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Opening of borders to advance three months
First published MARCH 15, 2022 Updated 13 minutes ago Covid-19 The government is set to announce a three-step plan to reopen the border to vaccinated tourists and visa holders, reports political editor Jo Moir Next month vaccinated Australian tourists will be able to travel to New Zealand without requiring isolation – advancing the reopening plan …

Philippines Allows Visa-Free Travelers From Hong Kong, Macau, Brazil, Israel Amid Pandemic │ GMA News Online
The Philippine government has allowed citizens of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong, Macau, as well as Brazil and Israel to enter the country without a visa amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This is provided for by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution 164-A which states that foreigners holding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) …

EU Council approves extension of EU digital COVID certificate until mid-2023
The Council of the EU has approved the extension of the European Union’s digital COVID certificate for another year, until June 2023. The decision was announced by the Council of the EU on Friday March 11, after the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) formally endorsed the Council’s negotiating mandate with the Parliament to extend the …

Australia reopens borders for fully vaccinated Indian travelers
We are delighted to welcome international visitors again, said Australia. (Representative) Mumbai: Tourism Australia said on Monday the country had opened its borders to all categories of fully vaccinated Indian travelers for quarantine-free travel. Australia will welcome travelers from India again with borders now open for quarantine-free travel, for visa holders fully vaccinated before Covid, …

Greece remains one of Britain’s favorite tourist destinations
Greece continues to be a favorite destination for British travelers planning to spend Easter outside the country. Data provided by ForwardKeys shows that Easter booking rates for Greece have so far increased by 26% compared to the pre-pandemic period when no travel restrictions were in place. On the other hand, compared to 2021, this year’s …

Richard Krajicek gives his opinion on Novak Djokovic’s visa debacle
1996 Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek said no one benefited from what happened to Novak Djokovic in Australia but added that the tournament had finally had a successful edition. Djokovic refused to be vaccinated before the start of the season even though he knew only fully vaccinated players would be allowed to play in Melbourne. Instead, …
Border closure could result in Australia becoming a ‘pariah’ in the international community
Late last year, Australia’s international border was finally opened, prompting meetings and relief at airports across the country. Key points: Australia’s international border remains closed to most, with only Australian citizens, residents and certain visa holders able to travel freely Scott Morrison said he hoped the international border would be open to tourists before Easter …

Australia wants Kanye West fully vaccinated before any concert tour
“The rules are you have to be fully vaccinated,” Morrison told a news conference. “They apply to everyone, as people have seen recently. It doesn’t matter who you are, those are the rules. Follow the rules – you can come. You don’t follow the rules, you can’t. Morrison’s remarks followed an article in the Sydney …

Philippines to reopen for fully vaccinated foreign tourists in February
The Philippines has recorded more than 3.4 million infections since the start of the pandemic (File) Manila: The Philippines will reopen to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said Friday, nearly two years after its borders were closed to contain the coronavirus. Tour operators in the archipelago, …

Renata Voracova: Czech player caught in Australian dispute over vaccine status hopes Novak Djokovic can play
Like Djokovic, doubles specialist Voracova had obtained a medical exemption to participate in the Australian Open although she had not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The exemption was granted on the grounds that the 38-year-old had contracted the virus last month, which she said had prevented her from getting the vaccine, along with other medical issues. …

Entry requirements to Oman Covid for 2022
Share the article Last update 3 hours ago Pearl of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman’s landscapes have attracted many travelers to its coastal towns and deserts in recent years in search of its unique culture and charms. However, the spread of Covid-19 has caused setbacks for the country’s burgeoning tourism sector, with travel within the country …
Australia says it has a labor shortage, but some migrants have spent years waiting for their qualified visas
Huang Yiwen has been waiting for his permanent residence visa for a little over two years. Key points: Australia hopes reopening international borders can ease labor crisis, but visa processing times have doubled Some skilled Chinese migrants wait up to three years for approval of permanent residence in Australia Government says it is prioritizing applications …

