Travel Advisory on COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

OMAN - Published 03.06.2021 (Source CAA circular & IATA News)

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 Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania or United Kingdom;
effective 5 June 2021, passengers with a visa issued by Oman if in the past 14 days they have been in a country other than Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom or Viet Nam.
VOA facilities are suspended until further notice

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 Republic of Lebanon, the Republic of South Africa, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Federal Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Ghana, the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Arab Republic of Egypt(Effective 7th May 2021) and the Republic of Philippines(Effective 07th May 2021) and 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

4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Aircraft crews, and children from aged 15 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet.
8. 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.
9. 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.

10. 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.

BAHRAIN – published 11.06.2021

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. Passengers are not allowed to enter if in the past 14 days they have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Viet Nam;

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, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or 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.
7. Passengers who in the past 14 days have not been in or transited through Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Viet Nam, 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.

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 are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) test at their own expense for 36 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 issued in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, USA 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

BANGLADESH - published 13.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter if in the past 15 days they have been in Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago or Uruguay.
2. Flights from India to Bangladesh are suspended.

This does not apply to humanitarian and medevac flights.

3. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
4. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 10 years.

5. A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be found at https://dghs.gov.bd/images/docs/Notice/Notice_06_12_2020_HDF_BN.pdf .
6. Passengers are subject to medical screening.
7. Passengers are subject to quarantine for up to 14 days.
8. Passengers arriving from Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark or Greece must have a reservation confirmation at a government quarantine designated hotel for 14 days.
9. Passengers arriving from Kuwait or Oman must stay at a government quarantine designated facility for 3 days or have a reservation confirmation at a government quarantine designated hotel for 3 days.

CANADA - published 06.06.2021

1. Until 21 June 2021, flights from India and Pakistan are suspended.
2. Until 21 June 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Canada;
dual nationals of Canada with a Special Authorization approval email;
permanent residents of Canada;
persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act with the Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) or the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS);
passengers with a Canadian Refugee Travel Document or a Single Journey Document for Resettlement to Canada;
immediate family members of nationals of Canada, of permanent residents of Canada and of persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act. They must stay for at least 15 days and have a quarantine plan;
extended family members of nationals of Canada, of permanent residents of Canada and of persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act. They must stay for at least 15 days, have a quarantine plan, and have a written authorization issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC);
passengers with an authorization from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC);
passengers with a letter of authorization from the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage (PCH);
passengers arriving directly from the USA and traveling on an essential purpose listed on https://tinyurl.com/4absxrpa ;
passengers with a study permit or a post-graduation work permit, issued by Canada. They must be attending a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory;
passengers with approved permanent residence in Canada if the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) was issued on or before March 18, 2020;
members of the Canadian forces traveling on duty, and their immediate family members;
nationals of France who live in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and who only been in Canada, the US or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in the past 14 days;
more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/s4tbrc8 .

3. Passengers and airline crew must submit their information electronically, at most 72 hours before arrival, through the ArriveCAN app or the website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html
4. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.

Test results issued in India or Pakistan are not accepted.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 5 years;
passengers with a positive COVID-19 test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.

5. Passengers must arrive at Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) or Vancouver (YVR).

This does not apply to passengers arriving on direct flights from St. Pierre and Miquelon.

6. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 14 days; details can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/covid-19-information-essential-service-workers.html All travel restrictions may be prolonged as necessary for public health reasons.
7. Passengers are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular test upon arrival and another test during quarantine.

This does not apply to:
passengers with a medical certificate with a positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result of a test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS;
residents of Point Roberts in Washington in the USA entering Canada to return to their place of residence;
passengers who are members of the Canadian Forces or a visiting force traveling on duty;
more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y33jxz4f .

8. Passengers must have a confirmed hotel reservation for 3 nights. The booking can be made at http://tinyurl.com/rfcycslb .

This does not apply to passengers who are members of the Canadian Forces or a visiting force traveling on duty;
more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y33jxz4f .

9. All travel restrictions may be prolonged as necessary for public health reasons.
As of February 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET, travelers arriving by air will be required to reserve and stay in a government-authorized accommodation (hotel) for up to three nights, at their own cost, while they await the results of the COVID-19 molecular test they took on arrival, before completing the rest of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period.
Travelers arriving by air
As of February 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET, air travellers, unless exempted, will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test:

on arrival in Canada, while at the airport; and
later during their mandatory quarantine period in either a designated quarantine facility or at a suitable place of quarantine.

Before leaving the airport, travelers will be provided with a COVID-19 test kit or instructions for taking their test later during their mandatory 14-day quarantine period.
All air travelers, unless exempt, will also be required to stay in a government-authorized accommodation for up to three nights while they await the results of the COVID-19 molecular test they took on arrival.
Travelers must reserve their accommodation prior to departure to Canada and pay for the cost of their 3-night mandatory stay.
Travelers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through ArriveCAN. Travelers will also be required to submit a more stringent quarantine plan electronically via ArriveCAN prior to boarding a flight to Canada.
After taking the arrival test at the airport, travelers will proceed to their government-authorized accommodation for their 3-night stay. Following the 3-night mandatory stay travelers will still have to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine at a suitable place of quarantine.
Any traveler who refuses to take a COVID-19 test on arrival at the airport may be subject to a fine of up to $3,000.
These travelers would also be required to go to a federal designated quarantine facility to take a COVID-19 test and receive a negative test result, to continue their onward travel to complete the rest of their 14-day quarantine.
Any travelers who present with symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival will be directed to a federal designated quarantine facility or other suitable quarantine location.
Travelers who provide proof of a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 90 days before departure to Canada in lieu of a negative test will continue to be exempt from testing on arrival and during quarantine. This exemption addresses the potential for residual positive tests given that individuals can continue to test positive up to three months after they have recovered and are no longer infectious. These travelers will also be exempt from the mandatory 3-night stay at a government-authorized accommodation, but must still quarantine for 14 days at a suitable place of quarantine.
These new measures are in addition to existing mandatory pre-boarding and health requirements for air travellers which include:

pre-departure testing;
refusing boarding for anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 unless they have a medical certificate stating that their symptoms are not COVID-19 related;
temperature screening and health check questions; and,
wearing masks on board flights to Canada.

On the mandatory 3-night stay at a government-authorized accommodation
As of February 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET, all air travellers, with limited exceptions, will also be required to reserve and stay in a government-authorized accommodation for up to three nights, at their own cost, while they await the results of their COVID-19 molecular test.
Canada’s hotel community is supporting public health efforts to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in our country by providing accommodation for the mandatory 3-night requirement for air travelers to Canada.
Hotel booking information will be online as of February 18, 2021. There will be a number of hotels to choose from, located near each of the four international airports in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
Hotels listed for booking by arriving travelers for mandatory 3-night stays will be privately-owned hotels that have agreed to meet public health guidelines and selection criteria for the purposes of accommodating travelers while they await their COVID-19 test results.
Costs of these hotel stays may vary slightly at each location. The price will include costs associated with the room, food, cleaning, infection prevention and control measures, security and transportation.
Travelers who have their own car at the airport can drive themselves to their government-authorized accommodation. Those who do not have their own vehicle will take transportation provided by the hotel.
Travelers who receive a negative result from the test they took on arrival can leave the government-authorized accommodation to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine period at:
o their final place of quarantine; or,
o a federal designated quarantine facility if they do not have a suitable quarantine plan.
Travelers who receive a positive result from the test they took on arrival will move to a federal designated quarantine facility or other suitable location to isolate for the remainder of the 14–day quarantine period.

CHINA (People's Rep.) – Published 09.03.2021

Entry by foreign nationals holding a visa is suspended.
- This does not apply to:

- foreign nationals with a visa issued after 28 March 2020 with the place of issue outside the Mainland of China. They must not arrive from Bangladesh, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Philippines, Russian Fed. and United Kingdom;
- foreign nationals with a diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visa;
- foreign nationals with a visa issued after 3 November 2020.

2. Entry by foreign nationals with a residence permit is suspended.

This does not apply to:
foreign nationals with a permanent residence permit;
foreign nationals with a residence permit with the purpose 'work', 'personal matters' or 'reunion'. They must not arrive from Bangladesh, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Philippines, Russian Fed. and United Kingdom.

3. Entry by foreign nationals with an APEC Business Travel Card is suspended.
4. Port visas, 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise-group-tour through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries are suspended.
5. Foreign nationals coming to the mainland of China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates.
6. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days at the first point of entry.
7. Airline crew of foreign airlines:

- are not required to undergo nucleic acid test if they have a short stay after landing then depart immediately, and do not leave apron during the transition; OR
- shall receive nucleic acid test in the first port of entry if they need to enter the country to rest or continue to operate domestic routes. The test results will be confirmed by the local government in accordance with the requirements of epidemic prevention management. Only if the test results are negative, crews can continue the operations; OR
- are allowed to return to their home country for isolation treatment when agreed by the local joint control mechanism, if they are symptomatic, in close contact with infected persons or tested positive. Airlines and crews shall make all commitments to bear their responsibilities and also carry out strict protections.

http://health.customsapp.com/

https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/

This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.).
This does not apply to passengers arriving from Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, China, Macao SAR, China or USA.

http://us.china-embassy.org/eng/notices/t1841416.htm

This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.).
This does not apply to passengers younger than 3 years.

(http://om.chineseembassy.org

This does not apply to:
foreign nationals with a visa issued after 28 March 2020 with the place of issue outside the Mainland of China. They must not arrive from Bangladesh, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Philippines, Russian Fed. and United Kingdom;
foreign nationals with a diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visa;
foreign nationals with a visa issued after 3 November 2020.

This does not apply to:
foreign nationals with a permanent residence permit;
foreign nationals with a residence permit with the purpose 'work', 'personal matters' or 'reunion'. They must not arrive from Bangladesh, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Philippines, Russian Fed. and United Kingdom.

are not required to undergo nucleic acid test if they have a short stay after landing then depart immediately, and do not leave apron during the transition; OR
shall receive nucleic acid test in the first port of entry if they need to enter the country to rest or continue to operate domestic routes. The test results will be confirmed by the local government in accordance with the requirements of epidemic prevention management. Only if the test results are negative, crews can continue the operations; OR
are allowed to return to their home country for isolation treatment when agreed by the local joint control mechanism, if they are symptomatic, in close contact with infected persons or tested positive. Airlines and crews shall make all commitments to bear their responsibilities and also carry out strict protections.

http://health.customsapp.com/

https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/

This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.).

http://om.chineseembassy.org

EGYPT – as of 11.06.2021

1. A completed "Public Health Card" must be presented to immigration upon arrival.
2. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Ecuador, France (Paris only), Germany (Frankfurt Only), Guyana, Italy (Rome only), Japan, Korea (Rep), Mexico, New-Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Thailand, USA, United Kingdom (London Heathrow Only) , Uruguay or Venezuela 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 of the last direct flight to Egypt. The medical certificate must be issued and stamped by an approved laboratory and must not have any scraping, cancellation or written addition. The test must be based on a nasal or oral swab.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.
This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

3. Passengers arriving from a country other than Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Ecuador, France (Paris only), Germany (Frankfurt only), Guyana, Italy (Rome only), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Mexico, New-Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Thailand, USA, United Kingdom (London Heathrow only), Uruguay or Venezuela must have a printed negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Egypt. The test must be based on a nasal or oral swab. The test result must have a stamp of the issuing laboratory.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

4. Passengers arriving from Cameroon must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Egypt. The test must be based on a nasal or oral swab. The test result must have a stamp of the issuing laboratory.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

5. Passengers arriving directly at Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) or Taba (TCP) without a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result are subject to a PCR test on arrival at their own expense.
6. Passengers arriving from 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 or Venezuela are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival

FRANCE – published 11.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

2. Passengers entering or transiting through France must present a completed Travel Certificate before boarding and to immigration upon arrival obtained at https://tinyurl.com/104zuyhq

This does not apply to passengers arriving from Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New-Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See). They must have not been outside these countries in the past 14 days;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and accompanying children younger than 18 years. They must not arrive from Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey or Uruguay, and the certificate must state they received:
the first vaccine dose of Janssen at least 4 weeks before arrival; or
the second vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival; or
the first vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival and a proof of previous infection with COVID-19.

3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 11 years;
deadheading crew;
merchant seamen;
passengers arriving from Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Qatar, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates or Uruguay;
French military personnel returning from a mission abroad.
passengers arriving from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New-Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland Turkey, Uruguay or Vatican City (Holy See).

4. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey or Uruguay must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 11 years;
deadheading crew;
merchant seamen;
French military personnel returning from a mission abroad.

5. Passengers arriving from Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New-Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or Vatican City (Holy See) must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.

a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 36 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or
a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point, and
a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 11 years;
deadheading crew;
merchant seamen;
French military personnel returning from a mission abroad.
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and accompanying children younger than 18 years. The certificate must state that they received:
the first vaccine dose of Janssen at least 4 weeks before arrival; or
the second vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival; or
the first vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival and a proof of previous infection with COVID-19.

6. Passengers must have a completed sworn statement obtained at https://tinyurl.com/104zuyhq.

This does not apply to deadheading crew.

7. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4wtws28x .
8. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation or quarantine for up to 10 days.

This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and accompanying children younger than 18 years. They must not arrive from Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey or Uruguay, and the certificate must state they received:
the first vaccine dose of Janssen at least 4 weeks before arrival; or
the second vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival; or
the first vaccine dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech at least 2 weeks before arrival and a proof of previous infection with COVID-19.
More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4wtws28x

GEORGIA - published 01.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be in English.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Georgia;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificate must be in English and passengers must not have been in India in the past 14 days.

3. Nationals of Georgia without a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival are subject to self-isolation for 8 days.
4. Passengers must submit a pre-registration form at https://registration.gov.ge/pub/form/8_protocol_for_arrivals_in_georgia/tk6157/

This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating they received the last vaccine dose.

5. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for up to 14 days. More details can be found at https://mfa.gov.ge/MainNav/CoVID-19-sakitkhebi/sazgvris-kvetis-regulaciebi.aspx?lang=en-US 6. More details can be found at https://stopcov.ge/en and https://mfa.gov.ge/MainNav/CoVID-19-sakitkhebi/sazgvris-kvetis-regulaciebi.aspx?lang=en-US

Germany – published 11.06.2021 (source IATA News/Information from CM)

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.
1.1. This does not apply to:

nationals and residents of Germany;
passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland;
1.2. This does not apply to the following passengers if arriving from a country other than Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Zambia or Zimbabwe:
nationals of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City (Holy See) and EEA Member States;
immediate family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland. They must present proof of their family relationship;
immediate family members of residents of Germany. They must present proof of their family relationship;
passengers with a residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City (Holy See) or an EEA Member State;
British nationals with a residence permit issued by Germany before 31 December 2020;
passengers with a long term "D" visa issued by an EEA Member State or Switzerland;
residents of Australia, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. They must have been living in the residence country for at least 6 months;
military personnel;
merchant seamen;
students;
unmarried partners of residents of Germany. They must have a written invitation and a copy of the identity document of the resident in Germany. They must also have a declaration and be able to present proof of their relationship.

