Travel Restrictions Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19 Update)

Bermuda has lifted its previous travel ban, meaning all travelers may enter the territory starting from July 1.

All travelers entering Bermuda, whether visitors or residents, must complete the Bermuda travel authorization process online which gathers important information for the island’s health and immigration officials; a $75 fee is required, which includes the cost of COVID-19 testing in Bermuda.

Bermuda requires all visitors to have a pre-departure test to travel to Bermuda if, in the 14 days before travel, they visited or originated from a country classified by the WHO as having community transmission of COVID-19 (this includes the US, UK and Canada). Travelers without a negative pre-departure test result will not be able to obtain Travel Authorisation.

On arrival, all travelers over the age of 10 must present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure. Children ages 10 to 17 may present a saliva test in place of a RT-PCR test.

A second test will be given upon arrival in Bermuda, and travelers will have to self-isolate while waiting for a result (turnaround time between 6 to 8 hours in most cases, when arrival happens during the day). Children less than 10 years-old are exempt, but must remain in quarantine with their adult travel companions.

Residents (including work permit holders) who do not have a pre-departure negative PCR COVID-19 test result must quarantine for eight days after arrival. They will not be tested on day four, but they will be tested on day eight and will be released from quarantine with a day eight negative results. If a traveler take an RT-PCR COVID-19 test before departure and receive a negative result during the first four days in Bermuda, they will be released from quarantine. They will still have to test on day 4, day 8, and day 14. The location and time of each of their tests will automatically be booked for them. They will receive email reminders 24 hours before each test.

After a negative test result, travelers must take their own temperature twice per day and report via an online application/portal. They must also take additional COVID-19 tests, administered on Day 4, Day 8 and Day 14 at easily accessible pop-up testing centers around the island.

Visitors should acquire health insurance covering potential positive COVID-19 diagnosis while in Bermuda. Visitors without coverage will be responsible for all health and accommodation costs related to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis while in Bermuda.

Special provisions apply to crew. Visitors and crew may depart Bermuda based on their travel itinerary if shorter than 14 days if they remain asymptomatic.

Canada has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals. Travelers who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or people registered under the Indian Act may only enter Canada for essential purposes. Entrance will be denied to people traveling for tourism, sightseeing, recreation, entertainment, social visits or religious functions.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, their immediate family, diplomats, airline crews, and travelers arriving from the United States who are traveling for non-discretionary or non-optional purposes may still enter Canada. Only Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL), Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are operating international flights. Domestic flights, as well as flights from the United States, some destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean, and from St. Pierre-et-Miquelon, are currently not affected by this measure.

Seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers, temporary foreign workers, international students with valid study permits or approvals for study permits valid from at least March 18, 2020, and permanent resident applicants who received approval before March 18, 2020 who had not yet traveled to Canada, may still enter the country. Other people with special dispensation to enter Canada include French citizens who reside in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, people registered under the Indian Act, visa-exempt refugees and their immediate families, and those with special authorisation from the Canadian government.

All travelers on flights to Canada must have a face covering. Travelers who exhibit symptoms will be prohibited from boarding planes that are destined for Canada. If they exhibit symptoms on arrival they will be referred to the Canadian Public Health Agency. Travelers who have been refused boarding in the past 14 days due to medical reasons related to COVID-19 may not enter the country. Travelers must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival at their final destination in Canada. Travelers who disembarked from a cruise ship with a known COVID-19 outbreak like the ‘Diamond Princess’ will be required to remain in quarantine for 14 days at a location determined by the Chief Public Health Officer. North Macedonian passports which expired on March 18, 2020 or later will be considered valid for entry to Canada through July 31, 2020. Visitors transiting through Canada who are not otherwise exempted (for example, by having a valid Canadian visa or a permanent resident card) must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization. See the Transport Canada website for more information.

Greenland's travel restrictions are set by the government of Denmark. Travelers from open countries – as classified by Denmark – may travel to Greenland if they present a negative COVID-19 test result taken in a Nordic country (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, or the Faroe Islands) no more than five days prior to travel.

A travel ban remains in place for travelers from other countries, unless the traveler has a “worthy” purpose of travel as classified by Denmark; such travelers must quarantine upon arrival. The full list of travel exceptions (ie, worthy purposes) can be found on the Danish government COVID-19 information page.

All travelers must also complete a “Sumut” form prior to entry, containing their travel itinerary and lodging details in Greenland. That form can be found on the Greenlandic government COVID-19 information page. Travelers are not required to self-quarantine upon arrival in Greenland or re-test for COVID-19 after arrival. However, additional COVID-19 tests may be required depending on where in Greenland you intend to travel. Visit the Greenlandic government COVID-19 information page for detailed information.

Mexico has not implemented any entry restrictions, but travelers arriving from countries affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) will be screened, and those showing symptoms will be quarantined.

A completed "Cuestionario de identificación de factores de riesgo en viajeros" must be presented to immigration upon arrival.

The land border between Mexico and the US has been closed to non-essential traffic until at least September 21.

Costa Rica has relaxed its entry restrictions to allow citizens and residents of Canada, the EU, the Schengen Area and the UK to enter Costa Rica.

Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 certificate obtained 72 hours before departure, as well as specific Costa Rican insurance, and must complete an online epidemiological information form. Full details of entry regulations are available here (in Spanish).

Costa Rican Nationals and Legal Residents who enter the country will be required to self-isolate for 14-days on arrival. Tourists entering from August 1, under the amended restrictions stated above, will not be required to self-isolate. Costa Rican authorities are permitting same-day airside transit with a confirmed onward booking.

El Salvador has reopened its airports on September 19 with enhanced health protocols (wearing of mask at all times, social distancing, and temperature checks).

All travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure to airline authorities to allow them to board the flight, except travelers younger than 2 years old and travelers with a diplomatic, official, service or special passport. Consult with the airline for full details prior to attempting to travel. All arriving travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Guatemala has reopened Guatemala International Airport on September 18.

Travelers are required to register on Guatemalan Health Pass website 24 hours prior to arrival and print the completed form.

Upon arrival, travelers age 10 and older must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival and the printed copy of the form.

Foreign nationals, who are not legally resident in Guatemala, will not be permitted into Guatemala should they fail to provide a test.

Travelers who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival will subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Upon arrival in Guatemala, travelers may be subject to a clinical evaluation. They will be ask to complete an immigration form with the address where they will be staying. Local authorities will provide further instructions about the place where they should complete the quarantine and any other details they should provide upon arrival.

The Honduran government resumed international flights on August 17. Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Rapid test result issued within 72 hours before arrival. A completed form must be submitted at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn/ before departure.

Travelers with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, who within the last 14 days have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, or traveled to a country with confirmed cases, may be isolated in a medical center or at the traveler’s place of residence/temporary stay for monitoring by the Ministry of Health for up to 14 days.

Nicaragua has not implemented any entry restrictions, but arriving travelers must have a “negative for COVID-19” certificate, will be screened, and those showing symptoms will be quarantined.

Panama has suspended all flights into the country until at least September 22, except for humanitarian flights.

Panamanian nationals and residents will only be able to enter with a valid residency document and a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test certificate issued within 48 hours before departure. All arriving travelers who are eligible to enter Panama are required to quarantine for 14 days in their accommodation. They must also download an app which uses geographical tracking to confirm their location and symptoms during the quarantine period.

It is now possible to transit Panama. Transit travelers will need to have a confirmed onward flight and will not be allowed to leave the airport. They may also need to take a COVID-19 test and receive a negative result to be able to fly. Travelers should check the requirements for the country of final destination as requirements may vary.

Returning Bolivian citizens and residents, foreign nationals, diplomats, members of special missions and international organizations, technical specialists, and drivers of international goods and cargo will be permitted to return to the country with no enforced quarantine upon their arrival provided that they submit a valid certification of the PCR test specifically for COVID-19 with a negative result prior to the flight.

Travelers without a medical with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result are subject to quarantine.

Brazil has lifted its coronavirus-related entry regulations and reopened its borders, except at airports in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraiba, Rondonia, Rio Grande do Sul and Tocantins. This is subject to regular entry requirements. Foreign nationals staying for up to 90 days must have proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of their stay. Students attending Brazilian institutions and Brazilian residents are exempted from this requirement.

Chile has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens, residents, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, travelers with an official ID from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, or travelers with safe conduct. Arriving travelers must submit an online affidavit and submit it before departure at https://www.c19.cl/formularios.html". They will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival.

Colombia's international commercial flights remain suspended until further notice, except cargo operators, humanitarian emergencies, and extreme scenarios that have authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Colombia has also suspended all commercial flights into the country. All arriving travelers must complete a “Control Preventivo Contra el Coronavirus" prior to arrival, and are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Flights to Ecuador have now resumed. Travelers must present a completed Health Form and a completed Immigration form as well as a negative PCR test for COVID-19 issued within 10 days of arrival. Travelers without a qualifying test result will be tested upon arrival.

Arriving travelers with a valid test certificate no longer need to enter quarantine unless they present symptoms of coronavirus. Those without one will be tested and sent to quarantine while awaiting results and until receiving a negative testing result. More information is available here.

Special 'travel corridors' exist for tourists visiting the Galapagos. Foreigners wishing to enter the islands must present a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19, taken 96 hours prior to the date of departure to Ecuador. On arrival in Ecuador, tourists may be requested to take another PCR test, at their own expense. Tourists must also present a return flight and a safe passage document (‘salvoconducto’) issued by the Ministry of Tourism to be exempt from doing 14 days of self-isolation on the islands. The tour operators or hotels are responsible for arranging this safe passage document on behalf of tourists, given that visitors are required to have previous contracted travel and accommodation arrangements. The Galapagos Transit Control Card, will need to be filled out online at least 24 hours before the flight. On arrival in Ecuador you will be required to fill in a Health Status Declaration, including a local address. Travel health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists.

The Falkland Islands have restricted entry to all travelers except returning residents, work permit holders, and those with Falkland Islands (Malvinas) status. Travelers who have official business with the Falkland Islands government with proof of authorization may also enter. All travelers arriving in the Falklands Islands are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

French Guiana is restricting the entry of most travelers until further notice.

Only travelers who can prove that entry is for urgent family/work reasons will be allowed to enter, and they will be expected to fill in a travel certificate and provide proof.

All travelers over the age of 11 must show a negative test result for COVID-19 issued within 72 hours before departure for French Guiana.

Travelers must also provide a self-certified document affirming that they have no COVID symptoms and that to their knowledge they have not been in contact with any person confirmed positive within the last 14 days. Airlines will refuse boarding to anyone who does not produce both proof of a negative result and the self-certified document.

Guyana has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers until at least September 30, except for nationals, residents, repatriation, medevac and humanitarian flights. Authorized professional flights, medevac flights, and technical stops for refueling may also enter the country. Any individual entering Guyana must receive prior aproval by completing a https://www.gcaa-gy.org/.

Paraguay has restricted all commercial flights into the country until further notice, with limited exceptions for government-approved repatriation flights. Non-residents of Paraguay are not permitted to transit the airport in Asuncion. All travelers arriving in Paraguay are required to remain in isolation at a government facility for 14 days and will be subject to COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether symptoms are present. The government of Paraguay has extended the validity of visas for visitors or temporary residents in Paraguay whose visas or other travel authorizations expired on March 13, 2020 or later.

Peru has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers until at least August 31, except nationals and residents of Peru, and repatriation and humanitarian flights. Nationals and residents of Peru are subject to quarantine for 14 days. Airline crew must self-isolate at a hotel for the entire duration of their stay. Travelers must present a completed "Declaracion Jurada de Salud" upon arrival.

Suriname's airports are closed until at least September 18, except to medical and repatriation flights.

Uruguayan borders are currently closed, with a few exceptions for family reunification between parents and minor single children or adult children with disabilities, or between spouses or common-law spouses. Drivers for international transportation companies, airplane pilots, and seamen may also enter the country. For more detail, please check the Ministry of Tourism website (in Spanish). Nationals and residents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela may transit through Montevideo (MVD) or Punta del Este (PDP). All travelers and airline crew entering Uruguay will need to show a certificate of negative RT-PCR coronavirus test, carried out within 72 hours of travel, as well as fill a health affidavit. Travelers staying longer than 7 days must enter a 7-day isolation. They will be re-tested on day 7 and may leave quarantine with a negative result. Travelers must also download the 'Coronavirus Oops' for contact tracing, and all non-resident foreigners entering Uruguay must have proof of health insurance that covers suspected or actual coronavirus.

Venezuela has suspended all international travel until at least August 12.

Antigua and Barbuda has now reopened its borders. Upon arrival, all travelers must wear masks and must go through medical screening and present a completed health declaration form, and all travelers except for those arriving from Montserrat mnust have a medical certificate stating a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 48 hours before arrival. Travelers subject to a coronavirus test on arrival must pay a fee of US$ 100 or local equivalent in cash. Travelers without a valid medical certificate will be quarantined for 14 days at their own cost or until they test negative for coronavirus. For up to date information, see here.

Aruba has opened its borders to travelers from Europe, Canada and most Caribbean nations. As of July 10, travelers from the United States are now allowed to enter. All tourists must fill in the ED Card, and purchase Aruba’s mandatory COVID insurance, even if they have their own insurance. The cost is USD 15 per day (subject to change). Children under the age of 14 will be exempt from the insurance requirement, however will be subject to a one-time administration flat fee of USD 10. They must also submit a self-health declaration form 72 hours prior to travel, and are encouraged to take a PCR test before traveling and submit the results online. Travelers who do not do so will need to pay for a mandatory test upon arrival in Aruba, and stay in quarantine while awaiting the test results. Travelers from US states with a high incidence of COVID-19 cases will only be allowed entry if they provide proof of a negative test result prior to traveling to Aruba; they will not have the option to be tested on arrival. This will apply to residents of the following US States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

As of July 25, a new testing option has been made available for residents of the aforementioned states- they will now be able to take an "accessible test" prior to traveling to Aruba and then take the mandatory PCR test upon arrival in Aruba. The "accessible test" can be an Antigen (QL IA, FIA), PCR Home kit, or any other type of test. More dertails are available here.

Proof of a negative test result must be provided at the ED Card Website.

Barbados has reopened its borders.

Travelers must complete an Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form online at https://travelform.gov.bb/home and submit it 24 hours prior to travel

The type of public health measures taken upon your arrival and during your stay will be dependent on the risk category of the country you are traveling from.

Persons traveling from low risk CARICOM and Caribbean countries, who have not visited a high-risk country in the past 21 days prior to travel, will be exempt from the pretesting requirement. Visit barbadostravelprotocols.com for confirmation of country risk category.

Starting on September 19, all travelers arriving from medium and high-risk countries must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued from an accredited or certified laboratory taken within 72 hours prior to arrival to enter the country. Travelers arriving from low-risk countries are allowed to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 5 days prior to arrival.

Travelers who have been in or transited through a high-risk country who haven’t submitted proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test may be denied for entry to the country. Travelers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be quarantined at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility, and monitored daily for the onset of symptoms. They will be quarantined for a period of 14 days with an option to take a second COVID-19 PCR test between 5-7 days after the last test accepted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Persons will typically be released once the test result is negative.

Travelers from medium-risk country who arrive with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be permitted to leave the airport after clearance by Immigration, Customs and Port Health Officials. They will then be subject to monitoring for seven days and a second COVID-19 PCR Test. If they refuse a second COVID-19 PCR Test, they will be subject to quarantine for 7 days.

Travelers from a low-risk country and have not visited a medium or high-risk countries within 21 days will be allowed to present results of test taken within 5 days prior to arrival. Travelers who arrive with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be permitted to leave the airport after clearance by Immigration, Customs and Port Health Officials. Travelers who arrive without a negative COVID-19 PCR test, will be required to take one upon arrival.

Travelers from a very low-risk category and have not visited a low, medium or high-risk countries within 21 days are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test prior to or on arrival. These travelers will be permitted to leave the airport after clearance by Immigration, Customs and Port Health Officials.

All travelers must wear face masks when traveling to/from Barbados.

Specific travelers who have non-standard circumstances that need to be addressed, are advised to contact The Ministry of Health and Wellness via cmo@health.gov.bb at least 72 hours prior to travel to Barbados to have their requests investigated and facilitated. Specific travelers include: diplomats; persons with a medical condition warranting special consideration (to be certified by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)); persons with a disability or travelling with persons with disabilities.

Travelers under 5 years of age will not be required to have a COVID-19 PCR test unless they are symptomatic or any member of the travel party has a positive test result. Unaccompanied minors will be required to have a valid negative COVID-19 test result to enter Barbados.

Travelers may only transit in Barbados if they have a negative COVID-19 test prior to arriving. Masks must be worn at all time in the airport, and travelers will be subject to a health assessment and temperature check.

The British Virgin Islands currently only allow British Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents, naturalized citizens, and freight and cargo vessels to enter.

Starting September 1, work permit holders with confirmed employment, work permit exempt holders, students, and other specified groups may enter the territory.

Certain special categories of persons will onky be allowed in the territory for up to five days. This includes aviation crew, maritime crew, healthcare practitioners/medical staff, emergency maintenance, repair and other technical personnel and other essential specialized workers.

All persons eligible for entry to British Virgin Islands must register in advance through an online portal and will need to quarantine for 14 days in pre-approved accommodation. After the quarantine period, they will be released only after testing negative for coronavirus.

Bonaire has begun to relax its travel restrictions for travelers arriving from certain countries. Flights to and from Curacao and Aruba have now resumed. Flights to and from Europe resumed on July 1, 2020 Travelers who have been physically present in the United States within the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Bonaire. Travelers eligible to enter Bonaire must can present a negative COVID-19 test and proof of health insurance that covers the traveler overseas.

For Saba, as of August 4, travelers from Bonaire, Curacao, and Sint Eustatius can travel to Saba without quarantine requirements, but cannot transit via Sint Maarten. Travelers from Europe can travel to Saba only for repatriation of residents, essential workers, medical travelers, and medical students and will be subject to quarantine upon arrival. Travelers from Sint Maarten and the United States (and other countries in North and South America) can travel to Saba only for repatriation of residents, essential workers, medical travelers, and medical students and will be subject to COVID-19 testing prior to arrival and additional quarantine upon arrival. All travelers who wish to visit Saba must send an email request to info@Sabagov.nl.

For Sint Eustatius: Travelers from Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, and St. Kitts and Nevis can request entry to Sint Eustatius without quarantine restrictions. Travelers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France can request entry to Sint Eustatius, but must comply with a home-based quarantine. Travelers who have been physically present in the United States within the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Sint Eustatius, except for legal residents of Sint Eustatius, essential workers, and medical travelers. Travelers from Sint Maarten, the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic, and most South and Central American countries can request entry to Sint Eustatius, but must comply with a mandatory quarantine in a quarantine facility. Travelers who wish to visit Sint Eustatius from these locations must send an email request to info.covid19@statia.gov. They must also complete an online travel questionnaire at https://www.statiagovernment.com/questionnaire.

The Government of Cayman Islands has announced that all airports in the Cayman Islands w ill remain closed to international leisure and non-essential travel until at least September 1.