Denmark drops 10 southern African countries from virus variant category
The Danish government has ended strict travel restrictions on ten countries in southern Africa, which had been considered areas of viral variants since the end of November. According to a press release issued by the Danish Ministry of Health, arrivals from South Africa and neighboring Lesotho, Eswatini (Swaziland), Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Malawi and …

NRI Helpdesk: Can you upgrade from F-1 to O-1 status while living in the United States?
With immigration rules constantly changing with the pandemic situation, it is difficult to stay on top of everything. For our NRI readers, we’ve launched an Immigration Helpdesk. Write to us at [email protected] and our team of experts will tackle the most pressing issues. * Please note that the questions have been edited and / or …

Travel ban ends as COVID-19 rules relax
A travel ban on arrivals from eight southern African countries has been lifted by the federal government. The ban was initially imposed in November over concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said the ban was no longer needed due to the spread of Omicron to other countries around the …

Visa holders can return to Australia | Daily Central West
news, national Visa holders are now allowed to enter the country, nearly two years since Australia’s international borders were closed due to the pandemic. The decision will allow skilled workers and international students to enter Australia from Wednesday without needing a travel exemption. It comes after the federal government put a two-week hiatus for visa …
Australia “on track” to welcome visa holders on Wednesday, health minister says
“This reopening is scheduled – will take place in consultation with the Prime Minister, the National Cabinet discussion and the advice of the Chief Medical Officer.” The plan to move forward with reopening international borders comes amid the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Read more The federal government announced on November 29 that the …

How to get an Iranian tourist visa during the Covid
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that travel restrictions to Iran have finally been lifted for all nationalities. Now tourists can apply for an Iranian visa to enter the country. The move came after a significant reduction in the number of deaths caused by Corona in Iran, thanks to the government’s extensive …
Moderna confirmed as COVID-19 recall with expectation to be reduced to five months
It was previously recommended that this period be six months from a second dose. “A booster dose, five months or more after the second dose, will ensure that the protection of the primary course is even stronger and longer lasting and should help prevent the spread of the virus,” Hunt said in a statement Sunday. …

Israel to grant new visa policy to future Nigerian pilgrims –
Rev. Yakubu Pam, executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, said Israeli authorities have agreed to explore the possibility of obtaining a three-month group visa for Nigerian pilgrims that would cover the period of pilgrimage relative to to the two week visa policy. . Reverend Pam also stressed that Nigerians visiting Israel for the …

Ireland imposes mandatory COVID-19 test for all arrivals from December 3
Irish authorities have announced that from December 3, all arrivals from other territories will be required to test negative for the coronavirus upon arrival. Such a move comes in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus, especially the Omicron variant which has started to affect several European countries, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. Irish authorities have …

Australia to reopen safely: treasurer
Australia will reopen its doors to international students and visa holders “when it is safe” amid uncertainty over the threat of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The federal government has delayed reopening the international border until Dec. 15, as more is learned about the strain’s transmissibility and whether it makes vaccines less effective. “We’ll open the …

Who is in? Who went out ? The ethics of COVID-19 travel rules
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Omicron, the latest variant of COVID-19 dubbed a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization, has resulted in new travel restrictions in many countries. Although little is known about omicron, scientists have expressed …

New entry rules for travelers arriving from Australia – Immigration
New Zealand: New entry rules for travelers from Australia November 26, 2021 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Key points Eligible travelers allowed to enter New Zealand from Australia without certain requirements from January 16, 2022 Eligible travelers will be allowed to enter New Zealand from high-risk countries …

Australian student visa holder hopes for future again
All fully vaccinated Australian student visa holders will have the opportunity to return to the Australian campus from December of this year. They no longer need to apply for a travel exemption. For indian students like Paramjot Singh, it’s something he’s been looking forward to for 20 months now. Last year seemed like a mess, …
International students and skilled migrants to return to Australia when border reopens
Australia is set to make a major change to its border rules as the next groups of people allowed to enter the country are revealed. Fully vaccinated visa holders and international students will be allowed to enter Australia from next month without requesting an exemption, in one of the biggest changes to Australia’s border policies …

