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<h1><span><span class="red">Love</span><br>Is Not<br>Tourism</span></h1>
<aside>
<p>Love Is Not Tourism is a global grassroots movement dedicated to reuniting
binational couples and families who have been forcibly separated by
travel bans and border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<p>We understand that the closure of international borders in the wake of the COVID-19
pandemic was - and may still be - sensible and even necessary. It is obvious that we
must limit tourism to protect ourselves and others.</p>
<p>But <strong>love is not tourism</strong>. This is not about taking a holiday; it
is about family reunification and the future of thousands of couples and families all around the world.</p>
<p>We, as international partners and families, urge governments of all states to implement
humanitarian exemptions. Allow the unbureau­cratic and safe reunion of partners in
binational relationships as well as excluded family members.</p>
<p>We are willing to submit to appropriate safety regulations: self-paid test upon
arrival and quarantine until a negative result is received or a 14 day strict
quarantine, as long as unmarried couples, fianceés, and families can visit their most important
loved ones, as is possible in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and other countries
below.</p>
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<h4>loveisnottourism.org is turning into a wiki</h4>
<p>To help keeping useful up-to-date information on this website, I set up a wiki where anyone can enter information.
You can find the new wiki at <a href="https://wiki.loveisnottourism.org">wiki.loveisnottourism.org</a>. Please
help and add information about your country! Read more about the idea behind it in the article
<a href="https://wiki.loveisnottourism.org/wiki/why">"Why a wiki?"</a>.
</p>
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<h2>Binational couples, stand up for your love!</h2>
<h3><b>#</b> Join the cause on social media</h3>
<p>Use Hashtags <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?hashtags=LoveIsNotTourism%2CLoveIsEssential&text=Amend%20travel%20bans!%20Let%20lovers%20and%20families%20reunite%20safely!">#LoveIsNotTourism</a>
and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?hashtags=LoveIsNotTourism%2CLoveIsEssential&text=Amend%20travel%20bans!%20Let%20lovers%20and%20families%20reunite%20safely!">#LoveIsEssential</a>
to spread the word and gain the attention of governments and news organizations. Most
people do not know about this problem or how many people it actually affects. There
are more international long distance couples than you might think–let people see
it!</p>
<h3><b>+</b>Become part of the movement</h3>
<p>I created this website to bring lovers and family members together, who have been
separated by border closures and travel restrictions. All we can do is take action
and show that there is a problem that needs to be solved by our leaders and governments.</p>
<p>We are growing in numbers! Below, you can find a number of communities and fellow
websites who have the same goal: Reunite with our loved ones. You should definitely
check them out!</p>
<p class="buttongroup big"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/">Official
Forums <sub>board.loveisnottourism.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://discord.loveisnottourism.org/">Official
Discord Chat <sub>discord.com</sub></a></p>
<h4>Useful Links</h4>
<p class="buttongroup buttongroup-wide">
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thelovevisa.com/">Success Stories <sub>thelovevisa.com</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://loveisnottourism.weebly.com/">Photo Gallery <sub>loveisnottourism.weebly.com</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://loveisessential.info/">Partner Website <sub>loveisessential.info</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://removethecap.com/">Remove The Cap Australia <sub>removethecap.com</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/306374960756974">Facebook Group 1 <sub>"Love Is Not Tourism"</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/314772869924351/">Facebook Group 2 <sub>"Couples Separated By Travel Bans"</sub></a>
</p>
<h3><b>!</b> Take action in your country</h3>
<p>There are multiple petitions to ease travel restrictions for lovers and family
members in various places. Show that there is a problem and sign them now!</p>
<p>Contact your country's leader, your ministry of home affairs, or whatever you can
find to make yourselves heard. Even politicians are humans. Let them know you are
suffering and make them aware of how many international couples actually exist!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/LoveThruCOVID">International Love</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/robin_brune">Robin Maximilian Brüne</a> created an
incredibly detailed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpxQ4mIrESWDCd_vP4vZC28Q_wVaX46qJ4uCMdz89mg">Google Document </a> containing information and news for lots of
different countries, even more countries than currently included on this website. It
also has links to lots of other documents.</p>
<h4>Countries and Regions</h4>
<p>Below is a list of helpful information organized by country, that was contributed by our community. If you want to submit or add a
section about your country, click on "Edit this page" or start a thread on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/">board.loveisnottourism.org</a> so
that others can help you.</p>
<p><strong>Note: I did not create these petitions, they are organized by local people in
their individual countries. I can't create petitions for you. If you want a
petition for your country, you have to start one yourself.</strong></p>
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<section>
