Immigration Update - Coronavirus Travel Restrictions

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policies Summary
The table below summarizes the confirmed immigration restrictions and/or concessions that jurisdictions around the world are currently imposing in an effort to
contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for example entry or transit bans and mandatory quarantines for travelers from various jurisdictions and affected areas.
If a jurisdiction is not listed here, that means Fragomen cannot reliably confirm it is currently imposing restrictions or concessions of this type. The novel
coronavirus outbreak is a rapidly changing development, and this table is provided for reference only. In addition, this table does not attempt to cover other
developments that may be relevant to travelers, such as airline route cancellations, the closing of consular posts, or national travel advisories. Individuals
considering travel that could be impacted by the outbreak are advised to check for updates with their country’s consular posts if relevant and to seek case-specific
advice from their travel provider and immigration provider. Employers allowing their staff to work from home may need to complete additional labor law
requirements, such as employment contract amendment. For a full list of jurisdictions in which there have been confirmed coronavirus cases, review the World
Health Organization’s latest situation report here.
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1. Albania 36. Estonia 68. Liechtenstein 102. Romania
2. Angola 37. Fiji 69. Lithuania 103. Russia
3. Argentina 38. Finland 70. Luxembourg 104. Saipan
4. Armenia 39. France 71. Macau SAR 105. Sao Tome and Principe
5. Aruba 40. Gambia 72. Madagascar 106. Saudi Arabia
6. Australia 41. Gabon 73. Mainland China 107. Serbia
7. Austria 42. Georgia 74. Malaysia 108. Seychelles
8. Azerbaijan 43. Germany 75. Malta 109. Singapore
9. Bahamas 44. Ghana 76. Mauritania 110. Slovakia
10. Bahrain 45. Greece 77. Mauritius 111. Slovenia
11. Bangladesh 46. Guatemala 78. Mexico 112. South Africa
12. Belarus 47. Honduras 79. Moldova 113. South Korea
13. Belgium 48. Hong Kong SAR 80. Mongolia 114. Spain
14. Bermuda 49. Hungary 81. Montenegro 115. Sri Lanka
15. Bolivia 50. Iceland 82. Morocco 116. Suriname
16. Bolivia 51. India 83. Mozambique 117. Sweden
17. Bosnia and Herzegovina 52. Indonesia 84. Myanmar 118. Switzerland
18. Botswana 53. Iraq 85. Namibia 119. Taiwan
19. Brazil 54. Ireland 86. Nepal 120. Thailand
20. Brunei 55. Israel 87. Netherlands 121. Timor-Leste
21. Bulgaria 56. Italy 88. New Zealand 122. Trinidad and Tobago
22. Cambodia 57. Ivory Coast 89. Nigeria 123. Tunisia
23. Canada 58. Jamaica 90. North Macedonia 124. Turkey
24. Chile 59. Japan 91. Norway 125. Uganda
25. Colombia 60. Jordan 92. Oman 126. Ukraine
26. Costa Rica 61. Kazakhstan 93. Pakistan 127. United Arab Emirates
27. Croatia 62. Kenya 94. Panama 128. United Kingdom
28. Curacao 63. Kosovo 95. Papua New Guinea 129. United States
29. Cyprus 64. Kuwait 96. Paraguay 130. Uruguay
30. Czech Republic 65. Laos 97. Peru 131. Venezuela
31. Dem. Republic of Congo 66. Latvia 98. Philippines 132. Vietnam
32. Denmark 67. Lebanon 99. Poland 133. Zambia
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33. Dominican Republic 100. Portugal 134. Zimbabwe

34. Egypt 101. Qatar
35. El Salvador
Jurisdiction Policies
• Land borders are closed to travelers. Individuals will not be able to travel by car to and from Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro
Albania
and Northern Macedonia.
Angola • Suspension of all travel in and out of Angola for 15 days from March 21, 2020.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals until March 31, 2020.
• Quarantines:
o Isolation for all nationals and residents in Argentina until March 31, 2020.
o Isolation for at least 14 days for all nationals and residents arriving to Argentina.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of submission, processing and issuance of all immigration applications in Argentina until March 31, 2020.
Argentina
o Suspension of all services and processes at the National Immigration Directorate (DNM), national registry office (Registro
Nacional de Reincidencia), Social Security Agency and RENAPER until March 31, 2020.
o Suspension of document apostille and legalization until March 31, 2020.
o Suspension of issuance of visas and temporary or transitory residence permits at any Argentina consular post until further
notice.
• Concessions:
o Extension of validity period for an additional 30 days, of all official residence and/or work authorization permits of foreign
nationals expiring on or after March 17.
• Entry ban on all foreign nationals, with the exception of residence permit holders, family members of Armenian nationals and
diplomatic staff.
Armenia
• Quarantine or self-isolation for travelers who visited Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom in the 14 days prior to entry.
Aruba • Entry ban for foreign nationals through March 31, 2020.
• Effective 21:00 AEDT March 20, 2020, entry ban for non-citizens and non-residents, except Australian citizens, permanent residents
and their direct family members, and New Zealand citizens who are usually resident in Australia.
• Self-isolation for 14 days for the exempt travelers listed above.
• Specific information about exemptions:
o Immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents – this is limited to spouses (married or de facto),
legal guardians and dependants, for example, dependent children. These family members must obtain/hold an appropriate
temporary visa to enter Australia (for example, Visitor visa) and must present appropriate evidence of the relationship, such
Australia as marriage certificate, evidence of de-facto relationship such as shared finances or property, birth certificate or birth
certificate for children. Importantly, these immediate family members are also required to undertake an additional pre-
clearance step by submitting an online enquiry form prior to travel to Australia.
o Holders of Temporary Partner (subclass 309 or subclass 820) visas or Dependent Child (subclass 445) visas qualify under
the exemption.
o New Zealand Citizens who are usually resident in Australia – where seeking to enter Australia, such New Zealand citizens
must carry proof of residency in Australia (driver's license or documents in relation to residency such as recent utility bill or
bank statement to evidence Australian address).
• Entry ban:
o Most non-EU nationals are banned from entering Schengen Area member countries or Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and
Romania through April 15, 2020 (extendable). Entry remains permitted for EU nationals, UK nationals, nationals of Schengen-
associated countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit
holders, those holding other types of EU or national residence permits or long-term visas, among others. There may be some
variances on the implementation of these measures among EU countries. Click to read more.
o Entry ban for non-resident / non-visa holder foreign nationals for entry by air through April 11, 2020, 0:00 am (renewable).
• Closures:
o Most immigration offices around Austria are closed. No date has been set for re-opening.
• Quarantine:
o 14-day quarantine for Austrian nationals, visa / permit holders and EU national registered residents arriving by air.
• Restrictions:
o Biometrics appointments are cancelled until further notice.
o Visa and permit applications not being accepted except in family-related hardship cases.
o Land border checks are possible – check this site for updated information.
Austria
• Concessions:
o Approved permits are currently being mailed to applicants since in-person collection is not possible.
o Permits expiring in the upcoming weeks need can be filed by email or mail.
o Foreign nationals holding a work and residence permit can work from home if there is a respective agreement with the
employer.
o Minimum salary requirements can be pro-rated if employees must be placed on unemployment partially or fully. The agreed
salary must be kept on a pro rata basis. This does not apply to Blue Card EU and Red White Red Card holders as their
declared salary must be kept as stated in the application.
• Medical certificate:
o Through April 11, 0:00 am, all travelers entering by air must present a medical certificate in German or English, issued no
more than four days before entry, showing negative results for COVID-19. Alternatively, travelers will be quarantined for 14
days. The form for the medical certificate is available here.
o Through April 3, 12:00 noon, all travelers entering across land borders from Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia
and Switzerland must present a medical certificate in German or English, issued no more than four days before entry,
showing negative results for COVID-19. Austrian nationals or permanent residents may alternatively be quarantined for 14
days, or until negative test results come in.
o Non-EU nationals entering by other means than air from any country subject to a travel warning must present a medical
certificate in German or English, issued no more than four days before entry, showing negative results for COVID-19.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for nationals of Mainland China and Iran without a visa.
o Entry ban for Russian nationals, except truck drivers.
o Entry ban for the cities Baku and Sumgait and the Absheron region.
• Restrictions:
o Closure of border with Georgia until March 24, 2020.
Azerbaijan
• Suspensions:
o Suspension of visa applications through Azerbaijan Embassies or General Consulates and closure of immigration department
until March 29, 2020.
o Suspension of initial and renewal Work Permit, Temporary Permit, Permanent Permit and other related documents until
March 29, 2020.
o Suspension of e-visa issuance for 45 calendar days from March 13, 2020. Visa nationals must apply to consular posts after
March 28. Applicants may be required to present medical certificates confirming negative test results for COVID-19.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals who have visited Mainland China, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, or any country
in Europe within 20 days prior to entry.
Bahamas
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for up to 14 days for Bahamian nationals and residents returning from Mainland China, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South
Korea, any country in Europe, or from any country reporting coronavirus transmission.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for travelers who have been to Iran, Iraq or Lebanon in the 14 days prior to travel to Bahrain. This does not apply to
nationals of Bahrain and other GCC countries, foreign residents in Bahrain and those with a special approval from the
Ministry of Interior, who will be subject to a quarantine.
• Restrictions:
o Travel ban on nationals of Bahrain travelling to Iran.
Bahrain o Border crossing at the King Fahad Causeway, linking Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, has been closed.
o Suspension of visas-on-arrival for all travelers (all travelers must have a pre-arranged visa for travel to Bahrain) with the
exception of diplomats).
o Issuance of residence visa stickers (both new and renewals) is limited to foreign nationals in select positions only if they must
travel internationally; otherwise, paper visa prinouts will serve as permits until further notice.
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for all travelers arriving in Bahrain.
Bangladesh • Suspension on visas-on-arrival for Mainland Chinese nationals.
• Restrictions:
o None, Belarus authorities continue to operate as normal.
Belarus • Concessions:
o Foreign nationals can extend their stay up to 90 days and beyond if required. Applicants must contact the unit of citizenship
and migration at their place of registration.
o Foreign nationals with cancelled flights can obtain an exit visa at Minsk National Airport if required.
• Entry ban:
• Restrictions:
Belgium
o All non-essential travel abroad is banned.
• Concessions:
o Fragomen has secured the possibility of submitting work authorization applications by e-mail in all three regions in Belgium
(Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia). Previously all applications had to be submitted via regular mail. All three regions have also
confirmed that they have taken measures to ensure continuation of service.
o Foreign nationals who cannot leave Belgium because of force majeure and whose residence authorization is about to expire,
can apply for a temporary extension of stay in Belgium, in principle, for up to 90 days. This system already existed but the
federal immigration office has now updated the instructions on how to apply for the extension.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals, except residents of Bermuda (and their dependents with permission to reside in Bermuda),
crew members of a cargo or commercial aircraft or cargo ship, or persons with written permission from the Quarantine
Authority of Bermuda to enter.
Bermuda
• Quarantine:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days from arrival for all individuals entering Bermuda. Only individuals without symptoms of coronavirus
will be allowed to depart Bermuda during the 14-day quarantine period.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals until March 31, except authorized members of diplomatic missions or international
organizations.
Bolivia o Until then, entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals arriving from Iran, the United Kingdom or any Schengen country.
• Quarantines:
o Isolation for 14 days for all travelers entering Bolivia.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals who have been in Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy,
Bosnia and Romania, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, or other highly affected countries.
Herzegovina
• Quarantine:
o 14-day quarantine for all travelers.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals traveling from Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy,
Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom.
• Quarantine:
Botswana
o Quarantine for 14 days for nationals and residents of Botswana returning from high-risk countries.
• Restrictions:
o Visas already issued to foreign nationals from high-risk countries have been revoked.
o Issuance of visas to foreign nationals from high-risk countries has been suspended.
• Entry ban:
o Effective March 23, entry ban for 30 days for nationals of Australia, Mainland China, Iceland, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, South
Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom or any member state of the European Union traveling to Brazil by air, except Brazilian
nationals and foreign nationals holding a Brazilian residence authorization.
• Restrictions:
o Closure of land borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guiana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela until April
Brazil
2, 2020 for all non-resident foreign nationals, except those entering for humanitarian or international organization missions,
employees of the Brazilian government and personnel carrying cargo.
o Federal Police offices in Araranquara, Santos and Campinas closed until further notice; Federal Police offices in Sao Paulo
and Rio de Janeiro working with reduced staff and accepting applications only for exceptional cases (e.g., due to health
concerns or imminent travel).
o Foreign nationals entering the Federal Police office in Sao Paulo for any service must be accompanied by an authorized
licensed attorney and/or authorized licensed translator.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for Mainland Chinese nationals from Hubei Province and those with Mainland Chinese passports issued in Hubei.
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who has visited Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces in Mainland China, Iran or Europe
(including United Kingdom) within 14 days of arrival in Brunei (Brunei nationals and Permanent Residents are exempted).
• Quarantine:
o Self-isolation for 14 days for citizens and permanent residents of Brunei seeking to return to Brunei from Mainland China.
Brunei o Self-isolation for 14 days for citizens and foreign nationals travelling to Brunei.
• Restrictions:
o Exit ban for Brunei citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals holding valid Identification Cards (ICs), except in
cases of medical treatment, attending court hearings, or continuing studies overseas. Such travels are subject to approval
from the Prime Minister's Office and a travel application must be sent via e-mail to travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn (along with
scanned copies of relevant documentation). This includes travel via road to and from Temburong (Brunei's easternmost
district).
• Entry ban:
Bulgaria
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals – including EU nationals and EU permit holders – arriving from Bangladesh,
China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Maldives, Nepal, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United
Kingdom. Family of Bulgarian nationals are exempt.
• Restrictions:
Cambodia • Entry ban for visitors from Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and the United States through April 15, 2020.
• Entry ban:
o Bar to entry via air to Canada.
o The US-Canada land border is closed to all “non essential” travel, which is defined as travel for the purpose of tourism and/or
recreation.
o Bar to entry does not apply to: Canadian citizens and their immediate family members, Canadian permanent residents and
their immediate family members, diplomats and their immediate family members, flight crew, temporary foreign workers,
international students (and those approved for a study permit as of March 18th), those approved for permanent residence
status as of March 16th, healthy individuals coming to work in the areas of health care or critical infrastructure, or truck
drivers, mariners and railroaders.
o Foreign nationals who have resided only in Canada and/or the United States for a minimum of 14 consecutive days can fly to
Canada if the flight is a trans-border flight (US direct to Canada).
o Foreign nationals not holding a work permit who can prove to Canadian border officials that their work is “essential” may be
able to enter via land border.
• Quarantine:
o Mandatory self-isolation for 14 days for all travelers entering Canada except those who are healthy and work in the areas of
health care and the movements of critical goods, and on critical infrastructure projects.
• Restrictions:
o Ban on docking of boats carrying more than 500 people at Canadian ports until July.
Canada
o Effective March 18, all incoming flights, except those departing from the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, will be re-
routed to an international airport in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver.
o Travelers showing symptoms of the coronavirus prior to boarding a flight to Canada will not be permitted to board, regardless
of citizenship. Travelers found to have the virus will be barred from airline travel for a minimum of 14 days and must show a
medical certificate showing they no longer have it before being able to board a plane.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals in Canada whose statuses have or will expire imminently can still apply to extend their status inland through
an extension application (if they are still in status), a restoration application (if their status expired within the past 90 days) or a
temporary resident permit application (if their status expired more than 90 days ago). If they choose to exit Canada the bar to
re-entry may apply.
• Other updates
o Temporarily, all Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) issued by Employment and Social Development Canada
(ESDC), will be nine (9) months in duration.
o Canada Visa Application Centres temporarily closed: Austria, China (Wuhan only), France, Italy, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, New
York, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Spain and Venezuela.
o Various inland processing centres are working with minimal staffing levels and processing times will thus increase.
o Biometrics collection offices are temporarily closed both domestically and abroad. Applicants now have a 90-day period in
which to provide evidence of submission
o IRCC officers abroad have been instructed to provide applicants with 90 days to produce any additional required documents
as part of their application
o Immigration Canada’s Client Support Centre telephone line is unavailable until further notice. All inquiries must be made via
webform.
o Canada Post is experiencing delays, which will affect the timely issuance of work permit extensions and other original status
documents sent by mail from inside Canada.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals to Chile until April 2. The government may extend the ban if necessary. Foreign
nationals holding a visa-in-process receipt issued in Chile are exempt from the ban.
• Quarantines:
o Possible quarantine for 14 days for all individuals arriving in Chile.
Chile
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of all visa processing and issuance at all Chilean consular posts until further notice.
o Suspension of services and issuance of police clearance certificates and Chilean identity cards at the Civil Registry office,
except for urgent cases, until further notice.
o Suspension of permanent residence and visa registrations, and issuance of tourist card duplicates, permanent residence
validity certificates and travel certificates due to closure of the International Police Department (DPI) until further notice.
Suspension of visa processing and issuance at all Colombian consular posts until further notice (except for certain courtesy visa
applications).
Until March 23, 2020:

