Students who are about to go overseas to further their studies are very concerned about the current entry regulations of the United States, Canada and other countries. Therefore, this article provides a detailed summary of the entry regulations and visa application procedures of each country. Students who need it may wish to check it out.

1. United States

· Entry Policy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cancelled the requirement for passengers to submit a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test certificate or a rehabilitation certificate before boarding the plane. However, passengers still need to present vaccination certificates when arriving in the United States.

Except for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and people with visas for other immigration categories, all passengers who plan to arrive in the United States by plane must provide a complete COVID-19 vaccination certificate before boarding; if two doses of the vaccine are received but only one dose is vaccinated, it is not considered to have been fully vaccinated; in addition, all passengers who are visa-free programs must also have valid and approved electronic travel authorization system (ESTA) qualifications before entering the United States.

Visa Policy

US visa processing services have now been fully restarted. The validity period of the visa fees paid during this period has been extended to September 30, 2023, and the validity period for the visa fees paid on or after December 17, 2021 is calculated from the date of purchase and can reach one year. In addition, one of the conditions for not having to interview in person when applying for a US visa is that "the expiration time of the same visa category shall not exceed 12 months", which has now been adjusted to "48 months". It is worth noting that in addition to the four branches designated by CITIC Bank, other outlets that provide passport collection and document submission services have now begun to charge related services.

2. Canada

· Entry Policy

Starting from October 1, 2022, Canada has fully lifted entry restrictions. Regardless of the nationality of the passenger, there is no need to declare or submit public health-related information, no need to present vaccination certificates, and no need to undergo random testing at entry. In addition, passengers do not need to provide test reports before entering the country, nor do they need to implement quarantine measures. Meanwhile, Transport Canada will also revoke existing travel regulations. Starting from October 1, 2022, passengers will no longer need to undergo health checks when traveling by plane or train; at the same time, there is no need to wear protective masks in the cabin and carriage.

Visa Policy

Applications for all types of visas in Canada can be submitted through the Internet, and the Immigration Bureau is gradually reviewing them. For international students taking online courses outside Canada, the validity period of their work visa after completing their studies is extended to August 31, 2023. From November 15, 2022 to December 31, 2023, international students studying in Canada and receiving off-campus work permits will no longer be subject to a maximum of 20 hours of work per week.