Effective April 25, 2021, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo due to a rise in COVID variant infections. The state of emergency will run until May 11, during which the entry ban
India has reported the highest number of COVID-positive cases in any single day, in any country, since the pandemic. New strain variants first identified in India have also appeared in other countries. In reaction, multiple countries across the globe have
Business entry and visa processing continue to be frozen, even weeks after the state of emergency declaration has ended. With a rebound in COVID infections in major cities, the issuance and processing of new visas into the country will likely
As a proud, first-generation Lithuanian, Chicago counsel Paul (“Povilas”) Sarauskas has carried on the tradition of Easter egg decorating for close to 50 years. He was raised speaking Lithuanian and has maintained strong ties to his heritage.
“As a child,
The strict COVID-19 restrictions on foreigner entry into Japan continue despite the end of the state of emergency for Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures on March 21, 2021. The strict restrictions will continue to suspend even essential business travel (available for travelers from any
The Japanese government is considering the implementation of a COVID-19 measure to limit entry into the country to 2,000 travelers per day. Japanese citizens and permanent residents will also be subject to the daily cap on travelers entering Japan. The
The Canadian federal government has made a series of announcements regarding travel, quarantine, and testing requirements for travelers arriving by air and by land. These new measures form part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of new, more
The Japanese government has announced that the state of emergency has been extended to March 7, 2021. The state emergency will continue to cover 10 prefectures, including Tokyo and its neighboring prefectures. The state of emergency for Tochigi Prefecture is
Canada. Today the Canadian Government announced rules further restricting international travel. According to the government’s press release:
Italy has become one of the first countries to waive the quarantine requirement for travelers who arrive on designated “COVID-free” direct flights. By an ordinance issued by the Italian Ministry of Health, passengers who have tested negative for COVID-19 will
