Category: Coronavirus

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

The Netherlands Lifted Remaining Travel Restrictions

The Netherlands has ended its remaining pandemic-era entry restrictions for international travellers. The Dutch Government announced that as of 17 September 2022, it will drop all the remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions and requirements. This decision applies to all travellers, including those travelling into the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area.  “Given the current epidemiological situation…
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New Zealand Dropped Vaccine Requirement For Travellers

New Zealand has finally decided to drop the vaccine requirement for international visitors.  On 13 September 2022, the country lifted vaccine requirements along with the mandatory wearing of masks in public.  This means that all incoming travellers are welcome, whether vaccinated or not. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory except in healthcare facilities. The only…
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Germany to Impose New Nationwide COVID Rules In October

The German authorities have officially announced that the country will introduce new nationwide Coronavirus protection measures for autumn and winter. The announcement was made after the German Bundestag approved on September 8 a proposal of the Ministry of Health, which required new COVID measures to be applied. The new ordinance that has been voted for…
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Denmark Resumes Working Holiday Visa For Argentinians

The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will be terminating the temporary suspension of the Working Holiday Agreement with Argentina. Effective 01 October  2022, eligible Argentinian nationals can once again apply for a Danish Working Holiday residence permit.  Related articles: What is a Working Holiday Scheme The Working Holiday Visas are used by young people…
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Japan Opens Borders To Individual Foreign Travellers

Japan is finally reopening its borders to individual tourists.  The Japan Tourism Agency has revised the travel guidelines as the country prepares to welcome them. Today, 07 September  2022, Japan opened its borders to foreign travellers on unguided tours, or what travel agencies are calling self-guided tours, which can be booked by registered travel agencies.…
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