Covid-19 travel advisories - travel restrictions by origin country/region
Passengers arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 3 from a Hangzhou flight go through a thermal scanner.
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PUBLISHED ONMarch 04, 2020 2:32 AMBySusheela
Following the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, governments around the world imposed travel restrictions and bans to Mainland China and several other countries impacted by the health crisis.
We compiled a list of the most recent travel advisories all around the world concerning entry bans on countries affected by Coronavirus crisis.
All information on this page is subject to change at any moment, so we've included official websites you can refer to. We'll also continue to follow the news and update accordingly.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Visitors and airline crew who have been in Mainland China in the past 28 days are not allowed to enter Antigua and Barbuda though nationals and resident diplomats of Antigua and Barbuda who have been in Mainland China in the past 28 days, are allowed. The country mandates all airlines to provide their passengers with information before departure.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
ARMENIA
Nationals of Mainland China with a normal passport are no longer visa-exempt. They must obtain a visa or an e-visa prior to their arrival in Armenia.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
ARUBA
Passengers and airline crew who have been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate screening by the Department of Public Health.
The Department of Public Health will decide if the passengers or airline crew must be quarantined or isolated.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
AUSTRALIA
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Australia. This does not apply to nationals of Australia and their immediate family members, or to permanent residents of Australia and their immediate family members too, or to nationals of New Zealand residing in Australia.
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Iran on or after 1 Mar 2020 are not allowed to enter Australia for 14 days, from the time they left or transited through Iran.
This does not apply to nationals of Australia, their immediate family members, permanent residents of Australia and their immediate family members. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
It also does not apply to airline crew; they will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia.
Passengers who have been in the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess' are not allowed to transit or enter Australia. This does not apply to nationals of Australia or to passengers, who have quarantined for a period of 14 days before entering Australia.
Nationals of Australia who have been in the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess' are required to take a 14-day quarantine period at the Howard Springs facility in Darwin.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
AZERBAIJAN
Nationals of Mainland China are not allowed to enter Azerbaijan if they do not have a visa obtained before departure.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Azerbaijani).
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BAHAMAS
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 20 days are not allowed to enter. Residents of the Bahamas who have been in Mainland China will be subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
BAHRAIN
Visitors and airline crew, who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Bahrain. This does not apply to nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days, are required to undergo medical examination upon arrival and may be quarantined for a period not exceeding 14 days.
Residents of Bahrain, who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days, are required to undergo medical examination upon arrival and may be quarantined for a period not exceeding 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
BANGLADESH
Nationals of Mainland China and passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport, a Hong Kong passport or a Macao passport travelling to Bangladesh can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
Passengers arriving from Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong or Macao must fill in a Health Clearance Form provided by cabin crew.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
BELIZE
Passengers and airline crew who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Belize. This does not apply to nationals of Belize or passengers that reside in Belize.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
BERMUDA
Passengers who have been to Mainland China in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate quarantine for a minimum of 14 days. Arriving passengers who show any symptom of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) or have a relevant travel history, will be put into immediate isolation.
For updates, click here.
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CANADA
Passengers who were in the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess' are subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation at a quarantine facility upon arrival in Canada.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
CAYMAN ISLAND
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Cayman Island.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
CHINESE TAIPEI
Nationals of Mainland China are not allowed to transit or enter Chinese Taipei, unless their spouse is from Chinese Taipei.
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Chinese Taipei.
This does not apply to:
- Passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport or to residents of Chinese Taipei with a ROC (Taiwan) Resident Certificate, type APRC or ARC.
- Passengers with a Hong Kong passport or a Macao passport.
- Passengers who have transited through Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days without leaving the transit areas. They will be under home quarantine for 14 days.
- Airline crew who have transited through Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao without leaving the transit areas. They can enter with a guarantee letter proving that they have not entered Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days.
Passengers residing in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao are not allowed to enter Chinese Taipei.
This does not apply to:
- Passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of China Taiwan) passport.
- Passengers with a Hong Kong passport.
- Passengers with a Macao passport.
- Passengers arriving from Iran, Italy or South Korea must be in home quarantine for 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
COMOROS ISLANDS
Passengers who have been in Mainland China or in any other country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the past 14 days must have spent a period of 14 days in quarantine in a country that is free from Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
COOK ISLAND
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Lao People's Dem. Rep., Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Cook Island.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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EL SALVADOR
Nationals of Mainland China with a normal passport - arriving from Mainland China - are not allowed to enter El Salvador. Entry restrictions extend to Iranian nationals too.
