Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Canada Border Restrictions Extended until September

Canada is once again extending all of its existing border requirements for all inbound travellers until at least 30 September 2022. This means that all travellers entering Canada are still required to provide proof of full vaccination or take a recent negative COVID-19 test and quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. Related articles: Travel From…
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US Lifted COVID-19 Test For International Travel

The United States lifted its requirement that international travellers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States from 12 June 2022.  Arrivals no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery to enter the country.  “This step is possible because of the progress…
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United States ESTA Fee Increased by 50%

The fee for foreigners heading to the United States is about to increase by 50 percent. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an increase in the fee for inbound travellers entering the US using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The fee soared from $14 to $21 (£16.55 / €19.60). It…
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US Residents Will Need a REAL ID To Board an Airplane Next Year

Starting May 3, 2023, US residents will need REAL ID Cards to board domestic flights in the United States, as the federal government seeks to address security issues and further improve identity checks at US airports. Travellers who want to travel by air will soon need a star on their driver’s licence, indicating that it…
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Canada Eases Covid-Related Travel Restrictions

Canada has relaxed its travel restrictions since 25 April 2022. The two most important changes apply to vaccinated adults and unvaccinated children.  Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to make a quarantine plan in the event they test positive while in Canada. And, children under 11 can skip the pre-arrival Covid test as long…
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