First discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, the Coronavirus has now infected more than 150,000 people worldwide and killed closed to 6,000. Three days ago, the virus was labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the beginning of the outbreak, more and more countries have imposed travel restrictions in order to stop the spread of the virus also called COVID-19. If you are about to travel, these restrictions may affect your plans, depending on your current country, destination and nationality.
The following list of travel restrictions has been established by IATA as of March 14th 2020. Make sure to check with country’s authorities for the most up-to-date information.
ANGOLA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who arrive from or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) are not allowed to enter Angola.
– This does not apply to airline crew and nationals of Angola.
2. Residents of Angola, airline crew and nationals of Angola who arrive from or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be put in quarantine.
3. A completed sanitary control sheet must be presented to the National Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health upon arrival.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) or Singapore in the past 28 days are not allowed to enter Antigua and Barbuda.
2. Nationals and resident diplomats of Antigua and Barbuda who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) or Singapore in the past 28 days are allowed to enter Antigua and Barbuda. Airlines must provide their advance passenger information before departure.
ARMENIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a normal passport are no longer visa exempt.
2. Nationals of Iran can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
They must obtain a visa or an e-visa prior to their arrival in Armenia. The e-visa can be obtained at https://evisa.mfa.am/
ARUBA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 28.02.2020
Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate screening by the Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health will decide if the passengers or airline crew must be quarantined or isolated.
AUSTRALIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Australia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia and their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of Australia and
their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia.
– This does not apply to nationals of New Zealand residing in Australia. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
2. Passengers who have been in the cruise ship ‘Diamond Princess’ are not allowed to transit or enter Australia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia.
3. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Iran on or after 1 March 2020 are not allowed to enter Australia for 14 days, from the time they left or transited through Iran.
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia, their immediate family members, permanent residents of Australia and their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
4. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Korea (Rep.) on or after 2100 AEDST 5 March 2020 are not allowed to enter Australia for 14 days, from the time they left or transited through Korea (Rep.).
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia, their immediate family members, permanent residents of Australia and their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
5. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Italy on or after 1800 AEDST 11 March 2020 are not allowed to enter Australia for 14 days, from the time they left or transited through Italy.
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia, their immediate family members, permanent residents of Australia and their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
AUSTRIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Passengers and crew members who have been in Hubei Province of China (People’s Rep.), Italy, Iran and Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate dated from a maximum of 4 days before their arrival in Austria. The medical certificate must :
– confirm that the person is not affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), and
– be in German or in English, and
– be obtained at https://infothek.bmvit.gv.at/massnahmen-bei-der-einreise-aus-sars-cov-2-risikogebieten/ .
– This does not apply to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
– This does not apply to passengers with a British passport.
– This does not apply to crew members of cargo, emergency, rescue/ambulance or ferry flights.
AZERBAIJAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a normal passport are not allowed to enter Azerbaijan if they do not have a visa obtained before departure.
2. Nationals of Bahrain, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE and USA are not allowed to enter Azerbaijan if they do not have a visa obtained before departure.
3. The issuance of e-visas and visa on arrival has been suspended.
BAHAMAS coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 20 days are not allowed to enter.
2. Residents of the Bahamas who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
BAHRAIN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Iraq or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit and enter Bahrain.
– This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Bahrain.
– This does not apply to military personnel.
– This does not apply to passengers with a special approval from Nationality, Passport Residence Affairs Directorate of Bahrain.
– This does not apply to passengers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted which is presented prior to boarding.
2. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days must have a valid visa prior to arrival.
– This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Bahrain.
– This does not apply to passengers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted which is presented prior to boarding.
3. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days will be subject to quarantine and enhanced testing procedures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
4. Passengers who reside in Bahrain and who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand will be subject to quarantine and enhanced testing procedures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
5. Border crossing on the causeway has been temporarily suspended due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
BANGLADESH coronavirus travel restrictions as of 05.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) with a pre-arranged visa must have a medical certificate stating that the person is not affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The certificate must be duly certified by the embassy.
– This does not apply to nationals of Bangladesh.
3. Nationals of China (Peoples’ Rep.), passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport, a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport or a Macao (SAR China) passport traveling to Bangladesh can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
4. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) must fill-in a Health Clearance Form provided by cabin crew.
BELIZE coronavirus travel restrictions as of 20.02.2020
Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Belize.
– This does not apply to nationals of Belize.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Belize.
BENIN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Passengers who have been in Coronavirus (COVID-19) affected countries are subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
– This does not apply to crew members.
Bermuda Coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Iran, Italy (northern regions), Hong Kong (SAR China), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam in the past 14 days are subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
2. Passengers who show any symptom of Coronavirus (COVID-19) or have a relevant travel history, will be put into immediate isolation.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1- Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) (Hubei – Wuhan Province), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) are not allowed to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2. Nationals and residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina who have been in China (People’s Rep.) (Hubei – Wuhan Province), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) must complete a health questionnaire and will be put under medical supervision.
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in the Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Brunei Darussalam.
– This does not apply to nationals of Brunei Darussalam.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam.
2. Passengers who have been in Iran or Italy in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Brunei Darussalam.
– This does not apply to nationals of Brunei Darussalam.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam.
3. Nationals and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are required to undergo self-isolation for 14 days.
4. Long-term visa holders who have been in regions other than Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces of China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are required to undergo self-isolation for 14 days upon arrival in Brunei Darussalam.
CANADA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 24.02.2020
Passengers who were in the cruise ship ‘Diamond Princess’ are subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation at a quarantine facility upon arrival in Canada.
CAYMAN ISL. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 29.02.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Cayman Isl.
-This does not apply to nationals of Cayman Isl. and residents of Cayman Isl.
2. Residents of Cayman Isl. who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days will be quarantined.
CHILE coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Passengers and airline crew who have been in Italy or Spain will be isolated for 14 days.
CHINA (People’s Rep.) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who live in or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Spain or USA in the past 14 days arriving at Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG), Shanghai (SHA) or Shenzhen (SZX) must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation.
2. All passengers arriving at PEK must self-isolate for 14 days.
3. Passengers arriving from Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) and traveling to Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) or Shanghai (PVG) are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
CHINESE TAIPEI coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to transit or enter Chinese Taipei.
– This does not apply if their spouse is from Chinese Taipei.
2. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport or Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Chinese Taipei.
– This does not apply if their spouse or their parent(s) is from Chinese Taipei. They must have an ROC (Taiwan) Resident Certificate and must be in home quarantine for 14 days.
– This does not apply when they are on business trips or are being transferred by multinational companies. They must be in home quarantine for 14 days.
3. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Chinese Taipei.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport.
– This does not apply to residents of Chinese Taipei with a ROC (Taiwan) Resident Certificate, type APRC or ARC.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers who have transited through China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days but not leaving the transit areas. They will be under home quarantine for 14 days.
– This does not apply to airline crew who have transited through China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) but not leaving the transit areas. They can enter with a guarantee letter proving that they have not entered China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days.
4. Passengers who reside in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) are not allowed to enter Chinese Taipei.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport.
5. Passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or United Arab Emirates must be in home quarantine for 14 days.
COLOMBIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), France, Italy or Spain are required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days. They must fill-in a health registration form on arrival.
COMORES ISLANDS coronavirus travel restrictions as of 17.02.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) or in any other country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 14 days must have spent a period of 14 days in quarantine in a country that is free from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
COOK ISL. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 27.02.2020
Passengers who have been in Cambodia, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Japan, Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Cook Isl.
CROATIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Hubei province in China (People’s Rep.), Heinsberg county in Germany, Iran, Italy or Daegu city and Cheongdo province in Korea (Rep.). in the past 14 days will be placed in quarantine for 14 days at their own expenses.
-This does not apply to nationals of Croatia.
2. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Austria, Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.) (except Hubei province), France, Germany (except Heinsberg country), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) (except Daegu city and Cheongdo province), Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia (only province Bela Krajina), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom will be subject to self-isolate for 14 days. Passengers without residence in Croatia must present proof of hotel confirmation.
– This does not apply to nationals of Croatia.
3. Nationals of Croatia who have been in Austria, Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia (only province Bela Krajina), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom in the past 14 days will be subject to self-isolate/quarantine for 14 days.
4. A completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form must be presented upon arrival.
CURACAO coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Iran, Italy (provinces Lobmardy, Veneto, Emiglia Romagna, Piemonte, Aosta Valley, Trentino South Tirol, Friuli-Julisch-Venice and Liguria), Hong Kong (SAR China), Macao (SAR China), Korea (Rep.) or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Curacao.
CZECHIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
Effective 14 March 2020:
Passengers travelling from Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter Czechia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Czechia.
– This does not apply to residents of Czechia with a residence permit for stay over 90 days or for permanent stay.
– This does not apply when passengers have only transited through Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Czechia long-stay visa (not including visa stickers with a national comment D/VR/XX).
DENMARK coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
Effective 12:00 local time, 14.03.2020:
All passengers are not allowed to enter Denmark.
– This does not apply to nationals of Denmark.
– This does not apply to residents of Denmark.
– This does not apply to passengers with one of the following purposes:
a. Visiting a critically or terminal ill family member;
b. Participating in a funeral;
c. Called for a court case;
d. Exercising visitation rights with a minor;
e. Being a legal guardian for a minor;
f. Already in an ongoing health treatment;
g. Have employment in Denmark – documentation needed;
h. Passengers in transit or with connecting flights, and who can provide/present valid ticket for next destination which must be non-domestic;
i. Passengers who can provide documentation for having their vehicle parked at Copenhagen Airport, and who need the vehicle for their ongoing journey out of Denmark (e.g. to Sweden).
EGYPT coronavirus travel restrictions as of 06.03.2020
1. Nationals of Qatar are not allowed to enter Egypt.
2. Passengers who have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Spain, Thailand or Vietnam will be screened upon arrival, and;
-must present a completed “Health Observation Card”, upon arrival, and
-will be followed up for a period of 14 days.
Before arrival of the flight, carriers must complete and present a “Notifying Form” to the General Quarantine administration.
EL SALVADOR coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
Passengers are not allowed to enter El Salvador.
– This does not apply to nationals of El Salvador.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in El Salvador.
– This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic, official, service or special passport and their immediate family members.
FALKLAND ISL. (MALVINAS) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who arrive from or have been in Wuhan City or Hubei Province of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Daegu or Cheongdo of Korea (Rep.), in the past 14 days, and are not a Falkland Islands resident, should not travel to the Falkland Islands. All such arrivals, including local residents, will be interviewed and medically examined on arrival. They will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
2. Passengers who arrive from or have been in Cambodia, China (People’s Rep.) (except Wuhan City or Hubei Province), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Japan, Korea (Rep.) (except Daegu or Cheongdo), Lao People’s Dem. Rep, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam should contact the local hospital on 28000 if they develop relevant symptoms, and self-isolate immediately.
3. Anyone from any of the above countries or areas who arrives with relevant symptoms (cough, high temperature or shortness of breath etc.) will be isolated immediately on arrival under public health legislation.
FIJI coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Fiji.
– This does not apply to nationals of Fiji.
FRENCH POLYNESIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
All passengers are recommended to present a medical certificate dated maximum 5 days before their arrival in French Polynesia. On arrival, mandatory health screening will be carried out for all passengers. Should a passenger present health risks related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), they will be directed to quarantine process for 14 days in French Polynesia.
GABON coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Gabon.
2. Passengers who have been in coronavirus (COVID-19) affected countries, are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
GEORGIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) arriving from China (People’s Rep.) or Iran are not allowed to enter Georgia.
2. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) who have been in China (People’s Rep.) or Iran in the last 14 days are not allowed to enter Georgia.
3. Nationals of Iran arriving from China (People’s Rep.) or Iran are not allowed to enter Georgia.
4. Nationals of Iran who have been in China (People’s Rep.) or Iran in the last 14 days are not allowed to enter Georgia.
5. Nationals of Georgia who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine.
6. Passengers other than nationals of Georgia who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days must:
– undergo a 14-day quarantine; or
– present a coronavirus-free (PCR) certificate issued by a laboratory of the country of departure or, in case of transit, by a laboratory of the transit country.
GRENADA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.02.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Grenada.
2. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Grenada.
– This does not apply to nationals of Grenada.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Grenada.
GUATEMALA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have transited or have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Spain in the past 30 days are not allowed to enter Guatemala.
– This does not apply to nationals of Guatemala.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Guatemala.
2. Nationals and residents of Guatemala arriving from China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Spain must be in home quarantine for 7 days.
HAITI coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Haiti.
HONG KONG coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a passport issued in Hubei Province (China People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Hong Kong (SAR China).
2. Passengers who reside or have been in the Hubei Province (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Hong Kong (SAR China).
– This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Hong Kong (SAR China).
3. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran or the Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto regions (covering Bologna, Milan, Venice and Verona) in Italy in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter if their permitted stay in Hong Kong (SAR China) is less than 14 days.
– This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport.
4. Passengers who reside or have been in the Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Hong Kong (SAR China).
– This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Hong Kong (SAR China).
5. Passengers arriving from or having been in China (People’s Rep.), Korea (Rep.), Iran or the Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto regions (covering Bologna, Milan, Venice and Verona) in Italy in the past 14 days are subject to compulsory quarantine for 14 days.
6. All arriving passengers and crew members must present a completed Health Declaration Form to the Department of Health upon arrival.
Effective 14 March 2020:
People who have been in France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comte and Grand Est), Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), Italy, Japan (Hokkaido) or Spain (La Rioja, Madrid and Pais Vasco) in the past 14 days, are required to stay in a quarantine center for 14 days.
HUNGARY coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to crew members.
INDIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of France, Germany and Spain on or before 11 March 2020 are invalidated.
– This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials.
2. Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of Iran, Italy, Japan and Korea (Rep.) on or before 3 March 2020 are invalidated.
– This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials.
3. Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of China (People’s Rep.) before 5 February 2020 are invalidated.
– This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials.
4. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) or Spain on or after 1 February 2020 are not allowed to enter India. Their visa and e-visa are invalidated.
– This does not apply to nationals of India.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in India.
– This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials.
5. Nationals of Japan and Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
6. Passengers are required to fill the self-declaration form in duplicate upon arrival.
7. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), France, Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kore (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, USA or Viet Nam must go thorough medical screening upon arrival.
8. Passengers who arrive from or have been in Italy or Korea (Rep.) with a visa issued after 5 March 2020 by India are only allowed to enter if they have a health certificate of being tested negative for Coronavirus (COVID-19) from a designated laboratory authorized by the health authorities of Italy or Korea (Rep.).
Effective 12:00 GMT on 13 March 2020 at the port of departure:
9. All visa and e-visa are invalidated.
– This does not apply to diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
10. Passengers with an OCI card are no longer visa exempt to India.
11. Passengers who arrive from or have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Spain after 15 February 2020, will be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days.
INDONESIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit Indonesia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.
– This does not apply to residents of Indonesia.
2. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Tehran, Qom or Gilan in Iran in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Indonesia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.
3. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche or Piedmont in Italy in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Indonesia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.
4. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Indonesia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.
The above restrictions 1, 2, 3, 4 do not apply to the following passengers:
– passengers with a visa issued by Indonesian Embassy; or
– passengers with an Indonesian Permanent Residence Card; or
– passengers with APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) coming from China (People’s Rep.) if they can show valid Certificate of Health free from Covid-19 from their local health authorities. Health certificate must be in English; or
– passengers with Diplomatic Residence Permit and Official Residence Permit from China (People’s Rep.), Italy, Iran and Korea (Rep.) if they can show valid Certificate of Health free from Covid-19 from their local health authorities. The health certificate must be in English; or
– passengers with expired Diplomatic Residence Permit and Official Residence Permit from China (People’s Rep.), Italy, Iran and Korea (Rep.) if they can show valid Diplomat ID card or valid Identity card as employee of Foreign Representative working in Indonesia which issue by Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They must also have valid Certificate of Health free from Covid-19 from their local health authorities. The health certificate must be in English.
5. Visa Exemptions and Visa on Arrival facilities are no longer available to passengers who have been in the following areas in the past 14 days:
– China (People’s Rep.); or
– Tehran, Qom or Gilan in Iran; or
– Lombardi, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche or Piedmont in Italy; or
– Daegu or Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea (Rep.).
6. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in areas within Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) other than the following mentioned areas must provide a valid health certificate. The certificate must be in English and have been issued at latest 7 days prior to departure from local health authority. It should contain information of (1) fit for travel and (2) free from respiratory disease.
– Tehran, Qom or Gilan in Iran;
– Lombardi, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche or Piedmont in Italy;
– Daegu or Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea (Rep.).
This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.
7. Passengers arriving from Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) are required to complete a Health Alert Card (Kartu Kewaspadaan Kesehatan) issued by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia prior to arrival.
IRAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.02.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a normal passport, passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport and passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport are no longer visa exempt. However, they can obtain a visa on arrival.
They are required to clear the medical and health check upon arrival. After that they will be given a certificate.
2. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Iran.
IRAQ coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.03.2020
1.Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Iraq.
2.Nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter Iraq.
– This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
3.Nationals of Iran with a normal passport are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
4.Nationals of Bahrain and Kuwait with a normal passport are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
5. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Iraq.
– This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Iraq who will be quarantined for 14 days.
6. Passengers who have been in Iran on or after 1 January 2020 are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
7. Passengers who have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), France, Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Kuwait, Macao (SAR China), Singapore, Spain or Thailand, in the last 30 days are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
8. Nationals of Iraq who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days.
– This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
9. Nationals of Iraq who on or after 1 January 2020 have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Kuwait, Macao (SAR China), Singapore, or Thailand, when arriving at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU) will be quarantined.
ISRAEL coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
1. Passengers are required to be in home quarantine for 14 days from their date of entry. They must have an approval letter for arriving to the state of Israel, signed by the Deputy Director General of the Consular Affairs Division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by the Population and Immigration Authority and Border Control.
– This does not apply to nationals of Israel.
– This does not apply to residents of Israel.
– This does not apply to crew members who adhere to special procedures published by Israeli Airports Authority.
– This does not apply to accredited Diplomats with a Diplomatic/Official I.D Card issued by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign affairs, stating their Diplomatic or official Status in Israel.
2. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Israel.
– This does not apply to nationals of Israel.
– This does not apply to residents of Israel.
– This does not apply to accredited Diplomats with a Diplomatic/Official I.D Card issued by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign affairs, stating their Diplomatic or official Status in Israel.
– This does not apply to passengers with an approval letter signed by the Deputy Director General of the Consular Affairs Division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by the Population and Immigration Authority and Border Control.
ITALY – published 09.03.2020
1.Passengers traveling as tourists are not allowed to enter via airports in below listed areas.
2.Passengers arriving at airports in below listed areas, are allowed to enter if they are traveling on business, for health reasons, in an emergency or if they reside in one of these areas. A completed “Self-declaration” form must be presented upon arrival.
– Areas: Alessandria, Asti, Lombardy, Modena, Novara, Padova, Parma, Pesaro and Urbino, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Treviso-Venice, Verbano – Cusio – Ossola and Vercelli.
JAMAICA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 29.02.2020
1. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter Jamaica.
-This does not apply to nationals and residents of Jamaica.
2. Nationals of Jamaica and residents of Jamaica, who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore in the last 14 days will be subject to health assessment and quarantine.
3.Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) will be subject to immediate quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
4. Passengers returning from China (People’s Rep.) who have been granted landing privileges and who show any symptom of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be put in immediate isolation.
5. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore and have been granted landing privileges will be assessed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and:
– those classified as high risk will be quarantined in government facilities;
– those classified as low-risk will be quarantined at home under the supervision of the Parish Health Department;
– those who display any symptom of Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be placed in immediate isolation at a health facility.
JAPAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in the Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Japan;
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of Japan if they can prove it.
2. Passengers who have been in Cheongdo County or Daegu City in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Japan;
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of Japan if they can prove it.
3. Passengers who have been in Gyeongsan-si, Andong-si , Yeongcheon-si, Chilgok-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun or Gunwi-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan.
-This does not apply to nationals of Japan.
-This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of Japan if they can prove it.
4. Passengers who have been in the provinces of Alborz, Gilan, Golestan, Isfahan, Lorestan, Markazi, Mazandaran, Qazvin, Qom, Semnan or Tehran in Iran in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Japan.
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of Japan if they can prove it.
5. Passengers who have been in San Marino or Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont or Veneto in Italy in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Japan.
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of Japan if they can prove it.
6. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a passport issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province (China People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply when passengers can prove that they have not been in Hubei Province and Zhejiang Province the last 14 days.
7. Passengers who were in the cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ are not allowed to enter Japan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Japan.
8. Visas issued on or before 8 March 2020 by the Embassies, Consulates-General and Consulate of Japan in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Korea (Rep.) are invalidated.
9. Visa exemptions for passengers with a British National (Overseas) passport, passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport, passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport and nationals of Korea (Rep.) have been suspended till 31 March 2020.
JORDAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Jordan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses and children.
– This does not apply to Chinese Delegations and diplomats.
– This does not apply to Italian Delegations and diplomats.
Effective 14 March 2020:
1. Passengers arriving from France, Germany or Spain are required to submit a health certificate certified by official authorities proving that they are free of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Health procedure will be applied for nationals of Jordan who do not have the health certificate.
2. Passengers who have been in Iraq, Lebanon or Syria in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Jordan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses and children.
– This does not apply to Delegations and diplomats.
Effective 16 March 2020:
Passengers who have been in France, Germany or Spain in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Jordan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses and children.
– This does not apply to Delegations and diplomats.
KAZAKHSTAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) and Spain are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew members.
2. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China) or Spain in the past 30 days are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew members.
3. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be quarantined with isolation of 14 days.
– This does not apply to nationals of Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew members.
4. Passengers arriving from France, Germany or Spain will be quarantined at home for 14 days or isolation quarantine according to indications.
– This does not apply to nationals of Kazakhstan.
5. Passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew members.
6. Passengers with Hong Kong (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew members.
7. Passengers with Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan.
– This does not apply to official delegations and crew Members.
KENYA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) or in any other country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 14 days must complete a health declaration form and present it at the Government port health officials upon arrival.
KIRIBATI coronavirus travel restrictions as of 04.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in Australia, China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Viet Nam are not allowed to enter Kiribati. They must have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Kiribati. They must provide a medical clearance to confirm that they are free from the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
2. Passengers must fill-in a “Health Arrival Form” and e-tickets must be provided to the immigration at time of arrival.
KOREA (REP.) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 08.03.2020
1. Visitors who have been in the Hubei Province (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Korea (Rep.).
2. Nationals of China (People’s Rep) with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to enter Korea (Rep.).
3. Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated.
4. A visa is required to transit through Korea (Rep.) for:
– nationals of China (People’s Rep.) arriving from China (People’s Rep); and
– visa required nationals arriving from China (People’s Rep.).
5. Visitors arriving from Japan who have been in the cruise ship ‘Diamond Princess’ are not allowed to transit or enter (Korea Rep.).
6. Visas issued to nationals of Japan (at Korean Diplomatic Missions in Japan) before 9 March 2020 are invalidated.
– This does not apply to visas issued outside Japan. Such visas remain valid.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
7. Nationals of Japan who do not hold a Korean visa issued on or after 9 March 2020 will not be allowed entry.
KOREA (DEM. PEOPLE’S REP.) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 06.02.2020
1. Passengers traveling as tourists are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers traveling on business or duty must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.
KOSOVO (REP.) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.02.2020
Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Kosovo (Rep.).
– This does not apply when they travel with a medical certificate proving they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
– This does not apply to airline crew.
KUWAIT coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. All passengers are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Kuwait.
– This does not apply to the immediate relatives and the domestic workers of nationals of Kuwait.
2. Nationals of Kuwait are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they used the card when they departed from Kuwait.
3. Nationals of Kuwait who have been in Bangladesh, China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR China), India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Lebanon, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria or Thailand in the past 14 days must:
– obtain prior approval to enter from Kuwait Immigration Authorities, and
– complete Ministry of Health’s form of acknowledgement.
4. Immediate family members of nationals of Kuwait are allowed to enter if:
– traveling with the national of Kuwaiti, or
– prior approval to enter is obtained from Kuwait Immigration Authorities.
5. Domestic personnel are allowed to enter Kuwait if traveling with the Kuwaiti Sponsor.
KYRGYSTAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) in the past 30 days are not allowed to transit and enter Kyrgyzstan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Kyrgyzstan.
– This does not apply to residents of Kyrgyzstan.
2. Passengers who had been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) 21 days or more prior to their arrival in Kyrgyzstan, will be placed in quarantine for 14 days.
3. Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Japan or Korea (Rep.) will be placed in quarantine for 14 days.
LEBANON coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Spain, Syria or United Kingdom in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter and transit Lebanon.
-This does not apply to nationals of Lebanon.
-This does not apply to passengers who reside in Lebanon.
– This does not apply to:
— family members of nationals of Lebanon;
— passengers with one of the following documents issued by Lebanon: an expired passport, a national ID card or a civil extract;
— United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel.
2. Nationals of Lebanon and resident of Lebanon who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Spain, Syria or United Kingdom must fill-in “The ministry of health new information form” before arrival.
LITHUANIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
A completed “Passenger Locator Card” must be presented to public health authorities upon arrival.
MACAO (SAR CHINA) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 29.02.2020
1. Visitors who reside or have been in the Hubei Province (Chine People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Macao (SAR China) unless they prove with a valid certificate that they are not infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
2. Passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport and those residing in Macao (SAR China) who have been in the Hubei Province (Chine People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days must fill-in a Health Declaration Form.
3. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be subject to quarantine for 14 days.
MADAGASCAR coronavirus travel restrictions as of 29.02.2020
Passengers and airline crew who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Madagascar.
MALAYSIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a passport issued in Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province (China People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Malaysia.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Malaysia.
2. Passengers who have been in the Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia and passengers who reside in Malaysia.
3. Passengers who have been in Hokkaido in Japan in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit and enter Malaysia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia.
– This does not apply to Malaysian permanent residents, Malaysian social pass holders and Malaysian student passes holders.
4. Malaysian Permanent Residents and Pass Holders (Long Term Social Visit Pass and Student Pass) who have been to Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the last 14 days must undergo health screening by the Ministry of Health (KKM).
5. Operating Airline Crew who are nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep,) will be subject to health screening upon arrival.
Effective 13 March 2020:
6. Nationals of Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep.) are not allowed to enter.
7. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia.
– This does not apply to Malaysian permanent residents, Malaysian social pass holders and Malaysian student passes holders.
MALDIVES coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or in North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang Provinces in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Maldives.
– This does not apply to nationals of Maldives.
– This does not apply to spouses of Maldives.
2. A completed “Health Declaration Card” and an “Immigration Arrival Card” must be presented upon arrival.
3. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Bangladesh in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Maldives.
– This does not apply to nationals of Maldives.
– This does not apply to spouses of Maldives.
MALTA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in countries affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
2. A completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form must be presented to a handling agent upon arrival.
MARSHALL ISL. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 08.03.2020
International passengers are not allowed to enter Marshall Isl. until 22 March 2020
MAURITIUS coronavirus travel restrictions as of 02.03.2020
1.Passengers who reside or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius.
2.Nationals of Mauritius and residents of Mauritius who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days will be placed in quarantine.
MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES) coronavirus travel restrictions as of 24.02.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) on or after 6 January 2020, are not allowed to enter Micronesia (Federated States).
– This does not apply to airline crew.
2. Passengers who have been in a country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), other than China (People’s Rep.), are not allowed to enter Micronesia (Federated States). They must have stayed in Guam, Hawaii or another country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Micronesia (Federated States).
– This does not apply to airline crew.
MOLDOVA – published 11.03.2020
Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea Rep. are not allowed to enter Moldova.
MONGOLIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Passengers who reside or have been in the China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Mongolia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Mongolia.
2. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Mongolia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Mongolia.
3. Nationals of Mongolia who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days will be placed in quarantine for 14 days at their expense.
MONTENEGRO coronavirus travel restrictions as of 11.03.2020
Passengers arriving from Hubei Province of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Spain are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to nationals of Montenegro.
MYANMAR coronavirus travel restrictions as of 06.02.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) traveling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.) on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
NAURU coronavirus travel restrictions as of 07.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 21 days will not be allowed to enter Nauru.
2. Passengers must complete a Health Declaration Card and submit it to the Health Personnel when arriving in Nauru. They will undergo health screening before entering Nauru.
NEPAL coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan and Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure and have a medical certificate proving they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They are only allowed to enter Nepal if arriving at Kathmandu (KTM).
2. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure and have a medical certificate proving they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They are only allowed to enter Nepal if arriving at Kathmandu (KTM).
3. Passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure and have a medical certificate proving they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They are only allowed to enter Nepal if arriving at Kathmandu (KTM).
Effective 00:00 Nepal Standard Time 14 March 2020:
1. All visa on arrivals have been suspended till 30 April 2020.
2. Passengers with a visa must submit a swab test PCR health certificate to the immigration office KTM. The certificate must be issued maximum 7 days before their arrival in Nepal.
3. Passengers are subject to self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of arrival.
4. Passengers can only land at Tribhuvan Airport (KTM).
NEW CALEDONIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 25.02.2020
Passengers and airline crew transiting through or arriving in New Caledonia must fill-in a health declaration form. They will be allowed to transit or enter New Caledonia after a medical clearance and passport check done by the Border Force.
NEW ZEALAND coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.) or Iran in the past 14 days, will not be allowed to transit or enter New Zealand.
– This does not apply to nationals of Australia and New Zealand and their immediate family members.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in New Zealand.
2. Passengers who have been in Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days on arrival. They must fill-in a health registration form on arrival.
– This does not apply to airline crew if they use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
3. For nationals of Australia and New Zealand and their immediate family members, who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.) or Iran in the past 14 days, carrier must contact immigration border operations before boarding the passenger.
4. For permanent residents of New Zealand and their immediate family members, who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.) or Iran in the past 14 days, carrier must contact immigration border operations before boarding the passenger.
NIUE coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Niue. This does not apply if they have a written authorization from the Government of Niue.
– This does not apply to nationals and resident of Niue and to airline crew.
OMAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep.) will be allowed entry only if they had not been to China, Iran, South Korea or Italy within 14 days of arrival in Oman.
– This applies to all types of visas.
2. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Oman.
3. Passengers arriving from Japan or Singapore will be subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
– This does not apply to nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep.).
4. Passengers who have been in Egypt in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Oman.
– This does not apply to nationals of Oman.
– This does not apply to nationals of Egypt with a Resident Visa issued by Oman. Passengers must also hold a medical examination (PCR) confirming that they are free of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PCR must be issued within 48 hours before boarding the aircraft by a laboratory approved by the Oman embassy in Cairo.
5. Nationals of Oman are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they used the card when they departed from Oman.
6. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are no longer allowed to enter the Oman with a national ID card, they must have a passport.
Effective 15 March 2020:
Tourist visa and visa on arrival facilities have been suspended.
PALAU coronavirus travel restrictions as of 06.02.2020
Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Palau.
PANAMA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 21.02.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 30 days must fill-in the “Affidavit of the Traveler” given by the immigration officer.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 17.02.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Papua New Guinea. They must have spent 14 consecutive days in a country that is free from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
PARAGUAY coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
Visas issued to nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are invalidated.
PHILIPPINES coronavirus travel restrictions as of 28.02.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines.
– This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
2. Passengers who have transited through or have been in the North Gyeongsang Province (including Daegu and Cheongdo Country) of Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines.
– This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines.
– This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of the Philippines.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines.
POLAND coronavirus travel restrictions as of 25.02.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew arriving directly or indirectly from China (People’s Rep), Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must fill-in the “health part” of the general declaration form provided by the cabin crew. The forms must be submitted to the Public Health Authorities at point of entry.
2. Passengers and airline crew on board of a flight where even one passenger is traveling directly or indirectly from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must fill-in the “health part” of the general declaration form provided by the cabin crew. The forms must be submitted to the Public Health Authorities at point of entry.
QATAR coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
1. Nationals of Bangladesh, China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Nepal,
Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand are not allowed to enter Qatar.
2. Passengers who have been in Bangladesh, China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Qatar.
3. Passengers who have been in Japan or Singapore in the past 14 days will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
ROMANIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
1. Passengers who transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) are not allowed to enter Romania.
This does not apply to nationals of Romania.
This does not apply to residents of Romania.
2. Nationals and residents of Romania who transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the last 14 days will be put into quarantine/self-isolation and must fill a declaration form.
RUSSIAN FED. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
2. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
3. Nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
4. Passengers arriving from Iran are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to nationals of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to official delegations.
5. Nationals of Italy are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
6. Passengers arriving from Italy are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to nationals of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
– This does not apply to official delegations.
7. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Korea (Rep.) or Spain and are planning to stay in Moscow must report to the special hotline by phone. They must stay self-isolated in Moscow for a period of 14 days or for the duration of their stay if less than 14 days.
– This does not apply to crew members.
SAMOA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 05.03.2020
1. All travelers, including returning residents entering Samoa, must have a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner issued within 3 days before their arrival into Samoa.
2. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Iran, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Macao (SAR China), Singapore, Spain or Thailand are not allowed to enter Samoa unless they have spent a period of 14 days in quarantine in a country that is free from Coronavirus (COVID-19).They must also have medical clearance in form of a medical certificate issued within 3 days before arrival. The medical certificate must also show proof of a COVID-19 test performed by a registered medical practitioner.
3. Passengers must have a medical certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner within 3 days before their arrival into Samoa.
SAUDI ARABIA – published 12.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Turkey or United Arab Emirates in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia.
– This does not apply to residents of Saudi Arabia.
2. Nationals of the GCC countries are no longer allowed to enter Saudi Arabia with a national ID card. They must travel with their passport.
– This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia who are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they used the card when they departed from Saudi Arabia.
3. Tourist visas issued to passengers traveling to Madinah (MED) are no longer accepted.
4. Tourist visas issued to passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Yemen and traveling to Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED) or Riyadh (RUH) are no longer accepted.
5. Passengers traveling for the purpose of Umrah or visiting the Prophet’s mosque are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.
– This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates with Hajj and Umrah permit, obtained through the website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
6.Passengers who have transited through or are arriving from Bahrain, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates are allowed to enter Saudi Arabia in one of the following airports: Dammam (DMM),
Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH)
7.Passengers who have transited through or are arriving from Egypt, must have a complete medical examination (PCR) confirming that they are free of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It must be issued within 24 hours before boarding by one of the laboratories specified and approved by the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cairo.
-This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia.
8. Airline crew will be subject to medical examination, if required.
9. Passengers must fill-in a “Health Declaration Form” before arriving in Saudi Arabia. The form can be found on www.cdc.gov.sa .
10. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by Saudi Arabia Government, nationals of Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel to Bahrain, Egypt, France, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Spain, Syria, Turkey or United Arab Emirates.
11. Border crossing on the causeway has been temporarily suspended due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
SERBIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from Iran or Italy are not allowed to enter Serbia.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Serbia.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.) (Hubei Province), Korea (Rep.) (Daegu and the North Gyeongsang Province) or Switzerland (Canton of Ticino) are not allowed to enter Serbia.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Serbia.
SEYCHELLES coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Seychelles.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Seychelles.
2. Passengers residing in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) are not allowed to transit or enter Seychelles.
– This does not apply to nationals of Seychelles.
SIERRA LEONE coronavirus travel restrictions as of 24.02.2020
Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days, will be subject to immediate quarantine.
SINGAPORE coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the last 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore.
– This does not apply to residents of Singapore (Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents or travelers holding a long-term pass (Work Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-term Visit Pass only) with final destination Singapore. If they have been in Hubei Province (China People’s Rep.) in the last 14 days, they will be quarantined upon entry in Singapore. For the others, they will be issued Stay-Home-Notices (SHNs) upon entry in Singapore.
2. For work pass holders with travel history to mainland China in the last 14 days, they are allowed to enter Singapore subjected to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) prior approval. They are required to show the MOM approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding.
3. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore.
– This does not apply to residents of Singapore (Permanent Residents only) or travelers holding a long-term pass (Work Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-term Visit Pass only) with final destination Singapore. They will be quarantined upon entry in Singapore.
4. Passengers with an Approved Letter for Entry from the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority will not be subject to the above restrictions. However, they may still be subjected to the prevailing health screening requirement upon arriving at Singapore airport. Possession of an Approved Letter for Entry does not guarantee the issuance of a Visit Pass to enter Singapore.
5. For nationals of China (People’s Rep) and Iran with a short or multiple term visa issued by Singapore, the visa has been suspended and is not valid for travel.
6. Passengers and crew members who were on the cruise ship “Diamond Princess” are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore from 19 February 2020 to 29 March 2020.
– This does not apply to nationals of Singapore, permanent residents of Singapore or long-term pass holders. They will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in Singapore.
7. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy (Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia or Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol regions) or Korea (Rep.) in the last 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore.
– This does not apply to residents of Singapore (Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents or travelers holding a long-term pass (Work Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-term Visit Pass only). They will be issued a SHNs upon entry in Singapore.
– For work pass holders with travel history to Iran, northern Italy, or the Republic of Korea in the last 14 days, they are allowed to enter Singapore subjected to the MOM’s prior approval. They are required to show the MOM approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding. Upon entry, they will be issued SHNs.
SOLOMON ISL. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 04.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Solomon Isl.
2. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Russian Fed., Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Viet Nam in the past 14 days may be subject to immediate quarantine or isolation as applicable.
SOMALIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 04.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Somalia.
2. Residents of Somalia who have been in China (People’s Rep) are subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
SOUTH AFRICA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
A completed health questionnaire must be presented to Port Health upon arrival.
SRI LANKA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
2. A completed Health Declaration Form must be presented to the public health inspectors or any other authorized officials upon arrival.
3. Passengers who transited through or have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
Effective 14 March 2020 at 1200hrs Sri Lanka time:
Visa on arrival for all eligible nationalities will be suspended.
Effective 15 March 2020 at 23:59hrs Sri Lanka time:
passengers who transited through or have been in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
ST. HELENA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
Passengers who have been in Wuhan City and Hubei Province in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or in Diego or Chengdu in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter St. Helena.
– This does not apply to residents of St. Helena. They will be required to self-isolate for at least 14 days.
ST. LUCIA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 27.02.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Japan, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to nationals of St. Lucia.
2. Nationals of St. Lucia who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Japan, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Singapore in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
ST. MAARTEN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Germany, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore or Spain in the past 21 days are not allowed to transit or enter St. Maarten.
– This does not apply to nationals of the Netherlands (being from Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Netherlands, St. Eustatius and Saba and St. Maarten).
– This does not apply to residents of St. Maarten.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES coronavirus travel restrictions as of 24.02.2020
Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China) or Singapore in the past 14 days will not be allowed to enter St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
SUDAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 05.03.2020
Passengers must fill-in a “Passenger Follow – Up Form” before arriving in Sudan.
TAJIKISTAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 03.03.2020
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Afghanistan, China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Tajikistan.
– This does not apply to nationals of Tajikistan.
THAILAND coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a Health Certificate as well as Lab Test COVID-19 to prove they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Health Certificate and Lab Test COVID-19 must be valid for not more than 2 days prior to departure.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a medical insurance with coverage of 100,000 USD.
– This does not apply to nationals of Thailand.
– This does not apply to airline crew.
3. Passengers and crew members must present a completed T.8 health questionnaire to Health Control Office upon arrival.
4. Crew members not based in Thailand arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) will be quarantined at the hotel until next departure schedule.
5. Crew members based in Thailand arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) will be quarantined at home until next departure schedule.
– This does not apply when they only transited through China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China).
6. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Thailand.
7. Nationals of Bulgaria, Bhutan, China (People’s Rep.), Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
8. Nationals of Italy are no longer visa exempt.
TONGA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 27.02.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew arriving from or transiting through China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) are not allowed to enter Tonga. This does not apply if they have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Tonga. They must have an official medical clearance undertaken within 3 days prior to arrival in Tonga.
– This does not apply to nationals of Tonga and their immediate family members.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of Tonga and their immediate family members.
– This does not apply to airline crew on direct flights from China (People’s Rep.) who have been using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Passengers must complete a ‘Traveler’s Arrival Health Declaration Card’ and submit it to the Ministry of Health Border Control when arriving in Tonga.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers and crew members who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Spain in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
– This does not apply to nationals of Trinidad and Tobago.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Trinidad and Tobago
2. Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Spain in the past 14 days will be put in immediate isolation.
3. Passengers who are permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago and who have been in China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Spain in the past 14 days will be put in immediate isolation.
TURKEY coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
1. Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden are not allowed to enter Turkey.
2. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea Rep., Netherlands, Norway, Spain or Sweden in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Turkey.
-This does not apply to nationals of Turkey and residents of Turkey.
3. Passengers departing from Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea Rep., Netherlands, Norway, Spain or Sweden in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Turkey.
TURKMENISTAN coronavirus travel restrictions as of 10.03.2020
1. Nationals of Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China (People’s Rep.), Croatia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Nepal, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Fed., Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, USA, United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam are not allowed to enter Turkmenistan.
2. Passengers with a British passport are not allowed to enter Turkmenistan.
3. Passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport are not allowed to enter Turkmenistan.
4. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Turkmenistan.
5. Passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Turkmenistan.
TURKS AND CAICOS ISL. coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore in the past 21 days are not allowed to enter Turks and Caicos.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Turks and Caicos.
2. Nationals and residents of Turks and Caicos who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Singapore in the past 21 days are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
UGANDA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
Passengers who reside in Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, USA or United Kingdom will be quarantined for 14 days.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES coronavirus travel restrictions as of 12.03.2020
1. Nationals of Iran are not allowed to transit or enter the United Arab Emirates.
– This does not apply to passengers with a valid UAE Resident Visa. A prior ‘OK TO BOARD’ must be obtained from NAIC-UAE.
– This does not apply to diplomatic passport holders. A prior ‘OK TO BOARD’ must be obtained from NAIC-UAE.
2. Passengers arriving from Italy must have departed from Fiumicino (FCO) or Ciampino (CIA). All passengers and crew must go through a COVID-19 screening process.
3. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.) must have departed from Beijing (PEK). All passengers and crew must go through a COVID-19 screening process.
4. Nationals of the United Arab Emirates are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they left before 28 February 2020.
5. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are no longer allowed to enter the United Arab Emirates with a national ID card, they must have a passport.
6. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Iran or Thailand.
7. Passengers arriving on a direct flight at Abu Dhabi (AUH) from Italy, Lebanon and Syria must go through a COVID-19 screening process and obtain a proof of screening slip before continuing to Immigration.
USA coronavirus travel restrictions as of 14.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA.
– This does not apply to nationals of the USA;
– This does not apply to permanent residents of the USA;
2. Passengers who have been in Iran in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA.
– This does not apply to nationals of the USA.
– This does not apply to permanent residents of the USA;
– This does not apply to passengers with the invitation of the US government for the purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus.
– This does not apply to the US Armed Forces and their spouses and children.
3. Passengers who have transited or have been in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or in Switzerland, in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA.
– This does not apply to:
a. nationals of the USA;
b. permanent residents of the USA;
c. passengers arriving in the US on flights that departed before 23:59 EDT on 13 March 2020;
d. the spouse of a national of the USA;
e. the souse of a permanent resident of the US;
f. the parent/legal guardian of an unmarried and younger than 21 years national or permanent resident of the USA;
g. the unmarried and younger than 21 years brother or sister of a national or permanent resident of the USA, who is unmarried and younger than 21 years;
h. the child/foster child/ward of a national or permanent resident of the USA;
i. passengers with an IR-4 or IH-4 visa;
j. passengers with a C-1, D, or C-1/D visa;
k. passengers with an A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, E-1, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visa;
l. members of the U.S. Armed Forces, spouses, and children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces;
m. passengers with evidence of traveling at the invitation of the USA government for a purpose related to the containment/mitigation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
n. passengers with documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or U.S. Department of State indicating that the passenger is exempt from the restriction.
4. Passengers who have been in one of below listed countries in the past 14 days but are exempt from the restriction to enter the USA, must arrive at one of the following airports: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas, (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Washington (IAD).
–Austria, Belgium, China (People’s Rep.), Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
UZBEKISTAN – published 12.03.2020
Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) will be placed in quarantine for a period of 14 days.
– This does not apply to official and government delegations, holders of service and diplomatic passports, pilots and crew members of aircraft, locomotive crews, persons engaged in rail transportation, as well as drivers engaged in international road transport of goods.
VANUATU coronavirus travel restrictions as of 09.03.2020
1. Passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Health Declaration Form before boarding.
2. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China) or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Vanuatu.
– This does not apply to nationals of Vanuatu.
– This does not apply to residents of Vanuatu.
3. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China) or Singapore since 31 December 2019 but who have spent the previous 14 days outside of China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China) or Singapore must complete the medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner certifying that they are free from any respiratory illness suspected of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
4. Nationals and residents of Vanuatu who have been away in any other country excluding China (People’s Rep.), within the last 2 months, can transit through Hong Kong (SAR China) or Singapore to Vanuatu if the transit time is not more than 8 hours. They must stay in the airport terminal.
5. Nationals and residents of Vanuatu transiting for more than eight hours in Hong Kong (SAR China) or Singapore or have left the terminal must be self-quarantined for 14 days outside of Vanuatu before traveling into the country.
VIETNAM coronavirus travel restrictions as of 13.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in or transited through China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Viet Nam. This does not apply to passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose.
– This does not apply to nationals of Viet Nam.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in Viet Nam.
2. All passengers must fill out a quarantine form prior to arrival.
3. Passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose will undergo a medical examination at the border before allowed to enter Viet Nam.
4. Passengers who have been or transited through Korea (Rep.) will be quarantined.
5. Passengers who have been or transited through Iran or Italy in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days.
6. Nationals of Italy and Korea (Rep.) with a normal passport are no longer visa exempt.
7. Nationals of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden and passengers with a British passport are no longer visa exempt.
8. Passengers with a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued by Viet Nam are no longer visa exempt if they reside in China (People’s Rep.), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Norway, Spain, Sweden or United Kingdom.
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Fred has spent 10 years working as a travel agent in the EMEA region, before returning to his passion for writing. Fred currently writes for several publications and newsletter related to the aviation and travel industries.
