UPDATE - •We previously reported on the 2025 ETIAS launch and requirement to obtain approval prior to travelling to Europe. •It was recently announced that due to additional technical issues, the new roll out for the...more
The launch date of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been delayed to 2024, as reflected on the official ETIAS website. The date of entry into operation of ETIAS is not yet known, but it is...more
In Washington: The House on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at combating the sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans that have occurred during the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden is expected to sign the bill...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently altered existing guidance on travel to the United States and further restricted business travel from certain countries, including the Schengen Area of Europe, United Kingdom,...more
Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more
On June 30, 2020, the Council of the European Union adopted recommendations on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the European Union (EU). Under the new guidance, U.S. tourists will...more
Canadian Border Closure Extended to July 31, 2020 for International Travellers - As anticipated, the Government of Canada has extended the restriction on all foreign nationals entering Canada from destinations other than the...more
In Washington: The House is set to vote on the two high-profile policy issues before leaving town for the two-week July 4 recess, however, neither of the measures is likely to be taken up in the GOP-controlled Senate,...more
In Washington: President Trump asserted Tuesday that the U.S. would record fewer cases of coronavirus with less testing after stirring controversy by saying over the weekend he asked aides to slow down testing. ...more
Austria - Border Reopening and Immigration Procedure Updates Announced - On May 13, 2020 the Austrian government announced its agreement with France, Germany, and Switzerland to coordinate the reopening of their mutual...more
Following the recent agreement to delay Brexit until 31 January 2020, the UK Department of Health and Social Care ("DHSC") has written to suppliers of UK medicines and medical devices to confirm the continued contingency...more