Study abroad entry policy: at the end of September, students have begun to rush to various countries and regions to study on campus. However, the entry policies of different countries and regions are different, mainly related to the recognition and isolation measures of vaccination. We have summarized relevant important information for students' reference!
The United States recognizes the Chinese vaccine and can study in the United States after complete vaccination
Recently, the Biden government announced that since November, passengers who have received two doses of vaccine and hold the new crown negative test certificate within three days before boarding will be allowed to enter the United States. The White House COVID-19's response to coordinator Jeffrey Zients also told the media this week that the new rules apply to all international flights to the United States. These international travelers who have been fully vaccinated do not need to be quarantined after entering the United States.
Thomas Skinner, a spokesman for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that as long as the new crown vaccine listed by the World Health Organization as recommended for emergency use, such as AstraZeneca vaccine, it will be regarded as having been vaccinated.
This means that passengers who have been fully vaccinated with two doses of Kexing or national medicine vaccine will also be recognized as "fully vaccinated" by the United States, and it is expected to resume isolation free travel to the United States after November.
So far, a total of 7 new crown vaccines have been authorized by who for emergency use, including two vaccines developed by biontech / Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca (AZ), as well as China's Kexing and national medicine vaccines.
The British immigration policy has been greatly simplified, making it easier to study in the UK
On September 17, 2021 local time, British Transport Secretary grant sharps announced the new immigration regulations, and the existing "traffic signal system" will be greatly simplified.
From October 4, 2021, the international travel rules to the UK will be changed from the red, amber and green traffic light system to a single list of red countries, and the travel measures of tourists from other parts of the world will be simplified.
The travel rules from countries and regions not included in the red list will depend on the vaccination status of tourists. Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to be tested for PDT nucleic acid.
At present, the British government recognizes the comprehensive vaccination from 17 other countries and regions, including Japan and Singapore. The vaccination of personnel in most parts of China (it is reported that some in Hong Kong and other regions have been vaccinated with Pfizer vaccine and other UK approved vaccines) has not been approved by the UK, and they are unable to enjoy the simplified entry regulations for the time being.
Australia will open its border at Christmas at the latest, and some Australian students will be exempted from entry
The Australian federal government announced that Australia's border will be opened before Christmas this year at the latest, and the upper limit of entry will be lifted at that time. The news was double confirmed by the Australian Federal Minister of trade and tourism Dan tehan and Prime Minister Morrison.
Morrison said: "three quarters of Australians will receive the first dose of vaccine and one half will receive two doses of vaccine. The vaccination rate continues to rise significantly. With the increase of the number of vaccinations, our life will gradually return to normal and finally coexist with the virus." Dan tehan, Australian Federal Minister of trade and tourism, also publicly said in an interview with the media that the Australian border should be opened at the latest at Christmas this year! Once 80% of adults are vaccinated with two doses of vaccine, outbound tourism and entry of overseas tourists will be gradually resumed.
Earlier, Qantas officials announced to restart international flights and will open international flights on a large scale on December 18, including the United States, Britain, Canada, Singapore and other countries. In addition, Qantas also plans to resume flights from Australia to Hong Kong from February next year.
In addition, Australia recently updated the entry exemption category and added a new group of foreign students.
At present, foreign students who can be exempted from entry include:
1. International students who are studying for a medical university degree need to have entered the last three years and provide evidence that they have practiced in Australian hospitals or medical institutions. And the internship must start within the next two months and provide medical services to the Australian public.
2. International students who are studying for a university degree in dentistry, nursing or related health, have entered the last two years of study, and there is evidence that they will practice in Australian hospitals or medical institutions in the next two months.
3. Higher education postgraduates (including Research Masters and doctoral students) studying in Australian educational institutions, with evidence of current research funding from federal agencies or support from relevant government agencies, outline why the research is considered essential or how it is in Australia's national interest, and how their role is crucial to the research.
4. International students in grades 11 and 12 need to be recognized by the Department of education, skills and employment (dese) and supported by the health and education authorities of relevant state or territory governments.
Non local residents of Hong Kong, China can be exempted from isolation if they stay in the specified area for 14 days
On September 14, the HKSAR government announced the implementation arrangements of the "easy to come to Hong Kong" plan. From September 15, non Hong Kong residents in Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR can be exempted from the compulsory quarantine arrangement when entering Hong Kong as long as they meet all the specified conditions of the "easy to come to Hong Kong" plan.
It is reported that any non Hong Kong resident who has not been to other regions outside Hong Kong, Guangdong province or Macao on or 14 days before the day of entering Hong Kong (excluding the mandatory quarantine period to be completed by the person in the mainland or Macao according to the requirements at that time), as well as any region listed in the "list of risk areas not applicable to the return to Hong Kong and return to Hong Kong Plan" can pass The online system of the "easy to come to Hong Kong" program makes reservations for entry to Hong Kong.
Non Hong Kong residents who have successfully reserved places must enter Hong Kong on the appointed date and at the port of entry, and hold valid nucleic acid test negative results obtained on or within three days before the day of entry. They can be exempted from compulsory quarantine arrangements when entering Hong Kong.
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the entry-exit ports under the "easy access to Hong Kong" plan, there will be places at the initial stage of the implementation of the plan. The number of non Hong Kong residents who come to Hong Kong through the Shenzhen Bay Port and the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port is 1000 per day.
However, due to novel coronavirus pneumonia confirmed by two Nepalese Security Personnel in a segregated hotel in Macao recently, the national defense inspection was announced. The Hongkong government subsequently announced that the Macao people would be suspended from Hong Kong by using the "return to Hong Kong" or "Hong Kong Yi" plan. The arrival of the passengers must be quarantine for 7 to 14 days.