First international students return as Singapore travel bubble opens – Australian Aviation
A file image of a Singapore Airlines A350-900 in Melbourne. (Rob Finlayson) The first international students to land in Australia in nearly two years landed on Sunday, as the two-way travel bubble with Singapore officially began. Like Australian citizens and residents, fully vaccinated overseas students from Singapore with valid student visas were free to travel …

Stormy seas ahead for Kelly Slater and other athletes not vaccinated against Covid-19 | Surfing
For three decades, Kelly Slater dominated the Australian waves. He first rang the iconic Bell’s Beach bell in 1994, then again in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Six times he has triumphed in competition on the Gold Coast. On their way to winning a record 11 world titles, famous breakaways across Australia have often provided an …

Small business groups call for no quarantine for temporary visa holders
Small business groups back calls by the National Chamber of Commerce to end the quarantine on all fully vaxxed international arrivals, in a bid to address the labor shortage dragging the recovery across a multitude of industries . Restaurant and Catering, the leading hotel association, urges the federal government to make it easier for temporary …
Although travel restrictions are easing in parts of Asia, strengthened measures in Hong Kong could endanger the local film industry
Travel restrictions are relaxed in parts of Asia, bringing prospects for tourist arrivals, reboots for local economies and easier logistics for filmmakers and executives. But Hong Kong, once a hub for East Asian cinema, tightened border controls on Monday, a day the territory recorded just one new (imported) infection. Also on Monday, Thailand and Australia …

Global death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 5 million in less than 2 years
New graves at Yastrebkovskoe Cemetery, which serves as the burial site for those who have died from COVID-19, outside of Moscow, ON, on October 21, 2021. Image Credit: AP Washington: The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years after the start of a crisis that not only devastated …

Australians reunite as border reopens after 20-month ban
CANBERRA, Australia – Sydney International Airport came alive with tears, hugs and laughter on Monday as the Australian border opened for the first time in 20 months, with some arriving travelers tearing off mandatory masks to view the faces of their loved ones from whom they have been separated for so long. “Just being able …

Latvia now allows unrestricted entry for travelers from Spain, Italy, Malta and Vatican City
Travelers from Spain, Italy, Malta and Vatican City State can now enter Latvia without restriction as the countries have been placed on the latter’s green list. According to the recent update by the Latvian authorities, all of the countries mentioned above have recorded less than 75 cases of COVID-19 infection per 100,000 inhabitants in the …

Norway proposes bill to keep entry restrictions in place until May 2022
Norwegian authorities have proposed a bill that introduces the extension of entry restrictions for foreigners until May 2022, as the number of COVID-19 cases is rising rapidly in the EU. The current bill provides that the ban will remain in effect until December 31 of this year. âAn extension of the law does not necessarily …

Vaccinated Australians can travel to the EU without special exemption from November 1
From Monday, November 1, Australians will be allowed to leave Australian territory without the need to obtain prior exemptions, and thus to travel to countries which allow them entry, including here the countries of Australia. European Union and the Schengen area. The decision was only announced this week by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign …

Fall Travel and COVID-19 Policy Update
Thursday, October 28, 2021 On October 25, 2021, the Biden administration issued a presidential proclamation to lift travel bans that currently restrict entry to the United States directly from specific geographic areas (for a full list of restricted countries, see our previous customer alert here), to be efficient November 8, 2021. Instead of prohibiting entry …

Students could support the tourism industry
International students in Australia can play an important role as Australian skilled workers. Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond told Sky News Australia needs to bring international students back “as soon as possible” to not only help Australian universities but also provide skilled workers for the travel industry. tourism. âTo be quite frank, the …
Leaked email reveals vaccination call, Novak Djokovic
Unvaccinated players will be allowed to compete at the Australian Open but must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine after arriving in the West Indies, according to a leaked email sent to WTA players. The email from the women’s tennis governing body says fully vaccinated players will not have to quarantine themselves or remain in …