2. Passengers arriving from Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe are not allowed to transit through Germany to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.

This does not apply to nationals and residents of Germany.

3. Nationals and residents of Germany entering or transiting through Germany from Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have:

a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken at most 24 hours before arrival; or
a negative COVID-19 PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
The test result must be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers transiting through Germany to a non-Schengen Member State.

4. Passengers entering or transiting through Germany from a country other than Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have:

a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken at most 48 hours before arrival; or
a negative COVID-19 PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
The test result must be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish..
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers with a positive COVID-19 PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test result issued at least 28 days and at most 6 months before arrival. They must in the past 10 days have not been in Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate if they in the past 10 days have not been in Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe. The certificate must state that they received the vaccine at least 14 days before departure and must be in in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech;
passengers transiting through Germany to a non-Schengen Member State.

5. Airline crew entering Germany from Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have:

a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken at most 24 hours before arrival; or
a negative COVID-19 PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
The test result must be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish..

6. Airline crew entering Germany from Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Jordan, Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Oman, Palestinian Territory, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, St. Maarten, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine or Uruguay must have:

a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken at most 48 hours before arrival; or
a negative COVID-19 PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
The test result must be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish..
This does not apply to airline crew who are staying in Germany for less than 72 hours.

7. Airline crew arriving from a high-incidence area or an area of variant of concern must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
8. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 or 14 days. Details can be found at www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html

This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate if they in the past 10 days have not been in Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia or Zimbabwe. The certificate must show that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure and must be in in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.

10. More Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information can be found at www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/04Aktuelles/01Meldungen/2020/03/200317_faq.html .
11. Passengers arriving from high risk countries must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de and are subject to mandatory entry registration and SARS-COV2 Testing
12. The registration has to be done electronically and paper based registration is only accepted as a replacement if electronic registration is out of order or passenger doesn’t have access to electronic registration. Official substitution registration form must be used
13. Proof of successful entry registration or substitution registration form must be kept all time and to be produced to airlines or competent authorities during any stage of the journey.
14. The entry registration or substitution registration form shall be verified by checking against passenger id card or equivalent.
15. Flights from Non –Schengen countries to Germany; registration receipt and substitution registration is subject to checks by the federal police / competent authority at Border Control at Destination Airport in Germany
16. Passengers arriving from high risk countries must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Antigen test issued at most 48 hours before arrival.
17. Airline crew arriving from a high-incidence area or an area of variant of concern must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de .
18. Passenger arriving from high incidence area or an area of virus variants of concern must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Antigen test issued at most 48 hours before arrival. The restriction applies to all direct or indirect travel to Germany, including transit and transfer pax originating from a high incidence area or area of virus variants of concern.
19. Mandatory SARS-COV-2 Testing does not apply for children younger than six years.
20. Designation of international high risk areas can be found at www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete
21. High Incidence Areas: Estonina, Crech Republic , Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal ,Slovenia,Spain,Andorra, Albania, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro,North Macedonia, Panama, Serbia, Palestinian territories, USA, United Arab Emirates.
22. Second random check possible by Federal Police at passport control
23. Exemptions of crew for testing obligation, if stay in Germany less than 72hrs/Completion of DEA for crews required.
24. Having a proof of negative testing which was taken less than 48 hrs. prior to or immediately after entering Hesse.
25. Passenger must wear a medical mask, e.g. surgical masks, FFP@ or KN95, in the airport terminals, busses and PTS/Skyline train. Simple mouth/nose-coverage like shawls or fabric masks are not sufficient anymore.
26. Social distance to be maintained at all time. DE boarding shall be 40 passengers at every 3 minute.
27. Local Quarantine rules at destination in Germany apply
28. Passenger booking data to be stored by the airlines and must be made available for 30 days to the Federal Republic of Germany. This applies in particular, to electronically stored data for identification and contact details of passengers as well as seat plans.
29. The crew of an En-route aircraft must inform upon identifying a suspected case of communicable disease or other public health risk on board the aircraft promptly to the destination airport according to ICOA PANS ATM DOC 4444.
30. Passengers must register before departure at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
31. Mandatory SRAS COV-2 testing doesn’t apply for children younger than six years.
32. Passenger originating from an area of virus variant(at present At present countries included are UK, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil and South Africa are not allowed to enter Germany, this docent apply to passenger residing or right to residence in Germany, passenger transiting Germany repartition flights and crews, transportation of personnel in the interest of publish health, ambulance flights, flights transporting transplant organs and necessary accompanying personnel, flights on behalf of international atomic energy agency, the United Nations and its agencies. An advance notification prior to 3 days of transport must be provided to Federal Republic of Germany
33. Additional Information
ENTRY REGULATION: WWW.BUNDESGESUNDHEITSMINISTERIUM.DE/CORONAEINREISEV
RISK AREA DEFINITION: WWW.RKI.DE/COVID-19-RISIKOGEBIETE
ONLINE REGISTRATION: WWW.EINREISEANMELDUNG.DE
PAX INFO: WWW.RKI.DE/COVID-19-BMG-MERKBLATT
SUBSTITUTE REGISTRATION FORM: WWW.RKI.DE/COVID-19-ERSATZMITTEILUNG
34. Effective 30th March 2021 until 12 May 2021 following rules apply .

All passengers entering Germany are obliged to show proof of a negative COVID test before boarding the flight.
The airline is not allowed to carry passengers without a negative COVID test.
If passengers weren’t able to get a test done before departure, airlines can offer a testing possibility before boarding.
Transportation of passengers with a positive COVID test is forbidden. Those passengers have to follow the local quarantine regulation.
The test has to be a PCR test or an antigen rapid test with the specifications according to the recommendations of WHO and has to be carried out no more than 48 h prior to entry.
The passengers have to carry the proof of the negative test when entering Germany as the Federal Police will do checks upon arrival.
Crews and children up to 6 years are exempted from this new regulation. The obligation to fill out a PLF and the local quarantine regulation when returning from a risk area, high risk area or an area of VOC are still valid.

INDIA - published 30.05.2021

1. Flights to India are suspended until 30th June 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).
3. E-visas and tourist Visas (Type T) are no longer valid.
4. 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 .
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.
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:

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.
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. Passengers carrying negative RT-PCR test report can travel to home district.
4. All passengers arriving from Middle East, Europe & South Africa are subject to screening and symptomatic passenger shall have to undergo RT-PCR test
5. 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
c. Expectant ladies are exempted from intuitional quarantine and eligible for home quarantine. Any other exemptions shall be decided by the authorities.
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.

INDONESIA – published 27.04.2021

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

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 diplomatic or a 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 a visit visa or a limited stay visa issued on or after 14 January 2021.
passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card; They must not have been in India in the past 14 days;
Holders of Indonesia Temporary Residence Card (KITAAS) and Indonesia Permanent Residence Card (KITAP) 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. Foreign nationals that are allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Indonesia according to the aforementioned exemption are required to perform 3 (three) RT-PCR tests:

3 x 24 hours before departure;
1 x 24 hours after arrival in the Republic of Indonesia; and
5 x 24 hours after arrival/isolation at the accommodation in Indonesia.

3. Foreign airlines crew are exempted from the restriction and following provision applied through the DGCA Circular Letter Number 5 year 2021 on point No.4

RT-PCR test result maximum 3 x 24 hours before departure
Strictly staying in the assigned hotel as they await for their next flight.

4. Passengers are not allowed to transit through Jakarta (CGK)
5. Until 25 January 2021, passengers and airline crew must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
6. Passengers are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival in Indonesia and quarantine for 5 days.

Indonesia citizens will be directed for 5 days quarantine from date of arrival in Indonesia Government facility and for Foreigners will be directed for 5 days quarantine in a hotel appointed by Indonesia Government at own cost expenses.
After 5 days Quarantine another COVID-19 PCR Test will be conduct, if the result are negative Indonesia citizens and Foreigner are permitted continued to their final destinations.

7. A completed "electronic health awareness card (e-HAC)" must be presented upon arrival. The card can be obtained at https://inahac.kemkes.go.id/ or presented upon arrival.
8. Effective 15 January 2021 Airline crew without a printed medical certificate in English with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 7 days before arrival are subject to medical screening and quarantine until their next flight.
9. Effective 15 January 2021 Airline crew with a crew ID card are visa exempt if they are listed in the General Declaration and wearing uniform.
10. Effective 15 January 2021 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

11. Suspension of Free visa and visa on arrival facilities.

IRAN - published 02.06.2021

1. Flights from the United Kingdom are suspended.
2. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities for passengers traveling as tourists.
3. E-visas can be obtained before departure at http://e_visa.mfa.ir/en/ . Passengers must have an e-visa confirmation.
Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited for more than 4 hours through Botswana, Brazil, Czechia, Estonia, France, India, Iraq, Ireland (Rep.), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Slovakia, South Africa or Zambia are not allowed to enter.
5. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before arrival. The test result must be in English or approved by an Iranian consulate.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 8 years.

6. Passengers arriving from or who have transited for more than 4 hours through Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Egypt, Estonia, Hungary, Jordan, Kosovo (Rep.), Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, North Macedonia (Rep.), Palestinian Territory, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, St. Lucia, Sweden, Syria, Tanzania or United Arab Emirates are subject to COVID-19 test upon arrival and quarantine at their own expense.
7. A completed Self-Declaration Form must be presented to the carrier before arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.cao.ir/web/aeronautical-operations-monitoring/maunual . 8. A completed "Passenger Commitment Letter" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y39wc2oz

ITALY - published 31.05.2021 (Source IATA News)

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter until 30 July 2021.
- This does not apply to:

nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See);
passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long term "D" visa issued by Switzerland, the United Kingdom or an EEA Member State;
family members of nationals and residents of Switzerland, or an EEA Member State;
passenger with proof of being partners of residents of Italy;
passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom or USA;
passengers traveling on business;
passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence;
students;
military personnel.

2. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit until 30 July 2021.
This does not apply to:
(provided that they do not show symptoms of COVID-19):

persons who have been resident in Italy since before 13 February 2021;
officials and other servants, however designated, of the European Union or international organizations, diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officials and personnel, and members of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies on active duty;
persons travelling for essential reasons and specifically authorised by the Ministry of Health to enter Italy;
persons travelling to the home or place of residence of their children, if minors.
parents of children younger than 18 years who are residing in Italy;

For the purpose of participating in sports events and competitions of national interest, entry to Italy is allowed to athletes, coaches, judges and match commissioners, foreign press members and accompanying personnel, provided that they:
a) declare the Countries they visited or transited through in the last 14 days before entering Italy;
b) present to the carrier on boarding, and to any other control authority, a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country;
c) perform all sports and other activities in accordance with the ad hoc protocol adopted by the organiser of the event.

Passengers who have been in or transited through the Brazil or United Kingdom in the past 14 days, must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular or antigen test, based on a swab. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and

are subject to (COVID-19) test upon arrival; and
are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
Subject to additional molecular or antigen swab test at the end of the 14-day self-isolation period

This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years

In the case of persons entering Italy for proven and unpostponable reasons, subject to prior authorization given by the Ministry of Health or inclusion in validated health protocols and provided that they:
a) declare the Countries they visited or transited through in the last 14 days before entering Italy;
b) present to the carrier on boarding, and to any other control authority, a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country;
c) take a molecular or antigen swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the Country at their local health authority
3. Until 21st June 2021, Passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, India or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Italy residing in Italy since before 29 April 2021;
nationals of Italy registered with the A.I.R.E.
4. passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form at https://app.euplf.eu/
5. Passengers arriving in Sardinia must register before departure at https://sus.regione.sardegna.it/sus/covid19/regimbarco/init;jsessionid=DBC60851683A8F71D64CBFA6632E9138.sus2?lang=en or via the app "SardegnaSicura".

6.A completed self-declaration form must be presented prior to boarding. The form can be obtained at https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html
7. Passengers arriving in Calabria, Puglia or Sicily must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained for:

8. Passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Réunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland without negative molecular or antigen test result of a test taken at most 48 hours before arrival, are subject to medical screening and self-isolation for 14 days.
This does not apply to:

passengers who are staying in Italy for a maximum of 120 hours;
military personnel;
passengers younger than 2 years.

9. Until 30 July 2021, passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab.

This does not apply to:
passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See);
military personnel;
passengers younger than 2 years;
more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

10. Until 30 July 2021, passengers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 48 hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab.

This does not apply to:
military personnel;
passengers younger than 2 years;
more exemptions can be found at http://tinyurl.com/294etdv7

Exceptions to the self –isolation and SWAB testing requirements :-
Provided that the persons travelling to Italy do not show any COVID-19 symptoms, the medical supervision, self-isolation and, except where expressly indicated, the (molecular or antigen) swab testing requirements do not apply to:
a) transport crew members;
b) haulage workers;
c) persons travelling from and to the Countries and territories included in list A;
d) persons entering Italy for work reasons regulated by specific security protocols approved by the competent health authority;
e) persons entering Italy for proven and unpostponable reasons, subject to prior authorization given by the Ministry of Health and to the requirement of presenting to the carrier on boarding, and to any other control authority, a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country;
f) persons entering Italy for a period not exceeding one hundred and twenty hours for proven work, health, or absolutely essential reasons, subject to the obligation to immediately leave the Country at the end of the said period, or, if unable to do so, to self-isolate under medical supervision;
g) persons travelling through Italy, by private transport, for a period of no more than thirty-six hours, subject to the obligation to immediately leave the Country at the end of the said period, or, if unable to do so, to self-isolate under medical supervision;
h) citizens and residents of a Member State of the European Union and of the other Countries and territories listed in lists A, B, C and D of annex 20 entering Italy for proven work reasons, unless they visited or transited through one or more of the Countries or territories in list C within the last 14 days before entering Italy;
i) health personnel entering Italy to practice a healthcare profession, also on a temporary basis, pursuant to Article 13 of Decree Law 18/2020;
j) cross-border workers entering and leaving the Country for proven work reasons and returning to their home or place of residence;
k) employees of corporations or entities with headquarters or branch offices in Italy and travelling abroad for proven work reasons for no longer than one hundred and twenty hours;
l) officials and other servants, however designated, of the European Union or international organisations, diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officials and personnel, military personnel, including any personnel returning from international missions, and members of law enforcement agencies, personnel of Italian State intelligence and security agencies and fire-fighting personnel on active duty;
m) students attending a study programme in a Country other than the Country of residence or home Country, to which they return on a daily basis or at least once a week;
n) persons travelling on "Covid-tested" flights, in accordance with the order issued by the Minister of Health on 23 November 2020, as amended;
o) persons entering the Country in connection with sports events and competitions of national interest organised in accordance with ad hoc protocol adopted by the organiser of the event, subject to a prior declaration of the Countries they visited or transited through in the last 14 days before entering Italy and to presentation of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country.
When entering Italy, children aged up to two years are exempt from the requirement to take a molecular or antigen swab test.
People who experience COVID-19 symptoms are obliged to promptly report to the competent health Authorities and to self-isolate while awaiting the Authorities’ decision. EXCEPTIONS to the self-isolation requirement for persons travelling from the United Kingdom
1. Transport and haulage personnel engaged in transporting passengers and freight shall not be required to self-isolate in Italy (except if they have the symptoms of Covid-19) but shall nevertheless be required to take a molecular or antigen swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the Country at their local health authority.
2. In the case of persons entering Italy for proven and unpostponable reasons, subject to prior authorisation given by the Ministry of Health or inclusion in validated health protocols and provided that they:

declare the Countries they visited or transited through in the last 14 days before entering Italy;
present to the carrier on boarding, and to any other control authority, a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country;
take a molecular or antigen swab test on arrival at the airport, port or border crossing, where possible, or within 48 hours from entering the Country at their local health authority The requirement to self-isolate under medical supervision does not apply to:
persons entering Italy for a period not exceeding one hundred and twenty hours for proven work, health, or absolutely essential reasons, subject to the obligation to immediately leave the Country at the end of the said period, or, if unable to do so, to self-isolate under medical supervision;
employees of corporations or entities with headquarters or branch offices in Italy and travelling abroad for proven work reasons for no longer than one hundred and twenty hours;
officials and other servants, however designated, of the European Union or international organisations, diplomatic agents, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, consular officials and personnel, military personnel, including any personnel returning from international missions, and members of law enforcement agencies, personnel of Italian State intelligence and security agencies and fire-fighting personnel on active duty;