o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals to Colombia.
o Mandatory isolation for 14 days for all arriving Colombian nationals and foreign residents (those with migrant, resident, courtesy
or diplomatic visas).
Colombia
Effective March 23, 2020:
o Entry ban for 30 days for all individuals (including Colombian nationals and residents). Exemptions apply only for humanitarian
reasons or cases of force majeure with prior authorization from Migracion Colombia and civil aviation authorities, and cargo crew
and personnel.
o Mandatory isolation for 14 days for all arriving individuals exempted from the entry ban.
Effective March 14
o Quarantine for all individuals in Colombia until April 13.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals to Costa Rica until April 12 at 11:59 pm (local time). Exempt from the ban are
foreign nationals holding a valid temporary or permanent residence, short-stay visa or special category visa and foreign
nationals who have filed applications for temporary or permanent residence, short-stay visas or special category visas.
Foreign nationals should travel with their valid ID cards or their application filing receipt issued by the General Immigration
Institute (subject to discretion of airline personnel).
• Quarantine:
o Self-isolation for 14 days for all individuals entering Costa Rica until April 12 at 11:59 pm (local time).
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of submissions of all immigration applications authorizing work and residence in Costa Rica at the General
Immigration Directorate until May 17, 2020.
o Suspension of all attorney appointments at the General Immigration Directorate, which will be rescheduled after May 18,
2020.
Costa Rica o Suspension of in-person applications for migratory status certificates, which must be requested via e-mail and will be issued
digitally.
o Suspension of short-stay permit registrations, renewals and change of status applications at the General Immigration
Directorate.
o Suspension of issuance of initial and renewed identity cards (DIMEX) at the General Immigration Directorate (with the
exception of renewals of residence permits based on marriage); all appointments will be rescheduled after May 18, 2020. All
requests during this time must be filed at a Banco de Costa Rica or Correos de Costa Rica branch.
o Suspension of entry visa processing and issuance at all Costa Rican consular posts.
• Concessions:
o Automatic extension of the validity period for expiring police clearance and birth certificates, which will be considered valid
until July 17, 2020.
o Extension of deadline to file requests for additional documents at the General Immigration Directorate until July 17, 2020.
o Automatic extension of the allowed period of stay in Costa Rica until May 17, 2020, for non-resident foreign nationals who
entered Costa Rica after December 17, 2019.
o Marriage-based temporary residents who have not yet filed their renewal application will have until July 17, 2020 to file it.
• Entry bans:
Romania through April 15, 2020 (extendable). Entry remains permitted for the following persons if returning to their domicile:
EU nationals, UK nationals, nationals of Schengen-associated countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and
their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders, those holding other types of EU or national residence permits
or long-term visas, among others. There may be some variances on the implementation of these measures among EU
countries. Click to read more.
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for non-Croatian nationals, including airline crew, who have been in Hubei Province in Mainland
China, Heinsberg county in Germany, Iran, Italy or Daegu City / Cheongdo Province in South Korea in the 14 calendar days
Croatia
preceding entry. Croatian nationals who have been in these areas are subject to 14 days’ self-isolation.
o Self-isolation for 14 days for all travelers, including Croatian nationals, who have been in Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Mainland China (except Hubei province), Costa
Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany (except Heinsburg County in federal state of
North Rhine – Westphalia), Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Lebanon,
Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea (except Daegu City and Cheongdo province), Spain,
Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Vietnam.
• Restrictions:
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals until further notice.
Curacao
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for all nationals and residents entering Curacao.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals through April 30, 2020, except residents, those working in Cyprus, diplomats, those studying in
Cyprus, and those with unavoidable professional obligations with a permit from the competent Ministry.
• Quarantine:
o All travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Cyprus
• Medical certificate:
o All travelers must present a medical certificate, issued no more than four days before entry, from a certified medical center in
their sending country stating that they do not have the coronavirus.
• Restrictions:
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all travelers until April 13, 2020, except Czech nationals, Czech residence permit holders for stay over 90 days,
Czech long-stay visa holders and EU nationals with Czech health insurance.
• Exit restrictions:
o Only foreign nationals and Czech nationals holding a residence permit in their destination country can fly out of the country;
those leaving will not be able to return before April 13, 2020.
o Czech nationals and residents are not allowed to travel to Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, Denmark, France, Germany,
Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
• Restrictions:
Czech Republic o Suspension of acceptance of new short- and long-term visa applications and suspension of processing of submitted
applications. Applications for work / residence permit extension continue to be processed.
o The Czech Embassy in Beijing and the Czech Consulates General in Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong Kong are not accepting
new applications for or issuing new Czech visas (except Schengen visas) or residence permits (including Employee Cards)
and are suspending the processing of submitted visa and residence permit applications until further notice. See the Czech
Embassy in Beijing website for more information.
o Effective through April 12, 2020, cross-border bus, train and ferry passenger transport will be suspended.
o Effective through April 12, 2020, cross-border travel across the Czech-Germany and Czech-Austria land borders is allowed
through designated border crossings only, by cars carrying eight persons or less, for Czech nationals, residents and cross-
border workers residing no more than 50km from the border.
o Cross-border transport by cars carrying eight persons or less across the Czech-Poland and Czech-Slovak land borders
remains permitted, for Czech nationals and residents and cross-border workers residing no more than 50km from the border.
Democratic
• Quarantine for 14 days for Mainland Chinese nationals entering from Mainland China.
Republic of Congo
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all travelers until at least April 16, except Danish nationals or residents, EU nationals holding a Danish Health
Card or those with urgent travel needs (visiting critically ill family or called for a court case, among limited other options).
• Quarantine:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival for foreign and Danish nationals returning from Italy, Iran, Mainland China,
Singapore, South Korea, Japan or Tyrol in Austria.
• Closures:
Denmark o Government offices closed until at least March 26, 2020. This will cause longer processing times, cancellation of
appointments for EU registrations in Denmark and inability to complete biometrics in Denmark (therefore, no Quick Job Start
permits under the Fast Track are available until government offices reopen).
• Restrictions:
• Concessions:
o Biometric and civil registration number deadlines will be extended for those who are not able to complete these requirements
in the prescribed time.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all individuals, including nationals and residents, until April 2.
• Quarantine:
o Until the ban takes effect, home isolation for 15 days for all travelers who have visited countries reporting coronavirus cases
within 14 days prior to entry. Countries include, but are not limited to Mainland China, countries in Europe, Iran or South
Dominican
Korea.
Republic
• Restrictions:
o Suspension on issuing Business Visas and Business Visas for Work Purposes until further notice, due to closure of most
consular posts.
o Suspension of processing initial or renewed residence permits due to reduced staff and limited hours for all governmental
offices until April 2.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban until April 5 for all nationals and foreign nationals.
• Quarantine:
Ecuador
o Mandatory isolation for 14 days for all travelers entering Ecuador once the entry ban is lifted and until further notice.
• Closure:
o Closure of all government offices until March 31, 2020.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for Qatari nationals.
Egypt
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of commercial flights into and out of Egypt until March 31, 2020.
o Closure of border with Sudan.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for 30 days for all non-resident non-diplomatic foreign nationals.
• Quarantine:
o Possible quarantine for up to 30 days for Salvadorian nationals and residents who have visited Mainland China, Germany,
El Salvador
Iran, Italy, Spain or South Korea in the past 30 days prior to arrival to El Salvador.
• Restriction:
o Guatemalan nationals arriving from Mainland China, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain or South Korea can only enter El Salvador
with their valid passport and not with their national identification, as previously allowed.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals, except residents, family of Estonian nationals or residents, and cross-border workers across
the Estonia-Latvia land border.
Estonia • Quarantine:
o Self-isolation for 14 calendar days for all travelers, except those with special police permission.
• Restrictions:
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who have been in Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea or Spain within 14 days prior to
their arrival.
• Quarantine:
Fiji
o Quarantine for 14 days for nationals of Fiji returning from mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea or Spain.
• Restrictions:
o Government ministers, permanent secretaries, civil servants and statutory body staff members are not permitted to travel
overseas barring exceptional circumstances.
• Entry ban for non-EU nationals, except Finnish residents, family members of Finnish nationals, and cross-border workers and
essential traffic (including acute medical needs).
Finland
• Quarantine or self-isolation for 14 days upon entry.
• Land border checks are possible – check this site for updated information.
• Entry ban:
• Restrictions:
o All French nationals and foreign nationals residing in France must stay home for at least 15 days. Any trip outside the home
must be limited and justified.
France
• Closures:
o Most Prefectures in France have closed and subsequently cancelled appointments for submission of Residence Permit
applications.
• Concessions:
o All residence permits for foreign nationals that are lawfully in France that are expiring on or after March 16 will be extended
for three months. This extension includes long-stay visas, provisional residence permits and authorizations, and receipts for
applications for residence permits. Foreign nationals must remain in France during this period to avoid facing difficulties when
returning to France, due to recent border closures.
o Foreign nationals should keep a copy of their passport and entry visa, residence permit or Récépissé with them along with the
relevant press release in case of an inspection.
• Travel ban for foreign nationals who have been in high-risk countries including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Mainland China, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Gabon Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland,
the United Kingdom, the United States.
• Quarantine for 14 days for Gabonese nationals who have visited high-risk countries.
• Quarantine for 14 days for travelers from Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mainland China, Czechia,
Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iceland Iran, Iraq, Ireland Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait,
Gambia
Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia,
Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Entry ban:
o Until April 1, closure of borders to all foreign nationals. Exceptions include Georgian residents, family of Georgian nationals
and airline crew. Georgian nationals will be able to return from abroad on Georgian Airways or Turkish Airlines. Georgian
residents must obtain ‘OK to board’ from their airline service before departing.
Georgia • Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days for nationals of Georgia who have transited through or been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South
Korea 14 days prior to entry.
o Quarantine for 14 days for quarantine or presentation of a coronavirus-free certificate issued by a laboratory in the country of
departure or transit country for foreign nationals who have transited through or been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South
Korea 14 days prior to entry.
• Entry bans:
o Border controls reintroduced on a temporary basis at internal borders to Austria, Denmark, France, Luxembourg and
Switzerland. Land border crossing is limited to certain border points. Travelers cannot enter or leave Germany without being
proving a “good reason” or if they are exempt. “Good reasons” will be assessed at the discretion of the border officer based
on the circumstances. Exemptions apply for cross-border workers, commuters, German citizens and foreign nationals holding
a German permit. Check this site for updated information.
Germany
• Closures:
o Services at the immigration office in Berlin are unavailable without an appointment. The immigration offices in Munich are on
accessible with an emergency appointment scheduled by the immigration office.
o Immigration offices in Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg, Erlangen, Heidelberg and in Nordrhein-Westfalen are closed. Others
might follow shortly. Immigration office in Stuttgart work with reduced availability. Frankfurt am Main can be contacted via
email and offers emergency online services.
• Concessions:
o Foreign residents living in Berlin will not be penalized for the expiry of temporary residence documents while alien office
services are restricted. However, exiting and re-entering Germany is only possible with a valid residence document.
o The immigration office in Frankfurt am Main offers emergency online services and can be contacted via email.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who have been in a country with over 200 recorded cases 14 days prior to arrival.
Ghana
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days for nationals traveling to Ghana from other countries.
• Entry ban/border closure:

holders, those holding other types of EU or national residence permits or long-term visas, including, per a verbal confirmation
from airport personnel, blue receipt holders who have not received approval on their renewal yet. There may be some
o Closure of air, land and sea borders with Albania and North Macedonia (except Greek nationals and holders of valid
residence permits).
Greece o Land border checks are possible – check this site for updated information.
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for travelers of any nationality.
• Restrictions:
o Temporary closure of Ministry of Asylum and Migration until April 10, 2020, during which time initial and renewal immigration
application processing is suspended.
o Visits to most public authorities now require an appointment where these were not previously required. Appointments can be
refused if the appointment cause is considered non-urgent (no strict definition provided).
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals entering Guatemala until March 31, 2020.
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for all nationals and residents of Guatemala, and accredited diplomatic personnel entering the country. They may
only enter the country via land.
Guatemala
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of submission and processing of initial and renewed residence applications and company registrations at the
General Immigration Directorate until April 1, 2020.
o Suspension of issuance of passports, except in urgent cases, until April 1, 2020
o Suspension of document apostille and legalization until April 1, 2020
o Suspension of services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, except for urgent cases, until April 1, 2020
• Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals until March 22, with mandatory quarantine for 14 days for all arriving Honduran
Honduras
nationals and residents, and accredited diplomatic personnel.
• Entry bans/travel restrictions:

o Entry ban for foreign nationals (except Hong Kong residents) entering from South Korea.
o Entry ban for Hubei Province residents and visitors.
o Entry ban for all travelers who enter Hong Kong from Mainland China whose permit or visa is valid for less than 14 days from
entry.
o Closure of all Immigration Control Points between Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR except Shenzhen Bay and Hong
Kong-Zhui Hai Macau Bridge as well as the Hong Kong International Airport.
• Quarantine:
o 14-day home quarantine for all travelers entering Hong Kong SAR.
o Quarantine for 14 days in a quarantine center for all arriving travelers (including Hong Kong SAR residents) who visited South
Korea (Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do), Iran, Italy (Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto).
o Quarantine at home for 14 days for all arriving travelers (including Hong Kong residents) who visited Italy (except those from
Hong Kong
Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto who will be quarantined in quarantine centers), France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
(Special
and Grand Est), Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), Japan (Hokkaido) and Spain (La Rioja, Madrid and Pais Vasco).
Administrative
o Mandatory quarantine at home for 14 days for all arriving travelers (including Hong Kong SAR residents) from South Korea
Region of China)
(except those from Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do who will be quarantined in quarantine centers) and the Schengen Area
(Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
and Switzerland).
o Home quarantine for travelers who have visited Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States or Egypt in the past 14 days,
regardless of whether they are Hong Kong residents.
o Quarantine for 14 days for all entrants from Mainland China, including Hong Kong SAR residents and foreign nationals, with
limited exceptions such as for workers in the freight/logistics industries operating between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
o Quarantine for 14 days for travelers entering Hong Kong from locations other than Mainland China who were in Mainland
China in the 14 days prior to entry.
• Government closures/restrictions:
o See the government website for specific information.
• Entry ban:
o Most non-EU nationals are banned from entering Schengen Area member countries or Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania
through April 15, 2020 (extendable). Entry remains permitted for EU nationals, UK nationals, nationals of Schengen-associated
countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders,
those holding other types of EU or national residence permits or long-term visas, among others. There may be some variances
on the implementation of these measures among EU countries. Click to read more.
Hungary • Quarantine:
o Hungarian national travelers and EEA nationals with a permanent residence card are subject to health screening, followed by
quarantine or self-isolation, plus medical screening.
• Restrictions:
o The personal customer service department of the Labor office is closed; personal visits to inquire about the status of permits
cannot be made.
• Most non-EU nationals are banned from entering Schengen Area member countries or Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania
Iceland countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders, those
holding other types of EU or national residence permits or long-term visas, among others. There may be some variances on the
implementation of these measures among EU countries. Click to read more.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for travelers (including Indian nationals) from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia until March 31, 2020. All flight
from these countries stand cancelled.
o Entry ban for travellers (including Indian nationals) from EU Member States, the European Free Trade Association, Turkey
and United Kingdom until March 31, 2020.
o Entry ban for all OCI cardholders until April 15, 2020.
• Restrictions:
o Visas-on-arrival suspended until April 15, 2020 for nationals of Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
o Business, Entry, Tourist, Student, Medical, Dependent and all other visa categories issued to nationals of any country stand
suspended until April 15, 2020.
o Deactivation of online government portal for all new visa applications. This includes all types of regular and electronic visas.
o Foreign nationals with existing and valid Employment Visas can enter India. This does not include travelers from Afghanistan,
Philippines, Malaysia, member countries of the European Union, European Free Trade Association, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
o Travelers arriving from or who visited Italy or South Korea must provide a medical certificate from designated laboratories
authorized by the health authorities in Italy and South Korea stating that they tested negative for COVID-19.
o Passenger airlines are not allowed to take off from any foreign airport and land in India from March 22, 2020 until March 29,
India 2020.
o Aircrafts that do take off on March 21, 2020 will be allowed to land and disembark their passengers until 8:01 PM GMT on
March 22, 2020.
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days for all incoming passengers coming from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait until
March 31, 2020.
o Quarantine for 14 days for all incoming passengers, including Indian nationals, arriving from any destination with travel history
to Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany on or after February 15, 2020.
• Concessions:
o Visas granted to foreign nationals who are already in India will remain valid.
o Employment visas holders and their dependents already in India can extend their visas in-country as per the existing process.
Foreign nationals holding any other visa categories may be able to extend or convert their visas in-country by contacting the
jurisdictional Foreigners Regional Registration Office. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
o Foreign nationals (including OCI cardholders) who intend to travel to India for compelling reasons may contact the nearest
Indian Mission for a new visa. Manual application forms will be provided at the Indian Mission. Applications will be reviewed
on a case-by-case basis.
Indonesia See information here.

