November 13, Covid-17 Update

Little Movement on Borders and Immigration. Likely the most significant change this week came from India.  In order to avoid the 7-day institutional / paid quarantine and serve a 14-day quarantine at home instead, a negative Covid-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours of travel.  The previous timeline permitted was within 96 hours […]

November 6, Covid-19 Update

A few big changes this week. Hong Kong has changed requirements for quarantine of all arrivals except those from mainland China, mandating a hotel booking for the quarantine period prior to boarding a flight.  Japan has added Jordan and Myanmar to the list of banned countries and removed several regional countries including Australia, Brunei, China, […]

October 23, Covid-19 Update from Asia

Visas and New Procedures. In the biggest news for the week, India is opening its borders to foreign nationals with the exception of tourists. Effective immediately, India is now processing non-tourist visas for all nationalities which permits business travelers and new employees to enter.  Flights remain restricted, however and those wishing to enter India must […]