This does not apply to passengers who reside in El Salvador.
Passengers and airline crew, who have been in Italy or South Korea, are not allowed to enter El Salvador. This does not apply to nationals of El Salvador or passengers with a diplomatic, official, service or special passport.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Spanish).
FIJI
Passengers and airline crew, who have been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy or in Cheongdo County and Daegu City in South Korea in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Fiji. This does not apply to nationals of Fiji.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Visitors who have been in Cambodia, Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Vietnam must have a medical certificate.
The medical certificate must be dated from maximum 5 days prior to their arrival and must describe the passenger's health condition. Passengers who reside in French Polynesia will be subject to quarantine on arrival. Visitors must fill in a Health questionnaire provided by the cabin crew.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
GRENADA
Nationals of Mainland China are not allowed to enter Grenada. Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Grenada, unless they are nationals of Grenada or reside in Grenada.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
GUATEMALA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 15 days are not allowed to enter Guatemala. This does not apply to nationals of Guatemala, who will be interviewed in order to comply with clinical evaluation. They will be transferred to a Health Service for the due isolation and treatment by the Ministry of Public Health, if required.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Spanish).
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INDIA
Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of Mainland China before 5 February 2020 are invalidated. This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card or to airline crew.
Passengers who have been in Mainland China on or after 15 January 2020 are not allowed to enter India. Visa and e-visa issued before 5 February 2020 are invalidated. This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card or to airline crew. Nationals of Japan and Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
INDONESIA
Passengers and airline crew who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit in Indonesia, unless they are Indonesian nationals or residents of Indonesia.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
IRAN
Nationals of Mainland China with a normal passport, passengers with a Hong Kong passport and passengers with a Macao passport are no longer visa-exempt. However, they can obtain a visa on arrival. They are required to clear their medical and health checks upon arrival following which they will be given a certificate.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
IRAQ
Nationals of Mainland China and Iran are not allowed to enter Iraq. This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU). Nationals of Iran with a normal passport are not allowed to enter via Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU). Nationals of Bahrain and Kuwait with a normal passport are not allowed to enter through Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Passengers, who have been in Bahrain, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Singapore or Thailand after 1 January 2020 are not allowed to enter through Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Passengers, who have been in Bahrain, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Iraq. This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU). This does not apply to nationals and residents of Iraq who will be quarantined for 14 days. This also does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic passport, but they must go through a medical check upon arrival.
Nationals of Iraq, who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days, will be quarantined for 14 days. This does not apply at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Nationals of Iraq who after 1 January 2020 visited Bahrain, Mainland China, Korea Rep., Iran, Italia, Japan, Kuwait, Singapore or Thailand, when arriving at Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU), will be subject to quarantine and medical examination.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
ISRAEL
Passengers who have been to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Thailand or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Israel. This does not apply to:
- Passengers who only transited through Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Thailand or Singapore.
- Israeli nationals, their spouses and their children.
- Israeli residents.
- Passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" passports and their spouses.
- Residents of the Palestinian Territory.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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JAMAICA
Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter Jamaica. This does not apply to nationals and residents of Jamaica.
Nationals of Jamaica and residents of Jamaica, who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore in the last 14 days will be subject to health assessment and quarantine. Passengers who have been in Mainland China will be subject to immediate quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
Passengers returning from Mainland China who have been granted landing privileges and who show any symptom of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) will be put in immediate isolation. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy, Korea Rep. or Singapore and have been granted landing privileges will be assessed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and:
- those classified as high risk will be quarantined in government facilities;
- those classified as low-risk will be quarantined at home under the supervision of the Parish Health Department;
- those who display any symptom of Coronavirus (Covid-19) will be placed in immediate isolation at a health facility.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
JAPAN
Passengers who have been in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan. This does not apply to:
- Japanese nationals
- Spouses or children of Japanese nationals, if they can prove it.
Passengers who have been in Cheongdo County and Daegu City in South Korea in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan. This does not apply to nationals of Japan, or to the spouses or children of Japanese nationals (if they can prove it).
Nationals of Mainland China with a passport issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province are not allowed to enter Japan. This does not apply to passengers who can prove that they have not been in Hubei Province and Zhejiang Province in the last 14 days. Passengers - other than Japanese nationals - who were in the cruise ship 'Westerdam' are not allowed to enter Japan.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
JORDAN
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy or South Korea in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Jordan. This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses and children. This also does not apply to Chinese Delegations and diplomats.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
KAZAKHSTAN
From March 5 2020, Iranian nationals will be barred from entering Kazakhstan. Passengers arriving from Mainland China will be subject to immediate quarantine for a minimum of 14 days. Nationals of Mainland China with a normal passport arriving at Almaty (ALA), Aktau (SCO), Astana (TSE), Karaganda (KGF), Shymkent (CIT) or Taraz (DMB) are no longer visa-exempt.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
KIRIBATI
Passengers who have been in a country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) are not allowed to enter Kiribati. They must have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Kiribati.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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KOSOVO (REP.)