Individuals wanting to submit a request for essential travel may do so on the Cayman Islands TravelTime website. All travelers entering the Cayman Islands are subject to mandatory quarantine for a period of 14 days in a government facility. The government has arranged hotel accommodations for returning residents and students in order for them to isolate away from home. Work Permit Holders must use the mandatory isolation facilities at their own cost. Caymanians and Residents will be provided this without cost. See more information on quarantine and isolation requirements here.

Cuba's date for reopening of all international flights has been postponed until at least September 30.

Cuba has suspended all flights, except for humanitarian aid flights and special categories of charter flights.

Charter flights to Cayo Coco (CCC), Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) and Santa Clara (SNU) restarted from July 1.

Travelers on these flights will be tested on arrival (a ‘PCR’ swab and a temperature test) and will be transferred directly to their resorts. Anyone that has a positive test result will be transferred to a hospital.

Curacao has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not airline crew, authorized medical personnel, authorized government personnel, or residents of Curacao who have been pre-approved for entry by the Government of Curacao. Residents, medical personnel, and government personnel must have a verification letter from the government of Curacao proving they are allowed to enter Curacao. Travelers who have been physically present in a high-risk country (including the United States) within the past 14-days cannot enter Curacao. To request an exception in very limited circumstances, travelers must write to reisverificatie.cur@gobiernu.cw to request permission in addition to providing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result and agreeing to a 14-day mandatory quarantine in a quarantine facility at their own expense. Travelers may also choose wait 14 days in a low-risk third country (Aruba, for example) and then travel to Curacao without quarantine restrictions.

Travelers may still transit through Curacao, provided they remain on board of the same aircraft or do wing to wing transit from one aircraft to another without entering the transit terminal. A minimum of 24 hours prior notice is required.

Flights to and from Bonaire will resume on June 12, 2020 with no quarantine restrictions. Flights to and from the Netherlands will resume July 1, 2020 with no quarantine restrictions

Dominica has reopened its airport both to nationals and foreign travelers. Arriving passengers will have to complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before arrival. A Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) will be taken on arrival. If the RDT is negative, then the traveler must self-isolate in a government operated or government certified facility for five days before having a further PCR test. If the RDT is positive, then a further PCR swab test will be carried out. This will be at the traveler's expense.

Arriving travelers who test positive will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Government facility, or in a certified hotel or guest house.

The Dominican Republic has reopened its air borders. From July 30, anyone arriving in the Dominican Republic must provide evidence of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result, taken no more than 5 days prior to their arrival date. Dominican authorities will conduct PCR tests on arrival for all individuals who do not provide their own negative test result. Should an individual test positive or exhibit coronavirus symptoms, then they will be isolated in specially prepared centers.

Grenada's airports are currently only open to charter flights. No date has been announced yet for reopening commercial flights. All passengers must have a COVID test at their point of embarkation. Travelers are screened on arrival, including a rapid COVID test for which costs may apply. All arriving passengers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine in a designated facility at their own cost. For more information, see the Grenada Government information page here.

Guadeloupe has reopened its airports; however flights remain extremely limited. All travelers over the age of 11 must show a negative test result for COVID-19 issued within 72 hours before departure for Guadeloupe. Travelers must also provide a self-certified document affirming that they have no COVID symptoms and that to their knowledge they have not been in contact with any person confirmed positive within the last 14 days. Airlines will refuse boarding to anyone who does not produce both proof of a negative result and the self-certified document.

Haiti has lifted its travel restrictions. All travelers are subject to medical screening and must present a completed Health Declaration Form on arrival.

Jamaica has reopened its borders to international travelers. All travelers arriving to Jamaica are subject to medical screening upon arrival.

Non-residents must have a travel authorization obtained before departure at https://www.visitjamaica.com/

Jamaican residents must have a travel authorization obtained before departure at https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/immigration.html

All travelers arriving in Jamaica may be tested for COVID-19 if assessed as high-risk as a result of exhibiting symptoms, exposure to persons who have tested positive, belonging to a high-risk group or other risk factors. Travelers will be screened for symptoms at the airport.

All travelers arriving in Jamaica will be subject to the following quarantine requirements:

Category 1: Jamaican nationals and non-nationals ordinarily resident in Jamaica - may be subject to testing if assessed as high-risk and are required to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica. If the test is positive, they will be isolated either at home or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.

Category 2: Non-residents visiting Jamaica for tourism purposes and staying at approved “resilient corridor” accommodation - may be tested at the airport or a designated facility, and would wait for the results in travelers hotel rooms. If the test is negative, they would remain at their hotel/resort within the “resilient corridor” and restricted to property under the “Stay in Resilient Corridor” measure. If the test is positive, they would be isolated either at the hotel/resort or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities. Details of ‘resilient corridor’ accommodation can be found on the “Quarantine for Business Traveller” measure at their hotel/intended address. If the test is negative, they would be released from quarantine and be under a “Stay at Intended Address for Business Travellers” measure for a period of 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica or for the duration of their stay if shorter than 14 days. If the test is positive, they would be isolated either at their hotel/intended address or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.

Category 4: Non-residents visiting Jamaica for other purposes including tourists not staying within the “resilient corridor” - travelers who are not required to pre-test may be required to be tested at the airport or other designated facility, if assessed by the health authorities as high-risk. They will then wait for their test results under quarantine at their hotel/intended address. Whether they need to be tested or not, travelers need to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of entry to Jamaica. If travelers needed to be tested and the test is negative, they must remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of entry to Jamaica. If the test is positive, travelers will be isolated either at home or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.

Martinique has reopened its airports. Travelers to Martinique who are over 11 years old must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test for COVID-19 issued within 72 hours prior to departure. They must also present a sworn statement that they do not show symptoms and are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight. Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 cannot fly.

On arrival, those with a negative test can perform 7 days of quarantine, followed by a new PCR test after 7 days. Travelers who have not carried out a test must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Martinique.

Montserrat has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not residents, spouses or dependents of residents, or airline crew.

All intended arrivals must complete and submit an Access Declaration Form at least 72 hours prior to arrival. The form can be found on the Government of Montserrat website.

All travelers must wear a mask or face covering on the aircraft and while being processed at the airport. Temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival, and all travelers arriving in Montserrat must self-quarantine for 14 days commencing on the date of arrival.

Puerto Rico is currently operating under the same travel restrictions as the United States. From July 15, Puerto Rico was scheduled to reopen its borders to tourists, however this has now been postponed. Puerto Rico is encouraging only essential travel at this time. All travelers must have a completed travel declaration form and a negative molecular COVID-19 test from within the last 72 hours. They must pass a health screening and temperature check on arrival. Face masks are obligatory. Travelers who arrive without the necessary documentation/test results will be subject to quarantine at their own expense. US citizens can travel to Puerto Rico for essential travel purposes on a domestic flight.

Saint Kitts and Nevis has restricted the entry of all travelers except nationals and residents.

All incoming travelers must submit a negative RT-PCR Test 72 hours before arrival. Travel restrictions are expected to remain in place until at least October.

St. Lucia has reopened its airports. All travelers and airline crew must have a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, issued within 7 days of departure.

All visitors and returning citizens to Saint Lucia must complete a Pre-Arrival registration form prior to arrival. Reservations for either a Government operated quarantine facility or a COVID-19 certified property must be confirmed before travel. All arriving passengers will be screened, including temperature checks, at the airport. Any symptomatic passengers will be isolated and tested. All visitors will be required to remain in quarantine/isolation at their hotel or Government Operated Quarantine Facility until the test result is obtained. If the test is positive, all visitors and nationals will be transferred to a treatment facility until they receive two negative test results and are clinically stable.

All returning residents will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a government-operated quarantine facility or a COVID-19 certified property, except those arriving from within the Travel Bubble designated by the Government of Saint Lucia. These countries include: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the British Virgin Islands, and the list is updated here.

All international visitors must stay at a COVID-certified property for the duration of their stay.

All travelers are subject to PCR test and quarantine upon entry. Effective on September 7, travelers arriving from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Iceland, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia or Taiwan must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 7 days before arrival.

Travelers arriving from Belize, Cuba, Germany, Guyana, Suriname, the UK, Virgin Isl. (British) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 5 days before arrival

Travelers transiting St. Vincent and the Grenadines must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued within 5 days before arrival

A completed "Pre-Arrival form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at http://health.gov.vc/health/

Sint Maarten has restarted flights from nearby territories and Europe. A summary of information on entry requirements and domestic COVID-19 measures can be found here. Travelers must complete an online health declaration 72 hours before travel an bring a negative test for COVID-19 issued within the last 72 hours. They will need to pass a thermal scanning on arrival in Sint Maarten.

Beginning noon on Friday, July 31, travel restrictions between Saint Martin and Sint Maarten will be implemented. Persons with medical or professional reasons will be allowed to cross the borders. Authorized travelers will only be allowed to pass with plane ticket, negative PCR test issued within 72 hours and sworn statement. Flights to and from the United States were originally set to resume starting on July 1; this date has been postponed with a tentative new date of August 1.

The Bahamas reopened its borders on July 1 to all travelers, including visitors. Visitors should contact commercial airlines directly for flight information. However, all travelers entering The Bahamas via commercial flights, regardless of country of origin, must undergo a 14-day quarantine in a government facility on arrival, at their own expense. At the end of their quarantine, visitors must take an RT-PCR COVID-19 molecular test. For the most up-to-date information, check the Bahamas tourism website here. For those who may enter the Bahamas, each traveler must submit a Travel Health Visa Application form online at travel.gov.bs. Confirmation will be provided via email. Each traveler must have their confirmation on hand upon arrival at their destination. Travelers must also upload their negative COVID-19 test result (see the following paragraph) at this same website. Each traveler must also have a COVID-19 PCR (molecular swab) test in advance of travel with a negative result. The test results must not have been taken more than 5 days prior to arrival. Children under the age of 10 and private pilots who do not deplane are exempt from the requirement to present a PCR test. Inter-island travel in the Bahamas is prohibited until further notice.

Trinidad and Tobago has closed its airports until at least September 30.

Turks and Caicos reopened its airports on July 22. All travelers over age 10 except merchant seamen and airline crew must have a travel authorization completed 72 hours before departure, and a medical certificate with a negative PCR test for COVID-19 from within the last 5 days before arrival in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They must also have proof of health/travel insurance with COVID-19 cover (including cover for any necessary in-country medical treatment, quarantine costs or repatriation/medevac) and must complete a health screening questionnaire. All visitors will be required to wear masks on arrival to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

The US Virgin Islands has reopened its borders. All arriving travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine

Austria has opened its borders to travelers arriving from the Schengen Area, the UK, or from Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican. However, travel from outside of the EEA remains restricted for travelers who are not nationals of an EU/Schengen/ country or the UK, and flights remain suspended from certain areas. Austrian nationals, permanent residents, D-visa holders, and EEA nationals and their immediate family members may still enter Austria. Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, people traveling on business, healthcare professionals, and members of emergency/rescue/ambulance crews may also enter the country, and travelers with an immediate connecting flight may transit through the country.

For travelers who may enter the country, the Austrian government has created a list of areas which it considers to be at elevated risk for COVID-19. Anyone traveling to Austria from one of these areas must be able to present at the border a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result in English, French, German or Italian which is no more than 4 days old. Without this document, entry will be refused for anyone without a valid Austrian residence permit. Austrian residents without a valid medical certificate may enter the country, but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Coronavirus tests, which provide the medical certificate, are available for €190 on arrival at Vienna Airport for travelers with a valid Austrian residence permit. Entry to Austria without the need for a medical certificate or quarantine is possible for residents of Andorra, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the Vatican, who have spent the preceding 14 days only in those countries and not traveled elsewhere. More information can be found here.

Belarus has not implemented any entry restrictions, but foreign citizens arriving in Belarus are subject to a 14-day self quarantine requirement, unless they are arriving from Azerbaijan, Australia, Austria, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, the UK, the UAE, or the US.

Travelers are required to have valid medical insurance before travelling to Belarus. Travelers will be asked to provide proof of insurance when applying for a visa or upon arrival at Minsk airport. All travelers are required to wear protective face masks on all flights and while at Minsk National Airport. Foreign travelers are required to present a medical certificate, issued within 48 hours of arrival, indicating a negative COVID-19 test result. Foreign citizens who plan to spend more than 5 days in Belarus must register with the police indicating the address they are staying. If foreign visitors stay in a hotel, hostel, health resort or another facility of collective accommodation, the management of the above-mentioned facilities shall be responsible for the registration with the police. Registration may also be done online.

Belgium has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not arriving from EEA Member States, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Nationals, permanent residents, and long-term visa holders of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and their family members may still enter Belgium from outside of those countries, but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Travelers entering Belgium from outside the Schengen area or any high risk area must present a completed Health Declaration Form upon arrival. The form can be found here. Belgium has created a 'traffic light' system to track countries and regions which are experiencing high incidence rates of COVID-19. Travelers from "red zones" will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Belgium, while those entering Belgium from "orange" regions are asked to be vigilant. The updated list of regions can be found on this site (in French).

Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and military personnel may enter the country. Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City may enter Belgium with proof of connection travel to their home country.

As of July 1, 2020, all EU/EEA/UK nationals and individuals holding permanent residence in the EU/EEA countries can enter Croatia freely, without restrictions or quarantine. All other foreign nationals, including US citizens, may enter the Croatia for business, tourism, or other pressing personal reasons, if they provide relevant proof. Please visit this Croatian Ministry of Interior webpage for more detailed information and instructions to follow. Croatia has lifted mandatory self-isolation and quarantine restrictions for travelers entering Croatia. Instead, travelers are given a Pamphlet with Recommendations and Instructions from the Croatian Institute of Public Health that they must follow for 14 days after entering the country. Travelers still may be ordered to self-isolate or spend 14 days in official government quarantine facilities if deemed necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19; placement in quarantine is at the expense of the traveler. As of July 10, US citizens arriving to Croatia for tourism, business, urgent personal reasons, or educational purposes must present a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours of arrival. Those who do not provide a valid test will be sent to quarantine.

The authorities in the north of Cyprus have suspended arrivals until September 20, except for Turkish-Cypriots and their dependents. Outbound flights are expected to continue to operate but you should consult your airline directly for more information.

Cyprus has begun to reopen its borders, and prerequisites are in place for travelers to enter the country. To facilitate travel arrangements, the government of Cyprus has created CyprusFlightPass, an online portal where travelers can submit the necessary details to receive authorization to fly. Countries have been sorted into categories A, B, and C based on their epidemiological situation, with A being the most favorable.

Travelers entering Cyprus from countries in Category A must complete the Passenger Locator Form and the Declarations for Country A Categories to obtain the CyprusFlightpass.

Travelers entering from countries in Category B must complete the above paperwork to obtain the CyprusFlightPass, plus a test (for travelers 12 and over) and lab certificate confirming negative PCR for COVID-19 within 72 hours before their flight to Cyprus.

Cypriot citizens and their family members, legal residents, those allowed to enter under the Vienna Convention, those with special permission from the government, and travelers entering from countries unable to offer testing may choose to get tested upon entering the country (at their own expense). They must self-isolate until the results are completed, and remain in mandatory quarantine if the test is positive.

Category C includes all of the remaining countries not included in Category A and B. Only Cypriot citizens and their family members, legal residents, those allowed to enter under the Vienna Convention, and those with special permission from the government may enter from these countries. They must complete the above paperwork to obtain the CyprusFlightPass, plus a test and lab certificate confirming negative PCR for COVID-19 within 72 hours before their flight to Cyprus. They may choose to get tested upon entering the country, and the same rules outlined above apply.

Please note that travelers from Category A Countries that have stayed overnight in a Category B or C country in the last 14 days before flying to Cyprus will be counted as a Category B or C traveler, and must satisfy the requirements of that category. The same applies for travelers from Category B Countries who have stayed overnight in a Category C country in the last 14 days before flying to Cyprus.

The administration in the north of Cyprus is now also allowing entry to ‘citizens’ and foreign nationals who hold residency, work or student permits. Travelers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result (dated between three and five days prior to the date of the flight) on arrival. They will then be required to isolate at home for 7 days, on the condition that you will not meet anyone, or host visitors, during this period. Failure to follow the rules of self-isolation will result in mandatory quarantine at facilities allocated by the authorities. If other passengers on the flight subsequently test positive on arrival to Cyprus, travelers may be subject to further quarantine facility/self-isolation measures.

The Czech government has classified countries based on their rate of COVID-19 cases. Travelers arriving from countries considered to be of low risk will not be required to quarantine or provide a PCR test. Travelers arriving from countries not considered to be 'low risk' are only allowed to enter the Czech Republic for limited, specific purposes. Exceptions to this include family members of EEA/UK nationals residing in Czechia (who must provide evidence of their relationship), as well as travelers with a D visa issued by Czechia or a C visa issued by Czechia after May 11, 2020. Details of how countries are classified, and the regulations in place for travelers from those countries, can be found on the website of the Czech Ministry of Interior.

Denmark has updated its travel restrictions as of June 27. Danish nationals and residents may still return to Denmark from anywhere. For travelers who are not residents or nationals, entry regulations depend on whether they are arriving from an ‘open’ country or a ‘banned’ country. A country’s status can change dependent on its infection rate for COVID-19. The status is updated weekly on Thursdays and can be found here. As of August 19, all EEA countries and the UK are "open", with the exceptions of Spain, Belgium, Malta, Romania and Bulgaria. All countries outside the EU/Schengen area and the UK are currently 'restricted', except for Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay. Travelers arriving from 'open' countries can enter Denmark without having to go into a quarantine.

Travelers with a ‘worthy purpose’ may also travel to Denmark without having to go into a two-week quarantine. Proof will be required to demonstrate a ‘worthy purpose’ to enter. Examples of 'worthy purposes' include work or study in Denmark, transporting goods, and various family-related reasons, for example visiting a family member or partner who is a Danish resident. The full list of 'worthy purposes' is subject to change and can be found here. Travelers from a "banned" country are advised to check with the Danish authorities on their helpline (+45 7020 6044) to confirm whether they will be allowed entry into the country.

The Danish government permits “sweethearts”, fiancees, and other close relations of Danish citizens or foreign nationals legally residing in Denmark to enter Denmark, so long as the individual can present proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out no more than 72 hours before entry. This exception is Denmark-specific and does not apply to all countries within the Schengen zone or EU. Travelers going to Denmark under the “sweetheart declaration” from outside the EU are strongly encouraged to take a nonstop flight to Denmark to ensure smooth entry into the country. For more information on this regulation, see here.

Travelers returning to their home country may transit through Denmark. All travelers transiting or traveling to/from Denmark must wear masks at all times on flights and inside the airport.

Estonia has relaxed its travel restrictions. As well as Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian nationals/residence permit holders and foreign citizens with family members in Estonia, travelers without symptoms of COVID-19 who are arriving from an EU Member State, Schengen member state or the UK may now enter Estonia.

A 14-day quarantine applies to travelers arriving from all countries except those in which the COVID-19 infection rate is 16 cases or fewer per 100,000 people for the previous 14 days. A list of countries from which arrivals are not required to self-quarantine is available on the official government crisis website.

As of August 24, travelers arriving from the UK are required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Finland's borders remain closed to non-resident foreign nationals entering the country, with some exemptions. The Finnish Border Guard has is maintaining a list of countries with reduced border controls - travelers arriving from these countries will not need to self-isolate on arrival in Finland. Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom residing in Finland, and their family members may enter the country for some essential reasons.

