September 25, Covid-19 Update

New and upcoming border openings announced this week. Japan plans to increase the number of foreigners permitted to enter the country each day to 1,000 beginning in October.  On the 28 September, China will allow foreign nationals holding valid residence permits to enter the country without applying for a new visa. New Travel Passes are emerging as […]

June 25, Covid-19 Update from Asia

June 30th is an approaching deadline for travel bans and lockdowns in multiple locations. Thailand and Vietnam both have border bans set to expire on the 30th of this month.  Myanmar’s flight ban, Jakarta, Indonesia’s emergency response and India’s national lockdown and school closures all also expire officially on that same deadline.  We can hope […]

June 5, Covid-19 Update from Asia

There has been slow, but promising movement towards the “new normal” this week. Border closures have started to ease, but only slightly and with a large degree of qualifications.  Thailand is now permitting the return of foreign residents who hold work permits and can prove health status.  Singapore has begun processing employment passes again, but […]