III. For the purpose of participating in sports events and competitions of national interest, entry to Italy is allowed to athletes, coaches, judges and match commissioners, foreign press members and accompanying personnel, provided that they:
d) declare the Countries they visited or transited through in the last 14 days before entering Italy;
e) present to the carrier on boarding, and to any other control authority, a negative molecular or antigen swab test result carried out within the last 48 hours before entering the Country;
f) perform all sports and other activities in accordance with the ad hoc protocol adopted by the organiser of the event.
9. Passengers who have been in or transited through Austria for more than 12 hours in the past 14 days, must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular or antigen test, based on a swab. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival; and

are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival; and
are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years

10. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 14 days. More details can be found at https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html .
11. Residence permits issued by Italy which expired after 31 January 2020 are considered valid until 31 July 2021.
12. Passenger can access all regulations related to travel to ITALY at https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ including the self-declaration forms
13. Until 30 July 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Srilanka, Bangladesh or India in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigen test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test must be based on a swab. They are also subject to:

a COVID-19 molecular or antigen test upon arrival; and
self-isolation for 10 days; and
another COVID-19 molecular or antigen test at the end of self-isolation.
This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.

14. Until 23 May 2021, a completed self-declaration form must be presented prior to boarding. The form can be obtained at https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html
15.Effective 24 May 2021, passengers must complete a Digital Passenger Locator Form at https://app.euplf.eu/
16. Passengers arriving in Sardinia must present a completed registration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at https://sus.regione.sardegna.it/sus/covid19/regimbarco/init;jsessionid=DBC60851683A8F71D64CBFA6632E9138.sus2?lang=en .
17. Passengers arriving in Calabria, Puglia or Sicily must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival. The form can be obtained for:

JORDAN – published 02.06.2021

1. Until 15 June 2021, flights from India are suspended.
2. Until 15 June 2021, passengers who in the past 45 days have been in India are not allowed to enter.
3. Jordanian Passengers and their families travelling to Jordan from India through, transit airport or who have spent less than 14 days outside India, to sign an indemnity form for institutional quarantine at airport hotel for 14 days and to pay to the hotel the required charges for the whole 14 nights with the amount of 55 JOD++ for each night. The indemnity form has to be retained by the airline for 60 days to be provided to CARC upon request.
4. Non Jordanian passengers travelling from India who spent less than 45 days outside India are not permitted to enter Jordan.
5. Passengers who have been in the past 14 days in the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter until 28th February 2021.
This does not apply to nationals of Jordan traveling to Amman (AMM). They are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
6. Passengers must complete a "Travel to Jordan Declaration Form" before departure at https://www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo/ . This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival. This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.
7. Passengers must have a health insurance valid for the whole period of intended stay.

This does not apply to nationals of Jordan.
This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty.

8. Passengers entering Jordan must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 120 hours before arrival. The test result for passengers arriving from Egypt, Iraq, Palestinian Territory or Turkey must be issued by an approved laboratory, details can be found at https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/Labs-List.html

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 5 years;
passengers with a diplomatic or special passport and their family members

9. Passengers transiting through Jordan must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result for passengers arriving from Egypt, Iraq, Palestinian Territory or Turkey must be issued by an approved laboratory, details can be found at https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/Labs-List.html

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 5 years;
passengers with a diplomatic or special passport and their family members.

10. Passengers must install 'AMAN Application' in their personal device.
11. Passengers are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival an amount of 28 JOD which must be paid before departure at https://registration.questlabjo.com/ if traveling to Amman (AMM), or at https://COVID19.biolab.jo if traveling to Aqaba (AQJ). Passengers must have an electronic receipt with a QR code confirming the payment.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 5 years;
passengers with a diplomatic or special passport and their family members;
military personnel and their family members.

12. Military personnel and their family members are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival; and

must obtain a "Military QR Code" at https://www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo .

13. A completed "Passenger Health Declaration Form" and a "Locator Form" must be presented before departure.
14. Nationals of Jordan and their family members who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through India must present a completed indemnity form. They are subject to quarantine at a hotel for 14 days at their own expense.
15. Passengers transiting through Jordan must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival.
16. Passengers are subject to self-quarantine for 7 days.
17. Passengers arriving from India are subject to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense
18. Airline crew must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.
PCR test is required upon arrival and self-quarantine is applied before departure.

This does not apply to airline crew with a round trip flight.

19. Foreign airline crew staying overnight must stay at the designated hotel arranged by the airlines.
20. Passengers arriving from
Group A: Algeria, Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Thailand, Tunisia and Turkey.
Group B: Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, UAE, UK, Egypt, Sudan, Syria and Yemen
Group C: Bahrain, Belgium, Czechia, France, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and USA

All arriving passengers coming from Group (A,B,C) are required to visit https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/ to complete the required form and to obtain the QR code which is mandatory for boarding (Not required for children under 5 years old)
Have PCR test with a negative result within 72 hours before departure (Not required for children under 5 years old)
Another PCR test is required upon arrival
(7) Days self-quarantine at home after negative PCR test.
Have a valid QR code for the flight, Negative PCR test conducted with 72 hours before departure, Health insurance for Non-Jordanians and install (AMAN Mobile App.)

21. Diplomats and Employees of Regional and International organizations ( and their dependents and family members holding special or/ and regular passports) residing in Jorndan have special QR code and are exempted from

PCR Test before departure
PCR Test upon arrival
Health Insurance

22. Health Insurance and QR code are not required for Medical Tourism Patients Passenger to submit health declaration and locator form (HTTP://carc.gov.jo/images/covid19/--1.pdf) HTTP://WWW.CARC.JO/IMAGES/COVID19/DECLARATION-FORM.PDF HTTP://WWW.CARC.JO/IMAGES/COVID19/DECLARATION-FORM-AR.PDF
23. Any passenger giving falsified or incorrect information is subject to a find of 10,000 JDS.
24. Any passenger who left UK less than 14 days prior to the departure to Jordan will not be allowed to enter Jordan except Jordanian citizens, Holders of Jordanian Passports and Investors Holding Investments Cards (A,B) and residing in UK on a non –direct flights and through Queen Alia International airport, and they are requested to 14 days’ self –quarantine and another PCR rest upon arrival. Additional excemptions
25. All Passenger flights from/to UK are not permitted to operate in the Jordanian Airports
26. International Transfer Passengers are allowed at Jordanian Airports as follows:
Negative PCT test is required within 72 hours before arrival
The planned transfer time is not exceeding 10 hours.
27. The following requirements apply on passengers with full course vaccination arriving to Jordan from these countries (Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Eu, Japan, KSA, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunis, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA
a. Vaccination certificate needed in Arabic or English language only
b. Negative PCR test conducted within 72 hrs. prior to scheduled arrival time to Jordan from the first embarking airport. Vaccinated passengers are exempted from PCR test upon arrival
c. Health insurance is required form Non-Jordanians
d. Medical certificate proving that full course of vaccination has been completed to be shown to airlines either in paper or electronic copy
e. Register on the platform visit Jordan to get QR code https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo
f. Submit passenger health declaration and locator form in the counter before boarding.
g. Forms available in the below links HTTP://WWW.CARC.JO/IMAGES/COVID19/DECLARATION-FORM.PDF
HTTP://WWW.CARC.JO/IMAGES/COVID19/DECLARATION-FORM-AR.PDF

KENYA – as of 10.06.2021

1. Flights from India and the United Kingdom to Kenya are suspended.
2. Passengers arriving from India or who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through India are not allowed to enter.
-This does not apply to nationals and residents of Kenya.
3. Passengers entering or transiting through Kenya must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
4. Passengers must complete the "Travelers Health Surveillance Form" online at https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ .
5. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine. A list of quarantine exemptions can be found at https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states .
6. All Passenger will be required to apply, pay and obtain e-visa prior to entry into Kenya.
7. E-Visa can be obtained through www.evisa.go.ke portal.With effect from 31 Dec 2020 at 2100 UTC, all passengers will be required to apply, pay and obtain e-visa prior to entry into Kenya. The e-visa can be obtained through www.evisa.go.ke portal. Republic of Sudan, Republic of South Sudan and Islamic Republic of Iran are exempted from the requirements of online visas. Persons resident in these three countries can apply for manual visa at the Kenya Embassies in Khartoum, Juba and Tehran. However, the visa must be obtained before travelling to Kenya.
8. Nationals and residents of Kenya arriving from India or who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through India are subject to a COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival.
Additional information based on the circular Kenya Civil Aviation Authority – Notification of African Union Trusted Rollout

Passengers departing Kenya:
1. Passengers departing Kenya are expected to check the COVID-19 test and travel requirements of destination country and transit points. Latest requirements for testing can be obtained from https://www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel or www.xchange.panabios.org/countries/offers/
2. If a COVID-19 RT PCR is required, passengers are advised to visit authorized laboratories to take a COVID-19 RT PCR test and be issued with Trusted Travel (TT) code that can be verified by airlines and Port Health Authorities. List of authorized laboratories can be accessed at https://www.trustedtravel.panabios.org or https://health.go.ke.
3. The Passenger will receive a text message (SMS) from panaBIOS and in addition, an email from the testing laboratory and/or admin@panabios.org with a link to guide the passenger on how to generate a travel code at trustedtravel.panabios.org . Travelers are encouraged to check their emails including spam folder for feedback. All COVID-19 RT PCR Approved testing laboratories in Kenya have been on boarded to the TT system.
4. Departing passengers can enter the TT code on their certificates online at www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel .

Passengers transiting Kenya:
1. Passengers transiting Kenya are expected to check the COVID-19 RT PCR test and travel requirements of destination country and transit points.
2. If a COVID-19 RT PCR test is required, passengers are advised to visit authorized laboratories to undertake the test and be issued with Trusted Travel (TT) code that can be verified by airlines and Port Health Authorities. Latest requirements for testing can be obtained from www.xchange.panabios.org/countries/offers/
3. Passengers transiting Kenya from jurisdictions where TT is not available will use www.globalhaven.org or Global Haven via the trusted travel portal www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel to generate a travel stamp.
4. Upon successful validation against destination country requirements, passengers are issued with a secondary travel stamp (TC code) by the system for exit approval for Kenya.

Arriving Passengers:
1. Arriving Passengers are expected to check the COVID-19 test and travel requirements of Kenya and of any transit points. Latest requirements for testing can be obtained from www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel or www.xchange.panabios.org/countries/offers/
2. Passengers arriving from countries where TT is not available will use www.globalhaven.org or Global Haven via the trusted travel portal www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel to generate a travel stamp.
3. All passengers arriving Kenya must have a negative COVID-19 RT PCR taken within 96 hours before travel.

Domestic passengers:
Domestic passengers are exempt from the above requirements.

KUWAIT – as of 30.05.2021 (Source IATA News)

Based on the decision of the Council of Ministers in the State of Kuwait related to the prevention the spread of Coronavirus, all non-Kuwaitis are not allowed to enter the State of Kuwait effective starting from Sunday 07/02/2021 for a period of two weeks, with the exception of the first-degree relatives of Kuwaitis and their companions from domestic workers and workers registered on the (Belsalamah.com) platform.
1.Flights from the United Kingdom are suspended.
2. Passengers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Dominican Rep., Egypt, France, Hong Kong (SAR China), India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kosovo (Rep.), Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Nepal, North Macedonia (Rep.), Panama, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Syria or Yemen in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:

nationals of Kuwait;
children, husbands and wives of nationals of Kuwait;
domestic employees of residents of Kuwait arriving directly from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Philippines or Sri Lanka on Kuwait Airways (KU) or Jazeera Airways (J9);They must register online before departure at Visit https://belsalamah.com/home.html.
passengers with a diplomatic or special passport. They must have prior approval from the Embassy of Kuwait.

Effective 7 February 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Kuwait;
children, husbands and wives of nationals of Kuwait;
domestic workers of nationals of Kuwait. They must register online before departure at Visit https://belsalamah.com/home.html
First-degree relatives of Kuwaitis.
Governmental & private medical staff.
Diplomats & Diplomat missions.
Private sector medical staff according to the approved list from Ministry of Health.
Direct Families of above categories and domestic worker

3. Residents of Kuwait who left Kuwait before 1 September 2019 are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
4. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure.
This does not apply to:

passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers in transit;
passengers returning to Kuwait with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued before departure from Kuwait. They must have been a maximum of 4 days abroad.
Passengers from the below mentioned countries must hold negative PCR certificate from Medical Utility Network Accreditor laboratory and mentioned in kuwaitmosafer platform.
Kingdom of Bahrain, UAE, Republic of Turkey, Republic of India, Republic of Philippines, Peoples republic of Bangladesh, Democratic socialist republic of Sri Lanka, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal,
Effective 27th March 2021 Qatar and Oman
Effective 28th March 2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Effective 29th March 2021 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, United Kingdom, French Republic, USA
Effective 30th March 2021 Arab Republic of Eqypt
• If cities of the countries mentioned above with no accredited laboratory mentioned on the (Kuwait-mosafer) platform,(PCR) test certificate can be obtained and accepted from any laboratory until the laboratories are accredited in the city

5. Passengers are subject to medical screening and self-isolation for 14 days.
6. Passengers should install “Shlonik" and “Kuwait-Mosafer" applications on their personal device.
7. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
8. Nationals of GCC countries are not allowed to enter with a Civil ID card.

This does not apply to nationals of Kuwait with a Civil ID card if they used the card when they departed from Kuwait.

9. Passengers with a residence permit issued by Kuwait are allowed to enter with a Digital Civil ID issued via the 'Kuwait Mobile ID' app and not with a photocopy. (Currently only Kuwaiti nationals are allowed to enter until further notice with the exemptions as mentioned in above point # 2)
10. All employees of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, who have a valid residency or holders of valid entry visa, are Allowed to travel to the State of Kuwait Via direct flight or transit. . (As per Circular (2020/103)
11. Passengers who have a First-Degree relative (husband - wife - children) or joining the family relative of the employees of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, are allowed to travel to the State of Kuwait Via direct flight or transit, provided that he/she has a valid residency or a valid entry visa. (As per Circular (2020/103)
12. Effective 17 January 2021: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure. Passengers must not have any of the symptoms such as (cold-sneezing-high temperature-cough-etc…)

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 6 years;
passengers returning to Kuwait with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued before departure from Kuwait. They must have been a maximum of 4 days abroad.

