July 31, Covid-19 Update from Asia

Some progress has been made in the Philippines and Japan this week as the former plans to allow Long-term Visa holders to reenter starting August first and the latter is providing a narrow entry capabilities but only for select foreigners. Both India and Myanmar have extended their nationwide measures to control the virus through until […]

July 24, Covid-19 Update from Asia

This week saw ongoing movement restrictions and permission changes based upon rates of COVID-19 infections. In Hong Kong where recent case increases have immigration officials are working partially from home, causing visa delays, the US and Kazakhstan were added to the list of high-risk countries.  Australia and Hong Kong also were impacted as Taiwan removed […]

July 2, Covid-19 Update from Asia

The June 30th deadlines were met with mixed actions.  Many countries extended their movement restrictions but a few others eased them. Thailand reopened it’s borders as of July 1, permitting some foreign nationals to enter as well as short-term business travelers from select countries.  Malaysia is now accepting new visa applications and is relaxing some […]