekend).
Chilean consulate with jurisdiction over their place
applications submitted from within Chile
► Temporary residents and work ► Location. In general, new entrants may are being processed, albeit with delays.
of residence before entering Chile without a PCR
visa/permit holders. See above. COVID-19 test. quarantine in a hotel or private Some Chilean consulates are processing
► Business visitors. These individuals are residence. In some instances, visa applications submitted by
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing
only allowed to enter through the is not required upon arrival. However, individuals individuals may be required to individuals outside of Chile. However,
International Airport of Santiago. They may get tested voluntarily after seven full days in quarantine, at their own cost, in a delays are to be expected. In some
are prohibited from entering via any Chile, and if they test negative, they may shorten government-designated location (e.g. if cases, consulates will close temporarily
their quarantine period.
other border crossings. they test positive for COVID-19 after in response to local infection rates and
► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants are arrival). health conditions.
• Other categories. Other categories of subject to random screenings by local authorities.
travelers (e.g. family members of The authorities reserve the right to mandate that ► Exemptions. The 10-day quarantine ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension
Chilean citizens and residents) may a new entrant undergo a COVID-19 test on period may be shortened if the applications may be submitted within
arrival.
enter Chile with prior approval in the individual tests negative for COVID-19 Chile to the appropriate authorities.
form of a “Salvoconducto” permit ► Declarations. All travelers must complete an after their seventh full day in Chile. In However, delays are being observed,
issued by a Chilean consulate with affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within these situations, the quarantine period and authorities are applying new
the 48 hours preceding their entry. This document
jurisdiction over their place of will end upon receipt of the negative requirements, which may complicate or
can be obtained here.
residence. COVID-19 test taken after arrival. lengthen the visa extension process.
► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local
► Transit. Transit is only permitted in contact information to authorities upon arrival, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to ► The validity period of Chilean ID cards
specific locations (e.g. Santiago for further monitoring and preventive local rules, including those relating to issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has
purposes. All travelers must also complete a
International Airport). the use of masks, restrictions on been extended until 28 February 2022
tracking form for 14 days following arrival to
Chile, and submit the updated form to the gathering with others, curfews etc. for foreigners with residence
► Comments. Chile is continuously Chilean authorities via email on a daily basis. permits. Note, the residence permits
evaluating entry measures and themselves are not extended, and
► Mobile phone apps. None.
entrance restrictions, and will update permit holders must comply with
its current rules as conditions evolve in ► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a applicable requirements in order to
Chile and globally. health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, renew these permits.
that covers the costs of medical treatments
related to COVID-19.
► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees
for are required currently.
► Comments. None.
Page 13 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topChina Mainland • Contact: sheree.cang@cn.ey.com
• Contact: elisa.l.liu@cn.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary ► Existing (valid) visas. The following are
residents are allowed to enter. travelers, including citizens and related requirements that have been across China. In Dalian, Guangzhou and suspended until further notice: policies governing
port visas, 24/72/144 hour visa-free transit
residents, must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to Shenzhen, a 14-day centralized through mainland China, 30-day visa-free travel
► Permanent residents. See above.
reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody this jurisdiction. quarantine is required, followed by a 7- to Hainan, 15-day visa-free entry for foreign
► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to day home observation period. In Xian cruise members, 144 hour visa-free entry to
visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific and Nanjing, a 14-day centralized Guangdong, and 15-day visa-free entry to
Guangzi. Citizens of Uzbekistan who hold a valid
closed to most foreigners, including requirements of the Chinese embassy quarantine is required, followed by a visa and residence document (e.g. for work) are
holders of visas, residence permits and with jurisdiction over their place of 14-day home observation period. In not currently allowed to use these visas to enter.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for Shanghai, a 14-day centralized Foreign nationals who hold valid residence
(APEC) Business Travel Cards. The travel admission. quarantine is required. In Beijing, a 14- permits for work (among other purposes) are
ban does not apply to holders of day centralized quarantine is required, temporarily not allowed to enter China if they are
diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- departing from Canada, or if they are departing
followed by a 7-day home observation from Los Angeles and San Francisco and they
or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan residents 19 tests will be conducted after arrival period and another 7-day home health have not received advance approval from a
who enter with a Mainland China Travel (while travelers are in quarantine).
Permit. China has entered into monitoring period. Travelers from Hong Chinese consulate.
agreements with more jurisdictions (i.e. ► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers Kong must undergo a 14-day ► New visa issuance. In general, many Chinese
South Korea, Germany, Singapore, are subject to random health screenings centralized quarantine and medical embassies and consulates are temporarily
Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a at the discretion of the Chinese observation period. suspending visa issuance for many visa types. In
addition, the authorities are reviewing in detail
“fast track” procedure to facilitate authorities. ► Location. In general, new entrants may applications for government-issued "PU"
foreigners’ entry into China for essential invitation letters. Foreigners entering for
and urgent business. The fast track ► Declarations. None. quarantine in a hotel which is a
economic, trade, scientific, technology and
process needs to be pre-approved by the government-designated location for the emergency humanitarian reasons, as well as
relevant Chinese government authorities ► Registrations. Foreigners must centralized quarantine. those entering to attend funerals, may apply for
before foreigners can travel. Eligible complete an online registration in order visas at embassies and consulates, and these
to be admitted to China. They will need ► Exemptions. None. requests will be processed on a case-by-case
foreigners can apply for a Chinese visa
to provide information relating to their basis. Foreign employees may apply for "PU"
after their fast track applications are ► Comments. All travelers are subject to invitation letters and then apply for visas to enter
approved. health status, and upload their pre- local rules, including those relating to China. Dependent family members are not
travel test results, among other things, the use of masks, restrictions on currently able to apply for "PU" invitation letters,
► Business visitors. See above. before being issued a QR code individually or along with the foreign employee.
gathering with others, curfews etc. This was verbally confirmed to EY by the
► Other categories. See above. (travelers must have a QR code to
authorities.
enter). For more information, click here.
► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners who
part. ► Mobile phone apps. None. entered China before 28 March 2020 and are
currently in mainland China with short-term visas
► Comments. International flights to Beijing ► Health insurance. None. or residence permits can receive automatic 60-
must enter via one of 16 designated day extensions if their visas or residence permits
points of entry, while those to Shanghai ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cannot be extended before their expiry dates.
can only land at the Pudong International costs related to quarantine. There is no process required for such extensions.
During this automatic extension period, the
Airport. All flights to and from the United
► Comments. None. aforesaid foreigners can remain in mainland
Kingdom and South Africa are currently China legally and leave the jurisdiction normally.
suspended.
Page 14 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topColombia • Contact: jonathan.valencia@co.ey.com
• Contact: maria.ramon@co.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who enter Colombia ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing)
residents, temporary residents, work passengers who wish to enter the related requirements that have been without a negative PCR COVID-19 test visas are not suspended or canceled.
visa/permit holders and business country must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to must isolate for 14 days upon arrival. They may be used to enter Colombia,
visitors may enter Colombia. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. provided the visa holder is not
than 96 hours prior to travel. ► Location. Where required, isolation may otherwise inadmissible.
► Permanent residents. See above. occur in a hotel or private residence.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. If, due Impacted individuals are not required to ► New visa issuance. In general, new visa
► Temporary residents and work to force majeure, it is not possible to isolate in a government-designated applications are being processed. Visa
visa/permit holders. See above. take a PCR test prior to travel, travelers location. issuance is currently suspended for
► Business visitors. See above. may be permitted to enter Colombia applicants in Brazil and the United
and take a PCR test after being ► Exemptions. Travelers who comply with Kingdom.
► Other categories. Not applicable. admitted. Affected individuals will need the pre-travel COVID-19 test required
to isolate pending receipt of their test are not required to isolate upon arrival. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
► Transit. Transit is permitted. No extension requests are being processed.
result. Airlines reserve the right to deny Comments. All travelers are subject to
special restrictions are in effect as a ►
However, it is not possible to change
boarding to travelers who do not hold a local rules, including those relating to
result of COVID-19. immigration status and convert a visitor
negative PCR test prior to travel. the use of masks, restrictions on visa to a migrant visa until 31 May 2021
► Comments. Direct and connecting gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Health screenings on arrival. None. at the earliest.
flights from and to Brazil and the
United Kingdom are currently ► Declarations. None.
suspended. All border crossings with
Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and ► Registrations. All travelers must
Venezuela are closed until 31 May complete a registration known as
2021. “CHECKMIG” prior to travel. For more
information, click here.
► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must
download the CORONAPP app, and
provide all required information, prior
to travel
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 15 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topCosta Rica • Contact: natalia.brenes.alvarez@cr.ey.com
• Contact: maria.fatima.chacon.mendez@cr.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Costa ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing)
Rica. related requirements that have been However, foreigners entering Costa visas are not suspended or canceled.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to Rica who become ill while in the They may be used to enter Costa Rica,
► Permanent residents. Permanent this jurisdiction. country, will be required to isolate at provided the visa holder is not
residents, temporary residents, work ► Health screenings on arrival. None.
However, the local authorities retain their own cost. otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if a
visa/permit holders and business business visitor does not complete a
visitors can enter Costa Rica. discretion to screen new entrants. ► Location. Where applicable, isolation “Pase de Salud”).