13. Domestic workers not to be accept on flights to the State of Kuwait unless they have been registered through (Belsalamah.com) platform.
14. Acceptance of Transit and Transfer passengers to Kuwait International Airport is suspended until further notice
15. Further in regards to not permitting Kuwaiti citizens to travel outside the state of Kuwait, including their first-degree relatives (husband-wife-children) and their house workers, unless they are vaccinated against corona virus by receiving approved vaccines by the state of Kuwait effective Saturday (22/05/2021), the following categories will be exempted from the above

Kuwaiti citizens holding certificate from ministry of health proofing their inability to be vaccinated due to health reasons
Pregnant Kuwaiti citizens, provided holding a proof of their pregnancy by a certificate issued and approved by ministry of health.
All age categories not subjected to vaccination.
Kuwaiti students abroad, must be immunized from corona virus infection with at least one dose and should submit a proof of their study abroad and a proof of vaccination.
Accredited diplomatic mission to the State of Kuwait.

Effective 21st February 2021.
1. Not to accept any passenger to the State of Kuwait without registration in (Kuwaitmosafer) platform https://Kuwaitmosafer.gov.kw Passenger must register and provide details 48 hours prior to departure of the flight.
2. Israeli nationals are prohibited to enter, transit and transfer through KIA.
3. All passengers arriving in the state of Kuwait will be subject to two (PCR) tests on their own cost, payment will be made through (Kuwaitmosafer) platform either through the airline or ground handling agents in Kuwait International Airport. Ensure all passengers mandatorily pay the cost of (2) PCR tests - amount of 60KD and also to book a hotel for a seven-day institutional quarantine period through “Kuwait Mosafer” platform before their arrival to the State of Kuwait and inform them that these requirements are mandatory to travel to the State of Kuwait. Airlines are obliged to verify, through the “Kuwait Mosafer” platform, that each passenger has paid the cost of (2) PCR test checks in the amount of 60 KD before the check-in procedures are completed at the airport of departure.
4. Passengers are subject to (14) days compulsory quarantine, the first (7) days as institutional quarantine in one of the approved hotels with an additional home quarantine for (7) days. Including, conducting (2) peR tests, first test upon arrival to Kuwait international airport, second test on the sixth day during the institutional quarantine. All tests will be on passengers own expenses. Also, to ensure download and activate (shelonek application) prior to leaving the hotel. Exemptions: The following categories are exempted from the measures of the institutional quarantine.
1) Diplomats their families and their accompanied domestic workers (must show their personal identification
2) Kuwaiti patients sent aboard for medical treatment and their companion; and upontheir treatment, completion (must show a letter issued from the related Kuwaiti Health Office at the country of medical treatment.
3) Kuwaiti students and children of Kuwaiti women who are studying abroad and those of similar status, will be exempted from institutional quarantine provided submission of a certificate issued from the Kuwait Cultural Office to prove the student enrollment in one of abroad universities or provide a proof of their continuity of their enrollment in the universities, institutes, or schools abroad.
4) Medical Crews and their accompanied families (must show evidence identification).
5) Minors below (18 years old) unaccompanied passengers.
All exempted categories and indicated in article (Fourthly) are subject to home quarantine for a period of (14) days and require to conduct (2) PCR tests, first test upon arrival to Kuwait international airport, second test on the sixth day during the institutional quarantine. All tests will be on passengers own expenses. Also, to ensure download and activate (shelonek application).
6) Those who received two doses of vaccine and passed more than two weeks since the second dose.
7) Those who received one dose of vaccine and passed more than five weeks since the first dose.
8) Those who recovered from corona virus infection, the recovery period no exceeding 90 days and received one dose of vaccine and passed more than two weeks.
9) Provided, home quarantine for seven days will be applied on those categories mentioned above, then (PCR) test must be performed on the seventh from the arrival date.
Effective 24th Apr 2021 all direct commercial flights arriving to the State of Kuwait from the Republic of India suspended until further notice.All passengers arriving from the Republic of India are not allowed to enter the country, either arriving directly or via another country unless they have resided outside the Republic of India at least (14) days prior arrival to the state of Kuwait.

Kuwaitis and their first-degree relatives (husband – wife – children) and their domestic workers are exempted.
The approved vaccines for Coronoavirus inside or outside the state of Kuwait are as follows
- Pfizer BioNTech vaccine
- Astrazeneca – Oxford Vaccine
- Moderna vaccine
- Johonson & Johnson vaccine

LEBANON - published 01.06.2021

1. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in India are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before arrival.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers returning to Lebanon within 1 week;
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate if they received the last vaccine dose at least 15 days before departure. The certificate must be issued by Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China (People's Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Dem. People's Rep.), Korea (Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uzbekistan, Vatican City (Holy See), Viet Nam or Yemen;
passengers arriving from Brazil or United Kingdom with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at least 90 days before departure.

3. Passengers and airline crew are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
airline crew staying for a maximum of 24 hours.

4. Passengers and airline crew could be subject to quarantine for 72 hours.
5. Passengers must complete a "Airport Tracking Registration Form" before departure at https://covid.pcm.gov.lb/ . This will generate an approval e-mail or SMS which must be presented upon arrival.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.

6. Passengers must install the "covidlebtrack" mobile app.
7. Passengers arriving from Brazil or United Kingdom must have a reservation confirmation at a designated hotel for 4 nights.

This does not apply to:
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating that they received the second vaccine dose at least 2 weeks before departure;
passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at least 90 days before departure.
passengers transiting through Beirut to Syria;
passengers younger than 18 years;
passengers returning to Lebanon within 1 week.

8. Passengers transiting through Beirut (BEY) to Syria must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before departure.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
9. Passengers transiting through Beirut (BEY) to Syria must have a pre-approval from the Syrian Authorities.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals of Syria;
- passengers with a Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees (Document de Voyage pour les Refugies Palestiniens) issued by Syria.

MALAYSIA – Published 06.05.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Malaysia;
passengers with a diplomatic passport;
passengers with MyTravelPass (MTP) obtained at https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main ;
students with a written approval from immigration applied at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/ ;
merchant seamen with an official letter from the company certified by Malaysian immigration and joining the ship no later than 24 hours from arrival.

2. Passengers arriving from India are not allowed to enter and transit.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Malaysia;
spouses of nationals of Malaysia. They must have a MyTravelPass (MTP);
permanent residents of Malaysia. They must have a MyTravelPass (MTP).

3. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People's Rep.), Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Zambia must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before departure from the first embarkation point.
4. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 7 or 14 days at their own expense.
5. Passengers must complete a "Letter of Undertaking" at http://tinyurl.com/552f5n7b before departure and present it upon arrival
6. Airline crew must have their names listed on the General Declaration.
7. Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight and must install 'MySejahtera app' in their phone.
8. Transfer from an international flight to a domestic flight is not allowed.

This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia traveling to Sarawak.

9. Passengers traveling to Sarawak must:

complete an "enterSarawak" form and an "eHealth Declaration Form" before departure at https://sarawakdisastermc.com/;
have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 3 days before arrival.

10. Passengers traveling to Sarawak must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 3 days before arrival.

MALDIVES - published 09.06.2021 (Source IATA News)

1. Passengers traveling as tourists arriving from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers and airline crew must complete a "Traveller Health Declaration" 24 hours before departure at https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ .
3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test. The test result must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 1 year.
4. Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
5. Passengers could be subject to medical screening.
6. Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 14 days. More details can be found at https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd .
7. Airline crew must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure of the first flight. Airline crew who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test. The test result must have the name of the airline crew as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
This does not apply to:
- airline crew staying for less than 8 days;
- airline crew staying at a designated transit facility;
8. Airline crew are subject to medical screening.

MOROCCO - published 16.11.2020 (Source IATA News)

1. Flights to Morocco are suspended until 10 December 2020.
This does not apply to:

repatriation flights;
passengers who are visa exempt if they have a hotel reservation confirmation or an invitation from a Moroccan company.

2. Passengers must complete the "Passenger Health Form" before departure at http://www.onda.ma/form.php . The form must be printed and presented on arrival.
3. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in Arabic, French or English.

NEPAL - published 04.06.2021 (Source IATA News)

1. Flights to Nepal are suspended.

This does not apply to flights from China (People's Rep.), India, Qatar or Turkey.

2. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Nepal;
passengers with a Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations;
passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty;
passengers with a tourist entry visa;
foreign nationals of Nepali origin whose passport states Nepal as place of birth;
relatives of nationals of Nepal.

3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are GeneXpert, NAAT and RT-PCR.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 5 years;
effective 7 May 2021, passengers arriving from India.

4. Effective 7 May 2021, passengers arriving from India must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must have a photo and a barcode.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.

5. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 5 days.
6. Passengers who arrive from or have transited through South Africa or United Kingdom must have a confirmed hotel reservation for 5 days. The hotel must be listed on https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/attachments/Quarantine_HotelsList.pdf .
7. Passengers arriving from India must have a confirmed hotel reservation for 10 days. The hotel must be listed on https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/attachments/Quarantine_HotelsList.pdf
8. Nationals of Nepal must present a completed "Passengers Locator Card" to the "health desk" upon arrival.
9. Passengers must complete an "International Traveler Form" at https://ccmc.gov.np/ before departure and present a printed copy of the form with a barcode at check-in.
10. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for up to 10 days.
11. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.

NETHERLANDS - published 11.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

2. Passengers are not allowed to transit through the Netherlands to Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or Vatican City (Holy See) as final destination.

3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT-PCR and TMA.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 13 years;
passengers with a diplomatic passport;
merchant seamen;
passengers with a NATO Travel Order or a NATO-2 visa;
passengers with:
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
a negative COVID-19 rapid test result taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point;
passengers with:
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
a medical certificate specifying that the passenger is not COVID-19 contagious issued at most 72 hours before departure.
passengers arriving from Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, China (People's Rep.), Curacao, Czechia, Finland, France (Corsica Island), Germany, Greece (the regions of Ionian Islands and North Aegean), Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain (the Balearic and Canary Islands), St. Maarten, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See);
passengers arriving from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay or Venezuela.

4. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay or Venezuela must have:

a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT-PCR and TMA; or
a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point, and
a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: LAMP, MPOCT, NAAT, PCR, RT-PCR and TMA.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 13 years;
passengers with a diplomatic passport;
merchant seamen;
passengers with a NATO Travel Order or a NATO-2 visa;
passengers with:
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
a negative COVID-19 rapid test result taken at most 24 hours before boarding the flight of the first embarkation point;
passengers with:
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at least 2 weeks and at most 8 weeks before arrival; and
a positive COVID-19 NAAT test result taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
a medical certificate specifying that the passenger is not COVID-19 contagious issued at most 72 hours before departure.

5. A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented prior to boarding. The form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/ybtmdgja

This does not apply to passengers younger than 13 years.

6. Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 10 days. A list of quarantine exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/3zvzaz3b

PAKISTAN - published 12.06.2021

1. Flights to Gwadar (GWD) and Turbat (TUK) are suspended.

This does not apply to diplomatic, special and flights of national carriers.

2. With immediate effect there will be a temporary capacity restriction on inbound international flights to Pakistan as follows:

Narrow-bodied Aircraft – 80% seating capacity
Wide-bodied Aircraft – 70% seating capacity

3. Passengers arriving from Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia or Uruguay are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to nationals of Pakistan.- This does not apply to:
nationals of Pakistan;
passengers with a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or a Pakistan Origin Card (POC).
For emergency travel authorization / special exemption of travel to Pakistan from above Countries, complete details such as Nature of Emergency, Passenger Travel Documents, Travel Itineraries and Supporting Documents may be sent to the e-mail icao.aviation.pk@gmail.com for consideration of exemption cases by the Exemption Committee of NCOC.

4. Passengers must have an original medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result with QR code. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are COVID-19 PCR, COVID-19 Real Time RT-PCR, COVID-19 RT-PCR, SARS-CoV2 GeneXpert, SARS-CoV2 PCR, SARS-CoV2 Real Time RT-PCR, SARS-CoV2 RT-PCR and SARS-CoV2 Xpert Xpress.
This does not apply to:

passengers younger than 12 years
Passengers with disabilities
passengers arriving from Australia, Bhutan, China (People's Rep.), Fiji, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Lao People's Dem. Rep., Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago or Viet Nam.

5. International Travel to Pakistan from below mentioned countries is restricted and only allowed as per the guidelines of NCOC
- Botswana,Brazil,Columbia,Comoros,Ghana,Kenya,Mozambique,Peru, South Africa,Tanzania, Zambia.
6. Passengers could be subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test upon arrival.
7. Passengers must download the Pass Track App before boarding and submit their personal details or submit their details at https://passtrack.nitb.gov.pk/ and have a printed confirmation.
This does not apply to

passengers younger than 12 years.
passengers with disabilities.
High level international delegations
Pakistani Deportees
Crew shall only be exempted from PAK Pass Track App, however, RT-PCT/ Rapid Antigen Test shall be mandatory
Those passengers who do not have android / Apple phones shall enter their data on the web portal (https://passtrack.nitb.gov.pk/login). Passengers who prefer to upload their data on the web portal shall be required to provide paper print of the same prior to obtaining boarding pass at the airport of original embarkation. Passengers shall be required to capture the image of their RT-PCR test (if done) and upload it on the app or web portal.

8. A completed International Passenger Health Declaration Form must be presented upon arrival.
9. Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening and could be subject to quarantine.
10. Nationals of Pakistan arriving from Brazil, Ireland (Rep.), Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure; and

are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival; and
are subject to quarantine.

11. Effective 5 January 2021, passengers who in the past 10 days have been to South Africa or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to nationals of Pakistan with a visa issued by South Africa or United Kingdom.
Effective 9 January 2021, this does not apply to passengers with a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or a Pakistan Origin Card (POC).Passenger must be in possession of a negative PCT Test Result conducted within the 72 hours prior to commencement of travel.

