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Last updated: 24 November 2021, 12:27 (GMT +4)
Travel to Australia
There are specific requirements for travel from and to Australia during the pandemic which differ by State. Please check your eligibility to travel.
International passengers arriving in New South Wales, Victoria or the Australian Capital Territory are not automatically permitted to transit to another state or territory. Domestic travel restrictions may apply.
Check the details here when leaving Australia and here when departing for Australia.
The travel rules change regularly. Please keep checking government websites for the latest information.
You can find more details about Trans Tasman Travel (travel between Australia and New Zealand) at the Australian government website.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to, or transiting Australia must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken 3 days 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). This includes flights arriving from safe travel zone countries.
Passengers who have previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 will only be able to travel if they provide clearance documentation from a medical provider which clearly documents that:
At least 14 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or initial positive COVID-19 PCR test if asymptomatic.
There has been clinical resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms of the acute illness for the previous 72 hours.
That you previously had COVID-19 but are now recovered and not considered to be infectious.
Link to fact sheets for more information: 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: FAQs for international passengers.)
International air crew
Travellers entering Australia on a 'Green Safe Travel Zone' flight.
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 - the Australian Travel Declaration
All travellers to Australia must complete the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) before they fly to Australia.
The ATD contains a declaration regarding the traveller’s vaccination status, which is considered to be critical health information. Travellers must be able to provide evidence that they made this declaration before boarding the aircraft. This is an enforceable requirement under the Biosecurity (Entry Requirements—Human Coronavirus with Pandemic Potential) Determination 2021. A person who fails to comply with the requirements under the determination may be liable to a fine of 30 penalty units (currently AUD 6,660). Further, travellers who do not make the declaration prior to boarding will be subject to delays when arriving in Australia.
Travellers can now complete the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form online or on the Australia Travel Declaration app. You can complete the ATD on your smartphone or download the app from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play store (Android). For more information or to make a declaration visit the official website.
Diplomats are not required to complete the form.
Some Australian States also require separate border declaration forms which are outlined below.
Verifying your vaccination status
Passengers vaccinated in Australia must prove their vaccination history by presenting an Australian government-issued International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) at check-in. Passengers can request their ICVC through an Australian Medicare online account in myGov, or the Express Plus Medicare app. Passengers without access to these online options can visit a Services Australia services centre or contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809.
Passengers vaccinated overseas who are travelling to Australia may or may not have access to an Australian government issued ICVC. If not, they will need to present a foreign issued vaccination certificate instead. Emirates will need to inspect the certificate to confirm that it is in an acceptable format and shows that the passenger is fully vaccinated with a TGA approved or TGA recognised vaccine. Passengers travelling to Australia who present a foreign vaccination certificate will also have to make a legally binding attestation (preferably in their Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) that their certificate is true and that they are fully vaccinated.
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
From 1 November 2021, Australian passport holders, permanent residents and direct family members can enter New South Wales without quarantine if they have been doubly vaccinated with a TGA approved or recognised vaccine (for travellers aged 12 years and above).
From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders will also be allowed to travel to Sydney without requiring an individual travel exemption or quarantine. Travellers must hold a valid visa to enter Australia for one of the eligible visa subclasses listed on the Department of Home Affairs COVID-19 website. These include skilled and student cohorts, as well as humanitarian, working holiday maker and provisional family visa holders.
In line with Commonwealth protocols, children under 12 arriving with fully vaccinated parents and people with a valid medical exemption will be considered fully vaccinated.
To travel to Sydney on Emirates, you must be fully vaccinated with a TGA approved or TGA recognised vaccine. Please check your vaccination status carefully.
Seven days must have passed since the final dose of vaccine in a course of immunisation for you to be considered fully vaccinated. Mixed doses count towards being fully vaccinated as long as all vaccines are approved or recognised by the TGA.
If you have flights booked to Sydney with Emirates but you are not fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or TGA recognised vaccine, and you are not in an exemption category, you will not be able to travel on Emirates to Sydney until you are fully vaccinated. Please contact Emirates or your travel agent to rebook your flights.
Australian citizens or permanent residents travelling to Australia who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons should check the quarantine requirements in the state or territory they are travelling to. Proof of medical exemption must be presented at the time of check-in at the airport.
For more details about Medical exemption from vaccinations, please check the official website.
Please note the eligibility requirements are subject to change by the Australian federal and state governments. All other conditions of entry as set by governments must be adhered to.
Please visit the NSW Government Health website for more details.
Brisbane
All international passengers arriving in Queensland from overseas 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 here
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.
More information is available here
All passengers entering into a Western Australia airport must either download the SafeWA app for contact tracing purpose or complete personal details on a form.
Melbourne
From 1 November 2021, Australian passport holders, permanent residents and direct family members can enter Victoria without quarantine if they have been doubly vaccinated with a TGA approved or recognised vaccine (for travellers aged 12 years and above).
From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders will also be allowed to travel to Melbourne without requiring an individual travel exemption or quarantine. Travellers must hold a valid visa to enter Australia for one of the eligible visa subclasses listed on the Department of Home Affairs COVID-19 website. These include skilled and student cohorts, as well as humanitarian, working holiday maker and provisional family visa holders.
A COVID-19 test must be taken within 24 hours after arriving in Melbourne.
In line with Commonwealth protocols, children under 12 arriving with fully vaccinated parents and people with a valid medical exemption will be considered fully vaccinated.
To travel to Melbourne on Emirates, you must be fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or TGA-recognised vaccine. Please check your vaccination status carefully.
Seven days must have passed since the final dose of vaccine in a course of immunisation for you to be considered fully vaccinated. Mixed doses count towards being fully vaccinated as long as all vaccines are approved or recognised by the TGA.
If you have flights booked to Melbourne with Emirates but you are not fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or TGA-recognised vaccine, and you are not in an exemption category, you will not be able to travel on Emirates to Melbourne until you are fully vaccinated. Please contact Emirates or your travel agent to rebook your flights.
Please note the eligibility requirements are subject to change by the Australian federal and state governments. All other conditions of entry as set by governments must be adhered to.
For more information on travel eligibility and quarantine requirements, please visit the Victorian Department of Health website.
Australian citizens or permanent residents travelling to Australia who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons should check the quarantine requirements in the state or territory they are travelling to. Proof of medical exemption must be presented at the time of check-in at the airport.
For more details about Medical exemption from vaccinations, please check the official website.
Travel from Australia
From 1 November 2021, fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members can travel from Australia for international destinations without requiring an outwards travel exemption.
Australian citizens and permanent residents departing Australia who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons should present their Australian COVID 19 digital certificate or immunisation history statement (these may indicate a ‘valid to’ date) as proof of their medical exemption. For further guidance, please check the official website.
Travelling to Sydney and Melbourne only:
Passengers who cannot be vaccinated
For travellers who provide a medical certificate that indicates they can’t be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine because of a medical condition, the medical certificate must include the following information:
Their name (this must match their travel identification documents)
Date of medical consultation and details of their medical practitioner
Details that clearly acknowledge that they have a medical condition which means they can’t receive a COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination is contraindicated)
This category does not include travellers who have received non-TGA approved or recognised vaccines, who won’t be treated as vaccinated for the purposes of their travel.
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated Australian children aged 12 17
Australian children who arrive in Australia will be considered unvaccinated if they are:
aged 12 17 years inclusive and have not received any COVID 19 vaccination
aged 12 17 years inclusive and have only been partially vaccinated with a recognised COVID 19 vaccine
aged 12 17 years inclusive and have been partially or fully vaccinated with a non recognised COVID 19 vaccine
Where an unvaccinated child aged 12 17 years inclusive is travelling with parent/guardians who are all fully vaccinated, the entire family will be able to travel to Sydney and Melbourne without quarantine.
If the accompanying parent/guardians are not fully vaccinated or are not in the exempt category, the children will not be able to travel on Emirates until all the accompanying travellers are fully vaccinated. Please contact Emirates or your travel agent to rebook your flight.
For more guidance, please check the official website.
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Last updated: 8 November 2021, 08:11 (GMT +4)
Travel to New Zealand
The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers. If you are travelling to New Zealand, you are required to seek approval and book accommodation at a managed isolation facility before travel.
From 11:59pm on 28 April 2021, only the following categories of passengers travelling from very high-risk countries will be accepted for travel to New Zealand:
New Zealand citizens
Partners and dependent children of New Zealand citizens
Parents of dependent children who are New Zealand citizens
Partners of New Zealand citizens can be a spouse, civil union partner or de-facto partner.
If you're a non-New Zealand citizen, you must hold a valid visa to enter New Zealand.
The following countries are currently considered very high risk:
Brazil
India
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
All other travellers, including people holding residence class visas, must spend at least 14 days outside of very high risk countries before flying to New Zealand. Transit through a very high risk country is excluded from the 14 day requirement.
All passengers from very high risk countries must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate from a government-approved laboratory for a test taken 72 hours before travel. Any other type of test for COVID-19 will not be accepted. Please refer to the government website.
Effective 1 November 2021, vaccination will be required for non-New Zealand citizens.
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you need to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before flying to New Zealand.
New Zealand permanent residents and temporary visa holders are not New Zealand citizens, and so need to be vaccinated before travel.
You will need to declare that you have been vaccinated when you book your place in managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ).
You need to be fully vaccinated. This means you need to have had a full course of any of the 22 COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by a government or approval authority. You need to have had the last dose at least 14 days before you arrive in New Zealand.
You do not need proof of vaccination if you fall under the following categories:
New Zealand citizens (New Zealand permanent residents and temporary visa holders are not New Zealand citizens)
Aged below 17 years
Cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons
Even if you are vaccinated, you still need to have a negative pre-departure test result and spend 14 days in managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ).
If you do not have access to vaccination
You can apply for an exemption if you cannot easily get vaccinations in the country that you have spent the previous 6 months in before your journey to New Zealand.
Apply for an exemption
You will need to apply to the Ministry of Health for an exemption, along with evidence of why you need one. The Director General of Health will decide if you can be granted an exemption - Apply for an exemption
Link for further details
If you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons
You must have an electronic or paper medical certificate from a medical practitioner that says you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons
Link for further details
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.
Passengers who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are required to provide:
a medical certificate with the date of your previous positive test, if applicable, and
documentation stating that you are considered no longer infectious.
For further information on customers who have tested positive for COVID-19, refer to advice and support.
COVID-19 test exemptions
Details of exemption categories can be found on this link
Quarantine
All passengers arriving into New Zealand on or after the 3 November 2020 must book accommodation at a managed isolation and quarantine facility before travel and must hold the "MIQ" voucher upon arrival in New Zealand. Passengers can get a voucher for their stay from the Managed Isolation Allocation System website. A printed or digital copy of the voucher must be presented at check-in. By 3 November, passengers arriving into New Zealand will not be accepted if they do not have this voucher. For more details, please visit the Managed Isolation and Quarantine website.
Effective 16 April, MIQ will change the process at managed isolation and quarantine facilities as additional protections and processes are put in place. This may add time to the arrivals process. For more information, please visit the Auckland Airport website.
Travel Eligibility
The following categories of passengers may travel to and enter New Zealand without first seeking approval:
New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions (excluding people granted a resident visa outside New Zealand and who are travelling to New Zealand on that resident visa for the first time).
Partners, dependent children (aged 19 years or under if they hold a temporary visa or 24 and under if they hold a resident visa) of New Zealand citizens or residents who hold a visa based on their relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident partner or parent.
Diplomats who hold a post in New Zealand.
Passengers may be allowed to travel to and enter New Zealand while the border is closed in the following instances:
You qualify as someone to whom the border closure does not apply, or
If NZ immigration considers that the passenger has a critical purpose for travel while the border is closed and thereby grants a visa which recognises this.
From 19 April 2021, passengers travelling from safe zones in Australia will not be required to enter managed isolation or quarantine on arrival in New Zealand.
You can find more details on the New Zealand government website.
Effective 18 April 2021, international transit/transfer between Australia and New Zealand (and vice versa) will be suspended.
Transit arrangements that detail who may transit New Zealand are published by Immigration NZ and available on their website.
Domestic connections are not permitted directly upon arrival in New Zealand. All passengers must end their journey at the point of entry.
Required forms
To gain approval to travel under one of these reasons, passengers must:
Submit a request to INZ
Be invited to apply for a visa or variation of conditions, which if approved will allow them entry.
Other information
For further details please refer to the Ministry of Health website.
Travel from New Zealand
There are specific requirements for travelling from New Zealand. Check the official website for the latest information.
You must also ensure to check requirements of your final destination.
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Last updated: 21 November 2021, 14:43 (GMT +4)
Travel from the UAE to Austria
Fully vaccinated UAE citizens and residents can travel to Austria with no preregistration or quarantine requirements. Passengers under this category must present on arrival in Austria a vaccination certificate showing that at least 14 days have passed since the final required dose of the vaccine was administered.
Children up to the age of 17 do not have to quarantine on arrival if they are accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents. However, children between 12 and 17 years old must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, past infection or vaccination.
All non-vaccinated travellers must provide proof that they are low risk (medical certificate, test result or proof of recovery), register for pre travel clearance (PTC) and enter a 10-day quarantine that can be ended earlier if a COVID-19 test is carried out on day 5 after arrival and the result is negative.
Travel to Austria
There are restrictions on who can enter Austria at this time. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Austria, you might be required to show a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate and you may be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Before departure, passengers may register online and present the confirmation of transmission upon arrival.
All non-vaccinated passengers travelling to Austria must undergo a COVID-19 test before departure. The time of sample collection must not be more than:
72 hours before arrival for PCR, LAMP or TMA testing
Vaccinated passengers are exempted from COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements.
Medical certificates, test results, vaccination certificates and recovery certificates
Medical certificates, test results, vaccination certificates and recovery certificates must be in German or English and must certify that the passenger was tested negative by a PCR/LAMP/TMA, vaccinated against or has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 180 days.
Test results must include the first and last name of the person tested, date of birth, date and time of sampling, test result (positive or negative), signature of the person performing the test and stamp of the institution performing the test or a bar or QR code. Time of sampling when entering the country must not be more than 72 hours before arrival for PCR, LAMP or TMA testing.
Medical or official recovery certificates must confirm an infection that has been overcome in the last 180 days.
Vaccination certificates must meet the following requirements:
For vaccines that require two doses, at least 14 days must pass between the first and second dose and vaccination must have been completed not more than 360 days ago (270 days ago effective 6 December 2021), or
For single-dose vaccines, at least 14 days must have passed and, vaccination must have been completed not more than 270 days ago, or
For passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 at least 21 days before vaccination, vaccination must have completed not more than 360 days ago (270 days ago effective 6 December 2021), or
For passengers who have taken booster shots, at least 120 days must pass since the previous vaccination (14 days for single-dose vaccines) and the current vaccination was completed not more than 360 days ago (270 days ago effective 6 December 2021).
Recognised vaccines:
Pfizer BioNtech (2 doses)
Moderna (2 doses)
AstraZeneca (2 doses)
Covishield (2 doses)
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (1 dose)
Sinopharm (2 doses)
Sinovac (2 doses)
1. Passengers arriving from one of the following countries and who have only been in these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria:
Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Vatican, Uruguay and Vietnam.
Passengers arriving from one of these countries and who have been to these countries or Austria in the last 10 days without exception can enter Austria freely with a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate.
If the passenger is unable to present a medical certificate, test result, vaccination certificate or recovery certificate, they must undergo a COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA test within 24 hours of entry at their own expense. The negative test result must be presented at a control. Additionally, the Pre Travel Clearance (PTC) registration needs to be completed prior to arrival in Austria. Please refer to section "required forms."
2. Entry from other states or regions
Persons entering from other states or regions or who have stayed in other states or regions in the last 10 days have to provide a test result, vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or a medical certificate of vaccination or recovery and perform a registration. Passengers must also undergo a 10-day quarantine immediately upon arrival. The quarantine is considered ended if the passenger undergoes a COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA test on day 5 of quarantine at the earliest and the test negative. Additionally, the Pre Travel Clearance (PTC) registration needs to be completed prior to arrival in Austria. Please refer to section "required forms."
Exemption for quarantine and registration requirements for passengers arriving from other states or regions
Entry as part of the regular commuter traffic to participate in school and study operations or for family purposes or to visit a partner
People who have a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery, and minors up to the age of 18 who are accompanied by these persons
The following categories of passengers are also exempted:
Foreigners, if they have a photo ID according to point 5 of the Official Seat Act – ASG
Persons travelling for business purposes
Humanitarian forces
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
Entry for unforeseeable, urgent reasons that are particularly worthy of consideration in the family circle, such as in particular serious illnesses, deaths, funerals, births and the care of people in need of support in emergencies
Entry in connection with other important events that can be planned in the family circle, such as weddings, christenings, birthday parties or visits to the partner
Exemptions irrespective of the origin country
The following categories of passengers are exempted from COVID-19 PCR / LAMP / TMA testing, quarantine and registration regardless of the country or area they are travelling from:
Persons travelling to maintain goods and passenger traffic (crews), if their destination country is not Austria and they present proof of onward travel
Persons travelling for compelling reasons of animal care or for agricultural and forestry measures in individual cases
Persons travelling in the context of the implementation of a professional transfer trip / a professional transfer flight
Persons travelling in the imperative interest of the Republic of Austria
Transit passengers or persons transiting through Austria without a stopover, including those whose onward travel have been unexpectedly interrupted, provided they present a definite departure date from Austria
Crew of a repatriation trip / flight, including accompanying staff of the public security service
Children
For minors up to the age of twelve, the same requirements for the adults they are travelling with apply except for mandatory COVID-19 testing. If the quarantine period for their accompanying adult is deemed to have ended, their quarantine period will end as well.
Required forms
Passengers who need to conduct a test within 24 hours of arrival or who need to enter quarantine must register for pre-travel clearance (PTC) in advance online. Upon arrival, they will have to show their PTC in printed form or on a mobile device. Passengers that are fully vaccinated do not need to register in advance.
Health Certificate when arriving from non exempted countries: https://tinyurl.com/medcerten210213
Confirmation of Medical Service in case of absolute medical necessity: https://tinyurl.com/medservice201017
Other information
Persons required to start a quarantine have to provide a confirmation of availability of suitable accommodation already upon arrival and costs must be borne – otherwise entry will be refused.
People who are obliged to quarantine must confirm this with their own signature in accordance with the Quarantine Confirmation4 form upon entry.
Exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …)
For the latest information on the travel requirements please visit this website.
Travellers must wear an FFP-2 mask or similar without an exhalation valve on board coaches, trains, excursion ships and planes. The face mask requirement does not apply to children up to the age of 6 and travellers who can’t wear a mask for health reasons.
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Last updated: 22 November 2021, 12:36 (GMT +4)
Travel to Belgium
Travel from the UAE to Belgium
A vaccination or negative PCR test is no longer required to enter Belgium, as the UAE is now on a green status. The updated colour codes by country can be found here.
All passengers have to complete the Electronic Passenger Locator Form - EPLF which can be completed from 180 days prior to arrival in Belgium.
EU or Schengen member state nationals and residents
Non-essential travel to Belgium is allowed for the following categories of passengers:
Nationals and residents of the EU or Schengen member states
Third country nationals who have a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen state, or a valid visa type D
Passengers who are residents of a third country included on the white list
Non-essential travel to Belgium is allowed for residents of a third country included on the white list. Visit the official website to check the list of white countries.
Passengers in this category must comply with entry conditions upon arrival in Belgium.
Vaccination certificates outside the EU
A vaccination certificate proves that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You are considered fully vaccinated if it has been at least 2 weeks since the last required dose was administered and the vaccine is EMA-certified or Covishield.
From 1 September, vaccination certificates from non-EU countries will also be accepted in Belgium under certain conditions, pending their equivalence agreement with the EU to travel without holding an essential travel certificate.
EMA (European Medicines Agency) certified vaccines:
Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty)
Moderna
AstraZeneca/Oxford (Vaxzevria)
Janssen
Covishield
The vaccination certificate must contain at least the following information in Dutch, French, German or English:
Passenger’s personal information (name, date of birth and/or identification number)
That all required doses of a recognised vaccine have been administered at least two weeks before travel to Belgium
The brand name and the name of the manufacturer or marketing authorisation holder of the vaccine
The injection date of each dose of vaccine
The name of the country where the vaccine was administered
The issuer of the vaccination certificate with his or her signature, stamp or unique digitally readable certificate identification code
Vaccination certificates from below countries are accepted and the certificate must contain a QR code
Vaccination certificates recognised by Belgium
Albania: from 15 September 2021
Andorra: from 15 September 2021
Faroe Islands: from 15 September 2021
Georgia: from 15 November 2021
Israel: from 15 September 2021
Moldova: from 15 November 2021
Monaco: from 15 September 2021
Morocco: from 15 September 2021
New Zealand: from 15 September 2021
North Macedonia: from 20 August 2021
Panama: from 15 September 2021
Serbia: from 15 November 2021
Turkey: from 20 August 2021
Ukraine: from 20 August 2021
United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Wales): from 12 August 2021
Persons who are travelling to Belgium must be vaccinated with a vaccine recognized by Belgium/EU.
Only a certificate of vaccination with a QR code from these countries will be accepted.
Use of languages
The accepted language versions of the certificates is English, Dutch, French and German.
Vaccination certificates in a language not mentioned must be accompanied by a translation in English, Dutch, French and German, provided that the minimum mandatory information (identity, dates, number of vaccine doses, brand name or batch number, etc.) can be verified.
Vaccinated passengers who have an EU Digital COVID-19 certificate or a certificate issued by non-EU countries and who are not nationals or residents of non-EU or Schengen member states are allowed non-essential travel to Belgium provided it has been more than 2 weeks since the final required dose of the vaccine was administered and they have a vaccination certificate
You can find more details on the EU COVID-19 Certificate on the official website. The certificate can be presented on the app or printed out, and must state one of the following:
The passenger has been vaccinated against COVID-19 with an EU approved vaccine
The passenger has a negative COVID-19 test result
The passenger has recovered from COVID-19
Non-vaccinated passengers who are non-EU or Schengen state nationals or residents
Passengers who are not vaccinated are not allowed to travel to Belgium for non-essential purposes.
Essential travel to Belgium may be allowed provided the passenger has the following:
visa issued after 18 March 2020 by the Belgian embassy/consulate
visa issued before 18 March 2020 and an Essential Travel Certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate
For passengers subject to visa requirements (visa type C)
valid visa C issued by another Schengen State for stay in Belgium and an Essential Travel Certificate issued by the Belgian embassy/consulate
valid visa C issued by another Schengen State for transit via Belgium and a verbal note from the embassy of that member state or with individualised proof from those authorities
Note: An essential travel certificate is not required if it is clear from the passenger’s documents that the travel is essential. For example, seafarers’/seaman's book, transit passenger’s plane ticket or diplomats in the exercise of their functions (diplomatic passport).
The following rules apply for Belgium residents travelling outside of Belgium for more than 48 hours:
Residents travelling outside of Belgium must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) within 48 hours before arriving in Belgium, even if they are vaccinated. Passengers travelling by plane must always complete the PLF even if their stay in Belgium is for less than 48 hours or they have been abroad for less than 48 hours.
Testing or quarantine
Belgium residents who are travelling from green or orange zone countries or territories do not need to get tested for COVID-19 or quarantine on arrival.
The following rules apply to Belgium residents travelling from a red zone in the European Union or a red code non-EU white list country:
Travellers who have a vaccination or recovery certificate do not need to test for COVID-19 or quarantine on arrival.
Travellers who do not have a vaccination or recovery certificate and do not have a COVID-19 test result less than 72 hours old must get tested on day 1 or 2 after their return. Travellers who test negative can end quarantine as soon as they get their result but must take another test on day 7 after arrival. Children below 12 years old do not have to get tested, but will be quarantined when the parents are tested, pending the test results.
The following rules apply to Belgium residents travelling from a red zone outside the European Union:
Vaccinated travellers must get tested for COVID-19 on day 1 or 2 after their return. Travellers who test negative can end quarantine as soon as they get result but must get tested again on day 7. Children below 12 years old do not have to get tested, but will be quarantined when the parents are tested, pending the test results.
Unvaccinated travellers must quarantine for 10 days on arrival and get tested for COVID-19 on day 1 and 7 after their return. The quarantine may be shortened if they test negative on the second test on day 7.
These rules may not apply to some countries. You can find this list on the official website.
In exceptional cases, you do not have get tested and/or quarantine. Read more here.
The following rules apply to non-residents planning to stay for more than 48 hours in Belgium:
Non-resident travellers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) within 48 hours before arriving in Belgium, even if they are vaccinated. If you are travelling by plane, you must always fill in the PLF, even if you are staying in Belgium for less than 48 hours or were abroad for less than 48 hours. This category of passengers must present a recovery certificate or negative COVID-19 test certificate less than 72 hours old to be accepted for entry to Belgium.
Testing or quarantine
Non-residents who are travelling from green or orange zones do not need to test for COVID-19 or quarantine on arrival.
The following rules apply to non-residents travelling from a red zone in the European Union or from a red code non-EU white list country:
Travellers who have a vaccination or recovery certificate do not need to quarantine or get tested.
Travellers who do not have a vaccination or recovery certificate must take a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 72 hours before departure to Belgium but do not have to quarantine on arrival. Travellers under this category must get tested again on day 7. Children below 12 years old do not have to get tested.
The following rules apply to non-resident travellers from a red zone outside the European Union:
If you do not have an EU nationality or main residence you may only travel to Belgium for essential reasons or if you have an approved vaccination certificate with full vaccination. Read more here.
Travellers with a vaccination certificate:
Get tested on day 1 or 2 after you arrive in Belgium.
You have to stay in quarantine until the negative result of your test on day 1 or 2.
Get tested again on day 7.
Travellers without a vaccination certificate:
If you don’t have a recovery certificate either, get tested within 72 hours before departure to Belgium.
You must quarantine for 10 days. Get tested on day 1 and 7 after your arrival in Belgium. The quarantine may be shortened if the second test on day 7 is negative.
These rules may not apply to some countries. You can find the list on the official website.
In exceptional cases, you do not have get tested and/or quarantine. Read more here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
The colour code of a zone may change while you’re travelling. Check for updates during your trip.
The COVID-19 PCR certificate criteria:
The document must be in paper or electronic format with immediate possibility to consult.
The document must be produced in Dutch, French, German or English.
The document produced by the traveller must contain the following information:
The date of the sample must be clearly indicated: the document is valid for 72 hours from this date.
Only PCR tests for SARS CoV-2 with the PCR mention are accepted.
The analysis must have been carried out in an official laboratory in the country from which the traveller comes and certified by a doctor or pharmacist biologist (equivalent INAMI number).
The following tests are not accepted:
RT-LAMP;
Rapid antigenic tests;
Serological tests.
Required forms
All passengers taking an Extra-Schengen flight to Belgium must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form online before departure and present an electronic copy of the completed form at check-in to be accepted on the flight.
All passengers travelling to Belgium, regardless of status, country of origin, and the purpose of their trip or means of transportation can complete the EPLF at from 180 days before arrival. Once you complete the PLF correctly, you will receive a QR code. This QR code must be presented at check-in.
Electronic Public Health Passenger Locator forms can be found here:
English
French
Dutch/Flemish
German
A passenger who cannot prove that he/she has filled in the electronic PLF will not be allowed to board a flight to Belgium.
Quarantine
Information regarding quarantine measures can be found on https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en.
Other Information
For further information on travel restrictions, red zone countries, and non-essential travel, please visit the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development website.
More details on COVID-19 health guidelines and COVID-19 related updates are available here.
Travel from Belgium
The Belgian authorities strongly discourage travel to certain countries. For more information please refer to the Belgian Government website.
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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 on arrival.

