China Overseas Chinese Network, November 21st, title: latest!
Many countries have issued new entry and exit regulations, which are closely related to the travel of overseas Chinese!
Winter is approaching in the northern hemisphere, and new coronary pneumonia is spreading in many countries.
Under the epidemic situation, the immigration policies of many countries have been adjusted dynamically, striving to find a balance between epidemic prevention and control and the movement of people.
Recently, many countries have issued new entry and exit regulations, some have relaxed their policies, and some have further tightened their borders.
If overseas Chinese friends have travel needs in the near future, please pay attention.
Cambodia implements new entry measures, passengers can arrive in Cambodia with a guarantee
The Cambodian government implemented new immigration measures on November 18.
According to the announcement issued by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, foreign business personnel, company employees, experts and technical personnel from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the United States and the European Union who have obtained guarantees must hold a Cambodian residence in Cambodia when entering Cambodia. A valid visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country, a health certificate issued by the health department of the host country within 72 hours confirming that they are not infected with COVID-19, and a payment guarantee issued and approved by the Cambodian government.
The picture shows the construction of a project in the Royal Palace of Cambodia to welcome tourists.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Ouyang Kaiyu
The guarantor can be the corporate president, shareholder, chamber of commerce president, special economic zone investment project, diplomatic agency in Cambodia, or Cambodian government agency. It must be submitted on the Cambodian government commercial website, the Cambodian investment website or the Cambodian Ministry of Health website within 14 days of Cambodia Itinerary, purpose of coming to Cambodia and specific activity location, residence, and contact list.
After the Cambodian Ministry of Finance and Finance has verified that the guarantee company and the Cambodian Ministry of Health have verified the passenger itinerary, a payment guarantee letter valid within 30 days will be issued, and the passenger can use the guarantee letter to arrive in Cambodia.
After entering the country for the first nucleic acid test, such passengers will be arranged to check in at a hotel designated by the Cambodian Ministry of Health and wait for the relevant nucleic acid test results.
If the test result is negative, these passengers will be allowed to continue isolation at the location specified in the application guarantee form.
If you are diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia after entering the country, all expenses such as medical expenses will be borne by the sponsor.
For unsecured ordinary foreign citizens, they must hold a valid visa issued by the Cambodian embassy in the country when entering Cambodia, a health certificate issued by the health department of the host country within 72 hours to confirm that they are not infected with new coronary pneumonia, and a health certificate issued to Cambodia in advance The medical insurance purchased by FORTE Insurance Company has a 20-day guarantee period, an insured amount of 50,000 US dollars and includes epidemic treatment costs (the premium is 90 US dollars), and a prepayment of quarantine, food and lodging and a medical security deposit of 2000 US dollars at the airport.
After entering the country, they must be quarantined and observed at a designated isolation hotel or isolation point by the Cambodian side for 14 days (the daily accommodation cost is about 60 to 75 US dollars), and the relevant expenses will be deducted from the 2,000 US dollars deposit paid by the passengers.
On the 13th day of quarantine, and during the quarantine period, if there is a suspected infection of the new crown virus, passengers must undergo a second nucleic acid test.
Chinese non-stop passengers entering Israel do not need to be isolated
According to the official website of the Israeli Ministry of Health, starting from November 10, China has entered the list of green countries, and people who fly directly to Israel from China do not need to be isolated after entering Israel.
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South Africa fully opens its borders to international travelers
On the evening of the 11th local time, South African President Ramaphosa said in a televised speech that South Africa will be open to all international travelers from now on. Those who enter South Africa only need to provide a nucleic acid negative test report for COVID-19 within 72 hours before entering the country.
The South African border epidemic prevention department will also monitor the health of travelers. If travelers have symptoms such as fever and cough, they need to undergo nucleic acid testing at the South African border at their own expense. If the test results are positive, the travelers will undergo a 10-day centralized quarantine observation by the government.
