International Flights

All passengers travelling to, or transiting Australia must provide evidence of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result taken within 3 days before the scheduled first point of departure. This includes flights arriving from safe travel zone countries.

A medically supervised rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours before departure and certified by a qualified medical practitioner is also acceptable.

Passengers travelling from the UK must get their COVID‑19 test from travel test providers no more than 48 hours before departure. The NHS COVID test will not be accepted for travel. Please visit the official website for more information.

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 7 days have passed since the initial positive COVID‑19 PCR test
• There have been no symptoms of acute fever or respiratory illness for the previous 72 hours
• Passengers who previously had COVID‑19 but are now recovered and not considered to be infectious

Please see these fact sheets for more information about pre travel requirements: Coronavirus (COVID‑19) FAQs for international travellers to Australia | Australian Government Department of Health

Exemptions to pre‑departure testing:

• Children who are 4 years old and below (exemption automatically granted based on age on passport)
• People with a relevant medical condition (who can provide a medical certificate. (Read the FAQs for international passengers)
• International air crew
• Travellers entering Australia on a 'Green Safe Travel Zone' flight.
• Passengers travelling from countries where COVID‑19 PCR testing is not available, as determined by the Australian Government
• Exceptional circumstances

The FAQ’s and further information is available here.

Fully vaccinated passengers must present on arrival a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result taken no more than 72 hours before entering the country.

The pre‑departure testing requirement does not apply to passengers who have proof they have received a booster shot of a COVID‑19 vaccine.

Medical certificates, test results, vaccination certificates and recovery certificates must be in German or English and must certify that the passenger was tested negative by a PCR, LAMP, TMA or antigen test, vaccinated against or has recovered from COVID‑19.

Test results must include the first and last name of the person tested, date of birth, date and time of sampling, test result (positive or negative), signature of the person performing the test and stamp of the institution performing the test or a bar or QR code. Time of sampling when entering the country must not be more than 72 hours before arrival for PCR, LAMP or TMA testing.

Medical or official recovery certificates must confirm an infection that has been overcome in the last 180 days.

Children

Children up to the age of 12, when travelling with accompanied adults, are not required to take a pre‑departure test but must self‑quarantine and pre‑register as required for their accompanying adults.

Unaccompanied minors are subject to the same entry requirements as adults.

Vaccination certificates must be in German or English and meet the following requirements:

• For vaccines that require two doses, at least 14 days must pass between the first and second dose. The second dose must have been completed not more than 270 days ago, OR 
• For single dose vaccines, at least 21 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 270 days ago, 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 270 days ago 

Recognised vaccines: 

• Pfizer BioNtech (2 doses) 
• Moderna (2 doses) 
• AstraZeneca (2 doses) 
• Covishield (2 doses) 
• Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (1 dose) 
• Sinopharm (2 doses) 
• Sinovac (2 doses)

All passengers regardless of vaccination and recovery status are not required to present a negative PCR test certificate before departure.

Passengers must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival and pay the BHD 12 testing fee.

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19

Recovered passengers can be exempted from the pre‑departure COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test but need to take the COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test upon arrival in Bahrain.

Passengers must also: 

• Either present the recovery certificate issued by a competent health authority, if they’ve recovered from COVID‑19 within 8 months before their date of arrival in Bahrain, or
• Present the positive COVID‑19 RT‑PCR certificate with a QR code and date of infection for those who’ve recovered and traveling after 14 days and until 30 days from the date of infection.

Unvaccinated individuals aged 12 years and above need to quarantine for 7 days at their residences or place of stay. Such passengers must present proof of residences, either owned or leased by the passenger or an immediate family member. This is also applicable for those who do not have Green Shield in the BeAware App.

Exemptions:

• Children under 12 years of age.
• Vaccinated passengers

The vaccines must be approved by the World Health Organization, the Kingdom of Bahrain, or issued by the countries that Bahrain has signed a mutual vaccination recognition agreement with or by countries listed on the official government website that are eligible to obtain an on arrival visa

• Passengers must provide their vaccination or immunity status either through a paper certificate issued by public health authorities in the country where the vaccines were administered, or alternatively through an official mobile application that is recognised by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain.

Passengers must undergo mandatory COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival (testing fee BD 12), with no exemptions, except for children below 6 years old.

• The payment for the test on arrival can be made through the ‘BeAware Bahrain’ App, which the passenger must download before arriving in Bahrain.
• You can download the app for Android and Appledevices.
• Payment can also be made through the eGOVERNMENT website or in cash upon arrival, which may cause some delays for the passenger.

Passengers travelling from all other 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 at government nominated hotels(Opens a PDF in a new tab).

The colour code of a zone may change while you’re travelling. Check for updates during your trip.

COVID‑19 PCR test certificate requirements

• The document must be in paper or electronic format and can be presented when required
• 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:
  • For PCR tests, the document is valid for 72 hours from this date
  • For RAT, the test must be taken 36 hours before arrival.
• 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;
• Serological tests.

Residents

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 white list country that is not in the EU with a red colour code:

• 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 arrival in Belgium. 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 arrival in Belgium. 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 days 1 and 7 after their arrival in Belgium. The quarantine may be shortened if they test negative on the second test on day 7.

Non‑residents

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 outside the European Union and have an EU nationality or main residence:

• If you have a vaccination certificate:
  • Take a COVID‑19 PCR test 72 hours before arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) 36 hours before arrival
  • ake a PCR test on day 1 and 7 after arrival. You must stay in quarantine until the negative results of your test on day 1
• If you don’t have a vaccination certificate:
  • Take a COVID‑19 PCR test 72 hours before arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) 36 hours before arrival
  • Take a PCR test on day 1 and 7 after arrival. You must stay in quarantine until the negative result of your test on day 7
    

The following rules apply to non‑residents travelling from a red zone outside the European Union and do not have an EU nationality or main residence:

You can only travel to Belgium for essential reasons or if you have an approved vaccination certificate with full vaccination recognised by Belgium.

• If you have vaccination certificate:
  • Take a COVID‑19 PCR test 72 hours before arrival or rapid antigen test (RAT) 36 hours before arrival
  • Take a PCR test on day 1 and 7 after arrival. You must stay stay in quarantine until the negative result of your test on day 1
• If you don’t have a vaccination certificate:
  • Take a COVID‑19 PCR test 72 hours before arrival or RAT 36 hours before arrival
    

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 Information regarding quarantine measures can be found on the official website.

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 positive 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 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.

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.

Travellers must present printed or electronic proof of vaccination with a vaccine approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization or by the authorities of their departure country at check in, and at least 14 days must have passed since they received the last required dose.

Exemptions:

• Children below 12 years old, travelling accompanied 
• Brazilian citizens and foreign legal residents who left Brazil before 14 December 2021 
• Passengers with a health condition that contraindicates vaccination, provided that it is certified by a medical report 
• Passengers not eligible for vaccination due to age, according to criteria defined by the Ministry of Health in the National Plan for the Operationalization of Vaccination against COVID‑19 and published on the Ministry of Health website
• Passengers holding special approval from the Brazilian Government due to humanitarian issues 
• Passengers coming from countries with low vaccination coverage published by the Ministry of Health and published on the Ministry's website 
• Brazilians and foreigners residing in Brazilian territory who are not fully vaccinated.

Travellers exempt from proof of vaccination must undergo quarantine for 14 days on arrival in the city of their final destination and at the address registered in the Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV).

They may be released from quarantine if they test negative for COVID‑19 during an RT‑PCR or antigen test taken on day 5 as long as they are asymptomatic.

Travellers must accept the terms of quarantine on their Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV).

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.

Passengers may be denied permission to board the aircraft if they are unable to provide evidence that they received a result for a COVID‑19 molecular test.

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 and is applicable from the time of 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 11 days and 180 days of departure from India will not be accepted.

Pre departure testing is still required for fully vaccinated travellers.

Passengers are considered fully vaccinated if they meet the below conditions:

• They have received the full series of an accepted COVID‑19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines.
• They 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.

Effective Friday, 5:00 a.m. on 14 January 2022, all passengers 12 years old and above, regardless of their vaccination status, must take one of the following before travelling to Cyprus: 

• COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before departure
• Antigen rapid test taken not more than 24 hours before departure

Regardless of their country of departure and vaccination status, all passengers 12 years old and above must also take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival at their own expense, EUR 15 at Larnaca Airport and EUR 19 at Paphos Airport.

All passengers 12 years old and above must also undergo a rapid antigen test 72 hours after arrival, except for passengers who have received a booster shot/third dose of any accepted COVID‑19 vaccine.

Green category countries

Passengers 6 years old and older must take a laboratory COVID‑19 PCR laboratory not more than 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of departure.

Red category countries

Passengers 6 years old and above must take a laboratory COVID‑19 PCR test not more than 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours before departure and take a second PCR test on arrival at their own expense.

Restrictions are in place for travel to the Czech Republic.

Passengers eligible for travel to the Czech Republic must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result at check‑in. This requirement applies to all travellers from any country, including those who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID‑19 in the last six months.

The following exceptions apply:

• Czech nationals and holders of residence permits who are fully vaccinated or those who have recovered from COVID‑19
• Third countries nationals who have received a vaccine booster shot
• Fully vaccinated children between 12 and 18 years old (booster shot is not required)
• Children 12 years old and below

The Czech Republic categorises countries per their level of risk. Please refer to Ministry of Interior website for details.

A) Citizens and Residents of the Czech Republic

• All passengers must fill in the PLF
• If arriving from low or medium risk countries:
  • COVID‑19 test (PCR or Antigen) to be taken either before departure or after arrival
  • Fully vaccinated travellers or those who can present proof of recovery from COVID‑19 in the last 180 days are exempt from testing and quarantine on arrival.
• If arriving from high or very high risk countries:
  • COVID‑19 test (PCR or Antigen) to be taken before departure
  • COVID‑19 PCR test to be taken between days 5 and 7 after arrival
• Fully vaccinated travellers or those who can present proof of recovery from COVID‑19 in the last 180 days are exempt from testing and quarantine on arrival.
  

B) Foreign nationals with visa issued by the Czech Republic, citizens of EU and foreign nationals with a long‑term visa or permanent residence permit issued by EU

• Must fill in the PLF
• If arriving from any country (irrespective of its risk category):
  • COVID‑19 PCR test before departure
  • COVID‑19 PCR test to be taken between days 5 and 7 after arrival
• Fully vaccinated travellers or those who can present proof of recovery from COVID‑19 in the last 180 days are exempt from testing and quarantine on arrival.
• Travellers who have received a vaccine booster shot are exempt from both pre‑departure and on‑arrival tests.
  

C) Third country nationals who do not have any residence permit issued by the Czech Republic or a long‑term visa or a long‑term or permanent residence permit by another EU country or who are not residents of low‑risk countries are not allowed to enter the Czech Republic at this time. Such travellers may be allowed to enter the Czech Republic due to extraordinary measures.

• Must ensure they are eligible to enter the Czech Republic due to extraordinary measures
• If eligible to enter, they must fill in the PLF
• If arriving from any country (irrespective of its risk category): o COVID‑19 PCR test to be taken before departure o COVID‑19 PCR test to be taken between days 5 and 7 after arrival
• Fully vaccinated travellers or those who can present proof of recovery from COVID‑19 in the last 180 days are exempt from testing and quarantine on arrival.
• Travellers who have received a vaccine booster shot are exempt from both pre‑departure and on‑arrival tests.

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

You can also contact the nearest embassy of the Czech Republic.

The vaccination certificate must be in English, be recognised by the Czech Republic, should be a valid national COVID‑19 vaccination certificate issued in accordance with the European Union Regulation on the EU COVID digital certificate and at least 14 days must have passed since the last required dose was administered.

The following are the vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency:

• Pfizer
• Johnson & Johnson
• Moderna
• AstraZeneca
• Covishield

Requirements for the recognition of vaccination certificates from other countries can be found here.

Children 12 years old and below are exempted from all vaccination requirements.

Effective Tuesday, 1 February 2022, until 28 February 2022, the following rules apply for travel to Denmark:

• Vaccinated and previously infected passengers from all countries can enter Denmark without testing or isolation. However, the requirements for testing and isolation still apply for passengers who have been in a country/area with a virus variant of concern. At present, there are no such countries or territories.
• Travellers who have not been vaccinated or preciously infected must be tested within 24 hours of entry. Travellers a county in the EU/Schengen areas may choose to be tested before entry. Upon entry from COVID‑19 high‑risk countries, isolation is required for travellers who are not vaccinated or previously infected. 

Fully vaccinated persons with a permanent residence in an EU or Schengen country may enter Denmark without self‑isolation even if you are entering from a COVID‑19 high‑risk country. This also applies to individuals who can present the EU Digital COVID certificate as proof of vaccination. This does not apply if you are travelling from or have stayed in (except in transit) countries, regions or areas with variants of concern within the last 10 days. Currently, there are no such countries, regions or areas. 

In this context, the designation ‘EU or Schengen countries’ include countries that are members of the European Union or the Schengen cooperation, as well as Andorra, San Marino, Monaco and Vatican City. 

Fully vaccinated persons with a permanent residence in an OECD country or third country that is categorised as a COVID‑19 risk country on their date of entry may enter Denmark without self‑isolating. This does not apply to individuals travelling from or have stayed in (except in transit) countries, regions or areas with variants of concern within the last 10 days. Currently, there are no such countries, regions or areas. 

OECD countries include members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. 

If you are a Danish national and have been fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 in any country in the world, you are exempt from the requirement to self‑isolate after entry, regardless of where you have a residence. This does not apply, however, if you are travelling from or have stayed in (except in transit) countries, regions or areas with variants of concern within the last 10 days. Currently there are no such countries, regions or areas. 

Fully vaccinated persons who can present a third country’s vaccination certificate whose status has been deemed equivalent to the EU digital COVID certificate by the European Commission may enter Denmark without self‑isolating. This does not apply, however, if you are travelling from have stayed in (except in transit) countries, regions or areas with variants of concern within the last 10 days. 

You can see an overview of third countries whose vaccination certificate has been deemed equivalent to the EU Digital COVID certificate by the European Commission here EU Digital COVID Certificate | European Commission 

Transiting through Copenhagen Airport

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

All arriving passengers who are not vaccinated or who have not previously contracted COVID‑19 must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate prior to boarding the aircraft to Denmark.

The COVID‑19 PCR test must be taken no more than 72 hours before arrival or a quick antigen‑test must be taken no more than 48 hours before arrival.

Passengers arriving without a valid negative COVID‑19 test may be fined up to 3,500 DKK.

Residents of Denmark can either take the test before entering Denmark, or take a test within 24 hours after entry.

General exemptions to the pre‑departure COVID‑19 test

• Fully vaccinated passengers
• Children aged 15 years or younger.
• Air crew members.
• Persons who enter Denmark in connection with the 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.
• Persons that will depart Denmark again no less than 24 hours after entry.
• Individuals who, for medical reasons, should not have an antigen or PCR test performed for COVID‑19.
• Individuals who should not have an antigen or PCR test for COVID‑19 due to a physical or mental disability.
• Persons who have previously been infected with COVID‑19 and who can present evidence of a positive PCR test for COVID‑19 that has been performed at least 14 days, and at most 180 days, before the time of entry.
• Persons permanently resident in the border country specific regions: Slesvig‑Holsten region, Germany. Blekinge, Skåne, Hallands and Västra Götalands regions, Sweden.

