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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Restrictions

We’ll keep you informed about the changing landscape of global travel as restrictions and advisories are created or lifted; however, you should always check the restrictions yourself based on your specific trip itinerary.

Travel Restrictions Map

This map shows which countries have entry restrictions by air for travel into the country. We’ll keep you updated as restrictions change; however, you should always check local travel restrictions yourself before you book.

• Completely closed: only citizens, residents returning home, or people in other special circumstances may enter the country.
• Partially closed: entrance into the country may depend on the traveler’s citizenship, point of origin, or other specific regulations.
• No restrictions: the country has no formal entry restrictions in place, but is still monitoring the situation and may have other travel advisories in place.

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The following information regarding travel restrictions for each country is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.

Information last updated on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

North America

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The United States has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), in the past 14 days.

Starting on May 28, foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in Brazil in the last 14 days will also be restricted from entering the United States.

US citizens and permanent residents who have passed through or have been in any of the above countries in the past 14 days may still enter the United States, but must arrive at one of the following airports: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas, (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington (IAD).

Family members of US citizens and permanent residents, and certain other limited categories of visa holders (such as UN staff and diplomats) may also enter.

Travelers who are allowed to enter the United States but have passed through or have been in any of the countries named above must quarantine for 14 days once they reach their final destination.

Read more about travel restrictions for the United States .

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

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, their immediate family members, diplomats, airline crews, and travellers arriving from the United States who are traveling for non-discretionary or non-optional purposes may still enter Canada.

Seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers, temporary foreign workers, international students with valid study permits or approvals for study permits valid from at least March 18, 2020, and permanent resident applicants who received approval before March 18, 2020 who had not yet traveled to Canada, may still enter the country.

Other people with special dispensation to enter Canada include French citizens who reside in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, people registered under the Indian Act, visa-exempt refugees and their immediate families, and those with special authorisation from the Canadian government.

Travelers who exhibit symptoms will be prohibited from boarding planes that are destined for Canada. If they exhibit symptoms on arrival they will be referred to the Canadian Public Health Agency. Travelers who have been refused boarding in the past 14 days due to medical reasons related to COVID-19 may not enter the country. Travelers must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival at their final destination in Canada.

Travelers who disembarked from a cruise ship with a known COVID-19 outbreak like the ‘Diamond Princess’ will be required to remain in quarantine for 14 days at a location determined by the Chief Public Health Officer.

North Macedonian passports which expired on March 18, 2020 or later will be considered valid for entry to Canada through July 31, 2020.

Read more about travel restrictions for Canada .

Anguilla has closed all of its airports until at least June 30. Travelers who have been outside the Caribbean region within the last 14 days must be quarantined for 14 days upon their arrival.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda has now reopened its borders. Upon arrival, all travelers must wear masks and must go through medical screening, present a completed health declaration form, and have a medical certificate stating a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 48 hours before arrival. Travelers without a valid medical certificate will be quarantined for 14 days or until they test negative for coronavirus.

Flights to Antigua and Barbuda will be resuming starting on June 1. Upon arrival, all travelers must wear masks and must go through medical screening, present a completed health declaration form, and have a medical certificate stating a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 48 hours before arrival. Travelers without a valid medical certificate will be quarantined for 14 days or until they test negative for coronavirus.

Aruba has restricted the entry of all travelers, including residents.

Airline crew may still enter the country.

The Bahamas has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Bahamian nationals and residents. They must have a medical certificate showing a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 7 days of their arrival, and will be subject to quarantine upon arrival.

Barbados will quarantine all arriving travelers and airline crew for 14 days at a government administered facility..

Airline crew is only allowed to disembark when absolutely necessary and must self-isolate when staying overnight.

Belize has restricted the entry of travelers who have been in a European country, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, or South Korea in the past 30 days.

Belize citizens and residents may still enter the country, but must self-isolate upon arrival.

Self-isolation orders do not apply to airline crew.

Bermuda has closed its borders to all travelers except Bermudan nationals and residents or travelers with written permission of the Quarantine Authority of Bermuda.

Crew members of cargo or commercial aircraft or cargo ships may also enter Bermuda. All travelers entering Bermuda will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from arrival. Travelers without symptoms may break the quarantine early to travel to the airport if the length of their stay is under 14 days.

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have restricted the entry of travelers from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Medical staff and patients who are transferred in the interest of public health on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba may still enter.

British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands has closed all airports until at least June 1, 2020. All arriving crew members must remain within the port facility and comply with public health measures in effect.

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has suspended all international flights to Owen Roberts International (GCM) airport, with the exception of emergency and Medevac flights. They must obtain a prior approval from the Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority.

Costa Rica has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals and residents of Costa Rica.

Travelers who left Costa Rica before March 25, 2020, or after April 30, 2020, and have permanent or temporary residence, special category (Categoria Especial), or non-resident sub category stay (No Residente Subcategoria Estancia) may still enter the country.

All of the above travelers must self-isolate for a period of 14 days upon arrival.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom may still transit through the country.

Cuba has suspended all flights into the country, except for humanitarian aid flights.

Curacao has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not airline crew, authorized medical personnel, authorized government personnel, or residents of Curacao who have been pre-approved for entry by the Government of Curacao. Residents, medical personnel, and government personnel must have a verification letter from the government of Curacao proving they are allowed to enter Curacao.

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

Dominica has suspended all non-repatriation flights.

Returning citizens will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. Airline crew is not allowed to disembark.

Dominican Republic

Flights to the Dominican Republic are suspended until at least April 30, 2020.

El Salvador

El Salvador International Airport San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez (SAL) is closed until at least April 28, 2020.

Only US military flights (CSL), humanitarian aid flights, ambulance flights, ferry/maintenance flights, and repatriation flights with a special clearance may enter the country.

French West Indies

The French West Indies have restricted the entry of all travelers with the exceptions of residents of the French West Indies and people traveling for urgent health or business reasons. Travelers must have an International Travel Certificate to enter and transit in the French West Indies. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr

Greenland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Danish citizens or returning residents.

Grenada has closed Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) and Lauriston Airport (CRU) to all passenger traffic.

Grenada citizens and residents may still enter the country, but those who have visited the above countries in the last 14 days will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Guadeloupe has suspended all international flights for 30 days, starting on March 18, 2020.

Guatemala has restricted entry of all travelers except for citizens, residents, and diplomats, who will be placed in quarantine upon arrival.

Guatemala has also suspended all flights into the country until at least April 30, 2020.

Haiti has suspended all international flights to Port Au Prince International airport and Tocap Haitian International airport, with the exception of emergency, humanitarian, medevac and government flights.

Honduras has closed its airports to all flights, with the exception of humanitarian flights with an authorization issued 24 hours before departure by the Honduran Secretariat of tourism or Secretariat for foreign relations and international cooperation.

Jamaica has restricted the entry of all travelers except for those with an authorization issued by the government of Jamaica. All arriving travelers will be quarantined for 14 days.

Martinique has not implemented any entry restrictions, but arriving travelers will be screened by the Regional Health Agency of Martinique. Safety protocols are posted and implemented in all marinas and small ports.

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

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

Nicaragua has not implemented any entry restrictions, but arriving travelers will be screened, and those showing symptoms will be quarantined.

Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands has not restricted entry to travelers, but those arriving in Saipan from a country with an identified COVID-19 outbreak, including Guam, Hawaii, and the continental United States, will be required to quarantine for 14 consecutive days at a hotel property.

Travelers whose final destination are the islands of Tinian or Rota are subject to a 14-day quarantine in Saipan before continuing to their final destination.

All travelers must complete a health form prior to landing in Saipan.

Airline crew, with return flights within less than 14 days of arrival, will be allowed to depart the country.

Travelers entering the country by air, whose final destination is Tinian or Rota, must quarantine for 14 days in Saipan before proceeding.

Panama has suspended all flights into the country except humanitarian flights until at least May 23, 2020.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has not implemented any entry restrictions, but all incoming commercial flights are being diverted to San Juan Airport (SJU), and all arriving travelers must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, regardless of symptoms.

The Puerto Rico National Guard has been activated to assist with enhanced health screenings of all passengers upon arrival into SJU, which consists of a brief verbal screening or temperature check via thermographic cameras.

San Juan Bay is currently closed for cruise ship vessels.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis has closed all of its airports.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has closed its airports until at least April 30, 2020.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has restricted the entry of all travelers who have been in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, or South Korea in the past 14 days.

Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten has restricted the entry of all travelers except specialists who have been invited by the Government of St. Maarten.

Emergency and essential flights from Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba may still enter.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago has closed all airports until at least April 30, 2020.

Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos has closed its airports.

US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands has restricted the entry of all travelers except residents, medical personnel, business travelers, and people who own property in the territory, until June 1, 2020. Flights are expected to resume starting on June 1, 2020.

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South America

Argentina has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens and residents until at least June 7, 2020.

Airlines operating repatriation flights must send all passenger information to ANAC 12 hours before departure. This information must contain the passenger list with travel document numbers, phone numbers, and addresses where each person declares that they will comply with the mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

Bolivia has closed its borders until at least June 30.

Brazil has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not citizens, residents, government employees and their family members, immediate family members of citizens, diplomats, travelers with authorization from the government, travelers with a National Migration Registry, or travelers in transit who do not leave the international area of the airport.

Spouses of Brazilian nationals must have a Brazilian marriage certificate to enter the country. If the certificate is not issued by Brazil, it must be apostilled by a consulate and be accompanied by a non-official translation in Portuguese.

Technical landings to refuel where passengers of restricted entry do not disembark may also enter the country.

Chile has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens, residents, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, travelers with an official ID from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, or travelers with safe conduct until at least April 24, 2020.

Nationals and residents of Chile will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival.

Colombia has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except cargo operators, humanitarian emergencies, and extreme scenarios that have authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Colombia has also suspended all commercial flights into the country.

All arriving travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Flights to Ecuador have now resumed. However, Guayaquil airport (GYE) is closed.

Travelers must either have a negative PCR test for COVID-19 issued within 72 hours of arrival or be tested upon arrival. All arriving travelers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands have restricted entry to all travelers except returning residents, work permit holders, and those with Falkland Islands (Malvinas) status.

Travelers who have official business with the Falkland Islands government with proof of authorization may also enter.

French Guiana

French Guiana has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not residents or are required to enter for a medical emergency or to perform an essential service.

Guyana has closed its airports to all international passenger flights.

Nationals and residents of Guyana may still enter the country.

Authorized professional flights, medevac flights, and technical stops for refueling may also enter the country.

Paraguay has restricted all commercial flights into the country until further notice, with limited exceptions for government-approved repatriation flights. Non-residents of Paraguay are not permitted to transit the airport in Asuncion.

All travelers arriving in Paraguay are required to remain in isolation at a government facility for 14 days, regardless of whether symptoms are present.

The government of Paraguay has extended the validity of visas for visitors or temporary residents in Paraguay whose visas or other travel authorizations expired on March 13, 2020 or later.

Peru has restricted entry to all travelers until at least April 26, 2020. Airline crew members must self-isolate at Costa del Sol hotel at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of their stay.

Suriname has closed its borders.

All flights to Uruguay except for humanitarian flights and government-authorized repatriation flights are suspended until further notice. All travelers and airline crew entering Uruguay will be placed in quarantine for 14 days.

Venezuela has suspended all international travel.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has not implemented any entry restrictions, but is monitoring direct flights into the country from certain areas.

Several airports have suspended certain services, closed terminals, and reduced transportation schedules, so check the details of the specific airport in advance. Additionally, many airlines have grounded their planes.

The United Kingdom has announced a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all travelers will be in effect starting on 8 June. Freight workers, medical professionals traveling to help with the fight against coronavirus, and travelers arriving from Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are exempt from the quarantine requirement.

Germany has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Germany, residents who obtained permanent residence before coronavirus (COVID-19), and D-Visa holders.

Travelers like diplomats, healthcare professionals, food industry personnel, commuters, US military personnel stationed in Germany and their family members, and other specialists who have evidence that they must travel to perform their professional activity may also enter the country.

Travelers in transit to their home countries who have no other option and have proven entry requirements for each country may also enter.

All arriving travelers must proceed directly to their own homes or other suitable accommodation to self-isolate for 14 days.

Read more about travel restrictions for Germany .

Italy has restricted the entry of all visitors who are traveling as tourists.

Italian residents and people traveling on business, for health reasons, and in an emergency may enter the country. However, travelers must inform the regional Department of Prevention of their arrival, and are subject to health surveillance and isolation for 14 days, and must submit a declaration that they entered Italy for proven work reasons for a maximum of 72 hours, or for a justified extension for specific needs for an additional 48 hours.

All travelers must submit a completed self-declaration form to the airline before arriving in Italy.,

Effective from June 3, 2020, travelers arriving from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom will be allowed to enter Italy.

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

France has restricted the entry of all travelers arriving from non-Schengen Member States.

Nationals of France and their spouses and children, long-term residents with French residence permits and their spouses and children, long-term residents of EEA Member States, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the Vatican City and their spouses and children on their way home, and healthcare professionals may still enter the country. Airline crew, personnel of diplomatic and consular missions and international organizations with offices in France and their spouses and children, and merchant seamen may also enter.

Travelers must have an International Travel Certificate to enter and transit France, which must be obtained prior to departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr.

Additionally, travelers returning to a residence in France which is more than 100 km from their point of entry, or who need to use public transport during peak hours in Île-de-France (Greater Paris), must have a declaration form certifying their reason for travel.

Travelers arriving in mainland France from outside the UK, EU (except for Spain), Andorra, Vatican City, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, and Switzerland are requested to comply with a voluntary 14-day self-quarantine upon arrival. Travelers arriving in overseas French territorities, as well as any travelers showing symptoms of COVID-19, will have to carry out a mandatory 14 day quarantine at home or in a facility chosen by the government.

Read more about travel restrictions for France .

Spain has restricted the entry of all travelers except Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members.

Travelers who are residents of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland may transit through Spain on their way home to their place of residency. The same applies to travelers with a long-term visa issued by a Schengen Member State who are returning to their place of residency.

Immediate family members of Spanish nationals may enter Spain even if unaccompanied by a Spanish national, if they are traveling to join their family member who is already in the country.

Residents of Andorra, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, as well as long-term visa holders of Schengen member states who are returning home may also enter Spain, as may healthcare and elderly care workers, diplomats, staff of international and humanitarian organizations and military personnel in the performance of their duties. People who can demonstrate proof that they are traveling for emergency family or humanitarian reasons may also enter.

Business travelers with documentation who are arriving from countries in the EU, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland may enter Spain.

International arrivals may only land at Alicante (ALC), Barcelona (BCN), Fuerteventura (FUE), Gran Canaria (LPA), Ibiza (IBZ), Madrid (MAD), Malaga (AGP), Menorca (MAH), Lanzarote (ACE), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Sevilla (SVQ), Tenerife-Sur (TFS) or Valencia (VLC).

Effective May 15, 2020, all travelers entering Spain except for freight transport personnel and healthcare professionals who are traveling in the performance of their duties and have not been in contact with COVID-19 patients will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. They will also need to present a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival.

Residency permits and D visas that expired after December 14, 2019 will be accepted for entry to Spain and considered valid for 6 months after the state of alarm has ended.

Portugal has suspended all incoming international flights until further notice, except for flights bringing back Portuguese nationals and long-term residents with Portuguese residence permits.