As of 13 July, travel between Finland and countries in the EU/Schengen Zone and the UK as well as Algeria, Australia, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China (provided that reciprocity is confirmed in the EU) will be permitted for work and other essential purposes for residents of these countries. Additionally, there is a special exemption allowing a quota of workers employed as berry pickers to travel from Thailand to Finland. Nationals and residents of the above-named countries who are returning to their home countries through Finland may also transit through the country. Travelers arriving from within the EU or a Schengen Member State may enter Finland if they are traveling for work or study in Finland. Healthcare professionals, transport personnel, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers entering for imperative family reasons, and workers who commute to another country daily may also enter the country. More information is available at the Finnish Border Guard website. People arriving in Finland from countries other than those mentioned earlier will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

France has begun to ease its travel restrictions. As well as travelers arriving from states in the wider European area (EU, UK, Andorra, Vatican City, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland), travelers may now enter France from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay without any requirement to self-isolate, or to demonstrate their travel is essential. However, travelers will need to complete a ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with COVID-19 and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight. This is available in English on the site of the French Embassy London. Foreign travelers who are not nationals of the above countries or arriving from one of the above countries are still restricted from entering France.

Exemptions exist for spouses and children of French nationals, long-term residents with French residence permits and their spouses and children, long-term residents of EEA Member States, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the Vatican City and their spouses and children on their way home, and healthcare professionals. Airline crew, personnel of diplomatic and consular missions and international organizations with offices in France and their spouses and children, and merchant seamen may also still enter. Mask wearing is obligatory for all travelers above the age of 11.

Travelers arriving from outside of the countries listed above must have an International Travel Certificate to enter and transit France, showing that their travel is of an "essential" nature. This must be obtained prior to departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr. Travelers flying to airports in France from such areas will also be required to take a PCR test. They may either provide a negative test result taken less than 72 hours before departure. Whether this test is recommended or obligatory depends on the category your country of departure falls in to: Category 1 countries: For travelers from Bahrain, Panama, the UAE and the USA. Boarding will be refused if a negative COVID-19 test result is not presented. Those departing the US who have taken a test but do not yet have a result will be able to board with a consular ‘laissez-passer’ on condition they re-take a test on arrival.

Category 2 countries: For travelers from Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa-Rica, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, India , Israel, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Occupied Palestinian territories, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Serbia, South Africa and Turkey. Travelers are strongly recommended to take a test in the 72 hours prior to departure but can opt to take a test on arrival instead. Those refusing to take a test on arrival will be subject to quarantine.

Arrivals from countries not named above will be invited to present negative test results taken 72 hours prior to departure or may opt to take a test on arrival. They will be invited to quarantine if they do not do so.

There are special regulations for travelers transiting through France to return to their country of residence. Only direct transit to reach your country of residence is permitted. Transiting travelers may not leave the international zone and will not be admitted to France. Luggage must be checked through to the final destination, and travelers will not be permitted to leave the international zone to collect and recheck baggage. The duration of transit must be less than 24 hours.

For travel to French Overseas Territories, please check the restrictions specific to the territory you're interested in visiting.

Germany has restricted the entry of travelers who are arriving from outside the European Economic Area, except for nationals of Germany, residents with a residence permit, and D-Visa holders, and certain exceptions (detailed below). As of June 25, travelers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom may enter Germany. Germany has also lifted restrictions on entry for travelers coming from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, New Zealand, Thailand and Uruguay. Travelers must have spent at least 2 weeks in the above-listed countries prior to their flight to Germany. Restrictions will also be lifted for entry from South Korea, China and Japan if this can be agreed on a reciprocal basis. The list will be reviewed every two weeks. Entry from any third country is possible for travelers who can demonstrate an important reason for their travel. The list of important reasons covers German and EU citizens and any third-country nationals with a right of residency in Germany. It also includes healthcare and social care personnel and health researchers, skilled workers whose economic activity is necessary and cannot be postponed or performed from abroad, freight and transport staff, seasonal workers, students who cannot continue their studies from abroad, travelers making visits for urgent family reasons, diplomats and staff at international organisations, and persons transiting Germany.

Travelers entering Germany after staying in a designated risk area abroad during the previous 14 days must undergo mandatory testing for Covid-19. The German government regularly updates its list of designated risk areas. See the "English archive" at the bottom of the Robert Koch Institute page for the latest updated list.

Travelers who need to be tested have the choice to either present a valid test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival, take a test on arrival at the airport, or take a test after returning to their place of residence in Germany, by reporting to the local health office. The test is free of charge if taken within 72 hours of arrival. Travelers with a negative test may be exempted from the 14-day self-isolation requirement, but some German states require a second negative test before granting an exemption from quarantine. Quarantine requirements in Germany differ depending on the German state. All travelers arriving from high-risk areas (over 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) are required to stay in quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Germany. More information can be found here.

The Government of Gibraltar has lifted its travel restrictions. All incoming travelers with valid travel documents will be allowed entry into Gibraltar via the Gibraltar International Airport.

On 14 August 2020 the Government of Gibraltar announced that it is a legal duty for travelers to report to the authorities if they have been in a “relevant area” in the 14 days before their arrival in Gibraltar. Failure to do so constitutes an offence punishable with a fine of up to £1000. A relevant area means a country, area or territory outside the European Union but does not include the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man. It also excludes the list of countries included in the Schedule (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, China). See the Government of Gibraltar press release for more details.

The Government of Gibraltar requires travelers flying to Gibraltar to complete a COVID-19 contact tracing form. This form will be given to travelers by airlines.

Greece has restricted the entry of all travelers with the exception of residents from EU+ countries. EU+ consists of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland.

Residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and the UAE may also enter the country. Those arriving from the UAE must be traveling on a direct flight, and will need to provide proof of permanent residence in the UAE, return tickets and hotel reservations, a PCR negative COVID-19 test issued 72h before departure, a Passenger Locator Form (PLF), and travel insurance.

Travelers arriving from Albania, Bulgaria, Malta, North Macedonia, Romania, and starting from August 17, from Sweden, Belgium, Israel, Spain and the Netherlands, may be denied entry unless they have a negative coronavirus result from a PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before arrival.

Foreign travelers may not arrive from other areas unless they are in an essential category such as healthcare professionals, students, government members, diplomats, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, airline crew, seasonal workers, travelers in transit, or travelers entering Greece for reasons authorized by the Greek embassy or consulate. The list of categories can be found here.

From June 15 onward, mandatory testing and self-isolation/quarantine will remain in place for anyone arriving into Greece from airports listed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Travelers arriving from other locations may be exempted from these requirements. All travelers except those only transiting through an airport in Greece must complete a "Passenger Locator Form (PLF)" 24 hours before check-in at https://travel.gov.gr/#/. A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival. Flights from Turkey are suspended, except flights to repatriate Greek nationals and residents and special government-ordered flights.

North Macedonian nationals may enter Greece via Thessaloniki (SKG) and continue on by road to North Macedonia. Their trip must be pre-approved by an official body like the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or North Macedonian embassy.

As of September 1, the Government of Hungary has reintroduced border protection measures in force during the first wave of COVID-19.

Hungary has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers starting from September 1, except Hungarian nationals, residents, military, diplomatic, humanitarian, transit flights and foreign nationals attending or participating in some sports events. Travelers with a residence permit issued by Hungary with validity for at least 90 days may enter Hungary.

Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.

Foreign nationals may enter Hungary to attend international sporting or cultural events, but must leave within 72 hours of arrival. Travelers must present proof that the purpose of travel is to attend and international sporting or cultural event. Travelers arriving from Schengen Zone, the US or Canada must present two negative COVID-19 tests within 5 days of arrival but at least 48 hours apart. Travelers are subject to a temperature check on arrival but are not subject to quarantine measures.

Foreign nationals arriving to Hungary for business and trade related purposes may enter the country without the need to show a negative test results, nor any time limit on their stay. On entry, travelers must present proof of an essential business requirement for entering Hungary, e.g. an official letter from your company that includes contact details for verification purposes, or an invitation to a business event. Travelers are subject to a temperature check on arrival but are not subject to quarantine measures.

Travelers transiting through Hungary must provide proof that entering the border is for the purpose of traveling directly to another destination outside Hungary; state the reason for travel and provide proof that they are able to transit to their final destination, for example a hotel reservation or proof of address in another country, a travel ticket, or similar evidence.

Iceland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of EEA Member States, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City, or the United Kingdom, or their families. Travelers with residence permits issued by Schengen Member States may still enter the country. Diplomats, healthcare professionals, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers who require international protection, and travelers on family emergencies may also enter the country. All travelers entering Iceland on their way to another Schengen Member State must have written confirmation of their permission to enter the other Schengen Member State.

As of August 19, all passengers arriving in Iceland can choose either to be tested twice for COVID-19 (test fee is ISK 11,000, or ISK 9,000 if booked in advance, and the second test is free) or self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Children born in 2005 or later will be exempt from both testing and self-isolation. Residents of Iceland and travelers planning to stay for 10 days or more must take special precautions for the first 5 days on arrival, and must be tested for a second time, four to five days after arrival, even if they have already tested negative on arrival. Starting from August 19, all people traveling to Iceland opting to test instead of the 14-day quarantine must be tested for a second time four to five days after arrival and must follow quarantine measures until the result of the second test is known.

Travelers will also be required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure. Further details and the form will be available at www.covid.is

Ireland is not currently implementing any entry restrictions, but all travelers arriving in the country from areas except Northern Ireland are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form and self-quarantine for 14 days, except travelers with a diplomatic passport.

Effective from August 26, travelers who are 16 years or older must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form before arrival, at https://cvd19plf-prod1.powerappsportals.com/en-us/

As of July 20, a "green list" of countries with low incidence of COVID-19 has been published. Travelers arriving from such countries will not need to quarantine. As of August 4, countries on the list include: Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Slovakia.

The list can be found here. Essential supply chain workers are exempted from the quarantine requirements.

Italy has banned travelers who have stayed or transited through the following countries in the last 14 days: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kosovo, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Serbia. As of August 12, travelers flying to Italy from Malta, Spain, Greece and Croatia must bring a molecular or antigenic testing result issued within 72 hours of travel. Travelers arriving from member states of the European Union, states party to the Schengen Agreement, the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican City may enter Italy and will no longer be required to self-isolate unless they have stayed or transited through a country where Italy continues to require self-isolation. Generally, countries within the EU are exempted from isolation requirements; however, as of July 24, people who have been in Romania and Bulgaria within the past 14 days are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival in Italy. Full details of this as well as the list of 'high-risk' areas can be found here. Travelers who have spent the last 14 days in one of the following countries may now also enter Italy, but will be subject to a 14-day quarantine: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. For more information, see here.

Italian/EU/Schengen residents and people traveling on business, for health reasons, or in an emergency may enter the country from countries other than those listed above. However, they will be subject to health surveillance and isolation for 14 days. Business travelers must inform the regional Department of Prevention of their arrival, and must submit a declaration that they entered Italy for proven work reasons for a maximum of 72 hours, or for a justified extension for specific needs for an additional 48 hours. All travelers must submit a completed self-declaration form to the airline before arriving in Italy. Travelers whose destination is the island of Sardinia are also required by the local authority to register their trip in advance using the form here.

Travelers arriving in Calabria must present a completed Health Declaration Form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://home.rcovid19.it/

Travelers arriving in Puglia must present a completed "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.regione.puglia.it/web/salute-sport-e-buona-vita/-/riapertura-delle-regioni-regole-per-gli-spostamenti-da-e-per-la-puglia.

Travelers arriving in Sicily must present a completed "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.lasicilia.it/userUpload/moduloregione.pdf

Residence permits issued by Italy with expiration dates between January 31, 2020 and July 31 2020 will be considered valid until August 31, 2020.

Kosovo has reopened its airport to international flights. All travelers entering Kosovo are recommended to have a negative RT-PCR test, no older than four days. There are medical staff at border crossings and the airport and travelers may be subject to a health check. There are no requirements to self-isolate on entry into Kosovo, but travelers should follow the instructions of the medical staff on the border.

Latvia has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian nationals and permanent residents. Nationals and residents of EEA Member States and the UK may enter the country if they are traveling from within the EEA or the UK. Spouses or minor children of Latvian nationals, members of government delegations and passengers in transit may still enter Latvia.

From 17 September the period of self-isolation is reduced from 14 days to 10 for asymptomatic travelers. Travelers who have been in contact with a COVID-19 infected person or who work in Latvia in the medical professions, as teachers, or as social workers are still required to self-isolate for 14 days.

The Government of Latvia is monitoring the rates of COVID-19 in these countries and travelers arriving from countries with more than 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants will be required to self-isolate for 10-14 days upon arrival. Up to date information can be found on the Government of Latvia website. Currently, residents of the following countries are also permitted to enter Latvia: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay. This list is updated every two weeks by the EU and can be found here. Starting from July 16, all travelers are required on arrival to complete a contact form for contact tracing listing the address they will be staying upon arrival.

Switzerland handles immigration and customs matters for Liechtenstein. Entry requirements are the same as for Switzerland. There is an open border between Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Travelers from the United Kingdom who do not have UK/EU/EFTA nationality are not permitted to enter Switzerland. Quarantine measures, which are in force in Switzerland also apply to Liechtenstein. Travelers entering Liechtenstein from certain countries have to quarantine for ten days, regardless of nationality. For an updated list of these countries, check the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.

Lithuania has begun to ease its travel restrictions. Although flights from outside of the European Economic Area are still suspended except for Lithuanian nationals and residents, travel restrictions from other countries in the wider European area have been lifted. From August 10, individuals traveling to Lithuania by air will need to complete a registration form prior to arrival, to support Lithuania’s track and trace effort. Registration forms can be filled out on paper during your journey, or in advance online.

As well as Lithuanian nationals and residents, citizens and residents of countries in the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the United Kingdom may now enter Lithuania if the rate of COVID-19 incidence in their country of residence has not exceeded 25 cases/100,000 population in the last 14 calendar days. Those arriving from countries with a rate of 16-25/100,000 population must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. The list of such countries is published every Monday by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations and can be found here.

Foreign travelers arriving from the countries on the list of countries affected by coronavirus infection with the incidence rate above 25 cases over the last 14 days, must present a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, except cases provided for in the order of the Minister for Health.

Lithuanian citizens and persons lawfully residing in Lithuania arriving from the countries on the list of countries most affected by coronavirus infection, if the country of travelling or transit had more than 25 cases in the last 14 calendar days, must present a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, or contact the Hotline 1808 or other establishment that performs Coronavirus tests within 24 hours of the entry, except cases provided for in the order of the Minister for Health.

As of September 7, upon arrival in Lithuania, British nationals resident in the UK will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania. Other test results, including antibody tests, are not accepted. This is in addition to the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

There are no controls on passengers crossing a land border from other EU countries into Lithuania (from Latvia/Poland).

Luxembourg has restricted the entry of travelers arriving from outside the EU who are not nationals/residents of EU/Schengen area countries or the UK and their family members until at least September 15. As of August 12, individuals seeking to enter Luxembourg by air, whose travel does not originate from an EU member country or one of the countries exempted by the European Union (Australia, Canada, China (subject to reciprocity at European Union level), Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Korea from the South, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay), Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR issued within 72 hours before departure. As of August 21, Luxembourg has continued the restriction of travelers from certain countries (the US, and others) to the European Union for at least two additional weeks. There are exceptions to this prohibition, however: Citizens or residents of Luxembourg with valid documentation – a Luxembourg passport or a Luxembourg-issued resident card – are able to enter the country. Exceptions also exist for healthcare professionals, border and transport workers, seasonal workers, essential highly qualified workers, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers in family emergencies, students attending an institution in Luxembourg, and travelers in transit.

Malta has restarted flights to and from specific countries and territories. Travelers will have to demonstrate proof of residence in one of the countries on the list for at least 2 weeks before their flight. All arriving passengers must have completed a paper copy of both a public health and a passenger locator form. These are available at the Malta Airport website. Foreign nationals who are not residents of Malta will not be able to enter Malta except when traveling from one of the countries on this list.

Starting from August 21, Maltese Authorities will launch an "Amber list" of countries from which arriving travelers must show a negative COVID-19 test. The test must be carried out before arrival into Malta and be no older than 72 hours before departure. This list will be updated weekly by the Maltese Government and can be found here.

Effective from midnight August 28, the list of countries required to test prior to arrival has been expanded. The current list can be found on the Maltese Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs’ website.

Arriving travelers who meet the requirements for entry, including proof of residence in the departing country for at least 2 weeks, will not be required to enter self-isolation. Those not meeting the criteria will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Moldova has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers until at least September 15.

Until September 15, Moldova's border only permits foreigners if they meet one of the following exceptions: immediate family members of Moldovan citizens; persons having a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; persons traveling for "professional interest" in possession of a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; diplomats accredited to Moldova and members of international organizations and their family members; personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; passengers in transit.

As of June 30, other categories of people are allowed to enter Moldova. These include: people with a business visit visa, long-stay visa, residence permit or equivalent document, members and dependents of diplomatic missions, consular Posts and international organizations accredited in Moldova, personnel providing humanitarian aid, passengers in transit, people traveling for health and humanitarian reasons, cross-border workers, and drivers and service personnel, for the purpose of transportation of goods (aircraft, ship and train crew).

PCR and/or serology is not required to enter Moldova but all travelers must complete an epidemiological questionnaire ("fisa epidemiologica") at airports and other ports of entry when entering Moldova and sign a statement that they will self-isolate for 14 days.

Starting September 1, Moldova requires a 14-day home stay (quarantine) for new arrivals from certain countries, with exceptions including asymptomatic individuals delivering goods, crew members, students, people traveling for health care, work related travelers with visas, diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova, and passengers in transit. See this website for the list of countries on the “red” list which require the quarantine. The list will be updated every two weeks.

Montenegro has limited entry to nationals and residents of Montenegro as well as travelers who have only been in a select group of countries meeting certain epidemiological criteria for at least 15 days before travel.

People who have spent the last 15 days in one of the following countries (the "Green List") are permitted to enter Montenegro without a requirement for testing prior to entry or quarantine on entry: The United Kingdom, EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden) and Algeria, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Fiji, Georgia, Iceland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Korea, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

People who have spent the last 15 days in one of the following countries (the "Yellow List") over the age of 5 are only permitted to enter Montenegro if they present a negative PCR, ELISA or ECLIA test for SARS-CoV-2 performed by accredited laboratories within 72 hours before arrival: Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore and the USA.

Residents and nationals of Montenegro may return home from countries not on the aforementioned lists, but should expect to be subject to a self-isolation period of at least 14 days. These lists are valid as of August 15, and are subject to change. Exceptions to the above regulations exist for travelers who are health workers, goods transporters, diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in performing their functions, and people in need of international protection. Additionally, non-commercial air transport of up to 10 seats may enter Montenegro without restrictions. All travelers on such flights must have a negative PCR, ELISA or ECLIA test for SARS-CoV-2 taken issued within the last 72 hours. Residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Albania may transit through Montenegro without obligation of having a PCR or ELISA test for COVID-19, as long as they are not staying in Montenegro.

The Netherlands has restricted the entry of travelers arriving flights from outside of the EU, who are not nationals, residence permit holders, or long-stay visa holders of EEA Member States, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, or their families. Exemptions exist for some special cases, for example, travelers attending funerals or studying in an institution in the Netherlands. A complete list of exemptions can be found here. EU and UK nationals may enter the Netherlands from outside of those countries, but will be subject to a 14-day quarantine. The EU non-essential travel ban has also been lifted for residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China (contingent on China allowing entry to EU citizens). Thia list is subject to review and is available here.

