Travel requirements by destination

Travel to Angola

On 15 January 2021, revised measures were introduced by Angolan authorities for all passengers accepted for travel to Angola.

There are restrictions for specific categories of passengers travelling to Angola. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Angola, you are required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test and complete a Travel Registration Form, which are both required to be carried out in the 72 hours prior to departure.

Please note:

All passengers will be accepted for travel to Angola provided they meet entry requirements as per Angolan authorities.

Due to additional testing procedures on arrival, passengers are advised that arrivals formalities will be longer in duration than normal. Your patience will be appreciated.

COVID-19 testing requirements

As per Angolan government requirements, all passengers, travelling to or from Angola must be tested, including children and infants.

In order to board international flights to and from Angola, it is mandatory to present a molecular based RT-PCR COVID-19 test with a negative result. Testing must be carried out in the 72 hours prior to departure.

All passengers will also be tested (Rapid Test for COVID) on arrival at 04 Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda. This test is compulsory and will be provided free of charge by Angolan Health Authorities.

• Passengers with a negative test results may proceed to a mandatory 10-day home quarantine, after which they must take the test again. Following a second negative test result, they will then receive authorisation from the health authorities to resume normal activities.
• Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will immediately be isolated in institutional quarantine at an appointed facility designated by Angolan health authorities.

Required forms

Passengers must complete a Travel Registration Form (FRV) up to 72 hours before the date of travel and must sign the commitment term with the conditions defined by the competent authorities. Failure to do so may hinder or inhibit travel.

Quarantine

• National citizens, foreign residents and members of diplomatic corps accredited in Angola travelling to Angola who do not test positive for SARS COV 2 prior to travel must home quarantine on arrival.
• Non-resident foreigners travelling to Angola are required to home quarantine unless otherwise mandated by the health authorities.
• Citizens subject to home quarantine sign a term of responsibility, under the terms defined by health authorities.
• After 10 days and once passengers have taken a second SARS-COV-2 test with a negative result, the competent health authority will issue a discharge certificate, at which point home quarantine is considered complete.
• As long as the home quarantine lasts, the citizens subject to it must remain in their respective home and observe the individual protection measures, under the terms defined by the health authorities.
• Where health authorities consider that the terms of home quarantine can’t be fulfilled, such as being able to maintain physical distancing, institutional quarantine will be required.
• Anyone found contravening home quarantine measures will face a minimum fine of AOA 150,000 and will immediately be placed under Institutional Quarantine.

Exemptions

Only the following categories of passengers are allowed entry to Angola:

• Return to national territory of national citizens and foreign citizens residing in Angola;
• Entry of foreign professionals who provide services in Angola, both to public and private entities;
• Entry of foreign citizens with a work visa;
• Return of foreign citizens to their respective countries;
• Official trips to and from the national territory;
• Entry and exit of cargo, goods and postal parcels;
• Humanitarian aid;
• Medical emergencies;
• Technical Shifts / Rotations;
• Entry and exit of diplomatic and consular personnel;
• Transfer of corpses, provided that the cause of death is not COVID-19.

Other information

In view of the Situation of Public Calamity and the closure of national borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Angolan Government approved the following measures by means of Executive Decree No. 3/21, of 5 January 2021:

• To consider valid until 28 February 2021 the immigration papers that expired after 28 February 2020 and that are related to the stay in national territory of foreign citizens, notably residence permits, refugee cards, investor visas, work visas, temporary-stay visas and study visas, the holders of which are currently absent from the national territory. The above is only applicable to citizens outside the national territory.
• To consider valid until 28 February 2021 any visa exemptions, tourist visas, short-term visas and border visas that expired after 28 February 2020 and whose holders were not able to leave Angola due to the closure of borders. These citizens must, however, leave the national territory as soon as current constraints allow.

Travel from Angola

It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure that they meet the entry requirements of the final destination, in addition to obtaining the valid documentation for the trip. When in doubt the passenger should contact the nearest embassy / consulate to ensure they meet the necessary requirements of the country to which they are travelling.

Check the list of recommended facilities for COVID-19 PCR testing in Angola.

All passengers to please note that check-in closes 90 minutes before flight departure due to administrative purposes.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Cote d’Ivoire

If you’re travelling to Cote d’Ivoire, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and present a negative certificate to be accepted for travel. You will also need to complete a Health Declaration Form and present a 4-digit confirmation code on arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers, except children under the age of 12, arriving in Cote d’Ivoire from any destination must have a printed negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate dated back no more than five (05) days from the date of collection. A certificate from any government approved lab is acceptable.

Required forms

All passengers arriving or transiting in Cote d’Ivoire must complete the Health Declaration Form available on the Travel Information on Ministry of Transport site. The form must be printed and presented to the health authorities on arrival.

When you have completed the required information on the website, you will receive a four‑digit code on the registered telephone number. You will have to use the four‑digit code sent to your mobile phone to download and print the form. This form should be presented at Abidjan Airport as it is a mandatory requirement for travel from, to and through Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).

Quarantine

There are currently no quarantine requirements for travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Travel from Cote d’Ivoire

If you’re travelling from Cote d’Ivoire, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before travel, depending on the specific requirements of your destination. You will also need to complete a Health Declaration Form and present a 4-digit confirmation code at check-in.

COVID-19 PCR testing

Please check the COVID-19 testing requirements for your specific destination before you travel.

Required forms

All departing and transiting passengers from Cote d’Ivoire must complete this Health Declaration Form(Opens an external website in a new tab), print it and present it at check-in.

When you have completed the required information, you will get a four‑digit code on the telephone number you have filled in. You will have to use the four‑digit code sent to your mobile phone to download and print the form. This form should be presented at the Abidjan Airport as it is a mandatory requirement for travel to and from Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).

All departing passengers who require a COVID-19 PCR test must obtain the certificate from a government designated laboratory(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

Other Information

Passengers are subject to the following COVID-19 health control measures at the airport:

• Thermal temperature screening at the airport on departure or arrival done by staff of INHP (Institute of Health and Public Hygiene).
• Wearing of face masks
• Social distancing

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Egypt

If you’re travelling to Egypt, you will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit a health declaration form before arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

Effective 1 September 2020 all passengers, including Egyptian nationals, will need to carry a printed negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate from an accredited lab in English or Arabic for a test taken within 72 hours before the departure of their final direct flight to Egypt. The certificate must be stamped by the laboratory or hospital and must include the following information:

• The date and time the sample was taken
• Details of the type of sample taken for the swab

The COVID‑19 PCR test certificate should not have any modifications or alterations (e.g. addition or deletion).

For passengers travelling from New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, North and South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt, South Korea and Rome, the COVID‑19 PCR test can be conducted up to 96 hours before their departure on their final direct flight to Egypt.

Once the passenger departs Egypt, the COVID-19 PCR certificate will be considered expired and not valid for a return flight to Egypt (the certificate cannot be reused).

Required forms

All passengers must complete a health declaration form that will be provided on board the aircraft. Forms are also available from Egyptian tourism companies and their international counterparts.

Exemptions

Children below 6 years old and transit passengers are exempted from the negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate requirement.

Travel from Egypt

If you’re travelling from Egypt, 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 PCR testing

Please check the list of laboratories authorised to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing in Egypt.

Exemptions

Children below 12 years old are exempted from the negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate requirement.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Ethiopia

If you are travelling to Ethiopia, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and undergo self-quarantine on arrival.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers travelling to Ethiopia must present a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate for a test conducted not more than 5 days before arrival. The certificate must clearly mention that an RT PCR test was conducted, the time and date when the sample was taken and have an official stamp of the authorities issuing the certificate. Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT antibody test) results will not be accepted. Children under 12 years are exempted as long as they are travelling with their parents and their parents have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.

Quarantine

All passengers, except those connecting through Ethiopia, will be required to undergo self-quarantine at home for 7 days.

Arriving diplomats must undergo a 14-day quarantine at their respective embassies.

Exemptions

While it is advised, diplomatic passport holders, including United Nations and African Union personnel and their immediate families, may travel from Dubai to Ethiopia without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate.

Travel from Ethiopia

COVID-19 testing requirements

If you are travelling from Ethiopia, 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 travel. Emirates passengers can book their PCR tests for a special rate here at an Emirates Airlines Priority Centre- Near Tikur Anbesa. COVID-19 PCR test results will be delivered within 24 to 48 hours and can be collected from any ICL branch.

All essential information must be entered as stated in your passport before you can get a booking confirmation. Please be informed that a confirmed flight ticket is required to hold an appointment, as all appointments without confirmed flight tickets will be cancelled within 24 hours.

Once you complete the online form, you need to:

• Print the confirmation page from the appointment system and bring it to your appointment.
• Make sure your passport, as well as copies of your valid passport and ticket are at hand.
• Ethiopian origin with foreign passports and foreign nationals resident in Ethiopia must carry a copy of their Ethiopian Origin ID card or their Ethiopian Resident ID.
• All Ethiopian citizens and foreign nationals with resident permits are required to deposit payment of 690 ETB via bank deposit. (A copy of the Ethiopian Origin ID or Ethiopian Residence ID needs to be provided as proof of citizenship/residence to be eligible to pay in ETB).
• All foreign nationals without a resident permit are expected to pay $20 USD via online payment, bank deposit or credit cards using Visa, Mastercard or Union Card.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Ghana

COVID-19 testing requirements

All arriving passengers, including those from the ECOWAS region, must not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, including body temperature > 38°C.

They must carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test result in English from an accredited laboratory in their country of origin. The test should have been done not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure from the country of origin. For passengers who will be transiting through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point. Passengers will not be allowed to travel without the valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

Passengers will be subjected to a mandatory COVID-19 PCR test at the airport terminal at a cost to be borne by the passenger, as indicated below:

• Ghanaians and ECOWAS citizens - $50
• All other passengers - $150

Payment MUST be made online here and proof of payment (receipt in English) shown to the Airline before boarding. Passengers who have not completed the process on-line and do not hold a payment notification will be offloaded. There will be no exceptions.

All arriving passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will undergo mandatory isolation and treatment at a designated health facility or isolation centre, at a cost to passengers, except for Ghanaian citizens. The isolation will be for a period of seven (7) days. However, the final discharge of cases will be based on existing case management guidelines and protocols.

All passengers who test negative for COVID-19 will be required to continuously adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols and will receive regular information on COVID-19 within five (5) days of arrival in Ghana.

For more information please refer to the Ghana Civil Aviation authority website

Required forms

All passengers must fill out the Ghana Health Form online before arrival.

Exemptions

• For Ghanaian residents who depart Ghana and return within one week, the passengers will not be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from the country of departure, but they will be subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR testing upon arrival in Ghana (this is applicable for direct flights i.e. Accra-Dubai-Accra). However passengers connecting on Emirates flights (for e.g. Accra- Dubai – Istanbul and return) may be required to hold a PCR test certificate as per Dubai Government regulations.
• Children below 5 years are exempt from all test requirements.
• Children between the ages of 5 and 12 years are not exempted from the COVID-19 PCR requirement before departure. The test has to be conducted no more than 72 hours before departure.
• Children between the ages of 5 and 12 years will be required to pay for testing at the new rates reference mandatory testing on arrival in ACC above.
• Passengers arriving under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or if they remain in transit such that they do not leave the hotel.

Passengers transiting and transferring through Accra will not be required to take the COVID-19 PCR test in Accra, if they are connecting on the same day and proceeding straight to the transit area for boarding. Passengers who are connecting on the next day are required to undergo the COVID 19 PCR test in Accra and then clear immigration.

Transit passengers will be required to adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries.

Other information

Travelling with pets into Ghana is allowed in line with guidelines of the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food & Agriculture.

Travel from Ghana

If you're travelling from Ghana, 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 travel.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Departing passengers are required to follow the COVID-19 testing requirements of their destination.

Other information

All passengers will be required to meet the following guidelines prior to departure:

Departing passengers will undergo temperature screening at the entrance of Terminal 3 departures.

Only passengers and persons with business in the terminal will be allowed entry.

Online check-in or the use of self-service kiosks is strongly encouraged to reduce physical contact at the airport

Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport 4 hours before scheduled departure time.

Please take note of Accra check in times for COVID-19 formalities:

• Accra-Abidjan: 7:00 am to 8:00 am
• Accra-Dubai: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

All dates/times are local.

Passengers must wear face mask appropriately (extending from the middle nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck) and are advised to regularly use any of the hand sanitizing stations provided in the terminal.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Conakry (CKY)

If you’re travelling to Conakry, you will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and provide contact information on arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers travelling to Conakry must carry a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued less than five days before their departure date. A certificate from any government approved lab will be acceptable.

Any passenger who presents symptoms of COVID‑19 (e.g. fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sneezing, poor general condition, etc.) on arrival will undergo a standard diagnostic test (PCR) and be isolated while waiting for the test results. If found positive for COVID‑19, the traveller will be treated at a dedicated processing centre.

Required forms

All passengers must complete the health declaration form provided on board

All passengers must provide a telephone number for health services to monitor them for fourteen days from their day of arrival.

Exemptions

Children 12 years old and below are exempted from COVID-19 PCR testing for entry into Conakry.

Guinean citizens repatriated as part of humanitarian flights who were unable to take a COVID-19 PCR test will undergo PCR screening on arrival and be isolated while waiting for the test results.

EU citizens are not allowed entry into Conakry following the principles of reciprocity, with the following exceptions:

• Holders of long-stay, family and professional visas
• Spouses of Guinean nationals
• Europeans residing in Guinea
• Holders of diplomatic passports from embassies or international organisations on Guinean territory (including family members)
• Technical assistants
• Humanitarian personnel

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Kenya

If you are travelling to Kenya, you will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, complete an online Health Surveillance form and may have to undergo 14 days of self quarantine on arrival.

Effective 31 December 2020, all passengers that require visas should apply for and obtain an e-visa prior to entering Kenya. The e-visa can be obtained through this website. Minors below 16 years of age are exempted from the visa requirement.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers, including transit/ transfer passengers, must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued no more than 96 hours before departure at check‑in. A certificate from any government approved lab will be acceptable.

Required forms

All passengers must present a completed Kenya Travelers Health Surveillance form online and present the corresponding QR code to Port Health authorities upon arrival.

Quarantine

A 14-day self-quarantine is mandatory for passengers arriving from certain countries as determined by the Ministry of Health. Passengers arriving from specified countries are currently exempted from self-quarantine measures.

Exemptions

All arriving passengers on international flights whose body temperature is not above 37.5 °C (99.5 °F); do not have a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing or other flu‑like symptoms; have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel and are from countries considered low to medium risk COVID‑19 transmission areas will not be required to undergo self‑quarantine.

This list is subject to change as determined by the Ministry of Health risk assessment.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Morocco

All passengers without exceptions originating from Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, United Kingdom, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey or Ukraine are not allowed entry into Morocco, irrespective of the time spent outside in a third country before travel to Morocco. Flights to and from these countries are also suspended until further notice.

All foreign nationals who are not residents of Morocco must have a confirmed hotel booking to enter Morocco.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All travellers, except children below 11 years old, who are entering Morocco must take a COVID-19 PCR test. COVID-19 PCR test must be within 72 hours from sample taken and valid on arrival. The printed test results must be presented on request at check-in and to local officials on arrival.

Required forms

Travellers must complete the passenger health form(Opens an external website in a new tab) before departure and present a printed copy of the form upon arrival.

Travel from Morocco

If you are travelling from Morocco, 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.

Transit from Morocco

Customers with onward bookings from Morocco have to ensure that the transit time does not exceed 24 hours and that the onward booking is within the same day of arrival in Morocco. Night stops or layovers in the transit area are not permitted.

Other information

Please check the list of health facilities(Opens a PDF in a new tab) authorised to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing in Morocco.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Nigeria

If you are travelling to Nigeria, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and provide information, as well as documents, on the Nigerian International Travel Portal before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers travelling to Nigeria must test negative for COVID-19 in the country of departure. The COVID-19 PCR test validity must be done within 96 hours of departure at government specified laboratories at the respective departure countries. Passengers must present an electronic or hard copy of the result at the airport. Children of the age ten (10) and below are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test.

Passengers originating from the United Kingdom and South Africa MUST present the following two documents before departure.

• Pre-departure permit permit to fly/ QR code generated from the Nigerian International Travel Portal showing evidence of payment for post-arrival day 7 COVID-19 PCR test and;
• A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate done within 96 hours (4 days) before boarding from a verified testing facility

All passengers will be required to self-isolate for 7 days after arrival, followed by a COVID-19 PCR test. Passengers with a post-arrival negative COVID-19 PCR test result can exit isolation on day 8. Those with a positive COVID-19 PCR test will be referred for isolation and further management.

Required forms

The Nigerian International Travel Portal is available and passengers are strongly advised to utilize the portal to provide required health information, upload the pre-departure negative COVID-19 PCR test, Health Declaration and Self-reporting forms. A second COVID-19 PCR test must be completed within 7 days of arrival in Nigeria and the payment can be done through the Nigerian International Travel Portal, which will generate a QR code that can be utilized to expedite clearance procedures upon arrival at the airports.

Diplomats are advised to use the online portal to upload the negative COVID-19 PCR test pre-departure however not required to pay for a second PCR test in Nigeria.

Passengers must fill the Health Declaration/Self Reporting form before arrival. It is recommended to upload the form through the Nigerian International Travel portal. Please make sure that the information/contact details you provide on the form are correct, verifiable and that you can be reached on the phone number and address provided. Passengers must inform port health officials on arrival of any change in their health circumstances since submitting the Health Declaration/Self-Reporting form.

Travel from Nigeria

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers travelling from Nigeria must present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure. The certificate must be issued by an approved laboratory.

Required forms

Valid proof of their possession of health insurance covering the entirety of their stay in the UAE. Sufficient proof of accommodation address in the UAE, in form of a hotel booking or similar reservation which corresponds with the time period reflected on their ticket and a valid return ticket.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Passengers travelling to Dubai from any other departure point will not be accepted if they have been in, or connected through Nigeria, within the previous 14 days.

Travel to Senegal

If you are travelling to Senegal, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and present the original test certificate at check-in.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers except children under two years old must present an original negative COVID‑19 RT-PCR test certificate dating less than 5 days from the date the test result is received. The certificate must be issued by a laboratory located in the state from which the customer commences their journey and is listed on the list of laboratories approved by this State or a health organisation internationally recognised.

Quarantine

There are currently no mandatory quarantine requirements for travel to Senegal.

Exemptions

EU citizens are not allowed entry into Senegal following the principles of reciprocity.

• Only passengers who meet the following conditions will be allowed on flights to Senegal.
• Residents of countries that are not affected by the temporary restriction of non‑essential movement to Senegal or have not imposed restrictions on the movement of Senegal nationals
• Nationals of members states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and from Economic Community of West (CEDEAO)
• Third‑country nationals regularly established in Senegal and holding a residence permit issued by the competent services of the Republic of Senegal

Other information

Passengers connecting through Senegal must fulfil the required conditions of their destination.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to South Africa

If you’re travelling to South Africa, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test, download the COVID Alert South Africa app and complete the traveller health questionnaire before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

From 11 November 2020, international travel will resume subject to the traveller providing a valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel. Passengers are required to carry a COVID‑19 negative PCR test certificate when travelling.

Verification of the COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate taken no more than 72 hours before departure will be managed by the airport team as part of documentation checks at the time of flight departure.

All travellers will be screened for COVID‑19 symptoms and will be required to answer any questions required by the Health Authorities on arrival.

Exemptions

Children below the age of 5 years are exempted from COVID 19 PCR test.

Airline crew will be allowed entry subject to them adhering to the industry health guidelines and international protocols.

Please check your individual visa requirements before travelling to South Africa.

Required forms

All passengers must complete the traveller health questionnaire before arrival.

All travellers must provide proof of accommodation and their address while in South Africa in case they are required to self‑isolate.

All foreign passengers, irrespective of country of origin arriving in South Africa must have travel insurance that covers the cost of any testing or quarantine.

Required apps

All passengers must install the COVID Alert South Africa app prior to travel.

Travel from South Africa

If you’re travelling from South Africa, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and provide additional documentation depending on the requirements of your specific destination.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers must comply with COVID‑19 requirements of the destination. Subject to requirements of the destination, passengers must provide a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate from an accredited laboratory.

Check the list of recommended facilities for COVID‑19 PCR testing in South Africa.

Required forms

All passengers must complete the traveller health questionnaire when travelling from South Africa.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Sudan

If you’re travelling to Sudan, you’ll need to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and present a printed certificate at check-in.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers except children below 6 years old must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate valid within 96 hours of issuance. A printed copy of the certificate must be presented at check-in. Test results presented as SMS will not be accepted. It is required by the Sudan health authority that the COVID-19 PCR certificate should also be stamped by the same hospital or clinic.

Exemptions

Children below 6 years old are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.

Other information

Sudan entry visa is required for Seamen.