State flights, emergency flights, hospital/medevac flights, humanitarian/repatriation flights, United Nations flights may still enter the country, as may flights arriving from Angola, Austria, Belgium, Brazil (Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio De Janeiro (RIO) airports only), Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sao Tome and Principe, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Flights including a technical stopover where passengers do not disembark may also still enter Portugal.

Travelers arriving in Portugal may be required to undergo a body temperature scan upon arrival.

Travelers arriving in Madeira must self-isolate for 14 days and fill an online health form 24-48 hours prior to their journey. Travelers arriving in the Azores are subject to medical screening and quarantine, unless they have a negative COVID-19 test issued within 72 hours of their departure from an accredited laboratory.

Denmark has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Danish nationals and long-term residents with Danish residence permits.

Travelers with documentation showing they are legally employed in Denmark, travelers who are visiting critically ill family members, attending funerals, exercising visitation rights with a minor, attending a court case, or undergoing health treatment in Denmark may also enter. Travelers transiting directly through Denmark to return to their country of residence may also enter the country.

Sweden has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not arriving from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland or the United Kingdom until at least June 15.

Nationals of the above-listed countries and their family members may still enter Sweden if they are returning home. Swedish citizens, permanent residents, national visa holders, and their immediate family members may also enter the country.

Diplomats, border workers, healthcare professionals, transport personnel, relief workers, and travelers visiting for urgent family reasons may also enter Sweden.

Switzerland

Switzerland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein.

Travelers transiting through Switzerland to another country they are permitted to enter, travelers who have the necessary visas and permits to enter, and authorized healthcare professionals may still enter the country. Additional exemptions exist for some categories of business travelers who have received advance permission.

Special allowances also exist in some cases for travelers arriving from Germany or Austria. Starting from June 15, it is expected that borders between Switzerland, Germany, France and Austria will be opened.

Until at least June 7, all travelers must land at Basel (BSL), Geneva (GVA), or Zurich (ZRH).

Russia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Russian nationals, permanent residents, residents with residence permits, airline crew members, diplomats, and travelers whose visit concerns the death of a direct relative.

Travelers arriving from Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, or the United States who are planning to stay in Moscow must report to the special hotline by phone. They must self-isolate in Moscow for a period of 14 days or for the duration of their stay if less than 14 days.

Travelers who have been in China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea, or Spain, and are staying in St. Petersburg (LED) should self-isolate for a period of 14 days or for the duration of their stay if less than 14 days.

The Russian Government has issued a grace period on visas, residence permits, and other documents that expire between March 15, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Individuals whose documents expire during this period may exit Russia, before the end of the period (June 15, 2020), without formally extending their term of stay or applying for new documents.

Albania has closed its border and suspended all incoming flights, except repatriation and emergency flights and flights operated by Air Albania (ZB) to and from Istanbul (IST).

Armenia has restricted entry to all travelers until at least May 14, 2020. Armenian nationals and residents and their immediate family members, diplomats and their immediate family members, and airline crew may still enter Armenia.

All incoming travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Austria has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not arriving from a Schengen Member State, and has suspended commercial flights from Belarus, China, France, Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

Austrian nationals, permanent residents, D-visa holders, and their immediate family members may still enter Austria.

Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, healthcare professionals, and members of emergency/rescue/ambulance crews may also enter the country.

Nationals of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, and British passport holders may also enter the country, as well as their family members residing in the same household.

Travelers with medical certificates (in German or English) dated from a maximum of 4 days before their arrival in Austria that confirms that they’re not affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) may also enter the country.

All arriving travelers from the countries mentioned above plus Austrian nationals and D-visa holders must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, and confirm this by signature unless they’re immediately departing the country or hold a health certificate confirming a negative molecular biological test for COVID-19 issued within 4 days of their arrival. If they cannot self-quarantine at home, they will be accommodated for 14 days unless they’re immediately departing the country.

Belgium has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not arriving from EEA Member States, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Nationals, permanent residents, and long-term visa holders of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and their family members may still enter Belgium.

Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and military personnel may also enter the country. Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City may enter Belgium with proof of connection travel to their home country. Passenger flights are only allowed to operate between 7:00AM and 9:00PM. This does not apply to humanitarian, repatriation, and United Nations flights.

All arriving travelers must stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitor their health, and practice social distancing.

Belarus has not implemented any entry restrictions, but arriving travelers will be screened, and those showing symptoms may be quarantined.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Nationals of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro who have tested negative for COVID-19 may also enter the country as of June 1. Diplomats and consular staff, civil servants coming for employment, border workers, military personnel, heads of states and their delegations, travelers in transit to their home countries, and travelers with special permits to stay or transit in the country may also enter.

Bulgaria has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not arriving from Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary,, Latvia, Lithuania, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, or Sweden.

Nationals of the above countries and their family members may still enter Bulgaria.

Bulgarian nationals, permanent residents, and long-term residence permit holders may also enter the country. However, those arriving from risky countries are requested to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and their family members may transit through Bulgaria to return to their countries of residence.

Nationals of Turkey, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro may also transit through Bulgaria to return to their countries of residence.

Healthcare professionals, transport personnel, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and military personnel may also enter the country.

All travelers arriving from Italy at Sofia airport (SOF) must fill out a questionnaire in the presence of a health inspector.

Bulgarian passports and national ID cards which have expired on or after March 13, 2020 will be considered valid with a prolongation of 6 months.

Croatia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Croatian nationals or residents and their family members.

Travelers who are EU or UK nationals, residents, or long-term visa holders may enter the country if they are returning to their home countries or traveling on business. EU/UK nationals may be accompanied by their immediate family members. Business travelers must present the invitation letter from a company based in Croatia. Healthcare worker and researchers, experts in care for the elderly, people requiring urgent medical treatment, cross-border workers, diplomats, police officers, Civil Defence services and teams, international organizations staff and international military personnel in the performance of their duties, and people in transit may also enter the country.

All passports and national ID cards issued to Croatian nationals which expired on March 11, 2020 or later, are still considered valid

Cyprus has suspended all flights except repatriation flights in and out of the country until at least June 9. .

Cypriot nationals and residents may still enter the country. They will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

Flights to Cyprus will be resuming beginning on June 9, 2020. However, the only travelers who will be granted entry will be Cypriot nationals and residents, travelers arriving from Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia or Switzerland, and travelers with special permission from the government of Cyprus. Travelers arriving from the above-named list of countries will need a medical certificate stating a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours of their arrival. Nationals and residents of Cyprus will also be tested for Coronavirus upon arrival. Cyprus nationals and residents who are not arriving from the countries named above will be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their arrival.

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Czechia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Czech nationals or holders of residence permits or visas valid for longer than 90 days.

Diplomats and officials of international organizations based in Czechia registered with the Czech Ministry of the Foreign Affairs may still enter the country along with their family members. Family members of diplomats must provide a copy of their birth certificate/marriage certificate along with their family member’s Czech residence permit. Family members who are not nationals of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or an EU-visa-free country must have a visa or a residence permit to enter the country.

Holders of Czech long-stay visas (visas marked D or D/VR/XX in comment section of the visa sticker) whose visa was issued after March 12, 2020 must also present two additional documents: a laboratory confirmation of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 issued within 4 days of arrival, and a medical confirmation of this negative result. A letter from a Minister of the Government of the Czech Republic granting exception may be presented in lieu of these documents.

EU nationals and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or the United Kingdom who work or study in Czechia may still enter the country by showing documentation confirming their residence such as a lease contract and either a Czech Health Insurance card, employment contract with place of work in Czechia, or confirmation of study in Czechia.

Spouses or registered partners of nationals of the above-listed countries who reside in Czechia may also enter the country. They must bring a copy of the marriage certificate or proof of the registered partnership, and a copy of their spouse’s Czech residence permit, Czech ID card, or other document confirming their residence in Czechia, such as a lease contract. Partners and spouses who are not nationals of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or an EU-visa-free country must have a visa or a residence permit to enter the country.

Travelers under 21 who are children of nationals of the above-listed countries residing in Czechia may also enter the country. They must provide a copy of their parent’s birth certificate and of their parent’s Czech residence permit, Czech ID card, or other document confirming their residence in Czechia, such as a lease contract. Children over the age of 21 who are dependent on their parents for care may enter the country – they will need to show the same documentation as well as supporting medical documentation confirming their dependency and need of care. Children who are not nationals of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or of an EU-visa-free country must have a visa or a residence permit to enter the country.

Travelers who are parents caring for or dependent on their children who are nationals of the above-listed countries who reside in Czechia may also enter the country. They must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate and of their child’s Czech residence permit, Czech ID card, or other document confirming their residence in Czechia, such as a lease contract. Parents of children who are over 21 and parents who are dependent on their children for care must also provide supporting medical documentation confirming dependency and need of care. Parents who are not nationals of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or of an EU-visa-free country must have a visa or a residence permit and must show documentation confirming dependency and need of care, e.g., medical confirmation, to enter the country.

Nationals and residents of the above-listed countries, as well as of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican City who are on repatriation flights returning to their home country may enter Czechia with an official confirmation from the Czech embassy or the embassy of their home state.

Travelers with a short-stay (C) visa issued by Czechia, whose national comment section of the visa sticker includes the line “SEZONNI” may still enter the country. They must also provide a laboratory confirmation of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 issued within 4 days of arrival, and a medical confirmation of this negative result. A letter from a Minister of the Government of the Czech Republic granting exception may be presented in lieu of these documents.

Travelers with a short-stay visa (C) issued by Czechia after May 11, 2020, whose national comment section of the visa sticker includes the line “ZAMESTNANI”, and their spouses and minor children who are also visa-holders may also enter the country. Each person traveling must also provide a laboratory confirmation of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 issued within 4 days of arrival, and a medical confirmation of this negative result. A letter from a Minister of the Government of the Czech Republic granting exception may be presented in lieu of these documents.

Holders of laissez-passer issued to staff of the United Nations, European Union, European Atomic Energy Community, and NATO, or of a legitimacy certificate issued by the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe may also enter the country.

Estonia has restricted the entry of all travelers except nationals and residents of Estonia and their parents, children or spouses. Nationals and residents of Latvia and Lithuania may also enter Estonia.

Foreign nationals who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 may transit via Estonia en route to their country of residence.

Nationals and residents of Latvia who work in Estonia may also enter the country but must not show any symptoms of COVID-19.

Finland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Finnish nationals, residence permit holders, and their families.

Nationals and residents of Finland will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom residing in Finland, and their family members may also enter the country.

Nationals and residents of the above countries who are returning to their home countries through Finland may also enter the country.

Travelers arriving from within the EU or a Schengen Member State may enter Finland if they are traveling for work, commission-related commuting, or study in Finland. Healthcare professionals, transport personnel, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers entering for imperative family reasons, and workers who commute to another country daily may also enter the country.

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

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

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

Gibraltar has restricted the entry of all travelers except individuals who are registered Gibraltarians, either by birth or naturalisation. Travelers with proof of residence in Gibraltar may also enter, as may Spanish nationals or residents who are in transit to Spain, people who are carrying out a work activity in Gibraltar or who are taking up employment in Gibraltar and who provide proof on arrival, military personnel who have been issued with Travel Orders, and individuals with special clearance from the Borders and Coastguard Agency.

Greece has restricted the entry of all travelers with the exception of nationals, residence permit holders, or long-term visa holders of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, or their families.

Greek nationals and residence permit holders may still enter the country. However, holders of certificates of application for renewal of a Greek residence permit may not enter.

Healthcare professionals, government members, diplomats, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, airline crew, travelers in transit, and travelers entering Greece for reasons authorized by the Greek embassy or consulate may also enter.

All travelers entering Greece on flights that are not state flights, sanitary flights, humanitarian flights or military flights. are required to be in isolation for a period of 14 days.

Flights from Turkey, Albania, and North Macedonia are suspended except flights to repatriate Greek nationals and residents and special government-ordered flights.

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

Flights from Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom are also suspended except for special categories of flights like those for cargo, humanitarian aid, military, and repatriation.

Hungary has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Hungarian nationals.

Hungarian residents who are nationals of another EEA member state or Switzerland and who have a permanent residence card issued by Hungary may still enter the country.

Nationals of Slovakia arriving directly from Slovakia may enter Hungary if the length of their stay is not longer than 24 hours.

Austrian nationals arriving directly from Austria may enter Hungary, provided they have a negative coronavirus test result issued within 4 days of their arrival in Hungary.

Nationals of Austria, Czechia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Poland and Slovakia who are traveling on business directly from their home country may also enter Hungary.

All Hungarian nationals arriving in the country are subject to quarantine.

Iceland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, or their families. Travelers with residence permits issued by Schengen Member States may still enter the country. Diplomats, healthcare professionals, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers who require international protection, and travelers on family emergencies may also enter the country.

All travelers entering Iceland on their way to another Schengen Member State must have written confirmation of their permission to enter the other Schengen Member State. Returning nationals and residents of Iceland must undergo quarantine for 14 days.

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

Essential supply chain workers are exempted from the quarantine requirements. 

Latvia has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian nationals and permanent residents.

Travelers who have been in countries other than Estonia and Lithuania in the past 14 days must self-isolate at their place of residence for 14 days upon entering the country. 

Lithuania has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and residents of Lithuania and their family members, all of whom must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Lithuanian nationals and residents who are returning from work, business, or study in Poland are exempt from the requirement to self-isolate. Airline crew must be in isolation until the day of departure, but no longer than 14 days.

Nationals of Poland who are traveling for work, business or studies may enter Lithuania, as may diplomats, NATO personnel and their family members, and other government-approved travelers. Starting from May 15 2020, nationals of Estonia and Latvia will also be allowed to enter the country.

All travelers must arrive at Vilnius (VNO), Kaunas (KUN), Palanga (PLQ), or Siauliai (SQQ).

Only flights with permission issued by the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration under the order of the Minister of Transport and Communications can fly to Lithuania.

Transit through Lithuania is possible for travelers in groups on their way back to their country of residence, but they must be escorted to international border crossing points.

Luxembourg has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Luxembourg nationals and their family members who are returning home. The same applies to nationals and residents of the European Union, Schengen Member States, and the Schengen Associated States, the United Kingdom, and their family members who are returning home.

Healthcare professionals, border workers, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers in family emergencies, and travelers on their way to their home countries by land who have proof of their onward journey may still enter the country.

Travel restrictions for non-EU citizens are expected to remain in place through at least June 15.

Malta has suspended all flights except for cargo, humanitarian and repatriation flights until at least June 15.

Moldova has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and residents of Moldova.

Montenegro has suspended all commercial flights and restricted the entry of travelers who are not nationals or residents of Montenegro; however as of June 1 it has opened its borders to travelers from a select group of countries meeting certain epidemiological criteria:

Slovenia, Iceland, Croatia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Albania, Austria, Norway, Monaco, Kosovo, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Israel, North Macedonia, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Albania and Greece, Ireland, Finland and Estonia.

The list is expected to be updated every 2 weeks.

All travelers entering Montenegro from abroad should expect to be subject to a self-isolation period of at least 14 days.

Netherlands

The Netherlands has restricted entry to all travelers who are not nationals, residence permit holders, or long-stay visa holders of EEA Member States, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, or their families until at least May 15, 2020.

Healthcare professionals, border workers, transport personnel, cross-border workers, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers in family emergencies, and travelers in need of international protection may still enter the country.

