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Last updated: 18 April 2021, 14:30 (GMT +4)
Travel to Australia
Only Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family can travel to Australia at this time. If you are travelling to Australia, you may be subject to mandatory quarantine. There are also specific requirements for travel from and to Australia during the pandemic. Check the details here when leaving Australia and here when departing for Australia.
From 19 April 2021, travellers coming from safe zones in New Zealand will not be required to enter managed isolation or quarantine on arrival in Australia.
You can find more details on the Australian government website.
Effective 18 April 2021, international transit/transfer between Australia and New Zealand (and vice versa) will be suspended.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 22 January 2021, all passengers travelling to, or transiting Australia must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken 72 hours or less prior to the scheduled departure time of the traveller’s flight (or first flight if the traveller has one or more connecting flights booked for their travel to Australia).
Passengers who have previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 will only be able to travel if they provide clearance documentation from a medical provider which clearly documents that:
At least 14 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or initial positive COVID-19 PCR test if asymptomatic.
There has been clinical resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms of the acute illness for the previous 72 hours.
That you previously had COVID-19 but are now recovered and not considered to be infectious.
Link to fact sheets: Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for international travellers to Australia | Australian Government Department of Health
Exemptions to pre-departure testing:
Children who are 4 years of age or younger (exemption automatically granted based on age on passport)
People with a relevant medical condition (who can provide a medical certificate. For more information on exemptions, please view our FAQs for international passengers.)
International air crew
Travellers entering Australia on a 'Green Safe Travel Zone' flight. (Note: new conditions apply to Green Safe Travel Zone flights – see above and below).
Passengers travelling from countries where no COVID-19 PCR testing available, as determined by the Australian Government
Exceptional circumstances.
The FAQ’s and further information is available here.
Required forms
All travellers to Australia should complete the Australia Travel Declaration 72 hours minimum before they fly to Australia. Failure to complete the Australia Travel Declaration can cause delays at check in and may result in further delays on arrival in Australia.
Diplomats are not required to complete the form.
Some Australian States also require separate border declaration forms which are outlined below.
Quarantine
There are specific guidelines, requirements and fees for mandatory quarantine in each state.
Other Information
Passengers travelling to Australia must wear a mask for the duration of the flight, and in Australian airports. Passengers should also wear masks in the airport prior to boarding. Information on passengers who are exempt from the mask wearing requirement can be found here.
Sydney
All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Sydney must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense.
The hotel quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. For details, refer to https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/news-media-releases/covid-19-tax-relief-measures/quarantine-fees
Please visit the NSW Government Health website for more details.
Brisbane
All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Brisbane must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense.
The hotel quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. For details, refer to this website.
All passengers arriving into Queensland from an international port must complete a Queensland International Arrivals Registration form 72 hours in advance of their arrival. Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/internationalarrivalstoqld.
Perth
All international passengers arriving into Western Australia from overseas must undergo quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense.
The quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. Details can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/paying-hotel-quarantine-wa-frequently-asked-questions
G2G pass to enter WA:
Interstate and international arrivals must complete a G2G PASS declaration to enter Western Australia. This must be completed and submitted prior to travel, at the G2G PASS website. Once your G2G PASS declaration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique QR code, and the terms and conditions that apply.
For more information see https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus
Melbourne
All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Melbourne must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense. The quarantine fee includes hotel room costs and meals.
Arriving passengers coming to Melbourne must also complete the Victorian Quarantine Arrival form. Details are available at: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mandatory-quarantine-returned-overseas-travellers
For more information on travel eligibility and quarantine requirements, please visit the Victorian Department of Health website.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 26 April 2021, 11:32 (GMT +4)
Travel to New Zealand
The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers. If you are travelling to New Zealand, you are required to seek approval and book accommodation at a managed isolation facility before travel.
From 11:59pm on 28 April 2021, only the following categories of passengers travelling from very high-risk countries will be accepted for travel to New Zealand:
New Zealand citizens
Partners and dependent children of New Zealand citizens
Parents of dependent children who are New Zealand citizens
Partners of New Zealand citizens can be a spouse, civil union partner or de-facto partner.
If you're a non-New Zealand citizen, you must hold a valid visa to enter New Zealand.
The following countries are currently considered very high risk:
Brazil
India
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
All other travellers, including people holding residence class visas, must spend at least 14 days outside of very high risk countries before flying to New Zealand. Transit through a very high risk country is excluded from the 14 day requirement.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 23:59 (NZT) 25 January 2021, all passengers, except those arriving from Australia, Antarctica, Albania, Belize, Dominica, Kenya, Laos, Montenegro, Myanmar, Slovenia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent, the Grenadines, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Pacific Islands listed here, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure of the first flight.
Accepted tests:
RT - PCR
LAMP/ Antigen
Test specifications:
Testing labs must be able to issue a passenger with a dated report that includes the following information.
passenger’s name
passenger’s date of birth and/or passport number;
date and time the test was conducted
name of testing lab
test type
test result.
COVID-19 test exemptions:
children less than two years of age;
diplomatic and consular personnel, and New Zealand Defence Force personnel, who are currently exempt from the Air Border Order and/or managed COVID-19 Public Health Response (Isolation and Quarantine) Order 2020;
individuals granted permission to enter New Zealand for humanitarian reasons, including medical evacuations from the Pacific;
individuals arriving in New Zealand by air from Antarctica.
Quarantine
All passengers arriving into New Zealand on or after the 3 November 2020 must book accommodation at a managed isolation and quarantine facility before travel and must hold the "MIQ" voucher upon arrival in New Zealand. Passengers can get a voucher for their stay from the Managed Isolation Allocation System website. A printed or digital copy of the voucher must be presented at check-in. By 3 November, passengers arriving into New Zealand will not be accepted if they do not have this voucher. For more details, please visit the Managed Isolation and Quarantine website.
Effective 16 April, MIQ will change the process at managed isolation and quarantine facilities as additional protections and processes are put in place. This may add time to the arrivals process. For more information, please visit the Auckland Airport website.
Travel Eligibility
The following categories of passengers may travel to and enter New Zealand without first seeking approval:
New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions (excluding people granted a resident visa outside New Zealand and who are travelling to New Zealand on that resident visa for the first time).
Partners, dependent children (aged 19 years or under if they hold a temporary visa or 24 and under if they hold a resident visa) of New Zealand citizens or residents who hold a visa based on their relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident partner or parent.
Diplomats who hold a post in New Zealand.
Passengers may be allowed to travel to and enter New Zealand while the border is closed in the following instances:
You qualify as someone to whom the border closure does not apply, or
If NZ immigration considers that the passenger has a critical purpose for travel while the border is closed and thereby grants a visa which recognises this.
From 19 April 2021, passengers travelling from safe zones in Australia will not be required to enter managed isolation or quarantine on arrival in New Zealand.
You can find more details on the New Zealand government website.
Effective 18 April 2021, international transit/transfer between Australia and New Zealand (and vice versa) will be suspended.
Transit arrangements that detail who may transit New Zealand are published by Immigration NZ and available on their website.
Domestic connections are not permitted directly upon arrival in New Zealand. All passengers must end their journey at the point of entry.
Required forms
To gain approval to travel under one of these reasons, passengers must:
Submit a request to INZ
Be invited to apply for a visa or variation of conditions, which if approved will allow them entry.
Other information
For further details please refer to the Ministry of Health website.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Last updated: 5 May 2021, 13:09 (GMT +4)
Travel to Austria
There are restrictions on who can enter Austria at this time. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Austria, you might be required to take a molecular biological/antigen test before departure or after arrival and/or may be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Before departure, passengers must register online and present the confirmation of transmission upon arrival.
COVID-19 testing
Passengers arriving from one of the following countries AND who have only been in these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria (no molecular biological/antigen test for SARS-CoV-2, no quarantine): Australia, Finland, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the Vatican.
Exceptions may apply to the passengers listed below provided they present a negative molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) not older than 72 hours/ antigen test not older than 48 hours upon arrival or perform one within 24 hours after arrival. They will be required to undergo a 10-day quarantine, which will be considered completed if the passenger tests negative for SARS-CoV-2 on the fifth day after arrival (day of entry is considered day 0).
Austrian citizens, EU / EEA citizens and people who live with them in the same household
Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same household
People with residence or habitual abode in EU / EEA countries or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican or Switzerland and people who live with them in the same household
Entry in connection with other important events that can be planned in the family circle such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the non-regular visit of the partner
Foreigners, if they have a visa D issued by Austria or a photo ID according to Section 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
Persons who are entitled to stay in Austria on the basis of a residence permit, a residence title or documentation of the right of residence in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005, or the Asylum Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
Persons who have a confirmation of the application pursuant to Art. 18 Para. 1 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement)
Members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and persons who live with them in the same household
Employees of international organisations and people who live with them in the same household
Humanitarian forces
Persons who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employment is abroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activity of this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria
An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
People who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings
Exceptions apply to the following persons provided they present a medical certificate or test result of a molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) not older than 72 hours / antigen test not older than 48 hours with a negative result.
Humanitarian forces
People who come for work purposes
An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
Persons who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory court or official duty, such as summoning to court hearings
Foreigners, if they have a photo ID according to Section 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
If the above are not able to present a medical certificate or test result, they must undergo a ten-day quarantine immediately, which will be considered completed once they take a molecular biological/ antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result.
Entry from virus-variant-areas (Brazil, India and South Africa)
The following rules apply to passengers who have been in Brazil, India or South Africa in the last 10 days:
Exceptions apply to the following passengers provided they can present a negative molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) result not older than 72 hours upon arrival (Austrian, EU/EEA, Swiss citizens or people with a place of residence or habitual abode in Austria may undergo testing within 24 hours after arrival) and enter a 10-day quarantine, which is considered to have ended if a molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) is carried out at the earliest on the fifth day after entry and the test result is negative:
Austrian citizens, EU/ EEA citizens and people who live with them in the same household
Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same household
Passengers with residence or habitual abode in EU / EEA countries or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican or Switzerland and people who live with them in the same household
Entry in connection with other important events that can be planned in the family circle such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the non-regular visit of the partner
Foreign nationals who have a visa D issued by Austria or a photo ID according to § 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
Passengers who are entitled to stay in Austria on the basis of a residence permit, a residence title or documentation of the right of residence in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005, or the Asylum Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
Passengers who have a confirmation of the application pursuant to Art. 18 Para. 1 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement ), members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and persons who live with them in the same household
Employees of international organisations and persons who live with them in the same household
Humanitarian forces
Passengers who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employment is abroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activity of this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria
An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
Passengers entering the country to perform a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings
Exceptions apply to the following passengers provided they can present a medical certificate or test result of a molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) not older than 72 hours / antigen test not older than 48 hours with a negative result.
Humanitarian forces
Passengers travelling for work
An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
Passengers entering the country to perform a mandatory court or official duty, such as summoning to court hearings
Foreign nationals provided they have a photo ID according to § 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
If the passenger is unable to present a medical certificate or test result, they must immediately undergo a ten-day quarantine. The quarantine period will be considered complete if they undergo a molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) and test negative for COVID-19.
Exemptions
Children up to the age of 10 are exempted from any obligation to take a molecular-biological / Antigen-test of SARS-CoV-2 test.
Required forms
All travellers entering Austria (transfer passengers with proven onwards travel are exempted) will need to register electronically in advance and obtain a pre-travel clearance (PTC). Upon arrival, they will have to show their PTC (either digitally or as a hard copy).
Health Certificate when arriving from non exempted countries: https://tinyurl.com/medcerten210213
Confirmation of Medical Service in case of absolute medical necessity: https://tinyurl.com/medservice201017
Other information
Persons required to start a quarantine have to provide a confirmation of availability of suitable accommodation already upon arrival and costs must be borne – otherwise entry will be refused.
People who are obliged to quarantine must confirm this with their own signature in accordance with the Quarantine Confirmation4 form upon entry.
Exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …)
For the latest information on the travel requirements please visit this website.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 29 April 2021, 15:15 (GMT +4)
Update for travel from Brazil, India and South Africa
An entry ban for passengers travelling to Belgium from Brazil, India and South Africa has been imposed. Only passengers of Belgian nationality and passengers with their main residency in Belgium are allowed to return to Belgium.
All other passenger transport by flight, train, boat or bus, including transit, is prohibited, with the exception of the following essential authorised trips:
Professional travels of transport personnel and seafarers
Travels of diplomats, staff of international organisations and people who are invited by international organisations and whose physical presence is required for the well-functioning of these organisations in the exercise of their function
Note: Authorised travel is only possible upon presenting a certificate issued by the employer and a certificate issued by the Belgian diplomatic or consular post if it’s demonstrated that the trip is essential.
Travel to Belgium
If you are travelling to Belgium, you are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator form and undergo quarantine on arrival.
A ban for non-essential travel to Belgium has been imposed. The travel ban restrictions are not applicable to nationals of the EU and Schengen Member States and third country nationals who have a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen State or a valid D visa.
Passengers who are residing in other EU or Schengen Member States and who are travelling to Belgium have to provide proof of their journey (airline/bus/train ticket) from Belgium to the EU/ Schengen Member State.
Below exceptions are applicable and evidence such as certificate from employer, mourning letter, photos of relation, etc. has to be provided at the time of check-in:
Professional travel
Medical reasons
Frontline workers
Humanitarian reasons
Student travel
Co-parenting travel
Death or marriage of immediate family
Partner with a long lasting relation
To care for vulnerable person
Border residents (daily life can continue; e.g. going to bakery close by)
Further details can be found here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Any passenger, from the age of 6, who arrives on Belgian territory from a red zone country and who does not have a main residence in Belgium, needs to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test taken 72 hours before departure to Belgian territory.
Effective 13 February 2021, the COVID-19 PCR requirement is applicable for passengers from the age of 6.
Effective 27 January 2021, additionally to the standard COVID-19 test requirement of having completed a test 72 hours prior boarding, Non-Belgian residents will be required to complete a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Belgium on day 1 and on day 7.
Belgian residents do not need a COVID-19 test prior departure but will have to be tested on day 1 and 7.
The COVID-19 PCR certificate criteria:
The document must be in paper or electronic format with immediate possibility to consult.
The document must be produced in Dutch, French, German or English.
The document produced by the traveller must contain the following information:
The date of the sample must be clearly indicated: the document is valid for 72 hours from this date.
Only PCR tests for SARS CoV-2 with the PCR mention are accepted.
The analysis must have been carried out in an official laboratory in the country from which the traveller comes and certified by a doctor or pharmacist biologist (equivalent INAMI number).
The following tests are not accepted:
RT-LAMP;
Rapid antigenic tests;
Serological tests.
Required forms
All passengers taking an Extra-Schengen flight to Belgium must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form online before departure and present the completed form at check-in.
The PLF must be filled in within 48 hours before the flight. Once you complete the PLF correctly, you will receive a QR code. This QR code must be presented at check-in.
Electronic Public Health Passenger Locator forms can be found here:
English
French
Dutch/Flemish
German
A passenger who cannot prove that he/she has filled in the electronic PLF will not be allowed to board a flight to Belgium.
Quarantine
Information regarding quarantine measures can be found on https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en.
All travellers from UK, South Africa, and South America are required to quarantine for a period of 10 days, followed by a COVID-19 PCR test on day 1 and day 7 of the quarantine.
Other Information
For further information on travel restrictions, red zone countries, and non-essential travel, please visit the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development website.
More details on COVID-19 health guidelines and COVID-19 related updates are available here.
Travel from Belgium
The Belgian authorities strongly discourage travel to certain countries. For more information please refer to the Belgian Government website.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 4 April 2021, 15:06 (GMT +4)
Travel to Cyprus
If you are travelling to Cyprus, you must complete the Republic of Cyprus flight pass online and get clearance before departure. You might also be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before you travel or on arrival.
The list of country categories is updated weekly and is available on Cyprus Flight Pass.
Travel Eligibility
Travel from grey countries is allowed only for:
Cypriot citizens and their family members (spouses and children)
Persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus
EU citizens, citizens of the European Economic Area (Island, Lichtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland
Persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with the Vienna Convention
Citizens of third countries, provided they obtain prior special permission from the Republic of Cyprus as defined under the Infectious Diseases Decree (N.2/2021 8.1.21), as amended. The application for special permission must be submitted on the Cyprus Flight Pass platform.
Country categories effective 1 April 2021:
Member States of the European Union (EU) - of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland
Category Green: Iceland
Category Orange: Portugal
Category Red: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Hungary, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Third countries updated list of council recommendation
Category Green: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
Category Orange: China, Macao, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong
Category Red: Rwanda
Other third countries (effective 1 April)
Category Green: Saudi Arabia
Category Red: Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 1 April 2021, passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and hold a valid certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus are exempted from the negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement. Further information can be found here:
English
Greek
Passengers travelling from grey countries are required to undergo a molecular test at a certified lab, with the sample taken in the last 72 hours prior to flight departure. They must upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. On arrival, they must remain in self-isolation / quarantine for fourteen (14) days. They may also remain in self-isolation / quarantine for ten (10) days and undergo another COVID-19 PCR test on the 10th day at their own expense. The result of the lab test must be submitted to monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy. Children below 12 years old are exempted from testing.
All travellers will also need to provide certain information and solemn declarations.
Crew travelling to the Republic of Cyprus from countries that are categorised orange, red or grey, and who have a layover of up to two nights must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid test within 24 hours of arrival. They must also self-quarantine at their accommodation hotels for the duration of their stay.
Entry requirements
Passengers travelling from green, orange, red and grey countries must complete the Cyprus Flight Pass no later than 24 hours before departure.
Passengers travelling from orange, red and grey countries must take a COVID-19 PCR test no later than 72 hours before departure at their own expense.
Passengers travelling from red countries must take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Cyprus at their own expense.
Passengers travelling from grey countries must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.
Passengers travelling from green, orange, red and grey countries may be subject to random testing on arrival, which will be covered by the government.
Quarantine
Effective 1 April 2021, passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and hold a valid certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus are exempted from quarantine and self-isolation measures. Further information can be found here:
English
Greek
All passengers arriving from countries in the grey zone must remain under mandatory self-isolation at your residence or a government designated facility for 14 days, regardless of the COVID-19 PCR test result.
Required forms
Passengers must complete the Republic of Cyprus flight pass online 24 hours before travel. A red flight pass notification means you are not cleared for travel. If there are any issues submitting the online application, passengers must print and carry the required documentation for each country category. Without these documents passengers can’t board the aircraft.
All inbound passengers are required to present the 'flight pass' prior to boarding.
To receive a CyprusFlightPass each passenger will need to:
Create an account
Enter personal information
Add your flight details
Make legal declarations
You may be required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test
Ιn the case of minors accompanied or unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18, the information will be provided and the form will be completed and signed on behalf of the minors, by the custodian parent(s) or the adoptive parent(s) / legal guardian(s) / legal representative(s)
On successful completion of your application you will receive a report including your CyprusFlightPass and all relevant information which you will be asked to present prior to boarding and on arrival at immigration.
Ιn the case where the web electronic platform of the Republic of Cyprus is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues or scheduled maintenance with official announcement about that, in the relevant electronic platform you are required to print and complete the relevant documents found here.
Other information
For passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus through intermediate countries without an overnight stay (via air transport or any other mode of transport), the departure country is considered the country from which travel starts.
For passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus through intermediate countries with an overnight stay (via air transport or other mode of transport), the intermediate country will be considered the departure country, and the passenger must declare the country with the less favourable epidemiological criteria.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 6 May 2021, 15:01 (GMT +4)
Travel to Czech Republic
If you are travelling to Czech Republic and have spent more than 12 hours in the countries listed below in the last 14 days, you must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form and take a COVID-19 test. The type of test and whether you are required to take one will depend on the country you are travelling from and whether you have already been vaccinated in the Czech Republic.
COVID-19 testing requirements
The test requirements depend on the country you are traveling from as well as your nationality and whether you have already been vaccinated in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic now recognizes 5 categories of countries.
Black – Extreme risk of COVID 19 transmission
All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
Citizens of the Czech Republic and their family members, citizens of the European Union with a temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic and foreign nationals with a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic may submit a printed negative COVID-19 antigen test certificate instead of a PCR test certificate. The antigen test must be taken no more than 24 hours before the start of their journey.
All passengers must present confirmation of a COVID-19 PCR test scheduled within 24 hours of their arrival in the Czech Republic.
Dark red - Very high risk of COVID-19 transmission
All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
Citizens of the Czech Republic and their family members, citizens of the European Union with a temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic and foreign nationals with a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic may submit a printed negative COVID-19 antigen test certificate instead of a PCR test certificate. The antigen test must be taken no more than 24 hours before the start of their journey.
Red - High risk
All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 Antigen or PCR test certificate; Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before departure, PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
This requirement does not apply to persons that were issued a certificate by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic confirming that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 and at least 14 days have passed since the application of the second dose of the vaccine, in case of a two-dose system, or at least 14 days have passed from the application of the first dose of the vaccine in case of a one-dose system.
Orange - Medium risk
All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 Antigen or PCR test certificate; Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before departure, PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
This requirement does not apply to persons that were issued a certificate by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic confirming that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and at least 14 days have passed from the application of the second dose of the vaccine, in case of a two-dose system, or at least 14 days have passed from the application of the first dose of the vaccine in case of a one-dose system.