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

Travel from the UAE to Cyprus:

UAE citizens and residents of UAE and passengers who have been in the UAE in the last 14 days, can travel to Cyprus.

All passengers must complete the required online form.

Travel Eligibility

Passengers from green, orange and red category countries are permitted to travel to Cyprus. Refer to the updated list of country categories for more information.

Travel from grey countries is allowed only for:

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

Overview on entry requirements

Entry requirement	Green	Orange	Red	Grey
Cyprus Flight Pass completion 48 hours before departure	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours before departure at the traveller’s expense	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Cyprus at the traveller’s expense	No	No	Yes	No
Mandatory self-isolation upon arrival	No	No	No	Yes

Please refer to below sections for further details.

COVID-19 testing requirements

Effective 1 August 2021, passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and hold a valid certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus are exempted from the negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement. Further information can be found here:

Effective 1 August 2021, the option to take a COVID-19 PCR laboratory test upon arrival at Larnaka and Paphos Airports will continue to be offered only to the following categories of Cypriot citizens and persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus:

Those who have received at least the first of the two doses of one of the vaccines approved by the Republic of Cyprus
Minor passengers aged 12-15 years old
Passengers who, for proven medical reasons, cannot be vaccinated

If the above passengers are travelling from a country that falls into the red country category and choose to perform the COVID-19 PCR laboratory test upon arrival in Cyprus, they should remain in mandatory self-isolation for 72 hours after their arrival. In addition, they will have to carry out a new laboratory COVID-19 test and cover the costs themselves. If the result of the test is negative, their self-isolation will end, and they must follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Projects.

Cypriot citizens and persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus who do not meet the above conditions from 1 August 2021:

These passengers must follow the health protocol in force based on the country categorization of their point of origin to Cyprus, as announced by the Ministry of Health and defined in the portal. For example, if they choose to travel to Cyprus using a COVID-19 PCR laboratory test from a country that has been classified in the Orange, Red or Grey category, the test must be taken 72 hours before departure to Cyprus and the certificate must be uploaded in the portal.
Exemptions - No laboratory test, quarantine or self-isolation is required for:

Passengers who are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved by the Republic of Cyprus
Passengers who hold a recovery certificate following a period of 14 days from the date the sample was taken for the positive COVID-19 PCR test result, valid for 6 months, in the form of a EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate (EUDCC)

Passengers travelling from grey countries are required to undergo a molecular test at a certified lab, with the sample taken in the last 72 hours prior to flight departure. They must upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. On arrival, they must remain in self-isolation / quarantine for fourteen (14) days. They may also remain in self-isolation / quarantine for ten (10) days and undergo another COVID-19 PCR test on the 10th day at their own expense. The result of the lab test must be submitted to monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy. Children below 12 years old are exempted from testing.

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

Crew travelling to the Republic of Cyprus from countries that are categorised orange, red or grey, and who have a layover of up to two nights must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid test within 24 hours of arrival. They must also self-quarantine at their accommodation hotels for the duration of their stay.

Exemptions for vaccinated passengers

Passengers who have been vaccinated and hold a valid vaccination certificate from the list of approved countries can enter Cyprus without completing the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test.

Passengers who have been vaccinated and hold a valid vaccination certificate from the list of approved countries, regardless of their nationality, will be able to travel to the Republic of Cyprus from any country with no restrictions provided they complete the necessary application form and obtain a CyprusFlightpass within 48 hours of their final flight to Cyprus.

Τhe vaccination certificate will be considered acceptable provided the vaccination has been carried out with the below vaccines and the required doses of the respective vaccine have been completed.

Note: Vaccinated passengers, upon arrival in the Republic of Cyprus, will not be excluded from any COVID-19 RT-PCR laboratory sampling examination that may be carried out by the Ministry of Health and the strict implementation of the health protocols in force in the Republic of Cyprus.

For information on the approved countries and vaccine details, please refer to Cyprus Flight Pass website.

Accepted vaccines:

Janssen / Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Fourteen days must elapse between the completion of the required dose of the vaccine (1 dose) and the date of travel.

Vaxzevria Vaccine (AstraZeneca)

Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.

Moderna Vaccine

Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.

Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) Vaccine

Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.

Sinopharm (BBIBP COVID-19) Vaccine

Upon completing the required doses of the vaccine.

Entry requirements

Passengers travelling from green, orange, red and grey countries must complete the Cyprus Flight Pass no later than 24 hours before departure.

Passengers travelling from orange, red and grey countries must take a COVID-19 PCR test no later than 72 hours before departure at their own expense.

Passengers travelling from red countries must take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Cyprus at their own expense.

Passengers travelling from grey countries must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

Passengers travelling from green, orange, red and grey countries may be subject to random testing on arrival, which will be covered by the government.

Quarantine

Effective 1 April 2021, passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and hold a valid certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus are exempted from quarantine and self-isolation measures.

Passengers who have completed their dosage of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as per the above regulation can enter Cyprus without a COVID-19 PCR test or having to stay in quarantine.

For passengers who have completed their dosage of Janssen / Johnson & Johnson vaccines, 14 days must elapse after taking the required dose to be eligible to enter Cyprus without a COVID-19 PCR test or completing mandatory quarantine.

Further information can be found here:

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

Required forms

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

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

To receive a CyprusFlightPass each passenger will need to:

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

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

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

Other information

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

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

All passengers travelling to Cyprus, except children below 12 years old, may be subject to random COVID-19 testing on arrival.

The Cyprus government will transfer travellers who test positive for COVID-19, as well as their close contacts, to separate facilities, covering the cost of lodging, food, drink, and medication. Only the cost of airport transfers and repatriation flights will be at the traveller’s expense.

