On the basis of medical advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, the National Security Committee has taken the necessary and temporary decision to pause the next step to safely reopen Australia to international skilled and student cohorts, as well as humanitarian, working holiday maker and provisional family visa holders from 1 December until 15 December.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Japan - Strengthening border measures will be suspended until December 31, 2021
Based on the "New Measures for Strengthening Border Measures (20)" dated November 29, 3rd year of Reiwa, "New Measures for Strengthening Border Measures (19)" shall be suspended until December 31 as follows. have become.
Monday, November 29, 2021
Singapore - Updates on Border Measures For Travellers
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation and regularly reviews Singapore’s border measures to manage the risk of importation from travellers and onward local transmission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Omicron (B.1.1.529) as a variant of concern. As a precautionary measure to reduce the risks of importation and spread, we will defer the launch of our Vaccinated Travel Lanes with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Friday, November 26, 2021
United Kingdom - Six African countries added to red list to protect public health as UK designates new Variant under Investigation
- From midday Friday 26 November, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list
- Passengers arriving from 4am Sunday in England will be required to book and pay for a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days
- British nationals arriving from these six countries between midday Friday and 4am Sunday, and who have been in these countries within the last 10 days, must quarantine at home for 10 days and take NHS PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8, even if they already have a lateral flow test booking
- Direct flights from the six countries will be banned from midday Friday until hotel quarantine is up and running from 4am Sunday 28 November
- Precautionary move follows designation of a new Variant under Investigation by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
Scotland - Self-isolation for all travellers returning from six African countries
All travellers returning to Scotland from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Botswana will be required to self-isolate and take two PCR tests from 12:00 on Friday (26 November), regardless of their vaccination status.
Managed Quarantine accommodation will be stood up to cater for any arrivals from these countries. This will apply to all arrivals from 04:00 on Saturday (27 November).
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Canada - There’s a new regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants. What does this mean?
On November 23, 2021, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opened.
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants is now the official regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants across Canada.
This means that if you’re paying or planning to pay for services by an immigration or citizenship consultant, they must be licensed under the College.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Reconnecting New Zealand – the next steps
- Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16 January 2022
- Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from all other countries from 11.59pm Sunday, 13 February 2022
- All fully vaccinated individuals will be able to travel to NZ from 30 April 2022 onwards, with the re-opening staged over time
- The Very High-Risk classification for Indonesia, Fiji, India, Pakistan and Brazil will be removed early next month
Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards, as the Government removes the requirement for MIQ for most travellers, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Australia - Further steps to reopen Australia and secure economic recovery
From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption.
Eligible visa holders include skilled and student cohorts, as well as humanitarian, working holiday maker and provisional family visa holders.
Friday, November 19, 2021
China - Tax, fee reductions all on table to propel expansion
Policymakers in China are considering major tax and fee cuts in 2022 as a proactive fiscal easing measure to spur the economy and support vulnerable firms, tax authorities and experts said on Nov 18.
Dubai launches 5-year multi-entry visa for multinational companies (MNC) employees
As Dubai continues to drive global travel recovery and growth, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai, in cooperation with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched a Five-Year Multi-Entry Visa for employees of multinational companies, to further accelerate momentum across tourism and all other business sectors.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Switzerland - Australian nationals to be exempted from visa requirement
Australian nationals will be allowed to enter Switzerland without a visa from 1 January 2022. The relevant ordinance has been amended accordingly.
From the same date, Swiss nationals will get access to the Australian Work and Holiday programme.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Singapore Continues With Cautious, Progressive Borders Reopening
Singapore will continue with the cautious, progressive reopening of its borders and extend the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to more countries.
Travellers from Indonesia may enter Singapore under the VTL from 29 November 2021.
Travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may enter Singapore under the VTL from 6 December 2021.
We also intend to launch a VTL for India for entry into Singapore from 29 November 2021.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
UK - From 4am Monday 22 November, COVID-19 vaccines on the WHO EUL will be recognised and all under-18s coming to England will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border
This statement provides an update on developments on international travel.
From 4am on Monday 22 November, the government will recognise vaccines on the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) at our border.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
US - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the next year.
The notice listing the eligible countries will be published in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2021.
EU rules force more tax transparency on multinationals
Multinational companies will have to disclose publicly how much tax they pay in each EU country, which will increase scrutiny of their tax practices.
On 11 November MEPs will vote on a provisional agreement with the Council that would oblige companies with an annual revenue of more than €750 million and with operations in more than one country to declare the profits they have made, the corporate income tax paid and the number of employees in each EU country for the previous financial year.
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
Singapore - A joint Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) with Malaysia for travel between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and VTLs will also be extended to Finland and Sweden from 29 November 2021
A joint Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) with Malaysia for travel between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be launched on 29 November 2021.
Vaccinated Travel Pass applications for Short-Term Visitors and Long-Term Pass Holders will commence on 22 November 2021. Returning Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are fully vaccinated will not need to apply.
VTLs will also be extended to Finland and Sweden from 29 November 2021, with applications for Short-Term Visitors and Long-Term Pass Holders commencing on 22 November 2021.
Monday, November 08, 2021
Taiwan to offer subsidies to employers after minimum pay hike in 2022
Taiwan's Cabinet approved a NT$3.5 billion (US$125.52 million) wage subsidy scheme on Thursday to help businesses affected by COVID-19 that saw steep revenue declines in September and October pay employees following the minimum wage hike next year.
Denmark - The temporary suspension of the Working Holiday scheme has been repealed (except for Argentina)
The Minister for Immigration and Integration has decided to repeal the temporary suspension of all Working Holiday agreements, except for the agreement with Argentina.
US - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces 401(k) limit increases to $20,500
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2022 has increased to $20,500, up from $19,500 for 2021 and 2020.
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Japan to ease entry rules, admit some new foreign visitors
Japan intends to ease its pandemic-related restrictions on entry into the country by lifting its ban on foreign short-term business travelers, international students and technical interns from all countries and regions as early as next week, although tourists will continue to be barred.
Australia - Australia will welcome back fully vaccinated Singaporean travellers in November
Australia will welcome back fully vaccinated Singaporean travellers in November as part of our step by step and safe reopening to the world.
The quarantine-free travel arrangements will commence on November 21 for Australian states and territories that are ready, and will be available for fully vaccinated Singaporeans travelling from Singapore who present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the agreement at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rome, following a meeting with the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong.
Monday, November 01, 2021
Australia - Quarantine-free travel from all of New Zealand to Australia
Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from 1 November.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said the resumption of quarantine-free arrivals would be a major boost for tourism and confidence.
Thailand - List of Countries and Territories Where Individuals Are Permitted To Enter Thailand
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country.
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