The latest entry segregation policies of countries in September 2022

It's the beginning of the one-year study abroad season. Recently, the international epidemic situation is still very severe, and there are still unstable factors. For the details of the latest segregation policy in September, let's learn about the drama.

1, China will continue to optimize immigration control.

immigration policy

Foreigners with the following two types of certificates can enter China, namely, foreign students with valid study and residence permits and APEC business travel card holders.

At the same time, the visa application for foreigners in China was further relaxed, and the visa application for international students was gradually restored.

Since China adjusted the visa application conditions for China in June 2022, the relevant departments have further loosened the visa ban.

In order to promote international personnel exchanges and further maintain the order of epidemic prevention and control, several embassies in China have successively issued licenses for holding effective APEC.

Foreigners with business travel cards and foreign students with valid study and residence permits will be notified of their entry, and their visa applications for international students will be gradually resumed.

Long-term overseas students who have received academic education in China can apply for a study visa directly to the China Visa Application Service Center with the following information:

Freshmen: with the original and photocopy of the admission notice issued by the domestic recruiting unit, the original and photocopy of the application form for foreign students to study in China (JW20 1 or JW202 form).

Student: with the certificate of resumption of study

2. Hong Kong's entry quarantine policy will be relaxed again.

On August 8th, Lee Ka Chiu John, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced that it would officially shorten the hotel quarantine time for overseas visitors to Hong Kong to "3+4". The new quarantine policy will take effect on August 65438, 2002.

"3+4" means 3 days of hotel isolation plus 4 days of home isolation. Among them, the four-day health monitoring regulations are relatively loose, which can be carried out at home or in regular hotels. Passengers can also go out, only in high-risk areas.

In line with the new quarantine policy, Hong Kong has also introduced a "red, yellow and blue code" for safe travel.

In the "red, yellow and blue code", the diagnosed person is given a "red code" and is prohibited from leaving the isolation place;

If the test result is negative, the quarantine personnel will be given a "yellow code" and can go out for activities during medical monitoring;

Quarantine officials will automatically convert to "blue code" after completing the restriction.

3. Canada relaxed its immigration policy again.

Visa policy

All kinds of visa applications in Canada can be submitted online, and the Immigration Bureau will try one after another.

All kinds of visa applications in Canada can be submitted online, and the Immigration Bureau will try one after another.

The time limit for international students to take online courses outside Canada to be included in the graduation work visa is further extended to August 3, 20231.

immigration policy

Canada opens its borders to all travelers who have been vaccinated with designated vaccines (including Sinopharm and Kexing vaccines).

Foreign tourists must be fully vaccinated before entering Canada (except in special circumstances).

All passengers on international flights must use ArriveCAN to submit personal information.

For fully vaccinated passengers, Canada canceled the nucleic acid test before entry.

Children aged 5- 1 1 year who are not fully vaccinated need not provide nucleic acid testing before entering the country if they are accompanied by fully vaccinated parents, stepparents and guardians.

Segregation policy

At present, there is no need for isolation after entry.

If they meet the requirements of complete vaccination (China Kexing and Sinopharm have been approved), they will be allowed to enter Canada without applying for an exemption letter, exempting them from the quarantine requirements of 14 days and the inspection on the eighth day of entry.

International travelers in the United States still need to show proof of complete vaccination.

Visa policy

American visa service has been fully restored. The validity of the visa fees paid during the epidemic period is extended to September 30, 2023, and the visa fees paid on or after 2021217 are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

One of the conditions for applying for visa-free in the United States, "the same visa category/KLOC-expires within 0/2 months", is extended to "48 months".

Except for the four branches designated by China CITIC Bank, other services for handling passports and submitting documents will be charged.

immigration policy

In addition to COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO, such as Beiyao Bio (Sinopharm) and Kexing, the US CDC pointed out that if the vaccinated vaccine (after full dose inoculation 14 days) is on the shortlist for the third COVID-19 vaccine trial, it can also enter the United States. The list is as follows:

Conceino Cancino Bio

Sinopharm Holding Wuhan Institute of Biology

China Anhui Zhifeilong Communication

Sanofi Sanofi

Clover medicine

Fafart de Barkat

Proof of vaccination status is required when entering the country. Exceptions are minors, people who have obtained humanitarian emergency exemptions, etc.

Segregation policy

After arrival, you need to be isolated at home for 5 days, and nucleic acid testing should be carried out within 3-5 days. If symptoms appear, please test yourself, isolate yourself, and follow the epidemic prevention requirements of each state!

Those who have not been vaccinated should be self-isolated for 7 days after arrival and tested for nucleic acid within 3 to 5 days;

If the test is negative, the isolation period of 7 days can be completed;

If the test is positive, you need to isolate yourself to protect the health of others.

5. Britain lifted the epidemic prevention restrictions on entering COVID-19.

Visa policy

From July 15, the number of reservations for limited services will be reduced. Priority visa service (expedited service) is only for VisitVisa.

Study visa, work visa, family visa, expedited and super expedited will continue to be suspended; New emergency business must be purchased online, not on-site through the visa center.

immigration policy

No matter whether you are vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine or not, all passengers no longer need to fill out PassengerLocatorForm.

Segregation policy

Regardless of whether COVID-19 vaccine is vaccinated or not, all passengers no longer need to undergo COVID-19 testing before departure and after entry; And passengers are no longer required to isolate themselves after entering the UK.

