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Last updated: 25 July 2021, 14:13 (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
All passengers entering into a Western Australia airport must either download the SafeWA app for contact tracing purpose or complete personal details on a form.
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.
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Last updated: 7 June 2021, 14:03 (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.
All passengers from very high risk countries must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate from a government-approved laboratory for a test taken 72 hours before travel. Any other type of test for COVID-19 will not be accepted. Please refer to the government website.
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.
A passenger who has recovered from COVID-19 must provide a medical certificate, after being examined by a medical practitioner within the 72-hour window, stating the date of the previous positive test and that the passenger is no longer infectious with COVID-19.
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.
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Last updated: 29 July 2021, 15:56 (GMT +4)
Travel from the UAE to Austria
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Austria under ONE of the following conditions:
Present a vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by World Health Organisation (WHO)/ European Medicines Agency (EMA):
If only one dose of a vaccine has been administered, it must have be taken 21 days before travel and no more than 90 days before, OR
If both doses of a vaccine have been administered, the first dose must have been given no more than 270 days before travel OR
From the day of vaccination, provided that at least 21 days before the vaccination, confirmed to have COVID-19 through PCR/LAMP/TMA testing, whereby vaccination must not be more than 270 days ago
A COVID-19 test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival, or a Rapid Antigen test with a negative result taken within the last 48 hours before the arrival in Austria
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19
All non-vaccinated travellers must register for pre-travel clearance (PTC).
Children below 12 years are exempted from pre-departure testing.
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 show a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate and you may be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Before departure, passengers may register online and present the confirmation of transmission upon arrival.
All non-vaccinated passengers travelling to Austria must undergo a COVID-19 test before departure. The time of sample collection must not be more than:
72 hours before arrival for PCR, LAMP or TMA testing
48 hours for antigen tests
24 hours for self-antigen testing (must be recorded in an official data processing system)
Vaccinated passengers are exempted from COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements.
Medical certificates, test results, vaccination certificates and recovery certificates
Medical certificates, test results, vaccination certificates and recovery certificates must be in German or English and must certify that the passenger was tested negative by a PCR/LAMP/TMA or antigen test, vaccinated against or has recovered from COVID-19.
Test results must include the first and last name of the person tested, date of birth, date and time of sampling, test result (positive or negative), signature of the person performing the test and stamp of the institution performing the test or a bar or QR code. Time of sampling when entering the country must not be more than 72 hours before arrival for PCR, LAMP or TMA testing, not more than 48 hours for antigen tests and not more than 24 hours for self-antigen testing (must be recorded in an official data processing system).
Medical or official recovery certificates must confirm an infection that has been overcome in the last 180 days or proof of neutralizing antibodies that must not be older than 90 days.
Vaccination certificates must meet the following requirements:
21 days have passed since the first vaccination, whereby this must not be more than 90 days ago, or
second vaccination, whereby the first vaccination must not be more than 270 days, or
21 days have passed since the vaccination in the case of vaccines for which only one vaccination is planned, whereby this must not be more than 270 days ago, or
from the day of vaccination, provided that at least 21 days before the vaccination the passenger was confirmed to have COVID-19 through PCR/LAMP/TMA testing whereby vaccination must not be more than 270 days ago.
Recognised vaccines:
Pfizer BioNtech (2 doses)
Moderna (2 doses)
AstraZeneca (2 doses)
Covishield (2 doses)
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (1 dose)
Sinopharm (2 doses)
Sinovac (2 doses)
1. 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:
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Moldavia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America, the Vatican and Vietnam.
Passengers arriving from one of these countries and who have been to these countries or Austria in the last 10 days without exception can enter Austria freely with a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate.
If the passenger is unable to present a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate, they must undergo a COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA / antigen test within 24 hours of entry at their own expense. The negative test result must be presented at a control. Additionally, the Pre Travel Clearance (PTC) registration needs to be completed prior to arrival in Austria. Please refer to section "required forms."
2. For passengers travelling from Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini, India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe:
Passengers from these states or areas or travellers who have been in any of these states or areas within the last 10 days will not be allowed entry to Austria. This restriction does not apply to:
i. Austrian citizens, EU/EEA citizens and people who live with them in the same household
ii. Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same household
iii. 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
iv. Foreigners, if they have a photo ID according to § 5 of the Official Seat Act - ASG,
v. 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 or the Asylum Act 2005 are,
vi. 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)
vii. Members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and persons who live with them in the same household
viii. Employees of international organisations and people who live with them in the same household
ix. 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
x. Persons who enter to begin or continue their studies or for research
xi. Persons who come to participate in school operations
xii. Persons who enter for business purposes
xiii. Humanitarian forces
xiv. An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
xv. People who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings
xvi. Entry for unforeseeable, urgent reasons that are particularly worthy of consideration in the family circle, such as in particular serious illnesses, deaths, funerals, births and the care of people in need of support in emergencies
xvii. Entry in connection with other important events that can be planned in the family circle, such as weddings, christenings, birthday parties or visits to the partner
Persons mentioned in points i – xvii have to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA test certificate and perform a registration. And must undergo a ten-day quarantine upon arrival. The quarantine is considered ended if the passenger undergoes a COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA test on day 5 of quarantine at the earliest and the test negative.
The quarantine requirement does not apply to persons travelling for professional reasons to visit an international institution within the meaning of the Official Seat Act or in the interest of the Republic of Austria, in particular in cultural or sporting terms, whereby this also applies to supervisors and trainers, and to persons in accordance with point iv and xiii - xvi.
Transport companies must ensure, within the scope of their operational and technical capability, that the persons they transport from these states or areas into the federal territory of the Republic of Austria are informed about the requirements for entry and about the legal consequences of violations.
Transport companies are not allowed to transport persons who are prohibited from entering the Federal Republic of Austria from these states or territories.
3. Entry from other states or regions (including UAE)
Persons entering from other states or regions or who have stayed in other states or regions in the last 10 days have to provide a test result, vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or a medical certificate of vaccination or recovery and perform a registration. Passengers must also undergo a 10-day quarantine immediately upon arrival. The quarantine is considered ended if the passenger undergoes a COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA test on day 5 of quarantine at the earliest and the test negative. Additionally, the Pre Travel Clearance (PTC) registration needs to be completed prior to arrival in Austria. Please refer to section "required forms."
Exemption for quarantine and registration requirements for passengers arriving from other states or regions (including UAE)
Entry as part of the regular commuter traffic to participate in school and study operations or for family purposes or to visit a partner
People who have a vaccination certificate, provided that 14 days have passed since the required final dose was administered, and minors up to the age of 18 who are accompanied by these persons
Persons in accordance with points 2iv and 2xii - 2xvi.
Exemptions irrespective of the origin country
The following categories of passengers are exempted from COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA / antigen testing, quarantine and registration regardless of the country or area they are travelling from:
Persons travelling to maintain goods and passenger traffic (crews), if their destination country is not Austria and they present proof of onward travel
Persons travelling for compelling reasons of animal care or for agricultural and forestry measures in individual cases
Persons travelling in the context of the implementation of a professional transfer trip / a professional transfer flight
Persons travelling in the imperative interest of the Republic of Austria
Transit passengers or persons transiting through Austria without a stopover, including those whose onward travel have been unexpectedly interrupted, provided they present a definite departure date from Austria
Crew of a repatriation trip / flight, including accompanying staff of the public security service
Children
For minors up to the age of twelve, the same requirements for the adults they are travelling with apply except for mandatory COVID-19 testing. If the quarantine period for their accompanying adult is deemed to have ended, their quarantine period will end as well.
Required forms
Passengers who need to conduct a test within 24 hours of arrival or who need to enter quarantine must register for pre-travel clearance (PTC) in advance online. Upon arrival, they will have to show their PTC in printed form or on a mobile device. Passengers that are fully vaccinated do not need to register in advance.
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.
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Last updated: 26 July 2021, 13:26 (GMT +4)
Travel to Belgium
EU or Schengen member state nationals and residents
Non-essential travel to Belgium is allowed for the following categories of passengers:
Nationals and residents of the EU or Schengen member states
Third country nationals who have a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen state, or a valid visa type D, except passengers travelling from a high risk zone or areas of variants of concern (VOC)
Passengers who are residents of a third country included on the white list
Non-essential travel to Belgium is allowed for residents of a third country included on the white list: Albania, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macao, New Zealand, Republic of North-Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA
Passengers in this category must comply with entry conditions upon arrival in Belgium.
Vaccinated passengers who are non-EU or Schengen state nationals or residents
Note: Currently, there is no certificate of vaccination issued by a third country approved for entry to Belgium.
If the passenger does not have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate, the passenger is considered non-vaccinated by Belgian authorities and therefore is not exempted from the below provisions for vaccinated passengers.
Vaccinated passengers who have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate and who are not nationals or residents of non-EU or Schengen member states are allowed non-essential travel to Belgium provided it has been more than 2 weeks since the final required dose of the vaccine has been administered and they have a vaccination certificate.
Vaccinated passengers who have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate and who are allowed entry to Belgium with visa waivered will be accepted for travel to Belgium provided they have an Essential Travel certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate.
You can find more details on the EU COVID-19 Certificate on the official website. The certificate can be presented on the app or printed out, and must state one of the following:
The passenger has been vaccinated against COVID-19 with an EU approved vaccine
The passenger has a negative COVID-19 test result
The passenger has recovered from COVID-19
Non-vaccinated passengers who are non-EU or Schengen state nationals or residents
Passengers who are not vaccinated are not allowed to travel to Belgium for non-essential purposes.
Essential travel to Belgium may be allowed provided the passenger has the following:
visa issued after 18 March 2020 by the Belgian embassy/consulate
visa issued before 18 March 2020 and an Essential Travel Certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate
For passengers subject to visa requirements (visa type C)
valid visa C issued by another Schengen State for stay in Belgium and an Essential Travel Certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate
valid visa C issued by another Schengen State for transit via Belgium and a verbal note from the embassy of that member state or with individualised proof from those authorities
Note: An essential travel certificate is not required if it is clear from the passenger’s documents that the travel is essential. For example, seafarers’/seaman's book, transit passenger’s plane ticket or diplomats in the exercise of their functions (diplomatic passport).
Passengers who have been in a country identified as a very high risk zone or areas of VOC on the official government website in the past 14 days
Passengers who have been in countries, territories or areas identified as very high risk zones at any time in the past 14 days are not allowed to travel, directly or indirectly, to Belgium if they are not nationals or residents of Belgium.
The following categories of passengers are exempt from the restriction on authorised essential trips:
Professional travels of transport personnel, freight and cargo personnel and seafarer workers, provided they have a certificate issued by their employer
The travel 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, provided they have an essential travel certificate issued by the diplomatic mission or the Belgian consular post
The travels of a spouse/partner or child of a person who has Belgian nationality or has his main residence in Belgium, provided they live under the same roof:
Spouse/partner or child must have an Essential Travel Certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate
The de facto partner must present proof of a stable and long-term relationship
People who are transiting through Belgium to a country in the European Union or Schengen zone of which they are a national or where they have their main residence
People travelling outside the Schengen zone and the European Union (transit via a high-risk country without leaving the international zone of the airport, or transit in Belgium from a high-risk country without leaving the airport’s extra-Schengen zone)
Persons travelling for compelling humanitarian reasons
Passengers travelling in this category must have a certificate of compelling humanitarian reasons issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate and approved by the Aliens Office
List of countries with variants of concern (VOC)
Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe
A distinction is made between residents in Belgium and non-residents.
1. Residents in Belgium
Returning from a green or orange zone:
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
COVID-19 PCR test, certificate of vaccination or recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) is not required for travel to Belgium
Upon arrival in Belgium, quarantine and testing are not mandatory
Returning from a red zone outside the EU:
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
COVID-19 PCR test, certificate of vaccination or recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) is not required for travel to Belgium:
Passengers who have a certificate of vaccination or a recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) have undergo COVID-19 PCR testing upon arrival (day 1). If they test negative, they will not have to quarantine. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result is required for passengers 12 years old and above. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement.
Passengers who do not have a certificate of vaccination or a recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) must go into quarantine for 10 days and undergo COVID-19 PCR testing on days 1 and 7.
Returning from a very high risk zone (VOC = Variants of Concern – see above list):
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
COVID-19 PCR test, certificate of vaccination or recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital Covid Certificate) is not mandatory for travel to Belgium
On arrival in Belgium, passengers under this category must quarantine for 10 days and undergo COVID-19 PCR testing on days 1 and 7. This requirement also applies to fully vaccinated passengers.
2. Non-residents
Departure for Belgium from a green or orange zone:
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
COVID-19 PCR test, certificate of vaccination, recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) is not required for travel to Belgium
Upon arrival in Belgium, quarantine and testing are not mandatory
Departure for Belgium from a red zone outside the EU
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result based on a test carried out at the earliest 72 hours prior to departure, or an EU Digital COVID Certificate is mandatory for travel to Belgium:
Passengers who have a certificate of vaccination or recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) have to get tested upon arrival (day 1). If the test is negative, they do not have to undergo quarantine. A negative COVID-19 PCR test results is required for passengers 12 years old and above. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement.
Passengers who do not have a certificate of vaccination or recovery certificate (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) must go into quarantine for 10 days and get tested on days 1 and 7.
Departure for Belgium from a very high risk zone (VOC = Variants of concern – see list above)
PLF is mandatory for travel to Belgium (see below)
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result based on a test carried out at the earliest 72 hours prior to departure, or a certificate of vaccination (Cfr EU Digital COVID Certificate) is mandatory for travel to Belgium
Upon arrival in Belgium, 10-day quarantine and a COVID-19 PCR test on day 7 are mandatory. This requirement also applies to fully vaccinated passengers.
COVID-19 testing requirements
The colour code of a zone may change while you’re travelling. Check for updates during your trip.
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.
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Last updated: 29 July 2021, 15:41 (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 from the UAE to Cyprus:
UAE citizens and residents of UAE can travel to Cyprus if they hold ONE of the following:
Vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by World Health Organisation (WHO)/ European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered 14 days before travel, or
Submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken a most 72 hours before departure.
All passengers must complete the required online form.
Travel Eligibility
Passengers from green, orange and red category countries are permitted to travel to Cyprus. Refer to the updated list of country categories for more information.
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 (Iceland, 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.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 1 August 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:
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Greek
Effective 1 August 2021, the option to take a COVID-19 PCR laboratory test upon arrival at Larnaka and Paphos Airports will continue to be offered only to the following categories of Cypriot citizens and persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus:
Those who have received at least the first of the two doses of one of the vaccines approved by the Republic of Cyprus
Minor passengers aged 12-15 years old
Passengers who, for proven medical reasons, cannot be vaccinated
If the above passengers are travelling from a country that falls into the red country category and choose to perform the COVID-19 PCR laboratory test upon arrival in Cyprus, they should remain in mandatory self-isolation for 72 hours after their arrival. In addition, they will have to carry out a new laboratory COVID-19 test and cover the costs themselves. If the result of the test is negative, their self-isolation will end, and they must follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Projects.
Cypriot citizens and persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus who do not meet the above conditions from 1 August 2021:
These passengers must follow the health protocol in force based on the country categorization of their point of origin to Cyprus, as announced by the Ministry of Health and defined in the portal. For example, if they choose to travel to Cyprus using a COVID-19 PCR laboratory test from a country that has been classified in the Orange, Red or Grey category, the test must be taken 72 hours before departure to Cyprus and the certificate must be uploaded in the portal.
Exemptions - No laboratory test, quarantine or self-isolation is required for:
Passengers who are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved by the Republic of Cyprus
Passengers who hold a recovery certificate following a period of 14 days from the date the sample was taken for the positive COVID-19 PCR test result, valid for 6 months, in the form of a EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate (EUDCC)
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.
Exemptions for vaccinated passengers
Passengers who have been vaccinated and hold a valid vaccination certificate from the list of approved countries can enter Cyprus without completing the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test.
Passengers who have been vaccinated and hold a valid vaccination certificate from the list of approved countries, regardless of their nationality, will be able to travel to the Republic of Cyprus from any country with no restrictions provided they complete the necessary application form and obtain a CyprusFlightpass within 48 hours of their final flight to Cyprus.
Τhe vaccination certificate will be considered acceptable provided the vaccination has been carried out with the below vaccines and the required doses of the respective vaccine have been completed.
Note: Vaccinated passengers, upon arrival in the Republic of Cyprus, will not be excluded from any COVID-19 RT-PCR laboratory sampling examination that may be carried out by the Ministry of Health and the strict implementation of the health protocols in force in the Republic of Cyprus.
For information on the approved countries and vaccine details, please refer to Cyprus Flight Pass website.
Accepted vaccines:
Janssen / Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Fourteen days must elapse between the completion of the required dose of the vaccine (1 dose) and the date of travel.
Vaxzevria Vaccine (AstraZeneca)
Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.