Green - Low risk
Passengers may travel to the Czech Republic from these countries without any restrictions.
Required forms
All passengers (except Green countries) must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form to be accepted on the flight.
Quarantine
Black - Extreme risk of COVID-19 transmission
All passengers must subsequently present a second COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic within 24 hours of arrival and a third COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic no sooner than 10 days but not later than 14 days after arrival. Passengers are required to self-isolate until the third negative test is submitted.
Dark red - Very high risk
All passengers must subsequently present a second COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic no sooner than 5 days but not later than 14 days after arrival. Until the second negative test is submitted, self-isolation is required.
Red - High risk
All passengers must subsequently present a second COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic within 5 days after arrival. Until the second negative test is submitted, self-isolation is required.
This requirement does not apply to persons that were issued a certificate by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic confirming that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and at least 14 days have passed from the application of the second dose of the vaccine, in case of a two-dose system, or at least 14 days have passed from the application of the first dose of the vaccine in case of a one-dose system.
Exemptions
The above requirements for Orange, Red and Dark red countries do not apply to:
International transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document;
Citizens of the European Union, including the citizens of the Czech Republic, and foreign nationals with long-term or permanent residence permit for the European Union, who transit by air across the Czech Republic within 12 hours or who are travelling to or from the Czech Republic for a period not exceeding 12 hours. Foreign nationals travelling from a country with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission are only allowed to travel to the Czech Republic for reasons stated under "Travel Eligibility". Travellers transiting by land must written confirmation from an accredited laboratory of a negative result of a COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test before entering the territory of the Czech Republic. The antigen test must be carried out no more than 24 hours and RT-PCR test no more than 72 hours before the beginning of their trip.
Accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic including private servants, holders of diplomatic passports who are travelling to or from the Czech Republic for the purpose of diplomatic service and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided that their stay in the country or outside the country does not exceed 72 hours;
Persons younger than 5 years;
Professional athletes and national representatives, including essential staff for sporting events permitted by the Ministry of Health, who are travelling to the Czech Republic to train or participate in events. Passengers in this category are still required to take a COVID-19 PCR test after arriving in the Czech Republic from a country with a high or very high risk of transmission.
Cross-border workers, pupils and students who cross the state border with the Czech Republic to or from a neighbouring country for the purpose of work or studies regularly at least once a week on an authorised basis and trips to or from a neighbouring country for the purpose of exercising the right to take care of or be in contact with a minor child;
Members of prison services or police officers carrying out escorting activities or providing security on airplanes;
The citizens of the Czech Republic, the citizens of the European Union and holders of a valid long-term visa or long-term, temporary or permanent residence permit card for residence in the territory of the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic. This category of passengers must present a printed or digital copy of a medical certificate in the English language, issued by a physician working in the Czech Republic or another member state of the European Union stating that:
they do not have any clinical signs of COVID-19, that they have provably recovered from COVID-19
they have completed isolation to the required extent due to a positive result of an RT-PCR test according to the valid extraordinary measures ordered by the Ministry of Health or a measure of another member state of the European Union, and
at least 14 days, but not more than 90 days have passed from the first positive result of an RT-PCR test;
The certificate must contain the stamp of the medical facility and the doctor's identification details and telephone number. You can check out a sample of the approved certificate format on the Ministry of Health website.
Critical infrastructure service personnel whose performance is in the interest of the Czech Republic, provided they take a COVID-19 PCR test after their arrival and get a negative result
Passengers who hold a diplomatic note confirming proven and completed isolation due to COVID-19 or a diplomatic note issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic certifying that it is impossible to take a test for COVID-19 in their country of origin or certifying proven isolation due to COVID-19 disease in the country of departure. Passengers who have been issued a diplomatic note certifying that it is impossible to take a COVID-19 test in their country of origin must take an RT-PCR test immediately on arrival and must comply with requirements for passengers arriving from countries with a very high risk of transmission.
Cross-border cooperation within the intervention of the integrated rescue system services
The above requirements for Black countries do not apply to:
• International transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document
• Persons younger than 5 years
Note that the written confirmation/certificate can be provided in printed (original or plain copy) or electronic form, provided that it indicates the passenger’s first name, last name and date of birth. Written confirmation in electronic form cannot be submitted in the form of an SMS message.
Travel Eligibility
It is prohibited to enter the Czech Republic for all citizens of third countries, which are not on the list of countries with an extreme or a low risk and third country nationals who have temporary or permanent residence in such third countries.
This does not apply to:
Foreign nationals with a long-term residence permit or permanent residence permit for residence in countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19,
Holders of a valid long-term visa, a long-term / temporary or permanent residence permit card for residence in the territory of the Czech Republic, issued by the Czech Republic,
Foreign nationals who were issued a short-term visa by the Czech Republic after 11 May 2020, provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate;
Foreign nationals with permitted long-term or permanent residence in the European Union,
Family members within the meaning of Section 15(a) para. 1 or Section 15(a) para. 2(b) of Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in the Czech Republic and on Amendments to Certain Acts, as amended, citizens of the Czech Republic or citizens of the European Union with their place of residence in the Czech Republic;
Foreign nationals whose entry into the country is in the interest of the Czech Republic, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate or a diplomatic note;
International transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document,
Accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic including private servants, holders of diplomatic passports who are travelling to the Czech Republic for the purpose of diplomatic service provided that their stay in the country does not exceed 72 hours and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
In special urgent situations (the need to provide planned medical services, performance of an obligation imposed by a court, a trip based on a summons from a government authority, execution of a judgment, dealings with public authorities, necessary care for close family members who are unable to take care of themselves on their own, exercise of the right to take care of a minor child or be in contact with a minor child, other humanitarian situations), provided that the reason for the entry into the country is supported by an adequate document and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate;
For a foreign national who has a demonstrable permanent partnership with a citizen of the Czech Republic or with the EU citizen with temporary residence certificate for a stay of over 90 days or with permanent residence permit, who has accepted the obligations set out in the affidavit, lives demonstrably in the same household with him or her and has been admitted to the territory of the Czech Republic pursuant to this point based on a confirmation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate or a diplomatic note.
Passengers who are nationals of countries with an extreme risk of transmission of COVID-19 who have stayed for more than 12 hours in those countries within the last 14 days, as well as foreign nationals who have stayed more than 12 hours in those countries in the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into the Czech Republic.
This does not apply to:
Holders of a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic
Family members within the meaning of Section 15(a) para. 1 of Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in the Czech Republic and on Amendments to Certain Acts, as amended, who are holders of a temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic
Citizens of the European Union who are holders of a temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic
Foreign nationals whose entry into the country is in the foreign policy interest of the Czech Republic or in the interest of the Czech Republic for public health reasons provided that the interest of the Czech Republic is supported by an adequate document
Accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic including private servants and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Other information
For more information and exemptions you can refer to the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Health.
You can also contact the nearest embassy of the Czech Republic. You can find an overview on the diplomatic missions page.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
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Last updated: 12 April 2021, 14:49 (GMT +4)
Travel to Denmark
Effective 7 February 2021, guidelines have been updated to reflect requirement changes for passengers from specified countries. Please refer to the website of the Danish Police for information on travel in and out of Denmark and the entry requirements before you travel.
Border control is now applicable to customers travelling to Sweden via Copenhagen. Borders to Sweden will be closed for all passengers and transfer in Denmark to Sweden will be prohibited. Exemptions to below passengers are applicable:
Swedish citizens
Persons with residence permit in Sweden
Persons with permanent residence (home) in Sweden
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers must have a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test taken at Dubai International Airport. COVID-19 testing, which is set up at Terminal 3, is also required for passengers travelling from or through Dubai. The test at Dubai Terminal 3 is mandatory even if the passenger is holding a negative test result from their departure point or from another laboratory.
Testing facilities are available near the food court of the departures area and Gate B05 at Dubai International airport Terminal 3. The testing facilities will be available to passengers 8 hours before departure. The testing process from registration until results are issued may take between 10 to 15 minutes. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will need to follow Dubai Health Authority (DHA) advised protocols.
All passengers being tested at the COVID-19 rapid testing facilities in Terminal 3 will be charged AED 150 and applicable taxes.
Passengers will be required to take a COVID-19 rapid test on arrival in Denmark.
Exemptions to COVID-19 testing requirements:
Pre-departure COVID-19 test:
Children under the age of 12
Air crew members
Persons who enter Denmark in connection with transportation of freight
International ship crew members who are signing on or off in Danish ports
International workers entering Denmark to sign on or off at offshore installations
Rapid test exemptions on arrival:
Children under the age of 15 years are exempt from the new mandatory rapid test on arrival.
Crew are exempt from the test.
Transfer Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen are exempt from the test.
More information on testing requirements can be found here https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and-regulations/entry-into-denmark/legal-requirements-upon-entry
Previously COVID-19 infected passengers
Passengers, who previously have been infected with COVID-19 and therefore are unable to present a negative test result must present a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and 12 weeks prior to the flight. These passengers are no longer perceived to be contagious.
Quarantine
Effective 7 February, all passengers arriving to Denmark are required to complete a 10 day quarantine. The quarantine can be lifted by completing a negative COVID-19 PCR test no earlier than on the fourth day of quarantine.
Exemptions
Non-resident passengers may be allowed entry to Denmark for valid reasons.
Other information
For further travel advice, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Travel from Denmark
COVID-19 testing requirements
Travellers are allowed to transit through Denmark to a destination outside the country, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport, provided you present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the plane.
Please click here for more information.
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Last updated: 25 April 2021, 13:36 (GMT +4)
Travel to France
Please check if you are allowed entry to France before you travel. If you are travelling to France, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and fill out required forms before arrival.
COVID-19 PCR testing
Passengers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test (and not an antigenic) less than 72 hours before the flight and produce a negative test to be accepted at check-in.
Quarantine rules
All arriving passengers are required to self-isolate for 7 days.
Passengers arriving from South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and India are required to quarantine for 10 days.
Exemptions
Passengers transiting through CDG to travel to a third country within 24 hours are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate provided they do not exit the airport.
Children below 11 years old are not required to take the COVID-19 PCR test.
Crew members travelling to or from deployment or personnel necessary for the operation of passenger or cargo flights
Members of a delegation on official missions, diplomatic mission staff, or staff of international organisation with headquarters or offices located in France, as well as their spouse and children.
Travel eligibility
Travel to and from France is restricted except for the following countries: European Union member states, Andorra, Australia, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Saint-Marin, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the Vatican.
To enter France, arriving passengers will be required to provide two boarding passes (from the origin as well as transfer airport) at the immigration in France.
Passengers must present supporting documents for compelling professional, personal and emergency reasons to travel to be accepted on flights.
Compelling reasons of a personal or family nature:
Death of a family member in the direct line of a brother or sister / visit to a person whose the vital prognosis is engaged, for the members of the family in direct line (required documents: act or certificate of death, medical certificate establishing the person's situation whose vital prognosis is engaged)
Child custody by the parent vested with parental authority or whose custody right is recognised by legal decision (required documents: court decision and supporting document for the place of residence)
Summons by a judicial or administrative authority (required documents: summons by the administrative or judicial authority)
Legal or economic impossibility of remaining in the territory in which the person / execution is located a measure of distance from the territory (required documents: expiring residence permit, act of dismissal, etc.)
Students at the start, resumption or end of their studies cycle (required document: school certificate issued by the institution)
Compelling reason for health:
Vital medical emergency, including an accompanying person if their presence is essential (required documents: medical certificate, proof of scheduled hospitalization, etc.
Compelling professional reasons:
Missions essential to the pursuit of an economic activity, requiring an on-site presence which cannot be postponed, including transport professionals (required documents: certificate from the employer, professional card for transport crews, international freight, international passenger transport, international transport maritime)
Health professional contributing to the fight against COVID-19 or participating in cooperation of major interest in health matters (required document: professional card)
One-off missions linked to the exercise of public authority prerogatives (including diplomatic missions) that cannot be postponed or cancelled (required document: professional card, mission order)
High-level professional sportsmen participating in meetings validated by the Ministry of Sports (required documents: professional card, certificate issued by the organizer in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports)
Travel from Brazil to France, including on connecting flights, is forbidden except for the operation of cargo flights.
Required forms
All passengers travelling to mainland France must complete the locator form.
Additionally passengers must complete the following two forms before check-in:
Certificate of Travel
Certificate of Travel - France and EU nationals
Certificate of Travel - Other Nationals
Certificate of Travel - passengers arriving from South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and India
Sworn Statement to Abide by the Rules for Entry Into Metropolitan National Territory
Traveller aged above 11 years
Traveller aged below 11 years
Other information
A nightly curfew is currently in force in metropolitan France, restrictions and exemptions along with required certificates, can be found here.
You can find further information here and get advice for foreign nationals here.
Passengers are required to change their face masks every 4 hours. This is applicable on board and at airport premises.
Travel from France
If you are travelling from France, you may be required to take a COVID-19 test before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
In cooperation with BIOGROUP laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID-19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you on the BIOGROUP laboratories website. Present your ticket or booking confirmation and the costs of the test will be covered by health insurance. You should receive your test results within 48 hours after the sample is taken. Please note that Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of BIOGROUP, nor for any delay in the release of test results.
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Last updated: 28 April 2021, 12:06 (GMT +4)
Travel to Germany
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 6 April 2021, all passengers flying into Germany must provide proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19. The sample collection for the test must not be older than 48 hours before arrival in Germany. For passengers travelling from areas of variants of concern, the sample collection for the test must not be older than 12 hours before departure.
Proof testing may be a medical certificate or test result confirming that the passenger is not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The proof must contain the (rapid) antigen manufacturer’s details as well as the date and type of test taken and must be provided in paper or electronic form in either English, French or German.
Nucleic acid amplification techniques (PCR, LAMP1, TMA2) to detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are currently accepted. Antigen tests for the direct detection of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are also accepted provided they fulfil the minimum quality criteria recommended by WHO.
The tests must be carried out or supervised (also through video) by a third party who is authorised to carry out or supervise such tests under the law of the state in which the test was carried out. The third party must also verify and confirm the identity of the person tested by means of an official photo ID.
Passengers originating from an area of virus variant of concern will not be allowed to travel through Germany to another Schengen country by air or road. If you are travelling from an area of virus variant of concern please check the travel ban regulations imposed by the German Federal Ministry of Health.
Children below the age of six are exempted from taking a COVID-19 test.
Crew on duty are exempted from the COVID-19 testing requirements if their stay in Germany does not exceed 72 hours. There is no exemption for crew entering Germany who have stayed in an area of virus variant of concern within the last 10 days. They must undergo mandatory entry registration and pre-flight SARS-COV-2 testing.
Required forms
Customers who have visited a virus variant area, high-incidence area or risk area are required to complete a Digital Entry Declaration ("DEA"). Customers originating from a “non-risk-area” and transferring via an airport located in a virus variant area, high incidence area or risk area are also required to complete a Digital Entry Declaration ("DEA"). For details on the classification of countries check the RKI website. At the time of check-in, such passengers are to ensure they have a confirmation form of the registration, either saved or printed.
The form has to be filled out correctly as incorrect forms are considered to be an administrative offence and will lead to fines.
Passengers who do not complete the Digital Entry Declaration ("DEA") will not be accepted for travel.
This requirement is also applicable to Crew on flights to Germany and the form has to be completed prior to departure. Only passengers who have a confirmed onward flight within the same day are exempted from completing the DEA but they must complete the requirements of their final destination.
Quarantine
General information from the German Government about Quarantine Regulations can be found here. Please note: Each German state is in charge of their own Quarantine Regulations. Therefore, please read and follow the respective Quarantine Regulations of the German state you plan to visit (e.g. Baden-Württemberg, Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Other information
Please read the rules for incoming passengers arriving in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich before you travel. If you fly to Hamburg, please read the rules for incoming passengers in Hamburg before you depart.
Find more information about German government restrictions from the Federal Foreign Office and the Robert Koch Institute.
You can also check these FAQs.
For more information refer to FAQs in English or German.
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Last updated: 28 April 2021, 08:33 (GMT +4)
Travel to Greece
If you are travelling to Greece, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and complete the Passenger Locator Form at least 24 hours before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers may take a COVID-19 rapid test on arrival. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine under supervision for 14 days. Only passengers whose final destination is Athens will be subject to testing on arrival based on their completed passenger locator form. Transit passengers must take a test before boarding their domestic flight.
All passengers flying to Greece, with the exception of children under 5 years, must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate, taken not more than 72 hours before arrival. The certificate must be in English, clearly indicating the passenger’s name and ID number, and presented to officers of the general secretariat for civil protection and the national public health organisation on arrival.
Permanent residents of EU member states and the Schengen Area, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, Serbia and Israel travelling to Greece are not required to present a negative result of a molecular test for COVID-19 if they hold a certificate of vaccination completed at least 14 days before their arrival in Greece.
Transit passengers to Extra-Schengen destinations from Athens are not subject to the COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement (of Greece).
Required forms
Passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) latest on the day before their arrival in Greece. Passengers will receive confirmation if they have completed the PLF on time and must present the QR code at check in. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.
Along with the QR code proof that they have completed the PLF and a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate, where applicable, passengers from UAE or third countries will have to present their residence permit, work permit, identity card (provided that it states the place of residence), driving license or other document to prove their place of residence.
Quarantine rules
All passengers travelling to Greece must remain in isolation under quarantine at their place of residence, as declared in the submitted Passenger Locator Form, for 7 days on arrival. If their stay in Greece is less than 7 days, the restriction will apply to that period of time.
Quarantine exemptions
Permanent residents of EU member states, Schengen Area , the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Israel are exempted from the quarantine requirement provided they are able to present either a vaccination certificate issued by a public authority in English indicating that their vaccination was completed at least 14 days prior to arrival, or a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate for a sample taken not more than 72 hours before their arrival in Greece.
This is not applicable to permanent residents from the Russian Federation, who must complete both requirements mentioned above to be exempted from the quarantine.
Exemptions
Only EU citizens can travel to Greece. Exceptions are citizens and permanent residents from Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the Russian Federation and Israel who are permitted to enter. Permanent residents of UAE may arrive only by direct flights from UAE to Greece.
The following are also exempted from entry restrictions:
EU member states nationals and the Schengen agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have a cohabitation agreement, as well as their minor children
Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons, persons in need of international protection
Medical and nursing staff, researchers and health professionals, if they present their professional license to practice or other appropriate evidence of their professional status at the point of entry and provided that their entry into the country relates to the exercise of their professional duties
Long‑term residents of EU member states or Schengen agreement and third country nationals, holding a residence permit in EU member states or the Schengen agreement
Members of government delegations
Members of diplomatic delegations or consulate authorities and delegations, members of international and European organisations, members of humanitarian organisations performing their duties, military and security forces officials and of general secretariat for civil protection
Personnel employed in the transport sector, including seamen, aircraft crews, the crews and technical personnel of the leased aircraft firefighting equipment, lorry drivers and the absolutely necessary support staff for the transport of goods
Transit passengers provided they remain at the airport transit area and do not exit the airport during the transit time.
Students
Persons caring for the elderly and people with disability (disabled)
Seasonal workers in the field of agriculture
The above persons must present the appropriate document and undergo laboratory medical examination.
Third country nationals subject to the restrictions may request exceptional entry to the Greek consular authority of their place of residence or stay for business or personal reasons.
Other information
For domestic flights within Greece only essential travel is allowed. Essential travel should include travel for health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons and return to their permanent residence. Adherence to the essential travel and proof of the relevant reason are the responsibility of each individual passenger.
Third country nationals subject to the restrictions may request exceptional entry to the Greek consular authority of their place of residence or stay for business or personal reasons.
The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted in Greece.
Travel from Greece
Required forms
Effective 10 November, the e-PLF submission via https://travel.gov.gr on the day prior to travel is mandatory for all permanent residents departing on international flights from Greece.
Passengers will receive an email notification upon on‑time completion of the e‑PLF or an electronic QR code that must be shown at check‑in. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.
Other information
The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted.
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Last updated: 7 March 2021, 11:24 (GMT +4)
Travel to Hungary
There are restrictions on the categories of passengers who can enter Hungary at this time. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Hungary, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCT test before departure or on arrival, as well as undergo self quarantine.
Quarantine
Passengers arriving into Hungary are subject to 10 days self quarantine from the date/time of entering the country. The quarantine period can be shortened if:
The passenger is able to present two negative COVID-19 PCR test results. The tests must be taken at local designated laboratories with a 48-hour period between the two tests, or
The passenger is able to provide satisfactory proof that they have been treated for and cured of COVID-19 in the past six months prior to their arrival.
Exemptions
Travel to Hungary is only permitted for Hungarian citizens, citizens with permanent residence permit in Hungary and their family members.
Passengers holding a travel document issued by any other countries (including EU and Non-EU citizens) are not permitted to enter with the following exceptions:
Citizens of the EU, EEA, EU Candidate States; United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, United States of America, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, State of Israel, Japan, China, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Ukraine, Korea, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and citizens with a valid residence permit in any of the listed countries with a validity of more than 90 days will only be allowed entry after presenting proof of business or economic activities in Hungary. This category of passengers are also exempted from health screening and quarantine requirements.
