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Mobility: Immigration Tracker Impact of COVID-19 on global immigration 26 May 2021
Important notes
• This document provides a snapshot of the policy changes that have been announced in jurisdictions around the world
in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It is designed to support conversations about policies that have been proposed or
implemented in key jurisdictions
• Policy changes across the globe are being proposed and implemented on a daily basis. This document is updated on an
ongoing basis but not all entries will be up-to-date as the process moves forward. In addition, not all jurisdictions are
reflected in this document
• Find the most current version of this tracker on ey.com
• Please consult with your EY engagement team to check for new updates and new developments
EY teams have developed additional trackers to help you follow changes:
► Force Majeure
► Global Mobility
► Global Tax Policy
► Global Trade Considerations
► Labor and Employment Law
► Tax Controversy
► Transfer Pricing
► US State and Local Taxes
EY professionals are updating the trackers regularly as the situation continues to develop.
Page 2 Impact of COVID-19 on Global ImmigrationOverview/key issues
• With the crisis evolving at different stages globally, government authorities continue to implement
immigration-related measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and
safety of individuals in and outside of their jurisdictions.
• Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 include the following:
• Entry restrictions and heightened admission criteria for certain populations (including prohibitions on entry
from high-risk locations)
• Mandatory “stay-home notices” and quarantine orders for newly admitted citizens, residents and visitors
(whether in state facilities, hotels or private residences)
• Temporary suspension (and in some cases, permanent cancelation) of existing (valid) visas issued prior to
COVID-19 and suspension of issuance of new visas
• Introduction of heightened eligibility criteria and application requirements where visas are being issued
(including suspension of visa waiver agreements and enhanced document requirements for new applications)
• Some governments are announcing flexible policies to prevent temporary residents who are unable to
travel from becoming overstayers under immigration laws, and enabling virtual right to work.
Page 3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global ImmigrationJurisdictions covered (79) *Updated Angola Gabon Liechtenstein Serbia Argentina * Georgia Macau * Singapore Australia * Germany * Malaysia Slovenia Austria Ghana Mexico South Africa Bahrain Greece Mongolia South Korea Belgium * Guatemala The Netherlands * Spain Brazil Guernsey New Zealand Sweden Canada * Honduras Nicaragua Switzerland Chile Hong Kong * Nigeria Taiwan China Mainland Hungary * Norway Thailand Colombia India Oman Trinidad and Tobago * Costa Rica Indonesia Panama Uganda Cyprus Ireland Paraguay United Arab Emirates * Czech Republic Israel Peru United Kingdom Denmark * Italy * Philippines United States Ecuador Jamaica Qatar Uruguay * Egypt Japan Romania Venezuela El Salvador Jersey * Rwanda Vietnam Finland Kenya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Zambia France Kuwait Senegal Page 4
Angola • Contact: anabela.silva@pt.ey.com
• Contact: luiana.s.gourgel@pt.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Angola. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are required to ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
travelers who are eligible to enter related requirements relating to COVID- quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. not suspended or canceled, and may be
► Permanent residents. Permanent Angola are required to take a reverse 19 that have been announced in They will be tested for COVID-19 after used to enter Angola, provided the visa
residents can enter Angola. transmission polymerase chain reaction connection with travel to this this 10-day period, and if they test holder is not otherwise inadmissible
► Temporary residents and work (RT PCR) COVID-19 test no more than jurisdiction. negative, they will be permitted to end (e.g. business visitors who do not
visa/permit holders. These individuals 72 hours prior to their intended travel. their quarantine. receive an entry/travel exemption).
can enter Angola. They must test negative, and carry a
certificate confirming the same, in ► Location. Travelers are required to ► New visa issuance. New visa
► Business visitors. These individuals order to enter Angola. quarantine in a government-designated applications continue to be accepted
may enter in Angola provided that they institution if they test positive for and processed. However, delays are
are professionals who are entering to ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New COVID-19 on arrival. If they test expected due to COVID-19.
provide services to public or private entrants are required to take an antigen negative, they may quarantine in a
rapid COVID-19 test after arrival. They private location (e.g. private home). ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
entities. extension/renewal applications continue
will also be tested after their 10th day of
► Other categories. Other categories of quarantine. ► Exemptions. None. to be accepted and processed for
travelers who are currently admissible individuals who are in Angola. However,
Health screenings on arrival. All new ► Comments. All travelers are subject to delays are expected due to the COVID-
include professionals providing ►
local rules, including those relating to
services to public and private entities, entrants will be screened upon arrival. 19. Work Visas, Investor Visas,
the use of masks, restrictions on Temporary Stay Visas, Residence
cargo/goods transport personnel, ► Declarations. All new entrants must gathering with others, curfews etc.
humanitarian assistance, medical Permits and Refugee Cards that expired
sign a consent form upon arrival, on or after 28 February 2020 are
emergency, technical stopovers, entry confirming that they will comply with
and exit of consular and diplomatic considered valid until 31 July 2021, if
local heal rules (e.g. post-arrival testing, the visa/permit/card holder is outside of
staff. quarantine). Angola. These individuals must request
► Transit. Transit through Angola in case ► Registrations. All travelers must a renewal of their visa/permit/card
of technical stopover is allowed. complete a Travel Registration Form in within five business days of entering
advance of travel. For more Angola.
► Comments. Entry into Angola by non-
resident foreign citizens traveling from information, click here.
(or who transited through) Brazil and ► Mobile phone apps. None.