► Declarations. All business visitors and can occur in a hotel or private
► Temporary residents and work residence. The authorities are not New visa issuance. New visa issuance is
visa/permit holders. See above. tourists are required to complete a form ►
called “Pase de Salud”, which can be requiring impacted individuals to isolate currently suspended until 8 February
► Business visitors. See above accessed here. The purpose of the Pase in government-designated locations. 2021. This may be extended further.
de Salud is to collect information about Exemptions. Not applicable. Visa extensions/renewals. Immigration
► Other categories. None. travelers’ health conditions, and
► ►
documents, including temporary and
► Transit. Transit is permitted. No potential exposure to individuals who ► Comments. All travelers are subject to permanent residence permits, that
special restrictions have been enacted. tested positive for COVID-19, among local rules, including those relating to expired after 18 December 2019 are
other things. Citizens, permanent the use of masks, restrictions on automatically extended until 2 March
► Comments. Costa Rica recently residents, temporary residents and gathering with others, curfews etc. 2021.
reduced the measures it implemented work visa holders are not required to Costa Rica recently reduced the
previously to stem the spread of complete this form prior to travel. measures it implemented previously to
COVID-19. stem the spread of COVID-19. It is no
► Registrations. None. longer mandatory for foreign visitors
► Mobile phone apps. None. and tourists to isolate for 14 days upon
arrival.
► Health insurance. All business visitors
and tourists are required to obtain
health insurance that covers the cost of
medical treatments and isolation, if
required, in the event they test positive
for COVID-19 while in Costa Rica.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 16 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topCyprus • Contact: costas.anastasiou@cy.ey.com
• Contact: riginos.polydefkis@cy.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 1 March 2021
Heightened admission Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions Vaccination requirements
requirements requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers entering from ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid)
temporary residents and work visa/permit entering from Category orange and red related requirements that have been Category grey countries are required to visas are not canceled or suspended.
holders are allowed to enter Cyprus countries must carry a certificate announced in connection with travel to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. These visas can be used for entry,
subject to conditions associated with the confirming that they tested negative for this jurisdiction. They may end their quarantine period provided the traveler is not otherwise
jurisdiction from which their travel COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours before the 14-day period has ended, ineligible.
originates. For more information, and to prior to their flight. Those entering from provided they take a second COVID-19
learn more about the Cyprus Flight Pass Category green countries are not ► New visa issuance. Certain delays may
test (taken typically on the 10th day in
process, click here. required to get tested prior to entry to occur due to the pandemic and
country) and test negative. Travelers
Cyprus. entering from the United Kingdom are protocols in place.
► Permanent residents. See above.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. required to quarantine for seven days ► Visa extensions/renewals. Certain
► Temporary residents and work upon arrival, and to further isolate for
visa/permit holders. See above. Travelers entering from Category green delays may occur due to the pandemic
countries must take a free polymerase three days following completion of their and the protocols in place.
► Business visitors. Business visitors chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test upon quarantine period.
arriving from category grey jurisdictions arrival. Those arriving from Category red
are prohibited from entering Cyprus, ► Location. Depending on the purpose of
countries must get tested for COVID-19 the visit, the self-isolation location may
unless they apply for and obtain a special upon arrival, at their own expense. Those
Permit in advance of travel. For more be a private location (e.g. residence) or
entering from Category orange countries
information regarding country categories, a location designated by the authorities.
are not required to get tested upon
click here. Travelers entering from the United
arrival.
Kingdom are required to quarantine at a
► Other categories. Travelers arriving from government-designated hotel, and then
► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers
category grey jurisdictions are prohibited to isolate in a private accommodation.
are subject to thermal camera screenings
from entering Cyprus, unless they apply
and random health screenings.
for and obtain a special Permit in advance ► Exemptions. None.
of travel. For more information regarding ► Declarations. All travelers must submit a
country categories, click here. declaration form through the Cyprus ► Comments. All travelers are subject to
Flight Pass website, at least 24 hours local rules, including those relating to
► Transit. Transit is permitted currently. the use of masks, restrictions on
prior to departure.
► Comments. The Cyprus government gathering with others, curfews etc.
categorizes countries according to their ► Registrations. None.
epidemiological situation (e.g. green,
► Mobile phone apps. None.
orange, red) with Category green being
the most favorable, followed by orange ► Health insurance. None.
and then red. This categorization is
updated regularly by the Ministry of ► Fees. Travelers arriving for employment
Health and can be found here. Any purposes, from a Category grey country,
country that is not categorized as green, are required to pay 800 Euro, to cover
orange or red is considered a Category expenses related to accommodations and
grey country. COVID-19 testing.
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