Passengers in transit are allowed to enter in case of negative health screening at entry, if they are able to certify the purpose and destination of their travel and their entry into a neighbouring country of Hungary on their way to their final destination is ensured.
Passengers arriving for cultural or sport events in Hungary are allowed to enter with a ticket of the event provided that they have two negative PCR test results within 5 days with at least a 48 hour period between the two tests..
Passengers are allowed to enter Hungary for business or economic activities if they provide proof of this at entry. Customers arriving in Hungary for business or economic activities are exempted from health screening and quarantine, provided they hold permission to enter Hungary.
All other passengers that have pre-approval from Hungarian Authorities. The request to enter Hungary can be lodged online.
Other information
For more information about the entry process upon arrival and departure please visit the Budapest Airport website.
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Last updated: 19 April 2021, 12:31 (GMT +4)
Travel to Ireland
Nationals of the following countries who were visa exempt will now require a visa or transit visa to enter Ireland: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, South Africa, Uruguay
Nationals of the following countries who currently require a visa, but do not require a transit visa, will now require either a visa or a transit visa with immediate effect: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Suriname
Exemptions to the visa restrictions:
Irish residents who are in possession of their physical Irish residence permit.
Family members of European Citizens, who are in possession of a Residence card issued under Article 10 or Article 20 of Directive 2004/38/EC and are joining or accompanying their European family member. Please note that residence cards issued by the United Kingdom do not exempt from Irish visa requirements.
Airline Crew members arriving into the State in the course of their duties.
Seafarers seeking entry to the State to embark or disembark from a vessel or transiting the State for this purpose. Such seafarers must be in possession of a Seamans book issued under ILO 108 or ILO185.
A person exempted for any other reason under S.I. 473/2014.
For latest travel information, please see www.gov.ie or for visa information please see www.inis.gov.ie
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers arriving in Ireland will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland.
Exemptions
Holders of a valid Annex 3 certificate, drivers of heavy goods vehicles, airline pilots, aircrew, maritime masters or maritime crew
Passengers travelling to the state pursuant to an arrest warrant, extradition proceedings or other mandatory legal obligation
Members of An Garda Síochána or Defence Forces and travelling to the state in the course of their duties
Passengers travelling to the state in circumstances where for specific and very exceptional reasons it was impossible to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test before travelling and the passenger has written confirmation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs that they have urgent humanitarian reasons for travelling
Passengers 6 years old and below
Transit passengers
Passengers who have been outside of the state to provide services or perform the functions of an office holder (under any enactment or the constitution) or a member of either house of the Oireachtas or the European Parliament
Passengers travelling to the state for unavoidable, imperative and time-sensitive medical reasons certified by a registered medical practitioner or person with equivalent qualifications outside the state
Required forms
Passengers arriving in Ireland from overseas, including Irish citizens, must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form 48 hours before their arrival. It is a penal offence not to complete the form in the manner specified. It is also an offence to provide false or misleading information on the form. You will receive an email receipt once you have completed the form. Please present the email receipt or a completed printed version of the form to an officer at your point of entry to the state.
During the 14 days following your arrival the information on the form may be used:
to provide you with public health information,
to contact you to verify that the information on the form is correct and
for the purpose of contact tracing in relation to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.
To complete the form, you will need:
your passport details
your telephone and email address
your travel details, including times and dates
the address where you will stay in the Ireland (if applicable)
Quarantine
Effective 16 April 2021, quarantine exemptions for fully vaccinated passengers as well as families or individuals travelling with new-born babies no older than four weeks and essential workers are applicable. Passengers in this category will not be required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine and are not subject to the requirement to present evidence of pre-booking their quarantine to be accepted on flights.
You are considered "fully vaccinated" when you satisfy one of the following requirements:
7 days after the second dose of Pfizer-BioNtech
14 days after the second dose of Moderna
15 days after the second dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca
14 days after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen
Further information can be found here.
Effective 26 March 2021, passengers who have been in specified high risk countries (including travel from or through Dubai) in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Ireland are required to quarantine at a designated facility. The quarantine period will be for a maximum of 14 days and the facility must be booked in advance of the passenger’s arrival in Ireland with expenses borne by the passenger. Passengers are required to provide evidence at the time of check-in of having booked a designated quarantine facility.
Further information is available on the government website.
Passengers may be prosecuted if they enter the state with no proof of COVID-19 RT-PCR testing, an offence punishable by a fine of up to EUR 2,500 or up to 6 months in prison or both.
Passengers who arrive in Ireland without the required evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCT test taken 72 hours prior to arrival will be required to enter the designated quarantine facility.
For list of exemptions and FAQs please click here.
Other information
The public health measures that apply to all of the population in Ireland, will also apply to all arriving passengers. You can get more information on the Ireland government portal.
For more information, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade website.
Restricting your movements on arrival
Nearly all of Europe has a high incidence of COVID-19 and is in a high risk category (orange/red). If you are coming from orange, red or grey regions, or from outside the EU, you should restrict your movements for 14 days. This applies to all people entering the State, even if you have no symptoms. If you are unsure which risk area you are travelling from, please check the ECDC website.
Restricting your movements means staying home or in your accommodation, and avoiding contact with other people, including those in your household that are at particular risk should they contract COVID-19. You should wear a face covering, including while indoors, to protect them. You can go outside to exercise by yourself as long as you keep 2 metres away from other people. You should not meet or socialise with people outside your immediate household. You can find more information on the HSE website.
Please closely monitor for any symptoms. The common symptoms of COVID-19 are:
a fever (high temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above)
a cough - this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
If you develop symptoms after arrival, you should immediately self-isolate and contact your GP or HSE Live on 1850 24 1850.
You don’t have to restrict your movements
If you are:
Arriving from an orange region and have a negative/‘not detected’ result from a PCR test taken during the three days before departure to Ireland. You must carry supporting evidence of your negative test.
Providing an essential function or need, including an imperative business function or family reason. You are not required to restrict your movements while carrying out your business function or family reason, but you must otherwise restrict your movements for 14 days.
A returning passenger who travelled to carry out an essential function in another region but otherwise restricted your movements while in that region.
Please carry supporting documentation for your essential purpose. You can find more information here.
Travel to United Kingdom through Ireland
Please ensure to comply with the regulations mentioned on the Travel to United Kingdom section of the travel regulations page, in addition to the regulations for Ireland.
Travel from Ireland
COVID-19 testing requirements
In cooperation with the following laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID 19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you and present your ticket or booking confirmation. You should receive your test results within 96 hours after the sample is taken. Please note that Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of these laboratories, nor for any delay in the release of test results.
Travel Health
Vida care
Liffey Medical
Better2know
Tropical Medical Bureau
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 4 May 2021, 12:02 (GMT +4)
Travel to and from Italy
Travel to and from Italy is restricted to specific categories of passengers until 31 July 2021. As of 19 April 2021, passengers are required to hold a negative COVID-19 test certificate to enter Italy. Please refer to the section on COVID-19 testing requirements for further information.
Please check the requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Italy, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and self-isolate on arrival.
Travel update for passengers travelling from India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka
Effective until 15 May 2021, passengers who have been/or have transited through India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka within the last 14 days before their arrival will not be allowed entry to Italy. Foreign nationals will not be allowed entry to Italy even if they have a valid resident permit.
Exceptions:
Italian nationals with an Italian passport who are also residents of Italy may return provided they complete the following requirements:
Have a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigenic test taken not later than 72 hours before departure
Undergo testing for COVID-19 on arrival
Stay at a designated quarantine hotel for 10 days
Customers holding a specific authorisation to enter Italy issued by the health authorities
Travel eligibility
The Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DCPM) contains lists of countries, for which different restrictions apply. These lists are contained in Annex 20 of the DPCM. The measures envisaged for travel to/from the countries on the various lists are detailed below.
A: The Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State: no limitations
B: EU countries (except for the countries in lists C and D), Schengen, Andorra, and the Principality of Monac: No restrictions for those travelling to/from the countries listed in groups B. Molecular or antigenic swab test and self‑isolation/undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 5 days may apply depending selected date range, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information
C: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: No restrictions for those travelling to/from the countries listed in groups C. Molecular or antigenic swab test and self‑isolation/undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 5 days may apply depending selected date range, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information
D: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, The Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay: according to the Italian regulations travel from/to these Countries is allowed for any reason, therefore also for tourism. On arriving/returning to Italy travellers must self-isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 10 days.
E: Rest of the world: travel to/from the rest of the world (i.e. all the states and territories not mentioned in other lists) is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study, or absolute urgency, returning to one's home, domicile, or dwelling (This includes passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence without leaving the airport, they must remain in the transit area). Travel for tourism is not allowed. Arrival/return to Italy from this group of countries is always allowed only for Italian/EU/Schengen/the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland citizens and their family members, as well as holders of residence permits and their family members. Travellers from the countries in list E are allowed to enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship (regardless of whether or not they cohabit) with Italian/EU/Schengen/the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland citizens or with persons who are legally residing in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners' home/domicile/dwelling in Italy. Travellers must self‑isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 10 days.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 19 April until 15 May 2021, all passengers travelling to Italy are required to hold a negative certificate for a COVID-19 PCR or antigenic swab test taken not more than 48 hours before arrival in Italy.
This is not applicable to passengers who are returning to Italy and who have been abroad not more than 120 hours.
Infants up to 2 years old are exempted from COVID-19 testing requirements.
Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for further information.
Required forms
All passengers must complete the following declaration forms before arrival:
Form “ANNEX 1 SELF-DECLARATION”: Distributed on board by the crew to customers and collected by crew once filled by customers before landing.
Form “Autocertificazione”: Distributed on board by the crew to customers, before landing for Immigration purposes. On entering Italy, travellers will be required to fill the self-declaration form specifying the reason for entering/returning to Italy. The form must then be presented to the competent authorities
Quarantine
On entering Italy from any country listed in D and E, travellers must self‑isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 10 days.
After completing the 10-day quarantine period, passengers must undergo a new COVID-19 PCR or antigenic swab test. This is not applicable to passengers who are returning to Italy after being abroad for not more than 120 hours.
For countries listed in groups B and C, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Quarantine and COVID-19 test exemptions
Passengers who have been outside Italy for less than 120 hours.
Passengers who are travelling to Italy for a period of less than 120 hours.
Other information
For more COVID-19 related information please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 6 May 2021, 15:01 (GMT +4)
Travel to the Netherlands
If you are travelling to the Netherlands, you must complete the Health Screening Form, hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test and rapid antigen test certificate before departure. You might also be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.
Travel restrictions update effective 26 April until 15 May:
All passenger flights departing from South Africa, India, Dominican Republic, Panama and all countries within South America (Argentine, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela) are not allowed entry to the Netherlands.
An entry ban to the Netherlands has been imposed on all Non Schengen and Non EU nationals.
Exemptions on the entry ban apply for the following:
Residents of Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand
Medical personnel in the interest of public health and patients (only for necessary treatment)
Partners in a long-distance relationship. Click here for detailed information and requirements.
Students who wish to come to the Netherlands to study for a period of less than three months.
Highly skilled migrants who wish to come to the Netherlands for work for a period of less than three months..
Persons in the interest of the Dutch economy and society.
Professionals in cultural and creative sectors.
Aircrew: crew members or personnel operating passenger or cargo flights or travelling as passengers to/ from their departure base
Cross-border commuters (excluding students)
Individuals who work in the goods transport sector and other essential transport personnel, including crew members on container ships, bulk carriers (e.g. ore and coal), tankers (fuel and chemicals) and fishing vessels. It also includes individuals who work in the energy sector, including oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms, offshore companies that provide services to this sector.
Diplomats in the exercise of their work
Staff of international organisations and people invited by international organisations whose physical presence is required for the well-functioning of these organisations
Military personnel and civil protection personnel in the exercise of their functions
Humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their work
EU or Schengen residents, including non-Dutch residents who have proof that the Netherlands is not their end destination
Passengers travelling for imperative family reasons (first- or second-degree), such as attending a funeral or visiting a terminally ill family member
Seafarers who possess a seaman’s record book if they are travelling in the exercise of their work or whose physical presence is required for work. The exemption does not apply to seafarers on commercial yachts and pleasure crafts.
Persons in need of international protection or for other humanitarian reasons
Persons on board a state flight
Elite athletes and their support staff
Professional journalists
Researchers
Aircrew members or personnel operating passenger or cargo flights or travelling as passengers to or from their departure hub
For more information please refer to: https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/exemptions-to-the-entry-ban
COVID‑19 testing requirements
All passengers (including Dutch citizens) must have a negative COVID–19 certificate and must show the negative test result when boarding the aircraft and on arrival to The Netherlands. The test sample must have been collected no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands. This does not apply to passengers who are travelling from "safe countries". Further information on travel regulations to the Netherlands can be found here.
Effective 31 March 2021, a completed, signed and printed negative test declaration is no longer required.
All passengers arriving from a high risk country outside the EU or Schengen Area that is exempted from flight restrictions or the EU entry ban must carry the following requirements:
A valid negative result of a COVID-19 test taken not later than 72 hours before arrival in Netherlands. Results of an MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT PCR, LAMP or TMA test will be accepted.
A negative antigen rapid test, no older than 24 hours before boarding the aircraft heading to the Netherlands.
A negative NAAT test taken 24 hours before boarding will also serve as a substitute for the negative NAAT test requirement taken 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands and the rapid antigen test taken 24 hours before departure.
A health declaration for all passengers 13 years old and above who are travelling to/from the Netherlands.
Transfer passengers only need to show a negative result of a NAAT test performed 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands to be accepted.
Required forms
All passengers aged 13 years and older must complete the health declaration form and save it on their mobile device. Printed forms will no longer be required. The editable PDF form can be accessed on the website of the Netherlands government under document 4/12 and 7/12 on the page.
Exemptions
The categories of travellers specified below are not required to carry the following documents:
A valid negative NAAT test no older than 72 hours before expected arrival in the Netherlands,
A negative antigen rapid test no older than 24 hours before boarding the aircraft heading to the Netherlands. A negative NAAT test that is taken 24 hours before boarding will also serve as a substitute for the negative NAAT test requirement (taken 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands) and the rapid antigen test (taken 24 hours before boarding the aircraft)
Passengers below 13 years old
Persons who are travelling on behalf of the minister or state secretary of justice and security. This applies in particular to flights where KMar personnel are accompanying a person to or from the Netherlands.
Travellers with a statement from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in the context of urgent medical transport
Travellers who have been tested positive for COVID-19 previously and who no longer have COVID-19 associated symptoms, are no longer contagious, who continue to test positive for a longer period of time and therefore cannot show a negative COVID-19 test result. For this category of traveller the following apply:
Travellers who have been infected with COVID-19 and are therefore unable to submit a negative NAAT test result may still travel if they can show the following documents:
Positive NAAT test result a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 weeks old
Positive NAAT-test result not older than 72 hours upon arrival in the Netherlands
Negative rapid test result not older than 24 hours before boarding
In case of a permanently positive rapid test result, travelling to the Netherlands is allowed if they can show the following documents:
Positive NAAT test result a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 weeks old
Positive NAAT test result not older than 72 hours upon arrival in the Netherlands
Signed doctor's statement not older than 72 hours before boarding that shows that declares the traveller is no longer COVID-19 contagious
These categories of travellers are exempted from holding any of the above documents:
Cross-border commuters (including students and school children)
Incoming staff of diplomatic and consular offices or international organisations in the Netherlands, including the members of their official household and as such are registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Holders of non-Dutch diplomatic passports
Holders of Dutch diplomatic passports, if they are travelling in the exercise of their work or whose physical presence is required for work
Heads of state and members of foreign governments
Passengers on a direct flight from a non-risk country (who have stayed there 10 days previous to the trip) to the Netherlands
Passengers on flights from a non-risk country (who have stayed there 10 days previous to the trip) that have a Dutch airport as their destination, who are transiting through a high-risk country but do not leave the airport during transfer are exempted.
Passengers on flights that not have a Dutch airport as their destination but are diverted to a Dutch airport due to unforeseen circumstances
Passengers with a NATO travel order or a NATO-2 visum
Aircrew (crew members or personnel operating passenger or cargo flights or travelling as passengers to or from their departure hub) who do not leave the aircraft position (except for safety inspections) during turnaround and continue flying (back) immediately afterwards
Individuals who work on oil and gas platforms, offshore wind farms and offshore companies that provide services to the energy sector. This only includes passengers who are flying directly to the Netherlands from an (offshore) platform/wind farm.
The categories of travellers specified below are only exempted from carrying the following documents:
A valid negative NAAT test (either MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT PCR, LAMP or TMA) no older than 72 hours before expected arrival in the Netherlands
They must present a negative antigen rapid test no older than 24 hours before boarding the aircraft heading to the Netherlands.
Note: A negative NAAT test that is taken 24 hours before boarding will also serve as a substitute for the rapid antigen test (taken 24 hours before boarding the aircraft)
Aircrew (crew members or personnel operating passenger or cargo flights or travelling as passengers to or from their departure hub) if they need to leave the aircraft (except for safety inspections near the aircraft)
Seafarers (including cruise ship and ferry crew members) who have a seamen’s record book if they are travelling in the exercise of their work or whose physical presence is required for work. The exemption does not apply to seafarers on commercial yachts and pleasure craft.
Individuals who work in the goods transport sector, and other essential transport personnel, including lorry drivers and crew members on container ships, bulk carriers (e.g. ore and coal), tankers (fuel and chemicals), fishing vessels and individuals who work in the energy sector if they are travelling in the performance of their duties or if they travel to or from their work
Quarantine
You must self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. The test must be conducted by local Health Authorities (GDD). If the result is negative, you can end your self-quarantine. To prepare for your journey to the Netherlands, do the Quarantine Check for Travellers.This is a practical checklist of steps to take before and after your journey. You should travel only if your journey is essential.
Passengers who are travelling from "safe countries" are exempted from quarantine regulations.
Visit the government website for more information on travelling to and from the Netherlands as well as details on the quarantine exemptions.
Other Information
Further information on travel regulations to the Netherlands can be found here.
Please maintain social distancing of at least 1.5 metres.
Wearing of face masks is mandatory throughout the airport and on public transport.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
Rapid testing facilities are available for departing passengers at the Dubai International airport Terminal 3 departure area next to Costa, before the check-in thermal scanners. Transfer passengers can take the rapid test at Gate B05.
The testing facilities will open 4 hours before departure. The testing process, from registration until results are issued, may take from 10 to 15 minutes. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will need to follow DHA advised protocols.
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 4 April 2021, 14:58 (GMT +4)
Travel to Norway
If you are travelling to Norway, you must present a negative COVID-19 test taken 24 hours before departure (please see exception list below)and be tested again upon arrival at the airport. This apply to all travellers. You will also be required to undergo quarantine on arrival.
Travel eligibility
Entry restrictions effective 23 February 2021:
The following groups of people no longer have access to the country:
Foreign nationals residing in the EEA and EEA nationals residing in third countries (unless covered by exemptions that also apply to third-country nationals)
Family members apart from nuclear families in which the children are minors, for both EEA nationals and others (grandparents, adult children, parents of adult children and romantic partners may no longer visit)
Foreign nationals from countries outside the EEA who are granted a residence permit in connection with work or study, including as a seasonal worker or student
Foreign nationals who are to work with films or series production or as researchers exempt from the requirement of a residence permit
Exemptions are still provided for some groups including:
Foreign nationals who reside in Norway
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 are to carry out agreed or formalised parent-child contact
Close family members of persons residing in Norway; i.e., spouses/registered partners/cohabitants, minor children or stepchildren, parents or stepparents of minor children or stepchildren
Journalists and other personnel on assignment for a foreign media institution
Foreign nationals who plan an airport stopover in Norway (both in international airport transit and within Schengen)
Seafarers and aviation personnel
Foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers
Foreign nationals who work in critical public functions
Health personnel from Sweden and Finland who work in the Norwegian health and care services
Children who cross the border to Norway daily to go to school
The following list prepared by the Directorate for Civil Protection may be used as a starting point in determining which public functions are considered critical:
Administration and crisis management
Defence
Law and order
Health and care services, including pharmacy and maintenance
Rescue service
Digital security in the civilian sector
Nature and the environment
Security of supply
Water and wastewater
Financial services
Power supply
Electronic communications
Transport
Satellite-based services
Required forms
All passengers, including Norwegian citizens, travelling from red countries must register online within 72 hours of their time of arrival in Norway and present the receipt to authorities at the border control. Additional information is provided further below.
Passengers wo are unable to register online can provide a printed copy of the form. Please note that the processing time for passengers with printed forms may be much longer.
The app can be downloaded here.
Exemptions
All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions but are required to submit the entry form electronically. A printed copy may also be presented if they are unable to complete the form online.
Travel to END SVALBARD, LONGYEAR
Passengers arriving into Norway from a Red Area/ Country must complete their full quarantine period on the mainland of Norway prior to travelling to Svalbard. This is also applicable for residents.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Most arriving passengers in Norway must present a negative COVID test (either PCR or antigen rapid test) taken within 24 hours of departure flight to Norway. Please see exemption list below.
Please note that all arriving passenger will be required to be tested upon arrival in Norway at the airport.
Passengers from red countries other than Norwegian citizens and/or residence must present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test certificate when entering Norway. Approved test method is COVID-19 PCR or antigen rapid test. The test must have been taken less than 24 hours before departure and must be in either Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German or French.