Nationals of Mainland China are not allowed to enter Kosovo (Rep.). This does not apply when they travel with a medical certificate proving they are free from Coronavirus (Covid-19). This does not apply to airline crew.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Albanian).
KUWAIT
Nationals of Mainland China are not allowed to enter Kuwait. Nationals of Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand are not allowed to enter Kuwait. Passengers with a Hong Kong passport are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
Passengers with a residence permit or visa issued by Mainland China, who have been in Mainland China in the past 2 weeks, are not allowed to enter Kuwait. Passengers with a residence permit or visa issued by Hong Kong, who have been in Hong Kong in the past 2 weeks, are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
Passengers, who have been in Iran, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand in the past 2 weeks, are not allowed to enter Kuwait. This does not apply to nationals of Kuwait.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
KYRGYZSTAN
Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Mainland China, Iran, Japan or Korea (Rep.) will be placed in quarantine for 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MACAO
Visitors who reside or have been in the Hubei Province in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Macao unless they prove with a valid certificate that they are not infected with the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Passengers with a Macao passport and those residing in Macao who have been in the Hubei Province in the past 14 days must fill in a Health Declaration Form. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be subject to quarantine for 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MADAGASCAR
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Iran, Italy or Korea Rep. are not allowed to enter Madagascar.
Get updates from Air Madagascar account here (content in French).
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MALAYSIA
Passengers and airline crew who have been in the Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to Malaysian nationals or residents.
Passengers and airline crew who have been in Daegu and Cheongdo in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia and passengers who reside in Malaysia.
Nationals of Mainland China with a passport issued in Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Malaysia.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (content in Malay).
MALDIVES
Passengers - except for Maldivian nationals - who have been in Mainland China or Iran in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Maldives. Passengers and airline crew must fill in a "Health Declaration Card" and an "Immigration Arrival Card" before arriving in the Maldives.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MARSHALL ISLANDS
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Japan, South Korea or Macao after 31 December 2019, are not allowed to enter Marshall Islands.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MAURITIUS
Passengers who reside or have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy (Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna provinces only), South Korea or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Mauritius. Nationals of Mauritius, who have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy (Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna provinces only), South Korea or Macao in the past 14 days, will be placed in quarantine.
Passengers who reside in Mauritius and have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy (Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna provinces only), South Korea or Macao in the past 14 days will be placed in quarantine.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES)
Passengers who have been in Mainland China on or after 6 January 2020, are not allowed to enter Micronesia (Federated States). This does not apply to airline crew.
Passengers who have been in a country with confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19), other than Mainland China, are not allowed to enter Micronesia (Federated States). They must stay in Guam, Hawaii or another country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Micronesia (Federated States). This does not apply to airline crew.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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MONGOLIA
Passengers who reside or have been in the Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Mongolia. This does not apply to nationals of Mongolia.
Passengers who have been in Italy, Iran, Japan or South Korea in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Mongolia. This does not apply to nationals of Mongolia.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
MYANMAR
Nationals of Mainland China travelling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. Passengers arriving from Mainland China on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website partially in Burmese).
NAURU
Passengers who have been in Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Russian Fed., Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Vietnam in the past 21 days will not be allowed to enter Nauru.
All travellers are expected to complete a health declaration card for presentation to Ministry of Health personnel on arrival, and will undergo health screening.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
NEW CALEDONIA
Passengers and airline crew transiting through or arriving in New Caledonia must fill in a health declaration form. They will be allowed to transit or enter New Caledonia after a medical clearance and passport check done by the Border Force.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in French).
NEW ZEALAND
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China or Iran on or after 2 February 2020, will not be allowed to transit or enter New Zealand.
Nationals of Australia and New Zealand, and their immediate family members, who have transited through or have been in Mainland China or Iran in the past 14 days: carrier must contact immigration border operations before boarding.
For permanent residents of New Zealand and their immediate family members, who have transited through or have been in Mainland China or Iran in the past 14 days, carrier must contact immigration border operations before boarding the passengers.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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NIUE
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 30 days are not allowed to enter Niue. This does not apply if they have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Niue. They must have an official medical clearance undertaken within 3 days prior to arrival in Niue.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
NORTH KOREA
Passengers travelling as tourists are not allowed to enter. Passengers travelling on business or duty must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.
OMAN
Nationals of Oman are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they have used the card when they departed from Oman.
Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are no longer allowed to enter Oman with a national ID card. They must have a passport.
Passengers arriving from Mainland China, Iran, Japan, Korea (Rep.) or Singapore will be subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
PALAU
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Palau.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
PANAMA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 30 days must fill in the "Affidavit of the Traveler" given by the immigration officer.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (content in Spanish).
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Papua New Guinea. They must have spent 14 consecutive days in a country that is free from Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
PARAGUAY
Visas issued to nationals of Mainland China are invalidated. Passengers arriving from Mainland China, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Singapore or Thailand will be quarantined for 14 days.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Spanish).
PHILIPPINES
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines.
This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines or their spouses or children. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
This also does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
Passengers who have transited through or have been in the North Gyeongsang Province (including Daegu and Cheongdo Country) of Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines. This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines, or their spouses or children. This also does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
POLAND
Passengers and airline crew arriving directly or indirectly from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea or Macao must fill in the "Health" part of the general declaration form provided by the cabin crew. The forms must be submitted to the Public Health Authorities at point of entry.
Passengers and airline crew on board a flight where even one passenger is travelling directly or indirectly from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea or Macao must fill in the "Health" part of the general declaration form provided by the cabin crew.
The forms must be submitted to the Public Health Authorities at point of entry.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here (website in Polish).
QATAR
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Iran, Japan, South Korea or Singapore in the past 14 days will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Passengers arriving from Egypt are not allowed to enter Qatar. This does not apply to nationals of Qatar.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
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RUSSIAN FED.
Nationals of China are not allowed to enter Russian Fed. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed or to airline crew. Passengers with a Hong Kong or Macao passport are not allowed to enter Russian Fed. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed or to airline crew. Nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SAMOA
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Singapore or Thailand are not allowed to enter Samoa. They must have spent a period of 14 days in quarantine in a country that is free from Coronavirus (Covid-19). They must have medical clearance issued 3 days before arrival. The medical clearance must be a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, France, Germany, Iran, Malaysia, Vietnam, USA (California) or United Arab Emirates are not allowed to enter Samoa. This does not apply if they have a medical clearance issued 3 days before arrival. The medical clearance must be issued by a registered medical practitioner.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SAUDI ARABIA
Passengers travelling as tourists and airline crew who have been in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Yemen in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia.
Nationals of the GCC countries are no longer allowed to enter Saudi Arabia with a national ID card. They must travel with their passport. Exceptions will be allowed for Saudi nationals who left Saudi Arabia by using their national identity cards.
Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Yemen with a tourist visa are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.
Passengers travelling for the purpose of Umrah or visiting the Prophet's mosque are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates with Hajj and Umrah permit obtained through the website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Airline crew will be subject to medical examination, if required.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SEYCHELLES
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, South Korea or Macao in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Seychelles. This does not apply to nationals and residents of Seychelles.
Passengers residing in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, South Korea or Macao are not allowed to transit or enter Seychelles. This does not apply to nationals of Seychelles.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SIERRA LEONE
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate quarantine.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SINGAPORE
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the last 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore. This does not apply to residents of Singapore (Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents) or travellers holding a long-term pass (Work Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-term Visit Pass only) with final destination Singapore. If they have been in Hubei Province in the last 14 days, they will be quarantined upon entry in Singapore.
Passengers who have been in Cheongdo County and Daegu City in South Korea in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore. This does not apply to nationals of Singapore, permanent residents of Singapore or long-term pass holders. This does not apply to work pass holders with the MOM's prior approval letter.
For work pass holders with travel history to mainland China in the last 14 days, they are allowed to enter Singapore subject to the Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) prior approval. They are required to show the MOM approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding.
Nationals of Mainland China with a passport issued in Hubei Province are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore. This does not apply to residents of Singapore (Permanent Residents only) or travellers holding a long-term pass (Work Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-term Visit Pass only) with final destination Singapore. They will be quarantined upon entry in Singapore.
Passengers with an Approved Letter for Entry from the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority will not be subject to the above restrictions. They are still subject to the prevailing health screening requirement upon arriving at Singapore airport. Possession of an Approved Letter for Entry does not guarantee the issuance of a Visit Pass to enter Singapore.