India is temporarily suspended until
further notice. ► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topArgentina • Contact: aldana.prestera@ar.ey.com
• Contact: anabel.ragno@ar.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Argentina by air via ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Currently, all new entrants ► Existing (valid) visas. All Argentine
Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando
Airport, and, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge
eligible travelers to Argentina must take related requirements that have been must quarantine for 14 days upon residence documents with an expiration
Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) announced in connection with travel to arrival. date on/after 18 March 2020 have
Dársena Norte (Buquebús) Terminal. They may COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours this jurisdiction. been automatically extended multiple
enter via land only if they left the country prior to travel, and test negative in ► Location. New entrants who test times, in 30-day increments, by the
between April and 25 December 2020.
order to be admitted. In limited cases, negative for COVID-19 (upon arrival and Argentine authorities. These documents
► Permanent residents. Permanent residents may eligible travelers may be allowed to take on their seventh day in country) may are currently considered valid until 22
enter Argentina, subject to the air, sea and land this first PCR COVID-19 test, at their quarantine at the address where the June 2021. Tourist visas are currently
restrictions noted above.
own expense, upon arrival at Ezeiza traveler will remain in Argentina. Those suspended and cannot be used to enter
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit International Airport. who test positive for COVID-19 after Argentina until further notice.
holders. Temporary residents may enter entering the country may be required to Argentine resident authorization
Argentina. Residents and workers must possess ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. quarantine at a government-designated documents are not suspended and may
the necessary authorizations prior to travel. They Travelers are required to take a second location, at their own expense.
may enter via land only if they left the country be used to enter to country, provided
between April and 25 December 2020. PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival, and a the document holder is not otherwise
third PCR COVID-19 test after seven ► Exemptions. Limited exemptions from
Business visitors. Business visitors are not the quarantine requirement exist, ineligible for entry.
►
days in country.
currently permitted to enter Argentina. An including for (1) international carriers ► New visa issuance. New visas and
exception exists for Brazilian citizens, who are
permitted to enter, provided they receive
► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers and crew members, (2) foreigners who permits are being issued only with prior
approval from the Argentine consulate with are subject to random health screenings are expressly authorized by the authorization from the Ministry of
jurisdiction over their place of residence prior to at the discretion of the Argentine Argentine immigration authorities Foreign Affairs. New business and
travel. authorities. (including business visitors, residents tourist visa applications are not being
► Other categories. Direct family members of and workers who are authorized to processed currently.
Argentine citizens (including children, parents
► Declarations. All new entrants to enter Argentina), and (3) transiting
and spouses) may enter Argentina subject to Argentina must complete a sworn passengers, provided they remain in ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa and
several entry criteria. Essential workers and statement, available here, no more than Argentina for less than 24 hours. permit extension/renewal applications
individuals seeking to enter for family 48 hours prior to entry. Travelers over
reunification are also eligible to enter Argentina. are being processed for applicants who
They will need to obtain prior approval from the the age of 70 are exempt from these ► Comments. All travelers are subject to are physically present in Argentina.
Argentine consulate with jurisdiction over their requirements. local rules, including those relating to
place of residence. the use of masks, restrictions on
► Registrations. None. gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the most part.
Only Argentine citizens and residents outside of ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers are
Argentina may transit through Argentina en route
to their final destination.
strongly recommended to download and
use the “Cuidar COVID-19” app.
► Comments. Eligible travelers must enter by air via
the Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando ► Health insurance. All travelers must
Airport or, starting 16 March 2021, Jorge have health insurance that covers the
Newbery Metropolitan Airport, or by sea via the
Dársena Norte Terminal (Buquebús). All flights costs of medical treatments related to
from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, India and COVID-19.
Mexico are suspended until further notice.
► Fees. None.
Page 6 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topAustralia • Contact: elizabeth.le@au.ey.com
• Contact: katrin.wilkinson@au.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens can enter Australia. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers are subject to a ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
must present a negative polymerase chain related requirements that have been 14-day quarantine, except for travelers not suspended or canceled and may be
► Permanent residents. Permanent reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result,
residents can enter Australia. announced in connection with travel to from New Zealand arriving via the New used to enter Australia, provided the
issued no more than 72 hours prior to this jurisdiction. Zealand safe travel zone. All visa holder also has an entry/travel
► Temporary residents and work departure. Rapid antigen testing and PCR travelers who have been in New Zealand exemption.
visa/permit holders. These individuals are COVID-19 testing is required for all for 14 days can travel by air to
not permitted to enter Australia unless travelers from India prior to boarding ► New visa issuance. Visa applications
Australia without the need to apply for a
they have travel exemption. flights to Australia. continue to be accepted and processed.
travel exemption or complete 14-day
quarantine. For more information, click Delays are being observed for some visa
► Business visitors. Same as temporary ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19
tests will be conducted after arrival (while here. categories. Delays are also expected
residents and work visa holders.
travelers are in quarantine). from third-party agencies, such as
► Other categories. The following individuals ► Location. Quarantines must be English test centers, health check
may also enter Australia: citizens of New • Health screenings on arrival. All travelers completed at designated locations providers, police clearance providers
Zealand who normally reside in Australia, will be screened upon arrival, and asked if arranged by the Australian authorities. and biometrics collection centers.
Business Innovation and Investment they have been, or are, experiencing
(subclass 188) visa holders, individuals COVID-19 symptoms. ► Exemptions. Exemptions exist in very ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
recruited under the approved Seasonal limited circumstances. These are tied to extension/renewal applications continue
Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme, ► Declarations. An Australia Travel the requirements in the Australian State to be accepted and processed. Delays
and travelers arriving via the New Zealand Declaration must be completed at least 72
or Territory to which they will travel. are being observed for some visa
safe travel zone. hours before departure. The declaration
categories. Delays are also expected
can be found here. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to
► Transit. Travelers may transit through from third-party agencies, such as
Registrations. Each Australian State or local rules, including those relating to English test centers, health check
Australia, provided they remain in ►
Territory may have additional the use of masks, restrictions on providers, police clearance providers
Australia for 72 hours or less.
requirements for entry. gathering with others, curfews etc. and biometrics collection centers.
