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ANGOLA: Angola has restricted the entry of most travelers except for for Angolan nationals and residents.
Exceptions are made for medical evacuations, movement of essential goods and services, for a small number of humanitarian flights, for the entry and exit of essential workers and the transportation of sick patients.
Travelers must complete a "Travel Registration Form (FRV)" within 72 hours prior to departure.
BENIN: Benin has closed its land borders and suspended all commercial flights. All travelers entering Benin must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Travelers must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing upon arrival and a second test 14 days after the negative test result of the first test. These tests are at the traveler expense; fees are 100,000 FCFA inclusive for two tests. Travelers will be required to leave their passports with the Immigration Police for 72 hours until the first results are received. Those who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to government-mandated isolation measures and will receive treatment free of charge.
Travelers must complete a health form online at https://centresurveillancesanitaire.com/formular .
BOTSWANA: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Botswana. Visitors will need to quarantine for 14 days upon entering Botswana.
BURKINA FASO: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken hours before departing to Burkina Faso. Test other than PCR test are currently not accepted. If a passenger does not arrive with a negative COVID-19 test, a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed at the airport, at a cost of 90,000 CFA (approximately 155 US Dollars) and the passenger will be detained until results are available. Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering Burkina Faso.
BURUNDI: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Burundi. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. Travelers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival at their own expense. The cost of a COVID-19 test is USD 50. Visitors will need to quarantine for 3 days upon entering Burundi.
CAMEROON: Cameroon has suspended most international flights and restricted entry to most travelers, except for nationals and residents of Cameroon. Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure from the first embarkation point. Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening.
CAPE VERDE: Cape Verde has resumed commercial flights on October 12. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test issued within 72 hours of departure to gain entry to Cabo Verde. Children under age 7 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. Travelers will have their temperature checked and must submit a completed health surveillance form upon arrival.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 24 hours before departing to the Central African Republic. Travelers may be required to undertake a COVID-19 test upon arrival, and arrange a private test at Institut Pasteur, at their own expense. The private COVID-19 test cost CFA 36,500. Visitors will need to quarantine for 14 days upon entering the Central African Republic.
CHAD: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chad. Children under the age of 11 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. Visitors will need to quarantine for 7 days upon entering Chad.
COMOROS: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to the Comoros. Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering the Comoros.
COTE D'IVOIRE: Cote d’Ivoire has resumed flights in a limited capacity. The government has currently suspended issuing visas, and only Cote d'Ivoire nationals, ECOWAS nationals (who do not require visas), other foreign nationals who already hold visas and residents may enter the country.
Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 7 days before departure to Cote d’Ivoire. Children under the age of 11 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test result. Travelers must complete and submit a "AIR TRAVEL DECLARATION (DDVA)" before departure at a cost of 2000 XOF.
Travelers need to hand in this form on arrival and comply with the medical monitoring system which has been put in place by the authorities for anyone arriving in Côte d’Ivoire. This includes providing temperature readings and registering of contact details.
Travelers with a valid COVID-19 negative test and without any symptoms of COVID-19 will be permitted to enter Côte d’Ivoire and be monitored by SMS tracking for 14 days. Travelers without any valid COVID-19 negative test results and have symptoms of COVID-19(body temperature higher than 38 degrees) are required to take a COVID-19 test at own expense. Travelers will be advised to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Cote d’Ivoire.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 168 hours before departing to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Children under age of 11 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test result. Travelers aged 11 and above are required to complete a registration form and pay for a test at Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale(INRB) before arrival. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival. Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
DJIBOUTI: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Djibouti. Visitors will need to quarantine for 3 days upon entering Djibouti.
Passengers who started their journeys or transited South Africa, India or Brazil will not be allowed to enter Djibouti due to increasing concerns about COVID-19 variants. Djiboutian Nationals are not allowed to travel to those countries.
Whether arriving by air, land or sea, you will be required to provide a PCR test certificate from the country where you started your journey. The test must be taken within 72 hours before you leave your destination and within 120 hours of your arrival in Djibouti.
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Quarantine and testing is at cost of passengers arriving and leaving. The fees for the PCR test is 50.000 XAF for EG nationals and 110.000 XAF for all other nationals.
ERITREA: All borders are officially closed, as is Asmara international airport. There is no indication of when the airport will re-open. Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Eritrea. Visitors will need to quarantine for 7 days upon entering Eritrea.
ESWATINI: Eswatini (Swaziland) has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours prior to entry. Travelers without a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours before arrival are subject to a PCR test upon arrival at their own expense. Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine or isolation for 14 days.
ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia's airports are open, with medical screenings, testing and quarantine requirements for arriving travelers.
Ethiopia has closed its land borders, but airports remain open. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (and other international ports of arrival) have put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving, departing, or transiting through Ethiopia. Screening may include temperature measurements and checks on recent travel to affected areas.
All travelers arriving at Bole International airport should bring a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test issued at most 72 hours before arrival starting from the time sample is given. Travelers are subject to a 14-days mandatory self-quarantine at their home and also required to give sample upon arrival. Any travelers arriving without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. The first 7 days will be at a government-designated facility at their own expense and the remaining 7 days at home.
Travelers with an onward ticket to another destination may transit in Ethiopian airports, as long as the transit time is under 72 hours. Travelers transiting for 8 hours or less can remain in the departure lounge of the airport. For transits over 8 hours, you will be taken to a designated transit hotel for the duration of your stay. Transit travelers are subject to medical screening.
GABON: Gabon has announced the resumption of limited commercial air travel. Three international flights per airline per week will be permitted.
Upon arrival, travelers are subject to a COVID-19 test and self-isolation for 48 hours while awaiting the test result. If the COVID-19 test is negative, they will be issued a test certificate, which is valid for 14 days and can be renewed at the end of this period after another test is undertaken. If the result is positive, they are required to continue self-isolation and await specific instructions from Gabonese health authorities.
All COVID-19 tests taken in Gabon supersede any that were taken before arrival in Gabon.
GAMBIA: Commercial flights remain very limited. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours prior to arrival. Travelers without a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before travel will be tested and subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival at their own expense.
GHANA: Travelers must complete a Port Health Declaration Form before departure.
Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Ghana.
Exceptions
Upon arrival, each traveler age five and over will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test conducted at the airport. This test carries a USD 150 fee to be paid online by the traveler at https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/ and present proof of payment to the airline prior to boarding. The test results will generally be available in 30 minutes.
GUINEA: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Guinea.
GUINEA-BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau has resumed flights. All travelers must present a medical certificate with negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure. Travelers with fever or other symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 will be subject to a second health screening and a COVID-19 test, and self-isolate while waiting for the test results. All travelers on a flight in which a passenger with COVID-19 has been detected will be followed at home by the health authorities for a period of 14 days.
KENYA: Kenya reopened its airports to international flights on August 1.Travelers entering Kenya are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to arrival in Kenya. Travelers with a negative rapid test result will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
All travelers will be screened on arrival; anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will be subject to a 14-day quarantine in their residence or at a hotel.
Quarantine will apply to travelers depending on their country of origin. Travelers arriving from countries included on this list are exempted from quarantine unless they are symptomatic.
Passenger Locator Cards (PLC, provided both on the flight and at the airport terminal) will be used to track passengers entering Kenya. Travelers may be subject to quarantine restrictions if any passengers within two rows of their seat appear symptomatic.
LESOTHO: Visitors to Lesotho must travel through, or transit via, South Africa, and are subject to South African entry regulations.
Entry restrictions
Lesotho has restricted the entry of all travelers through its airports, except for personnel involved in the transportation of medical supplies, food, and other goods. Entry and exit to Lesotho is allowed with approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide or receive emergency medical services for a life threatening condition. As of October 1, business people, students, people with permits to live and work outside Lesotho, the critically ill and people with special needs will be permitted to enter and exit Lesotho. Visitors to Lesotho must travel through, or transit via, South Africa, and are subject to South African entry regulations.
Entry requirements
Travelers eligible to enter and exit Lesotho must present a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours prior to their arrival.
Quarantine requirements
Anyone entering Lesotho will be screened for coronavirus. Individuals who have been in coronavirus-affected areas within the past 14 days are required to self-quarantine at their permanent or temporary place of residence for 14 days. This self-isolation period may be required to take place in a government-nominated hotel at the visitor’s expense.
LIBERIA: All travelers must download the Lib Travel mobile app for iOS-Android prior to arrival.
Exempt travelers includes arriving diplomats and their families, honorary consuls, duly accredited international organizations, and Liberian diplomats. Exempt passengers should follow the protocol set by their respective organizations. Exempt travelers are required to complete the Health Screening Arrival Form via the Lib Travel app.
All cabin crew, captains, flight engineers, and first officers with layovers less than 48 hours will be exempted from testing if they complete pre-boarding testing per their airline’s policy and comply with symptom screening procedures while in Liberia. On arrival at the airport they will complete screening and proceed to their designated flight crew hotel.
MADAGASCAR: Travelers are only be able to visit the island of Nosy Be. Travel to the mainland of Madagascar is not yet allowed.
MALAWI: A completed "Travel Surveillance Form" must be presented upon arrival.
MALI: Travelers must complete an online form. The form is available online at sante.gov.ml and www.anac-mali.org.
MAURITANIA: Travelers must complete an individual health declaration on arrival. Temperature checks are carried out on arrival.
MAURITIUS: Mauritius has suspended all international flight arrivals, with the exception of nationals and residents of Mauritius.
Book airline travel and accommodation via the official Mauritian Tourism Promotion Agency website.
Travelers must complete a Public Health Covid-19 Passenger Health Self-Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form which must be handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness counters upon their arrival.
MOZAMBIQUE: Entry to Mozambique is prohibited except for Mozambican nationals and foreign nationals with a valid residency visa. All other visas issued prior to April 1, 2020 have been canceled. It is not possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique. All individuals entering Mozambique will be required to observe self-quarantine for a period of 10 days.
Travelers who have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 must self-isolate for 14 days. All travelers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test issued in their departure country in the 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers who do not have the means to pay for a COVID-19 test must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival
NAMIBIA: As of September 1, International travelers may enter Namibia through Hosea Kutako International airport only. International travelers must proceed directly from the airport to an establishment or accommodation that has been registered with the Namibia Tourism Board and has been certified by the Ministry of Health for this purpose. A COVID-19 test will be conducted a few days after arrival, and continuation of the itinerary in the country will only be permitted on receipt of a negative result.
All individuals entering Namibia must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before their arrival in Namibia. All individuals intending to travel to Namibia must notify the nearest Namibian Embassy or High Commission of their intent to travel to Namibia no less than two weeks prior to departure. Travelers entering Namibia must enter quarantine in an approved facility at their own cost for a period of 7 days. A PCR-test will be taken on day 5, results should be received on day 7, those with a negative result will be discharged.
NIGER: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Niger.
NIGERIA: Most visitors will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Nigeria.
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: The Republic of Congo reopened its international airports and international passenger flights have resumed. Entry restrictions As of August 24, The Republic of Congo reopened its international airports and international passenger flights have resumed. Entry requirements Travelers entering the Republic of Congo must present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. Children under age 11 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test result Quarantine requirements Travelers who do not present a negative COVID-19 test upon entry will undertake a COVID-19 test at the airport, and are required to self-isolate for 14 days, pending the results.
RWANDA: Travelers must complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form. Travelers will receive a confirmation email with their Unique Health Code (UHC) which they will present upon arriving in Rwanda.
Travelers must bring a negative PCR test and will be tested again on arrival. Travelers and airline crew must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 120 hours before their departure. Only RT-PCR tests will be accepted, and the certificate must be clearly marked as such.
SENEGAL: On July 16, the Government of Senegal announced new restrictions that impact entry into Senegal by foreign nationals. Foreign nationals may now be restricted from entering Senegal if they are not residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States or meet certain other exemptions. The government of Senegal has said airlines are not allowed to carry foreign nationals from countries who have advised against travel to Senegal unless they are ordinarily resident in Senegal, diplomats, military, health professionals and other specific professional categories. They have also said they will not allow entry to nationals from countries who have restrictions on travel from Senegal. The government have not yet specified which countries they consider fall into these categories. Consult the Senegal Ministry of Tourism for more information.
Entry requirements
To enter Senegal, all travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, issued at most 7 days before arrival. Travelers without a medical certificate will be subject to medical screening at their own cost. Current testing fees are FCFA 40,000 per passenger, which must be paid in cash at the time of testing. Travelers must also complete and submit a ‘Public Health Passenger Locator’ form on arrival in Senegal. The form can be found on the Dakar Airport website.
SIERRA LEONE: Flights to Sierra Leone have restarted. Travelers entering must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 7 days prior to the date of travel. Travelers must present a travel authorization obtained before departure at www.travel.gov.sl. On arrival at Freetown Lungi International airport, all passengers are required to have both a COVID-19 PCR and RDT test, at their own expense. Travelers will be allowed to leave the airport and travel if the RDT test is negative, while waiting for the result of the PCR test for no more than 48 hours.
Travelers who test positive for the RDT test are subject to isolate at a hotel in Lungi at their own expense while waiting for the result of the PCR test. The PCR result supersedes the RDT result. If tested positive for the PCR test result, you’ll be contacted by Sierra Leonean health authorities and taken to a state treatment center. Travelers sitting in close proximity to a positive case on the flight will be treated as a primary contact and will have to self-isolate until presenting a negative PCR COVID-19 test. Social distancing and the use of face masks is mandatory at Freetown Lungi International airport.
SOMALIA: Somalia has reopened its airports. For those travelers flying to Somaliland, Egal International Airport has put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving into Hargeisa by air, including temperature checks.
Travelers flying to Somalia will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel. Travelers who do not have a COVID-19 negative test certificate are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Somalia. People displaying symptoms linked to the virus may be transferred to a nearby isolation facility while further tests are carried out. Upon departure, travelers will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 72 hours before travel is required for exit from Somalia.
SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa has restarted commercial flights into the country. Travelers must present a valid medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, must provide proof of accommodation and are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
Entry restrictions: South Africa has restarted commercial flights into the country. International air travel is restricted to the following airports: OR Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, Cape Town International Airport.
Entry requirements: Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers will need to provide proof of accommodation upon arrival in case they need to self-isolate during their trip.
Quarantine requirements: Travelers arriving in South Africa are subject to medical screening. Travelers who are symptomatic or been in contact with an infected person, they will be required to take a mandatory COVID-19 test, at their own expense. If the test is positive, they are subject to 10-day quarantine at a government-appointed facility, at their own expense. Travelers without a valid medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test results are subject to quarantine at a government-appointed facility, at their own expense.
Transiting rules: Travelers transiting through South Africa must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure.
http://www.cogta.gov.za/?p=7968 https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa/entry-requirements
SOUTH SUDAN: South Sudan has re-opened its borders; however, the South Sudanese government has suspended the issue of visas on arrival facilities for passengers with a normal passport with the exception of nationals of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda and foreign nationals with South Sudan origin.
Travelers arriving on direct flights must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival and the certificate must be in Arabic or English. Travelers arriving on non-direct flights must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 96 hours before arrival and the certificate must be in Arabic or English.
Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine or self-isolation for 14 days upon arrival. Facemasks are required to be worn on public transportation.
SUDAN: Sudan has reopened its airports. Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours prior to arrival. The certificate must be in Arabic or English. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from presenting COVID-19 PCR test result. Travelers may be subject to medical screening and further testing upon arrival. All foreigners departing Sudan are required to present a certified negative PCR test certificate dated within 72 hours prior to departure.
TANZANIA: Most visitors from the United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Tanzania.
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Tanzania.
Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Tanzania.
All travelers must take a rapid test on arrival at their point of entry. The cost is $25 USD per traveler.
TOGO: Togo has reopened its borders to limited commercial flights. All travelers arriving in Togo must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 5 days prior to boarding. On arrival, they will be subject to another mandatory COVID-19 PCR test. Travelers must complete an online immigration and health form prior to traveling, where they will have to pre-pay for the on-site COVID-19 test, which costs CFA 40,000 (approximately USD 70). They will need a print-out of the electronic receipt to be allowed to board the aircraft.
The COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out on arrival at Lomé international airport. Before leaving the airport, travelers must download the Togo Safe application and add the location where they will self-isolate until receiving their test results. Test results should arrive within 24 hours. Those with positive test results will be required to self-isolate either at home or at a government facility until they test negative.
TUNISIA: Travelers must complete a Health Declaration Form before traveling. Travelers must download and use the Tunisian government's Track and Trace App on their mobile phone.
Foreign nationals must have a confirmed hotel reservation.
UGANDA: Uganda has reopened Entebbe International Airport.
Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within 72 hours before boarding the aircraft. Travelers without a negative test certificate are not allowed to travel. Children under the age of 3 are exempt as long as the accompanying parents have a negative test certificate.
Travelers and airline crew are subject to medical screening. Those presenting with symptoms of any infectious disease will be required to remain in quarantine until a COVID-19 test is conducted and test results are returned.
WESTERN SAHARA: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Western Sahara.
ZAMBIA: Zambia has reopened its airports; however, availability of international flights remains limited. Testing and quarantine requirements apply to some travelers. Returning resident may be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result from within the past 14 days.
Non-residents entering Zambia must show a negative COVID-19 test result from within the past 14 days. Travelers may also have their temperature checked or be tested for COVID-19 by nasal swab on arrival. Zambia has reopened its airports; however, availability of international flights remains limited. Testing and quarantine requirements apply to some travelers. Returning resident may be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result from within the past 14 days. Persons seeking to travel to Zambia may submit a visa application online via the following URL: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/home
After entering the country all residents must spend 14 days in self-quarantine at their residence or preferred place of stay. The quarantine does not apply to non-resident visitors. If asked, travelers must inform Ministry of Health officials of where they will be staying and give them their contact details. Travelers must complete the 14-day self-quarantine period, even if their COVID-19 test result is negative. Anyone entering Zambia with symptoms of COVID-19 will be taken to government facilities for treatment and quarantine.
ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe has reopened its international airports. Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued within 48 hours before departure and are subject to a 14-day quarantine period at a government-approved facility, at their own cost. Travelers arriving without a negative COVID-19 test result or exhibit COVID-19 like symptoms on arrival will be directed at a holding facility to take a test which will cost USD 60.
Asia
ARMENIA: Travelers are subject to a 14-day self-isolation and/or PCR testing upon arrival. Travelers who choose to take a PCR test at their own expense and receive a negative result may be exempted from self-quarantine requirements. Sampling for testing of these individuals can be done exclusively at their place of residence (self-isolation) through a visit by laboratory staff. Exceptions to this rule are made for plane crew members arriving in the Republic of Armenia in order to organize pilots’ rest, drivers of interstate freight transport, as well as for freight train drivers who are isolated until the next departure. Train drivers and the personnel in attendance are isolated between two consecutive shifts.
AZERBAIJAN: Azerbaijan has extended the suspension of all commercial flights until at least November 2nd, except for special, private, and charter flights. Issuance of e-visas and visa on arrival has been suspended. The use of a medical mask will be required at all times at the airport and on the flight. It is mandatory to keep the mask on at all times except for specific requirements, for example at border control, at the request of an airport official or while eating. Hand luggage will not be allowed on flights incoming to Azerbaijan apart from smaller personal items such as a handbag or briefcase. Check with your airline for the latest hand-luggage allowances and rules introduced to combat COVID-19 onboard your flight.
All travelers arriving in Azerbaijan must present a negative COVID-19 test. The test itself can be taken more than 48 hours before your flight but the certificate showing the negative test result will only be accepted if issued within 48 hours before the flight. Travelers will be tested again for COVID-19 and have their temperature checked on arrival into Azerbaijan. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests carried out at the airport. All arrivals to Azerbaijan are required to complete a 14-day self-quarantine in their own accommodation, regardless of travel origin.
BANGLADESH: Business travelers with a return/onward ticket may enter Bangladesh, provided they have a confirmation letter issued by the Bangladesh Board of Investment (BOI). The letter must contain a BOI registration number, and the accredited inviting organization must have notified the Immigration authorities prior to arrival. Business travelers must also present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival.
BHUTAN: Applications for tourist visas are submitted by the tour operator.
All visitors (except nationals of Bangladesh, India and the Maldives) must obtain visa clearance from Thimphu before coming to Bhutan. More information, including a list of authorised tour operators in Bhutan, may be obtained from the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
BRUNEI: Brunei has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except for citizens and residents. Brunei has also introduced an exit travel ban, including for permanent residents, and expatriate workers (green identity card holders), and their dependents. Exceptions will be considered by the Prime Minister’s Office on a case-by-case basis, through email applications to travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn giving 14 days’ notice of the intention to travel, and setting out reasons why they need to leave the country. Full details are available on the Prime Minister’s Office website.
Travelers arriving in Brunei will be encouraged to download the BruHealth app. Travelers without the app may be barred from accessing a number of facilities. All visa issuances and exemptions are suspended.
Travelers from other countries who wish to enter Brunei may apply to the Brunei Immigration Department for special authorization to enter the country by downloading the form provided on the Department’s website at www.immigration.gov.bn. Travelers who have received prior authorization to enter Brunei are subject to a COVID-19 test at a cost of BND350, and will also be subject to a mandatory 15-day quarantine in a government-approved facility at their own expense. Upon arrival, travelers who are eligible for entry must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 72 hours of travel.
CAMBODIA: The Government of Cambodia has suspended the e-visa and visa-on-arrival programs until further notice. In addition, we understand Cambodian Embassies will only accept applications for diplomatic, official, and “sponsored” business-linked visas, and will not issue tourist or other visas to enter Cambodia at this time.
Travelers must also purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment for $90, valid for 20 days from Forte Insurance Company. Foreign travelers arriving in Cambodia must pay a deposit of $2000 upon arrival, for mandatory COVID-19 testing and potential treatment services. More information is available here.
CHINA: China has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except Chinese nationals, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passport holders, and travelers with diplomatic, service, courtesy, or C visas, or visas issued after March 28, 2020. China has suspended all direct flights from the UK. Foreign nationals with residence permit with the purpose of work, personal matter and reunion can re-enter China. Holders of expired residence permits can apply for a new one.Foreign nationals coming to the mainland of China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities, or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates.
Foreign nationals must complete a "Health Declaration Form" and present upon arrival.
Chinese nationals arriving from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Zambia must have a green QR code with a must declare their health status for 14 days in the WeChat app "FANG YI JIAN KANG MA GUO JI BAN". A green QR code generated from the program must be presented before departure. Chinese nationals arriving from the following countries will need a COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued within 3 days prior to departure to generate this code.
Foreign nationals arriving from the abovementioned countries must have a Health Declaration Form issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate. The form can be obtained with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) nucleic acid test result issued at most 3 days before departure
Travelers arriving from Taiwan must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.
Travelers arriving from Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Syria, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, US or Zimbabwe must have a green QR code with a must declare their health status for 14 days in the WeChat app "FANG YI JIAN KANG MA GUO JI BAN". A green QR code generated from the program must be presented before departure. Travelers arriving from the following countries will need a COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued within 48 hours and a negative IgM anti-body test result issued at most 48 hours prior departure prior to departure to generate this code. Travelers not arriving directly in China must repeat both tests in the transit countries and obtain a new Health Declaration Form in each transit country.
Foreign nationals arriving from the abovementioned countries must have a Health Declaration Form issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate. The form can be obtained with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) nucleic acid test result issued at most 48 hours before departure and a negative IgM anti-body test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. Travelers not arriving directly in China must repeat both tests in the transit countries and obtain a new Health Declaration Form in each transit country.
Travelers arriving at Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shenzhen (SZX) or Xiamen (XMN) are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results.
HONG KONG: Hong Kong residents with an Identity card accompanied by a visa marked with “Permission to remain extended until” may enter Hong Kong within the validity of the permitted stay.
Airline crew, government officials, spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents, and personnel endorsed by the HKSAR government to engage in anti-epidemic work may also enter.
INDIA: India has restricted entry to most foreign travelers until at least February 28. However, certain eligible foreign nationals are able to travel to India via Vande Bharat flights or third country flights.
Until 28 February, travelers who are arriving from or have transited through the UK must be traveling on a direct flight from the UK to India. Certain categories of Indian nationals and residents may enter the country on repatriation flights arranged by Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan may also enter the country.
Other exceptions exist for air cargo flights that carry goods for trade or essential goods and supplies, and their crew members, helpers, cleaners, etc. Travelers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet are eligible to enter the country, as are their minor children and spouses, or students attending an Indian institution, if one of the parents is a national of India or OCI card holder.
Travelers may transit through India from a neighboring country if traveling via India to their country of residence. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines permitting certain categories of foreign nationals to travel to India on business. However it will require them to first obtain a fresh business or employment visa. For information categories and process, visit the Indian Bureau of Immigration website. E-visas and tourist Visas are no longer valid.
Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. All travelers must visit the New Delhi Airport website and submit a self-declaration form at least 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers who have been in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Russian, South Africa, the UK, Ukraine or UAE in the past 14 days must submit to and pay for a confirmatory molecular test upon arrival.
Travelers arriving from Afghanistan, Bahrain, France, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Russian, Ukraine or the UAE are subject to a COVID-19 molecular test upon arrival, at their own expense. Travelers arriving from Brazil, South Africa or the UK are subject to a COVID-19 molecular test upon arrival and another test on day 7, at their own expense. Travelers coming from or transiting through the UK, Brazil, and South Africa will have to quarantine at least 7 days even if they test negative upon arrival.
Travelers who test negative for COVID but were seated in the same row as, three rows before, or three rows behind a traveler arriving from the UK, South Africa, or Brazil who tests positive for COVID upon arrival will also be placed in institutional quarantine for at least 7 days pending additional testing. Some states require quarantine for all individuals arriving from outside their borders with no exemptions. During the 14-day quarantine period, travelers are not permitted to use any form of public transportation or appear in any public location.They may be required to provide contact details and be asked to download the Arogya Setu app. Travelers are not allowed to transit through Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai.
INDONESIA: Indonesia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Indonesian nationals, Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) and Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) holders, travelers with a visa issued after March 31, 2020, holders, airline crew, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and foreigners working on strategic national projects. From December 23 to January 8, Indonesia has suspended flights from the UK.
Travelers entering the country from a European country or Australia present a medical certificate issued within 48 hours before arrival stating a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
All travelers arriving from countries not mention above entering the country must go through medical screening upon arrival. They must also either present a medical certificate issued within 72 hours before arrival stating a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, or be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.
Travelers must also complete and submit a Health Alert certificate to the Health Quarantine Office and provide a personal statement stating readiness to be quarantined for up to 14 days if required. Travelers will need to undergo a further COVID-19 swab test on arrival and then quarantine at their own expense in a designated hotel for a period of 5 days. After 5 days they will undertake a second PCR test and if this is negative, they will be allowed to proceed with their journey.
JAPAN: Japan will allow the entry of foreign nationals who need to move to Japan to study, work or join their family, subject to necessary visa requirements. Foreign nationals visiting for short-term business purposes are also permitted to enter, provided that they have a visa. However, the number of people permitted to enter Japan under these rules will be restricted, with priority given to those moving to Japan.
Starting November 1, all foreign nationals with the status of residence with a valid re-entry permit, are not required to obtain “the Letter of Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into Japan” or “Receipt for Request of Re-entry” when re-entering Japan from countries designated as an area subject to denial of permission to enter Japan.
Japan has restricted the entry of travelers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Chile, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe in the past 14 days.
Residents of Japan with “Permanent Resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”, “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” or “Long Term Resident” status who departed Japan with Re-entry Permission by April 2, 2020 may still re-enter the country, even if they have been in one of the above countries. Starting from 1 September, these travelers will also need to apply to their nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate to receive a “Re-entry Confirmation Letter”, and may need to provide a PCR test result on arrival. Check the Japanese government’s advice on this process on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Nationals of China with passports issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province may not enter the country unless they can prove that they haven’t been in those provinces in the past 14 days. Travelers who were on the cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ may not enter the country unless they’re nationals of Japan. Nationals of Japan, their spouses and children who can present proof, travelers with Special Permanent Residence Permits with re-entry permits from a regional immigration officer, and US military personnel may still enter the country.
Travelers and airline crew who have been in any of the countries listed so far in the past 14 days must submit a quarantine questionnaire and undergo a PCR test upon arrival. Special rules apply to airline crew members entering Japan. Crew members must submit quarantine questionnaires and “Plan of Stay in Japan” declarations. Crews should adhere to the instructions provided in the quarantine document “Notice: For Crews boarding vehicles from areas subject to strengthened quarantine.” Airlines should arrange chartered vehicles (as opposed to public transportation) to transport crews between the airport and their hotel, and ensure that crews comply with the other rules during their stay in Japan.
Visa exemption for travelers from many countries has been suspended, and visas from certain countries have been invalidated. All arrivals must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of their flight departure time.
Residents of Japan with re-entry permit must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. The certificate must be in English and the test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure and the sample collection method must be 'nasopharyngeal swab' or 'saliva'. Check the Japanese government’s advice on this process on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Travelers transiting through Tokyo (NRT) must transit on the same calendar day.
KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan is restarting flights from China, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Turkey; however, only certain categories of people will be allowed to enter on these flights.
Kazakhstan has restricted the entry of most foreign nationals and suspended most flights except for state flights, ferry flights, sanitary flights, and technical landings for refueling purposes. From June 20, Kazakhstan will reopen flights from China, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey; however, only certain categories of people will be allowed to enter on these flights. These include diplomats, direct-family members of Kazakhstani citizens, residency permit holders, and some employees of designated companies in critical industries. Travelers arriving on flights originating from China, South Korea, Japan, Georgia, and Thailand will have their temperature taken and be required to complete a questionnaire. Those arriving on flights originating from Turkey will have their temperature taken, be required to complete a questionnaire, and will need to provide proof (via PCR test and dated no more than five days before their arrival to Kazakhstan) of their negative status for COVID-19. Those without PCR test results will be tested in Kazakhstan and their residence within 48 hours of arrival.
Travelers arriving on flights originating from other countries will have their temperature taken, be required to complete a questionnaire, and will need to provide proof (via PCR test and dated no more than five days before their arrival to Kazakhstan) of their negative status for COVID-19. Those without test results will be held for up to two days in a quarantine facility in the city of their arrival and tested for COVID-19.
KOREA, NORTH: North Korea has restricted the entry of all travelers who are tourists, and travelers visiting for business reasons must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.
KOREA, SOUTH: South Korea has restricted the entry of all travelers who have been in the Hubei Province of China in the past 14 days. Chinese nationals with passports issued in the Hubei Province are also not allowed to enter the country. Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated. Nationals of China and travelers arriving from China must have visas to transit through South Korea.
Travelers arriving from China with a diplomatic, consular, official, service or special passport or who are nationals of Albania, Andorra, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Ireland, South Korea, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Palau, San Marino, Slovenia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Vatican City and Venezuela may still transit through South Korea without a visa.
South Korea has suspended visa exemptions for nationals of Japan, passengers with Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao passports. Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before April 5 are invalidated. Visa exemptions for 90 nationalities with normal passport are temporarily suspended, except for airline crew or passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card. Travelers with a visa on an expired passport must present a printed "Visa Grant Notice" and the expired passport to the immigration upon arrival.
Entry requirements
All travelers, including Korean nationals, must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of their departure. Arriving passengers must submit the PCR test result on an original form issued by the testing center in the country of origin (in the English or Korean language) to quarantine authorities.
Merchant seamen with a visa must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be in English and the passengers must have two copies of the certificate. All flights must arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) between 5:00 am and 8:00 pm. From December 10, short-term visitors must provide passport information to lodging facility owners, who must forward it to the Ministry of Justice. Failure to comply could result in a fine of 500,000 won (approximately $500). More information is available on hikorea.go.kr
Quarantine requirements
All arriving passengers are required to download and respond to daily questions via a Self-Diagnosis Mobile App for 14 days.
Travelers, including Korean nationals without a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of their departure, are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine at a government-designated facility, at their own expense. The nightly cost at these facilities could range from $100 to $150 USD per night (approximately $1,400-$2,100 USD total). Travelers that fall into this category will be required to sign a release form agreeing to these conditions prior to boarding a plane. Travelers who refuse to sign the form will be denied boarding. In some cases, Korean authorities have permitted immediate blood relatives or spouses of long-term residents to self-quarantine at their family’s home. For this, travelers would need to provide proof of relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate), and should understand that Korean immigration officials have the final authority to approve quarantine arrangements.
Travelers who are long-term or residential visa holders are required to self-quarantine at their own residences and must undergo a COVID test within 3 days. All travelers who exhibit symptoms will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing on arrival at the airport and may be subject to additional procedures.
Chinese nationals who are traveling on business under the Fast Lane program and their family members are exempt from the quarantine requirements; however, they must self-monitor their health conditions for at least 14 days before departure and must hold a medical certification of a negative COVID-19 testing result issued within 72 hours before departure. They will receive an additional test upon arrival, after which they must stay at a designated quarantine facility for up to 1-2 days until receiving the result. Once receiving a negative test result, they will be allowed to end their quarantine.
Transiting rules
Nationals of Egypt, Mongolia, Russia, Sudan, Thailand and Yemen are restricted from transiting through South Korea on their way to or from those countries.Most travelers transiting through Korean airports (who do not pass through immigration) have no quarantine requirement for stays less than 24 hours. However, transit passengers may need to undergo temperature checks or fill out health questionnaires. Transit passengers should confirm entry requirements at their onward destination. Symptomatic individuals will be subject to a COVID-19 test and hospitalization if found positive. Passengers who do not show symptoms and/or test negative may continue their journey. Please note, there are no COVID testing facilities available in airport transit areas.
Travelers should confirm with the airline(s) before departure that their bags have been checked through to their final destination (as transit passengers are not able to collect and re-check in baggage on arrival in Incheon Airport).
KYRGYZSTAN: Foreign citizens who are specialist workers on W1 and W2 visas are also now able to enter Kyrgyzstan, though their family members may not be eligible. For any questions on entry or exit requirements, you should contact the relevant Kyrgyz authorities on +996 312 881 618.
LAO PDR: Laos has suspended all flights with limited exceptions. Exceptions are in place for essential travel reasons such as:
work;
training, studies;
family reunification;
to receive medical services;
transit;
accompanying a minor;
return to one’s permanent place of residence;
attending a funeral.
MACAO: Macau has restricted the entry of all non-Macau residents from anywhere except Hong Kong, Taiwan, or mainland China. Transit services are suspended at Macau International Airport. As of August 7, all travelers arriving from Hong Kong must present proof of a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test conducted within 24 hours. Travelers who have been to Hong Kong in the 14 days before entry will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a designated place. For more information, please see the Macau government’s website. Residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China who have traveled overseas in the 14 days prior to their arrival will also be denied entry. Those who have visited Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 14 days prior to entry will be subject to 14 days of medical surveillance in a designated center. Macao residents who have been overseas or to Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 14 days prior to entry will be subject to 14 days of medical surveillance in a designated center. All travelers, including Macao residents, must obtain a certificate confirming that they have tested negative for coronavirus within the last 7 days before they are allowed to board their flight All air passengers will also have their temperature checked before boarding flights, and will be refused boarding if they have a fever.
MALAYSIA: Travelers must have a formal written approval from the Malaysian Government before attempting to enter Malaysia. Malaysian immigration operates a consolidated portal called My Travel Pass for most categories of pass holders to request permission to enter. Travelers with a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) permit must have a return approval and may also be requested from immigration via My Travel Pass. International students must have a written approval from immigration applied at Education Malaysia website Airline crew must have their names listed on the General Declaration.
MONGOLIA: Mongolia has restricted entry to all travelers except for nationals and permanent residents of Mongolia; foreign national travelers with a short-term visa (business (B-type), diplomatic (D-type) or official (A-type) visa) issued on or after October 8.
MYANMAR: Myanmar has suspended all flights into the country until at least December 31, except for relief flights, medical evacuation flights, and flights approved by the Department of Civil Aviation.
Entry restrictions
Myanmar has suspended all incoming international flights until at least December 31, except for relief flights, medical evacuation flights, and flights approved by the Department of Civil Aviation. Beginning January 1, incoming international flights will resume. However, it is unclear at this time how many flights will operate, and what the COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements will be. New tourist visa applications are currently suspended, however, Myanmar has begun to accept applications for business visas for foreign nationals with a compelling case. Travelers must apply to the nearest Myanmar Embassy and obtain permission.
Entry requirements
All business visa arrivals will need to have completed one week quarantine before boarding a flight to Myanmar. This can be verified by an employer’s, doctor’s or self-declaration. Travelers may only leave the place of quarantine in the final 72 hours preceding travel to take a COVID-test. Travelers will be temperature-checked on arrival in Myanmar and must provide a negative COVID-19 testing result issued in the previous 72 hours.
Quarantine requirements
Following arrival, the standard quarantine period for new arrivals is 28 days (21 days in a government-arranged facility, followed by 7 days of home quarantine). However, foreign nationals can, through contacting their nearest Myanmar Embassy, request permission to undergo a shorter quarantine period.
NEPAL: Travelers must have a visa or prior approval document
Trekkers and mountaineers must have a confirmed hotel reservation that allows at least 7 days shielding or quarantine in Nepal.
Trekkers and mountaineers must possess a medical travel insurance with international coverage of at least USD 5,000 that covers COVID-19 before traveling.
PAKISTAN: Pakistan has opened its airports to international flights, with the exceptions of Gwadar (GWD) and Turbat (TUK). Travelers entering Pakistan must provide contact information through the PassTrack mobile app or an accessible web-based form, undergo screening by a health official, provide a certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, fill a health declaration form on arrival and will be subject to thermal screening on arrival.
From October 5, all International travelers are required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 96 hours of the travel date. However, there is a list of countries exempted from the mandatory test requirement. Children under the age of 12 and disabled travelers are exempt from the Covid-19 test requirement and Pass Track App requirement but required to complete a health declaration form upon arrival.
Travelers who have any symptoms of COVID-19 (including fever, cough, and breathing difficulty) will be allowed to proceed to their destination but will be required to have a COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival and submit the results of the test to the authorities. If the test is positive they will have to self-isolate in line with Pakistan’s guidelines. International travelers should self-isolate for 10 days after arrival (including those who are asymptomatic on arrival).
PHILIPPINES: The Philippines' borders are open only to returning Filipino nationals and their spouses and children, nationals of India with a Temporary Resident Visa, nationals of China with a Permanent Resident Visa who is spouse of a national of the Philippine, foreign nationals with certain category of visa.
Foreign nationals wishing to enter the Philippines must hold a visa under the following categories, otherwise they risk being turned away at the port of entry: -a non-immigrant visa issued under Section 13 of the Immigration act (Section 13 series visa: / a,b,c,d,e,g) -those who acquired resident status under Republic Act 7919 or Alien Social Integration Act (RA 7919 visa); -those who availed of Executive Order 324 or Alien Legalization Program (EO 324 visa) -native-born foreign nationals (Native-born visa).
All arriving travelers and airline crew must present a completed Case Investigation Form upon arrival. They will be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) and placed in quarantine at their own expense, while awaiting the results of the test. Travelers arriving to Davao must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 72 hours before departure.
RUSSIA: The Russian government allows entry of foreigners for medical treatment or in order to care for relatives in Russia. Travelers with a close family member who is a Russian national may enter the country, but must provide supporting documentation of their relationship. Travelers may transit through Russian airports, as long as they are not entering the country.
SINGAPORE: Singapore has restricted entry and transit of all short-term visitors who are not residents of Singapore, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, or Long-Term Pass Holders (including holders of Work Pass, Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, and Long-Term Visit Pass). Long-Term Visit Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass In-Principle Approval holders issued by ICA also need an Approved Letter for Entry (ALE) from ICA.
Student’s Pass holders and Student’s Pass In-Principle Approval holders also need an ALE from the Ministry of Education (MOE). New and existing work pass holders are only allowed to enter Singapore with the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) prior approval. They are required to show the MOM’s approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding, as well as to ICA officers at the immigration checkpoint upon their arrival in Singapore.
Short-term visitors with an ALE from ICA, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or MOH may still enter the country. However, they may still be subject to health screening upon arrival. Having an ALE does not guarantee a Visit Pass to enter Singapore. Prospective short-term visitors seeking entry to Singapore must apply in advance for a ‘SafeTravel Pass’ at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/. Spouses or children of Singapore residents or citizens who need to visit Singapore due to extenuating circumstances may apply for entry via the Ministry of Health.
All travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass (LTP) holders must submit a health declaration via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service, at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard, or the mobile app. Airlines are requested to inform passengers at check-in and before boarding, as well as in-flight, to submit their health declaration via the SGAC e-Service prior to their arrival in Singapore. The paper-based embarkation/disembarkation card has been discontinued and is no longer distributed by airlines operating into Singapore.Travelers entering Singapore will be tested for COVID-19 and must also self-isolate for 14 days at a dedicated Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) facility at a cost of $2000; travelers are responsible for covering all of these costs. During the quarantine, travelers will not be allowed to leave their room, and smoking may not be allowed in the facilities.
From August 11, everyone aged over 12 who is in home quarantine will be required by law to wear an electronic tag for the duration of their quarantine period. The 14-day period cannot be reduced, even if travelers wish to leave Singapore. Travelers with an Air Travel Pass approval entering Singapore and who have remained in either Brunei or New Zealand in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry are not required to serve a Stay-Home Notice(SHN) but will still be subject to COVID-19 test upon arrival. If the test is negative, they can continue their activities in Singapore.
The SHN duration will be shortened from 14 days to 7 days for travelers with an Air Travel Pass approval entering Singapore who have spent the previous 14 consecutive days in Australia (excluding Victoria), Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan or Vietnam and will be allowed to serve their SHN at their place of residence, and undergo a COVID-19 test at the end of their SHN.
SRI LANKA: Nationals of Sri Lanka must have an approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka or from a consulate of Sri Lanka, with the exception of nationals of Sri Lanka traveling with their foreign spouse, parents or children with a tourist visa.
Travelers must complete a Health Declaration Form and present it upon arrival.
Tourist must purchase the mandatory COVID-19 Insurance Cover from People's Insurance PLC at USD 12 for a policy of USD 50,000 for a period of one month.
TAIWAN: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Taiwan.
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Taiwan.
TAJIKISTAN: Most visitors from the United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Tajikistan.
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Tajikistan
Visitors from the United States will need to quarantine for 10 days upon entering Tajikistan.
THAILAND: Thailand has also allowed foreigners to enter the kingdom by air under the Special Tourist Visa and Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme, for long-stay tourism purposes.
All travelers must register for a Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by Royal Thai Embassy.
All travelers must make a reservation at a Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ), at their own expense.
Foreign travelers must have an insurance to cover medical expenses in Thailand with a coverage cost of at least USD 100,000.
Travelers must have a Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by Royal Thai Embassy and a Fit to Fly health certificate issued at most 72 hours prior to departure.
All travelers who have received COEs are required to download and register via the ThailandPlus Application.
TIMOR-LESTE: Timor-Leste has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and residents of Timor-Leste, passengers born in Timor-Leste, legal representatives of Timorese minors; and oil rig workers. All travelers arriving in the country are subject to quarantine for 14 days. Travelers who present symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough and breathing difficulties are restricted from traveling, and taken to a health facility for a COVID-19 test. Positive cases will be subject to isolation.
TURKMENISTAN: Turkmenistan has suspended all flights into the country, except for repatriation flights for Turkmen nationals, accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organizations. International flight restrictions are expected to continue at least through November 1. Travelers are required to have a health report issued within 72 hours of departure from the health organizations of the country they are arriving from that shows that they have undergone the coronavirus (COVID-19) check and tested negative.
UZBEKISTAN: Travelers who have spent at least 14 days before travel in the countries listed above may enter/exit Uzbekistan if they are:
Employees of embassies and consulates and members of their families, staff of foreign companies and other organizations working in Uzbekistan as part of investment projects, people traveling for medical treatment, people with close relatives or seriously ill relatives abroad, people transiting through Uzbekistan at the request of embassies and consulates of foreign countries, foreign citizens with residence in Uzbekistan, stateless persons, or citizens of Uzbekistan with registration in other countries.
Until March 1, travelers who has been in Austria, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, the UK, Australia, and South Africa during the last 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit.
Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours before the entry to Uzbekistan. All travelers are subject to a mandatory COVID19 express test on arrival and at their own expense. This is in addition to the pre-departure testing requirement
Quarantine rules apply differently depending on which country the traveler is arriving from: Japan, South Korea, China and Israel: No quarantine required. European Union, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore: 14-day self-quarantine at home. United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan): Government quarantine. All travelers entering Uzbekistan must wear masks in public at all times.
VIETNAM: Vietnam has suspended visa waivers, issuing of visas and the entry into Vietnam for all foreign nationals. There are a very small number of exceptions for diplomats on official business and certain high-skilled workers. These will be processed on a case by case basis. Such applications are required to be led by Vietnamese employers who must work directly through individual provincial government offices. The requirements and process may differ from province to province. The costs of quarantine, both in government centres and designated hotels, must be paid by those arriving or their employers.
Central America / Caribbean
ANTIGUA AND BARB.: The V.C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic.Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 7 days prior to arrival and a completed Health Declaration Form upon arrival. Children under age 12 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result.
Travelers arriving from the travel bubble (Anguilla, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, or St Vincent and the Grenadines) are subject to mandatory health screening upon arrival but will not subject to quarantine or self-isolation requirements.
Travelers arriving from outside the travel bubble must pre-booked accommodation from hotels approved by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. They will be allowed to travel to their accommodation and to move around the country but must follow all the restrictions implemented by the local authorities.
Travelers staying with family, friends, in private accommodation, in their own place of residence, or other location not approved by the Government will be subject to an interview regarding the suitability to leave for their accommodation arrangements and are subject to a 14-day self-isolation. Those not deemed to have suitable accommodations are subject to a 7 to 14-day quarantine in a government facility, at their own expense. Travelers and airline crew staying overnight in transit must stay at a hotel or at a designated facility until their next flight.
ARUBA: Completing and obtaining approval to travel to Aruba through the Embarkation/Disembarkation card online before arrival is a requirement for entry to Aruba. The Public Health authorities of Aruba also advise you to download Aruba’s Health App on your smart phone prior to your travel. For more information on the Aruba Health App see here.
BAHAMAS: The Bahamas has opened its borders to all travelers, including visitors. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 5 days prior to arrival and apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa.
Entry restrictions
The Bahamas reopened its borders. Starting November 1, travelers entering The Bahamas will no longer need to Vacation-in-Place.
Entry requirements
Traveler must have a COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 5 days prior to arrival. No other type of COVID-19 test is accepted. Children under the age of 10 and airline pilots and crew who remain overnight in The Bahamas are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. Travelers must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa. Confirmation will be provided via email. Each traveler must have their confirmation on hand upon arrival at their destination. Travelers must also upload their negative COVID-19 test result. Travel Health Visa applications take up to 72 hours to process and should be completed with adequate lead time. Traveler with a COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 7 days prior to arrival are still allowed to enter until November 6, if they booked their trip before November 1. Starting November 14, as part of the Travel Health Visa application, travelers will be required to opt-in to COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay.
Quarantine requirements
Travelers who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 at any time during their stay will be required to take a Rapid Antigen Test and receive a negative result before being permitted to continue their vacation. Travelers who tested positive will be subject to a follow up with a COVID-19 RT-PCR swab test. Travelers who are staying longer than 5 days will be required to take a Rapid Antigen Test.
BARBADOS: New entry and quarantine protocols for vaccinated travelers will take effect on May 8, 2021.
Travelers must download and install the BIMSafe app and complete the online Immigration/Customs form at least 24 hours prior to travel. Travelers in transit or are unable to download BIMSafe can go to https://www.travelform.gov.bb/home to fill out online Immigration/Customs form and upload their PCR test results.
Specific travelers who have non-standard circumstances that need to be addressed are advised to contact The Ministry of Health and Wellness via covid19hotline@barbados.gov.bb at least 72 hours prior before travel to have their requests investigated and facilitated. These include: diplomats; persons with a medical condition warranting special consideration (to be certified by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)); persons with a disability or traveling with persons with disabilities.
BELIZE: The Philip Goldson International airport is now open as of October 1. Travelers must download the Belize Health App and complete the required information within 72 hours prior to boarding a flight to Belize. This will create a unique QR code for contact tracing while in Belize. Travelers must have a booked stay at a hotel in Belize that has achieved the Tourism Gold Standard Certificate of Recognition. Travelers must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of travel. Those who present a negative PCR test upon arrival will be able to utilize the ‘fast track’ entry lane for much faster arrival processing. Travelers who do not have a negative test will be required to undergo testing by the Ministry of Health upon arrival at their own expense. Those who test positive will be quarantined at their Gold Standard hotel until the Ministry of Health gives clearance.
COSTA RICA: Tourists must acquire mandatory travel insurance that covers lodging in the event of quarantine as well as medical expenses due to contracting COVID-19.
The insurance policy may be obtained from any international insurance company that meets the following requirements:
Valid for the entire stay in Costa Rica (coverage dates).
50,000 USD for medical expenses, including those from COVID-19.
2,000 USD for lodging expenses in the event of COVID-19 quarantine.
CUBA: Travelers must complete a Traveler Health Declaration or "Declaración de Sanidad del Viajero" and present it upon arrival.
Travelers will be tested on arrival (a ‘PCR’ swab and a temperature test), there is a charge of USD 30 for the PCR test.
Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Cuba. Travelers must have a certified proof of a negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel at an accredited testing center in the country they are traveling from. Children are not exempt. They will still be given a PCR test on arrival in Cuba. Visitors will need to quarantine for days upon entering Cuba.
DOMINICA: Arriving passengers will have to complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 24-72 hours before arrival. The PCR result must be uploaded and submitted with the questionnaire and receive an email of approval from the Dominican Ministry of Health. Travelers will not be allowed to board the flight to Dominica without this email.
Travelers arriving from High-Risk country who are intending to participate in the Safe in Nature managed experience, a confirmed booking must be provided at the port of entry. Check DHTA Booking Line for booking information.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Travelers will be required to fill out and submit a Traveler’s Health Affidavit. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days.
EL SALVADOR: Local authorities have advised that from 24 March, people seeking to enter El Salvador must be able to show, including to the relevant airline or travel company, that one of the following COVID-19 requirements is met:
That you have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including both doses if appropriate for that vaccine make.
GRENADA: All travelers must have a printed or electronic copy Pure Safe Travel Certificate. The application must be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the date of travel.
Travelers are required to have a confirmed reservation at an Approved Accommodation or Apply for Home Quarantine at least 7 days prior to travel. Home Quarantine requests are made via the Pure Safe Travel portal.
Travelers must download contact tracing app "Ronatrac Mobile App" and register prior to travel, the app is not available for iPhone users yet, and they are currently exempt from this requirement.
GUATEMALA: Guatemala does not permit the entry of travellers who have been in the United Kingdom or South Africa in the 14 days prior to their arrival. This measure is not applicable to Guatemalan nationals, diplomats or foreign nationals who are legal residents in the country.
24 hours before your arrival, you are required to register via the Guatemalan Health Pass website. Once you have submitted your details, you must print the form and bring it with you.
HAITI: Travelers will be required to complete a health declaration form on the flight, including contact and location information in Haiti, and present it to immigration authorities upon arrival. Visitors are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Haiti. Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering Haiti.
HONDURAS: A completed form must be submitted at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn/ before departure. Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Honduras. Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering Honduras.
JAMAICA: Jamaica has reopened its borders to international travelers. All travelers arriving to Jamaica are subject to medical screening upon arrival. Non-residents must have a travel authorization obtained before departure at https://www.visitjamaica.com/. Jamaican residents must have a travel authorization obtained before departure at https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/immigration.html. All travelers arriving in Jamaica may be tested for COVID-19 if assessed as high-risk as a result of exhibiting symptoms, exposure to persons who have tested positive, belonging to a high-risk group or other risk factors. Travelers will be screened for symptoms at the airport.
All travelers arriving in Jamaica will be subject to the following quarantine requirements:
- Category 1: Jamaican nationals and non-nationals ordinarily resident in Jamaica - may be subject to testing if assessed as high-risk and are required to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica. If the test is positive, they will be isolated either at home or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.
- Category 2: Non-residents visiting Jamaica for tourism purposes and staying at approved “resilient corridor” accommodation - may be tested at the airport or a designated facility, and would wait for the results in travelers hotel rooms. If the test is negative, they would remain at their hotel/resort within the “resilient corridor” and restricted to property under the “Stay in Resilient Corridor” measure. If the test is positive, they would be isolated either at the hotel/resort or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities. Details of ‘resilient corridor’ accommodation can be found on the “Quarantine for Business Traveler” measure at their hotel/intended address. If the test is negative, they would be released from quarantine and be under a “Stay at Intended Address for Business Travelers” measure for a period of 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica or for the duration of their stay if shorter than 14 days. If the test is positive, they would be isolated either at their hotel/intended address or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.
- Category 3: Non-residents visiting Jamaica for other purposes including tourists not staying within the “resilient corridor” - travelers who are not required to pre-test may be required to be tested at the airport or other designated facility, if assessed by the health authorities as high-risk. They will then wait for their test results under quarantine at their hotel/intended address. Whether they need to be tested or not, travelers need to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of entry to Jamaica. If travelers needed to be tested and the test is negative, they must remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of entry to Jamaica. If the test is positive, travelers will be isolated either at home or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.
MEXICO: A completed "Cuestionario de identificación de factores de riesgo en viajeros" must be presented to immigration upon arrival.
PANAMA: Panama has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test issued within 48 hours of departure to Panama. Travelers without a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test must undertake a test at the airport for USD 50, at their own expense. It is now possible to transit Panama. Transit travelers will need to have a confirmed onward flight and will not be allowed to leave the airport. They may also need to take a COVID-19 test and receive a negative result to be able to fly. Travelers should check the requirements for the country of final destination as requirements may vary.
PUERTO RICO: Travelers must have a neagative PCR COVID-19 test result issued within the last 72 hours, completed a travel declaration form and obtain an airport exit confirmaiton number and QR code.
Entry restrictions
Travelers are permitted to enter the Island if they comply with all necessary requirements.
Entry requirements
All travelers must have a completed travel declaration form and a negative PCR COVID-19 test result issued within the last 72 hours. Rapid test will not be accepted. Children under age 12 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. They must pass a health screening and temperature check on arrival and obtain an airport exit confirmation number and QR code. Face masks are obligatory.
Quarantine requirements
Travelers who arrive without the necessary documentation or a negative molecular COVID-19 test result issued within the last 72 hours are subject to a 14-day quarantine at their own expense.
TURKS & CAICOS: Turks and Caicos reopened its airports on July 22. All travelers over age 10 except merchant seamen and airline crew must have a travel authorization completed 72 hours before departure, and a medical certificate with a negative PCR test for COVID-19 from within the last 5 days before arrival in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They must also have proof of health/travel insurance with COVID-19 cover (including cover for any necessary in-country medical treatment, quarantine costs or repatriation/medevac) and must complete a health screening questionnaire. All visitors will be required to wear masks on arrival to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days on arrival.
Europe
ALBANIA: Albania has lifted restrictions on commercial flights. Health screenings may be in place at ports of entry.
ANDORRA: Please see Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations for France or Spain, whichever is transited to enter Andorra.
AUSTRIA: Austrian nationals, permanent residents, D-visa holders, and EEA nationals and their immediate family members may still enter Austria from closed areas. Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, people traveling on business, healthcare professionals, and members of emergency/rescue/ambulance crews may also enter the country, and travelers with an immediate connecting flight may transit through the country.
BELARUS: Belarus has not implemented any entry restrictions, but foreign citizens arriving in Belarus are subject to a 14-day self quarantine requirement, unless they are arriving from Azerbaijan, Australia, Austria, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, the UK, the UAE, or the US.
Travelers are required to have valid medical insurance before travelling to Belarus. Travelers will be asked to provide proof of insurance when applying for a visa or upon arrival at Minsk airport. All travelers are required to wear protective face masks on all flights and while at Minsk National Airport. Foreign travelers are required to present a medical certificate, issued within 48 hours of arrival, indicating a negative COVID-19 test result. Foreign citizens who plan to spend more than 5 days in Belarus must register with the police indicating the address they are staying. If foreign visitors stay in a hotel, hostel, health resort or another facility of collective accommodation, the management of the above-mentioned facilities shall be responsible for the registration with the police.
BELGIUM: Certain exemptions apply for travelers from closed areas, such as urgent family or professional reasons. Further details are on the Belgian Government Coronavirus website.
Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Belgium. Children under the age of 6 and residents of Belgium are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result.
Visitors will need to quarantine for 10 days upon entering Belgium. After 7 days of quarantine, travelers can get a test. If the test is negative, travelers do not need to quarantine further.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: Bosnia and Herzegovina has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 48 hours prior to arrival with the exception of nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina and their spouses and children, nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia arriving directly from the country of nationality, diplomats, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence. Transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina is possible without the need for a negative test result.
BULGARIA: Bulgaria has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or family members of nationals of the European Union, the Schengen Agreement States (including San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City), or the UK. Nationals of Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Canada, Georgia, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, South Korea, Rwanda, Serbia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Ukraine and the UAE may also enter the country. Bulgarian nationals and their family members, permanent residents, and long-term residence permit holders may also enter the country, as may long-term residents and family members of EEA/Schengen countries and the UK. Certain other exceptions exist for medical workers, students attending a Bulgarian institution, diplomats, and certain classes of workers essential to the Bulgarian state. For full details on exceptions, check the Bulgarian Ministry of Health website (in Bulgarian).
A PCR test is not required for nationals arriving in Bulgaria from EU Member States, the UK, and the Schengen countries, as well as from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, Ukraine, and Jordan. Nationals of these countries are not subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Nationals of North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Moldova, Israel, and Kuwait can enter Bulgaria with a negative PCR test performed in the last 72 hours. The Bulgarian border authorities must be presented with a document showing a negative result, written in the Latin method (PCR), which contains the names of the person according to the identity document with which he travels, data about the laboratory that performed the test, and the date on which the PCR test was performed. Travelers who fall into one of the above exception categories but whose travel to Bulgaria originates in any other country must present a negative result from a PCR test done up to 72 hours before entering Bulgaria, Travelers who are required to quarantine will not be able to leave Bulgaria before the end date of the 14 day quarantine. Traveling and leaving the premises of the quarantine will be considered a violation.
Nationals and long-term residents of the EU, Schengen countries, or the UK and their family members may transit transit through Bulgaria to their country of residence, and nationals of North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, or Turkey can transit to return to the country of which they are nationals. Transit is only permitted when the traveler will immediately depart Bulgaria.
CROATIA: Vaccinated travelers are allowed if they present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate (the final dose must be administered at least 14 days before arrival).
CYPRUS: All travelers must obtain a Cyprus Flight Pass. All passengers traveling to Cyprus need to fill in and submit in advance, all required information and documents. Any travelers arriving in Cyprus without a Cyprus Flight Pass will be subject to a fine of 300 Euros.
CZECH REPUBLIC: Czechia will now allow travelers from countries it considers to be of low risk to enter without being required to quarantine. The Czech government has classified countries based on their rate of COVID-19 cases. Travelers arriving from countries considered to be of low risk will not be required to quarantine or provide a PCR test. Travelers arriving from countries not considered to be 'low risk' are only allowed to enter the Czech Republic for limited, specific purposes. Exceptions to this include family members of EEA/UK nationals residing in Czechia (who must provide evidence of their relationship), as well as travelers with a D visa issued by Czechia or a C visa issued by Czechia after May 11, 2020. Details of how countries are classified, and the regulations in place for travelers from those countries, can be found on the website of the Czech Ministry of Interior.
DENMARK: Danish nationals and residents may still return to Denmark from anywhere. Travelers who are not nationals or residents can still enter Denmark with a worthy purpose.
Proof will be required to demonstrate a ‘worthy purpose’ to enter. Examples of 'worthy purposes' include work or study in Denmark, transporting goods, and various family-related reasons, for example visiting a family member or partner who is a Danish resident. The full list of 'worthy purposes' is subject to change.
ESTONIA: Travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 can enter the country without having to submit to an otherwise mandatory 10-day quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements.
Estonian nationals, residents and their family members, travelers entering as workers and students, as well as diplomatic, medical, humanitarian and transit flights may enter.
FINLAND: Exceptions may apply:
Finnish nationals and their family members
nationals of EU and Schengen countries residing in Finland and their family members
third-country nationals residing in Finland with a residence permit
UK citizens and their family members residing in Finland who the Withdrawal Agreement applies to
Travelers arriving from within the EU or a Schengen Member State may enter Finland if they are traveling for work or study in Finland. Healthcare professionals, transport personnel, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers entering for imperative family reasons, and workers who commute to another country daily may also enter the country. More information is available at the Finnish Border Guard website.
FRANCE: Exemptions exist for spouses and children of French nationals, long-term residents with French residence permits and their spouses and children, long-term residents of EU, Andorra, Vatican City, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland and their spouses and children on their way home, and healthcare professionals. Airline crew, personnel of diplomatic and consular missions and international organizations with offices in France and their spouses and children, and merchant seamen may also still enter.
GEORGIA: Restrictions on most international commercial flights to Georgia have been extended through at least October 31, with exceptions in place for flights to Munich (Lufthansa), Paris (Air France), and Riga (Air Baltic), which will resume in August, along with charter flights to several European cities operated by Georgian Airways. All arriving travelers must complete an online form 48 hours before arrival at https://registration.gov.ge/pub/form/7_protocol_for_arrivals_in_georgia/kcjcpx/.
Starting on September 15, all travelers eligible to enter Georgia are subject to an 8-day quarantine upon arrival, and must take a PCR test on the 8th day of quarantine. If the test is negative, they will be allowed to leave the quarantine, but will have to take another PCR test on the 12th day. Travelers on business trips will have the option to take a PCR test every 72 hours instead of quarantine. Tests and quarantine will be at their own expense.
GERMANY: Restricted with expection to:
German citizens and people who are resident in Germany with a current right to reside in the country.
Travelers on connecting flights, who do not leave the transit zone of an international airport.
Travelers from closed/banned areas entry is possible only in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being urgent need.
These include healthcare and social care personnel and health researchers, skilled workers whose economic activity is necessary and cannot be postponed or performed from abroad, freight and transport staff, seasonal workers, students who cannot continue their studies from abroad, travelers making visits for urgent family reasons, diplomats and staff at international organizations.
GREECE: Greece has restricted the entry of all travelers with the exception of residents from EU+ countries. EU+ consists of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland. Nationals and residents of Australia, Israel, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia, Thailand and UAE may also enter the country. Those arriving from the UAE must be traveling on a direct flight, and will need to provide proof of permanent residence in the UAE, return tickets and hotel reservations.
Foreign travelers may not arrive from other areas unless they are in an essential category such as healthcare professionals, students, government members, diplomats, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, airline crew, seasonal workers, travelers in transit, or travelers entering Greece for reasons authorized by the Greek embassy or consulate. Flights from Turkey are suspended, except flights to repatriate Greek nationals and residents and special government-ordered flights. Travelers arriving from Albania and North Macedonia must arrive at Athens.
All travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test results 72 hours prior to arrival.
In addition to the mandatory pre-travel testing requirements set out above, travelers arriving from the UAE or UK will be required to undergo a rapid COVID-19 test on arrival. All travelers except those only transiting through an airport in Greece must complete a "Passenger Locator Form (PLF)" 24 hours before check-in. A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival.
Passengers are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival, details can be found at here. Travelers are subject to a mandatory 7-day preventive quarantine.Travelers arriving from the UAE or UK need to self-isolate for 7 days at the address they record on their PLF, in the event of a negative test result. If they are staying for shorter period of time, then they will need to self-isolate until their departure day. At the end of the 7-day self-isolation, travelers should undergo a fresh PCR test in order able to exit quarantine. If the result of their rapid COVID-19 test upon entry to Greece is positive, the Greek authorities will ask them to quarantine until advised otherwise. Starting November 9, all departing air passenger must submit a PLF prior to departure as well.
HUNGARY: Exceptions apply to:
People entitled to permanent residence in Hungary and their family members
Family members of a Hungarian citizen
Those crossing the border in freight traffic, persons holding diplomatic or a diplomatic service passport or a service passport for seamen
Persons reporting to entry holding a private passport or other travel documents for the purpose of official visit (the purpose of the official visit shall be proved with documents)
Travelers providing satisfactory proof while entering Hungary that they have undergone COVID-19 infection within 6 months prior to reporting to entry.
See all exceptions on the official site.
ICELAND: Unvaccinated visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Iceland.
Vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Iceland without restrictions. Vaccinated tourists will be able to visit Iceland without having to quarantine or take a test for COVID-19.
All arriving travelers will undergo 2 tests to screen for SARS-CoV-2 and diagnosis of COVID-19, with quarantine in between. The first test is performed upon arrival and the second one 5 days later.
IRELAND: Ireland is not currently implementing any entry restrictions, but all travelers arriving in the country from areas except Northern Ireland are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form and self-quarantine for 14 days, except travelers with a diplomatic passport. Effective from August 26, travelers who are 16 years or older must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form before arrival, at https://cvd19plf-prod1.powerappsportals.com/en-us/
As of July 20, a "green list" of countries with low incidence of COVID-19 has been published. Travelers arriving from such countries will not need to quarantine. As of August 4, countries on the list include Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Slovakia. The list can be found at https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92-covid-19-travel-advice/. Essential supply chain workers are exempted from the quarantine requirements.
ITALY: Italy has restricted most foreign nationals into the country until at least March 5, with the exception of nationals and residents of the EU, the Schengen area, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, travelers with a long-term residence permit or a long term "D" visa issued by Switzerland or an EEA Member State. Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand may also enter the country.
Until April 6, Italy has suspended all direct flights to and from the UK. Anyone who has been in the UK in the previous 14 days will not be permitted entry into Italy. With the exception of nationals, residents, or those with essential reasons including urgent work, health needs or study requirements. The reason for travel must be declared in writing (by the passenger using the self-declaration). A ban on air traffic and on entry into Italy for anyone traveling from Brazil or who has stayed in/transited through Brazil in the 14 days preceding entry into Italy. There are currently no exceptions.
A ban on air traffic and on entry into Italy for anyone traveling from Austria or who has stayed in/transited through Austria for more than 12 hours in the 14 days preceding entry into Italy. There are currently no exceptions. All foreign travelers must complete a self-declaration form and present it to the authorities upon arrival.
Travelers must present a negative molecular or antigenic test result issued within 48 hours prior entering Italy. Traveler arriving from Vatican City and San Marino are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test result.Travelers wanting to visit the regions of Sardinia, Sicily, Apulia, Calabria must register on their websites before arrival and follow their travel regulations.
Regional governments in Italy may also impose restrictions on travelers from certain foreign countries, and travelers intending to travel or return to Italy are advised to check whether any new provisions have been introduced by their region of destination. Travelers arriving from EU countries without a negative molecular or antigenic test result issued within 48 hours prior entering Italy are subject to temporary isolation and health surveillance.
Travelers arriving from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore and Thailand are subject to a 14-day self-isolation. Travelers from countries not listed above are only allowed to enter for specific reasons (such as work, health or study, or absolute urgency, returning to one's home, domicile, or dwelling) and not for tourism. Travelers arriving from this group of countries will be required to fill in a self-declaration form specifying the reason for entering/returning to Italy and are subject to a 14-day self-isolation. Italy has extended the ban on non-essential travel between its regions until March 27.
KOSOVO: All travelers entering Kosovo from countries assessed as High Risk by the ECDC must present a medical certificate with a negative RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
LATVIA: Latvia has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian nationals and permanent residents. Nationals and residents of EEA Member States may enter the country if they are traveling from within the EEA. Spouses or minor children of Latvian nationals, members of government delegations and passengers in transit may still enter Latvia.
LIECHTENSTEIN: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Liechtenstein.
LITHUANIA: Travelers must complete a questionnaire and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier when boarding the vehicle.
Frontier workers and those crossing the border between the Republic of Lithuania and another European Union country every day or every working day (those travelling for work-related purpose, pupils, students and trainees) must complete a questionnaire once a month.
LUXEMBOURG: Travelers will be asked to complete a passenger locator form while on the plane.
For essential highly qualified workers, travelers for imperative and duly justified family reasons and third-country national students attending an institution in Luxembourg, an express request for the issue of a specific certificate must be sent to the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office (BPVL) by email at (service.visas@mae.etat.lu).
MALTA: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Malta.
MOLDOVA: Moldova has restricted entry to most foreign travelers until at least September 15. Until September 15, Moldova's border only permits foreigners if they meet one of the following exceptions: immediate family members of Moldovan citizens; persons having a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; persons traveling for "professional interest" in possession of a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; diplomats accredited to Moldova and members of international organizations and their family members; personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; passengers in transit.
As of June 30, other categories of people are allowed to enter Moldova. These include: people with a business visit visa, long-stay visa, residence permit or equivalent document, members and dependents of diplomatic missions, consular Posts and international organizations accredited in Moldova, personnel providing humanitarian aid, passengers in transit, people traveling for health and humanitarian reasons, cross-border workers, and drivers and service personnel, for the purpose of transportation of goods (aircraft, ship and train crew).
PCR and/or serology is not required to enter Moldova but all travelers must complete an epidemiological questionnaire ("fisa epidemiologica") at airports and other ports of entry when entering Moldova and sign a statement that they will self-isolate for 14 days. Starting September 1, Moldova requires a 14-day home stay (quarantine) for new arrivals from certain countries, with exceptions including asymptomatic individuals delivering goods, crew members, students, people traveling for health care, work related travelers with visas, diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova, and passengers in transit. See this website for the list of countries on the “red” list which require the quarantine. The list will be updated every two weeks.
MONACO: Please refer to France's travel restrictions.
MONTENEGRO: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Montenegro.
NETHERLANDS: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Netherlands.
The travel restrictions do not apply to: -EU citizens and their family members; -Third-country nationals holding a residence card or a residence permit in accordance with Directive 2003/109/EC (LTR Directive); -Third-country nationals who derive their right of residence from other European Directives or from the national law of a Member State; -Holders of a long-stay visa, including persons with a temporary residence permit (MVV); -Other persons with an essential function or need.
NORTH MACEDONIA: North Macedonia has resumed commercial flights. Currently there are no restrictions on travelers entering North Macedonia. Travelers entering the country do not need to present a PCR test. Travelers are not subject to self- isolation or quarantine.
NORWAY: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Norway.
There are a few exemptions, for instance for journalists, seafarers and aviation personnel, foreign nationals for whom special reasons indicate they should be granted the right to enter, such as specific care responsibilities for persons in Norway or other compelling welfare considerations, foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers, foreign nationals who work in critical public functions, and health personnel from Sweden and Finland who work in the Norwegian health and care services.
POLAND: All flights remain suspended, except humanitarian and medical flights, flights to protect public order, emergency flights, flights at the order of the Prime Minister, and repatriation flights performed by foreign air carriers at the order of foreign states.
The list of countries whose residents may enter Poland is subject to review by the Polish government and is updated frequently on this page (in Polish).
Quarantine requirements
Nationals of the EU/EEA are no longer required to enter quarantine upon arrival.
Travelers entering Poland from any other country outside of the EU/EEA may be required to self-isolate for 10 days. There are exceptions, including for individuals vaccinated against Covid-19 and produce a certificate of vaccination, freight drivers, work permit holders, airline cabin crew, spouse and children of Polish citizens, train workers, agriculture workers, students and school pupils studying in Poland and members of diplomatic missions, Consulates or International Organizations and their families.
PORTUGAL: Portugal has reopened its borders to travelers arriving from the EU, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, UK, Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay.
Entry restrictions
Travelers from areas other than those listed above may enter or transit through Portugal only if they have an "essential" reason such as professional, study, family reunification, health, or humanitarian reasons. Business travelers should be prepared to describe the reason for business travel and may be asked for evidence. Students must have the appropriate visa and/or be prepared to present evidence of registration with a Portuguese educational institution. Third country national holders of residency permits or long-term resident visas issued by EU member states may transit Portugal to return to their country of residence.
Entry requirements
Travelers entering Portugal from countries other than those listed above (except those only transiting through Portugal and not leaving the airport) must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued in the last 72 hours. They will also be subject to health screening on arrival. Their temperature will be checked and if it is high or they show symptoms, they will be referred to the health authorities.
Travelers arriving in Madeira and Porto Santo must complete and submit an epidemiological survey 12-48 hours before departure. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival. On arrival, travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. More information is available here. Travelers arriving in the Azores must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. More info is available here
Quarantine requirements
Travelers arriving in Madeira and Azores without a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure are subject to COVID-19 test and quarantine until they received the test results.
ROMANIA: Romania has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom.
Romanian nationals and their families, residence permit holders, and long-stay visa holders may still enter the country. Nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with a residence in Romania may also enter the country. Diplomats, transport personnel, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, travelers in family emergencies, and travelers in need of international or other humanitarian protection may also enter the country. For more information on the exceptions for travel to Romania, check here.
The Romanian Government is issuing and updating a list of countries for which COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted, as well as those with high risk. Information on this can be found here (in Romanian). People traveling from high risk countries must enter a 14-day quarantine on arrival, while those arriving from low risk areas are exempted from quarantine.
SAN MARINO: Please refer to Italy's travel restrictions.
SERBIA: Serbia has reopened its borders. Travelers entering Serbia from Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, or Romania, excluding Serbian nationals, must arrive with a negative PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arrival.
Serbia has reopened its borders. Incoming travelers will be provided on arrival with instructions on preventing the spread of coronavirus. If you have booked, or are looking to book, flights between Serbia and another country, you should be aware that changes and cancellations are possible as flights restart.
Travelers entering Serbia from Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria or Romania, excluding Serbian nationals, must arrive with a negative PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arrival. Foreign nationals who have a temporary stay authorization in Serbia which expired after March 15, 2020 will be allowed to enter the Republic of Serbia until July 1, 2020. They can legally submit a request for extension of their temporary stay within 30 days from their arrival in Serbia.
SLOVAKIA: Travelers entering quarantine must register online at https://korona.gov.sk/en/ehranica/, the authorities will contact them no earlier than the 8th day of their self-isolation to arrange a free RT-PCR test for COVID-19. If travelers are self-isolating at a private residence, anyone living in the same household must also self-isolate. After the traveler receives a negative test result, they may end their self-isolation.
SLOVENIA: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Slovenia.
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Slovenia.
Visitors from the United States will need to quarantine for 10 days upon entering Slovenia.
SPAIN: Spain has reopened its borders to travelers from most EU and Schengen Area countries; however, entry remains restricted to travelers arriving from other areas, except for Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members. From December 22 to January 19, Spain will not allow entry to inbound travelers that have been in the UK, with the exception of Spanish nationals and those legally resident in Spain.
As of July 22, travelers arriving from Montenegro and Serbia are no longer allowed to enter Spain. For travelers arriving from outside the EU, only the following categories of travelers may enter:
•Habitual residents in the European Union, Schengen Associated States, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican, or San Marino. •Holders of a long-term visa issued by a Schengen member of Schengen Associated State who are going to that country. •Health professionals coming to Spain for work.
•Goods and transport personnel in the practice of their duties.
•Diplomats, consular, international officials, military personnel, civil protection and members of humanitarian organizations in the practice of their duties.
•Students who study in one of the EU/Schengen member states and possess the appropriate visa or equivalent permit and medical insurance. They may enter the country 15 days prior to the start of their studies.
•Highly qualified workers, including participants in high-level sporting events that take place in Spain.
•People traveling for duly accredited family reasons. •People traveling for duly accredited humanitarian reasons of reasons of force major.
•Residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, or Uruguay, provided that they have come directly from these countries or only made international transits at airports outside of these countries.
Entry requirements
From November 23, all travelers (including children) arriving from Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, St. Martin, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, UAE, UK, Ukraine and US, must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 TMA, LAMP or PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to arrival with the exception of travelers arriving from Azores in Portugal; Rogaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Viken, Innlandet, Vestfold og Telemark, Agder, Vestland, Trondelag or Troms og Finnmarkin in Norway; Kitri, Ionia Nisia, Dytiki Ellada or Sterea Ellada in Greece; Faroe Island or Greenland.
Spot checks may be carried out on arrival to confirm travelers have undergone a COVID-19 PCR, TMA or LAMP test and have tested negative. A minimum fine of €3000 may be issued to anyone who does not comply. Travelers will also undergo a temperature check and visual health assessment.
Spain has reopened its borders to travelers from the EU, the Schengen area, and the UK. Travelers arriving from the aforementioned areas are no longer required to present a residency certificate or to self-isolate upon entry into Spain; however they will need to complete an "FCS health control form" 48 hours before arrival at https://www.spth.gob.es/. A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival.
From November 14, travelers visiting the Canary Islands and are booked into regulated tourist accommodation must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours earlier, when checking in to their accommodation, download and activate the Radar COVID notification app throughout their stay on the islands, and for 15 days after they return home. Children under the age of 7 are exempt from these requirements.
Regional authorities in the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera) have introduced three stages of control for domestic arrivals by sea or air to the islands, in addition to those for international arrivals to Spain.
All tourists arriving from or via regions of Spain with a cumulative incidence of the virus of 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants or greater must present a negative PCR or TMA carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival. A fine of up to € 3,000 is payable for anyone arriving without a valid test.
Those with a justified reason for travel must complete a declaration and an antigen test upon arrival at the airport or port or will have to undergo a 10-day quarantine. Those resident in the Balearic islands must have a PCR at origin in the 72 hours prior to their arrival, or be tested on arrival or undergo a 10-day quarantine.
Transiting rules
Travelers transiting Spain via a Spanish airport on route to their final destination, the above mentioned PCR, TMA or Lamp test requirement and Health Control Form to enter the country does not apply. They should however, be prepared to show evidence of their onward journey such as flight tickets to their final destination. Restrictions introduced by Spain on passenger travel from the UK from December 22 until January 19 may also apply to those transiting through Spain to other international destinations.
SWEDEN: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Sweden.
Diplomats, border workers, healthcare professionals, transport personnel, relief workers, and travelers visiting for urgent family reasons may also enter Sweden.
SWITZERLAND: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Switzerland.
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Switzerland.
Visitors from the United States will need to quarantine for 10 days upon entering Switzerland.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the test obligation.
UKRAINE: All foreign nationals must have Health Insurance Certificate. Such Health Insurance Certificate shall be issued by company registered in Ukraine, or foreign insurance company that has a representative office in Ukraine and/or is in the treaty relations with insurance company the partner in Ukraine. Health Insurance Certificate must cover costs related to COVID-19 treatment, observation and must be valid during the whole stay of visitor in Ukraine.
The insurance policy that was purchased through the portal can be postponed for the required period for the tourist. The date change procedure can be performed several times.
UNITED KINGDOM: The United Kingdom has reimposed national lockdown. From January 4, National lockdown in England is in effect. Traveling away from home, including internationally, is restricted from England except in limited circumstances such as for work or education. Foreign nationals are subject to the 'Stay at Home' regulations. They should not travel abroad unless permitted.
Different rules apply in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Travelers must follow all the rules that apply to them. From November 20, Scotland restricted cross-border travels within the UK, only essential travels—which includes health reasons, work and for study—will be allowed to enter and leave Scotland. People living within Level 3 or Level 4 lockdown areas in Scotland are also not permitted to leave their area, and banned from traveling overseas, though people in Level 0-2 are not.
Travelers who have been in or transited through ared list travel ban countries in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter The United Kingdom with the exception of British nationals, nationals of Ireland, residents of the UK. Certain areas of the UK and Crown Dependencies may have specific travel regulations. Check the relevant page for information related to travel to Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Shetland, and Orkney.
Entry requirements
All travelers entering the United Kingdom must present a completed "Public Health Passenger Locator Form" to immigration upon arrival. On January 18, all travelers to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, including UK nationals returning home, must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR, antigen or LAMP test result taken within 3 days prior to departure.
Travelers from the Common Travel Area (the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Ascension, Falkland Islands and St Helena), will not be in scope of the regulations. Children under the age of 11 will also not be required to complete pre-departure testing. Until January 21, travelers from Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia or Barbados will also not be in scope of the regulations.
Quarantine requirements
On January 18, travel corridors will be suspended, all travelers arriving in the UK from any foreign country except Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man are subject to 10-day self-isolation. Travelers can take a test on the 5th day of their arrival, if the test result is negative the self-isolation period will end as soon as they receive the result, they must continue to self-isolate while awaiting for the test result. If the test is positive they need to self-isolate for another 10 days. Count the 10 days starting from the day they took the test, or from when they first had symptoms if that is earlier.
From February 15, British nationals, nationals of Ireland, residents of the UK who have been in or through a red list travel ban country in the past 10 days must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days. They cannot use the Test to Release scheme.
Note: The English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments may be applying quarantine requirements differently. Check for more information on travel to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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All travelers on flights to the UK must wear face coverings on aircraft and on public transport upon arrival thereafter. Passengers using taxis and private hire vehicles should also use a face covering for the duration of their journey. Drivers may refuse to transport passengers who do not follow guidance for safe travel.
From March 8, passenger traveling abroad will need to carry a new travel declaration form stating that their trip is permitted under UK national lockdown rules. The form must be downloaded, signed before travel, and carried or downloaded onto a mobile phone. Passengers who do not have a valid form may be denied boarding.
VATICAN: Please refer to Italy's travel restrictions.
Middle East North Africa (MENA)
AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan has restarted international flights. Point-of-entry screening has been introduced. Not everyone is being screened, but those who are and who show a temperature of more than 38ºC may be sent for isolation direct to one of 2 national hospitals (Kabul Infectious Disease and Afghan-Japan Communicable Disease Hospital in Kabul) or 5 provincial hospitals. These hospitals are outside of the Enhanced Security Zone.
ALGERIA: Algeria closed all land borders and suspended non-cargo international air and maritime travel as of March 17 and suspended domestic flights as of March 22. Entry is limited to nationals returning on repatriation flights from abroad, and foreign nationals with diplomatic/residency visas. Those who are eligible for entry will need to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival.
BAHRAIN: Bahrain has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals, residents, military personnel of Bahrain, and travelers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted (PPG), which must be presented prior to boarding. Visas on arrival have been suspended except for diplomats or travelers with UN passports. Anyone attempting to enter Bahrain must have a Bahrain residence permit or secure a visa in advance by visiting www.evisa.gov.bh. All arrivals into Bahrain will be subject to COVID-19 testing at their own expense. These tests may cost more than 30 BHD ($80), and travelers may be required to take two tests, which would double the cost to the passenger. Those without symptoms will be required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival, while those with symptoms will be subject to further quarantine measures.
Starting from July 22, passengers must pay the fees related to the tests and quarantine before their departure at http: //bh.bh/BeAware, or via the self-service payment kiosk at the airport. Additionally, all arrivals who have visited or transited Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon within 14 days prior to their arrival in Bahrain will be subject to enhanced testing procedures and quarantine at Government facilities. Border crossing from Saudi Arabia on the causeway has been suspended but is now open for Saudi citizens arriving at BAH to travel to Saudi (one-way).
EGYPT: All travelers arriving to Egypt will have their temperature checked, must completed a public health card with personal details, and will need to provide confirmation of valid health insurance policy to airport authorities.
IRAN: Iran has suspended the issuing of visa on arrival facilities for tourists.
IRAQ: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Iraq.
ISRAEL: Israel has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Israel. Foreign nationals may not transit in Israel. Travelers who have specific entry approval from the population and Immigration Authority of Israel may still enter the country. All arriving travelers must present a completed "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival and will be subject to a 14-day quarantine requirement.
JORDAN: Jordan has reopened its international airport to scheduled flights. Passengers traveling by land and air must provide evidence of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their scheduled time of arrival in Jordan. Passengers must have PCR tests before departure, and on arrival. Strict quarantine rules are in place depending on the country of origin.
Entry restrictions
Jordan has reopened its international airport. From December 21, Jordan has suspended all direct air passenger flights to and from the UK. Passengers who have been in the UK within the previous 14 days, including passengers who have passed through the UK in transit, are not permitted to enter Jordan.
Entry requirements
All arriving travelers aged 5 or older must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued a maximum of 72 hours prior to arrival. Those without a medical certificate will be subject to medical screening. Travelers will also be re-tested on arrival, and will need to pre-pay the cost of 40JD (approximately $56) online in advance of their flight. Foreign/non-resident travelers must also have a full medical insurance coverage for the duration of their stay.
All travelers must complete an electronic application form 24 hours before departure at Gateway 2 Jordan website. They will receive a confirmation code via email. They will also need to install the "Aman" app for contact tracing while in Jordan. Travelers who have been in, or transited through, a green classified country or region must have a PCR test taken within 5 days prior to departure, and bring the results of the test with them to Jordan.
Travelers will take a second PCR test in Jordanian airports and will wait in designated areas at the airport until test results are available. If the test result is negative and the traveler has not been in contact with an individual who has tested positive inside the aircraft, the traveler will be directed to passport control and will be free to enter the country. In case of a positive result; travelers will be treated according to health protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health and will be transported to one of the approved hospitals for treatment. If the individual is non-Jordanian, they will bear their treatment expenses; however, all passengers are required to carry private international health insurance policies.
Quarantine requirements
Passengers arriving to Jordan are no longer subject to quarantine measures. A negative PCR test within 72 hours of their arrival is, however, required.
Arriving passengers who have been in contact with a positive case inside the aircraft, and who are classified as “people in contact” can either return on board the same aircraft, if possible, or quarantine themselves at their accommodation for 7 days. Another PCR test will be taken on the 6th day of their arrival; if the test result is negative, the quarantine ends after 7 days. Travelers who have been in, or transited through, a yellow and red classified country or region must have a PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure and bring the results of the test with them to Jordan. Non-Jordanian nationals who both test positive on arrival at the airport and have valid health insurance will be sent to a quarantine facility at the Dead Sea or a private hospital. In the event that an individual’s insurance does not cover the complete costs of hospital care for the duration of the illness, the Government of Jordan will return the individual to his or her origin country. Note that testing requirements are subject to change with little or no notice.
Transiting rules International transfer passengers are allowed at Jordanian Airports and require: •negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival; transfer time does not exceed 6 hours
Arrivals from Turkey, Egypt and Iraq need to have a PCR test from accredited Labs only. A List of accredited Labs can be found on the Gateway 2 Jordan website.
KUWAIT: Kuwait has restricted the entry of all travelers except Kuwaiti nationals, their immediate families, and domestic workers who are accompanied by a Kuwaiti national. All of the above must have OK TO TRAVEL authorization obtained from the state of Kuwait embassy. All travelers must install the "Shlonik" and "Kuwait-Mosafer" app on their personal device before departure. Kuwait DGCA will be informed of any traveler who cannot install the app, and they will have to present their boarding pass upon arrival. Travelers must register online prior to departure.
LEBANON: Travelers, except military personnel, diplomats, members of international organizations, UNIFIL and members of the Lebanese National Social Security Fund or staff cooperative, must have an insurance policy for their whole stay in Lebanon, which will cover in full the costs of medical treatment in case they test positive for coronavirus. Alternatively, the policy can be obtained at the insurance counters upon arrival at Rafik Hariri International Airport-Beirut.
LIBYA: Libya has closed its borders. Flights to Libya are suspended. This does not apply to repatriation and medevac flights.
MOROCCO: Travelers must complete a passenger health form online at www.onda.ma/form.php, then print and sign the form, to be presented on arrival in Morocco.
OMAN: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Oman.
Travelers must complete a "Traveler registration form" and must present before boarding. Travelers must download Tarassud+ phone app before arrival. All foreign nationals must have valid health insurance.
PALESTINE: Palestine does not have entry restrictions but has begun to quarantine all travelers arriving from abroad.
QATAR: Arrivals from countries that are not included in the list of low-risk countries and in which COVID-19 testing centers have been accredited are required to obtain a virus-free certificate from there no more than 48 hours before traveling. Check MOPH website for the current list. If no accredited testing centers are available, they may arrive in Qatar but they are required to quarantine in a hotel, at their own expense.
Travelers must have a quarantine hotel reservation made at www.discoverqatar.qa for a duration of 7 days. Travelers from a low-risk country and have been in that country for at least 1 week will be allowed to travel to Qatar and home quarantine.
Travelers with temporary residence permit and personal visit visa holders must first send a request to return through the Qatar Portal website. Once approved, check the "Type of Quarantine" stated on the certificate. If this states "Hotel" then book a quarantine package hotel from Discover Qatar. They must have a copy of Exceptional Entry Permit and Discover Qatar Hotel Voucher, as well as flight documents when they check-in for flight. Dates for arrival and hotel check-in must match.
Downloading Qatar’s track and trace app, Ehteraz, is mandatory for everyone in Qatar. Travelers may be asked to show the app upon arrival.
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia has suspended all incoming flights except for technical stops, humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights with prior approval from GACA. On January 3, Saudi Arabia has lifted the suspension of entry from travelers arriving from the UK. Saudi Arabia has restricted entry to all travelers except for nationals who have not been in Argentina, Brazil or India in the past 14 days.
Residents, GCC citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates), and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) issued by Saudi Arabia may also allowed entry. They must have not been in Argentina, Brazil, India, South Africa or United Kingdom in the past 14 days.
Entry requirements
All arriving travelers must present a negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory taken within 72 hours from the time the test is undertaken until the time on which the passenger is arriving in the Kingdom. Travelers without certificates will be denied boarding. Nationals of Saudi Arabia and children under age 8 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR test result.
All travelers must sign and submit a Health Disclaimer Form to the health control center upon arrival at the airport.
Quarantine requirements
The Saudi authorities require anyone who has returned to Saudi Arabia from a European country, or any country where the new strain of COVID-19 has appeared, after December 8, to: self-isolate at home for 7 day from the date of entry, take a COVID test on the 6th day before ending quarantine. Travelers from all other countries are required to self-isolate at home for 7 days, or 3 days followed by a negative PCR test.
Travelers who have returned from or transited a European country or any country where the new strain has appeared in the three months prior to December 20 are required to take a COVID test.
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All travelers must download and register on Tatamman and Tawakkalna Applications. Travelers must assign their home location through the Tatamman app within 8 hours of arrival and complete their daily health assessment in the Tatamman app.
The Saudi Government announced that any final exit visas which were not used during the suspension of entry/exit will be extended to October 31st free of charge
SYRIA: Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Syria.
Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Syria.
Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Syria.
TURKEY: Turkey does not prohibit any nationalities from entering its borders based on citizenship. However, it does place restrictions on whomay come into the country based on the departure point.
Turkey has suspended entry for travelers arriving from Brazil, the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa. This does not apply to humanitarian and repatriation flights.
At present most international tourists can enter either visa-free or, for those fitting the requirements, with an eVisa. However, a number of countries may only enter with a conventional sticker visa, which can only be obtained at a Turkish embassy. This includes national citizens of: Algeria, Cuba, Guyanam, Kiribati, Laos, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, North Korea, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, South Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Tuvalu.
Entry requirements
Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure. Without evidence of such a test, passengers will be denied boarding.
Travelers are required to complete a passenger locator form prior to arriving in Turkey.
All arriving travelers who have visited Brazil, the UK, Denmark or South Africa. within the last 10 days will be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival at locations selected by the local Turkish authorities. Travelers in quarantine will be given a mandatory PCR test on day 10 of their quarantine, if the result is negative the quarantine period will end.
Travelers who are in direct transit through Turkey to other destinations do not require a negative PCR test, unless their flight originated in Brazil, the UK, Denmark or South Africa. Travelers transiting Turkey from the UK, Denmark or South Africa will be required on boarding to present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.
All travelers are required to wear a face mask at all times whilst in an airport, and for the duration of all flights to and from Turkey.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The United Arab Emirates has restricted the entry of most non-residents. However, there is a separate set of regulations specifically for enerting Dubai, which was announced on June 21 and is now in effect for Dubai residents and visitors.
Travelers must meet entry visa requirements to visit the UAE.
UAE nationals are exempt from doing the COVID‑19 PCR test prior to departing from the country of origin to Dubai. They will be tested on arrival in Dubai.
Depending on travelers' UAE visa, they need to apply to either the GDRFA or ICA for approval to return.
Travelers who are Dubai residence visa holders must have return approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Travelers holding a visa from any other emirate outside of Dubai, you must obtain entry permission from the Federal Authority.
All passengers arriving to Dubai from any point of origin (including GCC countries) must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Negative COVID-19 certificates must be printed in English or Arabic. No hand written, SMS or digital certificates will be accepted. Children under the age of 12 and passengers with a severe or moderate disability are exempt from the PCR test.
The UAE government has specified designated laboratories. All travelers can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID‑19 PCR test. However, travelers flying from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh must get their certificate from one of the labs listed in the designated laboratories document to be accepted on the flight.
Upon arrival, all travelers must download and register their details on the COVID-19 DXB App (iOS)-(Android).
Travelers must have a medical travel insurance with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before traveling. Travelers will need to sign a declaration to bear all costs of quarantine and treatment and complete a Health Declaration Form before departure confirming they are not displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
Before visitors fly to Dubai, they will also be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and a Quarantine Form. Both forms need to be printed, completed and handed over to Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival. Travelers may also be required to undertake a a further COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai and will have to isolate pending the result of the COVID-19 PCR test.
Passport holders from certain countries including the US, Canada, and the UK may be able to receive a tourist visa on arrival in Dubai, typically valid for 30 days. To see more information on this and other regulations for travel to Dubai, check this page.
Traveling to Abu Dhabi:
Depending on flight origin, test must be carried out between 48, 72 or 96 hours ahead of flight departure time.
Travelers to Abu Dhabi from the 'green' list of countries, regions and territories will be required to present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours prior to their departure.
Traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:
Tourists arriving to Abu Dhabi by land via other emirates, from countries included on the 'green' list will be allowed entry to Abu Dhabi after presenting a negative PCR test, valid for 48 hours.
Visitors coming in from other destinations who wish to enter Abu Dhabi through neighboring emirates will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of receiving the examination, in addition to undergoing a quarantine period in Abu Dhabi if they have been in the UAE for less than 10 days (quarantine period requirement depends on the number of days spent in the UAE prior to entry into Abu Dhabi).
Traveling to Sharjah:
Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to travel.
Visitors and tourist must have an international medical insurance and a local UAE Mobile Number starting with 050, 056, 057 or 058 for PCR track and trace purposes. Without a UAE Mobile Number, passengers will not be allowed into the UAE. Telecom providers have booths in the Arrival PCR Testing Zones, so that a UAE SIM Card can be purchased, if needed.
Travelers are required to download ALHOSN app.
Stringent entry restrictions remain in place upon arrival at all airports in the UAE which may include, but are not limited to, a Health Authority COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, mandatory quarantine period, usually via self-isolation at a private address if suitable, or a hotel or Government facility, for at least 14 days, and follow up testing before you are able to complete quarantine. Once any quarantine period is complete you must continue to comply with all measures put in place by the UAE authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Abu Dhabi Quarantine Requirements:
Travelers from one of the 'green' countries, regions and territories will be exempt from the quarantine period. Upon arrival, they will need to take a second test and self-isolate until the results of this test are received. All travelers will need to take a PCR test on day 6 for those staying for 6 days or more, and on day 12 for those staying for 12 days or more.
For travelers entering from destinations not on the 'green' list, procedures include the following:
Upon arrival to Abu Dhabi, medical authorities will conduct another PCR test after they have are disembarked from their flight.
Following the PCR test, travelers will then need to register under the quarantine system. they will be provided with an electronic wristband, which they will need to wear throughout the ten-day quarantine period. The health authorities will evaluate the most appropriate location for their quarantine. This may be their home, a hotel, or accommodation provided by medical authorities.
All travelers will need to take a PCR test on day 6 for those staying for 6 days or more, and on day 12 for those staying for 12 days or more.
Should they receive a negative result, 10 days after their arrival into Abu Dhabi, the electronic wristband will be removed by medical authorities, and they can finish their quarantine period.
Travelers entering Abu Dhabi who have participated in the UAE voluntary COVID19 vaccination program or have participated in the third phase of clinical vaccination research or who have obtained a mark in the ‘Al Hosn App’ are exempt from quarantine on arrival in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Quarantine Requirements:
Travelers will have to undergo another PCR test upon arrival at Sharjah Airport regardless of their earlier negative report.
All incoming travelers are subject to self-isolation at their residence until the results of their PCR test are notified. In case the result is negative, the self-isolation period will end. In case of a positive case of PCR test, the period of medical isolation is 14 days, with travelers or their sponsors bearing the expenses of treatment and isolation.
Travelers transiting in Dubai from Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK or US are not required to present a COVID‑19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by the country of origin or final destination.
Travelers transiting in Dubai from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d’lvoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of test, as well as any requirements for their final destination.
Travelers transiting through Abu Dhabi or Sharjah must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates.
YEMEN: Yemen has suspended all flights to and from Sanaa International Airport, with only very limited international flights taking place. Exemptions are in place for humanitarian relief and essential goods. All travelers arriving in Yemen are required to enter quarantine facilities for 14 days.
North America
CANADA: Foreign nationals who are eligible to travel to Canada are immediate/extended family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, person who is authorized by the Public Health Agency of Canada to travel to Canada for compassionate reasons, person who is authorized by the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage to travel to Canada for the purpose of an International Single Sport Event, temporary foreign workers, international students, person approved to become a permanent resident, transiting passengers, members of the Canadian forces, accredited diplomats and their immediate family members, air and marine crew members, French citizens who live in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and have been in only Canada. Travelers are required to submit their information digitally through Canada’s ArriveCAN app before they board their flight. This includes travel and contact information, quarantine plan and COVID-19 symptom self-assessment. They must have evidence that they have submitted their details digitally.
GREENLAND: There are some exceptions to border closures, for example travel due to life and death emergencies. See the Greenlandic Government's COVID-19 information page information page for more details.
UNITED STATES: The United States has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in China, Iran, Most European Countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, the UK, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa in the past 14 days.
With the exception of certain travelers which includes certain family members of US citizens or permanent residents including; spouses, children (under the age of 21), parents (provided that his/her US citizen or permanent resident child is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that both the sibling and the US citizen or permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21);
There is also an exception for travelers with the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-1, C-1/D, C-2, C-3, CR-1, CR-2, D, E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee's immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, IR-1, IR-4, IH-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visa;
Members of the US Armed Forces, spouses, and children of members of the US Armed Forces;
Travelers with invitation of the USA government for a purpose related to the containment/mitigation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
Travelers with documents issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, or US Department of State indicating that the traveler is exempt from the restriction;
B1 crew crewmembers that are engaged in lightering, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity, wind farm activity, private air/sea crew and other similar crewmember activities;
Students with an F-1 or M-1 visa and their F-2 and M-2 dependents, if they arrive from or have been in Ireland, the UK or Schengen Area in the past 14 days.
All travelers, 2 years of age or older (including US citizens and transit passenger) must present a negative COVID-19 viral or antigen test result issued 72 hours prior to departure or have a proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days prior to boarding the plane.
Exemptions or waiver to the testing requirements may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s life, health against a serious danger, or physical safety and testing cannot be completed before travel.
US citizens and permanent residents arriving from the UK must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Travelers are advised to get tested 3-5 days after travel and stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. Even if they test negative, they must still stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days. If the test is positive, isolate to protect others from getting infected.
Travelers who did not get tested, are advised to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Travelers are subject to COVID-19 measures set by the state/territory of their final destination. For more information go to CDC website.
Oceania
AUSTRALIA:You are automatically exempt from the travel restrictions and can enter Australia (without obtaining an individual exemption) if you are: an Australian citizen a permanent resident of Australia an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their immediate family members a person who has been in New Zealand for 14 days or more immediately prior to arrival by air in Australia Travelers planning to travel across Australian state borders should note that some Australian states also have domestic travel restrictions, border restrictions, and quarantine requirements in place. In the case of onward travel within Australia, travelers are advised to check in advance with their travel/accommodation provider.
FRENCH POLYNESIA: Travelers must register on the Polynesian Electronic Travel Information (ETIS) and provide the receipt at check-in. Minors travelig with their parents can be included on their ETIS form.
Present the certificate of derogatory travel and the declaration on honour completed and signed.
If traveling from France, travelers will also need to produce an international travel certificate to be completed in order to travel to French Polynesia.
Airlines will refuse boarding to anyone who does not produce both proof of a negative result and the self-certified document.
NARU: Only travelers who have spent at least the previous 14 days in the following countries will be considered eligible to enter.
Australia (not including Victoria), Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Travelers wishing to enter Nauru from a country not listed above must apply for an exemption from the Nauru Government. Travelers who have transited through, or have been in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Iran, Italy, Korea, Europe, US or Asia (except Taiwan) in the past 21 days, will not be allowed to enter Nauru.
NEW ZEALAND: Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Papua New Guinea has restricted the entry of all travelers except for health workers, flight crew, military personnel or those with a special written exemption from the Emergency Controller.
Travelers must complete a online electronic health declaration form within 24 hours of departure.
International visitors should apply for the exemption, including the reasons for visiting, by contacting: covid19-travel@police.gov.pg.
International visitors must complete an Air Passenger Transport Form at https://www.airniugini.com.pg/travel-advice/#notices, including details of the travel date to Papua New Guinea, quarantine hotel (if required) and a scanned copy of passport biodata page as the ID. International visitor must also have a letter to the Controller, including the reason for travel, visa details, passport details and, if applicable, work permit details and/or resident permit details.
Travelers will be required to show evidence of their hotel reservation and approved exemption in order to purchase a flight ticket. Travelers may currently only enter Papua New Guinea by air via Port Moresby from Brisbane or Cairns. Travelers are advised to check the latest requirements for transiting Australia.
South America
ARGENTINA: Argentina has restricted entry to most foreign travelers, except for nationals and residents, and repatriatiion, medical, and humanitarian flights.
If you believe you might fall into one of these categories, you must contact the Argentine Migrations Office (Migraciones) to seek approval for you trip.
All travellers to Argentina (including those in transit to another country) must fill in an electronic ‘sworn statement’ form within 48 hours of travelling.
BRAZIL: Brazil requires traveler to have a valid negative RT-PCR test result and complete a Traveler's Health Declaration Form prior to departure. Foreign nationals are allowed to enter Brazil by air. This is subject to regular entry requirements. If South Africa or United Kingdom has been visited or transited in the previous 14 days, travelers will not be permitted to enter Brazil. The entry of foreign travelers staying for up to 90 days is currently permitted. Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Children under the age of 2 and children under the age of 12 traveling who are accompanied by adult(s) who have proof of a negative test are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 RT-PCR test result.
Travelers and airline crew must complete a Traveler's Health Declaration Form within 72 hours of boarding and present it upon arrival. Nationals of Brazil and their spouses, partners, children, parents or guardians of a national of Brazil and travelers with a permanent residence permit issued by Brazil who have been in or transited through South Africa or United Kingdom in the past 14 days are subject to quarantine for 14 days Airline crew are subject to quarantine at a hotel until their next flight. Travelers are allowed to freely transit as long as they do not leave the international airport area and have a ticket for onward travel.
CHILE: Santiago Airport begins to allow foreign travelers to enter, all travelers (of all ages) will have to present three documents when boarding:
A completed “Affidavit of Travelers” electronic form (available here and also known as a Sanitary Passport) prepared less than 48 hours before boarding;
Proof of a negative result from a PCR result from a test taken within 72 hours prior to departure; and
Proof of a health insurance policy that provides coverage for COVID-19 and related health issues up to a minimum of 30,000 USD during the traveler’s stay in Chile.
COLOMBIA: Colombia has resumed international commercial flights on September 19. Travelers are required to present a negative PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to departure. Travelers with a negative PCR test result will not be required to quarantine upon arrival in Colombia. Travelers must fill out the Check-Mig form and must comply with follow-up health checks via CoronAPP mobile app.
ECUADOR: Travelers who can prove that they have received the required doses of an authorized vaccine will not be required to undergo any tests to visit.
Travelers must present a completed Health Declaration Form and a completed Immigration Form.
FALKLAND ISLANDS: The Falkland Islands have restricted entry to all travelers except returning residents, work permit holders, and those with Falkland Islands (Malvinas) status. Travelers who have official business with the Falkland Islands government with proof of authorization may also enter. All travelers arriving in the Falklands Islands are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
FRENCH GUIANA: Only travelers who can prove that entry is for urgent family/work reasons will be allowed to enter, and they will be expected to fill in a travel certificate and provide proof.
GUYANA: Guyana has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 7 days prior to arrival and complete an online Passenger Locator Form at least 24 hours before arrival. Travelers should carry a printed copy of their Passenger Locator Form and their negative PCR COVID-19 test results for the airline at check-in.
Travelers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 1-3 days prior to arrival will not be subjected to any further health checks. Travelers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 4-7 days prior to arrival will need to undertake a PCR test upon arrival to Cheddi Jagan International Airport at their own expense. Once tested at the airport, travelers must wait at the airport or at a government-approved facility until a negative test result is confirmed; test results are generally available within 24 hours. If the traveler tests positive, the Government of Guyana will require the traveler to quarantine for 14 days.
NICARAGUA: Nicaragua has reopened its airports. Travelers must present to the airlines a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result taken within 72 hours before arrival. Travelers with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result are allowed to transit. They are subject to contact tracing by the Health Authorities for 14 days and must not have respiratory symptoms.
PARAGUAY: Paraguay has reopened Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival at an authorized laboratory in the country of departure or of transit. Children under the age of 11 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR test result. Travelers must complete a Traveler's Health Information form within 24 hours before departure. Travelers must have an international medical insurance with coverage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment costs with exemptions for nationals and residents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
All travelers arriving in Paraguay are required to remain in isolation at a government facility for 14 days and will be subject to COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether symptoms are present. Quarantine time may reduce to 7 days if they present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival and undertake another PCR test on the 7th day of quarantine.
From November 2, tourists and non-resident foreigners who are still within Paraguayan national territory and whose period of lawful stay in the country has expired, must pay the corresponding penalty when registering their departure at the border post or airport immigration control or when approaching the offices of the Direccion General de Migraciones. Likewise, foreign citizens whose temporary residence has expired must approach the Direccion General de Migraciones to obtain a new residence card, pay the corresponding penalty in case of being in breach and update their immigration status. Travelers in Paraguay whose period of lawful stay has expired, contact the Direccion General de Migraciones for further information.
PERU: Peru has restricted entry to most foreign travelers, except nationals and residents of Peru, and repatriation and humanitarian flights.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is now accepting flights arriving from Asuncion (ASU), Atlanta (ATL), Bogota (BOG), Brasilia (BSB), Buenos Aires (EZE), Cali (CLO), Cancun (CUN), Cartagena (CTG), Cordoba (COR), Guayaquil (GYE), Houston (IAH), Iguazu (IGR), La Habana (HAV), La Paz (LPB), Los Angeles (LAX), Medellin (MDE), Mendoza (MDZ), Mexico (MEX), Miami (MIA), Montego Bay (MBJ), Montevideo (MVE), New York: John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Panama (PTY), Porto Alegre (POA), Punta Cana (PUJ), Quito (UIO), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Rosario (RSJ), San Jose (SJO), San Salvador (SAL), Santa Cruz (VVI), Santiago (SCL), Sao Paulo (GRU), Toronto (YYZ) and Tucuman (TUC).
Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Repatriation flights and children under age 12 with a medical certificate of good health are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result. Travelers must complete a "Declaracion Jurada de Salud" 72 hours before departure and present the completed form upon arrival.
SURINAME: Visitors must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Suriname.
Passengers who started their journeys or transited India will not be allowed to enter Suriname due to increasing concerns about COVID-19 variants.
Travelers must have a confirmed accommodation booking of at least 10 days at a registered SHATA hotel. For a list of registered SHATA hotels, see http://www.bogsuriname.com/quarantine/.
Foreign travelers must submit evidence of travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Trinidad and Tobago has closed its airports.
URUGUAY: Uruguayan borders are currently closed, with a few exceptions for family reunification between parents and minor single children or adult children with disabilities, or between spouses or common-law spouses. Drivers for international transportation companies, airplane pilots, and seamen may also enter the country.
All travelers and airline crew entering Uruguay will need to show a certificate of negative RT-PCR coronavirus test, carried out within 72 hours of travel, as well as fill a health affidavit. Travelers staying longer than 7 days must enter a 7-day isolation. They will be re-tested on day 7 and may leave quarantine with a negative result.
Travelers must also download the 'Coronavirus Oops' for contact tracing, and all non-resident foreigners entering Uruguay must have proof of health insurance that covers suspected or actual coronavirus.
Travelers are not allowed to transit with the exception of nationals and residents of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay transiting through Montevideo (MVD) or Punta del Este (PDP).
VENEZUELA: Venezuela has suspended all international travel, except humanitarian, medevac and repatration flights. Travelers must regsiter online before. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.