12. Effective 5 January 2021, nationals of Pakistan arriving from South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure; and

are subject to Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival; and
are subject to quarantine

13. Uploading/feeding of data in the Pass Track App is mandatory for all passengers arriving in Pakistan effective 23rd Dec 2020.
14. Pakistani Passport holders holding following types of visas issued by British Authorities can return/travel to Pakistan while holding negative PCR Test Reports conducted within the 72 hours prior to commencement of travel to Pakistan:

I. Business Visa
II. Visitor Visa
III. Transit Visa

15. Pakistani passengers holding Study, Family, Work and Settlement Visas may return to Pakistan if their visas are expiring within the next 30 days from the issuance of this letter while holding negative PCR Test Reports conducted within the 72 hours prior to commencement of travel to Pakistan.
16. Further, flight crew performing duties on flights between UK and Pakistan may disembark in Pakistan with the stipulation that such flight crew shall be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and quarantined in their designated hotels. Following a negative test result, such flight crew will be allowed to perform duties in Pakistan and any flight crew with a positive test result will be quarantined in their designated hotels for a time period as specified by the respective Health Authorities.
17. With immediate effect , Diplomats, Diplomatic Staff and their families will be required to possess a valid negative PCR Test Result conducted within the 72 hours prior to commencement of travel to Pakistan Preferably possess a COVID-19 vaccination certificate/ Proof of Vaccination, they will be subject to RAPID Antigen testing upon arrival and if negative exempted from home quarantine. If the test result is positive then subject to mandatory home quarantine. If passenger doesn’t choose to undergo Rapid Antigen Testing upon arrival in Pakistan will be subjected to mandatory home quarantine with PCT test conducted on 2nd and 8th day of such home Quarantine.
18. Passengers are to comply with the following instructions during air travel to Pakistan. These are in addition to any other instructions which are otherwise mandated for safe air travel, or as issued by the Cabin Crew from time to time during the flight: .

a. All passengers are required to wear face masks throughout the duration of flights except during meal timings. The masks shall be provided by the airline at check in counter of the airport if the passengers do not have their own.
b. Passengers are to occupy only the seats allocated to them and not change the seats in any case. They are also not allowed to congregate in the aircraft during the course of air travel.
c. Any passenger having symptoms or feelings of COVID-19, including but not limited to shortness of breath, coughing and high fever must immediately inform the cabin crew

19. All cockpit and cabin crew will wear face masks throughout the duration of flight without compromising on safety.
20. Cabin crew will provide hand sanitizer after every hour during the flight to each passenger except during the food / beverage service.
21. Food and beverages will be served on flights with proper packaging and precautions.
22. One Aft row in each aircraft shall be kept vacant for the passengers and crew displaying symptoms of illness.
23. The passengers and crew members displaying symptoms of illness will be isolated towards aft of the aircraft and kept there till the termination of flight. Such passengers shall remain at this seat in the aircraft till such time the health crew is called in by the cabin crew for medical evacuation.
24. Cabin Crew will spray disinfectant in the lavatory after every 60 minutes of flight.
25. The cabin crew shall use alcohol-based disinfection wipes to clean and disinfect their hands. After touching or disposing wastes, hands should be cleaned with hand sanitizer or soap.
26. Upon contacting ill passengers (having symptoms of COVID-19), cabin attendants must ensure use of N-95 masks, gloves and protective goggles.
27. Disembarkation will be done row wise in an orderly manner from front to back ensuring social distance.
28. All travelers should be in queue with a distance of 02 meters and will undergo thermal scanning.

PHILIPPINES – Published 06.06.2021

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

2. Passengers are not allowed to transit.
3. Until 15 June 2021, passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or United Arab Emirates are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines traveling under the government's repatriation program.
Subject to following condition
Certificate to travel issued by Bureau of Quarantine
A printed copy of negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to travel.
Flight booking has to be made in consultation with the
Local Manning agency for Seafarers
Philippine Recruitment Agency (for land based workers) or
A sponsoring Philippine Government Agency (Local Government Units)

4. Suspension of all visa on arrival facilities.
5. Suspension of all visa exemptions.
6. Merchant seamen with a 9(C) visa issued by the Philippines must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival.
7. Visa exemption for the following passengers has been reinstated:

former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans);
spouses and children of nationals of the Philippines if traveling together with the national of the Philippines.

8. Passengers are subject to 14 days quarantine (10 days institutional and 04 days at home) at their own expense.
9. Passengers must have a reservation confirmation of a hotel approved by Tourism and Health Agencies for at least 10 nights. The hotel must be listed at https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2020/07/doh-accredited-hotels-quarantine-manila/ . .

This does not apply to:
nationals of the Philippines who are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW);
passengers with a 9(E) visa.

10. A completed "Case Investigation Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://c19.redcross.org.ph/arriving-passengers .
11. Passengers traveling to Davao (DVO) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.
12. Passengers must install the app 'TRAZE' in their personal device before departure.
13. NONE OFW’s (Overseas Filipino Workers) must have a reservation confirmation of a hotel approved by Tourism and Health Agencies.
14. Passengers are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival at their own expense and to quarantine. Except for Overseas Filipino workers(OFW’s)
15. All passengers shall wear mask and face shields.
16. Passengers traveling to Davao (DVO) must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.

This does not apply to merchant seamen with a 9(C) visa issued by the Philippines.

17. SRRV (SPECIAL RESIDENT RETIREES VISA) holders / Foreign Nationals are allowed to enter, provided holding endorsement from DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) and must be presented prior to check in.
18. All operating crew are currently exempted on the policy. , Effective January 8, 2021, 12:01AM, all unaccompanied minor Filipino citizens coming from countries/jurisdictions where travel restrictions are in place on account of the new variant of COVID-19, shall not be allowed entry until January 15, 2021, except minors returning through the repatriation program of the national government. These repatriated minors shall be turned over to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration house parent who, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shall ensure the minors’ safety and their observance of quarantine protocols.
19. All unaccompanied minor Filipino citizens who are not part of the repatriation program of the national government, arriving before January 8, 2021, 12:01AM, shall be turned over to an authorized DSWD officer who can ensure the minors’ safety and their observance to quarantine protocols.
20. Foreign nationals arriving in the Philippines from 1st Feb should have valid and existing visas at the time of entry ( must travel with Philippine national spouse or parents and endorsed by DFA ) except for those qualified under the Balikbayan program under Republic Act No. 6768 or the Act Instituting the Balikbayan Program," Foreign nationals should also have a pre-booked accommodation for at least seven nights in an accredited quarantine hotel or facility. They shall also be subject to COVID-19 testing at the quarantine hotel or facility on the sixth day from the date of their arrival. The entry of these foreign nationals will be subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port and date of entry.
21. FOR OFWs
1. While abroad, register online thru https://c19.redcross.org.ph/arriving-passengers for land based OFWs and https://ecif.firstaide.ph/#/ for seafarers and secure your QR Code.
2. Bureau of quarantine collects the accomplished health declaration form to all passengers. BOQ medical officer and staffs evaluates arriving OFWs/ROFs for any signs of infection declared as Public Health of International concern (PHEIC) like COVID 19 through thermal scanning, Health Declaration Checklist (HDC) review and physical examination
3. Briefing on health and safety protocols upon arrival at NAIA by Philippine Coast Guard. Secure and fill-out OWWA Project Care Form.
4. Proceed to Bureau of Immigration for clearance prior to retrieval of luggage(s).
5. Proceed to OWWA arrival counter and submit the Project Care Form. For seafarers, proceed to MARINA Help Desk.
6. For land-based OFWs, your accommodation will be provided free of charge by OWWA. For sea-based OFWs, your Local Manning Agency (LMA) will arrange for your hotel accommodation/quarantine facility. Note that your date of arrival is Day 1.
7. Board designated OWWA buses to your assigned quarantine facilities/hotels and observe strict quarantine procedure while thereat.
8. On Day 6, Philippine Coast Guard will conduct the RT-PCR swab test at the hotel/quarantine facility. Continue observing strict quarantine procedure while waiting for results.
9. Upon receipt of negative RT-PCR test results online, expect to receive Bureau of Quarantine Health Certificate indicating the actual number of days on quarantine.
10. Wait for advice and prepare to leave the hotel using OWWA assigned buses. For seabased OFWs, your LMA will arrange for your transportation to PITX or NAIA Terminal 2.
11. For Luzon bound, proceed to PITX in Paranague and for Visayas and Mindanao bound including Palawan proceed to NAIA PAL Terminal 2 for processing.
12. Fill-out necessary forms and wait for check-in announcement.
13. Proceed to pre-departure area and wait for boarding announcement.
14. Upon arrival at airport of destination, report to RTF/PTF/OWWA Station or LGU for accounting and instructions.
15. RTF/PTF or LGU will provide free transportation to LGU of final destination.
16. Complete the remainder of your quarantine (total of 14days) at the city/municipal/barangay quarantine facility, or at home if permitted by your LGU.
17. Once released from quarantine by LGU, continue to observe minimum health standards like wearing of face mask, maintaining physical distance and washing of hands. Also, always keep your immune system high by having enough sleep, eating the correct food and doing regular physical exercise.

22. All foreign nationals (except for Section 9(e) visa holders shall present a pre booked accommodation for at least 6 nights in an accredited quarantine facility/hotel at the Immigration counters for initial check. Those who fail to present a pre booked accommodation shall be denied entry and shall be boarded immediately in the next available flight. Kindly cascade for strict adherence.
23. Effective 20th March 2021 until 19th April 2021, Foreign Nationals and ROF’s (Returning Overseas Filipinos) non-OFW’s, are temporarily suspended to enter the country.
- Exemptions are as follows ;

1. Holders of 9(e) visas or Diplomat visa.
2. Medical repatriation and their escort/s duly endorsed by the DFA or OWWA.
3. Distressed ROF’s duly endorsed by the DFA.
4. Emergency, humanitarian and other analogous cases approved by the NTF Covid-19.
24. Effective 22nd March – 21st April2021 Foreign Seafarers under the Green Lanes program for crew change may be allowed to travel by air provided they are holding valid 9 (c) visa at time of entry
25. Until 15 June 2021, passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or United Arab Emirates are not allowed to enter.
- Filipinos coming from the foregoing countries covered by any repatriation program of the national government shall not be prohibited from entering the Philippines but shall be required to undergo an absolute facility based 14 day quarantine period.
- Filipinos and foreign passenger merely transiting through mentioned restricted countries shall be subject to the following rules

1. Shall not be deemed as having come from or having been to such country, provided that they stayed in the airport the whole time and were not cleared for entry into these countries by Immigration Authorities
2. On arrival in the Philippines, guests covered by the immediately preceding paragraph need not complete a full 14 day facility based quarantine, but shall comply with existing testing and quarantine protocols of the national government.

25. All specimens from travelers coming from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh that turn positive upon testing in the Philippines shall undergo Whole Genome Sequencing. All close contacts must undergo facility-based quarantine for fourteen (14) days, and contact tracing shall expand up to the third generation contacts.
26. For foreign diplomats and their qualified dependents
a. All incoming diplomats and their qualified dependents shall present: (a) a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test result, taken not more than seventy-two (72) hours from the first country/port of departure; and (b) a duly executed Undertaking (“Annex A”) upon arrival in the Philippines. They shall undergo immediate self-quarantine at the diplomat’s declared quarters or accommodation for a mandatory 14-day period, except only for the purpose of obtaining a RT-PCR COVID-19 test as provided in the succeeding paragraph.
b. All incoming diplomats and their qualified dependents shall undergo a RT-PCR COVID-19 test on the seventh (7th) day from date of arrival in the Philippines. The concerned Diplomatic Mission or International Organization shall submit the test results to the DOH Bureau of Quarantine at boqdirectorsoffice@gmail.com, copy furnished to the relevant Geographic Office or the Office of the United Nations and other International Organizations of the Department, within twenty-four (24) hours from the issuance or release of the test result.

QATAR - published 06.06.2021(As per TIMATIC)

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 .

A. Travelers bound for Qatar with arrival scheduled between 13:00hrs 25th April up to 01:59hrs on 27th April 2021 who do not have a valid pre-travel PCR test shall be allowed to board the aircraft or enter through Abu Samra on the condition that they must undergo PCR test on their arrival in HIA/Abu Samra or on arrival up to day 1 for those going to quarantine facilities (Hotels, Private etc.) for a fee of QAR 300/- per passenger (including minors).

B. The transition period will end 1:59am 27th April 2021, therefore any traveler with arrival scheduled from 2:00am on 27th April 2021 will be subject to the mandatory pre-travel COVID-19 PCR Test and should not be allowed to board / enter the land border.

C. From 13:00hours on 25th April 2021, in any case that the pre-travel COVID-19 PCR test certificate is found invalid, or if the traveler fail to provide a certificate (lost during travel, or any other reason, etc.) upon arrival in Qatar, the traveler will be subject to the following:

1. The traveler will be required to undergo PCR test at the HIA upon arrival with a fee of QAR 300/- payable using a bank card or through online link which will be sent to the passenger mobile number immediately after registration in HIA Clinic. MOPH Cashiers will be on site to arrange payment.
2. All travelers regardless age (including minors) are required to have PCR test done upon their arrival in HIA, or on arrival up to day 1 for those going to quarantine facilities (Hotels, Private, etc.).
3. A traveler who is a government employee who are returning from an official mission, or business traveler, VIP, etc. will be required to pay the test and may arrange re-imbursement of the PCR test fee with their employer or the host.
4. Transit passengers who require a swab test for their onward flight must pay for the swab test on same rate QAR 300/-.
5. Traveler whose Entry Permit indicates ‘Mukhaines Quarantine’ must not be allowed to board unless they hold a valid PCR test.

Effective 29th April 2021, 1200 am
a. All passengers whose original flight is from the countries India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Philippines are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Test done 48 hours before departure from the testing centers approved by their local health authority; Civil Aviation Authority and HIA are requested that all Airlines be required to strictly review the authenticity of the PCR certificate (and if possible stamp it with their seal of approval/review) before allowing any passenger to board the aircraft, no one should be allowed to board unless valid certificate is provided regardless if vaccinated against Covid-19, presence of immunity as a result COVID-19 infection within the past 6 months, age, or health condition.
b. All passengers from the countries India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Philippines must undergo a repeat COVID-19 PCR test in hotel quarantine or Mekhaines facility within one day of flight arrival.
c. All passengers from the countries India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Philippines must undergo 10 days’ quarantine in a dedicated quarantine facility, or 14 days if quarantine is at Mekhaines facility, regardless of previous vaccination or immunity against Covid-19; No one is allowed to use private quarantine for these passengers.
d. All of the established criteria for hotel/home quarantine exemptions DO NOT APPLY to travelers from the said countries.
e. Government employees from the different ministries and other governmental entities on official missions that are 72 hours or less will be subjected to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH.
f. Medical Escort will be allowed to board the aircraft but they will be subject to conditions stated above in points # b-e on their return to Qatar.
g. All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test as mentioned in point a,

The PCR test result should be negative before they are allowed to board the aircraft to Qatar, or enter Qatar through any ports of entry (HIA/Abu Samra land border/ sea port).

2. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.

This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx

3. 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
4. Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.

5. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are not allowed to enter with a national ID card.
6. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines or Sri Lanka must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 10 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview .
7. Passengers entering or transiting through Qatar from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines or Sri Lanka 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.
8. 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 or Sri Lanka.