All travelers traveling to the Netherlands from high-risk COVID-19 countries must present a completed ‘Health Declaration Form’ prior to boarding, and will be expected to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Norway has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Norway.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom may still enter the country if they reside, work, or have property in Norway. If they cannot prove their residency, they must be able to prove their nationality in one of the above countries. Family members of a national of one of the above-mentioned countries may enter the country if they are already residing in or are moving to Norway. Travelers with a responsibility to care for a resident of Norway may also enter.

All of the above travelers must undergo a 10-day home quarantine and complete a public health information form upon arrival.

Nationals of the above-mentioned countries who are transiting Norway to return to their countries of residence may also enter Norway, as may airline crew, diplomats and their spouses/children, transport personnel, media staff, NATO staff with a travel order, holders of seasonal farming work permits with an approval letter from UDI, foreigners with a summons to appear in a court case, cruise passengers whose cruises started before March 16, 2020 at 8:00 AM CET on their way home, and travelers with Norwegian visas issued after March 15, 2020 may also enter the country.

Visa-exempt nationals and family members of EEA citizens who have been approved for residency but have not yet received their residence card may still enter the country by showing the letter from UDI approving their residence permit.

Travelers are only allowed into Svalbard after they have stayed in quarantine in other parts of Norway.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia has suspended all commercial flights until further notice, and has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and residents of North Macedonia. Travelers who depart North Macedonia and try to re-enter within 3 months will be denied entry.

Diplomats and travelers with special permits issued by the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia may also enter the country.

All travelers arriving in North Macedonia must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 performed within 72 hours prior to entering the country. Travelers must then self-isolate at home for 14 days, or for 21 days for those arriving from countries considered high risk by the Ministry of Health. Travelers arriving without a PCR test will be required to complete a PCR test upon entry and quarantine at a state institution pending the test results.

All of the above travelers must undergo a 14-day home quarantine and complete a public health information form upon arrival.

Airline crew, travelers in transit, diplomats, transport personnel, media staff, cruise passengers whose cruises started before March 16, 2020 at 8:00 AM CET on their way home, and travelers with Norwegian visas issued after March 15, 2020 may also enter the country.

Poland has suspended all flights except humanitarian and medical flights, flights to protect public order, emergency flights, flights at the order of the Prime Minister, and repatriation flights performed by foreign air carriers at the order of foreign states.

Flights with 15 or fewer seats may still enter Poland.

Arriving travelers must self-isolate for 14 days unless they can show documentation that they are traveling for special categories of business, study or transiting through Poland. They must also download a special “Home Quarantine” app and provide information on their place of stay or address and a telephone number where they can be contacted regularly during the self-isolation period.

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

Flights from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom are suspended.

Romanian nationals and their families, residence permit holders, and long-stay visa holders may still enter the country.

Nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with a residence in Romania may also enter the country.

Diplomats, transport personnel, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, travelers in family emergencies, and travelers in need of international or other humanitarian protection may also enter the country.

All arriving travelers must self-isolate at home for 14 days.

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

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

Slovenia has restricted all non-essential travel into the country like other European Union countries.

Slovenia and EU nationals, residents, their family members, and diplomats, healthcare professionals, cross-border workers, and transport personnel may still enter the country.

Travelers may be subject to health screenings and may be required to show a negative COVID-19 test at border crossing points.

All people entering Slovenia from abroad must provide an address of a residence or location agreed with the civil defense authorities where they can self-quarantine for one week. After one week they should be tested for the coronavirus. If a person declines to be tested after a seven-day quarantine, or if a test cannot be performed, the quarantine will be automatically extended for one week. Travelers who do not have an appropriate place to stay during the two-week quarantine will be sent to a facility chosen by the government.

Ukraine has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals except those with residence permits, and has suspended all flights except for repatriation flights until at least June 15, 2020.

All travelers, both Ukrainian citizens and foreign nationals, arriving in Ukraine are required to undergo a 14-day supervised quarantine period. The quarantine can be done in a private residence after downloading a special smartphone monitoring application.

Algeria has closed its borders.

Angola has restricted entry of travelers who have been in China, France, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Portugal, or Spain.

Airline crew and nationals and residents of Angola may still enter the country. Travelers who are arriving from or have been in China, France, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Portugal, or Spain will be put in quarantine. A completed sanitary control sheet must be presented to the Ministry of Health upon arrival.

Benin has closed its land borders and suspended all commercial flights. All travelers entering Benin must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Botswana has restricted entry to all travelers arriving from Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, or the United Kingdom. This does not apply to citizens and residents of Botswana.

Travelers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Travelers can no longer obtain a visa when arriving in Botswana. Visas issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom are invalidated.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has suspended flights at Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) and Ouagadougou (OUA).

Burundi has suspended all international flights from March 22, 2020.

Cameroon has suspended all international flights until further notice.

Cape Verde has suspended all international passenger flights.

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has closed Bangui M’Poko International Airport (BGF) with exceptions for commercial, humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. Travelers arriving from other countries must self-quarantine for 21 days upon arrival.

Chad has suspended all flights into N’Djamena International Airport (NDJ) from March 19, 2020.

Comoros has suspended all flights into the country.

Cote d’Ivoire

Cote d’Ivoire has closed its borders.

Djibouti has suspended all flights into the country.

Egypt has suspended all international flights except humanitarian, repatriation, and United Nations flights with a pre-authorization from the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority.

Aircrafts in a state of emergency or making technical landings may also enter the country.

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea has closed its borders and suspended all commercial flights to and from the country on March 15, 2020.

Eritrea has not implemented any entry restrictions, but arriving travelers will be screened at Asmara International Airport (ASM). Travelers arriving from China must report their travel history, and may be quarantined at designated hospitals.

Ethiopia has closed its land borders. All travelers arriving in Ethiopia will be placed in a mandatory quarantine at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel for 14 days at their own expense.

Gabon has restricted the entry of all travelers who have been in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China. Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, or the United Kingdom in the last 14 days.

Nationals and residents of Gabon may still enter the country.

Gambia has suspended all flights except for medical cargo flights.

Ghana has suspended incoming commercial flights and closed its borders until at least May 31, 2020.

Emergency flights, humanitarian aid flights, medical evacuation flights, and technical landings to refuel may still enter the country.

All travelers and airline crew will be quarantined upon arrival.

Guinea has suspended all commercial flights from countries with more than 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). All embassies and consulates abroad have suspended issuances of visas from those countries.

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau has closed its borders. Exceptions exist for emergency flights, medical, security, and rescue flights, and technical stops without passenger disembarkation.

Kenya has suspended all international flights except for aircraft in a state of emergency, operations related to humanitarian aid, medevac, and repatriation flights. All approved flights must provide completed passengers declaration forms and manifests to Port Health, Immigration and customs.

All crew from international flights are required to self-isolate in designated airport hotels at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the duration of their rest period.

Nationals and residents of Kenya violating the self-quarantine requirement will be forcefully quarantined for 14 days.

Lesotho has restricted the entry of all travelers except for personnel involved in the transportation of medical supplies, food, and other goods.

Liberia has suspended all commercial flights into the country.

Libya has closed its borders.

Madagascar has suspended all flights into the country.

Malawi has restricted the entry of all non-Malawi nationals and residents arriving from countries with coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and suspended issuing visas to citizens of those countries.

Mali has suspended all flights from countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mauritania has closed all its airports.

Mauritius has restricted the entry of all travelers except nationals and residents, plus their spouses and children.

All arriving travelers will be placed in quarantine. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms.

Morocco has suspended all flights to and from China, Italy, Spain, Algeria, France, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Greece, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Tunisia, Senegal, Mauritania, Niger, Mali, Chad, Canada, and Brazil.

Cargo flights from the above countries may still enter the country.

Mozambique has suspended international passenger flights through at least May 31.

All travelers who have been outside the country during the past month must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. All arriving travelers will be screened and those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be quarantined.

Embassies, consulates, and ports of entry of Mozambique have suspended issuances of visas, and previously issued visas are no longer valid.

Namibia has closed its borders until further notice. Only Namibian nationals and permanent residents may enter the country. Travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon their arrival.

Niger has suspended all international flights to and from Niger.

Nigeria has closed its airports to all non-emergency and essential flights.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended all commercial flights from countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo has closed all of its airports.

Rwanda has suspended all commercial flights to and from Kigali International Airport (KGL), including Rwanda Airlines.

Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not citizens and residents of Sao Tome and Principe.

Authorized personnel may still enter the country, but must provide proof that they have tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19) at their airport of departure. Cruise ships, fishing vessels, and yachts are prohibited from docking at the ports of Sao Tome and Principe.

Senegal has suspended all flights into the country until at least May 31, 2020.

Seychelles has closed its international airport to all flights except for emergency diversions and approved special mission flights.

All travelers except for returning Seychelles nationals are restricted from entering the country, and Seychelles citizens and residents are banned from traveling abroad until further notice.

Travelers who are permitted to enter the Seychelles will be subjected to additional health screening and placed under obligatory quarantine for at least 14 days upon arrival.

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is requiring all travelers who have transited through or been in any country with more than 50 confirmed cases in the past 14 days to enter facility quarantine for up to 14 days.

Travelers who have transited through or been in any country with less than 50 confirmed cases in the past 14 days are subject to home quarantine for up to 14 days.

Somalia has restricted entry to travelers arriving from China, Iran, Italy, or South Korea.

South Africa

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

Nationals of South Africa who arrive in the country will be subject to quarantine for up to 21 days and airline crew will be subject to quarantine laws as applicable.

South Sudan

South Sudan has re-opened its borders; however, the South Sudanese government has suspended the issue of visas at its Embassies abroad, and all routine international commercial flights have been suspended since March 24.

Humanitarian and evacuation flights may still enter the country with an approval from the High Level Task Force of South Sudan.

Travelers wishing to enter South Sudan must have a certificate showing they are free from coronavirus, issued no more than 48 hours ahead of their journey, and endorsed by a reputable medical provider. They will also need prior permission to enter the country from the National Task Force.

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

Swaziland (Eswatini)

Swaziland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not returning citizens or legal residents.

All arriving travelers will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a designated location.

All commercial flights out of the country have been suspended. The border is closed to everything except the transportation of goods and cargo.

Tanzania has not implemented any entry restrictions, but all arriving travelers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.

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

Togo has closed its borders. No travelers, including those with dual citizenship or a Togolese residency permit or national ID arriving on international flights are currently allowed entry in Togo.

Tunisia has suspended all flights into the country.

Only special categories of flights may still enter the country, provided they have prior approval from the Tunisian Civil Aviation Authority. These include emergency landings, overflights, humanitarian aid and medical relief flights, flights with alternate aerodromes identified in the flight plan, technical landings where passengers do not disembark, and other safety-related operations.

Repatriation flights for Tunisian nationals and permanent residents with prior approval may still enter. Travelers will be placed into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Uganda has suspended all flights.

Aircraft in a state of emergency, humanitarian aid and safety operations may still land.

All arriving airline crew members must undergo mandatory quarantine.

Western Sahara

No information available at this time.

Zambia has closed all airports except for Kenneth Kaunda International Lusaka Airport (LUN).

All travelers and crew are subject to COVID-19 testing and will be quarantined for up to 14 days in a government-designated hotel at their own expense while waiting for the test result. Travelers with a negative result may leave the hotel, but must spend the rest of the 14-day period self-isolating at home.

Zimbabwe has restricted the entry of all travelers except for Zimbabwean nationals and residents. All airports except for BUQ, HRE and VFA have been closed.

People returning to Zimbabwe are subject to a 21-day quarantine period at a government-approved facility, at their own cost. Airports which are open are only accepting special categories of flights such as medical transport flights and flights transporting members of foreign missions, agencies or defense forces.

Japan has restricted the entry of travelers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Sao Tome e Principe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, South Korea, St. Kitts and Nevis, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, the Vatican City, or Vietnam in the past 14 days.

Residents of Japan with “Permanent Resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”, “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” or “Long Term Resident” status who departed Japan with Re-entry Permission by April 2, 2020 may still re-enter the country, even if they have been in one of the above countries.

If they received re-entry permission between April 3 and April 28, 2020 they may re-enter if they have only been in Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Cape Verde, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine or Uruguay.

If re-entry permission was granted between April 29 and May 15, 2020 they may re-enter Japan if they have only been in Afghanistan, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Cape Verde, Colombia, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Maldives, Pakistan, South Africa, Sao Tome and Principe, Tajikistan or Uruguay

If re-entry permission was granted between May 16 and May 26, 2020 they may re-enter Japan if they have only been in Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ghana, Guinea, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, South Africa or Tajikistan.

Nationals of China with passports issued in Hubei Province or Zhejiang Province may not enter the country unless they can prove that they haven’t been in those provinces in the past 14 days.

Travelers who were on the cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ may not enter the country unless they’re nationals of Japan.

Nationals of Japan, their spouses and children who can present proof, travelers with Special Permanent Residence Permits with re-entry permits from a regional immigration officer, and US military personnel may still enter the country.

Travelers and airline crew who have been in any of the countries listed so far in the past 14 days must submit a quarantine questionnaire and undergo a PCR test upon arrival.

Special rules apply to airline crew members entering Japan. Crew members must submit quarantine questionnaires and “Plan of Stay in Japan” declarations. Crews should adhere to the instructions provided in the quarantine document “Notice: For Crews boarding vehicles from areas subject to strengthened quarantine.” Airlines should arrange chartered vehicles (as opposed to public transportation) to transport crews between the airport and their hotel, and ensure that crews comply with the other rules during their stay in Japan.

Visa exemption for travelers with the following passports is suspended: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macau, South Korea, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vatican City.

In addition, visa exemption for nationals of the following countries with a diplomatic, official or service passport has been suspended: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

Visas issued on or before March 8, 2020 by the Embassies, Consulates-General, and Consulate of Japan in China, Hong Kong, Macau, or South Korea are invalidated.

Visas issued on or before March 20, 2020 by the Embassies, Consulates-General and Consulate of Japan in the following countries are invalidated. Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the Vatican City.

Visas issued on or before March 27, 2020 by the Embassies, Consulates-General, and Consulate of Japan in the following countries are invalidated: Bahrain, Brunei, Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, the Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Visas issued on or before April 2, 2020 by the Embassies, Consulates-General and Consulate of Japan in the following countries are invalidated: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic,, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, the Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, the Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, the Seychelles , Sierra Leone, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

South Korea

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

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

Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before April 5 are invalidated. Visa exemptions for 90 nationalities with normal passport are temporarily suspended, except for airline crew.or passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card.

Foreign nationals residing in South Korea on most types of long-term visa will need to apply for a re-entry permit at a local immigration office or at the airport before undertaking any travel out of South Korea. Those traveling with a re-entry permit will also be required to have a medical examination no earlier than 48 hours before they plan to return to South Korea, and to obtain a medical certificate in English or Korean demonstrating COVID-19 negative status.

All travelers arriving in South Korea will be subject to mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days. All travelers including airline crew members must also complete Health Declaration Forms and Special Quarantine Declaration Forms through a self-diagnosis app. Nationals and residents of South Korea are required to install a ‘Self-quarantine safety protection app’.

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

All flights must arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) between 5:00 am and 8:00 pm

Singapore has restricted entry and transit of all short-term visitors who are not residents of Singapore, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, or Long-Term Pass Holders (including holders of Work Pass, Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, and Long-Term Visit Pass).

Travelers entering Singapore must self-isolate for 14 days at a dedicated Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) facility.

Long-Term Visit Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass In-Principle Approval holders issued by ICA also need an Approved Letter for Entry (ALE) from ICA.