Moderna Vaccine
Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.
Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) Vaccine
Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.
Sinopharm (BBIBP COVID-19) Vaccine
Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.
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.
Passengers who have completed their dosage of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as per the above regulation can enter Cyprus without a COVID-19 PCR test or having to stay in quarantine.
For passengers who have completed their dosage of Janssen / Johnson & Johnson vaccines, 14 days must elapse after taking the required dose to be eligible to enter Cyprus without a COVID-19 PCR test or completing mandatory quarantine.
Further information can be found here:
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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.
All passengers travelling to Cyprus, except children below 12 years old, may be subject to random COVID-19 testing on arrival.
The Cyprus government will transfer travellers who test positive for COVID-19, as well as their close contacts, to separate facilities, covering the cost of lodging, food, drink, and medication. Only the cost of airport transfers and repatriation flights will be at the traveller’s expense.
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Travel to Czech Republic
The following entry rules apply to passengers who have spent more than 12 hours in any other country in the last 14 days before travelling to the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic now recognises 5 categories of countries.
Entry rules category A
Citizens of Czech Republic and foreign nationals with residence permit issued by Czech Republic
Citizens of EU+ (EU+ countries are EU member states and associated countries) and foreign nationals with long-term or permanent residence permit issued by EU+
Entry rules for category A passengers can be found here.
Entry rules category B
Third-country nationals who do not have any residence permit issued by Czech Republic or long-term or permanent residence permit issued by other EU+ country
Third-country nationals who have a short-term visa issued by Czech Republic before 11th May 2020 or short-term or long-term visa issued by other EU+ country
Entry rules for category B passengers can be found here.
Third-country nationals, who do not have any residence permit issued by the Czech Republic or long-term or permanent residence permit issued by other EU+ country or who are not residents of low-risk countries are not allowed to enter the Czech Republic. There are several exceptions from this ban that are listed in the MoH Protective Measures.
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.
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Travel to Denmark
Travel eligibility
Danish travel restrictions classify all countries and regions around the world into four categories: green, yellow, orange and red. These categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark. Please refer to the official site for more information on the country categories green, yellow, orange and red.
The rules also depend on whether you are travelling with a negative test report, whether you have been vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19, your country of residence, where you are travelling from and where you have spent the past 10 days.
Additionally, 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.
COVID-19 travel restrictions
For passengers travelling with a negative test report
Travel restrictions for people travelling with a negative test report depend on your country of residence and where you are travelling from. There is no requirement to present a compelling reason for travel to Denmark or isolate on arrival for tourists arriving from green and yellow countries in the EU and Schengen Area, as well as those arriving from yellow third countries.
All other foreign nationals must have a compelling reason for travel to Denmark. Currently the UAE is categorised as an orange country. This category of passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test upon entry to Denmark. Either a COVID-19PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before departure will be accepted.
The pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for residents of the EU and Schengen Area travelling from green, yellow and orange countries/regions.
All other passengers are required to take either a PCR test no more than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before departure which has to be presented on arrival in Denmark.
All passengers irrespective of nationality arriving from a red country/region must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, which must be presented before boarding the aircraft.
All arriving passengers, except those travelling from a green country/region, are required to undergo COVID-19 antigen testing on arrival in Denmark.
All passengers except those arriving from a green or yellow country/region must isolate on arrival in Denmark.
Foreign nationals under this category, except those travelling from a green or yellow country/region must have a compelling reason for travel to Denmark.
For fully vaccinated passengers
Travel restrictions apply for passengers who have been fully vaccinated with an EMA-approved vaccine and who are Danish citizens or are from an EU or Schengen country, Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City, an OECD member state or a yellow third country.
Proof of completed vaccination must be presented at the time of check in. Only the following vaccines will be accepted: BioNTech Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Oxford AstraZeneca
Testing before departure is not required except for passengers who are residents of or travelling from a red country/region. Passengers in this category must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure to be accepted for travel.
All arriving vaccinated passengers are exempted for the COVID-19 antigen test on arrival in Denmark, except those travelling from a red country/region and foreign nationals of non-OECD countries arriving from an orange country/region (including UAE).
All arriving vaccinated passengers are exempted from isolation on arrival in Denmark, except those travelling from a red country/region and foreign nationals of non-OECD countries arriving from an orange country/region (including UAE).
Vaccinated foreign nationals of non-OECD countries arriving from orange and red countries/regions (including UAE) must have a compelling reason for travel to Denmark.
For passengers who have previously been infected with COVID-19
Passengers who were previously infected with COVID-19 and are unable to present a negative test result must present a positive COVID 19 test result from a PCR test performed between 14 days and up to a maximum of 12 months prior to the flight.
These passengers are no longer perceived to be contagious. Note that effective 10 May, only results of a COVID-19 PCR test will be accepted for passengers who have previously been infected with COVID-19.
Foreign nationals arriving from orange and red countries/regions must have a compelling reason for travel to Denmark.
Testing before departure is not required.
COVID-19 antigen testing on arrival in Denmark is not required.
Isolation on arrival in Denmark is not required except for passengers arriving from a red country/region.
General exemptions to COVID-19 testing requirements
Pre departure COVID 19 test
Children aged 15 years or younger
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 aged 15 years or younger
Air crew members
Transfer from Non Schengen country to Non Schengen country
More information on testing requirements can be found on the official website.
Quarantine
Effective 26 June 2021, passengers arriving in Denmark from red listed countries are required to complete a 10 day quarantine. This also applies to passengers arriving from orange countries who have not been vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19.
The quarantine can be lifted with a negative result for a COVID 19 PCR test taken no earlier than on the fourth day of quarantine.
Transiting through Copenhagen Airport
COVID-19 testing requirements
Travellers are allowed to transit through Denmark to a destination outside the country, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, without being tested upon arrival in Denmark. Passengers from from countries categorised as red are not allowed to transit Denmark.
Travellers must have an onward ticket for travel within 24 hours and not leave the transit area.
Passengers in transit to Sweden, for example, by train or car, must have proof of onward transportation (e.g. train ticket, parking ticket at Copenhagen Airport, etc.), and follow the rules according to categorised countries and rules for entry.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official website.
More information about compelling reasons for entry into Denmark
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.
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Travel from the UAE to France
Vaccinated UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to France under the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered 14 days before arrival,
Exception is Johnson & Johnson vaccine, where the duration is 28 days from the dosage OR one dose of an approved vaccine taken 7 days before travel for passengers who have previously recovered from COVID-19.
A COVID-19 PCR is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Children between the ages of 12–18 years old can travel with a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test even if they are not vaccinated. However they should be travelling with vaccinated parents.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Travel to France
Please check if you are allowed entry to France before you travel. If you are travelling to France, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and fill out required forms before arrival.
Effective 9 June 2021, the following requirements apply based on country categories:
EU and French nationals will not be required to present compelling reasons for travel to France but must comply with the requirements for the country category they are travelling from, as well as their vaccination status.
The list of country categories is available here.
Green countries
Fully vaccinated passengers:
Can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 72 hours before departure
Orange countries (including UAE)
Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling to France
Must take a COVID-19 PCR test less than 72 hours before departure, or an antigen test 48 hours before departure
Will be subject to random testing on arrival
Must self-isolate for 7 days
Red countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling to France
Must take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test 48 hours before departure
Will be subject to testing on arrival
Must undergo mandatory 10-day quarantine
Note:
The compelling reasons and quarantine requirements that apply to adults according to their vaccination status also apply to accompanying passengers below 18 years old, regardless of the minor’s vaccination status.
The requirements per country category apply to your point of origin. This also applies to transit passengers with up to 24 hours connection time. If your transit exceeds 24 hours, the transfer country’s category (Green/Orange/Red) will apply.
Approved vaccines:
Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca - accepted for travel 7 days after the complete dosage
Johnson & Johnson – accepted for travel 28 days after the complete dosage
If previously infected with COVID-19 and vaccinated with approved vaccines – accepted for travel 7 days after first dose
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 12 years old are not required to take any COVID-19 test regardless of the country they travel from. Children from 12 years old and above are subject to the same rules as adults.
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 green countries: European Union member states, Albania, Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, North Macedonia, Saint-Marin, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States of America, Vanuatu and the Vatican.
Transiting passengers will be required to provide two boarding passes (from the origin as well as transfer airport) at the immigration in France.
Passengers who require a compelling reason must present supporting documents for compelling professional, personal and emergency reasons to travel to be accepted on flights. Passengers must also present a print-out of the completed necessary forms for compelling reasons to authorities.
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)
Required forms
All passengers travelling to mainland France must complete the locator form.
Additionally passengers must complete the following forms before check-in:
For passengers that must present a compelling reason to travel, it is mandatory to fill a Certificate of Travel available on this link
Sworn Statement to Abide by the Rules for Entry Into Metropolitan National Territory
Traveller aged above 11 years
Traveller aged below 11 years
Passengers that require a test on arrival or quarantine must complete this form before departure.
Other information
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
It is now possible for all vaccinated passengers to travel to all countries, whether classified as green, orange or red, without a compelling reason or quarantine on return.
Green countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 72 hours before departure.
Orange countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling from France
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR test 7 less than 72 hours before departure or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure
They will be subject to random testing on arrival and must self-isolate for 7 days.
Red countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling from France
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure
They will be subject to testing on arrival and must undergo mandatory 10 day quarantine.
Minors
The measures applied to fully vaccinated adults extend under the same conditions to minors accompanying them, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Minor passengers who are not fully vaccinated accompanying an adult who is fully vaccinated do not need a compelling reason nor undergo a quarantine on arrival in France but must take a COVID 19 PCR test less than 72 hours before or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure to France.
PCR or antigen tests are now applicable to passengers from 12 years old and over.
Vaccinated passengers are persons who can justify a complete vaccination course with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency, that is to say any person having received the injection of two doses of Pfizer vaccine, Moderna or AstraZeneca (or one dose for passengers who have already contracted the COVID 19) and a period of 7 days. For the Janssen single dose vaccine, the vaccination is complete after injection and a period of 28 days.
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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Travel from the UAE to Germany
Vaccinated UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Germany under the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered at least 14 days before travel.
Passengers above 12 years old must be vaccinated.
Passengers under 12 years old who are not vaccinated are allowed to enter with proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test and accompanied by at least one fully vaccinated parent.
Passengers under 6 years old are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR, Antigen or vaccine requirements.
A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
All passengers must complete the DEA form.
Travel to Germany
Travel eligibility
Effective 25 June 2021, fully vaccinated non-EU citizens may enter Germany for any valid purpose such as leisure, business, study and family visits, provided that they have completed at least 14 days after their last required vaccination dose and that they meet the general requirements of residence law.
Children below 12 years old who have not been vaccinated are permitted to enter Germany provided they have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate and are accompanied by at least one fully vaccinated adult. Children below 6 years old are exempted from COVID-19 PCR testing.
The vaccine must be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Entry is also permitted for family members from third countries provided they comply with all applicable conditions. Find information here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Travellers arriving in Germany on flights, irrespective of whether or not they have spent time in a risk area (incl. high incidence area and area of variants of concern), must present a negative COVID-19 test result at check-in. Passengers transiting via a German airport to a third country are exempted.
Proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 can replace a negative test certificate and exempt travellers from quarantine on entry. This does not apply if they have spent time in an area of variant of concern prior to entry.
Proof of recovery means proof of previous COVID-19 infection in written or digital form in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish if the test involved a laboratory diagnostics test (PCR, PoC-PCR or other nucleic acid amplification test methods) which was done no less than 28 days and no more than six months before arrival in Germany.
Proof of vaccination means proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in written or digital form in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish with a vaccine listed online by the Paul Ehrlich Institute:
a) and the full dosage has been completed as published by the Paul Ehrlich Institute and no less than 14 days have elapsed since the last required dose
b) or one vaccine dose for a person who has recovered from COVID-19
Vaccination certificates must include the following information:
Date of vaccination
Number of vaccination doses
Name of the vaccine
Name of the disease against which the vaccination was received
Details of the person or institution responsible for carrying out the vaccination or issuing the certificate
Accepted vaccines:
Pfizer/ Biontech
AstraZeneca
Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen
Moderna
Information on accepted vaccines can be found here.
Check the official website for more information on the foregoing obligations, exemptions and requirements regarding the relevant proofs.
Accepted COVID-19 tests:
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. The sample collection for the test must not be more than 72 hours before entry into Germany.
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 sample collection for the test must not be more than 48 hours before entry into Germany. For passengers travelling from areas of variants of concern, the sample collection for the test must not be more than 24 hours before departure.
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.
Digital entry registration
Travellers who have visited a risk area, high incidence area or area of variant of concern in the last ten days must register online before arriving in Germany and carry proof of registration with them upon entry.
Exemptions to this registration requirement apply in particular to persons who:
have only passed through a risk area without a stopover,
are only passing through Germany and leaving the country via the fastest route available, or
in the case of border traffic: persons who have spent less than 24 hours in a risk area or are only entering Germany for a period of up to 24 hours.
Additionally, persons entering Germany following a stay in a risk area or high incidence area (but not an area of variant of concern) are exempt from the registration requirement for stays of less than 72 hours to visit close relatives (parents, children), spouses and partners who do not belong to the same household, or for the purpose of shared custody.
Exceptions apply for transit within an airport’s international transit area when travelling from and to outside Schengen. For more information, visit the Federal Foreign Office website.
At the time of check in, qualified passengers are to ensure they have a confirmation form of the electronic registration, either saved or printed. The form has to be filled out correctly, as incorrect forms are considered to be an administrative offence and may lead to fines. Qualified passengers who do not complete the digital entry registration will not be accepted for travel.
Quarantine
General information from the German Government about Quarantine Regulations can be found here.
Other information
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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Travel to Greece
Please check if you are allowed entry to Greece before you travel. If you are travelling to Greece, you are required to present a vaccination certificate, or take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, or present proof of recovery from COVID-19. You also need to complete the required forms latest on the day before your departure to Greece.
Traveling from UAE to Greece
UAE citizens and permanent residents of the UAE can travel to Greece under the following conditions:
All passengers must complete the required form on the day before departure at the latest.
Vaccinated passengers:
Present a vaccination certificate for an approved vaccine by EU/WHO/EMA. Passengers must have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure, or
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19.
Children below 12 years are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test.
Exemptions
Only EU citizens can travel to Greece. Exceptions are citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, China, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kosovo, Lebanon, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, the Russian Federation, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States Of America, Ukraine and the Vatican.
The following categories of passengers are also exempted from the entry restrictions:
Nationals of EU member states and the Schengen agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have a cohabitation agreement, as well as their minor children
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.
Suspension of Entry into the United States
Non-US residents (non-immigrants) are not permitted to transit via the EU to the US, unless they have National Interest Exception (NIE) waiver approval or if they fall under exceptions stated here.
COVID-19 testing and other entry requirements
Passengers will be subjected to random COVID-19 rapid testing on arrival. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine under supervision for 10 days, either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the appropriate authorities. Passengers having completed COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival and tested positive for COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 7 days. All above passengers are required to take a molecular (PCR) test for COVID-19 on the last day of their quarantine. All passengers, regardless of nationality, must meet one of the following conditions:
Completed vaccination for COVID-19 at least fourteen days before scheduled arrival and present a vaccination certificate in either English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, issued by a public authority in accordance with the relevant legislation, or
Present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival. The certificate can be in English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, or
Present a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test, up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight either in Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian.
All COVID-19 certificates must include the full name of the passenger, as registered in the passport.
Present proof of recovery from COVID 19, supported by a molecular test (PCR) or diagnostic rapid antigen test for COVID-19. The certificate of recovery is issued 30 days after the first positive diagnosis and is valid up to 180 days there on. The first positive diagnosis must originate either from a public authority or from public or private reference laboratories of the country of origin or transit. In case of private laboratories, these must have been certified by the competent national certification authority. The certificate can be in either English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, properly issued in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Present a digital or printed EU COVID-19 certificate with proof of any of the below.
Vaccination against COVID-19
Negative COVID-19 PCR test with a validity of 72 hours
Negative Rapid Antigen test with a validity of 48 hours
