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These new regulations will be implemented from April
Entering April, the global situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still changing.
The epidemic situation in some countries and regions has stabilized and began to carry out limited lifting of the ban; in other countries and regions, the epidemic situation is still severe and has repeatedly extended or even adopted more stringent epidemic prevention measures.
What are the new regulations related to overseas Chinese and overseas students in April?
Come and have a look with Xiaoqiao!
Entry and exit dynamics
Germany: a negative nucleic acid certificate within 48 hours for entry
The German Federal Ministry of Health stated that from 0:00 on March 30, 2021 to May 12, passengers entering Germany should undergo nucleic acid testing (PCR, LAMP or TMA) or antigen testing (Antigentest) within 48 hours before departure. And show a negative nucleic acid test certificate before boarding (children under the age of six are exempt from inspection). Those who do not meet the requirements will be denied boarding.
The border police will also check the test certificate.
On March 22, a huge vaccination advertisement on the Berlin Cathedral, Germany.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Peng Dawei
Argentina: Some people are prohibited from entering the country through land ports
According to Argentina’s latest entry restrictions, people who leave the country through land ports between April 1 and December 25, 2020, will be prohibited from entering Argentina through land border ports again, but they can pass through Ezeiza Airport, San Fernando Airport, and Jorge Newbery. Enter Buquebus airport and Buquebus terminal.
All scheduled flights from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile have also been suspended, and only planes carrying citizens and foreign Argentine residents who need to return to Argentina are allowed to enter the country.
Nepal: Those with negative nucleic acid within 72 hours do not need to be quarantined when entering the country
According to the new regulations promulgated by the Nepalese government on the 25th, if passengers entering Nepal provide a negative report of the new crown virus test completed within 72 hours before boarding, or can show documents for inoculation of the full dose of the new crown vaccine, they do not need to be isolated again after entry.
Passengers who do not possess either must be quarantined and tested after entering the country, and can move freely only after the test result is negative.
Chile: Entry must be quarantined for 5 days from March 31
Starting from March 31, all international travelers entering Chile must undergo a five-day intensive quarantine at a designated hotel and undergo a nucleic acid test for new coronary pneumonia at their own expense (free for those who have departed before March 27).
If the test result is negative, the home quarantine will continue for 5 days; if the test result is positive, they will be transferred to the designated place to continue the quarantine.
Costa Rica: The land border will be reopened for foreign tourists from April 5th
The Costa Rica Ministry of Tourism recently announced that it will reopen the land border to foreign tourists starting April 5.
Tourists need to hold a valid visa, and submit a medical insurance certificate and an electronic health form filled out by themselves to the relevant authorities.
Ukraine: Visa-free for Chinese tourists from April 1st
Ukrainian President Zelensky recently signed an order: from April 1 to September 30, 2021, a visa-free policy will be implemented for Chinese citizens who enter or transit through Ukrainian territory for tourism purposes and stay within 180 days for no more than 30 days.
Philippines: Some people can enter the country before April 21
Philippine Immigration Commissioner Morendi recently stated that from March 22 to April 21, Filipinos, their spouses and children travelling with them can enter the Philippines and need to show the valid and existing visas at the time of entry.
Also admitted are diplomats and members of international organizations, as well as dependants holding valid 9(e) visas or 47(a)2 visas, and foreign crew members holding 9(c) visas.
With the approval of the chairman of the Philippine Special Task Force to Combat New Coronary Pneumonia or its officially authorized representative, emergency humanitarian situations can also be allowed to enter.
Foreigners participating in medical tasks endorsed by the Office of the Deputy Minister of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Overseas Labor Welfare Administration can also enter the country.
Living abroad
Germany's "closure" time extended to April 18
On March 23, local time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that it had reached a resolution with the states to extend the "cities lockdown" measures to April 18.
According to the resolution, April 1 and April 3 before and after Easter are designated as one-off holidays.
From April 1st to April 5th, a ban on personal contact is strictly enforced, and gatherings are prohibited.
Restaurants must close outdoor dining areas, and retail is only allowed to open food retail stores on April 3.
It is strictly forbidden to gather more than 2 people in public places in Malta
The Maltese Ministry of Health announced on the 28th that from March 31 to April 11, the number of people allowed to gather in public places will be reduced from four to two, with the exception of those from the same family.
It is strictly forbidden for more than 2 people to gather in places such as queuing at the bus station, unless a social distance of 2 meters is maintained.
Violators will face a fine of 300 euros per person.
From March 29 to April 11, all immigrants are required to produce a negative nucleic acid test report within 72 hours.
South Korea extends social distancing measures from March 29
From March 29, South Korea will extend the social distancing measures for the second phase of the metropolitan area and the 1.5th phase of the non-capital area for two weeks, and public facilities must record the list of all persons entering and leaving.