The executive order is valid until and including 29 June 2022.

Different arrival test and isolation requirements apply depending on the country of departure, countries previously visited, final destination of travel and country or residency. This is to manage the risk from because COVID‑19 high‑risk countries and countries with worrying virus variants.

For more information, please visit the official Danish COVID‑19 website or the official Danish legal gazette, only in Danish language.

Approved vaccines: The list of vaccines approved for entry into Denmark is expanded and now includes both EMA and WHO approved vaccines. Approved vaccines now also include Covishield, Covaxin, Sinovac and Sinopharm 

Non‑EU countries and territories that have joined the EU‑Digital COVID Certificate System:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Armenia
• Cabo Verde
• El Salvador
• Faroe Islands
• Georgia
• Israel
• Iceland
• Lebanon
• Liechtenstein
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Panama
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Togo
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man)
• Uruguay
• The Vatican

If you’re travelling to Egypt, you will need to have a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate or a negative COVID‑19 RT PCR test certificate and submit a health declaration form before arrival.

Travel from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, or Zimbabwe

Effective immediately, travel to or from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe is suspended.

All passengers who began their journey in these countries and are arriving on connecting flights to Egypt must comply with the following requirements:

• Take a COVID‑19 PCR test through ID NOW upon arrival at their own expense
• Self‑quarantine for 14 days under observation of competent health offices
• Take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 7 after arrival at their own expense

Passengers coming from the restricted areas must sign the following declaration form (in English or Arabic) which obliges them to pay for the fees for tests and other medical expenses if incurred.

Foreigners with a positive ID NOW test on arrival will not be allowed to enter Egypt and must return back on the same flight, applying all precautionary procedures.

Egyptian nationals with a positive ID NOW test on arrival will be transferred to a hospital and medical protocols will be followed.

All passengers, who do not have a valid vaccination certificate, need to have a printed negative COVID‑19 RT PCR test certificate from an accredited lab in English or Arabic for a test taken within 72 hours before the departure of their final direct flight to Egypt. The printed COVID‑19 RT PCR test certificate must be original and must either be stamped by the laboratory/hospital or contain a clear, readable QR code with relevant passenger details.

The certificate must also have the following information:

• Full name of the passenger
• Passport number
• The date and time the sample was taken
• Details of the type of sample taken for the swab

Passengers who do not have a stamp or a QR code on their test certificate will be deported back to their point of origin. The COVID‑19 RT PCR test certificate must also not have any modifications or alterations (e.g. addition or deletion).

Recognised COVID‑19 tests

• RT PCR taken within 72/96 hours prior to departure depending on the country of arrival)
• Antigen test (taken within 24 hours from sample collection to arrival in Cairo)
• ID NOW NAAT test (taken within 24 hours from sample collection to arrival in Cairo)
• Note: Test specified only as NAAT are not acceptable.

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

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

All travellers who have a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate will be accepted for travel and are exempted from taking a pre departure COVID‑19 PCR test.

The certificate must comply with the following conditions:

• Issued by an accredited laboratory in the issuing country
• Linked with a readable QR code and does not contain scrapings, cancellations or additions (QR code should be readable once scanned) 
• In case the vaccination certificate is issued without a readable QR code, it can be accepted with approval from the Egyptian embassy in the passenger’s departure country (this is applicable to foreign nationals who have vaccination certificates that are issued without a readable QR code, however are stamped and certified by the Egyptian Embassy in passenger’s departure country) 
• 14 days have passed since the date of the second dose of the Pfizer, Modern, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik vaccine or first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Until further notice, Ethiopian Immigration has temporarily suspended the provision of visa on arrival for all passengers. Passengers with pre issued e‑visa will also not be accepted for entry into Ethiopia. Exemptions:

• Transfer passengers
• Passengers with sticker visas
• E‑visas with a confirmation page showing the passenger details along with a photo of the passenger will be accepted
• Visa on arrival will only be granted to passengers who were born in Ethiopia, whose passport states Ethiopia as their place of birth
• Children of Ethiopian nationals or Residence Card holders who are travelling with their parents, who will be allowed to enter the country with a visa on arrival eligibility or if they have a pre issued sticker or e‑visa
• Passengers with Africa Union IDs or Diplomatic IDs issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, given the ID is valid
• Passengers with Ethiopian Origin ID

All passengers travelling to Ethiopia must present a printed copy or soft copy of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result certificate for a test conducted not more than 5 days before arrival. The certificate must clearly mention that an RT‑PCR test was conducted, the time and date when the sample was taken and have an official stamp of the authorities issuing the certificate. Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT antibody test) results will not be accepted.

Children under 10 years are exempted as long as they are travelling with their parents and their parents have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate.

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

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 4 December 2021, the 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

• Vaccinated passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure, proof of vaccination and a sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID‑19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID‑19.
• Non‑vaccinated passengers must present a certificate of recovery dated more than eleven days and less than six months, or a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure.
• All travellers arriving from a green list country must complete a sworn statement certifying that they agree to take a virological or biological screening test for COVID‑19 upon arrival.
• Children under 12 years old are exempt from testing.
• A sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID‑19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID‑19 must also be presented.

Orange countries

Vaccinated passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure, proof of vaccination and a sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID‑19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID‑19.

Non‑vaccinated passengers must have a compelling reason for travelling to France:

• All passengers above the age of 12 must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure.
• All passengers will be subject to random testing on arrival.
• Passengers must self isolate for 7 days.
• A sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID‑19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID‑19 must also be presented.

Red countries

Vaccinated passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure, proof of vaccination and a sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID‑19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID‑19.

Non vaccinated passengers must have a compelling reason for travelling to France:

• All passengers above the age of 12 must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result for a test taken less than 48 hours before departure.
• All passengers will be subject to testing on arrival.
• All passengers must undergo a mandatory 10 day quarantine.

All country categories

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.

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)

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.

Green countries

All passengers above 12 years old, must take a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure.

Orange countries

Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction

Non‑vaccinated passengers above the age of 12 years must take a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours before departure.

• All Passengers will be subject to random testing on arrival.

Red countries

Fully vaccinated passengers can enter France without any restriction

Non‑vaccinated passengers above the age of 12 years must take a COVID‑19 PCR less than 48 hours before departure.

• Must take a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test 48 hours before departure
• Will be subject to testing on arrival
• Passengers over 12 years old who are travelling from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Mauritius, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe must take a COVID‑19 PCR less than 48 hours before departure or an antigen test less than 24 hours before departure.

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.

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

Minors

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 6 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 6.

For Non‑‑EU Citizens:

Germany allows unrestricted entry for residents of the following countries and territories: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan.

• All travellers aged 6 years old and above must meet the general immigration requirements (e.g. passport validity, visa etc.) and present a completed vaccination certificate with any vaccine approved by the Paul Ehrlich Institute administered at least 14 days before travel, have a negative COVID‑19 test result or present proof of recovery.
• Fully vaccinated non‑EU citizens may enter Germany for any valid purpose such as leisure, business, study and family visits, provided that at least 14 days have passed since 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 Institute.
• Entry is also permitted for family members from third countries provided they comply with all applicable conditions. Find information here.

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.

All passengers 6 years old and above arriving in Germany on flights, irrespective of whether 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 who can present proof of recovery from COVID‑19 may be exempt from the pre‑departure testing and quarantine requirements if they have not been in an area of variant of concern before travelling to Germany. 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 taken no less than 28 days and no more than six months before arrival in Germany.

Proof of testing may be in the form of a medical certificate or test result confirming that the passenger is not infected with COVID‑19. 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 COVID‑19 are currently accepted. The sample collection for the test must not be more than 72 hours before the planned time of departure.

Antigen tests for the direct detection of COVID‑19 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 the planned time of departure. 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.

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

Passengers who can present proof of vaccination against COVID‑19 may be exempt from the pre‑departure testing and quarantine requirements if they have not been in an area of variant of concern before travelling to 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:

• the full dosage has been completed and no less than 14 days have elapsed since the last required dose, OR
• One vaccine dose for a person who has recovered from COVID‑19

Information on accepted vaccines can be found here.

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 

Effective 20 December 2021, a travel ban is in place for all passengers arriving to Ghana from South Korea, Malta or Israel.

Passengers arriving from Israel on humanitarian reasons or during official travels will be accepted. Passengers in this category must request permission to travel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

All passengers travelling to Ghana are required to take a COVID‑19 test from accredited labs on the PanaBIOS or Global Haven registry, and verify their results via the Trusted Travel platform before check‑in.

The Travel Code issued online must presented at check‑in to confirm that the results are still valid at the time of travel.

All international passengers, including those from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region, travelling to Ghana, will be required to meet the following health requirements prior to admission into Ghana:

• All arriving passengers will be subject to temperature screening. Passengers must not present symptoms of COVID‑19, including body temperature lower than 38°C.
• Passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory in the country of origin. The test must be taken not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure. All passengers 5 years old and above are required to hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result.
  
• Ghanaian residents who have travelled outside Ghana and returning within one week will not be required to present a COVID‑19 PCR test result from the country of departure. They will, however, undergo mandatory COVID‑19 testing upon arrival in Ghana.
• Passengers must take a COVID‑19 test on arrival at their own expense:
  • Ghanaians and ECOWAS citizens – USD 50
  • All other passengers – USD 150
  • Payment for the test must be made online and proof of payment (receipt) must be presented at checkin.
  • Children between the ages of 5 and 12 will be tested free of charge upon arrival.
• All arriving passengers except Ghanaian nationals, who test positive for COVID‑19 will undergo mandatory 7 day isolation and treatment at a designated health facility or isolation centre at their own expense. Isolation will end based on the existing case management guidelines and protocols.
• All passengers who test negative for COVID‑19 will be required to follow COVID‑19 safety protocols and will receive regular information on COVID‑19 within five (5) days of arrival in Ghana.
• For passengers who are transiting through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point.

Exceptions to testing requirements

• Passengers transiting and transferring through Accra will not be required to take a COVID‑19 test in Accra but must comply with the COVID‑19 requirements of their destination.
• Airline crew are exempted from the predeparture and arrival COVID‑19 testing and should follow the airline policy for testing.
• Children below 5 years old will not be required to undergo testing on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport.
• Passengers who arrive under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or remain in isolation in their hotel.
• Ghanaian residents who have travelled outside Ghana and are returning within one week will not be required to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result from the country of departure, but they will be subject to mandatory COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Ghana (this is applicable to direct flights; i.e. Accra Dubai Accra).

All passengers 18 years old and above arriving in Ghana will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination against COVID‑19 at check‑in.

Ghana nationals and foreign residents who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will be accepted for travel to Ghana but must be vaccinated on arrival or undergo mandatory quarantine for 7 days.

All other cases will be considered on a case by case basis.

Vaccination will be offered to pregnant women. Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech are the recommended vaccines for pregnant women.

Passengers with a vaccination certificate must still undergo the required pre‑departure COVID‑19 PCR test.

You are considered fully vaccinated when you have taken the full dose of vaccines approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana or the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing

Passengers who have been vaccinated with vaccines on the WHO Emergency Use Listing but not registered by FDA Ghana for use will be offered one of the FDA Ghana approved vaccines on arrival at the airport.

All passengers who do not have a valid vaccination certificate or certificate of recovery, must:

• 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
• Display a 24 hour rapid antigen test for COVID‑19 (rapid test)

The tests for COVID‑19 (PCR or rapid) 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 and include the name of the passenger as registered in the passport.

The COVID‑19 testing requirements also apply to children 5 years old and above.

Indian nationals and passengers travelling to Guinea from India are permitted entry subject to the following requirements:

• COVID‑19 PCR testing at least 72 hours before departure
• Vaccinated passengers are only required to provide a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate at check in. 
• Accepted vaccines are Spoutnik V, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Astra Zeneca, Covishield, Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
• Non vaccinated passengers will undergo a second COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival at their own cost of GNF 650,000 GNF (USD 65).

Effective 1 January 2022:

1) Passengers must have a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with:

• Janssen at least 28 days before arrival; or
• AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience), AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covishield, Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer‑BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm (BIBP), Sinovac or Sputnik V at least 14 days before arrival.
• This does not apply to passengers younger than 18 years.

2) Passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.

• This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.

All passengers travelling to Conakry must carry a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure date. A certificate from any government approved lab will be acceptable.

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

Children 5 years old and below are exempted from COVID‑19 PCR testing for entry into Conakry.

Travel from France, Senegal, Turkey, Morocco or United Kingdom

All passengers travelling to Guinea from France, Senegal, Turkey, Morocco or United Kingdom no longer require a COVID‑19 PCR test if they are fully vaccinated. The following are the accepted vaccines: Sputnik V, Sinopharm, Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Covishield.

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

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.

Hong Kong residents returning to Hong Kong must present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card to be accepted for travel.

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.

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.

Passengers who are required to take a pre‑departure test must undergo a PCR based nucleic acid test for COVID‑19, and check the specific validity requirements for their country of departure.

Accepted COVID‑19 PCR test related documents:

• Negative COVID‑19 PCR test report in English or Chinese with 48 hours validity from the time sample was taken prior to departure from Dubai or Bangkok. If the 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.
• The certificate must state that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited. If not, 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.

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:

• Hungarian nationals are permitted to enter Hungary without an entry permit or pre departure COVID‑19 PCR test.
• 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 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, Uzbekistan, Russia, Andorra, Faroe Islands. Israel, Monaco, Panama, Vatican City, India, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Maldives, Armenia, El Salvador, Iceland. Lichtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Togo, United Kingdom, Cabo Verde, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Tunisia and Iran.
• Passengers 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 old who are accompanied by their parents/guardian.
• 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.

All foreign nationals who are travelling from or have stayed in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe within the past 14 days are not permitted to enter Hungary unless they have received special permission/pre approval.

This restriction is not applicable to:

• Passengers with official passports or passengers arriving for official activities.
• For nationals with a permanent residence in Hungary, including their family members.
• Foreign nationals with any residence permit issued by the Hungarian Immigration Authority with a validity longer than 90 days.

Hungarian nationals who are travelling from or have stayed in these countries within the past 14 days have to undergo additional health screening upon entry into Hungary and must quarantine on arrival.

All other passengers who require pre‑approval from Hungarian authorities to enter Hungary need to make the request online.

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

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.

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 RTPCR 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.

Effective 1 February 2022, the following categories of passengers are exempted from the entry restriction:

• Indonesian nationals
• 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
• Foreign nationals entering Indonesia under Travel Corridor Agreement (TCA)
• Foreign nationals entering Indonesia based on written approval by an Indonesian ministry or agency

Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK). International air travel is only allowed at airports in Jakarta, Manado, Surabaya and Denpasar Bali.

Visit visa and limited stay visa can apply to the following purposes:

A. 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

B. 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
  • Foreign workers on a 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:

• A certificate proving complete vaccination against COVID‑19
• 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 their stay 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.