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. The certificate must be issued according to EU requirements.
For permanent residents of the Russian Federation, entrance to Greece is permitted under the condition that:
They display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival, or a 48 hour diagnostic rapid antigen test prior to the scheduled flight, and
They are diagnosed negative by a mandatory molecular (PCR) test or diagnostic rapid antigen test for COVID-19 upon arrival in Greece.
The requirements above also apply to children 12 years old and above.
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. A PLF completed on time must indicate the correct arrival date. Passengers will receive confirmation of their submitted PLF. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.
Permanent residents of Greece travelling on international flights from Greece must submit a PLF online at the latest on the day before their departure to Greece.
Along with the QR code proof that they have completed the PLF, 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.
Other information
Passengers on domestic flights and domestic ship routes must carry one of the following:
COVID-19 vaccination certificate OR
COVID-19 PCR-negative test certificate OR
COVID-19 rapid antigen test certificate
proof of recovery from COVID-19 as per the details mentioned above
The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted.
For more information, check the Protocol for Arrivals in Greece.
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Travel to Hungary
There are restrictions on the categories of passengers who can enter Hungary at this time. Passenger restrictions do not apply to:
Persons with COVID-19 immunity certificates issued by Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bahrain, Croatia, Turkey, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Mongolia, Georgia, Romania, Moldova, Slovakia, Cyprus, Albania, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, San Marino and Switzerland.
Minors under 18 years who are accompanied by their parents/guardian
Persons with an EU-issued digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate who are vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), World Health Organisation (WHO) or the government of Hungary, provided it has been less than a year since they received the complete dosage
Persons with a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours of arrival in Hungary
Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Hungary, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR 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 with a 48-hour period between the two tests. Certificates issued in Schengen countries, Croatia, United States of America and Canada within 5 days of their arrival can be accepted as the first one, 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; Great Britain, 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 one negative SARS-COV2 PCR test result within 3 days before entry. The document has to be certified and issued in Hungarian or English.
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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Travel from the UAE to Ireland
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Ireland and will require one of the following conditions:
Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Approved vaccines:
Pfizer-BioNtech - 7 days after the second dose
Moderna - 14 days after the second dose
Oxford-AstraZeneca- 15 days after the second dose
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - 14 days after a single dose
Have evidence of a negative or ‘not detected’ result from an COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival.
Have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certification of recovery
All passengers must complete a passenger locator form (PLF).
Passengers arriving from Dubai do not need a quarantine booking.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Travel to Ireland
Travel eligibility
Effective 19 July, passengers arriving in Ireland will require one of the following. This applies to passengers whose journey originates in Dubai or are travelling through Dubai from countries that are not “Emergency Brake” countries.
Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency
Have evidence of a negative/not detected result from an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours before arrival
Have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certification of recovery
Accompanying Children
Children aged 11 or below are not required to take a pre-departure test to travel into Ireland.
Children aged 12 to 17 will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Children of any age who are travelling with vaccinated or recovered adults will not be required to self-quarantine upon arrival. When travelling with passengers who are required to quarantine at home, accompanying children must should also home quarantine.
All children aged 12 and over are recommended by public health to take the free COVID-19 test on day 6 of arrival.
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.
For list of exemptions and FAQs please click here.
Passengers with a journey originating from a country to which an emergency brake has been applied
1. If you have valid proof of vaccination, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
undergo self-quarantine
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
2. If you have valid proof that you have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 180 days, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
undergo self-quarantine
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
3. If you do not have valid proof of vaccination or recovery, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
undergo mandatory hotel quarantine
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 10 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
Visit the Ireland government website for more information.
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 at the time of check-in to an officer at your point of entry to the state. Effective 12 July 2021, presenting the digital receipt of the passenger locator form (PLF) is mandatory and penalties may be imposed for failure to complete the form.
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)
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.
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.
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Travel to and from Italy
Travel to and from Italy is restricted to specific categories of passengers. 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.
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 Monaco: No restrictions for those travelling to/from the countries listed in groups B. Molecular or antigenic swab test taken not more than 48 hours before arrival. 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 taken not more than 48 hours before arrival. Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information
D: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, The Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay, Canada, Japan, United States of America: according to the Italian regulations travel from/to these Countries is allowed for any reason, therefore also for tourism. Molecular or antigenic swab test taken not more than 72 hours before arrival. 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, with the exception of COVID tested flights Rome-FCO/ Venice-VCE/ Milan-MXP - ITALY to/from Dubai - DXB and New York - JFK: 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. Molecular or antigenic swab test taken not more than 72 hours before arrival. Travellers must self‑isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 10 days.
Travel update for passengers travelling to and from US on COVID-19 tested flight
Effective 1 June, the following are required of passengers travelling to and from the US (JFK) on a COVID-19 tested flight:
On departure from New York (JFK) passengers must:
Present an official document issued by CDC health authority and/or the EU Digital COVID Certificate (Green Pass) at check-in, stating either:
a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen swab test result for a test performed 48 hours before departure, or
that they were vaccinated at least 14 days prior to departure, or
that they fully recovered from COVID-19 and completed the quarantine period (the recovery certificate has a validity of 180 days from the first positive molecular swab)
Present at check-in the QR code (printed or digital version) obtained after completing the EU Digital Passenger Locator Form
For 10 days following arrival in Milan, passengers must keep a copy of:
The result of the test taken in the USA
The boarding pass showing that they travelled on a flight requiring pre-departure testing
A digital/paper copy of the PLF
Note: Children below 6 years old are exempted from COVID 19 testing requirements
On departure from Milan (MXP) passengers must:
Present a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen swab test result for a test performed 48 hours before departure
All passengers 2 years of age and older are required to get a COVID-19 viral test.
Complete the US PAX Attestation
Suspension of entry into the United States
Non-US residents (non-immigrants) are not permitted to transit via the EU to the US, unless they have National Interest Exception (NIE) waiver approval or if they fall under exceptions stated here.
Travel update for passengers travelling from UAE on COVID-19 tested flights to Rome, Milan and Venice only
Please refer to the section below for passengers travelling to Bologna.
Passengers on COVID-19 tested flights are allowed to enter Italy for tourism purposes from any point of origin except Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India (see below).
All passengers travelling from Dubai (UAE) to Rome, Milan and Venice will be required to meet the following requirements:
Before departure, passengers must present, at check-in, a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) report for a test done a maximum of 48 hours before departure.
Passengers must fill in a location form in digital format, known as the Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF). Once the form has been completed and submitted, passengers will receive the dPLF in pdf format with a QR code at their email address. They must present this QR code at check in at the original point of departure before they can be issued with a boarding pass.
A rapid swab test is mandatory on arrival, and arriving passengers can pre-register for a swab test online.
Passengers travelling to Milan, who are holding an Italian Social Security Number (Codice Fiscale), can speed up the testing process at Milano Malpensa by pre-registering and paying for the test at any time before arrival in Milan. The cost is EUR 20. Please note that the test will be performed at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 and not at Palazzo Della Salute as communicated on the “Gruppo San Donato Website”. Passengers must book the swab on the correct day but the time frame is flexible, as they will be accepted into the testing area according to their actual arrival time and not the timeframe booked.
Passengers travelling to Rome must pre-register for the swab test on the Aeroporti de Roma website at a cost of EUR 20.
Passengers travelling to Venice must pre-register for the swab test on the Venezia Airport website at a cost of EUR 20.
The cost of the service will be charged to the customer. Payment for the tests can be made at the airport by credit card, debit card or directly by smartphone, using contactless payment apps.
Exemptions:
Arriving passengers who have an extra Schengen onward flight or operating crew members are exempt for the rapid testing on arrival.
Children below 6 years old are exempted from COVID-19 testing requirements.
Travel update for passengers travelling to Bologna
Passengers travelling to Bologna still need to follow the General Travel Eligibility rules for travel to Italy.
COVID-19 testing requirements for flights to Bologna
All passengers travelling to Bologna 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. Passengers who have been outside Italy for less than 120 hours or whose stay in Italy will be less than 120 hours are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR testing and quarantine requirements.
Children below 6 years old are exempted from COVID-19 testing requirements.
Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for further information.
Travel update for passengers travelling from India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka
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
Required forms
Before entering Italy, all passengers are required to complete the Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) online. Upon completion of the form, a QR code will be generated which must be presented at check-in, on paper or as a digital copy on their device, at the point of original departure, before they can be issued with a boarding pass.
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, except if you travelled on a COVID-19 tested flight (from JFK to MXP and DXB to FCO/MXP/VCE) and you’ve taken a rapid antigen test on arrival in MXP/FCO/VCE with a negative result.
After completing the 10-day quarantine period, passengers must undergo a new COVID-19 PCR or antigenic swab test.
Other information
For more COVID-19 related information please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Travel to Malta
If you are travelling to Malta, you must complete required forms. You may also be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Travel eligibility
Only fully vaccinated passengers will be accepted for travel to Malta. Passengers must present a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19, stating that all required doses were received, to be allowed unrestricted entry into Malta. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result will not be accepted for travel in place of a vaccination certificate. Passengers who do not have a recognised vaccination certificate will not be allowed to travel. Vaccination certificates must have been issued at least 14 days prior to the date of travel.
The current list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health are:
Official Maltese vaccination certificate
The EU Digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate, issued by the EU, EEA and non-EU countries connected to the EUDCC gateway
The United Kingdom NHS (paper or digital) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination Certificate
UAE Vaccine certificate issued by the Dubai Health Authorities with a readable QR Code
Turkish Vaccine certificate of full course of vaccination
United States CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.
From 1 August 2021 the United States CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will need to be verified through a specific app to be accepted as a valid vaccination certificate.
Serbian Digital Green Certificate with a readable QR Code
Gibraltar, Jersey and Guernsey vaccination certificate
For all passengers aged 12 years and older, a valid vaccination certificate recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health for a full course of vaccination with batches that are authorised by the national regulatory authority of the administering country, with 14 days after the last dose
2 doses or 1 dose of a single dose vaccine with European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved vaccines: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca
Passengers travelling to Malta must do so from any corridor country and must be a resident or had stayed in the country a minimum of 14 days before travelling to Malta. Passengers transiting through airports in red zones will not be allowed entry into Malta.
Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel to Malta.
Corridor countries
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China (including Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia ,Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City and Vietnam
Vaccination exemptions
Residents of Malta who travelled out of Malta before 14 July 2021 and are returning from any of the corridor countries listed above will not be required to have a vaccination certificate if they have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test performed no later than 72 hours before arrival in Malta. This does not apply to travel from other countries whereby a recognised vaccine certificate is still required.
Children below 5 years old are exempted from presenting a vaccination certificate.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Only children from the age of 5 to 11 years are permitted to enter Malta with a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before arrival in Malta.
COVID-19 testing exemptions
Children below 5 years old are exempted from COVID-19 PCR testing requirements.
Required forms
Passengers must present a completed Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at check-in to be accepted for travel to Malta.
The Superintendence of Public Health also requires that all persons travelling to Malta complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form which can be both downloaded here or from the Malta International Airport website. Both completed forms must be handed over to the medical/health staff on arrival at Malta International Airport. A false declaration on arrival will be considered a criminal offence.
Travellers are advised to ensure that all other documents that may be required, such as visas, are in order.
Quarantine rules
All passengers travelling to Malta without a recognised vaccine certificate must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test performed within 72 hours of arrival in Malta. Passengers who do not have a recognised vaccination certificate, unless exempt, must submit to a 14-day quarantine at their own expense at a quarantine hotel recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health.
Local Health Authorities
Helpline: +356 2132 4086
Email: covid19.vetting@gov.mt
Website
Vaccines recognised in Malta:
Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson
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Travel from the UAE to the Netherlands
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to the Netherlands under the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by European Union (EU)/ World Health Organisation (WHO)/ European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered 14 days before arrival.
A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers
Non-vaccinated passengers between 12 years and 17 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents, provided they are either fully vaccinated or in possession of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test certificate.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Travel to the Netherlands
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a European entry ban is in effect for some categories of passengers, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You are allowed to travel to the Netherlands only if you are coming from a low risk country or are vaccinated and not travelling from a very high risk country. If you are travelling from other categories, the purpose of your trip must fall under one of the exemption categories.
Country/Area Risk classifications
Countries or areas that are deemed low risk for COVID-19. Passengers travelling from these countries, regions and areas are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.
High/Very high risk countries. Passengers travelling from countries that are not on the safe list must comply with COVID-19 testing requirements.
UAE is categorised as high risk.
Exemptions to the entry restriction may apply under the following conditions:
Full vaccination
Nationals and passengers who have right of residence in the Netherlands
Study, knowledge and research
For work
Compelling reasons to visit family
International protection and humanitarian reasons
Transit, transfer
Details of exemption categories can be found under this link.
Passengers on Emirates flights originating outside of the EU/Schengen area and who qualify for travel to the Netherlands must comply with the following requirements.
Mandatory negative COVID-19 test result
Fully vaccinated passengers do not need to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test if they can show their vaccination card.
Please refer to Government of Netherlands website for full testing requirements.
Vaccinated passengers who are not travelling from a very high risk area
From 1 July onwards, all travellers who have been fully vaccinated by an EMA/WHO approved vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech, Astrazeneca-SK Bio, Serum Institute of India, Astra Zeneca EU, Janssen, Moderna, Sinopharm-BIBP and Sinovac), and those who are not travelling from a very high risk area, can be exempted from the EU entry ban.
Children aged 11 years old and younger are permitted to travel with vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Children aged 12 years old up to 17 years old are permitted to travel with vaccinated parents. Parents must present either a vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
Passengers aged 12 years old and above who are not vaccinated but eligible to enter the Netherlands, still need to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
Please follow the link for more details.
Quarantine
You are strongly advised to self-quarantine for 10 days upon arriving in the Netherlands. This requirement also applies even if you have been vaccinated. You can get tested again on day 5 after your arrival. If the result is negative, you can end your self-quarantine. Please follow the link for more details.
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 via this link of the Netherlands government under document 2/11 and 4/11 on the page.
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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 may also be required to undergo quarantine on arrival.
Travel eligibility
Effective 5 July 2021, the following categories of passengers can enter Norway:
Norwegian citizens and foreign nationals who live in Norway
Foreign nationals living in countries/regions that are not subject to quarantine (green countries/ regions)
Foreigner nationals who have been fully vaccinated or who have had COVID-19 in the last 6 months, regardless of the country they are travelling from, provided they can present a recognised COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that can be verified by the Norwegian authorities. Only a certificate (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or EU digital COVID-19 certificate) with a QR code that can be verified by Norwegian authorities is considered to be a secure and verifiable way to document vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. Find the list of approved vaccines on the EUDCC gateway.
Foreigners residing in the EEA area or the United Kingdom, who are a close relation (children, parents and grandparents) to a person residing in Norway. Romantic partners can enter provided that they have received prior consent for such a visit through an application to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Other travellers from areas with quarantine duty (red countries/regions) are still not permitted to visit.
There are still mandatory testing, travel registration, quarantine (with some exceptions) and quarantine hotel requirements for most people who can travel to Norway.
Exemptions are still provided for some groups including:
Foreign nationals residing in the EEA area or the United Kingdom, who are a close relation (children, parents and grandparents) with a person residing in Norway. Romantic partners can enter provided that they have received prior consent for such a visit through an application to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
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.
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.
Fully vaccinated passengers, or passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 6 months, and can present a valid EU digital COVID certificate are exempted from completing the entry registration.
For further information please refer to the official website.
Crew information
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 5 July 2021, red countries are: Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom. Currently all non EU/EEA countries are considered red.
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:
Norwegian citizens
Foreign nationals who hold a valid Norwegian Resident Permit
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
Asylum seekers and quota refugees
Foreign nationals with a family immigration permit
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
Military personnel arriving in Norway by non commercial transport
Seafarers
Children under 12 years
Quarantine
Effective 21 December 2020, most 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/