<div id="EU">
<div id="European_Union">
<h3><b>EU</b> European Union</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ylva-johansson-love-an-essential-reason-for-travel-open-eu-us-brazil-external-borders-to-reunite-couples-asap">EU
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/health/coronavirus-response/travel-and-transportation-during-coronavirus-pandemic_en#exemption-details">Official
EU Travel Exemption <sub>recommendation</sub></a></p>
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<div id="AT">
<div id="Austria">
<h3><b>AT</b> Austria</h3>
<p>The situation in Austria has been clarified. On <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href=" https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Reisen-und-Tourismus.html">this
ministry website</a> (in the 4th section) they clearly state:</p>
<blockquote>Als LebenspartnerInnen zählen für uns alle Menschen, die sich in
einer fixen Beziehung befinden, unabhängig davon, ob sie den gleichen
Wohnsitz teilen oder wie lange die Beziehung bereits dauert.</blockquote>
<p>So they define life partners as all persons who are in a fixed relationship,
regardless of whether they live together or how long the relationship has
existed. And they are exempted from the entry restrictions. We still hear
reports of airlines not being properly informed about this, so be careful
and call your airline when in doubt.</p>
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<div id="AU">
<div id="Australia">
<h3><b>AU</b> Australia</h3>
<p>Australia has very strict measures that put an inhumane <strong>arrival cap</strong> and <strong>total exit ban</strong> on residents, that is rumoured to remain in place until mid 2021. You can find a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18G8raZG2SfRLWYVdvoCmFgfX70I9yK2d7MYLl82f9Gk">dedicated Google document here</a>. Visit the <a href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/d/13-australia-compassion-thread/">Australia Compassion Thread</a> in the forums to discuss possible solutions with others.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions">
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://removethecap.com/">Remove The Cap <sub>removethecap.com</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/department-of-home-affairs-reunite-loved-ones-in-a-covid-safe-way">Australian Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a>
</p>
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</div>
<div id="BA">
<div id="Brazil">
<h3><b>BA</b> Brazil</h3>
<p>According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/d/78-brazil-opens-again-for-foreigners-and-international-flights">Forum
Thread about Brazil</a>, international travel restrictions in Brazil
have been fully lifted. This might not be an opening in regard to
#LoveIsNotTourism, but open is open.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/jair-messias-bolsonaro-remover-restri%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-viagem-para-noivos-namorados-extrangeiros-loveisnottourism">Brazil
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="BE">
<div id="Belgium">
<h3><b>BE</b> Belgium</h3>
<p><em>Verified 26 Feb 2021</em></p>
<p>According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/International%20travels.aspx">
Belgian Immigration Office</a>, partners can get a short visit (90 days)
in Belgium if they "prove a relationship of at least one year, during which they
have physically seen each other physically at least twice, for at least 20 days."
IBZ also states that "If a visit has had to be cancelled due to travel restrictions (Covid-19),
evidence of the forced cancellation of that visit may be taken into consideration during the planned new visit."
You might be able to get a travel certificate before travelling, such as the one
offered by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-certificate-and-visa-partners-short-stay">
Belgian consulates</a> in the United States, by contacting your local Belgian consulate.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/Belgians-separated-from-loved-ones-by-travel-bans-loveisnottourism-104692484643267">Belgium
Facebook Page <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3200464353376271/?ref=share">Belgium
Facebook Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dpsGyn2P0EJJg_twmEWA53eXBu-Z1wjj">Belgium
Google Drive <sub>drive.google.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="BG">
<div id="Bulgaria">
<h3><b>BG</b> Bulgaria</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-bulgaria-bulgaria-loveisnottourism-offer-exemptions-from-the-travel-ban-for-binational-couples">Bulgarian
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CA">
<div id="Canada">
<h3><b>CA</b> Canada</h3>
<p>Our partner group <b>Advocacy for Family Reunification at the Canadian
Border</b> has announced success in regards to reuniting couples. To
summarize, requirements for entry involve a vaild ETA/VISA and an affidavit
describing an at least 1-year relationship. A lawyer/notary will have to
assess the relationship and certify the affidavit. Essentially, your
Canadian lawyer/notary will do the work for the CBSA so there should not be
any CBSA discretion/abuse. We also know that there are compassionate
exemptions, and the definition of family now includes
grandparents/grandchildren, siblings, etc. There is also an exemption for
international students now.For details and further questions, you can reach
out to them via their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/facesofadvocacy/">Facebook Page</a>,
their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/facesofadvocacy/">Facebook
Group</a> or on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/FacesofAdvocacy">Twitter</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://instagram.com/facesofadvocacy">Instagram</a>.
