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Travel Advisory July 31, 2023

Ethiopia - level 3: reconsider travel.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to  sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, crime, communications disruptions, terrorism and kidnapping in border areas .

Do Not Travel To:

• Tigray Region and border with Eritrea due to  sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime .
• Afar-Tigray   border areas  due  to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime .
• Amhara Region due to  sporadic violent conflict and civil unrest .
• Gambella and Benishangul Gumuz Regions due to  crime, kidnapping, ethnically motivated violence, and sporadic violent conflict
• Oromia Region – Specific areas due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence.
• Southern Nations and National People (SNNP) Region due to  sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence.
• Border area with Somalia due to  terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines .
• Border areas with Sudan, and South Sudan due to  crime, kidnapping, civil unrest, and sporadic violent conflict.
• Border areas with Kenya due to the potential for  terrorism and ethnically motivated violence.

The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is sporadic violent conflict and civil unrest in other areas of Ethiopia, and the security situation may deteriorate without warning. The U.S. Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist with departure from the country if the security situation deteriorates. Due to sporadic violent conflict and civil unrest throughout parts of Ethiopia, travel by U.S. government personnel is routinely assessed for additional restrictions. Please see information on  What the Department of State Can and Can't Do in a Crisis .

U.S. officials have limited ability to provide services to U.S. citizens outside of Addis Ababa and have very limited consular access to U.S. citizens detained by Ethiopian authorities. The government of Ethiopia has previously restricted or shut down internet, cellular data, and phone services before, during, and after civil unrest. These restrictions impede the U.S. Embassy’s ability to communicate with and provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Ethiopia.

Please contact the Embassy’s American Citizen Services Unit at  [email protected]  for further assistance.

Read the  country information page  for additional information about travel to Ethiopia.

If you decide to travel to Ethiopia:

• Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Stay alert in locations frequented by U.S. citizens/Westerners/foreign travelers.
• Carry a copy of your passport and visa and leave originals in your hotel safe.
• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report for Ethiopia .
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to your travel.

Tigray Region and Border with Eritrea – Do Not Travel

Due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime, the Tigray Region and the border with Eritrea are restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts. Border roads with Eritrea are closed and conditions at the border may change with no warning.

Afar-Tigray Border Area – Do Not Travel

Due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime, the Afar-Tigray border area is restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts.

Amhara Region – Do Not Travel 

Due to sporadic violent conflict and civil unrest, the Amhara Region is currently off-limits for U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts.

Gambella Region – Do Not Travel

Due to crime, kidnapping, the potential for ethnically motivated violence, and sporadic violent conflict, the Gambella Region is restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts.

Benishangul Gumuz Region – Do Not Travel

Due to crime, kidnapping, the potential for ethnically motivated violence and sporadic violent conflict, the Benishangul Gumuz Region   is restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts.

Oromia Region – Specific Areas – Do Not Travel

Due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence, the following zones in Oromia are restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts: the entirety of Horro-Guduru Wollega, East Wollega, West Wollega, Kelem Wollega, Illubabor, and Bale. Other areas in Oromia include portions of North, West, and Southwest Shewa to the immediate north and west of Addis Ababa; the Boset and Fentale woredas of East Shewa zone between Welenchiti and Awash; portions of the Borena zone surrounding Bule Hora; and portions of Guji zone to the east of Bule Hora.

Southern Nations and National People (SNNP) Region – Specific Areas – Do Not Travel

Due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence the following towns and areas in SNNP are restricted for travel by U.S. government personnel, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity and priority diplomatic engagement efforts: Gedeo, Konso zones and the Amaro and Derashe special woredas.

Border Area with Somalia – Do Not Travel

Terrorists maintain a presence in Somali towns near the Ethiopian border, presenting a risk of cross-border attacks and kidnappings. Landmines are present in this region. U.S. government personnel are not permitted to travel to the border areas with Somalia, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity efforts.

Border Areas with Sudan and South Sudan – Do Not Travel

Crime, kidnapping, the potential for ethnically motivated violence, and sporadic violent conflict exist near the Ethiopian borders with Sudan and South Sudan. This includes but is not limited to the Nuer Zone and the Jore Woreda of the Agnuak Zone in the Gambela region, and the Pawe, Guba, Dangur, Dibati, and Bulen woredas, and the Metekel zone in the Benishangul Gumuz Region. U.S. government personnel are not permitted to travel to the border areas of Sudan and South Sudan, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity efforts.