Travelers entering the Netherlands must complete a health screening form. The Dutch Government has a colour-coded system of high-risk (orange) and lower risk (yellow) countries and regions. Travelers entering from high-risk (orange) regions or countries are required to self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. Tourists must comply with all the measures and rules that apply to combat the spread of coronavirus. Tourists must also reserve their holiday accommodation before they travel to the Netherlands. For the latest information, visit the FAQ on holiday travel to the Netherlands: here. On July 16, the Dutch government announced an additional exemption for foreigners engaged in long-distance relationships with Dutch citizens/residents. For more information visit here.

Non-EU nationals who are not currently resident in or physically present in the EU are still subject to travel restrictions, and will not be allowed to enter the Netherlands for tourism.

North Macedonia reopened its airports on July 1 for commercial traffic. Effective July 9, all citizens of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro arriving from those countries will be required to submit a negative PCR test completed no more than 72 hours prior to arrival at the border or port of entry. The measure is only valid for citizens of these countries, and if transiting, these travelers may cross the border without presenting a PCR test.

Norway has reintroduced restrictions for travelers arriving from the UK. As of August 21, all travelers from the UK will be required to quarantine for 10 days on arrival.

As of July 15, Norway is lifting restrictions on entry into Norway for people resident in countries in the Schengen area/EEA that have an acceptable level of infection. This means that residents of these counties will not be subject to quarantine when arriving to Norway. Nationals of these countries may still travel to Norway from other areas if they reside, work, or have property in Norway.

If they travel from high-risk countries to Norway, they will be subject to a 10-day quarantine. The list of high-risk areas is being updated here. Travelers who are not residents in the above-named countries may only travel to Norway for specific reasons, for example to begin work or study in Norway, provided that the work is imminent. In order to gain entry, they will need to bring a copy of a work contract. People coming to Norway to work on a temporary assignment you should also bring evidence of this. Those who come to Norway to work or study are required to follow the quarantine regulations. Non-residents are still able to transit via Norwegian airports as long as the final destination is not within Norway. Entry is still restricted until at least November 01, 2020 for most other travelers who are not nationals or residents of the EEA/UK.

Poland has resumed flights into the country from countries in the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, as well as Georgia, Japan, Canada, Thailand, New Zealand, South Korea,, Tunisia, and Australia. All other flights remain suspended until at least July 14, except humanitarian and medical flights, flights to protect public order, emergency flights, flights at the order of the Prime Minister, and repatriation flights performed by foreign air carriers at the order of foreign states.

Nationals of the EU, EEA and UK are no longer required to enter quarantine upon arrival.

The list of countries whose residents may enter Poland is subject to review by the Polish government and is updated frequently on this page (in Polish).

Travelers entering Poland from any other country outside of the EU/Schengen area/UK may be required to self-isolate for 14 days. There are exceptions, including for freight drivers, work permit holders, airline cabin crew, spouse and children of Polish citizens, train workers, agriculture workers, students and school pupils studying in Poland and members of diplomatic missions, Consulates or International Organizations and their families.

Portugal has reopened its borders to travelers arriving from the EU, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, UK, Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.

Travelers from areas other than those listed above may enter or transit through Portugal only if they have an "essential" reason such as professional, study, family reunification, health, or humanitarian reasons. Business travelers should be prepared to describe the reason for business travel and may be asked for evidence. Students must have the appropriate visa and/or be prepared to present evidence of registration with a Portuguese educational institution. Third country national holders of residency permits or long-term resident visas issued by EU member states may transit Portugal to return to their country of residence. Travelers entering Portugal from countries other than those listed above (except those only transiting through Portugal and not leaving the airport) must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued in the last 72 hours. They will also be subject to health screening on arrival. Their temperature will be checked and if it is high or they show symptoms, they will be referred to the health authorities.

Travelers arriving in Madeira must or Porto Santo must complete and submit a traveler questionnaire 12-48 hours before they arrive. On arrival, they will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their arrival, or take a test on arrival and self-isolate at their accommodation while awaiting the results. More information is available here. Travelers arriving in the Azores must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out 72 hours before departure, or take a test on arrival and await the results within 48 hours in voluntary quarantine. Travelers staying for more than 7 days must repeat the test locally 6 days after the first test. More info is available here.

Romania has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom.

Romanian nationals and their families, residence permit holders, and long-stay visa holders may still enter the country. Nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with a residence in Romania may also enter the country. Diplomats, transport personnel, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, travelers in family emergencies, and travelers in need of international or other humanitarian protection may also enter the country. For more information on the exceptions for travel to Romania, check here.

The Romanian Government is issuing and updating a list of countries for which COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted, as well as those with high risk. Information on this can be found here (in Romanian). People traveling from high risk countries must enter a 14-day quarantine on arrival, while those arriving from low risk areas are exempted from quarantine.

Russia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Russian nationals, permanent residents, residents with residence permits, airline crew members, diplomats, members of international organizations based in Russia, and travelers whose visit concerns the death of a direct relative. The Russian government allows entry of foreigners for medical treatment or in order to care for relatives in Russia. Travelers with a close family member who is a Russian national may enter the country, but must provide supporting documentation of their relationship. Travelers may transit through Russian airports, as long as they are not entering the country. However, from 15 July, the Russian authorities have started to lift some restrictions on international flights with some countries. You should check the latest on flights with your airline. All foreign nationals arriving in Russia are asked to provide one of the following (in English or Russian): -a medical certificate confirming you have tested negative for COVID-19 on a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test conducted not more than 3 days before arrival; OR -a medical certificate confirming you have tested positive for the presence of COVID-19 IgG antibodies Travelers who do not provide the above documentation will be required to take a PCR test for COVID-19 at their own expense within three days of arriving in Russia. Since July 15, the Russian government no longer requires all arrivals to the country to remain in quarantine for a period of 14 days. Instead, arriving travelers will only be required to self-isolate if they develop symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19.

Serbia has reopened its borders. Incoming travelers will be provided on arrival with instructions on preventing the spread of coronavirus. If you have booked, or are looking to book, flights between Serbia and another country, you should be aware that changes and cancellations are possible as flights restart.

From September 18, Serbian citizens, as well as foreigners in Serbia are required to take a self-assessment test at e-zdravlje.gov.rs upon arrival to determine whether they report to a COVID-19 clinic, print or save the results of the self-assessment as proof that it was completed, and take another self-assessment test on the 10th day of arrival.

Previous requirements from August 14 remain in place. All travelers entering Serbia from Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria or Romania must arrive with a negative PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arrival except Serbian nationals, crew members and travelers transiting for less than 12 hours, children under age 12 accompanied by parents who have valid PCR test results and properly accredited diplomats and their families.

Foreign nationals who have a temporary stay authorization in Serbia which expired after March 15, 2020 will be allowed to enter the Republic of Serbia until July 1, 2020. They can legally submit a request for extension of their temporary stay within 30 days from their arrival in Serbia.

Slovakia is beginning to relax its travel restrictions. While Slovak nationals, their family members, and residents of Slovakia may travel to Slovakia from anywhere, foreign travelers may now also enter the country if they are arriving from and have only been in a select list of countries for the last 14 days.

As of July 22, travelers who have spent the last 14 days in only the following countries/territories may enter Slovakia, without needing a COVID-19 test or quarantine: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The updated list may be found here.

Those entering Slovakia who have recently been in countries other than those previously mentioned must self-isolate on arrival and register with their regional Public Health Authority office, who will contact them after at least 5 days to arrange a RT-PCR test for COVID-19. If travelers who are self-isolating at a private residence, anyone living in the same household must also self-isolate. After the traveler receives a negative test result, they may end their self-isolation.

Slovenia has reopened its borders to EU and Schengen nationals and those traveling within the Schengen zone; however special quarantine restrictions apply to travelers arriving from countries with high rates of COVID-19. Travelers who are not EU/Schengen nationals or traveling within the Schengen zone may only enter the country for an "essential" reason.

For travelers who may enter the country, Slovenia continues to make adjustments to its lists.

Travelers arriving from a country on the green list can enter Slovenia without restrictions and quarantine.

Travelers arriving from a country on the yellow list (countries that have not been included either on the green or red list) who are Slovenian citizens and foreigner with permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia, traveling from the EU member states or the Schengen Area can enter Slovenia without going through quarantine, provided that they present evidence that they are not arriving from the countries on the red list. Other travelers arriving from a country on the yellow list will subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine.

Travelers arriving from a country on the red list will subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, regardless of their citizenship or country of residence.

Travelers arriving from a country on the yellow and red list may be allowed to enter the country without going through a 10-day quarantine if they meet any one of the exemptions listed below. Some of the exemptions requires the traveler to present a negative coronavirus test results taken within 3 days prior to arrival.

Exemptions from quarantine include; travelers in transit, diplomatic passport holders, persons engaged in major social and economic activities, workers in international transport. A full list of the exemptions can be found on the Slovenian Government website.

Spain has reopened its borders to travelers from most EU countries; however, entry remains restricted to travelers arriving from other areas, except for Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members.

As of July 22, travelers arriving from Montenegro and Serbia are no longer allowed to enter Spain.

Spain has reopened its borders to travelers from the EU, the Schengen area, and the UK. Travelers arriving from the aforementioned areas are no longer required to present a residency certificate or to self-isolate upon entry into Spain; however they will need to complete an "FCS health control form" 48 hours before arrival at https://www.spth.gob.es/. A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival. Travelers will also undergo a temperature check and visual health assessment.

For travelers arriving from outside the EU, only the following categories of travelers may enter:

•Habitual residents in the European Union, Schengen Associated States, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican, or San Marino. •Holders of a long-term visa issued by a Schengen member of Schengen Associated State who are going to that country. •Health professionals coming to Spain for work. •Goods and transport personnel in the practice of their duties. •Diplomats, consular, international officials, military personnel, civil protection and members of humanitarian organizations in the practice of their duties. •Students who study in one of the EU/Schengen member states and possess the appropriate visa or equivalent permit and medical insurance. They may enter the country 15 days prior to the start of their studies. •Highly qualified workers, including participants in high-level sporting events that take place in Spain. •People traveling for duly accredited family reasons. •People traveling for duly accredited humanitarian reasons of reasons of force major. •Residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, or Uruguay, provided that they have come directly from these countries or only made international transits at airports outside of these countries.

Residency permits and D visas that expired between December 14, 2019 and June 21, 2020 are accepted for entry.

Sweden has restricted the entry of most foreign travelers arriving from outside of the wider European Area until at least October 31. Swedish nationals and residents may still return to Sweden from countries outside the EEA. On July 2, the Swedish Government announced that citizens and long-term residents of EEA countries, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, the UK or the Vatican City, people with Swedish residence permits, and their family members may now enter Sweden, regardless of the purpose of travel. Visa holders of Sweden and people with a visa over 3 months for another EEA country may also enter, as may people with an 'essential purpose' such as healthcare workers, health researchers and students attending a Swedish institution. More information may be found here. In addition to this, residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay may also enter Sweden. Diplomats, border workers, healthcare professionals, transport personnel, relief workers, and travelers visiting for urgent family reasons may also enter Sweden.

Switzerland has begun to ease its travel restrictions. As well as nationals/residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein, as of June 15, travelers from countries in the EU, United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway may now enter Switzerland. Travelers from other countries who have the necessary visas and permits to enter, and authorized healthcare professionals may still enter the country. Same-day transit is permitted; however, travelers who are not nationals, residents, or family members of nationals/residents of EEA Member States or the UK may not transit through Switzerland when arriving from a non-Schengen Member State en route to another Schengen Member State. Additional exemptions exist for some categories of business travelers who have received advance permission. Special allowances also exist in some cases for travelers arriving from Germany or Austria. Travelers who have been in certain countries in the past 14 days are subject to quarantine for 10 days on arrival. For an updated list of these countries, check the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.

Turkey has now lifted most of its COVID-19 travel restrictions, but travelers who are not Turkish residents or nationals may not enter Turkey if arriving from Afghanistan or Bangladesh.

All travelers are required to wear a face mask at all times whilst in an airport, and for the duration of all flights to and from Turkey. They are also required to complete a passenger locator form prior to arriving in Turkey. All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Travelers with symptoms will be required to undergo a PCR test. Travelers who test positive will be provided with medical treatment at a facility determined by the Ministry of Health or, if preferred, at a private medical facility in Turkey at their own expense.

Ukraine has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers until at least September 28, except first-degree relatives of Ukrainian citizens, people transiting within 48 hours, permanent and temporary residents, people with permits to work in Ukraine, technical specialists invited by Ukrainian enterprises, students, lorry and coach drivers and train and air crew, people visiting on official government invitation, sportspeople taking part in officially sanctioned competitions, diplomats, and some others. Here is the link for more information of Ukrainian government list of categories for exemption to enter the country. A self-quarantine will apply to all travelers arriving from countries deemed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health to have a high incidence of COVID-19. Travelers arriving from countries in what the Ukrainian authorities call the “red zone” (where COVID-19 case incidence in the previous 14 days has been higher than in Ukraine, and/or where the incidence has increased by over 30% in the previous 14 days) are required to undergo 14 days’ self-isolation proven by the “Dii Vdoma” tracking app (requires Ukrainian mobile phone number), or quarantine in a Government-approved facility for 14 days upon arrival. Mandatory self-isolation or quarantine is no longer necessary if a traveler undergoes a PCR test and receives a negative result no more than 48 hours in advance of his/her arrival in Ukraine, or once in Ukraine. Children under the age of 12, drivers and crew members of cargo vehicles, buses, train, locomotive, aircraft, sea and river vessels are also not required to undergo self-isolation or quarantine, provided they have not been in contact with a person with COVID-19. Effective from August 1, Ukraine is divided into four epidemiological zones (green, yellow, orange, and red) depending on the COVID-19 situation in each region. The Ministry of Health will assign each zone a color based on four COVID-19-related criteria. Each zone triggers a distinct set of quarantine restrictions. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine guidelines. More information can be found here.

The United Kingdom has not implemented any entry restrictions, but is monitoring direct flights into the country from certain areas. Several airports have suspended certain services, closed terminals, and reduced transportation schedules, so check the details of the specific airport in advance. Additionally, many airlines have grounded their planes. All travelers entering the United Kingdom must present a completed "Public Health Passenger Locator Form" to immigration upon arrival. The United Kingdom announced a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all travelers which started on June 8. Freight workers, medical professionals traveling to help with the fight against coronavirus, and travelers arriving from Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are exempt from the quarantine requirement.

The UK government is updating a list of countries from which arriving travelers will not be required to self-isolate upon arrival, unless they’ve visited or stopped in any other country or territory in the preceding 14 days. Note: The English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments may be applying quarantine requirements differently. Check for more information on travel to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

All travelers on flights to the UK must wear face coverings on aircraft and on public transport upon arrival thereafter. Passengers using taxis and private hire vehicles should also use a face covering for the duration of their journey. Drivers may refuse to transport passengers who do not follow guidance for safe travel. Review the UK government’s entry requirements, and read more about travel restrictions for the UK.

Angola has restricted the entry of most travelers except for for Angolan nationals and residents. Exceptions are made for medical evacuations, for a small number of humanitarian flights and for the entry and exit of essential workers. Angola’s borders remain closed, except for the movement of essential goods and services, humanitarian aid and the transportation of sick patients. All travelers including airline crew are subject to quarantine for 14 days. Travelers may choose between staying at a government-approved hotel quarantine location (at personal expense) or a government-run quarantine center. Angolan residents and citizens who tested negative prior to boarding their flight may be permitted to quarantine in their homes. Home quarantine will last for at least seven days; if someone in home quarantine tests negative for COVID-19 after seven days, they may be released

Anyone arriving in Angola must present proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test; travelers may take the test up to 72 hours prior to entering the country and may be given credit for those days toward the mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Benin has closed its land borders and suspended all commercial flights. All travelers entering Benin must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Travelers must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing upon arrival and a second test 14 days after the negative test result of the first test. These tests are at the traveler expense; fees are 100,000 FCFA inclusive for two tests. Travelers will be required to leave their passports with the Immigration Police for 72 hours until the first results are received. Those who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to government-mandated isolation measures and will receive treatment free of charge.

Travelers must complete a health form online at https://centresurveillancesanitaire.com/formular .

Botswana has closed its airports and restricted entry to all non-citizens/residents. Returning residents will be subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine period in government facilities.

Commercial flights to Burkina Faso have resumed.

Upon arrival, travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) test issued within 5 days before departure to Burkina Faso. Test other than PCR test are currently not accepted. If a passenger does not arrive with a negative COVID-19 test, a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed at the airport, at a cost of 90,000 CFA (approximately 155 US Dollars) and the passenger will be detained until results are available.

All arriving travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine at a location of their own choice, and at their own cost. Daily controls will be carried out by Burkina Faso authorities, including temperature tests. COVID-19 tests will be carried out on the 1st, 8th and 14th day following arrival.

Burundi has suspended all international flights except cargo flights and emergency flights. Travelers who enter Burundi will be required to quarantine for 14 days in a Government of Burundi facility. Travelers who are eligible for entry are subject to the following quarantine conditions: Those arriving into Burundi with proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours will register with the Ministry of Public Health and a United Nations clinic doctor, after which they will be allowed to travel to a place of residence without entering into mandatory quarantine.

Those arriving without proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours will be tested on arrival, and will be required to stay in government quarantine or self-isolation while waiting for the result. After receiving a negative result, they may end the quarantine. Those who do not want to be tested must stay in quarantine for 14 days.

Cameroon has restarted a very limited amount of international flights. Proof of a recent (no older than three days before application) negative COVID-19 test must be provided to obtain a visa. Separately, proof of a recent (no older than three days prior to first embarkation) negative COVID-19 test must be provided to enter at Yaoundé or Douala Airports. Travelers without a COVID-19 test result will be obliged to undertake one on arrival at Yaoundé or Douala airports. There are reports of long delays in this process. All new arrivals in the country except those with a valid negative test result from the last 3 days are expected to self-isolate at one location for 14 days. Anyone that has developed symptoms of Coronavirus on their travel will quarantine at a government-monitored hotel.

As of August 1, Cape Verde has restarted weekly flights operating from Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport – RAI) and Mindelo (Cesária Évora International Airport – VXE) to Portugal, operated by either TAP, SATA, and Cabo Verde Airlines. The flights are open to individuals traveling for “essential” reasons, which include business, family, education, or professional purposes. Tourism is not considered an “essential” reason.

Travelers on these flights must have a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test issued within 72 hours to gain entry to Cabo Verde or Portugal.

The Central African Republic has closed Bangui M’Poko International Airport (BGF) until at least September 13, with exceptions for commercial, humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. Travelers arriving from other countries must self-quarantine for 21 days upon arrival. Flights are expected to restart September 14. Arriving travelers will be subject to medical screening and quarantine.

Chad reopened its airports on August 1.

All travelers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate dated no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Chad, surrender their passport, quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test on the 7th day. Passports will be returned upon presentation of the COVID-19 test receipt.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has resumed commercial flights.