Quarantine exemptions
Effective 5 July 2021, quarantine exemptions apply to the following categories of passengers:
All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions.
Norwegian citizens and residents with a Norwegian COVID-19 certificate, which is proof of vaccination or that the person has gone through a COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months, will be exempt from the quarantine restrictions. Please note that this is only valid for persons with the national COVID-19 certificate issued by the Norwegian health authorities.
Foreign nationals living in countries/regions that are not subject to quarantine (green countries/ regions)
Foreigners who have been fully vaccinated or who have had COVID-19 in the last 6 months, provided they have a COVID-19 certificate with a QR code that can be verified by the Norwegian authorities (ideally, a verifiable COVID-19 certificate linked to the EUDCC gateway)
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Travel to Poland
Please find information given by Polish Immigration which specifies the conditions of entry into Poland
Required forms
Effective 2 August 2021, all passengers must fill out the Electronic Passenger Locator Forms and present a proof of acknowledgment, either saved or printed, at check-in. Passengers who are unable to prove acknowledgment of the Electronic Passenger Locator Forms will not be accepted for travel.
Quarantine
Only persons vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized in the EU, convalescents and certain categories of persons (e.g. diplomats, soldiers, aircraft crews, etc.) can enter Poland without Mandatory quarantine.
Children crossing external borders are subject to the same restrictions as adults.
List of vaccines authorized in the EU can be found here.
Until 31 August 2021, passengers arriving to Poland from non-Schengen or non-EU countries, except countries that have an agreement with the Republic of Poland on the movement of persons across borders during COVID-19, are required to undergo a 10-day quarantine.
The quarantine period will be reduced after receiving a negative SARS-Cov-2 test result is negative. The test can be conducted after crossing the Polish border within a period of not earlier than 7 days from the time of arrival.
Quarantine exemptions
Passengers traveling by air from countries which are not part the Schengen area who, after arriving in Poland, stay in the country for no longer than 24 hours and have an air ticket confirming departure within 24 hours, counting from the moment of arrival in Poland.
Children below 12 years old accompanied by a vaccinated person holding an EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate or travelling under the care of an airline representative.
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.
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Travel to Portugal
Travel to Portugal is restricted to essential travel. Please check the requirements below before you travel.
All passengers traveling to Portugal (including Portuguese nationals, legal residents in Portugal and their families) are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate or an EU-issued COVID-19 digital green certificate and complete a Passenger Locator Form before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before boarding, all passengers must present a certificate with a negative result of one of the following tests for screening of SARS-CoV-2:
NAAT - Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (RT-PCR, NEAR, TMA, LAMP, HDA, etc.) carried out not more than 72 hours before departure, or
Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) recognised by the European Union Health Security Committee, carried out not more than 48 hours before departure
This does not apply to children below 12 years old.
The test validity of 72 hours for the NAAT test or 48 hours for the rapid antigen detection test is considered from the time of sample collections and not from the time the test certificate was issued.
Third country nationals without legal residency in Portugal will be refused entry if they do not hold a valid negative COVID-19 test.
EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC)
Effective 1 July 2021, passengers holding an EU-issued COVID-19 digital green certificate are exempted from testing requirements.
The EU-issue COVID-19 digital green certificate is only valid when issued by a European Union member state and must meet one of the following conditions:
Completed vaccination with an approved COVID-19 EU vaccine at least fourteen days before scheduled arrival
Tested negative for COVID-19, either through a NAAT carried out not more than 72 hours before departure or Rapid Antigen test carried out not more than 48 hours before departure
Recovered from COVID-19. The EU certificate must confirm that the passenger tested positive for COVID-19 via a NAAT test and has since recovered at least 11 days but no more than 180 days before travel.
Quarantine
In addition to the COVID-19 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.
Brazil, India, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom
The 14-day mandatory quarantine also applicable to travellers who have visited or passed through Brazil, India, Nepal, South Africa, or the United Kingdom within 14 days prior to their arrival in Portugal.
Passengers from the United Kingdom who present proof of vaccination with a vaccine approved by the EU and completed at least 14 days prior to arrival in Portugal are exempt from quarantine measures.
Quarantine exemptions
Passengers whose period of stay in Portugal does not exceed 48 hours.
Passengers from the United Kingdom who have proof of vaccination with a vaccine approved by the EU and fully completed at least 14 days prior arrival in Portugal.
Passengers who have an EU-issued COVID-19 digital green certificate (EU DCC) stating full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.
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
Nationals and legal residents of the following countries, provided that they are arriving on a direct flight or transiting only through the international area of any other airport:
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Macau, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States of America
Visas and permits concerning the stay of foreign nationals in Portugal that have expired after 24 February 2020 will be accepted for entry until 31 December 2021.
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.
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Last updated: 7 July 2021, 13:14 (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. All Russian citizens who have been vaccinated within the last 12 months or those who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 6 months do not need to take COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. All other citizens must take one test at a Russian clinic within 3 days 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, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Macedonia, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, United Kingdom, United States of America, 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/grandparents/siblings) 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.
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Travel from the UAE to Spain
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Spain under the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by World Health Organisation (WHO)/ European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered 14 days before arrival.
A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers
Children aged 12 years and above need to be vaccinated if travelling with vaccinated parents.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements
All passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH APP (available on Google Play and the App Store)
Travel to Spain
In accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs order int/657/2020, entry into Spain is restricted to the following categories of passengers:
A) Regular residents of the European Union, Schengen associated states, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican (the Holy City) or San Marino with documentary proof that they are on their way to such country
B) Holders of a long-term visa issued by a member state or Schengen associated state, on their way to such country
C) Healthcare professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals going to or returning from exercising their working activity
D) Transport personnel, sailors and the necessary aeronautical personnel to carry out air transport activities
E) Diplomatic, consular, international organization, military, civil protection and humanitarian organization personnel in the exercise of their duties
F) Students pursuing their studies in the member states or Schengen associated states who have the appropriate long-stay permit or visa, provided that they travel to the country in which they are studying and that the entry takes place during the academic year or within the 15 days prior to it. If the destination is Spain and the duration of the stay is up to 90 days, evidence must be provided that the studies are carried out at an approved educational institution, following a full-time, on-site programme leading certification or the awarding of a degree.
G) Highly qualified workers whose labour is necessary and cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants of high-level sports competitions taking place in Spain. These circumstances must be justified by supporting documentation
H) People traveling for duly accredited imperative family reasons
I) People who provide documentary evidence of force majeure reasons or in-need situation, or whose entry is permitted for humanitarian reasons
J) Legal residents of countries classified as non-risk: provided that they come directly from them, have transited exclusively through other listed countries or have only carried out international airport transit in countries not listed. For residents in China and special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, reciprocity remains to be verified. This list is updated every 7 days.
K) People who provide a vaccination certificate and minors below the age of 12 accompanying them. Accompanying minors between 12 and 17 years of age must also have a vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificates must be issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin and will be accepted if 14 days have passed since the last required dose of the vaccine was administered. Vaccines admitted will be those recognised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and/ or World Health Organization (WHO) (subject to verification by health authorities). The vaccination certificate must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If it is in any other language, a valid official translation must be presented. The vaccination certificate must include, at least, the following information:
Name and surname of the owner.
Date of vaccination, indicating the date of the last dose administered.
Type of vaccine administered.
Number of doses administered / complete regimen.
Issuing country.
Identification of the issuing body of the vaccination certificate.
Even if they fall under these categories, passengers who do not meet the COVID-19 health control requirements established by the Spanish Ministry of Health will be denied entry into Spain for reasons of public health.
Effective 26 March 2021 until 3 August 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.
For persons arriving by air in Spain (directly or with intermediate stops) from any airport located in third countries for which a quarantine requirement has been established by order of the Spanish Ministry of Health (India), only the exemptions set out in letters d), e) and i) shall apply, except for residents of Spain/Andorra or Spanish citizens and family members (spouse or partner with whom they maintain a registered analogous conjugal union, and dependent ascendants/descendants), provided that they are travelling with or to join them.
Passengers in transit to a non-Schengen destination can do so provided they hold necessary documentation as required for their final destination. They must stay in the international transit area for no more than 24 hours.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Only vaccinated passengers from non EU/EEC countries will be allowed entry into Spain, for non-essential travel or for tourism, subject to the conditions below. Travellers from exempt countries in the following list are also allowed entry, and will not be required to present vaccine and COVID-19 PCR test certificates.
Passengers from EU countries
Passengers from EU countries can enter Spain provided they can present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result or vaccine certificate. Check list of EU countries.
Passengers from non-EU countries
Passengers from non-EU countries can enter Spain with only a vaccine certificate unless they fall under categories A to I above. In cases A to I, passengers can present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, an antigen test result, or a recovery certificate issued by the competent authority or medical service at least 11 days after the first positive diagnostic. The maximum validity of the certificate is 180 days from the date of sampling and must be in Spanish, English, French or German. Please also check if there are any visa requirements that may apply depending on your nationality.
Exceptions
Passengers from low-risk countries can enter Spain without a vaccine certificate or negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result. Check list of exceptions.
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.
For all unvaccinated passengers who can legally enter Spain, from category A to I in the list above:
Passengers must take a COVID-19 test: 72 hours before arrival for PCR tests and 48 hours before arrival for antigen tests. 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. Only the following are the accepted diagnostic tests for COVID-19 infection:
Molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 ribonucleic acid (RNA); (PCR/LAMP or TMA)
The antigen detection tests included in the common list of rapid tests of detection of antigen for COVID-19, published by the European Commission based on the Council Recommendation 2021/C 24/01
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 and has a validity of maximum 180 days after the last positive result.
This does not apply to children below 12 years old.
Required forms
All 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. Hand written paper forms are no longer allowed. If a customer has no electronic means it is up to the airline to assist and fill in the forms online and get the QR code printed.
When accessing the app, customers will be asked to declare if they have completed the required COVID-19 test or carry the required vaccination certificate. Failing to provide a valid test or a valid vaccination certificate 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.
Other information
It is mandatory to wear face masks at every point of your journey.
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.
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Travel to Sweden
An entry ban is currently in place and remains in effect until 31 August 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/
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Travel to Switzerland
If you are travelling to Switzerland, you may be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.
Travel from the UAE to Switzerland
UAE citizens and permanent residents of the UAE can travel to Switzerland under the following conditions:
All passengers must complete an electronic Passenger Locator Form.
Vaccinated passengers:
Present a vaccination certificate for an approved vaccine by EU/WHO/EMA. A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Non-vaccinated passengers between the ages of 16–18 years travelling with their fully vaccinated parent are allowed to enter Switzerland provided they are holding either a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen PCR test certificate.
Children below 16 years of age are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test or vaccination requirements.
Travel eligibility
The following passengers are permitted to enter Switzerland:
nationals and residents of Liechtenstein and Switzerland
passengers with a D visa issued by Switzerland
nationals of EEA Member States
passengers arriving from Schengen Member States
passengers arriving from Albania, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America or Vatican City (Holy See). Passengers from these countries who are transiting through other countries must stay in the international transit area of the airport.
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States, provided they present proof of their relationship
passengers with proof of being spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of residents of Switzerland who are passengers with "British Citizens" passports , "British Overseas Territories Citizens" passports issued by Gibraltar and "British Subjects" passports with a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom
residents of Schengen Member States returning directly via Switzerland to their country of residence
passengers with a Schengen C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020
unmarried partners of residents of Switzerland with a written invitation from the resident in Switzerland and present proof of their relationship
passengers who can prove that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the last 12 months with a vaccine approved by Switzerland, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or according to the WHO emergency use listing
unvaccinated passengers younger than 18 years old if they are traveling with their fully-vaccinated guardians
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Switzerland if they are travelling from a non-Schengen Member State to another Schengen Member State. The following exceptions apply:
nationals and residents of EEA Member States and Switzerland
passengers arriving directly from Albania, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America or Vatican City (Holy See), provided they stay in the international transit area of the airport if they are transiting through other countries
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland, provided they present proof of their relationship
passengers with a D visa issued by the Schengen Member State they are traveling to
passengers with a Schengen C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved for use by Switzerland or the World Health Organisation (WHO) are allowed to enter Switzerland without a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
All passengers who are not vaccinated 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 48 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 vaccination requirements
People who are fully vaccinated are exempt from many health-related measures at the border. These exemptions only apply for vaccinations that meet one of the following requirements:
The vaccine is authorised in Switzerland. The passenger must also be fully vaccinated according to the FOPH recommendations.
The vaccine is authorised according to the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing. The passenger must also be fully vaccinated according to the requirements or recommendations of the country in which the vaccine was administered.
The exemptions to the health-related measures at the border are applicable for one year from the time that you are fully vaccinated.
For approved vaccines, please refer to the World Health Organisation website.
Quarantine
Only travellers entering Switzerland from countries with significant variants and countries or regions with virus variants which are not immune evasive will have to go into quarantine for 10 days.
A negative test result does not exempt passengers from the quarantine requirements.
For more information, visit the Federal Office of Public Health website.
COVID-19 testing and quarantine exemptions
Please refer to this table for passengers who may be exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.
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.
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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.
Travel from the UAE to Turkey
UAE citizens and permanent residents of the UAE can travel to Turkey under the following conditions:
All passengers must complete the required forms within 72 hours before departure.
Vaccinated passengers:
Present a vaccination certificate for an approved vaccine by EU/WHO/EMA. Passengers must have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival in Turkey, or a Rapid Antigen test with a negative result taken within the last 48 hours before their arrival in Turkey, or
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the last 6 months.
Children below 6 years are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test.
COVID-19 PCR testing
Effective 1 July 2021:
All passengers who have been in Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka for the last 14 days must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival in Turkey. These passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days at dormitories and quarantine hotels determined by the Governorship. Costs accommodation and transfers from the airport will be at passenger’s expense. They must take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 14 of quarantine and will be released with a negative result.
All passengers who have been in Afghanistan and Pakistan for the last 14 days must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival in Turkey. These passengers are subject to quarantine for 10 days at dormitories and quarantine hotels determined by the Governorship. Costs of accommodation and transfers from the airport will be at passenger’s expense. They must take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 7 of quarantine and will be released with a negative result.
Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt and Singapore will be requested to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, taken within the last 72 hours prior to their arrival in Turkey.
For passengers arriving from countries other than listed in article 1, 2 and 3, those who submit an official document issued by their relevant country’s official authorities stating that they have been vaccinated at least 14 days prior to their arrival in Turkey and/or a proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the last 6 months (starting from the 28th day of the first positive COVID-19 PCR test result) will not be asked to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result and quarantine measures will not be applied.
For passengers arriving from countries other than listed in article 1, 2 and 3, those who are not able to submit an official document issued by their relevant country’s official authorities stating that they have been vaccinated at least 14 days prior to their arrival in Turkey and/or a proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the last 6 months (starting from the 28th day of the first positive COVID-19 PCR test result) must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken a most 72 hours, or a Rapid Antigen test with a negative result taken within the last 48 hours before their arrival in Turkey.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey will performCOVID-19 PCR tests on a sampling basis, according to arrival destinations. All passengers who will undergo a sampling PCR test will be allowed to go to their residence addresses once samples are taken. If the test result is positive, they will be treated according to the COVID-19 guide of the Ministry of Health. Passengers with a positive COVID-19 PCR test result and persons who have been in close contact with the infected will also be quarantined for 14 days at their own residence addresses. A COVID-19 PCR test will be performed on day 10 of quarantine, and if the result is negative, quarantine will be lifted. Passengers who are infected and carrying the delta mutation of the virus must stay in quarantine for 14 days. A COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted on day 14 of quarantine and lifted with a negative result.
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who are able to certify that they have been vaccinated at least 14 days before their entry into Turkey; those who have official documentary proof that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 6 months (starting from the 28th day of the first positive COVID-19 PCR test result) and those who submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 72 hours and/or a Rapid Antigen test taken at most 48 hours before their arrival in Turkey will be allowed to enter Turkey.
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.
Quarantine
For passengers who need to undergo quarantine at places determined by the Governorship (dormitories and hotels), accommodation and transportation costs will be at passenger’s own expense.
Exemptions
Crew, merchant seamen, transit/transfer passengers and passengers who are younger than 6 years old are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test requirement and quarantine.
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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 or via Dubai to England must currently comply with the red list requirements detailed below. Only British and Irish nationals, as well as passengers with residence rights in the UK will be allowed entry. Specific testing and quarantine rules for Scotland can be found on the Scottish Government website.
Passengers transiting through Dubai from certain countries are required to present a negative in-person COVID-19 PCR test certificate and will not be able to use other test options otherwise accepted by the UK government for their return to the UK. For more information, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
Essential information to enter the United Kingdom
Everyone entering England from overseas (including UK nationals and residents) must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to England.
Fill in your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your Passenger Locator Form.
Before departure check the list of red, amber, and green countries, as the list can change regularly.
Red list passengers
Book a managed quarantine package
Complete a Passenger Locator Form
You can only enter if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK. You must enter through a designated port and quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days.
Unaccompanied minors will not be accepted for travel to England. Children below 18 years old must travel with a parent or guardian, who will enter managed quarantine with them on arrival. The unaccompanied minor must be a British or Irish national or have residency rights in the UK.
Passengers are not allowed to immediately transit to another destination within the UK. You must quarantine at the first point of entry in the UK at a managed quarantine hotel that has to be booked in advance. If you are exempted due to work status, find out more about testing and quarantine rules on the links provided below.
Travel to London Heathrow (LHR): At Heathrow, your arrival will be through the ‘Red Terminal’, which is Terminal 4. This terminal is used to process arriving passengers from red countries in order to separate passengers going into managed hotel quarantine from those arriving from amber and green status countries.
Amber list passengers
Not vaccinated (or not fully vaccinated) passengers under the UK vaccination programme:
Book tests for day 2 and 8
Complete a Passenger Locator Form
Make plans to self-quarantine in private accommodation for 10 full days after arrival (or full duration of stay if less than 10 days)
Fully vaccinated passengers under the UK vaccination programme:
If you are arriving from an Amber country, and have been fully vaccinated through an approved vaccination programme at least 14 days before your arrival in England, you must:
Book a test for day 2
Complete a Passenger Locator Form
Green list passengers
Book a test for day 2
Complete a Passenger Locator Form
These measures apply to all persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in England from outside the common travel area comprising the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. The British Overseas Territories are not in the common travel area. Public health requirements may vary depending upon in which nation of the UK you are staying.