EU/EEA residents and/or citizens travelling from red countries must show a negative COVID-19 test certificate when entering Norway. Approved test method is COVID-19 PCR or antigen rapid test.
As of 7 December, red countries are: Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic Austria, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands. United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.
Information about red countries can be found here.
For those who have a suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
Those who do not have a suitable place to stay in Norway must stay in a quarantine hotel for the first then days after entry to Norway. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.
Non EU/EAA resident and/or citizen:
Travellers from red countries (currently all non EU/EAA countries are considered red) must show a certificate on a negative COVID-19 test when entering Norway, approved test method is PCR or antigen rapid test. The test must have been taken less than 24 hours before departure, test result needs to be in either Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German or French.
For those who have a suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
Those who do not have not a suitable place to stay (as described above) when entering Norway must stay in a quarantine hotel for the first then days after entry to Norway. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.
All passengers must ensure to get tested for COVID-19 within 24 hours after arrival.
Exemptions
COVID-19 test exemption list:
Foreign nationals who are essential for maintaining safe operations of critical functions in society or the fundamental needs of the Norwegian population, and there is a danger to life and health if entry is refused
Foreign nations who are in transit
Foreign nationals who regularly arrive in Norway from Sweden or Finland to work or study, except for health personnel who have been outside Norway for more than seven days
Diplomatic and consular personnel accredited to Norway
Foreign nationals who have been invited by the Norwegian authorities to participate in international negotiations and similar, and foreign nationals who are part of delegations that are visiting Norway in accordance with Norway’s international obligations
Seafarers
Children under 12 years
Quarantine
Effective 21 December 2020, all passengers are subject to a 10 day quarantine.
Everyone entering Norway from a red country MUST undergo a 10 days quarantine.
Effective 11 December:
Non Norwegian resident can take their quarantine suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
Those who do not have not a suitable place to stay (as described above) when entering Norway will be assigned to a quarantine hotel by the by the border force police it is not possible to pre-book or to request a specific hotel in advance. Passenger will be held in the quarantine lounge until transported to the assigned quarantine hotel. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.
For official quarantine query please refer to Norwegian government website:
https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/entry-quarantine-travel-covid19/

Exemptions
Effective 9 November:
All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
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Last updated: 2 May 2021, 15:00 (GMT +4)
Travel to Poland
Please find information given by Polish Immigration which specifies the conditions of entry into Poland
Quarantine
From 30 March 2021 until 7 May 2021, passengers travelling from non-Schengen member countries must undergo a 10-day mandatory quarantine counting from the day following the day of crossing the border.
Exemptions:
Passengers vaccinated with a vaccine that has been authorised in the European Union for COVID-19 are exempted from the mandatory quarantine.
Passengers who are quarantined in Poland will be able to take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test and leave quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19. Passengers arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport from non-Schengen countries can take COVID-19 antigen tests at one of these collection points after completing the passenger information forms:
Baggage Reclaim collection point no. 1
Baggage Reclaim collection point no. 7
Travel from Poland
Check the new rules at Warsaw Chopin Airport before you travel. More information is available from the Polish Chief Sanitary Inspector’s website, as well as the Polish government website in Polish and English.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 3 May 2021, 13:08 (GMT +4)
Travel to Portugal
Travel to Portugal is restricted to essential travel. Please check the requirements below before you travel.
All passengers traveling to Portugal are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate and complete a Passenger Locater Form before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before boarding, all passengers must present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test carried out not more than 72 hours before their time of departure from the point of origin.
This does not apply to children that have not completed the age of 24 months.
The test validity of 72 hours is considered from the time of sample collections and not from the time the test certificate was issued.
Third party nationals without legal residency in Portugal will be refused entry if they do not hold a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test.
In addition to the COVID-19 PCR test, passengers arriving from the following countries must undergo a 14 days mandatory quarantine in their homes, or in the places indicated by the health authorities and pre-register before travelling. Quarantine measures do not apply to passengers whose period of stay does not exceed 48 hours.
Brazil
Croatia
Cyprus
France
India
Lithuania
Netherlands
South Africa
Sweden
14 days mandatory quarantine also applicable to travellers who have visited or passed through South Africa and/or Brazil or India within 14 days prior to their arrival in Portugal.
Travel Eligibility
The following passengers are allowed to transit through, enter and exit from Portugal:
European Union nationals, nationals of the of Schengen associated countries and their family members
Third-country nationals with legal residence in a European Union member state
Third-country nationals travelling for professional reasons, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons
Required forms
A Passenger Locator Form (PLC) must be completed by all passengers arriving in Portugal. After check-in (online or at the airport) passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLC) available on following the link: https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card. Before boarding, passengers must present the completed printed form or on their mobile devices.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
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Last updated: 21 April 2021, 13:29 (GMT +4)
Travel to Russia
There are restrictions in place for specific categories of passengers to enter Russia. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Russia, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure or on arrival.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before boarding the flight to Moscow, all non‑Russian citizens including children, must present a certificate of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before their time of arrival to Moscow. The certificate must either be in English or Russian.
Regardless of the point of origin, Russian nationals do not need to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure. However, they must take one at a Russian clinic within 72 hours of arrival and register and upload a negative result.
Required forms
For non-Russian citizens, printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
Quarantine
There are currently no quarantine requirements for travel to Russia.
Travel Eligibility
Nationals and residents of countries allowed entry to Russia: Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Vietnam. Additionally, travel is permitted from these listed countries only.
Accredited or appointed employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states in the Russian Federation, international organisations and their representatives, other official missions of foreign states located in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as family members of these persons with no restriction of the originating country.
Nationals of other countries with no restriction of the originating point, if travelling for the following reasons:
To visit close relatives (spouse/parents/children) or travelling with close relatives who are nationals of the Russian Federation. Documentary proof of relationship must be presented.
For work in Russia as high qualification specialists - the organisation inviting this category of passengers must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU and the passenger must carry a printed copy of this confirmation while travelling.
For medical treatment – there must be proof of travel on hand and special visa issued for this reason if visa is required (dependent on nationality). The medical facility must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU and the passenger must carry a printed copy of this confirmation while travelling
To study in Russia – Only students who are nationals of countries allowed entry to Russia will be allowed entry. Students travelling to Russia must carry an invitation letter from the university in Russia and OK to board confirmation. The university must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
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Last updated: 4 May 2021, 13:11 (GMT +4)
Travel to Spain
Only a limited number of nationalities are allowed to travel to the EU. Please check if your nationality can enter Spain and ensure you have prior permission from any Spanish consulate or embassy to be considered as one of the exceptions for travel.
Effective 26 March 2021 until 11 May 2021, a temporary restriction applies to flights (direct or with intermediate stops) from any airport located in Brazil/South Africa to any airport in the Kingdom of Spain. Only Spanish/Andorran nationals and foreign nationals with legal residence in Spain/Andorra are allowed to enter the country, as well as passengers in transit with final destination in a Non-Schengen country with a stopover of less than 24 hours, without leaving the transit zone of the Spanish airport.
Effective 19 April 2021, passengers travelling directly or with intermediate stops from any airport in Brazil, South Africa, Botswana, Union of the Comoros, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Peru or Colombia must self-isolate for 10 days or for the duration of their stay if they are staying less than 10 days in Spain. Passengers may end their self-isolation if they take a diagnostic test on the seventh day after their arrival and test negative for COVID-19.
Effective 1 May 2021 until 15 May 2021, passengers travelling directly or with intermediate stops from any airport in India must self isolate for 10 days or for the duration of their stay if they are staying less than 10 days in Spain. Passengers may end their self isolation if they take a diagnostic test on the seventh day after their arrival and test negative for COVID-19.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 1 March 2021, COVID-19 PCR testing is required for travellers from all non EU/EEC countries except:
Australia
New Zealand
Rwanda
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
China
Hong Kong
Macau
Please check testing requirements and travel health information for Spain before you travel as different requirements are applicable depending on where you are travelling from.
COVID-19 PCR/TMA or RT LAMP test results must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If they are in any other language, a valid official translation must be presented as well in printed or digital format.
Passengers who have recently contracted COVID-19 will be allowed to travel if they can provide a medical report stating they have contracted and since been cured of COVID-19, although a positive result persists. This report must be written in Spanish or English
This does not apply to children below 6 years old.
Travel Eligibility
Passengers will not be allowed to enter Spain except if they are:
Spanish Nationals, travelling with their spouse and children
European Union nationals and nationals from Andorra, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican whose primary residence is in Spain or are in transit through Spain to reach their country of origin or of primary residence, travelling with their spouse and children.
Third country nationals who are holders of a Spanish or an EU Residence Permit, or a valid long stay visa, with primary residence in Spain or in transit through Spain to their country of residence. (Proof must be presented)
Third country nationals in transit for less than 24 hours to an international destination staying in the international zone of the airport.
Travel to Spain is restricted to specific categories of passengers until 31 May 2021.
Nationals and residents of the following countries are allowed entry to Spain, provided that they are arriving on a direct flight from or transiting through any of these countries, or transiting through only the international area of any other airport not within the list:
Australia
New Zealand
Rwanda
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
China
Hong Kong
Macau
Any passenger who does not follow the health regulations in place will be declared inadmissible, even if they fall under the list of exemptions, and will immediately be returned to their point of origin.
Exemptions
Holders of a D visa issued by a Schengen member state returning via Spain to their country of residence
Students with proof of being enrolled in a course in a Schengen member. They must:
Have a medical insurance
Travel to the country where they study - at most 15 days before the start of the course
Immediate family members of a national of an EU member state travelling together ot travelling to join the national of an EU member state
Unmarried partners of nationals of Spain. They must have a confirmation of their relationship issued by a Spanish consulate.
Required forms
International passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH APP (available on Google Play and the App Store). A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented to authorities on arrival. If customers are unable to download the APP, the required forms can be downloaded online on spth.gob.es. However the times of access and passage through the health checkpoint, using a handwritten form will be much higher. All passengers are encouraged to fill out the electronic form and obtain the QR, thus avoiding unnecessary waiting times.
When accessing the app, customers will be asked to declare if they have completed the required COVID-19 PCR test. Failing to provide a valid test, passengers will be directed to take an antigen test on arrival and may be fined.
Quarantine
By signing the form, passengers are committing to self-isolate at home or a place of residence during the 10 days after entry to Spain if they present symptoms of acute respiratory infection (fever, cough or respiratory difficulty), to self-monitor coronavirus symptoms, and to phone the competent health authorities. Only passengers are allowed to access the airport terminals. It is mandatory to wear face masks at every point of your journey.
Other information
Airports in Spain are only open to passengers in possession of a ticket or boarding pass.
For more information please refer to the Home Affairs Website and the Ministry of Health Website.
Passengers MUST NOT TRAVEL if they have recent onset COVID-19 compatible symptoms (fever, cough, breathing difficulties), if have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or if they have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last two weeks.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 1 April 2021, 14:49 (GMT +4)
Travel to Sweden
An entry ban is currently in place and remains in effect until 31 May 2021 for non-essential travel to Sweden.
Swedish citizens have an unconditional right to enter Sweden and accordingly will not be affected by the entry ban.
Further information can be found here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 6 February 2021, foreign nationals aged 18 years and above must provide a negative COVID-19 certificate for a test conducted not more than 48 hours before arrival.
Foreigners crossing the border for work purposes/frontier workers need to present a test no older than one week. The test results needs to verify that the traveler does not have an ongoing COVID-19 infection. This can be done with a negative PCR, LAMP or antigen test. The documentation should be in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish, and contain the following:
Your name,
Date and time the test was taken,
Type of test (PRC, LAMP or antigen),
Test result,
Who issued the certificate.
Exemption for the test requirement applies to people under the age of 18, those who live in Sweden and staff in the transport sector.
Other information
For more information please refer to the following links:
https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/travel-to-and-from-sweden/
https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/
https://www.government.se/articles/2020/04/faqs--entry-to-the-eu-via-sweden-banned/
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 4 April 2021, 15:06 (GMT +4)
Travel to Switzerland
If you are travelling to Switzerland, you may be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers are required to have a negative result for a COVID-19 test. Accepted tests are COVID-19 PCR (molecular biological analysis) taken no later than 72 hours prior to departure from the point of origin or a rapid immunological test taken no later than 24 hours prior to departure from the point of origin.
Passengers travelling with a rapid antigen test certificate must test for COVID-19 (PCR or rapid antigen test) immediately on arrival in Switzerland.
COVID-19 testing exemptions
The following passengers may be exempted from the testing requirement:
Children below 12 years are exempted from the COVID-19 test requirement.
Passengers who have recently contracted COVID-19 and therefore test positive must provide a medical certificate proving that they have been treated for COVID-19 and cured in the last 3 months.
Quarantine
Travellers entering Switzerland from certain countries will have to go into quarantine for 10 days.
A negative test result does not exempt passengers from the mandatory quarantine requirement.
Visit the Federal Office of Public Health website for the updated list of countries.
Exemptions
The mandatory quarantine requirement does not apply to transit passengers who have spent less than 24 hours in a country or area with an increased risk of infection.
Required forms
Effective 8 February 2021, all passengers must complete an electronic Passenger Locator Form.
Other information
You can get the latest information from the Swiss Authorities regarding the new entry restrictions to Switzerland as well as rules and recommendations for travellers here.
For further information click here.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 23 April 2021, 08:48 (GMT +4)
Travel to Turkey
If you are travelling to Turkey, please note that you will be required to wear a face mask at every point of your journey, at the airport and onboard your flight. You may also be subject to COVID-19 health screening on arrival.
COVID-19 PCR testing
Starting from 29 December 2020 21:00 UTC hours until further notice, all passengers that are 6 years old and older will be required to submit a negative SARS-COV-2 PCR test result done within the last 72 hours prior to departure of their inbound flight to Turkey. Passengers that do not show negative SARS-COV-2 PCR test result will not be accepted to flight. This requirement is not applicable for transit and transfer passengers.
All passengers 6 years old and older travelling to Turkey who have visited Brazil and South Africa within the last 10 days will be required to submit a negative SARS-COV2 PCR test certificate for a test done within 72 hours prior to arrival in Turkey. They must also undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival at facilities selected by the governorship. Quarantine will be lifted if they test negative for COVID-19 on the tenth day of quarantine.
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Turkey who have visited India within the past 10 days will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a facility determined by the governorships. A COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted on day 14 of the quarantine and quarantine will be lifted if the result is negative.
Exemptions
Crew and Merchant Seamen are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR requirement and quarantine.
Required forms
Effective 15 March 2021, passengers must complete an online Traveller Entry Form within 72 hours of departure. You will then be given a health tracker code (HES code) for use during travel and the duration of your stay in Turkey. Passengers may present a printed copy or electronic copy of the form on mobile devices at the time of check-in.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 12 April 2021, 14:49 (GMT +4)
Travel to the United Kingdom
There are restrictions for travel to the United Kingdom. Please read the UK government health advice and further guidance for passengers flying to the United Kingdom.
All passengers travelling from Dubai to the UK must:
Provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 3 days before travel. The test provider must meet the standards for pre-departure testing. The test certificate must be presented with the correct details. More information on the test can be found here. Children aged under 11 do not need to take a test
Book a managed quarantine hotel and enter the confirmed hotel details in a passenger locator form.
Complete an online passenger locator form 48 hours before arrival with the details of your quarantine hotel or you will not be able to board.
Quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days on arrival. You will also get 2 coronavirus tests taken on or before day 2 and on or after day 8 of your quarantine.
Follow the national lockdown rules
Find out more about:
Testing and quarantine rules for England
Testing and quarantine rules for Northern Ireland
Testing and quarantine rules for Scotland
Testing and quarantine rules for Wales
Required documents
Complete the Passenger Locator form within 48 hours before your arrival in the UK. This must include the details of your quarantine hotel or you will not be able to board the flight.
Present at check-in a negative COVID-19 test certificate for a test taken 3 days before departure to board the flight to the UK.
Other information
Passengers must wear face coverings on all flights travelling from and to the UK.
Learn more about UK government guidance on travel into the UK on their website.
All arrivals (unless in certain exempt job categories) to Scotland must quarantine in a managed hotel facility. Learn more about testing and quarantine rules for Scotland here.
Essential information to enter the UK
The United Kingdom is taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
All persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. For further information please visit: COVID-19 testing for people travelling to England website.
To protect your health and others’, everyone must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.
All arrivals must quarantine for 10 days unless exempt. If you have travelled through a red list country in the last 10 days, you must have a valid Managed Quarantine Facility booked prior to departure. For information please visit: Travel quarantine and testing website. Check the list of exempt countries immediately before travel and the list of work-related exemptions if travelling for work.
Everyone is required to take a coronavirus test on days 2 and 8 or their quarantine. You must have this booked prior to departure. For information please visit: Travel quarantine and testing website.
It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in the UK.
If you quarantine in England, you may opt in to Test to Release. For further information please visit: COVID-19 Test to release for international travel website.
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit UK border control website for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.
Travel from the United Kingdom
National travel restrictions – you can only travel for essential reasons
Whilst national restrictions are in place, you can only travel internationally from England for legally permitted reasons. This does not include holidays.
You must complete a travel declaration formand carry it with you, along with any evidence supporting the reason for your trip.
You may be required to show the form at the port of departure. It is an offence to enter a port of departure or embarkation point without a properly completed form if you are travelling internationally. Some job related exemptions apply. You may be issued with a fixed penalty notice and directed to return home if you do not have a valid reason for travel.
The form must be downloaded and signed before travel. Passengers must be able to provide the completed form in either hard copy or downloaded on their mobile phone as a soft copy.

Last updated: 7 March 2021, 15:14 (GMT +4)
Departures from Dubai
If you are travelling to China, you are required to take a double COVID‑19 PCR test and antibody blood IgM test before departure. Furthermore, a 14 day self-quarantine will be required before departure of the flight. Please check the requirements below for the forms and documents you need to submit for entry.
COVID‑19 testing requirements
Click link for updated travel requirements to China from UAE - Link to Chinese Consulate web page. Refer to “Important notice” under home page.
Passenger has to apply for green health code with the “HS” logo or health status statement.
Check-in requirements
Transit passengers
Transiting to China via UAE on Emirates is not allowed.
Transiting to China via a third country on Emirates to other airlines is not allowed. Passengers must break their journey at the last port of entry into China.
Transiting to China via UAE on other airlines to Emirates is not allowed.
Through check-in and tagging of bags from point of origin to any destination in China is not allowed. Passengers have to break their journey at each transit point.
The Chinese embassy in the UAE will in principle no longer accept applications for health codes and health status declarations for passengers transiting to China via a third country after November 18, 2020.
Joining passengers from Dubai
Chinese national:
Only those who present Green Health QR codes with an “HS” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check-in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information - Link to Chinese Consulate
All passengers must upload negative tests result through Wechat Health Code Program within 24 hours after certificates are issued.
Foreign national:
Only those who present Green Health QR code with an “HDC” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information - Link to Chinese Consulate
The HS/ CHD (Certified Health Declaration Form) issued by Chinese Consulate in UAE within its validity period must be presented to the airline official before check-in.
Customs Requirements:
All passengers (Chinese & Foreign Nationals) must complete the China Customs Health Declaration via the China Customs app, WeChat app or online as applicable. At check in, passenger must present the QR code as proof that they have submitted the personal health declaration form. Printed forms will not be accepted.
QR Code
Customs Health Declaration QR code is valid for 24 hours before arrival in China.
Seat number is mandatory and to be filled in Customs Health Declaration form after check-in.
New QR code to be presented at boarding gate after seat number is updated in Customs Health Declaration form
Required apps
Chinese national: WeChat/ Customs declaration app
Foreign national: Customs declaration app or website
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Guangzhou must undergo a Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated facilities for medical observation at the passenger’s own expense. This will be followed by additional 7 days of mandatory home quarantine.
Visa exemptions
Foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid effective from 00:00 local time, 28 March 2020, including APEC Business Travel Cards, are temporarily suspended entry into mainland China.
Effective 28 September 2020, passengers with a residence permit issued by China (People's Rep.) with the purpose “work”, “personal matters” and “reunion” are allowed to enter.
Residence Permits issued for “students” and “journalists” are not allowed to enter.
The following visa policies are suspended as well: 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise/group tours through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries.
Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
Entry by foreign nationals with visas/resident permits issued after 00:00 GMT 27 March 2020 will not be affected.
Foreign nationals with permanent residence cards (ZHONG GUO LV KA or China Green Cards) will not be affected.
Foreign nationals under the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries will not be affected.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 6 May 2021, 15:10 (GMT +4)
Travel to Hong Kong, China
Travel to Hong Kong is restricted to specific categories of passengers. Please check the requirements below before you travel. If you are travelling to Hong Kong, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, complete the online health form and present the confirmation QR code on arrival. You may also be required to present additional documentation for entry.
The Hong Kong government has announced that with effect from 31 January 2021, the British National (Overseas) passport will no longer be recognised as a valid travel document or proof of identity.
Passengers travelling to/from Hong Kong are asked to note the following:
British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used for immigration clearance in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards for entering or departing Hong Kong;
British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof of identity;
When passengers board flights for Hong Kong, airlines concerned must require Hong Kong residents concerned to present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof;
Hong Kong permanent residents who are not of Chinese nationality and do not hold other valid travel documents may apply to the Immigration Department for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for international travel.