• Iraq:
o Entry bans:
 Entry ban for nationals of Mainland China and Iran.
 Entry ban for foreign nationals who have visited Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Iran, Italy, Japan, Macau SAR,
Singapore, South Korea or Thailand in the 14 days prior to travel to Iraq.
o Quarantines:
 Quarantine for nationals of Iraq and foreign residents in Iraq who have visited Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy,
Japan, Macau SAR, Singapore, South Korea or Thailand in the 14 days prior to travel to Iraq.
o Restrictions:
 Suspension of movement between Iraqi Kurdistan and Federal Iraq until March 28 for Iraqis and foreign nationals,
excluding diplomats, medical personnel and security forces.
 No travel to Iraq from Iran until April 1.
 Closure of all government agencies in Basrah until March 22, 2020 and suspension on issuance of security passes
until further notice.
• Iraqi Kurdistan:
Iraq o Entry bans:

 Entry ban for nationals of Albania, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Kuwait, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
 Entry ban for foreign nationals who have visited Bahrain, Mainland China, France, Hong Kong SAR, Iran, Italy,
Japan, Kuwait, Macau SAR, Singapore, Spain, South Korea or Thailand on or after January 1, 2020.
o Restrictions:
 Suspension of visa issuance for nationals of Albania, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Mainland China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and the United
Kingdom.
 Closure of all government agencies and suspension of all immigration processes until March 26.
 Suspension of movement between governates in Iraqi Kurdistan and between Iraqi Kurdistan and Federal Iraq from
March 14 to 28 for Iraqi and foreign nationals, excluding diplomats, medical personnel and security forces.
 Suspension of commercial flights until March 28.
o Quarantine:
 Quarantine for no less than 30 days for all nationalities, including nationals of Iraq upon entry into Iraqi Kurdistan.
• Restrictions:
o Non-European Economic Area nationals who have an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) appointment (in-country registration, initial
or renewal) in Dublin who have travelled to Mainland China within the 14 days prior to February 19, 2020 are receiving an
email from the government registration office requesting that they reschedule their IRP appointment to a date after the 14
days have lapsed, as a precautionary measure.
o Employers allowing employment permit holders to work from home must notify the Department of Business, Enterprise &
Innovation (DBEI).
• Government closures
Ireland o All local in-country registration offices are now closed, which means IRP cards not being issued at present (see Concessions
below regarding renewals). All existing appointments will be cancelled and applicants have been asked not to appear at the
registration offices.
• Concessions:
o Blanket automatic renewal of immigration status for all foreign nationals whose status (all permission types, including visitors)
are due to expire from March 29-May 20, 2020. Dependents are covered. These permissions have now been automatically
renewed by the Minister for Justice for a period of two months. The renewal of permission is on the same basis as the
existing permission and the same conditions attach. Written renewal applications (for those cases which require them - not all
do) are still required to be filed in the usual way. However, the blanket automatic renewal applies regardless. See government
FAQ for more information.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals, except those with extraordinary permission from the Population and
Immigration Authority (e.g., granted for staff in emergency services).
• Quarantines:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days for Israeli nationals and residents entering Israel.
Israel
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals who are visa exempt can extend their Short-Term Employment Authorization (SEA) beyond 45 calendar days
per year. Extensions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
o Foreign nationals who are not visa exempt can extend their Short-Term Expedited Process (STEP) work visa and permit beyond
90 calendar days per year. Extensions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
o Foreign nationals who are visa exempt can extend their Hi-Tech B-1 Work Visa (HIT visa) beyond 90 calendar days per year.
Extensions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Entry ban:
• Restrictions/closures/delays:
o Per a presidential decree, all individuals in Italy should stay home. Travel outside one's region or city is only allowed out of
serious necessity or for compelling business reasons. Those seeking to travel outside their city or region must provide a
signed certification (can be provided by police officers) on the reason of travel and must seek special government permission
to travel outside their city. At airports, travelers must show this certification. Individuals landing in Italy will be required to
Italy declare the reason of travel upon entry.
o Closure of most immigration offices, police departments in northern Italy (Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia Romagna region) until
further notice. Immigration application applicants should expect delays in any activities where personal presence is required,
such as approval and collection of work permits, police appointments and appointments scheduled with public offices to
submit/collect documents. Further closures of public offices are expected throughout Italy.
o Suspension of stay permit issuance until April 1, 2020.
o Severe delays in permit issuance for all immigration processes.
• Concessions:
o Deadlines to file stay permit applications within eight business days of arrival and renewal applications within 60 days within
the date of expiration lifted. Non-EU nationals who do not meet these deadlines due to public office closure not subject to
penalties.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals traveling from any country with over 100 confirmed cases, except Ivory Coast nationals and
permanent residents.
Ivory Coast
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for Ivory Coast nationals and residents traveling from countries with over 100 confirmed cases.
Jamaica • Entry ban for all travelers by air and sea until April 5, 2020.
Japan See information here.
• Restrictions:
o Closure of all land, sea and air borders to passenger traffic.
Jordan
o Closure of all government agencies until further notice.
o Suspension of movement between governorates.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all travelers, except Kazakh nationals and residence permit holders among limited other exceptions, until April
15.
• Quarantines:
o 14-day (home) quarantine plus 10-day health monitoring for travelers from Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy,
South Korea or Spain.
o 14-day self-isolation with medical supervision plus 10-day health monitoring for travelers from the Netherlands, Switzerland or
the United Kingdom
o 24-day medical supervision by phone for travelers from Belgium, India, Iraq, Norway, Philippines, Sweden and the United
States.
• Other restrictions:
o Suspension of letter of invitation applications for Almaty and Nur-Sultan for both business and work visa applications for all
Kazakhstan
foreign nationals until after the end of the lock-down period on April 15.
o Suspension of transit visa exemption for Mainland China nationals until July 1, 2020.
o Suspension of visa exemption for Mainland Chinese nationals at some airports.
o Business and Work visa ban for nationals of Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain. Kazakh
Migration Services are no longer issuing letter of invitations, a mandatory requirement to obtain a business or work visa.
o Potential invalidation of visas held by Mainland Chinese nationals in Kazakhstan.
o Temporary suspension of work permit issuance and renewals for nationals of Mainland China, Iran, South Korea, Japan and
Italy. Initial applications will be automatically rejected and pending applications are temporarily suspended.
• Concessions:
o C3 work visas can be renewed (not earlier than 30 business days and not later than five business days prior to expiry) once
the work permit is extended (not later than 30 calendar days prior to expiry).
o B2 business visas can be extended by up to 30 days (at least five days prior to expiry).
o Visa-free nationals can apply for a business visa for up to 30 days to stay beyond their 30-day visa waiver.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals coming from any country that has reported coronavirus cases.
• Restriction:
o Suspension of the collection of permits and passes. Already-paid-for permits and passes that have been issued on the
Kenya system will be deemed valid from the date of payment. Collection and endorsement will take place at a later date.
• Quarantine:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days for Kenyan citizens and valid residence permit holders. They may also choose to use a
government designated quarantine facility on entry for 14 days.
o Self-quarantine for all travelers who entered Kenya in 14 days prior to March 16, 2020.
Kosovo • Entry ban on all borders for foreign nationals.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all travelers (regardless of nationality) other than Kuwaiti nationals, immediate relatives of Kuwaiti nationals and
foreign residents in Kuwait.
• Closures/restrictions:
Kuwait o Closure of all government departments until March 29, 2020.
o Suspension of all commercial flights to and from Kuwait.
• Concessions:
o Employers in Kuwait can renew expired work and residence permits for foreign nationals who are outside Kuwait.
o Extension of all categories of visit visas for an additional two months.
• Suspension of visas-on-arrival, e-visa, tourist visa and visa exemptions until April 20, 2020.
• Self-quarantine for 14 days for travelers who (i) enter from countries with more than 100 people diagnosed with COVID-19 (ii) enter
Laos from countries with a border connected to Laos from a province that is not bordered with Laos that have more than 10 infected
patients, or a province that is bordered with Laos that have more than 3 infected patients, and (iii) have previously been in contact
with people diagnosed with COVID-19.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals.
Latvia • Restrictions:
o Suspension of processing of short-term and long-term visas.
o Entry remains possible by road at internal EU borders only, or with permission from the Minister of Transport. Further land
border checks are possible – check this site for updated information.
o Suspension of immigration document issuance until April 14, 2020.
• Entry ban:
o Entry and transit ban for all travellers (regardless of nationality). This does not apply to nationals of Lebanon and those who
have a valid residence permit for Lebanon.
Lebanon
• Restrictions:
o Closure of all government agencies until March 29.
• Most non-EU nationals are banned from entering Schengen Area member countries or Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania for a
30-day period (with the possibility of an extension). Entry remains permitted for EU nationals, UK nationals, nationals of Schengen-
Liechtenstein associated countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders,
those holding other types of EU or national residence permits or long-term visas, among others. There may be some variances on the
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals (including transit), except Lithuanian residents.
• Quarantine:
Lithuania
o Self-isolation for 14 days for residents of and nationals of Lithuania.
• Restrictions:
• Entry bans:
• Restrictions:
o Foreign nationals in Luxembourg with a valid work and residence authorization cannot obtain a residence permit without a
Luxembourg
medical certificate. Furthermore, temporary work authorizations can only be renewed on an exceptional basis if the residence
permit cannot be delivered because of the missing medical certificate.
o The Immigration Directorate is no longer accepting documents in person; documents must be sent by mail.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals who can no longer leave Luxembourg due to travel bans can obtain an extended residence permit on an
exceptional basis.
o Foreign nationals with short or long stay visas, (temporary) residence permits and residence cards expiring as of March 1,
2020; and visa-exempt nationals exceeding their 90 days of allowable stay in a 180-day period; remain compliant while
coronavirus-related restrictions apply. Compliant status is granted automatically, but no temporary documents will be issued.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for Hubei Province residents unless they present a medical certificate proving they are clear of the coronavirus.
o Entry ban for all travelers except for Macau residents, non-resident workers with valid blue cards and residents of mainland
China, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan.
• Quarantines/medical observation:
o Travelers exempt from the entry ban who visited South Korea, Italy, Iran, Germany, France, Spain or Japan within 14 days
prior to entry must undergo medical observation for 14 days at a designated venue in Macau.
o Macau students returning from studying abroad must, at the discretion of the health authorities, undergo medical observation
for 14 days at a designated venue in Macau.
o Travelers exempt from the entry ban who have visited the following countries within the past 14 days prior to entry into Macau
must, at the discretion of the health authorities, undergo medical observation for 14 days at a designated venue in Macau.
The countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland,
Macau (Special Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Administrative Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and United States of America.
Region of China)
o Quarantine for 14 days in quarantine camps in Macau SAR for foreign nationals and Macau SAR residents who visited Daegu
or Cheongdo, South Korea in the 14 days prior to entering Macau SAR.
• Other restrictions/closures:
o All persons seeking to enter a government building in Macau (even those accompanying applicants) must possess a Personal
Health Declaration from the Macau Health Bureau. This form can be completed online and is valid for one day. The
government has not announced how long this requirement will be in place.
o Eligible travelers entering Macau SAR must present a Port of Entry Health Declaration. More information is available on the
Macau SAR government website.
o Eligible travelers who visited Hubei Province 14 days prior to entry to Macau SAR must present a medical certificate proving
they are clear the coronavirus.
o Although most government departments have reopened, some services may be delayed due to closures over the past few
weeks.
o Suspension of Individual Visit Scheme for Macau for Mainland Chinese nationals.
• Entry ban for travelers entering from Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South Korea.
Madagascar
• Quarantine for 14 days of foreign nationals arriving from Mainland China.
 Restrictions:
o Departure channels in Wuhan City closed.
o Suspension of tourist visa endorsements for Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.
o Suspension of business visa endorsements for Hong Kong SAR.
• Quarantines:
o Possible quarantine for 14 days for foreign nationals entering Shanghai, Chongqing, Beijing or Guangzhou from any other
location, depending on the Residents' Committee's requirement in that location.
o Quarantine for 14 days for foreign nationals applying for a residence permit and medical exam in Shanghai, Chongqing,
Beijing, Chendu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
o Quarantine for 14 days for foreign nationals entering Guangzhou from Japan, Italy, Iran or South Korea.
o Quarantine for 14 days for all travelers entering Shanghai within 14 days of visiting France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan,
South Korea, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Austria,
Australia, Malaysia, Greece, Czech Republic, Finland, Qatar, Canada and Saudi Arabia
o Quarantine for 14 days for all travelers entering Beijing, Tianjin, Shan'xi, Shandong province, Yunnan province, An'hui
province, Chongqing and Wuhan from abroad.
o Quarantine for 14 days for all travelers entering ZheJiang Province within 14 days of visiting Australia, Austria, Bahrain,
Mainland China Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, South Korea,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand.
 Concessions:
o Reduced supporting documentation requirements for Category A Work Permit applications in Shanghai, shorter processing
time for Shanghai Work Permit processing, and other concessions in Shanghai as listed here.
o Rule for renewal applications to be filed at least 30 days prior to the expiry of an existing Work Permit temporarily suspended.
This rule was enforced since February 2018.
o Online applications accepted without personal appearances in most Expert Bureaus (including but not limited Shanghai,
Beijing, Zhejiang, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Hefei, Tianjing, Chongqing etc.). For all locations, the employer
and employee must provide a signed commitment letter to promise the authenticity and validity of their online submission and