9. 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 .
10. Effective 25 April 2021 until 01:59 local time 27 April 2021, passengers without a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival are subject to a test upon arrival at their own expense.
- This does not apply to passengers with an Exception Entry Permit stated as Mukaines.
2. Effective 25 April 2021 Covishield has been added to the MOPH recognized vaccines; Travelers must have 2 doses and similar conditions in terms of the 14-day period is required to be eligible for the quarantine exemption.
• Vaccine Lot number in certificates is preferable

Accordingly, all types of vaccines recognized by the MOPH in state of Qatar so far until the 22nd of April 2021 are as follows:
1. Pfizer/BioNTech
2. Moderna
3. AstraZeneca
4. Johnson & Johnson
7. Covishield
General Policy:
The health status on Ehteraz application for all travelers coming to the State of Qatar on must be "yellow", showing that the individual is under quarantine.
The COVID-19 Green List countries is identified and published on the Ministry of Public Health website and announced by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. The list is reviewed and updated regularly.
All Qatari and GCC citizens should travel from and to the State of Qatar using their passports and not their ID cards as a precautionary measure to control the transmission of COVID-19 infection in the country.
Qatari and Residents returning from one of the COVID-19 Green Listed Countries must be tested upon arrival to the Port of Entry (PoE) using the approved testing method for COVID-19 and sign the Undertaking for Home Quarantine for a week. On the sixth day, the individual should visit one of the PHCC healthcare centers for re-testing.
Citizens and Residents returning from the other countries that is not included in the COVID-19 Green List should be hotel quarantined at their own expense for a week. They should book a quarantine package from the listed hotels on the "Discover Qatar" website before their travel abroad. They will be re-tested on day 6 and released from the hotel after their health status on Ehteraz turned green on day 7.
If there are MOPH approved COVID-19 testing centers at the country of travel, a COVID-19-free certificate should be obtained from one of these centers to be exempted from testing at the Port of Entry (PoE). The Certificate should not exceed 48 hours before travel.
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 7 days through the "Discover Qatar" website before traveling to Qatar.
Re-testing on the sixth day of quarantine is mandatory, and the individuals under home quarantine will receive SMS as a reminder to visit one of the PHCC healthcare centers for testing. If they did not show-up, it will be followed by a phone call from the Healthcare team. No answer or show-up to the appointment for a valid reason will be considered as non-compliance, and the legal action will be taken per the Decree-Law no.17 for the year 1990.
If the traveler was a minor, their official guardian should sign the "Home Quarantine Undertaking".
Employers, whether individuals or companies, government or private, must obtain "Exceptional Entry Permit" for residents and their family members (QIDs holders) who are still abroad in order to allow them to return to the State of Qatar. The permit is valid for one month from its date of its issuance and can be renewed automatically if not used.
Residents who are currently in the State of Qatar and wish to travel and return will automatically receive an "Exceptional Entry Permit". The resident or their employer will be able to printout the permit from the Ministry of Interior's website or "Metrash2" application at any point after their departure. Residents currently abroad are still required to get the "Exceptional Return Permit" via the "Qatar Portal" website if they wish to return to the State of Qatar.
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, the COVID-19 Green Listed Countries, and the approved testing centers abroad through the official sources and the sites mentioned above before planning their trip.
Citizens, their Spouses and Children, and the Holders of Permanent Residency:
Citizens, their spouses and children, and permanent residency holders can return to the State of Qatar at any time, provided they adhere to the travel and return policy mentioned above.
Citizens, their spouses and children, and permanent residency holders shall bear the cost of the hotel quarantine for one week, if the hotel quarantine criteria apply, provided that the booking made through "Discover Qatar" before their travel abroad.
If the hotel quarantine criteria apply, the government will cover the costs of the hotel quarantine packages for patients receiving their treatment 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.
• Citizens, their spouses and children, and permanent residents are exempted from hotel quarantine if they are among the vulnerable groups listed in this policy, knowing that this includes their immediate family members and domestic helpers traveling with them and share the same national address.
GCC Citizens:
GCC Citizens can enter the State of Qatar through its air and land ports.
Visitors to the State of Qatar from GCC should be hotel quarantined at their own expense for a week. They should book a quarantine package from the listed hotels on the "Discover Qatar" website before their travel to Qatar. The exemption policy cannot be applied because of the unavailability of their own residence where they can be home quarantined.
Visitors traveling through the land port are allowed to go to the hotel designated for quarantine using their own cars, provided they sign a "Quarantine Undertaking", according to which individuals are obligated to follow the State of Qatar laws and policies in force to control infectious diseases.
Residents (Professionals):
Residents abroad may return to the State of Qatar, as of August 1, 2020, by applying for an "Exceptional Entry Permit" through "Qatar Portal" website.
Residents who are currently in the State of Qatar and wish to travel and return will automatically receive an "Exceptional Entry Permit". The resident or their employer will be able to printout the permit from the Ministry of Interior's website at any point after their departure. Residents currently abroad are still required to get the "Exceptional Return Permit" via the "Qatar Portal" website if they wish to return to the State of Qatar.
The same quarantine policy explained above in the General Policy for the Travelers' Entry Policy shall apply to this population category.
Workers (Craftsmen and Manual Professions):
The employer (public or private sector) may submit an "Exceptional Entry Permit" application for craftsmen and manual workers electronically via the "Qatar Portal" website. A similar process applies to domestic workers.
The employer shall bear the costs of the quarantine in the dedicated facilities for quarantine at a nominal fee after obtaining the entry permit.
Bookings are made through the "Discover Qatar" website, where room options are available, provided that the reservation is for 14 days.
The health status of the workers under quarantine will be monitored, and if they showed any symptoms, they would be tested. Otherwise, they will be tested before the end of the quarantine period. If the result is negative, they will be released from the hotel quarantine after completing day-14.
VVIP Visitors and accompanying Officials:
VVIP Guests bringing their own COVID-19 testing Certificate, should ensure the testing technique used is RT-PCR. The testing result must be negative and valid for 48 hours after arrival to Qatar. If the visit duration is over 72 hours, they must be re-tested.
If the VVIP Guests were tested in Qatar, they must be re-tested after 72 hours.
Diplomats:
Members of the Qatari diplomatic missions abroad, Cultural, and Military Attaches on annual leaves, and Foreign Missions' Heads and their families should have a COVID-19-free Certificate from one of the testing centers approved and announced by MOPH. In the absence of MOPH approved testing centers, a certificate using RT-PCR is crucial to be exempted from testing at the Port of Entry (PoE). The COVID-19-free Certificate should not exceed 48 hours before travel. Otherwise, they will be tested at the Airport upon arrival and shall be home quarantined for a week and re-tested on day 6.
The same process applies to the holders of administrative cards, except employees on local contracts.
Foreign Diplomats and holders of administrative cards shall be exempted from signing the Home Quarantine Undertaking and downloading the Ehteraz app. Vulnerable Groups Eligible for Home Quarantine: The following vulnerable groups returning from travel (Qatari and Residents) and their immediate family members, including their domestic helpers who share the same national address are eligible for home quarantine and a certificate from Hamad Medical Corporation is required
Aged 65 years old and above.
Organ and Bone Marrow transplant recipients.
Patients with conditions that require immune-suppressive treatment.
Patients with heart failure or coronary artery disease.
Patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.
Cancer patients with metastasis and those on treatment (Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy).
Pregnant females (any trimester).
Nursing mothers with children aged 0-5 years.
Patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRD) or on dialysis.
Patients with CLD (Chronic Liver Disease) and decompensation.
Patients with lower-limb amputations.
People with disabilities where they depend on others for their activities of daily living.
Children with disabilities and their mothers.
Patients with epilepsy and on treatment.
Patients with diabetic foot infections.
People with deceased first-degree relatives in the last ten days.
People with mental health problems on antipsychotic medications and whose condition is aggravated by staying in closed spaces
Diabetic with neuro, nephro, retinopathy and any other complications.
Minor travelers (below 18 years old) traveling without an accompanied guardian.
Citizens and Residents traveling with a family member who is among the vulnerable groups and returned to the country without them, should be hotel quarantined and must book a hotel quarantine package from the listed hotels on the "Discover Qatar" website before their travel abroad.
The exemption from hotel quarantine can be suspended in case the accommodation is not appropriate for home quarantine or an MOPH decision to control COVID-19 transmission in the country.
TRAVELING ABROAD POLICY:
General Policy:
Citizens and Residents can travel abroad at any time, provided they adhere to the travel and return policy.
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.
If one or more conditions listed in the Vulnerable Groups in this policy apply, Citizens and Residents must obtain a medical certificate by login to their account on "My Health" portal that shows their health condition and entitlement for home quarantine when booking their flight before traveling abroad.
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.
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.
EHTERAZ APP. POLICY:
Travelers 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:
A Qatari SIM Card from a local telecom operator (Ooredoo and Vodafone).
Internet access.
A smartphone that supports either Android 6 and up or IOS 13.5 and up.
Download the application on your mobile phone either via Google Play or Apple App Store or from any search engines on the internet.
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.
COVID-19 TESTING CENTERS ABROAD APPROVAL POLICY:
Criteria to approve COVID-19 testing centers must be shared with the Qatari embassies abroad, and the Foreign and Arab embassies in the country. The proposed testing centers should be studied against the set criteria to determine the testing centers included in the list based on the travelers' flow arriving from those countries.
The criteria set by MOPH focused on the laboratory accreditation, analytical methods used for testing, and the information required to be included in the certificate.
Special Notes:
GCC nationals traveling from low risk countries to DOH and intended to avail home quarantine must hold Qatar ID and proof of resident availability in DOH.
In case if guest not holding above mention documents then they must have a confirm booking in Hotel Discover Qatar for quarantine and to follow COVID-19 protocols.
Other nationals traveling from high risk countries, even if they fall under exemption categories must have resident or provide resident details in Qatar to avail home quarantine as per Covid-19 protocols or in case of not having residents then guest must have a hotel booking at Discover Qatar for quarantine.
Immigration will impose fine against the airline for accepting passenger who are not compliant with above requirement.
Passengers traveling to Doha under family visit visa must hold a booking at Discover Qatar Hotel even though they fall under exception category (above 65years and kids below 5 etc....) for home quarantine.
• effective Sunday, the 14th of February 2021 all the health exemptions from hotel quarantine are stopped to travelers coming from countries not included on the Green List and until further notice.
• Accordingly, ALL passengers arriving from countries not included in the green list are required to have confirmed quarantine hotel booking through Discover Qatar website for seven night - No Exemptions!
• The above also applies to travelers who were exempted from hotel quarantine prior their travel and all visitors arriving in the State of Qatar.
• Hotel quarantine is also required for GCC nationals and visitors to the State of Qatar without Qatari Resident ID card (QID) arriving from all countries including those listed in the Green List. Exemptions:
• Foreign Diplomats holders of diplomatic and administrative cards issued by MOFA are exempted from hotel quarantine, and will undergo seven days home quarantine despite the country they are returning from. ( either countries from the Green-List, or other countries).
• USA and NATO personnel holding Military ID with order to Qatar can arrive to Qatar without EEP, and they do not need prior hotel quarantine booking through discover Qatar website, they are subject to special quarantine arrangements, and they will be handled by their authorized sponsors, as per usual protocol without change.
citizens and residents of the state of Qatar who have received the two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, and their accompanying family members traveling with them are exempted from Hotel Quarantine to the
Minors who are below 16 years old will be exempted from Hotel quarantine.
Minors who are 16 years old and above (i.e. 16 years old and below 18 years) will be subject for hotel quarantine and they should be accompanied by one of their parents.
• Also kindly be informed that based on the instructions received from Ministry of Public Health, it has been decided on the 18th of February 2021 to exempt both citizens and residents who have received the Two doses of COVID-19 vaccination from quarantine requirements upon returning from abroad.
• Taking into consideration that the exemption from quarantine is valid for a period of three months, to be started after 14 days from the date of receiving the second dose. However, (PCR) swab test result must be negative upon returning to the country.
• The exemption currently does not apply to the passengers who received their vaccination outside the State of Qatar.
• In the event of having a family traveling with a member who has received the vaccination ( the two doses), the exemption will apply only to the family member who received the vaccination and accompanied family members under 5 years old, other family members age between (5 and 18 years old) must undergo quarantine as per the current regulation and based on the country classification, In case there is no adult companion with them, one of the parents must stay with them in the quarantine hotel even if he/she was vaccinated.
• The traveler must present a negative (PCR) certificate upon arrival in the Doha, this certificate must be issued from one of the approved centers by the Ministry of Public Health abroad, and the test should be made (48) hours prior to the travel to Doha.
• In case of obtaining the certificate from an unaccredited center abroad or not having a negative (PCR) certificate, (PCR) test will be conducted for the travelers upon arrival at HIA.
• For follow up on the updates for the list of Green Countries, or the travel and return instructions, you can check the MOPH website through the following link: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID For more details and updates on the travel policy please visit the MOPH website through this link:
• https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
Following applies with immediate effect.
Below mentioned travelers arriving from Non-Green country list are exempted from Hotel Quarantine
1. Non-vaccinated children below 18 years of age returning to Qatar alone OR accompanied by their parents who received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This exception is not applicable if one of the traveling parents has not yet received both doses of the vaccine, in this case hotel quarantine procedures will apply to the parent and children below 18 years, while other parent who has received both doses of the vaccine will be exempted from the hotel quarantine as per earlier instructions, if they wish to do so.
2. Travelers who are vaccinated with the 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine, either from Qatar or abroad (provided that the vaccine is recognized in the State of Qatar - through prior approval from the representative of the Ministry of Public Health in the quarantine cell). If they arrived before completing the 14-days period from the date of their 2nd dose, they will be allowed to quarantine at home for a period of (7) days or the remaining number of days until completing the required 14-days period, whichever is shorter.
3. Travelers who are 75 years and above plus one (1) escort only (living in the same house).
4. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with an infant up to 2 years old and accompanied by a fully vaccinated husband OR immediate relative (living in the same house).
5. Depending on their medical status, returning patients through Ministry of Public Health plus one (1) escort only (living in the same house), with a prior approval from the representative of the Ministry of Public Health in the quarantine cell.
Travelers from all above mentioned categories MUST have negative PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival from approved medical center in the country where he/she came from, OR upon arrival in Qatar. If the test result is positive, the applicable health isolation procedures will be implemented as per government of Qatar health policy.
For more information and latest updates, please refer to the below link to Ministry of Public Health on Travel and Return Policy: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx

RUSSIAN FED. - published 02.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

2. Suspension of e-visa issuance.
3. Passengers entering or transiting the Russian Fed. must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 03 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 and Kyrgyzstan arriving on a direct flight from Armenia, Belarus or Kyrgyzstan.

4. Nationals of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan arriving on a direct flight from Armenia, Belarus or Kyrgyzstan must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 03 days before arrival. The test result must have a green QR code obtained in the app 'Traveling without COVID-19'.
5. Until 21 June 2021, flights from Tanzania to the Russian Fed. are suspended.
6. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
7. A completed “Application Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.rospotrebnadzor.ru/upload/авиаАнкета%20RUS.docx

SAUDI ARABIA – published on 29.05.2021

Passengers are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Saudi Arabia
first degree family members of nationals of Saudi Arabia;
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. They must not have transited through or been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days;
residents of Saudi Arabia. They must not have transited through or been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days in the past 14 days;
passengers with an exit/entry, work, residence or visit visa issued by Saudi Arabia (tourist visa are not accepted). They must not have transited through or have been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days;
domestic workers of nationals of Saudi Arabia. They must be accompanied by the sponsor;
domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree family members of the sponsor. They must not have transited through or have been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days in the past 14 days.

2. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Saudi Arabia.