Both foreign nationals and Indonesian passport holders entering Indonesia directly or transiting via other countries must provide a printed negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a sample taken not more than 48 hours before departure. 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 and present mild to severe symptoms will be directed to a dedicated hospital for further treatment. Positive passengers with no or very mild symptoms will be isolated or treated in a centralised isolation facility.

All foreign nationals must present a printed or digital COVID‑19 vaccine certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated 14 days before departure. If the certificate is not in English, English translation must be provided.

Children aged 12–17 years old who have visit visas or limited stay visas are required to present a COVID‑19 vaccine certificate.

Indonesian and foreign nationals who are partially vaccinated can be accepted for travel to Indonesia.

Foreigners who do not meet these requirements will not be accepted for travel.

Exemptions to presenting a COVID‑19 vaccine certificate apply to:

• Indonesian passports holders, who 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
• Foreigners age 12 – 17 years old (until 17th birthday) holding Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP), Diplomatic Stay Permit and Official Stay Permit can receive vaccine at quarantine facility after receiving a negative result on second  RT‑PCR test on last day of quarantine
• Foreigners entering Indonesia using Travel Corridor Agreement (TCA) based on reciprocity principle and implementing strict health protocol
  
• 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 intend 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.

Entry to Iran is allowed only for Iranian nationals and foreign nationals who have any of the following:

• Residence permit
• Entry visa (merchants)
• Work permit visa;
• Medical visa
• Investment visa
• Exit and return stamp from Iran Immigration

Travel from Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, United Kingdom or Zimbabwe

All non‑Iranian passengers arriving from or have transited for more than 4 hours through the following countries are not allowed to enter Iran:

• Botswana, France, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, United Kingdom or Zimbabwe

Iranian passengers from these countries will be allowed entry provided they self‑isolate for 14 days on arrival and take 3 COVID‑19 PCR tests during quarantine.

All Iranian citizens (over 12 years old), regardless of their vaccination status, are required to hold a medical certificate with a negative COVID‑19 RT PCR test result. The test must have been taken not more than 72 hours from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, otherwise it must be certified by an embassy or consulate of Iran.

Non‑Iranian nationals must be fully vaccinated and must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 hours before the start of travel to enter Iran.

Passengers will be screened on arrival. Passengers showing symptoms of COVID‑19 will be retested at their own expense (equivalent to IRR 2,500,000). Until the test result is known, foreign nationals will be quarantined in facilities provided by the Ministry of Health, while Iranian nationals must self‑isolate at home.

All Iranian passengers who are not fully vaccinated will undergo a COVID‑19 test on arrival and have to stay in quarantine until the result is ready.

Exceptions:

Iranian nationals not holding a negative test result can be accepted with a form of indemnity (FOI). They will undergo a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival and will be isolated in IBIS Hotel for 48 hours until the test result is received. Passengers must cover the costs of the test and hotel stay.

Passengers holding a paper visa and one way ticket require OK to board approval. To get OK to board approval, they must submit copies of their passport, flight booking reference and visa 48 hours before their date of travel. The required documents must be submitted to:

• Baghdad: BaghdadReservation@emirates.com
• Basra: bsrapt@emirates.com

The following passengers can travel to Iraq without OK to board to board approval:

• Passengers holding a valid sticker visa
• Passengers holding a paper visa and a return ticket

All passengers traveling to Iraq must have a printed medical certificate for a negative COVID‑19 PCR test or RT‑PCR test result. The test must be taken not more than 72 hours before departure and the certificate must be in Arabic or English.

Passengers travelling to Basra can take a COVID 19 PCR, RT PCR or rapid test not more than 72 hours before departure and the certificate must be in Arabic or English.

Passengers travelling from Canada to Iraq must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test or COVID‑19 RT PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure and the certificate must be in Arabic or English. This requirement is applicable for direct or transfer flights e.g. passengers booked on a direct flight from Canada to Iraq or who are transferring/ transiting in Dubai on a flight from Canada to Iraq via Dubai.

All children under the age of 10 departing or arriving to Iraq are exempt from COVID‑19 PCR test requirements.

Entry exceptions are granted for Diplomats, Official Government Delegations and working employees of International Organizations and Associations.

From 20 January 2022, all passengers (Iraqi or non‑Iraqi) travelling to Iraq must have a vaccination certificate indicating that the passenger has received a minimum of 2 COVID‑19 vaccine doses. COVID‑19 vaccination certificates without QR or IQ codes will be accepted for travel.

Exemptions from the vaccination requirement:

• Children below 10 years old
• Medical cases with relevant approvals from authorities

Passengers arriving in Ireland will require one of the following. This applies to passengers whose journey originates in Dubai or are travelling through Dubai:

• 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.

Children aged 11 or below are not required to take a pre departure test to travel into Ireland.

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.

From 00.01 GMT on 6 January 2022, passengers arriving in Ireland are no longer required to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR certificate if they present proof they are fully vaccinated or have proof of recovery.

Passengers that are not vaccinated or have recovered from COVID‑19 are required to present evidence of a negative/ not detected RT‑PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours before their arrival into Ireland. All tests must be certified by professional entities.

Please visit the official site for further information.

Vaccination certificates indicating that more than 270 days have passed since the final required dose of an accepted vaccine will no longer be accepted for travel to Ireland. The standard acceptance period of 270 days will apply to certificates showing completion of any single dose series, two‑dose series, two‑dose mixed vaccine series, or recovery from COVID‑19 and a subsequent single dose within 180 days.

There is currently no maximum acceptance time period for booster/ additional dose certificates.

From 1 February 2022, passengers must wait 14 days after their final required dose of an accepted vaccine before travelling to Ireland. This applies to a single dose series, two‑dose series, two‑dose mixed vaccine series, or recovery from COVID‑19 and a subsequent single dose within 180 days.

You are considered "fully vaccinated" when you satisfy one of the following requirements:

A full course of any one of the following vaccines:

• Pfizer BioNtech Vaccine: BNT162b2 (Comirnaty®
• Moderna Vaccine: CX 024414 (Moderna®)
• Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine: ChAdOx1 SARS COV 2 (Vaxzevria® or Covishield)
• Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine: Ad26.COV2 S [recombinant] (Janssen®)
• Coronavac (Sinovac)
• Sinopharm BIBP
• Novavax (Nuvaxovid) ‑ from 1 February 2022
  
• 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.

Vaccinated tourists and foreign residents are allowed to enter Israel effective 9 January 2022.

Israeli citizens will be able to enter Israel under the following conditions, even if they have not been vaccinated or have not recovered from COVID‑19:

• They present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken 72 hours before departure or Negative Rapid Antigen test result which was taken less than 24 hours before departure.
• They have completed an Entry Statement Form and have a Green Pass no later than 48 hours before departure.
• They undergo COVID‑19 PCR or Serological testing on arrival based on which vaccine they have received. They can pay for the tests before departure or upon arrival. For more details, please refer to the Vaccination requirements section.

Travel from a non‑red country:

• Vaccinated passengers or passengers who have a valid recovery certificate must isolate at home until they receive a negative result on their on‑arrival PCR test
• Non‑vaccinated or non‑recovered passengers are required to isolate at home for 7 days subject to two negative tests, or full isolation of 14 days.
• A passenger who does not undergo the second test will be required to complete full isolation (14 days).

All passengers travelling to Israel and airline crew who have stayed more than 72 hours in a country outside of Israel must hold a printed copy of a negative COVID‑19 PCR or RT PCR test taken not more than 72 hours prior to the departure of the first flight of their itinerary. The test result must be in English and include their passport number.

This doesn’t apply to:

• Passengers and airline crew with a positive COVID‑19 PCR test taken at least 11 days and at most 3 months before departure of the first flight of their itinerary. Please check the official website for details on recovery certificates.
• Airline crew who are staying in Israel for less than 72 hours.

All passengers arriving in Israel are required to pay for the mandatory COVID‑19 PCR test. The cost is ILS 80 if paid in advance, and ILS 100 by credit card or ILS 115 by cash on arrival. Passengers can pay in advance while completing the Entry Statement Form.

Passengers will be required to isolate until a negative result is received.

For passengers transiting to Israel, if the time between the first flight and the final flight to Israel is more than 24 hours, the passenger must take the test within 72 hours of the final flight’s scheduled arrival in Israel.

Vaccines recognised in Israel: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Sinovac, SinoPharm, the Serum Institute of India.

Sputnik V vaccine is also recognised in Israel, subject to additional requirements below.

Vaccinated or recovered passengers must meet the following conditions to be accepted for travel to Israel:

1. Passengers who have been vaccinated with the Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Sinovac, SinoPharm or Covishield vaccines:

• Have received two doses at least 14 days before arrival in Israel (but not more than 180 days from when the last dose was administered), or,
• Have received a booster dose at least 14 days before arrival in Israel.

2. Passengers who have been vaccinated with the Janssen (J&J) vaccine:

• Have received one dose at least 14 days before arrival in Israel (but not more than 180 days from when the last dose was administered) and received a booster dose at least 14 days before arrival in Israel.

• At least 11 days since the positive test prior to entry into Israel (but not more than 190 days) or
• Have received at least one dose of a WHO approved vaccine in addition to their recovery.

Check the list of countries that issue certificates that the Israeli MOH systems can digitally authenticate.

Passengers who have received the Sputnik V vaccine will be accepted for travel to Israel subject to the following conditions:

• They have received two doses at least 14 days before entry into Israel (but not more than 180 days from when the last dose was administered).
• They have received a booster dose at least 14 days before entry into Israel.
• They submit to serological examination in Israel and receive a positive result. 
• Passengers who do not meet these conditions will be denied entry to Israel unless they apply to the Exceptions Committee and receive a special entry permit.

To travel to/from Italy it is mandatory to wear a mask FFP2 (sample 1, sample 2) or KN95. All other masks type are not accepted.

There are different entry regulations depending on where you are travelling from.

Category A: The Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State:

• No limitations. Category

Category B: Countries with low epidemiological risk will be identified among those in List C. At present none of them are present in this list.

Category 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.

Passengers coming from the category C countries above can travel to Italy without quarantine as long as they meet the following criteria:

• In the 14 days prior to entering Italy they have not been in a category E country;
• Have a vaccination certificate (the EU Digital COVID‑19 Certificate issued following recovery from COVID‑19 or similar certification issued by local health authorities is accepted).
• Fill out the Passenger Locator Form prior to entering Italy.

Passengers not vaccinated or vaccinated with a vaccine not EMA approved without a booster dose of an EMA approved vaccine will need to self‑isolate for 5 days and take an COVID‑19 antigen or PCR test at the end of the quarantine.

Category D: The following countries are included in category D:

• Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, 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, United States of America, Uruguay, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions.

Passengers coming from the category D countries above can travel to Italy without quarantine as long as they meet the following criteria:

• In the 14 days prior to entering Italy they have not been in a category E country
• Have both a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival with 2 doses plus 1 booster only with EMA approved vaccines: Comirnaty (Pfizer BioNtech), Spikevax (Moderna) Vaxzevria (Astrazeneca), COVID‑19 vaccine Jannsen (Johnson&Johnson) or vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with a non‑EMA approved vaccine plus 1 booster of an EMA approved vaccine or a COVID‑19 recovery certificate that confirms that an infection has been overcome in the last 180 days (from United States of America, Canada and Japan also the EU Digital COVID‑19 Certificate issued following recovery from COVID‑19 or similar certification issued by local health authorities is accepted)plus a booster vaccine EMA approved.
• Have a negative molecular swab test taken in the 72 hours or an antigen swab test taken in the 24 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.
• Complete the Digital Passenger Locator Form.

Passengers not vaccinated or vaccinated with a vaccine not EMA approved without a booster dose of an EMA approved vaccine will need to self‑isolate for 5 days and take an antigen or PCR test at the end of the quarantine.

• Health reasons
• Study reasons
• Absolute urgency
• Return to one's domicile, home, or residence.

Passengers coming from the category E countries must present:

• Complete the digital Passenger Locator Form
• A negative molecular swab test taken in the 72 hours or an antigen swab test taken in the 24 hours prior to entering Italy
• Notify the prevention department of the health authority responsible for the area of your entry
• Reach the final destination in Italy only by private transport
• Undergo self isolation at the address indicated on the Passenger Locator Form for 10 days
• Undergo an additional molecular or antigenic swab at the end of the 10day selfisolation period
• These passengers will be allowed to access public transport or any public place (hotels, restaurants, etc.) only if fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival with 2 doses plus 1 booster of EMA approved vaccines: Comirnaty (Pfizer BioNtech), Spikevax (Moderna) Vaxzevria (Astrazeneca), COVID19 vaccine Jannsen (Johnson&Johnson); or vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with a non‑EMA approved vaccine plus 1 booster of an EMA approved vaccine; or a COVID19 recovery certificate that confirms that an infection has been overcome in the last 180 days plus a booster vaccine EMA approved.

Quarantine exemptions

Unvaccinated passengers travelling from category D and list E countries can travel to Italy without a pre‑entry swab test, self‑isolation and the swab test at the end of self‑isolation if they will be staying in Italy for not more than 120 hours (five days) for work, health or absolute emergency.

They must, however, either immediately leave the country at the end of the 5‑day period or start a 5‑day period of monitoring and self‑quarantine and take a molecular or antigen swab test at the end of quarantine.

Unvaccinated passengers are eligible for this exemption under the following conditions:

• No symptoms of COVID‑19 should arise
• They have filled out the Passenger Locator Form – Digital localisation form ‑ before entering Italy

Unvaccinated passengers who are staff of businesses and entities with registered or secondary offices in Italy who are travelling abroad for work and for trips not longer than 120 hours (5 days) do not need to quarantine upon returning to Italy provided:

• They fill out the Passenger Locator Form – Digital localisation form ‑ before entering Italy
• They undertake the pre‑entry swab test

These passengers will not be allowed to:

• Take any public transport to reach their final destination
• Enter any public place like hotels and restaurants

Passengers from all country categories

Minors below 6 years old travelling to Italy from any country category 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.

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)

For more general COVID‑19 related information, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

All passengers from any country and area will be denied entry into Japan until further notice.

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 holder
• Permanent resident status holders
• Reentry permission holders
• Spouse or child of a Japanese national or Permanent resident holder
• Spouse or child of long term resident holding a visa issued after 2 December 2021
• A foreign national who has or is about to acquire the status of "diplomat" or "official resident"
• Seamen who will board a ship after entering Japan with all the required documents. Seamen must be met at the airport by their shipping agent.
• US military personnel on travel order

For special exceptional circumstances and new entry, please refer to the Japan Foreign Affairs website.

All visas issued before 2 December 2021 have been suspended until further notice except for spouses of Japanese nationals, spouses of permanent residents, and diplomats. Further exceptions may apply. Please consult with your local Japanese embassy. Entry into Japan is subject to approval by the local Immigration at the Arrival Passport Control.

For more and most up to date information, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

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 and can be downloaded in Japanese and English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Urdu and Ukrainian

The certificate must have the passenger’s name and passport number or name and date of birth. Nationality is optional.

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.

• Japanese and English
• Arabic
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Persian
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Urdu
• Ukrainian

The following tests will be accepted:

• 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

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.