must maintain the original file for further checks if needed.
o Automatic two-month extension of visas and residence permits for foreign nationals involved in innovation, entrepreneurship
and scientific research in Mainland China.
o Foreign nationals whose residence permits expired while they were abroad can apply for a visa-on-arrival with their expired
residence permit upon entry in Mainland China.
o Foreign nationals who enter Mainland China without a pre-arranged visa can apply for a visa-on-arrival at the port of entry in
Mainland China.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for tourists and foreign visitors.
• Quarantine:
Malaysia o Self-isolation for 14 days for returning Malaysians.
• Restrictions:
o Ban on overseas travel for Malaysians through March 31, 2020.
o Closure of all government offices, including immigration department, through March 31, 2020.
• Entry bans:
• Quarantines:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days for all travelers.
o Persons living in the same household as an above-listed person must also self-quarantine for 14 calendar days.
• Restrictions:
o All inbound passenger flights are suspended.
Malta
o Maltese nationals and residents seeking to return to Malta from areas where flights are canceled may contact the Situation
Centre at the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (note that the deadline for assisted returns ended March 21, 2020).
o New work permit applications are restricted to highly skilled foreign nationals (definition not yet published).
• Concessions:
o Employers of foreign national employees whose residence cards are set to expire between March 13-31 should submit a renewal
application online. Change of employer applications and initial single permit applications should also be submitted online by the
employer.
o Visa and residence applicants, renewal applicants, or EU nationals (including UK nationals) and their family seeking registration
or renewal; may apply after the 14-day quarantine period lapses. Those who entered March 1-31 or held valid status in March
may apply after the quarantine period lapses without negative consequences for missing application deadlines. Note that this
category too may be restricted to highly-skilled applicants.
Mauritania • Quarantine for 14 days for travelers who enter from Mainland China.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for travelers who reside or have visited Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Norway,
Reunion, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or any European Union member state within the 14 days prior to entry to
Mauritius.
o Entry ban for travelers who visited South Korea, Iran or Italy within the 14 days prior to entry to Mauritius.
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for nationals and residents of Mauritius who have been in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Macau
SAR, Norway, Reunion, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or any European Union member state in the 14 days prior to
Mauritius
entry.
• Suspensions:
o Suspension of work permit issuance for those travelling from Mainland China. Work permit renewal applications only
available if work permit holder has not traveled to Mainland China in the 15 days prior to February 2 and has been
medically cleared by health authorities.
• Concessions:
o All work permits that are set to expire in 2020 will be automatically extended until December 2021.
• The United States and Mexico temporarily restrict travelers crossing the U.S.-Mexico land border for “non-essential purposes” for at
least 30 days. The agency defines “non-essential” travel as travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. U.S. citizens,
Mexico lawful permanent residents, business travelers, and those with valid U.S. travel documents are exempt from the border restrictions.
However, it is possible business travelers could face additional scrutiny at the border while the new policy is being rolled-out. Click to
read more.
Moldova • Entry ban for all travelers, except Moldovan nationals and residents.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for Mainland Chinese nationals entering from Mainland China or elsewhere who have a Mongolian visa, even if
they are residents of Mongolia, until March 31, 2020.
o Entry ban for Japanese and South Korean nationals until March 31, 2020.
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who has visited Mainland China, Japan or South Korea in January or February 2020.
Mongolia
• Closures:
o Closure of all borders between Mainland China and Mongolia except Buyant-Ukhaa Airport.
o Closure of all borders between Hong Kong and Mongolia.
o Closure of all land borders for passenger transportation with Mainland China (including Zamin Uud train station) until
March 31, 2020.
• Entry ban for all travelers, except Montenegrin nationals and residents.
Montenegro
• Self-isolation for 14 days for Montenegrin national and resident travelers.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of all commercial flights to and from Morocco.
o Closure of all government agencies until April 2.
Morocco
• Concessions:
o Although it has not been officially announced, it is expected that foreign nationals in visitor status whose visa has expired
due to the current situation will be allowed to extend it.
• Restrictions:
o Effective March 23, 2020 suspension for 30 days of issuance of all visa types.
o Visas already issued to foreign nationals have been revoked with immediate effect.
o Suspension of visas-on-arrival for visitors from Mainland China.
Mozambique
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for foreign nationals traveling from countries with over 100 cases in the previous 48-hour period, as well as
countries reporting over 1,000 cases in total, including as of March 12, China, Italy, South Korea, Iran, German and France.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals who visited South Korea or Mainland China in the 14 days prior to entering Myanmar.
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days at a quarantine facility for nationals of Myanmar who visited South Korea or Mainland China in the 14
days prior to entering Myanmar.
o Quarantine for 14 days at home for foreign nationals already in Myanmar who had visited South Korea in the 14 days prior to
Myanmar
entering Myanmar.
o Quarantine for 14 days at a quarantine facility for all travelers who visited France, Germany, Iran, Italy and Spain in the 14
days prior to entering Myanmar.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of Myanmar visa approvals in all countries for Mainland Chinese passport holders.
o Suspension of visas-on-arrival for visitors from Mainland China.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals entering from Mainland China, Iran, Japan, Schengen States, South Korea, the United
Kingdom, and the United States.
Namibia • Restrictions:
o Suspension of visa-on-arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
o Suspension of travel for Namibian nationals and permanent residents for 30 days from March 17, 2020. This does not apply
to Namibian nationals or permanent residents seeking medical treatment, humanitarian assistance, truck drivers transporting
food and other essential commodities, returning citizens or permanent residents.
• Visa suspensions:
o Until April 30, 2020, suspension of visa-on-arrival for all foreign nationals. Foreign nationals must obtain a visa from the
Nepali diplomatic post prior to travel.
o Until April 30, 2020, all foreign nationals with an issued Nepali visa will need to submit a swab test PCR health certificate
(issued within the 7 days prior to arrival) to the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
o Until April 30, 2020, suspension of visa-free facility for Non-Resident Nepalese card holders.
o Until April 3, 2020, suspension of visa services by the Department of Immigration. Visas that are expiring within that period
may be extended after the suspension period if the visa is valid at least until March 21, 2020 and the foreign national appears
at the Department of Immigration within 7 days after regular services resume. Visas that expired before March 21, 2020 are
subject to the regular late fees and penalties.
Nepal • Quarantines:
o Until April 30, 2020, all foreign nationals entering Nepal are subject to remain in self-quarantine and Nepali nationals
(including NRNs) are subject to remain in home quarantine for 14 days from the date of arrival.
o Until April 30, 2020, foreign nationals with diplomatic and official visas entering Nepal for the first time or travelling back to
Nepal are subject to remain in self-quarantine for 14 days.
o Until April 30, 2020, foreign nationals with business, study and working visas travelling back to Nepal are subject to remain in
self-quarantine for 14 days.
o Until April 30, 2020, all of the land ports of entry remain closed to foreign nationals. Such individuals must travel through
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) only.
o All international flights suspended until March 31, 2020.
• Entry bans:
• Restrictions:
o Immigration Authority (IND) desks offer limited services through April 6, 2020 (extendable): Schengen visa extensions, return
visas, residence endorsement stickers and EU family member applications, among limited others. Immigration processing
continues. Applicants are advised to check the IND website before visiting.
Netherlands o Expatcenters, offering combined immigration and municipal services, will close March 20 through April 6 (extendable).
o Town halls may limit their desk support to ‘urgent services’ (with no strict definition of urgent), but request that anyone with
symptoms of illness refrain from visiting. Applicants are advised to consult their municipality website before visiting.
o Short-term work permit holders who do not use their permit for a four-week period, even if due to travel
restrictions, must inform the Labor Authority (UWV) accordingly. Please contact an immigration professional for case-by-case
review.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals who cannot travel to the Netherlands during the validity of their long-stay visa (MVV) should request the
IND to reissue their visa in due time. Foreign nationals who cannot collect their long-stay visa within three months of permit
approval should request the consular post to extend the collection deadline in due time.
o Foreign nationals with a work authorization approval who cannot collect a corresponding endorsement sticker may perform
work based on their approval letter. Please contact an immigration professional for case-by-case review.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals entering from Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany,
Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Switzerland.
• Quarantine:
Nigeria
o Quarantine and testing for persons arriving in Nigeria who visited Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan,
France, Germany, Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, or Switzerland within 14 days prior to arrival.
• Restrictions:
o Temporary suspension of issuance of all visas-on-arrival.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all non-citizens and non-residents. New Zealand (NZ) citizens (including those from Tokelau, Cook Islands and
Niue), permanent residents, residents with valid travel conditions and their immediate family can still enter NZ. Immediate
family members must travel with the NZ citizen or resident on the same flight to New Zealand. Australian citizens and
permanent residents who normally reside in NZ are also permitted to enter NZ.
New Zealand o All international travellers must register with Healthline (0800 358 5453) and self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in New
Zealand. Visa holders who do not comply with instructions from a Health Officer can be detained and deported.
o Entry ban for all other travellers. Exceptions are available on a case-by-case basis for humanitarian reasons; health and other
essential workers; citizens of Samoa and Tonga for essential travel to New Zealand; and visitor visa holders who is the
partner or dependent of a temporary work or student visa holder and who normally lives in New Zealand, and is currently in
New Zealand.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals, except long-term residence permit holders.
North Macedonia
• Quarantine:
o 14-day self-isolation for all travelers.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals.
• Restrictions:
o Introduction of temporary entry and exit controls at the Schengen border. Travellers who do not reside in Norway or have a
work permit are instructed to leave the country as soon as possible.
o Closure of some immigration departments. Norwegian immigration authorities’ phone line is open with limited capacity. All
service centers for foreign workers and police offices are closed to the public.
Norway • Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for all travelers.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals in Norway with un-activated work permit can still work provided they have booked an appointment with the
police to activate the permit.
o Those with registered applications for renewal or permanent residence permit who paid fee on time (within five weeks before
the permit expires), can continue to work under the same conditions as before even if they are now not able to meet with the
police. They must try to get a new appointment when it again becomes possible to meet with the police. Check police
department websites for more information.
• Entry bans:
o For all travelers (regardless of nationality) other than Omani nationals.
Oman • Restrictions:
o Suspension on the issuance of all in-country and out-of-country visas (except for applications submitted on or before March
17 and Residence Cards which continue to be processed).
o Effective March 23, suspension of all operations, including services related to civil status, passports and residency.
o Omani nationals are banned from traveling abroad.
Pakistan • Suspension of all commercial flights to and from Pakistan.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals, except temporary or permanent residents, holders of provisional residence cards, minors who
are children or under the legal custody of Panamanian nationals or residents, foreign nationals in transit at the Tocumen
airport, and authorized airline crew members.
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days for all individuals entering Panama.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of all processes and services at the National Immigration Service until April 7, 2020.
o Suspension on new application filings, issuing work permit cards, obtaining biometric registrations, marriage interviews and
issuance of decision notifications at the Ministry of Labor until April 7, 2020.
o Effective March 22 at 11:59 pm local time, suspension of all incoming and outgoing international flights to Panama for 30
Panama days.
• Concessions:
o Automatic extension of the validity of all residence permits expiring on or after March 13 for 15 business days. Permits include
temporary identity cards, provisional residence permits, residence visas, regularization permits and judicial stay permits.
o Foreign nationals with approved residence permit applications who have not yet received their residence identity cards should
instead carry a copy of their approval resolution at this time.
o Foreign nationals with filed residence permit application who have not yet received their temporary identification cards should
instead carry a copy of their application which was stamped as received by the National Immigration Service.
o Suspension of deadlines imposed by the National Immigration Service for filing requests for new documents, appeals, and
any other action with a specific term until April 7, 2020.
o Automatic renewal of work permits expiring on or after March 12, which will be valid until April 7.
o Foreign nationals with approved work permit applications who have not yet received their work permit cards should instead
carry a copy of their approval resolution at this time.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals, except citizens, permanent residents, critical emergency personnel, diplomatic staff, medical
experts and advisers (who will be subject to a 14-day self-isolation upon their return).
o Until then, entry ban for travelers who have visited Mainland China, South Korea, Iran, European Union, United Kingdom or
the United States 14 days prior to entry.
Papua New
Guinea
• Suspensions:
o Suspension of visas-on-arrival for all Chinese passport holders and all incoming travelers from Mainland China (including all
Asian ports). These travelers must instead apply for a business visa online and they may be subject to checks or quarantine
before entering Papua New Guinea.
o Visa applications filed by Chinese nationals (including all Asian nationalities) prior to the spread of the coronavirus on hold.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals until March 31, 2020, except authorized members of diplomatic missions and
international organizations.
Paraguay • Restrictions:
o Temporary closure of several border check/entry points.
• Quarantines:
o Quarantine for 14 days for all individuals entering the country until March 31, 2020.
• Entry ban and quarantine:

o Closure of air, land and sea borders.
• Restrictions:
o Closure of public offices until March 31. All appointments for immigration processes at public offices (such as for residency
renewals, issuance of local identification cards, change of migratory status or change of address, among others) that were
Peru
scheduled during this time are cancelled and will be rescheduled after March 31.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals with approved residence visas who have not yet received their local identification card and are unable to
appear the National Superintendence of Immigration to retrieve their card due to coronavirus-related restrictions or measures
will have six more months to do so.
Philippines See information here.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all non-Polish citizens except spouses of Polish citizens, children of Polish citizens, children remaining under the
care of Polish citizens, holders of a Pole Card, holders of permanent or temporary residence rights (it is not clear if this
applies to holders of residence cards or visa holders (e.g. dependent visas), holders of right to work in Poland, holders of a
work permit, seasonal work permit and short-term work permit, heads of diplomatic missions and members of the mission's
diplomatic and consular staff, and EU citizens who hold documents confirming their employment in Poland (for these, an
employment contract or a certificate from the employer will be required to enter Poland), and in other special circumstances.
All the above-mentioned persons must have relevant documents confirming these exceptions (e.g. work permit) when
crossing the Polish border. It is not clear whether border guards will accept copies of documents.
Poland • Quarantine:
o 14-day home quarantine for all travelers.
• Restrictions:
o Poland reintroduced border controls with Schengen countries and also closed some border crossings. Only Polish nationals
and foreigners listed above will be allowed to enter Poland (e.g. business visitor will be denied entry, unless they have a right
to residence in Poland). Check this site for updated information.
o Closure of all immigration offices in Poland; all scheduled appointments at the immigration office are cancelled. No new
appointments will be scheduled and all applications must be send via post.
o Closure of many city halls across Poland, which will impact address registration processes. Suspension of personal visits to
open City Halls to obtain Address Registration (applications can be submitted online).
• Entry bans:
Portugal
• Quarantine:
o 14-day quarantine for travelers to the Azores and Madeira.
• Restrictions:
o Restriction on immigration appointment attendance to applicants only (no third parties).
o Suspension of NIF (Portuguese Tax Code) until further notice.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals. Entry limited to Qatari nationals who must use their passport for entry and are subject to a
14-day quarantine. Passengers transiting through the airport in Doha are allowed to continue their journey, provided that they
have valid documents for their next destination.
Qatar
• Restrictions:
o Suspension of processing of new entry visa applications and residence permits for applicants of all nationalities in the Qatar
Financial Center Free Zone.
o Suspension of all in-person immigration application submission.
o Closure of Qatar visa centers.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for travelers who have transited through Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South Korea except for nationals and
residents of Romania.
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for nationals and residents of Romania who transited through Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South
Korea in the 14 days preceding entry.
Romania
o Self-isolation for 14 days for travelers arriving from countries with more than 500 confirmed coronavirus cases.
• Restrictions:
o Immigration authorities are only accepting pre-booked appointments based on prior online application. This will trigger around
two to three weeks' processing delay.
o Immigration authorities are currently not accepting applications for permanent residence.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals until May 1, 2020, except Permanent Residence Permit holders,
crews of sea and river vessels, aircraft and international trains, members of official delegations, persons who have diplomatic,
official, or ordinary private visas issued in connection with the death of a close relative if the traveler transits through an air
checkpoint.
• Quarantine:
o Self-isolation for 14 days for all travelers.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension by Ministry of Internal Affairs of acceptance of Invitation Letter (LOI) applications to enter Russia, work permits
and permission to employ foreign workers.
o Suspension of issuance of visas to all foreign nations until May 1, 2020, except crews of sea and river vessels, aircraft and
Russia
international trains and members of official delegations.
• Concessions:
o Visa holders can apply for extension up to a visa validity of 90 days, regardless of the visa type and purpose of stay. Those
with expired visas can similarly apply for extension, but must prove the grounds for expiry. Visa-exempt nationals can similarly
apply for stay up to 90 days.
o Work Permit and Temporary/Permanent Residence Permit holders staying outside Russia for more than six months will not
have their permits cancelled.
o Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan
(Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) nationals) are exempt from immigration formalities which cannot be completed
due to limited migration services.
o Waiver of administrative sanctions for expired visas, for not having migration cards or for work patent holders applying for
renewal in country.
Saipan • Entry ban for visitors from Mainland China (regardless of their nationality, including direct entry and or transit) until February 28, 2020.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals.
Sao Tome and
Principe
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days for returning nationals and residents of Sao Tome and Principe.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals (regardless of nationality) other than Saudi nationals until March 31.
• Restrictions:
o Border crossing at the King Fahad Causeway, linking Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, has been closed.
o Border with Jordan is closed to all passenger traffic.
o Entry into and exit from Qatif governorate (from Saihat in the South to Safwa in the North) is temporarily suspended.
Residents who are currently outside of the governorate will be allowed to return to their homes. Work of all government
departments and private institutions in Qatif governorate is suspended.
o Travel ban for nationals of Saudi Arabia and foreign residents in Saudi Arabia travelling to Bahrain, Egypt, France, Germany,
Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, South Korea, Spain, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
Saudi Arabia o Suspension of processing of all categories of visa applications at many consular posts, including Egypt, India, Jordan,
Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates.
o Closure of all government agencies except those related to public health and security or the military sector until March 31.
o Suspension of all commercial flights to and from Saudi Arabia until March 31.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals whose residence permit and/or exit-re-entry visa expired while they are outside of Saudi Arabia are
expected to be able to renew their permits through one of the electronic portals, Absher or Mugeem (although this is currently
unavailable—it is expected to be activated shortly).
o Foreign nationals whose visit visa expired while in Saudi Arabia, including visas for business and for tourism, can renew the
visa through one of the electronic portals, Absher or Mugeem.
• Entry bans:
o Closure of all borders except for Serbian nationals and residence permit and D visa holders and their family members with
Residence Permits. Breaches of this measure will be sanctioned with prison sentence up to three years.
• Quarantine:
o 28-day quarantine for travelers from Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain or Switzerland.
o 14-day quarantine for all other travelers.
o Self-isolation for Serbian nationals over 65.
• Restrictions:
Serbia
o Closure of national immigration office; immigration applications cannot be filed or processed. Pending applications will remain
in this status until further notice.
o The National Employment Agency is not accepting in-person work permit applications; applications can be sent by email with
electronic signatures or sent by mail.
o Residence Permits are not being issued, which will delay work permit applications since the Residence Permit must be
approved to be able to submit a work permit application.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals with pending residence permit applications can remain in Serbia exceptionally but are not advised to travel
until their permit can be renewed.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who have been in Mainland China, any country in Europe, including the United Kingdom,
Switzerland, Reunion, and Mayotte, 14 days prior to their arrival. This includes travel by air and sea.
Seychelles
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for 14 days from entry for returning residents who have visited Mainland China, any country in Europe including
the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Reunion and Mayotte, or other countries where there have been significant cases of the
coronavirus.
• Entry bans:
o Effective March 23, 2020 11:59pm (local time), entry/transit ban for all short-term visitors from anywhere in the world (short-
term visitors are those without Singapore resident status).
o Until then, entry/transit ban for foreign nationals who have traveled to or transited through Mainland China, France, Germany,
Italy, Iran, Spain or South Korea in the 14 days prior to entry (except returning Singaporeans, Singapore permanent
residents, long-term pass holders and holders of an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letters, who are subject to the Stay-Home
Notice (“SHN” - see below for details) or quarantine for 14 days upon entry). Additionally, entry ban for those with Mainland
Chinese and Iranian passports (except Singapore permanent residents, long-term pass holders and holders of IPA letter, who
are subject to the SHN or quarantine for 14 days upon entry).
• Home quarantine:
o All travellers (including Singaporeans, permanent residents, long-term pass holders, holders of IPAs short-term visitors
entering Singapore will be issued a 14-day SHN. Noncompliance with this rule can result in revocation of long-term or work
passes or Singapore permanent residence status and prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act.
o Returning Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who visited Hubei province (Mainland China) in the last 14 days
prior to entry will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
• Restrictions:
o Work pass holders of all nationalities, their dependents and those with IPAs entering Singapore will require the Ministry of
Singapore Manpower (MOM)’s pre-approval. All affected work and related pass holders must secure the pre-approval prior to
confirming their flights to Singapore. Work and related pass holders who arrive in Singapore without MOM pre-approval will
have their passes revoked and the company’s work pass privileges suspended.
o MOM will only allow the approve the entry/return of work pass holders, including their dependents, for those providing
essential services, such as in healthcare and transport.
o Short-term visitors who are ASEAN nationals will also be required to submit information on their health condition to the
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) for clearance before their intended date of travel. Visitors who arrive in Singapore
without MOH's approval will be denied entry into Singapore.
o Suspension of new visas to those with Chinese and Iranian passports. Previously issued short-term and multiple-visit visas to
Chinese and Iranian passport holders are also suspended.
o MOM is rejecting new work pass applications for foreign workers from Mainland China until further notice. Renewal
applications for existing work pass holders are not affected.
• Concessions:
o For six months starting March 2, 2020, companies in the manufacturing and services sectors will be allowed to hire existing
Mainland Chinese national Work Permit holders who are in Singapore, with the agreement of their current employer.
Currently, Mainland Chinese national Work Permit holders must leave Singapore before they can qualify to work for
companies in Singapore. Under this temporary policy, existing Mainland Chinese national Work Permit holders may apply for
a new work permit to work for another employer without leaving Singapore. This scheme already exists in the construction,
process and marine sectors.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban on all travelers, except Slovak nationals, Slovak (temporary or permanent) residents and cross-border workers
carrying proof from their employer.
• Quarantine:
Slovakia
o Home quarantine for 14 days for all travelers, regardless of country of origin or nationality, including Slovak nationals. Cross-
border workers are exempt.
• Restrictions:
countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders, those
Slovenia
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals coming from any high-risk country including Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy,
Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
o Entry ban for foreign nationals with travel history since March 15, 2020 to Italy, Iran, South Korea, Germany, the United
States, United Kingdom or Mainland China.
