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21/03/2022

Bulgaria Removes Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal & France From Dark Red Category – Adds Netherlands

According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international arrivals are permitted to enter the country upon presenting a vaccination, recovery or test certificate, with the latter being conducted 72 hours before departure for PCR tests and 24 hours before arrival for rapid antigen tests, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

Such measure applies to all categories, including the red one, which consists of the following countries:

EU: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Andorra, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Hungary, Finland, France, Croatia, Czechia, Switzerland and Sweden

Third countries: Australia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bermuda, B***r, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Grenada, Dominica, Iran, Jordan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Curacao, Libya, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Isle of Man, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, North Macedonia, Russia, Saba, Saint Lucia, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Eustatius, Suriname, the United States, Serbia, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, French Polynesia, Montenegro, Chile and Japan

Bulgarian citizens and permanent residents coming from the red zone must also present one of the before mentioned certificates. In case they don’t, a ten-day quarantine awaits, with the possibility of reducing the self-isolating time by performing a PCR or antigen test on the third day.

21/03/2022

UK scraps rich foreign investor visa scheme

Visas offering foreign investors fast-track residency in the UK are being scrapped with immediate effect, the home secretary has confirmed.
Priti Patel said ending Tier 1 investor visas, for those spending at least £2m, was the start of a "renewed crackdown on illicit finance and fraud".
The scheme was introduced in 2008 to encourage wealthy people from outside the EU to invest in the UK.
It has been under review for some time, after concerns it is open to abuse.
The announcement had been expected next week amid pressure on ministers to cut UK ties to Russia over the threat of invasion to Ukraine, with a source confirming the decision to the BBC on Wednesday.

But the move has been brought forward, with the government saying it was part of their "new plan for immigration".

21/03/2022

Malaysia – COVID-19: Re-Opening Borders

The Malaysian prime minister announced on 8 March 20221 that Malaysia will transition to an “endemic” phase of the coronavirus health emergency and re-open its borders from 1 April 2022.

In the endemic phase, the coronavirus-related travel restrictions and standard operations procedures (SOP) are eased as follows:

1) abolishment of MyTravelPass (MTP) entry approval for travellers to enter Malaysia2;

2) fully vaccinated travellers are not required to undergo quarantine.

WHY THIS MATTERS
With the re-opening, it is expected that planning for international assignments and business trips to Malaysia – which have been much delayed or cancelled due to the entry restrictions – can now resume. While MTP approval is not required, travellers are still required to observe entry requirements imposed by the Ministry of Health.

Companies and global-mobility professionals in charge of the immigration affairs of their employees, as well as immigration counsel, should be aware of these updates to stay current on restrictions while planning for Malaysia-inbound business travel and assignments to Malaysia.

14/03/2022

Netherlands Now Applies New Entry Rules

The Dutch authorities have updated their entry rules for arrivals from the European Union and third countries.

The Dutch government has announced that the Netherlands will now apply entry rules based on whether a traveller is reaching the Netherlands from an EU or non-EU country, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

Updating the entry rules, the Dutch authorities have explained that all travellers from the EU/Schengen Area are required to complete a health declaration form as well as present proof of vaccination or proof of recovery from the virus.

In addition, the same has noted that EU/Schengen Area travellers are now required to do a self-test after arriving in the Netherlands even if they tested negative before travelling.

The above-mentioned rules apply to all EU/Schengen Area countries, including those that have been registering low infection rates.

As for unvaccinated and unrecovered EU/Schengen Area travellers, the Dutch authorities have revealed that they are permitted entry as long as they take a pre-entry test.

The pre-entry testing requirement applies to all, even if their country of origin has been registering low infection rates.

“From February 25, 2022, people travelling from an EU/Schengen country without proof of vaccination or recovery must always show a negative test result. Even if the risk of coronavirus infection is low in that country,” the statement of the Dutch government reads.

14/03/2022

Madeira Extends Current COVID-19 Restrictions Until March 15

Madeira Extends Current COVID-19 Restrictions Until March 15

The decision has been announced by the region’s official travel website, according to which the rules which were imposed on February 1 will continue to apply further. According to these rules, travellers do not need to test upon arrival, but vaccination certificates or recovery remain mandatory for arrivals from third countries.