► Comments. Travelers may require
approvals from the Australian States or ► Mobile phone apps. Each Australian State
Territories to which they will travel, and or Territory may have additional
they are subject to the rules imposed by requirements for entry.
the States or Territories to which they will
travel, or through which they will transit. ► Health insurance. None.
Travelers should check the requirements in
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the
the locations through which they will
costs related to quarantine.
transit as well as their final
destination. Click here for more ► Comments. Masks must be worn on flights
information about measures being to Australia and domestic flights across
implemented in different Australian States the States/Territories. Masks are not
and Territories. required for children age 12 and under, or
► Facilitated commercial flights from India to those with other accepted exemptions.
Australia resumed on 15 May 2021.
Page 7 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topAustria • Contact: stefanie.princ@at.ey.com
• Contact: herwig.debriacher@at.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 19 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. In general, travelers ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. In general, new entrants are ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
temporary residents and work are required to take a polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) no more than 72 hours prior to entry, or an
related requirements that have been required to quarantine for 10 days on not canceled or suspended. Visa holders
visa/permit holders are allowed to enter antigen COVID-19 test no more than 48 hours prior announced in connection with travel to arrival, provided they are entering from may enter using their visas, provided
Austria. to entry, and test negative, in order to be admitted this jurisdiction. a country that is not deemed a “safe they are not otherwise inadmissible
to Austria. Commuters are also required to present country.” After five days of quarantine, (e.g. if they are seeking to enter from a
► Permanent residents. See above. proof of a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test,
issued no more than seven days prior to entry, the traveler may choose to take a PCR high-risk area without getting tested for
► Temporary residents and work every time they seek to enter. Commuters arriving or antigen COVID-19 test, and end their COVID-19 prior to travel).
visa/permit holders. See above. from Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Italy, Malta, Poland, quarantine early, if they test negative.
Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, ► New visa issuance. Currently, visa
► Business visitors. In general, business Hungary or Cyprus must take a PCR or antigen test ► Location. The quarantine can take place applications may be lodged exclusively
travelers are permitted to enter. See no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
in a private residence. New entrants are in exceptional circumstances. For
comments below. ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. New entrants are not required to quarantine at a state example, family members of Austrian
required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. If no
Other categories. Cross-border facility. citizens and certain Austrian residents
► test result can be presented upon entry, a test must
commuters are allowed to enter Austria. be completed within 24 hours of entry. It is possible (e.g. EEA and Swiss citizens residing in
for new entrants to take a PCR or antigen COVID-19
► Exemptions. Travelers entering from Austria), as well as certain travelers
Third-country nationals may not enter if “safe countries,” as well as business
test after five days in the country (during their entering for work, may be issued a new
the purpose of their travel is tourism or quarantine period). If they test negative, they may visitors, cross-border commuters and visa. In general, new visa applications
leisure, if they are traveling a country be permitted to cease quarantining. Commuters those in transit, are not required to may not be lodged with Austrian
that is located outside of the Schengen who do not present a negative test result upon
Area and the list of countries that are entry must get tested within 24 hours of entry. quarantine. Individuals traveling embassies and consulates, or with
deemed safe by the Austrian authorities to Vomp-Hinterriss, Mittelberg and external service partners (e.g. VFS
Health screenings on arrival. New entrants may be
(i.e. “safe countries”). The list of safe
►
Jungholz are similarly exempt. Global).
subject to health screenings, including temperature
countries is changing at a rapid pace. checks and questioning about their health status.
► Comments. None.
Travelers should confirm whether the ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension
► Declarations. All travelers entering Austria must
country from which they are departing is register digitally in advance, to obtain a "pre-travel
applications are being processed as
on the “safe country” list, prior to travel. clearance," unless an exception applies. Commuters usual. Please consider delays due to
must also register, and renew their registration reduced staff and restrictions.
► Transit. Transit through Austria is every seven days and/or when any requested
permitted, provided the traveler can information changes (e.g. when they take new
COVID-19 tests). For more information, click here.
prove that they are eligible for entry to
the destination after Austria (e.g. they ► Registrations. See above.
have a confirmed connecting flight out of
► Mobile phone apps. New entrants have the option to
Austria, or arrangements to transit via download the "Stop Corona" contact-tracing app. It
land). Austrian border officers have can be downloaded for free from the Apple and
discretion to deny travelers the ability to Google app stores.
transit if they deem that the traveler
► Health insurance. None.
does not have convincing proof that they
will limit their time in Austria to transit ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the
(e.g. if they suspect that the traveler will costs associated with COVID-19 testing.
seek to enter the country).