• Quarantine:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days for South African nationals returning from high-risk countries.
• Restrictions:
o On March 20, 2020, South African Airways announced that it will immediately suspend all international operations until May
31, 2020 into and out of OR Tambo International Airport.
o Travel ban of South African nationals to high-risk countries.
o Visas already issued to foreign nationals from high-risk countries have been revoked with immediate effect.
o Visa exemption for nationals of Singapore, Hong Kong and Portugal withdrawn. These nationals must apply for a visit visa
and submit a health certification.
o Port of entry visas issued to Mainland Chinese or Iranian nationals before March 15, 2020 cancelled.
o The South African High Court is not accepting documents for legalisation purposes. This includes education certificates, birth
certificates, marriage certificates, supporting letters, and medical certificates. These documents are required for various
application types.
South Africa
o South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is temporarily not verifying education certificates, required for legalisation of
education documents for specific embassy requirements.
o Closure of some Home Affairs offices.
• Concessions:
o Foreign nationals in South Africa from a country affected by COVID-19 outbreak whose temporary residence visa is due to
expire or has already expired can re-apply for such a visa, and visas valid until July 31, 2020 will be issued to such
applicants. Where an applicant cannot meet one or more of the prescribed requirements, they can apply to the Minster of
Home Affairs for a waiver. Change of status applications will not be allowed.
o Foreign nationals in South Africa from a country affected by COVID-19 or who needs to transit a country affected by COVID-
19 to reach their destination who hold a temporary residence permit which expired since December 1, 2019 and those that
will expire up to March 31, 2020 can re-apply for such a visa without submitting a FORM 20 (authorization to remain in
country pending an application for status).
o Mainland Chinese nationals under an intra-company transfer visa whose visa is expiring within the next six months can re-
apply for a visitor's visa with authorization to work (Section 11(2) visa), which will be valid for up to 180 days.
o Mainland Chinese nationals whose visitor's visa has reached maximum validity and would usually not be renewable, can
apply for the same visa with the same conditions valid for up to 90 days.
o Mainland Chinese nationals who are temporary residence holders in South Africa with visas which expired up to and including
December 1, 2019 or that will expire by February 29, 2020 can submit a simplified renewal application without completing a
Form 20, which is a form that allows the foreign national to stay in South Africa while their visa application is pending.
South Korea See information here.
• Entry bans:
Spain
• Restrictions:
o Closure of immigration offices in Spain.
o Suspension of appointments to apply for Foreigners’ Identity Cards (TIE) in Madrid and Barcelona.
• Concessions:
o Residence card applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis in Madrid and Barcelona.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban until March 27, 2020 for foreign nationals travelling from South Korea, Italy and Iran, and nationals of these
countries.
o Entry ban until March 29, 2020 for foreign nationals travelling from France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark,
Netherlands, Sweden and Austria, and nationals of these countries.
Sri Lanka
• Quarantine:
o Quarantine for all travelers who have been in Iran, Italy or South Korea in the 14 days prior to travel.
• Restrictions:
o Temporary suspension of visa-on-arrival for foreign nationals arriving in Sri Lanka.
o Suspension of visas-on-arrival for Mainland Chinese nationals.
• Entry ban for foreign nationals who have visited Mainland China 14 days prior to entry (this exempts nationals and permanent
Suriname
residents of Suriname).
countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) and their family members, EU long-term residence permit holders, those
Sweden
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for all travelers from third countries outside the Schengen area entering Switzerland through April 15, 2020 (with
the possibility of extension). Entry remains permitted for nationals of Schengen-associated countries (Norway, Iceland,
Liechtenstein) and their family members, long-term residence permit holders, and those holding other types of national
residence permits or long-term visas, among others.
o Entry ban for all travelers from the following countries belonging to the Schengen area: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, or
Spain. Exceptions apply to Swiss nationals, Swiss residence permit holders and cross-border workers. Travelers in a situation
of absolute necessity may be exempt.
• Restrictions:
o Schengen border controls at all internal borders will be re-introduced.
o Suspension of the issuance of Schengen visas for a period of 90 days from today. Issuance of national visas will be limited to
exceptional cases only, including visa national family members of Swiss nationals or specialists working in the healthcare
sector.
o Effective until June 15, 2020, the suspension of processing of all initial applications for work and residence permits for foreign
nationals and for service provider and trainee applications for nationals of EU/EFTA countries, except for specialists in the
Switzerland healthcare sector. These applications, as well as applications for EU/EFTA nationals (except for Austrian, French, German,
Italian and Spanish nationals) entering into a local Swiss employment contract will continue to be processed.
o Travellers from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Spain choosing to use air transportation are restricted to using the
national airports of Zurich, Geneva or Basel.
o Suspension of visa stamping of Swiss national or Schengen visas for approved or soon to be approved work and residence
permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals travelling from a risk country (Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Spain and all third
countries outside the Schengen Area) until June 15, 2020, which will result in these foreign nationals being unable to work in
Switzerland.
• Concessions:
o All applications for initial work and residence permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals filed and pending with the State Secretariat
for Migration (SEM) by March 18, 2020 are expected to be processed as usual. Applications filed after March 18, 2020 or that
have been transferred to the SEM after that date will have to be withdrawn or the authority will suspend them for the time
being.
o Visa nationals already in possession of a Swiss national visa of Schengen visa will be able to obtain a new visa free of charge
once the travel restriction is lifted. This applies to travelers from high risk countries only. Travelers not based in high risk
countries will need to obtain their visa through the normal process.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for all foreign nationals except: foreign nationals holding valid Alien Resident Certificates; Alien Permanent
Resident Certificates; Taiwan Resident Certificate of a Taiwanese spouse or a Taiwanese national without a valid Taiwan
household; or individuals that can produce documents showing that their entry has been granted by the overseas Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office (such as for a diplomatic or business purpose).
• Quarantines:
o Home quarantine for 14 days for all travelers (including foreign nationals and Taiwanese) who enter Taiwan from the following
countries: Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, France, Germany, Spain,
Greece, Czech Republic, Portugal, Finland, Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Malta, Slovakia, Latvia,
Lithuania, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom, Ireland, Dubai.
o Home quarantine for 14 days for all travelers (including foreign nationals and Taiwanese) who enter Taiwan from the following
countries (as well as those listed above): Russia, Croatia, Jordan, Libya, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Albania, Lebanon, Tunisia,
Uzbekistan, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Syria, Algeria, Mongolia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Morocco, Bulgaria, United
Arab Emirates, Israel, Georgia, Cyprus, Qatar, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Oman, Afghanistan, Armenia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Yemen, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Kuwait, Palestinian Territory, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Bahrain, Egypt,
Tajikistan.
Taiwan
o Home quarantine for 14 days for travelers (including foreign nationals and Taiwanese) who enter Taiwan from the following
countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Moldova,
Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam and the U.S. states of California,
New York and Washington.
o Suspension on entry permit issuance for Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR residents. Those who entered prior to this date
must self-isolate for 14 days in Taiwan.
o Suspension of e-gate entrance for all travelers without valid household registration in Taiwan, which includes foreign nationals
as well as TRC holders from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.
o Suspension of issuance of entry visas by the overseas Taipei Economic and Cultural Office for foreign nationals who have
visited or resided in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR or Macau SAR in the 14 days prior to February 7, 2020.
o No ban or mandatory quarantine for travelers from Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. However, they will be
issued instructions on self-care and asked to record their body temperatures twice-daily for 14 days.
Thailand See information here.
Trinidad and
• Effective March 17, entry ban for 14 days for all foreign nationals entering Trinidad and Tobago, excluding permanent residents of
Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals from Mainland China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea, including those who transited these
countries. Foreign nationals coming from or transiting through these countries who refuse to return to their port of origin will
be subject to 14-day mandatory quarantine from the moment of entry to Timor-Leste. The government of Timor-Leste has yet
to confirm the location of quarantine facilities. The Council of Ministers will review the travel restriction and quarantine policy
Timor-Leste
every two weeks.
o Entry ban for foreign nationals who have traveled or transited through other parts of Mainland China in the four weeks prior to
March 11, 2020 unless they have a medical report with a photograph issued by an internationally recognized medical
institute.
o Closure of land border with Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Indonesia for two months from March 11, 2020.
Tunisia • Entry ban for all foreign nationals (other than Tunisian citizens) due to border closures.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban and transit ban for travelers those who visited or transited through the following countries in the 14 days prior to
entry: Algeria, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech
Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Georgia,
Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia,
Lebanon, Mainland China, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, North
Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri
Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Uzbekistan.
o Turkish work or residence permit holders are exempt from the entry ban but subject to quarantine.
Turkey • Restrictions:
o Turkish nationals are barred from traveling to Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain or Sweden.
o Limits on applications at the Migration Directorate which oversees residence permit adjudication, Temporary Protection
Status and other immigration applications. Appointments may be cancelled without prior notice.
o Suspension of in-person applications at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There will also be limited appointments or complete
closures of visa services.
o Closure of land borders with Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iraq and Iran.
• Concessions:
o Residence permit appointments through April 19, 2020 are automatically rescheduled to June.
• Outbound travel ban by Ugandan nationals to or through the following countries for 32 days from March 19, 2020: Italy, France, South
Korea, China, United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Norway
Uganda Austria, Malaysia, Pakistan and San Marino. Foreign nationals are free to travel to these countries provided they do not intend to
come back within the prohibited 32-day period.
• Quarantine for 14 days for Ugandan and foreign nationals returning to Uganda from the above countries.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign and Ukrainian nationals by plane until March 30. Ukrainian nationals can still enter through other border
checkpoints, i.e., road and water ways.
• Restriction:
Ukraine
o Exit ban for Ukrainian citizens.
• Concessions:
o Those who cannot leave Ukraine or could not access the State Migration Service to extend their stay or exchange their
temporary/permanent residence permit due to quarantine will not face administrative liability associated with these violations.
• Entry ban:
o For all travelers, regardless of nationality (including GCC citizens) other than nationals of the United Arab Emirates and
diplomats. Passengers traveling through the UAE airports are allowed to continue their journey, provided they have valid
documents for their next destination.
• Government closures and/or immigration processing freezes:

o Suspension of processing of the following applications: a) all new employment entry permit applications for foreign nationals
United Arab
who are outside of the UAE; b) all new residence entry permit applications for foreign nationals who are outside of the UAE;
Emirates
c) all new mission entry permit applications; and d) all new applications for a visit visa (for tourism, etc.). The suspension
includes all in-progress applications.
o Applications for individuals who apply for an employment or a residence visa while they are in the UAE in a visitor status will
be allowed to continue their process. Similarly, those who renew their visa in-country are not affected.
• Outbound travel ban:

o For nationals of the United Arab Emirates travelling to Iran and Thailand.
• Concessions:
o Chinese nationals in the United Kingdom who were compliant with the conditions of their visa prior to the coronavirus
outbreak, whose visa has an expiry date between January 24, 2020 and March 30, 2020 will get an automatic extension of
their visa until March 31, 2020.
o Non-Chinese or non-European Economic Area nationals in the United Kingdom who are normally residents of China and
United Kingdom whose UK visa has an expiry date between January 24, 2020 and March 30, 2020 can apply for an extension of their visa
until March 31, 2020.
o Mainland Chinese nationals in the United Kingdom on a Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer visa who want to switch to a Tier 2
General visa, who would normally need to return to China to apply, can exceptionally apply within the United Kingdom if their
visa has an expiry date between January 24, 2020 and March 30, 2020.
o For information on other concessions and the government coronavirus hotline, access this UK government website.
• The United States and Canada temporarily restrict travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada land border for “non-essential purposes”
through April 19 (extendable). The agency defines “non-essential” travel as travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, business travelers, and those with valid U.S. travel documents are exempt from the border
restrictions. However, it is possible business travelers could face additional scrutiny at the border while the new policy is being rolled-
out. Click to read more.
• The United States and Mexico temporarily restrict travelers crossing the U.S.-Mexico land border for “non-essential purposes”. The
agency defines “non-essential” travel as travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. It is not known how Customs and
Border Protection officer discretion will be implemented at the Mexican border. Critical services, such as food, fuel, healthcare and
lifesaving medicines crossing the border will not be impacted by the agreement. The measure will be in place through April 19, at
which point it will be reviewed by both countries for potential extension.
• Foreign nationals who have been physically present in the United Kingdom or Ireland within 14 days before seeking admission to the
United States will be denied entry. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, their spouses and children under 21, and certain other
family members are not subject to the travel restrictions, among other exemptions. Click to read more.
• All U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and exempt foreign nationals returning to the United States after visiting a Schengen
Area country, China or Iran within 14 days of entry into the United States will be required to travel through one of the following
airports: Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS), Massachusetts; Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois; Dallas/Fort
United States Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas; Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan; Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL),
Hawaii; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia; John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York; Los
Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California; Miami International Airport (MIA), Florida; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR),
New Jersey; San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California; Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington or
Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia. Click to read more.
• All U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and exempt foreign nationals traveling to the United States after visiting a Schengen
Area country, China or Iran within 14 days of entry to the United States will have to self-quarantine.
• Foreign nationals will be barred from entering the United States if they have been physically present in one of the 26 countries of the
Schengen Area within 14 days before their attempted entry. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, their spouses and children
under 21, and certain other family members are not subject to the travel restrictions, among other exemptions. The travel restrictions
will remain in effect until terminated by President Trump. Click to read more.
• Entry ban for foreign nationals who have visited China or Iran within 14 days of seeking admission, except lawful permanent
residents, immediate family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and certain others.
• Mandatory quarantine for U.S. citizens who have visited China’s Hubei Province within 14 days before reentry. Advanced screenings
for citizens returning from other parts of Mainland China, as well as self-imposed quarantine. U.S. permanent residents, immediate
family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents and others exempted from the entry ban may be subject to quarantine. Click to read
more.
• Entry bans:
o Entry ban for non-resident foreign nationals through all Uruguay-Argentina border entry/check points.
o Entry ban for all non-resident foreign nationals arriving from Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore,
South Korea, Spain or the United States.
• Quarantine:
Uruguay
o Quarantine for 14 days for all individuals arriving from Mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South
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Korea, Spain or the United States. All other arriving passengers are strongly encouraged to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Restrictions:
o Suspension on new residence permit application filings and issuing identity cards.
1B Venezuela • Closure of public offices until further notice.
2B Vietnam See information here.
• Entry ban:
o Entry ban for foreign nationals coming from high-risk countries including Austria, Belgium China, Denmark, France, Germany,
India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
States of America.
Zambia
• Quarantine:
o Self-quarantine for 14 days for Zambian nationals and residents returning from high-risk countries.
• Restrictions:
o Visas issued to foreign nationals are revoked with immediate effect.
Zimbabwe • Entry ban for travelers from affected countries without a coronavirus clearance certificate.
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circumstances (including, without limitation, criminal or health-related circumstances) conducted by competent professionals, and (iii) does not represent an opinion from Fragomen
or any of its agents with regard to the laws of any of the jurisdictions concerned. The information herein does not guarantee the outcome or approval of any particular immigration
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Bangladesh • Suspension on visas-on-arrival for Mainland Chinese nationals.

Until March 23, 2020:

• Entry ban/border closure:

• Entry bans/travel restrictions:

Indonesia See information here.

Iraq o Entry bans:

Japan See information here.

Kosovo • Entry ban on all borders for foreign nationals.

Pakistan • Suspension of all commercial flights to and from Pakistan.

• Entry ban and quarantine:

Philippines See information here.

South Korea See information here.

Thailand See information here.

• Government closures and/or immigration processing freezes:

• Outbound travel ban:

1B Venezuela • Closure of public offices until further notice.

2B Vietnam See information here.

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