Find out more about testing and quarantines rules:
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. There are a limited set of exemptions from these measures. Check the list of exemptions carefully. You may be fined if you fraudulently claim an exemption.
Travel from the United Kingdom
Passengers travelling to Dubai from the UK must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure. You may also need a test if you are connecting in Dubai, depending on whether you have recently travelled to certain countries and the requirements of your final destination. The certificate must be a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai.
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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.
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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.
Specific conditions and requirements apply to passengers arriving in Hong Kong from specified destinations. Please check the government website for eligibility and mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong.
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.
Information printed out from the relevant authority's official website validating ISO15189 accreditation is acceptable.
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 taken 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 at hotels in Hong Kong is mandatory for all passengers (except diplomats). Please check the government website for mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong. 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.
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Travel to Indonesia
Travel eligibility
Effective 21 July 2021, the following type of categories are exempted from the entry restriction:
Indonesian nationals
Non-Indonesian nationals regulated under Minister of Law and Human Right regulation No 27 Year 2021 as below:
Non-Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic visa and official visa
Non-Indonesian nationals holding limited stay permit (ITAS) and permanent stay permit (ITAP)
Non-Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic stay permit and official stay permit
Non-Indonesian nationals with health and humanitarian visit purposes. This exemption will be based on recommendation from ministry/agency handling COVID-19.
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK). International air travel is only allowed at airports in Jakarta, Surabaya, Lombok, Medan and Manado.
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, Lombok, Medan, and Manado airports, as well as Dumai, Tanjung Pinang, and Batam seaports.
COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements
Both foreigner and Indonesian passport holders entering Indonesia directly or transiting via other countries must provide a printed medical certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, in which the sample taken must be a maximum 72 hours of departure time. This requirement also applies to infants and children.
Additionally, Indonesian citizens as well as foreigners must present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate (printed or digital) confirming that they have been fully vaccinated. Foreigners who do not meet these requirements will not be accepted for travel.
Indonesian nationals who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine abroad are permitted to travel; however, the vaccine will be administered in a quarantine facility upon arrival in Indonesia after receiving a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test on day 7 of quarantine.
Foreigners who are currently in Indonesia and wish to travel on domestic flights must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Exemptions to presenting a COVID-19 vaccine certificate are applicable to:
Foreigners holding diplomatic and official visas relating to official state visits at ministerial level or above
Foreigners below 12 years old entering Indonesia or travelling on domestic flights accompanied by their parents or guardians
Foreigners who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions and who are travelling on international or domestic flight must present a doctor/specialist’s statement or other medical proof that they are unfit for COVID-19 vaccination
Foreigners who are intended to leave Indonesian territory, including those whose travel began on a domestic flight, must present their ticket for an international flight connection, stay in the airport and obtain clearance from the local port health office/authority to travel domestically
Indonesia recognizes all COVID-19 vaccines, as long as the vaccine is approved by the country in which it has been administered.
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 8-day quarantine at a government facility at no cost. Foreigners must proceed to a mandatory 8-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 8 days at their own facility. For other diplomatic matters, the 8-day quarantine must be in a facility approved by Indonesian Government and subject to cost.
Another COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted after 7 days of quarantine. If the result is negative, and after completing 8 days of quarantine at a government approved hotel/facility, Indonesian citizens and foreigners will be allowed to continue on their journey. It is, however, recommended to self quarantine for 14 days.
Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival or after the 8-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.
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.
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Travel to Japan
Travel eligibility
Visas issued before the entry restriction was applied have been cancelled except for diplomat and official passport holders. Further exceptions may apply and details can be consulted with the local Embassy at the origin.
Passengers holding newly issued entry visas (issued within 3 months), regardless where they from, are accepted for travel to Japan.
Entry into Japan is subject to approval by the local Immigration at the Arrival Passport Control.
All passengers from entry banned countries will be denied entry into Japan.
Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website.
The 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
Effective 23 April 2021 until 5 October 2021, passengers with an Olympic Identity and Accreditation Card (OIAC) or Paralympic Identity and Accreditation Card (PIAC) are visa exempt to enter Japan. This does not apply to passengers with OIAC or PIAC with an asterisk (*) in front of the Japanese function name. Please check more information for foreign nationals with exceptional circumstances. Proof of special circumstances will be required.
Additional restrictions are in place for passengers who have been to the following countries and areas within the past 14 days and limited exceptions are provided for entry to Japan: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The following exceptions apply:
Japanese nationals and Special Permanent resident status holders
Permanent residents, spouse or children of a Japanese national or permanent resident and long term resident who departed from Japan with the following re-entry permit dates:
By 13 May 2021 – applicable for travellers from Pakistan, India and Nepal
By 19 May 2021 – applicable for travellers from Bangladesh and Maldives
By 20 May 2021 – applicable for travellers from Sri Lanka
By 2 June 2021 – applicable for travellers from Afghanistan
Passengers with an EX A14 visa issued for the Olympics and Paralympics.
United States Military
US military personnel on travel order can travel to Japan from any country.
Quarantine isolation requirements for specific countries
1. Passengers who have been to the following countries and areas within the past 14 days will be subjected to a mandatory 3-day quarantine at quarantine accommodations arranged by local authorities. Passengers must have a negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test carried out on day 3 to be released from quarantine.
Argentina, Belgium, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Libya, Namibia, Netherlands, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia (Moscow Oblast, St. Petersburg, Ivanovo, Karelia, Saratov, Nizhny Novgorod, Sakha, Vladimir), South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United States of America (states of Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming only) Uganda, Uruguay and Venezuela
2. Passengers who have been to the following countries in the past 14 days will be subjected to a mandatory 6-day quarantine at quarantine accommodations arranged by local authorities. Passengers must have a negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test carried out on days 3 and 6 to be released from quarantine.
Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia (Moscow City) United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates
3. Passengers who have been to following countries within the past 14 days will be subjected to a mandatory 10-day quarantine at quarantine accommodations arranged by local authorities. Passengers must have a negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test carried out on days 3,6 and 10 to be released from quarantine.
Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Zambia
Passengers from all the restricted countries specified in sections 1, 2, 3 who have only transited through and have not physically entered the restricted countries will not be required to quarantine at the authorised facilities provided they have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate (as per specifications detailed under COVID-19 certificate requirements).
COVID-19 PCR certificate requirements
All passengers arriving in Japan, including Japanese nationals, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure.
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
Ukrainian
Only the original printed certificate or a printout of the emailed certificate will be accepted.
If the certificate does not meet the requirements, passengers will not be accepted to board the flight to Japan.
Using the format approved by the Japanese government for the certificate is highly recommended. But if this is not possible, all the mandatory items should be covered on the certificate.
The test must be by RT-PCR nucleic acid amplification test (including Fluorescent Proving), 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 by Nasopharyngeal/ Nasopharynx (Swab/Smear), Rhinopharyngeal/ Rhinopharynx (Swab/Smear), (Deep throat) Saliva and Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (throat) (Swab/Smear).
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
The following categories of passengers are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate:
Air crew
US military travelling on travel order
Diplomatic visa or official visa holders
Pre-school children (generally under 6 years of age) and infants may be exempted if accompanying family adults who live with them hold valid negative COVID-19 PCR certificate.
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Japan, regardless of their origin, must take an antigen test on arrival. And if they test positive, they will be isolated at a local quarantine facility.
All passengers arriving in Japan are required to undergo a 14-day self quarantine on arrival even if their arrival antigen test is negative, and they are prohibited from taking 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.
All passengers arriving into Japan 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 MySOS (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 and Osaka (KIX), 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 and most up to date information, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
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Travel to Malaysia
Passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia until further notice. (*please refer to Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions)
Travel Restrictions
Effective 8 May 2021, passengers who have started their journey from or have transited via one of the following countries are not permitted to enter, transfer or transit through Malaysia.
The list of restricted countries is:
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Nepal
India
The restriction from the mentioned countries is not applicable to Malaysian citizens.
Please note that exceptions (entry approval) may be granted through the MyTravelPass (MTP) app and according to the respective categories mandatory quarantine is applicable as directed by MOH at a government approved quarantine station:
Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass holders
Spouse to Citizen category
Holders of Diplomatic and Official port Passes including family members
COVID-19 PCR testing
A negative COVID-19 test (rT PCR) certificate is mandatory before arrival in Malaysia. This is applicable to all passenger categories, including Malaysian Citizens, their spouse and children and Diplomat passport holders. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival to Malaysia. The 72 hours will be calculated from the time the sample was collected.
Passengers with destination Malaysia will undergo a mandatory health screening and an additional 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.
For latest updated on quarantine period and procedures, please refer to the Ministry of Health 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 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.
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Travel to the Philippines
Travel ban
All passengers coming from or who have been to Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and United Arab Emirates within 14 days immediately before arrival in the Philippines will not be allowed entry until 31 July 2021 23:59 Manila time. This restriction does not apply to diplomatic representatives from the countries mentioned above and those allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force against Infections Diseases.
Filipinos coming from the above mentioned countries covered by any official repatriation programme of the Philippine government or through a Non-Philippine government repatriation efforts will be allowed entry with the following measures:
Philippine Government Organized Repatriations
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) shall provide the necessary approvals forty-eight (48) hours before the departure date.
Non- Philippine Government Repatriations
Non-Philippine Government Repatriations can be initiated by the repatriate’s
Local Manning Agency, (in the case of Seafarers)
Philippine Recruitment Agency, (for Land based workers); or
a sponsoring Philippine Government Agency
The Philippine Bureau of Quarantine shall be the sole authority that will provide the approval for all Non-Philippine Government repatriations.
All Filipino repatriates from the countries with travel restrictions must present a negative RT-PCR result, with the test taken within forty-eight (48) hours prior to boarding. A printed copy of the RT-PCR result must be presented upon check in for validation purposes. The printed copy of the negative RT-PCR result of the repatriate shall be submitted to the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) upon arrival in the port of entry in the Philippines.
Quarantine Requirements for all Repatriates from the Restricted Countries
All repatriates from abovementioned countries with travel restrictions in effect shall be placed on a strict fourteen-day (14-day) facility-based quarantine from the date of arrival in the Philippines, with the date of arrival being the first day.
Passengers transiting through the above mentioned restricted countries are subject to the following rules:
All transit passengers will be allowed to enter the Philippines provided that they stayed in the airport for their entire transit period and were not cleared for entry into these countries by their respective immigration authorities.
Upon arrival in the Philippines, passengers must undergo the existing testing and quarantine protocols of the Philippine government.
Travel requirements for Foreign Nationals
All foreign nationals will be allowed to enter the Philippines subject to the following guidelines:
Filipino citizens with dual citizenship, 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 Section 9(a) Visa, provided they present, upon arrival, an entry exemption document issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
All exemption letters or letter to the Bureau of Immigrations issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs will have a validity of 90 days from the date of issuance. For those exemption documents without an indicated validity date, starting 1 June 2021, all entry exemption documents dated prior to 8 February 2021 will no longer be honoured. No extension will be applied for the documents and passengers are advised to apply for a fresh exemption document through their respective embassies.
Effective 1 August 2021, foreign spouses, parents and/or children of Filipino citizens not travelling together, but with valid 9(a) visas may be allowed entry without the need of an Entry Exemption Document (EED). The visa must contain the following note: EED not required per IATF Resolution No. 128.
This is not applicable for Section 9 (e) visa holders (e.g. Diplomatic representatives and their families, members / staff of recognized international organizations etc.) 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 10 days in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility. The 10 days 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, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Oman 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.
Required forms
One Health Pass Registration
Upon registration, the system will provide a unique reference number that the passenger can use in filing up the electronic Health Declaration Certificate (e-HDC). It is recommended to register days before the travel date.
Electronic Health Declaration Certificate
All passengers are required to fill up the e-HDC. Upon completion, the system will provide a unique QR Code that will be used for transactions related to the passenger’s quarantine on arrival.
Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival)
Quarantine
General Quarantine Protocol
All arriving passengers shall undergo a fourteen (14) day quarantine upon arrival, with the day of arrival being the first day. The first ten (10) days shall be observed in a quarantine facility, with the remainder to be completed under home quarantine.
RT-PCR Testing shall be conducted on the seventh day of quarantine. Notwithstanding a negative test result, the arriving traveller shall complete the facility based quarantine period of ten (10) days.
Vaccinated passengers
Eligibility criteria
All fully vaccinated individuals who have received their vaccinations in the Philippines and those vaccinated abroad who have stayed exclusively in Green countries and territories in the past fourteen days immediately before arrival must comply with the following guidelines. Green countries/territories are those classified by the Department of Health as “Low Risk” based on disease incidence rate.
Fully vaccinated individuals must surpass the two (2) week period after receiving the final dose of the vaccine.
Vaccines administered to the individual are included either in the Philippine Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or through a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP).
Vaccination card
Fully vaccinated individuals must have either of the following as proof of their vaccination status:
Passengers fully vaccinated in the Philippines must carry their vaccination card which should be verified prior to their departure by a certificate issued through the Certificate of Vaccination Record portal of the Department of Information and Communications Technology or the City Health Officer of the local government unit that administered the full vaccination; or
Passengers fully vaccinated in countries/territories outside the Philippines must have their official document of full vaccination validated through the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO), or present their International Certificate of Vaccination, whichever is applicable.
The above documents must be presented to the dedicated Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) representative for re-verification at the Department of Transportation One-Stop-Shop (OSS) upon arrival in the Philippines.
Quarantine Protocols for Vaccinated Passengers
All arriving fully vaccinated individuals shall be required to undergo a seven 7-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, with the day of arrival being the first day.
The individual shall undergo Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing only when COVID-19 symptoms manifest within the duration of the seven (7) day facility-based quarantine; and,
Upon completion of the seven 7-day facility-based quarantine, the BOQ shall issue a Quarantine Certificate indicating therein the individual’s vaccination status.
For further information please refer to the official IATF Resolution No. 123C.
Quarantine and testing cost
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.
Foreign nationals and Non-OFW or Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF) must secure their ten 10 day Quarantine Hotels by accessing the List of Accredited Hotels
Foreign nationals and Non-OFW or Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF) must arrange their COVID-19 RT-PCR Test and do a pre registration by accessing the Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory website.
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.
Other information
It is mandatory to wear a face mask and face shield within the terminal and all public transportation in the Philippines.
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 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. This is to minimise movement and risk of transmission.
* All countries except: Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, and New Zealand.
For Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland China:
No pre-departure test required
COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted on arrival
7-day SHN at self-sourced accommodation, including place of residence is applicable
COVID-19 PCR testing at the end of SHN period is applicable
Travellers** serving a 14-day SHN will undergo COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing on arrival, on day 14 of their SHN, as well as Rapid Antigen self-administered tests on days 3, 7 and 11 of their arrival in Singapore.
**This includes returning Singapore Citizen (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR)
Travellers who have been in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, and New Zealand within 21 days of their arrival in Singapore are not required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test for entry to Singapore, but will be required to take a PCR test on arrival.
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.
Effective 15 July 2021 23:59 and until further notice, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to Myanmar, 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.
Effective 2 July 2021 and until further notice, all short term visitors arriving from Australia within the last 21 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore.
Effective 12 July 2021, 23:59hrs (Singapore time): All travellers with travel history to Indonesia within the last 21 days will not be allowed to transit or transfer through Singapore. This includes transfer/ transit passengers who embarked from Indonesia as an origin country/region in their approval letters before the “immediate point before Singapore”.
COVID-19 testing requirements
From 29 May 2021, 23:59 hours (Singapore time), all passengers (including Singapore citizens and permanent residents) travelling to or transiting/transferring through Singapore must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of their flight to Singapore.
Requirements for the COVID-19 test certificate:
Must be issued by an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic or medical facility specified on the Singapore Ministry of Health website;
Must be in English
Must contain the following information:
Test result
Date that the test was taken
Name of the passenger as stated in their passport and at least one other personal identifier, such as the date of birth or passport number
The COVID-19 PCR test requirement does not apply to:
Passengers aged 3 and below in the calendar year (e.g. those born in 2019 to 2021 are exempted);
Passengers who have, at any time within the last 21 days prior to the flight to Singapore, been in or transferred or transited through, a country or region other than Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand and Singapore. The list of countries may be amended time to time.
Travellers who have been in Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, and New Zealand within 21 days of their arrival in Singapore are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test for entry to Singapore.
Arrival at Changi Airport
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 3 and below in the calendar year (e.g. those born in 2019 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
Effective 15 July 2021, 23:59 hours, all passengers with travel history in the past consecutive 21 days in Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are required to take a COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) in addition to the required COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test upon arrival at Changi Airport.
Effective 12 July 2021, all travellers who are entering Singapore from Indonesia will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours of their flight to Singapore.
The COVID-19 ART costs SGD 67, while the PCR test costs SGD 160. Passengers are encouraged to register and pay for their test before their flight.
** Passengers who are 3 years and below (e.g. those born from 2019 to 2021) are exempted from the ART and PCR testing requirement.
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 view of the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several countries and emergence of new virus variants, the Singapore Government will be reducing entry approvals for work pass holders entering Singapore in the coming weeks. Please refer to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s press release. Effective 11 May 2021, 0000 hours (Singapore time), these changes will affect work pass holders who:
(a) have travel history (including transit) to higher risk countries/regions within the past 21 days before departing for Singapore; and
(b) have been issued with a MOM Approval Letter of Entry (ALE) before 10 May 2021, 0000 hours.
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 21 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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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 15 July 2021, all arriving Korean and foreign nationals must submit a printed copy of a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test and must carry the certificate with them to be accepted on the flight. This does not apply to those with an exemption certificate for humanitarian reasons or official governmental duty travel.
Foreign nationals
Foreign nationals without a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test certificate will not be allowed to board their flight.
Korean nationals
Korean nationals who submit a COVID-19 PCR test certificate that does not meet the certificate requirements on arrival must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a government facility at their own cost of KRW 1,680,000 (approx. USD 1,510) when travelling from South Africa and Tanzania. Koreans in this category who are arriving from other countries are required to quarantine for 7 days at a government quarantine facility and self-quarantine for 7 days at their residences at their own expense.
Effective 10 May 2021, Korean nationals who present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival that does not meet the certificate requirements and who display symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 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.
Both Korean 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 (3 days) 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.
