Weekly Covid Update, February 25, 2022

More Steady Progress Brunei and Korea both extended their domestic measure, but there have been more positive news in relation to borders. Australia now permits the arrival of fully-vaccinated travelers as does the Philippines.  India continues to expand bi-lateral travel agreements, adding Kyrgyzstan to the list.  And Taiwan will begin accepting special entry permit applications […]

Weekly Covid Update, February 18, 2022

Good News for Borders on the Horizon Plans are either underway or starting soon to soften arrival requirements, flight restrictions and quarantine timeframes in several locations. Pre-arrival testing has been dropped in India for fully-vaccinated arrivals from 82 countries.  Indonesia has reduced quarantine for fully-vaccinated entrants to 5 days and soon, those with boosters may […]

August 20, 2021 Covid Update

Vaccination progress continues and Singapore offers a glimpse of the future. With 71% of the population vaccinated, Singapore advances towards more open borders.  Three new programs are starting soon. Starting 26 August, arrivals to Singapore from Hong Kong and Macau will be exempt from quarantine.  Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders arriving from […]