Travel from Sudan

If you’re travelling from Sudan, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Tanzania

If you are travelling to Tanzania, you might be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before arrival or departure depending on the requirements of your airline and destination. You must also complete a Traveller Surveillance form online before arrival in Dar es Salaam.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents, whose countries or airlines require them to get tested for COVID‑19 with a negative test result as a condition for travel will be required to present a certificate upon arrival. Travellers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID‑19 will undergo enhanced screening and may be required to undergo COVID‑19 RT‑PCR testing.

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents, entering or leaving the United Republic of Tanzania will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID‑19.

Required forms

Passengers must complete a Traveller Surveillance Form before arrival at Dar es Salaam.

Travel from Tanzania

If you are travelling from Tanzania, you might be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before arrival or departure depending on the requirements of your airline and destination.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Tunisia

Effective 1 February 2021, all nationalities who are eligible to travel to Tunisia can now be accepted for travel provided they meet the requirements set below. This includes nationalities who are eligible for visa on arrival provided their visa is pre-approved with an application submitted by the sponsor to Immigration HQ in Tunisia.

All non-Tunisian visitors must have a valid return ticket.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate with results released no later than 72 before arrival in Tunisia. Any PCR test older than 72 hours will be considered invalid for travel.

Only a printed copy of the certificate is accepted – soft copies are not permitted.

Children below 12 years old are exempt from taking the COVID-19 PCR tests.

Quarantine

Passengers must select a hotel from the list provided by the Ministry of Health in Tunisia and pay for their mandatory 7-day hotel quarantine. Passengers must present the fully paid hotel voucher at check in. Hotel pre-bookings that have not yet been paid in full will not be accepted for travel.

Passengers must complete the mandatory health declaration and quarantine confinement forms. A copy of this form must be printed and signed prior to check in. Failure to have this form may result in non-acceptance for the flight.

Passengers must schedule and pay for a COVID-19 PCR test on the seventh day of their hotel quarantine. If they test negative for COVID-19, they will be allowed to leave the quarantine facility.

Transit passengers

All nationalities may be accepted for transit in Tunisia.

All nationalities may transit in Tunisia without a visa (TWOV) provided they remain in the transit hall for a maximum connecting time of 24 hours.

Transit passengers may be accepted provided they meet entry requirements for their final destination.

Transit to Libya - Non Libyan passengers who plan to transit in Tunisia and continue their journey to Libya must have a Non Objection Letter provided by the sponsor and approval to board by the Libyan carrier inserted in their booking.

Transit to Algeria – Passengers planning to transit onward to Algeria will not be accepted on flights as the borders to Algeria remain closed.

Exemption letters

Passengers who have a Letter of Exception from a Tunisian Embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, can be accepted on board.

Required forms

Click on the E7MI link to complete and print the required health declaration and quarantine confinement form.

This form must be printed and signed and shown at check in prior to being accepted on the flight.

Certified quarantine hotels in Tunisia

Region - Tunis

• Hotel Carlton
• Hotel Africa
• Hotel Carthage Thalasso
• Hotel Movenpick Gammarth
• Hotel Le Palace Marsa
• Hotel Adam
• Hotel The Penthouse
• Hotel Belvedere
• Hotel Downtown
• Hotel Golden Carthage Ex Tulip
• Hotel Lac Leman
• Hotel Tunisia Palace
• Sun Beach Resort

Region - Hammamet Nabeul

• Hotel Hammamet Village
• Hotel Le Zenith
• Hotel Yasmine Beach
• Hotel El Mouradi El Menzah

Region - Monastir

• Hôtel Neptunia Beach
• Hotel Helya Beach and Spa

Region - Sousse

• Hotel Palmyra aqua park (ex- Soviva)
• Golf Residence Hotel
• Sousse City and Beach Hotel (ex Karawan)

Region - Djerba - Medenine

• Hotel BAYA BEACH

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Uganda

If you are travelling to Uganda, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 120 hours before arrival in Uganda, and must not display any signs and symptoms of any infectious disease before boarding.

The COVID-19 PCR test must be taken at a laboratory approved by the country where the passenger's journey starts.

A passenger who shows signs and symptoms of an infectious disease on arrival will be taken to an isolation centre.

If a passenger tests positive for COVID-19 he/she will be taken to a COVID-19 treatment centre, or repatriated for treatment outside Uganda at their own cost following COVID-19 medical evacuation procedures.

Parents/legal guardians who are travelling with a child between the age of 3 and 12 need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

Exemptions

Babies/infants 3 years and below are allowed to travel without a COVID-19 PCR test as long as the legal guardians/parents carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

Quarantine

There is no mandatory quarantine requirement for passengers who have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival and do not show any symptoms of COVID-19.

Travel from Uganda

If you are travelling from Uganda, you might be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and present additional documentation at check-in. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before travel.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers travelling from Uganda on Emirates must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 96 hours of boarding at approved testing facilities. Currently, the average fee is USD 65 per test.

Parents/legal guardians who are travelling with a child between the age of 3 and 12 need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

Exemptions

Babies/infants 3 years and below are allowed to travel without a COVID-19 PCR test as long as the legal guardians/parents carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

Other information

Passenger are advised to enter the airport terminal building 4 hours before departure of the flight.

All incoming and outgoing passengers will be subject to temperature screening.

All persons accessing the airport must wear face masks, disinfect and maintain at least 1.5 metres physical distance.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Zambia

If you are travelling to Zambia, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure. You will be subject to further health screening on arrival and may have to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers travelling to Zambia must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within the last 7 days. Health authorities may also conduct random nucleic acid testing for COVID‑19 on arriving passengers with a negative result.

All travellers entering the airport will be subjected to temperature and symptoms screening.

The following will be tested for COVID‑19 at the airport:

• All passengers with body temperature equal to or above 38 °C.
• All passengers with body temperature equal to or above 38 °C and any of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, sore throat and headache. They will be quarantined in specific institutions designated by the Ministry of Health until their results are ready.

Travellers who test positive will be managed according to the national case management guidelines, while those without a fever but present other symptoms will be assessed to determine the need for testing.

Required forms

Effective 20 October 2020 and as per the directive from the Ministry of Health in Zambia, all international travellers must obtain a Travel Certificate from the Ministry of Health in order to travel internationally, originating from Zambia only. To obtain the Travel certificate customers must present their passport along with their COVID-19 test results at one of the below mentioned offices:

• University Teaching Hospital (UTH)
• District Health Office (DHO)
• Public Health Office (PHO)
• Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
• Adult Infectious Disease Center (AIDC) at UTH

Passengers must fill out a travellers health questionnaire on board and present the completed form to health staff at the airport for review.

Quarantine

All Zambian nationals and returning residents who do not have symptoms will observe a mandatory 14‑day home quarantine. Homes will be inspected beforehand to ensure that the facilities/environment are suitable for home quarantine. Otherwise, they will be quarantined at designated facilities. They must monitor themselves daily for developing COVID‑19 symptoms and report any such signs to the nearest health authority.

Other information

Business travellers arriving in Zambia must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result to enter the country. They are free to conduct their business as planned while adhering to recommended COVID‑19 prevention measures such as maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask and personal hygiene. They shall monitor themselves daily for 14 days for developing COVID‑19 symptoms and report any such signs to the nearest health authority.

Tourists will not be allowed entry into Zambia without a negative COVID‑19 test certificate.

Please check the list of health facilities authorised to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing in Zambia.

Travel from Zambia to China

Effective 7 November, all Chinese and foreign passengers travelling from Zambia to China will be required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and then apply for a green health code with the "HS" mark or a certified Health Declaration Form before boarding the flight. The specific requirements are as follows:

• Test Requirements
  • Passengers going to China via connecting flights must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests in Zambia within 48 hours before boarding their flight to the transit country and then take both tests again in the transit country within 48 hours before boarding the plane to China. Passengers must apply at the local Chinese embassies/consulates in BOTH Zambia and transit countries for green health codes with the "HS" mark or certified Health Declaration Form with certificates of negative results of both tests.
  • The designated institutions are: ZNPHI (Zambia National Public Health Institute, ZNPHI, its laboratory is in Levy Mwanawasa Hospital), UTH( University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka), CIDRZ( Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka), TDRC( Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Ndola). Currently, ZNPHI is the only institute which can provide nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests at the same time.
  • The Chinese Embassy in Zambia only recognizes the negative result reports issued by the laboratories of the designated institutions. If the institutions do not issue paper reports, the applicants should submit a printed report or make screenshot for submission.
• Chinese Passengers Applying for Green Health Code with the "HS" Mark
  • Chinese nationals must apply for green health codes with an "HS" mark through Wechat. Please visit the Chinese version of the Embassy's website for more information about green health codes with an "HS" mark.
• Foreign Passengers Applying for Certified Health Declaration Form
  • Foreign passengers which flying to transit countries must email the scanned copies of their negative nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests results along with their passport information page and the signed health declaration form ( the empty health declaration form is in appendix) to the Chinese Embassy in Zambia. Email of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia is consulate_zmb@mfa.gov.cn
  • The Chinese Embassy in Zambia will then examine and verify the above information and email the stamped certified Health Declaration Form back to the passenger. Passengers are advised to print the form out and bring the form with them to the airport. Validity period of Certified Health Declaration Form is calculated based on sampling/collection date.
  • Foreign passengers must check the websites of the Chinese embassies/consulates in transit countries to get their email addresses and apply health declaration form for boarding direct flight to China.
  • Chinese Visa and the Health Declaration Form are 2 different types of certificates. Foreigners must have both of them before going to China.
• Reminders:
  • The green health codes with an "HS" mark or health declaration form issued by the Chinese Embassy in Zambia will only be valid for passengers boarding the flight to transit countries.
  • There is no direct flight between Zambia and China, passengers from Zambia need to transit through third country to China. All passengers must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests again in transit countries no matter they will enter the transit countries (country of departure for direct flights to China) or not. After obtaining negative test results from transit countries, passengers must apply the "HS" mark or health declaration form at the Chinese embassy or consulate in transit countries following the same procedure, and show airline the green health codes with an "HS" mark or health declaration form when boarding.
  • Please read the requirements carefully and follow them accordingly. Failure to obtain the green health code with the "HS" mark or a certified Health Declaration Form with negative nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests results means you do not qualify for boarding the flight to China and will have to change your itinerary.
  • If you must go to China via connecting flights, please check the transit country's entry regulations and its nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests requirements beforehand. Failure to enter the transit country or meet the requirements regarding the tests, the green code or certified Health Declaration Form could result in being stranded and heightened infection risks.

For more information refer to the website of Chinese Embassy in Zambia in English or Chinese

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Zimbabwe

If you’re travelling to Zimbabwe, you may take a COVID-19 PCR test before travel but will be subject to further screening and possible mandatory quarantine on arrival. You must also complete the health declaration form before arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

Passengers who do not present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival will be detained at a holding facility until they can be tested for COVID-19.

Required forms

Passengers must complete the health declaration form provided on board before leaving the aircraft.

Quarantine

Citizens or returning residents who present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued within 48 hours of departure, if they do not display symptoms of COVID‑19, will be allowed to immediately proceed to self‑quarantine at home.

Passengers who do not present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate will be detained at a holding facility until they can be tested for COVID‑19. Once they are tested and found negative for COVID‑19, they will be discharged immediately for self‑quarantine at home. If found to be positive for COVID‑19, they will undergo mandatory 14‑day quarantine at an isolation facility.

Passengers displaying symptoms of COVID‑19, whether or not they present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate will be detained at a holding facility until they can be tested for COVID‑19. If they test negative for COVID‑19, they will be discharged immediately for self‑quarantine at home. If found positive for COVID‑19, they will be detained at an isolation facility for 14 days.

Travel from Zimbabwe

If you’re travelling from Zimbabwe, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and present the test certificate at check-in.

Effective 1 October 2020, all passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours of departure. Check the list of recommended facilities where passengers can obtain COVID-19 free certificates.

Other information

Passengers will undergo temperature checks at the airport.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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.

Entry to Australia via New Zealand is permitted for transit passengers as long as the booked flight is a designated quarantine on arrival flight.

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).

Link to fact sheets:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for international travellers to Australia | Australian Government Department of Health

Exemptions to pre-departure testing:

• Children who are 4 years of age or younger (exemption automatically granted based on age on passport)
• People with a relevant medical condition (who can provide a medical certificate. For more information on exemptions, please view our FAQs for international passengers.)
• International air crew
• Travellers entering Australia on a 'Green Safe Travel Zone' flight. (Note: new conditions apply to Green Safe Travel Zone flights – see above and below).
• Passengers travelling from countries where no COVID-19 PCR testing available, as determined by the Australian Government
• Exceptional circumstances.

The FAQ’s and further information is available here.

Required forms

All travellers to Australia should complete the Australia Travel Declaration 72 hours minimum before they fly to Australia. Failure to complete the Australia Travel Declaration can cause delays at check in and may result in further delays on arrival in Australia.

Diplomats are not required to complete the form.

Some Australian States also require separate border declaration forms which are outlined below.

Quarantine

There are specific guidelines, requirements and fees for mandatory quarantine in each state.

Other Information

Passengers travelling to Australia must wear a mask for the duration of the flight, and in Australian airports. Passengers should also wear masks in the airport prior to boarding. Information on passengers who are exempt from the mask wearing requirement can be found here.

Sydney

All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Sydney must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense.

The hotel quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. For details, refer to https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/news-media-releases/covid-19-tax-relief-measures/quarantine-fees

Please visit the NSW Government Health website for more details.

Brisbane

All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Brisbane must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense.

The hotel quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. For details, refer to this website.

All passengers arriving into Queensland from an international port must complete a Queensland International Arrivals Registration form 72 hours in advance of their arrival. Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/internationalarrivalstoqld.

Perth

All international passengers arriving into Western Australia from overseas must undergo quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense. 

The quarantine fee includes meals and hotel room costs. Details can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/paying-hotel-quarantine-wa-frequently-asked-questions

G2G pass to enter WA:

Interstate and international arrivals must complete a G2G PASS declaration to enter Western Australia. This must be completed and submitted prior to travel, at the G2G PASS website. Once your G2G PASS declaration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique QR code, and the terms and conditions that apply.

For more information see https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

Melbourne

All passengers who have been in a country other than Australia or New Zealand within 14 days of arrival into Melbourne must undergo mandatory quarantine in government-arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense. The quarantine fee includes hotel room costs and meals.

Arriving passengers coming to Melbourne must also complete the Victorian Quarantine Arrival form. Details are available at: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mandatory-quarantine-returned-overseas-travellers

For more information on travel eligibility and quarantine requirements, please visit the Victorian Department of Health website.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 23:59 (NZT) 25 January 2021, all passengers, except those arriving from Australia, Antarctica, Albania, Belize, Dominica, Kenya, Laos, Montenegro, Myanmar, Slovenia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent, the Grenadines, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Pacific Islands listed here, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure of the first flight.

Accepted tests:

• RT - PCR
• LAMP/ Antigen

Test specifications:

Testing labs must be able to issue a passenger with a dated report that includes the following information.

• passenger’s name
• passenger’s date of birth and/or passport number;
• date and time the test was conducted
• name of testing lab
• test type
• test result.

COVID-19 test exemptions:

• children less than two years of age;
• diplomatic and consular personnel, and New Zealand Defence Force personnel, who are currently exempt from the Air Border Order and/or managed COVID-19 Public Health Response (Isolation and Quarantine) Order 2020;
• individuals granted permission to enter New Zealand for humanitarian reasons, including medical evacuations from the Pacific;
• individuals arriving in New Zealand by air from Antarctica.

Quarantine

All passengers arriving into New Zealand on or after the 3 November 2020 must book accommodation at a managed isolation and quarantine facility before travel and must hold the "MIQ" voucher upon arrival in New Zealand. Passengers can get a voucher for their stay from the Managed Isolation Allocation System website. A printed or digital copy of the voucher must be presented at check-in. By 3 November, passengers arriving into New Zealand will not be accepted if they do not have this voucher. For more details, please visit the Managed Isolation and Quarantine website.

Exemptions

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.

Transit arrangements that detail who may transit New Zealand are published by Immigration NZ and available on their website.

Required forms

To gain approval to travel under one of these reasons, passengers must:

• Submit a request to INZ 
• Be invited to apply for a visa or variation of conditions, which if approved will allow them entry. 

Other information

For further details please refer to the Ministry of Health website.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Austria

There are restrictions on who can enter Austria at this time. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Austria, you might be required to take a molecular biological/antigen test before departure or after arrival and/or may be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.

Before departure, passengers must register online and present the confirmation of transmission upon arrival.

COVID-19 testing

Passengers arriving from one of the following countries AND who have only been in these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria (no molecular biological/antigen test for SARS-CoV-2, no quarantine): Australia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the Vatican.

Exceptions may apply to the passengers listed below provided they present a negative molecular biological/ antigen test not older than 72 hours upon arrival or perform one within 24 hours after arrival. They will be required to undergo a 10-day quarantine, which will be considered completed if the passenger tests negative for SARS-CoV-2 on the fifth day after arrival (day of entry is considered day 0).

• Austrian citizens, EU / EEA citizens and people who live with them in the same household
• Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same household
• People with residence or habitual abode in EU / EEA countries or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican or Switzerland and people who live with them in the same household
• Entry in connection with other important events that can be planned in the family circle such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the non-regular visit of the partner
• Foreigners, if they have a visa D issued by Austria or a photo ID according to Section 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
• Persons who are entitled to stay in Austria on the basis of a residence permit, a residence title or documentation of the right of residence in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005, or the Asylum Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005
• Persons who have a confirmation of the application pursuant to Art. 18 Para. 1 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement)
• Members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and persons who live with them in the same household
• Employees of international organisations and people who live with them in the same household
• Humanitarian forces
• Persons who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employment is abroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activity of this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria
• An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
• People who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings

Exceptions apply to the following persons provided they present a medical certificate or test result not older than 72 hours that confirms they took a molecular biological/ antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result:

• Humanitarian forces
• People who come for work purposes
• An accompanying person during entry for medical reasons
• Persons who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory court or official duty, such as summoning to court hearings
• Foreigners, if they have a photo ID according to Section 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005

If the above are not able to present a medical certificate or test result, they must undergo a ten-day quarantine immediately, which will be considered completed once they take a molecular biological/ antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result.

Exemptions

Children up to the age of 10 are exempted from any obligation to take a molecular-biological / Antigen-test of SARS-CoV-2 test.

Required forms

All travellers entering Austria (transfer passengers with proven onwards travel are exempted) will need to register electronically in advance and obtain a pre-travel clearance (PTC). Upon arrival, they will have to show their PTC (either digitally or as a hard copy).

• English version
• German version
• Health Certificate when arriving from non exempted countries: https://tinyurl.com/medcerten201219
• Confirmation of Medical Service in case of absolute medical necessity: https://tinyurl.com/medservice201017

Other information

• Persons required to start a quarantine have to provide a confirmation of availability of suitable accommodation already upon arrival and costs must be borne – otherwise entry will be refused. 
• People who are obliged to quarantine must confirm this with their own signature in accordance with the Quarantine Confirmation4 form upon entry.

Exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …)

For the latest information on the travel requirements please visit this website.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Belgium

If you are travelling to Belgium, you are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator form as well as a sworn statement and undergo quarantine on arrival.

Travel update effective 27 January 2021, a ban for non-essential travel to Belgium has been imposed.

Below exceptions are applicable and evidence such as certificate from employer, mourning letter, photos of relation, etc. has to be provided at the time of check-in:

• Professional travel
• Medical reasons
• Frontline workers
• Humanitarian reasons
• Student travel
• Co-parenting travel
• Death or marriage of immediate family
• Partner with a long lasting relation
• To care for vulnerable person
• Border residents (daily life can continue; e.g. going to bakery close by)

Further details can be found here.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Any passenger, from the age of 12, who arrives on Belgian territory from a red zone country and who does not have a main residence in Belgium, needs to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test taken 72 hours before departure to Belgian territory.

Effective 13 February 2021, the COVID-19 PCR requirement is applicable for passengers from the age of 6.

Effective 27 January 2021, additionally to the standard COVID-19 test requirement of having completed a test 72 hours prior boarding, Non-Belgian residents will be required to complete a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Belgium on day 1 and on day 7.

Belgian residents do not need a COVID-19 test prior departure but will have to be tested on day 1 and 7.

The COVID-19 PCR certificate criteria:

• The document must be in paper or electronic format with immediate possibility to consult.
• The document must be produced in Dutch, French, German or English.

The document produced by the traveller must contain the following information:

• The date of the sample must be clearly indicated: the document is valid for 48 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 before departure and present the completed form at check-in.

The PLF must be filled in within 48 hours before the flight.

A passenger who cannot prove that he/she has filled in the PLF (electronic or paper version) will not be allowed to board a flight to Belgium.

All passengers travelling to Belgium are required to complete a sworn statement prior to check-in. Passengers who have not completed the statement will be refused for travel.

The form can be downloaded here:

• English
• French
• Dutch

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.

Required forms

All passengers travelling from Belgium are required to complete a sworn statement prior to check-in. Passengers who have not completed the statement will be refused for travel.

The form can be downloaded here:

• English
• French
• Dutch

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Cyprus

If you are travelling to Cyprus, you must complete the Republic of Cyprus flight pass online and get clearance before departure. You might also be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before you travel or on arrival.

The list of country categories is updated weekly and is available on Cyprus Flight Pass.

Travel Eligibility

Travel from grey countries is allowed only for:

• Cypriot citizens and their family members (spouses and children)
• Persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus
• EU citizens, citizens of the European Economic Area (Island, Lichtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland
• Persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with the Vienna Convention
• Citizens of third countries, provided they obtain prior special permission from the Republic of Cyprus as defined under the Infectious Diseases Decree (N.2/2021 8.1.21), as amended. The application for special permission must be submitted on the Cyprus Flight Pass platform.

Country categories effective 1 March 2021:

Member States of the European Union (EU) - of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland

• Category Green: Iceland
• Category Orange: Denmark, Norway, Finland
• Category Red: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czech Republic

Third countries updated list of council recommendation

• Category Green: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
• Category Orange: China, Macao, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong
• Category Grey: Rwanda

Other third countries

• Category Green: Saudi Arabia
• Category Grey: United Kingdom, Israel, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Belarus

Other third countries (effective 1 April)

• Category Red: Qatar
• Category Grey: Serbia, United States of America, Armenia, Georgia, Bahrain

COVID-19 testing requirements

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 11 years old are exempted from testing.

All travellers will also need to provide certain information and solemn declarations.

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

All passengers arriving from countries in the grey zone must remain under mandatory self-isolation at your residence or a government designated facility for 14 days, regardless of the COVID-19 PCR test result.

Required forms

Passengers must complete the Republic of Cyprus flight pass online 24 hours before travel. A red flight pass notification means you are not cleared for travel. If there are any issues submitting the online application, passengers must print and carry the required documentation for each country category. Without these documents passengers can’t board the aircraft.

All inbound passengers are required to present the 'flight pass' prior to boarding.

To receive a CyprusFlightPass each passenger will need to:

• Create an account
• Enter personal information
• Add your flight details
• Make legal declarations
• You may be required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test
• Ιn the case of minors accompanied or unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18, the information will be provided and the form will be completed and signed on behalf of the minors, by the custodian parent(s) or the adoptive parent(s) / legal guardian(s) / legal representative(s)

On successful completion of your application you will receive a report including your CyprusFlightPass and all relevant information which you will be asked to present prior to boarding and on arrival at immigration.

Ιn the case where the web electronic platform of the Republic of Cyprus is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues or scheduled maintenance with official announcement about that, in the relevant electronic platform you are required to print and complete the relevant documents found here.

Other information

For passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus through intermediate countries without an overnight stay (via air transport or any other mode of transport), the departure country is considered the country from which travel starts.

For passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus through intermediate countries with an overnight stay (via air transport or other mode of transport), the intermediate country will be considered the departure country, and the passenger must declare the country with the less favourable epidemiological criteria.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Czech Republic

If you are travelling to Czech Republic and have spent more than 12 hours in the countries listed below in the last 14 days, you must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form and take a COVID-19 test. The type of test depends on the country you are traveling from.

COVID-19 testing requirements

The test requirements depend on the country you are traveling from. The Czech Republic now recognizes 4 categories of countries.

Dark red - Very high risk of COVID-19 transmission

• All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Red - High risk

• All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 Antigen or PCR test certificate; Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before departure, PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Orange - Medium risk

• All passengers travelling from these countries must present a printed negative COVID-19 Antigen or PCR test certificate; Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before departure, PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Green - Low risk

• Passengers may travel to the Czech Republic from these countries without any restrictions.

Required forms

All passengers (except Green countries) must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form to be accepted on the flight.

Quarantine

Dark red

• All passengers must subsequently present a second COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic no sooner than 5 days but not later than 14 days after arrival. Until the second negative test is submitted, self-isolation is required.

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• All passengers must subsequently present a second COVID-19 PCR test performed in the Czech Republic within 5 days after arrival. Until the second negative test is submitted, self-isolation is required.

Exemptions

The above requirements do not apply to:

• International transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document;
• Citizens of the European Union, including the citizens of the Czech Republic, and foreign nationals with long-term or permanent residence permit for residence in the European Union who transit by air across the Czech Republic within 12 hours or who travel to or from the Czech Republic for a period not exceeding 12 hours; foreign nationals are only allowed to travel to the Czech Republic for reasons stated under "Travel Eligibility". Passengers transiting by land must have written confirmation from an accredited laboratory that they have taken a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test with a negative result before entering the territory of the Czech Republic. The antigen test must be carried out no more than 24 hours and PCR test no more than 72 hours before the beginning of the trip.
• Accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic including private servants, holders of diplomatic passports who are travelling to or from the Czech Republic for the purpose of diplomatic service and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided that their stay in the country or outside the country does not exceed 72 hours;
• Persons younger than 5 years;
• Professional athletes and national representatives, including essential staff for sporting events permitted by the Ministry of Health, who are travelling to the Czech Republic to train or participate in events. Passengers in this category are still required to take a COVID-19 PCR test after arriving in the Czech Republic from a country with a high or very high risk of transmission.
• Cross-border workers, pupils and students who cross the state border with the Czech Republic to or from a neighbouring country for the purpose of work or studies regularly at least once a week on an authorised basis and trips to or from a neighbouring country for the purpose of exercising the right to take care of or be in contact with a minor child;
• Police officers carrying out escorting activities or providing security on airplanes;
• Nationals of the Czech Republic and the European Union and holders of a valid long-term visa or long-term/temporary/permanent residence permit for residence in the territory of the Czech Republic who present a printed or digital copy of a medical certificate from a physician working in the Czech Republic or a European Union member state. The certificate must be in English and must state that they do not COVID-19 symptoms or that they have probably recovered from COVID-19 or that they have completed isolation to the required extent after testing positive for COVID-19 and that not more than 90 days have passed from their first positive result. The certificate must also be stamped, with the doctor's identification details and telephone number also provided. Certificates in the form of an SMS message will not be accepted.
• Critical infrastructure service personnel whose performance is in the interest of the Czech Republic, provided they take a COVID-19 PCR test after their arrival and get a negative result
• Passengers who hold a diplomatic note confirming proven and completed isolation due to COVID-19 or a diplomatic note issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic certifying that it is impossible to take a test for COVID-19 in their country of origin or certifying proven isolation due to COVID-19 disease in the country of departure. Passengers who have been issued a diplomatic note certifying that it is impossible to take a COVID-19 test in their country of origin must take an RT-PCR test immediately on arrival and must comply with requirements for passengers arriving from countries with a very high risk of transmission.
• Cross-border cooperation within the intervention of the integrated rescue system services

Note that the written confirmation/certificate can be provided in printed (original or plain copy) or electronic form, provided that it indicates the passenger’s first name, last name and date of birth. Written confirmation in electronic form cannot be submitted in the form of an SMS message.

Travel Eligibility

It is prohibited to enter the Czech Republic for all citizens of third countries, which are not on the list of countries with a low risk and third country nationals who have temporary or permanent residence in such third countries.

This does not apply to:

• Foreign nationals with a long-term residence permit or permanent residence permit for residence in countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19,
• Holders of a valid long-term visa, a long-term / temporary or permanent residence permit card for residence in the territory of the Czech Republic, issued by the Czech Republic,
• Foreign nationals who were issued a short-term visa by the Czech Republic after 11 May 2020, provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate;
• Foreign nationals with permitted long-term or permanent residence in the European Union,
• Family members within the meaning of Section 15(a) para. 1 or Section 15(a) para. 2(b) of Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in the Czech Republic and on Amendments to Certain Acts, as amended, citizens of the Czech Republic or citizens of the European Union with their place of residence in the Czech Republic;
• Foreign nationals whose entry into the country is in the interest of the Czech Republic, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate or a diplomatic note;
• International transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by an adequate document,
• Accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic including private servants, holders of diplomatic passports who are travelling to the Czech Republic for the purpose of diplomatic service provided that their stay in the country does not exceed 72 hours and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
• In special urgent situations (the need to provide planned medical services, performance of an obligation imposed by a court, a trip based on a summons from a government authority, execution of a judgment, dealings with public authorities, necessary care for close family members who are unable to take care of themselves on their own, exercise of the right to take care of a minor child or be in contact with a minor child, other humanitarian situations), provided that the reason for the entry into the country is supported by an adequate document and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate;
• For a foreign national who has a demonstrable permanent partnership with a citizen of the Czech Republic or with the EU citizen with temporary residence certificate for a stay of over 90 days or with permanent residence permit, who has accepted the obligations set out in the affidavit, lives demonstrably in the same household with him or her and has been admitted to the territory of the Czech Republic pursuant to this point based on a confirmation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and provided that they have the printed negative COVID-19 test certificate or a diplomatic note.

Other information

For more information and exemptions you can refer to the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Health.

You can also contact the nearest embassy of the Czech Republic. You can find an overview on the diplomatic missions page.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Denmark

Effective 7 February 2021, guidelines have been updated to reflect requirement changes for passengers from specified countries. Please refer to the website of the Danish Police for information on travel in and out of Denmark and the entry requirements before you travel.

Border control is now applicable to customers travelling to Sweden via Copenhagen. Borders to Sweden will be closed for all passengers and transfer in Denmark to Sweden will be prohibited. Exemptions to below passengers are applicable:

• Swedish citizens
• Persons with residence permit in Sweden
• Persons with permanent residence (home) in Sweden

COVID-19 testing requirements

All inbound passengers must have a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test taken at Dubai International Airport. COVID-19 testing is also required for passengers travelling from or through Dubai. Testing facilities are available near the food court of the departures area and Gate B05 at Dubai International airport Terminal 3. The testing facilities will be available to passengers 4 hours before departure. The testing process from registration until results are issued may take between 10 to 15 minutes. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will need to follow Dubai Health Authority (DHA) advised protocols.

All passengers being tested at the COVID-19 rapid testing facilities in Terminal 3 will be charged AED 150 and applicable taxes.

Passengers will be required to take a COVID-19 rapid test on arrival in Denmark.

Exemptions to COVID-19 testing requirements:

Pre-departure COVID-19 test:

• Children under the age of 12
• Air crew members
• Persons who enter Denmark in connection with transportation of freight
• International ship crew members who are signing on or off in Danish ports
• International workers entering Denmark to sign on or off at offshore installations

Rapid test exemptions on arrival:

• Children under the age of 15 years are exempt from the new mandatory rapid test on arrival.
• Crew are exempt from the test.
• Transfer Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen are exempt from the test.

More information on testing requirements can be found here https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and-regulations/entry-into-denmark/legal-requirements-upon-entry

Previously COVID-19 infected passengers

Passengers, who previously have been infected with COVID-19 and therefore are unable to present a negative test result must present a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and 12 weeks prior to the flight. These passengers are no longer perceived to be contagious.

Quarantine

Effective 7 February, all passengers arriving to Denmark are required to complete a 10 day quarantine. The quarantine can be lifted by completing a negative COVID-19 PCR test no earlier than on the fourth day of quarantine.

Exemptions

Non-resident passengers may be allowed entry to Denmark for valid reasons.

Other information

For further travel advice, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Travel from Denmark

COVID-19 testing requirements

Travellers are allowed to transit through Denmark to a destination outside the country, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport, provided you present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the plane.

Please click here for more information.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to France

Please check if you are allowed entry to France before you travel. If you are travelling to France, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and fill out required forms before arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

Passengers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test (and not an antigenic) less than 72 hours before the flight and produce a negative test to be accepted at check-in.

Quarantine rules

All arriving passengers are required to self-isolate for 7 days.

Exemptions

Passengers transiting through CDG to travel to a third country within 24 hours are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate provided they do not exit the airport.

Children below 11 years old are not required to take the COVID-19 test.

Crew members travelling to or from deployment or personnel necessary for the operation of passenger or cargo flights

Members of a delegation on official missions, diplomatic mission staff, or staff of international organisation with headquarters or offices located in France, as well as their spouse and children.

Travel eligibility

Travel to and from France is restricted except for nationals of European Union member states, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Saint-Marin, La Switzerland and the Vatican. Passengers must present supporting documents for compelling professional, personal and emergency reasons to travel to be accepted on flights.

Compelling reasons of a personal or family nature:

• Death of a family member in the direct line of a brother or sister / visit to a person whose the vital prognosis is engaged, for the members of the family in direct line (required documents: act or certificate of death, medical certificate establishing the person's situation whose vital prognosis is engaged)
• Child custody by the parent vested with parental authority or whose custody right is recognised by legal decision (required documents: court decision and supporting document for the place of residence)
• Summons by a judicial or administrative authority (required documents: summons by the administrative or judicial authority)
• Legal or economic impossibility of remaining in the territory in which the person / execution is located a measure of distance from the territory (required documents: expiring residence permit, act of dismissal, etc.)
• Students at the start, resumption or end of their studies cycle (required document: school certificate issued by the institution)

Compelling reason for health:

• Vital medical emergency, including an accompanying person if their presence is essential (required documents: medical certificate, proof of scheduled hospitalization, etc.

Compelling professional reasons:

• Missions essential to the pursuit of an economic activity, requiring an on-site presence which cannot be postponed, including transport professionals (required documents: certificate from the employer, professional card for transport crews, international freight, international passenger transport, international transport maritime)
• Health professional contributing to the fight against COVID-19 or participating in cooperation of major interest in health matters (required document: professional card)
• One-off missions linked to the exercise of public authority prerogatives (including diplomatic missions) that cannot be postponed or cancelled (required document: professional card, mission order)
• High-level professional sportsmen participating in meetings validated by the Ministry of Sports (required documents: professional card, certificate issued by the organizer in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports)

Required forms

All passengers travelling to mainland France must complete the locator form.

Additionally passengers must complete the following two forms before check-in:

• Certificate of Travel
  • Certificate of Travel - France and EU nationals
  • Certificate of Travel - Other Nationals
• Sworn Statement to Abide by the Rules for Entry Into Metropolitan National Territory
  • Traveller aged above 11 years
  • Traveller aged below 11 years

Other information

A nightly curfew is currently in force in metropolitan France, restrictions and exemptions along with required certificates, can be found here.

You can find further information here and get advice for foreign nationals here.

Passengers are required to change their face masks every 4 hours. This is applicable on board and at airport premises.

Travel from France

If you are travelling from France, you may be required to take a COVID-19 test before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.

COVID-19 testing requirements

In cooperation with BIOGROUP laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID-19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you on the BIOGROUP laboratories website. Present your ticket or booking confirmation and the costs of the test will be covered by health insurance. You should receive your test results within 48 hours after the sample is taken. Please note that Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of BIOGROUP, nor for any delay in the release of test results.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Germany

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 24 January 2021, passengers travelling from Dubai to Germany, and passengers transiting in Dubai from areas of virus variant of concern and high incidence, must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate. The sample collection for the test must not be older than 48 hours before arrival in Germany.

• Passengers originating from a risk area and transiting through Dubai are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 testing prior to departure but must present results of a test taken no later than 48 hours after arrival in Germany to the competent authorities upon request.
• Passengers originating from a risk area or who have only passed through a high-incidence area and have not had a stopover there or who enter the Federal Republic of Germany only for transit purposes and leave the country by the quickest route are exempted from presenting a negative test result provided they meet the requirements of their final destination.
• 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.

The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be printed or presented as an electronic document in German, English or French. The test performed must meet the requirements stated on the Robert Koch Institute website.

Children below the age of six are exempted from taking a COVID-19 PCR test.

Crew on duty are exempted from the COVID-19 testing requirements if their stay in Germany does not exceed 72 hours. There is no exemption for crew entering Germany who have stayed in an area of virus variant of concern within the last 10 days. They must undergo mandatory entry registration and pre-flight SARS-COV-2 testing.

Passengers who have only passed through a high-incidence area without a stopover or those travelling from high-incidence areas transiting through Germany and leaving by the quickest route are not required to present a negative test result.

Exemptions don’t apply for passengers travelling from an area of virus variant of concern.

Required forms

Customers who have visited a virus variant area, high-incidence area or risk area are required to complete a Digital Entry Declaration ("DEA"). For details on the classification of countries check the RKI website. At the time of check-in, such passengers are to ensure they have a confirmation form of the registration, either saved or printed.

The form has to be filled out correctly as incorrect forms are considered to be an administrative offence and will lead to fines.

Passengers who do not complete the Digital Entry Declaration ("DEA") will not be accepted for travel.

This requirement is also applicable to Crew on flights to Germany and the form has to be completed prior to departure.

Quarantine

A 10 day quarantine is mandatory for all arriving customers who stayed the last 10 days in a virus variant area, high-incidence area and risk area (as specified in the Federal Foreign Office website).

Other information

Please read through the rules for incoming passengers to Germany before you travel.

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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Greece

If you are travelling to Greece, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and complete the Passenger Locator Form before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All arriving passengers are required to remain in isolation under quarantine for precautionary reasons for 7 days upon arrival at their place of residence, as declared in the submitted Passenger Locator Form. If their stay in Greece is less than 7 days, the restriction will apply to that period of time.

Passengers must take a COVID-19 rapid test on arrival. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine under supervision for 14 days. Only passengers whose final destination is Athens will be subject to testing on arrival based on their completed passenger locator form. Transit passengers must take a test before boarding their domestic flight.

Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom will be subjected to COVID-19 diagnostic rapid test at their point of entry upon their arrival in Greece and are required to remain in isolation under quarantine for precautionary reasons for 7 days upon arrival at their place of residence, as declared in the submitted Passenger Locator Form. If their stay in Greece is less than 7 days, the restriction will apply to that period of time. A negative molecular test (PCR) is required at the end of the 7-day quarantine period to release the quarantine restriction.

All passengers flying to Greece, with the exception of children under 10 years, must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate, taken not more than 72 hours before arrival. The certificate must be in English, clearly indicating the passenger’s name and ID number, and presented to officers of the general secretariat for civil protection and the national public health organisation on arrival.

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) at least 24 hours before check‑in for their flight to Greece. Passengers will receive an email notification upon on‑time completion of the e‑PLF or an electronic QR code that must be shown at check‑in. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.

Along with the QR code proof that they have completed the e‑PLF and a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate, travellers 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 documents to prove their place of residence.

Exemptions

Only EU citizens can travel to Greece. Exceptions are citizens and permanent residents from Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation and Israel who are permitted to enter. Permanent residents of UAE may arrive only by direct flights from UAE to Greece.

The following are also exempted from entry restrictions:

• EU member states nationals and the Schengen agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have a cohabitation agreement, as well as their minor children
• Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons, persons in need of international protection
• Medical and nursing staff, researchers and health professionals, if they present their professional license to practice or other appropriate evidence of their professional status at the point of entry and provided that their entry into the country relates to the exercise of their professional duties
• Long‑term residents of EU member states or Schengen agreement and third country nationals, holding a residence permit in EU member states or the Schengen agreement
• Members of government delegations
• Members of diplomatic delegations or consulate authorities and delegations, members of international and European organisations, members of humanitarian organisations performing their duties, military and security forces officials and of general secretariat for civil protection
• Personnel employed in the transport sector, including seamen, aircraft crews, the crews and technical personnel of the leased aircraft firefighting equipment, lorry drivers and the absolutely necessary support staff for the transport of goods
• Transit passengers provided they remain at the airport transit area and do not exit the airport during the transit time.
• Students
• Persons caring for the elderly and people with disability (disabled)
• Seasonal workers in the field of agriculture

The above persons must present the appropriate document and undergo laboratory medical examination.

Third country nationals subject to the restrictions may request exceptional entry to the Greek consular authority of their place of residence or stay for business or personal reasons.

Other information

For domestic flights within Greece only essential travel is allowed. Essential travel should include travel for health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons and return to their permanent residence. Adherence to the essential travel and proof of the relevant reason are the responsibility of each individual passenger.

Third country nationals subject to the restrictions may request exceptional entry to the Greek consular authority of their place of residence or stay for business or personal reasons.

The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted in Greece.

Travel from Greece

Required forms

Effective 10 November, the e-PLF submission via https://travel.gov.gr on the day prior to travel is mandatory for all permanent residents departing on international flights from Greece.

Passengers will receive an email notification upon on‑time completion of the e‑PLF or an electronic QR code that must be shown at check‑in. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.

Other information

The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Hungary

There are restrictions on the categories of passengers who can enter Hungary at this time. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Hungary, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCT test before departure or on arrival, as well as undergo self quarantine.

Quarantine

Passengers arriving into Hungary are subject to 10 days self quarantine from the date/time of entering the country. The quarantine period can be shortened if the passenger is able to present two negative COVID-19 PCR test results. The tests must be taken at local designated laboratories with a 48-hour period between the two tests.

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:

• 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.
• Hungarian citizens arriving from Czechia, Poland and Slovakia having accommodation there before 6 October may be exempted from quarantine provided they undergo one COVID-19 PCR test after arrival.
• Passengers arriving for cultural or sport events in Hungary are allowed to enter with a ticket of the event provided that they have two negative PCR test results within 5 days with at least a 48hr period between the two tests..
• Passengers are allowed to enter Hungary for business or economic activities if they provide proof of this at entry. Customers arriving in Hungary for business or economic activities are exempted from health screening and quarantine, provided they hold permission to enter Hungary.
• All other passengers that have pre-approval from Hungarian Authorities. The request to enter Hungary can be lodged online.

Other information

For more information about the entry process upon arrival and departure please visit the Budapest Airport website.

Travel to Ireland

Travel update, effective 28 January 2020:

Nationals of the following countries who were visa exempt will now require a visa or transit visa to enter Ireland: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, South Africa, Uruguay

Nationals of the following countries who currently require a visa, but do not require a transit visa, will now require either a visa or a transit visa with immediate effect: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Suriname

Exemptions to the visa restrictions:

• Irish residents who are in possession of their physical Irish residence permit.
• Family members of European Citizens, who are in possession of a Residence card issued under Article 10 or Article 20 of Directive 2004/38/EC and are joining or accompanying their European family member. Please note that residence cards issued by the United Kingdom do not exempt from Irish visa requirements.
• Airline Crew members arriving into the State in the course of their duties.
• Seafarers seeking entry to the State to embark or disembark from a vessel or transiting the State for this purpose. Such seafarers must be in possession of a Seamans book issued under ILO 108 or ILO185.
• A person exempted for any other reason under S.I. 473/2014.
• For latest travel information, please see www.gov.ie or for visa information please see www.inis.gov.ie

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 below for Ireland.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 16 January, all passengers arriving in Ireland will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland.

Exemptions

Children below the age of 6 years are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test requirement.

Required forms

Passengers arriving in Ireland from overseas, including Irish citizens, must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form 48 hours before their arrival. It is a penal offence not to complete the form in the manner specified. It is also an offence to provide false or misleading information on the form. You will receive an email receipt once you have completed the form. Please present the email receipt or a completed printed version of the form to an officer at your point of entry to the state.

During the 14 days following your arrival the information on the form may be used:

• to provide you with public health information,
• to contact you to verify that the information on the form is correct and
• for the purpose of contact tracing in relation to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.

• your passport details
• your telephone and email address
• your travel details, including times and dates
• the address where you will stay in the Ireland (if applicable)

Quarantine

All passengers travelling to Ireland from or through Dubai must undergo a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine on arrival in Ireland.

Post-arrival testing

Your 14 day period of restricted movement can end if you receive a negative/‘not detected’ result of a PCR test taken five days after your arrival in Ireland. You should wait for your test result to be returned before ending your period of restricted movement.

Other information

The public health measures that apply to all of the population in Ireland, will also apply to all arriving passengers. You can get more information on the Ireland government portal.

For more information, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade website.

Restricting your movements on arrival

Nearly all of Europe has a high incidence of COVID-19 and is in a high risk category (orange/red). If you are coming from orange, red or grey regions, or from outside the EU, you should restrict your movements for 14 days. This applies to all people entering the State, even if you have no symptoms. If you are unsure which risk area you are travelling from, please check the ECDC website.

Restricting your movements means staying home or in your accommodation, and avoiding contact with other people, including those in your household that are at particular risk should they contract COVID-19. You should wear a face covering, including while indoors, to protect them. You can go outside to exercise by yourself as long as you keep 2 metres away from other people. You should not meet or socialise with people outside your immediate household. You can find more information on the HSE website.

Please closely monitor for any symptoms. The common symptoms of COVID-19 are:

• a fever (high temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above)
• a cough - this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
• shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

If you develop symptoms after arrival, you should immediately self-isolate and contact your GP or HSE Live on 1850 24 1850.

You don’t have to restrict your movements

If you are:

• Arriving from an orange region and have a negative/‘not detected’ result from a PCR test taken during the three days before departure to Ireland. You must carry supporting evidence of your negative test.
• Providing an essential function or need, including an imperative business function or family reason. You are not required to restrict your movements while carrying out your business function or family reason, but you must otherwise restrict your movements for 14 days.
• A returning passenger who travelled to carry out an essential function in another region but otherwise restricted your movements while in that region.

Please carry supporting documentation for your essential purpose. You can find more information here.

Travel from Ireland

COVID-19 testing requirements

In cooperation with the following laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID 19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you and present your ticket or booking confirmation. You should receive your test results within 96 hours after the sample is taken. Please note that Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of these laboratories, nor for any delay in the release of test results.

• Travel Health
• Vida care
• Liffey Medical
• Better2know
• Tropical Medical Bureau

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to and from Italy

Travel to and from Italy is restricted to specific categories of passengers until 5 March 2021. Please check the requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Italy, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and self-isolate on arrival

Travel eligibility

The Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DCPM) contains lists of countries, for which different restrictions apply. These lists are contained in Annex 20 of the DPCM. The measures envisaged for travel to/from the countries on the various lists are detailed below.

A: The Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State: no limitations

B: EU countries (except for the countries in lists C and D), Schengen, Andorra, and the Principality of Monac: No restrictions for those travelling to/from the countries listed in groups B. Molecular or antigenic swab test and self‑isolation/undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 14 days may apply depending selected date range, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information

C: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: No restrictions for those travelling to/from the countries listed in groups C. Molecular or antigenic swab test and self‑isolation/undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 14 days may apply depending selected date range, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information

D: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, The Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay: according to the Italian regulations travel from/to these Countries is allowed for any reason, therefore also for tourism. On arriving/returning to Italy travellers must self-isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 14 days.

E: Rest of the world: travel to/from the rest of the world (i.e. all the states and territories not mentioned in other lists) is allowed only for specific reasons, such as work, health or study, or absolute urgency, returning to one's home, domicile, or dwelling (This includes passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence without leaving the airport, they must remain in the transit area). Travel for tourism is not allowed. Arrival/return to Italy from this group of countries is always allowed only for Italian/EU/Schengen/the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland citizens and their family members, as well as holders of residence permits and their family members. Travellers from the countries in list E are allowed to enter Italy if they have a proven and stable affective relationship (regardless of whether or not they cohabit) with Italian/EU/Schengen/the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland citizens or with persons who are legally residing in Italy and if they are travelling to their partners' home/domicile/dwelling in Italy. Travellers must self‑isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 14 days.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for further information.

Required forms

All passengers must complete the following declaration forms before arrival:

• Form “ANNEX 1 SELF-DECLARATION”: Distributed on board by the crew to customers and collected by crew once filled by customers before landing.
• Form “Autocertificazione”: Distributed on board by the crew to customers, before landing for Immigration purposes. On entering Italy, travellers will be required to fill the self-declaration form specifying the reason for entering/returning to Italy. The form must then be presented to the competent authorities

Quarantine

On entering Italy from any country listed in D and E, travellers must self‑isolate and undergo supervision by the competent health authorities for 14 days. For countries listed in groups B and C, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Other information

For more COVID-19 related information please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to the Netherlands

If you are travelling to the Netherlands, you must complete the Health Screening Form, hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test and rapid antigen test certificate before departure. You might also be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.

An entry ban to the Netherlands has been imposed on all Non Schengen and Non EU nationals.

Exemptions to the entry ban are residents from Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.

Travel update for customers travelling from Ireland, the United Kingdom and South Africa:

Effective 15 January 2021 and until further notice, all passengers travelling to the Netherlands from Ireland, the United Kingdom and South Africa are required to hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test not older than 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands. Passengers must carry printed copies of these documents with them for the duration of their journey.

Please refer to the website of the government for further information.

A mandatory 10 day quarantine for passengers from the United Kingdom and South Africa is applicable.

Passengers who are not able to present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test will be refused for travel.

COVID‑19 testing requirements

All passengers (including Dutch citizens) must have a negative COVID–19 certificate and must show a negative test declaration COVID-19 and the negative test result when boarding the aircraft and on arrival to The Netherlands. The test sample must have been collected no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands.

Passengers arriving in The Netherlands without valid negative test results and the mandatory form may be denied entry to the Netherlands.

Accepted PCR tests:

• COVID-19 PCR;
• LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification)

In addition to the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test results, test declaration and health declaration, all passengers are required to hold a negative rapid antigen test which has to be performed within 4 hours prior to departure to the Netherlands. This requirement is also applicable for transfer passengers and does not exclude crew unless the crew does not disembark the aircraft in the Netherlands.

Accepted rapid tests:

• Molecular (rapid);
• The NAAT test;
• The TMA test;
• The ID-Now.

More information about Rapid testing facilities at the Dubai International airport can be found below.

All passengers arriving from a high risk country outside the EU or Schengen Area that is exempted from flight restrictions or the EU entry ban must carry the following requirements:

• A valid negative result of a COVID-19 test taken not later than 72 hours before arrival in Netherlands. Results of an MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT PCR, LAMP or TMA test will be accepted.
• A valid negative NAAT test declaration. This is only applicable for travellers from outside the EU/Schengen Area.
• A negative Antigen Rapid Test taken no later than 4 hours prior to boarding the aircraft. Passengers can also take a NAAT test 12 hours before departure instead of the PCR test or rapid test
• A health declaration for all passengers 13 years old and above who are travelling to/from the Netherlands.

Please visit the government website for more information.

Exemptions

The following people do not need a negative test result (PCR and rapid antigen test) and statement:

• Children under 13;
• People arriving from countries on the EU list of safe countries;
• People arriving from Iceland;
• Cross-border commuters (including students and school children);
• Holders of a diplomatic identity card issued by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
• Holders of non-Dutch diplomatic passports;
• Holders of Dutch diplomatic passports, if they are travelling as part of their job, in order to perform their job or after performing their job;
• Heads of state and members of foreign governments;
• Individuals who work in the goods transport sector, and other transportation personnel in so far as necessary. This includes lorry drivers and individuals who work on container ships, bulk carriers (e.g. of ore and coal), tankers (fuel and chemicals) and fishing vessels. It also includes individuals who work in the energy sector, including oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms, offshore companies that provide services to this sector, and air, cruise-ship and ferry crew members if they are travelling in order to perform their job;
• Seafarers who possess a seaman’s record book if they are travelling as part of their job, in order to perform work or after performing work. This exemption does not apply to seafarers on commercial yachts and pleasure craft;
• Passengers on flights which do not have a Dutch airport as their destination, but are diverted to a Dutch airport due to unforeseen circumstances;
• Passengers with a NATO Travel Order or a NATO-2 visum.

Required forms

All passengers, from the age of 13, must complete the health declaration form and save it on their mobile device. Printed forms will no longer be required. The editable PDF form can be accessed on the website of the Netherlands government under document 4/12 and 7/12 on the page.

Crew are exempted from filling out the form.

Quarantine

Passengers travelling from high risk countries will be required to undergo a 10-day self‑quarantine.

For more information: https://www.government.nl/visit

Other Information

Please maintain social distancing of at least 1.5 metres.

Wearing of face masks is mandatory throughout the airport and on public transport.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

Rapid testing facilities are available for departing passengers at the Dubai International airport Terminal 3 departure area next to Costa, before the check-in thermal scanners. Transfer passengers can take the rapid test at Gate B05.

The testing facilities will open 4 hours before departure. The testing process, from registration until results are issued, may take from 10 to 15 minutes. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will need to follow DHA advised protocols.

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Norway

If you are travelling to Norway, you must present a negative COVID-19 test taken 24 hours before departure and be tested again upon arrival at the airport. You may also be required to undergo quarantine on arrival.

Travel eligibility

Entry restrictions effective 23 February 2021:

The following groups of people no longer have access to the country:

• Foreign nationals residing in the EEA and EEA nationals residing in third countries (unless covered by exemptions that also apply to third-country nationals)
• Family members apart from nuclear families in which the children are minors, for both EEA nationals and others (grandparents, adult children, parents of adult children and romantic partners may no longer visit)
• Foreign nationals from countries outside the EEA who are granted a residence permit in connection with work or study, including as a seasonal worker or student
• Foreign nationals who are to work with films or series production or as researchers exempt from the requirement of a residence permit

Exemptions are still provided for some groups including:

• Foreign nationals who reside in Norway
• Foreign nationals for whom special reasons indicate they should be granted the right to enter, such as specific care responsibilities for persons in Norway or other compelling welfare considerations
• Foreign nationals who are to carry out agreed or formalised parent-child contact
• Close family members of persons residing in Norway; i.e., spouses/registered partners/cohabitants, minor children or stepchildren, parents or stepparents of minor children or stepchildren
• Journalists and other personnel on assignment for a foreign media institution
• Foreign nationals who plan an airport stopover in Norway (both in international airport transit and within Schengen)
• Seafarers and aviation personnel
• Foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers
• Foreign nationals who work in critical public functions
• Health personnel from Sweden and Finland who work in the Norwegian health and care services
• Children who cross the border to Norway daily to go to school

The following list prepared by the Directorate for Civil Protection may be used as a starting point in determining which public functions are considered critical:

• Administration and crisis management
• Defence
• Law and order
• Health and care services, including pharmacy and maintenance
• Rescue service
• Digital security in the civilian sector
• Nature and the environment
• Security of supply
• Water and wastewater
• Financial services
• Power supply
• Electronic communications
• Transport
• Satellite-based services

Required forms

All passengers, including Norwegian citizens, travelling from red countries must register online within 72 hours of their time of arrival in Norway and present the receipt to authorities at the border control. Additional information is provided further below.

Passengers wo are unable to register online can provide a printed copy of the form. Please note that the processing time for passengers with printed forms may be much longer.

The app can be downloaded here.

Exemptions

All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions but are required to submit the entry form electronically. A printed copy may also be presented if they are unable to complete the form online.

Travel to END SVALBARD, LONGYEAR

Passengers arriving into Norway from a Red Area/ Country must complete their full quarantine period on the mainland of Norway prior to travelling to Svalbard. This is also applicable for residents.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers arriving into Norway must present a negative COVID test (either PCR or antigen rapid test) taken within 24 hours of departure flight to Norway.

Effective 9 November:

Passengers from red countries other than Norwegian citizens and/or residence must present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test certificate when entering Norway. Approved test method is COVID-19 PCR or antigen rapid test. The test must have been taken less than 24 hours before departure and must be in either Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German or French.

EU/EEA residents and/or citizens travelling from red countries must show a negative COVID-19 test certificate when entering Norway. Approved test method is COVID-19 PCR or antigen rapid test.

• As of 7 December, red countries are: Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic Austria, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands. United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.
• Information about red countries can be found here.
• For those who have a suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
• Those who do not have a suitable place to stay in Norway must stay in a quarantine hotel for the first then days after entry to Norway. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.

Non EU/EAA resident and/or citizen:

• Travellers from red countries (currently all non EU/EAA countries are considered red) must show a certificate on a negative Covid-19 test when entering Norway, approved test method is PCR or antigen rapid test. The test must have been taken less than 24 hours before departure, test result needs to be in either Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German or French.
• For those who have a suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
• Those who do not have not a suitable place to stay (as described above) when entering Norway must stay in a quarantine hotel for the first then days after entry to Norway. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.

All passengers must ensure to get tested for COVID-19 within 24 hours after arrival.

Exemptions

COVID-19 test exemption list:

• Norwegian Citizen
• 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, all passengers are subject to a 10 day quarantine.

Everyone entering Norway from a red country MUST undergo a 10 days quarantine.

Effective 11 December:

• Non Norwegian resident can take their quarantine suitable place to stay where it is possible to avoid close contact with others, with private room, private bathroom, and own kitchen or food service, and upon entry can provide confirmation that the residence meets the conditions from the person who makes the place of residence available, Self-declaration form for persons who are to undergo entry quarantine and confirmation of a suitable accommodation for quarantine: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/48bf71bca8fe45888e83807f6d1f9061/avkrysningsskjema_karantenehotell_engelsk.pdf
• Those who do not have not a suitable place to stay (as described above) when entering Norway will be assigned to a quarantine hotel by the by the border force police it is not possible to pre-book or to request a specific hotel in advance. Passenger will be held in the quarantine lounge until transported to the assigned quarantine hotel. It is still possible to visit Norway, but visitors must spend their first ten days at a quarantine hotel and test themselves during their quarantine period.

Exemptions

Effective 9 November:

All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Poland

Please find information given by Polish Immigration which specifies the conditions of entry into Poland

Quarantine

From 28 December 2020 until 14 March 2021, 10 days mandatory quarantine will apply to all persons who have crossed the Polish border (representing both the external and internal EU border) by plane, bus or other means of public transport, counting from the day following the day of crossing the border.

Those vaccinated with a vaccine that has been authorized in the European Union for COVID-19 and those tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test (the time between test result and time of crossing the border must not exceed 48 hours) will not be placed in quarantine.

Travel from Poland

Check the new rules at Warsaw Chopin Airport before you travel. More information is available from the Polish Chief Sanitary Inspector’s website, as well as the Polish government website in Polish and English.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Portugal

Travel to Portugal is restricted to specific categories of passengers. Please check the requirements below before you travel.

All passengers traveling to Portugal are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate and complete a Passenger Locater Form before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Before boarding, all passengers must present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test carried out not more than 72 hours before their time of departure from the point of origin.

This does not apply to children that have not completed the age of 24 months.

The test validity of 72 hours is considered from the time of sample collections and not from the time the test certificate was issued.

Third party nationals without legal residency in Portugal will be refused entry if they do not hold a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test.

In addition to the COVID-19 PCR test, passengers arriving from the following countries must undergo a 14 days mandatory quarantine in their homes, or in the places indicated by the health authorities. Quarantine measures do not apply to passengers transiting to a third country and not leaving the airport transit area.

• Brazil
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Latvia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• United Kingdom

Travel Eligibility

Only nationals and residents of the following countries are allowed non-essential travel to Portugal provided that they are arriving on a direct flight or transiting only through the international area of any other airport not within the list:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Rwanda
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Thailand
• China
• Hong Kong
• Macau

For all other nationals, only essential travel is allowed (travelling for business, study, family gathering, health or humanitarian reasons).

Required forms

• A Passenger Locator Form (PLC) must be completed by all passengers arriving in Portugal. After check-in (online or at the airport) passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLC) available on following the link:  https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card. Before boarding, passengers must present the completed printed form or on their mobile devices.

Travel from Portugal

Effective from 30 January, 00:00 until 16 March, 23:59, Portuguese citizens are prohibited to travel outside the continental territory (by air or other mode of transportation).

This prohibition does not apply to essential travels, defined as below:

• Travel for the performance of professional or similar activities, duly documented, in the context of activities with an international dimension;
• Travel for the purpose of leaving the continental territory by Portuguese citizens residing in other countries;
• Exceptional travel for the purpose of family reunion of spouses or equivalent and family members up to the 1st degree in the straight line;
• Travel by aircraft, vessels or vehicles of the State or the Armed Forces;
• Journeys for the carriage of cargo and mail;
• Journeys for humanitarian or medical emergency purposes, as well as for the purpose of access to healthcare facilities under bilateral health care agreements;
• Technical landings for non-commercial purposes;
• Journeys for the international carriage of goods, the carriage of cross-border workers and seasonal workers with a documented employment relationship, the movement of emergency and rescue vehicles and emergency services;
• Journeys by holders of posts in sovereign bodies in the exercise of their duties;
• Travel to the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira.

This prohibition does not affect journeys which began prior to the entry into force of the Decree, nor does it affect transit passengers to other countries if they are not obliged to leave the airport facilities.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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.

If travelling from Dubai, Russian nationals do not need to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure. However, they must take one at a Russian clinic within 72 hours of arrival and register and upload a negative result.

Required forms

For non-Russian citizens, printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.

Quarantine

There are currently no quarantine requirements for travel to Russia.

Exemptions

Only the following passengers are allowed to travel to Russia:

• Russian nationals and permanent residents
• UAE nationals
• UAE residents
• 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
• Nationals of other countries (non‑UAE residents), if travelling for the following reasons:
  • To visit close relatives (spouse/parents/children) or travelling with close relatives who are nationals of the Russian Federation. Documentary proof of relationship must be presented.
  • For work in Russia as high qualification specialists. A letter from Russian border control confirming qualification and the reason for travel must be presented.
  • 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).

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Spain

Only a limited number of nationalities are allowed to travel to the EU. Please check if your nationality can enter Spain and ensure you have prior permission from any Spanish consulate or embassy to be considered as one of the exceptions for travel.

Effective 21 December 2020 until 16 March 2021, a temporary restriction applies to all passengers arriving from flights from the United Kingdom. Only Spanish nationals and foreign nationals with legal residence in Spain are allowed to enter the country from the United Kingdom.

Until further notice, a temporary restriction applies to all passengers arriving on flights from Brazil and South Africa. Only Spanish/Andorran nationals and foreign nationals with legal residence in Spain/Andorra are allowed to enter the country. Passengers in transit with final destination in a non-Schengen country will be allowed entry provided their stopover in Spain is less than 24 hours and they do not leave the transit zone.

Effective 22 February, passengers travelling from the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of South Africa must remain in quarantine for 10 days after their arrival in Spain, or for the duration of their stay if it is less than 10 days. This period may end earlier if the passenger takes a COVID-19 test on the seventh day with negative results.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 1 March 2021, COVID-19 PCR testing is required for travellers from all non EU/EEC countries except:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Rwanda
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Thailand
• China
• Hong Kong
• Macau

Different testing requirements apply for passengers arriving in Spain from EU/EEC countries. Please check before you travel.

COVID‑19 PCR/TMA or RT-LAMP test results must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If they are on any other language, a valid official translation is accepted and has to be presented in form of hard copy or electronic format.

Passengers who have recently contracted COVID-19 will be allowed to travel if they can provide a medical report stating they have contracted and since been cured of COVID-19, although a positive result persists. This report must be written in Spanish or English

This does not apply to children below 6 years old.

Travel Eligibility

Passengers will not be allowed to enter Spain except if they are:

• Spanish Nationals, travelling with their spouse and children
• European Union nationals and nationals from Andorra, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican whose primary residence is in Spain or are in transit through Spain to reach their country of origin or of primary residence, travelling with their spouse and children.
• Third country nationals who are holders of a Spanish or an EU Residence Permit, or a valid long stay visa, with primary residence in Spain or in transit through Spain to their country of residence. (Proof must be presented)
• Third country nationals in transit for less than 24 hours to an international destination staying in the international zone of the airport.

Travel to Spain is restricted to specific categories of passengers until 31 March 2021.

Nationals and residents of the following countries are allowed entry to Spain, provided that they are arriving on a direct flight from or transiting through any of these countries, or transiting through only the international area of any other airport not within the list:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Rwanda
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Thailand
• China
• Hong Kong
• Macau

Any passenger who does not follow the health regulations in place will be declared inadmissible, even if they fall under the list of exemptions, and will immediately be returned to their point of origin.

Required forms

International passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH APP (available on Google Play and the App Store). A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented to authorities on arrival. If customers are unable to download the APP, the required forms can be downloaded online on spth.gob.es. However the times of access and passage through the health checkpoint, using a handwritten form will be much higher. All passengers are encouraged to fill out the electronic form and obtain the QR, thus avoiding unnecessary waiting times.

When accessing the app, customers will be asked to declare if they have completed the required COVID-19 PCR test. Failing to provide a valid test, passengers will be directed to take an antigen test on arrival and may be fined.

Quarantine

By signing the form, passengers are committing to self-isolate at home or a place of residence during the 14 days after entry to Spain if they present symptoms of acute respiratory infection (fever, cough or respiratory difficulty), to self-monitor coronavirus symptoms, and to phone the competent health authorities. Only passengers are allowed to access the airport terminals. It is mandatory to wear face masks at every point of your journey.

Other information

Airports in Spain are only open to passengers in possession of a ticket or boarding pass.

For more information please refer to the Home Affairs Website and the Ministry of Health Website.

Passengers MUST NOT TRAVEL if they have recent onset COVID-19 compatible symptoms (fever, cough, breathing difficulties), if have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or if they have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last two weeks.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Sweden

An entry ban is currently in place and remains in effect until 31 March 2021 for anyone travelling from the United Kingdom, Norway or Denmark to Sweden.

Swedish citizens have an unconditional right to enter Sweden and accordingly will not be affected by the entry ban.

Further information can be found here.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 6 February 2021, foreign nationals aged 18 years and above must provide a negative COVID-19 certificate for a test conducted not more than 48 hours before arrival.

Foreigners crossing the border for work purposes/frontier workers need to present a test no older than one week. The test results needs to verify that the traveler does not have an ongoing COVID-19 infection. This can be done with a negative PCR, LAMP or antigen test. The documentation should be in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish, and contain the following:

• Your name,
• Date and time the test was taken,
• Type of test (PRC, LAMP or antigen),
• Test result,
• Who issued the certificate.

Exemption for the test requirement applies to people under the age of 18, those who live in Sweden and staff in the transport sector.

Other information

For more information please refer to the following links:

• https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/travel-to-and-from-sweden/
• https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/
• https://www.government.se/articles/2020/04/faqs--entry-to-the-eu-via-sweden-banned/

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Switzerland

If you are travelling to Switzerland, you may be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers are required to have a negative result for a COVID-19 test. Accepted tests are COVID-19 PCR (molecular biological analysis) taken no later than 72 hours prior to departure from the point of origin or a rapid immunological test taken no later than 24 hours prior to departure from the point of origin.

COVID-19 testing exemptions

The following passengers from the countries listed above may be exempted from the quarantine requirement:

• Children below 12 years are exempted from the COVID-19 test requirement.
• Passengers who have recently contracted COVID-19 and therefore test positive must provide a medical certificate proving that they have been treated for COVID-19 and cured in the last 3 months.

Quarantine

Travellers entering Switzerland from certain countries will have to go into quarantine for 10 days.

A negative test result does not exempt passengers from the mandatory quarantine requirement.

Visit the Federal Office of Public Health website for the updated list of countries.

Exemptions

The mandatory quarantine requirement does not apply to transit passengers who have spent less than 24 hours in a country or area with an increased risk of infection.

Required forms

Effective 8 February 2021, all passengers must complete an electronic Passenger Locator Form.

Other information

You can get the latest information from the Swiss Authorities regarding the new entry restrictions to Switzerland as well as rules and recommendations for travellers here.

For further information click here.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Turkey

If you are travelling to Turkey, please note that you will be required to wear a face mask at every point of your journey, at the airport and onboard your flight. You may also be subject to COVID-19 health screening on arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

Starting from 29 December 2020 21:00 UTC hours until further notice, all passengers that are 6 years old and older will be required to submit a negative SARS-COV-2 PCR test result done within the last 72 hours prior to departure of their inbound flight to Turkey. Passengers that do not show negative SARS-COV-2 PCR test result will not be accepted to flight. This requirement is not applicable for transit and transfer passengers.

All passengers 6 years old and older travelling to Turkey who have visited Brazil, the UK, Denmark and South Africa within the last 10 days will be required to submit a negative SARS-COV2 PCR test certificate for a test done within 72 hours prior to arrival in Turkey. They must also undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival at facilities selected by the governorship. Quarantine will be lifted if they test negative for COVID-19 on the tenth day of quarantine.

Exemptions

Crew and Merchant Seamen are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR requirement and quarantine.

Required forms

All arriving passengers must fill the passenger information form that is provided on board.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to the United Kingdom

There are restrictions for travel to the United Kingdom. Please read the UK government health advice and further guidance for passengers flying to the United Kingdom.

All passengers travelling from Dubai to the UK must:

• Provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 3 days before travel. The test provider must meet the standards for pre-departure testing. The test certificate must be presented with the correct details. More information on the test can be found here. Children aged under 11 do not need to take a test
• Book a managed quarantine hotel and enter the confirmed hotel details in a passenger locator form.
• Complete an online passenger locator form 48 hours before arrival with the details of your quarantine hotel or you will not be able to board.
• Quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days on arrival. You will also get 2 coronavirus tests taken on or before day 2 and on or after day 8 of your quarantine.
• Follow the national lockdown rules

Find out more about:

• Testing and quarantine rules for England
• Testing and quarantine rules for Northern Ireland
• Testing and quarantine rules for Scotland
• Testing and quarantine rules for Wales

Required documents

1. Complete the Passenger Locator form within 48 hours before your arrival in the UK. This must include the details of your quarantine hotel or you will not be able to board the flight.
2. Present at check-in a negative COVID-19 test certificate for a test taken 3 days before departure to board the flight to the UK.

Other information

Passengers must wear face coverings on all flights travelling from and to the UK.

Learn more about UK government guidance on travel into the UK on their website.

Essential information to enter the UK

The United Kingdom is taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

1. All persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england.
2. To protect your health and others’, everyone must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.
3. All arrivals must quarantine for 10 days unless exempt. If you have travelled through a red list country in the last 10 days, you must have a valid Managed Quarantine Facility booked prior to departure. For information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/travel-quarantine-and-testing. Check the list of exempt countries immediately before travel and the list of work-related exemptions if travelling for work.
4. Everyone is required to take a coronavirus test on days 2 and 8 or their quarantine. You must have this booked prior to departure. For information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/travel-quarantine-and-testing.
5. It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in the UK.
6. If you quarantine in England, you may opt in to Test to Release. For further information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-test-to-release-for-international-travel.

Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.

Departures from Dubai

If you are travelling to China, you are required to take a COVID‑19 PCR test and antibody blood test before departure. Please check the requirements below for the forms and documents you need to submit for entry.

COVID‑19 testing requirements

Effective 7 November 2020, passengers from the United Arab Emirates to China, before boarding the flight, will be required to take COVID‑19 PCR and IgM anti-body tests for which the sample was taken 48 hours before boarding.

The Chinese Embassy has designated the following testing facilities to conduct the tests:

• Mediclinic (all testing facilities in Dubai)
• Canadian Specialist Hospital
• Iranian Hospital in Dubai

Passenger has to apply for green health code with the “HS” logo or health status statement.

Passengers departing from the UAE and transiting to China via a third country must undergo the nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test in the transit country (the country of departure for direct flights to China) and apply for green health codes with the "HS" logo or health status declaration at the embassies and consulates there. Please refer to the requirements under the Joining passengers from Dubai section.

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.
  • All passengers must upload negative tests result through Wechat Health Code Program within 24 hours after certificates are issued.
• Foreign Passengers:
  • Passengers must fill the Health Declaration Form on the Chinese Embassy website to be allowed to board.
  • To obtain this follow below procedure:
    • The tests must be taken at a medical institution appointed by the Chinese Embassy/Consulate-General in UAE. The scanned copies of negative tests results, along with passport information page, itinerary and the signed Health Declaration Form, must be sent by email to the Chinese Embassy in the UAE or the Chinese Consulate-General in Dubai.
    • Email of the Chinese Embassy in the UAE: hschinaemb@gmail.com
    • Email of the Chinese Consulate-General in Dubai: chinaconsul_dubai@aliyun.com
    • These documents will then be examined and verified by the Chinese Embassy/Consulate-General before a stamped CHD (Certified Health Declaration) Form is emailed back to the applicant. The CHD (Certified Health Declaration) Form within its validity period must be presented in print or digital form 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.

Visa exemptions

• Foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid effective from 00:00 local time, 28 March 2020, including APEC Business Travel Cards, are temporarily suspended entry into mainland China.
• Effective 28 September 2020, passengers with a residence permit issued by China (People's Rep.) with the purpose “work”, “personal matters” and “reunion” are allowed to enter.
• Residence Permits issued for “students” and “journalists” are not allowed to enter.
• The following visa policies are suspended as well: 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise/group tours through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries.
• Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
• Entry by foreign nationals with visas/resident permits issued after 00:00 GMT 27 March 2020 will not be affected.
• Foreign nationals with permanent residence cards (ZHONG GUO LV KA or China Green Cards) will not be affected.
• Foreign nationals under the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries will not be affected.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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:

• BN(O) 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;
• BN(O) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof of identity;
• When passengers board flights for Hong Kong, airlines concerned must require Hong Kong residents concerned to present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof;
• Hong Kong permanent residents who are not of Chinese nationality and do not hold other valid travel documents may apply to the Immigration Department for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for international travel.

It is mandatory for all passengers, except ​passengers from China, (refer exemptions below) to have 21 nights hotel booking from the date of arrival into Hong Kong.

With immediate effect, passengers need to follow COVID-19 testing requirements as per below groups based on the level of risk:

Group A (Extremely high risk)

• Brazil
• Ireland
• South Africa
• United Kingdom

Group B (Very high risk)

• Joining and transfer passengers from the rest of the countries not listed in Group A, including China and those transiting through the UAE

Group C (High risk)

• Passengers from the rest of the countries excluding those who are joining or have transited from countries listed in Group A or from Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Group A

• Any passengers joining from or stayed in transit for more than 2 hours in Group A countries in the past 21 days will not be allowed to enter Hong Kong.

Group B

• Eligible passengers including children and infants visiting Hong Kong need to present the following documents at the time of check-in:
  • A negative test result of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure from Dubai;
  • SEPARATE documentary proof that the laboratory or healthcare institute is government recognized or ISO 15189 accredited; and
  • Confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.

Group C

• Eligible passengers visiting Hong Kong need to present the following documents at the time of check-in
  • Present confirmation in English or Chinese of a reservation at a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong of not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the passenger’s arrival in 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 A or B countries within the last 21 days. If report is not in English or Chinese then a written confirmation (translated document) in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution should be presented along with original lab report.
• In addition to above a documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited is required.
• If the documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) does not have ISO15189 accreditation printed on it, then a letter by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located is mandatory.

Please note: A letter from the laboratory itself stating it is ISO 15189 accredited or recognised by the government is not acceptable.

Exemptions

All non-residents are not allowed to travel to Hong Kong until further notice. Only passengers holding a Hong Kong Resident Card (irrespective of passport) and/or valid visa/documents will be allowed entry to Hong Kong.

Only the following passengers will be allowed entry into Hong Kong without additional documentation:

• Passengers who are transiting through Hong Kong (must fulfil transit requirement)
• Flight crew – both operating and deadheading (must undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival)
• Passengers who hold a diplomatic passport

Diplomats who have been to Group A and Group B countries within 21 days are required to follow the same COVID-19 testing requirements (refer above) as other passengers from Group A and Group B countries but do not need to present a 21-night 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:

1. Approval letter from the Marine Department
2. COVID-19 negative test report collected within 48 hours before boarding the flight from Dubai to Hong Kong, and
3. 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.

Quarantine

A confirmed booking in English or Chinese of not less than 21 nights at hotels in Hong Kong is mandatory for all passengers (except diplomats) arriving from Group A, B and C countries. It is mandatory that the booking is with one of the government designated hotels.

Hotel requirement

In view of the global developments and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government is implementing new control measures, include mandating all returnees arriving from countries outside China via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to undergo 21-day compulsory quarantine at designated quarantine hotels.

Other information

The sea‑air ferry operations from China have resumed effective 28 October 2020, while the operations from Macao remains cancelled. Passengers will not be accepted on flights if they are connecting further by ferry to China or Macao.

The transfer/transit services at HKIA from ports in Mainland China has resumed. Transfer/transit services to destinations in Mainland China will remain unavailable.

Transfer/transit services between different airlines will be allowed provided that the passengers are booked under the same air ticket (separate tickets are not allowed) and the passengers have been checked through with both boarding passes printed and baggage tagged-through to final destination; and that the operating airlines will communicate closely and implement all the required pre-flight checking and verification and in-flight safety measures.

Layover time must be within 24 hours and passengers meet the most updated immigration and health quarantine requirements of the destinations, and the transfer/transit requirements at HKIA to avoid having passengers stranded in Hong Kong.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Indonesia

Effective 9 February 2021, the following type of categories are exempted from the entry restriction:

• Foreigners regulated under Minister of Law and Human Right regulation No 26 Year 2020 as mentioned in travel eligibility
• Foreigners using bilateral Travel Corridor Arrangements
• Foreigners with consideration and written approval from Indonesian Ministry or Agency

Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK).

COVID-19 testing requirements

Both foreigner and Indonesian passport holders entering Indonesia directly or transiting via other country must provide a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test, in which the sample taken must be a maximum 72 hours of departure time

Required forms

All passengers must download and fill the health form. A completed online form must be presented to authorities on arrival in Jakarta.

Quarantine

• Upon arrival in Indonesia, passengers must take another COVID-19 PCR test. Indonesian citizens with a negative test result may proceed to a mandatory 5-day quarantine at a government facility at no cost. Foreigners must proceed to a 5-day quarantine at a hotel approved by the Indonesian government at their own expense.
• Cost for hotel quarantine and COVID-19 PCR testing for Indonesian citizen is covered by government and only applicable for Indonesian overseas workers, Indonesian student and Indonesian government employee returning from overseas duty
• The Head of Foreign Representatives and Family on duty in Indonesia can quarantine for 5 days at their own facility. For other diplomatic matters, the 5-day quarantine must be in a facility approved by Indonesian Government and subject to cost.
• Another COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted after the 5-day quarantine. If the result is negative, Indonesian citizens and foreigners will be allowed to continue on their journey and suggested to do self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival or after the 5-day quarantine will be directed to a hospital for treatment. Hospital expenses for Indonesian citizens will be shouldered by the government while foreigners must bear the expenses themselves.
• For foreign nationals who are unable to settle the cost of quarantine and or hospital treatment, their sponsor or the ministry/agency who processed their approval for entry must shoulder the costs.
• Passengers on diplomatic visas, those who have visas related to official government visits on ministerial level or above, and foreign nationals using travel corridor arrangements following strict health protocols are not required to undergo quarantine.

Travel eligibility

Foreigners holding a valid visa and or stay permit are allowed to enter Indonesia.

The following are the accepted categories of visas and/or stay permits:

• Official visa
• Diplomatic visa
• Visit visa
• Limited stay visa
• Official stay permit
• Diplomatic stay permit
• Limited stay permit
• Permanent stay permit

Foreigners holding APEC Business Travel Card are allowed to enter.

Free visas and visa on arrival are currently suspended until the COVID-19 pandemic is declared ended by appropriate authorities.

Visit visas are intended for one-time travel with purpose:

• Emergency or urgent work
• Business discussion
• Purchasing items
• Skills trial for foreign worker candidates
• Medical and food support
• Crew joining their ship in Indonesian territory

Limited stay visas are for the purpose of:

1. Work
   • As expat employee
   • Joining a ship as crew
   • Quality control on items or production
   • Inspection or audit of branch office in Indonesia
   • Work on aftersales activities
   • Install or repair machine
   • Non-permanent construction work
   • Foreign candidate for work in Indonesia
2. Non-work
   • Foreign investment
   • Family reunion
   • Elderly tourist (retirement)

Guarantors must apply for visit visas and limited stay visas from the directorate general of immigration with the following documents:

• Health certificate stating the applicant is free from COVID-19 in English from respective health authorities
• Statement in English that the applicant is ready to be quarantined and/or treated in quarantine at their own expense if found positive for COVID-19 health authorities at Indonesian entry points
• Statement letter that the applicant is willing to be observed during quarantine period or self-isolation based on health protocol regulation
• Proof of health insurance and or statement letter that the applicant agrees to pay related expenses if affected by COVID-19
• Additionally, for visit visa application, the guarantor must enclose proof of minimum USD 10,000 funds in an Indonesian Bank.

Digital (eVisa) visit visas and limited stay visa will be provided. Airlines can verify the visas through https://visa.imigrasi.go.id and enter the visa approval number or scanning QR code.

Medical, food support personnel and crew are exempted from the requirement to provide proof of funds.

Foreigners holding expired limited stay permit (ITAS), permanent stay permit (ITAP) or re-entry permit currently abroad must apply for new visas to enter Indonesia.

Diplomatic and official visa are regulated by Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign nationals can apply for a Family Reunion Temporary Stay Visa index 317 provided they fall in the following categories:

• Spouse of Indonesian citizen, Temporary Stay Permit holder, or Permanent Stay Permit holder
• Children born to parents of foreign national and Indonesian citizen who have legally married
• Children under 18 and never been married of foreign national and Indonesian parents who have legally married
• Children under 18 and never been married intending to join their parents of Temporary Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit holders

Visa application can be made through the official website at https://visa-online.imigrasi.go.id/.

Information regarding this visa can be found on https://www.imigrasi.go.id/apply_ri/other/joinfamily/.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Japan

Travel eligibility

Passengers who have been to the UK, South Africa, UAE, Italy, Austria, Netherland, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, France, Belgium, Ireland, and Israel within the past 2 weeks are denied entry to Japan.

Following exceptions apply:

• Japanese nationals and special permanent residence status holders
• Foreign nationals with re-entry permit
• Above passengers must hold COVID-19 negative PCR certificate tested within 72 hours of departure.
• Above passengers will be subjected to mandatory 3 day quarantine at quarantine accommodation arranged by local authorities. On the 3rd day, COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out and only those who are negative will be released.
• In case Japanese nationals do not hold negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, they still can be accepted to travel. However, they are required to stay at the quarantine arranged accommodation for 6 days on Japanese Government expense.  On the 3rd day and 6th day, COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out and only those who are negative on both tests will be released.

All passengers from entry banned countries will be denied entry in to Japan. Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website.

Entry exceptions:

• Japanese nationals and special permanent resident status holders.
• Foreign nationals who have re-entry permit: A negative COVID-19 PCR certificate tested within 72 hours of departure is mandatory.
• Foreign nationals with exceptional circumstances (Refer to link). Proof documents are required.

COVID-19 PCR certificate requirements

• For arrival on and before 12 JAN 21, All Japanese nationals and special permanent resident holders who in the last 14 days have been to countries and regions where Japanese Authorities have have announced the confirmation of domestic infection of the new variant of Coronavirus within their countries and regions must have a COVID-19 negative certificate tested within 72 hours before departure. Visit Japan Foreign Affairs website to view the list of applicable countries and regions.
• All foreign passengers must have COVID-19 negative certificate tested within 72 hours before departure.
• For arrival on and after 13 JAN 21, all passengers including Japanese arriving Japan regardless where they have been to in the last 14 days must hold COVID-19 negative certificate tested within 72 hours of departure.
• In case Japanese nationals do not hold negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, they still can be accepted to travel. However, they are required to stay at the quarantine arranged accommodation for 3 days on Japanese Government expense. On the 3rd day, COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out and only those who are negative will be released.

The negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate presented to Japanese immigration officers must include the type of test, time/date when sample is collected, result and result date. It is highly recommended to use the approved format for smooth entry. The certificate must be original and copied certificate will not be accepted.

The test must be by RT-PCR nucleic acid amplification test, LAMP nucleic acid amplification test or Antigen test (CLEIA) using Nasopharyngeal Swab or Saliva.

There is no exception for children and infants for the negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement.

Exemptions

• Diplomat or Official resident status holder will be allowed on flights without a negative COVID-19 certificate.
• Air crew (no COVID-19 PCR negative certificate required)
• US military members with US passport, Order form (duty/vacation), or Military ID
• For arrival on and before 12JAN, Customers who have never been to countries/regions designated as an area subject to denial of permission to enter Japan in the last 14 days do not require COVID-19 PCR test certificate. Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website.

Quarantine

All arriving passengers to Japan regardless where they have been are required 14 days self-quarantine after arrival Japan and are prohibited to take any public transport including trains/buses/taxies and airplanes.

Passengers returning to/entering Japan are recommended to complete the online quarantine questionnaire prior arrival using link here (Internet access is required) and the QR code issued on website must be presented to a quarantine officer at the arrival airport. If an internet connection is not accessible, then a printed version is acceptable by immigration.

Other information

Seamen must be met at the airport by their shipping agent.

For more information please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Malaysia

Passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia until further notice. (*please refer to Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions)

COVID-19 PCR testing

A COVID-19 test (rT PCR / RTK Ag) certificate is not mandatory before arrival in Malaysia. passengers with destination Malaysia will undergo a mandatory health screening and a swab test upon arrival at their own cost.

Required documentation and application

Passengers travelling to Malaysia are required to comply with the latest entry requirements as updated in ESD website.

All individuals entering Malaysia must install, activate, and register on the MySejahtera app.

Quarantine

For guidelines for quarantine processes and fees, please read the FAQs on mysafetravel website.

Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions

• Malaysian citizens are allowed entry without prior approval.
• Direct dependents to Malaysian citizens who are Registered with Malaysian government and have exited Malaysia before the MCO (18 MAR 2020) are allowed entry without prior approval. If the dependent has exited on are after 18 March 2020, they must apply for Entry to Malaysia Permission via MyTravel pass

Below categories of expatriates and their dependents, including foreign maids to expatriates who are holding a valid long term pass and/or has obtained pass approval application to enter Malaysia are required to apply for Entry to Malaysia Permission viaMyTravel pass

• The categories of the pass is as follows:
  • Residence Pass Talent (RP-T) and their dependant/s
  • Employment Pass (Category EP I, II and III)
  • Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
  • Dependant Pass to expatriate for all categories
  • Long Term Social Visit Pass (LT SVP) to expatriate for all categories
  • Foreign Maid to expatriate for all categories
• All Pass Holder must comply with below requirements:
  • Still holding a valid pass/approval of pass application;
  • Present the Entry Approval Letter or Exit and Return to Malaysia Approval Letter that is still valid and the pass holder must return to Malaysia within the duration with a valid pass;
  • Obtain a Visa with Reference (VDR) for countries that require a visa to enter Malaysia.

For detailed information, kindly refer to guidelines available on below links:

• Entry Permission to Malaysia
• Permission to Exit and Return to Malaysia
• Infographic of Entry / Exit and Return to Malaysia
• List of Approving and Supporting Agencies

Expatriate who fails to comply with any of the above will be denied entry, pass cancelled and blacklisted in the Immigration system.

Malaysia My Second Home Pass Holders

Expatriates holding Malaysia My Second Home pass (MM2H) require prior approval from the Director General of Immigration for entry. For up to date information on the rules for entry of Malaysia My second Home (MM2H) pass holders, please visit the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia website.

International Students travelling to Malaysia

For up to date information on the rules for international students entering Malaysia, please visit the Education Malaysia website.

Seamen travelling to Malaysia:

Seamen travelling to Malaysia must obtain approval from Malaysia immigration before travel and have a guarantee letter from the shipping company.

Transit through Malaysia

All passengers in transit to China are required to complete, IgM antibodies test in the country of origin and the transit country. As KUL airport does not have the facility to perform IgM antibodies test during transit passenger with onward connection to China shall not be accepted.

International Arrival to International Departure

• Passengers are required to comply with onward carrier and destination regulations and requirements.
• Both arriving and departing carrier must operate from the same terminal (Emirates operates from KLIA)
• Flight itinerary must be planned with the shortest connecting flights

International Arrival to Domestic Departure

• Passengers connecting to domestic flights must complete the 14-day quarantine at government provided quarantine facilities at the point of international arrival (KLIA) and will be allowed to travel onward to their domestic destination after the quarantine period.

Domestic Arrival to International Departure

• Domestic passengers connecting to international flights must report to the check in counter or transfer desk no later than 60 minutes before their next departure.

Travel from Malaysia

Passengers are expected to carry complete and authentic documents and present them to the check-in agent at their departure airport and are required to comply with rules and regulation of the local Authorities, immigration , and other regulatory bodies at the departing transit and final destinations.

• To check the latest COVID-19 travel and specific testing requirements for your destination, including any stops for connecting flights, please click here.
• To check the list of medical clinics, hospitals and ambulatory care centre’s that have obtained approval from local authorities in Malaysia to conduct screening and triaging for COVID‑19, please click here.
• Malaysia passport holders must familiarize themselves and comply with the latest exit regulations issued by relevant Malaysian authorities.
• Other nationalities are required to apply for Approval to Exit and Return to Malaysia via MyTravel pass. However, any expatriate who wish to exit Malaysia and will not return to Malaysia during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) may proceed without applying for approval via MyTravel pass.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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.

Travel to the Philippines

Passengers are advised to carefully review their eligibility and the required documents for travel to the Philippines. You may not be allowed entry to the Philippines if any of the travel policies and protocols set by the Philippine government are not met.

Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities is suspended and international connections/transit are no longer permitted.

Travel eligibility

All foreign nationals who have an existing valid visa who were not permitted to enter the country under previous COVID-19 safety measures are now allowed entry to the Philippines. The following categories of passengers are allowed to travel to the Philippines without DFA authorisation or endorsement.

• 9(E) visa holders: Diplomats accredited to Philippines including foreign embassies and foreign government and international officials
• Foreign airline crew
• 9 (C) visa holders: Foreign seafarer’s visa
• 9 (D) visa holders: Treaty trader visa
• Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613: As amended (13 quota, 13A, 13B,13C,13D,13E,13G visas)
• RA7919 visa holders (the Social Integration Act of 1995): Granted to qualified foreign nationals who entered the country prior to 30 June 1992
• EO324 visa holders: Legal residence granted under EO 324 for qualified foreign nationals who entered the Philippines before 1 January 1984
• Native Born (NB) visa holders: Foreign children born to foreigners with permanent resident status in the Philippines
• Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders (based on MO ADD-01-038/ADD-02-015 (Indians)
• MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident visa holders: Chinese nationals married to Filipino citizens
• The following passengers will be allowed entry provided they have a valid (new or existing) visa and the principal Philippine national is in the country:
  • Foreign spouses of Filipino nationals
  • Foreign minor children and foreign children with special needs regardless of age of Filipino nationals
  • Foreign parents of minor Filipino children and Filipino children with special needs regardless of age
• Foreign nationals in possession of Recognition Certificate (RC) of Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003 (CRPC) under RA9225
• EO226 visa holders: Including SIRV visa holders issued under EO226 but not issued under EO63
• RA8756 visa holders: Regional Office Headquarters (ROHQ) visa intended for executive positions for multinational companies
• 47 (a)(2) visa holders: Granted to foreign employees working for regional headquarters, regional operating headquarters, or employees of PEZA and/or BOI-registered companies
• Holders of visas issued by the following:
  • Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority
  • Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
  • Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan
  • Cagayan Economic Zone Authority
  • Clark Development Corporation
• The following passengers will be allowed entry under the Balikbayan Privilege (RA6768) (only nationals from non-visa required countries under EO408):
  • Filipino citizens, foreign spouses* and children**, regardless of age, who are travelling with them
  • Filipino citizens together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with them
• 9(G) visa holders

Exemptions and special handling

Passengers who have the following visas must present an entry exemption document (Department of Foreign Affairs Endorsement) to the Bureau of Immigrations upon arrival. Passengers who are unable to present the exemption document will not be allowed entry and must return their country of origin to the next available flight.

• Special Resident and Retirees Visa (SRRV)
• 9(A) Visa

Additional requirements for arriving passengers who hold Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas issued by the Bureau of Immigrations:

• Immigrants must present a valid re-entry permit unless otherwise exempted.
• Non-immigrants must present a valid Special Return Certificate unless otherwise exempted.

Passengers whose Re-Entry Permit (RP for Immigrants) and Special Return Certificates (SRC for Non-Immigrants) have expired upon arrival may be allowed entry subject to payment of fees.

All foreign nationals (except for Section 9(e) Visa holders) must present a pre-booked accommodation for at least six (6) nights in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility at the Immigration counters for initial check. Those who fail to present a pre-booked accommodation will be denied entry and will be boarded immediately on the next available flight.

The initial check performed by Immigration authorities will in no way interfere with the Department of Tourism’s exclusive jurisdiction on the final validation and confirmation of pre-booked accommodation in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility.

All foreign nationals who were cleared for entry but subsequently found to have presented a counterfeit or fraudulent pre-booked accommodation will be denied entry into the country and boarded on the next available flight.

You can find the list of accredited hotels/facility here.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 1 February 2021, the testing and quarantine protocols for all persons allowed entry in the Philippines shall be as follows:

1. Arriving passengers, regardless of origin, shall be required to undergo facility-based quarantine upon arrival;
2. Unless the passenger exhibits symptoms at an earlier date while on quarantine, Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test shall be conducted on the fifth day from date of arrival in the Philippines;
3. If the COVID-19 RT-PCR test yields a negative result, the passenger shall be endorsed to their local government units of destination who shall then coordinate transfer of said passenger from quarantine facility to the LGU and strictly monitor the remainder of the fourteen-day quarantine through their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams; and
4. In all of the foregoing, appropriate patient management as outlined in the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases guidelines and the Department of Health Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment and Reintegration Strategies for COVID-19 shall still be observed.

The cost of quarantine accommodations shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for land-based OFWs and by the local manning agency and/or Maritime Industry Authority for sea-based OFWs. OFWs must present their Overseas Employment Card (OEC) or Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) card at the time of check-in for validation.

Passengers, particularly Non-OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers), may undergo the required COVID-19 RT-PCR swab test at the accredited private testing centres established at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at their own cost (approximately USD 80 or PHP 4,000).

For returning residents (Non-Overseas Filipino workers) arriving in Manila, swabbing arrangements must be pre-registered by accessing the Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory.

Required forms

For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

• Case Investigation Form for Land Based Workers
• Case Investigation Form for Sea Based Workers
• Health Declaration Form (this form is also available on board and on arrival)
• Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival)

Non OFWs or For Returning Overseas Filipinos (Non Workers/ROFs) and foreign nationals:

• Case Investigation Form
• Affidavit of Undertaking (this form is also available on arrival)
• Health Declaration Form (this form is also available on board and on arrival)
• Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival)

Please check below for specific and additional forms required for travel to Cebu and Clark.

Quarantine

For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

• While abroad, register online for land-based OFWs and for seafarers to receive a QR code.
• The Bureau of Quarantine will collect the completed health declaration form from all passengers and evaluate arriving OFWs/ROFs for any signs of infection through thermal scanning, Health Declaration Checklist (HDC) review and physical examination.
• There will be a briefing on health and safety protocols upon arrival at NAIA by the Philippine Coast Guard. OFWs must complete the Overseas Workers Welfare Authority (OWWA) Project Care form and proceed to the Bureau of Immigration for clearance before claiming their luggage.
• Land-based OFWs must go to the OWWA arrival counter to submit their Project Care form while seafarers must go to the MARINA Help Desk.
• For land-based OFWs, accommodation will be provided free of charge by OWWA, while for sea-based OFWs the local manning agency (LMA) will arrange for their hotel accommodation/quarantine facility. Note that the date of arrival is considered Day 1.
• All OFWs will then be transported to their assigned quarantine facilities/hotels and must observe strict quarantine procedures.
• On Day 6, the Philippine Coast Guard will conduct an RT-PCR swab test for COVID-19 at the hotel/quarantine facility. Passengers must continue observing strict quarantine procedures while waiting for results.
• Passengers with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will receive a Bureau of Quarantine Health Certificate indicating the actual number of days on quarantine. They must then complete the rest of the 14-day quarantine at their final destination. Land-based OFWs must wait for advice from OWWA on when to leave the facility while transportation to PITX or NAIA Terminal 2 will be arranged by the LMA for sea-based OFWs.

Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals:

• Non OFWs (Overseas Filipinos) returning home can choose from among the approved quarantine facilities at their own cost. Before arriving at the airport, passengers must also complete the Case Investigation form, the Affidavit of Undertaking form, and the Health Declaration card.
• Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals arriving in Terminals 1 and 3 and passengers of foreign airlines must register for E-CIF before departure to get a unique QR code. The QR code must be presented to One Stop Shop (OSS) on arrival. They must also submit a completed Health Declaration Form to the Bureau of Quarantine.
• Passengers must pre-book a stay of at least 7 days starting on their day of arrival at any Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ)-accredited hotel and shoulder the costs of COVID-19 RT-PCR testing to be conducted at their chosen quarantine facility and transportation.
• There will be a short briefing by the Philippine Coast Guard on quarantine protocols and passengers must complete the Affidavit of Undertaking.
• Non-OFWs/ROFs and foreign nationals must make their own arrangements for onward travel after quarantine.
• An assigned private laboratory will conduct RT-PCR Swab Testing for COVID-19 at the quarantine facility. Passengers must continue to observe strict quarantine protocols while waiting for test results.
• Passengers with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will receive a Bureau of Quarantine Health Certificate indicating the actual number of days on quarantine. They must then complete the rest of the 14-day quarantine at their final destination.

Required apps

All passengers must download the Traze app, a nationwide and unified contact tracing system required for travel to and from Philippine ports and terminals.

Exemptions

All airline crew and diplomats accredited to the Philippines, including foreign embassies, foreign government and international officials, are exempted from all Immigration restrictions.

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

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

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Travel to Singapore

Effective 23 December 2020 until further notice, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to the UK and New South Wales (Australia) within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore except Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into 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

Passengers travelling as Short‑Term Visitors are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore. Exceptions include: returning residents of Singapore, Singapore Resident with Long‑Term Pass, including passengers with a work pass, Student S Pass, Dependent S Pass, and Long‑Term Visit Pass.

Passengers with a new or existing Work Pass will be allowed entry into Singapore if they have an approval letter from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Passengers with a Long‑Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or a Long‑Term Visit Pass In‑Principle Approval (LTVP IPA) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), will be allowed entry if they have an Approval Letter for Entry (ALE) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Passengers with a Student's Pass (STP) or a Student's Pass In‑Principle Approval (STP IPA), will be allowed entry if they have an Approval Letter for Entry (ALE) issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE) or the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Short‑term visitors will be allowed entry into Singapore if they have an Approval Letter for Entry (ALE) from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or the Ministry of Health (MOH). They could still be subjected to the prevailing health screening requirements upon entry. Possession of an Approval Letter for Entry (ALE) does not guarantee the issuance of a Visit Pass to enter Singapore.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 17 November all inbound travellers, except those listed below, will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure for Singapore and present a valid negative COVID-19 test for entry to Singapore. The test result memo must be from recognised laboratories that are internationally accredited or recognised by the respective governments. Please also note that travellers who are aged 6 years or below do not require PCR COVID-19 test.

Effective 23 December 2020, Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Residents with travel history to UK will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Singapore, at the start of their 14-day SHN.

The COVID-19 PCR test must be in English, and should state the following:

• the test result;
• the date that the test was taken; and
• minimum of 2 personal identifiers as stated in the passport (i.e. name and either date of birth or passport number).

The COVID-19 PCR test requirement does not apply to:

• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
• travellers with travel history to low risk countries/regions (Australia [except NSW], Brunei Darussalam, Macao, Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan and Vietnam);
• travellers transiting/transferring through Singapore, except those with travel history to India, Indonesia and the Philippines; and
• Pre-approved Business Pass holders.

All travellers, including Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Permanent Residents (PRs), will need to take a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test upon arrival at Changi Airport. Passengers who are exempted from PCR test upon arrival are:

• Passengers aged six and below in the calendar year (e.g, those born in 2015 to 2021 are exempted);
• Ship crew; and
• Work Permit and S-Pass holders from the Construction, Marine and Process (CMP) sectors

To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, travellers are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test (S$160 including GST) prior to departing for Singapore at https://safetravel.changiairport.com

Required forms

All passengers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and passengers with a Long‑Term Pass (LTP), must submit a health declaration. This can be done via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e‑Service or via the mobile application (to be downloaded from Apple AppStore or Google Play).

All seamen are required to hold these 3 documents : In-Principal Approval (IPA) issued by ICA, Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) Approval Letter and a Letter of Guarantee (LG) issued by the shipping company.

Families travelling under the SC/PR ties lane will have to get the approval ICA ALE letter.

Quarantine

Upon entry into Singapore, passengers may have to self-isolate, depending on the traveller’s recent travel history in the past consecutive 14 days to countries/regions listed in the Summary Table here.

All returning Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) from the UK and South Africa will be subject to an additional 7-day self-isolation at their place of residence, following their 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. The returnees from the UK and South Africa will be tested at the end of their SHN (as per the current requirement), and again after they have completed their 7-day self-isolation period. These further precautions will apply to travellers who are currently serving their SHN.

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?

The passenger is allowed boarding only if the date of that first ever positive COVID-19 PCR test result is between 22 and 180 days prior to the date of arrival in Singapore.

All passengers entering Singapore must comply with Singapore’s public health and immigration requirements as specified by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

More information about Singapore measures for inbound travellers in relation to COVID‑19 are summarised in this table. This table summarises the SHN and Swab requirements for approved travellers under the following Safe Travel Lanes, according to the traveller’s travel history in the past consecutive 14 days to a certain list of countries/regions:

• Returning Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Lane
• Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Familial Ties Lane
• Student’s Pass Holder Lane
• Work Pass Holder General Lane

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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 24 February 2021, all arriving Korean and foreign nationals must submit a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.

Foreign nationals without a COVID-19 PCR test certificate will not be allowed to board their flight.

Koreans may enter the country without a COVID-19 PCR test certificate, but they must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a government facility at their own cost. Both Korean and foreign nationals from the UK, Brazil and Africa will be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at the temporary facility before they can proceed to self isolation.

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)
  • Testing method (PCR testing is recommended but TMA, SDA, LAMP will also be accepted) and result
  • Dates of when test was taken and when the certificate was issued
  • Name of the lab/hospital (signature or stamp is not mandatory)
• The certificate must be issued in Korean or English. Certificates issued in other languages 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, notarisation is not required.
• The test result certificate must be issued not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure from the country of origin.

All foreigners entering South Korea who have stayed in Philippines or Nepal 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 who do not have a residence in South Korea will be placed under a facility quarantine for 14 days at their expense of approximately USD 1,510. This does not apply to foreigners issued the quarantine exemption certificate by the Korean embassy.

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 1 January 2021, Chinese Taipei is no longer allowing transit through Taoyuan (TPE).

COVID-19 PCR testing

All foreign passengers entering Taiwan must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued within 3 working days (first depart point) prior to departure.

Passenger breaking journey at transit station for over 3 days before arriving into Taiwan needs to present new negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate before boarding flight to Taiwan. The validity of the report should be within 72 hours from the time report issued until boarding flight to Taiwan.

Exemptions

Passengers exempted under below conditions.

Persons:

• R.O.C. nationals, foreign nationals holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and persons from Hong Kong, Macao, and mainland China who hold an ARC.
• Note: These procedures are not applicable to travellers transferring between flights in Taiwan.

Conditions (one of the following conditions must be met):

• Emergency situations:
  • The traveller must return home for the funeral for a relative within the second degree of kinship
  • The traveller must visit a relative within the second degree of kinship who is gravely ill
  • The special emergency medical care program is applicable to the traveller
• The traveller is traveling to Taiwan from a place of departure which has been announced by the CECC as a country/region where COVID-19 RT-PCR test reports cannot be obtained.
• The traveller has applied for a special agency program and received the approval of CECC: the traveller must apply such program for necessary and short-term official business or business affairs, and must take preventive measures while overseas.
• Other persons announced by the CECC:
  • Travelers who have departed from Taiwan and returned within 3 days
  • Infants and children aged 0-6 years old (under 7 years old)
  • Travelers who provide an overdue COVID-19 RT-PCR test report due to a flight cancellation
  • Persons who accompany travellers in emergency situations

Required forms

All passengers must complete a quarantine survey before boarding.

Quarantine

All passengers must undergo quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Taiwan. There is no exemption to this rule.

Passengers from the UK and South Africa and those with a travel history from the UK within the last 14 days must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine at a centralised facility and will be subject to an inspection before the end of the quarantine period. Passengers from the rest of the world must arrange their own accommodation for a 14-day self-quarantine on arrival and present the confirmed booking at a hotel or qualified quarantine facility at the time of check-in.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

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Travel to Thailand

The ban on international flights to Thailand has been extended until 31 March 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.