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Travel to Czech Republic
The following entry rules apply to passengers who have spent more than 12 hours in any other country in the last 14 days before travelling to the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic now recognises 5 categories of countries.
Travel from the UAE (and other low and medium risk countries) to Czech Republic
Passengers from the UAE and other low and medium risk countries can travel to the Czech Republic under one the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine. The vaccination certificate must be recognised by the Czech Republic.
Or
Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure or a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken no more than 48 hours before departure.
Or
Take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. You can take a test or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) in the Czech Republic within 5 days of arrival.
A COVID 19 PCR test is not required for fully vaccinated passengers.
Children up to the age of 12 are exempted from all health requirements. Exemptions also apply to passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and have an EU Digital COVID certificate.
All passengers must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form
Travel from high or very high risk countries to Czech Republic
Passengers from high or very high risk countries can travel to the Czech Republic under the following conditions:
Present a negative COVID 19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure (citizens and residents of the Czech Republic can undergo a Rapid Antigen Test instead of a PCR test before the departure)
Take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. The test must be performed between days 5 and 7 after arrival.
A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for fully vaccinated passengers. The vaccination certificate must be recognised by the Czech Republic.
Children up to the age of 12 are exempted from all health requirements.
Exemptions also apply for passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and have an EU Digital COVID certificate.
All passengers must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form
Approved COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Pfizer
Johnson & Johnson
Moderna
AstraZeneca
Covishield
Please refer to the following link for a conclusive list of approved vaccination certificates.
Entry rules category A
Citizens of Czech Republic and foreign nationals with residence permit issued by Czech Republic
Citizens of EU+ (EU+ countries are EU member states and associated countries) and foreign nationals with long-term or permanent residence permit issued by EU+
Entry rules for category A passengers can be found here.
Entry rules category B
Third-country nationals who do not have any residence permit issued by Czech Republic or long-term or permanent residence permit issued by other EU+ country
Third-country nationals who have a short-term visa issued by Czech Republic before 11th May 2020 or short-term or long-term visa issued by other EU+ country
Entry rules for category B passengers can be found here.
Third-country nationals, who do not have any residence permit issued by the Czech Republic or long-term or permanent residence permit issued by other EU+ country or who are not residents of low-risk countries are not allowed to enter the Czech Republic. There are several exceptions from this ban that are listed in the MoH Protective Measures.
For more information and exemptions, you can refer to the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Health.
Requirements for the vaccination certificates from other countries can be found on the official government website.
You can also contact the nearest embassy of the Czech Republic.
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Travel to Denmark
Travel eligibility
Effective 25 October 2021, you no longer need a worthy purpose to travel to Denmark. The pre-departure testing requirement has also been removed. However, rules for testing and quarantine on arrival are still in force.
Additionally, please refer to the website of the Danish Police for information on travel in and out of Denmark and the entry requirements before you travel.
COVID 19 travel restrictions
You might be required to test and/or self isolate upon your arrival in Denmark depending on your vaccination or recovery status and the country you are travelling from.
You can enter from all countries in the world without having to be tested and go into isolation if you have been vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19. As proof of recovery you need to present a positive COVID-19 PCR test taken more than 14 days but less than 12 months ago.
Note: If you have stayed in a country, region or area (excluding transit) within 10 days prior to entry, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coloured red in their travel guide due to a worrying COVID-19 virus variant, you should be tested upon entry and go in isolation (there are currently no countries, regions or space areas that are coloured red).
Test before or after entry: If you have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 and are entering from one of the following countries, you must be tested either before entry or within 24 hours after entry.
EU / Schengen countries: Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands (Netherlands), Norway, Poland , Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, the Vatican City and Austria.
Test after entry: If you have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 and are entering from one of the following countries, you must be tested within 24 hours after entry. This also applies if you have had a test taken before entry.
Countries that Denmark considers COVID-19 risk countries: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Ukraine and Uruguay.
COVID-19 risk regions and areas: Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Testing and Quarantine: If you have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID 19 and the country you are entering from is not mentioned above, you must be tested within 24 hours of entry and immediately go into quarantine for 10 days. You can end quarantine early with a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken not earlier than the fourth day after the time of entry.
General exemptions to COVID-19 testing requirements
Children aged 15 years or younger
Air crew members
Persons who enter Denmark in connection with transportation of freight
International ship crew members who are signing on or off in Danish ports
International workers entering Denmark to sign on or off at offshore installations
Transfer from Non Schengen country to Non Schengen country
More information on testing requirements can be found on the official website.
Transiting through Copenhagen Airport
COVID-19 testing requirements
Travellers are allowed to transit through Denmark to a destination outside the country, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, without being tested upon arrival in Denmark. Passengers from countries categorised as red are not allowed to transit Denmark.
Travellers must have an onward ticket for travel within 24 hours and not leave the transit area.
Passengers in transit to Sweden, for example, by train or car, must have proof of onward transportation (e.g. train ticket, parking ticket at Copenhagen Airport, etc.), and follow the rules according to categorised countries and rules for entry.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official website.
Other information
For further travel advice, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Travel from the UAE to France
Passengers from the UAE can travel to France under one the following conditions:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine as per below. A COVID 19 PCR test certificate is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Or
Present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 72 hours before departure.
Children between the ages of 12–18 years old can travel with a negative COVID 19 PCR or Antigen test even if they are not vaccinated. However they should be travelling with vaccinated parents.
Non vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
A compelling reason is not required to travel to France from the UAE.
Approved vaccines:
Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca accepted for travel 7 days after the complete dosage
Johnson & Johnson – accepted for travel 28 days after the complete dosage
If previously infected with COVID 19 and vaccinated with approved vaccines – accepted for travel 7 days after first dose
Complete dose of an WHO approved vaccine in addition booster (1 dosage) of an EMA approved vaccine (I.e. (Two doses of Sinopahrm + One dose of Pfizer)
Travel to France
Please check if you are allowed entry to France before you travel. If you are travelling to France, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure and fill out required forms before arrival.
Effective 9 June 2021, the following requirements apply based on country categories:
EU and French nationals will not be required to present compelling reasons for travel to France but must comply with the requirements for the country category they are travelling from, as well as their vaccination status.
The list of country categories is available here.
Green countries
Fully vaccinated passengers:
Can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 72 hours before departure
Orange countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling to France
Must take a COVID-19 PCR test less than 72 hours before departure, or an antigen test 48 hours before departure
Will be subject to random testing on arrival
Must self-isolate for 7 days
Red countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling to France
Must take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test 48 hours before departure
Will be subject to testing on arrival
Must undergo mandatory 10-day quarantine
Note:
The compelling reasons and quarantine requirements that apply to adults according to their vaccination status also apply to accompanying passengers below 18 years old, regardless of the minor’s vaccination status.
The requirements per country category apply to your point of origin. This also applies to transit passengers with up to 24 hours connection time. If your transit exceeds 24 hours, the transfer country’s category (Green/Orange/Red) will apply.
Approved vaccines:
Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca - accepted for travel 7 days after the complete dosage
Johnson & Johnson – accepted for travel 28 days after the complete dosage
If previously infected with COVID-19 and vaccinated with approved vaccines – accepted for travel 7 days after first dose
Exemptions
Passengers transiting through CDG to travel to a third country within 24 hours are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate provided they do not exit the airport.
Children below 12 years old are not required to take any COVID-19 test regardless of the country they travel from. Children from 12 years old and above are subject to the same rules as adults.
Crew members travelling to or from deployment or personnel necessary for the operation of passenger or cargo flights
Members of a delegation on official missions, diplomatic mission staff, or staff of international organisation with headquarters or offices located in France, as well as their spouse and children.
Travel eligibility
Travel to and from France is restricted except for green countries.
Transiting passengers will be required to provide two boarding passes (from the origin as well as transfer airport) at the immigration in France.
Passengers who require a compelling reason must present supporting documents for compelling professional, personal and emergency reasons to travel to be accepted on flights. Passengers must also present a print-out of the completed necessary forms for compelling reasons to authorities.
Compelling reasons of a personal or family nature:
Death of a family member in the direct line of a brother or sister / visit to a person whose the vital prognosis is engaged, for the members of the family in direct line (required documents: act or certificate of death, medical certificate establishing the person's situation whose vital prognosis is engaged)
Child custody by the parent vested with parental authority or whose custody right is recognised by legal decision (required documents: court decision and supporting document for the place of residence)
Summons by a judicial or administrative authority (required documents: summons by the administrative or judicial authority)
Legal or economic impossibility of remaining in the territory in which the person / execution is located a measure of distance from the territory (required documents: expiring residence permit, act of dismissal, etc.)
Students at the start, resumption or end of their studies cycle (required document: school certificate issued by the institution)
Compelling reason for health:
Vital medical emergency, including an accompanying person if their presence is essential (required documents: medical certificate, proof of scheduled hospitalization, etc.
Compelling professional reasons:
Missions essential to the pursuit of an economic activity, requiring an on-site presence which cannot be postponed, including transport professionals (required documents: certificate from the employer, professional card for transport crews, international freight, international passenger transport, international transport maritime)
Health professional contributing to the fight against COVID-19 or participating in cooperation of major interest in health matters (required document: professional card)
One-off missions linked to the exercise of public authority prerogatives (including diplomatic missions) that cannot be postponed or cancelled (required document: professional card, mission order)
High-level professional sportsmen participating in meetings validated by the Ministry of Sports (required documents: professional card, certificate issued by the organizer in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports)
Required forms
All passengers travelling to mainland France must complete the locator form.
Additionally passengers must complete the following forms before check-in:
For passengers that must present a compelling reason to travel, it is mandatory to fill a Certificate of Travel available on this link
Sworn Statement to Abide by the Rules for Entry Into Metropolitan National Territory
Traveller aged above 11 years
Traveller aged below 11 years
Passengers that require a test on arrival or quarantine must complete this form before departure.
Other information
You can find further information here and get advice for foreign nationals here.
Passengers are required to change their face masks every 4 hours. This is applicable on board and at airport premises.
Travel from France
It is now possible for all vaccinated passengers to travel to all countries, whether classified as green, orange or red, without a compelling reason or quarantine on return.
Green countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 72 hours before departure.
Orange countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling from France
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR test less than 72 hours before departure or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure
They will be subject to random testing on arrival and must self-isolate for 7 days.
Red countries
Fully vaccinated passengers can travel according to the rules of the country of destination
Non vaccinated passengers:
Must have a compelling reason for travelling from France
Must follow the rules of the country of destination
When returning to France these passengers must complete a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure
They will be subject to testing on arrival and must undergo mandatory 10 day quarantine.
Minors
The measures applied to fully vaccinated adults extend under the same conditions to minors accompanying them, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Minor passengers who are not fully vaccinated accompanying an adult who is fully vaccinated do not need a compelling reason nor undergo a quarantine on arrival in France but must take a COVID 19 PCR test less than 72 hours before or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure to France.
PCR or antigen tests are now applicable to passengers from 12 years old and over.
Vaccinated passengers are persons who can justify a complete vaccination course with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency, that is to say any person having received the injection of two doses of Pfizer vaccine, Moderna or AstraZeneca (or one dose for passengers who have already contracted the COVID 19) and a period of 7 days. For the Janssen single dose vaccine, the vaccination is complete after injection and a period of 28 days.
COVID 19 testing requirements
In cooperation with BIOGROUP laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID 19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you on the BIOGROUP laboratories website. Present your ticket or booking confirmation and the costs of the test will be covered by health insurance for French nationals or medical cases only. 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
All passengers traveling from France to Dubai between 31 October 2021 and until further notice can be accepted for travel if they meet the following conditions:
Present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
OR
Present a vaccination certificate for vaccination administered in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates
The vaccination certificate(s) must be for the complete doses of a vaccine approved by the WHO and accepted by France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates.
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Travel from the UAE to Germany
UAE nationals and residents may travel to Germany under one of the following conditions. All travellers 12 years old and above must:
Present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by the Paul Ehrlich Institute administered at least 14 days before travel
or
Present a negative COVID-19 test result
or
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19
All passengers must meet the general immigration requirements (e.g. passport validity, visa, etc.)
A COVID-19 PCR test certificate is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Travel to Germany
Travel eligibility
For EU Citizens:
EU citizens and citizens of Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland and the members of their immediate family (spouses, children under 18 years old, parents of children under 18 years old) may enter Germany for any valid purpose, such as leisure, business, study and family visits. Passengers 12 years old and above must have a negative COVID 19 test result or proof of vaccination or recovery when entering the country. This is not required for children under the age of 12.
For Non-EU Citizens:
Germany allows unrestricted entry for residents of the following countries and territories: United Arab Emirates, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Jordan, Macao, Moldova, New Zealand, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay. All travellers aged 12 years old and above must present a completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by the Paul Ehrlich Institute administered at least 14 days before travel or possess a negative COVID-19 test result or present proof of recovery and that they meet the general immigration requirements (e.g. passport validity, visa etc.).
Effective 25 June 2021, fully vaccinated non-EU citizens may enter Germany for any valid purpose such as leisure, business, study and family visits, provided that they have completed at least 14 days after their last required vaccination dose and that they meet the general requirements of residence law.
All other non-EU citizens are only allowed to enter Germany, if they are covered by “Urgent need of Travel regulation” of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community.
Unvaccinated children below 12 years old are allowed to enter Germany if they travel with at least one fully vaccinated parent.
The vaccine must be approved by the Paul Ehrlich Institut.
Entry is also permitted for family members from third countries provided they comply with all applicable conditions. Find information here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All travellers arriving in Germany on flights, irrespective of whether or not they have spent time in a high incidence area or area of variants of concern, must present a negative COVID-19 test result at check-in. Passengers transiting via a German airport to a third country are exempted.
Proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 can replace a negative test certificate and exempt travellers from quarantine on entry. This does not apply if they have spent time in an area of variant of concern prior to entry.
Proof of recovery means proof of previous COVID-19 infection in written or digital form in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish if the test involved a laboratory diagnostics test (PCR, PoC-PCR or other nucleic acid amplification test methods) which was done no less than 28 days and no more than six months before arrival in Germany.
Proof of vaccination means proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in written or digital form in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish with a vaccine listed online by the Paul Ehrlich Institute:
a) and the full dosage has been completed as published by the Paul Ehrlich Institute and no less than 14 days have elapsed since the last required dose
b) or one vaccine dose for a person who has recovered from COVID-19
Vaccination certificates must include the following information:
Date of vaccination
Number of vaccination doses
Name of the vaccine
Name of the disease against which the vaccination was received
Details of the person or institution responsible for carrying out the vaccination or issuing the certificate
Information on accepted vaccines can be found here.
Check the official website for more information on the foregoing obligations, exemptions and requirements regarding the relevant proofs.
Accepted COVID-19 tests:
Proof testing may be a medical certificate or test result confirming that the passenger is not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The proof must contain the (rapid) antigen manufacturer’s details as well as the date and type of test taken and must be provided in paper or electronic form in either English, French or German.
Nucleic acid amplification techniques (PCR, LAMP1, TMA2) to detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are currently accepted. The sample collection for the test must not be more than 72 hours before entry into Germany.
Antigen tests for the direct detection of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are also accepted provided they fulfil the minimum quality criteria recommended by WHO. The sample collection for the test must not be more than 48 hours before entry into Germany. For passengers travelling from areas of variants of concern, the sample collection for the test must not be more than 24 hours before departure.
The tests must be carried out or supervised (also through video) by a third party who is authorised to carry out or supervise such tests under the law of the state in which the test was carried out. The third party must also verify and confirm the identity of the person tested by means of an official photo ID.
Passengers originating from an area of virus variant of concern will not be allowed to travel through Germany to another Schengen country by air or road. If you are travelling from an area of virus variant of concern please check the travel ban regulations imposed by the German Federal Ministry of Health.
Children below the age of six are exempted from taking a COVID-19 test.
Digital entry registration
Travellers who have visited a high risk area or area of variant of concern in the last ten days must register online before arriving in Germany and carry proof of registration with them upon entry.
Exemptions to this registration requirement apply in particular to persons who:
have only passed through a risk area without a stopover,
are only passing through Germany and leaving the country via the fastest route available, or
in the case of border traffic: persons who have spent less than 24 hours in a risk area or are only entering Germany for a period of up to 24 hours.
Additionally, persons entering Germany following a stay in a risk area or high incidence area (but not an area of variant of concern) are exempt from the registration requirement for stays of less than 72 hours to visit close relatives (parents, children), spouses and partners who do not belong to the same household, or for the purpose of shared custody.
Exceptions apply for transit within an airport’s international transit area when travelling from and to outside Schengen. For more information, visit the Federal Foreign Office website.
At the time of check in, qualified passengers are to ensure they have a confirmation form of the electronic registration, either saved or printed. The form has to be filled out correctly, as incorrect forms are considered to be an administrative offence and may lead to fines. Qualified passengers who do not complete the digital entry registration will not be accepted for travel.
Quarantine
General information from the German Government about Quarantine Regulations can be found here.
Other information
In some parts of Germany (e.g. Bavaria) it is required to wear a FFP2 mask instead of a regular medical mask. We recommend having a FFP2 mask ready during your flight and after you arrive in Germany. Please also check the regulations of the federal states you are travelling to.
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
All passengers traveling from Germany to Dubai between 31 October 2021 and until further notice can be accepted for travel if they meet the following conditions:
Present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
OR
Present a vaccination certificate for vaccination administered in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates
The vaccination certificate(s) must be for the complete doses of a vaccine approved by the WHO and accepted by France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates.
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Travel to Greece
Please check if you are allowed entry to Greece before you travel. If you are travelling to Greece, you are required to present a vaccination certificate, or take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, or present proof of recovery from COVID-19. You also need to complete the required forms as early as possible before your departure to Greece.
Traveling from UAE to Greece
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Greece under the following conditions:
All passengers must complete the required form as early as possible before departure.
Vaccinated passengers:
Present a vaccination certificate for an approved vaccine by EU/WHO/EMA. Passengers must have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure, or
Take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test within 48 hours before departure, or
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19.
All non-vaccinated passengers arriving from the UAE must complete a mandatory molecular Test (PCR) or diagnostic rapid antigen test (rapid test) for COVID-19 upon arrival. Fully vaccinated passengers are exempted, provided they have a vaccination certificate and if the required complete dose of the vaccine was administered 14 days before arrival to Greece. Passengers who were previously infected with COVID-19 are exempt from testing on arrival, provided they can present proof of recovery from COVID-19.
Children below 12 years are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test.
Exemptions
Only EU citizens can travel to Greece.
Exceptions are citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Sultanate of Oman, The Russian Federation, The United Arab Emirates, The United Kingdom, The United States Of America, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay and The Vatican
For permanent residents of Argentina, Chile, India, Sultanate of Oman, Uruguay, travel to Greece is allowed provided they undergo COVID-19 diagnostic rapid antigen testing on arrival.
Passengers, regardless of nationality, arriving from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, India, Libya, Morocco, North Macedonia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey must take a COVID-19 diagnostic PCR or rapid antigen test on arrival, unless they have completed vaccination or have recovered from COVID-19 and present the relevant valid certificates as per the entry requirements.
Residents of the Russian Federation are permitted entry into Greece under the following conditions:
They present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before the scheduled arrival, or a diagnostic rapid antigen test result taken 48 hours before the scheduled flight, and
They take a mandatory molecular PCR or diagnostic rapid antigen test on arrival In Greece
The following categories of passengers are also exempted from the entry restrictions:
Nationals of EU member states and the Schengen agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have a cohabitation agreement, as well as their minor children
Medical and nursing staff, researchers and health professionals, if they present their professional license to practice or other appropriate evidence of their professional status at the point of entry, and provided that their entry into the country relates to the exercise of their professional duties
Long term residents of EU member states or Schengen agreement and third country nationals, holding a residence permit in EU member states or the Schengen agreement
Members of government delegations
Members of diplomatic delegations or consulate authorities and delegations, members of international and European organisations, members of humanitarian organisations performing their duties, military and security forces officials and of general secretariat for civil protection
Personnel employed in the transport sector, including seamen, aircraft crews, the crews and technical personnel of the leased aircraft firefighting equipment, lorry drivers and the absolutely necessary support staff for the transport of goods
Transit passengers, provided they remain at the airport transit area and do not exit the airport during the transit time.
Students
Persons caring for the elderly and people with disability (disabled)
Seasonal workers in the field of agriculture
The above persons must present the appropriate document and undergo laboratory medical examination.
Third country nationals subject to the restrictions may request exceptional entry to the Greek consular authority of their place of residence or stay for business or personal reasons.
COVID-19 testing and other entry requirements
Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine under supervision for 10 days, either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the appropriate authorities. Passengers having completed COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival and tested positive for COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 7 days. All above passengers are required to take a molecular (PCR) test for COVID-19 on the last day of their quarantine. All passengers, regardless of nationality, must meet one of the following conditions:
Completed vaccination for COVID-19 at least fourteen days before scheduled arrival and present a vaccination certificate in either English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, issued by a public authority in accordance with the relevant legislation, or
Present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival. The certificate can be in English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, or
Present a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test, up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight either in Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian.
All COVID-19 certificates must include the full name of the passenger, as registered in the passport.
Present proof of recovery from COVID 19, supported by a molecular test (PCR) or diagnostic rapid antigen test for COVID-19. The certificate of recovery is issued 30 days after the first positive diagnosis and is valid up to 180 days there on. The first positive diagnosis must originate either from a public authority or from public or private reference laboratories of the country of origin or transit. In case of private laboratories, these must have been certified by the competent national certification authority. The certificate can be in either English, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Russian, properly issued in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Present a digital or printed EU COVID-19 certificate with proof of any of the below.
Vaccination against COVID-19
Negative COVID-19 PCR test with a validity of 72 hours
Negative Rapid Antigen test with a validity of 48 hours
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. The certificate must be issued according to EU requirements.
For permanent residents of the Russian Federation, entrance to Greece is permitted under the condition that:
They display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival, or a 48 hour diagnostic rapid antigen test prior to the scheduled flight, and
They are diagnosed negative by a mandatory molecular (PCR) test or diagnostic rapid antigen test for COVID-19 upon arrival in Greece.
The requirements above also apply to children 12 years old and above.
Transit passengers to Extra-Schengen destinations from Athens are not subject to the COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement (of Greece).
Required forms
Passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) as early as possible before their arrival in Greece. Passengers will receive confirmation of their submitted PLF together with a QR code. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation and one unique QR code.
Permanent residents of Greece travelling on international flights from Greece must submit a PLF online at the latest on the day before their departure to Greece.
Along with the QR code proof that they have completed the PLF, passengers from UAE or third countries will have to present their residence permit, work permit, identity card (provided that it states the place of residence), driving license or other document to prove their place of residence.
Other information
Passengers on domestic flights and domestic ship routes must carry one of the following:
COVID-19 vaccination certificate
COVID-19 72-hour PCR Molecular test certificate
COVID-19 48-hour rapid antigen test certificate
Proof of recovery from COVID-19
The relevant test certificate must originate from either a private reference laboratory, private clinics, pharmacies or private doctors. Diagnostic tests conducted at municipal health clinics are accepted only if the specified facilities are not available.
Minors from the age of 4 - 17 can alternatively present a negative self diagnostic COVID 19 test (self test) conducted 24 hours before the scheduled domestic flight, confirmed by a relevant self test certificate in digital or paper form, issued from the official site.
The use of face masks is mandatory at all airport areas. Face masks incorporating filtering respirators with exhalation valve are not permitted.
For more information, check the Protocol for Arrivals in Greece.
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Travel from UAE to Hungary
UAE citizens and permanent residents of the UAE can travel to Hungary under the following conditions :
Submit a negative COVID 19 PCR test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival
PCR Exemption:
Children below 18 years are exempted from pre departure testing.
Travel to Hungary
There are restrictions on the categories of passengers who can enter Hungary at this time. Passenger restrictions do not apply to:
Hungarian citizens are permitted to enter Hungary without an entry permit or pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test.
Persons with COVID-19 immunity certificates issued by Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bahrain, Croatia, Turkey, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Mongolia, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Moldova, Slovakia, Cyprus, Albania, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, San Marino, Switzerland and Uzbekistan.
Persons with an EU issued digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate who are vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), World Health Organisation (WHO) or the government of Hungary, provided they have been fully vaccinated at least once in less than a year or that they have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours of arrival in Hungary
Passengers who present at least one negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate in Hungarian or English for a test taken within 72 hours of entry and conducted by United Arab Emirates, Russia, China, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey or Uzbekistan, any EU member, OECD or NATO state.
Minors under 18 years who are accompanied by their parents/guardian
Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Hungary, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure or on arrival, as well as undergo self quarantine.
Quarantine
Passengers arriving into Hungary are subject to 10 days self quarantine from the date/time of entering the country. The quarantine period can be shortened if:
The passenger is able to present two negative COVID-19 PCR test results with a 48-hour period between the two tests. Certificates issued in Schengen countries, Croatia, United States of America and Canada within 5 days of their arrival can be accepted as the first one, or
The passenger is able to provide satisfactory proof that they have been treated for and cured of COVID-19 in the past six months prior to their arrival.
Quarantine exemptions
The following passengers are exempted from quarantine requirements:
Passengers with a vaccination certificate issued by Hungarian authorities, a valid EU COVID-19 certificate or a certificate issued by the following countries: Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bahrain, Croatia, Turkey, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Mongolia, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Moldova, Slovakia, Cyprus, Albania, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, San Marino, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Russia, Andorra, Faroe Islands, Israel, Monaco, Panama, Vatican City and India.
Passengers in transit to nearby countries
Passengers with a COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure from the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Russia, China, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey or Uzbekistan, any EU member, OECD or NATO state
Students and passengers travelling for business with written proof (preferably an invitation letter by the Hungarian counterpart)
Minors below 18 years old
Travel Eligibility
Travel to Hungary is only permitted for Hungarian citizens, citizens with permanent residence permit in Hungary and their family members.
Passengers holding a travel document issued by any other countries (including EU and Non-EU citizens) are not permitted to enter with the following exceptions:
Citizens of the EU, EEA, EU Candidate States; Great Britain, Northern Ireland, United States of America, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, State of Israel, Japan, China, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Ukraine, Korea, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and citizens with a valid residence permit in any of the listed countries with a validity of more than 90 days will only be allowed entry after presenting proof of business or economic activities in Hungary. This category of passengers are also exempted from health screening and quarantine requirements.
Passengers in transit are allowed to enter in case of negative health screening at entry, if they are able to certify the purpose and destination of their travel and their entry into a neighbouring country of Hungary on their way to their final destination is ensured.
Passengers arriving for cultural or sport events in Hungary are allowed to enter with a ticket of the event provided that they have one negative SARS-COV2 PCR test result within 3 days before entry. The document has to be certified and issued in Hungarian or English.
Passengers are allowed to enter Hungary for business or economic activities if they provide proof of this at entry. Customers arriving in Hungary for business or economic activities are exempted from health screening and quarantine, provided they hold permission to enter Hungary.
All other passengers that have pre-approval from Hungarian Authorities. The request to enter Hungary can be lodged online.
Other information
For more information about the entry process upon arrival and departure please visit the Budapest Airport website.
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Travel from the UAE to Ireland
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Ireland and will require one of the following conditions:
Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Approved vaccines:
Pfizer-BioNtech - 7 days after the second dose
Moderna - 14 days after the second dose
Oxford-AstraZeneca- 15 days after the second dose
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - 14 days after a single dose
CoronaVac (also known as Sinovac)
SinoPharm (BIBP)
A mixed dose of any of these recognised vaccines
Have a single dose of any of the recognised vaccines administered within 180 days of a positive COVID-19 PCR test result
Have evidence of a negative or ‘not detected’ result from an COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival
Have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certification of recovery
For the latest international travel advice, please check the government website and Department of Foreign Affairs website.
All passengers must complete a passenger locator form (PLF).
Passengers arriving from Dubai do not need a quarantine booking.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Travel to Ireland
Travel eligibility
Effective 19 July, passengers arriving in Ireland will require one of the following. This applies to passengers whose journey originates in Dubai or are travelling through Dubai from countries that are not “Emergency Brake” countries.
Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency
Have evidence of a negative/not detected result from an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours before arrival
Have an EU Digital COVID-19 Certification of recovery
Accompanying Children
Children aged 11 or below are not required to take a pre-departure test to travel into Ireland.
Children aged 12 to 17 will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Children of any age who are travelling with vaccinated or recovered adults will not be required to self-quarantine upon arrival. When travelling with passengers who are required to quarantine at home, accompanying children must should also home quarantine.
All children aged 12 and over are recommended by public health to take the free COVID-19 test on day 6 of arrival.
You are considered "fully vaccinated" when you satisfy one of the following requirements:
A full course of any one of the following vaccines:
7 days after the second dose of Pfizer-BioNtech Vaccine: BNT162b2 (Comirnaty®)
14 days after the second dose of Moderna Vaccine: CX-024414 (Moderna®)
15 days after the second dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine: ChAdOx1-SARS-COV-2 (Vaxzevria® or Covishield)
14 days after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine: Ad26.COV2-S [recombinant] (Janssen®)
14 days after a second dose of Coronavac (Sinovac)
14 days after a second dose of Sinopharm BIBP
A mixed dose of any of the approved vaccines, with the mentioned requirements applying to the second dose
A single dose of any of the above vaccines administered within 180 days of a positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test result. The traveller must hold proof of the positive test and the vaccine dose
Further information can be found here.
For list of exemptions and FAQs please click here.
Passengers with a journey originating from a country to which an emergency brake has been applied
1. If you have valid proof of vaccination, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
2. If you have valid proof that you have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 180 days, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
3. If you do not have valid proof of vaccination or recovery, you will need to:
present evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival
if you receive a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken from day 10 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine
Visit the Ireland government website for more information.
Required forms
Passengers arriving in Ireland from overseas, including Irish citizens, must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form 72 hours before their arrival. Children under 18 years of age are exempted. It is a penal offence not to complete the form in the manner specified. It is also an offence to provide false or misleading information on the form. You will receive an email receipt once you have completed the form. Please present the email receipt or a completed printed version of the form at the time of check-in to an officer at your point of entry to the state. Effective 12 July 2021, presenting the digital receipt of the passenger locator form (PLF) is mandatory and penalties may be imposed for failure to complete the form.
During the 14 days following your arrival the information on the form may be used:
to provide you with public health information,
to contact you to verify that the information on the form is correct and
for the purpose of contact tracing in relation to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.
To complete the form, you will need:
your passport details
your telephone and email address
your travel details, including times and dates
the address where you will stay in the Ireland (if applicable)
Other information
The public health measures that apply to all of the population in Ireland, will also apply to all arriving passengers. You can get more information on the Ireland government portal.
For more information, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade website.
Travel to United Kingdom through Ireland
Please ensure to comply with the regulations mentioned on the Travel to United Kingdom section of the travel regulations page, in addition to the regulations for Ireland.
Travel from Ireland
COVID-19 testing requirements
In cooperation with the following laboratories, Emirates has simplified procedures so you can take COVID 19 PCR test with confidence before you travel. Find the testing facility closest to you and present your ticket or booking confirmation. You should receive your test results within 96 hours after the sample is taken. Please note that Emirates is not liable for the samples, their transfer and analysis as carried out under the full responsibility of these laboratories, nor for any delay in the release of test results.
RDT Care
Randox Health
Travel Health
Vida care
Liffey Medical
Better2know
Tropical Medical Bureau
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Travel to and from Italy
Travel from UAE to Italy
UAE nationals and residents can travel to Italy without the need to quarantine and must meet the following conditions:
Present a negative molecular or antigen swab test taken in the 72 hours prior to entering Italy
Fill out the Passenger Locator Form prior to entering Italy
Passengers who are fully vaccinated with an EMA approved vaccine are not required to follow quarantine protocols on arrival.
Passengers who are not fully vaccinated or vaccinated with a vaccine not approved by EMA must quarantine for 5 days in the place mentioned in the PLF and take an antigen test at the end of the quarantine period.
Minors below 6 years old travelling to Italy are exempted from COVID-19 tests (PCR or antigenic).
Minors below 12 years who are not vaccinated will follow the same regulations applicable for the accompanying parents, and will be exempted from self-isolation only if the accompanying parents are exempted.
Travel eligibility
There are different entry regulations depending on where you are travelling from. Annex 20 of the Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DCPM) contains lists of countries where various restrictions apply.
The measures that apply to the countries in the lists are detailed below.
All passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form (DPLF) to travel to Italy. One form for each adult, while accompanying minors can be registered on the adult’s form. Completing the DPLF will produce a QR code that must be presented at boarding.
A: The Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State: no limitations.
B: States and territories with low epidemiological risk will be identified among those in List C (at present none of them are present in this list)
C: Free movement is allowed to and from these countries for any reason:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion, Mayotte and excluding other territories outside the European mainland), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands (excluding territories outside the European mainland), Poland, Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira), Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco.
Click here for entry regulations from these countries.
D: List D countries:
Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Israel, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British bases on the island of Cyprus and excluding territories not belonging to the European continent), Republic of Korea, Singapore, United States of America, Ukraine, Uruguay, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions.
Travelers coming from the List D countries above do not have to undergo a 5-day self-isolation, as long as they meet the following criteria:
In the 14 days prior to entering Italy they have not been in a list E country
Have both a vaccination certificate (from United States of America, Canada and Japan also the EU Digital COVID Certificate issued following recovery from COVID 19 or similar certification issued by local health authorities is accepted) and a negative molecular or antigen swab test taken in the 72 hours prior to entering Italy
In the case of arrivals from the UK and Northern Ireland and the British Isles, the swab test must be taken in the 48 hours prior to entering Italy
Quarantine regulations for passengers arriving from D list countries:
Passengers who are not fully vaccinated or vaccinated with a vaccine not approved by EMA must quarantine for 5 days in the place mentioned in the PLF and take an antigen test at the end of the quarantine period.
Click here for all regulations and restrictions from these countries
E: All states and territories not specifically mentioned in other lists.
Travel to/from these countries is only allowed for:
Work
Health reasons
Study reasons
Absolute urgency
Return to one's domicile, home, or residence.
Click here for specific entry regulations from these countries
COVID-free tourist travel corridors
There are currently COVID-free travel corridors for tourist destinations outside of the EU. The tourist travel corridors are operating from Italy to Aruba, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Egypt (limited to the tourist areas of Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam).
If you are flying Emirates to these destinations and transiting in Dubai, please check the Travel requirements for Dubai.
Click here for more information about covid-free tourist travel corridors (in Italian only)
Children
Minors below 6 years old travelling to Italy are exempted from Covid-19 tests (PCR or antigenic)
Minors below 12 years though not vaccinated will follow the same regulation applicable for the accompanying parents, therefore will be exempted from the self-isolation only if the accompanying parents are exempted.
Travel from Italy
As per Italian Ministry of Health Department Ordinance effective 1 September, if you’re travelling from Italy, you must present an official document at check-in
A molecular or antigenic swab test taken a maximum of 48 hours before departure; or
A COVID 19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival only with EMA approved vaccines: Comirnaty (Pfizer BioNtech), Spikevax (Moderna) Vaxzevria (Astrazeneca), Covid 19 vaccine Jannsen (Johnson&Johnson); or
A COVID 19 recovery certificate that confirms that an infection has been overcome in the last 180 days
Other information
Passengers travelling on non-COVID tested flights must comply with the general regulations set by the current Italian legislation which has a different level of restrictions based on the country of origin.
For more COVID-19 related information please refer to the: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
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Travel to Malta
If you are travelling to Malta, you must complete required forms. You may also be subject to mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Travel eligibility
Only specific categories of passengers are allowed to travel to Malta at this time. Please check if you are eligible before you travel.
All passengers 12 years old and above must present a certificate recognised by the Superintended of Public Health stating that they have received all the required doses of up to two vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to be allowed unrestricted entry into Malta. The vaccination certificate must have been issued at least 14 days after the last dose was administered - 2 doses or 1 dose of a vaccine approved by the EMA: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca.
Vaccine certificates indicating that the passengers has received the complete dose of a WHO approved vaccine will now be accepted, provided that the passengers has also received a booster dose of an EMA approved vaccine.
A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will not be accepted for travel in place of a vaccination certificate.
For the current list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health click here.
A certificate with 2 different EMA approved vaccines from the above recognised vaccine certificates is accepted as valid. The list of EMA approved vaccines can be found on the official website.
Passengers travelling to Malta must do so from any corridor country (red zone) and must be a resident or had stayed in the country a minimum of 14 days before travelling to Malta. Passengers transiting through airports in dark red zones will not be allowed entry into Malta.
Recognised certificates showing recovery from COVID-19 plus one dose of an EMA approved vaccine, as per the vaccination policy of the issuing country, administered at least 14 days prior to arrival in Malta, will also be accepted.
Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel to Malta.
Vaccination exemptions
Pregnant persons are exempt from the vaccination requirement but are required to present proof of pregnancy and doctor’s certification. Passengers in this category must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result for a test performed not more than 72 hours before arrival in Malta.
In exceptional circumstances, passengers who are not able to take any of the approved vaccines for medical reasons may request for an exemption for travel. They must present a valid, verifiable medical certificate with the contact details of their medical specialist via email to covid19.vetting@gov.mt with subject title “EXEMPTION REQUEST: Name of applicant”. Passengers under this category who have been granted an exemption must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test performed no longer than 72 hours before arrival in Malta. A copy of the exemption letter and authorisation code from the Superintendent of Public Health must also be presented on arrival.
Children below 5 years old are exempted from presenting a vaccination certificate.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Only children from the age of 5 to 11 years accompanied by vaccinated parents/guardians are permitted to enter Malta with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before arrival in Malta.
COVID-19 testing exemptions
Children below 5 years old are exempted from COVID-19 RT-PCR testing requirements.
Required forms
Effective 16 August 2021, passengers are required to submit the Passenger Locator Form - PLF online. The submitted PLF containing a QR code should be presented in either digital format or as a printout at the time of check-in and on arrival in Malta.
A false declaration on arrival will be considered a criminal offence.
Travellers are advised to ensure that all other documents that may be required, such as visas, are in order.
Quarantine rules
All passengers travelling to Malta from red countries without a recognised vaccine certificate must present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result for a test performed within 72 hours of arrival in Malta. Passengers who do not have a recognised vaccination certificate, unless exempt, must submit to a 14-day quarantine at their own expense at a quarantine hotel recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health or may apply to undergo quarantine at an alternative address.
Local Health Authorities
Helpline: +356 2132 4086
Email: covid19.vetting@gov.mt
Website
Travel from dark red countries/zones
Travel from dark red countries is only permitted for essential travel in exceptional circumstances and only with prior authorisation in accordance with the procedure listed below. Please refer to the official website for the list of dark red countries/zones official website for the list of dark red countries/zones, the application for travel authorisation, authorisation to undergo quarantine at an alternative address and other related criteria.
Exceptional approval for essential travel may be granted for persons travelling from dark red countries (irrespective of vaccination status) for:
Returning Maltese citizens or residents for long stay/repatriation (not for vacation)
Other travel considered to be essential by the Superintendent of Public Health in exceptional circumstances only (such considerations may include serious medical reasons, adoption, reunification of spouse/partner/minor/child with parents)
In the case travel is authorised, a unique, personal non-transferable authorisation code will be sent to each passenger, and the code must be entered into the Passenger Locator Form to be completed prior to travel. Authorised travellers will be required to follow the following protocol:
Present a negative result for a nasopharyngeal COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no longer than 72 hours before arrival in Malta.
Observe 14 days of mandatory quarantine in a quarantine facility in accordance with the Standards for Quarantine for Travellers – quarantine fee is EUR 100 per night including breakfast and a second COVID-19 RT-PCR test to be performed on day 11 or 12 of quarantine, or quarantine at an alternative address if it meets the criteria.
Additional testing may be requested on arrival and as required by the public health authorities.
Other information
Please refer to the official government website for further information.
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Travel from the UAE to the Netherlands
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to the Netherlands under the following conditions:
Present a negative PCR test or completed vaccination certificate with any approved vaccine by European Union (EU)/ World Health Organisation (WHO)/ European Medicines Agency (EMA) administered 14 days before arrival.
A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers
Non-vaccinated passengers between 12 years and 17 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents, provided they are either fully vaccinated or in possession of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test certificate.
Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are permitted to travel with fully vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Travel to the Netherlands
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a European entry ban is in effect for some categories of passengers, barring them from travelling to the European Union or the Schengen area. You are allowed to travel to the Netherlands only if you are coming from a low risk country or are vaccinated and not travelling from a very high risk country. If you are travelling from other categories, the purpose of your trip must fall under one of the exemption categories.
Country/Area Risk classifications
Countries or areas that are deemed low risk for COVID-19. Passengers travelling from these countries, regions and areas are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.
High/Very high risk countries. Passengers travelling from countries that are not on the safe list must comply with COVID-19 testing requirements.
From 15 October and onwards The UAE is considered a safe country.
Exemptions to the entry restriction may apply under the following conditions:
Full vaccination
Nationals and passengers who have right of residence in the Netherlands
Study, knowledge and research
For work/For Tourism
Compelling reasons to visit family
International protection and humanitarian reasons
Transit, transfer
Details of exemption categories can be found under this link.
Passengers on Emirates flights originating outside of the EU/Schengen area and who qualify for travel to the Netherlands must comply with the following requirements.
Mandatory negative COVID-19 test result
Fully vaccinated passengers do not need to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test if they can show their vaccination card.
Please refer to Government of Netherlands website for full testing requirements.
Vaccinated passengers who are not travelling from a very high risk area
From 1 July onwards, all travellers who have been fully vaccinated by an EMA/WHO approved vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech, Astrazeneca-SK Bio, Serum Institute of India, Astra Zeneca EU, Janssen, Moderna, Sinopharm-BIBP and Sinovac), and those who are not travelling from a very high risk area, can be exempted from the EU entry ban.
Children aged 11 years old and younger are permitted to travel with vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
Children aged 12 years old up to 17 years old are permitted to travel with vaccinated parents. Parents must present either a vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
Passengers aged 12 years old and above who are not vaccinated but eligible to enter the Netherlands, still need to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
Please follow the link for more details.
Quarantine
Self-quarantine is only required for passengers arriving from a very high-risk area. Exceptions apply.
Required forms
All passengers aged 13 years and older must complete the health declaration form and save it on their mobile device. Printed forms will no longer be required. The editable PDF form can be accessed via this link of the Netherlands government
Please refer to the Checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area for requirements on entering the Netherlands from outside the EU/ Schengen Area.
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Travel to Norway
For EEA/Schengen and United Kingdom citizens and residents
Entry requirements
EEA citizens, persons from other countries residing in the EEA area and persons residing in the United Kingdom and Switzerland can enter Norway. The entry restrictions are also lifted for people living in purple countries (countries outside the EEA/Schengen that FHI believes may have somewhat milder measures).
Quarantine and testing requirements
Passengers travelling from EEA/Schengen and United Kingdom countries: No requirement
Passengers travelling from all other countries:
Fully vaccinated people: no requirements
Non-vaccinated people: must present a valid negative COVID-19 test (either PCR or antigenic) taken within 24 hours of departure, and self-quarantine until tested negative (at least 72 hours after arrival)
Passengers below 18 years old: no testing and self-quarantine requirements
For citizens and residents of Purple Countries (currently Argentina, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, UAE, Uruguay, Bahrain, Kuwait)
Entry requirements
Citizens and persons from other countries residing in purple countries can enter Norway.
Quarantine and testing requirements
Passengers from purple countries who are holding a valid EU DCC vaccine certificate are not required to perform a pre-departure PCR test or quarantine on arrival.
Passengers travelling from purple countries who are below 18 years old do not have to take a PCR test of self-quarantine on arrival.
Required forms
All passengers above 16 years old must register online or through the official app within 72 hours of departure. Upon completing registration, passengers will receive a receipt which must be presented to the police at the border control. Passengers who are not able to complete the form online can download and print the form. Please note that the border processing time for passengers arriving with printed forms will be much longer.
All passengers above 16 years old must register digitally within 72 hours of departure. Upon completion of the registration, passengers will receive a receipt which must be presented to the police at the border control. Passengers who are unable to complete the form online can still provide a printed copy which can be downloaded here. However the border processing time for passenger arriving with a printed copy will be much longer. The app can be downloaded here.
For citizens and residents of grey countries (all countries not mentioned above):
Entry requirements
Entry to Norway from grey countries is restricted to specific categories of passengers.
Quarantine and testing requirements
Passengers included in the exception list must present a negative COVID-19 test (either PCR or antigenic) taken within 24 hours of departure and self-quarantine for 10 days unless they have a valid EU DCC vaccine certificate. Testing and self-quarantine requirements don’t apply to passengers below 18 years old. Required forms
All passengers above 16 years old must register online or through the official app within 72 hours of departure. Upon completing registration, passengers will receive a receipt which must be presented to the police at the border control. Passengers who are not able to complete the form online can download and print the form. Please note that the border processing time for passengers arriving with printed forms will be much longer.
Exceptions to entry requirements
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
Adult child or stepchild and parent or step-parent of an adult child/stepchild (measures have already been eased for minor children/stepchildren and their grandparents/step-grandparents)
Romantic partner over the age of 18 or the romantic partner’s minor child. Romantic partners must file an application through the application programme of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (Application to visit a romantic partner – UDI). As usual, the general conditions regarding the right to enter and stay in Norway in the Immigration Act must be met. For example, foreign nationals who are subject to a duty to hold a visa must be granted such a visa before they can travel here.
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Travel to Poland
Please find information given by Polish Immigration which specifies the conditions of entry into Poland
Required forms
Effective 2 August 2021, all passengers must fill out the Electronic Passenger Locator Forms and present a proof of acknowledgment, either saved or printed, at check-in. Passengers who are unable to prove acknowledgment of the Electronic Passenger Locator Forms will not be accepted for travel.
Quarantine
Until 30 November 2021, passengers arriving in Poland from non Schengen or non EU countries, except countries that have an agreement with the Republic of Poland on the movement of persons across borders during COVID 19, are required to undergo a 10 day quarantine.
The quarantine period will be reduced after receiving a negative COVID-19 test result. The test can be conducted after crossing the Polish border no more than 7 days from the time of arrival.
Children crossing external borders are subject to the same restrictions as adults.
Quarantine exemptions
Only persons vaccinated against COVID 19 with a vaccine authorised in the EU or listed in the register of equivalent vaccines endorsed for the Polish market maintained by the National Institute of Public Health and where at least 14 days have passed since the last day of vaccination, convalescents and certain categories of persons (e.g. diplomats, soldiers, aircraft crew, etc.), as well as persons holding a negative COVID-19 test result confirmed with the EU Digital COVID certificate or with an equivalent certificate can enter Poland without mandatory quarantine. Please check the list of vaccines and equivalent vaccines authorised in the EU.
Passengers traveling by air from countries which are not part the Schengen area who, after arriving in Poland, stay in the country for no longer than 24 hours and have an air ticket confirming departure within 24 hours, counting from the moment of arrival in Poland.
Travel from Poland
Check the new rules at Warsaw Chopin Airport before you travel. More information is available from the Polish Chief Sanitary Inspector’s website, as well as the Polish government website in Polish and English.
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Travel to Portugal
Travel to Portugal is restricted to essential travel. Please check the requirements below before you travel.
All passengers traveling to Portugal (including Portuguese nationals, legal residents in Portugal and their families) are required to present a negative COVID 19 test certificate or an EU Digital COVID Certificate or vaccination or recovery certificate from a non EU country. Please refer to the "Vaccination and recovery certificates outside the EU" section.
All passengers must complete a Passenger Locator Form before departure.
Travel from the UAE to Portugal
Effective 1 November, UAE citizens and residents can travel to Portugal for non-essential purposes.
All passengers must present a negative COVD-19 test certificate or a valid vaccination certificate to be accepted for travel.
Note: Vaccination certificates issued by the UAE Health Authority are currently not accepted.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before boarding, all passengers must present a certificate with a negative result of one of the following tests for screening of SARS-CoV-2:
NAAT - Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (RT-PCR, NEAR, TMA, LAMP, HDA, etc.) carried out not more than 72 hours before departure, or
Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) recognised by the European Union Health Security Committee, carried out not more than 48 hours before departure
This does not apply to children below 12 years old.
The test validity of 72 hours for the NAAT test or 48 hours for the rapid antigen detection test is considered from the time of sample collections and not from the time the test certificate was issued.
Third country nationals without legal residency in Portugal will be refused entry if they do not hold a valid negative COVID-19 test or a recognised vaccination or recovery certificate.
EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC)
Effective 1 July 2021, passengers holding an EU-issued COVID-19 digital green certificate are exempted from testing requirements.
The EU-issue COVID-19 digital green certificate is only valid when issued by a European Union member state and must meet one of the following conditions:
Completed vaccination with an approved COVID-19 EU vaccine at least fourteen days before scheduled arrival
Tested negative for COVID-19, either through a NAAT carried out not more than 72 hours before departure or Rapid Antigen test carried out not more than 48 hours before departure
Recovered from COVID-19. The EU certificate must confirm that the passenger tested positive for COVID-19 via a NAAT test and has since recovered at least 11 days but no more than 180 days before travel.
Vaccination and recovery certificates outside the EU
From 18 September, vaccination and recovery certificates issued by non EU countries will also be accepted under conditions of reciprocity, provided they contain the following information in English:
Vaccination certificates
First name(s) and surname(s) of the holder
Date of birth
Disease or agent targeted: COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or one of its variants)
Vaccine against COVID-19 or prophylaxis
Name of the vaccine against COVID-19
Marketing authorisation holder or manufacturer of the vaccine against COVID-19
The number in a series of doses and the total number of doses in the series
Date of vaccination, indicating the date when the last dose was administered
Member state or third country where the vaccine was administered
The entity issuing the certificate
For these purposes, only the following vaccines are recognised:
Janssen: COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
AstraZeneca: Vaxzevria (previously COVID 19 Vaccine AstraZeneca). Please note that the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in India will not be accepted.
Moderna: Spikevax (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna)
Pfizer-BioNTech: Comirnaty
Vaccination is considered valid after 14 days from the single dose of a single dose vaccine or the second dose of a two-dose vaccine.
Recovery certificates
First name(s) and surname(s) of the holder
Date of birth
Disease or agent from which the holder has recovered from: COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or one of its variants)
Date of the first positive result of the diagnostic test
Member state or third country in which the diagnostic test was carried out
Entity issuing the certificate
Certificate valid from
Travel Eligibility
The following passengers are allowed to transit through, enter and exit from Portugal:
European Union nationals, nationals of the of Schengen associated countries and their family members
Third-country nationals with legal residence in a European Union member state
Third-country nationals travelling for professional reasons, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons
Nationals and legal residents of the following countries, provided that they are arriving on a direct flight or transiting only through the international area of any other airport:
Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Jordan, Kuwait, Macau, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Uruguay
Passengers holding valid EU Digital COVID Certificate or vaccination/recovery certificate issued by a non-EU country that accepts the EU Digital COVID Certificate are allowed to travel to Portugal for non-essential purposes.
Visas and permits concerning the stay of foreign nationals in Portugal that have expired after 24 February 2020 will be accepted for entry until 31 December 2021.
Required forms
A Passenger Locator Form (PLC) must be completed by all passengers arriving in Portugal. After check-in (online or at the airport) passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLC) available on following the link: https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card. Before boarding, passengers must present the completed printed form or on their mobile devices.
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Travel to Russia
There are restrictions in place for specific categories of passengers to enter Russia. Please check the latest requirements before you travel. If you are travelling to Russia, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure or on arrival.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before boarding the flight to Moscow, all non‑Russian citizens including children, must present a certificate of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before their time of arrival to Moscow. The certificate must either be in English or Russian.
Regardless of the point of origin, Russian nationals do not need to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure. All Russian citizens who have been vaccinated within the last 12 months or those who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 6 months do not need to take COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. All other citizens must take one test at a Russian clinic within 3 days of arrival and register and upload a negative result.
Required forms
For non-Russian citizens, printed negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
Quarantine
There are currently no quarantine requirements for travel to Russia.
Travel Eligibility
Nationals and residents of countries allowed entry to Russia: Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Cuba, Czech republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iceland, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunis, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Vietnam. Additionally, travel is permitted from these listed countries only.
Accredited or appointed employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states in the Russian Federation, international organisations and their representatives, other official missions of foreign states located in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as family members of these persons with no restriction of the originating country.
Nationals of other countries with no restriction of the originating point, if travelling for the following reasons:
To visit close relatives (spouse/parents/children/grandparents/siblings) or travelling with close relatives who are nationals of the Russian Federation. Documentary proof of relationship must be presented.
For work in Russia as high qualification specialists - the organisation inviting this category of passengers must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU and the passenger must carry a printed copy of this confirmation while travelling.
For medical treatment – there must be proof of travel on hand and special visa issued for this reason if visa is required (dependent on nationality). The medical facility must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU and the passenger must carry a printed copy of this confirmation while travelling
To study in Russia – Students travelling to Russia must carry an invitation letter from the university in Russia and OK to board confirmation. The university must apply for OK to board confirmation via GOSUSLUGI.RU.
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Travel from the UAE to Spain
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Spain and are only required to complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH APP (available on Google Play and the App Store)
Travel to Spain
In accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs order int/657/2020, entry into Spain is restricted to the following categories of passengers:
A) Regular residents of the European Union, Schengen associated states, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican (the Holy City) or San Marino with documentary proof that they are on their way to such country
B) Holders of a long-term visa issued by a member state or Schengen associated state, on their way to such country
C) Healthcare professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals going to or returning from exercising their working activity
D) Transport personnel, sailors and the necessary aeronautical personnel to carry out air transport activities
E) Diplomatic, consular, international organization, military, civil protection and humanitarian organization personnel in the exercise of their duties
F) Students pursuing their studies in the member states or Schengen associated states who have the appropriate long-stay permit or visa, provided that they travel to the country in which they are studying and that the entry takes place during the academic year or within the 15 days prior to it. If the destination is Spain and the duration of the stay is up to 90 days, evidence must be provided that the studies are carried out at an approved educational institution, following a full-time, on-site programme leading certification or the awarding of a degree.
G) Highly qualified workers whose labour is necessary and cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants of high-level sports competitions taking place in Spain. These circumstances must be justified by supporting documentation
H) People traveling for duly accredited imperative family reasons
I) People who provide documentary evidence of force majeure reasons or in-need situation, or whose entry is permitted for humanitarian reasons
J) Legal residents of countries classified as non-risk: provided that they come directly from them, have transited exclusively through other listed countries or have only carried out international airport transit in countries not listed. For residents in China and special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, reciprocity remains to be verified. This list is updated every 7 days.
K) People who provide a vaccination certificate and minors below the age of 12 accompanying them. Accompanying minors between 12 and 17 years of age must also have a vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificates must be issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin and will be accepted if 14 days have passed since the last required dose of the vaccine was administered. Vaccines admitted will be those recognised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and/ or World Health Organization (WHO) (subject to verification by health authorities). The vaccination certificate must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If it is in any other language, a valid official translation must be presented. The vaccination certificate must include, at least, the following information:
Name and surname of the owner.
Date of vaccination, indicating the date of the last dose administered.
Type of vaccine administered.
Number of doses administered / complete regimen.
Issuing country.
Identification of the issuing body of the vaccination certificate.
Note: Spanish nationals and legal residents may be accepted with a vaccination certificate issued for a single-dose vaccine (i.e. Janssen). Passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 and received their first dose of a vaccine will also be accepted for travel provided they present a vaccination certificate.
Even if they fall under these categories, passengers who do not meet the COVID-19 health control requirements established by the Spanish Ministry of Health will be denied entry into Spain for reasons of public health.
For persons arriving by air in Spain (directly or with intermediate stops) from any airport located in third countries for which a quarantine requirement has been established by order of the Spanish Ministry of Health, only the exemptions set out in letters d), e) and i) shall apply, except for residents of Spain/Andorra or Spanish citizens and family members (spouse or partner with whom they maintain a registered analogous conjugal union, and dependent ascendants/descendants), provided that they are travelling with or to join them.
Passengers in transit to a non-Schengen destination can do so provided they hold necessary documentation as required for their final destination. They must stay in the international transit area for no more than 24 hours.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Only vaccinated passengers from non EU/EEC countries will be allowed entry into Spain, for non-essential travel or for tourism, subject to the conditions below. Travellers from exempt countries in the following list are also allowed entry, and will not be required to present vaccine and COVID-19 PCR test certificates.
Passengers from EU countries
Passengers from EU countries can enter Spain provided they can present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result or vaccine certificate. Check list of EU countries.
Passengers from non-EU countries
Passengers from non-EU countries can enter Spain with only a vaccine certificate unless they fall under categories A to I above. In cases A to I, passengers can present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, an antigen test result, or a recovery certificate issued by the competent authority or medical service at least 11 days after the first positive diagnostic. The maximum validity of the certificate is 180 days from the date of sampling and must be in Spanish, English, French or German. Please also check if there are any visa requirements that may apply depending on your nationality.
Exceptions
Passengers from low-risk countries can enter Spain without a vaccine certificate or negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result. Check list of exceptions.
Please check testing requirements and travel health information for Spain before you travel as different requirements are applicable depending on where you are travelling from.
For all unvaccinated passengers who can legally enter Spain, from category A to I in the list above:
Passengers must take a COVID-19 test: 72 hours before arrival for PCR tests and 48 hours before arrival for antigen tests. Test results must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If they are in any other language, a valid official translation must be presented as well in printed or digital format. Only the following are the accepted diagnostic tests for COVID-19 infection:
Molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 ribonucleic acid (RNA); (PCR/LAMP or TMA)
The antigen detection tests included in the common list of rapid tests of detection of antigen for COVID-19, published by the European Commission based on the Council Recommendation 2021/C 24/01
Passengers who have recently contracted COVID-19 will be allowed to travel if they can provide a medical report stating they have contracted and since been cured of COVID-19, although a positive result persists. This report must be written in Spanish or English and has a validity of maximum 180 days after the last positive result.
This does not apply to children below 12 years old.
Required forms
All international passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH APP (available on Google Play and the App Store). A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented to authorities on arrival. Hand written paper forms are no longer allowed. If a customer has no electronic means it is up to the airline to assist and fill in the forms online and get the QR code printed.
When accessing the app, customers will be asked to declare if they have completed the required COVID-19 test or carry the required vaccination certificate. Failing to provide a valid test or a valid vaccination certificate passengers will be directed to take an antigen test on arrival and may be fined.
Quarantine
By signing the form, passengers are committing to self-isolate at home or a place of residence during the 10 days after entry to Spain if they present symptoms of acute respiratory infection (fever, cough or respiratory difficulty), to self-monitor coronavirus symptoms, and to phone the competent health authorities.
Other information
It is mandatory to wear face masks at every point of your journey.
Airports in Spain are only open to passengers in possession of a ticket or boarding pass.
For more information please refer to the Home Affairs Website and the Ministry of Health Website.
Passengers MUST NOT TRAVEL if they have recent onset COVID-19 compatible symptoms (fever, cough, breathing difficulties), if have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or if they have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last two weeks.
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All passengers traveling from Spain to Dubai between 31 October 2021 and until further notice can be accepted for travel if they meet the following conditions:
Present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
or
Present a vaccination certificate for vaccination administered in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates
The vaccination certificate(s) must be for the complete doses of a vaccine approved by the WHO and accepted by France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates.
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Travel to Sweden
An entry ban is currently in place and remains in effect until 31 January 2022 for non-essential travel to Sweden.
Swedish citizens have an unconditional right to enter Sweden and accordingly will not be affected by the entry ban.
Please refer to the official website for an overview on the entry ban as well as countries exempted from the entry ban.
Further information can be found here.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Foreign nationals aged 18 years and above must provide a negative COVID-19 certificate for a test conducted not more than 72 hours before arrival from the time the test was taken.
An EU COVID certificate or a vaccination certificate issued by an approved facility will be accepted in lieu of a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate. Please refer to the following link for more details on the EU COVID Certificate and approved vaccines. Note that entry restrictions may apply depending on the country you are travelling from.
The above regulations includes citizens falling under the EES - Entry Exit System and passengers transiting to another EES country when their first entry point to EES is Sweden.
Foreigners crossing the border for work purposes/frontier workers need to present a test no older than one week. The test results needs to verify that the traveler does not have an ongoing COVID-19 infection. This can be done with a negative PCR, LAMP or antigen test. The documentation should be in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish, and contain the following:
Your name,
Date and time the test was taken,
Type of test (PRC, LAMP or antigen),
Test result,
Who issued the certificate.
Exemption for the test requirement applies to people under the age of 18, those who live in Sweden and staff in the transport sector.
Other information
For more information please refer to the following links:
https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/travel-to-and-from-sweden/
https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/
https://www.government.se/articles/2020/04/faqs--entry-to-the-eu-via-sweden-banned/
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Last updated: 22 November 2021, 12:40 (GMT +4)
Travel to Switzerland
If you are travelling to Switzerland, you may be required to undergo self-quarantine on arrival.
Travel from the UAE to Switzerland
Passengers travelling from the UAE can enter Switzerland under one the following conditions:
Present a vaccination certificate for a vaccine approved by EU/WHO/EMA
Or
Present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no later than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken no later than 48 hours before departure. Passengers who present a predeparture test certificate must undergo a another test within 4 to 7 days after arrival.
All passengers must complete an electronic Passenger Locator Form.
A COVID 19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Children below 16 years old are exempted from the COVID 19 PCR test or vaccination requirements.

Travel eligibility
The following passengers are permitted to enter Switzerland:
nationals and residents of Liechtenstein and Switzerland
passengers with a D visa issued by Switzerland
nationals of EEA Member States
passengers arriving from Schengen Member States
passengers arriving from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland (Rep.), Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Macau, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Ukraine or Vatican City (Holy See), provided they stay in the international transit area of the airport if they are transiting through other countries
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States, provided they present proof of their relationship
passengers with proof of being spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of residents of Switzerland who are passengers with "British Citizens" passports , "British Overseas Territories Citizens" passports issued by Gibraltar and "British Subjects" passports with a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom
residents of Schengen Member States returning directly via Switzerland to their country of residence
unmarried partners of residents of Switzerland with a written invitation from the resident in Switzerland and present proof of their relationship
passengers who can prove that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the last 12 months with a vaccine approved by Switzerland, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or according to the WHO emergency use listing
unvaccinated passengers younger than 18 years old if they are traveling with their fully-vaccinated guardians
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Switzerland if they are travelling from a non-Schengen Member State to another Schengen Member State. The following exceptions apply:
nationals and residents of EEA Member States and Switzerland
passengers arriving directly from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland (Rep.), Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Macau, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Ukraine or Vatican City (Holy See), provided they stay in the international transit area of the airport if they are transiting through other countries
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years old, grandchildren under 21 years old, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland, provided they present proof of their relationship
passengers with a D visa issued by the Schengen Member State they are traveling to
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved for use by Switzerland or the World Health Organisation (WHO) are allowed to enter Switzerland without a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
All passengers who are not vaccinated are required to have a negative result for a COVID-19 test. Accepted tests are COVID-19 PCR (molecular biological analysis) taken no later than 72 hours prior to departure from the point of origin or a rapid immunological test taken no later than 48 hours prior to departure from the point of origin.
Passengers travelling with a rapid antigen test certificate must test for COVID-19 (PCR or rapid antigen test) immediately on arrival in Switzerland.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
People who are fully vaccinated are exempt from many health-related measures at the border. These exemptions only apply for vaccinations that meet one of the following requirements:
The vaccine is authorised in Switzerland. The passenger must also be fully vaccinated according to the FOPH recommendations.
The vaccine is authorised according to the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing. The passenger must also be fully vaccinated according to the requirements or recommendations of the country in which the vaccine was administered.
The exemptions to the health-related measures at the border are applicable for one year from the time that you are fully vaccinated.
For approved vaccines, please refer to the World Health Organisation website. Covaxin has now been approved for travel to Switzerland.
Passengers, irrespective of where they are travelling from, who have not been vaccinated or have not been previously infected with COVID-19 must present a negative COVID-19 test result (antigen or PCR) on entry into Switzerland. After four to seven days in the country, another test must be carried out, subject to a fee. The result of the second test must be sent to the relevant cantonal office. Testing is not required for vaccinated or recovered travellers who can present a COVID certificate or other valid proof of vaccination or recovery.
Quarantine
Only travellers entering Switzerland from countries with significant variants and countries or regions with virus variants which are not immune evasive will have to go into quarantine for 10 days.
A negative test result does not exempt passengers from the quarantine requirements.
For more information, visit the Federal Office of Public Health website.
COVID-19 testing and quarantine exemptions
Please refer to this table for passengers who may be exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.
Required forms
Effective 8 February 2021, all passengers must complete an electronic Passenger Locator Form.
Other information
You can get the latest information from the Swiss Authorities regarding the new entry restrictions to Switzerland as well as rules and recommendations for travellers here.
For further information click here.
In order to visit restaurants and other public indoor venues during their stay, travellers who do not have a valid EU or Swiss COVID certificate can convert their national ones if eligible. The platform facilitates the application process for COVID-19 certificates for tourists, Swiss citizens living abroad and foreigners living in Switzerland. The platform is available in German, French, Italian and English. National COVID certificate application platform.
Travelling to, from and through Dubai
All passengers traveling from Switzerland to Dubai between 31 October 2021 and until further notice can be accepted for travel if they meet the following conditions:
Present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
or
Present a vaccination certificate for vaccination administered in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates
The vaccination certificate(s) must be for the complete doses of a vaccine approved by the WHO and accepted by France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates
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Last updated: 16 November 2021, 07:29 (GMT +4)
Travel to Turkey
If you are travelling to Turkey, please note that you will be required to wear a face mask at every point of your journey, at the airport and onboard your flight. You may also be subject to COVID-19 health screening on arrival.
Travel from the UAE to Turkey
UAE citizens and residents of the UAE can travel to Turkey under the following conditions:
All passengers must complete the required forms within 72 hours before departure.
Vaccinated passengers:
Present a vaccination certificate for an approved vaccine by EU/WHO/EMA. Passengers must have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. A COVID-19 PCR test is not required for vaccinated passengers.
Non-vaccinated passengers:
Submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival in Turkey, or a Rapid Antigen test with a negative result taken within the last 48 hours before their arrival in Turkey, or
Present proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the last 6 months.
Children below 12 years are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test and are not required to provide a vaccination certificate.
COVID-19 PCR testing
Article 1: Passengers arriving from Brazil, South Africa, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test done within 72 hours of arrival. Passengers arriving directly from Brazil, South Africa, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan and passengers who had been in these countries within the last 14 days will be exempted from quarantine if they submit proof that they have received 2 doses of a vaccine listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use, or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, provided that the last dose was at least 14 days before arrival. Passengers who can’t present proof of vaccination will be quarantined at their residences or addresses they submit. They must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on the tenth day of quarantine, if the result is negative, quarantine will be lifted.
Passengers who do not undergo PCR testing on the 10th day must stay in quarantine until the 14th day.
Article 2: If passengers over 12 years old and below 18 years old, who are travelling with their parents and arriving from the countries listed in Article 1, do not submit proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test taken within 72 hours of arrival will be sufficient. These passengers must take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at their residence and will not be required to quarantine if the result is negative.
Article 3A: Passengers arriving from Afghanistan and those who have been in this country for the last 14 days must submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. These passengers are subject to quarantine for 10 days at hotels determined by the governorship. Expenses for accommodation and transfers from airports will be borne by passengers. Quarantine will be lifted if the passenger tests negative for COVID-19 at the end of the 7th day.
Article 3B: Afghanistan citizens who have a residence or work permit in the Republic of Turkey will be exempted from the hotel quarantine on the condition that they submit valid residence or work permit, and will be subjected to quarantine at their residence. Passengers whose first entry point is out of Istanbul or Ankara will be allowed to travel to their residence only by private vehicles and will not be allowed to take domestic flights or use public transportation.
Article 3C: Republic of Turkey citizens arriving from Afghanistan will be exempted from the hotel quarantine and will be subjected to quarantine at their residence. Passengers whose first entry point is out of Istanbul or Ankara will be allowed to travel to their residence only by private vehicles and will not be allowed to take domestic flights or use public transportation.
Article 4: Passengers to be quarantined under articles 1 and 3A must pay the hotel fees before arriving in Turkey. Passengers who cannot prove that they have made the necessary payments to stay at the hotels determined by governorship will not be accepted for boarding.
Article 5: Passengers arriving from Iran and Egypt will be requested to submit a PCR test report with a negative result at most 72 hours prior to arriving Turkey or submit proof of 2 doses of vaccination (listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use) (1 dose for Johnson and Johnson) provided that the last dose was at least 14 days before arrival.
Passenger arriving from the countries other than those listed in article 1, 3 and 5, those who submit proof of 2 doses of vaccination (Listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use) (1 dose for Johnson and Johnson) provided that the last dose was at least 14 days before arrival and/or a proof of recovery from Covid-19 within the last 6 months starting from the 28th day of the first positive PCR test result, will not be asked to present a negative PCR test report and quarantine measures will not be applied.
Passenger arriving from the countries other than those listed in article 1, 3 and 5, those who do not submit proof of 2 doses of vaccination (Listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use) (1 dose for Johnson and Johnson) provided that the last dose was at least 14 days before arrival and/or a proof of recovery from Covid-19 within the last 6 months starting from the 28th day of the first positive PCR test result, PCR test report with negative result at most 72 hours or a Rapid Antigen test report with negative result at most 48 hours prior to the entry will be sufficient.
PCR Tests will be performed by the Ministry of Health on the basis of sampling at the passengers' destinations. Passengers will be allowed to go to their final destination after the test samples are taken, and if the test results are positive, they will be treated according to the Covid-19 guide of the Ministry of Health. Passengers with a positive test result and persons they have been in close contact with will be quarantined for 14 days at their own addresses and the quarantine conditions will be terminated if the PCR test results to be performed at the end of the 10th day are negative. The quarantine conditions of those who are found to be carrying the delta mutant of the virus will be terminated end of the 14th day of the quarantine without PCR test.
The Republic of Turkey citizens will enter to the Republic of Turkey those who submit proof of 2 doses of vaccination (listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use) (1 dose for Johnson and Johnson) and/or those who submit document that they have Covid-19 within the last 6 months or those who submit PCR test report with a negative result implemented at most 72 hours before entry or submitting a negative rapid antigen test result at most 48 hours before arrival country will be allowed. The hotels determined by the governorships for passengers to be quarantined under the article 3A will be published in English on the link of DGCA.
Note: You must enter the web address to the web browser in lower letters and English characters).
Required forms
Effective 15 March 2021, passengers must complete an online Traveller Entry Form within 72 hours of departure. You will then be given a health tracker code (HES code) for use during travel and the duration of your stay in Turkey. Passengers may present a printed copy or electronic copy of the form on mobile devices at the time of check-in.
Quarantine
For passengers who need to undergo quarantine at places determined by the Governorship (dormitories and hotels), accommodation and transportation costs will be at passenger’s own expense.
Exemptions
Crew, merchant seamen, transit/transfer passengers are exempted from the COVID 19 PCR test requirements and quarantine. Passengers who are younger than 12 years of age are exempted from testing and quarantine and also do not need to show any vaccination certificate to enter Turkey.
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Last updated: 26 November 2021, 18:05 (GMT +4)
Travel to the United Kingdom
Important update for passengers travelling to the UK from 26 November
From midday Friday 26 November, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list. If you have been in a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in UK, you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you either:
are a British or Irish National
have residence rights in the UK
This does not apply to those passengers who have stayed airside and only transited through any of these countries while changing flights. Passengers arriving from these countries should note the following:
England:
Passengers arriving in England from 4am Sunday 28th November will be required to book and pay for a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days.
Passengers who have been in these countries within the last 10 days and are arriving between midday Friday 26th November and 4am Sunday 28th November, must quarantine at home for 10 days and should take NHS PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8, even if they already have a lateral flow test booking.
Scotland:
Passengers arriving in Scotland from 4am Saturday 27th November will be required to book and pay for a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days.
Passengers who have been in these countries within the last 10 days and are arriving between midday Friday 26th November and 4am Saturday 27th November, must quarantine at home for 10 days and should take NHS PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8, even if they already have a lateral flow test booking.
The rules for international travel to the UK have changed from the traffic light system to a single red list of countries, with simplified travel measures and specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers. Eligible fully vaccinated passengers can benefit from quarantine-free travel to the UK. Check the rules of the country you are travelling from or through before you travel.
Please visit the official website for more details and to determine the specific rules that will apply to yourself.
All passengers must complete a passenger locator form any time in the 48 hours before arrival in the UK.
There are dedicated helplines for you to contact and receive support with completing the PLF. The contact telephone number from within the UK is 0800 678 1767 and 0044 207 113 0371 when outside the UK.
If you’re travelling from a red list country, you can only enter the UK at London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham (BHX), London Gatwick (LGW) and Glasgow (GLA).
For information on travel with children, please refer to the official website
From 4:00am Monday, 22 November, all passengers below 18 years old travelling to England will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border. Passengers in this category must take a test on arrival and a free confirmatory COVID-19 PCR test if they test positive.
For further guidance on approved vaccination into England, visit the official website.
Essential information to enter England from overseas
Fill in your passenger locator form up to 48 hours before arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your passenger locator form.
Before departure check the list of red countries, as the list can change regularly.
Information regarding how to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the COVID-19 outbreak, including transit requirements, can be found here.
Red list passengers (including passengers who are fully vaccinated)
Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK.
Book a managed quarantine package before you enter the UK.
Complete a passenger locator form online before you arrive in the UK. You will be required to provide your quarantine hotel booking reference into the form.
You can only enter if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK. You must enter through a designated port and quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days.
Unvaccinated passengers or passengers vaccinated with unauthorised vaccines
Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK.
Book tests for day 2 and 8 before you enter the UK. The tests are to be taken after arrival in England. You must take the first test on or before day 2 and the second test on or after day 8. The day you arrive is day 0.
Complete a passenger locator form online before you arrive in the UK. You will be required to provide your day 2 and 8 test package booking reference into the form.
Make plans to self-quarantine in private accommodation for 10 full days after arrival (or full duration of stay if less than 10 days).
Fully vaccinated passengers
Book a test for day 2 before you enter the UK. The test is to be taken after arrival in England on or before day 2. The day you arrive is day 0. You will be able to book an antigen lateral flow device (LFD) test instead of a PCR test for your post arrival day 2 test.
Complete a passenger locator form online before you arrive in the UK. You will be required to provide your day 2 test booking reference into the form.
Have evidence of your vaccination status with you during travel. Passengers using a digital solution as proof of vaccination (including the NHS Covid Pass, NHS Scotland status, NI Covid certificate or EU Digital COVID Certificate) are advised to carry a printed copy in case this becomes unavailable at the airport.
Passengers using a vaccine certificate as proof of vaccination must ensure it has been issued by a national or state-level public health authority, be in English, French or Spanish, and include the below information as a minimum:
First name and surname(s)
Date of birth
Vaccine brand and manufacturer
Date of vaccination for every dose
Country or territory of vaccination and/or certificate issuer
These measures apply to all persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area comprising the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. The British Overseas Territories are not in the common travel area. Public health requirements may vary depending upon in which nation of the UK you are staying.
Different rules may apply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and they can be found here:
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. There are a limited set of exemptions from these measures. Check the list of exemptions carefully. You may be fined if you fraudulently claim an exemption.
Travel from the United Kingdom
Passengers travelling to Dubai from the UK must hold a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure unless exempted. You may also need a test if you are connecting in Dubai, depending on whether you have recently travelled to certain countries and the requirements of your final destination. The certificate must be a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai.
For more information, including exemptions, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.
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Departures from Dubai
If you are travelling to China, you are required to take a double COVID‑19 PCR test and antibody blood IgM test before departure. Furthermore, a 14 day self-quarantine will be required before departure of the flight.
Effective 7 August 2021, all passengers except children below the age of 1 must report to the check-in counter at Dubai International airport at least 5 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and take an additional rapid antigen test. Read the process for antigen testing for more information.
Please check the requirements below for the forms and documents you need to submit for entry.
COVID‑19 testing requirements
Click link for updated travel requirements to China from UAE - Link to Chinese Consulate web page. Refer to “Important notice” under home page.
Passenger has to apply for green health code with the “HS” logo or health status statement.
Check-in requirements
Transit passengers
Transiting to China via UAE on Emirates is not allowed.
Transiting to China via a third country on Emirates to other airlines is not allowed. Passengers must break their journey at the last port of entry into China.
Transiting to China via UAE on other airlines to Emirates is not allowed.
Through check-in and tagging of bags from point of origin to any destination in China is not allowed. Passengers have to break their journey at each transit point.
The Chinese embassy in the UAE will in principle no longer accept applications for health codes and health status declarations for passengers transiting to China via a third country after November 18, 2020.
Joining passengers from Dubai
Chinese national:
Only those who present Green Health QR codes with an “HS” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check-in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information - Link to Chinese Consulate
All passengers must upload negative tests result through Wechat Health Code Program within 24 hours after certificates are issued.
Foreign national:
Only those who present Green Health QR code with an “HDC” mark issued by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in UAE are allowed to check in/board. Refer “Important notice” in the link for latest updated information - Link to Chinese Consulate
The HS/ CHD (Certified Health Declaration Form) issued by Chinese Consulate in UAE within its validity period must be presented to the airline official before check-in.
Customs Requirements:
All passengers (Chinese & Foreign Nationals) must complete the China Customs Health Declaration via the China Customs app, WeChat app or online as applicable. At check in, passenger must present the QR code as proof that they have submitted the personal health declaration form. Printed forms will not be accepted.
QR Code
Customs Health Declaration QR code is valid for 24 hours before arrival in China.
Seat number is mandatory and to be filled in Customs Health Declaration form after check-in.
New QR code to be presented at boarding gate after seat number is updated in Customs Health Declaration form
Required apps
Chinese national: WeChat/ Customs declaration app
Foreign national: Customs declaration app or website
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Guangzhou must undergo a Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated facilities for medical observation at the passenger’s own expense. This will be followed by additional 7 days of mandatory home quarantine.
Visa exemptions
Foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid effective from 00:00 local time, 28 March 2020, including APEC Business Travel Cards, are temporarily suspended entry into mainland China.
Effective 28 September 2020, passengers with a residence permit issued by China (People's Rep.) with the purpose “work”, “personal matters” and “reunion” are allowed to enter.
Residence Permits issued for “students” and “journalists” are not allowed to enter.
The following visa policies are suspended as well: 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise/group tours through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries.
Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
Entry by foreign nationals with visas/resident permits issued after 00:00 GMT 27 March 2020 will not be affected.
Foreign nationals with permanent residence cards (ZHONG GUO LV KA or China Green Cards) will not be affected.
Foreign nationals under the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries will not be affected.
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Last updated: 8 November 2021, 08:11 (GMT +4)
Travel to Hong Kong, China
Travel to Hong Kong is restricted to specific categories of passengers. Please check the requirements below before you travel. If you are travelling to Hong Kong, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, complete the online health form and present the confirmation QR code on arrival. You may also be required to present additional documentation for entry.
The Hong Kong government has announced that with effect from 31 January 2021, the British National (Overseas) passport will no longer be recognised as a valid travel document or proof of identity.
Passengers travelling to/from Hong Kong are asked to note the following:
British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used for immigration clearance in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards for entering or departing Hong Kong;
British National (Overseas) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof of identity;
When passengers board flights for Hong Kong, airlines concerned must require Hong Kong residents concerned to present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof;
Hong Kong permanent residents who are not of Chinese nationality and do not hold other valid travel documents may apply to the Immigration Department for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for international travel.
Specific conditions and requirements apply to passengers arriving in Hong Kong from specified destinations. Please check the government website for eligibility and mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong.
Passengers originating their travel from Pakistan must complete a COVID 19 Rapid PCR test at the departure airport before their scheduled flight. The Rapid PCR test can be conducted within 6 hours of departure. Rapid antigen tests will not be accepted.
Documentary requirements for boarding:
Negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19
Confirmation of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel (DQH)
Documentary proof of full vaccination (if applicable)
Children under 12 (not vaccinated)
Please check the boarding and quarantine arrangements for accompanied children.
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 PCR test related 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. If report is not in English or Chinese then a written confirmation (translated document) in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution should be presented along with original lab report.
In addition to above a documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited is required.
If the documentary proof (certificate of accreditation) does not have ISO15189 accreditation printed on it, then a letter by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located is mandatory.
Information printed out from the relevant authority's official website validating ISO15189 accreditation is acceptable.
Please note: A letter from the laboratory itself stating it is ISO 15189 accredited or recognised by the government is not acceptable.
Exemptions
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)
Please refer to the government website on quarantine exemptions for more details on exemptions from compulsory quarantine arrangements.

Sea crew arriving in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are required to present the following documents to the Department of Health upon arrival:
Approval letter from the Marine Department
COVID-19 negative test report collected within 48 hours before boarding the flight from Dubai or Bangkok to Hong Kong, and
Letter of certification to Department of Health from Hong Kong
Sea crew who fail to present and submit any of the required documents will be denied entry to Hong Kong and their respective shipping companies/agents must arrange their return to their country of origin.
After entering Hong Kong, sea crew must take a COVID-19 PCR test at the Department of Health’s testing centre at HKIA and wait for the results there.
Sea and Flight crew are exempted from designated quarantine hotel booking requirement.
Exemptions
For more details please check the government website on testing and self-isolation arrangements for air crew, sea crew and other exempted person.
Quarantine
A confirmed booking in English or Chinese at hotels in Hong Kong is mandatory for all passengers (except diplomats). Please check the government website for mandatory quarantine requirements before you travel to Hong Kong. It is mandatory that the booking is with one of the government designated hotels.
Foreign domestic helpers should refer to the following website for more details on quarantine requirements.
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 compulsory quarantine at designated quarantine hotels.
Other information
The sea‑air ferry operations from China have resumed effective 28 October 2020, while the operations from Macao remains cancelled. Passengers will not be accepted on flights if they are connecting further by ferry to China or Macao.
The transfer/transit services at HKIA from ports in Mainland China has resumed. Transfer/transit services to destinations in Mainland China will remain unavailable.
Transfer/transit services between different airlines will be allowed provided that the passengers are booked under the same air ticket (separate tickets are not allowed) and the passengers have been checked through with both boarding passes printed and baggage tagged-through to final destination; and that the operating airlines will communicate closely and implement all the required pre-flight checking and verification and in-flight safety measures.
Layover time must be within 24 hours and passengers meet the most updated immigration and health quarantine requirements of the destinations, and the transfer/transit requirements at HKIA to avoid having passengers stranded in Hong Kong.
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Travel to Indonesia
Travel eligibility
Effective 15 September 2021, the following type of categories are exempted from the entry restriction:
Indonesian nationals
Non-Indonesian nationals regulated under Minister of Law and Human Right regulation No 34 Year 2021 as below:
Non-Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic visa and official visa
Non-Indonesian nationals holding limited stay permit (ITAS) and permanent stay permit (ITAP)
Non-Indonesian nationals holding diplomatic stay permit and official stay permit
Non-Indonesian nationals holding visit visas
Non-Indonesian nationals holding limited stay visas
Non-Indonesian nationals holding Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business travel card
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK). International air travel is only allowed at airports in Jakarta, Manado and Denpasar-Bali.
Visit visa and limited stay visa can apply to the following purposes:
Visit Visa
Visa Index B211A
Tourism purposes
Emergency work activity
Business discussion
Purchase of items
Film activity
Food, medical and humanitarian support
Governmental duty including G20 activity or international meetings 144th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Joining ship in Indonesia territory
Marine industry development
Visa index B211B
Foreign worker candidate trial on the ability to work
Limited Stay Visa
Visa index C312 (work purposes) which can only be used to enter from Jakarta and Manado
As an expert staff
Gather together to work on ships, float equipment or installation operated in Indonesian territory and Economic Exclusive Zone Indonesia
Quality control of items or production
Inspection or audit of branch office in Indonesia
After sales activity
Installing or repairing a machine
Non-permanent construction work
Undertaking a film production for commercial purposes and has been approved by the appropriate authorities
Candidate of foreign worker on the skills trial
Visa index C313 (non-work purpose): foreign investment for period of 1 year
Visa index C314 (non-work purpose): foreign investment for period of 2 years
Visa index C316 (non-work purpose): study / education
Visa index C317 (non-work purpose): family reunion
Guarantors must apply for visit visas and limited stay visas online to the Directorate General of Immigration based on the visit purposes and must have the following information:
Proof of receiving a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine certificate
Statement letter agreeing to follow all health protocols applied in Indonesia; and
Proof of health insurance/travel insurance including health coverage, and or a statement letter agreeing to settle all applicable costs if infected with COVID-19 during staying in Indonesia
Visit visas and limited stay visas are granted by Director General of Immigration in the form of electronic visa (eVisa).
Issuance of free visit visa and visa on arrival has been suspended until the COVID-19 pandemic is declared ended by the government of Indonesia.
Diplomatic visa and official visa are regulated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements
Both foreigner and Indonesian passport holders entering Indonesia directly or transiting via other countries must provide a printed medical certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, in which the sample taken must be a maximum 72 hours of departure time. This requirement also applies to infants and children.
All international passengers arriving in both Jakarta and Denpasar-Bali must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test at the airport upon arrival. Passengers who test negative for COVID-19 will proceed to mandatory quarantine. Passengers who test positive (with no or mild symptoms) will be directed to a dedicated isolation centre. Passengers with more severe symptoms will be directed to a dedicated hospital for further treatment.
Foreign nationals must also present a printed or digital COVID 19 vaccine certificate confirming they have been fully vaccinated 14 days before departure. If the certificate is not in English, English translation must be provided.
Foreign nationals who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can be accepted for travel, subject to a 5-day quarantine.
Children 12–17 years old who have visit visas or limited stay visas are required to present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate.
All foreign nationals from 17 years old plus 1 day old will not be allowed entry into Jakarta without a COVID-19 vaccine certificate.
Foreign nationals who do not have a COVID-19 vaccine certificate will not be accepted for travel.
Foreigners who are currently in Indonesia and wish to travel on domestic flights must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Exemptions to presenting a COVID-19 vaccine certificate are applicable to:
Indonesian passports holders, they will be vaccinated upon quarantine.
Foreigners holding diplomatic and official visas relating to official state visits at ministerial level or above
Foreigners below 12 years old. Foreign nationals aged 12–17 years old (until their 17th birthday), holding Diplomatic Stay Permit, Official Stay Permit, Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) and Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) are exempted from presenting a COVID-19 vaccine certificate. The vaccine will be administered at the quarantine facility after they receive a negative RT-PCR test result on the last day of quarantine.
Foreigners who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions and who are travelling on international or domestic flight must present a doctor/specialist’s statement from a government hospital that they are unfit for COVID-19 vaccination
Foreigners who are intended to leave Indonesian territory, including those whose travel began on a domestic flight, must present their ticket for an international flight connection, stay in the airport and obtain clearance from the local port health office/authority to travel domestically
Indonesia recognizes all COVID-19 vaccines, as long as the vaccine is approved by the country in which it has been administered.
Required forms
All passengers must download the PeduliLindungi Apps and fill the Electronic Health Alert Card (e-HAC). A completed online form must be presented to authorities on arrival in Jakarta.
Quarantine
Fully vaccinated passengers must undergo a 3-day quarantine.
Passengers who have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine must undergo a 5-day quarantine at a centralised quarantine facility approved by the Indonesian government.
Indonesian overseas workers, Indonesian students and Indonesian government employees returning from overseas duty must arrive in Jakarta and undergo quarantine at a dedicated facility. COVID-19 RT-PCR testing for these categories will be shouldered by the government while all other categories of Indonesian citizen and foreign nationals must take the test at their own cost.
The Head of Foreign Representatives and Family on duty in Indonesia can quarantine at their own facility. For foreign diplomats, quarantine must be in a facility approved by Indonesian Government and subject to cost. The quarantine period will be 3 days for fully vaccinated passengers and 5 days for those who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Another COVID-19 RT-PCR test will be conducted on day 4 of quarantine for those required to quarantine for 5 days. If the result is negative, and after completing 5 full days of quarantine, passengers will be allowed to continue on their journey. It is, however, recommended to self quarantine for 14 days.
Another COVID-19 RT-PCR test conducted on day 3 of quarantine for those required to quarantine for 3 days. If the result is negative, passengers will be allowed to continue on their journey. It is, however, recommended to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Passengers who test positive for COVID 19 during the second test will be directed to a hospital if they present more severe symptoms. Those who do not present symptoms or have mild symptoms will be directed to a centralised isolation facility. Hospital expenses and centralised isolation facility 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/centralised isolation facility for treatment, their sponsor or the ministry/agency who processed their approval for entry must shoulder the costs.
Quarantine exemption is only applicable for foreign nationals holding diplomatic visa and official visa related to official state visits at minister level and above.
Passengers who request a COVID-19 RT-PCR comparison test can complete the test at one of the appointed laboratories such as Cipto Mangunkusomo General Hospital Centre (RSCM), Army Hospital Centre Gatot Subroto (RSPAD), or Indonesian Police Hospital Centre Raden Said Sukanto (RS. POLRI). The passenger has to complete form provided by port health authorities and take the test at their own expense.
Denpasar-Bali specific travel requirements.
Bali airport has officially reopened for international travellers from green list countries (UAE, Bahrain, China, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Norway, France, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Spain and Sweden can visit Bali and Riau Island) for tourism purposes.
Passengers can apply for tourist visit visas online through the Directorate General of Immigration website by providing required documents such as proof of vaccination and health insurance with a minimum USD 100,000 cover for COVID-19.
All international travellers, both Indonesian and foreign nationals, must present the following documents to be accepted for travel to Bali:
E-HAC (electronic Health Alert Card) QR code on the “Peduli Lindungi” App
e-CD (electronic Customs Declaration Form) QR code
Proof of hotel booking covering the period of required quarantine and payment for 2 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests
The list of quarantine hotels and the link to access the required documents can be found on the official portal
Tourists must have the applicable visas and entry permits along with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before departure. This requirement also applies to infants and children. Tourists must also present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate both in English and their local country language confirming that they have been fully vaccinated 14 days before travel. Another RT-PCR test will be conducted upon arrival at the airport and on day 3 of quarantine.
During quarantine, passengers must remain in their room. Tourists can travel around after receiving a negative result during the second COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
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Travel to Japan
Travel eligibility
Visas issued before the entry restriction was applied have been cancelled except for diplomat and official passport holders. Further exceptions may apply and details can be consulted with the local Embassy at the origin.
Passengers holding newly issued entry visas (issued within 3 months), regardless where they from, are accepted for travel to Japan.
Entry into Japan is subject to approval by the local Immigration at the Arrival Passport Control.
All passengers from entry banned countries will be denied entry into Japan.
Please refer to the updated list of restricted countries on the Japan Foreign Affairs website.
The following exceptions apply:
Japanese nationals and special permanent residence status holders
Foreign nationals with re-entry permit
Foreign nationals with special exceptional circumstances. Depending on the purpose of your entry, you may need to get a Certificate of Eligibility at the regional immigration bureau and get a Japan Visa at the Japanese embassy/consulate in the country/region
Visas may be issued for foreign nationals newly entering Japan for business, work or a long-term stay.
Foreign nationals eligible under this measure
Newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for business or work purpose or newly entering Japan for a long-term stay
Inviting companies/organisations must apply for approval from their supervising ministry and agency in advance and will be responsible for their invitees during their stay in Japan.
Required documents for the visa application
A copy of the screening certificate from the appropriate ministry/agency
Visa application documents
The applicant themselves must apply for the entry visa at their local consular office.
For more and the most up to date visa information, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
United States Military
US military personnel on travel order can travel to Japan from any country.
Quarantine isolation requirements for specific countries
1. Passengers who have been to the following countries and areas within the past 14 days will be subjected to a mandatory 6 day quarantine at quarantine accommodations arranged by local authorities. Passengers must have a negative result for a COVID 19 PCR test carried out on days 3 and 6 to be released from quarantine if the result is negative.
Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Peru
2. Passengers who have been to the following countries and areas within the past 14 days will be subjected to a mandatory 3 day quarantine at quarantine accommodations arranged by local authorities. Passengers must have a negative result for a COVID 19 PCR test carried out on day 3 to be released from quarantine if the result is negative.
Argentina, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, Ecuador, Kenya, Cost Rica, Colombia, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Nepal, Haiti, Pakistan, Philippines, Brazil, Morocco, Mongolia, Russia (Moscow, Primorsky Krai)
Vaccine certification
With a *valid vaccination certificate, you can shorten your quarantine period of 14 days at home or in the place you’re staying if you are entering from:
undesignated countries/regions whose travellers are not required to stay at the government designated accommodation
designated countries/regions whose travellers are required to stay for 3 days at the government designated accommodation
Passengers under this category must report the negative PCR or quantitative antigen test result to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare HCO (Health Monitoring Center for Overseas Entrants) on or after the 10th day after entering Japan.
With a *valid vaccination certificate, you are exempt from the 3-day stay at the government-designated accommodation and the test on the 3rd day after entering Japan if you are entering from designated countries/regions whose travellers are required to stay for 3 days at the government designated accommodation. However, you still need to stay at home or in the place you’re staying during the designated quarantine period.
The above measures will apply to those who enter Japan on or after 1 October 2021.
You must follow the instructions of the quarantine station or public health office even if the above requirements are met.
The above measures do not apply to children who are not able to get vaccinated because of the age restriction.
*Valid vaccine certification
Manufacturer of the vaccines must be Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna
On the date of entry, at least 14 days must have passed since the second dose of the vaccine was administered.
The certificate must be issued by a public institution in a country or region listed here
COVID-19 PCR certificate requirements
All passengers arriving in Japan, including Japanese nationals, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure.
The negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate presented to Japanese immigration officers must meet the approved format, which can be downloaded below.
The certificate must have the passenger’s name and passport number or name and date of birth. Nationality is optional.
Japanese and English
Arabic
Spanish
French
German
Persian
Portuguese
Russian
Urdu
Ukrainian
Only the original printed certificate or a printout of the emailed certificate will be accepted.
If the certificate does not meet the requirements, passengers will not be accepted to board the flight to Japan.
Using the format approved by the Japanese government for the certificate is highly recommended. But if this is not possible, all the mandatory items should be covered on the certificate.
The test must be by RT-PCR nucleic acid amplification test (including Fluorescent Proving), LAMP nucleic acid amplification test, TMA nucleic acid amplification test, TRC nucleic acid amplification test, Smart Amp nucleic acid amplification test, NEAR nucleic acid amplification test, Next generation sequence or CLEIA quantitative antigen test. The sample should be taken by Nasopharyngeal/ Nasopharynx (Swab/Smear), Rhinopharyngeal/ Rhinopharynx (Swab/Smear), (Deep throat) Saliva and Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (throat) (Swab/Smear).
Antigen test, rapid antigen test, antibody test are not accepted. For details of the test requirement, please refer here:
Japanese
English
There is no exception for children and infants for the negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirement.
Exemptions
The following categories of passengers are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate:
Air crew
US military travelling on travel order
Diplomatic visa or official visa holders
Pre-school children (generally under 6 years of age) and infants may be exempted if accompanying family adults who live with them hold valid negative COVID-19 PCR certificate.
Quarantine
All passengers arriving in Japan, regardless of their origin, must take an antigen test on arrival. And if they test positive, they will be isolated at a local quarantine facility.
All passengers arriving in Japan are required to undergo a 14-day self quarantine on arrival even if their arrival antigen test is negative, and they are prohibited from taking public transport, including trains, buses, taxies and airplanes.
Passengers returning to/entering Japan are recommended to complete the online quarantine questionnaire prior arrival using link here (Internet access is required) and the QR code issued on website must be presented to a quarantine officer at the arrival airport. If an internet connection is not accessible, then a printed version is acceptable by immigration.
All passengers arriving into Japan must have a smartphone and are required to install the following apps and set the device to Save Location Information (a setting on Google Maps, etc.) preferably before arrival to minimise the waiting time after arrival: Overseas Entrants Locator – OEL (Location information-confirming app), Skype or MySOS (video call app), COVID-19 contact confirming application (COCOA – contact-confirming app)
Passengers who do not have a smartphone, or whose smartphone does not permit the download of the required apps, will be required to rent a smartphone upon arrival in Japan.
Rental fee: the fee per smartphone is approximately 15,000 yen for the 14-day self-quarantine period, inclusive of tax. The actual fee is slightly less, but in view of the fact that most money exchanges do not handle Japanese yen coins, the fee is rounded up to the smallest denomination for notes/bills (i.e. 1,000 yen).
Form of payment: only cash (Japanese yen) and credit cards will be accepted. Please note that:
As there are no money exchanges in the security restricted area at Tokyo Narita and Osaka (KIX), airlines are asked to recommend to passengers at the point of departure to exchange adequate money into Japanese yen to cover the 15,000 yen per smartphone rental fee
Currencies (cash) other than Japanese yen will not be accepted, and
Payment with a credit card is subject to authorisation for the transaction by the card issuing company. Electronic money (for example, Huawei, PayPay, Alipay) will not be accepted.
Families and children: all passengers 13 years of age or older will be required to rent a smartphone if the requirement stated above is applicable. Children 12 years or younger will be exempted. For example, if a family of four that is required to rent a smartphone is comprised of two adults (parents), a 13-year-old child and an 8-year-old child, the 8-year-old will be exempted; hence, the family must rent three (3) smartphones.
A written pledge must be submitted by all passengers regardless of age. Documents completed by an adult (parent or legal guardian) on behalf of small children and infants will be accepted.
Other information
Seamen must be met at the airport by their shipping agent.
For more and most up to date information, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
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Travel to Malaysia
Passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia until further notice. (*please refer to Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions)
COVID-19 PCR testing
A negative COVID-19 test (RT PCR) certificate is mandatory before arrival in Malaysia. This is applicable to all passenger categories, including Malaysian Citizens, their spouse and children and Diplomat passport holders. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to first point of departure to Malaysia. The 72 hours will be calculated from the time the sample was collected.
Passengers entering Malaysia will undergo a mandatory health screening and an additional swab test upon arrival at their own cost.
Required documentation and application
Passengers travelling to Malaysia are required to comply with the latest entry requirements as updated in ESD website.
All individuals entering Malaysia must install, activate, and register on the MySejahtera app.
Quarantine
For guidelines for quarantine processes and fees, please read the FAQs on mysafetravel website.
For latest updated on quarantine period and procedures, please refer to the Ministry of Health website.
Travel to Malaysia - Entry Exemptions
Malaysian citizens are allowed entry without prior approval.
Effective 1 November 2021, foreign nationals who have a long-term visit pass in Malaysia that is still valid are allowed to enter Malaysia without the need to obtain approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) through the mytravelpass system (MTP) / MYEntry. The list of relevant passes is listed in Appendix A.
Appendix A
Categories of foreign citizens who have a long-term visit pass in Malaysia which is still valid and who are allowed to enter Malaysia without the need to obtain approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) through the mytravel pass system (MTP)
Diplomat (Exemption Order), dependents, foreign maids
Employment Pass (Category I, II, III), dependents, foreign maids
Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T), dependents, foreign maids
Professional Visit Pass - Specialists
Professional Visit Pass
Resident Permanent (PR), spouse of PR, child of PR
Long Term Pass (husband, wife or child) of Citizen
Senior Citizen Pass
Widow / Widow Pass to Citizen
Student / Dependent / Escort Pass
Pass Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), dependents, foreign maids
Resident Pass
Temporary Work Visit Pass (PLKS)
Foreign Maid (PRA)
Foreign nationals who are not under the category as in Appendix A still need to apply through the MTP/MYEntry system for permission to enter Malaysia in the following categories:
Social Visit
Holders of expired Long Term Visit passes
Newly approved Employment Pass (Category 1, II, III), Resident Pass - Talent (RP-T), Dependents, Foreign Maid and Professional Visit Pass - Specialists; and
Short Term Business Traveller
Foreign nationals who fail to comply with any of the above will be denied entry, pass cancelled and blacklisted in the Immigration system.
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 comply with the latest quarantine procedures and will be allowed to travel onward to their domestic destination after obtaining clearance from MOH.
Domestic Arrival to International Departure
Domestic passengers connecting to international flights must report to the check in counter or transfer desk no later than 90 minutes before their onward departure.
Travel from Malaysia
Passengers must carry complete and authentic documents and have them ready for verification by the check-in agent at their departure airport. Passengers are required to fully 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.
All passengers must familiarize themselves and comply with the latest exit regulations issued by relevant Malaysian authorities.
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References
For further information please refer to following government websites:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)
Immigration Department of Malaysia
Immigration Department of Malaysia Expatriate Service Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ministry of Transport Malaysia
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
Education Malaysia website
MySafeTravel.
COVID 19 Malaysia Updates by MOH.
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Travel to the Philippines
Travel eligibility
1. Filipino citizens with
Valid Philippine Passport; or
Identification certificate as proof of recognition as Filipino Citizen; or
Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 Certificate under RA 9225
2. Balikbayan under Republic Act 6768
A Balikbayan, who may be either one of the following:
A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year
A Filipino overseas worker
A former Filipino citizen and their family who have been naturalised in a foreign country and comes or returns to the Philippines
Immediate family members (spouse and children) of the Balikbayan, who are nationals of countries falling under EO 408 travelling together with the Balikbayan. Those nationalities not covered by the EO408 must adhere to the requirements of item No. 3 and must secure a 9(a) Visa.
3. Foreign nationals with valid and existing visas
All visa categories are now accepted by Philippine Immigration for entry.
9(a) Visa holders will be required an Entry Exemption Document (EED) from the country’s foreign post abroad except for Foreign spouses, parent(s) and/or children of Filipino citizens who not travelling with a Filipino family member. Their 9(a) Visas will have a notation “EED not required per IATF Resolution No. 128(s.2021)
All foreign nationals must present a confirmed booking for at least ten days in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility or for passengers who are fully vaccinated and stayed in “Green” List Countries as determined by the Department of Health (see Quarantine protocols below)
Exemptions and Special Handling:
Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities is suspended.
Domestic and/or international connections/transit are not permitted.
All airlines operating and deadhead crew are exempt from any immigration and testing requirements but will be subjected to strict quarantine protocols as all arriving passengers.
Unaccompanied minors are not allowed to travel to the Philippines due to duration of the quarantine period.
Passengers travelling as medical repatriates must get prior approval three (3) days before the start of their journey.
Required form
Bureau of Quarantine One Health Pass (OHP) and Electronic Health Declaration Checklist ( e HDC)
A. All passengers and crew bound for Manila (MNL) and Clark (CRK) must register for the BOQ One Health Pass (OHP) and complete the e HDC to declare their personal information, health status, and travel history. All passengers must complete registration to be accepted for travel.
    A QR code will be generated upon completion of the OHP and e HDC Registration. This QR code will be used to facilitate your quarantine status, RT PCR results and quarantine release certificates upon arrival.

    The following categories of passengers are exempted from registering for the OHP and completing the e-HDC.
    All passengers and crew travelling to Cebu (CEB) must comply with the requirements for Travel to Cebu. Travellers bound for Cebu must complete the online form and fill up the manual health declaration form on board.
Local and foreign diplomats and their dependents
Foreign delegations
Philippine officials and their delegations on official travel abroad
Philippine officials and their dependents returning to the Philippines at the end of their tour of duty abroad
Law enforcers in connection with the implementation of treaty obligations on extradition, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and transfer of sentenced persons, including those who will accept the physical transfer of custody of the person being deported to the country of nationality or origin
B. Immigrations Arrival Card (this form is available on board and on arrival
C. Customs Declaration Form (this form is available on arrival)
Quarantine and Testing Requirements
The Quarantine procedure will depend on the Country Category set by the government as follows.
I. Green List Countries
Green List countries/jurisdictions/territories are those classified by the IATF as Low Risk countries/jurisdictions/territories. Travellers from Green List countries/territories/jurisdictions to all ports of entry in the Philippines must follow the relevant rules:
American Samoa, Bhutan, Chad, China (mainland), Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Montserrat, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Paraguay, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Saint Eustatius, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zambia and Zimbabwe
For fully vaccinated Filipinos:
Facility-based quarantine with on-arrival RT-PCR testing until the release of their negative results. After which, the individual is enjoined to self-monitor until the fourteenth day of their arrival with the date of arrival being the first day; or
If travelling with a negative test taken within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin, no facility-based quarantine and no on-arrival RT-PCR test is required.
For fully vaccinated foreigners, a negative RT-PCR test is required, to be taken within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin. Upon arrival, no facility-based quarantine and no on-arrival RT-PCR test will be required but the passenger is advised to self-monitor for any symptoms until the fourteenth day, with the first day being the date of arrival.
For unvaccinated, partially vaccinated travellers whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated, and those vaccinated but failed to comply with the above test-before-travel requirements, facility-based quarantine until the release of a negative RT-PCR test taken on the fifth day and self-monitor until the fourteenth day of arrival with the date of arrival being the first day.
All passengers, whether Filipino nationals or foreigners, who are transiting through a non-Green List country/territory/jurisdiction will be accepted for entry if they stayed in the airport the whole time and were not cleared for entry into such countries/territories/jurisdictions by its immigration authorities.
II. Yellow List Countries
Yellow List countries/jurisdictions/territories are those classified by the IATF as Moderate Risk countries/jurisdictions/territories, upon recommendation of the sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics. Countries that are not on the Red or Green list will be considered Yellow list countries. The protocols for Yellow List countries/territories/jurisdictions at all ports of entry in the Philippines are as follows:
For fully vaccinated individuals:
A negative RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin will be required. Upon arrival, they will undergo facility-based quarantine with a third day RT-PCR test, with the date of arrival being the first day. Upon release of a negative RT-PCR test, they may be discharged from facility quarantine. After which, they are encouraged to self-monitor up to the fourteenth day from the date of arrival; or
If travelling without a negative pre-departure test, they must undergo facility-based quarantine with a fifth day RT-PCR test, with the date of arrival being the first day. Upon the release of a negative RT-PCR test result, they may be discharged from facility quarantine. After which, they shall be required to undergo home quarantine until the tenth day from the date of arrival.
Individuals who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated are to undergo facility-based quarantine with an RT-PCR test done on the seventh day, with the date of arrival being the first day. Upon the release of a negative RT-PCR test, individuals must undergo home quarantine until the fourteenth day from the date of arrival.
III. Red List Countries
Red List countries/jurisdictions/territories are those classified by the IATF as High Risk countries/jurisdictions/territories, upon the recommendation of the sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics. The inbound international travel of all persons, regardless of vaccination status, coming from or who have been to Red List countries/jurisdictions/territories within the last 14 days prior to arrival at any port of the Philippines, shall not be allowed entry.
Red Category: Faroe Island and the Netherlands
Only Filipinos returning to the country via government-initiated repatriation, non-government-initiated repatriation, and Bayanihan Flights may be allowed entry subject to the following entry, testing, and quarantine protocols:
Passengers, regardless of vaccination status, coming from or who have been to “Red List” countries/territories/jurisdictions within the last fourteen days prior to arrival to any port of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines. Only Filipinos returning to the country via government-initiated repatriation, non-government-initiated repatriation, and Bayanihan Flights may be allowed entry subject to a ten-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, with RT-PCR testing on the seventh day, with day 1 being the day of arrival.
Regardless of a negative test result, arriving travellers must complete the minimum facility-based quarantine period of ten days. Upon the completion of the mandated 10-day facility based quarantine and presentation of a negative RT-PCR result, they may be discharged from the facility.
Passengers, whether Filipino nationals or foreigners, who transiting through Red List countries/territories/jurisdictions will be allowed entry if they stayed in the airport the whole time and were not cleared for entry into such country/territory/jurisdiction by its immigration authorities. Upon arrival in the Philippines, passengers who merely transited through a Red List country/territory/jurisdiction must comply with existing testing and quarantine protocols
IV. Validation of vaccination status
A. For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their spouse, parent/s, and/or children travelling with them who were vaccinated abroad.
These passengers must present any of the following:
National/state digital certificate from a foreign government where they were vaccinated without the need for reciprocal agreement (see section D)
Vaccination certificates issued by any of the states of the United States of America, whether digital or physical
Vaccination certificates issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, whether digital or physical
Vaccination certificates issued by any of the provinces or territories of Canada, whether digital or physical
B. Non-OFW and foreign nationals vaccinated in the Philippines
These passengers must present any of the following:
VaxCert PH Digital Vaccination Certificate (https://vaxcert.doh.gov.ph/)
A Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) / World Health Organization (WHO) issued International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICV)
C. Foreign nationals vaccinated abroad
These passengers must present any of the following:
World Health Organization (WHO) issued International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICV)
National / State digital certificate of the foreign Government where they were vaccinated and has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal agreement (see section D)
D. Countries under reciprocal agreement with the Philippine government
The following country’s national / state digital certificate will be acceptable as proof of vaccination:
Argentina
Australia
Azerbaijan
Brazil
Cambodia
European Union countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
Georgia
India
Iraq
Japan
Kazakhstan
Lebanon
Maldives
New Zealand
Russia
Samoa
Singapore
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vatican City
Quarantine and Testing costs
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 the following documents at the time of check in for validation.
OEC Card
Balik Manggagawa Validation slip/Online
Exemptions on OEC Registration
Online Balik Manggagawa Registration
Work visa / Work permit
OWWA membership (receipt)
Contract of employment
Company ID
Certificate of employment
Payment reflecting name of employer
For sea farers- seaman’s book
All documents are subject to validation by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration upon arrival.
B. Foreign Nationals and Non-OFW/ Returning Overseas Filipino
Foreign nationals and Non-OFW or Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF) must secure their Quarantine Hotels by accessing the List of Accredited Hotels
Foreign nationals and Non-OFW or Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF) must arrange their COVID-19 RT-PCR Test and do a pre registration by accessing the Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory website as part of the One Health Pass Registration.
Required apps
All passengers must download the Traze app, a nationwide and unified contact tracing system required for travel to and from Philippine ports and terminals.
Other information
A. It is mandatory to wear a face mask within the terminal and all public transportation in the Philippines.
Please follow below guidelines in the use of Face shields.
For areas under Alert Level 5 and granular lockdowns, the use of face shields in community settings is mandatory;
For areas under Alert Level 4, local government units (LGUs) and private establishments are given discretion to mandate the use of face shields; and
For areas under Alert Levels 3, 2 and 1, the use of face shields is voluntary.
For more information about the COVID Alert Levels, please visit the DOH Website FAQs.
B. The Bureau of Quarantine will ensure strict symptom monitoring while the passengers are in facility quarantine.
C. All individuals undergoing facility-based quarantine at the date of implementation of this provision may retroactively avail of the same.
D. The foregoing testing and quarantine protocols are subject to special protocols approved by the IATF or the Office of the President for certain classes of travellers or ports of origin. The inbound travel of foreign nationals is subject to visa categories allowed entry in the Philippines, and immigration laws, rules, and regulations such that the Commissioner of Immigration shall have the exclusive prerogative to decide on waiver or recall of exclusion orders for all foreign nationals authorised entry under relevant IATF resolutions, subject to regular reporting to the IATF Secretariat at the end of each calendar month.
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. All passengers must adhere to the required forms as stated in the general Required Forms section above.
Travel from the Philippines
Effective 1 February 2021, the following categories of passengers are allowed to travel from the Philippines provided they submit they complete the required documents.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
Required documents:
Valid work visa and contract
Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate
Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (for seaman)
Departure card
Students enrolled abroad and participants accepted in exchange visitor programmes
Required documents:
Valid visa
Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) for first-time immigrants
Departure card
Permanent residents of foreign jurisdictions and foreign nationals
Required documents:
Valid permanent visa or permanent resident card
Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) for first-time immigrants
Departure card
Filipinos on tourist or short-term visitor visas
Require documents:
Confirmed return tickets and adequate travel and health insurance to cover travel disruptions and hospitalisation in case of COVID-19 infection during their allowable period of stay abroad
Completed Bureau of Immigration Declaration acknowledging the risks involved in travelling, including risk of delay in their return trip
When required by the country of destination or airline, a negative COVID-19 test
Follow the guidelines of the National Task Force (NTF) for Returning Overseas Filipinos on their return
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Travel to Singapore
All passengers except Singapore citizens and permanent residents travelling to Singapore must apply for entry approval from the relevant government agencies (e.g. MOE, MOM), or via the application for a Safe Travel pass (details here). Travellers without entry approval will be denied entry and may have their existing work passes revoked.
Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs)
Singapore will launch the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for the United Arab Emirates from 6 December 2021, and will open for Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) applications from 29 November 2021.
The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) allows quarantine-free travel to Singapore.
Singapore has established VTLs with 13 countries – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Upcoming new VTLs launches would include:
Finland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sweden from 29 November 2021
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from 6 December 2021, and
Thailand from 14 December 2021, and
Cambodia, Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Turkey from 16 December 2021
Emirates VTL Flight Schedule from Dubai to Singapore:
From 7 December 2021 to 25 March 2022
Flight Number Day of Operation Departure From Dubai
(local time) Arrival Into Singapore
(local time)
EK352 Tue, Fri, Sun 10:00 21:25
*All other flights between Dubai and Singapore are non-VTL flights.
Travellers must fulfil the following basic criteria and conditions of the VTL to enjoy quarantine-free travel, otherwise they may be turned away by the airline/immigration, or be subject to the prevailing health requirements and quarantine:
All travellers, except Singapore Citizens / Permanent Residents (PR) and unvaccinated children aged 12 and below in the current calendar year, must apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) for a single entry into Singapore.
Travellers must be fully vaccinated with WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) vaccines at least two weeks before arrival in Singapore.
Unvaccinated travellers who are 12 years old and below this calendar year can travel to Singapore via the VTL if accompanied by a fully vaccinated VTL traveller.
Travellers must present their vaccination certificate in any of the following formats, depending on what is available in their origin country:
Singapore: Singapore Vaccination HealthCerts issued via the Notarise portal with a QR code, or proof of vaccination on the TraceTogether or HealthHub app
Australia: International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (QR code in ICAO Visible Digital Seal for Non-Constrained Environments (VDS-NC) format) issued by any VTL country/region
Brunei: Proof of vaccination on the BruHealth app
Canada: SMART Health Cards (SHC) issued by any Canadian province
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) issued by any VTL country/region. One certificate, showing the final dose in the series (i.e. 1/1 or 2/2)
India: International Travel Certificate in the Digital Infrastructure for Vaccination Open Credentialing (DIVOC) standard, available on the Co-WIN platform
Indonesia: Proof of vaccination on the PeduliLindungi app
Malaysia: Digital Certificate for COVID-19 Vaccination downloaded or shown on the MySejahtera app
Qatar: COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate downloaded from Qatar Ministry of Public Health’s website
Republic of Korea: Static vaccination certificate QR code on the COOV app or COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate issued by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) downloaded from the KDCA website
Saudi Arabia: Proof of vaccination on the Tawakkalna app
United Arab Emirates: Proof of vaccination on the AlHosn app
United Kingdom:
National Health Service (“NHS”) COVID Pass of vaccination or record of COVID-19 vaccination status issued by NHS Digital for England, Wales and Isle of Man, and NHS Scotland in Scotland; or
Northern Ireland COVID certificate issued by Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland (e.g. found on the COVIDCert Northern Ireland (“NI”)).
One QR code per dose
United States of America (any of the following):
SMART Health Cards (SHC) issued by CommonTrust Network issuers (listed here and here) or Vaccination Credential Initiative issuers
Digital vaccination record retrieved from the public health database of the state or the local health authority
Physical vaccination record and a letter signed by the state, local health authority or vaccination provider to attest to the passenger’s vaccination status.
The attestation letter should contain:
the passenger’s name and at least one other personal identifier such as the date of birth or passport number corresponding exactly with the information in the passenger’s passport used for entry into Singapore;
the name of the vaccine administered for each dose; and
the date when each dose was administered
Travellers must have only travelled to / transited via any VTL countries/regions, Category I countries/regions and/or Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departure for Singapore.
Travellers must travel to Singapore on a designated VTL flight. (Please refer to the Emirates VTL flight schedule above)
Travellers must complete a pre-departure PCR / professionally administered ART test and undergo an on-arrival PCR test administered to all travellers from 2 years and above. The fee for the Covid-19 PCR test is SGD 125 (including 7% GST).
Travellers must remain isolated at the place of accommodation (hotel, home or apartment) until the on-arrival PCR test result is confirmed to be negative.
Travellers must download the TraceTogether app on his/her mobile device and keep the app activated at all times while in Singapore.
All short-term visitors travelling to Singapore under VTL must purchase a suitable travel insurance with a minimum coverage of SGD 30,000 against COVID-19 related medical charges. Travellers may be insured with a Singapore or overseas-based insurer.
Foreign short term visitors holding travel documents that require a visa to enter Singapore must apply for a visa.
Singapore Citizens (SC) / Permanent Residents (PR)
All SC/PRs and unvaccinated children aged 12 years old and below in the current calendar year do not need to apply under the Vaccinated Travel Lane. However, SC/PRs must also comply with all the requirements stated in the VTL Traveller's Checklist, failing which, the prevailing health control measures will apply, which may include serving a Stay Home Notice.
SC/PRs who are not vaccinated in Singapore are strongly encouraged to submit their overseas vaccination certificate in their health declaration as part of the SG Arrival Card submission, to be submitted within 3 days of the date of their arrival in Singapore. Please note that the physical arrival card (white card) is no longer accepted.
SC/PR travellers will need to present an acceptable proof of vaccination for verification at check-in and arrival immigration. You are strongly encouraged to self-verify your vaccination certificate prior to your trip by referring to the guide here. Those who are vaccinated in Singapore are not required to submit their vaccination certificates as their vaccination records are already captured in the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) database.
Arrival in Singapore
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 (SGD 125 including GST) prior to departing for Singapore.
** Passengers who are 3 years and below (e.g. those born from 2019 to 2021) are exempted from the PCR testing requirement.
Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the relevant authorities in Singapore may, at their own discretion, introduce new measures or requirements to safeguard public health, which may include variation of the conditions of the VTL or cancellation of the VTP at short notice. For the latest information on eligibility and applications, please visit the official website.
From 23:59 on 27 November 2021, all inbound passengers who have been in Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe or Namibia in the last 14 days, will not be allowed to enter into, or transit through, Singapore. This travel ban applies to long-term pass holders, short-term visitors and all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore. Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (SPRs) can return to Singapore but will need to follow the Category (IV) protocols. This includes a pre-departure PCR test within 2 days of arrival, a 10-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) at a SHN dedicated facility and SHN exit COVID-19 PCR test.
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Travel eligibility
Travel Health Control Measures are implemented for all travellers (including returning Singapore Citizen (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR):
All travellers are subject to border measures based on the last 14 days travel history.
Must serve either 7 days or 10 day SHN
Long-Term Pass holders or holders of In-Principle Approval (IPA) letters, with an Approval Letter of Entry (ALE) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), or the Ministry of Education (MOE), or the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), or a Safe Travel Pass (STP) issued by the Safe Travel Office (STO)
Short-term visitors with an ALE issued by ICA or a STP issued by STO.
Country / Region (Category I) - Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China and Taiwan
No Pre-departure PCR test required
COVID-19 PCR test on arrival
Country / Region (Category II) – Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Brunei*, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Finland, Germany*, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, South Korea, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vatican City and Vietnam.
*Pre departure Antigen Rapid test (ART) or Pre departure PCR test within 2 days
**Serve a 7 day Stay Home Notice (SHN) at declared place of accommodation
Day 7 SHN exit COVID 19 PCR test
Country / Region (Category III) – Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, Thailand and Ukraine.
Pre departure Antigen Rapid test (ART) or Pre departure PCR test within 2 days
**Serve a 10 day Stay Home Notice (SHN) at declared place of accommodation.
Day 10 SHN exit COVID-19 PCR test
Country / Region (Category IV) – All other Counties / Regions**
** Pre-Departure PCR test within 2 days
Serve a 10-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) at an SHN dedicated facility
Day 10 SHN exit COVID-19 PCR test
With effect from 27 November 2021, 23:59hrs until further notice, Singapore Citizens (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) returning from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe will be subjected to the Category (IV) protocols above.
Please refer to the official website for the latest classification of countries/regions.
If you have visited or transited in multiple countries in the past 14 days before arriving in Singapore, note that:
The most stringent category out of all the countries/regions you have visited (excluding transits less than 24 hours) will apply. For example, a traveller who has travel history to both Category (I) and (II) countries/regions before departure, but transited in a Category (IV) country/region on the way to Singapore, will be subject to Category (II) measures; and
For transits in Category II/III/IV countries/regions lasting more than 24 hours, a pre-departure test must be taken within 2 days from the last leg of the journey to Singapore.
For travellers who have travel history from Brunei and Germany please refer to the official website https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and-process
Short term visitors will be allowed entry to Singapore if they have an Approval Letter of Entry issued by the Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI) for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) sponsored travellers entering Singapore for approved MICE events.
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority or a Student’s Pass issued by STO.
For approved travellers who are fully vaccinated serve 7/10-days SHN at a place of accommodation or serviced apartment and take a COVID-19 PCR test on Day 7/10 of SHN (depending on the country category).
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers (including Singapore citizens and permanent residents) travelling to or transiting/transferring through Singapore must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 2 days of their flight to Singapore.
Requirements for the COVID-19 Antigen Rapid test (ART) or Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate:
Must be issued by an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic or medical facility specified on the Singapore Ministry of Health website;
Must be in English
Must contain the following information:
Test result
Date that the test was taken
Name of the passenger as stated in their passport and at least one other personal identifier, such as the date of birth or passport number
Self-swabs are not allowed
The COVID-19 PCR and ART test requirement does not apply to:
Passengers aged 3 and below in the calendar year (e.g. those born in 2019 to 2021 are exempted);
Passengers who have, at any time within the last 14 days prior to the flight to Singapore, been in or transferred or transited through, a country or region other than County / Region Category I. The list of countries may be amended time to time.
Connecting in Singapore
Passengers can now transit within 48 hours via Singapore between Emirates (EK), Jetstar Asia (3K), Jetstar Airways (JQ), Bangkok Airways (PG), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Qantas Airways (QF), Fiji Airways (FJ), Air Niugini (PX) flights. Passengers must book their full journey in one booking.
All passengers (including Singapore citizens and permanent residents) travelling to or transiting/transferring through Singapore must take a COVID 19 PCR test or professionally administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) within 2 days of their flight to Singapore. The certificates must be presented for either test. Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) is not required.
All passengers must be fully vaccinated (including transit/transfer passengers) to travel on VTL flights to Singapore. There is no restriction on where transferring passengers get vaccinated.
Required forms
All passengers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and passengers with a Long‑Term Pass (LTP), have to submit an electronic Singapore Arrival Card with Health Declaration (eHDC) via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service for entry into Singapore.
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).
Please ensure that:
the date of eHDC submission is within the three days prior to the scheduled date of arrival in Singapore.
the identification details of the passenger correspond to the details in the eHDC
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. Please refer to this link for further details.