Page 8 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBahrain • Contact: ahmed.ali1@bh.ey.com
• Contact: angela.mwakio@ae.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Bahrain. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. Travelers ► Saudi citizens must demonstrate that ► Duration. All new entrants must ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing (valid)
► Permanent residents. Permanent residents from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, they are full vaccinated (e.g. both doses quarantine for 10 days on arrival. visas are not suspended or canceled.
may enter Bahrain. Bangladesh, and Nepal are required to of the Pfizer vaccine) in order to be They may be used to enter Bahrain,
get tested prior to travel, in order to be admitted to Bahrain via a land border. ► Location. New entrants may quarantine unless the visa holder is otherwise
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit allowed to board their lights. at a hospital, hotel or private residence. inadmissible.
holders. These individuals may enter Bahrain.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All ► Exemptions. None. ► New visa issuance. New visa
► Business visitors. Business visitors may be
permitted to enter Bahrain provided they travelers are required to undergo a PCR ► Comments. All travelers are subject to applications are being processed.
receive approval from the Nationality COVID-19 test upon arrival. They are local rules, including those relating to
Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) also required to take another PCR ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
the use of masks, restrictions on extension/renewal applications are
authorities. For more information, click here. COVID-19 test after five days of gathering with others, curfews etc. being processed. For more information,
► Transit. Transit through Bahrain is permitted, isolation, and then again after 10 days
in Bahrain. Fully vaccinated individuals, click here.
except where entry bars are in place (e.g.
flights from Iraq may not transit through and individuals who are deemed to have
Bahrain). See below. recovered fully from COVID-19, are not
► Comments. Citizens and residents of Gulf required to take a PCR COVID-19 test
Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, on arrival.
passengers holding a valid e-visa prior to
boarding, passengers eligible to obtain a visa ► Health screenings on arrival. None.
on arrival, and holders of official, service or
UN passports, may enter Bahrain ► Declarations. None.
currently. Visa on arrival eligibility can be
checked on website of the NPRA. Travel from ► Registrations. None.
Iraq and Iran is currently banned, as is travel
► Mobile phone apps. Travelers are
from other locations with elevated infection
levels. No official country list has been strongly encouraged to download the
published, and travelers should confirm their “BeAware Bahrain” mobile phone app.
eligibility to travel to Bahrain with their airline
carriers prior to travel. Passengers arriving ► Health insurance. None.
from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and
Bangladesh, and passengers who have not ► Fees. Travelers are responsible for
been vaccinated for COVID-19, are required to paying the cost of COVID-19 testing in
show a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Bahrain (approximately BD 36).
COVID-19 test certificate that contains a QR
code, issued from where the test was
completed no more than 48 hours prior to
their departure.
► Effective 24 May 2021, entry is prohibited to
anyone that is traveling from India, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Nepal, that is not a
citizen, GCC national or residence visa holder.
Page 9 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBelgium • Contact: veronik.philips@be.ey.com
• Contact: britt.lioen@be.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Belgium. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All non-Belgian ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Individuals entering from a red ► Existing (valid) visas. Visas are
residents aged six or above, who are traveling related requirements that have been zone who were there for over 48 hours, temporarily suspended for non-essential
► Permanent residents. Permanent from a red zone and were there for more than including Belgian residents, are required to travel. Individuals holding valid visas may
announced in connection with travel to
residents may enter Belgium. 48 hours, are required to present a negative quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Those not use their visas to enter Belgium if the
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19
this jurisdiction.
► Temporary residents and work who test positive for COVID-19 on their purpose of their proposed travel to
test result, issued no more than 72 hours
visa/permit holders. These individuals seventh day in Belgium will be required to Belgium is not considered essential.
prior to departure, in order to be eligible for
may enter Belgium, provided they hold a remain in quarantine for at least ten
admission. ► New visa issuance. Most Belgian
valid permit/long-term visa D. Individuals additional days. Children under the age of
Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. All non- six who enter from a red zone are required consulates and embassies have resumed
holding a work visa issued in Brazil, India ►
visa processing worldwide. They are
or South Africa cannot enter Belgium until Belgian residents age 6 or above, who are to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival to
traveling from a red zone and were there for Belgium. Travelers coming from India, currently only processing C (short-term)
30 June 2021. This date may be and D (long-term) visa applications for
more than 48 hours, are required to take South Africa, South America or the
extended further. those whose travel is considered essential.
another PCR COVID-19 test on their seventh United Kingdom quarantine for 10 days.
► Business visitors. Only individuals day in Belgium. Travelers coming from Short-term travelers must obtain
traveling from outside of Europe are India, South Africa, South America or the ► Location. Quarantines can be completed at attestations from their local Belgian
subject to entry restrictions. They must United Kingdom, and all Belgian residents a private home or temporary consulate/embassy confirming that their
aged six or above, who are coming from a red accommodation. travel is essential. Specific processing
be in the possession of a valid attestation
zone and were there for more than 48 hours, requirements differ based on the
confirming that their travel to Belgium is must take a PCR COVID-19 test on their first ► Exemptions. In some instances, travelers
permitted. Depending on the situation, jurisdiction where the consulate or
and seventh days in the country. entering Belgium for professional reasons embassy is situated. Visas will no longer be
this will be an Essential Travel Attestation for no more than 48 hours, who would
or a Business Travel Abroad Form. ► Health screenings on arrival. None. issued to travelers arriving from
otherwise be required to quarantine, may Brazil, India or South Africa for
► Other categories. The external Schengen ► Declarations. The Belgian company be allowed to receive an exemption from professional purposes until 30 June 2021,
borders are closed to foreigners for all is required to complete a Business Travel the quarantine requirement. This except if they are considered diplomats or
non-essential travel. This rule doesn't Abroad form (for business visitors). All exemption does not apply for travelers seafarers. Applications can still be filed;
apply to residents of Australia, Israel, New travelers are required to complete coming from India, South Africa, South however the actual visas will not yet be
Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea a Passenger Locator form (no more than 48 America or the United Kingdom. The issued until after 30 June 2021 at the
hours prior to departure). Belgian entity sponsoring the entry of the
and Thailand. earliest.
traveler must complete a Business Travel
► Registrations. None.
