Summary of the latest news of immigration policies of various countries in March 2022

March is also the time to welcome good news. In March 2022, countries all over the world also announced news related to immigration policies. Many people who plan to return home or go abroad are concerned about immigration policy. The following is a summary of the latest epidemic prevention policies in March 2022. Let's have a look.

United States of America

In 2022, there was no compulsory quarantine when entering the United States. All entry personnel, regardless of nationality, must provide proof of nucleic acid test within 24 hours before boarding. All foreign travelers entering the United States must be vaccinated during the whole process and must be vaccinated on 14 days.

In COVID-19, children under 2 years old do not need to be tested, and there is no exemption except for babies under 2 years old. Whether you are vaccinated or not, you can't be exempted from the responsibility of becoming an American citizen. Both nucleic acid detection and antigen detection are acceptable.

There is no need to be tested by COVID-19 on arrival, but it is recommended that all travelers be tested three to five days after their trip. After arriving in the United States, all passengers should self-monitor their physical condition. If COVID-19's symptoms appear, they should be found and isolated in time.

Canada

On February 28th, local time, Canada changed the compulsory entry virus test for all inbound passengers who had been fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine to random sampling, and the selected passengers did not need to wait for the results in isolation. For children under the age of 12 accompanying adult passengers who have been fully vaccinated, all restrictions on activities will be lifted.

At the time of entry, passengers will be able to show the rapid antigen test results provided by professional testing institutions within one day before entry, or the nucleic acid test results within 72 hours before entry.

Cancel the suggestion for nationals to avoid "unnecessary" cross-border travel. However, foreigners who have not been vaccinated are still not allowed to enter Canada in principle. Other unvaccinated passengers still need to be quarantined 14 days, and tested on the eighth day after entry.

Recently, various provinces in Canada have announced measures to gradually relax epidemic prevention restrictions in public places, including relaxing or canceling passenger capacity restrictions in indoor public places such as restaurants and cinemas, and canceling vaccination certificates (that is, "vaccine passports").

Britain, England

Since February 24th, Britain has lifted all epidemic prevention and control measures in England. From 9: 00 am on February 28th, the time limit for filling in the passenger registration form before arriving in the UK was extended from 48 hours to 72 hours.

"People who have been fully vaccinated" do not need any COVID-19 test before and after entering the UK, nor do they need any isolation after entering the UK.

Chinese mainland has officially joined the areas where vaccination certificates have been approved, and can enjoy the entry policy of "completely vaccinated people" by providing Sinopharm/Kexing vaccines (complete vaccination certificates with more than 2 needles) issued by Chinese mainland that meet the requirements of the United Kingdom.

According to the policy of "fully vaccinated people",1people aged 7 and under can enter the UK.

The "immunized person" must provide proof that the COVID-19 test is negative 72 hours before arriving in the UK; The detection of nucleic acid polymerase chain reaction is carried out within 2 days after joining the group, but it is possible that only the next day's detection is needed after joining the group (the eighth day's detection is cancelled.

Portugal

From February 14, 2022, all passengers, whether Portuguese citizens or foreign citizens, must show: COVID-19's nucleic acid test is negative within 72 hours or rapid antigen test is negative within 24 hours, or EU digital vaccine certificate before boarding. Portugal does not directly accept the digital vaccine certificate issued by China.

For nationals or foreigners living in Portugal, if they have been vaccinated with Kexing and Sinopharm in China, they can apply for a digital certificate after entering Portugal. Therefore, you should go to the citizen store (LojadoCidad or CentrodeSade) to apply and provide the Portuguese health number.

Children under 12 do not need to show EU digital certificate or COVID-19 test certificate.

Ireland

From March 6, 2022, Irish travelers are not required to fill in the COVID-19 Passenger Positioning Form, present vaccination certificate, rehabilitation certificate or negative PCR test results upon arrival, and do not need to be tested or isolated upon arrival.

Anyone with COVID-19's symptoms during their stay in Ireland.

Although all travel requirements for entering Ireland have been cancelled, other EU and non-EU countries may still require travelers to hold vaccination certificates, rehabilitation certificates or negative test results.

Greece

On March 6th, the Civil Aviation Authority of Greece issued the latest instruction to continue to extend the entry ban for citizens of non-EU countries except those stipulated by the EU until 6: 00 am on March 2nd1.

According to the latest regulations, all passengers from EU member states, Schengen Agreement member states and 35 non-EU countries and regions that have joined the EU green pass system do not need to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 test when they arrive in Greece. Benin and Jordan have two more countries than before.