Border Areas with Kenya – Do Not Travel

Terrorists, particularly Al-Shabaab, maintain a presence in this area, and ethnically motivated violence has been reported. This includes but is not limited to the Borena zone and surrounding areas. U.S. government personnel are not permitted to travel to the border areas with Kenya, with limited exceptions to support humanitarian capacity efforts.

Visit our website for advice if you decide to  Travel to High-Risk Areas .

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Yellow fever certificate required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission; recommended for all areas in Ethiopia except Afar and Somali regions.

1,000 ETB for all travelers; 1000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent if person resides in Ethiopia; 3,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent if person is not residing in Ethiopia. Excess currency may be confiscated.

1,000 ETB (4,000 ETB if travelling to Djibouti) and 3,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent.

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Entoto Street PO Box 1014 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Telephone: +251-11-130-6000 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: 011-130-6000 Fax: +251-11-124-2435 and +251-11-124-2419 Email: [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page more information on entry/ exit requirements related to COVID-19 in Ethiopia. 

Requirements for Entry:

• World Health Organization (WHO) card with yellow fever vaccination if coming from country with risk of yellow fever transmission ( countries with risk of YF transmission )

Visas:  All U.S. citizens are required to obtain a visa to legally enter Ethiopia.  Do not travel to Ethiopia unless you have an approved e-Visa. Travelers without a valid visa will be denied entry. To avoid any disruption to your travel print and carry a copy of your e-Visa with you.  Please, visit  https://www.evisa.gov.et/visa/apply  to apply for an e-Visa before traveling to Ethiopia.  Contact the  Embassy of Ethiopia  for the most current visa information. Overseas inquiries about visas should be made at the nearest Ethiopian embassy or consulate.

The Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service strictly enforces immigration regulations and expects all foreign nationals to be in the country under legal status. There is a daily fine if you overstay your visa.  This fine must be paid in full in U.S. dollars at immigration in order to obtain an exit visa and be permitted to depart the country.

Foreign Currency Restrictions:

• Visitors to Ethiopia, including transit passengers who do not plan to exit Bole International Airport, may hold up to a maximum of 1,000 ETB per trip to and from Ethiopia. Persons residing in Ethiopia can enter with 1,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent. Persons not residing in Ethiopia can enter with 3,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent. Travelers must declare all foreign currency exceeding the above limits.
• Residents of Ethiopia may not hold foreign currency for more than 30 days after declaring it. Nonresidents may hold foreign currency for the duration of their visa.
• When departing Ethiopia, nonresidents carrying more than the equivalent of 3,000 USD in foreign currency and residents carrying any amount of foreign currency must produce a valid bank document or foreign currency customs declaration that is less than 30 days old.
• These regulations are strictly enforced, and failure to comply will likely result in the confiscation of excess or undeclared currency.

Ivory, Animal Skins, Souvenirs, Precious Stones and Minerals, Antiques/Artifacts:

• Travelers transporting ivory may be detained, imprisoned, or fined and the ivory may be confiscated.
• Souvenirs that are copies of antiques or religious artifacts require a proper receipt and may still be confiscated.
• Export permits processed by the Export Section of the airport customs office are required for antiques, including religious artifacts, Ethiopian crosses, and animal skins and other wildlife parts. Contact the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority for a permit.
• There are limits on the amount of precious stones and minerals that can be exported for personal use. Check with local authorities.
• Contact the Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue s if you have any questions about exports.
• See our Customs and Import Restrictions information sheet .

Electronics:

• Laptop computers and video equipment intended for anything other than personal use must be declared upon arrival and departure.
• Some recording devices may require special customs permits. If these items are being used for work, you should contact the Ethiopian Embassy  before you travel.
• The U.S. Embassy cannot assist with obtaining permits or the return of confiscated equipment.

HIV/AIDS: The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Ethiopia. Please verify this with the Ethiopian Embassy before you travel.

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites.

Safety and Security

Terrorism: Al-Qa’ida and its regional affiliate, Somalia-based al-Shabaab, maintain a presence throughout East Africa. In late 2020, Ethiopian security officials announced the arrest of al-Shabaab and ISIS members who were accused of planning attacks in Addis Ababa and other parts of Ethiopia. Current information indicates that terrorist organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and Western targets and interests in East Africa, as well as against high-profile targets within those countries that contribute troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia, including Ethiopia.

Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as: 

• High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.) 
• Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists 
• Places of worship 
• Schools 
• Parks 
• Shopping malls and markets 
• Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and commercial flights)

For more information, see our  Terrorism  page.

Civil Unrest: Ethiopia has experienced sporadic and spontaneous civil unrest throughout the country, some of which has ended in violence. During such episodes, the Ethiopian government often curtails or limits mobile telecommunications, internet access, and social media. If this happens, you may be unable to contact family and friends or emergency services. The U.S. Embassy does not provide internet access to private individuals.

U.S. government personnel must request permission for personal and official travel outside of Addis Ababa and are required to carry personnel tracking devices and, in some cases, satellite phones.

U.S. government personnel may not take personal trips to:

• All national border regions of Ethiopia
• Gambella (except Gambella City)
• Benishangul Gumuz (except Assosa City)
• Some areas in western and southern parts of Oromia region
• Tigray region
• Amhara region

U.S. government personnel may only travel to Gambella City and Assosa City by plane. 

Western areas of Oromia: Wollega zones that include Kellem Wollega, West Wollega, Horro-Guduru Wollega and parts of East Wollega have reported civil unrest including fighting involving armed groups.

Southern areas of Oromia: West Guji zone has reported civil unrest including fighting involving armed groups.

Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR): Civil unrest in the region, particularly in Bench Sheko Zone and Konso Special Woreda, has resulted in deaths, looting, and the burning of buildings.

Border with Kenya: There have been numerous incidents of inter-ethnic conflict reported near the border areas with Kenya, as well as attacks attributed to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA or OLF-Shane). Criminal activity in this border area remains a concern.

Tigray and Border with Eritrea: Due to conflict in the region, Tigray and the border with Eritrea are currently off-limits for U.S. government personnel. Due to the current situation in Tigray, the border roads with Eritrea are closed. Conditions at the border may change with no warning.

Border with South Sudan (Gambella Region): The security situation in the region is volatile. Sporadic inter-ethnic clashes are common along the western border area with South Sudan. Past tribal conflict between Anyuak, Nuer, and Highlanders resulted in numerous casualties. As with other border areas, landmines and criminal activity remain a concern.

Border with Sudan: There have been numerous incidents of armed clashes reported near the border area between Sudan and Ethiopia over disputed land.

Somali Region (eastern Ethiopia): Al-Shabaab maintains a presence in Somali towns near the Ethiopian border, presenting risk of cross-border attacks and kidnapping. As with other border areas, landmines and criminal activity remain a concern. U.S. government personnel may not take personal trips to the Somali region.

Afar: Violent crime, including the armed assault of foreigners, has occurred in the Danakil Depression in Afar. While recent reports may indicate the Danakil Depression area is safe for tourism, please note that tourism was previously targeted for attacks in 2007, 2012, and 2017. It is not recommended to use the Mekelle route to this or other tourist sites in the Afar region due to the current situation in the Tigray region. Travelers should remain alert for changing conditions and the potential for criminal activity in these areas. Travel to areas bordering Tigray is not recommended due to conflict in that region. Additionally, ethnic conflicts between Afar and Somalis in the southern border areas of Afar have been reported.

Amhara: As a result of the Tigray conflict, tensions continue to exist along the Amhara-Tigray regional border, with occasional clashes including gunfire. Ethnic violence has been reported. While attacks are mostly related to inter-ethnic disputes and foreigners have not been targeted, attacks can occur at any time with the risk of being caught in violence. If you are travelling in the area, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities.

Crime in Addis Ababa: Pickpocketing, purse snatching, theft from vehicles and other petty crimes are common in Addis Ababa. Theft of passports is common in Bole International Airport, including inside the airport terminal and during airport transfers. Thieves are active throughout the city at all times, particularly on Bole Road, in the Piazza, the Merkato, and other areas frequented by tourists and foreigners. Violent robberies have also occurred in this area, with victims stabbed or beaten. Further, a number of violent robberies on hikers in Entoto Park, Yeka Park (behind the British Embassy), and the Guellele Botanical Gardens in Addis Ababa have been reported.

Safety Precautions:

• Review your personal safety and security posture, remain vigilant, and exercise caution when visiting prominent public places and landmarks where westerners gather on a routine or predictable basis.
• Avoid unattended baggage or packages left in any location, including in taxis.
• Monitor consular messages.
• Avoid travel outside of major towns, particularly along border areas (Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan).
• Avoid walking alone.
• Do not display cash and valuable personal property.
• Secure your valuables and travel documents.
• Drive with doors locked and windows closed or rolled up enough at all times to prevent theft while stopped in traffic.