Australia prepares to open international borders to Singapore – Nairametrics
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that as the country prepares to open its international borders in the coming months, Singapore visa holders may be allowed entry. He told reporters, “We are in the final stages of reaching an agreement with the Singapore government.” âA few months ago, I met the Prime Minister of …

What you need to know about the reopening of the US border to “non-essential” traffic on November 8
By Lauren Villagran / El Paso Times At midnight on Monday, November 8, the US Department of Homeland Security lifts restrictions on “non-essential” traffic at the US-Mexico border. This means Mexican nationals with a valid border crossing card will be able to return to El Paso and other U.S. border communities to shop and visit …

Here is a list of other international destinations for travelers.
As more countries relax travel restrictions for India, the list of destinations vaccinated Indians can travel to grows. In announcements made in recent days, Singapore is the latest country to ease restrictions on Indians. Thailand followed suit on Friday. The two Southeast Asian countries have announced the removal of India and five other South Asian …

Reopening of bridges means border communities can have a great Christmas
LAREDO, Texas – United States Representative Henry Cuellar predicts a big Christmas for border communities now that land ports of entry are reopened to Mexican visa holders. Mexican nationals who do not work in so-called “essential” industries have been barred from crossing through land ports to the United States since March 20 due to the …

United States / Mexico / Canada: New Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Travelers – Immigration
United States: United States / Mexico / Canada: New Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Travelers October 18, 2021 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Key points Vaccinated travelers can travel to the United States by land and ferry starting in November As of January, all foreign nationals entering the …

Ready to fly again: Travel agencies expect strong rush as US lifts brakes
Travel agencies expect a strong rush to the United States after restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers from some countries, including India, were lifted on November 8. This decision will benefit holders of long-term tourism, business and work visas. In addition, new and additional Air India and American Airlines flights are expected to provide better travel …

Countries are opening up to international tourism. Here’s where Indians can travel
Almost two years after the world restricted international travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many countries – including the United States and the United Kingdom – are cautiously opening their borders to tourists from around the world. Months of isolation have wreaked havoc on economies, especially those that rely primarily on tourism. A …

What you need to know before you go – KION546
CNN Staff If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica, here is what you need to know and expect if you are planning to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. The basics Costa Rica reopened to tourism in November 2020. However, a new wave of the virus took off in 2021, with hospitals “dangerously …

COVID: Will European tourists return to Southeast Asia? | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
No wonder Southeast Asia is now in a hurry to welcome tourists again: in 2019, the sector was worth $ 393 billion (340 billion euros) for the regional economy. For countries like Cambodia and Thailand, tourism accounted for around one-third and one-fifth of their total GDP, respectively. But the COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard. The …
US travel restrictions will hit Latin America and the Caribbean hard
New travel restrictions from the Biden administration aimed at preventing unvaccinated people coming to the United States will be particularly felt in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region where great disparities and lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines have left most of the population unprotected against the deadly virus. The new rules, which White …

Brunei passport, 23rd most powerful in the world
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam is the 23rd Most powerful passport in the world with 166 visa-free destinations, according to the Henleys Passport Index Q3 2021 report released on October 5. Japan shares first place in the index with Singapore due to its visa-free / visa-on-arrival score of 192. Germany, which sits alongside South Korea in …
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What is the quality of your passport? The most and the least powerful in the world for 2021
Passports on a world map to illustrate the keys to travel around the world getty Europe, led by Germany, dominates the list of the world’s most powerful passports this year, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. But the German passport, allowing travelers to visit a total of 190 destinations without the need for a …

Good news for H-1B visa holders stranded in India
MUMBAI: A U.S. District Court judge has banned the use of travel bans as an excuse for not processing or issuing visas, like the H-1B – a nonimmigrant visa. As the United States prepares to open its doors from November to fully vaccinated travelers, this District of Columbia court ruling, released on October 5, is …

Passport Power ranks largest travel freedom gap ever
LONDON, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The latest results and research from the Henley Passport Index show how the proliferation of entry barriers over the past 18 months of the pandemic has resulted in the largest global mobility gap in its 16-year history, with senior passport holders Japan and Singapore able to travel …