► Transit. There are no entry restrictions in Abroad form to apply for such an ► Visa extensions/renewals. Individuals
place for travelers who will strictly transit ► Mobile phone apps. Apps are available, exemption. Exemptions are granted at the applying for a work or single permit (first-
through Belgium, en route to another however it is not obligatory for travelers to sole discretion of the Belgian authorities. time applicants and renewals) can submit
destination. This applies regardless of the use these apps. their applications via email. The majority of
place from which the traveler departs, ► Comments. All travelers are subject to town halls are handling their activities
► Health insurance. No specific COVID-19 rules local rules, including those relating to the
provided that flights are operating from online, and certain documents may only be
in place regarding insurance. use of masks, restrictions on gathering
that location. issued/delivered via email. First-time and
► Fees. Those who do not abide by the
with others, curfews etc. renewal applications must continue to be
► Comments. The Belgian measures above testing rules are subject to a fine of EUR 250. submitted as required, even if the physical
are in effect from 27 January 2021. retrieval of the ID card / single permit is
► Comments. Testing requirements can differ,
delayed.
depending on the period of stay (e.g. trips
lasting less than 48 hours).
Page 10 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topBrazil • Contact: renata.porto@br.ey.com
• Contact: filipe.andrade@br.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Brazil. ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Brazil ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing valid
travelers (including Brazilian citizens) related requirements that have been are recommended to quarantine for 14 temporary visas may be used to enter
► Permanent residents. Permanent must present a proof that they tested announced in connection with travel to days upon arrival. Travelers who are Brazil, even if these visas have not been
residents with foreign identification negative for a reverse transmission this jurisdiction. eligible to enter from, or via, the United registered with local authorities (i.e. the
cards may enter Brazil. polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) Kingdom or South Africa, are required Federal Police). Individuals holding valid
► Temporary residents and work COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. but unregistered visas who are seeking
visa/permit holders. These individuals prior to boarding. The COVID-19 test to re-enter the country, are required to
documentation must be issued in ► Location. Travelers can specify a register their visas within 90 days of
may enter Brazil with their foreign suitable location where they will
identification cards. Portuguese, Spanish or English, by a entry to Brazil, and in all cases, no later
laboratory recognized by the health undergo their quarantine, without being than 16 September 2021.
► Business visitors. Business visitors are authorities in the country of departure. exposed to high-risk individuals. If
allowed to travel by air. Entry by land Children under the age of 2 are exempt travelers cannot provide a suitable ► New visa issuance. New visa
or sea is currently banned, except in from the test requirement. Children location to quarantine, they may be applications are being processed.
limited situations (e.g. maritime under the age of 12 who are denied admission to Brazil.
► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
Workers entering by waterways). accompanied by adults when traveling ► Exemptions. None. extension/renewal applications are
to Brazil are exempt of the COVID-19 being processed currently.
► Other categories. None. Comments. All travelers are subject to
test requirement provided all the other ►
► Transit. Transit through Brazil is adult travelers have satisfied the test local rules, including those relating to
permitted currently. requirement. Unaccompanied children the use of masks, restrictions on
between the ages of 2 and 12 must gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Comments. International flights to comply with the COVID-19 test
Brazil originating in, or transiting requirement.
through, the United Kingdom , South
Africa are prohibited until further ► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None.
notice. In addition, foreigners who
► Health screenings on arrival. None.
spent time in the United Kingdom,
South Africa or India in the 14 days ► Declarations. Travelers must complete
leading up to their travel to Brazil, are an online health online declaration prior
currently prohibited from entering. to travel. For more information, click
Exceptions from this entry ban are in here.
place for relatives of Brazilian citizens,
and individuals with valid residence ► Registrations. None.
permits that are duly registered within ► Mobile phone apps. None.
the Federal Police.
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 11 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topCanada • Contact: jonathan.leebosh@ca.ey.com
• Contact: felix.hau@ca.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. There are no entry restrictions for ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. A negative ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Canada ► Existing (valid) visas. These visas are
Canadian citizens. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 14 days not suspended or canceled. Visa holders
► Permanent residents. There are no entry test result, where the test was taken at announced in connection with travel to upon arrival, unless they qualify for an may use their visas to enter Canada
restrictions for permanent residents. most 72 hours before departure, is this jurisdiction. exemption from the quarantine unless they are otherwise inadmissible.
required for all travelers arriving by air. A requirement. Individuals who were issued visas
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken in the
holders. Passengers seeking to travel from after completing an immigration
United States no more than 72 hours prior ► Location. Travelers entering Canada by
jurisdictions other than the United States, must medical exam who have not traveled to
qualify under one of the travel exemptions, and to travel, will be required for travelers air will be required to quarantine at a Canada within 12 months of completing
demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- entering by land. designated hotel for up to 72 hours
optional and non-discretionary purpose, in order
the medical exam may be subject to a
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. Travelers while they wait for their COVID-19 test temporary suspension of their visa,
to be allowed to board. Individuals arriving from
the United States by air or land must arriving by land or air who are not exempt result. If the test result is negative, they pending completing of a new medical
demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- from the quarantine requirement may travel to a suitable location of their exam (at which point the visa may be
optional and non-discretionary purpose. are required to complete a COVID-19 test choosing to complete the rest of the 14- used once again for travel).
on arrival. For more information about day quarantine. The list of designated
► Business visitors. Business visitors must
demonstrate that they are traveling for a non- exemptions from the quarantine hotels can be found on the Canadian ► New visa issuance. New visa
optional and non-discretionary purpose. requirement, click here. government website and the booking applications are being processed.
