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On 26 Nov. 2021, the WHO named the new B.1.1.529 variant Omicron. In response to this new variant, a number of countries have reintroduced travel restrictions and entry requirements.

A new travel restriction bars most foreign nationals from entry into the U.S. if they have been physically present in South Africa or seven other southern African countries in the past 14 days.

Japan will transition some entry procedures to an online system allowing foreign nationals to submit travel documents and complete some custom steps prior to entry.

The government of Luxembourg will allow third-country foreign nationals to enter the country for all authorized travel purposes regardless of vaccination status effective 1 October 2022.

The government of the United Arab Emirates introduced new COVID-19 measures and lifted mask requirements for entrance on 28 September 2022.

Canada will lift all COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers on 1 October 2022, including the requirement to present proof of vaccination and on-arrival testing.

The government of Japan plans to reopen its borders to all foreign national travelers and resume visa-exempt entry for eligible travelers effective 11 October 2022.

The authorities of Hong Kong announced that the jurisdiction will lift the requirement to undergo a hotel quarantine upon arrival effective 26 September 2022.

The authorities of Taiwan announced that visa-exempt entry will be reintroduced for all eligible travelers effective 29 September 2022.

On 20 September 2022, the government of Spain announced that it will remove the requirement for travelers to complete a health control form when entering the country.

Taiwan plans to reduce its quarantine requirements effective 13 October 2022 and introduce a new weekly entry arrival cap on 29 September 2022 .

The government of Brazil introduced new COVID-19 related entry measures for travelers holding proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.

Indonesia reintroduced its Visa on Arrival scheme, which will allow foreign nationals from 86 countries and regions to enter the country by first applying for a visa at a border entry point.

The government of Qatar introduced new COVID-19 related travel measures for all international travelers on 4 September 2022.

On 24 August 2022, the government of Israel announced that all travelers will be permitted to undergo optional PCR COVID-19 testing at the Ben Gurion Airport between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. free of charge.