All travelers need to present a negative COVID-19 test result from the prior 72 hours to board flights to the DRC, and will be required to adhere to further requirements on entry including use of masks, temperature checks, social distancing, use of disinfectant, and the completion of health forms.

All travelers are required to self-quarantine in their residence or hotel for 14 days upon arrival.

Djibouti’s Ambouli International Airport has reopened for incoming and outgoing passenger traffic. All arriving travelers over the age of 11 will be tested for COVID-19 (at their own expense) and will have to remain at the point of entry while waiting for test results. Those who test negative will be free to proceed to their accommodation.

Egypt's airports are open to travel including for tourism. Some airlines are imposing special requirements, such as the wearing of face masks.

All travelers arriving to Egypt will have their temperature checked, must complete a monitoring card with personal details, and will need to provide confirmation of valid health insurance policy to airport authorities.

From September 1, all travelers (including those who hold Egyptian nationality) arriving from overseas, to any part of Egypt must present a negative PCR test certificate issued within the preceding 72 hours prior to arrival to Egypt. Children under the age of 6, of all nationalities, are exempt from providing negative PCR test certificates. No other exemptions have been confirmed.

All foreign travelers must have a negative PCR test certificate issued within the preceding 72 hours prior to arrival to Egypt. Tourists flying directly into the airports in the coastal governorates of the Red Sea (Hurghada and Marsa Allam), South Sinai (Sharm El-Sheikh) and Marsa Matrouh that are unable to present acceptable evidence of a negative PCR test will need to undergo testing on arrival for a fee of USD30 and required to self-isolate in a hotel while awaiting the test result. If the result is positive, travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine in a separate room allocated for quarantine within the hotel. If symptoms persist they will be transferred to a public hospital or private hospital of choice, under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.

Equatorial Guinea has reopened its borders to nationals, residents, and visa holders traveling for business reasons or with a government approval. Arriving international passengers must present a negative PCR certificate dated within the previous 48 hours as well as proof of residency, employment, or business purpose of the visit. Those passengers without a certificate must undergo testing and quarantine upon arrival in Equatorial Guinea, at their own expense, pending results of the test.

All borders are officially closed, as is Asmara international airport. There is no indication of when the airport will re-open.

Swaziland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not returning citizens or legal residents. All arriving travelers will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a designated location. All commercial flights out of the country have been suspended. The border is closed to everything except the transportation of goods and cargo.

Ethiopia has closed its land borders, but airports remain open. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (and other international ports of arrival) have put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving, departing or transiting through Ethiopia. Screening may include temperature measurements, completing a health screening questionnaire and answering questions from health officials. This will include checks on recent travel to affected areas and your accommodation details for your self-isolation. Travelers will also be tested again prior to leaving the airport.

Travelers who tests positive for the virus but displays only mild symptoms will be required to remain in self-isolation for a further 14 days (where possible). They may be tested again prior to the end of self-isolation. If they cannot self-isolate they will need to stay at a government designated isolation center until they have recovered and tested negative with follow up tests. Those with more serious symptoms may be taken to a government designated isolation facility or hospital for treatment.

All travelers arriving at Bole International airport should bring a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test issued at most 120 hours before arrival starting from the time sample is given. Travelers are subject to a 14-days mandatory self-quarantine at their home and also required to give sample upon arrival. Any travelers arriving without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. The first 7 days will be at a government-designated facility at their own expense and the remaining 7 days at home.

Travelers with an onward ticket to another destination may transit in Ethiopian airports, as long as the transit time is under 72 hours. Travelers transiting for 8 hours or less can remain in the departure lounge of the airport. For transits over 8 hours, you will be taken to a designated transit hotel for the duration of your stay. Transit travelers are subject to medical screening.

Gabon has announced the resumption of limited commercial air travel. Two international flights per airline per week will be permitted. Travelers will be subject to health screening measures upon arrival.

Gambia has suspended all flights except for medical, humanitarian, and repatriation flights.

Any travelers on these flights must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. Travelers must self-isolate at home/one location for 14 days on arrival.

As of September 1, Accra Kotoka International Airport reopened for regular international travelers. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure.

Upon arrival, each traveler age five and over will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test conducted at the airport. This test carries a $150 fee to be paid by the traveler, and results will generally be available in 30 minutes. Health authorities will attend to any traveler who tests positive for COVID-19, while those who receive negative test results will be allowed to enter Ghana with no quarantine requirement.

Travelers returning to Ghana within one week will not need to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test. However, they will still be subject to testing upon arrival at the airport.

Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight.

Guinea has reopened its airport; however, nationals of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are not allowed to enter unless they hold a residence permit issued by Guinea. Nationals of Guinea are able to enter; however, all travelers, including Guinean citizens, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test issued within 5 days before boarding. They must also submit to a new COVID-19 test upon arrival in Guinea. Masks are mandatory and travelers must have at least 3 for the trip.

Travelers who test negative and are asymptomatic will be required to complete a mandatory 14-day quarantine at the Onomo hotel in Conakry. After 14 days of quarantine and two negative COVID-19 tests the travelers would be allowed to depart the hotel.

Guinea-Bissau has resumed flights. All travelers must present a medical certificate with negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure. Travelers with fever or other symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 will be subject to a second health screening and a COVID-19 test, and self-isolate while waiting for the test results. All travelers on a flight in which a passenger with COVID-19 has been detected will be followed at home by the the health authorities for a period of 14 days.

Cote d’Ivoire has resumed flights in a limited capacity. The government has currently suspended issuing visas, and only Cote d'Ivoire nationals, ECOWAS nationals (who do not require visas), other foreign nationals who already hold visas and residents may enter the country.

Travelers must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test issued within 5 days before departure to Cote d’Ivoire.

Travelers must complete and submit a "AIR TRAVEL DECLARATION (DDVA)" before departure at a cost of 2000 XOF.

Travelers need to hand in this form on arrival and comply with the medical monitoring system which has been put in place by the authorities for anyone arriving in Côte d’Ivoire from outside. This includes providing temperature readings and registering of contact details.

Travelers with a valid COVID-19 negative test and without any symptoms of COVID-19 will be permitted to enter Côte d’Ivoire and be monitored by SMS tracking for 14 days.

Travelers without any valid COVID-19 negative test results and have symptoms of COVID-19(body temperature higher than 38 degrees) are required to take a COVID-19 test at own expense.

Travelers will be advised to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Cote d’Ivoire.

Kenya reopened its airports to international flights on August 1.

Travelers entering Kenya are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to arrival in Kenya. Travelers with a negative rapid test result will subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

All travelers will be screened on arrival; anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will subject to a 14-day quarantine in their residence or hotel.

Quarantine will apply to travelers depending on their country of origin. Travelers arriving from countries included on this list are exempted from quarantine unless they are symptomatic.

Passenger Locator Cards (PLC, provided both on the flight and at the airport terminal) will be used to track passengers entering Kenya. Travelers may be subject to quarantine restrictions if any passengers within two rows of their seat appear symptomatic.

Lesotho has restricted the entry of all travelers through its airpots, except for personnel involved in the transportation of medical supplies, food, and other goods. Entry and exit to Lesotho is allowed with approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide or receive emergency medical services for a life threatening condition. Visitors to Lesotho must travel through, or transit via, South Africa, and are subject to South African entry regulations. Anyone entering Lesotho will be screened for coronavirus. Individuals who have been in coronavirus-affected areas within the past 14 days are required to self-quarantine at their permanent or temporary place of residence for 14 days. This self-isolation period may be required to take place in a government-nominated hotel at the visitor’s expense.

Liberia has reopened its airport to commercial flights, with the following conditions: All passengers will be required to have their temperature taken for symptoms of COVID-19 and register via phone numbers/USSD Mobile App. All arriving passengers who have been tested at point of departure must present a valid negative result document on arrival at RIA. All arriving passengers who have not been tested at point of departure will be required to take a rapid test and a PCR swab at airport.

In the event of a positive rapid test result, the passenger will be placed in the holding unit at the airport pending the final PCR test result. b. Passengers having negative test results will be allowed to go home pending final PCR test. There will be continued symptom monitoring via USSD and Mobile App.

Madagascar has suspended all flights with the exception of medical evacuations, repatriations outside of the country, and cargo shipments. All flights must take off or land before 10 am.

Malawi re-opened its airspace to a limited number of weekly commercial flights on September 1. Travelers who are eligible for entry must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 10 days before arrival, and are subject to medical screening and must self-quarantine for 14 days. Travelers will be required to remain at the airport or a testing center until their COVID-19 test results are known, usually within 24 hours.

A completed "Travel Surveillance Form" must be presented upon arrival.

Individuals testing positive for coronavirus on arrival may be taken for treatment at a government facility. All other individuals will be required to self-isolate at home or in a government facility for 14 days and will remain under surveillance by health workers.

Modibo Keita International Airport is currently closed to all airlines, and external borders are closed.

Mauritania has resumed some international flights to and from the country.

All travelers must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Temperature checks are carried out on arrival. Passengers showing a high temperature or other symptoms of COVID-19 may be required to take another test, and subject to 14 days of quarantine in a state facility, at their own expense.

Mauritius has restricted the entry of all travelers except nationals and residents, plus their spouses and children. All arriving travelers will be placed in quarantine. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms.

Morocco's borders are open only to returning Moroccan residents and citizens.

Family members (defined as “first degree” relatives: children, spouse, parents) accompanying an eligible traveler may enter Morocco, but require a “livret de famille” (family register) to travel. Travelers needing this should contact their nearest Moroccan Consulate before traveling. Anyone entering Morocco must undergo COVID-19 testing within 48 hours of departure. They must show a PCR test AND an antibody test. These two tests will be required at boarding when traveling by air. Those who travel to Morocco by sea will have the choice between providing the results of their own tests when boarding OR undergoing testing on the ferry.

Upon arriving in Morocco, the travelers will undergo a clinical examination: a temperature check and examination by a doctor. They will have to sign a statement on oath, and download the tracking app ‘Wiqaytna’. Anyone who presents symptoms of COVID-19 will be accommodated for 7 days in dedicated structures. All others will have to sign a declaration of voluntary isolation at home and to repeat a PCR test after 7 days, which must also prove to be negative.

Entry to Mozambique is prohibited except for Mozambican nationals and foreign nationals with a valid residency visa. All other visas issued prior to April 1, 2020 have been canceled. It is not possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

All individuals entering Mozambique will be required to observe self-quarantine for a period of 10 days. Travelers who have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 must self-isolate for 14 days.

All travelers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test issued in their departure country in the 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers who do not have the means to pay for a COVID-19 test must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

The state of emergency, which was previously in force, extended visas until September 30. You’ll now need to apply for an extension of stay if your permission runs out on or after that date. All applicants must make an appointment in order to apply for the extension. You can make an appointment on the government website

International travelers may enter Namibia through Hosea Kutako International airport only starting September 1.

International travelers must proceed directly from the airport to an establishment or accommodation that has been registered with the Namibia Tourism Board and has been certified by the Ministry of Health for this purpose. A COVID-19 test will be conducted a few days after arrival, and continuation of the itinerary in the country will only be permitted on receipt of a negative result.

All individuals entering Namibia must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before their arrival in Namibia.

All individuals intending to travel to Namibia must notify the nearest Namibian Embassy or High Commission of their intent to travel to Namibia no less than two weeks prior to departure.

With effect from 3 August, travelers entering Namibia must enter quarantine in an approved facility at their own cost for a period of 7 days. A PCR-test will be taken at the end of that period, and those with a negative result will be discharged.

Entry to Niger is prohibited except for nationals of Niger with valid residency visas. Transiting through Niger is also prohibited.

Travelers eligible for entry must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport. Upon arrival, travelers are subject to a temperature check.

Travelers who are tested positive will subject to 14 days of quarantine and tested again on the 13th day of quarantine.

Travelers must complete the online pre-boarding “Health Declaration Form" at the Nigeria International Travel Portal. Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 96 hours of their departure to Nigeria, and have uploaded their PCR test certificate to the online Travel Portal. Travelers must also carry proof of the test and result when they travel. Only a COVID-19 PCR test is acceptable to the Nigerian authorities. Before travel, passengers must book and pay for another PCR test for day 7 of their arrival in Nigeria at the Nigeria International Travel Portal–evidence of the booking will be required on arrival. On arrival all passengers will be screened by Port Health Officials and be required to provide full contact details, including their address in Nigeria.

All new arrivals are expected to self-isolate at one location in the city of their arrival until the result of their second PCR test (which should be taken on day 7 of arrival) is known. If the second test is negative individuals can exit self-isolation from day 8 onward. Anyone that has developed symptoms of coronavirus during their travel or later tests positive will be managed according to national guidelines for COVID-19 treatment. This may require quarantine at a government-monitored treatment center.

As of August 24, The Republic of Congo reopened its international airports and international passenger flights have resumed. Travelers entering the Republic of Congo must present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. All travelers entering the Republic of Congo will subject to a mandatory testing upon airport arrival and quarantine at a government run facility. In some cases, home quarantine will be permitted after Covid testing

Rwanda's airports reopened on August 1. Travelers and airline crew must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 120 hours before their departure. Only PCR tests will be accepted, and the certificate must be clearly marked as such. On arrival, they will have to take a second test and enter quarantine at a designated hotel for 24 hours while awaiting its results. Designated hotels can be found in the Government of Rwanda guidance. The test will cost $50USD. Travelers may leave the quarantine once receiving a negative testing result. If the results are positive, they will be required to enter a government treatment facility.

On July 16, the Government of Senegal announced new restrictions that impact entry into Senegal by foreign nationals. Foreign nationals may now be restricted from entering Senegal if they are not residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States or meet certain other exemptions. The government of Senegal has said airlines are not allowed to carry foreign nationals from countries who have advised against travel to Senegal unless they are ordinarily resident in Senegal, diplomats, military, health professionals and other specific professional categories. They have also said they will not allow entry to nationals from countries who have restrictions on travel from Senegal. The government have not yet specified which countries they consider fall into these categories. Consult the Senegal Ministry of Tourism for more information.

To enter Senegal, all travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, issued at most 7 days before arrival. Travelers without a medical certificate will be subject to medical screening at their own cost. Current testing fees are FCFA 40,000 per passenger, which must be paid in cash at the time of testing. Travelers must also complete and submit a ‘Public Health Passenger Locator’ form on arrival in Senegal. The form can be found on the Dakar Airport website.

Seychelles has begun to ease its travel restrictions, having reopened its borders to commercial flights from certain areas from August 1.

The Department of Health has specified separate entry requirements for visitors and for returning residents or work permit holders. A full list of entry guidelines and application forms can be found on Department of Health website.

The Department of Health in Seychelles has published a list of originating countries considered low to medium risk. Travelers originating in countries that are considered high risk will not be permitted entry until further notice. Travelers intending to travel to the Seychelles should check Seychelles government updates, and contact their airline to confirm they will be allowed to enter. Non-residents must have a hotel reservation confirmation.

A completed application for entry into Seychelles must be submitted to the Public Health Commissioner before boarding. The form can be obtained at http://tourism.gov.sc . Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival and are subject to medical screening. Nationals and residents of Seychelles are subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Flights to Sierra Leone have restarted. Travelers entering must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Rapid test result issued within 72 hours before departure; and must present a travel authorization obtained before departure at www.travel.gov.sl. On arrival at Freetown Lungi International airport, all passengers are required to have both a COVID-19 PCR and RDT test. Travelers will be allowed to leave the airport and travel if the RDT test is negative, while waiting for the result of the PCR test for no more than 48 hours.

If the traveler test positive for the RDT test, the traveler is subject to isolate at a hotel in Lungi at your own expense while waiting for the result of the PCR test. The PCR result supersedes the RDT result. If tested positive for the PCR test result, you’ll be contacted by Sierra Leonean health authorities and taken to a state treatment center. Travelers sitting in close proximity to a positive case on the flight will be treated as a primary contact and be subject to self-isolate until presenting a negative PCR COVID-19 test. Social distancing and the use of face masks is mandatory at Freetown Lungi International airport.

Somalia has reopened its airports. Travelers flying to Somalia will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel.

For those travelers flying to Somaliland, Egal International Airport has put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving into Hargeisa by air, including temperature checks. People displaying symptoms linked to the virus may be transferred to a nearby isolation facility while further tests are carried out.

Upon departure, travelers will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 72 hours before travel is required for exit from Somalia.

South Africa is expecting to reopen its borders to international commercial flights on October 1.

South Africa has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not South African nationals and foreign nationals with valid residence permits.

South Africa has suspended all flights into the country except for flights authorized by the Ministry of Transport and flights for medical evacuations, humanitarian aid, emergency landings or refueling stops.

Travelers can transit without a visa to South African international airports on their way back to another country, providing they remain airside and have not been in any ‘high-risk’ countries since March 15, 2020. However, travelers should be aware that international flights from South Africa are limited. Travelers cannot transit South African airports on their way to third countries, if traveling from any ‘high risk’ countries. Nationals of South Africa who arrive in the country will be subject to medical screenings including temperature measurements and will need to quarantine for 10 days. Airline crew will also be subject to quarantine laws as applicable.

Travelers are now able to apply to self-isolate at a place of their choosing as long as it complies with the criteria set out by the Department of Health. This application must be submitted 72 hours prior to the intended date of travel to the Department of Health

South Sudan has re-opened its borders; however, the South Sudanese government has suspended the issue of visas at its Embassies abroad, and all routine international commercial flights have been suspended since March 24. Humanitarian and evacuation flights may still enter the country with an approval from the High Level Task Force of South Sudan. Travelers wishing to enter South Sudan must have a certificate showing they are free from coronavirus, issued no more than 48 hours ahead of their journey, and endorsed by a reputable medical provider. They will also need prior permission to enter the country from the National Task Force.

Sudan has suspended all flights into the country until at least October 10, except for nationals, residents, foreign nationals with valid residency and prior permission from the Sudanese authorities, repatriation, medical, humanitarian flights and flights arriving from Egypt, Turkey or the UAE. Foreign national officials without valid residency may apply for prior permission to enter Sudan from the Sudanese authorities through their international organization. Travelers over the age of 12 that are eligible to enter Sudan must provide a PCR test taken within 96 hours before arrival and may be subject to further testing on arrival. They will also need to self-isolate in accordance with the Sudanese conditions of entry. All arrivals must provide details of their original place of travel, transit and final destination, including the address of self-isolation and their contact details.

Sao Tome and Principe has reopened its borders. All travelers are required to have proof of a negative coronavirus PCR test taken in the 72 hours prior to their arrival.

Upon arrival, travelers will need to undertake 14 days of compulsory quarantine in a private residence or hotel (at their own expense).

Tanzania has not implemented any entry restrictions, but all arriving travelers are subject to medical screening upon arrival and the government is collecting tracking information for all international travelers. To enter Tanzania, passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, performed within the 72 hours prior to boarding their flight.

Airline crew will be isolated if they are suspected of coronavirus infection. Airline crew arriving in Zanzibar (ZNZ) will be quarantined at the airline’s designated hotels. A completed “Health Form” must be presented to the Ministry of Health personnel upon arrival.

Togo has reopened its borders to limited commercial flights. All travelers arriving in Togo must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 5 days prior to boarding. On arrival, they will be subject to another mandatory COVID-19 PCR test. Travelers must complete an online immigration and health form prior to traveling, where they will have to pre-pay for the on-site COVID-19 test, which costs CFA 40,000 (approximately USD 70). They will need a print-out of the electronic receipt to be allowed to board the aircraft.

The COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out on arrival at Lomé international airport. Before leaving the airport, travelers must download the Togo Safe application and add the location where they will self-isolate until receiving their test results. Test results should arrive within 24 hours. Those with positive test results will be required to self-isolate either at home or at a government facility until they test negative.

Tunisia's new travel restrictions are now in effect.

From August 26, all travelers, regardless of what country they fly from, must take a PCR test within 72 hours of their departure and present the negative test results at the airport upon arriving in Tunisia.

Entry requirements now vary depending on the prevalence of the epidemic in travelers’ country of residence.

Travelers from "Red" countries may only enter Tunisia if they are Tunisian residents or nationals. They must present a negative coronavirus PCR test from within 72 hours of their departure, and will be subject to 7 days in government quarantine and an additional 7 days in self-isolation at home, subject to a negative COVID-19 test. They must also sign a declaration to confirm that they will abide by these rules.

Individuals resident in “Orange” countries will need to present a negative coronavirus PCR test from within 72 hours of their departure, and will need to self-isolate in their place of residence or a hotel at their own expense for 14 days. If they wish to leave self-isolation they may do so from the sixth day after their arrival, by paying for a PCR test and receiving a negative result.

Individuals resident in “Green” countries will not be subject to any coronavirus-specific entry requirements and will not need to take a test before departing.

The full categorized list of countries can be found here (in French).

Uganda has suspended all flights except repatriation flights. Aircraft in a state of emergency, humanitarian aid and safety operations may still land. All arriving travelers and airline crew members must undergo mandatory quarantine.

Zambia has reopened its airports; however, availability of international flights remains limited. All tourist visas to Zambia have been canceled. Non-residents entering Zambia must show a negative COVID-19 test result from within the past 14 days. Travelers may also have their temperature checked or be tested for COVID-19 by nasal swab on arrival. After entering the country all residents must spend 14 days in self-quarantine at their residence or preferred place of stay. The quarantine does not apply to non-resident visitors. If asked, travelers must inform Ministry of Health officials of where they will be staying, and give them their contact details. Travelers must complete the 14-day self-quarantine period, even if their COVID-19 test result is negative. Anyone entering Zambia with symptoms of COVID-19 will be taken to government facilities for treatment and quarantine.

Zimbabwe has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Zimbabwean nationals and residents. All airports except for BUQ, HRE and VFA have been closed. People returning to Zimbabwe are subject to a 21-day quarantine period at a government-approved facility, at their own cost. Airports which are open are only accepting special categories of flights such as medical transport flights and flights transporting members of foreign missions, agencies or defense forces.

Bahrain has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals, residents, military personnel of Bahrain, and travelers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted (PPG), which must be presented prior to boarding. Visas on arrival have been suspended except for diplomats or travelers with UN passports. Anyone attempting to enter Bahrain must have a Bahrain residence permit or secure a visa in advance by visiting www.evisa.gov.bh. All arrivals into Bahrain will be subject to COVID-19 testing at their own expense. These tests may cost more than 30 BHD ($80), and travelers may be required to take two tests, which would double the cost to the passenger. Those without symptoms will be required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival, while those with symptoms will be subject to further quarantine measures. Starting from July 22, passengers must pay the fees related to the tests and quarantine before their departure at http://bh.bh/BeAware, or via the self-service payment kiosk at the airport. Additionally all arrivals who have visited or transited Iran, Iraq and Lebanon within 14 days prior to their arrival in Bahrain will be subject to enhanced testing procedures and quarantine at Government facilities. Border crossing from Saudi Arabia on the causeway has been suspended, but is now open for Saudi citizens arriving at BAH to travel to Saudi (one-way).

Iran has suspended the issuing of visa on arrival facilities for tourists. All travelers are required to hold a valid health certificate, issued by the health authorities of the country of departure. This must contain a COVID-19 molecular test performed by an approved centre of the departure country, carried out within 96 hours of entry into Iran.

On arrival, travelers must provide their name, contact details and address, as well as a completed self-declaration form concerning COVID-19. All arriving travelers will be subject to medical screening. Those with a valid health certificate will not be required to self-isolate or quarantine. Iranian nationals without such a certificate will be directed to quarantine locations for 14 days and will incur associated medical and accommodation costs.

Airports in Federal Iraq have reopened with limited service.

Face coverings are mandatory on flights and in airports. Thermal temperature screening is in place at airport entrances and for arrival passengers.

Individuals traveling to Iraq are required to carry out a COVID-19 test 48 hours prior to the flight and should be prepared to present results at passport control.

All travelers arriving from abroad will be requested to quarantine for 14 days and may be requested to provide proof of reservation in a hotel for the duration of the quarantine period.

Erbil International Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport are scheduled to reopen with reduced service August 1. Travelers arriving at Erbil International Airport must have a negative COVID-19 test result that is less than 48 hours old. Travelers without a COVID-19 result will be tested at their cost. Arriving travelers must sign a pledge to quarantine for 48 hours at their destination until they receive results.

As the situation is changing rapidly, all travelers entering the Kurdistan region, regardless of previous travel, should be aware they could be subject to screening and restrictions upon arrival at the direction of the regional health department, including being quarantined at a facility and for a duration mandated by the regional health department.

Israel has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Israel. Foreign nationals may not transit in Israel. Travelers who have specific entry approval from the population and Immigration Authority of Israel may still enter the country. All arriving travelers must present a completed "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival. They will have their temperature taken, and will be subject to a 14-day quarantine requirement, at home or in a government provided facility. Travelers may not use public transport to travel to their dwelling, except a single-passenger taxi, provided they sit in the back of the taxi with the windows open. Family members arriving together may travel together as long as everyone sits in the back.

Jordan has reopened its international airport to scheduled flights on September 10.

All arriving travelers aged 5 or older must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 5 days before arrival. Those without a medical certificate will be subject to medical screening. Travelers will also be re-tested on arrival, and will need to pre-pay the cost of 40JD (approximately $56) online in advance of their flight. Foreign/non-resident travelers must also have a full medical insurance coverage for the duration of their stay. All travelers must complete an electronic application form 24 hours on visitjordan.gov.jo before departure. They will receive a confirmation code via email. They will also need to install "Aman" app for contact tracing while in Jordan. Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight.

Strict quarantine rules are in place depending on the country of origin. The list of affected countries and regions are reviewed every 14 days.

Travelers who have been in or transited through a green classified country or region must have a PCR test taken within 5 days prior to departure and bring the results of the test with them to Jordan. Travelers will take a second PCR test in Jordanian airports and will wait in designated areas at the airport until test results are available. If the test result is negative and the traveler has not been in contact with an individual who has tested positive inside the aircraft, the traveler will be directed to passport control and will be free to enter the country. In case of a positive result; travelers will be treated according to health protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health and will be transported to one of the approved hospitals for treatment. If the individual is non-Jordanian, they will bear their treatment expenses; however, all passengers are required to carry private international health insurance policies.

Arriving passengers who have been in contact with a positive case inside the aircraft, and who are classified as “people in contact” can either return on board the same aircraft, if possible, or quarantine themselves at their accommodation for 7 days. Another PCR test will be taken on the 6th day of their arrival, if the test result is negative; the quarantine ends after 7 days.

Travelers who have been in or transited through a yellow classified country or region must have a PCR test taken within 5 days prior to departure and bring the results of the test with them to Jordan. Travelers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will subject to a 7-day institutional quarantine at a hotel. All arriving travelers are tested twice; on the 1st day (arrival day) and the 7th day of quarantine. If the PCR test result is negative on the 7th day, the traveler can leave on the 8th day. This must be followed by a 7-day home quarantine.

Travelers who have been in or transited through a red classified country or region must have a PCR test taken within 5 days prior to departure and bring the results of the test with them to Jordan. Travelers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will subject to a 7-day institutional quarantine at a hotel. All arriving travelers are tested twice; on the 1st day (arrival day) and the 7th day of quarantine. If the PCR test result is negative on the 7th day, the traveler can leave on the 8th day. This must be followed by a 7-day home quarantine and will be monitored by electronic bracelet. Travelers who arrive without a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, are subject to a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine.

Kuwait has restricted the entry of all travelers except Kuwaiti nationals, their immediate families, and domestic workers who are accompanied by a Kuwaiti national. All of the above must have a OK TO TRAVEL authorization obtained from the state of Kuwait embassy.

Diplomatic passport holders, UN passport holders, and members of UNESCO with prior approval from government authorities may also enter the country.

As of August 1, foreign nationals with valid residency visas may also enter the country; however, foreign nationals traveling from the following countries are prohibited from entering Kuwait until further notice: Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China and Hong Kong, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Italy, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, North Macedonia, Panama, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Spain, and Syria. This also applies to any individuals who have been present in these countries in the two weeks prior to their travel to Kuwait.

All travelers must install the ‘Shlonik’ app on their personal device before departure. Kuwait DGCA will be informed of any traveler who cannot install the app, and they will have to present their boarding pass upon arrival.

Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR issued within 96 hours before acceptance on the flight to Kuwait and bring the results with them. No translation is required.

On arrival in Kuwait, a random PCR test will be conducted on ten percent of the passengers of each flight. All travelers will subsequently be subject to 14-day home quarantine.

Lebanon has reopened its airports with limited capacity. People traveling to Lebanon will be required to comply with testing and self-isolation measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Check with the airline and Lebanese embassy before booking.

Travelers 12 and over who are arriving from countries with PCR testing capability will be required to take a PCR test within 96 hours prior to travel and take another test on arrival. Certain airlines are covering the cost of this test whilst others may not. Travelers will have to self-quarantine while awaiting the results of this test (24-48 hours), and if both tests are negative, no further self-isolation will be required. Travelers 12 and over who are arriving from countries without PCR test capability will be required to have a test on arrival. The test costs USD $100 and is covered by some airlines. Travelers will be required to self-isolate, and must take a second PCR test 72 hours after arrival at their own expense. If both tests are negative, no further self-isolation will be required. Travelers who test positive will have to self-isolate and follow Ministry of Health guidelines. Travelers who left Lebanon for a period not exceeding one week will be exempt from PCR testing on their return. Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form before departure, and must have insurance for their whole stay in Lebanon, which will cover in full the costs of medical treatment in case they test positive for coronavirus.

Special restrictions apply to non-Syrian nationals who are transiting through Lebanon on the way to Syria: Travelers transiting through Beirut (BEY) to Syria must have pre-approval from the Syrian Authorities. Those over the age of 12 must also have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before departure. Travelers with a Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees issued by Syria are exempt from this requirement.

Oman has extended the suspension of all commercial flights until at least October 1, except for humanitarian and repatriation flights.

Oman has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Omani citizens and residents, who must have prior approval before returning to the country. Residents of Oman should contact their nearest Oman Embassy for advice. Alternatively, their sponsors can email the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs at All permissions to return to Oman are subject to the Government of Oman’s approval. When checking in at the airport, residents returning to Oman must present either proof of their accommodation (such as a rental agreement) or have a letter from their sponsor confirming that they have accommodation.

On arrival in Oman travelers will have their temperature checked. Those who show symptoms of coronavirus may be sent to a testing center and/or a quarantine facility. All foreign nationals must have valid health insurance. All travelers must self-isolate for 14 days after entering Oman.

Arriving travelers may be given a tracking bracelet to wear and a passenger locator form to complete, and may be asked to download a track and trace app to their mobile phone.

Palestine has begun to quarantine all travelers arriving from abroad.

Qatar has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and permanent residents of Qatar. Residents must first send a request to return through the Qatar Portal website.

Residents returning to Qatar must take a coronavirus test and thermal screening on arrival and quarantine at home for 7 days. A further test must be taken on day 6 at one of the dedicated health centres. Additional action may be required depending on the result of this second test. Downloading Qatar’s track and trace app, Ehteraz, is mandatory for everyone in Qatar. Travelers may be asked to show the app upon arrival. Further information on Qatar’s entry and arrival requirements can be found on the GCO website.

Transit passengers traveling on to another destination can still transfer through Qatar, and many flights continue to operate. You should check with your airline or travel company for the latest information if you are planning to leave or transit through Qatar. Flights are subject to change or cancellation at short notice. Whilst in transit at Hamad International Airport, travelers will receive regular thermal screening and temperature checks.

Saudi Arabia has suspended all incoming flights except for technical stops, humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights may still enter the country with prior approval from GACA.

Saudi Arabia has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens or residents, GCC citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) issued by Saudi Arabia.

All arriving travelers (except Saudi citizens) and for all ages, must present a negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory taken within 48 hours from the time the test is undertaken until the time on which the passenger is arriving in the Kingdom. Travelers who did not provide the certificate will be denied from boarding the airplane.

All travelers must fill out and sign Health Disclaimer Form then hand it over to health control center upon arrival at airport.

All travelers will subject to a 2-day self-quarantine at home after arriving to the kingdom, then take PCR test by the end of period. If PCR test not conducted, self-quarantine at home continues for 7 days.

All travelers must download and register on Tatamman and Tawakkalna Applications. Travelers must assign home location through Tatamman app within 8 hours of arrival and must do daily health assessment in Tatamman app.

Some routes into and out of Syria are totally or partially closed.

Some international commercial flights to and from Damascus International Airport are now operational.

The United Arab Emirates has restricted the entry of most non-residents. However, there is a separate set of regulations specifically for entering Dubai, which was announced on June 21 and is now in effect for Dubai residents and visitors. As of August 12, UAE residents no longer need to pre-register before returning to the country. However, all travelers (including citizens, residents, tourists, and transit passengers) entering the UAE must have a negative COVID-19 test result before flying to the country. This must be a negative COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) test result taken within 96 hours of departure, and must be shown in order to board commercial flights to the UAE. More information on this is available here.

Children under the age of 12 and those with severe and moderate disabilities will be exempted from the test requirement. Those entering the country may also be asked to take a further PCR COVID-19 test on arrival and will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and required to wear a medically approved wristband for the duration of their quarantine. The wristband will be provided at Abu Dhabi airport after clearing immigration. Arrivals under the age of 18, over the age of 60, diplomats or those suffering from a chronic disease will be exempt from having to wear the wristband.

For entry to Dubai, new procedures were set in place on June 21 for returning residents. Dubai residents overseas are now able to return to Dubai.

Dubai Residents must apply for a permit to return on the Dubai Government General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs website. Before they fly returning residents will also be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and a Quarantine Form. Both forms need to be printed, completed and handed over to Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival. Further information about how to book a flight for returning residents is available on the Emirates Airline website. On their return to Dubai, returning residents will have to undergo a PCR Covid-19 test at the airport and register their details on the Covid-19 DXB App. Returning residents must isolate at home until their test results are available. Those who test positive for Covid-19 must self-isolate for at least 14 days and adhere to any rules issued by the Dubai authorities.

Visitors to Dubai who are non-residents will be able to travel to Dubai from July 7. Further information about what visitors need to do before they travel and what will happen on arrival in Dubai is available on the Government of Dubai website, including information about testing on arrival and quarantine. Before visitors fly to Dubai, they will also be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and a Quarantine Form. Both forms need to be printed, completed and handed over to Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival. Visitors to Dubai will also have to register their details on the Covid-19 DXB App. Visitors must have international health insurance before traveling and must show that they have had a negative PCR Covid-19 test a maximum of four days before their departure date.

Passport holders from certain countries including the US, Canada, and the UK may be able to receive a tourist visa on arrival in Dubai, typically valid for 30 days. To see more information on this and other regulations for travel to Dubai, check this page.

Yemen has suspended all flights to and from Sanaa International Airport, with only very limited international flights taking place. Exemptions are in place for humanitarian relief and essential goods. All travelers arriving into Yemen are required to enter quarantine facilities for 14 days.

Azerbaijan has extended the suspension of all commercial flights until at least September 30, except for special, private, and charter flights. Issuance of e-visas and visa on arrival has been suspended. The use of a medical mask will be required at all times at the airport and on the flight. It is mandatory to keep the mask on at all times except for specific requirements, for example at border control, at the request of an airport official or while eating. Hand luggage will not be allowed on flights incoming to Azerbaijan apart from smaller personal items such as a handbag or brief case. Check with your airline for the latest hand-luggage allowances and rules introduced to combat COVID-19 onboard your flight. All travelers arriving in Azerbaijan must present a negative COVID-19 test. The test itself can be taken more than 48 hours before your flight but the certificate showing the negative test result will only be accepted if issued within 48 hours before the flight. Travelers will be tested again for COVID-19 and have their temperature checked on arrival into Azerbaijan. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests carried out at the airport. All arrivals to Azerbaijan are required to complete a 14-day self-quarantine in their own accommodation, regardless of travel origin.

Bangladesh has suspended flights from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Thailand. Flights from China, Malaysia, the Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UAE and the UK are permitted to operate; however, effective from August 1, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has restricted the number of passengers on flights to and from Bangladesh to 260 on aircrafts with two aisles and 140 on one-aisle aircrafts.

Travelers with pre-arranged visas must have medical certificates issued within 72 hours before departure stating that they are not affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The certificates must be in English or translated into English. Business travelers with a return/onward ticket may enter Bangladesh, provided they have a confirmation letter issued by the Bangladesh Board of Investment (BOI). The letter must contain a BOI registration number, and the accredited inviting organization must have notified the Immigration authorities prior to arrival. Business travelers must also present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. Travelers with Bangladesh origins without symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate in Dhaka for 14 days upon arrival. Those who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or do not submit the above medical certificate will be institutionally quarantined in Dhaka for 14 days.

Bhutan has closed its borders. Bhutanese citizens may enter the country but will be held under mandatory quarantine. Essential services like food, medicine, and fuel may still enter the country.

Brunei has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except for citizens and residents.

All visa issuances and exemptions are suspended.

Upon arrival, travelers who are eligible for entry must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 72 hours of travel.

Brunei has also introduced an exit travel ban, including for permanent residents, and expatriate workers (green identity card holders), and their dependents. Exceptions will be considered by the Prime Minister’s Office on a case-by-case basis, through email applications to travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn giving 14 days’ notice of the intention to travel, and setting out reasons why they need to leave the country. Full details are available on the Prime Minister’s Office website.

Travelers from other countries who wish to enter Brunei may apply to the Brunei Immigration Department for special authorization to enter the country by downloading the form provided on the Department’s website at www.immigration.gov.bn. Travelers who have received prior authorization to enter Brunei are subject to a COVID-19 test at a cost of BND350, and will also be subject to a mandatory 15-day quarantine in a government-approved facility at their own expense.

Travelers arriving in Brunei will be encouraged to download the BruHealth app. Travelers without the app may be barred from accessing a number of facilities.

Cambodia has suspended all visa exemptions, visas on arrival, and e-visas. All arriving travelers except for Cambodian nationals and diplomats must have official medical certificates issued by their origin countries no more than 72 hours prior to travel certifying that they have not tested positive for COVID-19. They must also purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment for $90, valid for 20 days from Forte Insurance Company. Foreign travelers arriving in Cambodia must pay a deposit of $2000 upon arrival, for mandatory COVID-19 testing and potential treatment services. More information is available here.