</p>
<p>Please also use the letter templates in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpxQ4mIrESWDCd_vP4vZC28Q_wVaX46qJ4uCMdz89mg">main
document</a> to email Canadian officials. For example <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:francois-philippe.champagne@parl.gc.ca">francois‑philippe.champagne@parl.gc.ca</a>,
Minister of Foreign Affairs in Canada</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-2657">Official
Petition <sub>ourcommons.ca</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/government-of-canada-canada-allow-family-reunification-during-covid-19">Family
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/family_reunification_for_temporary_residents_of_Canada">Temp.
Residents Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/government-of-canada-improve-canada-s-spousal-sponsorship-program-especially-because-of-covid-19-gouvernement-du-canada-am%C3%A9liorez-le-programme-canadien-de-parrainage-des-conjoints-en-particulier-gr%C3%A2ce-%C3%A0-covid-19">Spousal
Sponsorship <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-2747">Spousal
Sponsorship <sub>ourcommons.ca</sub></a></p>
<p>If you like, you can also check out the Canadian/American Podcast <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.1091m2love.com/">1091 Meters to
Love</a>. They
recently invited me to join them for an Episode about #LoveIsNotTourism
which will be released soon.</p>
<p>There is also an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/187861865795305/">organized group
on Facebook</a> that is fighting for spousal visa applicants. Here's
what they say:</p>
<p></p>
<blockquote>We advocate for the accelerated reunification of families with
ongoing spousal sponsorship applications, by the creation of a “Special
Temporary Resident Visa” for the time that application is processed. IRCC’s
target is to process most applications within twelve months and the pandemic
has made matters even worse. The tourist visas are almost always refused. As
a result couple are kept apart for several months’ sometimes extending to
several years.</blockquote>
<p></p>
<p>If you're affected or interested <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/187861865795305/">join them on
Facebook</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/government-of-canada-improve-canada-s-spousal-sponsorship-program-especially-because-of-covid-19-gouvernement-du-canada-am%C3%A9liorez-le-programme-canadien-de-parrainage-des-conjoints-en-particulier-gr%C3%A2ce-%C3%A0-covid-19">sign
their petition</a>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CH">
<div id="Switzerland">
<h3><b>CH</b> Switzerland</h3>
<p>From 3 August, anyone with a partner in Switzerland will be able to enter the
country if they can provide proof of the relationship. You can read more
about this change in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Coronavirus: Unmarried partners from third countries may enter Switzerland from 3 August" href="https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-79949.html">official
press release</a>. Please also be aware of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="New coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine for persons arriving in Switzerland" href="https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html">Switzerland's
quarantine regulations</a>.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Switzerland / Austria / Germany" href="https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/de/oesterreichische_bundesregierung_grenzen_oeffnen_fuer_binationale_paare_und_angehoerige_1grades/">AT/CH/DE
Petition <sub>avaaz.org</sub></a></p>
<p>Twitter: @ignaziocassis @SwissMFA @EDA_DFAE</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CL">
<div id="Chile">
<h3><b>CL</b> Chile</h3>
<p>Chile has a petition you can sign.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/zfVQZFJ89k">Chile Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CO">
<div id="Colombia">
<h3><b>CO</b> Colombia</h3>
<p>Colombia has a petition you can sign, and a Facebook group.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/gobierno-de-colombia-loveisnottourism-levanten-las-restricciones-de-entrada-en-colombia-para-parejas">Colombia
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/305872897129525">Colombia FB
Group <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>There is also evidence that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reportur.com/colombia/2020/07/26/vuelos-internacionales-operarian-normalidad-noviembre/">international
flights in Colombia might resume in September</a>. You can discuss this
and other topics in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/d/51-loveisnottourism-colombia">Colombia
Thread</a> in the Forums.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CU">
<div id="Cuba">
<h3><b>CU</b> Cuba</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/gobierno-de-cuba-abran-las-fronteras-de-cuba">Cuba
(Open Borders) Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/miguel-diaz-canel-la-entrada-de-parejas-extranjeras-no-casadas-ni-registradas-de-residentes-cubanos-en-cuba">Cuba
(#LINT) Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/embajada-cuba-a-suiza-loveisnottourism-cuba-suiza-reunimos-las-parejas-separadas-por-el-covid">Cuban/Swiss
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/950646112085068/?ref=share">Cuba
Facebook Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CZ">
<div id="Czechia">
<h3><b>CZ</b> Czechia</h3>
<p>Czechia has announced <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/cz/udalosti_a_media/tiskove_zpravy/x2020_07_17_cesi_se_mohou_opet_setkat_se_svymi.html">on
their website</a> that they are allowing partners to enter under certain
circumstances. Here is an excerpt from the announcement, translated by our
Discord Community:</p>
<p></p>
<blockquote>“These are, for example, Czech-American couples. From next week,
Czechs will be able to invite their partners from abroad, from countries
outside the EU, to the Czech Republic to see each other after a few months.