must be made by phone. Travelers who However, delays are being observed,
► Other categories. Immediate family members of ► Health screenings on arrival. Upon arrival
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are
enter by land may quarantine at a resulting from service reductions.
in Canada, all travelers will be asked if they
permitted entry to Canada provided they will suitable location of their own choosing
have been, or are, experiencing COVID-19 ► Visa extensions/renewals. Processing
remain in Canada for at least 15 days. Extended
symptoms. where they will not be exposed to high-
family members of Canadian citizens may apply risk individuals. Travelers who cannot of visa extensions continues but has
for authorization to travel to Canada. Immediate
► Declarations. None. provide a suitable quarantine been delayed due to service reductions.
family members of Canadian temporary New public policies have been enacted
residents may apply for authorization to travel location will be directed to designated
► Registrations. Air travelers who are not to expedite change of condition
to Canada. All of these individuals quarantine facilities.
quarantine exempt must book a three- applications, and to expand the
must demonstrate that they are traveling for a
non-optional and non-discretionary purpose. night stay at a designated hotel and input ► Exemptions. There are limited eligibility window for restoration
their booking details into the ArriveCAN exceptions to the quarantine applications. Certain foreign nationals
► Transit. Transit is permitted as long as the app.
traveler does not leave the sterile transit area of requirement, including for crew are eligible to apply for interim work
the airport. ► Mobile phone apps. All travelers arriving members, essential-service workers and authorization when applying for a new
by air must download the ArriveCAN app, emergency-service providers. work permit.
► Comments. There are domestic (intra-
provincial) travel restrictions in place for through which they will provide their
contact information and quarantine plan ► Comments. All travelers are subject to
travelers within Canada. For additional
information, click here. details. Travelers arriving by land are local rules, including those relating to
recommended to use the ArriveCAN app. the use of masks, restrictions on
► All inbound passenger flights from India and gathering with others, curfews, etc.
Pakistan are suspended until 21 June 2021. ► Health insurance. None.
Travelers departing India and Pakistan to
Canada via a third country must obtain a ► Fees. None.
negative COVID-19 test result in the third
country, before boarding the connecting flight to ► Comments. None.
Canada.
Page 12 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topChile • Contact: juan.andres.perry@cl.ey.com
• Contact: maryli.russo@cl.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent residents, ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All travelers, ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. All travelers entering Chile ► Existing (valid) visas. Existing visas are
temporary residents and work visa/permit including citizens and residents, must take a related requirements that have been are required to quarantine for 10 days not suspended or canceled. These visas
holders are allowed to enter Chile through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more
than 72 hours prior to travel, and carry a test announced in connection with travel to upon entry. may be used to enter Chile, provided
open ports of entry (e.g. Santiago
International Airport). certificate confirming that they tested negative, this jurisdiction. the traveler is not otherwise
in order to enter. Minors age two or younger are ► Location. The first five days of inadmissible.
► Permanent residents. See above. exempt. Other individuals may also be exempt, on quarantine must be completed at a
a case-by-case basis. These individuals will be “transit hotel” (hotel de tránsito) or in a ► New visa issuance. New visa
► Temporary residents and work visa/permit required to obtain a special authorization from residence specifically designated by the applications submitted from within Chile
holders. See above. the Chilean consulate with jurisdiction over their
place of residence before entering Chile without a
health authorities, depending on the are being processed, albeit with delays.
► Business visitors. In general, these PCR COVID-19 test. individual’s immigration status. During Some Chilean consulates are processing
individuals are not admissible. However, this time, new entrants will be required visa applications submitted by
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 testing
there are specific exemptions for visitors
is not required upon arrival. However, individuals
to take a PCR COVID-19 test. Provided individuals outside of Chile. However,
who are married to Chilean citizens or they test negative during the first five delays are to be expected. In some
may get tested voluntarily after seven full days in
residents, or who are the parents or children days of quarantine, new entrants may cases, consulates will close temporarily
Chile, and if they test negative, they may shorten
of Chilean citizens or residents. In addition,
foreign visitors who do not have family ties
their quarantine period. complete the remainder of their in response to local infection rates and
to Chilean citizens or residents may be ► Health screenings on arrival. All new entrants quarantine at a private residence. health conditions.
exempt from the entry restriction if they are are subject to random screenings by local
traveling from locations that are not on the authorities. The authorities reserve the right to ► Exemptions. None. ► Visa extensions/renewals. Extension
World Health Organization’s official list mandate that a new entrant undergo a COVID-19 applications may be submitted within
test on arrival. ► Comments. All travelers are subject to Chile to the appropriate authorities.
of community transmission. For more
information, click here.
local rules, including those relating to However, delays are being observed,
► Declarations. All travelers must complete an the use of masks, restrictions on
affidavit, called a “Pasaporte Sanitario,” within and authorities are applying new
• Other categories. Other non-residents may
the 48 hours preceding their entry. This
gathering with others, curfews etc. requirements, which may complicate or
be permitted to enter Chile if they have
document can be obtained here. lengthen the visa extension process.
family ties with Chilean citizens or residents
(as described above). In addition, foreigners ► Registrations. Travelers must provide their local
may be permitted to enter Chile with prior contact information to authorities upon arrival,
► The validity period of Chilean ID cards
approval in the form of a “Salvoconducto” for further monitoring and preventive issued in 2019, 2020 and 2021 has
permit issued by a Chilean consulate with purposes. All travelers must also complete a been extended until 28 February 2022
jurisdiction over their place of residence. tracking form for 14 days following arrival to for foreigners with residence
Chile, and submit the updated form to the
Foreigners who obtained visas abroad permits. Note, the residence permits
but have not yet entered Chile for the first Chilean authorities via email on a daily basis.
themselves are not extended, and
time using their visa are not currently ► Mobile phone apps. None. permit holders must comply with
admissible.
