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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.

The government of Austria will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination, recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result when entering Austria.

Spain will extend its COVID-19 related entrance measures until 15 June 2022 due to health concerns. Beginning 17 May 2022, Spain will gradually reopen its land border with Morocco.

Singapore and the African Union will establish a framework for mutual recognition of these regions' digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel between the regions.

The government of Indonesia reduced extension conditions for foreign nationals holding single-entry visits visas. Previously, the single-entry visits visa could be extended by four 30-day periods.

The government of Malaysia updated its COVID-19 related entrance requirements on 1 May 2022. Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to undergo COVID-19 testing.

The government of Israel announced that travelers will no longer be required to take a PCR test upon arrival beginning 20 May 2022.

The government of New Zealand announced that it will reopen its borders to all tourists and visa holders beginning 31 July 2022.

The government of Latvia announced that it will extend the working hours of its immigration offices in an effort to reduce the issuance times of passports and identity cards.

As of 1 May 2022, ravelers will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 result to enter the Lithuania.

As of 1 May 2022, travelers will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter Greece.

Beginning 6 May 2022, the government of New Zealand will allow unvaccinated residence visa class holders to enter the country, despite COVID-19 entry restrictions applicable to others.

Germany will extend COVID-19 related entrance measures until 31 May 2022. Travelers will still be permitted to enter Germany but must adhere to all COVID-19 related entrance requirements.

Beginning 1 May 2022, the government of Bulgaria will lift all COVID-19 related entrance requirements. Travelers entering the country should ensure that they hold the appropriate authorization.

On 1 April 2022, the government of Costa Rica lifted its COVID-19 related entrance measures. As a result, travelers are no longer required to complete a Health Pass form.

The government of Thailand announced that beginning 1 May 2022, fully vaccinated travelers entering the country will no longer be required to undergo RT-PCR testing prior to arrival.

The authorities of Hong Kong announced that foreign nationals will be permitted to enter the region under the same restrictions as residents of Hong Kong beginning 1 May 2022.

The government of South Korea announced that, beginning 1 June 2022, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival.