Travel advice Turkey

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Latest Travel advice Turkey

August 2, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Turkey

Effective 30 June 2021, flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, South Africa and Sri Lanka are suspended.
2. Passengers are not allowed to transit through Adana (ADA).
3. Until 31 July 2021, passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival, if in the past 14 days they have been in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa or Sri Lanka.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

4. Until 31 July 2021, passengers arriving from Egypt, Iran, Singapore or the United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

5. Until 31 July 2021, passengers arriving from a country other than Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, must:

have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival; or
a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours before arrival.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival;
passengers arriving from Hungary or Serbia with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by Hungary or Serbia, and their accompanying minors younger than 18 years;
passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at most 6 months before arrival;
merchant seamen.

6. Passengers arriving from a country other than Egypt, Iran, Singapore or the United Kingdom, could be subject to a PCR test at their final destination in Turkey.
7. Until 14 September 2021, a completed “Traveler Entry Form” must be presented at check-in and upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://register.health.gov.tr

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

8. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for up to 14 days, at their own expense, in a government designated hotel. Details can be found at www.shgm.gov.tr/tr/covid-19-tedbirler/6599-izolasyon-otelleri and https://www.hssgm.gov.tr/Covid19Tedbirleri
9. Diplomatic and official passports issued to nationals of North Macedonia (Rep.) which expired on 31 July 2020 or later are considered valid until 31 December 2021.

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Travel advice Indonesia

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July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Indonesia. Passengers allowed to enter:

nationals of Indonesia;
passengers with a Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP). They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers with a temporary residence visa. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers with a diplomatic or service visa. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers with a diplomatic or service stay permit. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers with an e-visit visa with a visa number ending with LN. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
passengers traveling under the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA). They must not have been in India in the past 14 days.

2) Passengers are not allowed to transit.
3) Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
4) Airline crew must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 7 days before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
5) Passengers are subject to COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 5 or 14 days.
6) A completed “electronic health awareness card (e-HAC)” must be presented upon arrival. The card can be obtained before departure at https://inahac.kemkes.go.id/
7) Airline crew with a crew ID card are visa exempt if they are listed in the General Declaration and wearing uniform.
8) Deadhead crew will be given an entry stamp. They must:

have a valid crew ID card or crew member certificate;
provide written notification to Immigration Officer proving they will be on duty on the return flight. The notification must be received by Immigration Officer minimum 24 hours from arrival.

9) Suspension of all visa exemptions and visa on arrival facilities.
10) Effective 6 July 2021, passengers and airline crew must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.

This does not apply to:
passengers with a diplomatic or service visa;
passengers with a diplomatic or service stay permit.

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Travel advice Switzerland

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July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Switzerland.
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter, except:

This does not apply to:
nationals and residents of Liechtenstein and Switzerland;
passengers with a “D” visa issued by Switzerland;
passengers with a “C” visa issued by Switzerland;
nationals of EEA Member States;
passengers arriving from Schengen Member States;
passengers arriving from Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong (SAR China), Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia (Rep.), Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, USA or Vatican City (Holy See). If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
until 1 August 2021, passengers arriving from Rwanda or Thailand. If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
effective 2 August 2021, passengers arriving from Ukraine. If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years, grandchildren under 21 years, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States. They must present proof of their relationship;
passengers with proof of being spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years, grandchildren under 21 years, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of “British Citizens”, “British Overseas Territories Citizens” from Gibraltar or British nationals with a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom, who have a residence permit issued by Switzerland:
with reference to the CH-UK agreement form 25 February 2019; or
issued before 1 January 2021;
residents of Schengen Member States returning directly via Switzerland to their country of residence;
unmarried partners of residents of Switzerland. They must have a written invitation from the residents in Switzerland and present proof of their relationship;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 12 months before arrival. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/hyk4cbj7
unvaccinated passengers younger than 18 years if they are traveling with their fully vaccinated parents/guardians..
Passenger holding a refugees or stateless person travel document issued by Switzerland
Passenger holding cross border permit ( G permit)
Effective 19 July 2021, passengers arriving from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Jordan, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Qatar or Saudi Arabia.

2. Passengers are not allowed to transit if arriving from a non-Schengen Member State to another Schengen Member State.

This does not apply to:
nationals and residents of EEA Member States and Switzerland;
passengers arriving from Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Hong Kong (SAR China), Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia (Rep.), Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, USA or Vatican City (Holy See). If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport; until 1 August 2021, passengers arriving from Rwanda or Thailand. If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
effective 2 August 2021, passengers arriving from Ukraine. If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
spouses, registered partners, children under 21 years, grandchildren under 21 years, dependent children, dependent grandchildren, dependent parents or dependent grandparents of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland. They must present proof of their relationship;
passengers with a “D” visa issued by a Schengen Member State they are traveling to;
passengers with a “C” visa issued by Switzerland;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 12 months before arrival. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/hyk4cbj7
effective 19 July 2021, passengers arriving from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Jordan, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Qatar or Saudi Arabia.

3. Passengers with a Schengen “C” visa issued by Switzerland before 16 March 2020 must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 12 months before arrival. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/hyk4cbj7
4. Passengers must have:

a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or
a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. They could be subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test upon arrival at their own expense
This does not apply to:
passengers with a “C” visa issued by Switzerland before 16 March 2020;
passengers with a positive COVID-19 test result of a test taken in the past 6 months. They must also have a recovery certificate;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 12 months before arrival. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/hyk4cbj7
passengers younger than 16 or 12 years, depending on their country of departure. Details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn
nationals and residents of Switzerland with no possibility of getting tested in the departure country. They must complete a self-declaration form obtained at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn . They are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival;
more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn

5. Passengers must:

provide the contact details electronically at https://swissplf.admin.ch/home ; or
complete the “Contact Tracing Card” form. The form is available at https://static.vueling.com/corporative7/media/1647/swiss_authority_arriving_passenger_contact_tracing_card-pd.pdf or on board.
This does not apply to:
passengers with a positive COVID-19 test result of a test taken in the past 6 months. They must also have a recovery certificate;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated before arrival. More details can be found at https://www.bazl.admin.ch/bazl/en/home/good-to-know/air-passenger-rights/coronavirus.html#accordion_16682954201622213736412
6. Passengers must complete the “Contact Tracing Card” form before arrival. The form is available at https://static.vueling.com/corporative7/media/1647/swiss_authority_arriving_passenger_contact_tracing_card-pd.pdf or on board.
7. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days. A list of quarantine exemptions can be found at https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html
8. PCR test facility is available in Zurich airport

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Travel advice Russia

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Russia

August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Russia. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of the Russian Fed. and their family members;
permanent residents of the Russian Fed.;
British nationals and nationals of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (People’s Rep.), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia (Rep.), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela or Viet Nam if arriving on a direct flight from Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (People’s Rep.), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia (Rep.), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela or Viet Nam;
residents of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (People’s Rep.), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia (Rep.), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela or Viet Nam if arriving on a direct flight from Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (People’s Rep.), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia (Rep.), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela or Viet Nam;
students with a written approval issued by their university. The approval must have been submitted to the Federal Security Service of the Russian Fed. by the university;

2. Passengers entering or transiting the Russian Fed. must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before arrival. The test result must be in English or Russian. A notarized translation to Russian is accepted.

This does not apply to:
nationals of the Russian Fed.;
nationals of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan arriving from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

3. Nationals of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan arriving from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 3 days before arrival. The test result must have a green QR code obtained in the app ‘Traveling without COVID-19’.
4. Flights from Tanzania to the Russian Fed. are suspended.
5. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
6. Passengers must complete an “Application Form” and present it upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.rospotrebnadzor.ru/upload/авиаАнкета%20RUS.docx
7. Suspension of e-visa issuance.

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Travel advice India

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in India
1. Flights to India are suspended until 31st Aug 2021.

This does not apply to relief, repatriation and humanitarian flights.

2. Passengers are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:

nationals of India;
residents of India;
nationals of Nepal and Bhutan
spouses of nationals of India; They must present proof of the marriage and a copy of the Indian national’s passport;
Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet ;
students if one of the parents is a national of India or OCI card holder;
minors if one of the parents is a national of India or OCI card holder;
spouses of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder. They must present proof of the marriage and a copy of the OCI card;
single parents of a minor who is national of India or OCI card holder;
passengers with a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card
passengers with a visa (excluding Medical Visas issued on or before 21 October 2020, and Tourist visas (TYPE T) issued by India;
passengers with an E-visa (excluding E-Tourist visas) issued by India
passengers returning from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives or Nepal via India to their country of residence via India to their country of residence.

3. Passengers are not allowed to transit through Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM)) to a third country .
4. E-Tourist visas and tourist Visas (Type T) are no longer valid.
5. Medical visas issued on or before 21 October 2020 are no longer valid
6. Passengers must complete the self-declaration form at www.newdelhiairport.in before departure.
7. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test must be uploaded at www.newdelhiairport.in. kindly check variation on the validity of RT-PCR for few states mentioned below in this section
8. Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Bahrain, France, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Russian Fed., Ukraine or United Arab Emirates are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular test upon arrival at their own expense.
9. Passengers arriving from Brazil, South Africa or United Kingdom are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular test upon arrival and another test on day 7 at their own expense.
10. Passengers arriving in India:

are subject to medical screening and;
must present a completed Self-reporting form obtained at https://www.newdelhiairport.in/covid19.

11. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for up to 14 days. Details can be found at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesforinternationalarrivals17022021.pdf
12. Passengers who are arriving from or have transited through the United Kingdom must be traveling on a direct flight from the United Kingdom to India.
13. Airline crew who are arriving from or have transited through the United Kingdom:

must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; and
are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test upon arrival.

14. All Passenger shall wear marks and maintain social distancing norms at all times during air travel
15. If any passenger on board does not adhere to wearing of mask properly even after repeated warnings shall be de –boarded and shall be treated as unruly passenger.
16. “As per the latest instruction from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) passengers who violate the standard operating procedures (SOPs) or do not wear masks during a flight shall be put on the ‘no-fly list’ and no longer be allowed to fly if you don’t wear masks or comply with the COVID related protocols.Therefore passengers who intentionally don’t use a face mask, and poses a risk to other passengers, they will be put on ‘no-fly list’ by flight commander or the cabin crew after assessment.”On board the Aircraft, in case any passenger does not adhere to wearing mask properly even after repeated warnings, he/she should be de-boarded, if need be, before departure. In case, any passenger on board an aircraft refuses to wear mask or violates the “COVID-19 Protocol for Passengers” even after repeated warnings, during the course of flight, such passenger may be treated as “Unruly Passenger” as defined in para 3.1 of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3 Series M Part VI (dated 8th September 2017) and the procedure in respect of handling such unruly passenger, as provided in above mentioned CAR, shall be followed by the concerned Airline
17. Passenger travelling out of INDIA on International flights must have PCR test report with QR code.
18. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards which have expired are considered valid until 31 December 2021.
Effective 22nd February 2021 (23:59 IST) following applies

Part A – For all international travellers except travellers coming through flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East
All travellers should (i) submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel (ii) upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report.
This test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey.
Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise.
They should also give an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to Ministry of Civil Aviation,Govt. of India, through concerned airlines before they are allowed to undertake the journey that they would abide by the decision of the appropriate government authority to undergo home quarantine/ self-monitoring of their health for 14 days, or as warranted.
Arrival in India without negative report shall be allowed only for those traveling to India in the exigency of death in the family.
If they wish to seek such exemption under para (iii) above, they shall apply to the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.

Before Boarding

Do’s and Don’ts shall be provided along with ticket to the travellers by the airlines/agencies concerned.
Airlines to allow boarding only those passengers who have filled in the Self-Declaration Form on the Air Suvidha portal and uploaded the negative RT-PCR test report.
At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening.
All passengers shall be advised to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices.
Suitable precautionary measures such as environmental sanitation and disinfection shall be ensured at the airports.
During boarding all possible measures to ensure physical distancing are to be ensured.

During Travel

Suitable announcement about COVID-19 including precautionary measures to be followed shall be made at airports and in flights and during transit.
While on board the flight, required precautions such as wearing of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene etc. are to be observed by airline staff, crew and all passengers.

On arrival

DE boarding should be done ensuring physical distancing.
Thermal screening would be carried out in respect of all the passengers by the health officials present at the airport. The self-declaration form filled online shall be shown to the airport health staff.
The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to medical facility as per health protocol.
The passengers who have been exempted for pre-arrival RT-PCR testing (as approved and indicated on the online portal in advance) will show the same to the respective State counters. They will be prioritized for sample collection in the designated area, samples collected and permitted to exit the airport. They shall monitor their health for 14 days (subject to negative test report of the sample taken at the Airport that would be conveyed to such travellers by the concerned State authorities/airport operators).
All other passengers who have uploaded RT-PCR negative certificates on Air Suvidha portal shall be allowed to leave the airport/ take transit flights and will be required to undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 days.
All such passengers will also be provided the list of the National and State level surveillance officers and the respective call centre numbers, so as to inform State/National Call Centres in case they develop symptoms at any time during the quarantine or self-monitoring of their health.

Part B – For all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East
All the clauses as above (part A) shall be applicable to such travellers coming/transiting from flights originating in United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East except for clauses on testing, quarantine and isolation as specified below:
All international travellers coming/transiting from flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East as described in the scope above should submit Self-Declaration Form (SDF) for COVID on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel and will be required to declare their travel history (of past 14 days).

- While filling SDF, apart from providing all other information required in the SDF, passengers need to select:

Keeping in mind the testing requirements for passengers from UK, Brazil and South Africa, who have to take connecting flights, airlines should keep the passengers informed about the need for transit time of a minimum 6-8 hours at the entry airport (in India) while booking the tickets for connecting flights.
All the passengers arriving from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East shall be carrying negative RT-PCR Test report for which test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey. The same also shall be uploaded on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in). iv. Airlines to allow boarding only those passengers who have filled in the SDF on the Air Suvidha portal and uploaded the negative RT-PCR test report.
The concerned airlines shall ensure that prior to check-in, the traveller is explained about this SOP particularly clause (ix) of part B of this SOP, besides displaying the same prominently in the waiting areas of the airports.
Airlines should identify the international travellers arriving from/transiting through United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa (during past 14 days) and segregate them in-flight or while disembarking to facilitate the authorities to follow the due protocol in respect of these travellers.
In-flight announcements must also be made explaining the relevant information to the passengers. Relevant information in this regard shall be prominently displayed in arrival area and waiting area of the airports of arrival.
The immigration officers of these identified airports shall also ensure identification of travellers (from their passports) who originated or transited from UK, Brazil and South Africa (during past 14 days).
All the travellers arriving from/transiting through flights originating in United Kingdom, Europe or Middle East shall be mandatorily subjected to self-paid confirmatory molecular tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned (port of entry). Entry made in the SDF regarding telephone number and address would be reconfirmed.
Adequate arrangements for passengers waiting for their confirmatory molecular test as well as test results duly following effective isolation may also be made at the airports in conjunction with the airport authorities.
The airport authority shall ensure streamlining of the systems for testing at the concerned airports to ensure seamless sampling, testing, and waiting arrangements to avoid crowding and inconvenience to passengers. Once passengers arrive at the entry airport, Airport Operator should lay down a well-defined flow for such passengers at their respective arrival terminals leading to the waiting lounges and to the exit from the terminal.
Airports can provide options to the passengers to do online booking of the confirmatory molecular test through respective website (Air Suvidha portal) or other appropriate platforms as well as to do offline booking. As far as possible digital payment facilities to be ensured.
Sample collection cum waiting lounge for the passengers should follow all sanitization and physical distancing related guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from time to time.
The States/UTs Government concerned should set up helpdesks at airports concerned to facilitate implementation of the SOP.
Travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa taking connecting flights from the arrival international airport (‘T” in their SDF).
Give sample at designated area and exit airport only after confirmation of negative test report which may take 6-8 hours.
Those transit travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa who are found negative on testing at the airport shall be allowed to take their connecting flights and would be advised quarantine at home for 7 days and regularly followed up by the concerned State/District IDSP. These travellers shall be tested after 7 days and if negative, released from quarantine, and continue to monitor their health for a further 7 days.
All those tested positive shall undergo the procedure as detailed in clause (xviii) below.
All travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa existing at the arrival airport:
Will give their sample in the designated area and exit the airport. They will be followed up by the State Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).
The concerned State authorities/airport operators will collect and convey the test report to the traveller.
If tested negative, they will remain in home quarantine for 7 days and regularly followed up by the concerned State/District IDSP. These travellers shall again be tested after 7 days and if negative, released from quarantine, and continue to monitor their health for a further 7 days.
All those tested positive shall undergo the procedure as detailed in clause (xviii) below.

All other travellers from Europe and Middle East (other than those in flights originating from Brazil, South Africa and United Kingdom) who have to exit the destination airport or take connecting flights to their final domestic destination:
Shall give samples at the designated area and exit the airport.
The concerned State authorities/airport operators will collect and convey the test report to the traveller.
If the test report is negative, they will be advised to self-monitor their health for 14 days.
If the test report is positive, they will undergo treatment as per standard health protocol.
Travellers from Brazil, South Africa and United Kingdom, testing positive
(either at the airport or subsequently during home quarantine period or their contacts who turn positive) shall be isolated in an institutional isolation facility in a separate (isolation) unit coordinated by the respective State Health Authorities. They would earmark specific facilities for such isolation and treatment and take necessary action to send the positive samples to Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) Labs.
If the report of the sequencing is consistent with the current SARS-CoV-2 virus genome circulating in the country; the ongoing treatment protocol including home isolation/treatment at facility level as per case severity may be followed.
If the genomic sequencing indicates the presence of new variant of SARS-CoV-2 then the patient will continue to remain in a separate isolation unit. While necessary treatment as per the existing protocol will be given, the patient shall be tested on 14th day, after having tested positive in the initial test. The patient will be kept in the isolation facility till his sample is tested negative.
The State-wise passenger manifest of the flights originating from Europe and Middle East and landing at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai airports in India for the said period shall be conveyed by the Bureau of Immigration to State Government/Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) [idsp-npo@nic.in and designated e-mails provided by the respective State Governments] so that this data would be provided to the surveillance teams. This data of manifests provided by Bureau of Immigration will be supplemented by the online Self- Declaration Forms available on ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ portal.
All the contacts* of travellers arriving from UK, South Africa and Brazil who test positive (either at the airport or subsequently during home quarantine period), shall be subjected to institutional quarantine in separate quarantine centers and would be tested on the 7th day (or early if develop symptoms). Contacts testing positive shall be accordingly further followed as mentioned in Clause above.
Information regarding any passenger covered within the scope of this SOP, who has moved to another State will be immediately notified to the concerned State Health Authority. If any passenger is not traceable initially or during any duration while being followed up should be immediately notified to Central Surveillance Unit of IDSP by the District Surveillance Officer. International Travellers on short stay
International travellers (covered under Part A or Part B) on short stay (less than 14 days) and who have tested negative and remain symptom free, shall undergo all the procedures as above and shall be permitted to leave India under proper intimation to their District/State health authorities, subject to them fulfilling the requirement of the airlines and destination country.
Contacts of the suspect case are the co-passengers seated in the same row, 3 rows in front and 3 rows behind along with identified Cabin Crew. Also, all the community contacts of those travellers who have tested positive (during home quarantine period) would be subjected to institutional quarantine in separate Quarantine Centers for 14 days and tested as per
ICMR protocol. Below are the official links for further reference. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesforinternationalarrivals17022021.pdf https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Algorithmforinternationalarrivals.pdf

Passengers arriving into State of Kerala(CCJ/TRV/COK)
1. If the district is having airport, the health administration will do the arrangements to collect the samples of the international travelers for the COVID testing and get it tested at no costs to the passengers.

Passengers arriving in to Cochin (COK)
1. Passengers must wear Personal Protection Equipment(PPE), which includes N95 mask, face shield, hand gloves and PPE gown for safety of self and co-passengers.
2. Passenger should have sanitizer for frequent disinfection of hands during the travel.
3. Passengers should submit a self-declaration form on www.newdelhiairport.in at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel and carry the acknowledgment mail with unique reference number while boarding.
4. The details of passengers shall be entered at least two days prior to travel date into https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in
a. The Air tickets shall be issued as per the priority, shown below:
b. Those who have lost employment/ cancellation of work visa
c. Those on expired visit visa and stranded abroad
d. Pregnant women
e. Elderly with co-morbidities
f. Children separated from families
g. Others
5. Passenger manifest of each flight must be submitted to ceonorkaroots@gmail.com , the manifest shall have information of passenger seat number (in sequence), Name of the passenger, Contact Number , Destination Address and Pin code of the destination address
6. Passengers arriving COK shall submit completed Affidavit to authorities in arrival.

Passengers arriving in to Delhi (DEL)
7. Passengers are not allowed to transit Delhi (DEL)
8. All passengers should submit Online SDR(Self-declaration form) 72 hours prior to arrival at WWW.newdelhiairport.in and for any kind of exemption from institutional quarantine they should request on same site.
9. All passenger must hold negative RT-PCR certificate within 96hours prior to arrival.
10. Passengers can have RT-PCR test in DEL at airport upon arrival. Payment INR5000 (INR 2500 for Test INR 2500 for lounge usage for 06hrs). Passenger needs to wait for 06 HRS at airport to get his report.

Passengers arriving in to State of Tamil Nadu (MAA)
11. Passengers traveling to Chennai (MAA) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure and the certificate must be in English. Passengers must complete TN E-pass prior to acceptance at departure.
12. Passengers traveling to Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure.
13. All Travellers should submit self-declaration form ( SDF) on the online Air Suvidha portal ( www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel and to declare their travel history ( of Past 14Days ) .
14. All the passengers who are travelling to Tamil Nadu from Europe and Middle East should carry negative – RT PCR Test Report for which Test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey and uploaded the online Air Suvidha Portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) . The passenger should submit the negative RT PCR test report to the District Collector , Chengelpet on arrival at the airport .

Passengers arriving in to State of Karnataka (BLR)
15. Travellers must submit the Air Suvidha self-reporting form on the online portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationat least 72 hours before scheduled travel. It is mandatory to fill this form prior to boarding.
16. Passenger must print the Self-Declaration form (SDF) and on arrival this form must be provided to immigration
17. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu app, Quarantine Watch app and ApthamitraApp on their mobile devices. (https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/softwares/en).
18. Business/ short term travellers whose duration of stay is between 48 hours and 7 days shall produce the negative RT-PCR test report for verification upon arrival at BLR Airport to the State Government officials to be exempt from quarantine. Such passengers shall submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the test report. Business Travellers must carry following documents;
19. Return Air Ticket to confirm return date of travel
20. Purpose of visit / invitation letter
21. Place of stay / hotel reservation
22. Valid visa
23. Business Travellers with less than 48hours stay do not require COVID-19 Test or Quarantine upon arrival
24. Business Travellers with stay between 48hours and 7 days require COVID-19 test (self-paid) upon arrival unless passenger is holding a RT-PCR negative Test Report issued with 96hours prior to departure.
25. The cost of COVID-19 test (only on need basis) shall be borne by the passengers (**RAT: Rs 700 | ***RT-PCR: Rs 2,500) or as per guidelines issued by Govt. of Karnataka from time-to-time.
26. All International passengers arriving in Karnataka from any country shall have COVID negative certificate (issued within 72 hours from time of departure) If passenger arrive without a COVID-19 negative certificate they will be mandatorily subjected to RT-PCR test for Covid-19 at the port of entry to Karnataka.
27. RT-PCR test facility (Auriga Research Facility) is available in the Airport premises, which passengers can avail at their own cost. Passengers can make pre booking through web portal http://aurigaresearch.in/ or just aurigaresearch.in and make an online payment. Upon arrival Passenger must produce the copy of payment receipt to avail the RT-PCR test.
28. RT-PCR testing shall be done for all passengers originating from UK, including those transiting in other airports outside UK.
29. Those who are RT-PCR positive shall be under hospital isolation and positive samples shall be sent to NIMHANS, Bengaluru for molecular testing.
30. Passengers who are RT-PCR negative, shall be under strict home quarantine for 14 days.
31. Contact details of all such passengers should be informed to District Surveillance Officers for quarantine follow-up.
32. In view of new variants of SARS-COV-2 virus identified from Brazil and South Africa it is mandatory that international travelers who have visited/transited through Brazil and South Africa, irrespective of their negative RTPCR certificate before boarding the flight, should additionally undergo RT-PCR testing at Bengaluru airport. Those who test positive shall undergo institutional quarantine for 14 days & the positive sample shall be sent to NIMHANS for Genome sequencing. They shall be discharged after consecutive 2 sample are negative through RT PCR, done 24 hrs. apart. And those who test negative shall be in home quarantine for 14 days & a follow up RT PCR shall be conducted on 7th day.
33. It is mandatory for all the passengers travelling in flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East to possess a RT-PCR Negative test certificate (not older than 72 HrsJ before boarding the flight. Additionally, these passengers shall undergo RT-PCR test after arriving in Karnataka. The sample for the said RT-PCR test shall be collected and tested by ICMR approved laboratory set up at Airport premises both Bengaluru and Mangalore Airports. The cost of the test shall be borne by the passengers. The testing laboratory shall charge Rs 500/- per test for RT-pCR (with pooling of samples @ 1:3) and the result shall be conveyed within 4 hrs, whereas a maximum of Rs 3000/- shall be charged for Express RT-PCR Test (Abbott) and the result to be conveyed within 30 minutes. The International passengers from United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa shall be allowed to leave the airport premises only after obtaining the RT-pcR negative test result. The person testing positive shall comply with the protocol issued by GoK. Further, the International Passengers other than United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa, shall be allowed to leave the Airport premises after submission of samples for RT-PCR Test. The result ofthe test shall be conveyed to the concerned in due course for further action.
34. Lateral Flow Test (Lamp Test) is considered to be equivalent to RT-PCR.
Passengers arriving in to State of Maharashtra (BOM)
1. Must complete online application form for self-reporting/declaration at www.newdelhiairport.in. Passengers are required to carry two copies of the printed Self-Reporting Form for submission to authorities on arrival.
2. Passengers who are residents of Mumbai & who undergo COVID19 RT-PCR test at CSMIA after landing, need to sing the undertaking form and can proceed to their residence.
3. All Passenger must carry a negative RT-PCR test report taken 72 hours prior to arrival.
4. Passengers carrying negative RT-PCR test report can travel to home district.
5. All passengers arriving from Middle East, Europe & South Africa are subject to screening and symptomatic passenger shall have to undergo RT-PCR test
6. All the passengers arriving from Middle East, Europe and South Africa shall be subjected to mandatory institutional quarantine at their own cost, for 07 days.
a. However, RT-PCR test will be conducted during 5th to 7tH day at the hotels at the cost of the quarantined passengers. If the report of the test is found negative, the passenger would be discharged from the institutional quarantine after 5 to 7 days with the advice of 7days mandatory Home Quarantine.
b. If the test result is found positive the passenger will be admitted to the COVID facility

The following exemptions apply: Covid-19 Vaccination has commenced in various countries and many passengers have completed their both the dosage of Covid-19 vaccine. Further, medical professionals who are intending to travel for life saving surgeries/ attending critical patients have been requesting for exemption from quarantine. Considering these developments, the new norms for passenger exemption from Institutional Quarantine shall be as follows:
1. Elderly passengers above 65 years of age.
2. Pregnant woman in advanced stage of pregnancy
3. Both Parents accompanying children below 5 years of age
4. Passengers having serious illness and require immediate medical attention such as cancer, severe physical disability, mental illness, cerebral palsy on production of supporting documents and medical conditions that need admission in medical institutions immediately
5. Extreme family distress condition i.e. father, mother, son, daughter in critical condition(On death bed), severe accident in family, death of immediate family member (only on production of convincing support documents to the airport staff)
6. Passengers who have completed their both Covid-19 vaccine dosage (on production of both vaccination certificates and also a self-declaration in prescribed format has to be produced).
7. Medical Professionals that intend to travel for performing life saving surgery/ attending critical patients (on production of proof from the hospitals where the surgery/medical service is intended to be performed) Passengers from above categories may be considered exemption from institutional quarantine/quarantine, subject to providing required documents to the satisfaction of In-charge Officer at the Airport. The exempted passengers shall strictly follow quarantine rules and regulations and shall be liable for appropriate action for any breach of quarantine rules.

Passengers from above categories may be considered exemption from institutional quarantine/quarantine, subject to providing required documents to the satisfaction of In-charge Officer at the Airport. The exempted passengers shall strictly follow quarantine rules and regulations and shall be liable for appropriate action for any breach of quarantine rules.
Passengers arriving in to State of Telangana (HYD)
Telangana State requirement – All passengers arriving to Hyderabad Airport must enroll in Air Suvidha Portal without fail. Those who failed to do so will not be given Health clearance from APHO and those passengers (Including Transit Passengers) to be segregated and made sure that airlines/ GMR will get them registered before APHO desk after arrival.
The passengers who have registered themselves in the Air Suvidha Portal but have given wrong details (like date of arrival & Flight No.) will not be visible in compiled list for the concerned flight and concerned date; those passengers will also have to register themselves with corrected information.

1. If passenger has filled online self-declaration (SD) form in air suvidha portal :
a. Soft copy of uploaded SD form to be shown
b. 01 physical SD form to be submitted at state protocol desk
c. 01 physical SD form to be submitted at immigration counter
d. 01 home quarantine form for individual pax / family.
e. If pax is going to institutional quarantine 03 hotel forms each passenger at level D hotel desk.
f. Pax to carry hard copy of RT-PCR negative test report.

2. If passenger has NOT filled self- declaration (SD) form in air suvidha portal :
a. 01 physical SD form to be submitted at state protocol desk
b. 01 physical SD form to be submitted at immigration counter
c. 01 home quarantine form for individual/family
d. If pax is going to institutional quarantine 03 hotel forms each passenger at level D hotel desk.
e. Pax to carry hard copy of RT-PCR negative test report.

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Travel advice Thailand

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Thailand

July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Thailand.1. Until 30 September 2021 , Passengers and airline crew are not allowed to enter and transit until 31 July 2021.

This does not apply to:
nationals and residents of Thailand;
passengers who are spouses, parents or children of a national of Thailand;
airline crew with a return scheduled flight;
passengers who are visa exempt;
passengers with a visa issued by Thailand;
nationals of Australia, China (People’s Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Viet Nam with an APEC Business Travel Card arriving from the country that issued the APEC Business Travel Card;
passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport with an APEC Business Travel Card arriving from the country that issued the APEC Business Travel Card;
passengers traveling to Phuket (HKT) or Na Thon (Ko Samui (USM)) if, in the past 21 days they have only been in, and arrive from Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR China), Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Mongolia, Netherlands New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan or Vietnam;
students.
passengers transiting through Bangkok (BKK).
The following visa exemptions apply:

2. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal or Pakistan are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to
nationals of Thailand;
passengers with a diplomatic passport and their family members.

3. The following visa exemptions apply:
a) Passengers holding Normal passport and travelling as tourists for a maximum stay of 30 days Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, Vietnam, with a normal passport travelling as tourists for a maximum stay of 45 days.
b)Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport for a maximum stay of 45 days.
c) Passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport for a maximum stay of 30 days.
d) Passengers with a British passport with nationality “British Citizen for a maximum stay of 45 days.
e) Nationals of Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Mongolia and Russian Fed. for a maximum stay of 30 days.
f) Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 90 days.
g) Nationals of Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russian Fed., Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uruguay with a diplomatic passport for a maximum stay of 90 days.
h) Nationals of Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China (People’s Rep.), Ecuador, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Malaysia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore and Viet Nam with a diplomatic passport for a maximum stay of 30 days.
i) Nationals of Argentina, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Germany, India, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Panama, Philippines, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, and Uruguay with an official passport for a maximum stay of 90 days.
j) Nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Ecuador, Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore and Viet Nam with an official passport for a maximum stay of 30 days.
k) Nationals of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russian Fed., Slovakia, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey and Ukraine with a service passport for a maximum stay of 90 days.
l) Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mozambique and Oman with a service passport for a maximum stay of 30 days.
4. Passengers entering through Thailand must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.

This does not apply to nationals of Thailand.

5. Passengers transiting through Thailand must have:

a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: all types of PCR tests. The test result must be in English; or
a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure.

6. Passengers entering or transiting through Thailand must have insurance to cover medical expenses in Thailand with a coverage cost of at least USD 100,000.-.

This does not apply to nationals of Thailand.

7. Passengers entering Thailand must:

have a Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by Royal Thai Embassy, and
download the ThailandPlus App and register by using COE number and reference code.

8. The physical certificate of entry (COE) for Thai passengers staying at State Quarantine facilities shall put their signature for acknowledgement and agree in terms and conditions stated at the bottom of the certificate.
9. All non-Thai passengers at all ages including infants must have the medical certificates in English with negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test results issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
10. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
11. Suspension of visa exemption for nationals of Cambodia and Myanmar with a normal passport.
12. Passengers are subject to medical screening
13. Passengers are subject to quarantine at their own expense a minimum of 14 days. They must have a confirmed hotel reservation.

This does not apply to nationals of Thailand.

14. Airline crew are subject to self-isolation until their next flight.
15. Airline crew staying overnight must have a guarantee letter from the airline or a health insurance certificate with a coverage cost of at least USD 100,000.-.
16. Passengers are subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days at their own expense. They must have a confirmed hotel reservation.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Thailand.;
passengers traveling to Phuket (HKT) with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covidshield, Janssen, Moderna , Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

17. Nationals of Thailand are subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.

This does not apply when traveling to Phuket (HKT) or Na Thon (Ko Samui (USM)) with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covidshield, Janssen, Moderna , Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

18. Passengers traveling to Phuket (HKT) or Na Thon (Ko Samui (USM)) when arriving from Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR China), Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Mongolia, Netherlands New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan or Vietnam; – are subject to a COVID-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival; and

must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covidshield, Janssen, Moderna , Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers younger than 18 years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents.

19. Passengers traveling to Phuket (HKT) must have proof of payment for a Safety and health Administration (SHA) accommodation. for at least 14 days.

This does not apply to passengers with a return/onward ticket for a flight departing from Phuket to another country within 14 days and COVID-19 RT-PCR test fees.

20. Passengers traveling to Phuket (HKT) or Na Thon (Ko Samui (USM), must have a return/onward ticket for a flight departing from Phuket to another country within 14 days.

This does not apply to nationals and residents of Thailand.

21. Passengers traveling to Na Thon (Ko Samui (USM)) must have:

proof of payment for Samui Extra+ and Safety and Health Administration (SHA+) accommodation for the period of intended stay; and
proof of payment for COVID-19 tests in Ko Samui.

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Travel advice Zimbabwe

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Zimbabwe

July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Zimbabwe

Open for international travel, yes

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, obtained from a recognised facility within 48 hours of departure for Zimbabwe.
Undergo health screening and temperature testing.
Social distancing, hand sanitisation and the wearing of masks are mandatory.

Mandatory quarantine

Although the government has stated that all arriving travellers are required to quarantine for 10 days, this statutory legislation is not being practiced or enforced. This is verified by our key safari partners on the ground in Zimbabwe, as well as other international travellers. The tourism industry has requested the Zimbabwean government to update its official website accordingly.

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Travel advice Ghana

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Ghana

July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Ghana

Kotoka International Airport is open. Commercial flights are operating to and from Ghana. Check with your travel company for the latest information.

Land and sea borders remain closed.

Entry and borders

See Entry requirements to find out what you will need to do when you arrive in Ghana, including COVID-19 testing requirements.

Travel in Ghana

Domestic flights and public transport systems are operating normally.

Public transport systems are operating normally.

Accommodation

Most hotels and other rented accommodation are now open, and implementing COVID-19 health and safety measures. Contact your chosen accommodation direct to confirm details.

Public spaces and services

The Government of Ghana has eased some COVID-19 social restrictions but these can change at short notice. You should be aware that:

The Government of Ghana recommends the use of takeaway service where possible and that people do not sit down to eat in restaurants.
Pubs, cinemas and nightclubs are closed.
Beaches are closed but some tourist sites remain open.
Weddings, concerts, parties, theatrical performances and funerals are banned (private burials with no more than 25 attendees are allowed).

It is now a legal requirement to wear face masks, including when leaving or returning to your place of residence, and when travelling in vehicles with more than one occupant. Notices of ‘no mask, no entry’ are displayed at vantage points including offices, shops, markets, malls, banks and pharmacies. The Ghana Police Service have been issued with an extensive list of places they can effect arrest, that includes outdoor spaces such as car parks, markets and the street.

Under local COVID-19 protocols, people are strongly advised to wash their hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid shaking-hands with one another. People are being advised to continue to adhere to strict social distancing.

Healthcare in Ghana

The Ghana Ministry of Health advises that if you develop fever, cough or difficulty breathing and recently returned from a COVID-19 affected area or have come into contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19, you should call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, +233 50 949 7700 and +233 558 439 868.

Unlike in the UK, you will need to go to a pharmacy to obtain most over-the-counter medicines. Only a very limited selection are available at supermarkets or other stores and you may be offered as an alternative, another brand or a similar generic medicine. Where possible, purchase known brands or medicines with a Ghana Food and Drug Administration registration number stamped on the packet. Pharmacies are widely available and are usually identified by a green cross. They will accept prescriptions from the UK.

For contact details of English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.

Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.

View Health for further details on healthcare in Ghana.

See also the guidance on healthcare if you’re waiting to return to the UK.

COVID-19 treatment centres and diagnostics capacity are available across Ghana but are concentrated in the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions. Government resources for treatment of severe COVID-19 cases are currently centralised in Greater Accra Region.

Testing positive for COVID-19 in Ghana

In the event of a positive test result, Ghanaian authorities will be in contact. They will be doing contact tracing and may refer you to a medical doctor for a check-up.

Those who test positive and are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms are required to self-isolate at their usual residence in Ghana. This can be private accommodation or at their hotel. Those testing positive with underlying health conditions and/or symptoms will need to go to a government COVID-19 facility for treatment. The self-isolation period is up to 14 days or until you receive a PCR negative test result.

Entry into a government isolation facility can be arranged in exceptional circumstances although there will likely be a fee.

COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Ghana

Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live. As further information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. Sign up to get email notifications.

British nationals resident in Ghana that fit into one of the Government of Ghana’s target groups should seek advice from their healthcare provider. If advised you are eligible and the vaccine is suitable, you should wait until your target group is called before attending a vaccine clinic.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about MHRA approval for these vaccines.

Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more information about the COVID-19 vaccines on the World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.

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Travel advice Zambia

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Zambia

July 16, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Zambia

Face masks are compulsory and must be worn in public spaces.

Regional airports are open, though airlines may be operating limited services.

Accommodation

There are no restrictions on hotels and safari lodges. You should contact your accommodation provider for further information before travelling.

Public places and services

The Zambian government have put restrictive measures in place, which were last updated on 16 July:

The wearing of a mask is mandatory in all public places
All Pre, Primary and Secondary schools to remain closed and re-open on 16 August
All colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning continue with online classes only
Places of worship are restricted to conducting a maximum of two services/meetings per week, allowing a maximum of one hour per service
Casinos and night clubs to remain closed
Bars and taverns continue to operate only on a take-away basis
Restaurants and other food outlets will continue to operate a take-away service only
A maximum of 50 people allowed to attend a funeral
Social gatherings such as weddings, kitchen parties, Chilangamulilo, Matebeto, will only be allowed for a maximum of 50 people subject to certification by authorised officers, and may be supervised
All conferences, workshops and general meetings are suspended until further notice
All public transport users must wear a mask and adhere to physical distancing regulations, either when traveling or at public stations
All markets must ensure adherence to public health guidance

Healthcare in Zambia

For contact details for English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.

Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.

View Health for further details on healthcare in Zambia.

See also the guidance on healthcare if you’re waiting to return to the UK.

COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Zambia

The Zambian national vaccination programme started in April 2021 and is using the AstraZeneca vaccine. British nationals resident in Zambia are eligible for vaccination.

After being paused in order to focus on second dose administration, the Zambia national vaccination programme resumed first dose vaccines on 9th July.

A list of vaccination sites is available on the Zambian Ministry of Health website.

Find out more, including about vaccines that are authorised in the UK or approved by the World Health Organisation, on the COVID-19 vaccines if you live abroad page.

If you’re a British national living in Zambia, you should seek medical advice from your local healthcare provider. Information about COVID-19 vaccines used in the national programme where you live, including regulatory status, should be available from local authorities.

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Travel advice Tunisia

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

Latest Travel advice Tunisia

August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Tunisia

Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from the requirement to self-isolate if you provide COVID-19 vaccination certificate that has a QR code

Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Self-isolation for 5 days is required.

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Banned
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions

Detailed Travel Advisory

Published 26.07.2021
1. Passengers must complete a Health Declaration form before departure at https://app.e7mi.tn . This will generate 2 documents which must be signed, printed and presented prior to boarding and to immigration upon arrival.
2. Passengers entering or transiting through Tunisia must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must have a QR code or be issued by a competent authority. The test result must be in Arabic, English or French.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
3. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival.
4. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 7 days.
– This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.

Detailed Tourist Information

Travellers from all countries into Tunisia must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and carry dated evidence of a negative result.

You are also required to self-isolate for seven days on arrival in Tunisia. You should isolate at home for 7 days and pay to take a second COVID-19 PCR test, and receive a second negative result, in order to leave isolation. You need to arrive in Tunisia with evidence of a booking for this second COVID-19 PCR test (to be taken from day 5 of your isolation period). You can organise this online (http://rdvtestcovid.tn/). You are advised to confirm your appointment directly with the clinic.

You are exempt from the requirement to self-isolate if you can present evidence that you have tested positive for coronavirus at least six weeks before your departure date, or received all doses of your coronavirus vaccination. This evidence should be from the relevant health authorities or contain a QR code, (see ‘Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status’ https://bit.ly/3ir0wFu).

Travellers entering Tunisia from Libya need a negative PCR test but are not currently obliged to self-isolate on arrival.

Official delegations on professional missions of less than 5 days are exempt from the self-isolation requirement but still need to present a dated negative PCR test on arrival.

The Tunisian government has also announced that travellers arriving in Tunisia as part of a tour or package holiday will not need to self-isolate on arrival, if they adhere to the following measures:

-Take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia.

-Present booking confirmation for a holiday organised by a tour operator.

-Remain in a bubble with the tour group for the duration of your trip, including accommodation and all travel.

-Complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling.

Lockdown Details

National curfew hours are from 10pm to 5am. During the curfew you are only allowed to leave your residence in an emergency.

Travel between governorates is banned, except in case of an emergency.

Gatherings of more than three people in public places are banned.

The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine or imprisonment.

Additional curfews and lockdowns can be imposed at short notice in response to events. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country.

Cafes and restaurants are currently allowed to operate at reduced capacity until 7pm. Public places have hygiene measures in place, including obligatory face masks, taking a temperature check and sanitising hands upon entry.

Sources
https://blog.wego.com/tunisia-travel-restrictions-and-quarantine-requirements/

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/entry-requirements

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Travel advice Tanzania

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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June 29, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Tanzania
1. All passengers are subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 infection. There will be no 14 days mandatory quarantine.
2. All travellers (except for children below age of 5) will be required to present a negative COVlD-19 test certificate upon arrival. The test should be based on Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) taken wi thin 72 hours or Antigen Rapid Test (Ag-ROT) conducted with in 24 hours before arrival to Zanzibar
3. All travelers arriving from India, South Africa, Uganda, DRC Congo, United Kingdom (UK), United State of America (USA), Peru, Brazil, Philippines or Indonesia shall be subjected to rapid test at Point of Entry at a cost of USD 25. To skip long queues for manual payment upon arrival, book Rapid test for arrival and pay online (Mastercard/Visa) using the following link: https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz.
NB: The list of countries will be updated based on WHO daily updates on COVID-19 variants
4. Passengers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection, will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested for RT-PCR;
5. Flights from India are suspended.
– This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights.
6. Passengers arriving from India on humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
7. Passengers arriving from India on humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights are subject to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.
8. Crew members are not subject present a negative test COVID-19 certificate as a condition of entry or departure. However, they will be screened for symptoms and signs in line with the country’s protocol;
9. While in the country, all international travelers should observe adherence to Infection, Prevention and Control measures such as hand hygiene, wearing masks and keeping physical distancing as deemed appropriate;
10. All travelers are required to truthfully fill out Traveler’s Surveillance Form available onboard or in any other transport means and submit to Port Health Authorities upon arrival;
11. All international arriving passengers shall dispose-of their masks after use during travel at designated waste collection containers upon arrival;
12. Airlines must provide Advance Passenger Information so as to allow the Points of Entry Authorities to scrutinize the manifest for possible high-risk passenger identification;
13. All passengers required to obtain in a Unique Health Code (UHC). Same required on arrival and can be obtained online by registering on MOH website within 24 hours before arrival
14. MOH website https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/
15. Travelers subjected to mandatory quarantine shall choose a place from the list of Hotels designated by the Government. Returning residents will be allowed to isolate themselves in their homes subject to adherence to the Zanzibar COVlD-19 guidelines.

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Travel advice Botswana

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 2, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Botswana

Open for international travel

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on arrival

Present a printed original test certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of departure for Botswana.
Undergo health screening for COVID-19 symptoms.
If arriving at Maun Airport, a Rapid Antigen Test (free of charge) is required. Results are available after about 15 minutes.
Complete a traveler locator form with accurate contact information while in Botswana so that the local Health Authority can contact you, if necessary, within 14 days.

Mandatory quarantine

Any visitor showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to undergo a PCR test, and possible isolation and or quarantine for 14 days.

All passengers arriving from or transiting through India:

Required to quarantine (at own cost) at a site selected by the Ministry of Health & Wellness for a period not exceeding 10 days.
Undertake an exit COVID-19 test (at own cost) from day 5 to 7 to determine the end of their quarantine period.

Health screening & COVID-19 protocols on departure

Travellers are required to undergo a PCR test 24 hours before departing Botswana. This can be done via one of two options:

Option 1: Arrange in-camp testing – a qualified practitioner is flown to your camp or lodge to conduct a PCR test. This has to be booked 36 hours in advance, online bookings are essential, and a minimum of two guests is required. Guests are liable for all costs.
Option 2: Do the PCR test in Maun or Kasane Airport – bookings are essential. Your Africa Safari Expert can arrange this for you. Test results are available within 24 hours.

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Travel advice Israel

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Israel

Tourists cannot travel to Israel individually as of the beginning of August. However, plans to re-open the country for visitors have been announced. Thanks to Israel’s high vaccination rate, life in the country has returned to a situation that is close to normal. The current expected timeline for Israel’s re-opening to tourists is as follows:

Currently, tourists cannot enter Israel as individuals, unless they are coming to visit a first degree relative or are traveling as part of a small number of closed groups taking part in a pilot. Meanwhile, most hotels in Israel have mostly re-opened.
As of August 3rd, 2021, individual tourists cannot yet travel to Israel. The re-opening of Israel for individual tourists has been pushed back to an unconfirmed date. Once tourists are allowed to travel to Israel, most Israel package tours and regular tours will resume. We do not recommend booking until it is clear what the travel regulations are.

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WHO CAN VISIT FROM AUGUST 2021? DO I NEED A VACCINE OR COVID-19 TEST TO VISIT ISRAEL?

Whilst the situation is still dynamic and subject to change, the current plan for reopening has not been published, Yes, that’s right, although we are already here and Israel opens to tourists in August, there is still no official announcement about who can come in and how. Therefore, we do not recommend booking for August until there is finalized clarity from the authorities. It is expected to eventually be the following requirements (this is expected to be the process but is not yet officially confirmed):

Tourists who are fully vaccinated with vaccines approved by the USA or European Union (Pfizer, Moderna, Astra Zeneca, Johnson and Johnson) which includes around 45 countries including USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, etc will be able to enter Israel with a negative PCR corona test taken before the flight, a vaccination certificate, and a serological test on arrival to Ben Gurion Airport. As of June 16th, 2021, all travelers entering Israel must quarantine for 24h upon arrival in Israel or until a negative test result is received. Before leaving Israel a PCR test is required.
Tourists who are fully vaccinated with vaccines not approved by the USA or European Union will be able to enter Israel with a negative PCR corona test taken before the flight, a vaccination certificate, and a rapid serological test (finger prick) on arrival to Ben Gurion Airport. As of June 16th, 2021, all travelers entering Israel must quarantine for 24h upon arrival in Israel or until a negative test result is received. Before leaving Israel a PCR test is required.
Tourists who are not vaccinated but have recovered from Covid-19 – will either not be permitted or will be permitted subject to a serological test (to be decided).
Tourists from “red” countries with a high rate of covid-19 will not be allowed to visit Israel. The countries that are on this restricted “red” list as of July 30th, are: UK, Spain, Cyprus, Turkey, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Russia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil. According to the latests assesments, Greece, Italy and the UAE may enter the list in the coming weeks.

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HOW CAN I MAKE TRAVEL TO ISRAEL MORE COMFORTABLE? WHERE CAN I GET TESTED?

With regulations changing constantly, read about how to get a Covid test in Israel for precise information about the testing on arrival to and departure from Israel. Before leaving Israel, carrying out a Door to Door Covid test or at the Tel Aviv covid test center helps avoid the hassle of going to a hospital or an extra trip to the airport.

Due to the more complex nature of the airport experience during these times, using a VIP fast-track airport service can make the airport experience hassle-free and more comfortable both on arrival and departure. Whilst this service can skip most queues and reduce time dramatically, the private Fattal Terminal reduces queues entirely and you will transfer to a dedicated area of the airport in a luxury car.

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT ISRAEL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS? WHERE I CAN VISIT ISRAEL FROM?

Individual tourists from the following countries on the restricted “red” list can not enter Israel on July 30th: Spain, Cyprus, Turkey, the UK, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Russia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil. According to the latest assessments, Greece, Italy, and the UAE may enter the list in the coming weeks.

All tourists arriving in Israel must quarantine for at least 24 hours. Tourists who have been vaccinated must quarantine for 24 hours or until they receive a negative serological Covid-19 test. To learn how and when you need to get tested for Covid-19 in Israel, read our guide. Or click here to learn how to get a Covid test in Israel easily and quickly.

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Travel advice Qatar

Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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July 30, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Qatar

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
passengers with a permanent residence permit issued by Qatar;
passengers with a residence permit issued by Qatar. They must have an Exceptional Entry Permit;
passengers with a Diplomatic ID issued by the MOFA of Qatar;
spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar;
spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together;
domestic workers of nationals of Qatar. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor’s relatives and have a residence permit issued by Qatar;
domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor’s relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.

2. Passengers entering or transiting through Qatar from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure of the first embarkation point. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.
3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.

This does not apply to:
Umrah passengers arriving from Saudi Arabia.
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam .

4. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 10 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview .
5. Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview .

This does not apply to:
passengers arriving from Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China (People’s Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Viet Nam;
nationals and residents of Qatar with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued in Qatar stating that they received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival;
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and their accompanying family members and domestic workers. They must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinopharm. They must have received:
the single vaccine dose of Johnson & Johnson at least 14 days before arrival, or
the second vaccine dose of AstraZeneca, Covishield, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech or Sinopharm at least 14 days before arrival. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/w52x7pvb ;
passengers younger than 18 years residing in Qatar traveling alone or with family members. Family members must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival;
passengers older than 75 years residing in Qatar and one escort. They must reside in the same place as the escort;
pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with an infant younger than 2 years, residing in Qatar. They must be accompanied by their husband or a relative who must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. They must reside in the same place as their husband or relative;
passengers with a Diplomatic ID or an Admin card issued by the MOFA of Qatar;
US or NATO military personnel with Military ID card;
nationals and residents of Qatar with a positive COVID-19 test result issued in Qatar at most 9 months before arrival.

6. Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx

This does not apply to:
nationals and residents of Qatar with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinopharm;
passengers with a visa obtained before departure and a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinopharm.

7. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
8. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are not allowed to enter with a national ID card.
9. Passengers must install the Ehteraz app.
10. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities

General Policy :
Citizens and Residents can travel abroad at any time, provided they adhere to the travel and return policy.
1. Qatar has classified countries into Green, Yellow and Red based on the level of risk.
2. Online Registration thru Ehteraz website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) is mandatory to all travellers coming to the state of Qatar (including Qatar citizen and resident ). At least 12 hours before travel, travellers should upload the required official documents. They will be issued a Travel Authorization, which they will be required to present to the boarding staff to be allowed to fly to Qatar, or to the Immigration officials at the land border.
3. Unvaccinated citizens and residents wishing to travel abroad to one of the countries not included in the COVID-19 Green List must book a hotel quarantine package from the listed hotels on the “Discover Qatar” website before traveling.
4. Those wishing to travel must know the procedures applied in the country they want to visit in terms of quarantine procedures, duration, and the need to provide a COVID-19-free certificate.
5. COVID-19 PCR-test to travel abroad should be conducted at one of the private healthcare facilities announced by MOPH.
6. PCR Test must be done in a medical Centre approved by the local health authority (of the issuing country) to perform COVID-19 PCR tests
7. GCC citizens who have recovered from COVID-19 must present the original Vaccination certificate (at least one dose of a vaccine approved by MOPH Qatar), PCR Test and certificate of prior infection with COVID-19.
8. Employees must coordinate with their employers about the dates of their travel and return to Qatar. They should consider the quarantine period when planning their trip.
9. All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate valid for (72) hours of arrival to Qatar, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
10. If the hotel quarantine criteria apply, the Ministry of Public Health will cover the costs of the hotel quarantine packages for patients receiving their treatment abroad (with written confirmation from the Medical Treatment Committee Abroad) at the expense of the State, along with their official escorts. The employer is responsible to cover the quarantine expenses for their employees who are on official missions
11. With home quarantine, the accommodation conditions should be suitable, provided it has a separate room with its ensuite bathroom. If the accommodation is not appropriate, one of the hotel quarantine packages must be booked for through the “Discover Qatar” website before traveling to Qatar
12. The validity of the vaccine to grant quarantine exemption is 12 months, starting (14) days after the second dose. This immunity period could be extended based on new and emerging data.
13. Lists of approved/conditionally approved vaccines by the Ministry of Public Health:
14. Lists of approved/conditionally approved vaccines by the Ministry of Public Health: AstraZeneca, (Covishield/Oxford/Vaxepheria), Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/Biotech(Comernate) and Sinopharm;
15. Travelers fully vaccinated with the above-specified *conditional vaccines will be subject to an antibody test on arrival, if the result is positive with antibodies, exempted from quarantine; otherwise the traveler must undergo applicable quarantine based on country of departure and perform COVID-19 PCR tests upon arrival.
16. Travelers must present an official vaccination certificate that includes the following information:
1. Name of the recipient as mentioned in their passport.
2. Vaccination Date clearly written as 1st and/or 2nd dose.
3. Type/Name of vaccine.
4. Vaccine Lot number (if available)
5. Official logo or stamp of the vaccination authority
Recovered individuals:
17. Citizens and residents recovered from a previous infection within the last (12) months are exempted from quarantine upon return from their travel abroad, if they were asymptomatic and their PCR test result was negative.
18. This rule applies to individuals diagnosed in Qatar. Those who were diagnosed in any GCC member states and received at least 1 dose of the MOPH-Qatar recognized vaccine are exempted from quarantine provided they submit a certificate detailing the previous infection and recovery issued by their local GCC state health authority
19. It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure that they are updated with any changes in the Entry and Return policy of the State of Qatar through the official sources and the sites mentioned above before planning their trip.

Group A: Qatari Citizens, Residents and GCC Citizens
Before Traveling to Qatar:
1. One negative PCR test carried out maximum 72 hours before time of arrival is required; It must be done in a medical center approved by the local health authority of the issuing country to perform COVID-19 PCR tests.
2. Register through the Ehteraz website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) at least 12 hours before travel, and upload the required official documents.
3. You are exempted from quarantine if you are fully vaccinated with an MOPH recognized vaccine and at least (14) days have passed after receiving the second dose of a two-dose series vaccine or from the single dose in case of single-dose regime vaccine.
4. Unvaccinated travelers, vaccinated with other vaccines not recognized in the State of Qatar, and those who fall short of the 14 days vaccine administration period since the second dose:
a. You will be subject to quarantine for a period depending on the country classification you travel from. You will need to book a hotel package through Discover Qatar if you are coming from Yellow (7 days) or Red countries (10 days).
b. Minors between (0-11) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents are exempted from quarantine if traveling from countries on the Green List.
c. Unvaccinated Minors between (12-17) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine for (05) days if traveling from countries on the Green List.
d. Unvaccinated Minors between (0-17) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine for (07) days if traveling from countries on the Yellow List and shall be subject to home quarantine for (10) days if traveling from countries on the Red List.
5. For unvaccinated travellers belonging to group A and had trips to multiple countries for the last 10 days: to benefit for the quarantine privileges of the lower-tier country classification, they must be staying in the said lower-tier country COVID-19 classification for minimum period of 10 days.
6. For unvaccinated travellers belonging to group A and are returning from a medical treatment abroad must submit a clearance certificate (via Pre-entry registration www.Ehteraz.gov.qa) from the Medical Treatment Abroad Committee; Patients and their one (1) fully vaccinated escort coming from green and yellow countries shall be on home quarantine depending on the required quarantine period (i.e. Green – 5 days; Yellow – 7 days); while patients coming from Red country will be subject to 10 days hotel quarantine, they will be accompanied by their escort even if the latter is vaccinated.
7. For unvaccinated lactating mothers, pregnant women, and those 75 years old and above will undergo the same testing and quarantine policy as to the rest of unvaccinated individuals.
– Testing and Quarantine Policy On Arrival in Qatar:
1. Travelers with symptoms will be tested as necessary as judged by the medical team at the ports.
2. Travelers who are unvaccinated, inoculated with vaccines not recognized in the State of Qatar, or who fall short of the 14 days vaccine administration period since the second dose will undergo:
a. Coming from Green countries: 5 days home quarantine and a repeat PCR test in PHCC on day 4, you will be discharged on day 5 if test is negative.
b. Coming from Yellow countries: 7 days hotel quarantine and a repeat PCR test (on traveller’s expense) in the hotel on day 6, you will be discharged on day 7 if test is negative.
c. Coming from Red countries: 10 days hotel quarantine and a repeat PCR on arrival in the hotel, and on day 9 (on traveller’s expense), you will be discharged on day 10 if test is negative.
3. Vaccinated travellers coming from Red countries will undergo a repeat PCR test (on traveller’s expense) on arrival in HIA/land border, if the test is positive, traveller must adhere to isolation protocol.
4. GCC citizens who do not hold a Qatari ID card shall be subject to a hotel quarantine for a period of (5) five days if traveling from countries on the Green List.

Group B: Family Visitors, Business, Leisure, including GCC residents (12 years old and above):
Entry is restricted to vaccinated, and/or recovered individuals as defined in numbers 13, 14, 15, 16 in the General policy.
Fully vaccinated individuals:

Exempted from quarantine if you are fully vaccinated with an MOPH recognized vaccine and at least (14) days have passed after receiving the second dose of a two-dose series vaccine or from the single dose in case of single-dose regime vaccine.
Minors between (0-11) years old accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents are exempted from the quarantine if traveling from countries on the Green List.
Minors between (0-11) years old accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to hotel quarantine for (07) days if traveling from countries on the Yellow List.
No exception for Minors traveling from countries on the Red List.
It is mandatory for travellers to install and activate Ehteraz app on their mobile phone using locally authorized SIM cards that can be obtained from one of the local providers (Ooredoo or Vodafone).

EHTERAZ APP. POLICY:

Travelers arriving or returning to the State of Qatar must download and activate the Ehteraz app on their mobiles upon arrival to the Port of Entry (PoE). To achieve that the below must be obtained by the traveller:
o A Qatari SIM Card from a local telecom operator (Ooredoo and Vodafone).
o Internet access.
o A smartphone that supports either Android 6 and up or IOS 13.5 and higher.
o Download the application on your mobile phone either via Google Play or Apple App Store or from any search engines on the internet.
o Knowing that, SIM cards and smartphones are available for purchase at Hamad International Airport and Abu Samra port if the traveller does not have them before arrival.
Diplomats, administrative cardholders, and VVIP visitors are exempted.
Health status on Ehteraz will remain YELLOW for the whole of quarantine duration, and until a negative COVID-19 test result is obtained as per the quarantine policy stated above.
Health Status on Ehteraz for the fully vaccinated individuals in Qatar will remain GREEN with a Golden Frame to indicate they are exempted from quarantine if their PCR test result was negative and they completed (14) days after the second dose.
The Health Status on Ehteraz for citizens and residents who have been vaccinated abroad will remain GREEN without Golden Frame until their vaccination data are updated in the system.
The Health Status on Ehteraz for visitors who have been vaccinated abroad will remain GREEN without Golden Frame until their vaccination data are updated in the system

Travelers returning from Umrah:

Citizens and residents who came from Umrah and cannot provide a valid PCR test certificate should be allowed to board their flights but they must undergo PCR test upon arrival at Hamad International Airport or Abu Samra port on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
All travellers must be vaccinated following KSA rules that only vaccinated individuals could perform Umrah and visit Makkah.
Individuals planning to travel for Umrah should refer to the policy and procedures announced by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.

Effective Monday, August 2, 2021 at 12 noon local time on all passengers arriving in the State of Qatar following additional shall apply
1. With regard to travellers who have obtained the vaccination document from the Centers for Communicable Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) issued by the United States of America:

Acceptance of vaccination certificates issued from abroad that are not verifiable, provided that the traveller undergoes a PCR test upon arrival in the State of Qatar and pay the examination fee of (300) Qatari riyals (as they are currently required to take a PCR test upon arrival in the State of Qatar / within 36 hours). US Military Air Base personnel (regardless of nationality) who hold a CDC vaccination card are treated in the same protocol as above.

2. With regard to travellers coming from the six East Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka):

Citizens and residents who have been vaccinated or recovered in the State of Qatar will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period of two days, with a PCR test done on the second day, and they will be released on the same day if the result is negative.
Passengers (Qataris, residents, visitors) who have been vaccinated outside the State of Qatar with a vaccine recognized by the Ministry of Public Health, or those who have recovered outside the State of Qatar will be subject to quarantine at the hotel for a period of (10) days.
Citizens and residents who are not immunized will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days.
Unprotected tourists/visitors: Entry is not permitted.

3. With regard to citizens and residents, the following will be applied immediately as of today’s date:

Pregnant and lactating women who have children up to two years old (regardless of whether they are accompanied by a fully immunized or recovered husband who did not accompany them) will be subject to home quarantine according to the classification of the country of departure, provided that the PCR test is applied according to the travel and return policy.
Citizens and residents aged (75) years and above will be subject to home quarantine according to the classification of the country of departure, provided that the PCR test is applied in accordance with the travel and return policy.

4. The protocol that will be applied to recipients of one of the vaccines with conditional approval (Sinopharm) in the event of a desire to be exempted from quarantine:

Qatari citizens: An antibody test will be conducted upon arrival in the State of Qatar at one of the port of entry for free, and if the result is positive, the traveller will be exempted from quarantine. Otherwise, they will be subject to home quarantine for a period of (05) days for those coming from countries classified within the green list, and hotel quarantine For a period of (07) days for those coming from countries classified within the yellow list, and hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days for those coming from countries classified within the list of red countries, as for those coming from the six countries located in East Asia – please see the point (No. 2 above).
Residents and visitors: An antibody test will be performed upon arrival at the hotel where the traveller will be required to book a quarantine hotel for a period depending on the country’s classification and if the result is positive, the traveller will be exempted on the first day with the application of the PCR test for those coming from the countries on the red list, and if they are Coming from the six East Asian countries who have received the Sinopharm vaccine, the antibody test is not applicable and they have to complete a 10-day hotel quarantine.

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 4, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Bahrain

1. Visa on arrival facility restarted. To obtain visa on arrival or apply for prior on-line visa please visit evisa site www.evisa.gov.bh. New addition – Turkmenistan and Israeli citizens (Diplomatic – Private and Service) that are valid for 6 months are eligible for Visa On-Arrival (VOA).

2. Flights from Addis Ababa (ABB) and Baku (BAK) are suspended until 15 February 2021.

This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights.

3- Flights from Iraq, Lebanon and Syria are suspended until 15 February 2021.

This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights

4. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
passengers with a residence permit issued by Bahrain;
passengers with an e-visa obtained before departure;
passengers who can obtain a visa on arrival;
military personnel.

5. Effective 21 July 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter if in the past 14 days they have been in or transited through Bangladesh, Dominican Rep., India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe;

This does not apply to:
nationals of Bahrain
passengers with a residence permit issued by Bahrain.

6. Nationals of Bahrain and passengers with a residence permit issued by Bahrain, who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Bangladesh, Dominican Rep., India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must have a QR code.
7. Passengers who in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Bangladesh, Dominican Rep., India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zimbabwe, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must have a QR code

This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival.

8. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival;

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, who are older than 17 years, with:
a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; or
a COVID-19 recovery certificate;
nationals of nationals of Cyprus, Greece, Hungary and Israel who are older than 17 years, with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival;

9. All non-vaccinated passenger must present a negative test certificate with a QR code for a PCR test administered within 48 hours of their departure.
10. Nationals of Bahrain arriving from Viet Nam must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must have a QR code.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 7 years.

11. Passengers (both vaccinated and non-vaccinated) are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) test at their own expense for 24 BHD and can be paid via mobile app Beware or on arrival cash/credit/debit cards using a Kiosk machine and on the 10th day of their stay in BAH. Passengers aged 6 years and below are exempt from mandatory testing requirements. Upon arrival passengers are required to quarantine for 10 days at a Government designated hotel licensed by the National Health regulatory authority (NHRA) or at the residence. Passenger must have the proof of a prepaid reservation in their name for a designated quarantine facility before boarding a flight to BAH.
12. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days.

This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. The vaccination certificate must be issued in: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, USA, United Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom.