► Health insurance. Foreign visitors must have a
applicable requirements in order to
► Transit. Transit is currently allowed, and is health insurance policy of at least USD 30,000, renew these permits.
not subject to new restrictions. that covers the costs of medical treatments
related to COVID-19.
► Comments. Chile is continuously evaluating
entry measures and entrance restrictions, ► Fees. No special COVID-19 related entrance fees
and will update its current rules as conditions for are required currently.
evolve in Chile and globally.
► Comments. None.
Page 13 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topChina Mainland • Contact: sheree.cang@cn.ey.com
• Contact: yoanna.xiang@cn.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens and permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► As of 15 March 2021, individuals in ► Duration. Quarantine requirements vary ► Existing (valid) visas. The following are
residents are allowed to enter. travelers, including citizens and Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, across China. In Guangdong Province, a suspended until further notice: policies governing
port visas, 24/72/144 hour visa-free transit
residents, must take a polymerase chain Japan, Australia (Sydney currently), 14-day centralized quarantine (i.e. at a through mainland China, 30-day visa-free travel
► Permanent residents. See above. government-designated hotel) is
reaction (PCR) test and/or IgM antibody Thailand, Belgium, Norway, Israel, to Hainan, 15-day visa-free entry for foreign
► Temporary residents and work test no more than 48 hours prior to Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Vietnam, required, followed by a 7-day home cruise members, 144 hour visa-free entry to
visa/permit holders. The borders are departure, depending on the specific Qatar, Slovakia, Laos, Bahrain, Belarus, quarantine. In Jiangsu Province, a 14- Guangdong, and 15-day visa-free entry to
day centralized quarantine is required, Guangzi. Citizens of Uzbekistan who hold a valid
closed to most foreigners, including requirements of the Chinese embassy Gabon, Micronesia, Malta, Sri Lanka, visa and residence document (e.g. for work) are
holders of visas, residence permits and with jurisdiction over their place of Timor-Leste, Indonesia (Medan followed by 14 days of community health not currently allowed to use these visas to enter.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation residence, in order to be eligible for currently), the United Arab Emirates, monitoring. In Zhejiang Province, a 14- Foreign nationals who hold valid residence
(APEC) Business Travel Cards. The admission. Greece, Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan who day centralized quarantine is required, permits for work (among other purposes) are
travel ban does not apply to holders of are seeking to apply for Chinese visas, followed by a 7-day home quarantine. In temporarily not allowed to enter China if they are
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. COVID- Shanghai, a 14-day centralized departing from Canada, or if they are departing
diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, and who have been inoculated with a from Los Angeles and San Francisco and they
or Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan 19 tests will be conducted after arrival COVID-19 vaccine produced in mainland quarantine is required, followed by a 7- have not received advance approval from a
residents who enter with a Mainland (while travelers are in quarantine). China, are not required to obtain an day health observation period. In Beijing, Chinese consulate.
China Travel Permit. China has entered Invitation Letter (PU or TE) or an a 14-day centralized quarantine is
► Health screenings on arrival. Travelers required, followed by a 7-day home ► New visa issuance. In general, many Chinese
into agreements with more jurisdictions are subject to random health screenings Invitation Verification Notice issued by embassies and consulates are temporarily
(i.e. South Korea, Germany, Singapore, observation period and another 7-day
at the discretion of the Chinese the Chinese foreign affairs authorities, suspending visa issuance for many visa types. In
Myanmar and Indonesia) to establish a home health monitoring period. addition, the authorities are reviewing in detail
authorities. the departments of commerce of the
“fast track” procedure to facilitate applications for government-issued "PU"
provincial governments (including ► Location. In general, new entrants may invitation letters. Foreigners entering for
foreigners’ entry into China for essential ► Declarations. None. autonomous regions and municipalities), quarantine in a hotel which is a economic, trade, scientific, technology and
and urgent business. The fast track or the headquarters of central state- government-designated location for the emergency humanitarian reasons, as well as
process needs to be pre-approved by the ► Registrations. Foreigners must those entering to attend funerals, may apply for
owned enterprises. centralized quarantine.
relevant Chinese government complete an online registration in order visas at embassies and consulates, and these
authorities before foreigners can travel. to be admitted to China. They will need ► Exemptions. Macau residents are exempt requests will be processed on a case-by-case
to provide information relating to their basis. Foreign employees may apply for "PU"
Eligible foreigners can apply for a from quarantine requirements, provided invitation letters and then apply for visas to enter
Chinese visa after their fast track health status, and upload their pre- that they: (1) are in possession of a valid China. Dependent family members are not
applications are approved. travel test results, among other things, entry and exit document, (2) obtained a currently able to apply for "PU" invitation letters,
before being issued a QR code negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test individually or along with the foreign employee.
► Business visitors. See above. (travelers must have a QR code to certificate, and a green “health code” (in This was verbally confirmed to EY by the
authorities.
► Other categories. See above. enter). For more information, click here. the health code app), no more than seven
days prior to their desired entry, and (3) ► Visa extensions/renewals. Foreigners who
► Transit. Transit is prohibited for the ► Mobile phone apps. None. did not travel in the 14 days leading up to entered China before 28 March 2020 and are
most part. their desired entry to mainland China. currently in mainland China with short-term visas
► Health insurance. None. or residence permits can receive automatic 60-
► Comments. International flights to ► Comments. All travelers are subject to day extensions if their visas or residence permits
► Fees. Travelers are responsible for the cannot be extended before their expiry dates.