The UK updates the quarantine list, Israel and other five countries are exempted from quarantine
The British government announced on the 19th local time that from 4 a.m. on November 21, people entering the UK from Israel, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Namibia and Rwanda will no longer need to self-quarantine for 14 days.
At the same time, people from Bonaire, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other regions no longer need to be isolated when entering the UK.
British Transport Secretary Sharps said that no country was added to the quarantine list on the 19th.
Although restrictions on some travelers have been relaxed, since England is still under lockdown, they must still comply with England’s “stay at home” regulations.
The blockade in England will end on December 2.
On November 6, local time, the British government tried to implement a large-scale city-wide new crown virus test in Liverpool.
Kenya Ministry of Health updates entry and transit notices
On November 18, the Kenyan Ministry of Health issued the latest notice on matters concerning entry and transit in Kenya, stating that all passengers entering and transiting in Kenya must have a negative certificate of the new coronavirus nucleic acid test obtained within 96 hours before boarding.
If the passenger's negative nucleic acid test certificate expires when transiting in Kenya, the passport must be seized at the airport's health and quarantine department before entering the country for self-financed testing.
All passengers must fill out and submit the passenger health supervision form online before boarding.
Passengers who land in Nairobi can receive temperature tests in groups of 30 to avoid crowds.
All passengers must strictly abide by the various epidemic prevention rules whether at the airport or in the cabin.
Chile will have conditions to open its borders from November 23
According to reports compiled by the Brazilian South American Overseas Chinese Newspaper, the Chilean Ministry of Health has recently gradually opened up its border plan.
The core of the plan includes 3 points, namely, adhere to gradual progress, ensure safety and strengthen retrospective management.
Chile’s National Daily reported that starting from 0:00 on November 23, 2020, foreign citizens who meet the epidemic prevention requirements and Chilean citizens abroad can enter Chile through Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
All foreign citizens and Chilean citizens living abroad must provide a 72-hour valid nucleic acid test negative certificate before arriving in Chile; have a medical insurance covering the treatment of new coronary pneumonia; log on to the website and fill in the relevant information to obtain a health passport.
Passengers who intend to come to Chile but are unable to provide a valid 72-hour nucleic acid test negative certificate must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Passengers who fail to comply with the quarantine will face fines and even repatriation.
The Brazilian Federal Government once again adjusted its foreign citizens' entry restrictions
On November 12, local time, a multi-sectoral announcement by the Brazilian government stipulated that foreign citizens would be restricted from entering Brazil through land and sea ports within 30 days from November 12.
The following six situations do not apply to this entry restriction.
(1) Brazilian citizens;
(2) Foreigners who have obtained a residence permit in Brazil;
(3) Certified foreign professionals working for international organizations;
(4) Foreign staff recognized by the Brazilian government;
(5) Foreign spouses, partners, children, parents or guardians of Brazilian citizens; foreign citizens specially authorized to enter the country for public interest purposes by the Brazilian government; holders of the national immigration registration card RNM;
(6) Personnel engaged in cargo transportation.
The announcement stipulates that foreign citizens are allowed to enter the country through the land border between Brazil and Paraguay or by air, provided that they comply with the entry and exit requirements of Brazil (such as entering the country with a visa, etc.).
Anyone who violates the relevant measures will bear civil, administrative or criminal liabilities and will be expelled or repatriated immediately, or their asylum request will be cancelled.
On November 13, local time, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a pedestrian wearing a mask travels.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mo Chengxiong
UAE relaxes 10-year long-term residence visa application conditions
The United Arab Emirates announced on the 15th that it will relax the 10-year long-term residence visa application conditions, involving some professional and technical personnel and professional degree holders.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Chief of Dubai, said in a statement on the same day that doctors, PhD holders, and computer, electronic, electrical and biotechnology engineers, etc. Eligibility to apply for a 10-year long-term residence visa.
In addition, holders of degrees in artificial intelligence, big data and epidemiology, as well as students with excellent academic performance, can also apply for a 10-year long-term residence visa.
(Source: China News Service, CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency, China Overseas Chinese Network, etc.; text compilation: Ran Wenjuan; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)