Except for restaurants and cafes and other food and beverage outlets, other places prohibit eating and drinking outside the prescribed areas.
The transition period lasts for one week, after which offenders will be fined 100,000 won.
Netherlands extends ban until April 20
Prime Minister Rutte of the Dutch Caretaker Cabinet recently announced that the Netherlands will extend the current ban until April 20.
In addition, starting from March 31, the nationwide curfew in the Netherlands will be enforced from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the curfew will end at 4:30 a.m. the next day.
Water splashing is prohibited during the Songkran Festival (Songkran Festival) in Thailand
Thai Prime Minister Prayut recently announced that the implementation period of the Thai State of Emergency Law will be extended to May 31.
Starting from April 1, the quarantine period for people entering Thailand will be shortened from 14 days to 10 days.
However, for people from countries and regions where the mutated new coronavirus has been discovered, the quarantine time will be adjusted appropriately.
In addition, during the Songkran Festival (Splashing Water Festival) in 2021, group activities such as splashing water, smearing powder, holding concerts or foam parties are prohibited, but religious ceremonies such as bathing Buddha and worshipping Buddha can be held under the premise of strict implementation of epidemic prevention measures. Water prays for the elders and makes merits and other traditional rituals.
New domestic regulations
Implementation of new measures to facilitate the elderly to apply for entry and exit documents
Starting from April 1, the National Immigration Administration has implemented 6 new measures to facilitate the elderly to apply for entry and exit documents.
Establish a “green channel” for the elderly to apply for licenses and set up windows for groups that need assistance such as the elderly to reduce the waiting time for the elderly. The elderly can directly go to the entry and exit hall window for business without making an online appointment, and the reception staff will help the elderly print Application form.
Facilitate the use of self-service equipment for the elderly, strengthen the manual guidance service of the self-service equipment in the entry and exit hall, provide services and assistance such as manual consultation and guidance for the elderly, and assist the elderly in using the self-service collection and self-service equipment.
Simplify the collection process of passport photos for senior citizens. Senior citizens over 60 years old can apply for ordinary passports, travel permits to and from Hong Kong and Macau, or travel permits to and from Taiwan. They can directly reuse the photos of entry and exit documents or resident ID cards that have been processed within 5 years without on-site Retake a photo or provide a photo.
Provides a variety of payment methods for license fees. The entry-exit office provides a variety of license fee payment options such as cash, bank card, and mobile payment. It provides cash payment conversion methods to facilitate the elderly who do not have mobile phone payment conditions or bank cards to pay for the license fee. .
Upgrade and transform the immigration government service platform, add family and friends agency services for the elderly, optimize the operation interface, add large fonts, large button page display, and realize a simplified and differentiated customized operation process.
Opened the government service platform document express service. The Immigration Bureau Internet government service platform provides convenient services such as document express delivery, postage payment, and full-course express information inquiry for the elderly and other people through online channels such as the website, the Immigration Bureau APP, and third-party platforms.
The Supreme Law clarifies the state's standard of compensation for mental damages
On March 25, the Supreme Law issued the "Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law to Determine the Liability for Mental Damage in the Trial of State Compensation Cases", which will come into effect on April 1.
According to the "Interpretation", those who cause mental damage should eliminate the impact, restore their reputation, or apologize for the victim; those who cause serious consequences are generally less than 50% of the total compensation for the right to personal freedom and the right to life and health (including the amount) The allowance for mental damage shall be determined, and at the same time, depending on the specific circumstances of the case, it may eliminate the impact, restore reputation or apologize for the victim; if the consequences are particularly serious, it may be determined at more than 50%.
Article 10 of the "Interpretation" stipulates that the amount of mental damage comfort money is generally not less than 1,000 yuan; if the amount is more than 1,000 yuan, the unit is counted in thousands.
If the compensation claimant's request for mental damage relief is less than 1,000 yuan, and the reason for the request complies with the provisions of this interpretation, which causes serious consequences, it shall be paid in accordance with the requested amount if it is explained that it will not be changed.
"China Sky Eye" will be open to the global scientific community from April 1st
The 500-meter spherical radio telescope (FAST), known as the "China Sky Eye", will be officially opened to the global scientific community on April 1, 2021, soliciting applications for observations from scientists around the world.
Starting from April 1st, scientists from various countries can submit observation applications to the National Astronomical Observatory online. The applied projects will be reviewed by the "China Sky Eye" Scientific Committee and the Time Allocation Committee for review and project selection recommendations, and on August 1st Allocate observation time.
In the first year of opening to the global scientific community, it is estimated that approximately 10% of the observation time allocated to foreign scientists will be allocated.
(Reference: Xinhua News Agency, China News, Chinese Embassy in Germany, Argentina Chinese network, South America and China Press nets; Author: Liuli Kun; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)