13. Passenger who elect to quarantine in their own residence must provide proof of a residence, either owned or leased by the passenger or an immediate family member before boarding.
14. Border crossing on the causeway is suspended.
15. All passengers must wear face mask.
16. All arriving passenger must complete the Health Declaration form issue by MOH.
17. Travellers spending more than 10 days in the Kingdom are obliged to take a third mandatory COVID-19 PCR test on the 10th day of stay.
18. Travellers who test positive will be contacted by the Ministry of Health.
19. Below links can be accessed to check the visa status
http://lmra.bh/portal/en/express_services
http://lmra.bh/portal/en/domestic_express_services
https://www.evisa.gov.bh/
https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-onarrival-visa-country.html

All Passengers transiting and arriving into Bahrain above the age of 6 from any airport in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka and Vietnam are required to hold a negative COVID 19 PCR Test certificate with QR code displayed on it for a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure, in additional to the current COVID 19 testing requirement’s on Arrival. A second test 5 days later and a 3rd test on the 10th day of their stay in Bahrain
Effective 23rd May 2021 passengers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Srilanka shall quarantine for 10 days at a government designated hotel licensed by the National Health regulatory authority or their residence upon arrival even if they been fully vaccinated in Bahrain. Visit visa holder are not allowed to enter into Bahrain whether it was applied on-line & granted or intending for visa-on-arrival Bahrain including GCC residents. Only exemptions are
– Holders of; Residents of Bahrain are allowed to travel.
– Holders of; New work visas for Bahrain are allowed to travel.
Effective 13th May 2021 passengers who have been vaccinated in Bahrain or other GCC countries (except Qatar) are exempted from PCR testing and Quarantine upon arrival into Bahrain. They must have the official mobile application and produce the original vaccination certificate issued in Kingdom of Bahrain or GCC countries.
passengers who have been vaccinated in other country with mutual recognition (check link for update https://www.bahrainairport.bh/covid-19-travel-information ) are exempted from PCR testing and Quarantine upon arrival into Bahrain. They must have the official mobile application and produce the original vaccination certificate issued by the countries Medical Authorities and an acceptance status shall be provided on arrival.
passengers who have been vaccinated in UK, USA, European Union and Canada have to undergo PCR testing and Quarantine upon arrival into Bahrain. A second test 5 days later and a 3rd test on the 10th day of their stay in Bahrain. They must have the official mobile application and produce the original vaccination certificate issued by the countries Medical Authorities and an acceptance status shall be provided on arrival.
passengers who have been vaccinated in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,Japan , S Korea and Singapore or the EU are exempt from mandatory quarantine requirements but must undergo PCR testing. A second on the 10th day of their stay in Bahrain. They must have the official mobile application and produce the original vaccination certificate issued by the countries Medical Authorities and an acceptance status shall be provided on arrival.
passengers who have been vaccinated in other country have to undergo PCR testing and Quarantine upon arrival into Bahrain. A second test 5 days later and a 3rd test on the 10th day of their stay in Bahrain. They must have the official mobile application and produce the original vaccination certificate issued by the countries Medical Authorities and an acceptance status shall be provided on arrival. The vaccination certificate must have QR code.

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 3, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Oman

1. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test in Arabic or English. Test of passengers arriving:

on flights that take 8 hours or longer, including transit; must be taken at most 96 hours before arrival;
on flights that take shorter than 8 hours; must be taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
This does not apply to:
nationals of Oman who, after recovering from COVID-19, get a positive COVID-19 PCR test result. They must prove that they completed the quarantine period before taking the test;
passengers younger than 16 years;
passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty.

2. Passengers are not allowed to enter Oman.

This does not apply to:
Nationals of Oman
Holder of resident visa
passengers with a visa issued by Oman if in the past 14 days they have been in a country other than Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom or Viet Nam.

3. Until further notice following restrictions apply:
Suspension of entry to the Sultanate to the arrivals from countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK, the Republic of Sudan, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Federal Republic of Tanzania, , the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Arab Republic of Egypt(Effective 7th May 2021) ,the Republic of Philippines(Effective 07th May 2021) ,Thailand, Malaysia and effective 09th July 2021 – 1700 (Oman local time) Singapore, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Tunisia, Libya, Argentina , Colombia, Brunei Darussalam those who are arriving from any other country if they have passed any of the mentioned countries within 14 days prior to the request to enter the Sultanate.
Omani Citizens, diplomats, health staff and their families are exempted from above and shall be subject to all other current procedures adopted to enter the Sultanate of Oman.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Oman including family members
diplomats including family members
health staff including family members
domestic workers while traveling with the sponsors

However above exempted categories shall be subject to all other current procedures adopted to enter the Sultanate of Oman
Effective 19th July ,1700 Oman Local Time :Suspension of entry to the Sultanate to the arrivals from countries: (1)the Republic of Sudan, (2)the Federal Republic of Brazil, (3)the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (4)the Federal Republic of Tanzania, (5)the Republic of Sierra Leone, (6)the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, (7)the United Kingdom, (8)the Republic of India (9)the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, (10)the Republic of Bangladesh, (11)the Republic of the Philippines, (12)the Kingdom of Thailand, (13)Malaysia, (14)the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, (15)the Republic of Indonesia, (16)the Republic of Iraq, (17)the Islamic Republic of Iran, (18)the Republic of Tunisia, (19)the State of Libya, (20)the Argentine Republic, and (21)the Republic of Colombia, and arrivals from any other country if they have passed through any of aforementioned countries during the previous 14 days preceding their request to enter the Sultanate

This does not apply to:
nationals of Oman including family members
diplomats including family members
health staff including family members
domestic workers while traveling with the sponsors

However above exempted categories shall be subject to all other current procedures adopted to enter the Sultanate of Oman
4. Effective 09th July 1700hrs (Oman time) until further notice following applies for passenger travelling to Sallalah and Khasab

Omani Citizen and Residents (aged 18 and above) must have taken at least one dose of approved vaccine.
Tourist including GCC Citizens travelling from abroad must have taken two dose of approved vaccines either directly or transferred on domestic flight. All COVID-19 vaccines used in GCC countries so far are approved vaccines (Pifzer,AstraZeneca,Sputnik,Sinopharm,Sinovac,Moderna,Johnson & Johnson) to enter Sultanate for the purpose of travelling to Sallalah and Khasab
Citizens and residents of Dhofar and Musandam Governorates are excluded

5. All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from Covid-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card.
6. Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre-registration via https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel for the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty-five (25) OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. Airlines must not check in any passenger who did not complete this requirement.
7. All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, (Tarrasud+) bracelet, quarantine for seven (7) days and COVID-19 (PCR) test on the eighth day.
8. Aircraft crews, and children from aged 15 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet.
9. Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test, Tarassud+ and the bracelet however, they are subject to a seven-day quarantine.
10. Effective 02pm on from Monday 29th March 2021, all passengers arriving Oman must book accommodation in hotels and institutional isolation via the (Sahala) platform on (https://covid19.emushrif.om/).All passenger must confirm the booking prior to check in to avoid non acceptance.

11. Following category are exempted from presenting pre-confirmed hotel reservations before they are checked in at the airport of departure: –

a. Omani Nationals – but must undergo home quarantine as advised by the Health officials on arrival.
b. Until 1800 local time – 11th May 2021 Family members of expats holding residence visa travelling with children less than 18 years. This exemption will be removed effective 1800 Local time – 11th May 2021
c. Diplomats working at foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the Sultanate, diplomats visiting the Sultanate and their families.
d. Arrivals from age of 18 and less if travelling alone, and arrivals at the age of 60 and above.
e. Aircrew, subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
f. Sick passengers whose health conditions require special attention as per the attached health form. The exception includes two companions with female or under 18 years old patients and only one companion with male patient above 18
g. Holders of permits for private institutional isolation centers that are pre-approved by the Relief & Shelter Sector.
h. For sea crews moored in the territorial waters if the Sultanate, airlines are obliged to ensure that there is a hotel reservation covering the duration of their stay in Oman based on the letter of the shipping agent.
i. With immediate effect, all medical and medical assistance categories (including all health-care providers working in the public and private health sectors such as doctors and nurses, labs and X-ray technicians, pharmacists…. Etc.), and their family members are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine upon arrival to the Sultanate, and shall adhere to home quarantine and to wear the electronic tracking bracelet.
j. With immediate effect, all faculty staff working in the public and private education sectors and their family members are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine upon arrival to the Sultanate, but shall adhere to home quarantine and to wear the electronic tracking bracelet.

OMAN – Published 02.08.2021 (Source CAA circular & IATA News)

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 3, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Canada

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel on the following dates if they meet specific criteria:

Effective August 9: American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, who currently reside in the United States, who meet specific criteria to qualify as fully vaccinated
September 7 (intended start date): All other foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated

The 3-night hotel stopover requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air after 12:01 A.M. EDT on August 9.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel on the following dates if they meet specific criteria:

Effective August 9: American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, who currently reside in the United States, who meet specific criteria to qualify as fully vaccinated
September 7 (intended start date): All other foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated

The 3-night hotel stopover requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air after 12:01 A.M. EDT on August 9.

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 3, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Jordan

Health and safety standards across all aspects of the tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums, transportation and tourism camps have been updated to reflect best practices to protect against COVID-19. Here are a few important updates:

COVID testing requirements updated

A PCR COVID test is now required to be conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure from the first embarkation airport for ALL travelers and once again for unvaccinated travelers upon arrival in Jordan at their own cost (28JD/US$40). Fully vaccinated travelers (full doses) from one of these countries are no longer required to conduct a PCR test upon arrival in the country. All travelers must complete a health declaration and locator form at check-in if arriving by air, obtain health/travel insurance and visit https://gateway2jordan.gov.jo to complete the required travel declaration form and obtain their personal QR code which is mandatory for boarding. This QR code will also serve as proof of vaccination for fully vaccinated travelers upon arrival and while traveling through the country.

Curfew restrictions easing

After June 15th 2021, fully vaccinated people who have received their complete doses are exempted from the curfew restrictions and are free to roam during curfew hours.

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 3, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in Egypt

Egypt is open for tourism and flights have resumed. Some COVID-19 restrictions to travel to Egypt are still in place.

Foreigners can cross the border as long as they meet the Egypt COVID-19 entry requirements.

The Egyptian government is now issuing visas. Visitors from eligible countries should apply for an Egypt eVisa online to enter the country.

This article contains information for foreigners who wish to travel to Egypt during coronavirus, including:

Please check the latest information before making any arrangements to visit the Arab country.

Do I Need a COVID-19 Test to Fly to Egypt?

As a safety measure, overseas visitors traveling to Egypt during the pandemic must present a printed negative PCR test certificate on arrival. The test must be based on a nasal or oral swab and the certificate issued by an approved laboratory. Certificates are accepted in Arabic or English.

The coronavirus test medical certificate has to be issued no more than 72 hours before the flight to Egypt.

However, when arriving from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France (Paris), Germany (Frankfurt), Guyana, Italy (Rome), Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Thailand, the USA, the UK (London Heathrow), Uruguay, or Venezuela, the test and certificate extends to 96 hours.

Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating full vaccination at least 14 days before travel are exempt from testing. Accepted vaccines are AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer.BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac, and Sputnik V.

Children under the age of 6 are also exempt from this entry requirement.

