Keywords: Travel Restrictions


United States warns Europe over Ebola travel rules escalation

Marco Rubio held a call with Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate the response between Washington and Brussels over the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The United States urged European authorities to strengthen travel controls or face possible restrictions on......

United States expands Ebola screening to Atlanta Airport amid rising concerns

The United States has expanded its enhanced Ebola screening program to include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as authorities respond to ongoing concerns over outbreaks in Africa. The decision means that travelers arriving......

Countries expand airport Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration

Airports across Asia and other regions have tightened health screening measures following a global emergency declaration linked to Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa. The alert, issued on 17 May by the World Health Organization, concerns rising infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda......

Germany moves to clarify rules for fighting-age men traveling abroad

German authorities are working to clarify new provisions in a recently updated military service law that require men of fighting age to obtain permission before staying abroad for extended periods. The regulation applies to men between the ages of 17 and 45 and concerns trips lasting longer than three......

Mali and Burkina Faso impose entry restrictions on U.S. citizens in retaliation

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new entry restrictions for U.S. citizens, invoking the principle of “reciprocity” after Washington recently added both countries to a list of nationalities barred from entering the United States. In separate statements released on Wednesday and reviewed......

US considers adding 36 nations to its expanded travel ban list

The United States is preparing to extend its controversial travel ban to include 36 additional countries, many from Africa and the Arab world, according to an internal State Department communication. These nations have 60 days to address US concerns or risk full or partial restrictions on their citizens......

Us president issues travel ban affecting 19 countries over security concerns

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the United States from nationals of 12 countries, citing threats to national security and the need to protect Americans from dangerous foreign individuals. The affected nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo,......

US Considers Travel Restrictions for 43 Countries

The United States is contemplating strict entry restrictions for travelers from 43 countries, according to a report by the New York Times on Friday. The article, citing anonymous sources, explains that the countries would be classified into three categories. The "red" category would include......

North Korea's Tourism Revival: Samjiyon City Set to Welcome Foreign Visitors After 5-Year Hiatus

In a surprising turn of events, North Korea is preparing to reopen its borders to foreign tourists after nearly five years of pandemic-induced isolation. Tour operators have announced that the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon will be accessible to international visitors starting in December, marking......