Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more
Canada - Travel Restrictions and Entry Requirements
All air passengers (five years of age or older) have been required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a...more
EU Council Reviews Travel Restrictions -
The EU Council has recently reviewed epidemiological conditions to revise the list of countries from which travel is currently restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more
11/3/2020
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China - Exemptions for Official M Visa Invitation Letters Available for Some Nationalities -
The Chinese authorities have recently announced that holders of valid residence permits who are nationals of certain countries...more
9/9/2020
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While Switzerland started to ease pandemic related requirements and opened its borders, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country is slowly rising again. In response, Swiss authorities announced the following...more
Austria - Border Reopening and Immigration Procedure Updates Announced -
On May 13, 2020 the Austrian government announced its agreement with France, Germany, and Switzerland to coordinate the reopening of their mutual...more
6/1/2020
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A list of global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature of this situation, we highly recommend reviewing any global mobility inquiries on a case-by-case basis...more
5/6/2020
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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below is a list of global restrictions and closures as they stand today. ...more
Australia - Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery -
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the...more
3/3/2020
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China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions -
Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more
2/3/2020
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Seyfarth maintains 11 offices across the United States, as well as international offices in London, Shanghai, Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong. Our Global Mobility Team is staffed with a group of professionals that includes...more
1/20/2020
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