Student’s Pass holders and Student’s Pass In-Principle Approval holders also need an ALE from the Ministry of Education (MOE).

New and existing work pass holders are only allowed to enter Singapore with the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) prior approval. They are required to show the MOM’s approval letter to airline staff upon check-in and before boarding, as well as to ICA officers at the immigration checkpoint upon their arrival in Singapore.

Short-term visitors with an ALE from ICA, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or MOH may still enter the country. However, they may still be subject to health screening upon arrival. Having an ALE does not guarantee a Visit Pass to enter Singapore.

All travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass (LTP) holders must submit a health declaration via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service, at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard, or the mobile app.

Airlines are requested to inform passengers at check-in and before boarding, as well as in-flight, to submit their health declaration via the SGAC e-Service prior to their arrival in Singapore. The paper-based embarkation/disembarkation card has been discontinued and is no longer distributed by airlines operating into Singapore.

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

Travelers arriving at PEK will be given a PCR test and quarantined for 14 days at a designated location in Beijing.

Travelers arriving at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) must undergo Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated places for medical observation.

Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results.

Airline crew arriving at the above airports will be quarantined after their last shift, and must self-isolate in crew hotels during shift breaks.

Travelers arriving at Guangzhou (CAN) or Shenzhen (SZX) who live in or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, or the United States in the past 14 days must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation. All passengers arriving at SZX will have a PCR test.

Travelers arriving at XMN will be quarantined for medical observation at designated hotels for 14 days at their own expense. This does not apply to travelers under 18 years old or above 70 years old, pregnant women, and travelers suffering from illness, who must apply for permission to undergo a 14-day quarantine at home.

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

Travelers who have only been in China, Taiwan, or Macau in the past 14 days may still enter. Macau residents will immediately be taken back to Macau by coach upon arrival.

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

Airline crew, government officials, spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents, and personnel endorsed by the HKSAR government to engage in anti-epidemic work may also enter.

All travelers eligible to enter Hong Kong must present a completed Health Declaration Form to the Department of Health upon arrival, and must undergo 14 days of compulsory quarantine.

Macau has restricted the entry of all non-Macau residents from anywhere except Hong Kong, Taiwan, or mainland China.

Taiwan has restricted entry of all travelers who are not Republic of China Taiwan passport holders, Alien Resident Certificate holders, “SPECIAL ENTRY PERMIT FOR COVID-19 OUTBREAK” visa holders, or diplomats.

All travelers must observe a 14-day home quarantine upon arrival.

Taiwan has restricted all travelers from transiting the country.

India has suspended all flights into the country until at least May 31, 2020.

Certain categories of Indian nationals and residents may enter the country on repatriation flights arranged by Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Other exceptions exist for air cargo flights that carry goods for trade or essential goods and supplies, and their crew members, helpers, cleaners, etc.

All travelers are required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in India.

Indonesia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Indonesia nationals, Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) and Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) holders, airline crew, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and foreigners working on strategic national projects.

All travelers entering the country who are not Indonesian nationals must go through medical screening upon arrival and will be quarantined for a further 14 days. They must also either present a medical certificate issued within 7 days before arrival stating a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, or be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.

Malaysia has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens, permanent residents with a MyPR card, diplomats, embassy employees, and spouses or children of Malaysian nationals, who must have a sticker label visa in the passport specifically indicating this status.

Travelers with a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) permit may also enter the country. They must have a negative COVID-19 testing result prior to their flight to Malaysia.

All arriving travelers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a designated quarantine station upon arrival.

For Malaysian nationals, the government will bear the cost of MYR 150 per day for the quarantine. Other travelers will be required to bear all costs.

Travelers may not transfer from international flights to domestic flights, except ifor Malaysian nationals who are traveling to Sabah or Sarawak.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights until further notice.

This does not apply to domestic flights, over-flights, and aircraft used for evacuation authorized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

UAE registered aircraft that were out of base prior to March 24, 2020 at 11:59PM will be allowed to return to base carrying only UAE nationals and operational crew members.

All evacuation flights must have PAX APP data and Crew APP data, and all ferry flights must have crew APP data.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan has suspended most international flights by Afghan airlines.

All Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air flights have been suspended except those to Dubai and Pakistan. All flights between Kabul and Herat have been suspended.

Azerbaijan has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens, residents, travelers with a work permit, or travelers with special permission from the government.

A completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form must be presented upon arrival. All travelers will be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) upon arrival and are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Issuance of e-visas and visa on arrival has been suspended.

Bangladesh has suspended flights from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Travelers with pre-arranged visas must have medical certificates issued within 72 hours before departure stating that they are not affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The certificates must be in English or translated into English.

Travelers with Bangladesh origins without symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate in Dhaka for 14 days upon arrival. Those who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or do not submit the above medical certificate will be institutionally quarantined in Dhaka for 14 days.

Bahrain has restricted entry and transit to travelers who have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the United States in the past 14 days. This does not apply to citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates, residents of Bahrain, airline crew, military personnel, or travelers with special approval.

Travelers who have been in Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand in the past 14 days must have a valid visa prior to arrival. This does not apply to citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, residents of Bahrain, airline crew, military personnel, or travelers with special approval.

Visa on arrival has been suspended except for diplomats or travelers with UN passports.

All passengers arriving in Bahrain will undergo testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) and are subject to quarantine.

Border crossing on the causeway has been suspended.

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

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

All visa issuances and exemptions are suspended.

Travelers from other countries who wish to enter Brunei may apply to the Brunei Immigration Department for special authorization to enter the country by downloading the form provided on the Department’s website at www.immigration.gov.bn. Travelers who have received prior authorization to enter Brunei are subject to a COVID-19 test at a cost of BND1000.

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

Cambodia has suspended all visa exemptions, visas on arrival, and e-visas. All arriving travelers except for diplomats must have official medical certificates issued by their origin countries no more than 72 hours prior to travel certifying that they have not tested positive for COVID-19. They must also have proof of insurance policies with minimum medical coverage of $50,000.

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

“Iran has restricted the entry of nationals of the United Arab Emirates.

Nationals of China and Hong Kong and Macau passport holders are no longer visa-exempt. They can obtain a visa upon arrival.

Travelers entering Iran must present a self-declaration form concerning COVID-19. They will be subject to medical screening and quarantine upon arrival.

Iraq has suspended all flights except red cross, humanitarian, Medevac, repatriation, emergency and military flights.

Israel has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Israel.

Travelers who have specific entry approval from the population and Immigration Authority of Israel may still enter the country.

Jordan has restricted the entry of all travelers until at least June 4.

Emergency, humanitarian aid, medevac, repatriation, United Nations, and diplomatic flights may still enter the country. Technical stops that do not require passengers to disembark may also enter the country.

Kazakhstan has restricted the entry of most foreign nationals and suspended most flights except for state flights, ferry flights, sanitary flights, and technical landings for refueling purposes.

Kazakhstan nationals, residence permit holders, and their families may still enter the country.

Diplomats and their families, airline crew, transport personnel, and cross-border workers may also enter the country.

All travelers granted entry to Kazakhstan from abroad will be held in quarantine for up to two days and tested for COVID-19. Individuals either displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or who test positive for COVID-19 will be hospitalized. Those who test negative will be released after the two days of monitored quarantine and allowed to self-isolate from home for 12 days. Individuals in self-isolation at home may be required to download the Smart Astana app, which will be used to monitor compliance with self-isolation restrictions.

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

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

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

Kyrgyzstan has suspended all flights, restricted the entry of all non-Kyrgyzstan nationals, and temporarily suspended visa-free entry for travelers from most countries.

Foreign nationals are banned from entering the country, including permanent residence holders. Foreign nationals with a close family member who is a Kyrgz national (spouse, parent, child) will be allowed to enter with documentary proof of the relationship. Anyone entering Kyrgyzstan will be subject to 3 days mandatory quarantine in state facilities. Travelers who do not show any symptoms should then be allowed to quarantine at home for 14 days.

Laos has suspended all flights. Medevac, humanitarian, relief, diplomat and repatriation flights with an entry permit obtained from the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs may still enter the country.

Technical stops where passengers and airline crew do not disembark are also still permitted to enter.

Lebanon has suspended all flights into the country until at least April 26, 2020.

Diplomats, international organizations personnel, UNIFIL forces, military personnel, and personnel working for companies associated with drilling operations in Block No. 4 may still enter the country.

The Maldives has restricted the entry of all travelers who are tourists or airline crew who have been in Bangladesh, China, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, or in North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang Provinces in South Korea, Ile-de-France and Grand Est (regions of France), and Bavaria, North Rhine Westphalia, and Baden-Wuerttemberg (regions of Germany) in the past 14 days. All visas on arrival are suspended.

Nationals of the Maldives and their spouses may still enter the country; they will be subject to 14-day quarantine upon arrival. Carriers intending to carry nationals of Maldives on inbound flights must seek prior approval from relevant authorities.

All travelers arriving in the Maldives for a purpose other than tourism will be quarantined for 14 days at a place designated by the government. All travelers must present a completed “”Health Declaration Card”” and an “”Immigration Arrival Card” upon arrival.

Velana Airport (MLE) is closed, and is only available for medevac, humanitarian, or non-scheduled flights with minimum 3 hours prior notice and approval.

Mongolia has restricted entry to all travelers except for citizens or residents who are direct family members of a citizen. They will be subject to a 21-day quarantine at a designated facility upon arrival, followed by a 14-day period of self-isolation at home.

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

International freight transport drivers and railway train personnel of Mongolia, Russia and China may also enter the country.

Myanmar has suspended all incoming international flights until at least June 15, 2020, except for relief flights, medical evacuation flights, and flights approved by the Department of Civil Aviation.

New tourist visa applications are currently suspended.

Nepal has suspended all international flights until at least April 30, 2020.

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

North Korea

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

Oman has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals of Oman.

Pakistan has suspended all international flights until at least April 30, 2020.

Special categories of flights that have been approved for transporting stranded travelers may still enter the country, but all travelers must undergo thorough procedures including swab testing and self-isolation or quarantine.

Palestine has begun to quarantine all travelers arriving from abroad.

Philippines

The Philippines has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Philippines nationals and their spouses and children.

Accredited diplomats or officials of international organizations may still enter the country.

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

Commercial flights to the Philippines can only land on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday and need approval from CAAP 48h before departure. Chartered flights can only land on Monday or Thursday and need clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs and CAAP.

Qatar has restricted the entry of all travelers except for nationals and permanent residents of Qatar.

Saudi Arabia

Saudia Arabia has suspended all incoming flights.

Technical stops, humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights may still enter the country with prior approval from GACA., however travelers who have been in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Italy, and South Korea in the previous 14 days will not be permitted to enter or transit the Kingdom, irrespective of visa or residency status. Furthermore, travel to/from mainland China has been suspended. The Saudi government has advised that expatriates who travel to China will not be allowed to return to Saudi Arabia.

All travelers entering Saudi Arabia will be placed in health isolation for 14 days following their arrival.

Sri Lanka has closed all airports.

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is still accepting certain special categories of flights including emergency diversion flights, humanitarian aid flights, freighter operations, and technical landings.

All arriving travelers must submit completed Health Declaration Forms to public health inspectors or other authorized officials. The maximum allowed transit time at CMB is 12 hours. Passengers must have a confirmed onward connection.

Airline crew must self-quarantine at the location mentioned in the Health Declaration Form and have meals only through in-room dining until they operate their next flight.

Visas and ETAs issued by Sri Lanka have been invalidated.

Syria has suspended all flights from March 22, 2020.

Tajikistan has restricted entry to travelers who have been in Afghanistan, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Italy, France, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, or the United States.

Travelers arriving from the above countries are subject to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Thailand has suspended all flights into the country and restricted the entry of all foreign nationals except those with a work permit until at least June 30.

Emergency landings, humanitarian aid flights, medical or relief flights, repatriation and cargo flights, state or military aircraft, and technical landings without disembarkation may still enter the country.

All arriving travelers will be subject to quarantine for 14 days.

The validity of all temporary visas has been extended until July 31, 2020.

Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste has restricted the entry of all travelers who have visited or transited through China, South Korea, Italy, or Iran in the previous four weeks.

Turkey has restricted the entry of foreign nationals who have transited or have been in the following countries in the past 14 days, are passport holders of the following countries, or are arriving from the following countries:

Algeria, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece. Guatemala, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, , Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Niger, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.

Turkish citizens/residents who were in these countries in the past 14 days are allowed to enter Turkey but are subject to a 14-day quarantine requirement.

Turkish Ministry of Health officials screen travelers at airports using thermal cameras.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is closed.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has suspended all flights into the country until at least June 20, 2020.

Repatriation flights of Turkmenistan nationals and residents may still enter the country.

Travelers are required to have a health report issued within 24 hours of departure from the health organizations of the country they are arriving from that shows that they have undergone the coronavirus (COVID-19) check and tested negative.

Uzbekistan has suspended all flights into the country except repatriation flights for Uzbek nationals.

All travelers who have been in China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Afghanistan or Japan during the last 14 days and who are returning in “organized groups”, for example, repatriation flights, will be placed in official quarantine in MOH-operated facilities upon arrival in Uzbekistan.

Travelers who have been in the United States, France, Germany, Singapore, Spain, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan in the last 14 days will be subject to home quarantine upon their arrival.

Travelers who have been in Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, or Malaysia in the last 14 days are subject to home-based medical monitoring, but may leave their place of quarantine if they are asymptomatic.

Finally, persons who in the past 14 days have been in any of the countries listed below will be monitored by telephone for 24 days: Bahrain, Kuwait, Armenia, Belarus, Oman, Pakistan, Georgia, Czech Republic, Iraq, Lebanon, Canada, Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Denmark, Sweden.

Travelers with diplomatic or official passports are not subject to quarantine requirements.

Vietnam has restricted all entry to travelers except for citizens, diplomats, and highly skilled workers, experts, business managers, and others who were approved by the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control. Those traveling for official purposes will be subject to medical examination at the border before entering Vietnam.

All travelers are subject to a 14-day quarantine and must fill out a quarantine form prior to arrival.

All visa issuances are suspended. Citizens of Italy, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and passengers with a British passport are no longer visa-exempt.

Travelers with a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued by Vietnam residing in China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Norway, Spain, Sweden, or the United Kingdom are no longer visa-exempt.

Citizens of Belarus, Japan, and Russia with a normal passport or Certificate of Visa Exemption are no longer visa-exempt.

Yemen has suspended all flights to and from Sanaa International Airport.

Australia has restricted the entry of all travelers, with the exception of Australian nationals and permanent residents and their immediate family members, New Zealand nationals residing in Australia, diplomats accredited to Australia and residing in Australia and their immediate family members, and airline crew.

Nationals of the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, American Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu can transit through Australia to a third country without a visa. The same applies to travelers who reside in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, or New Caledonia.

The onward flight must be within 72 hours of their arrival in Australia. If there are less than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. If there are more than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in mandatory quarantine at a state designated facility until the time of the departing flight.

All travelers entering Australia must self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia. If the duration of their stay is less than 14 days, they must self-isolate for the entire duration. Airline crew who are nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate at their place of residence (or hotel) between flights, or for 14 days, whichever is shorter. Airline crew who are not nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate in their hotel on arrival until their next flight.

Nationals of Australia are not allowed to travel out of Australia, except for people who regularly reside in another country, airline and maritime crew, freight personnel, offshore facility personnel, government personnel, and Australian Defence Force personnel.