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

Passengers will undergo a second COVID‑19 PCR test upon arrival. The cost of the test (JOD 20) must be paid online. After registration and successful payment, you will receive a QR code that must be presented at check in to be accepted for your flight. The QR code must also be presented to the authorities upon arrival for verification. Passengers who do not hold proof of EMD payment will be charged on arrival.

Exceptions

• Children below 5 years old are not required to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure or on arrival.
• Passengers coming to Amman for medical treatment can be accepted without a QR code if they carry an official letter of approval issued by the Private Hospital Association Jordan.
• Diplomats and employees of regional and international organizations as well as their dependents and family members holding special and/ or normal passports who are residing in Jordan are exempted from the following:
  • COVID‑19 PCR test before departure
  • COVID‑19 PCR test upon arrival
• Military QR holders are allowed entry into Jordan provided they have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result for a test conducted not more than 72 hours before departure time from the first embarkation point. 

International transfer passengers are allowed at Jordanian airports following below criteria:

• Negative COVID‑19 PCR test is required within 72 hours prior to departure to Jordan

All passengers that require visas should apply for and obtain an e visa before travelling to Kenya. The e‑visa can be obtained through this website. Minors below 16 years old are exempted from the visa requirement.

Passengers holding Refugee or Alien travel documents must have a visa at all times.

All passengers travelling to Kenya must present a digitally verifiable negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted not more than 72 hours before departure regardless of their route of entry.

There will be no paper verification of COVID‑19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival in Kenya.

Passengers must upload the document on Global Haven before check‑in. All passengers below 5 years old are exempt from the COVID‑19 PCR test requirements.

All passengers travelling to Kenya must present proof of vaccination.

Passengers must upload the document on Global Haven before check‑in.

Returning unvaccinated Kenyans who have difficulties accessing vaccines in their current country of residence must be prepared to be vaccinated immediately upon entry and must register for vaccination on the chanjoke platform before departure. Proof of registration will be required before entry into the country.

All passengers below 18 years old are exempt from the COVID‑19 vaccination requirements.

Passengers who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reason must provide a letter detailing their condition from a recognised medical practitioner.

Passengers who have recovered from an active COVID‑19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the last 90 days before travel must provide a letter of recovery from a recognised medical practitioner.

There are restrictions to the categories of passengers who can enter South Korea at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel.

Registered foreigners who exited South Korea from 1 June 2020 and who are seeking re‑entry must apply for a re‑entry permit.

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 with an exemption certificate for humanitarian reasons or official governmental duty travel.

• Korean nationals who submit a COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that does not meet the requirements on arrival must undergo a 7 day quarantine at a government facility at their own expense of KRW 840,000 (approx. USD 704) 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 2 days at their residences at their own expense.
• 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.

The following categories of passengers may enter Kuwait.

• Citizens and their first degree relatives and workers accompanying them
• GCC nationals
• Non‑Kuwaiti Nationals 

Citizens and their first‑degree relatives and workers accompanying them

• Kuwaiti nationals, first degree relatives and their domestic workers travelling with them will be allowed entry to Kuwait under the following conditions based on their country of origin and the status of vaccination administered in or outside Kuwait:
• Citizens arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe irrespective of their vaccination status will be subject to a 7 day institutional quarantine and two PCR tests which need to be pre booked through Kuwait Mosafer platform.
• Kuwaiti nationals who are fully vaccinated with the approved vaccines can be accepted without updating the Immune App provided they can present a vaccine certificate approved by official authorities. 
• Partially vaccinated passengers whose Immune Application / KWI Mobile ID status is yellow and arriving from non restricted countries can be accepted for travel provided they register on Kuwait Mosafer and Shlonik.
• Non‑vaccinated passengers and passengers who have a vaccine not approved by Kuwait Ministry of Health will be accepted for travel provided they prebook COVID‑19 PCR tests and 7day institutional quarantine through the Kuwait Mosafer platform.
• Kuwaiti citizens infected with COVID‑19 outside Kuwait will be permitted to return to the country after completing the required isolation period. 
• Vaccinated passengers can travel by presenting their vaccination certificate along with a positive COVID‑19 test certificate showing they had been infected 7 to 28 days before their arrival date.
• Non‑vaccinated passengers can travel by presenting a positive COVID‑19 test certificate showing they had been infected 10 to 30 days before their arrival date. 

GCC nationals 

• GCC nationals and the accompanying domestic workers who are fully vaccinated with the approved vaccines (inside or outside Kuwait) and arriving from non restricted countries can be accepted without the Immune App provided they produce vaccine certificates approved by official authorities.
• GCC nationals and the accompanying domestic workers who have taken Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik vaccines and arriving from non restricted countries may travel to Kuwait provided they have received at least 1 dose of a Kuwait approved vaccine. 

Non‑Kuwaiti Nationals 

• All passengers under this category are required to have a valid Kuwait residence / entry/ electronic visa. 
• Passengers arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe may enter the country provided they have spent 14 days in a non restricted country prior to the arrival. 
• Eligible nationals may enter Kuwait by obtaining an electronic visa through the official website.
• Vaccinated non‑Kuwaiti citizens infected with COVID‑19 outside Kuwait will be accepted for travel after completing the required isolation period provided they have been vaccinated with a Kuwait‑approved vaccine. Passengers in this category must present their vaccination certificate along with a positive COVID‑19 test certificate showing they had been infected 7 to 28 days before their arrival date

Additional information 

The visa on arrival facility is suspended until further notice. 

Non‑vaccinated passengers below 18 years old are permitted to travel alone once, provided the parent of the passenger signs a pledge and presents it to immigration upon arrival. 

Resident permit holders who have left Kuwait on or after 1 September 2019 and have stayed outside Kuwait for more than six months can return provided their resident permit/visa is still valid. This is applicable only for eligible passengers.

Diplomats and staff of diplomatic missions and their first degree relatives, even if they are not vaccinated, can be accepted for travel provided they have a valid residence permit or entry visa. Passengers in this category will be subject to a 7 day home quarantine

All passengers entering or transiting in Kuwait, except children below 6 years old, must carry an original negative COVID‑19 PCR test result certificate in English from any accredited laboratory. 

Starting 4 January 2022, the COVID‑19 PCR test must be taken within 72 hours before departure from the point of origin. 

Passengers who have taken a COVID‑19 PCR test in Kuwait are eligible to return without restrictions by presenting the same COVID‑19 PCR test certificate provided the return journey is within 72 hours of their test date.

From 2 January 2022, passengers who have not received the booster dose of a vaccine approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Health within nine months of completing the initial dose/s will be considered as partially vaccinated. This applies only to Kuwaiti nationals travelling out of Kuwait. 

Below types of vaccines are approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Health whether they were taken inside or outside the State of Kuwait. 

• Pfizer BioNTech (two doses)
• AstraZeneca/Oxford (two doses)
• Moderna (two doses)
• Johnson & Johnson (one dose) 

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

Passengers vaccinated in the state of Kuwait must present proof via a green status on the Immune App, Kuwait Mobile ID or Kuwait Mosafer platform. 

Passengers vaccinated outside the state of Kuwait must present a vaccination certificate with the following information:

• Name matching the name on the passenger’s passport 
• Type of vaccination received
• Date the doses were taken 
• Name of the vaccination agency
• QR code to confirm the authenticity – vaccination certificates without a QR code must be uploaded on the MOH website for authentication

Non‑Kuwaiti passengers who have taken Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik vaccines must present proof that they have received at least 1 dose of a Kuwait approved vaccine.

Non‑vaccinated non‑Kuwaiti medical staff and their first degree relatives may travel to Kuwait provided they pre pay for 2 COVID‑19 PCR tests and have a valid visa/residence permit. This category of passengers will be subject to a 14‑day institutional quarantine either at MOH allotted quarantine centres for free or his/her choice of hotel at their own expense. 

Domestic workers travelling alone can enter Kuwait even if they are not vaccinated provided they are registered under the Belsalamah platform and have a valid Kuwait visa/residence permit.

Passengers registered under the Belsalamah platform are not required to register on the Kuwait Mosafer or Shlonik App.

Vaccinated domestic workers are not required to register on the Belsalamah platform provided they have a valid Kuwait residence/entry visa and have green status on the Immune App. 

Vaccination exemptions for age, pregnancy/health situation, etc. are applicable only for the arrival/departure of Kuwait nationals.

All passengers arriving in Lebanon must register on the MOPH PASS platform of the Ministry of Public Health and make sure that the information sent is correct before applying for a MOPH PASS. 

Children under 12 years old and United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) are exempted from registration.

• All passengers except children below 12 years old, must tale a COVID‑19 PCR test in an authorised laboratory not more than 48 hours or a COVID‑19 rapid antigen test not more than 24 hours between the sampling date and boarding the plane from the country of origin. The test certificate for the rapid antigen test must have a QR code. Passengers must upload the test result on MOPH PASS.
• All passengers except children below 12 years old and UNIFIL must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Lebanon. The testing fee of USD 30 must be paid for in advance on MOPH PASS using an International USD credit card or LBP credit or debit card. Proof of payment must be presented at check in. For more information and assistance about registering on the Ministry of Health electronic platform mentioned above, passengers may call 1214 ext. 2 in Lebanon, 00961 6 659023 outside Lebanon or send a WhatsApp text or voice message on the same number.
• Passengers required to take a PCR test on arrival must quarantine until they receive their result within 24‑48 hours via a text message or by accessing MOPH PASS
• Passengers who test positive for COVID19 on arrival must immediately call the COVID19 hotline on 1787 in case the Ministry of Public Health does not contact them.

Exemptions:

• Fully vaccinated passengers may be exempt from the pre‑departure testing requirement. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received a second or third dose of any COVID‑19 vaccine or one dose of a single‑dose vaccine not more than six months before arrival. You must upload your vaccination certificate and other official documents on MOPH PASS. However, you will still be required to take the PCR test on arrival in Lebanon.
• Passengers who have travelled out of Lebanon and are returning within one week are exempted from taking a COVID 19 PCR test in their country of departure but must take the on arrival test at Beirut‑Rafic Hariri International Airport, provided they have uploaded all relevant documents on the MOPH PASS platform.
• Cabin crew who are staying in Lebanon for no more than 48 hours are exempted from on arrival PCR testing but must remain quarantined in their places of residence throughout their stay

All passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia until further notice. Entry Exemptions can be found below. 

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

Ministry of Health (MOH) has imposed temporary entry restrictions on foreign travellers entering Malaysia from countries with a high risk of the new COVID 19 variant of concern, Omicron, or those who have been to these countries 14 days before entering Malaysia. The following are the high risk countries listed as of 02 December 2021. The list will be updated periodically on MOTAC’s website and the Immigration Department’s website 

• South Africa, Botswana, Eswathini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi

Malaysian citizens, permanent residents and long term pass holders travelling from these countries will be allowed entry into Malaysia but must undergo a 14 day quarantine upon arrival. 

Entry Exemptions

Malaysian citizens are allowed entry without prior approval. 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 are:

• 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 any of the categories listed above 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. 

All passengers must make sure that they have the correct and complete documents before travelling to Malaysia. A translation in English must be provided for any required document that is in a language other than English. 

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19

The following rules apply to passengers who have previously been infected with COVID‑19:

• 10 days or less from the date of COVID‑19 infection: Not allowed to enter Malaysia
  

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.

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 48 hours prior to first point of departure to Malaysia. The 48 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.

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19 are exempted from the COVID‑19 RT‑PCR testing requirements provided they present proof of full vaccination and evidence that they tested positive with COVID‑19 through either RT‑PCR or RTK‑Ag (professional) testing. The results of the laboratory test can be submitted as a printed or digital copy.

The following rules apply to passengers who have previously been infected with COVID‑19:

• 10 days or less from the date of COVID‑19 infection: Not allowed to enter Malaysia
• 11 days to 60 days from the date of COVID‑19 infection: Allowed to enter Malaysia according to the new COVID‑19 post‑infection procedures
• More than 60 days from the date of COVID‑19 infection: Must present a negative COVID‑19 certificate following the existing entry procedures

Passengers who have a history of being admitted to a hospital for being infected with COVID‑19 must submit a “Fit to travel” letter from signed by a medical practitioner from the hospital.

For passengers who have been infected with COVID‑19 who isolated at home or at a quarantine hotel must undergo a professional RTK antigen (Ag) screening test not more than 2 before travel to Malaysia. Negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test results will also be accepted for travel.

All the required documents must be presented at check‑in and to health authorities at the airport.

The following requirements also apply:

• Passengers must download and completed the health declaration in the current MySejahtera application and scan the QR code “Travel from Abroad” while still abroad.
• Passengers will undergo a health status screening, including temperature checks and a COVID‑19 RTK Ag test on arrival. Fully vaccinated passengers who test negative do not have to undergo quarantine. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated passengers who test negative must undergo a 7‑day quarantine at an authorized facility.
• Travellers who test positive for COVID‑19 on‑arrival will be managed according to existing COV1D‑19 case management guidelines

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.

All passengers travelling to the Maldives must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR (nucleic acid) test result.

The test must be conducted no more than 96 hours before departure from the first port of embarkation.

Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test. The initial COVID‑19 PCR test for transit/transfer passengers is valid provided their transit time is not more than 24 hours.

The certificate must have the following information:

• Name of the passenger (name as it appears in the passport)
• Name and address of the testing laboratory
• Type of test stated as PCR test
• Date of sampling
• Result

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

Exemptions

The following categories of travellers are exempt from the pre‑departure COVID‑19 PCR testing requirement:

• Children below one year old
• Flight crew arriving on General Declaration and not exceeding a stay of 7 days

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19

Please refer to the guidelines in the official website.

Tourists (except children below 12 years old who are exempt from vaccination requirements) 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 since receiving the last required dose.

Tourists who have not completed vaccination can only stay at guest houses on local islands specified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The guest houses that meet the HPA criteria are listed on their website.

Only specific categories of passengers are allowed to travel to Malta at this time. Please check if you are eligible before you travel. 

Travel to and from regions/countries with known cases of the new COVID‑19 variant B.1.1.529 to Malta will be temporarily banned as from Sunday 28 November 2021 at 00:01 am. At the moment this includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. 

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. 

Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel to Malta. 

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 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.

Please refer to the official government website for further information.

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. 

Click here for the current list of COVID‑19 vaccination certificates recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health.

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.  

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. 

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.

Unvaccinated passengers transiting through Mauritius

• Passengers must follow the COVID‑19 testing requirements of their final destination.
• Passengers with an overnight transfer/transit in Mauritius cannot stay in the terminal and must book a room at a quarantine hotel.
• Passengers whose transit flight is on the same calendar day can stay in the terminal.

All passengers arriving in Mauritius, including children and infants, must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 72 before departure. 

Vaccinated passengers travelling to Mauritius 

Before arrival in Mauritius, you must take a COVID‑19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure and present the negative certificate at check‑in. See the vaccination requirements for details on accepted vaccines and certificates.

Before arrival in Mauritius, you must take a COVID‑19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure and present the negative certificate at check‑in.

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

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 COVID‑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.

Passengers under 18 years of age are currently exempted from vaccination and can stay with vaccinated adults.

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.

For more information, please also refer to the following official websites: 

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs(Opens page in a new tab)
• Ministry of Health(Opens page in a new tab)
• Ministry of Tourism(Opens page in a new tab)

Passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in Arabic, French or English. This does not apply to passengers below 6 years old.

Passengers above 6 years old will undergo antigen testing on arrival.

Passengers must have a vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covaxin, Covishield, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Nuvaxovid (Novavax),Pfizer‑BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V.

This does not apply to passengers below 18 years old.

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. 

A previously announced flight ban from specific countries will be lifted from 23 December 0:00AM onwards. The information on this page will be updated as soon as possible. You can read the updated information about the flight ban in Dutch 

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. 

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/tourism
• Compelling reasons to visit family
• International protection and humanitarian reasons
• Transit, transfer

Details of exemption categories can be found under this link. 

Passengers travelling from countries or areas that are deemed low risk for COVID‑19 are exempted from quarantine requirements.

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: 

• All passengers must have a negative result from a COVID‑19 NAAT/PCR test taken not more than 48 hours or an antigen test taken not more than 24 hours before departure.
• Please refer to Government of Netherlands website for full testing requirements
• .

Vaccinated passengers who are not travelling from a very high risk area: 

• 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, Covaxin, Covovax, Nuvaxovid, 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.
• Passengers below 12 years old are permitted to travel with vaccinated parents without any additional requirements.
• 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..

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.

The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers. If you are travelling to New Zealand before 11:59 p.m. Sunday, 27 February 2022, you are required to seek approval and book accommodation at a managed isolation facility before travel.

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 New Zealand immigration considers that the passenger has a critical purpose for travel while the border is closed and thereby grants a visa which recognises this.

If you're a non New Zealand citizen, you must hold a valid visa to enter New Zealand.

Details of who can transit in New Zealand are published by Immigration NZ and available on their website.

For passengers arriving before 11:59 p.m. NZT Sunday, 27 February 22. Domestic connections are not permitted directly upon arrival in New Zealand All passengers must end their journey at the point of entry.

The New Zealand government has announced a phased reopening plan. From 11:59 p.m. Sunday, 27 February 2022, fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens and other eligible travellers under current border settings (e.g. people with border exceptions) travelling from Australia will be allowed entry. And from 11:59 p.m. Sunday, 13 March, travel for fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens and other eligible travellers under current border settings from the rest of the world will be allowed. This will include skilled workers earning at least 1.5 times the median wage, and travellers under the highly skilled worker family reunification border exception and passengers with a Working Holiday Scheme visa. 

Effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, 12 April 2022, currently offshore temporary visa holders who can still meet the relevant visa requirements will also be allowed entry, as well as up to 5,000 international students for semester two. Further class exceptions for critical workforces that do not meet the 1.5 times the median wage test will be considered.

Further easing of restrictions will be announced closer to the date.

All fully vaccinated passengers will be required to home isolate for 10 days on arrival. Unvaccinated children below 17 years old are able to join their parents/guardians in self isolation. 

Passengers can travel to self‑isolation using public (including domestic flights within New Zealand) or private transport. Travel must be directly to the place where passengers are self‑isolating. If travel is by public transport, face masks must be worn when travelling.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you need to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 before flying to New Zealand. Returning New Zealand citizens who are unvaccinated will still be required to enter government approved MIQ (Managed Isolation and Quarantine).

All passengers will be given three rapid antigen tests (RATs) at the airport of arrival, one for the day of arrival and on day 5 or six, with one extra for backup.

From Friday, 7 January 2022, most travellers arriving in New Zealand must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR or RT‑PCR test taken within 48 hours of the scheduled departure of their first international flight.

Only COVID‑19 PCR or RT‑PCR tests will be accepted from 7 January 2022. LAMP or Antigen tests will no longer meet the requirements to enter New Zealand, unless you are travelling from one of the 105 specified countries and jurisdictions where obtaining a COVID‑19 PCR test may be difficult or not possible.

• In this case you can instead provide evidence of a supervised negative rapid antigen test (RAT) or a supervised loop‑mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test taken within 24 hours before departure.
• You will need to have had both your COVID‑19 sample taken and your result returned within 24 hours for an RAT or LAMP test to board your flight to New Zealand.
• All tests must be supervised by a health professional, which includes pharmacists, and verified in writing in the jurisdiction of origin.
• Follow this link to find specified countries and jurisdictions

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.

Testing exemptions

Children under 2 years of age (24 months) do not need to take a pre‑departure test. 

In case of medical reasons passengers must have a medical certificate stating they cannot take a test due to medical reasons and that they do not have symptoms. You must get this medical certificate 48 hours before your first international departure.

Details of exemption categories can be found on this link

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you need to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 before flying to New Zealand.

You need to be fully vaccinated. This means you need to have had a full course of any of the 29 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.

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 do not need proof of vaccination if you fall under the following categories:

• New Zealand citizens (this does not include New Zealand permanent residents and temporary visa holders)
• 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 10 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.

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

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

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

All passengers travelling to Nigeria must present a negative COVID‑19 certificate for a test taken within 48 hours before departure at government specified laboratories in the respective departure country.

Children 10 years old and below are exempt from the COVID‑19 PCR testing requirement.

• Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers are required to undergo 7 days of self isolation and take a COVID‑19 PCR test on days 2 and 7.
• Fully vaccinated passengers are not required to undergo selfisolation but must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival.
• Passengers travelling to Nigeria on business or official duty and who are staying less than 7 days must be fully vaccinated and take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 2 after arrival.

Norway is now open to all nationals who have the right to enter according to standing immigration and visa regulations of Norway.

All foreign nationals who have the right to enter according to the rules of the Immigration Act can travel to Norway if:

• You have a valid residence permit, or you have a right of residence in Norway
• You have a valid visitor’s visa or entry visa to Norway
• You have the right to visit Norway without a visa
• You are going to apply for protection (asylum) in Norway

Passengers travelling from EEA/Schengen and United Kingdom countries:

• No pre‑departure test requirements

Passengers travelling from all other countries:

• Fully vaccinated people: no pre‑departure test 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

List of countries with vaccine passports recognised by Norwegian authorities:

European Union: Croatia, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Non‑European Union: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Cape Verde, El Salvador, Faeroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Lebanon, Lichtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, new Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City.

All passengers arriving to the Sultanate are required to present a COVID‑19 vaccine certificate with a QR code stating that they have received two doses of any COVID‑19 vaccine approved in Oman. 

Omani citizens and their families who are not vaccinated (including taken only single dose) are allowed to return to the Sultanate and subject to the following health requirements issued before 1st of September 2021. They will be required to take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival and undergo home quarantine.

All Omani citizens, residents and visa holders, passengers who do not require a visa to travel to Oman, and those who can obtain a visa on arrival are allowed to enter the Sultanate in accordance with the pre‑COVID system. 

Workers who have been out of Oman for more than 180 days and whose residency is still valid will need to contact his / her sponsor to obtain a work visa form indicating that their residence visa is valid through Royal Oman Police website or through Sanad Centre. 

Citizens of the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE who are travelling between the two countries must register online and upload a valid COVID‑19 vaccination certificate and a negative result for a COVID‑19 PCR test conducted within 14 days of their scheduled time of arrival in the Sultanate of Oman.

All passengers arriving in Oman must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate. The test should be conducted not more than 72 hours before arrival. The PCR test certificate must have a QR code.

Arriving passengers 18 years old and below are exempted from the COVID‑19 testing requirements. 

Diplomats working in the foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the Sultanate and visiting diplomats are exempted from the pre departure COVID‑19 PCR testing requirement.

All passengers must complete the COVID‑19 PCR test pre‑registration form before travelling to Oman.

All non‑Omani passengers above 18 years old who are arriving to the Sultanate are required to present a COVID‑19 vaccine certificate with a QR Code stating that they have received two doses of any COVID‑19 vaccine approved in Oman. The last dose must be administered not less than fourteen days before the estimated time of arrival. 

Also airlines are required to allow passengers coming to the Sultanate from countries that do not issue QR Code (for RT‑PCR and vaccine) certificates, provided it is approved by the competent authorities in these countries. 

Vaccines approved in Oman 

• Pfizer‑BioNTech
• Oxford AstraZeneca
• Sputnik V 
• Sinovac 
• Moderna
• Johnson & Johnson ‑ Single Dose Only
• Sinopharm
• Covishield AstraZeneca
• Covaxin

Arriving passengers 18 years old and below are exempted from the vaccination requirements. 

Passengers with health conditions that prevent them from receiving the vaccine according to an approved medical certificate are also exempted from presenting vaccine certificates.

Effective 5 January 2022, only fully vaccinated passengers 15 years old and above will be accepted for travel to Pakistan.

Non‑vaccinated Pakistani nationals travelling from abroad are exempted from mandatory vaccination for the following reasons. This category of passengers will be accepted for travel provided they present valid proof at check‑in:

• Passengers who have an expired visa or Emirates ID or are illegal immigrants / deportees
• Passengers (Pakistan nationals/ foreigners) who are medically advised against COVID‑19 vaccination and have a medical certificate certifying the same
• Pregnant women
• Pakistan national passengers between 15 to 18 years of age are exempted until 15 March 2022
• Foreign nationals below 18 years old
• Pakistan nationals / foreign nationals who have travelled outside of Pakistan before 1 October 2021 are allowed to enter Pakistan without a vaccination certificate. Such passengers, if travelling through connecting flights after entering Pakistan, will be allowed to continue their domestic travel
  

Note: There is no requirement of completing 14 days after second dose of vaccination.

All passengers 6 years old and above travelling to Pakistan must present a negative certificate for a COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test conducted within 48 hours before the departure of their flight. The test certificate must be issued in English. For detailed information, please refer to the government website.

The following tests are considered equivalent to PCR based test for COVID‑19: Real Time RT‑PCR for Covid‑19, Real Time RT‑PCR for SARS‑Cov‑2, RT‑PCR for COVID‑19, RT‑PCR for SARS‑Cov‑2, PCR for COVID‑19, PCR for SARS‑Cov‑2, Xpert Xpress SARS‑Cov‑2 or SARS‑Cov‑2 GeneXpert.

All passengers 6 years old and above must undergo rapid antigen testing on arrival in Pakistan.

Passengers arriving in Pakistan through transit flights via Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar will also undergo Rapid Antigen testing on arrival.

All the passengers arriving in Pakistan from Europe through direct or transit flights must undergo Rapid Antigen testing on arrival.

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

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.

COVID‑19 testing for diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families travelling to Pakistan

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 48 hours of travel to Pakistan
• Diplomats who do not have a valid vaccination certificate / proof of vaccination will undergo rapid antigen testing at their facilities
• 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 passenger who tests positive will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine.

Designated laboratories for COVID 19 testing for passengers travelling from UAE to Pakistan

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 

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 

Only negative COVID 19 PCR test certificates from designated laboratories in Baghdad will be accepted for travel to Pakistan from Iraq.

Effective 10 February 2022, passengers bound for Manila on Emirates flights must be vaccinated irrespective of their nationality. Unvaccinated Filipino nationals will be accepted only on flights through Cebu and Clark.

A) Filipino citizens with

• Valid Philippine Passport
• Identification certificate as proof of recognition as Filipino Citizen; or
• Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 Certificate under RA 9225

B) Foreign nationals entering the Philippines visa free

Foreign nationals travelling to the Philippines for business and tourism may enter the Philippines without visas, provided they:

• Qualify as former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privilege under Republic Act No. 9174, including their spouse and/or children who are not balikbayans in their own right and are travelling with them to the Philippines, provided they are not restricted nationals
• Are citizens/nationals of the following countries entitled to a stay not exceeding 30 days under Executive Order 408, S. 1960, as amended
  
• Are fully vaccinated according to the Philippines’ vaccine mandate, except for children below 12 years old travelling with their fully vaccinated foreign parent/s
• Carry/have an acceptable proof of vaccination
• Present a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding layovers; provided that they have not left the airport premises or have not been admitted into another country during such layover
• Have valid tickets for their return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination not later than thirty (30) days from date of arrival in the Philippines
• Have passports valid for a period of at least 6 months at the time of their arrival to the Philippines
• Have travel insurance from reputed insurers for COVID‑19 treatment costs with a minimum coverage of USD 35,000 for the duration of their stay in the Philippines.

A foreign national is considered fully vaccinated under the following conditions:

• Received the second dose in a 2‑dose series or a single dose vaccine more than 14 before departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation
• The vaccine is included in any of the following:
  • Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate
  • Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug
  • Administration or Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization

Any one of the following proof of vaccination must be presented at check‑in and upon arrival in the country:

• World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis
• VaxCertPH
• National or state digital certificate of the country/foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement
• Other proofs of vaccination permitted by the IATF

Visa‑free foreign nationals who fail to fully comply with the conditions and requirements will not be allowed entry into the Philippines.

Visa‑free foreign nationals will no longer be required to undergo facility‑based quarantine but must self‑monitor for any sign or symptom for 7 days, with the first day being the date of arrival. However, they are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination if they manifest any symptoms.

C) Foreign children traveling with Filipino nationals

Children between 12 and 17 years old who are travelling with their Filipino parent must follow protocols according to their vaccination status.

Unvaccinated children must follow the entry, testing, and quarantine protocols applicable to their parent. Children whose parents are required to undergo facility‑based quarantine may be accompanied by either their foreign or Filipino parent.

D) Foreign nationals entering with a 9(a) Visa

Foreign nationals who are not covered under section B, those travelling from countries that require an entry visa or restricted foreign nationals, may enter the Philippines with an entry exemption document (EED) issued under existing IATF rules and regulations with the following conditions:

• They are fully vaccinated, except for minor children below 12 years old travelling with their fully vaccinated parent/s
• They have an acceptable proof of vaccination
• They present a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding layovers; provided that they have not left the airport premises or have not been admitted into another country during such layover.

Passengers under this category will not be required to undergo facility‑based quarantine but must self‑monitor for any sign or symptom for 7 days, with the first day being the date of arrival. However, they are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination if they manifest any symptoms.

Passengers who do not fully comply with the conditions and requirements will be required to undergo facility‑based quarantine until the release of a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test result on day 5. After which, they will be required to undergo home quarantine until day 14, with the date of arrival being their first day.

E) Foreign nationals with other types of visas

Foreign nationals with valid and existing visas other than 9(a) visas may be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they are fully vaccinated and are able to present proof of vaccination. This category of passengers will not be required to undergo facility‑based quarantine but must self‑monitor for any sign or symptom for 7 days, with the first day being the date of arrival. However, they are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination if they manifest any symptoms.

Unvaccinated passengers under this category will not be allowed entry into the Philippines.

Passengers who do not fully comply with the conditions and requirements must undergo facility‑based quarantine until the release of a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test result on day 5. After which, they must undergo home quarantine until day 14, with the date of arrival being their first day.

F) Unaccompanied minors arriving in the Philippines

As a Government Policy, Minors will not be allowed to travel alone.

G) Requirements for Medical Repatriate (MEDA) arriving in the Philippines

• Passengers travelling as medical repatriates must get prior approval 3 days before the start of their journey.

No Negative RT‑PCR, No Fly Policy

All arriving passengers except children 3 years old and below must present a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure from the country of origin.

Filipino passengers who have recovered but still testing positive for COVID‑19

Filipino nationals who have recovered from COVID‑19 but test positive in the pre‑departure RT‑PCR test may be accepted for travel if they are able to present the following documents:

• A positive RT‑PCR test certificate for a test taken at least 10 days but not more than 30 days before the date and time of departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation
• A positive RT‑PCR test result for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding layovers; provided that they have not left the airport premises or have not been admitted into another country during such lay‑over
• A medical certificate issued by a licensed physician stating that the Filipino national:
  • was an asymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe or critical case of COVID‑19
  • has completed the mandatory isolation period
  • is no longer infectious
  • has been allowed free movement and travel

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

Passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area must present a negative COVID‑19 test result in Polish or English issued not more than 24 hours before crossing the border if they wish to be released from quarantine upon arrival.

Passengers unable to take the test at origin airport will be able to do it upon arrival in Warsaw provided that they take it at the airport testing points within 3 hours after crossing the border. 

Pre‑departure testing requirements do not apply to airline crew and children up to 5 years old.

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, Indonesia, Kuwait, Macau, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Passengers who are a 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 March 2022. 

The permits and visas to stay in Portugal are still accepted under the same terms after 31 March 2022 provided that the holder presents supporting evidence of an appointment for renewal.

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 24 hours before departure

This does not apply to:

• children below 12 years old
• passengers holding an EU Digital COVID‑19 certificate
• passengers holding a valid non‑EU issued vaccination certificate pending their equivalence agreement with the EU
  

The test validity of 72 hours for the NAAT test or 24 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 certificate.

Vaccination certificates will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine

Vaccination certificates issued by non EU countries will also be accepted under conditions of reciprocity, provided they contain the following information in English:

• 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

Recognised vaccines:

• Janssen: COVID‑19 Vaccine Janssen
• AstraZeneca: Vaxzevria (previously COVID‑19 Vaccine AstraZeneca; AstraZeneca produced in India is not recognised)
• Moderna: Spikevax (formerly COVID‑19 Vaccine Moderna)
• Pfizer BioNTech: Comirnaty

Until further notice, holders of below passports or foreigners who have visited the following countries in the past 14 days will not be allowed entry into Russia: 

• Botswana 
• Burundi 
• Eswatini 
• Hong Kong 
• Kenya 
• Lesotho 
• Madagascar 
• Mozambique 
• Namibia 
• South Africa 
• Tanzania 
• Zimbabwe 

This does not apply to Russian citizens. 

Nationals and residents of countries allowed entry to Russia: 

• Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, 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, Mongola, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, 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. 

Exceptions to the entry ban: 

• 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.

Before boarding the flight to Russia, all non‑Russian citizens including children, must present a certificate of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken not more than 48 hours before their time of arrival to Russia. 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 passengers must carry a valid passport (including GCC citizens).

Passengers holding KSA Premium Residency can travel without submitting an exit/re‑entry visa to KSA.

Entry into Saudi Arabia is currently suspended for passengers coming from the following countries.

This includes passengers coming from other countries if they have passed through any of the specified countries in the past 14 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia. This is not applicable to passengers who have spent 14 days or more in another country.

• Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, South Africa, Turkey, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Category 1: Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Vietnam

Passengers from these countries are allowed direct entry to Saudi Arabia without spending 14 days outside of these countries. Travellers who have received all the required doses of an authorised vaccine in Saudi Arabia are exempt from institutional quarantine.

Travellers who have been vaccinated outside of Saudi Arabia must undergo institutional quarantine for a period of 5 days.

Travellers who have taken one dose of a vaccine inside Saudi Arabia must undergo institutional quarantine for a period of 3 days.

Category 2: Lebanon, Turkey 

The following categories or passengers travelling from Lebanon or Turkey are exempted from institutional/home quarantine: 

• Saudi Nationals 
• Saudi family members and their accompanying workers who have been in the suspended countries 
• Diplomats 
• Health practitioners and their families
• Vaccinated residents of Saudi Arabia who have received two doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine in the kingdom
• Non diplomatic workers in embassies, consulates and international organisations accredited in Saudi Arabia, and their families and accompanying workers

For non‑vaccinated Saudi citizens: 

• Effective 9 February 2022, non‑vaccinated Saudi citizens must present a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test certificate for a test taken not more than 48 hours before boarding.
  
• Mandatory home quarantine for 5 days and COVID‑19 PCR testing on day 5 of quarantine 

For vaccinated Saudi citizens: 

• Effective 9 February 2022, non‑vaccinated Saudi citizens must present a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test certificate for a test taken not more than 48 hours before boarding.
  
• No procedures are required 

Saudi Residents vaccinated in Saudi Arabia: 

• Must provide a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen (effective 9 February 2022) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding

Non‑vaccinated diplomats and their families: 

• Must provide a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen (effective 9 February 2022) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding
• Must quarantine at home for 5 days and undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on day 5 of quarantine 

Non‑vaccinated health practitioners and their families: 

• Must provide a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen (effective 9 February 2022) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding
• Those working in government sectors must quarantine at home for 5 days and take a COVID‑19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival and another on day 5 of quarantine
• Those working in private sectors must undergo institutional quarantine for 5 days and take a COVID‑19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival and another on day 5 of quarantine

Non‑diplomatic workers in embassies, consulates and international organisations accredited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their families and accompanying workers: 

• Must provide a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen (effective 9 February 2022) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding
• Must quarantine at home for 5 days and take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 5 of quarantine 

Categories working in the public and private sectors (faculty members in universities, colleges and education institutes, teachers in public education), those who are working as a general training authority in a general institution for technical and occupational training and training institutes, scholarship students and their companions or families: 

• Must provide a COVID‑19 PCR or antigen (effective 9 February 2022) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding
• Must undergo institutional quarantine for 5 days and take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 5 of quarantine

Category 3: Afghanistan, Ethiopia 

Passengers, including Saudi nationals, travelling from Afghanistan or Ethiopia must undergo institutional quarantine for 5 days, except for the following:

• Citizens only transiting through these countries on their way back to the kingdom
• Diplomats and their families
• Cabin crew
• Health practitioners and their families
• Those involved in health supply chains according to the MOH 

Category 4: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe 

Institutional quarantine procedures for 5 days will be applied on exempted categories. 

The following categories or passengers are exempted from the entry ban:

• Saudi citizens 
• Passengers involved in supply chains 

The following categories of passengers are exempted from institutional quarantine:

• Saudi nationals with mandatory 5‑day home quarantine
• Travellers who have spent at least 14 days in one of the permitted countries 

List of health government entities that have quarantine facilities in their headquarters and institutional quarantine is not required for their employees: 

• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
• Ministry of Education
• Armed Forces Medical Services
• MOI Medical Services
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
• General Intelligence Presidency
• Presidency of State Security
• Royal Clinic
• Saudi Aramco
• Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
• General Sport Authority
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

Effective 9 February 2022, all passengers, including Saudi nationals, except children below 8 years old must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR or antigen test result issued by an accredited laboratory. The test must be done no more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi nationals who have tested positive for COVID‑19 will be allowed entry into the kingdom without the need to re‑test after completing the following periods:

• 7 days from the date of testing positive for those who have received full doses of approved vaccine in the kingdom
• 10 days from the date of testing positive for those who have not received full doses of approved vaccines in the kingdom

Vaccinated non Saudis must present proof that they have received the required doses and register their vaccination data online. 

Vaccination status requirements 

Saudi Citizens: 

Those who are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and show Immune in the Tawakkalna app. 

Residents:

• Those who have received all doses of a vaccine authorised by Saudi Arabia
• Those who have received all doses of a vaccine approved by WHO but not authorised by Saudi Arabia and received a booster dose from one of the approved vaccines in the kingdom (provided that the dose received outside the Kingdom has been registered on MOH platform
• Passengers in this category who have recovered from COVID‑19 will not be exempted from institutional quarantine.
• Residents travellers who received any of the vaccines approved by WHO but not approved in Saudi Arabia must undergo a 5‑day institutional quarantine, and should receive a booster dose of one of the vaccines available in the kingdom after arrival. 

Non residents and first time visitors:

• Those who are above 12 years old and have completed the required doses of a vaccine approved in Saudi Arabia
• Those who have received all doses of a vaccine approved by WHO but not authorised by Saudi Arabia and received a booster dose from one of the approved vaccines in the kingdom
• Both categories of passengers must provide proof of vaccination in accordance with MHO requirements, and must register on the Quddum platform.
• Passengers in this category who have recovered from COVID‑19 will not be exempted from institutional quarantine.

Only passengers who meet the following conditions will be allowed on flights to Senegal.

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

All passengers except children under two years old must present an original negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate dating less than 5 days from the date the test result is received or a Health Pass duly issued by the competent services.

The test certificate must be issued by a laboratory located in the state from which the customer commences their journey and is listed on the list of laboratories approved by this State or a health organization internationally recognized.

Fully vaccinated passengers are not required to take a pre‑departure test if they present a Health Pass duly issued by the competent services. The Health Pass must certify that the passenger has received the required doses of the vaccine at least 14 days before the travel date. 

Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization will be accepted.

A Health Pass duly issued by the competent services. 

The Health Pass must certify that the passenger has received the required doses of the vaccine at least fourteen days before the travel date. 

Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization are accepted.

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.

All travellers, including 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. 

Asymptomatic children under age 2 are exempted from COVID‑19 PCR or Antigen testing requirements. 

Passengers who have had a recent past COVID‑19 infection (between 2 and 12 weeks before the date of departure), can present a negative rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours before departure, along with evidence of the previous infection (positive test result, and certificate confirming completion of isolation or certificate of recovery), instead of a PCR test. These documents should be submitted during the Travizory application process.

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.

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.

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 Safe Travel website.

Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs)

The launch of Singapore’s vaccinated travel lane (VTL) arrangement with the United Arab Emirates will be deferred until further notice. For the latest information, please visit the official website.

Transiting 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. It is recommended to book the full journey in one booking. Separate tickets can also be accepted if passenger holds a confirmed booking with these airlines.

Passengers holding connections on any other airlines will not be accepted for travel.

Useful links:

• Accepted vaccines
• Fully vaccinated recovered travellers
• Country categories
• Recovered traveller checker

Travel Health Control Measures are implemented for all travellers, including returning Singapore Citizen (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR):

• All air travellers entering or transiting through Singapore must present a negative result for a pre departure test taken within 2 days of their departure for Singapore. Travellers from Cat 1, 2 or 3 countries can present a COVID‑19 PCR test or professionally administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) result. Only COVID‑19 PCR tests will be accepted for Cat 4 travellers.
• All travellers arriving from a Category 1 country must undergo a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival.
• Long Term Pass holders or holders of In Principle Approval (IPA) letters must have 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 must have an Approval Letter of Entry issued by ICA, 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, or a Student’s Pass issued by STO.

To expedite the COVID‑19 PCR testing at the airport, travellers are strongly encouraged to register and pre pay for their on arrival COVID‑19 PCR test (SGD 125 including GST) before travelling to Singapore. Passengers 3 years old and below (e.g., those born from 2019 to 2021) are exempted from the COVID‑19 PCR testing requirement.

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 below 2 years old
• 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.
• Fully vaccinated passengers who can present a positive COVID‑19 PCR test or professionally‑administered ART result taken between 7 and 90 days before the scheduled date of departure of the flight to Singapore or a discharge letter that:
  • States their name, and at least one other personal identifier such as the date of birth or passport number matching the information on their passport used for entry into Singapore
  • States their date of infection or the discharge date, which must be between 7 and 90 days before the scheduled date of departure for the flight to Singapore, and
  • Is issued by a relevant state authority or licensed medical professional
• Passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated who can a positive COVID‑19 PCR test or professionally administered ART result taken between 14 and 90 days before the scheduled date of departure of the flight to Singapore or a discharge letter that:
  • States their name, and at least one other personal identifier such as the date of birth or passport number matching the information on their passport used for entry into Singapore
  • States their date of infection or the discharge date, which must be between 14 and 90 days before the scheduled date of departure for the flight to Singapore
  • Is issued by a relevant state authority or licensed medical professional
• Passengers who have been given an exemption by a relevant Singapore government agency

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.

All work pass holders, Student’s Pass holders, their dependents, and holders of an InPrinciple Approval (IPA) letter entering Singapore must be fully vaccinated. This includes those with travel history to all countries/regions, including Category I and II.

From 1 February 2022, 00:01hrs (Singapore time), all Work Pass holders, Student’s Pass holders and their dependants, and holders of an In‑Principle Approval (IPA) letter entering Singapore must present one of the following proofs of vaccination at check‑in:

• an acceptance letter issued by the Safe Travel Office (STO) confirming that the traveller’s vaccination certificate has been verified using the Vaccination Check Portal or
• an electronic or physical copy of a vaccination certificate, which states the following:
  • Traveller’s name as stated on the passport
  • At least 1 other personal identifier (e.g. date of birth or passport number), corresponding exactly with the information in the traveller’s passport used for entry into Singapore
  • Country of vaccination
  • Name of vaccine(s) administered (if more than 1 dose, the name of each vaccine administered) and
  • Vaccination date(s) (if more than 1 dose, the date each dose was administered). Passengers must complete their vaccination at least 14 days before entering Singapore.
• Vaccination status updated on the HealthHub or TraceTogether app

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

Passengers transiting through South Africa must follow the rules for their final destination.

Passengers must present a valid, recognised negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before the date of travel.

All passengers will be screened for COVID‑19 symptoms and will be required to answer any questions required by the health authorities on arrival.

Children below 5 years old are exempted from COVID‑19 PCR testing requirements.

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.

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 listed under the tab ‘Risk and High risk countries/areas’ in the following list are also allowed entry, and will not be required to present vaccine and COVID‑19 PCR test certificates.

Travellers will only be able to enter Spain if they belong to one of the following categories. If passengers do not meet the health requirements, they can be denied entry to Spain:

• A) Habitual residents in the European Union, Schengen Associated States, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican (Holy See) or San Marino who can prove residency
• B) Holders of a long‑term visa issued by a Member State or Schengen Associated State who are travelling to that country.
• C) Health professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals who are travelling to or from their work duties.
• D) Transport, marine and aeronautical personnel necessary to carry out air transport activities.
• E) Diplomatic, consular, international, military, civil protection and members of humanitarian organisations,carrying out their duties.
• F) Students who carry out their studies in the Member States or Schengen Associated States and who have the corresponding permit or visa for long‑term stay, provided that they are going to the country where they are studying, and that entry to Spain is during the academic year or 15 days earlier. If their destination is Spain and the duration of the stay is up to 90 days, travellers must prove that they are studying at an authorised teaching centre in Spain, registered with the local administration, and the student is following a full‑time degree or certificate programme.
• G) Highly qualified workers whose work is necessary and cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants in high‑level sports events that take place in Spain. These circumstances must be justified and documented.
• H) Persons travelling for duly accredited imperative family reasons.
• I) People who travel for reasons of force majeure or need, or whose entry is allowed for humanitarian reasons, with documented proof.
• J) Residents of third countries listed under the tab “Risk and High risk countries/areas” (check list here). The traveller must have come directly from those areas, have transited exclusively through other countries on that list, or have only transited internationally through airports in countries that do not appear in the annex to the list.
• K) Vaccinated travellers with a certificate recognised by the Ministry of Health and verified by the health authorities, as well as their accompanying minors (under 12 years of age, who are not required to present a certificate). The vaccine certificate must be for an EMA/WHO authorized vaccine and the last dose was administered more than 14 days ago.

Certificates with vaccines that are not authorised by these agencies are also acceptable, but the last dose administered must be of an authorised vaccine.

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.

Effective 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine.

Transiting in Spain

Passengers in transit to a non‑Schengen destination can do so provided they hold the necessary documentation for their final destination. They must stay in the international transit area for no more than 24 hours.

Different testing requirements apply depending on where you are travelling from .

Passengers travelling from EU countries can provide either:

• A negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Spain or an antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival in Spain.
• A certificate of full vaccination. Effective 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine.
  
• A recovery certificate issued by the official authority or medical service. The certificate of recovery must state the date of the first positive test, and indicate that the passenger has recovered from the disease and is not contagious at the present time, and the country where the certificate was issued, provided that more than 11 days have passed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This certificate will be valid for 180 days thereafter.

Passengers travelling from Risk countries:

• Vaccinated passengers travelling from risk countries can enter Spain with only a full vaccination certificate, unless they fall under categories A to I above. Effective 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine.
  
• If they are under A to I, passengers must present either a vaccination certificate valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose or a negative COVID 19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Spain, OR an antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival, OR a recovery certificate issued by the official authority or medical service. The certificate of recovery must state the date of the first positive test, and indicate that the passenger has recovered from the disease and is not contagious at the present time, and the country where the certificate was issued, provided that more than 11 days have passed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This certificate will be valid for 180 days.
• The vaccination or recovery certificate must be in Spanish, English, French or German. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, it must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish by an official body. Please also check if there are any visa requirements that may apply depending on your nationality.
• A recovery certificate issued by the official authority or medical service. The certificate of recovery must state the date of the first positive test, and indicate that the passenger has recovered from the disease and is not contagious at the present time, and the country where the certificate was issued, provided that more than 11 days have passed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This certificate will be valid for 180 days thereafter.
  

Passengers from High Risk countries:

• Passengers from high risk countries can only enter Spain if they have a vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate issued by an official authority or medical service. Effective 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine. The certificate of recovery must state the date of the first positive test, and indicate that the passenger has recovered from the disease and is not contagious at the present time, and the country where the certificate was issued, provided that more than 11 days have passed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This certificate will be valid for 180 days. In addition to this, they must also have either a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Spain, or an antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival.
• Fully vaccinated passengers must check the validity period of their vaccination certificates: from 1 February 2022, this certificate will be valid at least 14 days and not more than 270 days after the last required dose of a vaccine was administered. Beyond the 270 days, vaccination certificates must show that the passenger has received a booster/third dose of the vaccine.
• The vaccination or recovery certificate must be in Spanish, English, French or German. Please also check if there are any visa requirements that may apply depending on your nationality. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, it must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish by an official body.
  

For all unvaccinated passengers who can legally enter Spain from country categories A to I:

• Passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival.
• Test results must be in English, Spanish, French or German. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, it must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish by an official body. Both as well in printed or digital formats are accepted.
• Only the following are the accepted diagnostic tests for COVID‑19 infection:
  • Molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), used to detect the presence of COVID‑19: 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 and provided that at least 11 days and not more than 180 days have passed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This report must be written in Spanish, English, French or German. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, it must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish by an official body.
  
• Testing requirements for unvaccinated passengers do not apply to children below 12 years old. Children under the age of 12 years are exempt from submitting these certificates, but they still must complete the Health Control Form and obtain a QR code

Sri Lankan nationals / dual citizens who are travelling on Sri Lankan passports / Sri Lanka emergency travel document holders are allowed entry into Sri Lanka.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals and unvaccinated children below 18 years old are eligible for visa on arrival services except nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan and Syria, who must have an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to be accepted for travel.

Unvaccinated foreign nationals are allowed entry if they have obtained an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), landing endorsement or residence visa.

Passengers travelling to China are not allowed to transit through Sri Lanka.

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.

Before Departure:

• All passengers over 12 years old must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test report in English for a test conducted within 72 hours of departure or rapid antigen test report done within 48 hours of departure. (Self‑tests will not be accepted.)

On arrival:

• Passengers who have received the recommended doses of any COVID‑19 vaccine 14 days before travel and arriving with a negative COVID‑19 PCR report done within 72 hours of departure or rapid antigen test report done within 48 hours of departure are exempt from the on‑arrival PCR testing requirement.
• Passengers over 12 years old who are not vaccinated or who have not completed the recommended doses of an approved vaccine must undergo a day 1 COVID‑19 PCR test at the airport at their own expense of USD 40.

• Fully vaccinated travellers with recommended doses completed 14 days before travel must present a valid vaccination certificate.
• Travellers who have had COVID‑19 must produce valid proof in English of a COVID 19 infection in the last 3 months to the health officer at the airport.
  
• 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.

All passengers travelling to Sudan from the Republic of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Kingdom of Lesotho and Kingdom of Eswatini are permitted to enter Sudan under the following conditions:

• Present two negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificates, one issued 24 hours before departure, the other issued 6 hours before departure
• Undergo a 14‑day home quarantine and submit to medical follow‑up
• Sign (either yourself or your sponsor) a personal undertaking to provide any information required by Sudan health authorities and to comply with required COVID‑19 protocols
• If you present symptoms of COVID‑19 on arrival, you will be retested at the national medical laboratory

Passengers who test positive on arrival or whose COVID‑19 PCR test certificate can’t be verified must comply with the following procedures:

• Sudan nationals will be subject to a 14‑day quarantine
• Foreign nationals will be deported immediately

It is mandatory to wear a face mask when in public.

All passengers except children below 8 years old must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate valid within 72 hours of issuance or within 96 hours of issuance for passengers arriving from North and South America, the European Union and UK, Australia and New Zealand.

A printed copy of the certificate must be presented at check in. Test results presented as SMS will not be accepted.

It is required by the Sudan health authority that the COVID‑19 PCR certificate should be issued by an approved government or private laboratory and should contain a signature/stamp of hospital or clinic it was issued from or a barcode or QR code. Test results can be sent to the passenger through government links or through the laboratories official e mail/ official link provided they are accessible at the time of check in.

Children below 8 years old are not required to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before departure.

Passengers arriving from Egypt or Ethiopia must also undergo COVID‑19 testing on arrival in Khartoum.

An entry ban is currently in place and remains in effect until 31 March 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.

To travel to Sweden, you must be covered by at least one of the exemptions from 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.

Passengers who can present a vaccine certificate issued from an approved country and who are residents in one of the exempted countries can enter Sweden. Please refer to the official website for exempted countries and approved vaccine certificates.

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/

Foreign nationals 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, regardless of the country they travel from. The test requirement applies to foreign nationals, adults and children over the age of 18.

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.

The test results needs to verify that the passenger 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:

• Passengers under the age of 18
• Passengers who live in Sweden
• Passengers who are able to present a vaccine certificate from approved countries
  
• Staff in the transport sector

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, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and 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
• 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, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and 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

Please refer to the official website to check your travel eligibility.

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.

Non‑vaccinated and non‑recovered passengers must present COVID‑19 PCR (molecular biological analysis) taken no later than 72 hours prior to departure or rapid antigen test taken not more than 24 hours before departure.

Please refer to this table for passengers who may be exempted from testing requirements.

From 22 January 2022, passengers who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID‑19 will no longer be required to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test or rapid antigen test certificate before entering Switzerland. Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19 are required to present proof of recovery at check‑in.

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.

The entry requirements are subject to change without prior notice. Please check the latest government updates.

All passengers, whether foreign nationals or returning residents, will be required to present a negative Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT PCR) testing or Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) done at a nationally accredited/approved laboratory using a sample tested within 96 hours of departure to Tanzania.

All travellers, whether foreigners or returning residents, arriving from countries experiencing variants of concern/variants or those who have travelled through those countries in the last 14 days regardless of route taken must undergo rapid testing at points of entry at their own cost. The cost for COVID‑19 rapid test is USD 10 or TZS 23,000 and is non refundable.

For Zanzibar, the cost for the rapid test is USD 25 or TZS 58,000. The updated list of countries required to undergo rapid antigen testing is available on the official website website or at points of entry.

Children 5 years old and below are exempted from COVID‑19 testing requirements.

Only Taiwan citizens (Taiwan passport holders) and ARC (resident card) holders will be allowed entry to Taiwan.

The following categories of passengers are temporarily not allowed entry to Taiwan:

• Non ROC nationals without a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). 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

Please refer to the official link for further information on current high risk countries and the newly published travel policy.

Effective 00:00 4 January 2022, all passengers are required to have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result taken within 48 hours before departure,  calculated from the time the sample was taken, up to the scheduled departure time.

The certificate must state 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.

Passengers who have a stopover of more than 3 days in another destination before arriving in Taiwan must present a new negative COVID‑19 PCR test result certificate before boarding their flight to Taiwan.

Those who are exempted from presenting a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result certificate at check in must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival at airport at their own cost. Please refer to the CDC website  for exemption details.

Travellers arriving in Taiwan on long‑haul flights between Taiwan and the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia will be required to undergo a government‑funded rapid RT‑PCR test on arrival.

Thailand Pass will accept new applicants to enter Thailand under the Test and Go, Sandbox and Alternate Quarantine (AQ) schemes subject to the following conditions.

1.Test and Go scheme (Exemption from Quarantine) will be opened for all new applications, starting from 1 February 2022

Effective 1 February 2022, new applicants for the Test and Go Entry Scheme will be accepted. Travellers from all countries are now permitted to enter Thailand through the Test and Go scheme.

Please note that the requirements for registration under the Test and Go scheme are the same as previously announced. However, passengers under this scheme are required to reserve 2 RT‑PCR lab tests (for days 1 and 5) along with a two‑night accommodation. 

Entry requirements: 

• Passport 
• Valid Thai visa or re‑entry permit (if required) 
• Thailand Pass QR code 
• Printed medical certificate of an RT‑PCR lab result, issued no more than 72 hours before departure (required for all travellers except children below 6 years old, including Thai nationals) 

o RT‑PCR result must be not detected or negative 

o If the RT‑PCR test result is detected or positive, passengers must present a medical certificate proving recovery from COVID‑19 at least 14 days but less than 90 days from onset or first date of detection (counting from day 2 after the infection date). 

• Certificate of vaccination
• Payment confirmation for 2 RT‑PCR lab tests in conjunction with two‑night accommodation (Day 1 and Day 5) at Alternative Quarantine (AQ), Organisation Quarantine (OQ), Alternative Hospital Quarantine (AHQ) or SHA Extra Plus – certified hotel. 

o On Day 1, first RT‑PCR test and airport transfer are required. On Day 5, a second RT‑PCR test is required (could be a different hotel). 

• 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 inpatient hospitalisation for the whole duration of their stay in Thailand (not required for Thai citizens who are entitled to the national health insurance system)
• On arrival in Thailand, travellers have to undergo 1st RT‑PCR test at the hotel or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room. If the result is negative, travellers are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand and undergo 2nd RT‑PCR test on day 5. 
• On 5th day of arrival, travellers are required to undergo 2nd RT‑PCR test at the hotel or designated venue and wait for the result in the hotel room. If the result is negative, travellers are allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand. 

2. Sandbox Scheme: 7‑night mandatory stay within destination

Effective 1 February 2022, the Sandbox Scheme area will include Phuket, Krabi, Phan‑Nga, Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan), Chonburi (Pattaya and some districts) and Trat (Koh Chang)

Entry requirements: 

• Travellers who have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before their date of departure must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival and undergo a 7‑day quarantine. Travellers who test negative for COVID‑19 can freely go around their destination. They must undergo their second COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test (ATK self‑test will not be accepted) at government‑designated facilities. 
• Travellers to Phuket, Krabi and Phang‑nga can enter those provinces via Emirates Dubai ‑ Phuket direct flight or travelling from Dubai to Bangkok and connect with Bangkok Airways for sealed route Bangkok to Phuket. There will be two flights: PG5275 STD 12:00 STA 14:05 and PG5279 STD 17:10 STA 19:15 only. 

Required documents for travellers 

• Passport 
• Valid Thai visa or reentry permit (if required) 
• Thailand Pass QR code 
• Printed medical certificate for an RT‑PCR lab result, issued no more than 72 hours before departure (required for all passengers except children below 6 years old, including Thai nationals) 

o RT‑PCR test result must be not detected or negative 

o If the RT‑PCR test result is detected or positive, the passenger must present a medical certificate proving recovery from COVID‑19 at least 14 days but less than 90 days from onset or the first date of detection (counting from day 2 after the infection date). 

• 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 inpatient hospitalisation for the whole duration of their stay in Thailand (not required for Thai citizens who are entitled to the national health insurance system) 
• Payment confirmation for no less than a 7‑night stay at SHA+ certified hotel. 
• Travellers who arrive in Thailand after 00:01 on 24 December 2021 must take a second RT‑PCR test (ATK self‑test will not be accepted) between days 5 and 7 at government‑designated facilities. 
• Certificate of vaccination 

3. The Alternative Quarantine (AQ) System 

Vaccinated travellers from any country must undergo a 7‑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. 

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers from any countries must 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 reentry permit (if required) 
• Thailand Pass QR code 
• Printed medical certificate for an RT‑PCR lab result, issued no more than 72 hours before departure (required for all passengers except Thai nationals and children below 6 years old)

o RT‑PCR test result must be not detected or negative 

o If the RT‑PCR test result is detected or positive, the passenger must present a medical certificate proving recovery from COVID‑19 at least 14 days but less than 90 days from onset or the first date of detection (counting from day 2 after the infection date). 

• 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 inpatient hospitalisation for the whole duration of their stay in Thailand (not required for Thai citizens who are entitled to the national health insurance system) 
• Payment confirmation at approved quarantine facilities (AQ,OQ, or AHQ) 
• Foreign nationals with a medical appointment in Thailand must present the following additional documents: 
• Confirmation letter for Alternative Hospital Quarantine (DHSS/AHQ1) with stamp of approval from the Ministry of Public Health 
• Affidavit of Support with stamp of approval from the Ministry of Public Health (for travellers accompanying the patient) 

Visa on arrival

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. For more inquiries about Thai visa, please visit the official Thai e‑visa website.

For fully vaccinated travellers, proof includes a Certificate of Vaccination with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or the World Health Organisation (WHO) administered 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 6 years old are allowed entry only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or legal guardians, and are not required to present a COVID‑19 RT PCR test result upon arrival in Thailand.
• Unvaccinated children between 6 and 11 years old are allowed entry only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or legal guardians, and are required to present a COVID‑19 RT PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.
• Unvaccinated children between 12 and 17 years old are allowed entry only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or legal guardians, and are required to present a COVID‑19 RT PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.
• Partially vaccinated children between 12 and 17 years old are allowed to enter Thailand alone. This category of travellers must have received one dose of a COVID‑19 vaccine no less than 14 days before travel and present a COVID‑19 RT PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.
• Travellers 18 years old or above must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 no less than 14 days before travelling and are required to present a negative COVID‑19 RT PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.
• Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19 must have a medical certificate of recovery and must receive one dose of a 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).