“COVID-19 testing at airports and ports/marinas has ended, but travellers will be required to present a Completed vaccination Certificate, with three doses of the vaccine; Incomplete vaccination Certificate (1 or 2 doses of vaccine) and a certificate of recovery within 180 days or a certificate of recovery valid for up to 180 days,” reads a travel guide amid COVID-19 updated on the website.

However, travellers to the region must be aware of the existing domestic travel rules, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

Those wishing to attend public and private sector activities, such as restaurants, gyms, bars and clubs, cultural events, sports activities, nightlife activities, casinos, and other similar activities, must hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

The certificate, however, is not required in order to have access to places like public transportation, pharmacies, clinics, petrol stations and places of worship, as well as in places that offer medical services, animal medical services, postal and social security services, etc.

Travellers who show symptoms of the virus must test for it. Those that result negative are obliged to isolate for five days. After that, they can return to normal activities without the need to perform another test.

14/03/2022

Sweden to Facilitate Procedures for Validation of Third Country Nationals’ Skills & Competencies

Third-country nationals will be able to validate their skills easier, as the Swedish authorities plan to facilitate their skills and education assessment procedures in order for newcomers to be able to meet the needs that are in the labour market and among individuals.

According to a bill proposed by the Swedish Ministry of Education, such a law would increase the possibility of third-country nationals to use the knowledge they gained before they came to Sweden, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

“This contributes to a more efficient supply of skills, a faster establishment in the labour market and increased opportunities for adjustment during working life,” the press release issued by the Education Ministry explains, also pointing out that the amendments of the proposed law could become effective as of January 1, 2023.

Moreover, this bill includes the following proposals:

All third-country nationals that want to have their knowledge mapped before education or examination in municipal adult education have to undergo an initial survey provided by a home municipality, which is mandatory
All municipal adults are required to offer students who need validation the service
A clarification on what validation includes is required
A clarification on the required documentation after validation is also required
The authority that the governments appoint to issue regulations on the validation of third-country nationals is given broad authority.
On the other hand, last year, the Swedish Ministry of Justice announced a proposal that tightens the current regulations on labour migration. More specifically, such a proposal intends to combat the exploitation of foreign workers in the country.

“It is important to address the problem of foreign workers being exploited in the Swedish labour market. The legitimacy of labour migration can only be maintained if fraud and injustice are prevented. At the same time, labour migration to Sweden is important to growing and developing businesses,” the Ministry’s statement reads.

14/03/2022

Lithuania Scraps Colour-Coded Categorisation – Permits Entry for All Vaccinated Arrivals

The Lithuanian Health Ministry has announced that the colour-coded system for customizing entry rules of travellers based on their country-of-origin epidemiological rates has been abolished.

The news was shared through a press release issued by the authority, and it will become effective today, February 23. However, several restrictions will remain in place, such as requirements for a PCR test for unvaccinated third-country nationals, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

More specifically, incoming travellers from third countries are required to present a completed passenger questionnaire on the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) website form before arrival and undergo a PCR test 72 before departure if they are not vaccinated.

“Also, no later than the third day after arrival in Lithuania, it is recommended to perform a PCR test or antigen test at the medical institution or laboratory of his / her choice at his / her own expense,” the press release points out, also adding that the recommendation doesn’t apply to travellers with a recovery certificate.

>> Lithuania Abolishes All Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions for Arrivals From EU & EEA Countries

On the other hand, travellers from the EU, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City are permitted to enter Lithuania exempted from testing requirements, regardless of vaccination or recovery certificate. In addition, incoming travellers from these countries are also exempted from the requirement to complete and present the NVSC form.

Except for the EU, arrivals from the following countries that have implemented the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate are permitted to enter the country:

European countries: Albania, Armenia, the Faroe Islands, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Montenegro, Moldova, and Serbia.

Non-European countries: Togo, Turkey, Uruguay, Cape Verde, Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, El Salvador, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Tunisia.

The only arrivals from these countries to be required of undergoing a test will be those who fall under one of the following categories:

haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19
less than 14 days have passed since full vaccination
have been vaccinated with vaccines not recognized in Lithuania;
have been fully vaccinated more than 270 days before arrival and have not received a booster dose
have not had COVID-19 for 180 days.
Moreover, the authorities call for respecting prevention measures throughout the trip, such as wearing a medical mask, keeping the distance, and washing hands often. It is also recommended not to travel if the person experiences symptoms, including cough, runny nose, difficulty breathing, and fever.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data, 44,617 positive cases with COVID-19 and 121 deaths related to the virus have been reported in Lithuania during the last seven days.