Demonstrations  occur frequently. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

• Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent.
• Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
• Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.

International Financial Scams:  See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information.

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of crime in Addis Ababa should contact the Addis Ababa Police at 011-111-1011 or 991 from your local cell phone and may call the U.S. Embassy at 011-130-6000/6911. Crimes occurring outside of Addis Ababa should be reported to the Ethiopian Federal Police at 011-126-4359/4377. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

We can: 

• Help you find appropriate medical care
• Assist you in reporting a crime to the police 
• Contact relatives or friends with your written consent 
• Provide general information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion 
• Provide a list of local attorneys
• Provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
• Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution 
• Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• Replace a stolen or lost passport 

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Embassy for assistance. 

Tourism:  The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. First responders are generally unable to access areas outside of major cities and to provide urgent medical treatment. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more  information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Please note that in the event you are arrested and then released on bail, standard practice is that the police will retain foreign passports pending a final hearing. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website. 

Photography: It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, police/military personnel, and key infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, and airfields. If you are caught photographing prohibited sites, you could be fined, your photographic equipment could be confiscated, and you could be detained and/or arrested. As a general practice, you should avoid taking pictures of individuals without their clear consent.

Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Phone Service: Cellular phones are the main method of communication in Ethiopia; other telephone service is unreliable, and landlines are nearly non-existent. Cell phones brought into Ethiopia must be registered with the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority. Phones can be registered either at Bole International Airport or at any Ethio Telecom shop. SIM cards are available for local purchase from Ethio Telecom, but will only work with phones that have been registered. As noted, cell phone access may be cut off without warning.

Currency: The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the currency of Ethiopia and, with the exception of international hotel bills, payment for commercial transactions in any other currency is illegal. Credit cards are accepted at only a few outlets in Addis Ababa. Foreign currency may only be exchanged legally at banks.

Ethiopian Refugee Camps: All access to refugee camps must be preapproved by the UNHCR and Ethiopian government. You may be detained and deported if you attempt to gain access without proper permissions.

Calendar: The Ethiopian calendar is the principal calendar used in Ethiopia. Some Ethiopians set their clocks differently than is standard practice elsewhere, resulting in significant time differences. Double check bookings and appointments to avoid confusion.

Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad  

LGBTI Travelers: Consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults is illegal and punishable by imprisonment under the law. There have been periodic detentions and interrogations of some LGBTI persons, and alleged physical abuse. Ethiopians do not generally publicly identify themselves as LGBTI due to severe societal stigma. There are some reports of violence against LGBTI individuals; reporting is limited due to fear of retribution, discrimination, or stigmatization. There is no law prohibiting discrimination against LGBTI persons and some LGBTI activists have reported being followed and at times fearing for their safety. Outside the major international hotels, same-sex couples may be unable to share a room. See our LGBTI Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights Report for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: See The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development guidebook with information on accessible hotel accommodations and transportation (including the new Addis Ababa metro). Persons with disabilities have limited access to transportation, communication, accommodations, and public buildings. There are few sidewalks and no curb-cuts, and most buildings lack functioning elevators. Landlords are required to give persons with disabilities preference for ground floor apartments.

Students: See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers: Domestic violence, including spousal abuse, is pervasive. Domestic violence and rape cases often are delayed significantly and given low priority. Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is illegal, but the prohibition is not actively enforced. Many women and girls have undergone FGM/C. It is much less common in urban areas. See our travel tips for Women Travelers .

Natural Disasters: Ethiopia’s geographic location in the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley and the Horn of Africa increases its vulnerability to natural disasters, including flooding (and related landslides) during the summer rainy season, drought, and seismic events.

Consult the  CDC website for Ethiopia  prior to travel.

For emergency services in Ethiopia, dial the following numbers:

• Addis Ababa Police Commission Emergency: 991/922
• Fire (Addis Ababa): 939
• Traffic Police (Addis Ababa): 945
• Ambulance (Ethiopian Red Cross Society in Addis Ababa): 907

Medical care is extremely limited and health care facilities are only adequate for stabilization and emergency care. There is a shortage of physicians and other qualified medical personnel, as well as medical supplies, including, but not limited to, respirators, oxygen, and medications.  Emergency, ambulance, and psychiatric services are also limited. All care providers, both public and private, require payment or a cash deposit in Ethiopian birr before treatment is performed.

