China Overseas Network October 31 electricity
problem: November new regulations | immigration policy there is a new action, please compatriots not allowed!
As the northern hemisphere enters autumn and winter, the global number of new crown infection cases and deaths has rebounded.
Although the new crown epidemic is far from over, many countries have decided to open their country to those who meet the conditions and gradually return to "normal life."
At the same time, countries are continuing to promote vaccination work and have introduced the latest convenience measures.
November is coming, pay attention to these new regulations closely related to the Chinese and overseas Chinese, embrace warmth, and not fear the cold wind of early winter.
Changes in immigration policy
United States: From November 8th, foreign travelers who are fully vaccinated against the new crown will be allowed to enter
According to the Chinese Embassy in the United States, starting from November 8, 2021 Eastern time, travelers to the United States must present their vaccination voucher and 3 days before boarding the new crown virus after they are fully vaccinated (that is, the full dose has been vaccinated for 14 days). Negative test proves boarding, and the paper or electronic voucher for complete vaccination will be checked by the airline.
U.S. travelers who have not been fully vaccinated (including U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, or travelers to the U.S. with immigrant visas) and a small number of foreign travelers who meet the vaccination exemption conditions can board with a certificate of negative COVID-19 test within 1 day before boarding.
New Zealand: Non-citizens need to be fully vaccinated before entering the country
The New Zealand government announced that starting from November 1, non-New Zealand citizens must complete the new crown pneumonia vaccination before entering the country, and the last dose must be completed at least 14 days before entry.
Newcomers are required to declare vaccination information when registering for entry into the quarantine hotel, and provide the airline and customs staff with vaccination certificates for inspection when they board the plane and when they arrive in New Zealand.
Those under the age of 17 or those who are not suitable for the new coronary pneumonia vaccine due to medical reasons are not affected by the new policy.
After completing the vaccination, people entering New Zealand still need to undergo a nucleic acid test 72 hours before departure, enter the country with a negative test result, and stay in an isolated hotel for 14 days after entry.
Thailand: Visitors from 46 countries and regions can enter the country without quarantine
Thailand announced that from November 1st, tourists from 46 countries and regions including China, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore who have completed the new crown vaccination and entered Thailand by air will be exempted from compulsory quarantine.
At the same time, scenic spots such as the Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple will also be reopened to the public. The Kingdom Museum of Art will be open to the public from November 19th. Tourists must strictly follow the local epidemic prevention measures to visit.
Malaysia: Foreigners holding a valid long-term pass can enter the country directly
Starting from November 1st local time, foreigners holding a valid long-term pass can enter Malaysia directly without applying for a Malaysian cross-border pass (MyTravelPass, MTP), but the immigration procedures after arriving in Malaysia still need to comply with current regulations, and The health testing and quarantine procedures established by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia are required.
However, there are 4 categories of people who still need to apply through the MTP system and obtain approval from the authorities before entering Malaysia, specifically: 1. Social visitors; 2. Holders of expired long-term permits; 3. Holds newly approved employment Pass (I, II, III category), Resident Talent Pass (RP-T) and their family members and foreign domestic helpers, as well as experts holding a newly approved professional visit pass; 4. Short-term business travelers.
Overseas life dynamics
Germany: plans to end the national pandemic by the end of November
On October 18, Germany’s Federal Minister of Health Spahn stated that considering the country’s current level of COVID-19 vaccination, the risk of overloading the medical system is no longer severe. After expiration on the 25th, this status will not be extended.
Germany has entered a national pandemic state from March 28, 2020, and this state will last for 19 months by the end of November this year.
Span urged the public to continue to wash their hands and social distancing habits after that.
Canada: Ontario will further relax public epidemic prevention measures
The provincial government of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, announced that starting from October 25th, it will remove restrictions on the flow of people in most places that need to show the new crown vaccination certificate to enter; in mid-November, the province will further cancel some high-rise buildings such as public bathrooms. Limits on the number of people in risky places; starting from mid-January next year, the requirement to show vaccination vouchers will be gradually eliminated; at the end of March next year, the epidemic prevention measures for public places will be cancelled, and the requirement for vaccination vouchers will be cancelled.
