Situation A German couple resident in Germany worked in Switzerland. Their income from non-self-employed work was taxed domestically under the cross-border commuter rule. As employees in Switzerland, they are compulsorily insured under the Swiss accident insurance scheme. The insurance provides protection in the event of occupational accidents, occupational illnesses and non-occupational accidents (in Switzerland, in...
The time limits for short-term employment will be temporarily raised in 2021. This was decided by the Bundestag and approved by the Bundesrat on 07.05.2021.
The US government announced on April 30, 2021 that it was imposing an entry ban on foreigners from India due to the Corona crisis. Beginning on May 04, 2021, all foreign travelers who are not U.S. citizens and who have been in India within 14 days prior to their planned trip to the United States...
Update 19.04.2021: No other countries have issued additional entry notifications. Please note that in addition to the entry notifications, many countries also require the submission of a negative PCR test. The requirements differ greatly. Therefore, it is advisable to inform yourself before departure about any test obligation that may be necessary.
Due to the situation with COVID-19, U.S. consulates in Germany are still only processing emergency appointments regardless of visa category. In order to receive an emergency appointment, employees had to fulfill one of the following criteria:
Update 22.02.2021: No other countries have issued additional entry notifications. In the remaining countries, the entry notifications remain unchanged.
Update 01.02.2021: In addition to the Passenger Locator Form, a sworn statement is required in Belgium. Moreover, there is now also an online entry declaration in Portugal and Switzerland available.
