Summary of national visa processing and entry policies in December

• by EVOMT
• 2022-12-19

1 United States

Visa processing

Prepare required supporting documents such as passports and visas or other entry/residence documents

All visa free program passengers must have a valid and approved Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA) to travel to the United States; Remember to register with EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) before going to the United States

Entry Policy

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it will no longer require airline passengers traveling to the United States to present a COVID-19 negative surveillance report or COVID-19 rehabilitation certificate before registration. Except for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and holders of other immigration visas, all other passengers entering the United States by plane must present a COVID-19 full vaccination certificate to register; If it is two doses of vaccine and only one dose is administered, it does not fall within the category of complete vaccination. All airline passengers traveling to the United States must provide their personal contact information to the airline before registering in order to track close contact

Canada

Visa processing

Canada Visitor Visa is a visa that integrates the needs of Canada for tourism, business visits, visiting relatives, or accompanying students

Canada's visiting visa is in the form of a passport sticker, and the validity period of the visa depends on the validity period of the passport, with a maximum of 10 years. In most cases, it is a multiple round trip visa

Applicants under the age of 16 have a passport that is only valid for a maximum of 5 years, so the visa is also valid for a maximum of 5 years. Holding a visa allows you to stay in Canada for up to 6 months per entry

At present, the trial cycle for countersigning is not stable, and 1-3 months are possible. Therefore, applicants who apply for countersigning should make arrangements in advance

Entry Policy

Canada's entry policy will be further liberalized and all entry restrictions will be lifted from 19/1/2022

1. There is no need to provide proof that the vaccine has been fully vaccinated

2. After entering the country, it is no longer necessary to monitor and isolate COVID-19 before travel

3. There is no need to monitor the arrival at COVID-19

4. There is no longer a need to upload relevant files using the Arrive CNA application

3 UK

Visa processing

In August, the British Bureau of Visa and Immigration announced the reopening of the expedited processing service for student and work visas, which has now been implemented. The typical visa application time is 3-4 weeks

Entry Policy

From March 18th this year, all restrictions have been lifted in the UK, and there is no need to provide a vaccination certificate or nucleic acid negative certificate when entering the UK

No matter whether or not they have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, all passengers no longer need to fill in the Passenger Locator Form. No matter whether COVID-19 is vaccinated or not, all passengers no longer need to conduct COVID-19 test before departure and post entry test; And passengers are no longer required to undergo self quarantine after entering the UK

Australia

Visa processing

As long as you successfully obtain an Australian visa, you can enter Australia directly, and Australia provides free vaccination for everyone. If international students do not have a medical card and go to a medical institution for vaccination, some universities will also open separate vaccination sites on campus to serve international students

Entry Policy

Foreign citizens entering Australia no longer need to provide a COVID-19 test negative certificate, a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, or fill out a digital declaration form; Visa holders who have not received approved vaccines or have not received vaccines are no longer required to apply for exemption from entry

Note: All inbound personnel still need to comply with the epidemic prevention requirements of the states and territories, so young partners need to clarify the relevant policies of the states and territories again before booking flights and entering the country

New Zealand

Visa processing

The passing rate of study visas in New Zealand is relatively high, and it is not difficult to apply. The New Zealand visa application system is fully open to all types of visas. Currently, the visa application cycle is relatively long, and the reference time given by the embassy is over 60 days. It is recommended to prepare materials as soon as possible and complete the submission; The visa application submission time has been changed from the previous unlimited to within 3 months from the planned entry time

Entry Policy

The vaccination certificate must be provided to meet the vaccination requirements of New Zealand. The negative certificate of COVID-19 test before departure must be provided, the New Zealand traveller declaration form must be filled in, and the passenger entry card must be filled in

Singapore

Visa processing

The Singapore visa is divided into Class I citizens and Class II citizens, while China belongs to Class I citizens. When applying for a visa, it is necessary to note that the following materials must be provided:

1. Original passport and photocopy of passport photo page. The passport should be valid for at least six months (calculated from the date of entry) and have at least one blank visa page

Form 14A Visa Application Form (Original): An application form that is completed in English and signed by the applicant. The application form can be downloaded online

3. Two color photos

Visa fee (non refundable): RMB 153 (please bring your own change)

In addition, applying for a tourist visa requires proof of employment

The Singapore Ambassador to China reserves the right to request additional materials from applicants if necessary

Entry Policy

All people entering Singapore, including those who have not completed the COVID-19 vaccination, are not required to perform 7-day isolation. However, all passengers must complete a Singapore arrival card 3 days before arrival

As long as passengers aged 13 and above have received a complete vaccination approved by Singapore and provided a vaccination certificate, there is no need to provide a test report when entering Singapore (entry personnel under the age of 13 can be exempted from all epidemic prevention measures). For those who have not completed the vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine, they need to provide a negative nucleic acid test report within 2 days before entry, and the report must be in English

Japan

Visa processing

Residents of Chinese Mainland who hold valid Japanese visas issued before December 1, 2021 can enter the country (except for expired visas)

The Japanese embassies and consulates in China accept all types of visa applications in accordance with the pre epidemic policy. For short-term (less than 3 months) stays such as business and work, short-term stays for sightseeing purposes, and new arrivals with long-term stays, there is no need for the person in charge of reception in Japan to apply in the health confirmation system for the entry

When applying for a short-term visa for the purpose of "visiting relatives and friends", there is no need for the consent and oath of the inviter

The application for a five year multiple travel visa has been accepted

Entry Policy

Since November 1, 2022, the MySOS service for entry procedures in Japan will be replaced by Visit Japan Web. When entering Japan, it is necessary to complete online procedures such as "quarantine", "entry inspection", and "customs declaration", and the use of paper-based declaration procedures has been canceled

All passengers entering Japan need to carry a valid vaccination (three dose) certificate or a 72 hour negative certificate