Both Korean and foreign nationals entering South Korea who have stayed in Philippines, Indonesia (effective 27 July 2021) and Uzbekistan (effective 2 August 2021) 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 whose 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 nationals and foreign residents who have travelled out of Korea 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 from the mandatory 14 day quarantine if they do not display symptoms and test negative for COVID-19 three times upon arrival. Passengers are required to present both a negative COVID-19 test certificate and a vaccination certificate.
Korean and foreign nationals who have completed the required vaccination outside Korea may apply for an exemption from the 14-day quarantine. This is applicable for one of the following travel purposes:
Important business
Academic or public interest
Humanitarian reasons
Visiting immediate family
The application for quarantine exemption should be submitted to the approving government agency or embassy/consulate in the country where vaccination was completed.
From 1 July 2021 until 31 July 2021, this does not apply to passengers travelling from: Argentina, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kingdom of Eswatini, Malawi, Malta Mozambique, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines Republic of Suriname, South Africa, Tanzania, Uruguay and Zimbabwe. For passengers travelling from the UAE, this is applicable on arrival from 1 August 2021 for those who have been vaccinated in Korea, and from 16 July 2021 for those whose vaccination was administered outside Korea.
From 1 August 2021 until 31 August 2021, this does not apply to passengers travelling from: Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kingdom of Eswatini, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nepal, Paraguay, Philippines, Republic of Suriname, Russia, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, UAE, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Required apps
Korean nationals, foreign residents and short-term foreign visitors must download the ‘self-quarantine safety protection app’.
Korean nationals and foreigners with a certificate for quarantine exemption must download both the 'self-quarantine safety protection' and 'self-diagnosis’ apps.
Learn more about the apps and their applicable QR codes.
Required forms
Passengers with E9 visa must request confirmation of self-quarantine from the local Employment Permit System (EPS) centre before travelling to Korea. The approved form must be presented to immigration authorities on arrival. Please follow the guidelines for applying for confirmation.
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.
Effective 19 May and until further notice, the following categories of passengers are temporarily not allowed entry to Taiwan:
Non-ROC nationals without a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Only Taiwan citizens (Taiwan passport holders) and ARC (resident card) holders will be allowed entry to Taiwan. Exceptions may be made for individuals who obtain entry permission for emergency or humanitarian reasons.
Transit passengers
Passengers who have an entry visa issued before 19 May 2021
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.
From 27 June 2021 00:00 local time in Taiwan, the following quarantine measures for passengers arriving from high risk countries Brazil, India, the United Kingdom, Peru, Israel, Indonesia, and Bangladesh will be applicable:
Passengers arriving from high-risk countries or who have visited these countries in the past 14 days will be required to quarantine in group quarantine facilities for 14 days and undergo PCR testing for COVID-19 upon check-in at group quarantine facilities.
Fees for COVID-19 PCR testing and quarantine will not be borne by the passenger.
Passengers arriving in Taiwan from countries other than the seven high risk countries will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel or a group quarantine facility at their own expense for 14 days after arrival. They must also undergo a COVID-19 PCR test before the end of their quarantine period.
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Travel to Phuket
Effective 1 July 2021, Phuket will be accepting vaccinated international passengers subject to the following rules and requirements.
Reopening guidelines for Phuket
Pre-arrival
Only passengers travelling from countries/territories approved by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), per the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), as proposed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) and TAT will be allowed entry into Thailand. Passengers under this category must have been in the country/territory for at least 21 days before their travel date. This restriction does not apply to Thai nationals and foreign expatriates returning from overseas. The official approved list of countries/territories can be found on the TAT News website General Information – Phuket Sandbox or Phuket Sandbox FAQs.
Passengers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine registered with the MoPH or approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) no less than 14 days before the travel date, and must have a vaccine certificate to verify their vaccination.
Children below 18 years old are allowed entry when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
Travellers who have a history of COVID-19 infection must also be fully vaccinated no less than 14 days before the travel date.
Travellers, including children, must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR laboratory result issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
Travellers must have a COVID-19 health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of USD 100,000.
Travellers must have pre booked SHA (Safety & Health Administration) Plus-certified accommodation and RT-PCR tests at hotels that cover their intended duration of stay.
Visa on arrival facilities are not available. All travellers who require an entry visa must apply through the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate office.
All travellers, including children and infants, who are qualified and equipped with the required documents must apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE).
Non-vaccinated passengers will need to undergo COVID 19 RT PCR testing upon arrival and stay at an Alternative Local Quarantine Hotel for 14 days. This can be booked either directly with hotel or online through agoda.com
Vaccinated passengers who are travelling from red zone countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal are not permitted to enter Phuket. This will be updated based on the COVID 19 situation in those countries.
The following vaccines are accepted as per the latest guidelines of the Thai government: Pfizer BionTech, AstraZeneca, Covidshield (Serum Institute of India), Johnson & Johnson, Sinovac, SK BIOSCIENCE, Moderna and Sinopharm. If the vaccine is not among the approved list, the passenger must undergo a 14 day quarantine.
All travellers, including children and infants, must have printed copies of all applicable individual documents ready for inspection.
Arrival
Passengers on direct, non-stop flights to Phuket International Airport are subject to health screening and Immigration and Customs procedures at the point of entry. Click to see the “7-Step Flow at Phuket International Airport” or “7 Steps 7 Countdown”
Passengers must download and install the alert app.
Go directly to your reserved hotel with an approved airport transfer service to await the test results.
Undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR test at their own expense under the following requirements:
Taking the first test upon arrival and awaiting the test results in the accommodation.
Taking additional RT-PCR tests as per the following requirements:
Travellers with length of stay less than 7 days are required to take another test on Day 6 or 7, or as per the Ministry of Public Health guidelines.
Travellers with length of stays between 10 and 14 days are required to take the second test on Day 6 or 7 and the third test on Day 12 or 13, or as per the Ministry of Public Health guidelines.
If travellers test positive for COVID-19, they will be referred to specified healthcare facilities for medical treatment, for which the expenses must be covered by the required insurance.
If tested negative for COVID-19, travellers can go anywhere in Phuket.
Passengers with an intended length of stay less than 14 days must leave Phuket (Thailand) immediately on an international flight to another country on or before their intended departure date.
Passengers who have completed 14 nights in Phuket will be allowed to continue their journey to other Thai destinations.
Travel to Bangkok
Below restrictions are applicable for Bangkok
The ban on international flights to Thailand has been extended until 31 July 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.
Travel restrictions
Effective 10 May 2021, there is a temporary suspension of entry for non-Thai passengers travelling from or via Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. The restriction does not apply for Thai nationals returning to the country.
Additionally, a temporary suspension of Certificate of Entry (COE) issuance for non-Thai passengers from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal is applicable. Diplomatic officers and their families are exempted.
Non-Thai passengers who have obtained COE with arrival date within 15 May 2021, will be allowed to enter Thailand if they are not traveling on tourist (TR) visa. For non-Thais who have obtained COE with arrival date from 16 May 2021, their COEs will be cancelled.
International transit/transfer at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is allowed for passengers from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal to. Passengers must carry the required documents for travel through Bangkok and to their final destination.
COE validity can be checked via website by scanning QR code on the COE.
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 AQ (Alternative Quarantine) 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)
AQ (Alternative Quarantine)/ 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)
AQ (Alternative Quarantine) 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)
AQ (Alternative Quarantine) 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)
AQ (Alternative Quarantine) 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.
Effective 1 July 2021 onwards, there will be no state quarantine (SQ) for Thai nationals travelling to Thailand by air. All Thai nationals must be responsible for their own quarantine hotel booking and must present their COE specifying quarantine hotels along with an AQ (Alternative Quarantine).
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:
Non-Thai nationals:
Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel or certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination
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
Thai nationals:
Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel or certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination
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.
International transit/transfer flight to Samui Plus SANDBOX
Every passenger (both Thai nationals and non-Thai nationals) under this category must carry all of the following documents:
Original or printed copy of Certificate of Entry (COE)*
Original or printed copy of a negative COVID 19 RT PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel
Health insurance covering treatment and medical expenses for COVID 19 (not less than USD 100,000)
Original or printed Certificate of Vaccination certifying that the holder received the manufacturer’s recommended dose(s) of a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand no less than 14 days before departure.
Unvaccinated children below 18 years old will only be allowed entry if they are travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
Receipt or proof of payment for accommodation, specifying both accommodation fee (for at least 14 days, unless having proof of return tickets leaving Samui for another country in less than 14 days) and COVID-19 RT-PCR testing fees.
Travellers must travel from countries/territories in the list and must have stayed in the eligible countries/territories for no less than 21 days before the travel date. This restriction does not apply to Thai nationals and non –Thai residents.
Transfer passengers must have proof of onward travel to be accepted on their flight. They must have a boarding pass and bag tag issued at their point of origin and stay within the transfer area with a transit time of at least 3 hours but no more than 12 hours. They must also download the ThailandPlus, Samui Health Plus and Mor Prom APP.
Travellers with a Samui Plus Sandbox accommodation must stay at a Samui Extra+ hotel for the first 7 days and afterward at SHA+ hotels in Koh Samui, Kho Phangan and Koh Tao on days 8 to 14 of their stay.
For the list of Samui Extra + hotels and list of eligible countries/ territories, please visit the TAT News website.
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 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 14 days at appointed hotels or facilities. This is to be followed immediately by 14 day monitoring of health at home/place of stay. Passengers are also required to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests while in 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 Bahrain
Entry to Bahrain is restricted to specified nationalities and categories of passengers. Please check the requirements before you travel.
GCC nationals travelling to Bahrain must check if they need to use their passports at immigration upon their return. Some countries like the United Arab Emirates allow GCC nationals to arrive with passports only, so carrying your ID card alone may not be sufficient.
COVID-19 testing requirements
From 25 June 2021, 23:59hrs (Bahrain time), passengers eligible for entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate including a QR code. The test needs to be conducted not more than 72 hours before departure.
Passengers travelling to Bahrain from South Korea, Japan or Hong Kong can be accepted with a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate without a QR code.
For passengers departing from red list countries, the test needs to be conducted not more than 48 hours before departure.
Currently: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Vietnam
From 20 July 2021, 23:59hrs onwards, additional countries would be added to the list: Mozambique, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Namibia, Mexico, Tunisia, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, Iraq, Philippines, Panama, Malaysia, Uganda and Dominican Republic
Exemptions:
Children under six years of age.
Fully vaccinated or recovered passengers with certificates approved by the health authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Currently, certificates issued by Greece, Hungary, Israel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Cyprus, Seychelles, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates are approved.
Passengers must provide their vaccination or immunity status either through a paper certificate issued by public health authorities in the country where the vaccines were administered, or alternatively through an official mobile application that is recognised by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain.
This exemption is not applicable for those who are departing from red list countries.
All passengers above 6 years old entering the Kingdom of Bahrain are required to undergo COVID-19 PCR testing upon arrival and on their 10th day in Bahrain, with no exemptions.
Quarantine
The following categories of passengers must quarantine for 10 days at an NHRA approved hotel or at the passenger’s residence. A proof of residence must be provided at the time of check-in - either an owned property, or a property leased by the passenger or an immediate family member:
Passengers arriving from red list countries
Non-vaccinated passengers
Passengers without a vaccination certificate recognised by the Government of Bahrain. Currently certificates issued by Greece, Hungary, Israel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Cyprus, Seychelles, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates are recognised.
Exemptions:
Children under six years of age.
Fully vaccinated passengers with valid vaccination certificates issued in Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and the USA.
Passengers must provide their vaccination or immunity status either through a paper certificate issued by public health authorities in the country where the vaccines were administered, or alternatively through an official mobile application that is recognised by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain.
Please refer to the latest list of NHRA approved quarantine facilities.
Mandatory testing (BD 24 for PCR tests on arrival in Bahrain) and quarantine costs will be at the passenger’s expense.
The payment for the test on arrival can be made through the ‘BeAware Bahrain’ App, which is a must to have with the passenger before reaching Bahrain. The links for downloading this app are:
Android
Apple
Payment can also be made through the eGOVERNMENT website
Payment by cash is also accepted upon arrival, however this will cause delays for the passenger.
Travel Eligibility
Entry to Bahrain is restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, GCC citizens who do not need a visa, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, passengers with a valid eVisa, military personnel and airline crew.
Visa on arrival facility is reintroduced for citizens of eligible countries. To check if you are eligible for a visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa, please visit the Bahrain eVisa System.
From 25 June 2021, 23:59hrs (Bahrain time), the visas on arrival facility is suspended for expatriate residents of GCC countries, unless they are nationals of countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. Please refer to this link for a list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival.
Currently, passengers are not allowed to enter Bahrain from the following red list countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Vietnam, and from 20 July 2021, 23:59hrs onwards additional countries would be added to the list: Mozambique, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Namibia, Mexico, Tunisia, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, Iraq, Philippines, Panama, Malaysia, Uganda and Dominican Republic, including those who have transited through these countries within the last 14 days of their intended travel to Bahrain, unless they are:
Bahraini Citizens
Passengers holding valid residence visas or LMRA employment visas for Bahrain
All passengers arriving in Bahrain must hold an e-visa, a return ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay in Bahrain, except for passengers with nationalities that entitle them to get a visa on arrival in Bahrain.
E-visas and visa on arrival are currently suspended for passengers from all 22 countries in the red list.
Passengers must have a valid hotel reservation for their 10-day quarantine at an NHRA approved hotel. They are required to download the Be Aware Bahrain app and complete payment.
Required Forms
All passengers must complete the Bahrain declaration health form before arrival.
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Travel to Iran
If you are travelling to Iran, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test and complete the self-declaration form before departure.
Travel eligibility
Tourist or Visit visas will not be issued on arrival.
Passengers originating from or having visited the below countries within the past 14 days are not permitted to enter Iran:
Botswana
Brazil
India
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Nepal
South Africa
Uruguay
Zambia
Zimbabwe
This does not apply to representatives of international organisations as well as diplomats and government officials on duty, provided that such passengers hold a permit letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the IR of Iran in addition to the COVID-19 PCR test.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Incoming passengers (over 8 years old) are required to hold a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, otherwise it must be certified by an embassy or consulate of the IR of Iran.
The COVID-19 PCR test is not required for passengers coming from or transiting through European countries if they provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. People are considered fully vaccinated 15 days after the second dose in a two-dose series vaccine.
Passengers will be screened on arrival and if they show symptoms of COVID-19, they will be retested at their cost (equivalent of IRR 2,500,000). Until the test result is known, foreign nationals will be quarantined in places provided by the Ministry of Health and Iranian nationals will have to self-isolate at home.
All passengers (over 8 years old) will be retested on arrival if they are coming from or have transited with a stay of more than 4 hours through these countries:
Argentina
Bolivia
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Egypt
Lithuania
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Namibia
Paraguay
Peru
Seychelles
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tanzania
Trinidad
Tunisia
All passengers arriving in Tehran will undergo thermal screening, and suspected COVID-19 cases will be isolated, regardless of their negative test result certificate.
Exemptions
Iranian nationals not holding a negative test result can be accepted with a form of indemnity (FOI). They will undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival and will be isolated in IBIS Hotel for 48 hours until the test result is received. Passengers must cover the costs of the test and hotel stay.
Required forms
Effective 5 August 2020, all passengers regardless of point of origin or nationality must complete the COVID-19 screening self-declaration form, which will be available on board, and present it to the health representatives on arrival.
Quarantine
Iranian nationals must complete an indemnity form and quarantine themselves at the specified address (preferably their own home) for 14 days. Non Iranian nationals will be quarantined at the Ministry of Health assigned IBIS International Airport Hotel for 14 days.
Other information
All costs for the COVID-19 PCR test (around USD 17) as well as hotel quarantine charges (around USD 30 per night) will be at the passenger’s expense.
Travel from Iran
If you are travelling from Iran, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure. You may also be required to submit additional documentation. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Please check the list of laboratories authorised to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing in Iran.
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Travel to Iraq
With immediate effect, any passengers who have recently travelled to or through India or Bangladesh will not be permitted entry to Iraq.
If you are travelling to Iraq, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit applicable documents before departure. Please also note that it is mandatory to wear facial masks throughout Baghdad (BGW) and Basra (BSR) airports.
Following passengers can travel to Iraq without an OK to board:
Passengers holding a valid sticker visa
Passengers holding a paper visa and a return ticket, and this will be under the responsibility of the passenger
Passengers holding a paper visa and one-way ticket require an OK to board approval. They must submit copies of their passport, PNR and visa 48 hours before their date of travel. The required documents must be submitted to:
Baghdad: BaghdadReservation@emirates.com
Basra: bsrapt@emirates.com
COVID-19 PCR testing
All passengers traveling to Iraq must have a printed medical certificate with a negative coronavirus COVID-19 PCR test or RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure and the certificate must be in Arabic or English.
Quarantine rules
Nationals of the following countries, regardless of their residency status, must follow the above regulations to enter Iraq. This category of passengers are subject to a 14-day quarantine in their home or working camps.
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Denmark
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
India
Ireland
Iran
Japan
Luxembourg
Netherlands
South Africa
Slovakia
Spain
United Kingdom
USA
Zambia
Exemptions
All children under the age of 10 departing or arriving to Iraq are exempt from COVID-19 PCR test requirements.
Entry exceptions are granted for Diplomats, Official Government Delegations and working employees of International Organizations and Associations.
Travel from Iraq
If you are travelling from Iraq, you will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before travel. UN Medical Clinic COVID-19 PCR certificates are accepted for UN staff only.
Also note that it is mandatory to wear facial masks throughout Baghdad (BGW) and Basra (BSR) airports.
Passengers have to register their COVID-19 PCR test result on Iraq Mosafer prior to travel.
All staff and passengers will be subject to thermal scanning and any passenger who shows symptoms of flu will not be allowed to check‑in. They will then be taken to a medical centre for further testing.
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Last updated: 21 July 2021, 15:10 (GMT +4)
Travel to Jordan
If you are travelling to Jordan, you must take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure, fill in the health declaration form and submit complete requirements.
Travel eligibility
With immediate effect, passengers who have been in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the past 14 days are not permitted to enter Jordan. Passengers who have stayed more than 14 days outside of the above mentioned countries are required to complete a quarantine indemnity form. They will have to complete a PCR test upon arrival in Jordan and passengers with a positive result shall be quarantined for 14 days at the airport hotel in Jordan and shall pay the required hotel charges for the whole 14 nights with the amount of JD55 per night as well as applicable taxes.
Passengers traveling to Jordan from India are required to stay 45 days outside India before arrival to Jordan. Exception: Jordanian citizens and their families can be accepted regardless of their last exit from India on the condition that they comply with other entry requirements for all arriving passengers and undergo mandatory institutional quarantine for 14 days at the passenger’s own expenses in addition to 10 days home isolation after institutional quarantine.
Jordanian nationals travelling to Jordan, who have spent less than 14 days outside of India must complete version B and version C of the indemnity form.
Jordanian nationals travelling to Jordan, who have spent more than 14 days outside of India must complete version A of the indemnity form.
COVID-19 PCR testing
All passengers must present a negative certificate for a COVID‑19 PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure time from the first embarkation point. A certificate from any government approved lab will be acceptable.
Passengers will undergo a second COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. The cost of the test (JOD 28) must be paid online. After registration and successful payment, you will receive a QR code that must be presented at check-in to be accepted for your flight. The QR code must also be presented to the authorities upon arrival for verification.
Passengers who do not hold proof of EMD payment will be charged on arrival.
Passengers arriving from Egypt are required to provide COVID-19 PCR test only from the below listed approved labs:
The Central Laboratories
Al Borg Laboratories
Al Mokhtabar Laboratories
Required forms
All arriving passengers must complete the below:
Passengers must have the health declaration form filled and presented for verification.
COVID-19 PCR test certificate and health forms must be presented at check in for verification.
Quarantine
All nationalities who have stayed more than 45 days outside of India before travelling to Jordan must undergo 14 days of home isolation.
Exemptions
Children below 5 years old are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure or on arrival.
Passengers coming to Amman for medical treatment can be accepted without a QR code if they carry an official letter of approval issued by the Private Hospital Association - Jordan.