Ambulance services are not present throughout the country or are unreliable in most areas except Addis Ababa. Ambulances are also not generally staffed with trained paramedics and often have little or no medical equipment. Injured or seriously ill travelers may prefer to take a taxi or private vehicle to the nearest major hospital rather than wait for an ambulance.

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa will not pay medical bills.   Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance. Some clinics will require payment prior to service or prior to checkout.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See the Embassy webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on the type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas. It is strongly recommended that you obtain supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation. 

Always carry your prescription medication in its original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. If the quantity of drugs exceeds that which would be expected for personal use, a permit from the Ministry of Health is required. Check with the Ethiopian Food and Drug Administration (EFDA) at +251-11-552-41-22 or *8484* to ensure the medication is legal in Ethiopia. 

Altitude:   Many cities in Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, are at high altitude. Be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness and take precautions before you travel.  Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about  travel to high altitude locations .

The following diseases are prevalent in Ethiopia:

• Diarrheal diseases 
• Cholera 
• Hepatitis A 
• Malaria 
• Measles 
• Meningitis 
• Polio 
• Rabies 
• Schistosomiasis 
• Tuberculosis 
• Yellow Fever

Vaccinations:  Ensure you are up to date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Note that when traveling to certain other countries from Ethiopia, proof of Yellow Fever vaccination may be required. 

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Air Quality:  Visit  AirNow Department of State  for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of  doctors and hospitals but does not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic. 

Travel and Transportation

U.S. government officials and their families are advised to travel between major cities by air. They are prohibited from using inter- or intra-city bus transportation and travelling by road outside urban areas at night.

Road Conditions and Safety: Traffic accidents occur regularly in Addis Ababa and throughout the country. Roads are ill maintained, inadequately marked, and poorly lit. Excessive speed, erratic driving habits, pedestrians, stray animals, and lack of vehicle maintenance pose other hazards. Travel with other vehicles outside of cities during daylight hours only, due to the threat of roadside bandits, and be sure to carry additional fuel, a spare tire, and provisions. Professional roadside assistance service is not available.

Traffic Laws: You will need an Ethiopian driver’s license to drive in Ethiopia. In order to obtain an Ethiopian’s driver’s license, you will need an authenticated copy of your U.S. driver’s license. For more information on authentication, visit the Department of State’s Office of Authentications . The Embassy does not authenticate U.S. driver’s licenses. Use of cell phones while driving is prohibited. Use of seat belts is required. It is illegal to give money to beggars who approach vehicles stopped in traffic.

Accidents: In the event of an automobile accident, remain inside the vehicle and wait for police. It is illegal to move your vehicle before a police officer arrives. If a hostile mob forms or you feel your safety is in danger, however, leave the scene and proceed directly to the nearest police station to report the incident.

Public Transportation: Public transport is unregulated and unsafe. Avoid all travel by public transportation and hire private transport from a reliable source. Buses are in poor mechanical condition and are often filled well beyond capacity.

While taxis are available in Ethiopia, most do not meet U.S. safety standards. In Addis Ababa, green and yellow metered taxis are generally newer and in better condition than other taxis. The hiring of private transportation from a reliable source and/or use of hotel provided transportation is recommended.

See our Road Safety page for more information.

Aviation Safety Oversight: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Ethiopia’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Ethiopia’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page .

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• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Ethiopia .  For additional IPCA-related information, please see the  International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA )  report.

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Ethiopia Travel: Important Visa Rules and Required Documents

To travel to ethiopia, it is important to be aware of the visa rules and the necessary documents required. visitors should ensure they have a valid passport, obtain the appropriate visa type based on the purpose of their visit, and provide supporting documents such as a confirmation letter, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation. understanding these visa rules and having the necessary documents will ensure a smooth travel experience to ethiopia..

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Traveling to Ethiopia: Visa Rules and Required Documents

Ethiopia is a stunning country with a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and bustling cities. If you’re planning a trip to this fascinating corner of the Horn of Africa, understanding the visa rules and necessary documents for entry is crucial. This guide will break down what you need to know to prepare for your Ethiopian adventure.