New Zealand

New Zealand has restricted entry to all travelers who are not New Zealand nationals (Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau), permanent residents, visa holders, and their immediate families.

Australian nationals residing primarily in New Zealand and accredited diplomats currently residing in New Zealand may also enter the country.

All of the above travelers will be subject to mandatory isolation at a government facility for 14 days upon arrival unless they’re airline crew members or people transiting through.

Travelers may only transit New Zealand if they’re Australian nationals or residents on their way to Australia, or they have government approval.

Airline crew must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

American Samoa

Entry Permits, normally issued by American Samoa instead of visas, are currently suspended.

Residents of American Samoa with a residence permit or an Immigration Board approval may still enter the territory, as may US nationals, but travelers who transited or have been in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, or Wisconsin are subject to a Public Health screening and might be medically or home quarantined upon arrival.

Passengers arriving from Samoa must obtain a health clearance from the Ministry of Health (MOH) 3 days prior to arrival and present a completed “DOT Travel Declaration Form”” upon arrival.

Passengers arriving from Hawaii who have transited or have been in countries affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) must spend 14 days in Hawaii and obtain a health clearance 3 days before arrival in American Samoa. They must also present a completed “DOT Travel Declaration Form”” and provide their itinerary upon arrival.

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands have restricted entry to all travelers who have transited or been in any country other than the Cook Islands and New Zealand within the past 14 days.

Nationals and residents of the Cook Islands and New Zealand and their immediate family members may still enter the Cook Islands, as may Australian nationals and residents who normally reside in New Zealand, and their immediate family members. Travelers with a work permit issued by the Cook Islands may also enter the country along with their immediate family members.

Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

French Polynesia

French Polynesia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not residents. All arriving travelers must have an International Travel Certificate to enter and transit French Polynesia, which must be obtained prior to departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr.

Guam has restricted the entry of all travelers who have been in a country with confirmed COVID-19 cases for more than a week, and do not hold a document certified by DPHSS (Guam Department of Social Health and Services) that confirms they are not infected with COVID-19.

The date of the test must not be more than 72 hours before the date of arrival. Travelers who enter Guam without proper documentation will be quarantined. Guam residents may still enter the country.

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

Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands has restricted all travelers from entering the country until at least May 5, 2020.

The Federated States of Micronesia have not restricted entrance to the country, but there are restrictions in place for the states of Pohnpei and Chuuk.

Travelers are restricted from entering the state of Pohnpei. Residents of Pohnpei and medical and technical personnel may still enter the state, but will be required to present a medical certificate and self-quarantine for 14 days.

Travelers wishing to enter the state of Chuuk may only enter after having self-quarantined for 14 days in a COVID-19 free country before departure. They will also be quarantined for 14 days on arrival in Micronesia. All travelers and airline crew must go through medical screening upon arrival in Micronesia.

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

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has restricted the entry of all travelers except for health workers, flight crew, military personnel or those with a special written exemption from the Emergency Controller. International visitors should apply for the exemption, including the reasons for visiting, by contacting: [email protected]. Anyone arriving must self-isolate in a government approved hotel for 14 days.

Travelers will be required to show evidence of their hotel reservation and approved exemption in order to purchase a flight ticket. The only airport accepting international arrivals is Port Moresby (POM). Travelers who reside in Papua New Guinea must depart from Brisbane (BNS), Cairns (CNS) or Singapore (SIN).

Samoa has restricted entry of travelers who have transited through or have been in Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Taiwan, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, or the United States.

Travelers arriving from other countries may still enter Samoa, provided they have spent at least 14 days in self-quarantine in the country of last port and have received a Medical Clearance within 3 days prior to the final route to Samoa.

This also applies to Samoan passport holders and permanent residents of Samoa and American Samoa. Compulsory screening of all arriving passengers and crew to Samoa is in effect at all ports of entry. All travelers are required to comply and must produce additional documents when asked. A Special Health Declaration Card has to be filled out by all passengers inflight or upon arrival in Samoa.

Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands has restricted entry of all travelers who are not residents and nationals of the Solomon Islands, or travelers with prior written authorization issued by the Prime Minister.

Incoming travelers who have been in countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be put in quarantine for a period of 14 days upon arrival. A completed Traveler’s Public Health Declaration Card must be presented upon arrival, and travelers will need to list the full details of their place of stay, travel itinerary and current personal contact details .

Tonga has restricted entry of travelers and airline crew arriving from or transiting through China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau.

Tongan nationals and permanent residents and their immediate family members may still enter Tonga, as may airline crew on direct flights from China who have been using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Travelers arriving from other origins may still enter Tonga, provided they have stayed in a country with no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) for at least 14 days directly prior to entering Tonga. They must have an official medical clearance undertaken within 3 days prior to arrival in Tonga.

All incoming travelers must complete a ‘Traveler’s Arrival Health Declaration Card’ and submit it to the Ministry of Health Border Control when arriving in Tonga.

Tuvalu has closed its borders.

Vanuatu has closed all ports of entry.

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Covid travel tracker: Which countries are allowing visitors from the U.S.?

U.S. vaccinations continue rising and Americans are flying in greater numbers than they have all year. But not every country is welcoming U.S. citizens.

NBC News is tracking travel restrictions in countries around the world. Here is what travelers need to know, as of Sept. 27. Note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that you should not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated .

• More than 40 countries, including Italy, El Salvador, Gambia and Ukraine, are fully open to U.S. travelers and tourists.
• Four countries are completely closed to Americans, including Uruguay and New Zealand.
• The remaining countries fall somewhere in between, including countries with open borders but under a “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department, and countries open only to vaccinated travelers. There are also countries that offer exceptions for dual-citizens, residents or those with qualifying travel reasons.
• More than 170 countries require a negative Covid-19 test from travelers.
• More than 90 countries have some sort of quarantine requirement.
• More than 60 countries have some sort of curfew in effect.

See the map below for each country’s travel details. This map will be updated in the weeks ahead as circumstances change.

CORRECTION (March 31, 2021, 3:45 p.m. ET): A previous version of the map on this article omitted South Sudan, which became a country in 2011. The map has been republished to include it.

Jiachuan Wu is a senior interactive journalist for NBC News Digital.

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Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? A Country-by-country Guide

From lounging on Caribbean beaches to sightseeing in Europe, travel is back for Americans.

For over two years travel was complicated and at times unsafe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the vaccine and various boosters have transformed how the virus affects travel much of the world is back open.

Most countries have zero to few restrictions for U.S. travelers, especially those who have been vaccinated.

So after years of dreaming about travel, it is time to get back out there once again. Here is what you need to know.

Albania does not require U.S. travelers to show any COVID-19-related documents or tests, according to the U.S. Embassy in Albania.

As of Oct. 1, there are no entry requirements to Anguilla,  according to the U.S. Embassy

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda have removed all preexisting COVID-19 entry requirements,  according to the government.  However, any passenger displaying symptoms may be isolated by the government.

There are no COVID-19 related entry requirements for entry into Argentina, according to the Consulate General and Promotion Center.

Travelers may enter Armenia without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, according to the Government of Armenia.

Australia has removed all preexisting COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the Department of Health for the Commonwealth.

Aruba has waived all preexisting COVID-19 entry level requirements, however, travel insurance is highly recommended,  according to the country's tourism site.

Non-U.S. citizens must show proof of vaccination, and there are no entry requirements for U.S. citizens  according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas.

Barbados has discontinued all COVID-19 entry requirements  the tourism board announced in September.

Barbados is also welcoming visitors  to move to the island for a year  for the ultimate remote work experience.

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements to enter Bahrain according to the U.S. Embassy.

The Belize tourism board has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements.

Fully vaccinated travelers by air or by cruise to Bermuda will be required to show proof of vaccination, and must upload proof prior to travel. Unvaccinated travelers must upload proof of valid travel insurance to enter,  according to the government.

All travelers aged 2 and up  must have Travel Authorization  and will be required to pay $40 for the application.

Travelers to Bolivia will need to provide proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before embarkation, or a negative rapid test taken 48 hours before embarkation, according to the U.S. Embassy.

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for the Caribbean Netherlands  according to the UK Government.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes U.S. travelers without any COVID-19-related travel restrictions, according to the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Embassy in Botswana.

Travelers to Brazil must present proof of vaccination printed or available electronically in either Portugese, English, or Spanish or proof of a negative COVID-19 test or antigen test taken one day prior to boarding, according to tourism site Visit Brazil .

Cambodia welcomes both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers without the need to get tested before coming,  according to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia . The country has also reopened its visa on arrival program.

Unvaccinated travelers must undergo a rapid antigen test upon arrival,  according to the government  and costs $5 USD.

Canada has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions for entry, according to the Canadian Government.

Visitors to Chile must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken a maximum of 48 hours and in their last destination before their departure to Chile, according to the U.S. Embassy in Chile.

Travelers to Colombia must present proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test, either taken 72 hours before arrival for a PCR test, or 48 hours before arrival for a rapid, according to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia.

All COVID-19 entry requirements to Costa Rica have been repealed, according to tourism site Visit Costa Rica.

Croatia welcomes U.S. travelers without any COVID-19-related travel restrictions,  according to the Croatian National Tourist Board .

There are no COVID-19 entry restrictions to visit,  according to the Curaçao tourism board .

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has eliminated all COVID-19-related entry restrictions,  according to the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic .

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

The Democratic Republic of The Congo requires non vaccinated travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Unvaccinated travelers over 11 must also present a negative test taken within 3 days of departure and pay $30, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Denmark eliminated all of its COVID-19 entry and internal restrictions,  according to the government’s COVID-19 website .

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements to enter Djibouti according to the U.S. Embassy.

Dominica has removed all pre-arrival testing along with testing on arrival for symptomatic passengers,  according to the tourism board.

Dominican Republic

The Dominical Republic has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, however, when required random testing may occur and passengers may present proof of vaccination to be exempt,  according to GoDominicanRepublic.com

Ecuador has eliminated COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy.

There are currently no COVID-19 entry restrictions for U.S. travelers to Egypt, according to the U.S. Embassy.

El Salvador

El Salvador has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens according to the embassy.

Finland has lifted all COVID-19-related entry rules, according to the Finnish government .

France has lifted all pandemic-related entry rules, according to the French government .

French Polynesia

There are no more entry requirements for French Polynesia, according to Tahiti Tourism.

There are no longer any COVID-19-related entry rules for travel to Germany,  according to the German Missions in the United States .

All travelers (non-residents) to Ghana aged 18 and older must be vaccinated, according to the Ghanaian Embassy in D.C.

Greece has lifted all pandemic-era travel rules,  according to the government . Greece has an optional Passenger Locator Form travelers can choose to fill out.

There are no covid entry requirements for tourists visiting Grenada, according to PureGrenada.com

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers to Guatemala, according to the U.S. Embassy.

All passengers 12 and older are required to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR taken at most 72 hours before departure. Passengers aged 5-11 are required to present a negative PCR test, and passengers under 5 are exempt,  according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

For additional precautions, please see  the U.S. State Department's Advisory .

Honduras requires travelers to enter with a vaccination card, or a negative COVID-19 test taken maximum 72 hours in advance, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Iceland welcomes travelers without any pandemic-era entry rules in place, according to Iceland’s COVID-19 website.

Ireland has removed all COVID-19-related entry rules for travel, according to the government.

Currently, there are no entry protocols for international travelers to Israel, according to the ministry of Health. However, the ministry notes that the ministry has the authority to change the standards and that the best way to find out information is to check the current list of requirements prior to travel.

Italy has lifted all COVID-19-related travel rules,  according to the country's National Tourist Board .

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Jamaica has ended all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy.

All travelers to Kenya will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Travelers entering Kosovo are not required to show proof of vaccination, according to the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, but the embassy recommends travelers bring such proof. The country also doesn’t require pre-arrival testing, but the embassy said some airlines may.

According to the only source of updated information for U.S. travelers Lebanon has removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as per Middle Eastern Airlines.

All travelers aged 18 and older must show proof of vaccination, according to the U.S. Embassy.

The Maldives welcomes travelers from all over the world, including the U.S., and does not require visitors to get tested before coming, according to the government. All arriving and departing passengers must complete a Traveler Declaration form within 96 hours of their flight.

Malta has eliminated all pandemic-related travel restrictions,  according to the Malta Tourism Authority .

Mexico has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the local government of Mexico.

Montenegro does not have any COVID-19-related entry rules in place, according to the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro. Face masks are required on public transportation,  according to the country’s government .

Morocco has dropped all COVID-19 entry requirements except for the Public Health Passenger Form , according to the U.S. Embassy.

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Embassy

Nepal welcomes travelers and offers visas on arrival, regardless of vaccination status,  according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal . Arriving travelers must show proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or NAAT test taken within 72 hours of their departure.

Netherlands

The Netherlands has lifted COVID-19-related entry rules,  according to the government .

Travelers to Nicaragua must be vaccinated or present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival, according to U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia is open to American travelers who are not required to undergo any COVID-related entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia.

Norway has discontinued all COVID-19-related entry restrictions, including pre-arrival testing,  according to the government . 

Pakistan has reopened to travelers, and only unvaccinated travelers will need a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of pre-boarding, according to the Government of Pakistan.

Panama has rolled back all COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. travelers, according to the embassy.

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for American travelers, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira, no longer requires proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter, according to Visit Portugal.

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers, according to the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens according to the U.S. Embassy.

Singapore welcomes all travelers, regardless of their vaccination status,  according to the Singapore Tourism Board . Vaccinated travelers (and unvaccinated children under 12) are exempt from all pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests, quarantine, and entry approvals.

Unvaccinated visitors 12 and older must arrive with proof of a PCR or rapid antigen test taken within two days of their departure and have travel insurance that covers COVID-19 with at least $30,000 of medical coverage.

Travelers must download the TraceTogether app. Three days before their departure, travelers must submit an SG Arrival Card and e-health declaration through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

Spain has dropped all COVID-19-related health controls at entry points,  according to the government , becoming one of the last European countries to do so.

However, the country still asks that travelers from outside the European Union travel with either proof of vaccination administered within 270 days, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure, proof of a negative rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure, or proof they contracted COVID-19 and recovered within 180 days.

All COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted,  according to the U.S. Embassy.

St. Kitts and Nevis

All visitors regardless of vaccination are permitted to enter St. Kitts and Nevis,  according to the Tourism Authority.

All COVID-19 restrictions have been removed,  according to the St. Lucia tourism authority.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, according to the  Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Environment.

Sint Maarten

Travelers to Sint Maarten are no longer required to provide travel insurance or test upon arrival if unvaccinated, the electronic health authorization requirement has also been removed.

Travelers are welcome in Senegal and only the unvaccinated are required to test upon entry, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Serbia has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the Government.

Vaccinated travelers are welcome to enter Seychelles, and there is no pre-departure testing in place. All travelers will be required to fill out a Health Travel Authorization before arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy.

South Africa

Everyone is welcome to enter South Africa regardless of vaccination status, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Sri Lanka allows fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country quarantine-free and without any pre-arrival testing, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. 

Unvaccinated travelers can also be exempt from quarantine, but must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their trip or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of their trip, according to the tourism site. Children under 12 are exempt from testing.

Switzerland

Switzerland has lifted all COVID-19-related entry rules,  according to the Federal Office of Public Health .

Tanzania has reopened its borders for all travelers. Vaccinated travelers may enter without any testing while unvaccinated travelers must take a PCR test 72 hours before departure the U.S. Embassy states.