6. The European Union does not force nucleic acid testing.

immigration policy

On May 17, the European Commission announced that all flights in EU member countries are not allowed to force passengers to show their nucleic acid test reports, vaccine certificates and entry health registration before boarding. According to industry insiders, as soon as this news is released, more European countries will gradually return to normal.

7. Thailand will extend the stay period of foreign tourists in Thailand from 10.

Visa policy &; immigration policy

The visa is processed normally!

From June 65438+1 October1in 2022, the visa for entry on arrival will be extended to 30 days in Thailand, and visa-free entry can be extended to 45 days!

Extend the entry stay date of landing visa to 30 days and the visa-free entry stay date to 45 days for 6 months;

At the same time, consider canceling the national emergency law from March 2020 from 10.

8. Japan will further relax entry restrictions.

Visa policy

The validity period of the Residence Qualification Certificate is further extended:

-The date of issue is 65438+1 October1,from 2020 to April 30, 2022, and the validity period is extended to 65438+1October 3 1, 2022.

-The date of issuance is May 1 day, 2022 to July 3 1 day, 2022, and the validity period is extended from 3 months to 6 months.

Extension of visa validity: the validity of China tourists' visas for the first time is extended from 1 year to 3 years, and for those who apply for multiple valid visas, it is extended from 3 years to 5 years.

Immigration policy &; Segregation policy

As tourists visiting Japan, 102 countries and regions must conduct tests, obtain negative certificates and obtain visas within 72 hours before leaving the country from the place of departure.

The form of tourism that accepts entry is also limited to tour groups with group guides.

From September 7th, those who provide three doses of COVID-19 vaccination certificates are no longer required to provide a 72-hour negative nucleic acid report before entering the country. And consider raising the single-day entry limit from 20 thousand to 50 thousand. There will also be conditions to relax the access policy.

9. Korea can enter the country if the rapid antigen test result is negative.

Visa policy

South Korea has allowed all immigrants (regardless of nationality and vaccination history in COVID-19) to be exempted from quarantine since June 8th, and allowed to enter South Korea for tourism purposes.

Immigration policy &; Segregation policy

South Korea has allowed all immigrants (regardless of nationality and vaccination history in COVID-19) to be exempted from quarantine since June 8th, and allowed to enter South Korea for tourism purposes. All overseas entry personnel are exempt from quarantine.

1) All passengers entering Korea (except those exempt from inspection) must hold the paper version of the nucleic acid test report (PCR negative confirmation) within 48 hours before departure;

2) Negative report (mouse, silver, antigen) of rapid antigen detection issued by professional testing institutions (hospitals, etc.). Within 24 hours before departure, the sampling time shall prevail. The nucleic acid test report is required to be issued in Korean or English, and the test items of nucleic acid test reports issued in other languages must be issued in Korean or English.

3) The name on the report must be consistent with the name on the passport, and the test report includes the following items:

Name, test method, test result, date of issuance, date of birth, test date and name of testing institution.

All overseas entry personnel are exempt from quarantine.

10, New Zealand fully opens entry and exit applications and simplifies the process.

Visa policy:

From August 1, all visa categories (including tourist visa, visitor visa and student visa) will be reopened for travelers from all over the world to apply for.

Immigration policy &; Segregation policy

New Zealand's borders are completely open. Passengers going to New Zealand no longer need to undergo pre-departure nucleic acid testing.

Students who plan to enter the country also need to complete the declaration of NewZealandTraveler before check-in.

Declaration), including some personal information, vaccination records, travel history in the past 14 days, flight information, contact information, etc. And upload them.

After passing, you can enter New Zealand with valid passport, visa, air ticket and other identification materials.

1 1. Australia's borders are completely open.

Visa policy

Australian student visas are processed normally. The time limit for student visa work has been lifted. If you entered Australia with a student visa from June 5438+ 10 to March 65438+September 2022, you can apply for a visa fee refund before June 5438+February 3, 2022.

Immigration policy &; Segregation policy

From the night of August 28th 1 1: 59, even if all passengers entering Singapore have not completed the coronavirus vaccination:

Vaccination certificate is no longer required to enter Australia;

There is no need to fill in DPD digital passenger declaration form before entry;

Those who have not been vaccinated with certified vaccines do not need to apply for entry exemption.

Entry into Australia no longer requires nucleic acid testing within 72 hours, but negative test certificates must still be obtained within two days before departure.

12, Singapore relaxes entry restrictions

Visa policy

To apply for a student visa, you must provide a vaccination certificate in both Chinese and English. If vaccination is not required, please provide the materials as required by the Immigration Bureau.

Immigration policy &; Segregation policy

From August 29th, 2022: All travelers to Singapore:

It is no longer necessary to apply for an entry permit in advance, and you can enter Singapore with a valid passport and visa;

Even if all passengers entering Singapore have not completed the vaccination of coronary heart disease;

There is no need to fulfill the seven-day home notice after arrival, but you still need to obtain a negative test certificate within two days before departure.

In addition, passengers must fill in the SGAC (Singapore Real Card) within 3 days before departure.

If foreign citizens are diagnosed after entering the country, they should postpone their trip and do not take commercial flights or ferries!

Only when the test result is negative and the interval between diagnosis and diagnosis is at least 72 hours, you should continue your journey.