Beijing must enter via one of 16 local rules, including those relating to the
costs related to quarantine. There is no process required for such extensions.
designated points of entry, while those use of masks, restrictions on gathering During this automatic extension period, the
to Shanghai can only land at the Pudong ► Comments. None. with others, curfews etc. aforesaid foreigners can remain in mainland
International Airport. China legally and leave the jurisdiction normally.
Page 14 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topColombia • Contact: jonathan.valencia@co.ey.com
• Contact: maria.ramon@co.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens, permanent ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. All ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Travelers who enter Colombia ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing)
residents, temporary residents, work passengers who wish to enter the related requirements that have been without a negative PCR COVID-19 test visas are not suspended or canceled.
visa/permit holders and business country must take a polymerase chain announced in connection with travel to must isolate for 14 days upon arrival. They may be used to enter Colombia,
visitors may enter Colombia. reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test no more this jurisdiction. provided the visa holder is not
than 96 hours prior to travel. ► Location. Where required, isolation may otherwise inadmissible.
► Permanent residents. See above. occur in a hotel or private residence.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. If, due Impacted individuals are not required to ► New visa issuance. In general, new visa
► Temporary residents and work to force majeure, it is not possible to isolate in a government-designated applications are being processed.
visa/permit holders. See above. take a PCR test prior to travel, travelers location.
may be permitted to enter Colombia ► Visa extensions/renewals. Visa
► Business visitors. See above. ► Exemptions. Travelers who comply with extension requests are being processed.
and take a PCR test after being
► Other categories. Not applicable. admitted. Affected individuals will need the pre-travel COVID-19 test required However, it is not possible to change
to isolate pending receipt of their test are not required to isolate upon arrival. immigration status and convert a visitor
► Transit. Transit is permitted. No visa to a migrant visa until 31 May 2021
result. Airlines reserve the right to deny Comments. All travelers are subject to
special restrictions are in effect as a ►
at the earliest.
boarding to travelers who do not hold a local rules, including those relating to
result of COVID-19.
negative PCR test prior to travel. the use of masks, restrictions on
► Comments. Direct and connecting gathering with others, curfews etc.
► Health screenings on arrival. None.
flights between India and Colombia are
currently suspended. All border ► Declarations. None.
crossings with Venezuela are closed
until 31 May 2021. ► Registrations. All travelers must
complete a registration known as
“CHECKMIG” prior to travel. For more
information, click here.
► Mobile phone apps. All travelers must
download the CORONAPP app, and
provide all required information, prior
to travel
► Health insurance. None.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
Page 15 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Immigration Back to topCosta Rica • Contact: natalia.brenes.alvarez@cr.ey.com
• Contact: maria.fatima.chacon.mendez@cr.ey.com
• Last updated/validated: 26 May 2021
Heightened admission Vaccination requirements Quarantine / isolation Impact on existing visas,
Entry restrictions
requirements and considerations requirements and new visa issuance
► Citizens. Citizens may enter Costa ► Pre-travel COVID-19 testing. None. ► There are currently no vaccination- ► Duration. Isolation is not mandatory. ► Existing (valid) visas. Valid (existing)
Rica. related requirements that have been However, foreigners entering Costa visas are not suspended or canceled.
► Post-arrival COVID-19 testing. None. announced in connection with travel to Rica who become ill while in the They may be used to enter Costa Rica,
► Permanent residents. Permanent this jurisdiction. country, will be required to isolate at provided the visa holder is not
residents, temporary residents, work ► Health screenings on arrival. None.
However, the local authorities retain their own cost. otherwise inadmissible (e.g. if a
visa/permit holders and business business visitor does not complete a
visitors can enter Costa Rica. discretion to screen new entrants. ► Location. Where applicable, isolation “Pase de Salud”).
► Declarations. All business visitors and can occur in a hotel or private
► Temporary residents and work residence. The authorities are not New visa issuance. New visa issuance is
visa/permit holders. See above. tourists are required to complete a form ►
called “Pase de Salud”, which can be requiring impacted individuals to isolate currently suspended until 8 February
► Business visitors. See above accessed here. The purpose of the Pase in government-designated locations. 2021. This may be extended
de Salud is to collect information about further. New visa issuance is currently
► Other categories. None. ► Exemptions. Not applicable. suspended until 30 April 2021. This
travelers’ health conditions, and
potential exposure to individuals who Comments. All travelers are subject to may be extended further.
► Transit. Transit is permitted. No ►
special restrictions have been enacted. tested positive for COVID-19, among local rules, including those relating to ► Visa extensions/renewals. Immigration
other things. Citizens, permanent the use of masks, restrictions on documents, including temporary and
► Comments. Costa Rica recently residents, temporary residents and gathering with others, curfews etc. permanent residence permits, that
reduced the measures it implemented work visa holders are not required to Costa Rica recently reduced the expired after 18 December 2019 are
previously to stem the spread of complete this form prior to travel. measures it implemented previously to automatically extended until 2 March
COVID-19. stem the spread of COVID-19. It is no
► Registrations. None. 2021.
longer mandatory for foreign visitors
► Mobile phone apps. None. and tourists to isolate for 14 days upon
arrival.
► Health insurance. All business visitors
and tourists are required to obtain
health insurance that covers the cost of
medical treatments and isolation, if
required, in the event they test positive
for COVID-19 while in Costa Rica.
► Fees. None.
► Comments. None.
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