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 14 days?
Did you have close contact with any case of COVID-19 in the last 7 days?
In view of the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several countries and emergence of new virus variants, the Singapore Government will be reducing entry approvals for work pass holders entering Singapore in the coming weeks. Please refer to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s press release.
From 1 November 2021, 0001hrs (Singapore time), all work pass holders, Student’s Pass holders, their dependents, and holders of an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter entering Singapore must be fully vaccinated. This includes those with travel history to all countries/regions, including Category I and II.
This category of passengers must comply with the following vaccination requirements:
Present a digital or physical copy of a vaccination certificate with the following information:
Traveller’s name and at least one other personal identifier such as the date of birth or passport number, corresponding exactly with the information on the traveller’s passport used for entry into Singapore
Name of vaccine(s) administered and the date(s) of vaccination (please refer to the official website for the list of vaccines accepted by Singapore, and the required doses)
The date of the last dose of vaccination should be at least 14 days before the traveller’s arrival in Singapore.
For passengers vaccinated in Singapore must present their vaccination status on the Health Buddy app or Trace Together app.
The vaccination requirements for entry do not apply to travellers below 18 years old at the time of arrival. Unvaccinated passengers 12 years old and below 18 years old can enter without proof of vaccination provided they complete the full vaccination regimen within two months after they arrive in Singapore.
Pass holders who cannot be vaccinated due to special considerations will be issued with an exemption letter by a Singapore Government Agency and must present this at check-in.
**Age is calculated based on calendar year. If a passenger is entering Singapore in 2021, those born in or after 2004 are not required to present documentary proof of vaccination.
** The pre-departure test taken on 1 November 2021 will be valid for departures up to 3 November 2021, 2359 hours.
Visit the MOM website www.mom.gov.sg and the Safe Travel website for more information.
All passengers entering Singapore must comply with Singapore’s public health and immigration requirements as specified by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
More information about Singapore measures for inbound travellers in relation to COVID‑19 are summarised in this table. This table summarises the SHN and Swab requirements for approved travellers under the following Safe Travel Lanes, according to the traveller’s travel history in the past consecutive 14 days to a certain list of countries/regions:
Returning Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Lane
Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident (SC/PR) Familial Ties Lane
Student’s Pass Holder Lane
Work Pass Holder General Lane
For information on other prevailing Singapore government requirements upon entry into Singapore, please refer to https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg.
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Travel to South Korea
There are restrictions to the categories of passengers who can enter South Korea at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 15 July 2021, all arriving Korean and foreign nationals must submit a printed copy of a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test and must carry the certificate with them to be accepted on the flight. This does not apply to Korean and foreign nationals (effective 18 November 2021) with an exemption certificate for humanitarian reasons or official governmental duty travel.
Foreign nationals
Foreign nationals without a negative certificate for a COVID-19 test certificate will not be allowed to board their flight.
Korean nationals
Korean nationals who submit a COVID-19 PCR test certificate that does not meet the certificate requirements on arrival must undergo a 10-day quarantine at a government facility at their own cost of KRW 1,200,000 (approx. USD 1,088) when travelling from South Africa and Tanzania. Koreans in this category who are arriving from other countries are required to quarantine for 5 days at a government quarantine facility and self-quarantine for 5 days at their residences at their own expense.
Effective 10 May 2021, Korean nationals who present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival that does not meet the certificate requirements and who display symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 will be fined KRW 2,000,000 by the government.
Both Korean and foreign nationals from Brazil, India and Africa will be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at the temporary facility before they can proceed to self isolation.
Effective 1 November 2021, both Korean and foreign residents arriving from South Africa, Tanzania, Chile, Peru and Myanmar with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate will be accommodated at a quarantine facility for 5 days under the government's expense and tested for COVID-19 before proceeding to 5 days of self-quarantine.
COVID-19 PCR test certificate requirements for both Korean and foreign nationals
Children below 6 years old are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate.
The certificate must include the following information. Foreign nationals with incomplete information on their certificates will not be allowed to enter the country.
Name, date of birth (passport or ID card number is acceptable if date of birth is not available)
Dates of when test was taken and when the certificate was issued
Name of the lab/hospital (signature or stamp is not mandatory)
The test method must be written on the certificate in Korean or English. Certificates issued in another language where the test method does not appear in Korean or English must be notarised by a notary public or the Korean embassy and then submitted with a translation and certificate of translation. If translated by a public translator, notarization is not required.
The test result certificate must be issued not more than 72 hours (3 days) before the scheduled departure from the country of origin.
Approved tests:
COVID-19 PCR tests based on nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) method, and tests done only by polymerase chain reaction method (PCR, TMA, SDA, LAMP, and NEAR) are accepted for travel. Antigen or antibody detection tests (RAT and ELISA) will not be accepted. Regardless of the test method, self-sampling (at-home tests) will not be accepted.
FAQs on PCR testing are available in English and Korean
Passengers transiting through Korea without entering the country are not required to present a PCR certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.
Both Korean and foreign nationals entering South Korea who have stayed in Philippines, Indonesia (effective 27 July 2021) and Uzbekistan (effective 2 August 2021) within 14 days from their arrival date must carry 1 copy of a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued by a testing lab or hospital designated by the Korean Embassy in the country.
Effective 9 August 2021, nationals of the following countries arriving in Korea with a C-4-1, C-4-3, E-8-1 or E-8-3 visa must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued by a testing lab or hospital designated by the Korean Embassy in the country: Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Mongolia and Uzbekistan.
Seamen travelling from Philippines or Nepal must present a certificate issued by a test lab or hospital designated by the South Korean embassy in their country.
From 1 June 2020, registered foreigners who exited the Republic of Korea from 1 June 2020 who are seeking re-entry must apply for a re-entry permit.
Quarantine
Short-term foreign visitors travelling with B-1, B-2, C-1, C-3, and C-4 visas will be placed under a facility quarantine for 10 days mandatorily at their expense of approximately USD 1,088. A short-term visit foreign national whose immediate family is either Korean or a long-term stay foreign national may choose to self-quarantine at home and may transition from facility quarantine to self‑quarantine with approval from quarantine management. This does not apply to foreigners issued the quarantine exemption certificate by the Korean embassy.
Korean nationals and foreign residents who are returning to Korea after more than 14 days since completing the required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine taken in Korea, may be exempted from the mandatory 10 day quarantine if they do not display symptoms and test negative for COVID-19 three times upon arrival. Passengers are required to present both a negative COVID-19 test certificate and a vaccination certificate.
Korean and foreign nationals who have completed the required vaccination outside Korea may apply for an exemption from the 10-day quarantine. This is applicable for one of the following travel purposes:
Important business
Academic or public interest
Humanitarian reasons
Visiting immediate family
The application for quarantine exemption should be submitted to the approving government agency or embassy/consulate in the country where vaccination was completed.
The 10-day quarantine exemption request is not applicable for passengers travelling from the following countries or those who have stayed in these countries in the past 14 days, unless they have only transited through within 24 hours without entering the country. The exemption certification issued to passengers departing from these countries will be assessed by Airport Quarantine officials.
Read Q&A (document is currently only available in Korean).
From 1 November until 30 November 2021: Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Brazil, Republic of Suriname, Angola, Uzbekistan, Djibouti, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines.
From 1 December until 31 December 2021: Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Philippines.
Please refer to this circular for more information
Required apps
Korean and foreign nationals without a certificate for quarantine exemption or those who have not completed the required vaccines in Korea must download the ‘self quarantine safety protection app’.
Korean and foreign nationals with a certificate for quarantine exemption or those who have completed the required vaccines in Korea must download Self-check Mobile’ app
Learn more about the apps and their applicable QR codes.
Required forms
Passengers with E9 visa must request confirmation of self-quarantine from the local Employment Permit System (EPS) centre before travelling to Korea. The approved form must be presented to immigration authorities on arrival. Please follow the guidelines for applying for confirmation.
Exceptions
Effective 9 October 2020, customers connecting with Korean Air (KE) from Incheon (ICN) to Hong Kong (HKG) who are departing from countries in the Middle East including Dubai will not be accepted. Transfer passengers from other areas through Dubai will be accepted for travel.
Connection to China via Incheon, Korea, is not allowed due to the lack of COVID-19 PCR testing facilities in the transit area. Passengers must have a visa and stay in South Korea for 14 days before taking a COVID-19 PCR test at two different hospitals, both with negative results, to continue their journey to China.
Passengers connecting to Cambodia on Korean Air (KE) or Asiana Airlines (OZ) are required to hold a COVID-19 PCR test certificate signed by a doctor and stamped by the lab. The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be in English. Foreign nationals whose visa does not fall under the exempted categories must deposit USD 2,000 at a designated bank on arrival and hold a printed FORTE insurance certificate in colour with a minimum medical coverage of USD 50,000.
Connection via Cebu Pacific Air to the Philippines is not allowed.
Passengers are requested to check the websites of the connecting airlines for more information.
Other information
Effective 24 August 2020, the cost of quarantine and treatment may be imposed on the passenger.
Full costs will be imposed on violators of the isolation order or interdict of congregation or those who have submitted a forged COVID‑19 PCR test certificate regardless of the rules of reciprocity between countries.
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Travel to Taiwan, China
If you are travelling to Taiwan, you must take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure, complete a quarantine survey and undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival.
Effective 19 May and until further notice, the following categories of passengers are temporarily not allowed entry to Taiwan:
Non-ROC nationals without a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Only Taiwan citizens (Taiwan passport holders) and ARC (resident card) holders will be allowed entry to Taiwan. Exceptions may be made for individuals who obtain entry permission for emergency or humanitarian reasons.
Transit passengers
Passengers who have an entry visa issued before 19 May 2021
COVID-19 PCR testing
All passengers (including infants and children) entering Taiwan must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued within 3 working days (first departure point) prior to departure. The 3 days will be calculated from the test report date and working days. National holidays in the country/region where the traveller takes the COVID-19 test (including weekends) may be excluded.
The content of the result must include the name on the traveller’s passport, date of birth or passport number, specimen collection date and test report date, the virus name, testing method, and interpretation of results, etc.
Passengers who stop over at the transit station for more than 3 days before arriving in Taiwan must present a new negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate before boarding their flight to Taiwan.
Exemptions
Those who are exempted from presenting a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate at check-in must take a PCR test on arrival at airport at their own cost.
Please refer to the CDC website for exemption details.
Required forms
All passengers must complete a quarantine survey before boarding.
Quarantine
All passengers must undergo quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Taiwan and another 7 days of self health management. There is no exemption to this rule.
Passengers arriving in Taiwan will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel or a group quarantine facility at their own expense for 14 days after arrival. Travellers must also undergo a COVID-19 PCR test before the end of their quarantine (between days 12 and 14 of quarantine) and take a rapid test using an at-home test kit on the day 6 or 7 of their self-health management period. Travellers must voluntarily report their test result back via text message.
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Travel to Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket)
Thailand is set to open for foreign visitors, including returning Thai nationals and foreign residents with different quarantine requirements from 1 November 2021.
Below are three categories of entry and quarantine requirements for all travellers, including children and infants.
Exemption from Quarantine (EQ) from 1 November 2021
For fully vaccinated travellers who have been in the following approved countries/territories prior to travel for at least 21 consecutive days or more and are travelling by air from these countries:
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Thai and non-Thai nationals with residence in Thailand travelling to countries/ territories on the list are exempted from this 21-day stay requirement.
Required documents for exemption from quarantine travellers
Passport
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit (if required)
Thailand Pass QR code
Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected and issued no more than 72 hours before departure (require for all travellers regardless of nationality and age).
Certificate of Vaccination (fully vaccinated)
For those fully vaccinated, proof includes a Certificate of Vaccination with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) (see here) or the World Health Organisation (WHO) (see here) no less than 14 days before departure or a Certificate of Vaccination with at least one dose of the approved single dose vaccine at least 14 days before departure.
Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age are allowed only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
People recovered from COVID-19 must have a medical certificate of recovery and must receive one dose of COVID-19 vaccine within 3 months after the infection, and no less than 14 days before departure. The vaccine must be approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (MoPH).
Payment confirmation for 1-night at the approved quarantine accommodation (AQ or SHA+ or OQ), specifying both accommodation fees and 1-time TR-PCR COVID-19 test fee.
(Alternative Quarantine – AQ, Organisation Quarantine – OQ, or Alternative Hospital Quarantine – AHQ) or SHA Plus – certified hotel
Insurance with a minimum coverage clearly identified as no less than 50,000 USD which should cover the cost of the treatment and other medical expenses, including in-patient hospitalisation for the whole duration in Thailand.
*For non-Thais only, exempted for Thai citizens who are entitled to the national health insurance system.
Travellers entering Thailand under this scheme will get RT-PCR test after entering Thailand (at airport or accommodation) and they will wait for the result at their accommodation. The accommodation must be within 2-hour transportation from the airport. Once they receive negative RT-PCR result, they can travel anywhere in Thailand
Sandbox Program: 7-night mandatory stay within destination
Entry Requirements from 1 November 2021
For fully vaccinated travellers from countries that are not in the EQ (Exemption from Quarantine) list can freely go around within destinations after their first negative COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. They must undergo a second test at designated ATK test centres on day 6 or 7.
Travellers must enter Thailand via designated International airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK), Chiang Mai (CNX), Phuket (HKT), Samui (USM), U-Tapao (UTP), and Buriram (BFV - Chartered flights only).
Sandbox Program covers 17 provinces: Bangkok, Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Rayong, Trat, Phuket, Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao), Krabi, Phangnga, Ranong, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chiang Mai, Buriram, Nong Kai, Udon Thani and Loei.
Required documents for travellers
Passport
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit (if required)
Thailand Pass QR code
Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected and issued no more than 72 hours before departure (required for all travellers regardless of nationality and age)
Medical Certificate of Recovery is also required from those having a lab result with COVID-19 detected to show that that have recovered from COVID-19 no later than 3 months.
Insurance with a minimum coverage clearly identified as no less than 50,000 USD which should cover the cost of the treatment and other medical expenses, including in-patient hospitalisation for the whole duration in Thailand.
*For non-Thais only. Thai citizens are entitled to the national health insurance system.
Payment confirmation for no less than a 7-night stay at SHA Plus-certified hotel.
The pre-payment should cover both the required 1^st RT-PCR COVID-19 test on arrival and second Antigen Test (ATK) at the designated test centres on day 6 or 7.
Certificate of Vaccination (fully vaccinated)
For those fully vaccinated, proof includes a Certificate of Vaccination with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) (see here) or the World Health Organisation (WHO) (see here) no less than 14 days before departure or a Certificate of Vaccination with at least one dose of the approved single dose vaccine at least 14 days before departure.
Unvaccinated children under 18 years of age are allowed only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
People recovered from COVID-19 must have a medical certificate of recovery and must receive one dose of COVID-19 vaccine within 3 months after the infection, and no less than 14 days before departure. The vaccine must be approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (MoPH).
Entry into Thailand under the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) System
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers from all countries will undergo a 10-night quarantine. They must also undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival and a second test at designated ATK test centres on day 8 or 9.
Required documents for travellers
Passport
Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit (if required)
Thailand Pass QR code
Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected and issued no more than 72 hours before departure. It is required for all travellers regardless of nationality and age but not required for Thai national.
Medical Certificate of Recovery is also required from those having a lab result with COVID-19 detected to show that that have recovered from COVID-19 no later than 3 months.
Insurance with a minimum coverage clearly identified as no less than 50,000 USD which should cover the cost of the treatment and other medical expenses, including in-patient hospitalisation for the whole duration in Thailand.
*For non-Thais only, exempted for Thai citizens who are entitled to the national health insurance system.
Payment confirmation at approved quarantine facilities
(Alternative Quarantine – AQ, Organisation Quarantine – OQ, or Alternative Hospital Quarantine – AHQ)
Only Foreigners with medical Appointment are required following additional documents
Confirmation letter for Alternative Hospital Quarantine (DHSS/AHQ1) with stamp pf approval from the Ministry of Public Health
Affidavit of Support with stamp of approval from the Ministry of Public Health (in case of accompanying persons travel)
For further information and an overview on the schemes for entering Thailand please refer to this
Passengers connecting on an international flight from Bangkok
Each passenger must carry all of the following documents:
Non Thai nationals:
Negative COVID 19 RT PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel or certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination
Travel health insurance (worldwide or including Thailand) covering health care and treatment expenses for COVID-19, or any other guarantee with a coverage of no less than USD 50,000 throughout their stay in Thailand
Thai nationals:
Negative COVID 19 RT PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel or certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination
Passengers must have the same booking reference number if they carry separate tickets, and the connecting flight details must be mentioned on the passenger booking. Passengers must have the boarding pass and bag tag issued at their point of origin.
The minimum connection time between flights must be 2 hours and the time between each transit/transfer connection should not be more than 24 hours.
Passengers connecting from international to domestic flights in Bangkok (only SAMUI PLUS SANDBOX – PG5171/ PG5125 allowed)
Required documents for travellers
Passport
Valid Thai visa or re entry permit (if required)
Thailand Pass QR code
A negative COVID-19 RT PCR lab result for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure (required for all travellers regardless of nationality and age)
A medical certificate of recovery is also required for those who have recovered from COVID 19 no later than 3 months before travel.
Insurance with a minimum coverage clearly identified as no less than USD 50,000 which should cover the cost of the treatment and other medical expenses, including in patient hospitalisation for the whole duration of their stay in Thailand.
*For non Thais only. Thai citizens are entitled to the national health insurance system.
Payment confirmation for no less than a 7 night stay at SHA Plus certified hotel.
The pre payment should cover both the required first COVID-19 RT PCR test on arrival and the second Antigen Test (ATK) at the designated test centres on day 6 or 7.
Certificate of vaccination (fully vaccinated)
For fully vaccinated passengers, proof includes a certificate of vaccination with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or the World Health Organisation (WHO) no less than 14 days before departure or a certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the approved single dose vaccine at least 14 days before departure.
Unvaccinated children below 18 years old will be accepted for travel only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
Passengers who have recovered from COVID 19 must have a medical certificate of recovery and must receive one dose of COVID 19 vaccine within 3 months after the infection and no less than 14 days before departure. The vaccine must be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (MoPH).
Passenger must download Samui Health Plus and Mor Prom APP before travelling to Samui.
Passenger must have either Air Operation Single PNR, or Same Booking or Conjunction Ticket or Advance Agreement for Operation is required to cover Passenger & Baggage transfer.
Passengers must have the boarding pass and bag tag issued at their point of origin with the minimum connection time between flights must be at least 2 hours and the time between each transit/transfer connection should not be more than 12 hours.
Other information
Please check the COVID 19 Emergency Operations Center on the website for ASQ (alternate state quarantine) hotels.
For more inquiries about Thai visa, please visit
Visa on arrival to enter Thailand is available from 1 October 2021 for Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu.
COE or Thailand Pass QR code
From 1 November 2021, Thailand Pass registration website will be open for registration from 09.00hrs onwards. Meanwhile, the current COE website will be closed for new registration but the website will allow travellers with ongoing application to finalise their application and download their COE until 7 November 2021.
The COEs issued before 1 November 2021 are valid to enter Thailand.
For more inquiries about Thailand Pass, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Last updated: 10 November 2021, 13:53 (GMT +4)
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.
A 7-day centralised quarantine at an appointed hotel or facility as well as a 7-day monitoring of health at home/place of stay is applicable to passengers arriving in Vietnam with vaccination certificates issued by the UAE, Poland, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Oman, Thailand, Romania, Japan and New Zealand.
Passengers under this category must comply with the following requirements:
Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours of departure and the certificate must be certified by authorities from the country of departure
Passengers must have a vaccination certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The last required dose must be taken at least 14 days and not more than 12 months before the date of entry, or
The passenger has been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, in which case they must have a RT-PCR certificate confirming a positive result with SARS-CoV-2. The validity of the certificate must not exceed 6 months from the date of entry. The certificate must be issued by authorities at the departure country and must state that the passenger has recovered from COVID-19.
Passengers are also required to undergo COVID-19 testing twice while in quarantine, on day 1 and on day 7. On day 1, the test can be an antigen rapid test or RT-PCR. On day 7, the test must be RT-PCR.
COVID-19 vaccination certificates from the following countries have been certified and approved by Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affair and can be accepted.
Armenia - Vaccination certificate
Austria - COVID-19 recovery certificate
Azerbaijan - vaccination card/COVID-19 recovery certificate
Belgium - EU digital vaccination certificate
Brazil - National certificate of COVID-19 vaccination
Bulgaria - EU digital vaccination certificate
Czech Republic - National vaccination certificate/EU digital certificate of COVID-19 recovery/EU digital vaccination certificate
China - Vaccination certificate
Colombia - Vaccination certificate
Denmark - Vaccination certificate
France - EU digital vaccination certificate
Germany - EU digital vaccination certificate/International vaccination certificate
Greece - EK digital vaccination certificate
Ireland - COVID-19 vaccination card/EU digital vaccination certificate
Israel - Vaccination certificate
India - Vaccination certificate
Italy - EU digital vaccination certificate
Japan - Vaccination certificate of COVID-19
Kazakhstan - Vaccination certificate
Kuwait - Sars-CoV-2 vaccination certificate
Laos - Vaccination certificate
Mongolia - International Travel Health certificate
Morocco - Digital vaccination certificate
New Zealand - Confirmation of COVID-19 vaccination (via email)
Norway - EU digital vaccination certificate/ EU digital certificate of COVID-19 recovery
Oman - Immunization certificate for COVID-19 vaccine
Pakistan - Vaccination certificate
Poland - Vaccination certificate
Romania - Vaccination certificate
Russia - Vaccination certificate
San Marino - National vaccination certificate/EU digital certificate of COVID-19 recovery/EU digital vaccination certificate
Saudi Arabia - COVID-19 vaccination health profile
Singapore - Digital vaccination certificate
Slovakia - EU digital vaccination certificate/National vaccination certificate
South Korea - Vaccination certificate
Spain - EU digital vaccination certificate
Sri Lanka - Vaccination certificate
Sweden - EU digital vaccination certificate
Switzerland - COVID -19 certificate (vaccination/recovery)
Thailand - COVID-19 certificate of vaccination
Turkey - COVID-19 vaccination certificate/digital vaccination identity
UAE - COVID-19 vaccination card
UK - Vaccination certificate from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
USA - Vaccination card
The below entry regulations apply to passengers who don’t meet the above criteria to enter Hanoi.
COVID-19 PCR testing
A negative real-time COVID-19 PCR test certificate is required for entry into Vietnam. The test must be taken at labs qualified by the WHO or the government at the point of origin within 3 days of arrival in Vietnam.
Required forms
All passengers travelling to Vietnam must complete the online health declaration form before departure. Passengers who can't access the form online can request a printed form from Emirates cabin crew on board.
Passengers are also required to have a valid international medical insurance or, if invited by an organisation, the passenger must commit to cover all costs related to COVID-19 treatment in Vietnam if required.
Quarantine
Passengers who have an approved flight permit to Hanoi and Saigon are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days at appointed hotels or facilities. This is to be followed immediately by 14 day monitoring of health at home/place of stay. Passengers are also required to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests while in quarantine.
Passengers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are still required to undergo a 7-day quarantine at appointed hotels or facilities, followed immediately by 7 days of health monitoring at home. At least 14 days and not more than 12 months must have passed since the last dose of the vaccine was administered before arriving in Vietnam.
For passengers who have recovered from COVID-19, proof of discharge by a recognised hospital or equivalent authority must be presented.
Passengers will be tested for COVID-19 on day 1 and 7 of the institutionalised quarantine period. Travellers are then required to download the contact tracing app Bluezone and keep it active throughout the home quarantine period.
Exemptions
The Vietnam government currently only approves entry for diplomats, specialists, highly skilled workers and business travellers. The company or organisation inviting these categories of passengers must request approval from the government office or City People Committee of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. They will also need to request quarantine plan approval from the local health authority. Upon approval, the passenger or sponsoring company must submit all approval documents and permits to the local Emirates ticket office 5 working days before departure. Passengers are also required to submit their negative COVID-19 RT PCR test certificate to the local Emirates ticket office 1 working day before departure.
Flight permits allowing passengers to travel are subject to approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and are only valid on a specific flight.
Passengers must hold required approval documents specifying travel on scheduled flights for entry.
You can send all the documents to the email address below :
For flights to Hanoi: ekhanoi@emirates.com and anh.bui@emirates.com
For flights to Ho Chi Minh: ekvietnam@emirates.com
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Passengers travelling from Vietnam Hanoi (HAN) to Dubai must comply with the following procedures:
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, International Terminal T2, Level 2 by 1500 hr to prepare to take a COVID 19 RT PCR test at Medlatec facility. Please have your passport and air ticket handy.
Present the receipt of the Airport RT- PCR test and the RT-PCR test report (taken within 48 hour prior to departure) for check in at Emirates counters in Terminal 2 by 1835hrs.
The test report will be sent via email or Zalo to the passenger by 2035hrs. Passengers with a negative result will be accepted on board.
Cost of the COVID 19 PCR test at Noi Bai Airport is VND 2,499,000. All forms of payment are accepted.
Passengers must book the COVID 19 PCR test at the airport with Medlatec at least 24 hours before the flight at 0984204699, contact Mr Sung.
The above procedure is only applicable to passenger travelling to Dubai as final destination from 1 November 2021 to 30 November 2021.
Passengers travelling from Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dubai must comply with the following procedures.
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, International Terminal, Departure lobby Pillar 09 by 1445hrs. to prepare for taking a RT PCR test by Tam Anh hospital service. Please have your passport and air ticket handy.
Present the receipt of the Airport RT PCR test and the RT PCR test report (taken within 48 hours prior to departure) for check-in at Emirates counters in Terminal 2, by 1810 hrs
The test report will be sent via email or Zalo to passenger by 2010 hrs. Passengers with a negative result will be accepted on board.
Cost of the PCR test at Tan Son Nhat Airport is VND 2,000,000. Form of payment: cash or credit card.
Passenger must book the Airport COVID-19 PCR test 24 hours in advance with Tam Anh hospital via link.
The above procedure is only applicable to passenger travelling to Dubai as final destination from 1 November 2021 to 30 November 2021.
Notes:
(*All local Vietnam time)
This procedure is only applicable to passengers travelling to Dubai as their final destination.
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Last updated: 8 November 2021, 08:11 (GMT +4)
Travel to Maldives
If you are travelling to the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
Travel eligibility
Passengers travelling to the Maldives as tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their stay at registered tourist facilities. The visa on arrival facility is currently available.
Machine-readable travel documents/passports with extended validity will not be accepted for travel to the Maldives.
Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible for vaccination) who intend to stay at guest houses on local islands must have completed the recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority, and at least 14 days must have passed after the completion of the prescribed dose(s).
Tourists who have not completed the vaccination as mentioned above are permitted to stay only at guest houses on local islands specified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The guest houses that meet the HPA criteria are announced on their website.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to the Maldives must present a negative COVID 19 PCR (nucleic acid) test result.
COVID-19 test criteria
The test must be conducted within 96 hours of departure from the first port of embarkation. Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test. The certificate must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
The initial COVID-19 PCR test for transit/transfer passengers is valid provided their transit time is not more than 24 hours.
Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening on arrival.
The COVID-19 test certificate must have the following information:
Name of the passenger (name as in passport)
Name and address of the testing laboratory
Type of test stated as PCR test
Date of sampling
Result
Exemptions
The following categories of travellers are exempted from pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test requirements:
Children below one year of age
Flight crew arriving on General Declaration and not exceeding a stay of 7 days
Required forms
Complete the online Immigration and Health Self-Declaration Form within 24 hours of your flight. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result has to be attached to the online Immigration and Health self declaration form. Obtain a QR Code and present it to the Immigration Officer on arrival.
Quarantine
The following categories of passengers are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for 14 days in their place of residency or work:
Special visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be more than 7 days
Business visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be more than 7 days
Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
Maldivian citizens and work visa holders
However, work visa holders and their dependents travelling from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a facility designated by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), irrespective of the duration of stay in the Maldives. Such passengers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR Test between 48 hours and 72 hours upon arrival in the Maldives, and obtain another negative COVID-19 PCR Test result before they are released from quarantine.
Details regarding the designated quarantine facilities and quarantine guidelines is available on the official website.
The above category of passengers (including accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated) will be exempted from home quarantine, if:
Passengers have completed required dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at least 14 days have passed after the completion of the required dose(s). Such passengers (including accompanying children) must do a COVID-19 PCR test between 5th and 7th day of their arrival to the Maldives.
Passengers are documented of having diagnosed and recovered from COVID-19 in the Maldives, and travelling to the Maldives within 60 days from the sample date of the COVID-19 positive PCR test result.
Travel from Maldives
If you are travelling from the Maldives, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check-in. Please contact your resort’s guest relations department for assistance with COVID-19 PCR testing, if required.
Tourists who arrived from India and/or are returning to India after their stay in the Maldives shall provide COVID-19 negative PCR Test result done within 72 hours prior to their departure. Tourists shall contact the respective resort/ guest house management to facilitate the COVID-19 PCR tests. It is advised to stay in their resort/ guest house and not to proceed to the airport before a negative COVID-19 PCR test result is obtained.
For the list of guest houses, please refer to registered tourist facilities.
Required forms
Complete the online Immigration and Health Self-Declaration Form within 24 hours of your flight. A negative COVID-19 PCR test result has to be attached to the online Immigration and Health self declaration form. Obtain a QR Code and present it to the officials at the entrance to check in, and to Immigration officers on departure.
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Travel to Mauritius
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 1 October 2021, fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to explore the island.
Rules for vaccinated passengers travelling to Mauritius
At least 14 days must have passed since you received the last required dose of any of the following vaccines: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria or Covishield), Covaxin, Moderna, Pfizer BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V. Or at least 28 days have passed since you received a dose of the Janssen vaccine.
Travellers who have recovered from COVID0-19 must present proof of recovery and that they have received at least one dose of any of the approved vaccines at least 14 days before departure.
Before arrival in Mauritius you must:
Take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure, the result of which should be negative
Have health insurance covering COVID-19 related costs (does not apply to Mauritian nationals and occupation or residence permit holder sand tourists flying with Emirates)
Complete your travel forms online. Only printed and signed forms will be accepted
On arrival in Mauritius you must:
If you are booked at a registered hotel
Take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test on arrival at the hotel
Take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test on day 5 at the hotel
If you are not booked at a registered hotel
Take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at the airport
Take a self-administered rapid antigen test on day 5
Rules for unvaccinated passengers travelling to Mauritius effective 1 October 2021
Before arrival in Mauritius you must:
Take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure, the result of which should be negative
Have health insurance covering COVID-19 related costs (does not apply to Mauritian nationals and occupation or residence permit holders)
Book and pay for a 14-day in-room stay package at a designated hotel, including airport-hotel transfers and COVID-19 PCR testing on days 0, 7 and 14
Exemptions
Passengers under 18 years of age are currently exempted from vaccination and can stay with vaccinated adults.
Other information
Passengers must wear masks when disembarking from the plane.
Unvaccinated passengers transferring in/transiting through Mauritius
COVID-19 PCR test requirements are applicable as per the passenger’s destination.
Passengers with an overnight transfer/transit in Mauritius cannot stay in the terminal and must book a room at the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel.
Passengers whose transfer flight is on the same calendar day can stay in the terminal.
Travel from Mauritius
If you're travelling from Mauritius, 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 for passengers to confirm the COVID 19 PCR testing requirements of their specific destination and present the test result certificate at check in.
COVID 19 PCR testing facilities provided by C-Care (Mauritius) Ltd. at a special rate of MUR 1,800 per person is available for Emirates customers from 22 November 21 till 31 May 2022.
Passengers can call the following facilities directly to book their appointment:
Clinique Darné – (230) 6013610
Wellkin Hospital – (230) 6051000
C-Care Clinic, Grand Baie, La Croisette – (230) 6012500
SPARC Medical Centre, Uniciti, Cascavelle – (230) 4524800
Centre Medical de L’est , Centre de Flacq – (230) 54325552
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Travel to Seychelles
Seychelles welcomes all visitors irrespective of their vaccination status provided they have a negative certificate for a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All travellers, including infants and children, regardless of vaccination status, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate from an accredited laboratory to enter Seychelles.
The test must be taken not more than 72 hours before departure from the point of origin.
Required forms
Health Travel Authorisation
Once COVID‑19 PCR test results are received, all travellers must submit Health travel authorisation (HTA) for approval. Please note that your travel authorisation must be valid up to one day after your scheduled arrival for you to be accepted for travel.
This applies to all travellers including children, infants as well as Seychellois and all foreigners.
Passengers will require to have details of their passport, a recent valid negative COVID-19 PCR test, their travel itinerary, hotel bookings, other relevant information as well as a payment card to complete the application. If vaccinated, to provide authentic vaccination card/ certificate.
HTA will be processed at a charge of EUR 10 for all travellers, except for Seychelles passport holders the fee will be EUR 5.40.
Passengers can do an urgent application and select “URGENT” at the time of payment. An additional amount of EUR90 will be charged for urgent applications which may be processed in 60 minutes but is NOT GUARANTEED. The URGENT processing is only possible for people that meets all the requirements and submit complete documentation in English or French only.