This does not apply to:
nationals of Saudi Arabia;
passengers younger than 8 years

3. Passengers could be subject to quarantine.
4. Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight.
5. A completed health disclaimer form must be presented upon arrival.
6. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
7. Suspension of e-visa issuance.
8. Passenger must complete a health declaration prior to arrival into the airport and submit at the health counters in arrival
9. Airlines can check the validity of the exit/entry visas for residents of Saudi Arabia at https://muqeem.sa/#/visa-validity/check
10. Effective 1:00 Am Saudi Time - 17th May 2021 following applies
a. Allowed to transport all vaccinated Saudi citizens who received (2) doses of the (COVID-19) vaccine, and who received (1) dose on condition that (14) days of their vaccination has passed which matches the status on Tawakkalna app.
b. Allowed to transport recovered citizens from (COVID-19) on condition that (6) months from their (COVIO-19) infection has not passed, which matches the status on Tawakkalna app.
c. Allowed to transport citizens who are younger than the age of 18, on condition that they provide an insurance policy approved by the Saudi Central Bank, which covers the treatments of (COVID-19) abroad, according to what instructions the concerned entities declare.
11. Passenger travelling to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah purpose must have an active Umrah Visa
12. Effective 20th May 2021 following applies
Definition -
Immune –
for Citizens or residents:
Whose status shows immune in the Tawaklna application by completing their vaccinations against (COVID-19), those who have passed (14 days) after their first dose or those who have recovered from (COVID- 19) in a period not exceeding 6 months
For Nonresidents and first- time visitors:
Who have completed 14 days since receiving all doses of the vaccination ( by an authorized vaccine by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia , while providing a certificate of proof in accordance with the requirements ser by the Ministry of Health.
The exemption applies on passengers who provide a certificate proof that they received (COVID-19) vaccination with on e of the following vaccines:
A: Two doses of the Pfizer biontech vaccine
B: Two doses of the Oxford – AstraZeneca Vaccine
C: Two dosed of the Moderna vaccine e
D: One dose of Johnson vaccine

a. All International travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia must complete their institutional quarantine at their own expense starting from the time of arrival at the institutional quarantine facilities
b. Passenger under the following categories would be exempt from the institutional quarantine and its procedures mentioned in this document, provided that the precautionary measures of MOH are applied: Saudi citizens, citizen spouses, citizen’s children and domestic workers accompanying any of individuals mentioned in these categories. On – immune travelers in this category shall comply with home quarantine for a period of 7 days, and be allowed to take the COVID_19 PCR test starting on the 6th day of quarantine.
Non –immune domestic workers accompanying an immune resident. On immune travelers shall comply with home quarantine for a period of 7 days and be allowed to take the COVID-19 PCR test starting on the 6th day of quarantine.

Immune travelers
Those holding a diplomatic visa, diplomat’s and their residing families, on the basis that they adhere to the quarantine procedures by staying in their homes in accordance to the MOH approved regulations.

Cabin Crews
Those involved in health supply chains, according to MOH.
c. The duration of the institutional quarantine for all travelers arriving to Saudi Arabia, with the exception of the categories mentioned above, is
for a period of 7-days for all permitted countries by the institutional quarantine method and will be effective from the time of arrival to the institutional quarantine.
d. In accordance to the form prepared by the Public Health Authority, Passengers must take a PCR test on the 7th day of arrival. If the result is negative, they are permitted to leave quarantine on the 8th day.
e. Children under the age of eight are exempt from taking both PCR tests.
f. Passengers must obtain a medical insurance to cover their treatment of COVID-19.
g. Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating that they received the vaccine at least 14 days before arrival must complete "The registration immunization information form found at https://muqeem.sa/#?vaccine-registration/home

This does not apply to:
nationals of Saudi Arabia;
first degree family members of nationals of Saudi Arabia. They must be traveling together;
nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. They must not have transited through or been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates or United Kingdom in the past 14 days;
residents of Saudi Arabia. They must not have transited through or been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days in the past 14 days;
passengers with an exit/entry, work, residence or visit visa issued by Saudi Arabia (tourist visa are not accepted). They must not have transited through or have been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days;
domestic workers of nationals of Saudi Arabia. They must be accompanied by the sponsor;
domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree family members of the sponsor. They must not have transited through or have been in Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa or Turkey in the past 14 days in the past 14 days.

SRI LANKA -- published 13.06.2021

1. Effective 1 June 2021:

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter if they arrive from or if in the past 14 days they have been in India.
2. Passengers are not allowed to enter if they arrive from or if in the past 14 days they have been in countries of South America and South Africa.
3. Passengers with a travel history to Vietnam (including Transit) in the past 14 days will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka with immediate effect.
4. Passengers must have an approval from the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka by sending an email to: entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk
This does not apply to:
nationals and dual nationals of Sri Lanka staying in a designated quarantine hotel;
passengers traveling as tourists.

2. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
3. With immediate following category of passenger are permitted to enter without prior approval of the foreign Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority.

Sri Lankans
Dual Citizen who travel on Sri Lankan Passports/ETDs
Spouse of Sri Lankans who are foreigners.
Unmarried children of Sri Lankans who are foreigners and
Sri Lankan Seafarers arriving by Air

4. A maximum of 75 passengers per arriving aircraft for passengers not arriving via the Sri Lanka Tourism Bio Bubble Route.
5. No limitation in numbers for passengers arriving via the Sri Lanka Tourism Bio Bubble Route holding tourist visas, resident visas & dual citizens. (www.srilanka.travel/helloagain)
6. Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years with a tourist visa.
merchant seamen who are nationals of Sri Lanka with a Seaman's Discharge Book. They must transfer
directly from the ship to the airport.

7. Suspension of all visa on arrival and ETAs –
8. Passengers with travel history who have visited India in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka
9. All Foreigners MUST have Valid Visa issued by Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka , prior to boarding a flight, under 1 of below categories.
Categories of visas issued

a. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
b. Landing Endorsement
(The above mentioned visas are issued through the system by DIE and passenger shall carry a copy for reference and to be shown during check in)
c. Entry Visa
d. Multiple Entry Business Visa
e. Residence Visa
(These visas are endorsed in the passport)

10. Nationals and dual nationals of Sri Lanka must have a printed medical certificate in English with:

a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or
a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Antigen test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point

11. Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.

This does not apply to nationals and dual nationals of Sri Lanka.

12. Passengers and airline crew are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test and quarantine upon arrival.

This does not apply to airline crew who do not disembark the aircraft.

13. A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.
14. More details can be found at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ .

Flights to Sri Lanka restart
1. Schedule aircraft operations will be restricted to a total of 75 passengers per flight effective 03 May for 14 days
2. Foreign Passengers must have an insurance policy with a minimum medical coverage of the equivalent in USD of LKR 5,000,000.-(mandatory- valid for one month); and

must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay; and
must have receipt for 2 PCR tests to be performed after arrival.
Passengers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.

3. Following categories of passengers are permitted;

a. Sri Lankan Passport Holders:

On arrival Passenger need to make payment (remittance) for his/her 02 PCR test in Colombo Rs. 16,000 to the Medical officer/clinic at the hotel designated by the Colombo Station.
Within 96 hours prior to departure PCR test to be done locally and the negative report to be carried when boarding the flight.
Receipt of the PCR payment to be scanned and sent to Colombo station Harshini.subashana@gsa.omanair.com .
All PCR test will be done at the hotel on day 1 & 2nd and on day 11 or 12.
All Sri Lankans and dual citizens and their accompanying parents, spouses and children have to undergo 14 days paid quarantine at the Quarantine Hotel/ Quarantine Centre/ Safe and secure certified Level 1 Hotel at their own cost. This doesn’t apply to fully vaccinated passenger. They will subject to home quarantine
Diplomats and UN Organizations/Missions/Agencies are also eligible for home quarantine.

b. Tourist (Foreign Passport Holders)
All tourists interested to visit Sri Lanka will have to follow the following process:

Access Sri Lanka tourism app to reserve and pay for hotel package.
Must pay for PCR ,health insurance online and obtain the reference number.
Guest shall visit Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration website to apply for visa. Guest must update the reference number received from the Sri Lanka tourism app to complete the visa application process.
96 hours prior to departure PCR test to be done locally and the negative report to be carried when boarding the flight.
No minimum stay requirement for tourist. The tourist is required to stay in the bubble at the selected hotel during the entire stay.
If holiday in Sri Lanka is up to 07 days they guest have to pay for two PCR tests at USD 50 each , the 1st PCR test will be done on day 1 upon arrival at the selected hotel.
If holiday in Sri Lanka is up to 14 days or more they have to pay for three PCR tests at USD 50 each.
All tourist and foreign nationals including foreign national staff members of the diplomatic missions/UN organizations who are holding diplomatic /UN/Official passports and their accompanying parents, spouses and children have to undergo 14 days paid quarantine at the Quarantine Hotel/ Quarantine Centre/ Safe and secure certified Level 1 Hotel at their own cost.
Children below two years and above should undergo Day one (on arrival ) COVID-19 PCT testing and all travelers of two years and above should undergo Day 11 to 14 PCR testing

Passenger seeking hotel quarantine are limited only 75 passengers per flight .
Foreign Airline Crew (Operating into Sri Lanka with a Foreign Carrier)
Foreign airline crew members shall adhere to the following guidelines in addition to General Measures.
(i) It is mandatory for the foreign airline crew members arriving into Sri Lanka to carry a negative COVID-19 test result in English language done within 96 hours prior to embarkation.
(ii) All crew members should undergo quarantine in an approved hotel for airline crew members.
(iii) If crew layover for less than 72hrs, and the crew are confined to the Hotel Premises, the crew then do not require a PCR Test on arrival (Day 01)
(iv) If layover for 72 hours or more in Sri Lanka, on arrival (Day One) PCR test shall be done and shall be quarantined at the hotel until they depart from Sri Lanka.
(v) After sample collection, for any operational reason the crew member can be release for a return flight without the result of the test.

Switzerland – as of 13.06.2021 (IATA News) (Information from Station)

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

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 of EEA Member States and Switzerland;;
until 23 May 2021, passengers arriving directly from Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland (Rep.), Korea (Rep.), Monaco, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See). If they transit through other countries, they must stay in the international transit area of the airport;
effective 24 May 2021, passengers arriving directly from Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Korea (Rep.), Monaco, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See). 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 Schengen C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020.
passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating they received the last vaccine dose
unvaccinated passengers younger than 18 years if they are traveling with their fully-vaccinated guardians.

3. 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 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. They are subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test upon arrival at their own expense.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 16 or 12 years, depending on their country of departure. Details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn ;
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 stating they received the last vaccine dose 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 ;
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

4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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
7. PCR test facility is available in Zurich airport

TANZANIA – as of 16.05.2021 (Source CM/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 passengers arriving on airlines that require a COVID-19 negative test, as a condition for acceptance on the flight, must present the certificate upon arrival. Passengers arriving on other airlines, that do not request for COVID-19 negative test report, will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested for RT-PCR;
4. Flights from India are suspended.
- This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights.
5. Passengers arriving from India on humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
6. Passengers arriving from India on humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights are subject to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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;
10. All international arriving passengers shall dispose-of their masks after use during travel at designated waste collection containers upon arrival;
11. 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;
12. 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
13. MOH website https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/
14. All arriving passengers are required to present Negative Covid-19 RTPCR Certificate done within 72 hours before arrival into Tanzania
15. Rapid Test required to be done for passengers arriving from countries with High number of Covid cases. Cost USD 25/- . List of countries not provided
16. All such passengers are required to undergo 14 days’ quarantine at own cost
17. 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.

THAILAND – as of 01.06.2021

1. 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;
residents of Hong Kong (SAR China) with an APEC Business Travel Card arriving from Hong Kong (SAR China);
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 or transiting 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 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
10. Suspension of visa exemption for nationals of Cambodia and Myanmar with a normal passport.
11. Passengers are subject to medical screening
12. 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.

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

TUNISIA - published 09.09.2020

1. Passengers arriving from Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Djibouti, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea (Dem. People's Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Isl., Mauritania, Micronesia (Federated States), Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (Rep.), Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Samoa, Samoa (American), Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Solomon Isl., Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tonga, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Virgin Isl. (USA), Yemen, Zambia or Zimbabwe are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:

nationals and residents of Tunisia.
spouses of nationals of Tunisia.

2. Nationals and residents of Tunisia arriving from Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China (People's Rep.), Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Equatorial Guinea, France, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Macao (SAR China), Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates or Uruguay are subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
3. Spouses of nationals of Tunisia arriving from Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China (People's Rep.), Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Equatorial Guinea, France, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Macao (SAR China), Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates or Uruguay are subject to self-quarantine for 14 days. They must have a marriage certificate. 4. Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China (People's Rep.), Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Equatorial Guinea, France, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Macao (SAR China), Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates or Uruguay for a period less than 14 days are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to passengers traveling as part of an organized all-inclusive tour.

5. Nationals and residents of Tunisia arriving from Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Djibouti, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea (Dem. People's Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Isl., Mauritania, Micronesia (Federated States), Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (Rep.), Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Samoa, Samoa (American), Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Solomon Isl., Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tonga, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Virgin Isl. (USA), Yemen, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to quarantine in a hotel for 7 days and self-quarantine for an additional 7 days.
6. Spouses of nationals of Tunisia arriving from Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Djibouti, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea (Dem. People's Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Isl., Mauritania, Micronesia (Federated States), Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (Rep.), Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Samoa, Samoa (American), Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Solomon Isl., Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tonga, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Virgin Isl. (USA), Yemen, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to quarantine in a hotel for 7 days and self-quarantine for an additional 7 days. They must have a marriage certificate.
7. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result issued at most 120 hours before arrival.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.

TURKEY- as of 11.06.2021 (Source IATA News)

1. Until 30 June 2021, passengers must have a negative PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival, if in the past 14 days have been in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa or Sri Lanka.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

2. Passengers arriving from Egypt, Iran, Singapore or the United Kingdom must have a negative PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.

3. 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.

4. 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.
5. 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
6. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 14 days.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – published 11.06.2021

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.

2. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda or Zambia are not allowed to enter and transit.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates and their first degree family members;
passengers with a diplomatic or an official passport traveling on duty;
passengers with a golden visa or a silver visa issued by United Arab Emirates.

3. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Viet Nam are not allowed to enter and transit.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates and their first degree family members;
passengers with a diplomatic or an official passport traveling on duty;
passengers with a golden visa or a silver visa issued by United Arab Emirates;
passengers with a vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 28 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covieshield, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

4. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit.

This does not apply to
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty with an official letter from the MOFA of United Arab Emirates.

5. Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB):

are subject to medical screening, and
must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App.

6. Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance.
7. Residents of United Arab Emirates with a Golden Residence Card or a residency visa returning to Dubai (DXB) must have a GDRFA approval obtained before departure at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitServiceForm.aspx
8. Residents of United Arab Emirates must have an ICA approval obtained at https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae before departure.

This does not apply to passengers returning to Dubai (DXB).