Thailand has eliminated all pandemic-related entry requirements, welcoming all international travelers, including from the U.S., according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Travelers no longer need to show proof of vaccination or proof of any testing to enter.

Turkey is open to foreign travelers and does not have any COVID-19-related entry rules in place,  according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey .

Turks and Caicos

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for Turks and Caicos,  according to the government.

United Arab Emirates

Passengers entering through Dubai are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or negative test according to Emirates.

All travelers are required to show proof of vaccination upon entry (boosters are not required) Travelers without vaccination are required to present proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of travel, according to the U.S. Embassy.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has dropped all COVID-19-related entry rules,  according to the government .

Travelers to Zambia will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, vaccinated travelers are exempt, according to the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.

Vaccinated travelers may enter Zimbabwe without any prior testing, unvaccinated travelers will be required to provide a COVID-19 test to enter, according to the U.S. Embassy .

Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she's not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram.

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The u.s. lifts the pandemic travel ban and opens the doors to international visitors.

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Passengers walk through Salt Lake City International Airport, Oct. 27, 2020. More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the U.K. and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption

Passengers walk through Salt Lake City International Airport, Oct. 27, 2020. More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the U.K. and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status.

The U.S. lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed trips and family members to reconnect with loved ones after more than a year and a half apart because of the pandemic.

Starting Monday, the U.S. is accepting fully vaccinated travelers at airports and land borders, doing away with a COVID-19 restriction that dates back to the Trump administration. The new rules allow air travel from previously restricted countries as long as the traveler has proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test. Land travel from Mexico and Canada will require proof of vaccination but no test.

Airlines are expecting more travelers from Europe and elsewhere. Data from travel and analytics firm Cirium showed airlines are increasing flights between the United Kingdom and the U.S. by 21% this month over last month.

The change will have a profound effect on the borders with Mexico and Canada, where traveling back and forth was a way of life until the pandemic hit and the U.S. shut down nonessential travel.

Malls, restaurants and Main Street shops in U.S. border towns have been devastated by the lack of visitors from Mexico. On the boundary with Canada, cross-border hockey rivalries were community traditions until being upended by the pandemic. Churches that had members on both sides of the border are hoping to welcome parishioners they haven't seen during COVID-19 shutdown.

Loved ones have missed holidays, birthdays and funerals while nonessential air travel was barred, and they are now eager to reconnect.

River Robinson's American partner wasn't able to be in Canada for the birth of their baby boy 17 months ago because of pandemic-related border closures. She was thrilled to hear the U.S. is reopening its land crossings to vaccinated travelers.

"I'm planning to take my baby down for the American Thanksgiving," said Robinson, who lives in St. Thomas, Ontario. "If all goes smoothly at the border I'll plan on taking him down as much as I can. Is crazy to think he has a whole other side of the family he hasn't even met yet."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. will accept travelers who have been fully vaccinated with any of the vaccines approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization, not just those in use in the U.S. That means that the AstraZeneca vaccine, widely used in Canada, will be accepted.

For air travelers, the airlines are required to verify vaccine records and match them against ID, and if they don't, they could face fines of up to nearly $35,000 per violation. Airlines will also collect information about passengers for contact tracing efforts. There will be CDC workers spot-checking travelers for compliance in the U.S. At land borders, Customs and Border Protection agents will check vaccine proof.

The moves come as the U.S. has seen its COVID-19 outlook improve dramatically in recent weeks since the summer delta surge that pushed hospitals to the brink in many locations.

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Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country

Countries around the world have taken drastic measures, including border closures, in an attempt to curb COVID-19.

Countries around the world are increasingly adopting sweeping measures, including full lockdowns, shutting down airports, imposing travel restrictions and completely sealing their borders, to contain the new  coronavirus .

Below is a list of countries that have taken such measures in recent days. Travellers should visit government websites for updated information and more details.

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On March 22, Albania suspended all commercial flights to and from the country, allowing only flag carrier Air Albania to fly to Turkey’s Istanbul and operate humanitarian flights.

The government suspended air and sea travel with Europe from March 19. Authorities had previously halted flights with Morocco, Spain, France and China.

Passengers and airline crew who have been in China, France, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Portugal or Spain are not allowed to enter Angola.

Residents of Angola, airline crew and nationals of Angola who arrive from, or have been in those seven countries, will be put in quarantine.

All airports were closed for 14 days on March 20. Passengers who have travelled outside of the Caribbean region within the past 14 days, will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival.

Antigua and Barbuda

According to a March 12 travel advisory published on the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority’s website , foreign nationals who have travelled to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States or the United Kingdom in the previous 28 days will not be allowed to enter the country.

Diplomats are exempted. Any cruise ship with suspected cases may also be blocked from docking.

Argentina announced on March 15 that it would close its borders to all non-residents for at least two weeks, and all flights from the United States and Europe would be cancelled, starting from March 16. The closure was later extended until April 12.

Armenia cancelled visa-free entry for Chinese and Iranian nationals with ordinary passports.

Passengers who have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Italy Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Armenia.

This does not apply to nationals or residents of Armenia, spouses or children of nationals and diplomats or representatives of official international organisations.

Nationals of Armenia who have been in  Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom in the past 14 days must undergo 14 days of quarantine or self-isolation.

Passengers are not allowed to enter Aruba, residents included, however,  outbound flights are still allowed. 

The restriction does not apply to airline crew. 

Passengers are not allowed to transit or enter Australia, except for nationals of the country, immediate family members of nationals, permanent residents and their immediate family members, airline crew and diplomats.

The restriction also does not apply to transit nationals of Fiji, Kiribati, Marshal Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa (American), Solomon Island, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Nationals of Australia are not allowed to travel out of the country, except those with a residency in another country, airline and maritime crew and associated safety workers, those travelling to offshore facilities for essential work and people travelling on official government business.

Foreign travellers from outside the Schengen area are prohibited from entering Austria until further notice.

EU citizens and foreigners who are entitled to enter are obliged to do a 14-day self-monitored home quarantine immediately after entering the country by air.

With few exceptions , much of the country’s land borders with Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and Italy are blocked.

But on May 13, Tourism Minister Elisabeth Koestinger said that the border between Germany and Austria will be open from June 15. 

Foreigners, except residents or work permit holders, are not allowed to enter Azerbaijan. Passengers will be tested for COVID-19 and placed in quarantine for 14 days. The issuance of e-visas and visa on arrival has been suspended.

The Bahamas’ borders were closed until April 15, except for repatriation flights of foreign nationals from the Bahamas.

Bahrain announced a reduction in the number of incoming flights until further notice, starting on March 18.

The country also suspended the visa-on-arrival scheme.

Foreigners who have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit and enter Bahrain.

Passengers who have been in Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days must have a valid visa prior to arrival.

The restrictions do not apply to airline crew, military personnel, residents of Bahrain, nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

All passengers arriving in Bahrain will immediately be tested and be subject to quarantine.

On April 4, Manama-based Gulf Air said transit through Bahrain International Airport is open again for international travellers, but entry to the country remains restricted to citizens and residents.

On April 13, the nationwide general holiday in Bangladesh was extended until April 25 as the country tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Previously, flights from Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka were suspended until April 7. Flights from Bahrain, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates were suspended until April 14.

The visa-on-arrival facility has been suspended for all nationalities. 

Passengers arriving from China, Europe, Iran, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States will be quarantined for 14 days.

Passengers arriving from outside the European Union are not allowed to enter Belgium. The country is implementing land border controls.

This does not apply to passengers with a British passport, British Overseas Territories citizenship issued by Gibraltar and British passports with a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode issued by the United Kingdom, who are returning home.

The restriction also does not apply to passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long-term visa issued by EEA Member States, Switzerland or the United Kingdom.

Passenger flights are only allowed to operate between 7am and 9pm local time. 

Belize has closed most of its ports of entry, but its Santa Elena Border and Philip Goldson International Airport remain open, according to the country’s Ministry of Health . Cargo vessels may continue to use all ports of entry.

Foreigners who have been in a European country, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, or South Korea in the past 30 days are not allowed to enter Belize.

Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Bermuda is closed for incoming passenger flights for two weeks starting from March 20.

Bolivia closed its borders to non-residents and suspended all international flights since March 17. The restriction will be in place until March 31.

Flights from Europe are suspended until April 15. All foreign nationals, except those on a diplomatic mission or with residency, are barred from entering the country.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Foreigners who hold ordinary passports, except residents, are not allowed to enter the country.

Foreigners, except residents, arriving from Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States or the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter Botswana.

Passengers can no longer obtain a visa on arrival in Botswana.

Foreigners, except residents and immediate family members of Brazil nationals, are not allowed to enter Brazil until April 30. 

Non-resident foreigners are not allowed to transit or enter Brunei. All visa exemptions and visas on arrival are temporarily suspended.

On May 21, Bulgaria scrapped a ban on the entry of visitors from the European Union and Schengen visa zone countries.

In mid-March, European Union member Bulgaria banned entry to its territory to travellers from many countries in an attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The lifting of the entry ban also covers San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City.

Burkina Faso

The country’s Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) and Ouagadougou (OUA) airports were closed.

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Effective from March 30, all visa exemptions, visas on arrival and e-visas are suspended until April 30.

Also from March 30, all foreigners must have a medical certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel, certifying that they have not tested positive for COVID-19 and  have proof of an insurance policy with minimum medical coverage of $50,000.

Foreigners, excluding residents, travelling from  France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain or  the US are banned from entering Cambodia.

Excluding airline crew, nationals and residents of Cambodia, diplomats and officials of foreign embassies and international organisations and their family members who have a Diplomatic Visa Type A and Official Visa Type B who live or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain or the US in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days. 

On March 17, the government said it shut down land, air and sea borders indefinitely, starting from March 18. All international flights were suspended, except for cargo planes, until April 17.

On April 20, t he United States, Mexico and Canada announced they are extending restrictions on non-essential travel across their shared borders for an additional 30 days, US Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said on Twitter.

On March 16, Canada announced it was closing its borders and denying entry to anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, except for immediate family members of Canadian citizens, aeroplane crew members, diplomats and US citizens.

On March 18, the US and Canada said they were closing their border to all non-essential traffic. Trade is not affected, the countries’ leaders said.

Most international flights to Canada will be directed through four airports from March 18. Domestic flights and those arriving from the Caribbean, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Mexico and the US will be exempted.

Chile announced that it will shut its borders to non-resident foreigners starting on March 18 until April 10.  Additionally, nationals of New Zealand are not allowed to transit Chile.

Any citizen returning from high-risk areas must quarantine for 14 days.

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Chinese authorities announced on April 8 that the city of Suifenhe would be placed under a lockdown after an influx of infected travellers crossing the border from Russia. 

On March 26, China announced that it was temporarily banning the entry of most foreign nationals, excluding diplomatic workers, in an effort to curb the number of imported cases of the coronavirus.

The foreign ministry said that even foreign citizens with residence permits would be prevented from entering starting on March 28.

It said foreign citizens coming to China for “necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs” can still apply for visas.

In January, China stepped up measures to deal with cases from overseas, with Beijing and other regions forcing international arrivals to go into a 14-day quarantine.

The civil aviation ministry also limited passenger numbers on inbound international flights.

Colombia announced that from March 16, all land, air and sea borders will remain shut until May 30. This includes its border with Venezuela where thousands of migrants and refugees cross daily.

Colombia will also halt domestic flights from March 25.

Congo (Republic)

The Republic of the Congo has closed its borders and all airports.

After declaring a state of emergency, Costa Rica closed all borders to foreigners on March 18.

Cote d’Ivoire

The country’s borders have been closed since March 25.

The country’s borders are closed for non-EU visitors until April 18.

On May 13, health minister Gari Capelli said his country is expected to open its borders to Slovenian tourists and German nationals no later than June 15.

Foreign visitors are not allowed to enter Cyprus from outside the European Union.

Nationals and residents of Cyprus must have a certificate of health stating they are free from COVID-19 issued within a maximum of 4 days before departure. They will be quarantined for 14 days.

All non-resident foreigners are barred from entering Cuba. Nationals and residents arriving on the island are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Effective from April 2, all flights, except humanitarian, to Cuba were suspended.

Czech Republic

The Czech prime minister said on March 12 the country would close its borders to travellers from Germany and Austria and ban the entry of foreigners from other high-risk countries.

Czechs were prohibited from travelling to those countries, and to and from other countries deemed risky, effective from March 14.

The full list includes other European Union members Italy, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Denmark, as well as the UK, Switzerland, Norway, China, South Korea and Iran. International public transport vehicles with more than nine seats will also be banned from crossing borders.

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Cyprus extended a  ban  on commercial air traffic until May 17.

The  ban , first introduced on March 21 and extended by decrees since then, would now extend from April 30 to May 17, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said in a tweet, citing a decision by the island’s cabinet.

Passengers who are not citizens or resident in Cyprus are not allowed to enter the country. 

Nationals and residents must acquire a certificate of health stating they are free from the new coronavirus within a maximum of 4 days before departure. They will also have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

On March 13, Denmark said it would temporarily close its borders to non-citizens, except residents.

“All tourists, all travel, all vacations and all foreigners who cannot prove a creditable purpose of entering Denmark, will be denied entrance at the Danish border,” Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said. The closure would not apply to the transport of goods, including foods, medicine and industrial supplies.

Dominican Republic

The government said on April 20 that all flights are suspended until April 30. 

On March 15, Djibouti said it was suspending all international flights.

Travellers are not allowed to enter the country. 

From March 16, borders were completely closed , including to citizens and residents, for 21 days.

All flights to Egypt were suspended, except humanitarian, repatriation and United Nations flights with a pre-authorisation from the country’s civil aviation.

El Salvador

El Salvador shut down its airport on March 16 to all commercial flights. On March 11, it had banned entry to all foreigners, excluding accredited diplomats and legal residents of the country. Those allowed to enter were subject to a possible 30-day quarantine.

All non-resident foreigners are barred from entry.

On March 20, the Ethiopian government announced that its state-carrier, the African continent’s biggest airline, would suspend flights to 30 countries.

From March 23, all arriving passengers face mandatory quarantine. Ethiopia also announced that it would shut its land borders to nearly all human traffic as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Passengers and airline crew are not allowed to enter Fiji.

The restriction does not apply to residents who will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Passengers are not allowed to enter Finland, except for nationals, EU residents and passengers with a residence permit issued by Finland.

The restricting measure does not apply to EU residents, including their family members, and passengers with a British passport, family members included, who are returning via Finland to their respective country of residence.

Healthcare workers, transport personnel, diplomats and a few other cases are also exempted from the travel restrictions.

French President Emmanuel Macron on April 13 announced he was extending a virtual lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak until May 11, adding that progress had been made but the battle not yet won.

He said that by May 11, France would be able to test every citizen presenting COVID-19 symptoms.

Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen Member State are not allowed to enter France.

This does not apply to nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, passengers with a British passport, and those with residence permits issued by France.

Healthcare professionals and researchers working on coronavirus are also exempted from the travel restrictions.  

Gabon banned entry for anyone – except nationals and residents – who have been in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the US or the UK in the last 14 days.

The Gambia decided on March 23 to close its borders with neighbouring Senegal for 21 days as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus, local media reported on Monday.

The Caucasus republic imposed a ban on all non-resident foreign citizens entering the country and closed its borders. Georgia also halted air traffic with other countries on March 20.

Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen Member State are not allowed to enter Germany.

This does not apply to nationals of EEA Member States, Switzerland, British citizens and passengers with long-term right of residence in an EEA Member States, Switzerland or the UK, returning home.  

Passengers must present a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival.

Starting on March 17, Ghana banned entry to anyone who has been to a country with more than 200 coronavirus cases in the previous 14 days, unless they were official residents or Ghanaian nationals.

The country closed all borders from March 22 and ordered a mandatory quarantine for anyone who entered the country before midnight that day.

Greece suspended all flights to and from Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

On March 15, it had said it would ban road and sea routes, as well as flights to Albania and North Macedonia. Only cargo and citizens who live in Greece will be allowed to travel to and from Albania and North Macedonia, authorities said.

Athens also banned passenger ship routes to and from Italy, while no cruise ships would be allowed to dock at Greek ports. Greece said it would put anyone arriving from abroad in quarantine for two weeks.

Turkey’s land borders with Greece have been closed to entry and exit of passengers.

Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) and Lauriston Airport (CRU) were closed for all passenger traffic from March 23.

Visitors are banned from entry when arriving within 14 days of travel in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the US or the UK.

Guatemala banned all non-resident arrivals and suspended all flights from March 16 except for cargo. It also banned cruise ships from docking. On March 17, the country also announced it was suspending all deportation flights from the US.

All nationals, residents and diplomats are required to be quarantined upon arrival.

On April 4, President Alejandro Giammattei also banned travel between the different departments inside of the Central American country before and during Easter.

Starting on March 18, all airports were partially closed for 14 days. The closure mainly affects international passenger flights, local media reported .

On March 19, Haiti’s government declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing the borders of the nation and imposing a curfew after authorities detected the first two cases of infection.

It has also suspended all international flights, except for those coming from the US, and it closed its border with the Dominican Republic.

Honduras has ordered all borders closed except for cargo.

On April 9, Hungary prolonged a nationwide lockdown indefinitely to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on his Facebook page, asking citizens to observe the order despite the Easter holiday.

Hungary will close its borders to international passengers, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Parliament on March 16.

India banned all international flights, except cargo, until April 14.

On March 18, India said it would suspend the vast majority of visas to the country. Millions of foreign nationals of Indian origin, who are traditionally granted visa-free access, will now also need to apply.

It urged Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel abroad.

On March 17, India had suspended issuing visas to citizens of France, Spain and Germany until further notice. Such restrictions were already in place for citizens of China, Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea – the five countries worst hit by the outbreak.

It closed a border with neighbouring Myanmar.

Indonesia will temporarily  ban  domestic and international air and sea travel, with some exceptions, starting from April 25 to prevent a further spread of the  coronavirus , the transport ministry said in a statement.

The announcement came as the holy month of Ramadan began in the world’s largest Muslim majority country, and the government has already  ban ned citizens’ traditional annual exodus from the cities to the provinces during the holiday period.

The  ban  on sea travel took immediate effect, but the  ban  on air travel started on April 26 so that some pre-booked  flight s could go-ahead.

The  ban  will apply across-the-board until May 31. The ministry had previously given different dates for the end of the  ban  for different modes of transport.

Cargo transport is exempted. Other exceptions would include  flight s to repatriate Indonesian and foreign citizens, as well as travel by state officials, diplomatic staff and representatives of international organisations, the officials said.

The government has  ban ned Indonesia’s traditional annual exodus for Muslim holidays.

Nationals of China with ordinary passports, 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 the medical and health check upon arrival. After that, they will be given a certificate.

The Iraqi government said it will close all airports until April 24. 

Schools, universities, shopping centres and other large gathering places will also remain closed.

The Israel border is closed for all, except nationals, residents and those with  a specific entry approval from the Immigration Authority. 

Transit facilities at Tel Aviv (TLV) are temporarily suspended.

In Italy, government officials placed the country of 60 million people on lockdown on March 10 in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus.

On June 3, Italy reopened its borders to travellers from European countries. Arrivals in Italy from Europe will not be required to self-isolate unless they have recently travelled from another continent.

Tourists from outside Europe are not allowed to enter Italy via airports in the Lombardy region and the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Modena, Novara, Padova, Parma, Pesaro and Urbino, Piaceza, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Treviso-Venice, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli.

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People travelling for business, for health reasons, in an emergency or if they are residents must inform their arrival to the regional department of prevention and are subject to heath surveillance and isolation for 14 days.

Italy banned domestic travel and shut down a range of industries on March 23 in a last-ditch push against the spread of a coronavirus.

Ivory Coast

All borders are closed in Ivory Coast until further notice.

Jamaica has imposed travel restrictions on travellers from Iran, China, South Korea, Italy, Singapore, Germany, Spain, France and the UK, local media reported . The government also said anyone arriving from countries where there is community spread will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

The country initially imposed an entry ban to travellers who have been in China, Iran or Italy in the 14 days before arrival. On April 3, it extended that ban to 73 countries, including the US, UK and Canada.

The ban includes at least 44 European countries, 12 Asian countries, four countries in the Middle East, five African countries, six Latin American countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

ANA Holdings Inc and Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL)  are operating at nearly half their domestic capacity even though the  coronavirus  outbreak has left seats on flights mostly empty.  The two normally fly around 800 or more domestic flights daily.

The country’s two biggest airlines, have cut around 90% of international flights but left much of their domestic network intact, industry data showed. 

Jordan on March 17 closed border crossings with Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank and its seaports to shipping from Egypt. It also barred overland passenger traffic from Iraq.

The government banned travel to Lebanon and Syria and also barred entry to travellers from France, Germany and Spain. The measures included reducing airline services by half to Egypt.

Kazakhstan will extend its state of emergency declared over the  coronavirus  outbreak until the end of April, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s office said.

The state of emergency, which has allowed the government to lock down all provinces and major cities and shut down many businesses, was originally due to end on April 15.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on March 15 declared a state of emergency, barring entry to the country for everyone except returning citizens, diplomats and those invited by the government. Kazakhs are also barred from leaving the country.

All international flights to Kenya are suspended.

Authorities banned all commercial passenger flights to and from Kuwait from March 13.

Kyrgyzstan on March 17 said it would ban entry to all foreigners.

Latvia stopped nearly all foreigners from entering the country, with all international travel, by air, rail, sea and road cancelled from March 17. Latvians and foreigners with residency rights in Latvia can enter the country.

On April 9, Lebanon’s government extended its almost month-long coronavirus shutdown by another two weeks until April 26 to combat the spread of the disease, the information minister said.

The Lebanese government on March 11 announced the suspension of flights from Italy, Iran, China and South Korea.

On March 12, the Lebanese government decided to close indefinitely all land border crossings into Syria.

Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli suspended all flights at the Misrata Airport for three weeks on March 16. Borders have also been closed.

Lithuania on March 16 shut its borders to nearly all foreigners. Lithuanian citizens were also banned from leaving the country, except for business trips.

The ban, which has exceptions for truck drivers, diplomats and people passing through the country on their way home, will be in force until March 30.

All flights to Madagascar were suspended until April 20.

Malaysia has extended movement and travel restrictions that have been put in place to contain a coronavirus outbreak until May 12.

The curbs, first imposed on March 18, were originally set to end on April 14.

The government banned entry to travellers from China, Italy, Bangladesh, Iran, Malaysia and the UK, as well as to those coming from specific regions in Germany, France and South Korea.

All direct flights to China, South Korea and Italy have also been suspended.

Mali will indefinitely suspend flights from countries affected by the virus starting on March 19, except for cargo flights.

Non-resident foreign nationals are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms.

On March 20, the US and Mexico agreed to restrict non-essential travel over their shared border, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, placing limitations on one of the world’s busiest borders.

The restrictions will be reviewed after 30 days, Pompeo said at a White House news briefing.

Moldova temporarily shut its borders and suspended all international flights from March 17.

On March 14, Morocco said it would halt flights to and from 25 countries, extending an earlier ban that covered China, Spain, Italy, France and Algeria.

The countries affected are Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Senegal, Switzerland, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE.

Morocco then suspended all flights into the country.

All visa issuances are suspended until April 30. All international flights to Myanmar are suspended until April 13.

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As of March 14, all foreign nationals who enter Nepal must remain in self-quarantine for 14 days, according to the country’s Department of Immigration.

Nepali nationals and residents must stay in home quarantine for 14 days from their arrival date. All these measures are in place until April 30.

The country has stopped issuing on-arrival visas to foreigners from March 14 through April 30.

All international flights to Nepal are suspended until April 15.

Netherlands

The Dutch government announced that entry restrictions will be tightened for non-EU citizens who wish to travel to the Netherlands starting from March 19.

The travel restrictions do not apply to EU citizens (including citizens of the UK) and their family members, as well as citizens from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Lichtenstein and their family members.

Check here for more details on exceptions.

New Caledonia

Flights to New Caledonia are suspended until 31 May 2020.

New Zealand

From March 19, New Zealand will close its borders to all non-citizens or non-permanent residents.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on March 15 everyone arriving in New Zealand will require to self-isolate for 14 days, excluding people from the Pacific Islands.

On April 20, Nigeria extended the closure of its airspace and airports by two weeks, aviation minister Hadi Sirika said on Twitter.

On April 13, Nigeria extended the lockdown in three key states of Lagos, Abuja and Ogun by 14 days to slow the spread of coronavirus in Africa’s most populous country.

On March 18, the government announced it was restricting entry into the country for travellers from China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, the US, Norway, the UK, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Those coming from high-risk countries are asked to self-isolate for 14 days.

Nigeria expanded its restrictions on March 21 announcing it will close its two main international airports in the cities of Lagos and Abuja from March 23 for one month.

The country also plans to suspend rail services starting on March 23.

North Korea

Tourists are not allowed to enter. Business travellers must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.

On March 14, Norway said it would shut its ports and airports from March 16, although exemptions will be made for Norwegians returning from abroad, residents of Norway, and goods.

The country also said it will implement extensive controls of its land entry points, but will not shut its 1,630km (1,000-mile) border with neighbouring Sweden.

Oman suspended tourist visas from all countries and banned cruise ships from docking. From March 18, it enforced an entry ban on all non-Omanis, including expatriates with residency visas.

The Pakistan government has extended the suspension of domestic and international flight operations in the country until April 21, a notification issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

On March 21, the country suspended all international flights until April 4. The move came as the country had already shut all its land borders a week before.

“It has been decided that all borders will remain closed for 15 days,” Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the local ARY and Dunya TV networks. “International flights will operate only out of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad airports.”

On March 29, I slamabad said its borders would remain closed for another two weeks, as the number of people infected with the coronavirus surpassed 1,400.

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On March 16, the government announced that only Panamanians and foreign residents would be allowed to enter the country. On March 22, the country banned all international flights and on March 25, Panama suspended all domestic passenger flights from both local and international airports.

On March 14, Paraguay suspended flights from Europe until at least March 26. It has also restricted traffic across Friendship Bridge, which connects the country with Brazil, to authorised cargo traffic.

After declaring a state of emergency on March 15, Peru announced it would shut down its border for at least 15 days starting on March 16. The measure includes the cancellation of all commercial international flights into the country.

Philippines

A month-long lockdown on Luzon – the largest Philippine island home to nearly 60 million people – is in place while the Philippines’ major airlines said their domestic and international flights will remain suspended until mid-May.

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and the Philippine unit of Malaysia’s Airasia Group Berhad said passenger flights, which were halted in March, will remain suspended. Cargo and special recovery flights will continue.

On March 13, Poland said it would ban foreigners from entering the country from March 15 and impose a 14-day quarantine on its citizens returning home. Those with a residence permit in Poland would also be allowed to enter, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.

No international inbound flights or trains would be allowed from March 15, except for some charter flights bringing Poles back from holidays.

On May 19, Poland’s national carrier PLL LOT says it is extending its ban on international flights until June 14, but is resuming some domestic flights June 1. 

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced the closure of all airports to commercial flights during the usually busy Easter holiday period to stop the spread of the virus.

The airports will shut between April 9 and April 13 and only flights repatriating citizens or transporting goods will be allowed to operate.

Last month, flights from outside the EU were suspended, excluding the UK, USA, Canada, Venezuela, South Africa and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Costa had said that travel restrictions on the land border with Spain should guarantee that free movement of goods continues and protect the rights of workers, but that “there must be a restriction (on travelling) for the purposes of tourism or leisure”.

Puerto Rico 

On April 6, Puerto Rico announced passengers will be quarantined for 14 days, and they must present a completed Puerto Rico Department of Health form upon arrival.

On March 15, Qatar said it would ban inbound flights, except for cargo and transit flights, starting from March 18. The entry ban does not apply to Qatari citizens. Nationals of Qatar are not allowed to exit the country.

Romania’s government barred most foreigners from entering the country on March 21 and tightened restrictions on movement inside the country.

“Foreign citizens and stateless persons are banned from entering Romania through all border points,” Interior Minister Marcel Vela said during a national address.

Exceptions would be allowed for those transiting through Romania using corridors to be agreed with neighbouring states, he added.

Russia announced that it would close its borders starting on March 30 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The Russian government has ordered the civil aviation authority to suspend all regular and charter flights to and from Russia from March 27.

On March 14, the Russian government said it was closing the country’s land border with Poland and Norway for foreigners.

Citizens of neighbouring Belarus and official delegations were exempt.

Rwanda on March 22 closed its borders completely, except for goods and cargo and returning citizens, authorities said.

Anyone arriving in Rwanda will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at designated locations.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Caribbean country asked anyone who has travelled to China, Italy, Iran, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, the UK, France, Germany and Spain to not visit, the Miami Herald reported. If an individual does arrive from one of these countries, he or she must go through a 14-day quarantine.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia imposed restrictions on travellers arriving from France, Germany, Spain, the UK, China, Japan, South Korea, Italy and Singapore, according to local media. As of March 23, the island nation closed it’s airports to incoming traffic until at least April 5. 

Saudi Arabia

On March 15, Saudi Arabia suspended all international flights for two weeks.

Serbia decided on May 21 to reopen the country’s borders more than two months after sealing them shut.

On March 19, Serbia closed its airport and said it would shut all road and rail borders other than to freight traffic, as well as halt all internal passenger transport, in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Passenger flights were banned from Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport for the first time since 1999 when flights were halted during the NATO bombing of the country and the war in Kosovo.

The airport remained open only for humanitarian flights and planes with special permits. 

All international flights to Seychelles are suspended.

All short-term visitors are banned from transiting or entering Singapore. 

Singapore residents and pass-holders will be quarantined or asked to self-isolate for 14 days.

Slovakia banned international passenger travel on March 12 but the border remained open for freight. 

On March 27, Slovakia announced it was closing border crossings with Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria for the transit of trucks over 7.5 tons delivering non-essential goods.

Slovenia on March 11 said it was closing some border crossings with Italy and began making health checks at those remaining open. Passenger train transport between the two countries was also cancelled.

Somalia has banned all international flights.

South Africa

On April 9, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will extend a nationwide lockdown by two weeks.  The lockdown, which started on March 27 and was due to last for 21 days.

South Africa barred entry to foreign travellers arriving from or transiting through high-risk countries, including Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, the US, the UK and China.

South Africans were also advised to cancel or postpone all non-essential foreign travel.

South African Airways announced on March 20 it would suspend international flights until May 31.

South Korea

On March 17, South Korea said it would tighten border checks for all overseas arrivals. The government had already imposed strict border checks on visitors from China, Italy and Iran, requiring them to sign up by a smartphone application to track whether they have any symptoms, such as fever.