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 and Fit to fly health certificate should be in English or Thai language only (both issued no more than 72 hours before travel).

Required forms

Tourists and Transit/Transferring passengers will not be accepted.

Certificate of Entry (COE), Fit to fly health certificate are mandatory for all passengers travelling to 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)
• Fit to fly Health certificate

Tourists/Ordinary Passport Holders of the below 56 countries are exempt from applying for the short term 30-days tourist visa:

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 along with 14 days quarantine:

• Certificate of Entry (COE)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• Certificate of COVID-19 PCR test result (issued not more than 72 hours before traveling)
• Health Insurance with the coverage of no less than 100,000 USD including COVID medical expenses.
• Proof of ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.

Exempted persons or persons who are specified, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister or Chief Official responsible for remedying the emergency situation to enter into the Kingdom pertaining to necessity, whereby conditions and timeframes may also be prescribed

• Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
• Certificate of Entry (COE)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• 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)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
• ASQ/ OQ (Organisation quarantine) booking confirmation on arrival date or equivalent documents.

Family of Thai Nationals:

Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai national

Certificate of Residence Holders:

Aliens who have a certificate of residence in the Kingdom, including their spouses and children

Work permit holders:

Non-Thai national who have a work permit or have been granted permission to work in the Kingdom in accordance with Thai laws, including their spouses and children, or foreign workers who have been granted exemption from the government to temporarily stay in the Kingdom and permitted to work through their employers or licensees who are permitted to bring in foreign workers to work in the Kingdom

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)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• Certificate of COVID19 Free (issued not more than 72 hours before traveling)
• Health Insurance policy covering and treatment expenses, including for COVID-19, or any other guarantee throughout their stay in the Kingdom (coverage of no less than 100,000 USD)
• ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.

Students:

Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational establishments in Thailand approved by Thai authorities, including their parents or guardians, except for students of non-formal schools in accordance laws on private schools or of any other similar private educational establishments

Students of educational establishments in accordance with the laws on private schools categorised as international schools or universities that provide international curriculum/ normal curriculum, including the parents or guardians of such students

• Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
• Certificate of Entry (COE)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
• Health Insurance policy covering and treatment expenses, including for COVID-19, or any other guarantee throughout their stay in the Kingdom (coverage of no less than 100,000 USD)
• ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date

Foreigners with Medical Appointment:

Non-Thai nationals who need to receive medical treatment in Thailand, including their accompanying persons, except for treatment for COVID-19. The accompanying persons shall be limited to no more than 3 persons and shall be quarantined in the same hospital, and the period of their stay in the Kingdom shall be no less than 14 days

• Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
• Certificate of Entry (COE)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• 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

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-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.

Documents required for the above categories 1-6:

• Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit
• Certificate of Entry (COE)
• Fit to fly Health certificate
• Certificate of COVID19 Free by RT-PCR (issued not more than 72 hours before travel)
• Health insurance covering COVID-19 (not less than USD 100,000)
• ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.

Other information

Please check the COVID 19 Emergency Operations Center on the website www.hsscovid.com for ASQ (alternate state quarantine) hotels.

For more inquiries about Thai visa, please visit https://thaievisa.go.th

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Travel to Vietnam

There are very strict limitations on who can enter Vietnam at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Vietnam, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and have medical insurance for the duration of your stay.

COVID-19 PCR testing

A negative real-time COVID-19 PCR test certificate is required for entry into Vietnam. The test must be taken at labs qualified by the WHO or the government at the point of origin within 3 to 5 days of arrival in Vietnam.

Required forms

All passengers travelling to Vietnam must complete the online health declaration form before departure. Passengers who can't access the form online can request a printed form from Emirates cabin crew on board.

Passengers are also required to have a valid international medical insurance or, if invited by an organisation, the passenger must commit to cover all costs related to COVID-19 treatment in Vietnam if required.

Quarantine

Passengers who got an approved flight permit to Hanoi and Saigon are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.

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.

Vietnamese citizens can only return home on repatriation flights operated by Vietnamese airlines.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

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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. If you are travelling to Bahrain, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test (at their own expense) on arrival. Arriving passengers must remain in self-isolation until they receive the result of the COVID-19 PCR test.

Effective 22 February, all passengers arriving in Bahrain are required to take 3 COVID-19 tests at their own expense. The total fees of BHD 36 will cover a test on arrival test and two tests to be conducted on the 5th day after arrival. For those staying in Bahrain for more than 10 days, another test will be conducted on the 10th day.

• Children under six years of age are exempted from COVID-19 test.
• The payment 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.

Exemptions

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, diplomats, military personnel, airline crew, or holders of official, service or UN passports.

Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities that are eligible for it. To check if you are eligible for a visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa, please visit the Bahrain eVisa System.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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:

• England
• Botswana
• Zimbabwe
• Namibia
• Seychelles
• Angola
• Mozambique
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Zambia
• Eswatini
• Mauritius

Passengers originating or having visited countries within the European Union within the past 14 days are required to present the COVID-19 PCR test negative with the SEAL of Iranian Consulate in the country of origin.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers, including Iranian nationals, and children below the age of two years old must carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued no later than 96 hours before departure. The certificate is mandatory to be accepted on the flight.

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.

Passengers returning to Iran within 14 days will not require an additional COVID-19 PCR test for their return trip to Iran if they retain a copy of their COVID-19 PCR test done before departure from Iran.

Required forms

Effective 5 August 2020, all passengers regardless of point of origin or nationality must complete the COVID-19 screening self-declaration form 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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel 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.

Only Iraqi nationals and diplomats can travel to Iraq from Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, India, Iran, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, Slovakia , Spain , USA , United Kingdom, Zambia and Japan with the requirement of COVID 19 PCR test 72 hours before departure and subject to quarantine for 14 days after arrival until COVID 19 PCR test result are received.

Following passengers can travel 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

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

Passengers entering Iraq as per the above mentioned regulations, will be subject to a 14 day quarantine.

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.

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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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.

All passengers who have departed from the United Kingdom less than 14 days prior to travel to Jordan will not be accepted to Jordan. Exception is for Jordanian citizens originating from the UK with final destination Amman.

COVID-19 PCR testing

All passengers must present a negative certificate for a COVID‑19 PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure to Jordan. A certificate from any government approved lab will be acceptable.

Passengers must install 'AMAN Application' on their personal device.

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.

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.

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 QR Code are exempted from the following:

• COVID-19 PCR test before departure
• COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival
• Health insurance

Other information

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 arrival in Jordan
• The planned transfer time should not exceed 10 hours

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Kuwait

Entry to Kuwait is restricted to specified nationalities and passenger categories. Please check the requirements before you travel. If you’re travelling to Kuwait, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.

All passengers must register on the Kuwait Mosafer App and pay for two COVID-19 PCR tests prior to the departure of the flight. The first test will be conducted on arrival in Kuwait and the second on the 6th day of the institutional quarantine.

All passengers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine, 7 days at a locally approved hotel at their own cost and the final 7 days at home. Passengers must present proof that they have pre-booked their hotel quarantine at check-in.

All non-Kuwaiti passengers are not allowed to enter Kuwait with the exception of:

• First-degree relatives of Kuwaitis
• Domestic workers travelling with a Kuwaiti sponsor
• Diplomats and staff of diplomatic missions
• MOH employees
• Private medical sector employees according to the list approved by the Ministry of Health. Private medical sector direct families names must be included in Ministry of Health approved list.
• Direct families of the above categories with valid residence (private medical sector direct families’ names must be included in the MOH approved list)

Transit and transfer passengers are not allowed at Kuwait International Airport.

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 issued by one of the laboratories approved by concerned authorities in Kuwait. 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 and are eligible to return without restrictions can present the same COVID-19 PCR test certificate provided they return within 72 hours of their test date.

Quarantine

All passengers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine, 7 days at a locally approved hotel at their own cost and the final 7 days at home.

Travel Eligibility

List of restricted countries:

• Afghanistan
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Bangladesh
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Dominican Republic
• Egypt
• France
• Hong Kong
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Italy
• Kosovo
• Lebanon
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Nepal
• North Macedonia
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Philippines
• Serbia
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Syria
• United Kingdom
• Yemen

Passengers who are eligible to enter Kuwait from restricted countries:

• Kuwaiti nationals
• First-degree relatives of Kuwaiti nationals (Provided they are holding proof of relationship and valid entry visas/residence visas)
• Domestic workers sponsored by Kuwaiti nationals (Provided holding valid residence and accompanied by the sponsor)
• Employees of Kuwait Ministry of Health and their first degree relatives (husband/ wife/ children) provided they are in possession of a valid residence permit or a valid entry visa. For first degree relatives they must hold a proof of relationship with MOH staff
• Employees of the Private Medical Sector in the State of Kuwait (those whom their names are mentioned under circular 2020/104 dated 13th Dec 2020) who have a valid residency

Additional Info:

1. The visa on arrival facility is suspended until further notice.
2. All passengers (excluding children under 06 years old) must carry an original negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued by one of the laboratories approved by concerned authorities in Kuwait. PCR certificates should be in English language. Validity period of such certificate will be considered from the date of taking the test until the date of acceptance on board the flight. The PCR test certificate must be a hard copy.
3. Passengers who have done the PCR from Kuwait and eligible to return without restrictions can utilise the same PCR provided the arrival is within the 72 hours from the test date.
4. Passengers can be boarded by using Kuwait mobile ID replacing civil ID provided they have downloaded the application and registered themselves in it. The details on mobile ID and passport need to be matched
5. 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 only applicable for eligible passengers.
6. All passengers should install and update all the required information on the Shlonik app and Kuwait Mosafer Platform before boarding.
7. All passengers must be advised that they will undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival - 7 days institutional quarantine at any locally approved hotel with an additional 7 days home quarantine. The cost of hotel quarantine is to be borne by the passenger.
8. Passengers arriving from stations with e-gate facilities need to ensure a proof (exit stamp on passport or exit details) can be provided to Kuwait immigration.

Required forms

All passengers to Kuwait should complete the distributed pledging and acknowledgments documents of Home Quarantine Consent and Shlonik Consent.

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.

All domestic workers travelling to Kuwait must register on Belsalamah.com platform prior to their arrival.

• Exemption: domestic workers accompanied by their sponsors.

Other information

All Kuwaiti citizens travelling from Kuwait must have active medical insurance covering treatment abroad in case of injuries or accidents.

The visa on arrival facility is currently not available.

For more information please refer to the Ministry of Interior and Kuwait Civil Aviation website

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Lebanon

If you are travelling to Lebanon, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test, complete the online medical form and the tracking application before departure.

Required forms

All passengers arriving in Lebanon must complete this online medical form issued by Lebanese Ministry of Public Health before boarding their flight to Lebanon.

All passengers arriving to Lebanon, except children under 12 years old, must fill in the form available electronically and show the received approval they obtain by email or SMS before boarding their flight to Lebanon.

COVID-19 testing requirements to take effect on 11 January 2021

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.

Exemptions:

• Children under 12 years
• 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.

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.

Quarantine for travel from 27 January 2021

All arriving passengers should home quarantine for 72 hours. This will be monitored by the Lebanese authorities through an electronic application available here. Passengers are required to download and activate the “covidlebtrack” application and present it to the Ministry of Public Health representatives at the airport.

All passengers coming to Lebanon shall confirm their home quarantine localization upon arrival to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and respect the quarantine period of 72 hours.

Exemptions:

The following are exempted from home quarantine:

• Passengers with a proof of a previous COVID-19 infection (A recent negative test with a positive test lasting for more than 15 days)
• Holders of a positive IgG test showing the percentage of antibodies in the blood above the required rate according to each measurement techniques, provided the MOPH representatives at the airport review the medical case and approves it.
• Holders of a of COVID-19 vaccination with a medical report certifying that, and shall perform a PCR test at the airport upon their arrival to Lebanon
• Diplomats and their families, officials, official delegations, officers and UNFIL

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.

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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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

GCC citizens and residents with valid residency permits and passengers with valid visa are allowed to enter the Sultanate without prior approval.

Suspension of entry into Oman

Effective 12:00 p.m. 25 February 2021 for 15 days until 11:59 a.m. 12 March 2021, entry to Oman is restricted for passengers travelling from the following countries: the Republic of Sudan, the Republic of Lebanon, the Republic of South Africa, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Federal Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Ghana, the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia. 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.

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

All passengers arriving in Oman are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within seventy two (72) hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test result written in Arabic or English.

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 and their families are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test and bracelet requirements but are subject to a seven-day quarantine.
• Any Omani passenger who has recovered from COVID-19 and tests positive on arrival will be allowed to enter the country after providing proof that he/she completed the prescribed quarantine period before taking the COVID-19 PCR test before travelling to Oman.

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
• Download (Tarrasud+) and H Mushrif applications bracelet that will be paired with HMushrif mobile app.

Quarantine

In line with the quarantine regulations, travel to the Sultanate of Oman for a period of less than 8 days is not permitted.

The following quarantine requirements are applicable to international arriving passengers:

• Passengers must hold pre-confirmed hotel reservations for at least 7 nights, covering the mandatory quarantine period.
• 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:

• 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
• Passengers who have a written exemption for medical reasons from concerned health authorities
• 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 and include approval from MOH.
• 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

Other Information

Requirements for the entry of foreigners into the Sultanate of Oman without a visa as follows:

• The visitor must hold a passport valid for a period not less than six months.
• The visitor must hold a confirmed return travel ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a sum of money that enables the visitor to cover the cost of living during the stay in the Sultanate of Oman.
• The visitor will be allowed to stay in the Sultanate of Oman for a period of 10 days maximum, non - extendable.
• In case the visitor exceeds the 10 days, a delay fine of OMR 10 for each day will be applied.
• If the visitor plans to stay over 10 days, they can apply for any type of tourist visas before arrival according to the applicable visa system and the fees prescribed for each type.
• The spouse and children ( from other nationalities ) of the visitor (exempted from the visa for 10 days period) can also benefit from this exemption, even if they are not nationals from the list of countries exempted from the visa for 10 days visit as long as they are accompanied by the spouse / parent exempted from the visa.
• GCC countries residents, GCC countries tourist visa holders or holders of GCC countries work visa (as per to the list of jobs permitted) can also benefit from the exemption if they are nationals of the 103 countries.
• Citizens of the countries of the second and third lists (see lists below) can also benefit from this exemption if they are residents or have a valid entry visa for one of the following countries (USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Schengen countries, Japan).
• Other tourist visas (one month tourism, one year tourism, residents of GCC and multiple trips) remain available to the visitors from the first and second lists (see lists below) according to the current visa system.
• If the visitor is on the list of INAD passengers who are denied entry to the Sultanate, they will be returned to the point of origin by the airline.
• This facility does not allow a person to work in the Sultanate of Oman, nor does it allow him/her to apply for any types of visas or residence. The visitor must depart from Sultanate of Oman within 10 days.

Country list 1

• Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of North Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sari Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican
• South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
• Other countries and regions: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Dar al-Salam, French Guinea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Lebanon, Macao Special Administrative Region of China, Malaysia, New Zealand, People's Republic of China, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Country list 2

• Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Nicaragua, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Country list 3

• Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Mauritania, Tunisia

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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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‑Saudis, except children 8 years 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 to the Kingdom and the test validity is from the time the sample was taken.

Quarantine

Saudi nationals, diplomats, health practitioners and their families coming from the below list of countries or transiting in any of these countries within (14) days prior to their return to Kingdom shall be quarantined in their homes for a period of (14) days in the kingdom:

• Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Germany, United States of America, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, Brazil, Portugal, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Lebanon, Egypt, India and Japan

Required forms

All passengers must complete the health disclaimer form provided on board and present it on arrival to the Airport Health Control Centre.

Travel Eligibility

Entry into the Kingdom is temporarily suspended for passengers coming from Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Germany, United States of America, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, Brazil, Portugal, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Lebanon, Egypt, India and Japan. This includes those coming from other countries if they have passed through any of aforementioned countries during (14) days preceding the request to enter to the Kingdom.

This does not apply to Saudi Nationals, Saudi family members and their accompanying workers who have been in the suspended countries, diplomats, health practitioners and their families.

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.

Required forms

Saudi nationals must have prior approval from the local authority to be eligible to travel from Saudi Arabia to or transit Dubai.

All nationalities, except Saudi nationals, are allowed to travel from Saudi Arabia to or transit Dubai.

Other information

Please refer to the Ministry of Health website for the list of authorised COVID-19 PCR testing centres in Saudi Arabia.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Maldives

If you are travelling to the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.

Travel eligibility

Passengers travelling to the Maldives as tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their stay at a registered tourist facility. The visa on arrival facility is currently available.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 10 September 2020, all tourists and travellers entering the Maldives for a short-term stay must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. 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.

Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening on arrival.

Exemptions

The following categories of travellers are exempted from pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test requirements:

• Citizens of Maldives
• Holders of Employment Visas
• Holders of Dependent Visas
• Holders of Student Visas
• Holders of Marriage Visas
• Children below one year of age
• Flight crew arriving on General Declaration

Required forms

Complete the online Immigration and Health self-declaration form within 24 hours of your flight. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result has to be attached along with the online Immigration and Health self-declaration form.

Quarantine

Residents of Maldives (nationals and expatriates) have to undergo a 10-day mandatory quarantine on arrival.

Travel from Maldives

If you are travelling from the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.

COVID-19 testing requirements

It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check-in. Please contact your resort’s guest relations department for assistance with COVID-19 PCR testing, if required.

Tourist visa holders residing in guest houses shall provide COVID-19 negative PCR Test result done within 72 hours prior to check-in at the airport. Tourists shall contact the respective guest house management to facilitate the COVID-19 PCR tests. It is advised to stay in guest house and not to proceed to the airport before a negative COVID-19 PCR test result is obtained.

For the list of guest houses, please refer to registered tourist facilities.

Required forms

Complete and submit a health declaration form online within 24 hours of your flight and present the health declaration form completion code/QR code at check-in.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Mauritius

From 1 October 2020, Mauritian nationals, residents and tourists travelling for long stays are allowed entry to Mauritius. If you are travelling to Mauritius, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, have confirmed accommodations and complete the passenger health declaration and locator forms.

Any person having resided in Brazil, Japan or South Africa or with a history of travel to and from Brazil, Japan and South Africa within the last 15 days will not be allowed entry or transit in the Republic of Mauritius. This is effective until 31 March 2021.

COVID-19 testing requirements

A certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test administered between 5 and 7 days prior to the date of boarding at the last point of embarkation.

Arriving passengers will have to undergo a COVID‑19 PCR test on the day of arrival at the airport and after 7 and 14 days. If they test positive for COVID‑19, they will be transferred to a public medical institution for treatment.

A printed COVID‑19 PCR test certificate is preferred and must be presented at the health counter on arrival.

Required forms

Incoming passengers to Mauritius must download and fill their Public Health Covid-19 Passenger Health Self-Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form which must be handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness counters upon their arrival

Required apps

Passengers must download and complete the Public Health Covid-19 Passenger Health Self-Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form and present both to the Ministry of Health and Wellness counters on arrival.

Quarantine

Passengers must hold a travel package including accommodation, on a full board basis, at a designated hotel for a mandatory 14‑day in‑room quarantine. Passengers must hold proof of purchase and the travel package has to be booked from the MTPA website.

Other information

Passengers must wear masks and gloves when disembarking from the plane.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Seychelles

COVID-19 testing requirements

All travellers, including infants and children, 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.

Vaccinated Visitors

With immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world.

Passengers who have taken the complete dose of the vaccine—that is, two doses, and it’s been two weeks or more since they have taken the second dose of one of the five available vaccines (AstraZeneca, Moderna, Sinopharm, Pfizer BionTECH, Sputnik V) will be allowed free movement throughout their stay in Seychelles. Vaccinated visitors must present an authentic certificate (vaccination card) from their national health authority as proof of vaccination against COVID-19, along with a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel.

Conditions for entry for vaccinated visitors from any country:

• Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that includes cover for COVID-19 related isolation, quarantine and clinical care
• Infants and children below 17 years old who are accompanying vaccinated adults may not be required to be vaccinated. However, they will need to have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate taken 72 hours from an accredited laboratory before travel. Conditions for stay for children/infants up to the age of 17 will be the same as for the parent/guardian accompanying them during their holiday in Seychelles.

Non-Vaccinated Visitors:

Visitors who have not been vaccinated and coming from permitted countries will also be allowed entry.

Conditions for entry for non-vaccinated visitors from permitted countries:

• Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that includes cover for COVID-19 related isolation, quarantine and clinical care.
• Visitors, including infants and children, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate from an accredited laboratory. The test must be taken not more than 72 hours before departure.
• Upon arrival in Seychelles, visitors must stay in their first tourism accommodation/liveaboard for 6 nights before leaving the tourism accommodation compound/liveaboard.
• Visitors arriving by commercial/charter flights and staying 6 nights or more will be required to do the a PCR surveillance test on the fifth day after their arrival in Seychelles. If the test result is confirmed to be negative the visitor will be free to leave the establishment and continue with their planned holiday.