Diplomats and employees of regional and international organizations as well as their dependents and family members holding special and/ or normal passports who are residing in Jordan are exempted from the following:
COVID-19 PCR test before departure
COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival
Requirements for vaccinated passengers
The following requirements apply for passengers who have completed a full course of vaccination issued from the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, the EU, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom or USA
A negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test conducted within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure to Jordan from the first departure airport. COVID-19 PCR testing is not required upon arrival.
A medical certificate proving that the full course of vaccination has been completed to be presented in print or electronic copy at check-in.
Passengers must register on the platform VISIT JORDAN to get a QR code.
Passengers must also submit passenger health declaration and locator forms available on the JCARC website at the check-in counter before departure.
Other information
Passengers travelling out of Jordan can use their PCR test certificate to travel back to Jordan provided that PCR test is conducted within 120 hours prior to the scheduled arrival time to Jordan.
Transfer passengers from outstations across the network can now be accepted through Dubai. The same restrictions apply to all passengers whether originating from Dubai or any other Emirates destination.
International transfer passengers are allowed at Jordanian airports following below criteria:
Negative COVID-19 PCR test is required within 72 hours prior to departure to Jordan
The planned transfer time should not exceed 10 hours
Travel from Jordan
Passengers travelling outside of Jordan can present their negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for their return provided that the test is conducted within 120 hours before their scheduled arrival.
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Travel to Kuwait
Travel eligibility
All non-Kuwaiti passengers are not allowed to enter Kuwait with the exception of:
First-degree relatives of Kuwaitis, provided they have proof of relationship and a valid entry/residence visa
Domestic workers sponsored by Kuwaiti nationals, provided they have a valid residence visa and accompanied by the sponsor
Diplomats and staff of diplomatic missions and their first-degree relatives, provided they have a valid residence permit or entry visa
Employees of the Kuwait Ministry of Health/private medical sector and their first-degree relatives (husband/wife/children), provided they have a valid entry/residence visa and a proof of relationship for the first-degree relative. Non-medical staff working for Kuwait Ministry of Health//private medical sector and their first degree relatives do not fall under this exemption category.
Domestic workers travelling alone registered on the Belsalamah platform.
Transit and transfer passengers are not allowed at Kuwait International Airport.
The visa on arrival facility is suspended until further notice.
Passengers travelling to Kuwait from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will not be allowed entry unless they fall under the exemptions and have stayed out of the country for 14 days before their arrival in Kuwait. This also applies to passengers who have transferred/transited via these countries within the last 14 days before their arrival in Kuwait. Kuwaiti nationals and their first degree relatives (spouse and children) as well as their domestic workers travelling along with them are exempted from this restriction.
Passengers can present their Kuwait mobile ID instead of a civil ID provided they have downloaded and registered on the app. The details on their mobile ID and must match details on their passport. This is applicable only for the entry eligible passengers.
Resident permit holders who have left Kuwait on or after 1 September 2019 and have stayed outside Kuwait for more than six months can return provided their resident permit/visa is still valid. This is applicable only for eligible passengers.
COVID-19 PCR testing
All passengers, except children under 6 years old, must carry an original negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate in English from any accredited laboratory. The certificate must not be older than 72 hours from the date the test was taken.
Passengers who have taken a COVID-19 PCR test in Kuwait are eligible to return without restrictions by presenting the same COVID-19 PCR test certificate provided the return journey is within 72 hours of their test date.
All passengers must pay for two COVID-19 PCR tests prior to the departure of their flight through the Kuwait Mosafer platform. The first test will be conducted on arrival and the second test will be conducted on the 6th day of the institutional quarantine. (Please refer to exemptions.)
Required forms
All passengers travelling to Kuwait should complete the Home Quarantine Consent and Shlonik Consent forms.
Quarantine
Passengers must undergo a mandatory 14 day quarantine, 7 days at a locally approved hotel (list can be found on the Kuwait Mosafer platform) unless exempted at their own cost and the final 7 days at home. The 7-day institutional quarantine must be booked before departure (please refer to exemptions).
Exemptions
Non-Kuwaiti diplomats and diplomatic mission staff, their first degree relatives and accompanying domestic workers are exempted from the requirement of paying for two COVID-19 PCR tests prior to departure provided they present proof of their identity.
The following categories of passengers are required to pay for only one COVD-19 PCR test prior to their departure through Kuwait Mosafer platform.
Passengers who were administered with one dose of a vaccine accredited by the State of Kuwait and two weeks have passed since, will be exempted from home/institutional quarantine provided they provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test which has to be completed within 3 days after arrival in Kuwait.
Those who recovered from COVID-19 infection and completed their recovery period within 90 days of travel.
The following categories of passengers are exempt from institutional quarantine but need to undergo home quarantine for 7 days:
Diplomats and diplomatic mission staff, their first-degree relatives and accompanying domestic workers provided they present proof of their identity
MOH employees, first-degree family members and accompanying domestic workers provided they present proof of their identity
Kuwaiti students abroad provided they have a certificate issued by the Kuwait cultural office proving they are enrolled in a university abroad.
Kuwaiti patients who were sent abroad for medical treatment and their companions who are travelling along with them provided they have a certificate issued by the Kuwait health office in the country of treatment. The companions will only be exempted if they are accompanying the patient during their return to Kuwait. Otherwise they will be subject to regular quarantine requirements.
Unaccompanied minors below 18 years old
Required apps
All passengers should install and update all the required information on the Shlonik app and register on the Kuwait Mosafer Platform before boarding.
Other information
Below types of vaccines are approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Health whether they were taken inside or outside the State of Kuwait.
Pfizer
Oxford AstraZeneca
Moderna
Johnson & Johnson
Passengers arriving from airports with e-gate facilities need to ensure that they can present either an exit stamp on their passport or exit details to immigration officers in Kuwait.
For more information please refer to the Ministry of Interior and Kuwait Civil Aviation website.
Travel from Kuwait
Restrictions to travel from Kuwait have been imposed by Kuwaiti authorities. Kuwaiti citizens, their first-degree relatives and domestic servants who are travelling along with them will not be allowed to travel from Kuwait unless they have received the first dose of a vaccine approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Health and completed two weeks.
Below passengers are exempted from this requirement:
Citizens holding a certificate from the Ministry of Health proving their inability to be vaccinated due to health reasons.
Pregnant Kuwaiti citizens, provided they carry a certificate proving their pregnancy issued and approved by the Ministry of Health.
Accredited diplomatic mission to the State of Kuwait
Passengers below 16 years old.
Kuwaiti students who have received 1 dose of a vaccine accredited by the State of Kuwait and who have not completed two weeks since the date of vaccination
Other information
All Kuwaiti citizens travelling from Kuwait must have active medical insurance covering treatment abroad in case of injuries or accidents.
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Last updated: 14 July 2021, 13:06 (GMT +4)
Travel to Lebanon
If you are travelling to Lebanon, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to Lebanon must take a COVID-19 PCR test in a laboratory certified by the country’s local authority no later than 96 hours between the release of the negative test result and their date of arrival in Lebanon. The negative COVID-19 PCR test result must be presented at check in to be accepted on the flight. Children below 12 years old are exempted from COVID-19 testing requirements.
Exemptions to COVID-19 testing are applicable to passengers who:
are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received all required doses, at least 2 weeks before their departure to Lebanon, or
who were infected and recovered from COVID-19 within 90 days before their departure date and are holding an official proof of recovery.
All arriving passengers must take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. The cost of the COVID-19 PCR test and other medical diagnostic measures is USD 50 (except for children under 12 years age and UNIFIL) and it is collected at the time of flight booking. The test shall be conducted in laboratories authorised by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health at the airport.
Passengers travelling back to Lebanon within a week (i.e., those who travelling out of the country during one day of the week and will return on the same day the following week) are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test at their destination but must take a COVID-19 PCR test at the airport upon their arrival in Lebanon.
Cabin crew arriving to Lebanon for a period of no more than 48 hours are exempted from doing COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival at the airport, and they shall remain quarantined in their places of residence throughout their stay in Lebanon.
Effective 12 July 2021, quarantine is applicable for passengers arriving from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Gambia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia.
All passengers travelling to Lebanon from Brazil, Ethiopia, Gambia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia effective 12 July 2021 (not including transit passengers) must have a confirmed booking for 3 nights/ 4 days at their own expense in one of the following hotels:
May Flower – Beirut, Hamra Street – Email: Res@mayflowerbeirut.com – WhatsApp: +961 71 612126 or +961 3 243535
Royal Tulip Hotel – Achrafieh – Email: Reservation@royaltulipachrafieh.com – Landline: +961 1 333048 Mobile: +961 76 666314 or +961 76 666312
Alife Apart Hotel – Sodeco – Email: reservations@alifehotels.com – Landline: +961 1 333099 – Mobile: +961 76 116777 or +961 3 570333
Lancaster Tamar Hotel – Hadat – Beirut – Email: reservation@lancastertamar.com – Landline: +961 5 458000
Gefinor Rotana – Hamra area – Email: res.gefinor@rotrana.com – Landline: +961 1 371888 – WhatsApp: + 961 3 253988
Raouche Arjan by Rotana – Raouche – Email: sales.raouche@rotana.com , christiane.maalouf@rotana.com , abed.moubayed@rotana.com – Mobile: +961 71114734 , +961 78822818
Riviera Hotel – Beirut – Manara area – Email: reservation@rivierahotel.com.lb – Landline: +961 1 373210 – Mobile: +961 3 617591
Lancaster Plaza – Beirut – Email: reservation@lancasterplaza.com – Landline: +961 1 791000 – Mobile: +961 70 380000
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel – Ain Al Mraiseh – Email: reservations.beirut@radissonblu.com – Landline: +961 1 368111 – WhatsApp: +961 3 608799
Assaha Hotel – Airport Road – Email: reservation@assahavillage.com – Landline: +961 1 450909 – Hotline: 1543
The Parisian Hotel – Ain Al Mraiseh – www.theparisianplaza.com Landline: +961 1 361999 – Mobile: +961 70 007366
Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh - www.leroyal.com - Landline: +961 4 555999 – WhatsApp: +961 81 796337
Hotel Sunrise – Sahel Alma – Jounieh - Email: info@sunrisehotellb.com – Landline: +961 9 900200 – Mobile: +961 3 704417
ZStone 55 – Zalka Highway - Email: reservation.stone55@warwickhotels.com –Mobile: +961 71 552828
Elite Hotel & SPA – Raouche – Australia Street - Email:ifaour@eliteduroyhotel.com – Landline: +961 1 798800 - WhatsApp: +961 70 800868 // +961 03 077533
Passengers originating from Brazil, Ethiopia, Gambia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia not having a hotel booking in one of the above hotels will not be accepted to travel to Lebanon.
This rule excludes passengers who have received at least one required dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Please refer to the section on quarantine exemptions for more information on exempted passenger categories.
Upon the arrival of passengers to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, buses from the above hotels will transport them from the airport to the hotel, where they shall remain quarantined for 3 nights / 4 days during which they will be subject to another COVID-19 PCR test in one of the labs authorized by the Ministry of Public Health at their own expense.
If the COVID-19 PCR test result was positive, passengers shall follow the instructions of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
Exemptions from hotel quarantine:
National and foreign diplomats with their families are exempted from hotel quarantine but must keep quarantined for 4 days at their places of residence.
Passengers who have received one dose of any COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of 2 weeks before their departure to Lebanon.
Land transit passengers to Syria through BRHIA
Arriving minors (passengers below 18 years old), whether unaccompanied or travelling with their parents
Passengers who were infected and recovered from COVID-19 within 90 days before travelling to Lebanon. These passengers must hold an official document confirming that they have recovered.
Passengers who travelled out of Lebanon and will return within one week, at the latest on the same day during the following week, will be also exempted from taking the COVID-19 PCR test in the country of departure, but must perform a COVID-19 PCR test at BRHIA upon their arrival in Lebanon.
Other information
The airport will remain open with capacity restriction maintained at 20%.
Travel from Lebanon
If you are travelling from Lebanon, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Please check the list of accredited laboratories for COVID-19 PCR testing in Lebanon.
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Last updated: 18 July 2021, 13:33 (GMT +4)
Travel to Oman
If you are travelling to Oman, you will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and undergo institutional quarantine on arrival.
Travel eligibility
Entry into Oman is limited to Omani citizens and passengers holding valid visas including residence visa, issued until 5 April 2021.
Workers who have been out of Oman for more than six months and whose residency is still valid will need to contact his / her sponsor to obtain a work visa form indicating that their residence visa is valid through Royal Oman Police website or through Sanad Centre.
Visa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Domestic Flights
Effective 9 July 2021, Omani citizens and residents of Oman who are above 18 years old and who have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine can travel on domestic flights to Salalah and Khasab airports. Other passengers, including GCC citizens, who are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine are also permitted travel to Salalah and Khasab airports on direct international flights as well as domestic transfer flights. Omani residents of Dhofar and Musandam Governorates are excluded from the above travel update.
All health requirements to enter the Sultanate also apply to international travellers who have received two approved vaccine doses and who are arriving at Salalah and Khasab airports, including the obligation to wear the Tarrasud+ bracelet, adherence to the institutional quarantine for non-Omani citizens and home quarantine for Omani citizens for 7 days. All COVID-19 vaccines used in the GCC countries so far are approved for entering the Sultanate.
Suspension of entry into Oman
Effective 19 July 2021 17:00 (Oman local time) until further notice, entry to Oman is restricted for passengers travelling from the following countries. The restriction also applies to passengers travelling from any other country but have passed through the specified countries in the 14 days prior to requesting entry to Oman.
Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Omani citizens, diplomats, health staff and their families are exempted from the restriction but are subject to the procedures for entry mandated by the Sultanate.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers travelling to and transiting through Oman on flights or layovers of more than 8 hours must take the COVID-19 PCR test no later than 96 hours before their scheduled time of arrival in Oman.
Passengers on shorter flights (less than 8 hours) must take their COVID-19 PCR test no later than 72 hours before their scheduled time of arrival in Oman.
Exemptions
Children aged 15 years old and below are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test and bracelet requirements.
Crew are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test, bracelet and quarantine requirements.
Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted from COVID-19 PCR testing, Tarassud+ and bracelet requirements but will be subject to a seven-day quarantine on arrival.
Omani citizens who test positive after recovering from COVID-19 are allowed to travel to the Sultanate if they can present proof that they have completed the prescribed quarantine period before taking the COVID-19 PCR test before travelling to Oman.
Apps required
Download (Tarrasud+) and H Mushrif applications bracelet that will be paired with HMushrif mobile app.
Health Insurance
All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from COVID-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card.
Required forms
All passengers must complete the COVID-19 PCR test pre-registration form before departure to the Sultanate of Oman and pay the OMR twenty five (25) online
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Oman must book accommodation for institutional isolation in hotels via the Sahala platform.
In line with the quarantine regulations, travel to the Sultanate of Oman for a period of less than 8 days is not permitted.
All passengers must conduct the COVID-19 PCR test on the 8th day from the date of arrival. If the result is shown negative, the bracelets can be removed as per the established procedures and quarantine can be ended.
If the result of the test conducted on the 8th day is positive, the passenger must remain in quarantine for further 10 days starting from the time of sample collection.
The following categories of passengers are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine:
Omani citizens arriving in Oman are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine but should undergo home quarantine and follow other procedures applicable to all passengers arriving in Oman. Omani citizens also not required to present a hotel booking or a guarantee letter for institutional quarantine.
Diplomats working at foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the Sultanate, diplomats visiting the Sultanate and their families
Passengers aged 18 years old and below if travelling alone and passengers aged 60 years old and above
Aircrew, subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health
Holders of permits for private institutional isolation centres that are pre-approved by the Relief and Shelter sector
Sick passengers whose health conditions require special attention as per the Patient’s Medical Evaluation Form
The exception includes two companions for female patients or those below 18 years old. Only one companion will be allowed for male patients over 18 years old. The form must be completed in full and have the name and signature of the treating doctor along with the hospital stamp.
Sea crew moored in the territorial waters of the Sultanate must hold a hotel reservation covering the duration of their stay in Oman based on the letter of the shipping agent
All medical and medical assistance categories (including all health-care providers working in the public and private health sectors, such as doctors and nurses, lab and X-ray technicians, pharmacists, etc.) and their family members are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine upon arrival in the Sultanate, and must comply with home quarantine requirements and wear the electronic tracking bracelet.
Travel from Oman
Omani citizens shall have health insurance covering COVID-19 valid in the country they are travelling to.
Passenger shall comply with the conditions of the country they are traveling to.
Omani citizens and foreigners are allowed to travel from Oman without a permit.
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Travel to Saudi Arabia
There are restrictions on the categories of passengers who can enter Saudi Arabia at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Saudi Arabia, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All non-Saudi nationals, except children 8 years old and below, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued by an accredited laboratory. The test must be done not later than 72 hours before the scheduled departure for the Kingdom.
General provisions
All non-vaccinated international travellers arriving in Saudi Arabia must complete institutional quarantine at their own expense starting from the time of arrival at the institutional quarantine facilities (exempted categories are mentioned below).
The duration of the institutional quarantine for all travellers arriving in Saudi Arabia, with the exception of the categories mentioned below, is for a period of 7 days and will include 2 COVID-19 PCR tests.
Quarantine shall be in the city of arrival.
All passengers must carry a valid passport (including GCC citizens).
Passengers under the following categories are exempted from institutional quarantine:
Saudi citizens, spouses of citizens and their mothers, children of citizens and domestic workers accompanying any of individuals mentioned in these categories. Non-vaccinated travellers in this category must quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 6 of quarantine.
Non-vaccinated domestic workers accompanying a vaccinated resident. Non-vaccinated travellers in this category must quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 6 of quarantine.
Vaccinated citizens and residents (including their companions under the age of 18), the residents’ wives children under the age of 18 who are not accompanied by their families. Non-vaccinated travellers in this category must undergo a 7-day home quarantine take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 6 of the quarantine period.
Those holding a diplomatic visa, diplomats and their residing families and their domestic workers, provided they comply with quarantine procedures by staying in their homes in accordance to the MOH approved regulations.
Government visit visa holders
Cabin crew
Those involved in health supply chains, according to Ministry of Health
Health practitioners working in government sectors, their families and companions who are under the age of 18. Travel companions below 18 years old must comply with home quarantine for 7 days and take a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival and another on day 7 of quarantine.
Vaccinated travellers:
Passengers who have been vaccinated are exempted from quarantine (home or institutional), provided they present proof that they have received the required doses of the following vaccines authorised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health:
Two doses of Pfizer
Two doses of Oxford AstraZeneca
Two doses of Moderna
One dose of Johnson & Johnson
Vaccine certificates must be certified by official health authorities of the country of vaccination, and not less than 14 days have passed since the last dose (the second dose of a two dose vaccine or the first dose of a single dose vaccine) was administered before traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Definition of vaccination status requirements:
Saudi citizens or residents
Those who are completely vaccinated against COVID-19 and whose status shows Immune in the Tawakkalna app
Those who have completed 14 days since their first dose of an approved vaccine, or those who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 6 months
Non-residents and first time visitors
Who have completed 14 days since receiving all doses of a vaccine authorised by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and who can present a certificate or proof in accordance with the requirements set by the Ministry of Health and fill the required online form before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Booking institutional quarantine
As required by government regulations, travellers subject to institutional quarantine must book quarantine packages through an Emirates appointed quarantine package agency portal.
Quarantine packages are applicable only on Emirates operated flights to Saudi Arabia and must be booked no less than 72 hours before arrival, and passengers must present a printed copy of the booking voucher at check-in.
Passengers travelling on Emirates codeshare or interline flights operated by flydubai, must book the quarantine package through the flydubai quarantine packages portal. Quarantine packages must be booked no less than 72 hours before arrival, and passengers must present a printed copy of the booking voucher at check in.
Details of the passenger’s quarantine hotel booking, ticket number and flight information will be presented to government authorities before departure.
Institutional/home quarantine procedures for specific traveller categories coming from restricted countries: Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon, Egypt and India
Entry into the Kingdom is temporarily suspended for passengers coming from Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Lebanon, Egypt and India. This includes passengers coming from other countries if they have passed through any of the aforementioned countries in the past 14 before arrival in Saudi Arabia.
This does not apply to the following specific traveller categories: Saudi Nationals, Saudi family members and their accompanying workers who have been in the suspended countries, diplomats, health practitioners and their families.
Non-vaccinated Saudi citizens:
COVID-19 PCR is not required before travelling
Must comply with home quarantine for 7 days and COVID-19 PCR testing on day 6 of quarantine
Vaccinated Saudi citizens:
No procedures required
Vaccinated non-citizens who are family members of Saudi citizens and their accompanying worker traveling with them:
Must provide COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding
No quarantine or COVID-19 PCR testing is required on arrival
Non-vaccinated diplomats and their families and companions who are below 18 years old:
Must provide COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding
Must comply with home quarantine for 7 days and COVID-19 PCR testing on day 6 of quarantine
Non-vaccinated health practitioners and their families:
Must provide COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding
Those working in government sectors must comply with home quarantine for 7 days and take a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours and another on day 7 of quarantine
Those working in private sectors must comply with institutional quarantine for 7 days and take a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours and another on day 7 of quarantine