The government also issued a “special travel advisory” on March 23, calling on its citizens to cancel or postpone their trips abroad over the spread of the new coronavirus.

The Foreign Ministry said that the special travel advisory applies to all countries except those that are already under higher alerts that call for the withdrawal of citizens or are subject to a travel ban.

South Korea has also enforced a two-week quarantine period and virus tests for all long-term arrivals from Europe, regardless of symptoms, to contain imported virus cases.

Spain will restrict entry for most foreigners at air and seaports for the next 30 days to help stem its coronavirus epidemic, the Interior Ministry said on March 22. The ban – starting at midnight – comes a few days after Spain imposed restrictions on its land borders with France and Portugal, after European Union leaders agreed to close the bloc’s external borders for 30 days.

Spanish nationals, foreigners living in Spain, aircrew, cargo and healthcare workers and diplomats will be allowed to travel as normal, the ministry said in its statement.

On March 16, the Spanish government announced the closing of its land borders, allowing only citizens, residents and others with special circumstances to enter the country.

Direct flights from Italy to Spain have been banned until March 25.

On March 22, the Sri Lankan government imposed a ban on all passenger flights and ships until March 31. The order was later extended until at least April 7. 

A government had previously said in a statement that all passenger flights and ships will not be allowed to enter the Indian Ocean island until the situation returns to normalcy.

On March 16, Sudan closed all airports, ports and land crossings. Only humanitarian, commercial and technical support shipments were excluded from the restrictions.

Suriname closed all of its land and sea borders on March 14.

The government has temporarily stopped non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EEA and Switzerland. The decision took effect on March 19 and will initially apply for 30 days.

The international airport in Seychelles is closed to all international flights.

All flights are suspended starting from March 20. Travellers who have been in or transited through, China, Iran, Italy or South Korea in the 14 days before arrival are banned from entering the country.

Foreigners, except those with a work permit, diplomats or their family members, are not allowed to enter or transit Thailand. 

The country’s aviation agency announced on April 6 the extension of a ban on all passenger flights from landing in Thailand until April 18.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago closed its airports until April 30.

Tunisia, which declared 24 cases of the virus, closed mosques, cafes and markets, closed its land borders and suspended international flights on March 16.

Tunisia also imposed a curfew from 6pm to 6am starting on March 18, Tunisia’s president said, tightening the measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus.

Turkey shut down borders of 31 cities and towns and imposed a partial curfew for citizens under the age of 20 to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Turkey’s land borders with Greece and Bulgaria have been closed to the entry and exit of passengers as a measure against the coronavirus outbreak.

The government further expanded flight restrictions on March 21 to a total of 68 countries, including Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Czechia, China, Colombia, Djibouti, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Georgia, Hungary, India, Italy, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Montenegro, Mongolia, Morocco, Moldova, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Norway, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Oman, the Philippines, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, the UK and Ukraine.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, which has so far reported no coronavirus cases, has suspended all international flights until April 20.

Domestically, people travelling to and from Ashgabat were told by officials at checkpoints installed around the capital that non-essential travel was banned, according to Reuters.

On March 18, Uganda restricted travel to some of the affected countries such as Italy.

Uganda suspended all passenger planes in and out of the country starting from March 22. Cargo planes will be exempted.

Ukraine said on March 13 that foreign nationals would be barred from entering the country.

United Arab Emirates

The government indefinitely suspended flights to and from Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Iraq from March 17. On March 23, Dubai carrier Emirates announced the suspension of all passenger flights. Hours later, Abu Dhabi’s Etihad announced the suspension of all passenger services, except for some returning UAE nationals and diplomats to Abu Dhabi.

On May 13, Emirates Airline announced its plans to operate scheduled flights starting from May 21 from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne.

United Kingdom

The government on March 17 advised citizens “against all non-essential travel worldwide”, initially for a period of 30 days.

According to Neil Ferguson, a government adviser and leading professor of mathematical biology at Imperial College, the UK will not be able to relax its stringent lockdown rules until the end of May. 

United States

On April 20, t he United States, Mexico and Canada announced they are extending restrictions on non-essential travel across their shared borders for another 30 days, US Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said on Twitter.

The US has banned the entry of all foreign nationals who have travelled to China, Iran, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK or Ireland 14 days before their arrival.

US citizens or permanent residents who have visited a high-risk area must fly into one of the 13 international airports with enhanced entry screening capabilities.

We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020

On March 18, President Donald Trump announced that the US would close its northern border with Canada “by mutual consent” to non-essential traffic such as tourists and other visitors.

On March 20, the US and Mexico agreed to restrict non-essential travel over their shared border for 30 days, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, a decision that will be revisited after the period.

On March 15, Uruguay announced it would ban all flights from Europe starting from March 20. Earlier, it had announced that passengers from China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Iran, Spain, Italy, France and Germany had to go through a 14-day quarantine.

Uzbekistan has barred entry for all foreigners.

On March 22, the country announced it was closing its borders for its citizens, preventing them from leaving from March 23 onwards.

On March 12, Venezuela announced it would cancel all flights from Europe, Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic for at least 30 days. The country has also announced a nationwide quarantine.

Vietnam announced on March 21 that it will suspend all inbound international flights to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, without giving a time frame.

The government also announced it would bar entry for all foreigners from March 22, except for special cases.

On March 14, the internationally-recognised government of war-torn Yemen said it would suspend all flights to and from airports under its control for two weeks starting on March 18.

A statement from the office of Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed said the move exempted flights for humanitarian purposes. The key airports his government controls are in Aden, Sayoun and Mukalla.

All international flights must arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Lusaka Airport (LUN). Passengers and airline crew must be quarantined for at least 14 days at their own cost.

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on March 24 that all borders will be closed to human traffic, except for returning residents.

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International travel has rebounded to close to pre-COVID levels as trips to Indonesia outpace New Zealand 'four to one'

The number of Australian residents returning from short-term trips overseas has been above pre-COVID levels almost every month since January. 

Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States were the most popular destinations for short-term travel in the last 12 months. 

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The number of international visitors has increased nationwide and reached 85 per cent of pre-COVID levels which the industry hopes to grow further.

International travel has rebounded to pre-COVID levels for the first time since international travel restrictions were lifted, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The numbers also showed Indonesia was the most popular travel destination for Australians with 1.5 million trips recorded in 2023-24, outpacing the increase in trips to New Zealand by "four to one".

International flights resumed in late 2021, with searches for flights and travel insurance still soaring in early 2023 .

Last year marked the first time Indonesia had come in as the top travel destination.

In June 2024 it was followed in popularity by New Zealand (77,760 trips),  the United Kingdom (65,090 trips) the United States (52,910) and Japan (51,156).

The United States was the only country in the top five where the number of trips proved lower than a decade ago, with a total of 714,300 trips, down from 970,230 trips in 2013-14.

The ABS' head of migration statistics, Martin Skeggs, said it had been a "continual recovery" over several years.

"The figures today [are not] especially surprising because we've been seeing this coming, but they have reached a point now where for residents, we're hitting levels that we saw prior to the pandemic," he said. 

"We're already seeing visitors from some countries levelling off a little bit.

"But if we look prior to the pandemic, we saw that the number of Australians going overseas and the number of visitors coming here was ever increasing.

"So there is the possibility that those levels may continue to increase over time." 

There were 863,950 short term trips in June 2024, "an increase of 134,410 compared to [June 2023]", according to the ABS.

The number of trips was 2.6 per cent higher than the pre-COVID figure in June 2019.

The ABS' head of migration statistics, Jenny Dobak, said: "The number of residents returning from short-term trips in 2023-24 was 32 per cent higher than 2022-23, and reached 98 per cent (pre-COVID) volume.

"The number of resident returns each month reached 100 per cent of the pre-COVID (2019) volume in January 2024, for the first time since international travel restrictions were lifted.

"It has been above 100 per cent of pre-COVID volumes in the following months, with the exception of May 2024."

Most visitors from New Zealand, China, India

The number of short-term visitors to Australia in June 2024 increased by 8.4 per cent on the previous year, with 587,760 arrivals.

The number of arrivals has reached 85 per cent of the pre-COVID 2018-19 level and increased in all states and territories over the year.

Ms Dobak said China had "made a notable movement in the top five countries that short-term visitors arrived from, becoming the second-most popular country for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic".

"India was the fifth-most popular destination, however it was the only country in the top five to surpass its pre-COVID level," she said.

The majority of short-term visitors in June 2024 were from New Zealand (103,850), followed by China (55,670), the United States (52,460), Singapore (50,610) and India (39,550).

Most visitors were travelling to New South Wales and Victoria.

However, the number of international students arriving in June 2024 decreased by 11,390 students compared to the previous year, with 39, 230 arriving.

This was also 14.8 per cent lower than pre-COVID levels (June 2019).

Mr Skeggs said it had been difficult to predict how long it would take for travel numbers to recover following COVID-19 restrictions. 

"It's difficult to say at the best of times," he said.

"It's not unexpected that it took some time for the industry to recover. 

"It was very, very uncertain as to what would happen a couple of years ago when the borders reopened, in terms of how long it would take." 

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North Korea to restart international tourism in December. Should you go?

North Korea will resume international tourism to its northeastern city of Samjiyon in December, and possibly the rest of the country, tour companies said on Wednesday.

The move is a sign that the reclusive country is readying to reopen borders to bigger groups of foreign tourists after years of strict COVID border controls.

"We have received confirmation from our local partner that tourism to Samjiyon and likely the rest of the country will officially resume in December 2024," the Beijing-based Koryo Tours said on its website.

International flights in and out of North Korea resumed last year and a small group of Russian tourists flew to North Korea for a private tour in February. Top foreign officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, have been visiting the country.

But North Korea has not been fully open to international tourists since 2020.

"Having waited for over four years to make this announcement, Koryo Tours is very excited for the opening of North Korean tourism once again," the firm said, adding its local partner would confirm itineraries and dates in coming weeks.

The State Department still has a level four "do not travel" advisory for U.S. citizens considering a visit to North Korea, saying there is a "serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals."

North Korea has been building what it called a "socialist utopia" in Samjiyon, a city near the Chinese border, and "a model of highly-civilized mountain city" with new apartments, hotels, a ski resort and commercial, cultural and medical facilities.

Leader Kim Jong Un in July fired or demoted some senior officials for their "irresponsible" handling of his flagship Samjiyon project.

Another travel agency, KTG Tours, also announced that tourists would be able to go to Samjiyon from this winter.

Contributing: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY

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It is the height of the summer travel season: Airplanes and cruises are packed, hotels are booked, and travelers are crowding theme parks and attractions. Yet throughout the United States, Covid-19 is currently circulating at very high levels.

During the peak of the pandemic, masks were ubiquitous in hotels, airports and other public places. They were required to fly , and many travelers donned them elsewhere to help reduce the transmission of the deadly coronavirus. Since the end of the mandate, and as travel has returned to or surpassed prepandemic levels , most travelers have abandoned preventive measures, particularly masks.

With updated vaccines not available until the fall , experts are reminding travelers about the benefits of masking, particularly in airports and poorly ventilated indoor environments.

Here’s what you need to know about masks and your travel plans.

What’s going on with Covid right now?

The number of reported cases appears to be climbing both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, there are “very high” levels of the virus in wastewater samples nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization reported that cases around the globe rose by 30 percent from June 24 to July 21, compared with the previous 28 days. Put simply: There’s a lot of Covid out there.

How effective are masks? What is the best mask to use?

People who want to minimize their risk of respiratory illnesses like Covid (along with colds and the flu) should wear a mask while traveling, experts say. Even if you’re the only person wearing one on a train or at an airport, a mask continues to offer protection — provided you wear it properly, which means covering both your nose and your mouth.

“It does not eliminate the risk, but it substantially reduces the risk of exposure,” said Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, the chief of research and development at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System, in Missouri. Aim for a high-quality mask, like an N95, a KN95 or a KF94 , all of which filter out the overwhelming majority of virus particles and are far more effective at reducing the chance of a Covid infection than cloth or surgical versions. Masks should fit snugly on your face.

“If you have symptoms and you have any question about it, I would wear a mask, just to protect other people,” said Dr. Marc Sala, a co-director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Covid-19 Center in Chicago. Common symptoms of Covid include coughing, fever, sneezing, congestion, headaches, sore muscles, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues . Those who are asymptomatic but have been exposed to Covid may also consider masking.

If you have tested positive during a trip but cannot delay traveling, you should wear a mask whenever you are around other people, Dr. Sala said.

Where should travelers wear a mask?

The C.D.C. urges travelers to “consider wearing masks in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor areas, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs.”

Dr. Al-Aly recommended carrying around a few masks in your bag or pockets, so that you have them on hand when you enter a crowded indoor space. “Maintain situational awareness,” he said. If you’re in a crowded indoor space, like a train station or busy museum, you may want to put on a mask. Although airplanes filter and circulate air , there is still a risk that comes with being in close quarters with large groups of people, Dr. Al-Aly said.

What is the travel industry’s stance on masking?

The mask mandate on airplanes became a heated issue at the height of the pandemic, with travel representatives arguing that it was harming the recovery of a hard-hit industry.

The U.S. Travel Association , a trade group that promotes travel to and within the country, believes mask wearing should be up to individual travelers. It welcomed the lifting of the mask mandate on U.S. transportation in 2022, calling it “a step further toward the endemic management of Covid.” That stance has not changed.

The International Air Transportation Association , another industry group, argues that aircraft are designed to reduce the transmission of viruses on board. “Cabin air is refreshed every two to three minutes — much more frequently than most other indoor environments,” the agency said in a statement. “It is also filtered and flows from ceiling to floor, all of which helps to maintain a healthy onboard environment.”

Passengers always have a choice to wear masks, the statement continued, and many airlines provide them upon request.

Major cruise lines do not require guests to wear masks, but passengers are required to undergo a health screening before boarding a ship, and some companies, including Carnival Cruise Line, encourage passengers to be up-to-date with Covid vaccines.

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North Korea set to reopen to international tourists in December, tour operators say

North Korea is due to reopen its borders to internationlal tourists by the end of the year, according to two Chinese tour companies.

The country has been largely closed off to foreign visitors since strict Covid-19 border control measures were introduced in 2020.

On Wednesday, China-based Koryo Tours and Shenyang-based KTG Tours announced that tour groups would be allowed to visit the city of Samjiyon in December.

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"We have received confirmation from our local partner that tourism to Samjiyon and likely the rest of the country will officially resume in December 2024," Koryo Tours said.

"Having waited for over 4 years to make this announcement, Koryo Tours is very excited for the opening of North Korean tourism once again."

KTG Tours said that tourists would be able to visit Samjiyon by winter.

"Exact dates to be confirmed. So far just Samjiyon has been officially confirmed but we think that Pyongyang and other places will open too," the company said on Facebook.

North Korea has been gradually easing its tight Covid-19 entry restrictions as it tries to improve its economy.

But the country is yet to reopen to foreign tourists, except for a small number of Russians who visited in February.

The group of Russian tourists, who reportedly went on a ski trip, became the first international travelers to visit North Korea since border closures in 2020.

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In July, North Korea announced plans to open a tourism zone in the country's eastern coast by next year.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Wonsan-Kalma zone in July, where several luxury hotels and recreational facilities have been built over the years.

He said construction had entered its final stages and the project would open up by May 2025.

The tourism project has suffered setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic and shortages of construction materials.