Conditions for entry for non-vaccinated visitors from non-permitted countries:

• Visitors who are not from the permitted list of countries but have stayed for at least 14 days in a permitted country and have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure will be allowed to enter Seychelles provided they present proof of their stay in the permitted country.
• Consideration for entry in Seychelles may also be given to visitors who are not on the permitted list of countries and who have not been vaccinated but they must be arriving by private jet. All pre travel applications for entry approval for travellers in this category must be submitted to the Public Health Authority on pha@health.gov.sc.

Required forms

Health Travel Authorisation

• Once COVID‑19 PCR test results are received, all travellers must submit Health travel authorisation (HTA) for approval.
• This applies to all travellers including children, infants as well as Seychellois and all foreigners.
• Passengers will require to have details of their passport, a recent valid negative COVID-19 PCR test, their travel itinerary, hotel bookings, other relevant information as well as a payment card to complete the application. If vaccinated, to provide authentic vaccination card/ certificate.
• HTA will be processed at a charge of EUR 45 for all travellers, except for Seychelles passport holders the fee will be EUR 5.40.
• Passengers can do an urgent application and select “URGENT” at the time of payment. An additional amount of EUR90 will be charged for urgent applications which may be processed in 60 minutes but is NOT GUARANTEED. The URGENT processing is only possible for people that meets all the requirements and submit complete documentation in English or French only.
• The HTA can be presented in a form of hard or soft copy. Permitted hard copies are a paper print out or PDF and soft copies are Mobile app/ Apple Passbook versions.

Other information

Visitors must 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.

Effective 15 February 2021, Seychellois and residents who have been vaccinated may enter from any country and will not need to go into quarantine. They need to complete the Health Travel Authorisation, hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72 hours of departure from the country of origin and have their vaccine card/certificate.

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 – Tel +248-4324999

Praslin Island

• Baie St. Anne Hospital – Tel +248-4232333

La Digue Island

• La Digue Hospital – Tel +248-4234255

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Sri Lanka

Seats are restricted on flights and booking on emirates.com is not allowed for non-tourist, foreign passport holders and Sri Lankan nationals. Please follow the process defined below before you travel.

Tourists

The following categories of passengers are allowed entry under the Sri Lanka Tourism Safety Protocol:

• Tourists (foreign nationals) who have obtained approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) issued via http://www.eta.gov.lk/
• Foreign passport holders with a valid Sri Lankan residence visa who have a confirmation letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)
• Sri Lankans who hold dual citizenship and have a confirmation letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)
• Sri Lankan spouse or close family member (child/parents) who have a Sri Lankan passport and are accompanying a foreign national who has an ETA or a confirmation letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)

Eligible passengers can access www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ and make a reservation at a listed Safe and Secure level 1 hotel to start the process of acquiring the ETA/SLTDA letter. The passenger may also use a certified travel agent as listed in www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/.

The hotel or certified agent will collect the necessary charges for insurance and COVID-19 PCR testing as required based on the duration of the passenger’s stay.

The hotel/agent will then transfer the passenger’s details to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) on helloagain@srilanka.travel.

Once the above steps are done:

• Tourists (foreign nationals) can instantly start with the visa process on http://www.eta.gov.lk/
• For all other eligible passengers, the SLTDA will issue a confirmation letter that is to be presented at the point of boarding. The hotel/agent will forward the SLTDA letter to the passenger, and that can be used as an authority to board. Passengers may also request the letter directly from helloagain@srilanka.travel.

Before boarding, eligible passengers under the Sri Lanka Tourism safety protocol are required to present the following documents:

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test done within 96 hours of the time of boarding
• A duly completed Health Declaration Form. If not completed, passengers are allowed to complete it on board or on arrival
• An approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) copy or Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) confirmation letter as per category of traveller

There is no quarantine required for tourists. However, the hotels will advise the tourists on the required safety measures upon arrival.

Sri Lankan nationals, Sri Lankan residents and non-tourist foreign passport holders

Sri Lankan nationals and residents who wish to return to Sri Lanka will have to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy in their country of residence for prior approval. Once approval is granted, passengers must forward the approval to CMB.repatriation@emirates.com for booking and ticket issuance. **

** Note:

• When a local representative of the Sri Lankan government is not present at the point of origin, or when no response is received from the embassy, passengers should directly contact the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approvals.
• Passengers must have OK to board approval on their booking itinerary (PNR) from the Sri Lankan government to be accepted on flights to Colombo.
• Foreign nationals can apply for prior approval by following the same steps. Once they have approval, their local host/ family must then apply for a landing endorsement from the Department of Immigration and Emigration before they can book a flight with Emirates.
• Nationals and Residents of Sri Lanka living in the UAE no longer require approval from the Sri Lankan authorities. They can straight away reach out to Emirates dedicated embassy line: 04-274-9199 or visit Emirates airport ticketing counter in Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport.

COVID-19 testing requirements for foreigners and nationals of Sri Lanka:

Before Departure:

Foreigners must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test report in English. The test must be conducted within 96 hours prior to embarkation.

Sri Lankan citizens/ dual citizens must hold a negative COVID‑19 test report in English. The test can either be:

• A COVID-19 PCR test which is conducted within 96 hours prior to embarkation.
• Rapid Antigen test within 48 hours prior to embarkation.

The test report must be available for all passengers with no exceptions and irrespective of age.

On Arrival:

Two COVID-19 PCR tests will be carried out on all passengers, except for diplomatic passport holders, as mandated by the Government of Sri Lanka.

One COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out on the day of arrival and a second COVID-19 PCR after 10 days. The payment for same should be done before departure at the point of origin.

Contact CMB.repatriation@emirates.com for details of the approved lab and payment procedure

Quarantine Requirements

After arrival formalities, customers will be taken to an available hotel designated for quarantine of 14 days.

Payment has to be done directly to the hotel and a standard charge per passenger, per day for full board accommodation would be as follows.

Charges subject to change with standard of the hotel:

• Sharing room- LKR 7500
• Single occupancy- LKR 12500

Passenger will have to bear the following costs as well:

• Transportation cost from the airport to the place of quarantine/hotel.
• Any other incidental expenditure

Required forms

Customers are required to submit a completed Health Declaration Form (HDF) on arrival in Sri Lanka.

Prior to boarding, residents, foreigners and nationals of Sri Lanka in this category are required to present the following documents:

• OTB approval in booking reference inserted by CMB RES office
• Passengers holding a foreign passport must have an approved ETA copy or residence visa or a copy of the landing endorsement issued by Department of Immigration and Emigration
• Pre-paid on arrival COVID-19 PCR test (Diplomatic passport holders and Seafarers are exempted)
• Negative COVID-19 PCR report in English for a test conducted within 96 hours of departure (applicable to Sri Lankan citizens/dual citizens; a negative result for a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure is also acceptable)
• Signed undertaking form for paid hotel quarantine and other related expenses (Diplomatic passport holders and Seafarers are exempted)
• A duly completed health declaration form. If not completed, passengers are allowed to complete it on board or on arrival.

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.

A temporary suspension of the import of live animals accompanied with passenger baggage has been imposed. Therefore, live animals are only permitted via cargo.

Travel from Sri Lanka

Passengers travelling from Sri Lanka are advised to arrive a minimum of 4 hours before departure to allow time for health screening and document verification.

COVID 19 testing requirements

It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID‑19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check‑in.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Canada

There are specific entry requirements for travel to Canada during the pandemic. Check the details here before you fly.

Travellers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken up to 72 hours before their scheduled departure time.

As of 21 February 2021, at 11:59 pm ET, travellers, unless exempted, will also be required to:

• reserve a government-authorised hotel in Canada for 3 nights prior to departure
• take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival
• stay in the government-authorised hotel while awaiting the results of the COVID-19 molecular test
• pay for the cost of the hotel stay, as well as all associated costs for:
  • food
  • security
  • transportation
  • infection prevention and control measures

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.

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.

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.

Other information

COVID-19 PCR testing can now be done at a designated facility “Switch Health”, which promises a quick return of the test results as well as an applicable discount for Emirates customers using EMIRATES-SH code. Click here for FAQ’s and refer to the official website to get more details and make an appointment.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to USA (all cities including travel to JFK, BOS, LAX, IAD, IAH, ORD, SEA, DFW, SFO, MCO, EWR)

For an overview of the general regulations for entry into the US during the COVID period, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Passengers who have been physically present in the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Iran, China, Brazil or South Africa 14 days preceding their trip are not permitted to travel to the USA. Exemptions are granted to US citizens, lawful US permanent residents and non-US citizens who are the spouse of a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident. Further exemptions may apply – more information can be found here.

COVID-19 testing and attestation requirements

Effective 26 January 2021, all passengers 2 years of age and older are required to get a COVID-19 viral test (nucleic acid amplification / PCR test or a viral antigen test) within 3 days before departure to the US. Passengers must provide written documentation of their negative test result (paper or electronic copy) to the airline. Test results must show the name, specimen collection date and type of test done. Test results where the testing date is more than 3 days before departure will not be accepted.

Alternatively, passengers may provide official written documentation of a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 3 months alongside a letter from their healthcare provider or a public health official that they have recovered and are cleared for travel. Together these are referred to as ‘documentation of recovery’.

All passengers age 2 and above travelling to the USA will be required to sign an attestation prior to departure (parent or other authorized individual may attest on behalf of passengers aged 2 to 17) confirming they meet the requirements and thus cleared to travel. Please ensure you download, print, complete and sign the attestation form before reporting to check-in at the airport. Passengers who do not attest will not be permitted to travel.

Travel to Boston (BOS)

Effective 1 August 2020, all passengers travelling to Boston except those specified below must fill out the Massachusetts Travel Form.

• Transit passengers connecting through Boston onto another flight
• Passengers travelling to Boston for medical treatment
• Children below 10 years old travelling with a parent or guardian

Travel to Los Angeles (LAX)

For an overview of the general regulations for entry into California during the COVID period, please refer to https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.

Required forms

Effective 25 November 2020, all passengers travelling to Los Angeles, must complete the California State Department online traveller form.

Exemptions

Passengers below are not required to fill out the online traveller form:

• Those under the age of 16 years
• Those transiting Los Angeles (who will not stay in the City of Los Angeles).

Travel to New York (JFK)

If you are travelling to New York, you may be required to undergo quarantine on arrival.

Please refer to the travel advisory to the State of New York

Required forms

All passengers travelling to New York, must complete the online New York State Department of Health Traveler Form.

Quarantine and Testing Out

For any traveller to New York State from a non-contiguous state, US territory or CDC level 2 and higher country, they shall quarantine for a period of 10 days consistent with Department of Health regulations or they may test out of the mandatory 10-day quarantine as per the new guidelines below.

For travellers who were out-of-state for more than 24 hours:

• Travellers must obtain a test within three days of departure, prior to arrival in New York.
• Travellers must fill out the New York State Department of Health Traveller Form upon entry into New York State.
• The traveller must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
• On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveller must obtain another COVID test. If both tests comes back negative, the traveller may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test.

For travellers who were out-of-state for less than 24 hours:

• The traveller does not need a test prior to their departure from the other state, and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State.
• However, the traveller must fill out the New York State Department of Health Traveller Form upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days after their arrival in New York.

Travel to San Francisco (SFO)

For an overview of the general regulations for entry into San Francisco during the COVID period, please refer to https://www.flysfo.com/important-travel-information-regarding-covid-19/quarantine

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

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 traveler who originated or passed through United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and South Africa in the last 14 days will not to be accepted on flights to Brazil.

Holders of the National Migration Registry card authorised to enter Brazil are exempted but must undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

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.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel from Afghanistan

If you're travelling from Afghanistan, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test.

COVID-19 testing requirements

All passengers travelling out of Kabul on Emirates, except children 12 years old and below or passengers with moderate or severe disability, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate at the time of check-in. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.

Passengers must bring along their Emirates booking details and passport to take the COVID-19 PCR test. The test must be conducted up to 4 days prior to travel (96 hours maximum) at Emirates authorised health centres. Passengers will bear the costs of the test and certificate.

Passengers will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at Dubai International airport.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Bangladesh

If you are travelling to Bangladesh, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and submit a health card on arrival. Read through the guideline for all arriving passengers on the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh portal.

Travel update for passengers arriving to Bangladesh from the United Kingdom:

Effective 25 January 2021, passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (directly or through any intermediate points) are required to undergo mandatory institutional quarantine for at least 14 days.

• Passengers will be sent to government selected hotels for a mandatory 7-day institutional quarantine at their expense. Passengers who are unable to bear the costs of hotel quarantine will be quarantined at government arranged facilities.
• Sample will be collected from passengers for COVID-19 PCR testing after 7 days. Passengers who test negative may proceed to complete the 14-day quarantine at home. While passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will be sent to government selected hospitals for isolation and treatment at their expense.
• If the COVID-19 PCR test result is positive, the passenger will be sent to the government selected hospital for isolation. All expenses of the hospital shall be borne by the passenger.

COVID-19 testing requirements

• All passengers travelling to Bangladesh are required to have a negative PCR based COVID-19 test certificate obtained within 72 hours of the flight time and show it on arrival at the airport. Passengers who present no COVID-19 symptoms during the on arrival health check are required to complete a 14-day home quarantine. However, passengers with COVID-19 symptoms will be sent to a government authorized hospital for further checks or kept in an isolation centre depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms.
• All foreign nationals with a valid visa for Bangladesh must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours of travel. Visa on arrival is currently restricted and only allowed for foreign investors with the necessary documentation and a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours of travel.
• 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. Passengers who present no COVID-19 symptoms observed during the on arrival health check may proceed to a mandatory 14-day home quarantine. Passengers who present COVID-19 symptoms on arrival will be sent to a hospital for further checks.
• Foreign investors or entrepreneurs travelling to Bangladesh 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. Passengers with no COVID-19 symptoms on arrival and who intend to stay in Bangladesh for less than 14 days may be allowed to enter Bangladesh. However, passengers who present COVID-19 symptoms will be sent to a government authorized hospital for further checks or kept in an isolation centre depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms.

Exemptions

COVID-19 PCR test exemptions are applicable to the below customer categories:

• passengers younger than 10 years.

Required forms

All foreign passport holders must have BD visa on their passports to enter Bangladesh.

Passengers must submit a health card to the Health Authorities in the arrival hall.

Travel from Bangladesh

If you are travelling from Bangladesh, 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

All passengers (foreign passport holders and Bangladeshi citizens) travelling to international destinations from any airport in Bangladesh must obtain a COVID-19 PCR test certificate from the approved hospitals or organisations. The test must be conducted 72 hours before departure or within the time prescribed by the destination country. Passengers must carry a copy of the negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate and will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travelling from United Kingdom to India

• Effective 8 January 2021 and until further notice, all international passengers who have travelled from or transited through United Kingdom from 25 November 2020, will be allowed to enter India only through direct flights between United Kingdom and India.

Travel to India on repatriation flights:

Travel to India is restricted to specified categories of passengers. You will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test both before departure and on arrival. Please check the requirements of your final destination before you travel.

Travel eligibility

Flights to India will be restricted only to the following passengers:

• Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE or in any country in South America or Africa;
• All overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country; and
  • Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card must present both the old and the current passport when the passport number in the OCI card does not match the current passport. This does not apply to passengers older than 50 years who have renewed their OCI card at least once after turning 50. For passengers below 20 years old, the number on the OCI must match that of their valid passport.
• 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 2 printed copies of the self-declaration form (SDF) at the time of departure, with the exception of Hyderabad where 4 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.
• 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.
• 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 800 per person

In order to expedite the sampling process upon arrival at Ahmedabad, all passengers are requested to fill the required information on the Supratech website.

Bangalore (BLR)

All passengers travelling to Bengaluru (BLR) must download the Aarogya setu app, Quarantine Watch app and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices. Click here to download the apps.

On-arrival molecular test per person will cost approximately as below:

• RT-PCR Express INR 3,200, 30 minutes processing time
• RT-PCR (normal) INR 800, 4 hours processing time

Passengers arriving from Brazil and South Africa and who test positive for COVID-19 will have to undergo institutional quarantine for 14 days at government provided facilities at government cost. Passengers may also choose to stay at self-paid facilities.

Passengers arriving from Brazil and South Africa and who test negative for COVID-19 will undergo home quarantine for 14 days with a follow-up PCR test to be conducted on the 7th day.

Chennai (MAA)

All passengers must, ensure TN e-pass is applied and details are ready to be shown to state health authorities. Contact us to update the details of TN e-pass at least 48 hours before departure

Transfer passengers on arrival who are travelling to other states have to apply for fresh e-pass on arrival and follow the other state process when connecting on to a domestic flight. Transfer facility of passengers and baggage currently not available.

On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 1,200 to 2,500 per person.

Passengers may register online through this link.

Delhi (DEL)

On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 800 per person.

Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 2,600 per person.

Hyderabad (HYD)

On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 1,000 per person.

Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 4,200 per person.

Kerala (COK/TRV)

All passengers travelling to Kerala must also update their details onCOVID-19 Jagratha portal at least two days before departure.

On-arrival molecular test will be free of cost.

Kolkata (CCU)

On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 950 per person.

Mumbai (BOM)

Medical visas issued prior to October 2020, even if still valid, will not be accepted for entry into Maharashtra.

On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 850 per person.

Quarantine guidelines

All passengers must submit an undertaking form on the online portal agreeing to undergo mandatory 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health. COVID-19 RT PCR test will be conducted during 5th to 7th day at the hotel and all related costs are to be borne by the passenger.

Quarantine Exemptions

Passengers arriving with onward domestic connection may travel to their destination only if the passport address indicate an address outside the state of Maharashtra OR passenger will be subject to 7 days mandatory institutional quarantine.

Passengers under the following exceptional circumstances would be considered for exemption of 7 days mandatory institutional quarantine. Decision would be taken after arrival on verification of following reasons with proof of documents.

• Pregnant woman in advanced stage of pregnancy
• Death in immediate family.

Travel from India to UAE on repatriation flights

If you are travelling from India to the UAE, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test at government designated laboratories before departure.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Passengers are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 72 hours before departure.

UAE will accept Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory results from any lab authorised by the government of India.

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.

Travel eligibility

Flights to Dubai will be restricted only to below passengers travelling to the UAE:

• UAE nationals
• UAE residents; and
• Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for UAE or any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.

Travel to Pakistan

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 5 October 2020 to 31 March 2021, entry requirements for travellers to Pakistan have been revised. A mandatory negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test has to be taken within 72 hours of the travel date when coming from selected countries. 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

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. 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:

• Passengers less below 12 years.
• Disabled passengers.
• High level international delegations.

All passengers and crew members travelling to Pakistan must fill the Health Declaration Form provided at the airport.

Measures applicable for passengers arriving from Brazil, Ireland, Portugal, Netherlands, the United Kingdom and South Africa effective 5 January 2021 to 14 March 2021

• Pakistani nationals with short term UK and South African visit visas and Pakistani passport holders including work permit holders, with any type of visa issued by British and South African Authorities are allowed to travel to Pakistan.
• Nationals of the United Kingdom and South Africa who have been outside of the United Kingdom or South Africa in the past 10 days can travel to Pakistan.
• Flight crew performing duties on flights between UK and Pakistan may disembark in Pakistan with the stipulation that such flight crew shall be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and quarantined in their designated hotels. Following a negative test result, the flight crew will be allowed to perform duties in Pakistan and any flight crew with a positive test result will be quarantined in their designated hotels for a time period as specified by the respective Health Authorities.
• Diplomats and their families who are arriving from the UK and South Africa may also enter Pakistan. Additionally, such passengers have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival in Pakistan and are required to quarantine for 5 days.

Entry requirements for the above categories:

• Negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 72 hours of flight departure to Pakistan.
• COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Pakistan under arrangements made by Central Health Establishment, Islamabad/ Federating Units Health Staff, for which a passenger will be required to either stay inside the airport premises or in a government facility until the test is performed.
• Mandatory enforced home quarantine for a period of 7 days.
• Trace and Test for all passengers who have arrived from the UK over the period of the last 7 days as per TTQ protocol.

Effective 9 January 2021 until 14 March 2021:

• Passengers holding a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Pakistani Origin Card (POC) who have stayed in the UK or South Africa in the past 10 days may enter Pakistan given they hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 72 hours of flight departure to Pakistan. Additionally, such passengers have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival in Pakistan and are required to quarantine for 5 days.

Apps required

Upload/ feeding of data in the Pass Track App will be mandatory for all passengers arriving in Pakistan with effect from 23 December 2020, either through the Pass Track App or the Pass Track web form/ 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 http://covid.gov.pk/ > Facilities > Testing Facilities Pakistan}

Passengers must make sure to check their transit & final destination requirement before going for a COVID-19 PCR test. Requirements such as: test type, report validity, stamp or signature requirement, destination specific designated lab, ISO 15189 certification etc. Passengers may visit: Travel Requirements by Destination

Passengers without authorised COVID-19 PCR test certificate where a QR Code is not embedded or doesn't fulfil their destination requirement will be denied boarding without compensation.

Passengers must carry a printed COVID-19 PCR test certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.

Travelling to, from and through Dubai

If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.