It is mandatory for all passengers, except passengers from China, (refer exemptions below) to have 21 nights hotel booking, except Group D passengers who are required to have 14 nights booking, from the date of arrival into Hong Kong.
With immediate effect, passengers need to follow COVID-19 testing requirements as per below groups based on the level of risk:
Group A1 specified places
Brazil
India
Nepal
Pakistan
the Philippines
South Africa
Group A2 specified places
Ireland
United Kingdom
Group B specified places
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada
Ecuador
Egypt
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Romania
Russia
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Group C specified places
All countries except China which are not Group A1, Group A2, Group B or Group D specified places.
Group D specified places
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
COVID-19 testing requirements
Group A1
Have not stayed in the relevant specified places for more than two hours during the relevant period;
Present proof of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the aircraft (see Notes below) with a negative result; and
Present confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of arrival in Hong Kong.
Group A2 and B
Present proof of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the aircraft (see Notes below) with a negative result; and
Present confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of arrival in Hong Kong.
Group C
Present confirmation of room reservation for 21 nights in a designated quarantine hotel starting on the day of arrival .
Group D
Present confirmation of room reservation for 14 nights in a designated quarantine hotel starting on the day of arrival.
Required forms
All passengers must complete the health form online before landing in Hong Kong. Once complete, you will receive a QR code as confirmation. It is mandatory for all passengers to present this QR code at the boarding gate.
Acceptable mandatory documents:
Negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English or Chinese with 72 hours validity from the time sample was taken prior to departure from Dubai or Bangkok. This rule only applies for passengers who are travelling from Bangkok to Hong Kong and have visited Group A1, A2, B or C countries within the last 21 days. If report is not in English or Chinese then a written confirmation (translated document) in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution should be presented along with original lab report.
In addition to above a documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited is required.
If the documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) does not have ISO15189 accreditation printed on it, then a letter by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located is mandatory.
Please note: A letter from the laboratory itself stating it is ISO 15189 accredited or recognised by the government is not acceptable.
Exemptions
All non-residents are not allowed to travel to Hong Kong until further notice. Only passengers holding a Hong Kong Resident Card (irrespective of passport) and/or valid visa/documents will be allowed entry to Hong Kong.
Only the following passengers will be allowed entry into Hong Kong without additional documentation:
Passengers who are transiting through Hong Kong (must fulfil transit requirement)
Flight crew – both operating and deadheading (must undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival)
Passengers who hold a diplomatic passport
Diplomats who have been to Group A2 countries in the last 21 days are required to follow the COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers travelling from Group A2 countries. The validity of the test result certificate must be within 48 hours of the time the sample was and the departure time from Dubai or Bangkok. The confirmation of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting from the day of arrival must be in English or Chinese.
Diplomats who have been to Group B and Group C countries within 21 days are required to follow the same COVID-19 testing requirements (refer above) as other passengers from Group B and Group C countries but do not need to present a 21-night/14-night (Group D) hotel booking. The validity of the test result certificate must be within 48 hours of the time the sample was taken prior to departure time from Dubai or Bangkok.
Sea crew arriving in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are required to present the following documents to the Department of Health upon arrival:
Approval letter from the Marine Department
COVID-19 negative test report collected within 48 hours before boarding the flight from Dubai to Hong Kong, and
Letter of certification to Department of Health from Hong Kong
Sea crew who fail to present and submit any of the required documents will be denied entry to Hong Kong and their respective shipping companies/agents must arrange their return to their country of origin.
After entering Hong Kong, sea crew must take a COVID-19 PCR test at the Department of Health’s testing centre at HKIA and wait for the results there.
Sea and Flight crew are exempted from 14 nights hotel booking requirement.
Exemptions
Please check out the types of passengers exempted from the self-isolation and quarantine requirements.
Quarantine
A confirmed booking in English or Chinese of not less than 21 nights (or 14 nights for Group D) at hotels in Hong Kong is mandatory for all passengers (except diplomats) arriving from Group A1, A2, B and C countries. It is mandatory that the booking is with one of the government designated hotels.
Hotel requirement
In view of the global developments and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government is implementing new control measures, include mandating all returnees arriving from countries outside China via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to undergo 21-day compulsory quarantine at designated quarantine hotels.
Other information
The sea‑air ferry operations from China have resumed effective 28 October 2020, while the operations from Macao remains cancelled. Passengers will not be accepted on flights if they are connecting further by ferry to China or Macao.
The transfer/transit services at HKIA from ports in Mainland China has resumed. Transfer/transit services to destinations in Mainland China will remain unavailable.
Transfer/transit services between different airlines will be allowed provided that the passengers are booked under the same air ticket (separate tickets are not allowed) and the passengers have been checked through with both boarding passes printed and baggage tagged-through to final destination; and that the operating airlines will communicate closely and implement all the required pre-flight checking and verification and in-flight safety measures.
Layover time must be within 24 hours and passengers meet the most updated immigration and health quarantine requirements of the destinations, and the transfer/transit requirements at HKIA to avoid having passengers stranded in Hong Kong.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 30 April 2021, 16:38 (GMT +4)
Travel to Indonesia
Effective 9 February 2021, the following type of categories are exempted from the entry restriction:
Foreigners regulated under Minister of Law and Human Right regulation No 26 Year 2020 as mentioned in travel eligibility
Foreigners using bilateral Travel Corridor Arrangements
Foreigners with consideration and written approval from Indonesian Ministry or Agency
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK).
Visit visa to Indonesia and limited-stay visa for Indian nationals are suspended until further notice.
All non-Indonesian nationals who have been in India within the last 14 days of their arrival will not be allowed to enter Indonesia.
Indonesian nationals who have been in India within the last 14 days of their arrival will only be allowed entry through Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Manado airports, as well as Dumai, Tanjung Pinang, and Batam seaports.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Both foreigner and Indonesian passport holders entering Indonesia directly or transiting via other country must provide a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test, in which the sample taken must be a maximum 72 hours of departure time
Required forms
All passengers must download and fill the health form. A completed online form must be presented to authorities on arrival in Jakarta.
Quarantine
Upon arrival in Indonesia, passengers must take another COVID-19 PCR test. Indonesian citizens with a negative test result may proceed to a mandatory 5-day quarantine at a government facility at no cost. Foreigners must proceed to a 5-day quarantine at a hotel approved by the Indonesian government at their own expense.
Cost for hotel quarantine and COVID-19 PCR testing for Indonesian citizen is covered by government and only applicable for Indonesian overseas workers, Indonesian student and Indonesian government employee returning from overseas duty
The Head of Foreign Representatives and Family on duty in Indonesia can quarantine for 5 days at their own facility. For other diplomatic matters, the 5-day quarantine must be in a facility approved by Indonesian Government and subject to cost.
Another COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted after the 5-day quarantine. If the result is negative, Indonesian citizens and foreigners will be allowed to continue on their journey and suggested to do self-quarantine for 14 days.
Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival or after the 5-day quarantine will be directed to a hospital for treatment. Hospital expenses for Indonesian citizens will be shouldered by the government while foreigners must bear the expenses themselves.
For foreign nationals who are unable to settle the cost of quarantine and or hospital treatment, their sponsor or the ministry/agency who processed their approval for entry must shoulder the costs.
Passengers on diplomatic visas, those who have visas related to official government visits on ministerial level or above, and foreign nationals using travel corridor arrangements following strict health protocols are not required to undergo quarantine.
Foreigners and Indonesians arriving from Pakistan and Philippines are required to quarantine for 14 days and must take an additional COVID-19 RT-PCR test on arrival followed by another COVID-19 RT-PCR test on the 14th day of quarantine.
Travel eligibility
Foreigners holding a valid visa and or stay permit are allowed to enter Indonesia.
The following are the accepted categories of visas and/or stay permits:
Official visa
Diplomatic visa
Visit visa
Limited stay visa
Official stay permit
Diplomatic stay permit
Limited stay permit
Permanent stay permit
Foreigners holding APEC Business Travel Card are allowed to enter.
Free visas and visa on arrival are currently suspended until the COVID-19 pandemic is declared ended by appropriate authorities.
Visit visas are intended for one-time travel with purpose:
Emergency or urgent work
Business discussion
Purchasing items
Skills trial for foreign worker candidates
Medical and food support
Crew joining their ship in Indonesian territory
Limited stay visas are for the purpose of:
Work
As expat employee
Joining a ship as crew
Quality control on items or production
Inspection or audit of branch office in Indonesia
Work on aftersales activities
Install or repair machine
Non-permanent construction work
Foreign candidate for work in Indonesia
Non-work
Foreign investment
Family reunion
Elderly tourist (retirement)
Guarantors must apply for visit visas and limited stay visas from the directorate general of immigration with the following documents:
Health certificate stating the applicant is free from COVID-19 in English from respective health authorities
Statement in English that the applicant is ready to be quarantined and/or treated in quarantine at their own expense if found positive for COVID-19 health authorities at Indonesian entry points
Statement letter that the applicant is willing to be observed during quarantine period or self-isolation based on health protocol regulation
Proof of health insurance and or statement letter that the applicant agrees to pay related expenses if affected by COVID-19
Additionally, for visit visa application, the guarantor must enclose proof of minimum USD 10,000 funds in an Indonesian Bank.
Digital (eVisa) visit visas and limited stay visa will be provided. Airlines can verify the visas through https://visa.imigrasi.go.id and enter the visa approval number or scanning QR code.
Medical, food support personnel and crew are exempted from the requirement to provide proof of funds.
Foreigners holding expired limited stay permit (ITAS), permanent stay permit (ITAP) or re-entry permit currently abroad must apply for new visas to enter Indonesia.
Diplomatic and official visa are regulated by Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign nationals can apply for a Family Reunion Temporary Stay Visa index 317 provided they fall in the following categories:
Spouse of Indonesian citizen, Temporary Stay Permit holder, or Permanent Stay Permit holder
Children born to parents of foreign national and Indonesian citizen who have legally married
Children under 18 and never been married of foreign national and Indonesian parents who have legally married
Children under 18 and never been married intending to join their parents of Temporary Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit holders
Visa application can be made through the official website at https://visa-online.imigrasi.go.id/.
Information regarding this visa can be found on https://www.imigrasi.go.id/apply_ri/other/joinfamily/.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 30 April 2021, 16:38 (GMT +4)
Travel to Japan
Travel eligibility
Passengers who have been to the UK, South Africa, UAE, Italy, Austria, Netherland, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, France, Belgium, Ireland, Israel, Luxemburg, Lebanon, Poland, Hungary, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, Philippines and Canada (Province of Ontario only), Spain and Finland, and effective 1 May 2021 – United States of America (states of Tennessee, Florida, Michigan and Minnesota only), India and Peru within the past 2 weeks are denied entry to Japan.
Following exceptions apply:
Japanese nationals and special permanent residence status holders
Foreign nationals with re-entry permit
Passengers with an EX-A14 visa issued for the Olympics and Paralympics.
Above passengers must hold COVID-19 negative PCR certificate tested within 72 hours of departure.
Above passengers will be subjected to mandatory 3 day quarantine at quarantine accommodation arranged by local authorities. On the 3rd day, COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out and only those who are negative will be released.
Passengers, including Japanese nationals, who do not hold a negative COVID-19 PCRT test certificate will not be accepted for travel to Japan.
The above passengers who are transferring/ transiting through the following countries but have not been processed by local immigration authorities will not be required to undergo a 3-day institutional quarantine if they have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate: UK, South Africa, UAE, Italy, Austria, Netherland, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, France, Belgium, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Poland, Hungary, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, Philippines and Canada (Province of Ontario only), Spain, Finland and effective 1 May 2021 – United States of America (states of Tennessee, Florida, Michigan and Minnesota only), India and Peru
All passengers from entry banned countries will be denied entry in to Japan. Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website.
Entry exceptions:
Japanese nationals and special permanent resident status holders.
Foreign nationals who have re-entry permit: A negative COVID-19 PCR certificate tested within 72 hours of departure is mandatory.
Passengers with an EX-A14 visa issued for the Olympics and Paralympics.
Foreign nationals with exceptional circumstances (Refer to link). Proof documents are required.
Effective 23 April 2021 until 5 October 2021, passengers with an Olympic identity and accreditation card (OIAC) or Paralympic identity and accreditation card (PIAC) may travel to Japan without a visa. This does not apply to passengers whose OIAC or PIAC have an asterisk in front of the Japanese function name.
COVID-19 PCR certificate requirements
Effective 19 April 2021, the negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate presented to Japanese immigration officers must meet the approved format, which can be downloaded below.
The certificate must have the passenger’s name and passport number or name and date of birth. Nationality is optional.
Japanese and English
Arabic
Spanish
French
German
Persian
Portuguese
Russian
Urdu
The certificate must be original. Certificate copies and certificates in electronic format will not be accepted.
If the certificate does not meet the requirements, passengers will not be accepted to board the flight to Japan.
Passengers who are unable to use the approved format should refer to the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in advance.
The test must be by RT-PCR nucleic acid amplification test, LAMP nucleic acid amplification test, TMA nucleic acid amplification test, TRC nucleic acid amplification test, Smart Amp nucleic acid amplification test, NEAR nucleic acid amplification test, Next generation sequence or CLEIA quantitative antigen test. The sample should be taken from Nasopharyngeal Swab only or Saliva only, and not in combination.
Antigen test, rapid antigen test, antibody test are not accepted. For details of the test requirement, please refer here:
Japanese
English
There is no exception for children and infants for the negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement.
Exemptions
Air crew (no COVID-19 PCR negative certificate required)
Quarantine
All arriving passengers to Japan regardless where they have been are required 14 days self-quarantine after arrival Japan and are prohibited to take any public transport including trains/buses/taxies and airplanes.
Passengers returning to/entering Japan are recommended to complete the online quarantine questionnaire prior arrival using link here (Internet access is required) and the QR code issued on website must be presented to a quarantine officer at the arrival airport. If an internet connection is not accessible, then a printed version is acceptable by immigration.
From 18 March 2021, all passengers arriving into Narita must have a smartphone and are required to install the following apps and set the device to Save Location Information (a setting on Google Maps, etc.) preferably before arrival to minimise the waiting time after arrival: Overseas Entrants Locator – OEL (Location information-confirming app), Skype or WhatsApp (video call app), COVID-19 contact confirming application (COCOA – contact-confirming app)
Passengers who do not have a smartphone, or whose smartphone does not permit the download of the required apps, will be required to rent a smartphone upon arrival in Japan.
Rental fee: the fee per smartphone is approximately 15,000 yen for the 14-day self-quarantine period, inclusive of tax. The actual fee is slightly less, but in view of the fact that most money exchanges do not handle Japanese yen coins, the fee is rounded up to the smallest denomination for notes/bills (i.e. 1,000 yen).
Form of payment: only cash (Japanese yen) and credit cards will be accepted. Please note that:
as there are no money exchanges in the security restricted area at Tokyo Narita, airlines are asked to recommend to passengers at the point of departure to exchange adequate money into Japanese yen to cover the 15,000 yen per smartphone rental fee
currencies (cash) other than Japanese yen will not be accepted, and
payment with a credit card is subject to authorisation for the transaction by the card issuing company. Electronic money (for example, Huawei, PayPay, Alipay) will not be accepted.
Families and children: all passengers 13 years of age or older will be required to rent a smartphone if the requirement stated above is applicable. Children 12 years or younger will be exempted. For example, if a family of four that is required to rent a smartphone is comprised of two adults (parents), a 13-year-old child and an 8-year-old child, the 8-year-old will be exempted; hence, the family must rent three (3) smartphones.
A written pledge must be submitted by all passengers regardless of age. Documents completed by an adult (parent or legal guardian) on behalf of small children and infants will be accepted.
Other information
Seamen must be met at the airport by their shipping agent.
For more information please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
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Last updated: 31 December 2020, 10:28 (GMT +4)
Travel to Malaysia
Passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia until further notice. (*please refer to Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions)
COVID-19 PCR testing
A COVID-19 test (rT PCR / RTK Ag) certificate is not mandatory before arrival in Malaysia. passengers with destination Malaysia will undergo a mandatory health screening and a swab test upon arrival at their own cost.
Required documentation and application
Passengers travelling to Malaysia are required to comply with the latest entry requirements as updated in ESD website.
All individuals entering Malaysia must install, activate, and register on the MySejahtera app.
Quarantine
For guidelines for quarantine processes and fees, please read the FAQs on mysafetravel website.
Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions
Malaysian citizens are allowed entry without prior approval.
Direct dependents to Malaysian citizens who are Registered with Malaysian government and have exited Malaysia before the MCO (18 MAR 2020) are allowed entry without prior approval. If the dependent has exited on are after 18 March 2020, they must apply for Entry to Malaysia Permission via MyTravel pass
Below categories of expatriates and their dependents, including foreign maids to expatriates who are holding a valid long term pass and/or has obtained pass approval application to enter Malaysia are required to apply for Entry to Malaysia Permission viaMyTravel pass
The categories of the pass is as follows:
Residence Pass Talent (RP-T) and their dependant/s
Employment Pass (Category EP I, II and III)
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Dependant Pass to expatriate for all categories
Long Term Social Visit Pass (LT SVP) to expatriate for all categories
Foreign Maid to expatriate for all categories
All Pass Holder must comply with below requirements:
Still holding a valid pass/approval of pass application;
Present the Entry Approval Letter or Exit and Return to Malaysia Approval Letter that is still valid and the pass holder must return to Malaysia within the duration with a valid pass;
Obtain a Visa with Reference (VDR) for countries that require a visa to enter Malaysia.
For detailed information, kindly refer to guidelines available on below links:
Entry Permission to Malaysia
Permission to Exit and Return to Malaysia
Infographic of Entry / Exit and Return to Malaysia
List of Approving and Supporting Agencies
Expatriate who fails to comply with any of the above will be denied entry, pass cancelled and blacklisted in the Immigration system.
Malaysia My Second Home Pass Holders
Expatriates holding Malaysia My Second Home pass (MM2H) require prior approval from the Director General of Immigration for entry. For up to date information on the rules for entry of Malaysia My second Home (MM2H) pass holders, please visit the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia website.
International Students travelling to Malaysia
For up to date information on the rules for international students entering Malaysia, please visit the Education Malaysia website.
Seamen travelling to Malaysia:
Seamen travelling to Malaysia must obtain approval from Malaysia immigration before travel and have a guarantee letter from the shipping company.
Transit through Malaysia
All passengers in transit to China are required to complete, IgM antibodies test in the country of origin and the transit country. As KUL airport does not have the facility to perform IgM antibodies test during transit passenger with onward connection to China shall not be accepted.
International Arrival to International Departure
Passengers are required to comply with onward carrier and destination regulations and requirements.
Both arriving and departing carrier must operate from the same terminal (Emirates operates from KLIA)
Flight itinerary must be planned with the shortest connecting flights
International Arrival to Domestic Departure
Passengers connecting to domestic flights must complete the 14-day quarantine at government provided quarantine facilities at the point of international arrival (KLIA) and will be allowed to travel onward to their domestic destination after the quarantine period.
Domestic Arrival to International Departure
Domestic passengers connecting to international flights must report to the check in counter or transfer desk no later than 60 minutes before their next departure.
Travel from Malaysia
Passengers are expected to carry complete and authentic documents and present them to the check-in agent at their departure airport and are required to comply with rules and regulation of the local Authorities, immigration , and other regulatory bodies at the departing transit and final destinations.
To check the latest COVID-19 travel and specific testing requirements for your destination, including any stops for connecting flights, please click here.
To check the list of medical clinics, hospitals and ambulatory care centre’s that have obtained approval from local authorities in Malaysia to conduct screening and triaging for COVID‑19, please click here.
Malaysia passport holders must familiarize themselves and comply with the latest exit regulations issued by relevant Malaysian authorities.
Other nationalities are required to apply for Approval to Exit and Return to Malaysia via MyTravel pass. However, any expatriate who wish to exit Malaysia and will not return to Malaysia during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) may proceed without applying for approval via MyTravel pass.
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References
For further information please refer to following government websites:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)
Immigration Department of Malaysia
Immigration Department of Malaysia Expatriate Service Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ministry of Transport Malaysia
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
Education Malaysia website
MySafeTravel.
COVID 19 Malaysia Updates by MOH.
Last updated: 2 May 2021, 15:00 (GMT +4)
Travel to the Philippines
Temporary Travel Ban for Passengers from India
All travellers coming from India or those with a travel history to India within the last 14 before arrival are not allowed entry to the Philippines effective 00:01 Manila time on 29 April 2021 until 14 May 2021.
Passengers who are already in transit from India or have been to India within 14 days immediately preceding arrival to the Philippines before 00:01 Manila time of 29 April 2021 will not be barred entry but will be required to undergo stricter quarantine and testing protocols, including an absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine even if they have a negative RT-PCR result.