Understand the Types of Visas Available

Ethiopia offers different visas for travelers, depending on the purpose of their visit. These are usually categorized into tourist, business, and transit visas. Here’s what you need to know about each:

• Tourist Visa : For those who wish to explore Ethiopia’s attractions, a tourist visa is appropriate. It can be obtained before travel or on arrival for many nationalities.
• Business Visa : If you’re visiting for professional reasons, a business visa is required. This typically necessitates an invitation from an Ethiopian business entity.
• Transit Visa : For travelers passing through Ethiopia to another destination, a transit visa is available and is often valid for very short stays.

Essential Documents for Your Visa Application

To apply for an Ethiopian visa, the following documents are generally required:

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• Passport : A valid passport with a minimum of six months’ validity and at least two blank pages is mandatory.
• Photographs : Recent passport-sized photographs that meet the visa application specifications.
• Application Form : A completed visa application form, which can be filled out online or at an Ethiopian embassy.
• Travel Itinerary : A copy of your flight bookings indicating your arrival and departure plans.
• Accommodation Details : Proof of where you will be staying during your visit, such as a hotel reservation or a letter from a host.

Applying for an Ethiopian Visa

The Ethiopian visa application process can be conveniently completed online through the Ethiopian e-Visa platform . This service allows travelers to receive their tourist visa electronically before departing from their home country, simplifying the process significantly.

Alternatively, visitors can apply for a visa at the Ethiopian embassy or consulate in their country of residence. In some cases, nationals from eligible countries can also obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, though this option may involve longer waiting times.

Follow These Additional Tips for a Smooth Trip

To ensure a hassle-free travel experience, adhere to the following advice:

• Double-check the visa requirements specific to your nationality, as these can vary and may change at short notice.
• Keep digital and physical copies of all your important travel documents in case of loss or theft.
• Be aware of the visa validity period and the maximum duration of stay to avoid overstaying, which could incur penalties.
• Understand the health requirements, such as vaccinations, and carry any necessary medical certification.

Final Thoughts

Visiting Ethiopia can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Prior preparation regarding visa rules and required documents will help you avoid any travel hiccups. For the most up-to-date information and advice, consult the official Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs website or reach out to your nearest Ethiopian diplomatic mission.

Embrace the ancient history, dive into the rich culture, and marvel at the natural wonders of Ethiopia. Just make sure your paperwork is in order before you embark on this captivating journey!

So, there you have it, my tech-savvy friend! Ethiopia is calling, and now you know the visa rules and required documents to make your adventure a reality. From tourist to business visas, we’ve got you covered. And don’t sweat the application process – it’s as easy as clicking a button on visaverge.com. So pack your bags, double-check your passport, and get ready to discover the wonders of Ethiopia. Safe travels, and happy exploring!

FAQ’s to know:

Faq 1: what are the different types of visas available for travelers to ethiopia.

Answer: Ethiopia offers different types of visas for travelers, including tourist, business, and transit visas. Tourist visas are for those who wish to explore the country’s attractions, business visas are required for professional visits, and transit visas are available for travelers passing through Ethiopia to another destination.

FAQ 2: What are the essential documents required for an Ethiopian visa application?

Answer: To apply for an Ethiopian visa, you will generally need the following documents: 1. A valid passport with a minimum of six months’ validity and two blank pages. 2. Recent passport-sized photographs that meet the visa application specifications. 3. A completed visa application form, which can be filled out online or at an Ethiopian embassy. 4. Copy of flight bookings indicating your arrival and departure plans. 5. Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel reservation or a letter from a host.

FAQ 3: How can I apply for an Ethiopian visa?

Answer: You can conveniently apply for an Ethiopian visa through the Ethiopian e-Visa platform, which allows you to receive your tourist visa electronically before departing from your home country. Alternatively, you can apply for a visa at the Ethiopian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Nationals from eligible countries may also have the option to obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, although this might involve longer waiting times.

What did you learn? Answer below to know:

• What are the different types of visas available for travelers planning a trip to Ethiopia? a) Tourist, Business, and Transit visas b) Tourist, Student, and Work visas c) Tourist, Tour Guide, and Volunteer visas d) Tourist, Tour Operator, and Investor visas
• Which document(s) are generally required to apply for an Ethiopian visa? a) Passport and recent photographs b) Application form and travel itinerary c) Accommodation details and invitation letter d) All of the above
• How can travelers conveniently apply for an Ethiopian visa? a) Only through the Ethiopian e-Visa platform b) Only at the Ethiopian embassy or consulate c) Only on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport d) Both through the Ethiopian e-Visa platform and at the embassy/consulate

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. 

The authorities in Ethiopia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how Ethiopia’s entry requirements apply to you, contact the Ethiopian Embassy in the UK . 

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Ethiopia. 

Passport validity requirements 

Your passport must be: 

• valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive in Ethiopia 
• machine-readable 

Visa requirements 

You need a visa and a valid travel document to enter Ethiopia, including a passport or emergency travel document (ETD). Visitors without valid documents can be detained and fined. 

You do not need a visa if you have a valid Ethiopian Diplomatic ID Card, Ethiopian Temporary Residents Permit or Ethiopian Origin ID (Yellow Cards).

Leave the country before your visa expires or get an official extension if needed. The penalty for overstaying is 10 US dollars a day. You will not be allowed to leave until you pay in full.  

Available visa lengths are 30 days or 90 days, with extensions available for an additional 30 or 90 days. 

Applying for a visa  

Get a visa from the official Ethiopian e-visa platform .   

If you visit Ethiopia on a tourist visa, you cannot take employment, including voluntary employment. If you break the rules, you can get heavy fines or be imprisoned. 

Vaccination requirements  

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need in TravelHealthPro’s Ethiopia guide. You may need a yellow fever certificate.  

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Ethiopia.

If you plan to take in specialist equipment, the Ethiopian Embassy in London advises you check with your tour operator or local contact before you travel as special customs regulations may apply.  

Contact the Press Office for more information and advice .

Taking money into Ethiopia 

You can carry up to 3,000 Ethiopian birr when entering or leaving Ethiopia. An exception is when travelling to Djibouti from Ethiopia, in which case you can carry up to 10,000 birr. Your cash can be seized and you could get a prison sentence if you go over the limits. 

When you enter or leave Ethiopia, you must declare any cash over 10,000 US dollars (or equivalent in other currencies). Residents of Ethiopia, including resident British nationals, must declare any cash over 4,000 US dollars.

If you leave Ethiopia by airplane with cash above these amounts, you must show the customs declaration form you got when you entered Ethiopia, or the bank advice note if you purchased currency locally.  

If leaving by land with amounts over the stipulated limits, you must show the customs documents given when you arrived in the country. 

If entering Ethiopia through a land border you must declare cash over 500 US dollars (or equivalent). 

Keep your receipt if you change currency into birr. Without a receipt you are unlikely to be able to change leftover money back at the end of your trip.  

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Face Masks Required

• Wearing a mask at the airport, while boarding and during the flight is mandatory.

         N.B Children age 5 and older should wear masks.

          Suggestion: You can only wear a medical mask (masks with one-way valves or vents are not allowed).a  

                             : Scarfs and bandannas are not counted as mask

• As single-use surgical masks must be changed every four hours, you are advised to bring enough masks for the duration of your travel.
• Fully Vaccinated  are also required to wear Mask.
• Face shield cannot replace mask. but can be worn in addition to mask.

Your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We have been taking precautionary measures based on recommendations from WHO, ICAO and IATA to protect our passengers, staff and the general public from the risk of COVID-19.  As part of the ongoing effort to fighting the pandemic, we kindly ask all international and domestic passengers to wear face masks during check-in, boarding, in-flight, deplaning and at the airport. We ask all passengers to bring their own masks or face coverings. 

Children under the age of 6 and passengers with underlying medical conditions are exempted from the above face mask requirement. However, Passengers with underlying medical conditions shall be required to present medical certificate ascertaining that they cannot wear face masks due to health reasons.

             Relaxed Refund & Rebooking Policy by Ethiopian Airlines ( Revised, December 31, 2021 )

This policy is applicable for Passengers holding ET document (071) regardless of booking channel, which have been issued/to be issued (Sales) on/before January 31, 2022, for ticketed bookings (travel) between 01 March 2020 to April 30, 2022, due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Date Change Fee

• Unlimited free date change is allowed.

If for any reason, Passengers are unable to travel on originally scheduled travel date, passengers must cancel reservation and exchange ticket with new travel at least one day before departure to avoid No-Show Fee.

Change requests can be performed through the Ethiopian Airlines sales offices, Global Call and Interaction Centre (GCIC), and the agencies from which the ticket was purchased.

Tickets that are issued on/before 31 dec 2020 are no more valid for travel.

• For tickets being issued on/after January 01, 2021; refunds & all other related rules will be governed by the fare/system rule.

N.B.  Any local customer protection law, DOT, EU, ICPA, DGCA, & Brazil regulations supersedes & have precedence over this policy.

Suspended Flights

Please note that Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to the below countries/cities until further notice.

