- The Director-General for Immigration ("Director-General") recently issued Circular No. IMI-0708.GR.01.01 of 2022 on Immigration Policy for the Visa on Arrival Service and Free Visit Visas to Support Sustainable Tourism During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Circular 0708/2022"). Circular 0708/2022 repeals and replaces Circular of the Director-General No. IMI-0700.GR.01.01 of 2022 on Ease of Immigration to Support Sustainable Tourism During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Circular 0700/2022").
- In general, the provisions set out under Circular 0708/2022 relate to the issuance of Visas on Arrival and Free Visit Visas and are similar to provisions previously set out under Circular 0700/2022. Said provisions were summarized in the following edition of Daily Updates: "Govt. Offers Free Tourist Visit Visas and Visas on Arrival for Tourists in Sustainable Tourism Push".
- By way of comparison, it is important to underline that Circular 0708/2022 has now removed the obligation of the Head of Immigration Office to impose sanctions in relation to the following: 1) Owners of accommodation who fail to provide data or information relating to their guests; 2) Holders of Visas on Arrival and Free Visit Visas who are not conducting activities in accordance with the stated purposes of their issued stay permits; 3) Foreign nationals who fail to comply with the provisions set out under the applicable laws and regulations on immigration; and 4) Foreign nationals who disrupt public order during the implementation of COVID-19 health protocols.
- Circular 0708/2022 has been in force since 23 September 2022.
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