PCR test on arrival for travelers from certain countries

Passengers who arrive from any of the following countries are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Egypt:

Argentina, Bangladesh, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, or Vietnam.

Coronavirus testing on arrival in the Red Sea Governorate

Passengers on direct flights to any of the airports listed below will be required to take a PCR test on arrival if they fail to obtain the medical certificate before departure:

Hurghada (HRG)
Marsa Alam (RMF)
Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
Taba (TCP)

Travelers who have the test on arrival should stay in their hotel room until they receive the result. Individuals are generally notified of the result in 12 to 24 hours.

In case of a positive result, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory. The cost of this test is covered by the traveler.

Public Health Card to Travel to Egypt

Travelers must also present a completed Public Health Card on arrival in Egypt. Countries worldwide are introducing this kind of entry requirement to prevent the virus from spreading.

Passengers should provide flight information and contact details. The authorities will notify them if someone they traveled with later tests positive for COVID-19, in which case they would have to self-isolate.

Egypt Airport COVID-19 Procedures

Temperature checks are in place at airports in Egypt. Travelers are required to wear a face mask at all times in the airport terminal.

Passengers are also asked to maintain a safe distance between themselves and others, especially when boarding and disembarking the aircraft.

The airport has set up hand sanitizing stations. Visitors should wash their hands or make use of the alcohol-based hand gel at regular intervals.

At the airport passengers arriving from overseas will be asked to present the medical certificate, public health card, and proof of valid health insurance.

Applying for an Egypt Visa during COVID-19

Egypt is open to tourism and the government is now issuing visas. The safest way to obtain a visa during the pandemic is by using the Egypt online visa system.

Travelers from 46 countries can quickly obtain their electronic authorization to enter Egyptian territory.

Foreigners should check they meet all the Egypt eVisa requirements before proceeding with the application. The eVisa form is straightforward to complete, requiring just a few personal and passport information in addition to travel details. Visa fees are paid securely online using a debit or credit card.

Access to Egypt eVisa Application

Once approved and issued, the Egypt visa is valid for 30 days which means that travelers have 1 month to enter the country for the first time. Single-entry and multiple-entry tourist visas are available. Both permits allow for stays of up to 30 consecutive days in Egypt.

Foreigners who are not eligible for the Egypt visa should contact their nearest embassy or consulate.

Activity Restrictions in Egypt

Egyptians and foreigners currently in the country have to respect activity limitations designed to minimize contagion risk.

There is no evening curfew in Egypt. Restaurants and cafes are still required to close by 10 pm. Shops are now required to close no later than 9 pm.

It is compulsory to wear a mask when out in public in Egypt, and those who do not wear one will not have access to Egyptian public transportation.

Travelers seeking accommodation in Egypt should be aware that hotels currently operate at 50% capacity with reinforced hygiene standards. Cafes, restaurants, movie theatres, and sports clubs are also now open and able to operate at reduced capacity.

Places of worship have also reopened with limitations on the number of attendees and other health precautions in place.

Egypt COVID-19 Travel Advice

After coronavirus cases were reported in the country, COVID-19 testing and quarantine facilities have been set up at hospitals across Egypt.

Foreigners in the country should follow this travel advisory for Egypt

Avoid large gatherings of people
Wash your hands frequently, especially after contact with others
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
Try to maintain a distance of at least a meter between yourself and strangers when out in public

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Written by Traveltalksteam on August 3, 2021. Posted in Travel Advice.

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August 3, 2021: Information on entry restrictions, testing and quarantine regulations in the UAE

Check if you need a visa. Depending on your nationality you can get a visa on arrival, or you can apply for your prearranged visit visa from Dubai Immigration before you travel.

There may be specific departure requirements in your country before you leave. Check the information on our Travel Requirements page.

Requirements for all passengers arriving in Dubai

All passengers travelling to Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, except for travel from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (for which specific requirements are stated above). Please see the requirements for travel from India below.

The certificate must be a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests, Rapid PCR tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. Travellers must bring an official, digital or printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS certificates are not accepted. PCR certificates in other languages are acceptable if they can be validated at the originating station. Digital COVID‑19 certificates are accepted upon arrival at Dubai International airport verification points.

COVID‑19 PCR test certificates must be issued by an authorised facility in the passenger’s departure country. Certificates that have already been presented for travel to another destination can’t be used for re‑entry even if they are still within the validity period.

For passengers arriving from the following countries, it is mandatory that the COVID‑19 PCR report includes a QR code linked to the original report for verification purposes. The QR code must be presented at check‑in and to representatives of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) upon arrival in Dubai airports: Bangladesh, India, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and effective 9 May, Egypt and Ethiopia.

Test on arrival

Passengers arriving in Dubai from the following countries will be required to take another COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival at Dubai International airport:

Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Russia, Senegal, Slovakia, Somaliland, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe.

Transiting in Dubai

All passengers who have started their journey in Afghanistan or Indonesia and are transiting through Dubai must have a negative COVID‑19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure. The test certificate must include a QR code.

Passengers transiting through Dubai from the following countries are required to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, as well as to follow any requirements mandated by their final destination.

Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Poland, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Russia, Senegal, Slovakia, Somaliland, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe.

The certificate must be a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. Travellers must bring an official, digital or printed certificate in English or Arabic to check in – SMS certificates are not accepted. PCR certificates in other languages as required by the final destination are acceptable if they can be validated at the originating station.

Passengers from all other countries do not need a COVID‑19 PCR test to transit in Dubai, unless it’s required by their final destination.

Test exemptions:

UAE nationals are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 PCR test before departing for Dubai. They must be tested on arrival in Dubai, irrespective if they are holding a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR certificate from the point of origin.
Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 PCR test.
- Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell’s palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures
- All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate as per the requirements.
There may be specific test exemptions in your country of origin and final destination. Please check the requirements before you travel.

COVID‑19 testing laboratories:

The UAE government has specified designated laboratories. You can either use the recommended laboratories in the list or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin to get your COVID‑19 PCR test.
If you are flying from India, Pakistan, Nigeria or Bangladesh , you must get your certificate from one of the labs listed in the designated laboratories document to be accepted on the flight.

When you arrive

You may need to take another COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.
If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines.
You must also download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App iOS‑Android

Rules for travel from Afghanistan and Indonesia

Passengers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan and Indonesia in the last 14 days before travelling to Dubai will not be allowed entry. This does not apply to passengers connecting through Dubai, provided they do not leave the transfer area.

Only the following categories of passengers will be accepted for travel to Dubai from Afghanistan and Indonesia:

UAE nationals and their first degree relatives
Members of diplomatic missions
Holders of UAE Golden and Silver Visas
Officials and passengers exempted and/or granted permission to enter the UAE by the appropriate authorities

Exempted passengers must have a COVID‑19 PCR test conducted within 48 hours of the date of departure. Effective 18 July 2021, passengers from Indonesia must perform a COVID‑19 Rapid Antigen test at the airport prior to departure.

The test certificate must be issued by an accredited laboratory and must contain a QR code. Additionally, passengers will be required to undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Dubai as well as self‑quarantine for a period of 10 days from the date of arrival.

Rules for travel from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Dubai:

Members of diplomatic missions
Holders of UAE golden visa
Holders of UAE visa having EXPO 2020 as sponsor
UAE nationals
Passengers exempted and/or granted permission to enter the UAE by the appropriate authorities
Passengers travelling on a charter flight who have a valid COVID‑19 PCR test certificate

Passengers exempted from the travel restriction must comply with the following:

Passengers must have a valid COVID‑19 test certificate issued within 48 hours of the time of sample collection and scheduled flight departure.
Only COVID‑19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
For passengers travelling from India only, passengers must take a COVID‑19 Rapid Antigen or Rapid PCR test at the airport prior to departure.
Passengers must undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Dubai, followed by two other PCR tests on the 4th day and 8th day of their quarantine period.
Passengers must sign an indemnity document for a 10‑day home or hotel quarantine, starting from the day of arrival.
Passengers must download the DXB COVID‑19 app upon arrival at Dubai airports and provide all the required information.

All passengers who have travelled from or transited through India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last 14 days will not be accepted for travel to or transfer through Dubai from any other point except for returning UAE nationals.

Rules for travel from South Africa and Nigeria

You will not be able to enter or transit in Dubai if you have been in or transited through South Africa or Nigeria in the last 14 days before travelling to Dubai. This is not applicable for UAE nationals who are returning to the UAE and members of diplomatic missions. Members of diplomatic missions travelling from Nigeria must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate from one of the authorised laboratories in Nigeria.

Rules for travel from Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia

Emirates has suspended the carriage of passengers from the following countries. Passengers who have been in Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit in Dubai until further notice.

Democratic Republic of Congo to Dubai effective 11 June 2021
Liberia, Namibia and Sierra Leone to Dubai effective 21 June 2021
Uganda to Dubai effective 12 June 2021
Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) to Dubai, effective 23:59hrs on 5 June 2021 (local time Dubai)
Zambia to Dubai effective 11 June 2021

Only the following categories of passengers will be accepted for travel to Dubai:

UAE nationals and their first‑degree relatives arriving from Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Uganda (Entebbe – EBB), Vietnam, Zambia (Lusaka – LUN)
Members of diplomatic missions from above countries
Holders of UAE Golden and Silver Visas
Officials and passengers exempted and/or granted permission to enter the UAE by the appropriate authorities

Exempted passengers must have a COVID‑19 PCR test conducted with 48 hours from the date of departure. The test certificate must be issued by an accredited laboratory and must contain a QR code. Additionally, passengers will be required to undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Dubai.

Travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

There are strict rules for travelling into Abu Dhabi by road. Those intending to enter Abu Dhabi must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result issued within 48 hours or a negative DPI test result within 24 hours. The day of arrival into Abu Dhabi is counted as day 1.

Arriving passengers

Passengers who are planning to travel to Abu Dhabi must comply with the following protocols in place at all Abu Dhabi borders. These procedures may affect travel time.

Effective 19 July 2021, Abu Dhabi authorities have revised the rules regarding mandatory COVID‑19 testing and home quarantine requirements for visitors and vaccinated passengers who are either UAE citizens, residents of the emirate or visitors.

Travellers who will be entering Abu Dhabi must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result issued within 48 hours or a negative DPI test result within 24 hours. The day of arrival in Abu Dhabi will be counted as Day 1.

If you have provided a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result on entry and are staying in Abu Dhabi for more than 4 days, you must take an additional COVID‑19 PCR test on Day 4 of your stay. If the stay is for more than 8 days, an additional COVID‑19 PCR must be taken on Day 8.
If you have provided a negative DPI test on entry and are staying in Abu Dhabi for more than 48 hours, you must take an additional COVID‑19 PCR test on Day 3. If the stay is for more than 7 days, an additional COVID‑19 PCR test must be taken on Day 7. You can only enter Abu Dhabi with a negative DPI test result once.

These tests are a legal requirement. Find out where to get tested in Dubai before you enter Abu Dhabi.

All travellers must be advised that the daily National Sterilisation Programme is in force from midnight to 5am:

Movement of traffic and public is restricted during these times
There will be no public transportation services
Unless for emergency services such as food or medicine, people must stay home
Movement permits are required to move during restricted hours and you can apply for one the Abu Dhabi Police website.

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