14/03/2022

Spain Permits Entry for Travellers From Third Countries With COVID-19 Recovery Certificates

Travellers from third countries who in the last 180 days have been infected from COVID-19, and have recovered from it, can now enter Spain.

The move has been announced by the Spanish government, which has published the changes to the Spanish COVID-19 regulations on travel to the country in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Saturday, February 26.

“Recovery certificate: a certificate issued by the competent authority or a medical service at least 11 days after the first positive NAAT or rapid antigen test is accepted as valid. The validity of the certificate shall end 180 days after the date of sampling,” the official Spain Travel Health website now explains regarding accepted recovery certificates for entry amid COVID-19.

The certificates have now also been listed by the Spanish Ministry of Health as acceptable proof for entry into the country, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

Previously, only travellers from third countries who are vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) were permitted to enter.

Since February 1, vaccination certificates for entry into Spain have been valid for only a period of 270 days from the date of the administration of the last dose. Those whose vaccination is older must have received a booster dose in order to be permitted to enter Spain as vaccinated persons.

>> Which COVID-19 Vaccines Are Approved for Travel to Spain

On the other hand, since Monday, February 14, travel to Spain has also become easier for travellers from third countries aged 12 to 17, as the Spanish authorities dropped the obligation to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for travellers under 18 in order to enter the country.

The requirement had created difficulties for many families planning to travel to Spain in January and February, and in particular for British families who were planning to spend their spring holidays there. However, the rule was removed after several British, Spanish, and other international media outlets reported on the matter.

Last Friday, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that the Spanish authorities had extended the current entry rules that apply to 29 European Union/European Economic Area countries for another week. According to the rules, travellers from the EU and Schengen Area can enter Spain if they present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of recovery from COVID-19, or negative results of a COVID-19 test taken pre-departure.

As a result, the current restrictions on travellers from the EU and non-EU countries are the same, except that travellers from third countries cannot enter on the basis of a negative COVID-19 test result.

14/03/2022

Non-EU Travellers Now Permitted to Enter Italy for Non-Essential Travel Purposes

Travellers from non-European countries can now enter Italy for travel purposes under facilitated rules as the pre-entry testing requirement, and the non-essential travel ban has been abolished.

The news on the easing of the travel rules for third-country nationals was announced by the Minister of Health of Italy, Roberto Speranza, last week.

Speranza said that starting from March 1, travellers from non-EU countries would be subject to the same entry rules as travellers from EU countries when reaching Italy, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

This means that travellers from non-EU countries can enter Italy restriction-free starting from today, provided that they present a valid vaccination or recovery certificate or a negative COVID-19 test result.

“Health Minister Roberto Speranza has signed a new ordinance establishing, with effect from March 1, the same rules for arrivals to Italy from all non-European countries as those already in force for European countries. For entry to the national territory, one of the conditions of the Green Pass will be sufficient: certificate of vaccination, certificate of recovery or negative test result,” the statement of the Ministry of Health reads.

Such a statement suggests that Italy will now apply entry rules based on a person’s status rather than the country of origin an individual is travelling from.

The Italian authorities have highlighted that, similar to EU travellers, nationals of third countries need to hold a valid certificate when entering Italy in order to be exempt from additional measures.

Italy currently recognises for entry all vaccination passes that prove that the holder has been fully vaccinated against the virus with one of the EMA-approved vaccines in the last nine months or has received a booster shot.

Nonetheless, it has been emphasised that while in the country, the vaccination certificate is valid only for six months. This means that only travellers who have received their last dose within the last six months can access different activities and services in Italy. Those who have received a booster shot are not subject to restrictions.

As for the recovery certificates, the Italian authorities accept this type of document for entry as long as it proves that the holder has tested positive for the COVID-19 in the last 180 days.

The decision of the Italian authorities to relax their entry rules for travellers from non-EU countries follows the recommendation of the EU Council. The Council advised all the EU Member States to remove the non-essential travel ban for all third-country nationals who have been recovered or vaccinated against the virus.

In addition, the Council also adopted new rules on the issuance of recovery certificates. The Council said that the Member States can now issue recovery certificates based on a positive rapid antigen test result.

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