The HTA can be presented in a form of hard or soft copy. Permitted hard copies are a paper print out or PDF and soft copies are Mobile app/ Apple Passbook versions.
Other information
Visitors must have valid travel health insurance that includes cover for COVID-19 testing, related isolation, quarantine and clinical care.
Visitors must ensure that accommodation bookings are made only at licensed establishments or liveaboards that have been certified by the Public Health Authority.
Visitors are not permitted to stay at private residences.
A separate advisory for returning Seychellois residents and GOP holders is available on the website of the Department of Health.
For more details on travel guidelines, please refer to the Department of Tourism website.
Travel from Seychelles
If you're travelling from Seychelles, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID-19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check in.
COVID-19 PCR testing facilities are available for tourists before departure on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Appointments maybe required as health centres offer the tests on different days and times (an appointment should be booked at least 5 to 7 days prior).
Location of the testing stations:
Mahe Island
Central/ East: Music Stadium, English River – Tel +248-4388410 / +248-2829340
North: Beau Vallon Health Center – Tel +248-4385001
South: Anse Royal Health Center – Tel +248-4388467
West: Anse Boileau Health Center – Tel +248-4355555
Euromedical Family Clinic (with special rates for Emirates passengers @ SCR1200) – Tel +248-4324999
Locations: Eden Island and Beau Vallon. Please book an appointment online to get an additional discount.
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers priced at SCR1200) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: Eden Island, Beau Vallon, and Victoria
Le Chantier Health Services (special rates for Emirates passengers) - Tel +248-4324008
Location: Mont Fleuri
Ortus Laboaratories (mobile service only) - Tel +248-2558662
Praslin Island
Baie St. Anne Hospital – Tel +248-4232333
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: Cote D’or
La Digue Island
La Digue Hospital – Tel +248-4234255
Seychelles Medical Private Tests (Open 24/7, with special rates for Emirates passengers) – Tel +248-4366999
www.pcrtests.sc/
Locations: La Digue Jetty
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Travel to Sri Lanka
Travel eligibility
Sri Lankan nationals / dual citizens who are travelling on Sri Lankan passports / Sri Lanka emergency travel document holders are allowed entry into Sri Lanka.
Foreign nationals and dual citizens who are travelling on foreign passports are allowed entry if they have obtained an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), landing endorsement or residence visa.
On arrival visa services are available for fully vaccinated foreign nationals and unvaccinated children below 18 years (except passport holders of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Syria).
Passengers travelling to China are not allowed to transit through Sri Lanka.
Tourists
Passengers travelling as tourists can make a reservation at a listed Safe and Secure level 1 hotel. The passenger may also book with a certified travel agent.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Before Departure:
All passengers over 2 years old must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months can be accepted for travel to Sri Lanka with a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test report for a test done within 48 hours of departure. They should carry verifiable evidence in English (a past positive PCR report, positive antigen test report or diagnosis card) as proof of past illness.
On arrival:
Passengers who have received the recommended doses of any COVID-19 vaccine 14 days prior to travel and travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months before travel are exempted from the on-arrival PCR testing requirement.
Depending on category, passengers must present the vaccination certificate or verifiable proof of COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months in English to the health officer at the airport.
Quarantine rules for parents also apply for accompanying unvaccinated children up to 12 years.
Children 12-18 years old who have received at least a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine 14 days before travel will be considered fully vaccinated.
Unvaccinated children 12-18 years old travelling with vaccinated parents need to undergo Day1 PCR testing at the airport laboratory or a quarantine hotel or Safe & Secure level 1 hotel depending on category.
If they test negative, the passenger will be released with parents without further quarantine.
For all other passengers:
The first test will be carried out on the day of arrival (children below 2 years are exempted) at the airport laboratory or a quarantine hotel or Safe & Secure level 1 hotel depending on category.
If tested negative, the passenger will be released to undergo a 7 day home quarantine or a quarantine hotel or Safe & Secure level 1 hotel depending on category.
Quarantine Requirements
The quarantine period for all travellers (except passengers who have received the recommended doses of any COVID-19 vaccine 7 days prior to travel and travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months) entering Sri Lanka will be a total of 14 days at home, a quarantine centre, quarantine hotel or Safe, Secure Certified Level 1 hotel, depending on their category.
Tourists:
Unvaccinated customers will only be allowed to move within the tourism bio-bubble.
Full procedure could be found in quarantine measures link below.
Non tourists:
Unvaccinated customers may choose to use their home, a quarantine centre or a designated hotel for quarantine
Passengers who use a designated hotel for quarantine will have to bear the following costs payable direct:
PCR
Hotel accommodation
Transportation cost from the airport to the place of quarantine/hotel
Any other incidental expenditure
Please check quarantine measures for travellers.
Required forms
Passengers are required to complete the Online Health Declaration Form and scan the received QR code on arrival in Sri Lanka at the Health Counter.
Passengers are required to submit a completed Health Declaration Form (HDF) if the online HDF could not be completed.
Other information
Passengers transiting through Colombo must have OK to board approval for onward travel.
There is a temporary suspension on carrying animals as passenger baggage. Live animals can only be transported as cargo.
Travel from Sri Lanka
Passengers travelling from Sri Lanka are advised to arrive a minimum of 4 hours before departure to allow time for health screening and document verification.
COVID-19 testing requirements
It is mandatory that customers confirm the COVID‑19 PCR test requirements as per the regulations of the destination country and present the test result certificate at check‑in. Only COVID-19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
All passengers, except UAE nationals and children below 12 years old, who are travelling to Dubai must comply with specific COVID-19 testing requirements before departure. Please check Travel requirements for Dubai for specific requirements.
Please check Rapid COVID-19 PCR test at Colombo for details.
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Travel to Canada
Effective 7 September, all fully vaccinated foreign nationals are eligible to enter Canada by air for discretionary travel, as long as all other entry requirements are met. ArriveCan must be completed prior to boarding a flight to Canada and the receipt must be presented at check-in
Before you travel, please ensure you understand the requirements for travel to Canada.
Pre-departure testing is still required for fully vaccinated travellers.
Passengers are considered fully vaccinated if they meet the below conditions:
have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines
have received the last required dose at least 14 days prior to entering Canada
Please refer to the official government website for further information on entry requirements for fully vaccinated passengers.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All international passengers from the age of 5 years and above, including fully vaccinated passengers, who are travelling to Canada are required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure to Canada.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you are required to take an on-arrival COVID-19 molecular test at the airport, unless you are exempted. Passengers are strongly advised to pre-register here for testing before arrival. You must then go directly to your place of quarantine to await the test results, and also complete a test on day 8 of your quarantine.
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 180 days prior to departure, instead of a negative COVID-19 molecular test. A positive COVID-19 test issued within 14 days and 180 days of departure from India will not be accepted.
Restrictions for passengers travelling from India
The Government of Canada has placed restrictions on connecting flights (via flights) from India to Canada until further notice.
During that period, passengers who are not travelling on direct flights from India to Canada must take a COVID-19 PCR test in any country out of India. The test does not have to be taken in the country of final departure.
Forms required for travel
All travellers must submit their information to ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival in Canada, including their contact information, quarantine plan, vaccination information and a COVID-19 symptom self-assessment.
Download the ArriveCAN app here.
Please note that foreign nationals seeking to board a flight to Canada who are fully vaccinated but show an ArriveCAN receipt without an “I” or “V” should resubmit their ArriveCAN submission with two images of their vaccination certificate/record and select “discretionary/optional travel by fully vaccinated foreign national(s)” as the purpose of travel.
Travel from Canada
As of 30 November 2021, travellers need to be fully vaccinated to travel within Canada, with very few exceptions. There is a limited period until 14 January 2022, during which unvaccinated or partially vaccinated passengers who fall under specified exempt groups can continue to travel to the country as well as take connecting flights to their final destination within 24 hours of their arrival in Canada. However, if they remain unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, they will not be allowed to take a plane or train beyond their original connection, except to depart Canada before 28 February 2022. All travellers are strongly advised to make plans to get vaccinated as soon as they can in order to travel freely in and outside the country.
The vaccination requirements apply to all travellers from 12 years, four months old, who are air passengers flying on domestic, trans-border or international flights departing from most airports in Canada.
Please visit the Government of Canada website for detailed information.
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.
Emirates customers can now take their COVID 19 PCR tests at Marine Medical USA at a special discount using the EMIRATES-NA. Visit the official website for more details and to book an appointment. Clicking on the link will take you to a site outside the Emirates network. Emirates is not responsible for the content of this site, including any products and services offered, and emirates.com privacy and accessibility policies don't apply.
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Travel to Mexico
If you are travelling to Mexico, you will not be required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test but you must complete in the traveller information form upon arrival.
COVID-19 testing requirements
There are no COVID-19 test requirements for entry to Mexico.
Required Forms
All passengers must complete a health declaration form by registering on the Vuela Seguro website upon arrival in Mexico. Once completed it will generate a QR code.
The QR code has to be available and presented to health authorities upon arrival.
Travel from Mexico
Required Forms
All passengers must register and complete an online a health declaration form before departure from Mexico. Once completed the confirmation QR code must be presented at check-in.
Travel to or from Mexico via Spain
Passengers travelling on EK255 from Dubai to Mexico or EK256 from Mexico to Dubai
This flight has a stop in Barcelona. Passengers will have to disembark during transit and take all their personal belongings with them and follow transit signs to return to the departure gate.
All passengers must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) online or on the SPTH - Spain Travel Health APP (available on Google Play and the App Store) and obtain a QR code before boarding the flight from the origin in either Dubai or Mexico. The QR code will have to be shown to Health Authorities just after security control at the transit area.
Please note that immigration will also check for ATV (Airside Transit Visa) for certain nationalities. Check visa requirements on the Visa Passport Information page.
Ensure to add Spain as transit country: After the Health Authority check, passengers must proceed to the international D and E gates to re-board the flight.
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United States of America (travel to all cities)
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.
Please refer to the US visa news website for updates on entry regulations.
Travel from 00:01 EST on 8 November (local flight departure time from origin)
Please visit the CDC website for more detailed information regarding COVID-19 testing, vaccination and attestation requirements.
From 8th November only US citizens, US nationals, US Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants will be permitted travel if unvaccinated. A limited number of exceptions where a non-US citizen who is not fully vaccinated can travel to the US can be found here.
If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or travelling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country. Some categories of noncitizen, nonimmigrants are excepted from this requirement. At this time, all air passengers ages 2 or older, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status (including US citizens, US nationals and lawful permanent residents or immigrants), must show a negative result of a COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States. For more information about these testing requirements, visit Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19.
All passengers must meet the requirements as stated below:
1) All non-US citizens who are nonimmigrant passengers must present digital or paper documentation of “Proof of Being Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19” to the carrier prior to boarding unless excepted.
Excepted includes:
Diplomatic, government travel, UN travel
Children under 18
People in clinical trials
People with medical contraindications
Humanitarian and emergency exceptions granted by CDC
Limited vaccine availability (from countries with less than 10% of total population vaccinated
US armed forces
Sea crew members
Persons with National Interest Exception
Every Excepted Individual without proof of vaccination must attest to:
They are excepted
They have arranged for a test within 3 days of arrival unless they have proof of recovering from COVID in last 90 days
They have arranged to self-quarantine unless they can show they have recovered from COVID in last 90 days
They have arranged to self-isolate if the test is positive
2) All passengers (including US Citizens, US Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants) aged 2 and above must present a paper or digital documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery.
If fully vaccinated, the test must take place within 3 days of departure
If not fully vaccinated (and allowed to travel under an exception), the test must take place within one day of travel
OR a passenger can present a documentation of recovery in the form of both:
A positive test no more than 90 days before a flight and
A letter from a licensed health professional stating that the passenger has been cleared to travel
Children 2 years old and above are also required to have a negative PCR test – if travelling with a fully vaccinated adult the test must take place within 3 days of departure, if travelling alone or with an unvaccinated adult, the test must take place within one day of travel
3) All passengers 2 years old and above travelling to the USA must sign an attestation prior to departure (parent or other authorised individual may attest on behalf of passengers aged 2 to 17) confirming they meet the requirements and are cleared to travel. Please ensure you download, print, complete and sign the attestation form before reporting to check in at the airport. Passengers who do not complete the attestation form will not be permitted to travel.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last recommended dose of vaccine.
Fully vaccinated passengers must still have a negative COVID-19 test result before they board a flight to the United States
Fully vaccinated passengers do not need to self quarantine after returning to the United States, unless required by a state or local jurisdiction
Fully vaccinated passengers should continue to take COVID-19 precautions while traveling – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently.
All passengers are recommended to get a COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days after they return from international travel Unvaccinated passengers are recommended to stay home and self quarantine for a full 7 days after arrival. If passengers do not take a COVID-19 test after international travel, they are recommended to stay home and self quarantine for 10 days.
US restrictions for passengers travelling through or from Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo
Passengers who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo or Guinea within the last 21 days will be permitted entry into the USA only through New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (IAD).
Travel from USA
Customers must be at the airport 4 hours before the flight to complete all airport formalities and associated travel requirement checks. Please make sure you have all the correct documents required for your trip ready to present to the airport staff.
Other information
Emirates customers can now take their COVID 19 PCR tests at Marine Medical USA at a special discount using the EMIRATES-NA. Visit the official website for more details and to book an appointment. Clicking on the link will take you to a site outside the Emirates network. Emirates is not responsible for the content of this site, including any products and services offered, and emirates.com privacy and accessibility policies don't apply.
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Travel to Brazil
If you are travelling to Brazil, you will be required to take a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR or antigen test before departure and complete the Traveler's Health Declaration form before departure.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 30 December, all passengers travelling to Brazil, under all ages must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test within 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or a COVID-19 antigen test at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The negative COVID 19 RT PCR or antigen test result must be presented at check in to be accepted on the flight. The test result must be in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Passengers transiting and not disembarking the aircraft must also hold a COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate.
Passengers who have previously tested positive must comply with the following requirements. The requirements are also applicable for passengers who tested positive twice:
Present two COVID-19 RT-PCR test results. The tests must be taken at least 14 days apart and the second test at most 72 hours before departure.
Present a negative or non-detectable COVID-19 antigen test result for a test taken after the last positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
Present a COVID-19 recovery certificate in English, Portuguese or Spanish, showing that they are asymptomatic and Fit to Fly. The certificate must contain the travel date.
Exemptions
Children under the age of 12, traveling accompanied, are exempt from presenting the result of the COVID-19 RT-PCR exam or antigen test, provided that all companions present negative/ non reactive RT-PCR or antigen 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 or antigen test result for SARS-CoV-2.
Children aged 2 years and below are exempt from presenting result of COVID-19 RT PCR exam or antigen test result for travel to Brazil.
Required forms
All passengers must complete the Traveller's Health Declaration form before departure.
Other information
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, acrylic masks, masks with valves, bandanas, scarves, single-layer cotton masks and other non-medical face masks used for protection will not be accepted at the airport and on board the aircraft.
Read about the measures adopted in airports and aircraft due to the situation of Public Health Emergency of National Importance resulting from the outbreak of the new coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2
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Travel to Afghanistan
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers above the age of 8 years old are required to hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted maximum 96 hours prior to departure.
Travel from Afghanistan
If you're travelling from Afghanistan, you are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling out of Kabul on Emirates, except children 12 years old and below or passengers with moderate or severe disability, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate at the time of check-in. Bring an official printed certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
Passengers must bring along their Emirates booking details and passport to take the COVID-19 PCR test. The test must be conducted up to 4 days prior to travel (96 hours maximum) at Emirates authorised health centres. Passengers will bear the costs of the test and certificate.
Passengers will also be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at Dubai International airport.
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Travel to Bangladesh
If you are travelling to Bangladesh, you must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate at check-in and on arrival. This includes passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The COVID-19 PCR test must be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time and the report should be in English only. You are also required to submit a health card on arrival. Read through the guideline for all arriving passengers on the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh portal.
Note that Visa on arrival service is restricted. All foreign passport holders must have a visa for Bangladesh stamped on their passport for entry
Effective 23 October 2021 until further notice, below regulations are applicable for passengers travelling from Armenia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Palestine, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
Vaccinated passengers
Travellers who have received the required doses (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before their travel date can enter Bangladesh. They must carry official proof of vaccination and undergo a 7-day home quarantine on arrival.
Unvaccinated passengers
Travellers who have not completed the required doses (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of a COVID-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh but must undergo a 7-day quarantine at government nominated hotels at their own expense. They must also undergo RT PCR testing on the 7th day of quarantine and will be released when they test negative for COVID-19.
Passengers travelling from countries not mentioned above:
Vaccinated passengers
Travellers who have completed the required doses (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before their date of travel can enter Bangladesh. They must carry official proof of vaccination and will not be required to quarantine on arrival.
Unvaccinated passengers
Travellers who have not completed the required doses (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of a COVID-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh but must undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine.
Passengers who present COVID-19 symptoms on arrival:
Irrespective of the country of origin and COVID-19 vaccination status, travellers who present COVID-19 symptoms on arrival will be sent to a government authorised hospital for further check-up and must undergo a 7 days of isolation at government nominated hotels at their own expense if they test positive for COVID-19. RT PCR testing will be carried out again after 7 days and they will be released when the test result is negative.
Unvaccinated passengers below 18 years old can travel with fully vaccinated family members and must comply with the same health requirements that apply to them on arrival.
All passengers except children below 10 years old must have a PCR-based negative COVID-19 test certificate in English. The PCR test must be taken within 72 hours of the flight departure time.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers travelling to Bangladesh, regardless of their vaccination status, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate at check-in and on arrival. The COVID-19 PCR test must be conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Diplomats of foreign missions in Bangladesh and their recognized family members must have a negative PCR based COVID-19 test certificate obtained within 72 hours of the flight time and present it on arrival at the airport.
Quarantine
Quarantine (institutional/home) formalities for diplomats and their family members must be approved by the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Exemptions
COVID-19 PCR test exemptions are applicable to the below customer categories:
passengers younger than 12 years.
Required forms
Passengers must submit a health card to the Health Authorities in the arrival hall.
Travel from Bangladesh
Passengers travelling will be accepted on board subject to the requirements of their destination.
Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Passengers must follow the COVID-19 PCR testing requirements of their destination and present the test result certificate at check in. The COVID-19 PCR test certificate must be issued by approved hospitals or organisations.
Requirements for passengers travelling to UAE as final destination:
UAE Residence Visa holders must have GDRFA or ICA approval to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This does not apply to passengers who have other visas, such as newly issued residence or employment visas, short stay or long stay visa, visit visa or visa on arrival.
GDRFA or ICA approval is not required for tourists travelling to the UAE.
Passengers arriving from Bangladesh must present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate with a QR code for a test conducted within 48 hours, validity should be calculated from time the sample was collected, prior to departure from an approved health facility.
Passengers must also present a RT- PCR test report with a QR code for a test conducted at the departure airport within six hours of departure. Hence, mandatory reporting time at airport is before 6 hours of flight departure.
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.
All customers arriving into or transiting Dubai, who are required to present a COVID-19 test certificate, must present a printed or Digital copy of the test certificate for verification by Dubai Airports. SMS will not be accepted at Dubai Airport verification points.
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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:
Nationals of India, Nepal and Bhutan
All overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country;
UAE nationals and foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) except those on Tourist visa. Tourist Visas / e-Tourist Visas issued on or after 6 October 2021 will be accepted from 15 November 2021.
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 carry a printed colour copy of the self declaration form (SDF) at the time of departure, except for those travelling to Hyderabad (HYD), where 2 printed colour copies of the SDF are required.
All vaccinated passengers must upload their vaccination certificate (full/partial vaccination) on the Air Suvidha online portal. Passengers must also carry a printed copy of the vaccination certificate.
All passengers must download the Aarogya setu app on their mobile devices.
COVID-19 testing requirements
All passengers, including children 5 years old and above, must upload their COVID-19 RT-PCR results on the Air Suvidha online portal for a test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of their journey.
All passengers must carry a hard copy of a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR certificate test at the time of departure. Digital copies will not be allowed. Certificate should be in English, specifying name of passenger and the outcome of the test.
On-arrival COVID-19 Test and Quarantine Requirements for all destinations except Mumbai
1. Travellers from specified Countries at risk, will follow the protocol as detailed below:
Countries at risk, as updated on date 9 November 2021: Europe (including UK), South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore and Zimbabwe
If the traveller is coming from a country listed under Category A will follow the protocol as detailed below:
If fully vaccinated (15 days after last dose): They will be allowed to leave the airport and self-monitor their health for 14 days after arrival.
If partially/not vaccinated: The traveller must comply with the following measures:
Undergo COVID-19 testing on arrival at their point of entry, after which they will be allowed to leave the airport (children under 5 years old are exempted),
Home quarantine for 7 days
Re-test on day 8 of arrival in India, and if negative, self-monitor their health for another 7 days.
If the traveller is coming from a country excluding those covered under Category A will follow the protocol as detailed below:
Undergo COVID-19 testing at the point of entry, after which they will be allowed to leave the airport (children under 5 years old are exempted)
Home quarantine for 7 days
Re-test on day 8 of arrival in India, and if negative, self-monitor their health for another 7 days.
2. Travellers from countries except countries at risk will be allowed to leave the airport and self-monitor their health for 14 days after arrival.
On-arrival COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for Mumbai
If fully vaccinated (15 days after last dose): Passengers will be allowed to leave the airport and self monitor their health for 14 days after arrival.
If partially/not vaccinated: The traveller must comply with the following measures:
Undergo COVID 19 testing on arrival at their point of entry, after which they will be allowed to leave the airport (children under 5 years old are exempted)
Home quarantine for 7 days
Re test on day 8 of arrival in India, and if negative, self monitor their health for another 7 days.
Alternatively, authorities may mandate on-arrival PCR testing for random arriving passengers irrespective of their vaccination status/port of origin.
Ahmedabad (AMD)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 700 per person.
In order to expedite the sampling process upon arrival at Ahmedabad, all passengers who require testing are requested to fill the required information on the NorthStar Labs website.
Nuberg Supretach rapid COVID-19 PCR testing facilities are also available at the Inter Terminal Link Way, opposite T1 in SVPI Airport, Ahmedabad. Cost of test is INR 4000 per passenger.
Bangalore (BLR)
All passengers travelling to Bengaluru (BLR) must download the Aarogya setu app, Quarantine Watch app and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices. Click here to download the apps.
On-arrival molecular test per person will cost approximately as below:
RT-PCR Express INR 3,200, 30 minutes processing time
RT-PCR (normal) INR 800, 4 hours processing time
All passengers who require testing must pre book and pre pay for the above tests through this link.
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 900 per person.
All passengers who require testing may register online through this link.
Delhi (DEL)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 800 per person.
Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 2,600 per person.
Hyderabad (HYD)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 1,250 per person.
Passengers who have to wait for their results before their connecting flights must pay for the lounge cost at approximately INR 4,200 per person.
Kerala (COK/TRV)
All passengers travelling to Kerala must also update their details on COVID-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)
On-arrival molecular test will cost approximately INR 600 per person.
All passengers who require testing can scan the QR code of the following facilities to pre-register for on arrival testing:
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Travel to Pakistan
Travel Eligibility
Effective 1 October 2021, only fully vaccinated passengers 18 years old and above will be accepted for travel to Pakistan.
Exemptions apply to the following passenger categories:
Foreigners / foreign passport holder below 18 years old
Pakistan national passengers less than 15 years old
Pakistan national Students below 18 years old, however they will be required to be vaccinated while returning back.
Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old are exempted from the COVID-19 vaccination certificate requirements until 1 November 2021
Effective from 1 November 2021, Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old must have a partial vaccination certificate / proof of partial vaccination to travel to Pakistan.
Effective from 1 December 2021, Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old who have proof of full vaccination / vaccination certificates will be accepted for travel to Pakistan.
Passengers who are medically advised against COVID-19 vaccination and have a medical certificate certifying the same
Passengers (Pakistan nationals / foreigners) who travelled outbound from Pakistan before 1 October 2021 are exempted from the vaccination certificate requirement.
Only fully vaccinated passengers 17 years old and above travelling from Iraq will be accepted for travel to Pakistan.
Note: There is no requirement of completing 14 days after second dose of vaccination.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Entry requirements for travellers to Pakistan have been revised effective until further notice.
All passengers 6 years old and above travelling to Pakistan must present a negative certificate for a COVID-19 RT PCR test conducted within 72 hours of the travel date. The test certificate must be issued in English. For detailed information, please refer to the government website.
Note: Passengers travelling from Iraq to Pakistan must carry a negative COVID 19 RT PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 48 hours of travel.
The following tests are considered equivalent to PCR based test for COVID-19: Real Time RT-PCR for Covid-19, Real Time RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, RT-PCR for COVID-19, RT-PCR for SARS-Cov-2, PCR for COVID-19, PCR for SARS-Cov-2, Xpert Xpress SARS-Cov-2 or SARS-Cov-2 GeneXpert
Note: RAPID Antigen testing will be conducted for all passengers who are arriving to Pakistan. Effective 9 August 2021, children six years old and above will also undergo rapid antigen testing on arrival.
Quarantine requirement effective from 9 August 2021
Passengers between 6 and 12 years old who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Pakistan will undergo a 10 day home quarantine following strict Trace, Test & Quarantine (TTQ) protocols.
Passengers 12 years old and above who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Pakistan will be transported by provincial/district authorities to a self paid facility for a 10 day quarantine with TTQ of contacts (if any). A second COVID 19 RT-PCR test will be conducted on day 8 of the quarantine period. Passengers who test negative will be released from quarantine. Passengers who again test positive will either undergo an additional quarantine period or will be transferred to a hospital as advised by health authorities.
Effective 1 October 2021, passengers traveling from Iraq to Pakistan must undergo a 24-hour quarantine at a government / self-paid facility on arrival.
All such passengers will undergo a second Rapid Antigen test after the 24-hour quarantine, and those who test negative for COVID-19 will be released from quarantine. Passengers who test positive will undergo an additional quarantine under TTQ protocols.
Required forms and Apps
It is mandatory for passengers travelling to Pakistan to complete the personal details on the web portal and will be required to present a paper print of the form at the time of check-in. Pass Track registration is a requirement pre-boarding. Without this documentation customers will not be boarded for the flight. You can also install PASS TRACK app from Google Play store /Apple store and enter the personal details as required.
Effective 1 May 2021, all passengers arriving in Pakistan must provide their information in the Pass Track App, either through the Pass Track App or the Pass Track web form/portal.
Passengers who do not have Android or iOs devices must submit their details on the Pass Track web portal. Passengers who upload their data on the web portal must present a printed copy at check-in at their departure airport. Passengers will also be required to upload a copy of their RT-PCR test (if done) result on the app or web portal.
Passengers have to ensure that their personal details are completed and uploaded 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.
Cabin crew must comply with the COVID-19 RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen testing requirements but are not required to download the Pak Pass Track app.
Exemptions
The following passengers are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test requirement as well as PASS TRACK app requirements:
Children aged five and under
Incapacitate passengers
High level international delegations
Pakistani deportees
Effective immediately until 15 December 2021, a travel ban for passengers arriving from countries under Category C will be imposed.
These measures apply to passengers arriving from Armenia, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Iraq, Mexico, Mongolia, Slovenia, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago and Ukraine.
For emergency travel authorisation / special exemption of travel to Pakistan from Category C Countries, complete details such as the nature of the emergency, passenger travel documents, travel itineraries and supporting documents may be emailed to icao.aviation.pk@gmail.com for consideration by the Exemption Committee of NCOC.
Non-Pakistani nationals travelling from or who have stayed in a Category C Country in the last 10 days before travel to Pakistan must have a specific exemption from a competent authority. Passengers in this category, including Pakistani nationals, must have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Passengers travelling from a country not listed under Category C but transiting through Category C Countries without leaving the airport terminal/ transit lounge may be allowed to travel to Pakistan with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure.
Exemption letters for passengers travelling from Category C Countries will not be accepted without their receipt from the respective country manager / airport manager / representative in Pakistan.
Details of any such passengers attempting to travel to Pakistan on fabricated/fake exemption letters will be shared with Pakistan CAA for appropriate legal action against such individuals.
All Pakistani passengers holding Pakistani passports and valid Pakistani Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC), Pakistani National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) who have scheduled return to Pakistan from Category C Countries until 31 October 2021 will be allowed to travel to Pakistan and will be exempted from the exemption letter requirement and inbound travel ban placed on Category C countries provided they present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure
Such passengers will, however, be subjected top testing and quarantine stipulations upon arrival in Pakistan as per current procedures.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from UAE to Pakistan
Effective 29 May 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in the UAE will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from the UAE.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from Bahrain to Pakistan
Effective 21 September 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Bahrain will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Bahrain.
Designated laboratories for COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling from Iraq (Baghdad) to Pakistan
Effective 24 June 2021, only negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Baghdad, Iraq will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Iraq.
COVID-19 testing for diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families travelling to Pakistan
Effective 1 October 2021, the following is required of all diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families to be accepted for travel to Pakistan:
A valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure to Pakistan
Diplomats who do not have a valid vaccination certificate / proof of vaccination will undergo rapid antigen testing at their facilities (MoFA to ensure).
Diplomats are exempted from the rapid antigen test upon arrival in Pakistan but are subject to a 10-day quarantine with COVID-19 PCR testing to be conducted on days 2 and 8. However, any positive testing passengers will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine.
Given the changing COVID-19 situation across the globe, any additional stipulations may also be mandated by the relevant health authorities upon arrival in Pakistan.
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.
Passengers starting their journey to Hong Kong in Pakistan must:
Carry a negative COVID 19 PCR test report in English or Chinese. The COVID 19 PCR test must be from a certified ISO-15189 laboratory, taken within 48 hours of their flight departure from Pakistan.
The 48 hours will be calculated from the sample collection time.
Digital and printed copies of the COVID 19 PCR test report will be accepted.
All passengers travelling from Pakistan to Dubai or transferring through Dubai to China or Hong Kong are required to take a COVID 19 Rapid PCR Rapid test at the departure airport before their scheduled flight. The Rapid PCR test will be conducted within 6 hours of departure. Passengers will take the Rapid PCR test at their own expense.
All passengers must report to the departure airport 6 hours before the departure of their flight.
Effective 1 October 2021, only fully vaccinated passengers 18 years old and above will be accepted for travel from Pakistan.
Exemptions apply to the following passenger categories:
Foreigners / foreign passport holders
Pakistan national passengers below 15 years old
Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old will be accepted for travel without a COVID-19 vaccination certificate until 1 November 2021.
Passengers who are medically advised against COVID 19 vaccination and have a medical certificate certifying the same
Only fully vaccinated passengers 17 years old and above travelling to Iraq will be accepted from Pakistan.
Effective from 1 November 2021, Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old must have a partial vaccination certificate / proof of partial vaccination to travel from Pakistan
Effective from 1 December 2021 only fully vaccinated Pakistan national passengers between 15 and 18 years old with proof of full vaccination / vaccination certificate will be accepted to travel from Pakistan.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Effective 16 November 20 for passengers originating their journey from Pakistan to any destinations requiring COVID-19 PCR test, Emirates will only accept COVID-19 negative test certificate from a Pakistan Government Approved Lab* where a QR Code is embedded on their printed certificate for verification purpose.
_{*Labs registered under Pakistan COVID-19 Health advisory platform/ > Facilities > Testing Facilities Pakistan}
Passengers must make sure to check their transit & final destination requirement before going for a COVID-19 PCR test. Requirements such as: test type, report validity, stamp or signature requirement, destination specific designated lab, ISO 15189 certification etc. Passengers may visit: Travel Requirements by Destination
Passengers without authorised COVID-19 PCR test certificate where a QR Code is not embedded or doesn't fulfil their destination requirement will be denied boarding without compensation.
Passengers must carry a printed COVID-19 PCR test certificate – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted.
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