This will require a solemn declaration confirming the long-term relationship
and that they assume certain obligations similar to married couples. The
partners will be able to prove the relationship, for example, with a joint
lease agreement, a joint bank account or a birth certificate of common
children.” explained Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček one of the key passages
of the new Protective Measure of the Ministry of Health.</blockquote>
<p>We have new information that these rules only apply to people from visa free
countries. This means only partners who did not need a visa to enter Czechia
before can benefit from the change. You can find more information and
discuss this issue in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/d/56-countries-with-a-needed-visa-for-entry">Czechia
Forum Post</a>.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/leaders-of-the-czech-republic-czech-republic-offer-exemptions-for-unmarried-binational-couples-loveisnottourism">Czechia
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>Twitter Accounts: <small>@AndrejBabis @TPetricek @jhamacek @USAmbPrague
@CzechMFA @CzechEmbassyDC @CzechConsNY @CzechUNNY @USEmbassyPrague
@DKAmbCzechia @mzvcr</small></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="CY">
<div id="Cyprus">
<h3><b>CY</b> Cyprus</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/republic-of-cyprus-reunite-lovers">Cyprus
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="DE">
<div id="Germany">
<h3><b>DE</b> Germany</h3>
<p>From 10 August 2020 the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/pressemitteilungen/DE/2020/08/corona-unverheiratete-paare.html">Bundesministerium
des Innern, für Bau und Heimat</a> allows the unmarried partners from
third countries who are not on the "Positive List" to visit their partner
living in Germany (German, EU citizen or third-country national with an
existing residence permit in Germany).</p>
<p>According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/bevoelkerungsschutz/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html">FAQ
of the BMI</a>, it must be a long term relationship, duly attested by:
</p>
<ul>
<li>an <strong>invitation</strong> from the person resident in Germany
together with a copy of the inviting person's identity papers,</li>
<li>a <strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/201203_231_erklaerung_beziehung_download_site_anmod.html?nn=5931604">relationship declaration form</a></strong> signed by both partners on the
relationship with the contact details of both partners, and</li>
<li>other <strong>evidence of previous personal meetings</strong> in an
appropriate form, in particular by means of passport stamps or travel
documents/flight tickets or a common residence abroad; alternatively,
supplementary evidence by means of photographs, social media,
letter/email correspondence, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p>On 17 Nov 2020, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/bevoelkerungsschutz/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html">FAQ</a> has been updated, stating that it is irrelevant wether previous meetings have been in Germany or another state. This enables all couples to reunite in Germany, as long as they can prove any previous meetings in person.</p>
<p>Update 03 Dec 2020: The Bundespolizei has added a PDF <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/201203_231_erklaerung_beziehung_download_site_anmod.html?nn=5931604">relationship declaration form</a> in German, English and French. The original document has to be signed by both partners.</p>
<p>Update 09 Dec 2020: Individuals entering Germany to visit their partners are exempted from Quarantine. In most cases a negative test taken after or up to 48 hours prior to arrival is required to qualify for the exemption. The exact regulations are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MnpqTWTsae4CuLAx-LvI1whUvfSQ_MChTkur4oST_D0">stipulated by the individual states</a></p>
<p>Update 08 Apr 2021: Since the Netherlands have been labelled as a "State with high risk", you now need to quarantine 10 days after arrival (in NRW you can break after 5 days of quarantine with a negative test). You also need a negative PCR-test or an official reviewed rapid test to enter the country. <a target="_blank" href="https://rp-online.de/panorama/niederlande/niederlanden-sind-corona-hochinzidenzgebiet-was-bei-der-einreise-gilt_aid-57167853">(Source)</a>
</p></div>
</div>
<div id="ES">
<div id="Spain">
<h3><b>ES</b> Spain</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/bksX9xXZ">Spanish Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>@interiorgob @AranchaGlezLaya @sanchezcastejon @SpainMFA @manuelmunizv
@GlobalSpain @MAECgob @PSOE</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="EE">
<div id="Estonia">
<h3><b>EE</b> Estonia</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/prime-minister-of-estonia-estonia-loveisnottourism-allow-unmarried-couples-to-reunite-during-the-covid-19">Estonian
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="FI">
<div id="Finland">
<h3><b>FI</b> Finland</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ulkoministeri%C3%B6-loveisessential-lift-travel-bans-for-lovers-to-reunite-couples">Finnish
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>Effective August 10, 2020 - The Finnish Border Guard:</p>
<blockquote><a href="https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic#4.%20Restriction%20category%202">Restriction
Category 2</a>: "applies to all external border traffic other than that
referred to in Section 3. This category includes entry from Russia, Canada,