Nationals of Mainland China with a short or multiple term visa issued by Singapore: the visa has been suspended and is not valid for travel. Passengers and crew members who were in the cruise ship 'Westerdam', 'Diamond Princess' or 'MV World Dream' are not allowed to transit or enter Singapore. This does not apply to nationals of Singapore, permanent residents of Singapore or long-term pass holders. They will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in Singapore.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Solomon Islands. This does not apply to nationals of Solomon Isl. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Solomon Islands.
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Russian Fed., Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Viet Nam are subject to immediate quarantine and/or isolation as applicable.
Get travel advisory updates from the officials here.
SOMALIA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 20 days are not allowed to enter Somalia. Residents of Somalia who have been in China are subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
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SOUTH KOREA
Visitors who have been in the Hubei Province in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter South Korea. Nationals of China with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to enter South Korea. Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province are invalidated.
A visa is required to transit through South Korea for:
- Nationals of Mainland China arriving from Mainland China; and
- Visa required nationals arriving from Mainland China.
Visitors arriving from Japan, who have been in the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess' are not allowed to transit or enter South Korea.
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LUCIA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, South Korea or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to nationals of St. Lucia. Nationals of St. Lucia who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, South Korea or Singapore in the past 14 days will be subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
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VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Macao or Singapore in the past 14 days will not be allowed to enter St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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SRI LANKA
Nationals of Mainland China can no longer obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
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TAJIKISTAN
Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Mainland China , Croatia, Egypt, Finland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, USA, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam are not allowed to transit or enter Tajikistan. Passengers with British passports are not allowed to transit or enter Tajikistan.
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THAILAND
Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by the United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of the United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Thailand.
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TONGA
Passengers and airline crew arriving from or transiting through Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong or Macao are not allowed to enter Tonga. This does not apply if they have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) for a period of minimum 14 days before entering Tonga.
They must have official medical clearance undertaken within 3 days prior to arrival in Tonga. This does not apply to nationals of Tonga and their immediate family members. This does not apply to permanent residents of Tonga and their immediate family members. This does not apply to airline crew on direct flights from Mainland China who have been using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Passengers must complete a 'Traveler's Arrival Health Declaration Card' and submit it to the Ministry of Health Border Control when arriving in Tonga.
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Passengers and crew members who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Trinidad and Tobago. This does not apply to nationals of Trinidad and Tobago or to passengers who reside in Trinidad and Tobago.
Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago, and passengers who are permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days will be put in immediate isolation.
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TURKEY
Passengers who have transited through or have been in Mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Italy or Korea Rep. in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Turkey. This does not apply to nationals of Turkey and residents of Turkey.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Nationals of the United Arab Emirates are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they left before 28 February 2020. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are no longer allowed to enter the United Arab Emirates with a national ID card. They must have a passport. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Iran or Thailand.
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USA
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA. This does not apply to nationals of the USA. This does not apply to passengers who reside in the USA. Passengers who have been in Iran in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA. This does not apply to nationals of the USA. This does not apply to passengers who reside in the USA. This does not apply to the US Armed Forces and their spouses and children.
Passengers who have been in Mainland China in the past 14 days must arrive at one of the following airports: Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas, (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Washington (IAD).
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VANUATU
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao or Singapore in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Vanuatu. This does not apply to residents of Vanuatu who transited through Hong Kong for less than 8 hours without leaving the international transit area. Passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Health Declaration Form before boarding.
Passengers who have been in Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao or Singapore since 31 December 2019 but who have spent the previous 14 days outside of Mainland China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao or Singapore must supply a copy of Medical Clearance Form 1, completed by a registered medical practitioner certifying that they are free from any respiratory illness.
Passengers showing symptoms of respiratory illness (flu, running nose, fever, headache, chest pain, or difficulty in breathing) must be tested by a registered medical practitioner for 2019-nCoV and supply a copy of Medical Clearance Form 2 completed by a registered medical practitioner certifying that they have been tested for 2019-nCoV at a WHO appointed 2019-nCoV referral laboratory, and that the test returned a negative result for 2019-nCoV.
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VIETNAM
Passengers who have been in or transited through Mainland China in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Vietnam. This does not apply to passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose. This does not apply to nationals of Vietnam. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Vietnam.
Passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose will undergo a medical examination at the border before allowed to enter Vietnam. Passengers who have been to or transited through Korea (Rep.) will be quarantined.
Passengers who have been to or transited through Iran or Italy in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days. Nationals of Italy and Korea (Rep.) with a normal passport are no longer visa exempt.
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This article was first published in Wego.