Novak Djokovic could be banned from Australian Open as Victoria demands players receive Covid blow
Novak Djokovic could be banned from defending his title at the Australian Open because he refuses to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Victorian government appears likely to impose vaccines on all tennis tournament players in January, even though the state has passed 90 percent of the bites. Prime Minister Daniel Andrews asked if Djokovic …

Government lifts current regional travel restrictions and imposes compulsory Covid-19 vaccination on all international air passengers | Miles and Stockbridge PC
The Biden administration said it would lift the pandemic-related regional travel restrictions on foreign nationals in early November. The current restrictions will be replaced with a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for all foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air. The requirement that all travelers boarding international flights to the United States must provide proof …

The US is expected to open to Europeans in November, but Americans are still strongly advised to avoid traveling to 12 EU / Schengen countries
While the United States administration has yet to reveal more details on its plan to reopen for vaccinated internationals from 33 countries in early November, the United States State Department is currently strongly advising Americans to avoid surrendering. in 12 countries of the European Union and the Schengen area. Most recently, on September 27, the …

Egypt allows 74 countries to obtain tourist e-visas in 24 hours – Politics – Egypt
File photo: Tourists arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. (Photos courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Aviation) The statement claims that the Egyptian e-Visa portal can issue tourist visas to visitors with valid passports from Schengen countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Canada – to …

From next week, Spaniards will be required to present a passport instead when entering the UK
As the UK is no longer part of the European Union, as of October 1, Spanish citizens traveling to the UK will need to present a valid passport to be allowed to enter its territory. Therefore, this means that traveling with only an identity card will no longer be allowed, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. Based on the …

US to Allow Air Travel to US by Vaccinated Travelers, Beginning in “Early November” – Immigration
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman United States: United States to allow air travel to the United States by vaccinated travelers, starting in “early November” September 22, 2021 Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The White House announced Monday that it plans to reopen the United States to air …

Montserrat’s bold tourist experience during the coronavirus pandemic
Every day at noon, a melodic chime echoes across the Caribbean island of Montserrat. For nearly two months, Krystal Bajkor, a visitor from North Carolina, assumed it was a clock marking the hour. âI thought it was just a lovable feature of the little island,â said Ms. Bajkor, a former financial analyst who is currently …

Can you now travel to Thailand, UK? Latest news from rule books from countries like Canada, the United States and Turkey
Several countries are rolling out new international travel policies affecting non-nationals who wish to travel to their lands by air. The United States will reopen in November to air travelers from 33 countries, including India and China, who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The UK has also eased its strict restrictions related to the pandemic, …

Slovakia to ease border restrictions from September 20
Slovak authorities have announced that from today, September 20, the border regime will be relaxed and only members of the police will carry out checks, the country’s interior ministry said. The same ministry specified that internal border controls, imposed in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus and its new strains, in particular …

Norway bans non-essential travel from Australia
Australians who until now were eligible to enter Norway for non-essential purposes amid COVID-19 will no longer be eligible, as Norwegian authorities have removed the country from the list of purple countries. The purple country list consists of third countries listed in the EU’s list of epidemiologically safe third countries, which have lower infection rates, …

Completed COVID-19 vaccine series required for U.S. immigrant visa applicants from October
Effective October 1st 2021, a full set of COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all immigrants to travel to the United States (United States). This is a new requirement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for U.S. immigrant visa medical exams. All U.S. immigrant visa applicants are required to pass a medical …

Germany travel restrictions: 7 other third countries added to the list of high risk areas, including Japan
Residents of seven other third countries will face additional entry restrictions when attempting to enter Germany after the German Robert Koch Institute added these countries to its list of high-risk areas for the coronavirus pandemic . On Friday August 3, the RKI – which is an agency subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Health, responsible …

Traveling to Sweden: Current Rules and Restrictions Imposed Due to COVID-19
When it comes to the Scandinavian countries, among the first things that come to mind are the seafarers known as the Vikings, whose stories have survived over time, making the Nordic countries very popular around the world. . In Sweden, around 60 Viking settlements have been found, proving that many Vikings also lived in Swedish …