the United States, Australia and Turkey, for example."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"relationships between people who live in different countries
(“long-distance relationships”) are accepted, as are other committed ways of
being together"</blockquote>
</div>
</div>
<div id="FR">
<div id="France">
<h3><b>FR</b> France</h3>
<p>For France, you can find a list of relevant contacts in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17fKcs4n5bnHvfwODqHFlMee0XJNo3I0hCeLBFXgUVm0">France
Google document</a>.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/jean-castex-permettre-aux-couples-non-mari%C3%A9s-de-se-retrouver">French
Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/KJYQQF6Q">French Petition
2 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/243512903571666/">Facebook Group
1 <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveisnottourism.france">Facebook
Group 2 <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87-%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80-%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D1%85-%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BB-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9-%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-loveisnottourism-exclusion-of-entry-to-france-for-unmarried-partners">FR
/ RU Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2020/08/10/unmarried-couplesfrance-lifts-travel-ban-joining-7-other-eu-countries/#4c110ed3158f">Forbes
- August 10, 2020</a></p>
<blockquote>"Now, couples–where France is the main country of residence for one
person–can apply for a pass (un laissez-passer) for the other partner to
enter, according to The Local.</blockquote>
<blockquote>France's Secretary of State in charge of tourism, Jean-Baptiste
Lemoyne, told Le Journal du Dimanche that a procedure would be put in place
to get couples back together. Couples must present documents at their local
consulate to show evidence of one partner’s proof of residence, identity
documents, return transport tickets, etc.</blockquote>
<blockquote>They must also show proof that the relationship is lasting and
sentimental, showing common invoices, bank accounts, rental lease agreements
and passport stamps of frequent visits to the country."</blockquote>
</div>
</div>
<div id="GE">
<div id="Georgia">
<h3><b>GE</b> Georgia</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bit.ly/3c3SKhd">Georgian Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/602625200438649">Georgian Facebook
Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://instagram.com/loveisnottourism_ge">Georgian Instagram
<sub>instagram.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="GR">
<div id="Greece">
<h3><b>GR</b> Greece</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-love-is-not-tourism-let-binational-couples-reunite-greece">Greek
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="HK">
<div id="Hong_Kong">
<h3><b>HK</b> Hong Kong</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/hong-kong-government-love-has-no-boundaries">Hong Kong Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="HU">
<div id="Hungary">
<h3><b>HU</b> Hungary</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.peticiok.com/love_is_not_tourism">Hungarian
Petition <sub>peticiok.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="JP">
<div id="Japan">
<h3><b>JP</b> Japan</h3>
<p>We just added a new petition that calls to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/法務省-外国人の配偶者-婚約者の新規日本入国許可を求めます-allow-foreign-partner-of-japanese-citizen-to-enter-japan">allow
foreign partners of Japanese citizens to enter Japan</a>. The other
petition is aiming to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-japan-allow-foreign-students-and-workers-to-enter-japan">allow
foreign students and workers to enter Japan</a>, which might be helpful
for couples as well.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/法務省-外国人の配偶者-婚約者の新規日本入国許可を求めます-allow-foreign-partner-of-japanese-citizen-to-enter-japan">JP
Partners Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-japan-allow-foreign-students-and-workers-to-enter-japan">JP
Students Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="KR">
<div id="South_Korea">
<h3><b>KR</b> South Korea</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/south-korean-government-provide-visa-and-let-unmarried-international-couples-meet-in-korea-and-get-married">South
Korean Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/moon-jae-in-safely-open-the-korean-boarders-for-love-%EC%99%B8%EA%B5%AD%EC%8B%9C%EB%AF%BC%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%98-%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD-%EC%9E%85%EA%B5%AD%EC%9D%84-%ED%97%88%EC%9A%A9%ED%95%98%EA%B8%B0%EB%A5%BC-%EC%9B%90%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4-%EC%82%AC%EB%9E%91%EC%9D%84-%EC%9C%84%ED%95%B4-%EC%95%88%EC%A0%84%ED%95%98%EA%B2%8C-%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD-%EB%B3%B4%EB%8D%94%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%84-%EC%97%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%9D%BC">South
Korean Petition 2 <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="ID">
<div id="Indonesia">
<h3><b>ID</b> Indonesia</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/retno-marsudi-pertemukan-kembali-orang-orang-terkasih-atas-nama-cinta">Indonesian
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/690729308179083/">Indonesian
Facebook Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="IL">
<div id="Israel">
<h3><b>IL</b> Israel</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/reuniting-unmarried-couples-that-have-been-separated-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic">Israel
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="IN">
