Latest Coronavirus news:
AMER
Peru:
- State of Emergency extended until September 7, 2020. More info at: Andina-Peru News Agency
- Phase two of the resumption of activities established. More info at: Archyde and Adina-Peru News Agency
U.S.: Travel restrictions for visa holders could last for several months. Companies with employees on a U.S. visa who are required back in their home country should plan to return as soon as possible.
No source available at the time of writing, please contact Roberta Carnaccini, Global Operations Director, Immigration, for more info.
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.
APAC
China:
- International flights landing in Beijing are now being diverted to Changsha, Chengdu, Hefei and Lanzhou. They are no longer being diverted to Shanghai Pudong. More info at: National Immigration Administration (in Chinese)
- From June 10, existing and valid residence permits will continue to remain valid providing they are not stamped ‘’invalidated’’ by the Chinese Embassy overseas.
- The Beijing International Travel Health Care accepts overseas medical reports again, meaning application for pre-entry Notification Letters for new assignments can proceed.
No source available at the time of writing, please contact Debra Jane Beynon, Regional Immigration Manager, for more info.
Malaysia: Movement Control Order to change to recovery phase until August 31, 2020. More info at: Channel News Asia
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).
EMEA
Switzerland:
- Entry restrictions to all Schengen countries and border controls lifted.
- Full freedom of movement applies to all EU/EFTA countries and the U.K., except Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and EU countries that belong to the Schengen area.
More info at: The Federal Council (in German)
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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