Canada: Remind local overseas Chinese and international students to prevent fraud
The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Canada reminded that there have been many cases of telecommunications fraud involving Chinese students in Canada. Criminals used the phone to intimidate and defraud on the grounds of investigating economic and other cases. The deceived people suffered heavy losses. The majority of overseas students and overseas Chinese must be vigilant. Attention should be paid to preventing criminals who pretend to be the staff of domestic public, prosecutorial and judicial organs.
New Zealand: Working Holiday and Seasonal Employment Supplementary Visa Validity Extended
New Zealand announced that the working holiday and seasonal employment supplementary visa (SSE), which expires from December to June next year, will extend the validity period of six months.
The Immigration Bureau will contact eligible working holiday and SSE visa holders before the end of November.
Singapore: The public can use the digital ID card to complete the formalities
From November, all government agencies in Singapore will allow the public to use digital ID cards to verify their identities, including collecting new home keys at the Housing and Development Bureau Center, seeing a doctor at a comprehensive clinic, and borrowing books from the National Library.
However, due to legal restrictions or for security reasons, some places and services still require the public to use physical ID cards, such as registering a marriage, going through hotel check-in procedures, conducting criminal investigations, and taking national examinations.
South Korea: Return to daily life from November
The inoculation rate of South Korea's first dose of the new crown vaccine has reached 80%, and the first phase of a four-week period of measures to restore order to daily life will be implemented from November 1.
With the exception of entertainment facilities, all public facilities in South Korea are no longer restricted in business hours, and the upper limit for private gatherings has been expanded to 10 people in the metropolitan area and 12 people in the non-capital area. However, restaurants and cafes cannot receive more than 4 people who have not been vaccinated against the new crown.
In places where the risk of infection is high, such as recreational facilities and indoor sports facilities, the "epidemic prevention pass" system will be implemented.
Myanmar: E-commerce visa extension can be applied online from November
The Myanmar authorities will formally start the trial of the e-visa extension website on November 1 to facilitate foreigners working in Myanmar who apply for e-commerce visas through the e-visa website to apply for stay extension and re-entry visas online. ).
Those who are interested in applying for visa extension online can inquire at the Office No. (48) of Naypyidaw, the Foreign Affairs Department of the Immigration Bureau, or the Bureau of Immigration No. (112), Pansodan Road, Yangon City for more details.
Morocco: Extension of national emergency until November 30
The Moroccan government announced that in order to combat the new crown epidemic, it will extend the current national public health emergency until November 30.
In a state of emergency, the Moroccan government is authorized to take more necessary measures to prevent and control the epidemic, including curfews and restrictions on the movement of people.
Domestic hot spot focus/new domestic regulations
Call to stop "big data mastering"
On November 1, the "Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China" will be officially implemented.
The law clearly restricts the excessive collection of users' personal information, prevents "big data cracking", strengthens the protection of sensitive personal information such as facial information, and improves the supervision and punishment mechanisms for personal information protection complaints and reports.
Starting from November, manufacturing small, medium and micro enterprises can defer tax payment
The executive meeting of the State Council has deployed the implementation of phased tax deferral measures for small, medium and micro enterprises in the manufacturing industry to further increase the efforts to help enterprises to relieve their difficulties.
The tax deferment will be implemented on November 1 this year and will end in January next year. It is estimated that the tax deferment will be around 200 billion yuan for small, medium and micro enterprises in the manufacturing industry.
The “national standard” of electric vehicle replacement will be implemented, and 11 cities will start pilot work
The national standard "Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicle Replacement", the first basic general national standard formulated by the automotive industry in China in the field of battery replacement, will be implemented on November 1.
A few days ago, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Notice on Starting the Application of New Energy Vehicle Battery Exchange Mode Application Pilot Work" and decided to start the new energy vehicle battery exchange mode application pilot program.
There are 11 pilot cities, including 8 comprehensive application cities: Beijing, Nanjing, Wuhan, Sanya, Chongqing, Changchun, Hefei, Jinan, and 3 heavy-duty truck specialties: Yibin, Tangshan, and Baotou.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology expects to promote 100,000+ battery swapping vehicles and 1,000+ power swap stations.
(Source: China Overseas Chinese Network, reference from China News Network, China Overseas Chinese Network, Thailand Headline News, Xinhua News Agency, China Securities News, etc.; Author: Men Rui)