<div id="India">
<h3><b>IN</b> India</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/mea-india-safety-love-reunite-loved-ones-in-india-loveisnottourism-loveisessential">Indian
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="IT">
<div id="Italy">
<h3><b>IT</b> Italy</h3>
<p>As of 8-September there is a partial solution in place. Most countries can
enter to see a partner with a simple self-declaration. However, some
countries remain on a banned list.</p>
<h5>Official Rules for Foreigners Entering Italy</h5>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html">Italiano</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html">English</a>
</p>
<h5>Am I allowed to enter? A tool from the Italian Government to determine</h5>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index.html">Italiano</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html">English</a>
</p>
<h5>Petitions</h5>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/loveisnottourism-eccezione-di-ingresso-in-italia-per-i-partner-non-sposati-separati-dalla-pandemia">Italy
Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/italia-el-salvador-excepci%C3%B3n-de-viaje-para-parejas-estables-comprobable-bajo-test-y-cuarentena">Italy
Petition 2 <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<h4>Tweet @ these accounts</h4><br>
</div>
</div>
<div id="IS">
<div id="Iceland">
<h3><b>IS</b> Iceland</h3>
<p>The Icelandic ministry of home affais contacted me, clarifying the following:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Foreigners in a long-term intimate relationship with an Icelandic citizen or a person who legally resides in Iceland can be exempt from the current restrictions. Meaning, only those who are in a relationship with an Icelandic citizen/resident may enter Iceland based on this exemption clause. Further information can be found on <a href="https://www.logreglan.is/english/regarding-travel-restrictions-to-iceland-as-a-result-of-covid-19/">the Icelandic police’s website.</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>At the moment, it looks like only "cohabiting" partners of icelandic citizens may enter.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="KG">
<div id="Kyrgyzstan">
<h3><b>KG</b> Kyrgyzstan</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%B4-%D0%BA%D1%80-%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BA%D1%80%D1%8B%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B6%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8B%D1%85-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86-%D0%B8-%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%BB%D1%8E%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%8C-%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BC">Kyrgyzstan
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="LV">
<div id="Latvia">
<h3><b>LV</b> Latvia</h3>
<p>@krisjaniskarins @Brivibas36 @SandisGirgens @IeM_PMLP @LVinEU @Latvian_MFA
@arlietas @janisbekeris</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://manabalss.lv/atbalstiet-to-nepreceto-paru-atkalapvienosanos-kurus-plosija-covid-19-pandemija">Latvian
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="LT">
<div id="Lithuania">
<h3><b>LT</b> Lithuania</h3>
<p>In Lithuania a partial solution has been adopted. it is now possible to apply for entry as a "spouse-to-be" of a Lithuanian citizen, EU/Schengen area country citizen or a resident. From 31th October 2020 a new Order of the Minister of Justice <a href="https://www.e-tar.lt/portal/en/legalAct/15fd41a0ccd811e6a2cac7383cbb90a3/asr">(in Lithuanian, point 64)</a> allows to initiate marriage remotely: by sending the required documents to Civil Registry Office by post, courier or electronically. With the date of marriage confirmed by the Office, it must be applied <a href="https://www.e-tar.lt/portal/en/legalAct/a12d2bc0ee8311eaa12ad7c04a383ca0/asr">(rules in Lithuanian)</a></p> for the exemptionary permit to enter the country (prepared by the Ministry of Justice and approved by the Government), and, once ready, it becomes a valid ground for asking for a visa and entering the country in order to finalize marriage in person.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://change.org/lithuanialifttheban">Lithuania Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="LU">
<div id="Luxembourg">
<h3><b>LU</b> Luxembourg</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-to-allow-third-countries-residents-enter-luxembourg-for-reunion-the-unmarried-couple/preview">Luxembourg
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="MA">
<div id="Morocco">
<h3><b>MA</b> Morocco</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/everyone-love-is-not-tourism-morocco">Morocco
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="MY">
<div id="Malaysia">
<h3><b>MY</b> Malaysia</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/reunite-binational-malaysians-couples-and-families">Malaysia
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoveIsNotTourismMalaysia">Malaysia
FB Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-uSDV2XueJ-WoVRskEHN1bWQvWioL1HOcuLSVv6GCVM">Google
Form<sub class="red">docs.google.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="NL">
<div id="Netherlands">
<h3><b>NL</b> Netherlands</h3>
<p>The Netherlands have changed their regulations on 27 July. Read more about it
on their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-veiligheid/nieuws/2020/07/16/grapperhaus-versoepelt-regeling-langeafstandsrelaties">government
website</a>. You can find a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=&sl=nl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rijksoverheid.nl%2Fministeries%2Fministerie-van-justitie-en-veiligheid%2Fnieuws%2F2020%2F07%2F16%2Fgrapperhaus-versoepelt-regeling-langeafstandsrelaties">Google
translated version here</a></p>
<p>To request an exemption, you will need this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/formulieren/2020/07/23/relatieverklaring-vrijstelling-inreisverbod-covid-19">dutch
relationship declaration form</a>.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://petities.nl/petitions/loveisessential-nederland">Dutch
Petition <sub>petities.nl</sub></a></p>
<p>@Rijksoverheid @MinPres @RobJetten @RaymondKnops @KajsaOllongren
@ferdgrapperhaus</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="NZ">
<div id="New_Zealand">
<h3><b>NZ</b> New Zealand</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/petitions/document/PET_99683/petition-of-domingo-enrique-grande-process-temporary-visa">NZ
Official Petition<sub class="red">Updated - Closes 30 Aug
2020</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/new-zealand-government-please-consider-allowing-families-to-reunite-in-the-country-for-those-visa-applicants-overseas-based-on-their-partner-relationship-visa-holder-already-living-in-nz">NZ
change.org Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="NO">
<div id="Norway">
<h3><b>NO</b> Norway</h3>
<p>Norway is allowing couples to reunite! Here is an excerpt <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.udi.no/om-koronasituasjonen/er-i-utlandet-sporsmal-og-svar-for-borgere-av-land-utenfor-eueos/#link-18294">from
the website</a> translated by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/juliabeate">@juliabeate</a>:</p>
<p><i>Families and sweethearts can visit their loved ones in Norway from July
15. For sweethearts there is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.udi.no/globalassets/global/aktuelt/korona/solemn-declaration-on-relationship.pdf">document</a>
where you have to declare your relationship, and it needs to be signed
by the person of reference (the person who lives in Norway). It's a
requirement that the relationship has lasted for 9 months, and that you
have met each other in person at least once before. You also need to
document you have a place to stay to do your 10 day quarantine.</i></p>
<p><i>If you are from a visa-free country, you can travel without a visa. If you
are from a country where you need a visa, you'll still need a visa to
travel. Check VFS Global to see where it's open closest to you.</i></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="PE">
<div id="Perú">
<h3><b>PE</b> Perú</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministerio-de-relaciones-exteriores-loveisnottoursim-habilitar-la-entrada-en-per%C3%BA-a-parejas-binacionales-no-casadas">Perú
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveisnottourismPeru/">Perú Facebook
Page <sub>facebook.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="PH">
<div id="Philippines">
<h3><b>PH</b> Philippines</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-allow-entry-of-foreign-natural-born-filipinos-to-the-philippines">Philippines
Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/philippine-coastguard-lift-the-travel-ban-for-multinational-families-in-the-philippines">Philippines
Petition 2 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkwXJEYVneLwOyqIrwDnP6Heq7qgWYyb5Agszhx1SqEvD4PQ/viewform">Philippines
Petition 3 <sub>docs.google.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="PL">
<div id="Poland">
<h3><b>PL</b> Poland</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/gf6GDbS7Gf">Polish Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
<p>Twitter: @prezydentpl @Morawieckipl</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="PT">
<div id="Portugal">
<h3><b>PT</b> Portugal</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ant%C3%B3nio-costa-loveisnottourism-al%C3%ADvio-das-restri%C3%A7%C3%B5es-de-viagem-para-casais-binacionais-em-portugal">Portuguese
Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://peticaopublica.com/pview.aspx?pi=PT103657">Portuguese
Petition 2 <sub>peticaopublica.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="RO">
<div id="Romania">
<h3><b>RO</b> Romania</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/bJVJjGcz">Romania Petition
<sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="RU">
<div id="Russia">
<h3><b>RU</b> Russia</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%85%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BB-%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%88%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BA%D1%80%D1%8B%D1%82%D1%8B%D0%B5-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D1%8B-%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%89%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0">Russian
Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9-%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-loveisnottourism-%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8F%D1%82%D1%8C-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8B-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B6%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%B4%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F-%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%BB%D1%83%D1%87%D1%91%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D1%85-%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8B%D1%85-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80">Russian
Petition 2 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87-%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80-%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D1%85-%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BB-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9-%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-loveisnottourism-exclusion-of-entry-to-france-for-unmarried-partners">FR
/ RU Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="SE">
<div id="Sweden">
<h3><b>SE</b> Sweden</h3>
<p>Sweden's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/">official government website</a> states, that unmarried partners are allowed to enter if their intention is to enter into marriage or a common-law/cohabitation partnership with their partner and if they can document previous physical contact (e.g. with photographs) and that the relationship is serious.</p>
<p>Check out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://board.loveisnottourism.org/t/sweden">discussion board for sweden</a> for more details and advice.</p>
<p>There is a petition to change Sweden's regulations:</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/stefan-löfven-love-is-not-tourism-allow-couples-to-reunite-in-a-safe-way-in-sweden">Swedish Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="SG">
<div id="Singapore">
<h3><b>SG</b>Singapore</h3>
<p>According to the <a href="https://form.gov.sg/#!/5e3648e9405c180011dc5f9c">Application form for entry into Singapore</a>, it is now possible to apply for entry as a "spouse-to-be" of a Singapore citizen or a permanent resident. However, as of 24 Nov 2020, we have no reports on how well that actually works in practice.</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-love-is-not-tourism-help-couples-reunite">Singaporean
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="TW">
<div id="Taiwan">
<h3><b>TW</b> Taiwan</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-health-and-welfare-republic-of-china-taiwan-love-is-not-tourism-taiwan-vietnam">Taiwan/Vietnam
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/%E8%94%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87-lift-the-ban-on-spouses-from-china-entering-into-taiwan">Taiwan/China
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://reurl.cc/Y1xZOx">Taiwan/China
Facebook <sub>facebook.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/loveisnottourism_tw/">Taiwan
Instagram <sub>instagram.com</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bit.ly/3gfeeIi">Taiwan LINE
Chat <sub>line.me</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/295330828441542">Taiwan Facebook
Group <sub>facebook.com</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="TH">
<div id="Thailand">
<h3><b>TH</b> Thailand</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/thai-government-open-the-thai-borders-for-couples">Thai
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="UA">
<div id="Ukraine">
<h3><b>UA</b> Ukraine</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/міністерство-закордонних-справ-україни-прем-єр-міністр-україни-loveisnottourism-україна-ukraine-відкрити-кордони-для-іноземних-громадян-з-зеленої-зо">Ukraine
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="UK">
<div id="United_Kingdom">
<h3><b>UK</b> United Kingdom</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/565102">UK
Petition <sub>petition.parliament.uk</sub></a></p>
<p>@BorisJohnson @KarenPierceUK @10DowningStreet @UKParliament @UKHouseofLords
@HouseofCommons @Conservatives @jeremycorbyn @UKLabour @theresa_may
@PreetKGillMP @FeryalClark @Keir_Starmer @RoyalFamily @MayorofLondon
@SadiqKhan @Keir_Starmer @pritipatel</p>
</div>
</div>
<div id="US">
<div id="United_States">
<h3><b>US</b> United States</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/profkrishni">Krishni Metivier</a> created a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://shr.link/loveis">letter and 7-day campaign</a> to reach U.S. government officials. Go check it out!</p>
<p class="buttongroup petitions">
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/create-allowance-us-covid-19-travel-restriction-reunite-binational-unmarried-couples">WhiteHouse Petition <sub>Sign by September 11, 2020</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Europe and United Kingdom to the United States" href="https://www.change.org/p/donald-j-trump-liftthetravelban-on-europe">US& EU Petition <sub>whitehouse.gov</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="United Kingdom to the United States" href="https://www.change.org/p/robert-wood-johnson-robert-wood-johnson-us-embassy-london-to-process-k1-visas-now">US& UK Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://shr.link/loveis">7-Day U.S.Campaign <sub>docs.google.com</sub></a>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://chng.it/YVXj2GQ7Mw">Change.org Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a>
</p>
<p>
<small>
@JoeBiden @POTUS @StateDept @ABlinken @PressSec @jrpsaki
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<h3><b>UY</b> Uruguay</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/loveisnottourism-permitan-la-entrada-a-uruguay-a-parejas-binacionales-no-casadas">Uruguay
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
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<h3><b>ZA</b> South Africa</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/cyril-ramaphosa-love-is-not-tourism-south-africa">South
Africa Petition 1 <sub>change.org</sub></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/cyril-ramaphosa-love-is-not-tourism-south-africa-allow-families-to-reunite">South
Africa Petition 2 <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
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<h3><b>VN</b> Vietnam</h3>
<p class="buttongroup petitions"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-health-and-welfare-republic-of-china-taiwan-love-is-not-tourism-taiwan-vietnam">Taiwan/Vietnam
Petition <sub>change.org</sub></a></p>
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