All arriving travelers will be required to undergo (COVID-19 testing in a reception area and will be quarantined for at least 14 days. If one or more travelers from a flight test positive, all passengers from the flight will be placed in a 14-day quarantine at a designated facility. If all passengers on a flight test negative, they will be allowed to quarantine at their residence/accommodation and will be tested again on the 13th day of their quarantine.

China has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except Chinese nationals, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passport holders, and travelers with diplomatic, service, courtesy, or C visas, or visas issued after March 28, 2020.

Foreign nationals coming to the mainland of China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities, or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates. Travelers arriving at Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shenzhen (SZX) or Xiamen (XMN) are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results.

All travelers arriving in China must present a QR code generated from a completed "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at http://health.customsapp.com/. Alongside the form, travelers must present a negative test for COVID-19 taken within 3 days before travel.

Chinese nationals arriving from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom or the United States must declare their health status for 14 days in the Wechat program "FANG YI JIAN KANG MA GUO JI BAN". A green QR code generated from the program must be presented before departure. Chinese nationals arriving from the following countries will need a COVID-19 nucleic acid test result to generate this code: Bangladesh, Chad, Egypt, Iran, Kenya, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand or Turkey.

All travelers who are arriving from or have transited through the following countries must have a COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued at most 5 days before departure: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Guinea, Iran, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malta, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda or Zimbabwe. The same applies to travelers who have been in the Maldives or United Kingdom (from August 21), Senegal (from August 24) or Belarus (from August 28).

Timor-Leste has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and residents of Timor-Leste, passengers born in Timor-Leste, legal representatives of Timorese minors; and oil rig workers.

All travelers arriving in the country are subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Travelers who presents symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough and breathing difficulties are restricted from traveling, and taken to a health facility for a COVID-19 test. Positive cases will be subject to isolation.

Georgia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals and residents of Georgia, or an immediate family member.

Airline crew, humanitarian aid workers, diplomats and their families, travelers with refugee status in Georgia, and travelers with stateless status may still enter the country.

Residence permit holders must obtain an OK TO BOARD before departing for Georgia.

Certain business travelers and those who want to work from Georgia remotely may apply for special permission to enter Georgia by submitting an online application form.

Restrictions on most international commercial flights to Georgia have been extended through at least October 31, with exceptions in place for flights to Munich (Lufthansa), Paris (Air France), and Riga (Air Baltic) which will resume in August, along with charter flights to several European cities operated by Georgian Airways. All arriving travelers must complete an online form 48 hours before arrival at https://registration.gov.ge/pub/form/7_protocol_for_arrivals_in_georgia/kcjcpx/.

Starting on September 15, all travelers eligible to enter Georgia are subject to an 8-day quarantine upon arrival and take a PCR test on the 8th day of quarantine. If the test is negative they will be allowed to leave the quarantine but will have to take another PCR test on the 12th day. Travelers on a business trip will have the option to take a PCR test every 72 hours instead of quarantine. Tests and quarantine will be at their own expense.

Hong Kong has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Hong Kong passport holders, Permanent Identity Card holders, work or study visa holders, or British passport holders with “British Nationality (Overseas)” nationality with the right of abode in Hong Kong.

Travelers who have only been in China, Taiwan, or Macau in the past 14 days may still enter.

Hong Kong residents with an Identity card accompanied by a visa marked with “Permission to remain extended until” may enter Hong Kong within the validity of the permitted stay.

Travelers who have been in The US, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and South Africa in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued at most 72 hours before departure. The certificate must be in Chinese or English. They must also have a confirmation in English or Chinese of a hotel reservation in Hong Kong for at least 14 days. This does not apply to transit passengers.

Airline crew, government officials, spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents, and personnel endorsed by the HKSAR government to engage in anti-epidemic work may also enter. As of July 8, airline crew members entering Hong Kong will be subject to COVID-19 testing and 14-day mandatory quarantine.

All travelers eligible to enter Hong Kong must wear face masks, present a completed Health Declaration Form to the Department of Health upon arrival, and must undergo 14 days of compulsory quarantine. Certain groups of people traveling from mainland China, Taiwan and Macau may be granted an exemption from quarantine requirements by applying in advance to the Chief Secretary of the Administration. All arriving travelers (including transit passengers) will be subject to advanced screening measures, including temperature checks. For more information on entry requirements and restrictions, visit the Hong Kong SAR Government coronavirus website.

From June 15, transit services at Hong Kong International Airport have now resumed for travelers who can be checked through from port of origin to final destination. Transiting between flights operated by different airlines is now allowed.Transiting through Hong Kong from, but not to, mainland China is now allowed until October 15. A number of restrictions still apply to transiting through Hong Kong, so it is advised to check with your airline or travel agent before traveling.

India has restricted the entry to most foreign travelers until at least August 31. Certain categories of Indian nationals and residents may enter the country on repatriation flights arranged by Ministry of Civil Aviation. Other exceptions exist for air cargo flights that carry goods for trade or essential goods and supplies, and their crew members, helpers, cleaners, etc. Travelers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet are eligible to enter the country, as are their minor children and spouses, or students attending an Indian institution, if one of the parents is a national of India or OCI card holder. Travelers may transit through India from a neighbouring country if traveling via India to their country of residence. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines permitting certain categories of foreign nationals to travel to India on business. However it will require them to first obtain a fresh business or employment visa. For information categories and process, visit the Indian Bureau of Immigration website.

As of August 8, all international passengers must visit the New Delhi Airport website and submit a self-declaration form at least 72 hours prior to departure for India.

All travelers will undergo a thermal screening on arrival and are required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in India. They may be required to provide contact details and be asked to download Arogya Setu app. Travelers may apply for an exemption from quarantine; to do so, they will need to apply using the self-reporting form and attaxch a negative PCR test result.

Indonesia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Indonesia nationals, Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) and Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) holders, travelers with a visa issued after March 31, 2020, holders, airline crew, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and foreigners working on strategic national projects. All travelers entering the country who are not Indonesian nationals must go through medical screening upon arrival and will be quarantined for a further 14 days. They must also either present a medical certificate issued within 7 days before arrival stating a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, or be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.

Japan has restricted the entry of travelers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Congo, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome e Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, South Korea, St. Kitts and Nevis, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, the Vatican City, Venezuela, or Vietnam in the past 14 days.

Residents of Japan with “Permanent Resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”, “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” or “Long Term Resident” status who departed Japan with Re-entry Permission by April 2, 2020 may still re-enter the country, even if they have been in one of the above countries. Starting from 1 September, these travelers will also need to apply to their nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate to receive a “Re-entry Confirmation Letter”, and may need to provide a PCR test result on arrival. Check the Japanese government’s advice on this process on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. If they received re-entry permission between April 3 and April 28, 2020 they may re-enter if they have only been in Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Cape Verde, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine or Uruguay. If re-entry permission was granted between April 29 and May 15, 2020 they may re-enter Japan if they have only been in Afghanistan, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Cape Verde, Colombia, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Maldives, Pakistan, South Africa, Sao Tome and Principe, Tajikistan or Uruguay. If re-entry permission was granted between May 16 and May 26, 2020 they may re-enter Japan if they have only been in Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ghana, Guinea, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, South Africa or Tajikistan. If re-entry permission was granted between May 27 and June 30, 2020, they may re-enter Japan if they have only been in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Costa Rica, Cuba, Eswatini, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Senegal or St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Nationals of China with passports issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province may not enter the country unless they can prove that they haven’t been in those provinces in the past 14 days. Travelers who were on the cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ may not enter the country unless they’re nationals of Japan. Nationals of Japan, their spouses and children who can present proof, travelers with Special Permanent Residence Permits with re-entry permits from a regional immigration officer, and US military personnel may still enter the country. Travelers and airline crew who have been in any of the countries listed so far in the past 14 days must submit a quarantine questionnaire and undergo a PCR test upon arrival. Special rules apply to airline crew members entering Japan. Crew members must submit quarantine questionnaires and “Plan of Stay in Japan” declarations. Crews should adhere to the instructions provided in the quarantine document “Notice: For Crews boarding vehicles from areas subject to strengthened quarantine.” Airlines should arrange chartered vehicles (as opposed to public transportation) to transport crews between the airport and their hotel, and ensure that crews comply with the other rules during their stay in Japan. Visa exemption for travelers from many countries has been suspended, and visas from certain countries have been invaldated. For more info, check here.

Kazakhstan has restricted the entry of most foreign nationals and suspended most flights except for state flights, ferry flights, sanitary flights, and technical landings for refueling purposes. From June 20, Kazakhstan will reopen flights from China, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Turkey; however, only certain categories of people will be allowed to enter on these flights. These include: diplomats, direct-family members of Kazakhstani citizens, residency permit holders, and some employees of designated companies in critical industries. Travelers arriving on flights originating from China, South Korea, Japan, Georgia, and Thailand will have their temperature taken and be required to complete a questionnaire. Those arriving on flights originating from Turkey will have their temperature taken, be required to complete a questionnaire, and will need to provide proof (via PCR test and dated no more than five days before their arrival to Kazakhstan) of their negative status for COVID-19. Those without PCR test results will be tested in Kazakhstan and their residence within 48 hours of arrival.

Travelers arriving on flights originating from other countries will have their temperature taken, be required to complete a questionnaire, and will need to provide proof (via PCR test and dated no more than five days before their arrival to Kazakhstan) of their negative status for COVID-19. Those without test results will be held for up to two days in a quarantine facility in the city of their arrival and tested for COVID-19.

Kyrgyzstan has restricted most travelers to enter the country with the exception of nationals, immediate family members of nationals of Kyrgyzstan, travelers with a permanent residence permit issued by Kyrgyzstan, passengers with a diplomatic passport, students with a certificate from a higher education institution in Kyrgyzstan that have a prior approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyrgyzstan and nationals of certain countries;

Nationals of Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, China , Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the UAE and the UK;

Foreign citizens who are specialist workers on W1 and W2 visas are also now able to enter Kyrgyzstan, though their family members may not be eligible. For any questions on entry or exit requirements you should contact the relevant Kyrgyz authorities on +996 312 881 618.

Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine.

Anyone entering Kyrgyzstan who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will be taken to state medical facilities. Arriving travelers are likely to be subject to temperature checks and other medical observation on arrival, and could be asked to self-isolate at home. Travelers who do not show any symptoms should then be allowed to quarantine at home for 14 days.

Laos has suspended all flights with limited exceptions. Medevac, humanitarian, relief, diplomat and repatriation flights with an entry permit obtained from the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs may still enter the country. Technical stops where passengers and airline crew do not disembark are also still permitted to enter. All entrants must provide a negative PCR test issued at most 72 hours before departure. They must also complete a health declaration form on arrival, and will be subject to medical screening and a 14-day self-quarantine requirement at their own expense.

Macau has restricted the entry of all non-Macau residents from anywhere except Hong Kong, Taiwan, or mainland China. Transit services are suspended at Macau International Airport.

As of August 7, all travelers arriving from Hong Kong must present proof of a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test conducted within 24 hours. Travelers who have been to Hong Kong in the 14 days before entry will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a designated place. For more information, please see the Macau government’s website. Residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China who have traveled overseas in the 14 days prior to their arrival will also be denied entry. Those who have visited Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 14 days prior to entry will be subject to 14 days of medical surveillance in a designated center. Macao residents who have been overseas or to Hong Kong or Taiwan in the 14 days prior to entry will be subject to 14 days of medical surveillance in a designated center. All travelers, including Macao residents, must obtain a certificate confirming that they have tested negative for coronavirus within the last 7 days before they are allowed to board their flight All air passengers will also have their temperature checked before boarding flights, and will be refused boarding if they have a fever.

Malaysia has restricted entry to all travelers through at least December 31, except for citizens, permanent residents with a MyPR card, diplomats, embassy employees, and spouses or children of Malaysian nationals, who must have a sticker label visa in the passport specifically indicating this status. Travelers with a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) permit and a printed entry permit from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and students with a student pass for a Malaysian institution may also enter the country.

From August 17, all foreign residents who are returning to the country will be required to complete an application on the MYEntry online platform. On July 11, Malaysian Immigration issued updated guidelines for expatriate, skilled worker, and knowledge worker pass holders and their dependents to request permission to return to Malaysia. These guidelines also include instructions for pass holders currently in Malaysia who wish to depart and then return to Malaysia. Check the Malaysian Immigration website for more information. All arriving travelers will be tested on arrival, and are subject to a 14-day quarantine requirement in a government facility. All costs for the quarantine are borne by the traveler. Travelers will be required to download the MySejahtera application and will be issued a wristband for identification and monitoring by the authorities during their quarantine period. Travelers may not transfer from international flights to domestic flights, except for Malaysian nationals who are traveling to Sabah or Sarawak. Foreigners may not enter Sabah without prior approval, which must be requested in advance from the Sabah State Secretary (Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sabah) at crisis@sabah.gov.my.

Foreigners with valid visas or work permits who entered Malaysia BEFORE the MCO began on March 16 may enter Sarawak without quarantine, but must request advance permission from the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). Foreigners with valid visas or work permits who entered Malaysia during the MCO will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government facility at their own expense, and must first request advance permission from SDMC. As of July 28, all foreigners who enter Sarawak from overseas will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing on the second and tenth day. They will be responsible for covering the costs of their quarantine and testing. More information is available here. Airline crew must present a "Health Declaration Form" upon arrival, are subject to quarantine until their next flight, and must install the 'MySejahtera' app.

Effective from September 10, all tourists and short term visitors must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 on arrival to Maldives.

The Maldives is beginning to ease travel restrictons. Visa on arrival service has now restarted. Everyone entering the Maldives for a purpose other than tourism will be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival and must register on the Haalubelun portal. A completed "Health Declaration Card" and an "Immigration Arrival Card" must be presented upon arrival. Travelers will be subject to medical screening. Travelers entering the Maldives as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility and will undergo a medical screening. All visitors to Maldives are encouraged to install the contact tracing application ‘Trace Ekee’ upon or before arrival into the country.

Mongolia has extended the suspension of all commercial flights until at least October 31.

Mongolia has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens or residents who are direct family members of a citizen. They will be subject to a 21-day quarantine at a designated facility upon arrival.

Accredited staff of diplomatic missions and offices of international organizations in Mongolia and their direct family members may still enter the country. They will be subject to a 21-day quarantine at a designated facility upon arrival, followed by a 14-day period of self-isolation at home. International freight transport drivers and railway train personnel of Mongolia, Russia and China may also enter the country.

Myanmar has suspended all incoming international flights until at least September 30, except for relief flights, medical evacuation flights, and flights approved by the Department of Civil Aviation. New tourist visa applications are currently suspended, however, Myanmar has begun to accept applications for business visas for foreign nationals with a compelling case. Travelers must apply to the nearest Myanmar Embassy and obtain permission.

All business visa arrivals will need to have completed one week quarantine before boarding a flight to Myanmar. This can be verified by an employer’s, doctor’s or self-declaration. Travelers may only leave the place of quarantine in the final 72 hours preceding travel to take a COVID-test. Travelers will be temperature-checked on arrival in Myanmar and must provide a negative COVID-19 testing result issued in the previous 72 hours. Following arrival, the standard quarantine period for new arrivals is 28 days (21 days in a government-arranged facility, followed by 7 days of home quarantine). However, foreign nationals can, through contacting their nearest Myanmar Embassy, request permission to undergo a shorter quarantine period.

Nepal has lifted the suspension of international commercial flights. However, only Nepalis, diplomatic, international organization, and some international non-governmental organization personnel are allowed to enter the country.

Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR issued within 72 hours before departure.

Evacuation, rescue, and emergency flights, and flights with special permission from the Civil Aviation Authority may still enter the country.

All travelers arriving to Nepal will be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

North Korea has restricted the entry of all travelers who are tourists, and travelers visiting for business reasons must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.

Pakistan has opened its airports to international flights, with the exceptions of Gwadar (GWD) and Turbat (TUK). Travelers will have to fill a health declaration and will be subject to thermal screening on arrival. Travelers without any symptoms of COVID-19 are allowed to proceed through the airport and instructed to self-isolate at their residence for 14 days.

Travelers who have any symptoms of COVID-19 (including fever, cough, breathing difficulty) will be taken to a facility for a swab test and wait for the results. If the test is positive, travelers will received further instructions about the next step including a possible 14-day self-isolation at their residence or transfer to a hospital. If the test is negative, travelers are allowed to got to their residence and self isolate for 14 days.

and will be quarantined either in a free facility arranged by the Government of Pakistan, or in a facility which the passenger will pay for. Airlines are responsible for recording which facility passengers prefer. Travelers will be tested for COVID-19 and either remain in government quarantine or told to self-isolate depending on test results.

The Philippines has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Philippines nationals and their spouses and children. Foreign nationals wishing to enter the Philippines must hold a visa under the following categories, otherwise they risk being turned away at the port of entry:

-a non-immigrant visa issued under Section 13 of the Immigration act (Section 13 series visa:/ a,b,c,d,e,g) -those who acquired resident status under Republic Act 7919 or Alien Social Integration Act (RA 7919 visa); -those who availed of Executive Order 324 or Alien Legalization Program (EO 324 visa) -native-born foreign nationals (Native-born visa).

All arriving travelers and airline crew must present a Case Investigation Form upon arrival. They will be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) and placed in quarantine while awaiting the results of the test.

Singapore has restricted entry and transit of all short-term visitors who are not residents of Singapore, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, or Long-Term Pass Holders (including holders of Work Pass, Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, and Long-Term Visit Pass). Travelers entering Singapore will be tested for COVID-19 and must also self-isolate for 14 days at a dedicated Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) facility at a cost of $2000; travelers are responsible for covering all of these costs. During the quarantine, travelers will not be allowed to leave their room, and smoking may not be allowed in the facilities. From August 11, everyone aged over 12 who is in home quarantine will be required by law to wear an electronic tag for the duration of their quarantine period. The 14-day period cannot be reduced, even if travelers wish to leave Singapore.

Travelers with an Air Travel Pass approval entering Singapore and who have remained in either Brunei or New Zealand in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry are not required to serve a Stay-Home Notice(SHN) but will still be subject to COVID-19 test upon arrival. If the test is negative, they can continue their activities in Singapore.

The SHN duration will be shortened from 14 days to 7 days for travelers with an Air Travel Pass approval entering Singapore who have spent the previous 14 consecutive days in Australia (excluding Victoria), Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan or Vietnam and will be allowed to serve their SHN at their place of residence, and undergo a COVID-19 test at the end of their SHN. Long-Term Visit Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass In-Principle Approval holders issued by ICA also need an Approved Letter for Entry (ALE) from ICA. Student’s Pass holders and Student’s Pass In-Principle Approval holders also need an ALE from the Ministry of Education (MOE). New and existing work pass holders are only allowed to enter Singapore with the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) prior approval. They are required to show the MOM’s approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding, as well as to ICA officers at the immigration checkpoint upon their arrival in Singapore. Short-term visitors with an ALE from ICA, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or MOH may still enter the country. However, they may still be subject to health screening upon arrival. Having an ALE does not guarantee a Visit Pass to enter Singapore. Prospective short-term visitors seeking entry to Singapore must apply in advance for a ‘SafeTravel Pass’ at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/. Spouses or children of Singapore residents or citizens who need to visit Singapore due to extenuating circumstances may apply for entry via the Ministry of Health.

All travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass (LTP) holders must submit a health declaration via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service, at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard, or the mobile app. Airlines are requested to inform passengers at check-in and before boarding, as well as in-flight, to submit their health declaration via the SGAC e-Service prior to their arrival in Singapore. The paper-based embarkation/disembarkation card has been discontinued and is no longer distributed by airlines operating into Singapore.

South Korea has restricted the entry of all travelers who have been in the Hubei Province of China in the past 14 days. Chinese nationals with passports issued in the Hubei Province are also not allowed to enter the country. Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated. Nationals of China and travelers arriving from China must have visas to transit through South Korea.

Travelers arriving from China with a diplomatic, consular, official, service or special passport or who are nationals of Albania, Andorra, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Ireland, South Korea, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Palau, San Marino, Slovenia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Vatican City and Venezuela may still transit through South Korea without a visa.

Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before April 5 are invalidated. Visa exemptions for 90 nationalities with normal passport are temporarily suspended, except for airline crew.or passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card. Travelers with a visa on an expired passport must present a printed "Visa Grant Notice" and the expired passport to the immigration upon arrival. Foreign nationals residing in South Korea on most types of long-term visa will need to apply for a re-entry permit at a local immigration office or at the airport before undertaking any travel out of South Korea. Those traveling with a re-entry permit will also be required to have a medical examination no earlier than 48 hours before they plan to return to South Korea, and to obtain a medical certificate in English or Korean demonstrating COVID-19 negative status.

Nationals of Mongolia, Russia and Thailand are restricted from transiting through South Korea on their way to or from those countries, and all foreign travelers who have been in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Philippines or Uzbekistan in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before arrival to enter South Korea. The certificate must be in English. All travelers arriving in South Korea will be subject to PCR testing and a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days. In some cases, Korean authorities have permitted immediate blood relatives or spouses of long-term residents to self-quarantine at their family’s home. For this, travelers would need to provide proof of relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate), and should understand that Korean immigration officials have the final authority to approve quarantine arrangements. All travelers including airline crew members must also complete Health Declaration Forms and Special Quarantine Declaration Forms through a self-diagnosis app. Nationals and residents of South Korea are required to install a 'Self-quarantine safety protection app'.

Chinese nationals who are traveling on business under the Fast Lane program and their family members are exempt from the quarantine requirements; however, they must self-monitor their health conditions for at least 14 days before departure and must hold a medical certification of a negative COVID-19 testing result issued within 72 hours before departure. They will receive an additional test upon arrival, after which they must stay at a designated quarantine facility for up to 1-2 days until receiving the result. Once receiving a negative test result, they will be allowed to end their quarantine.

Merchant seamen with a visa must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be in English and the passengers must have two copies of the certificate. All flights must arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) between 5:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Transit passengers will receive a temperature check on arrival in Korea. Symptomatic individuals will be subject to a COVID-19 test and hospitalization if found positive. Passengers who do not show symptoms and/or test negative may continue their journey. Transit passengers at Seoul Incheon Airport require a ticket/boarding pass for their onward flight to their final destination. Travelers should confirm with the airline(s) before departure that their bags have been checked through to their final destination (as transit passengers are not able to collect and re-check in baggage on arrival in Incheon Airport).

Entry to Sri Lanka is currently prohibited for all foreign nationals including residents, and Sri Lanka is not currently issuing visas. Non-national residents wishing to return to Sri Lanka should contact their nearest Sri Lankan High Commission for advice. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is only accepting certain special categories of flights including repatriation flights, emergency diversion flights, humanitarian aid flights, freighter operations, and technical landings. All arriving travelers must submit completed Health Declaration Forms to public health inspectors or other authorized officials. The maximum allowed transit time at CMB is 10 hours. Passengers must have a confirmed onward connection. Airline crew must self-quarantine at the location mentioned in the Health Declaration Form and have meals only through in-room dining until they operate their next flight. Visas and ETAs issued by Sri Lanka have been invalidated. 14-day quarantine is mandatory for all those traveling into Sri Lanka, usually followed by 14 days self-isolation at home. Those entering must undergo temperature checks at the airport. All entrants must now take a PCR test.

Taiwan has begun to reopen its borders to foreign nationals, provided they are traveling for reasons other than tourism or to visit friends. All visa waivers have been suspended, so travelers must apply for a special entry permit with a Taiwan representative office overseas before traveling. Travelers who already hold a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) or Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC) do not require a visa to enter Taiwan. Before departure, foreign nationals will need to submit a completed "Quarantine System for Entry Form" at https://hdhq.mohw.gov.tw/. Upon entry, Taiwan requires all foreign nationals to complete a health declaration, present an English-language certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three working days of boarding the flight to Taiwan and undergo a 14-day home quarantine period. Travelers arriving from the Philippines are subject to medical screening on arrival. During the quarantine period, the individual is to stay home (or at the designated location) and may not use public transportation or leave Taiwan. Travelers may be asked to install a local SIM card if they do not already have one. Mobile phone location monitoring will be used as part of the quarantine management process by local authorities. Short-term business travelers may apply for a shortened period of home quarantine. The following visitors may be exempted from negative COVID-19 test: personnel on diplomatic or official business, migrant workers, students, those coming to Taiwan for emergency situations, and crewmembers on vessels arriving in Taiwan.

Foreign passengers, including people from Hong Kong and Macau, are now allowed to transit through Taoyuan International Airport. Holders of People’s Republic of China (PRC) passports will not be permitted to transit in Taiwan. Those transiting will need to board connecting flights of the same airline company they fly in on. Transits must last less than 8 hours. Transit passengers who need to wait for more than one hour will remain separate from other passengers and stay in a separate area. For more information on Taiwan's travel restriction policy, see here.

Tajikistan has suspended most flights except for humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights. Some limited flights have been restarted between Dushanbe and Dubai, Moscow and Frankfurt. Travelers entering Tajikistan will be screened and tested on arrival and are subject to a 14-day quarantine at home or in a state facility depending on the results. Airline crew must quarantine until their next scheduled flight.

Thailand has restricted the entry of foreign nationals except permanent residents, parents, spouses and children of Thai nationals and residents, students, airline crew with a scheduled return flight, and those with a work permit until at least August 31. Emergency landings, humanitarian aid flights, medical or relief flights, repatriation and cargo flights, state or military aircraft, and technical landings without disembarkation may still enter the country.

To enter Thailand, all travelers must have a fit-to-fly health certificate, a medical certificate indicating that they have tested negative for COVID-19 (RT-PCR test) within 72 hours before departure, either (a) a certificate from their parent agency/authority confirming that it will cover all medical expenses OR (b) proof of health insurance covering all medical expenditure, including for COVID-19, up to USD $100,000 minimum, and a Certificate of Entry issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Travelers suspected of carrying COVID-19 may be denied entry into the country.

In addition to the above, permanent residents or work permit holders and their family members, students, and those seeking medical treatment must have a Certificate of Entry issued by the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in their country of departure to enter Thailand. Travelers with an urgent need to travel to Thailand should contact the Thai embassy or consulate in their country of departure at least 10 working days before their proposed date of travel to explain their circumstances. They will also need to provide a copy of their confirmed booking at an ASQ hotel, and either a copy of their work permit (if it is already expired, the employer should contact the Ministry of Labour to issue a WP3), a copy of letter of permission to work in Thailand from a Thai government agency (such as the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Education, BOI) or a copy of the Certificate of Residence.

All travelers to Thailand are required to complete 14 days quarantine at a State Quarantine or Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility. The validity of all temporary visas has been extended until September 26, 2020.

Turkmenistan has suspended all flights into the country, except for repatriation flights for Turkmen nationals, accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organizations. International?flight restrictions are expected to continue at least through?August 30th. Travelers are required to have a health report issued within 72 hours of departure from the health organizations of the country they are arriving from that shows that they have undergone the coronavirus (COVID-19) check and tested negative. They will be subject to a 14-day quarantine upon entering the country.

Uzbekistan has resumed international flights for certain categories of travelers from countries deemed to have a stable epidemiological situation. The complete list of countries includes the EU, Japan, South Korea, China, Israel, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, and Tajikistan).

Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours before the entry to Uzbekistan.

Travelers who have spent at least 14 days before travel in the countries listed above may enter/exit Uzbekistan if they are: Employees of embassies and consulates and members of their families, staff of foreign companies and other organizations working in Uzbekistan as part of investment projects, people traveling for medical treatment, people with close relatives or seriously ill relatives abroad, people transiting through Uzbekistan at the request of embassies and consulates of foreign countries, foreign citizens with residence in Uzbekistan, stateless persons, or citizens of Uzbekistan with registration in other countries.

Quarantine rules apply differently depending on which country the traveler is arriving from:

Japan, South Korea, China and Israel: No quarantine required. European Union, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore: 14-day self-quarantine at home. United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan): Government quarantine

All travelers entering Uzbekistan must wear masks in public at all times.

Vietnam has restricted all entry to travelers except for citizens, diplomats, and highly skilled workers, experts, business managers, and others who were approved by the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control. Those traveling for official purposes will be subject to medical examination at the border before entering Vietnam. Starting from July 28 and continuing for at least 15 days, all commercial flights to and from Da Nang are suspended. All travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine and must fill out a quarantine form prior to arrival. All visa issuances are suspended. Citizens of Italy, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and passengers with a British passport are no longer visa-exempt. Travelers with a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued by Vietnam residing in China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Norway, Spain, Sweden, or the United Kingdom are no longer visa-exempt. Citizens of Belarus, Japan, and Russia with a normal passport or Certificate of Visa Exemption are no longer visa-exempt.

Australia has restricted the entry of all travelers, with the exception of Australian nationals and permanent residents and their immediate family members, New Zealand nationals residing in Australia, diplomats accredited to Australia and residing in Australia and their immediate family members, and airline crew. Travelers who are not Australian citizens and returning permanent residents and their immediate family members need to apply for an exemption to enter Australia. Australia has enacted temporary travel restrictions for flights to Melbourne due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. All international travelers are required to quarantine for 14 days at the first point of entry, unless they're granted an exemption upon request. Quarantines take place in state-designated facilities and fees depend on the state, ranging from $2500 for one adult in the Northern Territory to $3000 for one adult in New South Wales. International flights are currently being diverted away from Victoria. Airline crew are subject to self-isolation until their next scheduled flight. For more information on quarantine rules in the Australian states, check the following websites: New South Wales The Northern Territory Western Australia

Foreign nationals may transit through Australia if the connecting flight is within 72 hours of the arriving flight. They must either have a transit visa or be nationals of a visa-exempt country.

Transit passengers don’t need to apply for an exemption to travel restrictions if they are booked to depart on a connecting flight from the same airport within 72 hours and they are not going to leave the airport. Travelers who plan to leave the airport before boarding their connecting flight or who will be at the airport for longer than 72 hours need to apply for a travel exemption here and will be subject to quarantine until their departing flight. Travelers from New Zealand and Pacific Islanders may not need a travel exemption. More information on transiting Australia is available here. Travelers planning to travel across Australian state borders should note that some Australian states also have domestic travel restrictions, border restrictions, and quarantine requirements in place. In the case of onward travel within Australia, travelers are advised to check in advance with their travel/accommodation provider.

The Cook Islands have restricted the entry of all travelers except for Cook Islanders and Cook Islands Permit Holders who have been present in New Zealand for at least 30 days and whose main purpose of travel is to return home, or to take up or resume employment.

The Federated States of Micronesia have not restricted entrance to the country, but there are restrictions in place for the states of Pohnpei and Chuuk. Travelers are restricted from entering the state of Pohnpei. Residents of Pohnpei and medical and technical personnel may still enter the state, but will be required to present a medical certificate and self-quarantine for 14 days. Travelers wishing to enter the state of Chuuk may only enter after having self-quarantined for 14 days in a COVID-19 free country before departure. They will also be quarantined for 14 days on arrival in Micronesia. All travelers and airline crew must go through medical screening upon arrival in Micronesia.

Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Fiji. Returning residents and citizens must present a certificate from a recognized medical institution certifying 14 days of quarantine in Australia or New Zealand, along with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of departure to Fiji.

Upon arrival, travelers must spend another seven days in home quarantine in Fiji.

Travelers who haven't completed 14 days quarantine in Australia or New Zealand, but have a negative COVID-test result within 48 hours of travel must spend 14 days in a government-designated quarantine center.

All Fijian citizens and Fiji residents must download the careFIJI app to enter the country. Those without a smartphone will be required to buy one upon landing at Nadi airport for $100.

French Polynesia has reopened its borders to residents of French Polynesia, their spouses and children, merchant seamen, and travelers arriving from Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the Vatican, or an EEA Member State.

All travelers to French Polynesia must have a negative PCR test for COVID-19 issued within 72 hours of their flight. They will also have to fill a digital "Sanitary entry form". Visitors must have travel insurance covering all potential COVID-19 medical expenses, or personally assume all expenses related to cost of care including hospitalization, confinement, or repatriation in case they are infected during their stay. Mask wearing is obligatory on all flights to French Polynesia.

Guam is open for travel. Travelers arriving in Guam are subject to quarantine or self-isolation depending on where they are traveling from. Travelers from high-risk COVID-19 areas should present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 from within 72 hours of their arrival. More details are available here.

Tarawa (TRW) is closed until at least April 30, 2020.

The Marshall Islands have restricted all travelers from entering the country.

Nauru

Nauru has suspended all flights except a single flight route from Brisbane.

New Zealand has restricted entry to all travelers who are not New Zealand nationals (Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or permanent residents, with a few limited exceptions. The following people should seek approval from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) using the limited exceptions process: Partners, dependent children (aged 24 years and under) and legal guardians of New Zealand citizens and residents. Australian citizens and permanent residents who normally live in New Zealand Essential health workers Other essential workers who are specifically agreed to by the New Zealand Government (see here for specific details) Samoan and Tongan citizens making essential travel New Zealand-based partners and dependent children (aged 19 years and under) of a work or student visa holder who is in New Zealand Critical humanitarian travel Maritime crew All of the above travelers will be subject to mandatory isolation at a government facility for 14 days upon arrival unless they’re airline crew members or people transiting through. Travelers may only transit New Zealand if they’re Australian nationals or residents on their way to Australia, or they have government approval. From June 19, transit will be open to all Cook Islanders and Cook Islands Permit Holders who have been present in New Zealand for at least 30 days and whose main purpose of travel is to return home, or to take up or resume employment.

The Northern Mariana Islands has not restricted entry to travelers, but travelers must complete a Declaration Form online at www.governor.gov.mp/covid-19/travel at least 3 days before arrival. Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands are subject to self-quarantine for 14 days, while foreign visitors will be subject to government quarantine, unless they have a negative PCR test for COVID-19 issued within 3-6 days of their arrival. The certificate must be in English. Travelers arriving without a proof of COVID-19 PCR test are subject to quarantine for 5 days.

All travelers will subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine and undertake 2 separate PCR swab test. If the first test result is negative then at the end of the 14 days of quarantine they may transfer to their residence to complete a further 7-day self-isolation.

Wearing face shield is mandatory when exiting the airplane in Palau.

Palau has restricted entrance of travelers who have transited through or have been in China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the past 14 days.

Papua New Guinea has restricted the entry of all travelers except for health workers, flight crew, military personnel or those with a special written exemption from the Emergency Controller. International visitors should apply for the exemption, including the reasons for visiting, by contacting: covid19-admin.logistics@police.gov.pg. Anyone arriving must have been tested for COVID-19 within a 7-day period from their date of arrival to be permitted to board a flight. Upon arrival, travelers must self-isolate in a government approved hotel for 14 days. Travelers will be required to show evidence of their hotel reservation and approved exemption in order to purchase a flight ticket. Travelers may currently only enter Papua New Guinea by air via Port Moresby from Brisbane or Cairns. Travelers are advised to check the latest requirements for transiting Australia.

Further details of the measures in place for international travel can be found on the official PNG government COVID-19 website.

Samoa has restricted entry of all travelers except permanent residents and essential workers. All travelers from outside of New Zealand must spend 28 days in New Zealand before onward travel to Samoa and must comply with all requirements. All passengers entering Samoa from New Zealand will be quarantined for 14 days at a designated facility. Travelers from New Zealand are required: to complete the Health Declaration Card in flight; to have a COVID-19 test within three days before arrival; and to undergo a medical examination by a Registered Medical Practitioner within three days before arrival. Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test to board the plane and must not exhibit any coronavirus symptoms. Face masks must be worn on the plane. All travelers are required to present a hard copy of a COVID-19 test and medical report on arrival to health officers. Failure can result in denial of entry, with individuals returned to the point of departure before Samoa.

The Solomon Islands have reopened their borders to limited flights; however they have stringent quarantine and testing policies in place. Incoming passengers will fall into one of several categories of visitors: Category 1 – Travelers arriving from COVID-19 free countries (e.g. Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga) – 14 days quarantine plus one in-country COVID-19 test on day 14 and, if negative (99.999%) released from quarantine. Category 2 – Travelers from COVID-19 affected countries that have been COVID-free for more than 28 days (e.g. Papua New Guinea and Fiji) – 14 days quarantine plus two in-country COVID-19 tests; first test between day 5 -10 and second test on day 14. If both negative, released from quarantine. Category 3A – Travelers from COVID-19 affected countries, but with a regressing rate of new infections and the number of active cases decreasing (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong) – 14 days quarantine on the condition you come with two negative test results from within 14 days before traveling to Solomon Islands, plus two in-country COVID-19 tests; first test between Day 5 -10 and second test on Day 14. If both negative, released from quarantine. Category 3B - Travelers from COVID-19 affected countries, but with a regressing rate of new infections and the number of active cases decreasing (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong) but without two negative test results - 14 days quarantine plus three QuantVirus Real-Time PCR Coronavirus Test (qPCR) in-country COVID-19 tests on Days 5, 10 and 14. If all negative, released from quarantine. Category 4A – Travelers from COVID-19 affected countries with infection rate increasing, consistently serious or wide community transmission reports (e.g. USA, Singapore, UK, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India) 14 days quarantine on the condition you come with three negative test results 21 days prior to travel (21, 10 and 2 days before travel) plus three qPCR in-country COVID-19 tests on Days 5, 10 and 14. If all negative, released from quarantine. Category 4B – Travelers from these (Category 4A) countries with high community transmission and daily increasing cases that do not come with 3 consecutive negative test results, will be required to serve 21 days quarantine with 3 qPCR in-country COVID-19 tests on Days 5,14 and 21. If all negative, released from quarantine. All incoming travellers eligible to enter the country must complete a Traveler’s Public Health Declaration card. They must provide full details of their place of stay, travel itinerary and current personal contact details in Solomon Islands for up to 14 days after arrival/quarantine in the Solomon Islands.

Tonga has restricted entry of all travelers except Tongan nationals returning by special arrangement.

Vanuatu has suspended all flights except for humanitarian and repatriation flights. Travelers arriving on repatriation flights are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

Wallis and Futuna have restricted the entry of all foreign travelers except those with prior approval.

Only travelers who can prove that entry is for urgent family/work reasons will be allowed to will be expected to fill in a travel certificate (available here) and provide proof. All travelers over the age of 11 must show a negative testing result for COVID-19 within 72 hours before departure for Wallis & Futuna.

Travelers must also provide a self-certified document affirming that they have no COVID symptoms and that to their knowledge they have not been in contact with any person confirmed positive within the last 14 days.