Expat Coronavirus Update  

Last spring we ran a Coronavirus Report to gather information from expats.about the spread of COVID-19 in their cities and countries, measures that were being taken by governments and public health officials, how expats.and locals were feeling and handling lockdown measures and much more. To read those accounts of the pandemic, click here.

Unfortunately, coronavirus is still with us today and we continue to see outbreaks and resurgences in countries and cities throughout the world, many of which were already hard hit in the first wave of COVID-19. We wanted to check in again to get an update on the current situation in your area and how you and others are coping. As some countries are beginning to reopen their borders, your updates will be very helpful for people who have put their international relocations on hold and are hoping to make the move in the coming months.

What country are you reporting about?

If you are in the United States, what state are you reporting on?

What city or town are you reporting on?

What country are you a citizen of?

What is your gender?

What is currently happening with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak in your area? Please provide as much detail as possible.

How are you and others handling the situation in your area?

Describe how the government of the country you are reporting about is handling the COVID-19 situation.

Describe any shortages of supplies in your area.

Are non-citizens allowed to travel to your country? Describe travel restrictions, COVID-19 testing requirements and any details about traveling into your country.

Is health insurance required when traveling into the country? Is it required when applying for residency? Is this a new requirement since COVID-19? Describe the health insurance requirement.

How easy or difficult is it to get a COVID-19 test locally? Where can you get tested? Do you need to have symptoms or a prescription from a doctor? Describe the process.

Are you enrolled in the public healthcare system where you live? Describe how the public hospitals and health clinics are handling coronavirus.

Do you have private health insurance? What type of plan do you have? Describe how private hospitals and clinics are handling coronavirus.

Would you choose a public or private hospital if you needed treatment for Coronavirus? Why? If there is a specific hospital that you would go to in the event of severe illness at this time, which hospital and why?

Are new residency applications being processed? Have there been any changes or extensions made in terms of residency and other visa renewals?

Describe how your attitude about living abroad has changed as a result of the pandemic. Describe if and how your plans for the future have changed due to COVID-19.

Do you have any other thoughts you would like to share?

Do you offer professional visa and/or residency services and legal counsel? If you do and would like to receive occasional e-mails from Expat Exchange about promoting your services to our expat audience, check here.

No, I would not like to be contacted.