Travel requirements for Foreign Nationals
All foreign nationals will be allowed to enter the Philippines subject to the following guidelines:
Filipino citizens, including those with an Identification Certificate (IC) as proof of recognition as a Filipino citizen or as proof of retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizen under RA9225
Foreign nationals with a valid and existing visa at the time of entry
Foreign nationals allowed entry under the Balikbayan Program under Republic Act No. 6768 provided they are nationals of a non-visa required country under Executive Order 408:
Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with them
The Filipino citizens’ spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with them
Foreign nationals who hold a valid and existing Special Resident and Retirees Visa (SRRV) and Section 9(a) Visa, provided they present, upon arrival, an entry exemption document issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Except for Section 9 (e) visa holders who are covered by different testing and quarantine protocols, entry of all other foreign nationals is subject to the following conditions:
Pre-booked accommodation for at least seven (7) nights in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility. The 7-day (7-nights) pre-booked accommodation in a quarantine hotel accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) must be presented for initial check at the immigration counters. Those who fail to present a pre-booked accommodation will be denied entry and boarded immediately on the next available flight.
COVID-19 testing at the quarantine hotel/facility on the sixth day after their date of arrival
Foreign nationals who were cleared for entry but subsequently found to have presented a counterfeit or fraudulent pre-booked accommodation upon validation by the Department of Tourism, or those who violate the testing and quarantine protocols of the Department of Health are subject to deportation.
The travel restriction imposed by the IATF Resolution No. 112, series 2021 for all travellers coming from India and those with travel history in India within the last fourteen days before their arrival in the Philippines remains in force.
Exemptions and Special Handling:
Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities is suspended.
Domestic and/or international connections/transit are not permitted.
All airline operating and deadhead crew (except those who have previous travel to or from India in the past 14 days) are exempt from any immigration and testing requirements but will be subjected to strict quarantine protocols as all arriving passengers.
Unaccompanied minors are not allowed to travel to the Philippines due to duration of the quarantine period.
Passengers travelling as medical repatriates must get prior approval three (3) days before the start of their journey.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 1 February 2021, the testing and quarantine protocols for all persons allowed entry in the Philippines shall be as follows:
Arriving passengers, regardless of origin, shall be required to undergo facility-based quarantine upon arrival;
Unless the passenger exhibits symptoms at an earlier date while on quarantine, Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test shall be conducted on the fifth day from date of arrival in the Philippines;
If the COVID-19 RT-PCR test yields a negative result, the passenger shall be endorsed to their local government units of destination who shall then coordinate transfer of said passenger from quarantine facility to the LGU and strictly monitor the remainder of the fourteen-day quarantine through their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams; and
In all of the foregoing, appropriate patient management as outlined in the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases guidelines and the Department of Health Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment and Reintegration Strategies for COVID-19 shall still be observed.
The cost of quarantine accommodations shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for land-based OFWs and by the local manning agency and/or Maritime Industry Authority for sea-based OFWs. OFWs must present their Overseas Employment Card (OEC) or Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) card at the time of check-in for validation.
Passengers, particularly Non-OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers), may undergo the required COVID-19 RT-PCR swab test at the accredited private testing centres established at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at their own cost (approximately USD 80 or PHP 4,000).
For returning residents (Non-Overseas Filipino workers) arriving in Manila, swabbing arrangements must be pre-registered by accessing the Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory.
Required forms
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
Case Investigation Form for Land Based Workers
Case Investigation Form for Sea Based Workers
Health Declaration Form (this form is also available on board and on arrival)
Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival)
Non OFWs or For Returning Overseas Filipinos (Non Workers/ROFs) and foreign nationals:
Case Investigation Form
Affidavit of Undertaking (this form is also available on arrival)
Health Declaration Form (this form is also available on board and on arrival)
Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival)
Please check below for specific and additional forms required for travel to Cebu and Clark.
Quarantine
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
While abroad, register online for land-based OFWs and for seafarers to receive a QR code.
The Bureau of Quarantine will collect the completed health declaration form from all passengers and evaluate arriving OFWs/ROFs for any signs of infection through thermal scanning, Health Declaration Checklist (HDC) review and physical examination.
There will be a briefing on health and safety protocols upon arrival at NAIA by the Philippine Coast Guard. OFWs must complete the Overseas Workers Welfare Authority (OWWA) Project Care form and proceed to the Bureau of Immigration for clearance before claiming their luggage.
Land-based OFWs must go to the OWWA arrival counter to submit their Project Care form while seafarers must go to the MARINA Help Desk.
For land-based OFWs, accommodation will be provided free of charge by OWWA, while for sea-based OFWs the local manning agency (LMA) will arrange for their hotel accommodation/quarantine facility. Note that the date of arrival is considered Day 1.
All OFWs will then be transported to their assigned quarantine facilities/hotels and must observe strict quarantine procedures.
On Day 6, the Philippine Coast Guard will conduct an RT-PCR swab test for COVID-19 at the hotel/quarantine facility. Passengers must continue observing strict quarantine procedures while waiting for results.
Passengers with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will receive a Bureau of Quarantine Health Certificate indicating the actual number of days on quarantine. They must then complete the rest of the 14-day quarantine at their final destination. Land-based OFWs must wait for advice from OWWA on when to leave the facility while transportation to PITX or NAIA Terminal 2 will be arranged by the LMA for sea-based OFWs.
Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals:
Non OFWs (Overseas Filipinos) returning home can choose from among the approved quarantine facilities at their own cost. Before arriving at the airport, passengers must also complete the Case Investigation form, the Affidavit of Undertaking form, and the Health Declaration card.
Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals arriving in Terminals 1 and 3 and passengers of foreign airlines must register for E-CIF before departure to get a unique QR code. The QR code must be presented to One Stop Shop (OSS) on arrival. They must also submit a completed Health Declaration Form to the Bureau of Quarantine.
Passengers must pre-book a stay of at least 7 days starting on their day of arrival at any Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ)-accredited hotel and shoulder the costs of COVID-19 RT-PCR testing to be conducted at their chosen quarantine facility and transportation.
There will be a short briefing by the Philippine Coast Guard on quarantine protocols and passengers must complete the Affidavit of Undertaking.
Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals must make their own arrangements for onward travel after quarantine.
An assigned private laboratory will conduct RT-PCR Swab Testing for COVID-19 at the quarantine facility. Passengers must continue to observe strict quarantine protocols while waiting for test results.
Passengers with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will receive a Bureau of Quarantine Health Certificate indicating the actual number of days on quarantine. They must then complete the rest of the 14-day quarantine at their final destination.
Required apps
All passengers must download the Traze app, a nationwide and unified contact tracing system required for travel to and from Philippine ports and terminals.
Exemptions
All airline crew and diplomats accredited to the Philippines, including foreign embassies, foreign government and international officials, are exempted from all Immigration restrictions and COVID-19 RT-PCR requirements on arrival.
Other information
It is mandatory to wear a face mask and face shield within the terminal and all public transportation in the Philippines.
All medical repatriation (WCHR medical cases or stretcher cases) must be pre-approved no later than 72 hours before the intended travel time. Pre-flight arrangements with the receiving hospital must be prepared before the intended travel date.
Unaccompanied minors below 18 years old will not be accepted due to the extensive quarantine period on arrival.
Travel to Cebu
Please read the arrival guidelines, list of accredited hotels and complete the online registration form for passengers travelling via Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Travel to Clark
If you are travelling to Clark, you must have a confirmed booking at an accredited quarantine hotel.
Quarantine
Non Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) travelling to Clark (CRK) must have advanced booking at any of the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) accredited hotels.
Required forms
Non-OFWs, seafarers, and foreign nationals must register using e-CIF and provide the required information on the Clark International Airport website.
OFWs must complete the following forms:
Health Declaration Card
Case Investigation Form
Oath of Undertaking
Travel from the Philippines
Effective 1 February 2021, the following categories of passengers are allowed to travel from the Philippines provided they submit they complete the required documents.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
Required documents:
Valid work visa and contract
Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate
Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (for seaman)
Departure card
Students enrolled abroad and participants accepted in exchange visitor programmes
Required documents:
Valid visa
Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) for first-time immigrants
Departure card
Permanent residents of foreign jurisdictions and foreign nationals
Required documents:
Valid permanent visa or permanent resident card
Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) for first-time immigrants
Departure card
Filipinos on tourist or short-term visitor visas
Require documents:
Confirmed return tickets and adequate travel and health insurance to cover travel disruptions and hospitalisation in case of COVID-19 infection during their allowable period of stay abroad
Completed Bureau of Immigration Declaration acknowledging the risks involved in travelling, including risk of delay in their return trip
When required by the country of destination or airline, a negative COVID-19 test
Follow the guidelines of the National Task Force (NTF) for Returning Overseas Filipinos on their return
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Travel to Singapore
All passengers except Singapore citizens and permanent residents travelling to Singapore must apply for entry approval from the relevant government agencies (e.g. MOE, MOM), or via the application for a Safe Travel pass (details here). Travellers without entry approval will be denied entry and may have their existing work passes revoked.
Travel eligibility
Effective 7 May 2021, 23:59 hours, the following changes to the Stay Home Notice (SHN) duration will be implemented:
All travellers* with recent travel history to higher risk countries/regions, and who are arriving from 7 May 2021, 23:59 hours, will be required to serve a 21-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. This is to minimise movement and risk of transmission.
* All countries except: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand and Taiwan.
Fiji and Vietnam, from 7 May 2021, 23:59 hours: travellers who have stayed in these countries in the past consecutive 21 days before arrival in Singapore will be subjected to a 21-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities, with the option to serve the last 7 days at their place of residence.
From 7 May 2021, 23:59 hours, travellers from the UK, South Africa, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka who are currently required to serve 21-day SHN will be required to serve the full duration of the SHN at dedicated SHN facilities.
Travellers** serving a 21-day SHN will undergo COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing on arrival, on day 14 of their SHN, and before the end of their 21-day SHN period.
**This includes returning Singapore Citizen (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR)
Long Term Pass holders and short term visitors with recent travel history to the UK and South Africa within the last 21days will now be allowed entry into Singapore after obtaining the relevant entry approvals.
Short term visitors will be allowed entry to Singapore if they have an Approval Letter of Entry issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority or a Student’s Pass issued by STO.
From 7 May 2021, 23:59 hours until further notice, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka within the last 21 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore. This restriction includes transit passengers and will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
From 7 May, 23:59 hours, travellers who have been in Australia, Brunei, Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand and Taiwan within 21days of their arrival in Singapore are not required to take a COVID 19 PCR test for entry to Singapore.
Travellers from Hong Kong to serve a 7 day SHN
Effective 22 April 2021, 23:59 hours, all travellers arriving from Hong Kong will undergo a reduced 7 day SHN, which can be served at their place of residence if suitable. They will be subjected to an on arrival COVID 19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, and another PCR test before the end of their 7 day SHN.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers, except Singapore citizens or permanent residents are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure for Singapore and present a valid negative COVID-19 test for entry to Singapore. Please also note that travellers who are aged 6 years or below do not require a COVID 19 PCR test.
Effective 22 April 2021 2359hrs, Hong Kong passengers who who have been in Australia, Brunei, Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand and Taiwan within 14 days of their arrival in Singapore are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test for entry to Singapore.
The COVID-19 PCR test must be in English, and should state the following:
the test result;
the date that the test was taken; and
minimum of 2 personal identifiers as stated in the passport (i.e. name and either date of birth or passport number).
The COVID-19 PCR test requirement does not apply to:
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
travellers with travel history to low risk countries/regions (Australia [except NSW], Brunei Darussalam, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan and Vietnam);
travellers transiting/transferring through Singapore, except those with travel history to India, Indonesia and the Philippines; and
Pre-approved Business Pass holders.
All travellers, including Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Permanent Residents (PRs), will need to take a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test upon arrival at Changi Airport. Passengers who are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival are:
Passengers aged six and below in the calendar year (e.g, those born in 2015 to 2021 are exempted);
Ship crew; and
Work Permit and S-Pass holders from the Construction, Marine and Process (CMP) sectors
To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, travellers are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test (S$160 including GST) prior to departing for Singapore at https://safetravel.changiairport.com
Required forms
All passengers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and passengers with a Long‑Term Pass (LTP), must submit a health declaration. This can be done via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e‑Service or via the mobile application (to be downloaded from Apple AppStore or Google Play).
All seamen are required to hold these 3 documents : In-Principal Approval (IPA) issued by ICA, Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) Approval Letter and a Letter of Guarantee (LG) issued by the shipping company.
Families travelling under the SC/PR ties lane will have to get the approval ICA ALE letter.
Quarantine
Upon entry into Singapore, passengers may have to self-isolate, depending on the traveller’s recent travel history in the past consecutive 21 days to countries/regions listed in the Summary Table here.
Other information
Any passenger that has indicated “YES” to any of the following questions will not be allowed to board the aircraft:
Do you have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, anosmia1 or shortness of breath?
Are you diagnosed or suspected to have COVID-19 infection in the last 21 days?
Did you have close contact with any case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
In case of a positive COVID-19 PCR test result, the passenger’s past COVID-19 diagnosis and recovery must be verified. The passenger must present his/her first ever positive COVID-19 PCR test result in English stating the date that the test was taken and at least two personal identifiers (name, date of birth or passport number) as stated in their passport. The passenger is allowed boarding only if the date of that first ever positive COVID-19 PCR test result is between 22 and 180 days prior to the date of arrival in Singapore.
All passengers entering Singapore must comply with Singapore’s public health and immigration requirements as specified by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
More information about Singapore measures for inbound travellers in relation to COVID‑19 are summarised in this table. This table summarises the SHN and Swab requirements for approved travellers under the following Safe Travel Lanes, according to the traveller’s travel history in the past consecutive 14 days to a certain list of countries/regions:
Returning Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Lane
Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Familial Ties Lane
Student’s Pass Holder Lane
Work Pass Holder General Lane
For information on other prevailing Singapore government requirements upon entry into Singapore, please refer to https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg.
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Last updated: 5 May 2021, 14:07 (GMT +4)
Travel to South Korea
There are restrictions to the categories of passengers who can enter South Korea at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 24 February 2021, all arriving Korean and foreign nationals must submit a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
Foreign nationals without a COVID-19 PCR test certificate will not be allowed to board their flight.
Koreans may enter the country without a COVID 19 PCR test certificate or with a certificate that does not meet the certificate requirements but they must undergo a 14 day quarantine at a government facility at their own cost. Effective 10 May 2021, Koreans travelling without a COVID 19 PCR test certificate or hold a certificate that does not meet the certificate requirements and who display symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 after arrival will be fined KRW 2,000,000 by the government.
Both Korean and foreign nationals from Brazil and Africa will be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at the temporary facility before they can proceed to self isolation.
Koreans and foreign residents arriving from India with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate will be accommodated at a quarantine facility for 7 days under the government's expense and tested for COVID-19 before proceeding to 7 days of self-quarantine.
COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirements for both Korean and foreign nationals
Children below 6 years old are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
The certificate must include the following information. Foreign nationals with incomplete information on their certificates will not be allowed to enter the country.
Name, date of birth (passport or ID card number is acceptable if date of birth is not available)
Dates of when test was taken and when the certificate was issued
Name of the lab/hospital (signature or stamp is not mandatory)
The test method must be written on the certificate in Korean or English. Certificates issued in another language where the test method does not appear in Korean or English must be notarised by a notary public or the Korean embassy and then submitted with a translation and certificate of translation. If translated by a public translator, notarization is not required.
The test result certificate must be issued not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure from the country of origin.
Approved tests:
COVID-19 PCR tests based on nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) method, and tests done only by polymerase chain reaction method (PCR, TMA, SDA, LAMP, and NEAR) are accepted for travel. Antigen or antibody detection tests (RAT and ELISA) will not be accepted. Regardless of the test method, self-sampling (at-home tests) will not be accepted.
All foreigners entering South Korea who have stayed in Philippines within 14 days from their arrival date must carry 1 copy of a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate issued by a testing lab or hospital designated by the Korean Embassy in the country.
Seamen travelling from Philippines or Nepal must present a certificate issued by a test lab or hospital designated by the South Korean embassy in their country.
From 1 June 2020, registered foreigners who exited the Republic of Korea from 1 June 2020 who are seeking re-entry must apply for a re-entry permit.
Quarantine
Short-term foreign visitors travelling with B-1, B-2, C-1, C-3, and C-4 visas will be placed under a facility quarantine for 14 days mandatorily at their expense of approximately USD 1,510. A short-term visit foreign national who’s immediate family is either Korean or a long-term stay foreign national may choose to self-quarantine at home and may transition from facility quarantine to self‑quarantine with approval from quarantine management. This does not apply to foreigners issued the quarantine exemption certificate by the Korean embassy.
Effective 22 April 2021, Korean nationals and foreign residents arriving from South Africa and Tanzania with COVID-19 PCR test certificates will be accommodated at government-provided quarantine facilities for 14 days.
Korean and foreign residents who have travelled out of Korea in 14 days or more since completing the required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine taken in Korea, and are returning from an overseas trip, may be exempted for the mandatory 14-day quarantine if they do not display symptoms and test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival. This does not apply to vaccination administered outside Korea. Between 5 and 31 May 2021, this does not apply to passengers departing from South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Brazil, Republic of Suriname and Paraguay.
Exceptions
Effective 9 October 2020, customers connecting with Korean Air (KE) from Incheon (ICN) to Hong Kong (HKG) who are departing from countries in the Middle East including Dubai will not be accepted. Transfer passengers from other areas through Dubai will be accepted for travel.
Connection to China via Incheon, Korea, is not allowed due to the lack of COVID-19 PCR testing facilities in the transit area. Passengers must have a visa and stay in South Korea for 14 days before taking a COVID-19 PCR test at two different hospitals, both with negative results, to continue their journey to China.
Passengers connecting to Cambodia on Korean Air (KE) or Asiana Airlines (OZ) are required to hold a COVID-19 PCR test certificate signed by a doctor and stamped by the lab. The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be in English. Foreign nationals whose visa does not fall under the exempted categories must deposit USD 2,000 at a designated bank on arrival and hold a printed FORTE insurance certificate in colour with a minimum medical coverage of USD 50,000.
Passengers are requested to check the websites of the connecting airlines for more information.
Other information
Effective 24 August 2020, the cost of quarantine and treatment may be imposed on the passenger.
Full costs will be imposed on violators of the isolation order or interdict of congregation or those who have submitted a forged COVID‑19 PCR test certificate regardless of the rules of reciprocity between countries.
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Travel to Taiwan, China
If you are travelling to Taiwan, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, complete a quarantine survey and undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival.
According to Taiwan CDC regulation, transit through the Emirates Taipei station is not allowed at this time.
COVID-19 PCR testing
All passengers (including infants and children) entering Taiwan must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued within 3 working days (first departure point) prior to departure. The 3 days will be calculated from the test report date and working days. National holidays in the country/region where the traveller takes the COVID-19 test (including weekends) may be excluded.
The content of the result must include the name on the traveller’s passport, date of birth or passport number, specimen collection date and test report date, the virus name, testing method, and interpretation of results, etc.
Passengers who stop over at the transit station for more than 3 days before arriving in Taiwan must present a new negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate before boarding their flight to Taiwan.
Exemptions
Those who are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate at check-in must take a PCR test on arrival at airport at their own cost.
Please refer to the CDC website for exemption details.
Required forms
All passengers must complete a quarantine survey before boarding.
Quarantine
All passengers must undergo quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Taiwan and another 7 days of self-health management. There is no exemption to this rule.
Passengers who have departed from Brazil, India and those with a travel history in these countries within the last 14 days must undergo a mandatory 14 day quarantine at a centralised facility and will be subject to COVID-19 testing at their own cost before the end of the quarantine period. Passengers in this category do not need to pay group quarantine accommodation fees. Passengers from the rest of the world must arrange their own accommodation for a 14-day self-quarantine on arrival and present the confirmed booking at a hotel or qualified quarantine facility at the time of check-in.
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Travel to Thailand
The ban on international flights to Thailand has been extended until 31 May 2021. Travel to Thailand is restricted to specific categories of passengers. Please check the requirements below before you travel. You may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure.
Transit/transfer is only permitted for international to international flights, and not domestic flights. Transit/transfer passengers must carry the required documents for travel through Bangkok and to their final destination.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Please read the exemptions to know if you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
COVID-19 RT-PCR test result should be in English or Thai language only (both issued no more than 72 hours before travel).
Required forms
Effective 1 April 2021 00:01am local time in Thailand, Thai nationals and foreigners travelling to Thailand will no longer be required to present a Fit to Fly health certificate.
Certificate of Entry (COE) is mandatory for all passengers travelling to Thailand.
Passengers can obtain the new version of the Certificate of Entry (COE) which includes vaccine requirements and quarantine details from 29 March 2021 at 3:00pm onwards. The previous versions of the Certificate of Entry (COE) are still valid for all passengers to enter Thailand.
All non-Thai nationals must carry medical insurance or a letter from their employer guaranteeing that the insurance company or employer will cover a minimum of USD 100,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19. The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand.
Please read the exemptions for the specific documents you need to submit for travel to Thailand.
Exemptions
Additional required documents as below.
Thai nationals
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Tourists/ordinary passport holders of the below 56 countries are exempt from applying for the short term tourist visa. With immediate effect and until the 30 September 2021, the permitted period of stay for visa exemptions has been extended from 30 to 45 days.
Effective 7 December 2020, tourists/ ordinary passports holders of these countries-territories may enter the Kingdom of Thailand without a visa: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Brazil, Republic of Korea, Peru, Hong Kong, Vietnam.