9. Passengers entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates who in the past 14 days have been in Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zambia must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country. The test result must also have a QR code.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

10. Passengers entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates who in the past 14 days have been in Viet Nam must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country. The test result must also have a QR code.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zambia;
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

11. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan or Viet Nam;
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities;

12. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan or Sudan must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by Bangladesh, Pakistan or Sudan. The test result must have a QR code.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities

13. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Nigeria must:

have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by Nigeria; or
have a printed negative COVID-19 rapid test taken at most 4 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates.
This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

14. Passengers transiting through Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

15. Passengers entering Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zambia.

16. Passengers entering Sharjah (SHJ) must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country.

This does not apply to:
nationals of United Arab Emirates;
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zambia.

17. Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country. Effective 1 June 2021, passengers arriving from Egypt, Ethiopia, Lebanon or Sudan must have a QR code in the test result.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities;
passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Viet Nam or Zambia.

18. Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) from the United Kingdom must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the United Kingdom.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities;

19. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
20. Nationals of United Arab Emirates entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival.
21. Passengers entering Abu Dhabi (AUH), Al Maktoum (DWC), Dubai (DXB), or Sharjah (SHJ) could be subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test and quarantine.
22. Visa on arrival facilities at Abu Dhabi (AUH) restarted.
23. Expired residence permits issued by the United Arab Emirates that have been extended until December 2020 are accepted for entry. Passengers must present proof of the extended validity.
24. Nationals of Korea (Rep.) traveling under the Fast Track program must have an 'Isolation Exemption Certificate'.
25. Passengers are allowed to transit through Abu Dhabi (AUH) for a maximum of 24 hours. Passengers must have a confirmed airside hotel booking if their transit time exceeds 12 hours.
26. Nationals of Nigeria must have a return ticket, and a hotel booking or proof of accommodation address for the period of intended stay.
- This does not apply to passengers with a resident visa.
27. Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App.
28. Flights from South Africa and Nigeria are suspended until 18th June 2021
29. Flights from India, Vietnam and Yemen are suspended.
30. Until 18 June 2021, flights from Congo (Dem. Rep.), Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia are suspended .
31. Airline crew without a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result of a test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point are subject to quarantine until their next flight.
32. Effective 9 May 2021, passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Egypt or Ethiopia must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by Bangladesh. The test result must have a QR code.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

33. Effective 10 May 2021, passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Lebanon must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by Bangladesh. The test result must have a QR code.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 12 years;
passengers with disabilities.

34. With immediate effect Passengers from India are not allowed to transit through DXB.
35. Effective from Wednesday 12th May 2021 – 23.59 hrs – UAE time, all air transport services and/or inbound and transiting passenger movements are suspended, from the following destinations, until further notice:-
The People's Republic of Bangladesh
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
This decision does not apply to the members of the diplomatic missions, UAE nationals, holders of a UAE Golden Visa and those passengers exempted and/or granted permission to enter UAE by the appropriate authorities.

In addition, this decision does not apply to freighter operations, business flights and the carriage of outbound passengers from UAE and/or transiting through Dubai to the aforesaid countries.

Further, if any passenger(s) has travelled to and/or visited the aforesaid countries within fourteen (14) days prior to the entry in to the UAE and whose final destination is Dubai or in transit through Dubai, except for UAE Nationals who are returning to UAE will not be accepted.

Those exempted as stated above, on and after arrival in the Emirate of Dubai, shall comply with the following:-

All inbound passengers shall be quarantined for ten (10) days from the date of arrival;
Ensure that every inbound passenger is holding a VALID Covid-19 Test certificate that is issued within the valid time frame, namely, 48 hours from the time of collecting the sample and also ensure that the time of sample collection - “Date & Time” and time of reporting “Result date and Result time” are accurate;
The PCR test reports shall be accepted only from a certified lab which use QR code;

Effective from 03 April 2021 the following conditions must be met for all flights to/from DXB or DWC:
UAE residents, GCC citizens & tourists arriving to DXB/DWC
All UAE residents, GCC citizens, and visitors traveling to Dubai will need to do a pre-travel (before departure) PCR test, irrespective of the country they are coming from.
Validity period of PCR test is 72 hours.
If travelling from one of the updated list of 63 countries mentioned below, a second test will also occur upon arrival in Dubai:

Middle East & Africa
Angola	Guinea	Kenya	Somaliland	Tunisia	Qatar
Djibouti	Iran	Lebanon	South Africa	Uganda	Oman
Egypt	Iraq	Morocco	South Sudan	Zambia	Bahrain
Eritrea	Israel	Nigeria	Sudan	Zimbabwe
Ethiopia	Ivory Coast	Rwanda	Syria	Somalia
Ghana	Jordan	Senegal	Tanzania	Kuwait

Europe
Croatia	Georgia	Moldova	Russia	Poland
Cyprus	Hungary	Montenegro	Slovakia
Czech Republic	Malta	Romania	Ukraine

Asia
Afghanistan	India	Nepal	Tajikistan	Vietnam
Bangladesh	Indonesia	Pakistan	Turkmenistan	Turkey
Cambodia	Myanmar	Philippine	Uzbekistan

South America
Argentina	Brazil	Chile

UAE Nationals from all countries arriving to DXB/DWC
All UAE Nationals are Not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC , PCR Test on arrival only.

Transit passengers from all countries arriving at DXB/DWC
All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination or transiting from the 63 countries listed above.

All Negative COVID19 Certificates must be printed in English or Arabic languages only (No Handwritten Reports). PCR test validity no more than 72 hours before departure of flight inbound to DXB/DWC. Children under 12 and passengers with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR.
GDRFA approval for Dubai Issued residence visa on https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx
Or
ICA eligibility registration for other emirates issued visas on https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/residents-entry-confirmation
Tourists with valid visa or visa on arrival are not required to get any approvals from GDRFA or ICA

Departing from DXB to all countries

All passengers are required to follow final destination requirements.

Download the COVID 19 DXB Smart App before arriving at DXB/DWC.
Transit passengers from all countries arriving at DXB/DWC
All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.
Effective from 26 February 2021, 00:01LT all direct and indirect operation of air services and passenger arrivals from Nigeria to the airports in United Arab Emirates are suspended, for a period of two (2) weeks.
This decision includes, all passengers travelling to Dubai who have travelled to and/or visited Nigeria within fourteen (14) days prior to their entry in to the UAE.
The above does not apply to UAE Nationals and the decision does not apply to freighter operations and outbound passengers travelling from UAE airports to Nigeria.

Effective from 16th February 2021 – 00:00 hrs LT, all foreign carriers (not registered in UAE) who operates direct flights and/or indirect flights via intermediate point(s) from Yemen, whether scheduled and/or non-scheduled flights, are suspended, which includes all type of passenger, cargo and private aircraft operation, until further notice.

UNITED KINGDOM - published 11.06.2021

1. Passengers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
British nationals;
nationals of Ireland (Rep.);
residents of the United Kingdom.

2. Passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore or St. Helena are subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at: https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .
3. Passengers arriving from a country other than Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore or St. Helena are subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at: https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .
4. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 10 days. Details can be found for:

5. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at: https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .
6. Passengers entering the United Kingdom must complete a "Public Health Passenger Locator Form". The form must include the booking reference number for the 2 COVID-19 tests or the booking reference number for the quarantine hotel booking. The form can be obtained at https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented at check-in and to immigration upon arrival.

This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.
More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

7. Passengers transiting through the United Kingdom must complete a "Public Health Passenger Locator Form". The form can be obtained at https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented at check-in and to immigration upon arrival.

This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.
More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

8. Passengers entering or transiting through the United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must have been taken at most 3 days before departure of the last direct flight to the United Kingdom. Tests accepted are: antigen, LAMP, nucleic acid and PCR tests. The test result must be in English, French or Spanish. Passengers details (name, date of birth or age) on the test result must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. The test result must also include the contact details of the issuing laboratory.

This does not apply to:
passengers younger than 11 years;
passengers arriving from Ireland (Rep.);
merchant seamen;
military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defense;
more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

9. Passengers arriving in England who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days must:

have a quarantine package for 11 nights; and
arrive at Birmingham (BHX), Farnborough (FAB), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR) or London City (LCY).
More details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ .
This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.

10. Passengers arriving in Aberdeen (ABZ), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) or Inverness (INV) in Scotland must have a quarantine package for 11 nights. More details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ .

This does not apply to:
merchant seamen;
military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.

11. Flights from Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates are suspended.

This does not apply to flights arriving at the South Arrival and Immigration Hall of Birmingham (BHX) or the Terminal 3 of Heathrow (LHR)

12. Airline crew not residing in the United Kingdom are subject to self-isolation in a hotel until their next flight.
13. Heathrow: Oman Air will operate from Terminal 2 until further notice.
14. Visitors due to arrive into the UK who have departed from or transited through Tanzania or Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 10 days will not be permitted entry. This is regardless of whether the person has arrived directly or indirectly, but excludes British and Irish nationals and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK. This is in addition to the measure in place for those who have departed from or transited through South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
15. To meet the requirements to travel to the UK from these countries, British and Irish nationals will need a valid passport, and for third-country nationals with residence rights, the appropriate entry clearance or visa.
16. passengers who have been in or transited through United Arab Emirates in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:

British nationals;
nationals of Ireland (Rep.);
Individuals under the EEA regulations:

Those with a right of permanent residence under the EEA Regulations
Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave
Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the ‘Withdrawal Agreement’
Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal Agreement’
nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes those with residence are defined as:
Holders of ILR
Holders of existing leave to enter or remain or an entry clearance that grants such leave e.g. students
residents of the United Kingdom.

For these purposes those with residence are defined as:
Holders of ILR
Holders of existing leave to enter or remain or an entry clearance that grants such leave e.g. students
So for example a Pakistani national holding a valid UK student visa can travel from Pakistan – Dubai – Muscat – UK. As the passenger has travelled through a banned country (UAE) they will be expected to self-isolate for 10 days. They will be considered a UK resident and the passenger exempt from the entry ban requirement
From 4am on 29 January 2021, British or Irish nationals or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who have departed from or transited through UAE, Rwanda or Burundi in the 10 days prior to their arrival in the UK, will need to self-isolate along with all other members of their household until 10 days have passed since the day after they departed from one of those countries (or another country subject to enhanced self-isolation measures).
Unlike travel to the UK from other countries or territories, the current exemptions to this self- isolation requirement, including for air crew, have been suspended and all those entering the UK will be required to self-isolate along with members of their household.
Any persons arriving in the UK after 4am on 29 January 2021, having departed from or transited through UAE, Rwanda or Burundi during the previous 10 days, cannot be released from self- isolation through Test to Release nor can members of their household isolating with them.
Flights from United Arab Emirates are suspended.

1. Effective 15th Feb 2021, Only British nationals, EU nationals with residency in UK and other nationals domiciled in the UK are allowed to enter the UK.
2. Passengers must have a negative PCR test done 72hrs before arrival.
3. Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days if arriving outside the red country list.
4. All passengers must fill in a PLF online.
5. If passengers are arriving from a red country list, then they need to fill an enhance PLF, book hotel accommodation for quarantine and declare this to UK Border Control.
6. Passengers must book a government appointed hotel (via the PLF) for quarantine purposes and will have to pay an advance fee of GBP 1,750 per person which will include government sponsored transport to the hotel and hotel accommodation/food for the duration and PCR tests.
7. Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to GBP 10,000 or a prison sentence up to 10 years.
8. All guest must have filled in the PLF correctly and where passengers are arriving from a red country that adequate hotel accommodation is booked as per the UK government’s regulations. Failure to check this and to see if they have a negative PCR test will result in the airline being fined GBP 2,000 per person.
Red List Country arrivals

Passenger must declare any red list country visited in past 10 days on PLF
Government assisted Hotel Package MUST be booked in advance and entered on the PLF. (Cost £1,750 includes transfer, accommodation and two tests)
Mandatory 10 days isolation (or 10 days from a positive test)
Arrivals into UK can only be at one of following 7 commercial airports LHR LGW LCY BHX GLA EDI ABZ plus Farnborough for private aircraft.

Discussions ongoing with Manchester but not confirmed yet.

Same ban on overseas nationals as already in place (including flight crew) applies

All other countries (currently classified Amber)
- Passengers to pre-book Government managed PCR test package (this is additional to existing mandatory pre-departure tests)
- Tests at day 2 and day 8 at a package cost of £210
- Test booking must be entered on revised PLF
- The two mandatory tests do not shorten the 10 day self-isolation period
- Optional ‘Test to Release’ can be privately arranged after Day 5 to shorten self-isolation but the Day 8 Government test must still be taken
Effective 15 February 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days are subject to quarantine for 10 days. They must have a confirmed hotel accommodation for 10 days before departure.
- This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.
A) PLF - Passengers who declare that they have been in or transited through a red-listed country in the last 10 days:
- Passengers who declare they have been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days will be prompted to book a managed quarantine service (MQS) hotel and testing package and enter the booking details on their PLF. They will not be able to complete the PLF unless they enter these details on the PLF.
- Therefore, any passenger that has been in a red-listed country should have MQS details, and this will be clearly displayed on the first page of the PLF. See examples attached.
- Some passengers may declare they have been in a red-listed country in the travel history section of the PLF, but mistakenly state they have not been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days when asked the question. This will mean there will not be MQS details for such passengers. Where this is the case, the passenger may be denied boarding.
- Carriers will not be held liable if the passenger deliberately conceals (fails to declare) on their PLF that they have been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days.
- Passengers who declare they have been in a red-listed country may only be conveyed to the approved MQS ports of arrival.
B) PLF - Passengers who declare on their PLF that they have not been in or transited through a red-listed country in the last 10 days:
- Passengers who declare they have not been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days are required to have a booking reference for post-arrival testing which they will undertake from private accommodation where they will be required to self-isolate for the first 10 days after arrival.
- Such passengers will automatically be prompted when they complete the PLF to enter a test booking reference number.
- Such passengers may be conveyed to any port of arrival.
C) PLF – Checks for services scheduled to arrive at all ports other than designated MQS ports of arrival:
- Ensure no passengers are permitted to board if they have declared on their PLF that they have been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days.
- When checking PLFs look for whether the passenger has declared that they have been in a red-listed country in the last 10 days. If they have, they should be denied boarding.
- The grounds to deny boarding is that the passenger would not be permitted to enter the UK on arrival if they are not a resident national, and the operator would be committing an offence to convey them.
D) PLF – Handling of passengers who claim they are exempt from MQS or testing:
- Some limited exemptions apply for MQS and post-arrival testing. The carrier may permit passengers who do not have such details on their PLF to board if they have a reasonable belief the passenger has a reasonable excuse for not booking a test or is exempt.
E) Very limited exemptions from managed hotel quarantine
The exemptions list has been updated https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england#exemptions
F) Summary of important links including those already advised Passenger Locator Form: https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk (attached are additional PLF mock-ups of the Passenger in Transit, Declared Job Exemption and the Testing Package and Quarantine Package sent yesterday)
• Booking and staying in Quarantine Hotels: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england
• Red list countries: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-measures-to-protect-the-uk-from-variant-strains-of-covid-19
• Link to order tests: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
Link for testing package - All destinations except red countries https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england
Link for managed quarantine packages – red list country arrivals https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england