Americas
Brazil:
- Entry ban (by any means of transport) imposed on foreign nationals.
- International flights to airports in the following states are prohibited:
- Mato Grosso do Sul
- ParaÃba
- Rondônia
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Tocantins
This summary was prepared using information obtained on Government of Brazil (in Brazil).
Peru:
- The government extends State of National Emergency until August 31, 2020.
This summary was prepared using information obtained Adina – Peru News Agency.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini, Global Operations Director, Immigration.
Asia-Pacific
China:
- On August 5, 2020, China agreed to let South Korean citizens for the purposes of study, work or residence, apply for visas at overseas application centers.
This summary was prepared using information obtained Embassy of the People Republic of China in the Republic of Korea (in Chinese).
- Since August 7, 2020, China requires all arrivals crossing through Shenzhen Bay and Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge to present a physical negative nucleic acid test result. The report must be issued within 24 hours of crossing the border.
This summary was prepared using information obtained National Immigration Administration (in Chinese).
Philippines:
- The National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal province are under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until August 18, 2020.
This summary was prepared using information obtained Philstar Global.
- Advisories issued regarding the return to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) include:
- Bureau of Immigration (BI): Online appointments confirmed between August 4 – August 18, 2020, are suspended. All slots in online appointment system are for outbound passengers intending to depart the Philippines or clients securing an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) only.
- Suspension of transactions: The following transactions at BI offices are temporarily suspended, except for outbound passengers intending to depart the Philippines from any international airport:
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- Filing applications for non-immigrant / immigrant visa extension (including hearing or interview)
- Filing conversion applications to non-immigrant / immigrant visas (including hearing or interview)
- Filing applications regarding Filipino citizenship such as under RA 9225 for Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition (including hearing or interview)
- Filing for downgrading of visa status
- Filing for tourist visa extension
- Filing applications for Special Work Permits (SWP) or Provisional Work Permits (PWP)
- Filing the renewal of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR) I-Cards
- Implementation of BOC-approved visa applications for extension or conversion to non-immigrant / immigrant visas
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- Visa extensions: All aliens whose visas expire during the MECQ period are directed to pay their visa extensions at the airport; provided, that overstaying shall be less than six months.
No source available at the time of writing.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Debra Jane Beynon, Regional Immigration Manager (APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Switzerland:
- The Bahamas, Equatorial Guinea, Romania, São Tomé and PrÃncipe, Sint Maarten, Spain (with the exception of the Balearic and Canary Islands) have been added to the list of countries with high-risk of infection. Arrivals are required to quarantine.
This summary was prepared using information obtained The Federal Office.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Laxmi Vikraman, Regional Immigration Manager (EMEA).
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