Ritika can’t wait to go to Ukraine International
Although the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has postponed its national season with a senior ranking tournament scheduled for Bengaluru from August 27 due to the Covid pandemic, dual city specialist Ritika Thaker is not disappointed and looking forward to going to Ukraine International, her first major tournament at Covid. The tournament should be held …

One-year multiple visa with a maximum stay of 90 days for tourists from 49 countries
Saudi Gazette report RIYAD – Since August 1, Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to tourists from 49 countries around the world. All procedures have been simplified to obtain a multiple entry electronic visa for a period of one year, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the Kingdom. The general conditions for …

Company counts cost of labor shortage in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand’s decision to close their borders to non-residents during the pandemic has helped suppress Covid-19, allowing economic growth and business profits to exceed expectations. But 15 months later, critics warn that these âhermit nationâ policies are now causing significant problems for companies, which face a growing skills shortage that increases costs and …

Traveling to the Netherlands amid COVID-19: everything you need to know
For anyone wishing to take a tour on the canals of Amsterdam, visit the country’s famous museums, quaint villages and amazing gardens, it is now safe to say that you can pack your bags as the Netherlands is largely the place to be. open to travelers from all over the world after months. maintain strict …

Travel to France: which COVID-19 vaccines are accepted as proof of immunity
Allowing entry for vaccinated travelers has become the most normal and acceptable fact this summer, much differently from April 2020, when SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that a vaccine would definitely become mandatory for those who wish travel to the Schengen area once it is approved and available. At the time, the idea was widely criticized and questioned. …
Humanitarian visa holders banned from Australia indefinitely due to COVID-19 restrictions
Abdurezak Nurhussien has been waiting to be reunited with his brother for almost two decades. The last time the Melbourne father-of-five saw his older brother Mohammedali was in their home country of Eritrea in 2003. He had hoped that would change when his brother’s family obtained humanitarian visas in March of last year. Abdurezak Nurhussien’s …

Sudbury Senior Center announces upcoming schedule
The senior center staff will respond to phone calls and emails, though we may not be able to respond immediately. Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns at 978-443-3055 or [email protected] You may also check our website at http://sudburyseniorcenter.org and the town website at http://sudbury.ma.us for up-to-date information. July Movie: Showing the movie Quartet, rated PG, 1 hour …

Higgins, Huizenga and Castor lead campaign to lift travel restrictions linked to pandemic
Metro Creative Connection Wed Jul 7, 2021 3:05 PM 75 members of Congress call for science strategy to safely reopen international travel to the United States Congressmen Brian Higgins, Bill Huizenga (MI-2) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) lead bipartisan campaign urging the Biden administration to take action to safely reopen international travel to the United States …

Skills warning as Australia limits flights | Canberra weather
news, national Australia will face worsening skills shortages due to a decision to halve international arrivals ceilings until at least next year, industry groups have warned. From July 14, the number of people allowed into the country each week will drop from 6,070 to 3,035. It comes amid fears of a highly contagious strain of …
SBS language | “I thought I would have a travel exemption because I work in a critical sector,” says fully vaccinated international student from India
International Indian student at Sydney University of Technology felt her Pfizer vaccination certificate and disability job would bolster her request for travel exemption on arrival as she had planned to visit to his sick mother in India. Taniya Jamwal’s hopes were dashed on June 26 when the Australian Border Force (ABF) rejected her request, declaring …

Holiday destinations for Indians during the Covid era
Indians were the recipients of the worst second phase of Covid-19. Most nations closed their borders to Indians after new variants first emerged from India, which was reportedly more aggressive and deadly. Slowly and steadily, after months of strict travel restrictions for Indians, some countries have started to ease the restrictions. Only a few countries …

Democrats Embrace Manchin’s Voting Rights Proposal
Hereâs what you need to know: The alternative ideas put forward by Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia quickly gained traction with progressive Democrats and activists, including Stacey Abrams of Georgia.Credit…Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times Democrats and progressive activists who have been working for months on a sweeping voting rights bill quickly …