Bilateral Agreement:
30 days exemption for 6 countries and territories; Hong Kong, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia and Vietnam
90 days exemption for 4 countries and territories; Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru
They are required to acquire and present the following documents to enter Thailand:
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID-19 PCR test result (issued not more than 72 hours before traveling)
Health Insurance with the coverage of no less than 100,000 USD including COVID medical expenses.
Proof of ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.
Exempted persons or persons who are specified, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister or Chief Official responsible for remedying the emergency situation to enter into the Kingdom pertaining to necessity, whereby conditions and timeframes may also be prescribed
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID-19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
Diplomats and International Organizations Officers:
Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or under international organisations, or representatives of foreign governments or agencies performing their duties in Thailand, or any other persons in international agencies, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives permission pertaining to necessity, including their spouses, parents or children
Valid Thai Visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
ASQ/ OQ (Organisation quarantine) booking confirmation on arrival date or equivalent documents.
Family of Thai Nationals:
Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai national
Certificate of Residence Holders:
Aliens who have a certificate of residence in the Kingdom, including their spouses and children
Work permit holders:
Non-Thai national who have a work permit or have been granted permission to work in the Kingdom in accordance with Thai laws, including their spouses and children
Non-Thai nationals with religious/missionary works approved by Thai authorities (Non-Immigrant R holders)
Volunteers or non-governmental organization (NGO) workers (Non-Immigrant O holders)
For these three categories of passengers, the following additional documents are required for entry:
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID19 Free (issued not more than 72 hours before traveling)
Health Insurance policy covering and treatment expenses, including for COVID-19, or any other guarantee throughout their stay in the Kingdom (coverage of no less than 100,000 USD)
ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.
Students:
Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational establishments in Thailand approved by Thai authorities, including their parents or guardians, except for students of non-formal schools in accordance with laws on private schools or of any other similar private educational establishments
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
Health Insurance policy covering and treatment expenses, including for COVID-19, or any other guarantee throughout their stay in the Kingdom (coverage of no less than 100,000 USD)
ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date
Foreigners with Medical Appointment:
Non-Thai nationals who need to receive medical treatment in Thailand, including their accompanying persons, except for treatment for COVID-19. The accompanying persons shall be limited to no more than 3 persons and shall be quarantined in the same hospital, and the period of their stay in the Kingdom shall be no less than 14 days
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
Health insurance covering COVID-19 (not less than 100,000 US dollars)
Confirmation letter for Alternate Hospital Quarantine (DHSS/AHQ1) with stamp of approval from the Ministry of Public Health.
Affidavit of Support with stamp of approval from the Ministry of Public Health (This document is only issued in case there are accompanying persons travelling together with OR separate from the patient)
Document or confirmation letter from a hospital stating the need to receive medical treatment, and stating that it will admit the traveller to receive medical treatment and will provide a place of quarantine in the hospital for a period of no less than 14 days
In case where the accompanying person does not travel with the person who needs to receive medical treatment in Thailand, such person shall present a confirmation letter stating that they will be provided with a place of quarantine in the same hospital for a period of no less than 14 days
Effective 19 April 2021, entry into Thailand for foreign nationals travelling for medical reasons is temporarily suspended.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in Thailand, the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CSSA) of Thailand has temporarily suspended the issuance of the Certificate of Entry (COE) to Thailand to foreign nationals for medical purposes.
Foreign nationals who are travelling to Thailand for medical purposes and have already received their COE before 19 April 2021 will still be allowed entry to Thailand for that particular purpose.
Serious and immediately urgent medical cases will be considered by authorities in Thailand on humanitarian basis.
Foreigners under a Special Arrangement or have been granted permission by the Prime Minister:
Non-Thai nationals who have been granted permission to enter into the Kingdom under special arrangements between Thai government agencies and other countries, or persons or groups of persons who have been granted permission by the Prime minister upon the submission for consideration after the examination and review by the Ad Hoc Committee for the Consideration of the Relaxation of the Enforcement of Measures to Prevent and Suppress the Spread of the Communicable Disease Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), and shall comply with disease prevention measures determined by the Ad Hoc Committee
Approved Thailand Elite Member
APEC card Holder – passengers from 10 APEC economies departing from their own country: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam
Long Stay Visitor – Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) visa holder (Single Entry)
Long Stay Visitor - Non-Immigrant O-A Visa Holder
The applicant must be a foreigner age of 50 and over who has a permanent residence in the country in which the application is submitted.
Holder of Non-Immigrant O-A visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Long Stay Visitor - Non – Immigrant O-X Visa Holder
The applicant must be an ordinary passport holder who is a national of Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America, with the age of 50 years old and over, including spouse and child (age under 20 years old). Holders of Non-Immigrant O-X visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 5 years each time (total 10 years). Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Medium Term Visitor - Tourist – TR Visa Holder (single entry)
Tourist – TR visa holder must travel from the country with a low-rate of confirmed COVID-19 cases as determined fortnightly and officially by announcement of the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand.
Tourist Visa (TR) holder is permitted to stay in Thailand for 60 days and can apply for 130 day extension.
Businessman and Investor (Non-Immigrant B Visa Holder)
A non – Immigrant B visa holder is permitted to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Applicant must have an invitation letter from a Thai company with a registered capital not less than 2 million THB or evidence showing ownership of a condominium/ deposit in a Thai bank/ Thai government bond with face value not less than 3 million THB.
Special Tourist Visa (Tourist – STV) Holder
STV holders can travel from any country/ territory. STV visa holder is allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days and the STV can be extended 2 times, 90 days each.
Students entering Thailand for short-term study, training, or internship with government agencies, state enterprises, or educational establishment in Thailand approved by Thai authorities or those attending religious activities organised by domestic private organisation (Non-Immigrant ED visa holders)
Former Thai citizen (Non-Immigrant O holders)
Person entering Thailand with the purpose of court appearance (Non-Immigrant O holders)
Transit passengers (Non-Immigrant TS holders)
Persons entering Thailand to participate in sport activities / tournaments (Non –Immigrant S holders)
Documents required for the above categories 1-13:
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
Certificate of Entry (COE)
Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
Health insurance covering COVID-19 (not less than USD 100,000)
ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.
Quarantine rules
The quarantine period for all passengers, both Thai and foreign nationals regardless of their point of origin and vaccination status, will be no less than 14 days, with the following conditions based on the date their Certificate of Entry (COE) was issued: /p>
Passengers whose COE is issued on 1 May 2021 onwards will be quarantined for no less than 14 days.
The quarantine period for passengers whose COE was issued before 1 May 2021 will be considered according to their arrival date.
Passengers entering Thailand between 1 and 5 May 2021 will be quarantined for 7, 10 or 14 days, based on their country of residence and vaccination status.
The quarantine period will be 10 days (11 nights) for passengers travelling to Thailand between 1 and 5 May 2021 from countries with no cases of COVID 19 variant strains.
The list of countries with variant strains will be determined and updated by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand every 15 days.
Passengers travelling from the following countries with cases of COVID 19 variant strains must undergo a 14 day quarantine:
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Republic of Mozambique, Republic of Botswana, Zambia, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Cameroon, Republic of Rwanda, Congo, Republic of Ghana and United Republic of Tanzania
Passengers travelling to Thailand between 1 and 5 May who have received any of the following vaccines at least 14 days before departure and can present their vaccination certificate are required to undergo a 7-day quarantine:
Pfizer BioNTech
AstraZeneca
Covidshield (Serum Institue of India)
Johnson and Johnson
Sinovac
SK BIOSCIENCE AstraZeneca
Moderna
Sinopharm
Passengers travelling to Thailand from 6 May 2021 onwards will be quarantined for no less than 14 days. However, they can download their new COE identifying their new period of quarantine from the registration website..
Non-Thai nationals traveling from India
Effective 1 May 2021, foreign nationals travelling from India as their port of departure to Thailand (either via direct flight or transit flight) will not be issued a COE and are not allowed to enter Thailand until further notice.
Passengers from India to international transit/ transfer at Thailand airport is permitted. Passengers must carry the required documents for travel through Bangkok and to their final destination.
Passengers connecting on an international flight from Bangkok
Each passenger must carry all of the following documents:
Fit to fly health certificate
Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel
Travel health insurance (worldwide or including Thailand) covering health care and treatment expenses for COVID-19, or any other guarantee with a coverage of no less than USD 100,000 throughout their stay in Thailand
Passengers must have the same booking reference number if they carry separate tickets, and the connecting flight details must be mentioned on the passenger booking. Passengers must have the boarding pass and bag tag issued at their point of origin.
The minimum connection time between flights must be 2 hours and the time between each transit/transfer connection should not be more than 12 hours.
Passengers must stay only at the area designated by the Airport of Thailand (AOT). Passengers are not allowed to walk around the airport.
Food vending machines and hand sanitizers are available at the waiting area/gate.
Other information
Please check the COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center on the website for ASQ (alternate state quarantine) hotels.
For more inquiries about Thai visa, please visit https://thaievisa.go.th
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Travel to Vietnam
There are very strict limitations on who can enter Vietnam at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Vietnam, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and have medical insurance for the duration of your stay.
COVID-19 PCR testing
A negative real-time COVID-19 PCR test certificate is required for entry into Vietnam. The test must be taken at labs qualified by the WHO or the government at the point of origin within 3 to 5 days of arrival in Vietnam.
Required forms
All passengers travelling to Vietnam must complete the online health declaration form before departure. Passengers who can't access the form online can request a printed form from Emirates cabin crew on board.
Passengers are also required to have a valid international medical insurance or, if invited by an organisation, the passenger must commit to cover all costs related to COVID-19 treatment in Vietnam if required.
Quarantine
Passengers who have an approved flight permit to Hanoi and Saigon are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 21 days at appointed hotels or facilities. This will be immediately followed by a 7-day home quarantine. Passengers are also required to undergo four COVID-19 PCR tests while under quarantine, on the days 1, 14 and 20 during the 21-day institutional isolation, and on day 7 of the 7-day home quarantine.
Exemptions
The Vietnam government currently only approves entry for diplomats, specialists, highly skilled workers and business travellers. The company or organisation inviting these categories of passengers must request approval from the government office or City People Committee of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. They will also need to request quarantine plan approval from the local health authority. Upon approval, the passenger or sponsoring company must submit all approval documents and permits to the local Emirates ticket office 5 working days before departure. Passengers are also required to submit their negative COVID-19 RT PCR test certificate to the local Emirates ticket office 1 working day before departure.
Flight permits allowing passengers to travel are subject to approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and are only valid on a specific flight.
You can send all the documents to the email address below :
For flights to Hanoi: ekhanoi@emirates.com and anh.bui@emirates.com
For flights to Ho Chi Minh: ekvietnam@emirates.com
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Travel to Maldives
If you are travelling to the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
Travel eligibility
Passengers travelling to the Maldives as tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their stay at a registered tourist facility. The visa on arrival facility is currently available.
Machine-readable travel documents/passports with extended validity will not be accepted for travel to the Maldives.
Each passenger must have their own passport regardless of age.
Tourists arriving from India, including transit passengers who have stayed in India for more than 24 hours, are not permitted to check-in or stay at tourist facilities in inhabited Islands.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to the Maldives must present a negative COVID 19 PCR (nucleic acid) test result.
COVID-19 test criteria
The test must be conducted within 96 hours of departure from the first port of embarkation. Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test. The certificate must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
The initial COVID-19 PCR test for transit/transfer passengers is valid provided their transit time is not more than 24 hours.
Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening on arrival.
The COVID-19 test certificate must have the following information:
Name of the passenger (name as in passport)
Name and address of the testing laboratory
Type of test stated as PCR test
Date of sampling
Result
Exemptions
The following categories of travellers are exempted from pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test requirements:
Children below one year of age
Flight crew arriving on General Declaration and not exceeding a stay of 7 days
Required forms
Complete the online Immigration and Health self-declaration form within 24 hours of your flight. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result has to be attached along with the online Immigration and Health self-declaration form.
Quarantine
The following categories of passengers are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for 10 days in their place of residency or work:
Special visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be more than 7 days
Business visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be more than 7 days
Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
Maldivian citizens and work visa holders
Except for the passengers listed above, all passengers who have received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Word Health Organisation or the required dose(s) of vaccines approved by the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority or any other competent authority of the respective state) and at least 14 days have passed after the second dose or required dose(s) are exempt from the home quarantine requirement.
Maldivian citizens and work visa holders arriving from India, including those who stayed in transit in India for more than 24 hours are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for 14 days in their place of residency or work.
Travel from Maldives
If you are travelling from the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check-in. Please contact your resort’s guest relations department for assistance with COVID-19 PCR testing, if required.
Tourist visa holders residing in guest houses and tourists who arrived from India and/or are returning to India after their stay in the Maldives shall provide COVID-19 negative PCR Test result done within 72 hours prior to their departure. Tourists shall contact the respective resort/ guest house management to facilitate the COVID-19 PCR tests. It is advised to stay in their resort/ guest house and not to proceed to the airport before a negative COVID-19 PCR test result is obtained.
For the list of guest houses, please refer to registered tourist facilities.
Required forms
Complete and submit a health declaration form online within 24 hours of your flight and present the health declaration form completion code/QR code at check-in.
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Travel to Mauritius
From 1 October 2020, Mauritian nationals, residents and tourists travelling for long stays are allowed entry to Mauritius. If you are travelling to Mauritius, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, have confirmed accommodations and complete the passenger health declaration and locator forms.
Any person having resided in Brazil, Japan or South Africa or with a history of travel to and from Brazil, Japan and South Africa within the last 15 days will not be allowed entry or transit in the Republic of Mauritius. This is effective until 31 May 2021.
COVID-19 testing requirements
A certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test administered between 5 and 7 days prior to the date of boarding at the last point of embarkation.
Arriving passengers will have to undergo a COVID‑19 PCR test on the day of arrival at the airport and after 7 and 14 days. If they test positive for COVID‑19, they will be transferred to a public medical institution for treatment.
A printed COVID‑19 PCR test certificate is preferred and must be presented at the health counter on arrival.
Required forms
Incoming passengers to Mauritius must download and fill their 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
Required apps
Passengers must download and complete the Public Health Covid-19 Passenger Health Self-Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form and present both to the Ministry of Health and Wellness counters on arrival.
Quarantine
Passengers must hold a travel package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a designated hotel for a mandatory 14‑day in‑room quarantine. Passengers must hold proof of purchase and the travel package has to be booked from the MTPA website.
Other information
Passengers must wear masks and gloves when disembarking from the plane.
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Travel to Seychelles
Seychelles welcomes all visitors irrespective of their vaccination status provided they have a negative certificate for a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
However, restrictions apply to the following categories of passengers:
Travellers who have been in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Pakistan and South Africa in the last 14 days will not be permitted entry into Seychelles.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All travellers, including infants and children, regardless of vaccination status, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate from an accredited laboratory to enter Seychelles.
The test must be taken not more than 72 hours before departure from the point of origin.
Required forms
Health Travel Authorisation
Once COVID‑19 PCR test results are received, all travellers must submit Health travel authorisation (HTA) for approval. Please note that your travel authorisation must be valid up to one day after your scheduled arrival for you to be accepted for travel.
This applies to all travellers including children, infants as well as Seychellois and all foreigners.
Passengers will require to have details of their passport, a recent valid negative COVID-19 PCR test, their travel itinerary, hotel bookings, other relevant information as well as a payment card to complete the application. If vaccinated, to provide authentic vaccination card/ certificate.
HTA will be processed at a charge of EUR 45 for all travellers, except for Seychelles passport holders the fee will be EUR 5.40.
Passengers can do an urgent application and select “URGENT” at the time of payment. An additional amount of EUR90 will be charged for urgent applications which may be processed in 60 minutes but is NOT GUARANTEED. The URGENT processing is only possible for people that meets all the requirements and submit complete documentation in English or French only.
The HTA can be presented in a form of hard or soft copy. Permitted hard copies are a paper print out or PDF and soft copies are Mobile app/ Apple Passbook versions.
Other information
Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that includes cover for COVID-19 testing, related isolation, quarantine and clinical care.
Visitors must ensure that accommodation bookings are made only at licensed establishments or liveaboards that have been certified by the Public Health Authority.
Visitors are not permitted to stay at private residences.
A separate advisory for returning Seychellois residents and GOP holders is available on the website of the Department of Health.
For more details on travel guidelines, please refer to the Department of Tourism website.
Travel from Seychelles
If you're travelling from Seychelles, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check in.
COVID-19 PCR testing facilities are available for tourists before departure on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Appointments maybe required as health centres offer the tests on different days and times (an appointment should be booked at least 5 to 7 days prior).
Location of the testing stations:
Mahe Island:
Central/ East: Music Stadium, English River – Tel +248-4388410 / +248-2829340
North: Beau Vallon Health Center – Tel +248-4385001
South: Anse Royal Health Center – Tel +248-4388467
West: Anse Boileau Health Center – Tel +248-4355555
Euromedical Family Clinic (with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4324999
Seychelles Medical Services Pty (open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248 4366999
Praslin Island
Baie St. Anne Hospital – Tel +248-4232333
La Digue Island
La Digue Hospital – Tel +248-4234255
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Travel to Sri Lanka
Tourists
The following categories of passengers are allowed entry under the Sri Lanka Tourism Safety Protocol:
Tourists (foreign nationals) who have obtained approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) issued via http://www.eta.gov.lk/
Foreign passport holders with a valid Sri Lankan residence visa who have a confirmation letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)
Sri Lankans who hold dual citizenship
Sri Lankan passport holders
Eligible passengers can access www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ and make a reservation at a listed Safe and Secure level 1 hotel to start the process of acquiring the ETA/SLTDA letter. The passenger may also use a certified travel agent as listed in www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/.
Non-tourists
The following categories of passengers are allowed entry into Sri Lanka without prior approval from the Foreign Ministry:
Sri Lankan nationals
Dual citizens who are travelling on Sri Lankan passports / emergency travel documents
Foreign nationals (including valid resident visa holders) and dual citizens who are travelling on a foreign passport must get prior approval from the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka before travelling to Sri Lanka if not travelling as tourists. Application for approval should be submitted to entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk
Foreign nationals must also carry an approved electronic travel authority or landing endorsement or residence visa.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before Departure:
Foreigners must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test report in English. The test must be conducted within 96 hours prior to embarkation.
Sri Lankan citizens/ dual citizens must hold a negative COVID‑19 test report in English. The test can either be:
A COVID-19 PCR test which is conducted within 96 hours prior to embarkation.
Rapid Antigen test within 48 hours prior to embarkation.
The test report must be available for all passengers, irrespective of age.
Srilankan seafarers holding approval for exemption of pre-boarding COVID-19 PCR, from Ministry of foreign affairs, are exempted.
On arrival for passengers not travelling as tourists:
Two COVID-19 PCR tests will be carried out on all passengers as below, except for diplomatic passport holders, as mandated by the Government of Sri Lanka.
Testing requirements for customers who have received the recommended doses of any COVID-19 vaccine 14 days prior to travel:
The first test will be carried out on the day of arrival at the quarantine hotel. If tested negative, the passenger will be released to go home.
On the 7th day after arrival, the passenger must arrange for a second test to be conducted at home by any government approved facility.
For all other passengers:
The first test will be carried out on the day of arrival and the second on day 7 at the quarantine hotel.
Passengers must arrange for the second COVID-19 PCR test with any government approved facility.
Health Ministry approved labs will conduct the first COVID-19 PCR test at the quarantine hotels. Passengers may pay the lab directly for their test.
Contact CMB.repatriation@emirates.com for any further details.
Quarantine Requirements
Tourists are not required to undergo quarantine. However, the hotels will advise the tourists on the required safety measures upon arrival.
The following is applicable to passengers not travelling as tourists:
After arrival formalities, customers will be taken to an available hotel designated for a quarantine period between 2 and 8 days depending on their category.
Quarantine rules for parents also apply for accompanying unvaccinated children up to 12 years old.
Payment has to be done directly to the hotel and a standard charge per passenger, per day for full board accommodation would be as follows.
Charges subject to change with standard of the hotel:
Sharing room- LKR 7500
Single occupancy- LKR 12500
Passenger will have to bear the following costs as well:
Transportation cost from the airport to the place of quarantine/hotel.
Any other incidental expenditure
Please check quarantine measures for travellers.
Required forms
Customers are required to submit a completed Health Declaration Form (HDF) on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Customers are required to complete and sign the signed undertaking form for paid hotel quarantine and other related expenses (Diplomatic passport holders and Seafarers are exempted)
Other information
Passengers transiting through Colombo must have OK to board approval for onward travel and their transit time should not be longer than 12 hours.
Passengers travelling to China are not allowed to transit in CMB.
Passengers who have travelled from or transited through India in the last 14 days are not permitted to land in CMB.
A temporary suspension of the import of live animals accompanied with passenger baggage has been imposed. Therefore, live animals are only permitted via cargo.
Travel from Sri Lanka
Passengers travelling from Sri Lanka are advised to arrive a minimum of 4 hours before departure to allow time for health screening and document verification.
COVID 19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID‑19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check‑in.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Last updated: 27 April 2021, 13:05 (GMT +4)
Restrictions for Passengers travelling from India and Pakistan:
Passengers who are not travelling direct to Canada from India or Pakistan after 22 April 2021 must take a COVID-19 PCR test in the country of final departure (except India and Pakistan) for Canada.