List of health government entities that have quarantine facilities in their headquarters and institutional quarantine is not required for their employees
Ministry of Health
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Ministry of Education
Armed Forces Medical Services
MOI Medical Services
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
General Intelligence Presidency
Presidency of State Security
Royal Clinic
Saudi Aramco
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
General Sport Authority
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Required forms
All passengers must complete the health disclaimer form provided on board and present it on arrival to the Airport Health Control Centre.
Effective 16 June 2021, all non-Saudi citizens must register their vaccination data online before travelling to Saudi Arabia. Passengers must present confirmation of registration either as a printed certificate or on their mobile device at check-in.
Other information
Effective 20 May 2021, passengers who are planning to travel to Saudi Arabia must have medical insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment. This excludes citizens, residents, and GCC citizens. The insurance should cover the costs of treatment in outpatient clinics, emergencies, and hospitals, including institutional quarantine for a period of up to 14 days.
Passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia must download and register on the TAWAKKALNA app on arrival.
Travel from Saudi Arabia
If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia, 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.
Effective from 01:00LT of 17 May 2021, the following Saudi nationals are allowed to travel from Saudi Arabia subject to specific conditions:
Saudi nationals who have received 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine must update their status on the Tawakkalna app.
Saudi nationals who have received 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to travel 14 days after the date of vaccination and must update their status on the Tawakkalna app.
Saudi nationals who have recovered from COVID-19 can travel within 6 months of the date they were diagnosed and must update their status on the Tawakkala app.
Saudi nationals below 18 years old must have an insurance policy approved by the Saudi Central Bank that covers treatment for COVID-19 while abroad.
All nationalities travelling from Saudi Arabia are allowed to travel to or transit through Dubai.
Required forms
Passengers must carry the prescribed documents as per the regulations of their destination.
Other information
Please refer to the Ministry of Health website for the list of authorised COVID-19 PCR testing centres in Saudi Arabia.
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Last updated: 26 July 2021, 13:26 (GMT +4)
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 registered tourist facilities. 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.
Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible for vaccination) who intend to stay at guest houses on local islands must have completed the recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority, and at least 14 days must have passed after the completion of the prescribed dose(s).
Tourists who have not completed the vaccination as mentioned above are permitted to stay only at guest houses on local islands specified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The guest houses that meet the HPA criteria are announced on their website.
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 to the online Immigration and Health self declaration form. Obtain a QR Code and present it to the Immigration Officer on arrival.
Quarantine
The following categories of passengers are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for 14 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
However, work visa holders and their dependents travelling from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a facility designated by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), irrespective of the duration of stay in the Maldives. Such passengers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR Test between 48 hours and 72 hours upon arrival in the Maldives, and obtain another negative COVID-19 PCR Test result before they are released from quarantine.
Details regarding the designated quarantine facilities and quarantine guidelines is available on the official website.
The above category of passengers (including accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated) will be exempted from home quarantine, if:
Passengers have completed required dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at least 14 days have passed after the completion of the required dose(s). Such passengers (including accompanying children) must do a COVID-19 PCR test between 5th and 7th day of their arrival to the Maldives.
Passengers are documented of having diagnosed and recovered from COVID-19 in the Maldives, and travelling to the Maldives within 60 days from the sample date of the COVID-19 positive PCR test result.
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.
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 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 to the online Immigration and Health self declaration form. Obtain a QR Code and present it to the officials at the entrance to check in, and to Immigration officers on departure.
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Last updated: 25 July 2021, 14:25 (GMT +4)
Travel to Mauritius
From 15 July to 30 September 2021, borders will be open to vaccinated passengers and Mauritian nationals.
A list of pre-approved COVID-19 safe resorts are available on the Mauritius Now website.
Travel restrictions
Until 31 August 2021, passengers who have physically been in the Republic of South Africa or Brazil within the last 15 days before their date of arrival in Mauritius will not be allowed entry into the republic of Mauritius.
Vaccinated guests:
Passengers must be fully vaccinated and hold a vaccination card.
If a second dose of a vaccine is required to be fully vaccinated, this must be given at least 14 days before arrival.
Passengers vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must have received the last required dose 28 days before arrival.
Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate obtained between 3 and 7 days before departure from their final embarkation point.
Passengers must have a booking at a certified COVID-19 safe hotel.
Fully vaccinated passengers will be able to remain in their resort and move freely within the resort given that they do not leave the premises.
Fully vaccinated passengers may choose to stay at a quarantine hotel instead of a resort, but will have to stay in their room.
After a negative COVID-19 PCR test on day 14, guests will be free to go and explore the island.
If the duration of stay in Mauritius is less than 14 days, passengers will be taken to the airport through a sanitary corridor by approved transfer agents.
Unvaccinated guests must complete the following requirements:
Negative certificate for a COVID-19 PCR test administered between 5 and 7 days before departure from their final embarkation point
Booking at an official quarantine hotel where they will be required to stay in the room for the entire quarantine period
Approved vaccines
Astra Zenecca (Covishield)
Astra Zenecca Vaxzevria
Covaxin
Johnson & Johnson
Moderna
Pfizer
Sinopharm
Sputnik
Sinovac CoronaVac
COVID-19 testing requirements
A certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate obtained between 3 and 7 days before departure from their final embarkation point.
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
Exemptions
Passengers under 18 years of age are currently exempted from vaccination and can stay at a safe resort if travelling with vaccinated adults.
Other information
Passengers must wear masks when disembarking from the plane.
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Last updated: 29 July 2021, 15:51 (GMT +4)
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 Nepal, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Pakistan and South Africa in the last 14 days will not be permitted entry into Seychelles.
Travellers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to quarantine when they travel to or from the UAE and the 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 10 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
Locations: Eden Island and Beau Vallon. Please book an appointment online to get an additional discount.
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: Eden Island, Beau Vallon, and Victoria
Le Chantier Health Services (special rates for Emirates passengers) - Tel +248-4324008
Location: Mont Fleuri
Ortus Laboaratories (mobile service only) - Tel +248-2558662
Praslin Island
Baie St. Anne Hospital – Tel +248-4232333
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: Cote D’or
La Digue Island
La Digue Hospital – Tel +248-4234255
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: La Digue Jetty
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Last updated: 25 July 2021, 14:25 (GMT +4)
Travel to Sri Lanka
Travel eligibility
Passengers who have travelled from or transited through India, South Africa, countries of South America, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the last 14 days are not permitted entry to Sri Lanka.
Passengers travelling to China are not allowed to transit through Sri Lanka.
Refer to Appendix J of quarantine measures for travellers for approval process for travellers from Travel Restricted countries.
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)
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 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 book with a certified travel agent.
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:
All passengers over 2 years old must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Antigen tests will not be accepted as a pre-departure test for travel.
Sri Lankan seafarers holding approval for exemption of pre boarding COVID-19 PCR, from Ministry of foreign affairs, are exempted.
For travel originating from Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait:
Only QR code/Bar Code linked original COVID-19 PCR test reports from respective Government and Sri Lanka Foreign Mission approved laboratories will be accepted.
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 all passengers 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 (children below 2 years old are exempted). If tested negative, the passenger will be released to go home.
Quarantine rules for parents also apply for accompanying unvaccinated children up to 18 years old.
On the 7th day after arrival, unvaccinated children released with their parents 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 (children below 2 years are exempted) and the exit COVID-19 PCR between days 11 and 14 for all passengers over 2 years old at the quarantine hotel or quarantine centre.
The passenger will be released from quarantine after a negative result of the exit COVID-19 PCR test.
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
The quarantine period for all travellers (except passengers who have received the recommended doses of any COVID-19 vaccine 14 days prior to travel) entering Sri Lanka will be a total of 14 days at a quarantine centre, quarantine hotel or Safe, Secure Certified Level 1 hotel, depending on their category.
Tourists:
Procedure could be found in quarantine measures link below.
Non tourists:
The following is applicable to passengers not travelling as tourists:
After arrival formalities, customers will be taken to an available designated hotel for a quarantine period between 2 and 14 days depending on their category. Quarantine rules for parents also apply for accompanying unvaccinated children up to 18 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 7,500
Single occupancy: LKR 12,500
Passenger will have to bear the following costs as well as:
Transportation cost from the airport to the place of quarantine/hotel
Any other incidental expenditure
Please check quarantine measures for travellers.
Required forms
Passengers are required to submit a completed Health Declaration Form (HDF) on arrival in Sri Lanka and 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.
There is a temporary suspension on carrying animals as passenger baggage. Live animals can only be transported as 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. Only COVID-19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
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Last updated: 5 July 2021, 15:12 (GMT +4)
Travel to Canada
Effective 6 July 2021, fully vaccinated passengers may qualify for certain exemptions from quarantine and testing requirements. For further information, refer to the official government website.
Pre-departure testing is still required for fully vaccinated travellers.
Vaccinated passengers are required to upload proof of vaccination on the most recent version of the ArriveCAN app available as of 5 July 2021. Evidence of fully vaccinated status must be shown at departure. Please refer to the official government website for further information on entry requirements for fully vaccinated passengers.
Passengers are considered fully vaccinated if they meet the below conditions:
have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines
have received the last required dose at least 14 days prior to entering Canada
For more details and information on accepted vaccines, please visit the official government website.
Restrictions for passengers travelling from India
Passengers who are not travelling directly to Canada from India after 22 April 2021 must take a COVID 19 PCR test in the country of final departure for Canada.
Entry regulations
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 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.
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Last updated: 30 June 2021, 15:56 (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.
Travel to or from Mexico via Spain
Passengers travelling on EK255 from Dubai to Mexico or EK256 from Mexico to Dubai
This flight has a stop in Barcelona. Passengers will have to disembark during transit and take all their personal belongings with them and follow transit signs to return to the departure gate.
All passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH - Spain Travel Health APP (available on Google Play and the App Store) and obtain a QR code before boarding the flight from the origin in either Dubai or Mexico. The QR code will have to be shown to Health Authorities just after security control at the transit area.
Please note that immigration will also check for ATV (Airside Transit Visa) for certain nationalities. Check visa requirements on the Visa Passport Information page.
Ensure to add Spain as transit country: After the Health Authority check, passengers must proceed to the international D and E gates to re-board the flight.
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Last updated: 25 July 2021, 14:25 (GMT +4)
Travel to USA (all cities including travel to JFK, BOS, LAX, MIA, 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.
Note: Customers travelling to New York (JFK) via Milan (MXP) on EK205 must be eligible to meet the entry requirements on arrival in the USA. Only US nationals, residents and spouses of US nationals/residents will be allowed to transit through Milan. Customers who do not meet this requirement but who are eligible for travel to the USA must take a direct flight.
Please refer to the US visa news website for updates on entry regulations.
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 of travel to the US. Passengers must provide written documentation of their negative test result (paper or electronic copy) at check-in. 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 complete the attestation form 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) has updated 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 should 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.
Unvaccinated passengers are recommended to get a COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days after they return from international travel and stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after arrival. If passengers do not take a COVID-19 test after international travel, they are recommended to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days.
Travel from USA
Customers must be at the airport 4 hours before the flight to complete all airport formalities and associated travel requirement checks. Please make sure you have all the correct documents required for your trip ready to present to the airport staff.
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Last updated: 3 June 2021, 14:35 (GMT +4)
Travel to Brazil
If you are travelling to Brazil, you will be required to take a negative COVID-19 PCR test before departure and complete the Traveler's Health Declaration form before departure.
Any foreign traveller (including Seamen) who originated from or transited through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, South Africa and India in the last 14 days will not to be accepted on flights to Brazil.
This restriction does not apply to:
Brazilian nationals
Foreign nationals with permanent residence in Brazilian territory for a determined or indefinite period
Foreign professionals on mission in the service of an international organisation
Foreign employees accredited to the Brazilian Government
Foreign nationals:
Who are the spouse, partner, child, father or curator of a Brazilian national
whose entry is specifically authorised by the Brazilian Government in view of the public interest or for humanitarian reasons
who bear the National Migration Registry
These categories of passengers who have been to or transited through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, South Africa and India in the last 14 days must undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival in Brazil.
Please refer to the official government website for further information.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 30 December, all passengers travelling to Brazil, under all ages must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departing to Brazil. The negative COVID-19 PCR test result must be presented at check in to be accepted on the flight. Crew and Brazilian Nationals are also required to take the test.
Passengers transiting and not disembarking the aircraft must also hold a COVID-19 PCR certificate.
Exemptions
Children under the age of 12, traveling accompanied, are exempt from presenting the result of the COVID-19 RT-PCR exam, provided that all companions present negative/ non-reactive RT-PCR test results for SARS-CoV-2. This exemption does not apply to children aged 2 to 12 and traveling unaccompanied, who must present the negative/ non-reactive RT-PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2.
Children aged 2 years and below are exempt from presenting result of COVID-19 RT-PCR exam for travel to Brazil.
Required forms
All passengers must complete the Traveller's Health Declaration form before departure.
Other information
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, acrylic masks, masks with valves, bandanas, scarves, single-layer cotton masks and other non-medical face masks used for protection will not be accepted at the airport and on board the aircraft.
Read about the measures adopted in airports and aircraft due to the situation of Public Health Emergency of National Importance resulting from the outbreak of the new coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2
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Last updated: 13 July 2021, 13:07 (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.
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Last updated: 14 July 2021, 13:06 (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 5 July 2021 until further notice, passengers travelling from Botswana, India, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Panama, South Africa and Tunisia will not be allowed entry into Bangladesh. Bangladeshi expatriates/citizens who have visited (not residing) the above countries in the last 15 days will be allowed entry into Bangladesh provided they have special approval/authorisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangladesh. Bangladeshi seafarers/ship engineers who are signing off their ships from the abovementioned countries within 15 days of travel to Bangladesh will be allowed entry provided they have the appropriate and valid documents. On arrival, both these categories of passengers must undergo a 14-day institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at their own expenses. Proof of hotel booking must be presented at check-in.
Passengers travelling from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, UAE, UK and Uruguay
Passengers travelling from these countries are permitted to travel to/from Bangladesh. Arriving passengers who have already completed the required dose (double/single dose as appropriate) of a COVID-19 vaccine will have to complete a strict 14-day home quarantine. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed on arrival, the passenger will be referred to a government authorised hospital for further check-up, or depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms, isolation at government nominated facilities or hotel at the passenger's own expenses.
Arriving passengers who have not completed their COVID-19 vaccination doses must complete a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at their own expense. Proof of hotel booking must be presented at check-in.
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
Visa on arrival service is restricted. All foreign passport holders must have a visa for Bangladesh stamped on their passport for entry.
Passengers must submit a health card to the Health Authorities in the arrival hall.
Travel from Bangladesh
Passengers travelling 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.
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Last updated: 29 July 2021, 15:41 (GMT +4)
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 NorthStar Labs website.
Nuberg Supretach rapid COVID-19 PCR testing facilities are also available at the Inter Terminal Link Way, opposite T1 in SVPI Airport, Ahmedabad. Cost of test is INR 4000 per passenger.
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 1,250 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
Flights from India are currently suspended and only selected categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Dubai. For more information, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai page.
Starting from 8 August 2021, the following travel conditions will apply.
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.
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Last updated: 28 July 2021, 15:28 (GMT +4)
Travel to Pakistan
COVID-19 testing requirements
Entry requirements for travellers to Pakistan have been revised effective until further notice. 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. The test certificate must be issued in English. 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
Effective immediately until 31 August 2021, a travel ban for passengers arriving from countries under Category C will be imposed.
These measures apply to passengers arriving from Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, and Uruguay.
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.
Non-Pakistani nationals travelling from or who have stayed in a Category C Country in the last 10 days before travel to Pakistan must have a specific exemption from a competent authority. Passengers in this category, including Pakistani nationals, must have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Passengers travelling from a country not listed under Category C but transiting through Category C Countries without leaving the airport terminal/ transit lounge may be allowed to travel to Pakistan with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Exemption letters for passengers travelling from Category C Countries will not be accepted without their receipt from the respective country manager / airport manager / representative in Pakistan.
Details of any such passengers attempting to travel to Pakistan on fabricated/fake exemption letters will be shared with Pakistan CAA for appropriate legal action against such individuals.
All Pakistani passengers holding Pakistani passports and valid Pakistani Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC), Pakistani National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) who have scheduled return to Pakistan from Category C Countries until 31 August 2021 will be allowed to travel to Pakistan and will be exempted from the exemption letter requirement and inbound travel ban placed on Category C countries provided they present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure
Such passengers will, however, be subjected top testing and quarantine stipulations upon arrival in Pakistan as per current procedures.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from UAE to Pakistan
Effective 29 May 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in the UAE will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from the UAE.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from Bahrain to Pakistan
Effective 29 May 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Bahrain will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Bahrain.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from Iraq (Baghdad) to Pakistan
Effective 24 June 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Baghdad, Iraq will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Iraq.
COVID-19 testing for diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families travelling to Pakistan
Effective 10 June 2021, the following is required of all diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families to be accepted for travel to Pakistan:
A valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure to Pakistan
It is preferred that passengers have a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificates / proof of vaccination. Passengers not holding a vaccination certificate / proof of vaccination will be subject to Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival in Pakistan where by negative testing passengers will be exempted from mandatory home quarantine and any positive testing passengers will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine. Passengers who choose not to undergo Rapid Antigen test upon arrival in Pakistan will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine with COVID-19 PCR tests on 2nd and 8th day of such home quarantine.
There will be no mandatory rapid antigen testing on arrival for the above category of passengers. However, diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families who choose to take a rapid antigen test on arrival with a negative result will not be required to undergo the mandatory 10-day home quarantine requirements.
Given the changing COVID-19 situation across the globe, any additional stipulations may also be mandated by the relevant health authorities upon arrival in Pakistan.
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.
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Travel to Tanzania

Travel from Tanzania

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Travel to Tunisia

Travel to Uganda

Travel from Uganda

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Travel to Zambia

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Travel to Zimbabwe

Travel from Zimbabwe

Australasia

Travel to Australia

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Travel to New Zealand

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Europe

Travel from the UAE to Austria

Travel to Austria

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Travel to Belgium

Travel from Belgium

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Travel to Cyprus

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Travel to Czech Republic

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Travel to Denmark

Transiting through Copenhagen Airport

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Travel from the UAE to France

Travel to France

Travel from France

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Travel from the UAE to Germany

Travel to Germany

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Travel to Greece

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Travel to Hungary

Travelling to, from and through Dubai