Please refer to the list of vaccines approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)

Please refer to the list of vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Travellers who have recovered from COVID‑19

Travellers previously infected with COVID‑19 are considered fully vaccinated if they have received a single dose of a COVID‑19 vaccine within 3 months after their recovery. Proof or medical record of COVID‑19 recovery must be submitted along with the single‑dose vaccination certificate.

Travellers who have been fully vaccinated before contracting COVID‑19 are still considered to be fully vaccinated.

Travellers who have recovered from COVID‑19 within 3 months of travel to Thailand must present a valid COVID‑19 recovery form or medical certificate certifying that they have recovered from COVID‑19 or are asymptomatic in case their COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test shows a positive result.

Fully vaccinated passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19

Required documents:

• Positive RT‑PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
• Recovery letter stating date of infection and that they have recovered from COVID‑19 at least 14 days before travelling (count starts from day 2 from first infection date)
• For passengers in this category, Thailand Pass issued under EQ/SANDBOX will be accepted for travel.

Passengers who are not fully vaccinated but have recovered from COVID‑19

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19 must receive at least one dose of an accepted vaccine within 3 months to be accepted for travel through the EQ/SANDBOX scheme.

Required documents:

• Positive RT‑PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
• Recovery letter stating date of infection and that they have recovered from COVID‑19 at least 14 days before travelling (count starts from day 2 from first infection date)

Passengers who have recovered from COVID‑19 and who have not received at least one dose of an accepted vaccine must undergo a 10‑day quarantine on arrival through the AQ scheme.

Required documents:

• Positive RT PCR test which is taken no more than 72 hrs before departure
• Recovery letter stating date of infection and that they have recovered from COVID‑19 at least 14 days before travelling (count starts from day 2 from first infection date)

Nationalities who are eligible for travel to Tunisia can now be accepted for travel, including nationalities who are eligible for visa on arrival services.

Passengers will be accepted based on meeting all requirements.

All non‑resident passengers are required to have a return ticket.

All non Tunisian residents (holding valid residence cards) are not required to have a return ticket.

Visa on arrival must be pre approved with an application submitted by the sponsor to Immigration HQ in Tunisia.

Transit passengers

All nationalities may be accepted for transit in Tunisia, provided they meet the entry requirements for their final destination. 

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

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

COVID 19 PCR certificate for all passengers should not be older than 48 hours at time of travel. COVID 19 PCR test certificates older than 48 hours are invalid for travel. 

COVID‑19 Rapid Antigen test (TDR‑Ag) certificates should not be older than 24 hours at the time of travel. Test certificates older than 48 hours are invalid for travel.

The COVID 19 test certificates must have a readable QR code or must have been issued by a registered clinic authorized by the health authorities of the country of origin.

COVID 19 test certificates must be printed – soft copies are not permitted.

Passengers under the age of 6 are exempt from COVID 19 testing requirements.

Ministry of Health Authority staff may select passengers to undergo COVID 19 rapid tests on arrival on a random basis.

Non‑vaccinated passengers

Non vaccinated passengers must provide a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 48 hours before departure or a Rapid Antigen test (TDR‑Ag) taken within 24 hours before departure.

Passengers must also provide a 5 day hotel voucher at a quarantine hotel listed below. Passengers who do not have a fully paid hotel voucher may not be accepted to travel.

Vaccinated passengers

All fully vaccinated passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 test certificate, a COVID‑19 vaccine certificate from the health authorities of the country of origin and an E7MI form. 

• Vaccine certificates with required doses must be at least 7 days old to be accepted for travel for all vaccines. 
• Vaccine certificates must be 28 days old for passengers who have taken the single dose Janssen vaccine.

All passengers who are vaccinated but have only completed one dose in the last 7 days and had COVID 19 must hold a negative COVID 19 test certificate and a COVID 19 vaccine certificate by the health authorities of the country of origin. 

• The vaccine certificate must clearly state that one dose is sufficient and that the passenger has recovered from COVID 19. If the comment is not stated clearly on the certificate, the passenger does not qualify for any exemption and is required to book the 10 day hotel voucher to be accepted for travel. 

Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, India, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

Article 1: Passengers arriving directly from or have been in the following countries within the last 14 days must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result for a test taken not more than 72 hours before arrival.

• Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, India, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

Passengers must present proof of complete vaccination (2 doses of a vaccine listed by WHO or Turkey for emergency use or 1 dose for Johnson and Johnson) to be exempt from quarantine on arrival, provided that the last dose was received at least 14 days before arrival.

Otherwise, passengers will be quarantined at the residence or address they submit. Passengers can take a COVID‑19 PCR test on day 5 and will be released from quarantine with a negative result. Passengers who do not take a PCR test on day 5 must stay in quarantine until day 7.

Passengers who test positive for COVID‑19 on the day 5 test will be isolated. Passengers with symptoms must isolate from the day symptoms were detected, while passengers without symptoms must isolate from the time the sample was taken.

Isolation will be for a period of 7 days. At the end of day 7, isolation will be lifted for those without symptoms or with mild symptoms and fever provided they have not taken an antipyretic in the last 24 hours. Passengers can end isolation early if they take a PCR test of day 5 and the result is negative.

Passengers over 12 years old and below 18 years old who are travelling with their parents

Article 2: Passengers older than 12 but below 18 years old who are travelling with their parents from the countries listed in Article 1 who present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result for a test taken within 72 hours of arrival and a second negative PCR test result for a test taken on arrival will not be required to undergo quarantine.

Passengers arriving from Afghanistan

Article 3: 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.

• 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. Passengers in this category who are required to undergo hotel quarantine can find the list in English on the link of the DGCA. Note: You must enter the web address to the web browser in lower letters and English characters).
• 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.
• Passengers required to quarantine 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.

Passengers arriving from Iran and Egypt

Article 4: Passengers arriving from Iran and Egypt will be requested to submit a negative COVID‑19 PCR test report for a test taken not more than 72 hours before arriving in Turkey or proof of 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 arriving from other countries

Passengers arriving from the countries other than those listed in article 1, 3 and 4, those who submit proof of 2 doses of vaccines 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, and/or passengers who have 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 COVID‑19 PCR test report, and quarantine measures will not be applied.

Passenger arriving from the countries other than those listed in articles 1, 3 and 4, those who do not have proof of vaccination and/or proof of recovery from COVID‑19 within the last 6 months must present a negative results for a COVID‑19 PCR test taken not more than 72 hours or a Rapid Antigen test taken not more than 48 hours before entry will be accepted.

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 those they have been in close contact with will be quarantined for 14 days at their own addresses and the quarantine conditions will be terminated with a negative result for a PCR test performed at the end of the 10th day. The quarantine conditions of those who are found to be carrying the delta mutant of the virus will be terminated at the end of the 14th day of quarantine without PCR testing.

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey will be accepted for travel if they submit proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from COVID‑19 within the last 6 months, a negative COVID‑19 PCR test report for a test taken not more than 72 hours before entry or a negative rapid antigen test result for a test taken not more than 48 hours before arrival.

Crew, merchant seamen, transit/transfer passengers are exempted from the COVID‑19 PCR test requirement and quarantine.

Passengers who are younger than 12 years old are exempted from testing and quarantine and also do not need to show any vaccination certificate to enter Turkey.

Visa on arrival services in Uganda are suspended for majority of countries.

All travellers holding ordinary passports from countries whose citizens are required to have visas to enter Uganda will be required to apply for visas online prior to travel, and will receive an approved notification that they must print and carry with them as travel authorisation.

Exempted countries are:

• Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cuba, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Island, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test done within 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The 72 hours start when the sample is collected, and passengers must not display any signs or symptoms of any infectious disease before boarding.

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

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

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

Parents/legal guardians who are travelling with a child between the age of 3 and 12 need to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result. Babies/infants 3 years and below are allowed to travel without a COVID‑19 PCR test as long as the legal guardians/parents carry a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result.

The COVID‑19 PCR requirement also applies to vaccinated passengers.

Testing on arrival:

All arriving passengers at Entebbe International Airport must undergo COVID‑19 testing, regardless of country of origin or vaccination status.

The only exemptions are:

• Children below 6 years old
• Airline crew with evidence of full COVID‑19 vaccination
• Arriving passengers will pay USD 30 or the equivalent in Uganda shillings for the COVID‑19 PCR test.
• Payments may be done online or on arrival using point of sales machines, mobile money or cash.
• Passengers can complete the registration on this link

The information outlined below are the rules mandated by the UK government. However, some rules for transiting via Dubai that are not otherwise mandated for entry into the UK may apply to your trip. 

Before planning your trip to the UK, you must check the rules for transiting via Dubai from the countries you have visited as well as the UK requirements.

You need to follow the most restrictive requirements.

The requirements for travel to the UK depend on your vaccination status, where you are travelling from, and your recent travel history.

There are different rules if you have been in a red list country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in the UK. Red list rules apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not. Before departure check the list of red countries, as the list can change regularly.

If you’re travelling from a red list country, you can only enter the UK if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK. You must enter the UK through one of the following designated airports: London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham (BHX), London Gatwick (LGW) and Glasgow (GLA).
In addition, you must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days.

Please visit the official website for more details.

The website provides further information on travel with children as well as further guidance on approved vaccination for travel to the UK.

Different rules may apply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and they can be found here:

• England
• Northern Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales

The requirement for transiting through the UK as part of an international journey can be found here.

Fully vaccinated passengers (who are not red list passengers)

• Book a Fully Vaccinated Arrivals Test before you enter the UK. Passengers can choose to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR test after arriving in the UK. You can take the test any time after you arrive and before the end of day 2 at the latest. The day you arrive is day 0.
• If you arrive in the UK after 4am on Friday 11 February, you will no longer need to take any arrival 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 in the form. If you arrive in the UK after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, 11 February, you will still be required to complete a passenger locator form.

Unvaccinated passengers or passengers vaccinated with unauthorised vaccines (who are not red list passengers)

• Provide proof of a negative pre departure COVID‑19 test taken in the 2 days before the start of the first leg of your journey to the UK.
• Book a non vaccinated arrivals PCR test package before you enter the UK. You can take the first test any time after you arrive and before the end of day 2 at the latest. The second test can be taken on or after day 8. The day you arrive is day 0. If you arrive in the UK after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, 11 February, you will no longer need to take a test on or after day 8. You will still be required to take a test before the end of day 2 at the latest.
• Complete a passenger locator form online before you arrive in the UK. You will be required to provide your arrival PCR 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). If you arrive in the UK after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, 11 February, you will not need to self‑quarantine unless the result of the arrival PCR test is positive.

Red‑list passengers (including passengers who are fully vaccinated)

• Provide proof of a negative pre departure COVID‑19 test taken in the 2 days before the start of the first leg of your journey 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 in the form.

If you’re travelling from a red list country, you can only enter the UK if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK. You must enter the UK through one of the following designated airports: London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham (BHX), London Gatwick (LGW) and Glasgow (GLA).

In addition, you must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days.

Approved vaccines and list of countries and territories with approved COVID‑19 proof of vaccination for travel to the UK can be found here.

You should check that your first name and your surname on your passport match how they are displayed on your proof of vaccination before you travel. If the names are different, please contact the national authorities responsible for issuing the certificates to have your details updated.

If you live in England, you can prove your vaccination status using the NHS COVID Pass. Those who do not have digital access and cannot access an NHS COVID Pass via the NHS App or nhs.uk can request a letter to be posted to them by calling 119 or by using the online service. Please refer to the most up to date NHS COVID Pass information.

If you live in Scotland, you can access your COVID Status through the free NHS Scotland Covid Status app. You can also download or request a copy of your vaccination status online or by phoning the COVID Status Helpline on 0808 196 8565.

Please note NHS Covid‑19 vaccination cards given to patients after their injection are not proof of vaccination.

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

Only US citizens, US nationals, US Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants will be accepted for travel to the USA 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 US citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a US citizen, US 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 exempted from this requirement. For more information about these testing requirements, visit Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID‑19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID‑19.

Please visit the CDC website for more detailed information regarding COVID‑19 testing, vaccination and attestation requirements.

Please refer to the US visa news website for updates on entry regulations.

All air passengers (including US Citizens, US Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants) above 2 years old, travelling on Emirates flights departing from Dubai, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result for a test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States, or documentation of recovery if infected with COVID‑19 within the last 90 days. Passengers transiting via Dubai may present a COVID‑19 PCR or Rapid Antigen test taken at their point of origin as per CDC guidelines. Rapid testing will not be permitted while in transit in Dubai.

Passengers on direct flights to the US from Athens or Milan can present a COVID‑19 PCR or Rapid Antigen test as per CDC guidelines.

Passengers joining in Athens or Milan or transiting via Dubai may present negative antigen tests taken at the point of origin.

• The test must take place within 1 day of departure
• OR a passenger can present both the following documents as proof of recovery:
  • 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 1 day of departure, if travelling alone or with an unvaccinated adult, the test must take place within one day of travel

All passengers are recommended to get a COVID‑19 test 3 to 5 days after they return from international travel.

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.

Exceptions include:

• 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

All exempt passengers 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

Passengers are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last recommended dose of a vaccine.

Fully vaccinated passengers must still have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result before they board a flight to the United States 

Fully vaccinated passengers should continue to take COVID‑19 precautions while traveling – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently

There are very strict limitations on who can enter Vietnam at this time. Please check the requirements before you travel. 

Currently, flights to Vietnam may only carry passengers who have obtained a flight permit granted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Passengers must hold required documents specifying travel on scheduled flights for entry.

All travellers are required to have the following applicable documents on hand on scheduled flights for entry:

• Passport
• Visa, permanent residence card, temporary residence card, or valid visa exemption certificate
• Proof of full vaccination within 12 months; or proof of recovery from COVID‑19 within 6 months. Passengers who are not fully vaccinated will be allowed entry into Vietnam subject to medical screening and quarantine for 7 days at appointed hotels.

The passenger or sponsoring company must submit the travellers’ passports to the local Emirates ticket office 2 working days before departure in order to apply for the flight permit.

You can send all the documents to the following email addresses:

• For flights to Hanoi: ekhanoi@emirates.com and anh.bui@emirates.com
• For flights to Ho Chi Minh: ekvietnam@emirates.com

A negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR or RT‑LAMP 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 72 hours of arrival in Vietnam. 

Children below 2 years old are exempted.

For flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, passengers are required to register for a personal QR code before arrival.

The Vietnam government recognises vaccination cards or certificates from the following countries.

All passengers from the age of 5 and above travelling to Zambia must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result. COVID‑19 PCR test should be conducted within the last 72 hours from the point of departure.

Passengers arriving in Zambia from any of the following countries will be tested for COVID‑19 upon arrival.

• Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, India, Iraq, Iran, Netherlands, Peru, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey

Health authorities may also conduct random nucleic acid testing for COVID‑19 on arriving passengers.

All travellers entering the airport will be subjected to temperature and symptoms screening. The following will be tested for COVID‑19 at the airport:

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese nationals:

• 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 nationals:

• 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 at check‑in.

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.