Travel to Canada
Passengers arriving in Canada may be subject to COVID-19 measures or fines imposed by the provincial or territorial government for failure to comply with any protocols or regulations related to the management of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Fines may also be imposed if they provide health check or hotel confirmation information that they know to be false or misleading.
There are specific entry requirements for travel to Canada during the pandemic. Check the details here before you fly.
Travellers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken up to 72 hours before their scheduled departure time.
As of 21 February 2021, at 11:59 pm ET, travellers, unless exempted, will also be required to:
reserve a government-authorised hotel in Canada for 3 nights prior to departure
take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival
stay in the government-authorised hotel while awaiting the results of the COVID-19 molecular test
pay for the cost of the hotel stay, as well as all associated costs for:
food
security
transportation
infection prevention and control measures
must have a face mask on before boarding and wear a mask on board at all times
comply with any instructions given by a gate agent or a crew member with respect to wearing a mask
Travellers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through ArriveCAN. Failure to comply with the mandatory pre-paid accommodation requirement may result in enforcement action and a fine in Canada.
Travellers will still be required to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine after their mandatory hotel stay.
The list of government hotels can be found here.
Passenger will be required to submit to a health check and answer the following questions at check-in. Passengers may not be permitted to board depending on the response to the health questions.
Do you exhibit a fever and a cough or a fever and breathing difficulties?
Do you suspect that you have COVID-19?
Have you been denied permission to board an aircraft in the previous 14 days for a medical reason related to COVID-19?
COVID 19 testing requirements
All international passengers from the age of 5 years and above who are travelling to Canada are required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure to Canada.
Passengers are strongly advised to pre-register here for testing in advance of their arrival.
Refer to this link for information on accepted COVID-19 tests.
The 72 hour timeline is from the date the test is taken, and not when the result is issued.
The 72 hour timeline is applicable from the departure to Canada and not the first point of departure.
Passengers who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are required to provide proof of a positive COVID-19 molecular test conducted between 14 and 90 days prior to departure, instead of a negative COVID-19 molecular test. A positive COVID-19 test issued within 14 days and 90 days of departure from India or Pakistan will not be accepted.
Exemption
Please click here for further information on travel restrictions, exemptions and advice.
Quarantine
Please click here for further information on quarantine exemptions.
Travel from Canada
If you are travelling from Canada, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
Temperature checks will be conducted at the airport. Passengers with an elevated temperature of 38 °C and above will not be permitted to travel or enter restricted areas at the airport for 14 days. This is not applicable for passengers who can provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.
Passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft if they are subject to a mandatory quarantine order as a result of recent travel or a local/provincial public health order.
Other information
COVID-19 PCR testing can now be done at a designated facility “Switch Health”, which promises a quick return of the test results as well as an applicable discount for Emirates customers using EMIRATES-SH code. Click here for FAQ’s and refer to the official website to get more details and make an appointment.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 30 April 2021, 16:38 (GMT +4)
Travel to Mexico
If you are travelling to Mexico, you will not be required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test but you must complete in the traveller information form upon arrival.
COVID-19 testing requirements
There are no COVID-19 test requirements for entry to Mexico.
Required Forms
All passengers must complete a health declaration form by registering on the Vuela Seguro website upon arrival in Mexico. Once completed it will generate a QR code.
The QR code has to be available and presented to health authorities upon arrival.
Travel from Mexico
Required Forms
All passengers must register and complete an online a health declaration form before departure from Mexico. Once completed the confirmation QR code must be presented at check-in.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 5 May 2021, 13:45 (GMT +4)
Travel to USA (all cities including travel to JFK, BOS, LAX, IAD, IAH, ORD, SEA, DFW, SFO, MCO, EWR)
For an overview of the general regulations for entry into the US during the COVID period, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Passengers who have been physically present in the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, India, Iran, China, Brazil or South Africa 14 days preceding their trip are not permitted to travel to the USA. Exemptions are granted to US citizens, lawful US permanent residents and non-US citizens who are the spouse of a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident. Further exemptions may apply – more information can be found here.
COVID-19 testing and attestation requirements
Effective 26 January 2021, all passengers 2 years of age and older are required to get a COVID-19 viral test (nucleic acid amplification / PCR test or a viral antigen test) within 3 days before departure to the US. Passengers must provide written documentation of their negative test result (paper or electronic copy) to the airline. Test results must show the name, specimen collection date and type of test done. Test results where the testing date is more than 3 days before departure will not be accepted.
Alternatively, passengers may provide official written documentation of a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 3 months alongside a letter from their healthcare provider or a public health official that they have recovered and are cleared for travel. Together these are referred to as ‘documentation of recovery’.
All passengers age 2 and above travelling to the USA will be required to sign an attestation prior to departure (parent or other authorized individual may attest on behalf of passengers aged 2 to 17) confirming they meet the requirements and thus cleared to travel. Please ensure you download, print, complete and sign the attestation form before reporting to check-in at the airport. Passengers who do not attest will not be permitted to travel.
US restrictions for passengers travelling through or from Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo
Passengers who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo or Guinea within the last 21 days will be permitted entry into the USA only through New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (IAD).
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people on 2 April 2021. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last recommended dose of vaccine.
Fully vaccinated passengers must still have a negative COVID-19 test result before they board a flight to the United States and get a COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days after returning from international travel.
Fully vaccinated passengers do not need to self-quarantine after returning to the United States, unless required by a state or local jurisdiction
Fully vaccinated passengers should continue to take COVID-19 precautions while traveling – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently.
Travel to Los Angeles (LAX)
For an overview of the general regulations for entry into California during the COVID period, please refer to California website for COVID-19 response.
Required forms
Effective 25 November 2020, all passengers travelling to Los Angeles, must complete the California State Department online traveller form.
Exemptions
Passengers below are not required to fill out the online traveller form:
Those under the age of 16 years
Those transiting Los Angeles (who will not stay in the City of Los Angeles).
Travel to New York (JFK)
If you are travelling to New York, you may be required to undergo quarantine on arrival.
Please refer to the travel advisory to the State of New York
Asymptomatic travellers entering New York from another country, U.S. state, or territory are no longer required to test or quarantine as of 10 April 2021. Quarantine, consistent with the CDC recommendations, is still recommended for all travellers who are not fully vaccinated or have not recovered from laboratory confirmed COVID-19 during the previous 3 months. Symptomatic travellers must immediately self-isolate and contact the local health department or their healthcare providers to determine if they should seek COVID-19 testing.
All travellers must complete the Traveler Health Form unless the traveller had left New York for less than 24 hours or is coming to New York from a contiguous state. Contiguous states to New York are Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.
Travel to San Francisco (SFO)
For an overview of the general regulations for entry into San Francisco during the COVID period, please refer to San Francisco international airport important travel information.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Last updated: 20 April 2021, 13:58 (GMT +4)
Travel to Afghanistan
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers above the age of 8 years old are required to hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted maximum 96 hours prior to departure.
Travel from Afghanistan
If you're travelling from Afghanistan, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling out of Kabul on Emirates, except children 12 years old and below or passengers with moderate or severe disability, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate at the time of check-in. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
Passengers must bring along their Emirates booking details and passport to take the COVID-19 PCR test. The test must be conducted up to 4 days prior to travel (96 hours maximum) at Emirates authorised health centres. Passengers will bear the costs of the test and certificate.
Passengers will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at Dubai International airport.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 2 May 2021, 15:00 (GMT +4)
Travel to Bangladesh
If you are travelling to Bangladesh, you must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate at check-in and on arrival. This includes passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The COVID-19 PCR test must be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time and the report should be in English only. You are also required to submit a health card on arrival. Read through the guideline for all arriving passengers on the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh portal.
Effective 1 May 2021 until further notice, passengers travelling from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Iran, Mongolia, Oman, South Africa and Tunisia are not allowed to travel to Bangladesh.
Passengers travelling from Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Chile, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Uruguay must have a confirmed booking at a government approved hotel for a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine.
Passengers travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar must have a confirmed booking at a government approved hotel for a mandatory 3 day institutional quarantine. Passengers will undergo COVID 19 PCR testing on the third day and will be released to complete an 11 day home quarantine if they test negative for COVID 19. Passengers who test positive for COVID 19 will undergo treatment at a government authorised facility at their own expense.
Passengers travelling from countries not mentioned above will have to complete a strict 14-day home quarantine. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed on arrival, he/she will be sent to a government authorised hospital for further check-up, or depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms, will be isolated at government nominated facilities or hotels at their own expense.
All passengers except children below 10 years old must have a PCR-based negative COVID-19 test certificate in English. The PCR test must be taken within 72 hours of the flight departure time.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to Bangladesh, regardless of their vaccination status, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate at check-in and on arrival. The COVID-19 PCR test must be conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Diplomats of foreign missions in Bangladesh and their recognized family members must have a negative PCR based COVID-19 test certificate obtained within 72 hours of the flight time and present it on arrival at the airport.
Quarantine
Quarantine (institutional/home) formalities for diplomats and their family members must be approved by the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Exemptions
COVID-19 PCR test exemptions are applicable to the below customer categories:
passengers younger than 10 years.
Required forms
All foreign passport holders must have BD visa on their passports to enter Bangladesh.
Passengers must submit a health card to the Health Authorities in the arrival hall.
Travel from Bangladesh
Effective 1 May 2021 until further notice, travel from Bangladesh to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Iran, Mongolia, Oman, South Africa and Tunisia is not allowed.
Passengers travelling to countries not mentioned above will be accepted on board subject to the requirements of their destination.
If you are travelling from Bangladesh, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers (foreign passport holders and Bangladeshi citizens) travelling to international destinations from any airport in Bangladesh must obtain a COVID-19 PCR test certificate from the approved hospitals or organisations. The test must be conducted 72 hours before departure or within the time prescribed by the destination country. Passengers must carry a copy of the negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate and will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Last updated: 4 May 2021, 14:05 (GMT +4)
Effective 24 April 2021 and for the next 10 days, passengers who have travelled from or transited through India in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE.
Travelling from United Kingdom to India
Effective 8 January 2021 and until further notice, all international passengers who have travelled from or transited through United Kingdom from 25 November 2020, will be allowed to enter India only through direct flights between United Kingdom and India.
Travel to India on repatriation flights:
Travel to India is restricted to specified categories of passengers. You will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test both before departure and on arrival. Please check the requirements of your final destination before you travel.
Travel eligibility
Flights to India will be restricted only to the following passengers:
Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE or in any country in South America or Africa;
All overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country;
UAE nationals and foreign nationals (from any country in South America or Africa only) intending to visit India for any purpose (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) except those on Tourist visa.
Required forms
All passengers, including children and infants, must submit a self-declaration form (SDF) under the Air Suvidha section on the online portal before the scheduled departure with complete contact details and address. Passengers will receive an approval code that must be presented at the time of departure.
All passengers must mention clearly in the SDF whether they plan to disembark at the arrival airport or take transit flights. Transit passengers must present the “T” (Transit) receipt on their SDF to state authority/ government of India.
All passengers must declare if they have a travel history to United Kingdom, Brazil or South Africa in the past 14 days. This will be indicated with an “H” on their SDF.
All passengers must carry 1 printed copy of the self-declaration form (SDF) at the time of departure, except for Hyderabad (HYD) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) where 2 printed copies of the SDF are required.
All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the online portal agreeing to follow advice by the appropriate government authority to undergo home quarantine or self-monitoring of their health for 14 days or as mandated.
All passengers must download the Aarogya setu app on their mobile devices.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers, including children and infants, must upload their COVID-19 RT-PCR results on the Air Suvidha online portal for a test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of their journey.
All passengers must carry a hard copy of a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR certificate test at the time of departure. Digital copies will not be allowed. Certificate should be in English, specifying name of passenger and the outcome of the test.
Arrival in India without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report will only be allowed in cases of exigency of death in family. Passengers can apply for such an exemption on the online portal at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.
All passengers, including infants and children, without any exception, are to undergo self-paid molecular tests upon arrival at the Indian airports (port of entry). Passengers must carry adequate funds for the same.
All passengers can leave their entry point in India after taking the on-arrival molecular tests except for the following:
Passengers travelling from the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa and arriving at Bangalore airport must wait for their results before leaving the airport or connecting to another flight.
Connecting passengers travelling from the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa and transiting at Indian airports must wait 8-10 hours at the entry airport in India before taking their connecting flights.
All passengers who test positive for COVID-19 during the on-arrival molecular tests will undergo treatment per standard health protocol. If they’re travelling from the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa they will be isolated in an institutional isolation facility coordinated by the respective state health authorities.
Quarantine and Self-Monitoring of Health
All passengers travelling from the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa are advised to quarantine at home for 7 days. Passengers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test on the 7th day of arrival. If they test negative, they can be released from quarantine and continue to monitor their health for 7 days.
All passengers travelling to Mumbai must submit an undertaking form on the online portal agreeing to undergo a mandatory 7-day paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health. For exemptions, please refer to Mumbai destination requirements below.
All other passengers will be allowed to leave the airport/take transit flights and will be required to undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 days.
International travellers on short stay
International travellers on short stay (less than 14 days) and who have tested negative and remain symptom free will undergo all the procedures as mentioned above and be permitted to leave India subject to fulfilling the requirements of their destination country.
Ahmedabad (AMD)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 700 per person.
In order to expedite the sampling process upon arrival at Ahmedabad, all passengers are requested to fill the required information on the Supratech website.
Bangalore (BLR)
All passengers travelling to Bengaluru (BLR) must download the Aarogya setu app, Quarantine Watch app and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices. Click here to download the apps.
On-arrival molecular test per person will cost approximately as below:
RT-PCR Express INR 3,200, 30 minutes processing time
RT-PCR (normal) INR 800, 4 hours processing time
Passengers may pre-book for the tests through this link.
Passengers arriving from Brazil and South Africa and who test positive for COVID-19 will have to undergo institutional quarantine for 14 days at government provided facilities at government cost. Passengers may also choose to stay at self-paid facilities.
Passengers arriving from Brazil and South Africa and who test negative for COVID-19 will undergo home quarantine for 14 days with a follow-up PCR test to be conducted on the 7th day.
Chennai (MAA)
All passengers must, ensure TN e-pass is applied and details are ready to be shown to state health authorities. Contact us to update the details of TN e-pass at least 48 hours before departure
Transfer passengers on arrival who are travelling to other states have to apply for fresh e-pass on arrival and follow the other state process when connecting on to a domestic flight. Transfer facility of passengers and baggage currently not available.
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 1,200 to 2,500 per person.
Passengers may register online through this link.
Delhi (DEL)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 800 per person.
Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 2,600 per person.
Hyderabad (HYD)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 1,000 per person.
Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 4,200 per person.
Kerala (COK/TRV)
All passengers travelling to Kerala must also update their details onCOVID-19 Jagratha portal at least two days before departure.
On-arrival molecular test will be free of cost.
Kolkata (CCU)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 950 per person.
Mumbai (BOM)
Medical visas issued prior to October 2020, even if still valid, will not be accepted for entry into Maharashtra.
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 850 per person.
Quarantine guidelines
All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the online portal agreeing to undergo mandatory 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health. COVID-19 RT PCR test will be conducted during 5th to 7th day at the hotel and all related costs are to be borne by the passenger.
Quarantine Exemptions
Passengers arriving with onward domestic connection may travel to their destination only if the passport address indicate an address outside the state of Maharashtra OR passenger will be subject to 7 days mandatory institutional quarantine.
Passengers under the following exceptional circumstances would be considered for exemption from the 7-day mandatory institutional quarantine. The exemption will be decided upon arrival and verification of supporting documents.
Elderly passengers over 65 years old
Pregnant women in advanced stages of pregnancy
Both parents accompanying children below 5 years old
Passengers with supporting documents for a serious illness and who require medical attention or medical conditions that require immediate admission to a medical institution
Extreme family distress, severe injury or death of immediate family member
Passengers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and can provide a vaccination certificate and complete a self-declaration form. Unvaccinated children travelling with vaccinated parents must undergo institutional quarantine with one accompanying adult passenger. Exemption from institutional quarantine for accompanying children can be requested under the Air Suvidha section on the online portal, subject to approval from authorities.
Medical professionals with proof from medical institutions that they are travelling to perform life-saving surgeries or attending critical patients
Travel from India to UAE on repatriation flights
If you are travelling from India to the UAE, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test at government designated laboratories before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 48 hours before departure.
UAE will accept Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory results from any lab authorised by the government of India. Additionally, laboratory results will only be accepted from authorised labs that generate a QR code linked to the original report.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has listed laboratories that perform the real-time RT-PCR test for COVID-19 across the country.
PCR test and certificate cost is to be borne by passengers. Passengers are required to carry a copy of their negative COVID-19 PCR test result when travelling. Verification of the PCR test certificate will be managed by the airport team as part of documentation checks at the time of departure. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
The following test exemptions will apply:
UAE nationals are exempt from taking a COVID-19 PCR test before departing to Dubai. They will be tested on arrival in Dubai.
Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID-19 PCR test.
Travel eligibility
Flights to Dubai will be restricted only to below passengers travelling to the UAE:
UAE nationals
UAE residents; and
Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for UAE or any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
If you are travelling beyond Dubai, please check if there are any travel bans between your point of origin and your destination. You may still not be able to enter your destination even if you fly through Dubai if restrictions apply.
Last updated: 4 May 2021, 14:05 (GMT +4)
Travel to Pakistan
COVID-19 testing requirements
Entry requirements for travellers to Pakistan have been revised effective until 5 July 2021. All passengers travelling to Pakistan are required to complete a mandatory negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test which has to be taken within 72 hours of the travel date. For detailed information, please refer to the government website.
The following tests are considered equivalent to PCR based test for COVID-19: Real Time RT-PCR for Covid-19, Real Time RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, RT-PCR for COVID-19, RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, PCR for COVID-19, PCR for SARS-Cov-2, Xpert Xpress SARS-Cov-2 or SARS-Cov-2 GeneXpert
Note: RAPID Antigen testing will be conducted for all passengers who are arriving to Pakistan.
Quarantine requirement
Passengers who test negative for COVID-19 on arrival in Pakistan will undergo a 10-day home quarantine following strict Trace, Test & Quarantine (TTQ) protocols.
Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Pakistan will be transported by provincial / district authorities to a self-paid facility for a 10-day quarantine with TTQ of contacts (if any). A second COVID-19 RT PCR test will be conducted on the eighth day of the quarantine period. Passengers who test negative will be released from quarantine. Passengers who again test positive will either undergo an additional quarantine period or will be transferred to a hospital as advised by health authorities.
Required forms
It is mandatory for passengers travelling to Pakistan to complete the personal details on the web portal and will be required to present a paper print of the form at the time of check-in. Pass Track registration is a requirement pre-boarding. Without this documentation customers will not be boarded for the flight. You can also install PASS TRACK app from Google Play store /Apple store and enter the personal details as required. Please make sure all the details you've provided on the form are correct before going to the airport. The completed form (on the app or printed copy of uploaded information) must be presented at check-in for verification before travel.
Passengers must upload a copy of the RT-PCR test (if done) on the app or web portal.
Exemptions
The following passengers are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test requirement as well as PASS TRACK app requirements:
Passengers less below 12 years.
Disabled passengers.
High level international delegations.
Pakistani deportees
Crew are not required to download the Pak Pass Track app but must comply with RT-PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test testing requirements
A complete travel ban for passengers arriving from countries under Category C has been imposed. Earlier exemptions which were provided to Pakistani passport holders, NICOP holders and POC holders are no longer applicable. This includes passengers with a stop-over in Dubai.
These measures apply to passengers arriving from Brazil, Botswana, Colombia, Comoros, Chile, Eswatini, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Peru, Rwanda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
For emergency travel authorisation / special exemption of travel to Pakistan from Category C Countries, complete details such as the nature of the emergency, passenger travel documents, travel itineraries and supporting documents may be emailed to icao.aviation.pk@gmail.com for consideration by the Exemption Committee of NCOC.
Apps required
Upload/ feeding of data in the Pass Track App will be mandatory for all passengers arriving in Pakistan with effect from 1 May 2021, either through the Pass Track App or the Pass Track web form/ portal.
Passengers have to ensure that their personal details are completed and uploaded as required.
Passengers who do not have Android or iOs devices must submit their details on the Pass Track web portal. Passengers who upload their data on the web portal must present a printed copy at check-in boarding at departure airport. Passengers will also be required to upload a copy of their RT-PCR test (if done) result on the app or web portal.
Travel from Pakistan
If you are travelling from Pakistan, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 16 November 20 for passengers originating their journey from Pakistan to any destinations requiring COVID-19 PCR test, Emirates will only accept COVID-19 negative test certificate from a Pakistan Government Approved Lab* where a QR Code is embedded on their printed certificate for verification purpose.
_{*Labs registered under Pakistan COVID-19 Health advisory platform/ > Facilities > Testing Facilities Pakistan}
Passengers must make sure to check their transit & final destination requirement before going for a COVID-19 PCR test. Requirements such as: test type, report validity, stamp or signature requirement, destination specific designated lab, ISO 15189 certification etc. Passengers may visit: Travel Requirements by Destination
Passengers without authorised COVID-19 PCR test certificate where a QR Code is not embedded or doesn't fulfil their destination requirement will be denied boarding without compensation.
Passengers must carry a printed COVID-19 PCR test certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
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Africa

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Australasia

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Europe

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