Immunized patients from the United States, Canada and Australia, or recovered patients from COVID-19, do not need to show COVID-19 negative test report when entering the country.

Passengers from EU member countries and Schengen Agreement member countries and 33 non-EU countries and regions that have joined the EU green pass system. Passengers from the United States, Canada and Australia must hold one of the following documents when arriving in Greece:

1.9 months vaccination certificate. Vaccination certificate with booster has no time limit.

2. 180 days COVID-19 recovery certificate.

Negative report of nucleic acid detection within 3.72 hours; Or quickly find negative reports within 24 hours.

In addition to the above countries and regions, all passengers aged 5 and above from other countries must have a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours or a negative rapid test certificate within 24 hours when entering Greece. This requirement applies to all people, regardless of their nationality or vaccination status.

From March 15, all domestic passengers entering Greece will be cancelled to fill in the Passenger Positioning Form (PLF). When some passengers enter the country, Greek border inspectors will conduct a quick inspection. If the test result is positive, the passenger will be isolated or concentrated at home for 5 days. After 5 days, if the patient has no symptoms or symptoms have improved obviously, and has not used antipyretics and has no fever for 24 hours, the isolation will be lifted.

All passengers and staff must wear masks when they arrive at the airport and during the flight. Passengers are not allowed to board the plane without masks. Airline staff must check passengers before boarding to confirm that they have the relevant documents needed for boarding.

Malta

Passengers staying in red list countries for 14 days will be provided with travel to travel itinerary if they hold an approved vaccine certificate when entering the country. There is no need for isolation after entering.

From March 7, 2022, the certificate of vaccines produced using vaccines listed in the WHO emergency use list also meets the requirements. At the same time, passengers are required to show negative proof of nasal swab nucleic acid test within 72 hours before arriving in Malta.

China Sinopharm and Kexing Vaccine are listed in the emergency use list of the World Health Organization. Therefore, after inoculation of two doses of the above vaccine, it is not necessary to quarantine when entering Malta with negative nucleic acid test report.

turkey

Turkey updated its entry requirements on March 3, 2022: all passengers over the age of 6 must fill in the' passenger entry form' within 72 hours before departure to enter Turkey, and children under the age of 6 can be exempted from visas.

Passengers who are over 12 years old must have a certificate of negative COVID-19 result before entering Turkey. It can be:

PCR detection in the past 72 hours

Rapid antigen testing in the past 48 hours

Patients who have been fully vaccinated and recovered can be exempted from isolation if they can provide any of the following documents:

The vaccination certificate shows that the last dose of vaccine was completed at least 14 days before arrival.

A medical certificate certifying that he has recovered in the past six months.

After the passengers arrive, they will conduct PCR testing according to the samples. After collecting the test samples, these passengers will be able to continue their journey. However, if the test results are positive, according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of COVID-19, isolation treatment will be conducted for 10 days. Visitors who test positive for coronavirus will be treated in medical institutions determined by Turkish authorities or private medical institutions chosen by travelers.

Rules for entering Turkey from high-risk countries:

Passengers who have been to designated high-risk countries in the past 14 days must submit a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival. If you are not vaccinated, you must be quarantined at the designated hotel at your own expense 10 days. /kloc-children under 0/2 are free of charge.

Australia

From February 2 1, the Australian border will be reopened to international travelers who have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine. However, for international travelers who have not been vaccinated as required, they need to apply for exemption from inspection when entering Australia, and they will be quarantined after entering Australia.

Precautions before take-off: Obtain official English complete vaccine certificate, obtain negative report of nucleic acid test within 3 days before take-off, and fill in and upload DPD personal information within 3 days before take-off.

There is no need for nucleic acid detection and compulsory isolation after entry.

Japan

On March 1 day, the Japanese government began to allow foreigners (except tourists) to enter the country. At present, the number of people entering Japan every day is limited to about 5000. After March 14, it will be relaxed to around 7000.

The isolation time of personnel in low-risk countries has been shortened from 7 days to 3 days, and the isolation place is hotel or home isolation; Foreigners who have been vaccinated with the third dose of vaccine can take measures to shorten the isolation time or avoid isolation after entering the country. Because China vaccine is not recognized in Japan at present, immigrants who have been vaccinated with China vaccine still need to undergo quarantine after entering Japan. In principle, they will be required to be isolated at home for seven days.