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Restriction on entry

Here below please refer to information on travel restrictions due to the spread of corona virus within ethiopian airlines network.

ETHIOPIA Restriction Detail

Date: 31 August 2021

• All passenger above the age of ten, except transit passenger shall bring a certificate of negative RT PCR test done up to 120 hours or five days before arriving in Ethiopia and has a duty to self-quarantine at home for seven days. The certificate validity shouldn’t exceed 120 hours on arrival from the date sample is given.
• Notwithstanding the provisions under item No.1 above, the traveler shall not be required to remain in isolation for 7 days if he has a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 within 90 days or if he has completed the COVID-19 vaccine in full and provides evidence or if the passenger is a diplomat.;
• Without prejudice to provisions item No. 1 above, if the passenger is a tourist or a passenger who comes to attend a conference for an emergency shall not be required to isolate himself for 7 days when tested for Covid-19 (PCR or Antigen-Based RDT test) and when the result is negative.
• All Diplomatic and Service (including United Nations and African Union) passport holders, including their immediate families, are advised but not required to have a certificate of negative PCR-COVID-19 test before arrival to Ethiopia. However, a diplomat who doesn’t avail a negative RT PCR Covid-19 test result shall not be required to isolate himself for 7 days if the on-arrival RT PCR or Antigen-Based RDT COVI-19 test is negative. If he refuses to get a COVID-19 test on arrival, he/she will have to isolate himself for 14 days. 
• Any person who is coronavirus positive is prohibited from entering the country.
• Transit/layover passengers who goes to the designated Hotels, are required to self-quarantine at the hotel until their next flight.
• Returnees coming through international airports of the country shall be made to bring a certificate of negative RT PCR test from the country they are coming from done up to 120 hours or 5 days before arrival;
• If the returnee does not bring a certificate of negative RT PCR test from the country, he/she is coming from done up to 120 hours or 5 days before arrival, he/she has the duty to give sample of RT PCR or Antigen-Based RDT test;
• Rapid diagnostic test (RDT antibody test) will not be accepted.
• The RT-PCR test result certificate for COVID-19 for a test taken in Ethiopia is not allowed for travel back/re-entry into Ethiopia. The negative RT-PCR test certificate required to be presented before boarding a flight to Ethiopia must be a test taken at departure country.

January 21, 2021

Passengers originating from  Portugal, South Africa and Brazil  are not allowed to enter Angola until further notice.

Entry Requirements

• All incoming passengers from outside the country are subject to mandatory test after disembarkation at the airport facilities effective the midnight of January 16, 2021.
• The test type referred under item number 1 is rapid SARS CoV-2 antigen.
• In case of a positive test result, the passenger will be subject to institutional isolation(at quarantine centre).
• Passengers who will be tested negative must stay at mandatory home quarantine for 10 days, ending with the title of discharge epidemiologic.

Date: 25 November 2020

Angola entry Requirements:

• All passengers travelling to / from Angola must present a copy of negative RT-PCR SARS-COV-2 test with sample collected no more than 72 hours prior to departure. The test result is required for all passengers, including children’s and infants.
• Passengers must complete a Travel Registration Form (FRV) https://www.covid19.gov.ao/ up to 72 hours before departure.
• All passengers, arriving Nationals and Foreigners are subject to home or institutional quarantine for a minimum of 7 days from arrival date and are required to perform a rapid COVI-19 test to be discharged by Angolan Health Authorities from quarantine.
• Eligibility to travel to Angola:
• Nationals and Residents.
• Those travelling for professional purposes rendering services to public or private entities.
• Those holding work permits and for Technical shifts or Rotations.
• Official visitors, diplomatic and consular staff to /from Angola
• Humanitarian & medical Emergencies
• Following expired documents are valid to travel to Angola until 31 December 2020
• Angolan passports and residence permits
• Work permits and temporary stay visa
• Student and Investor visa
• Refugee card

January 09, 2021

 Argentina has extends the border closure until January 31 st  (inclusive). Accordingly:

• Direct flights to/from UK, Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Holland and Australia remains suspended.
• From January 9 th  at 00hs until January 31 st  at 23:59hs, only Argentineans and permanent residents in Argentina are authorized to enter.
• Entry of foreigners from border countries are temporarily suspended until January 31 st  at 23:59hs.
• All passengers  must  have a valid PCR test issued at most 72 hours before departure. Children’s under 6 years old are exempted of PCR test.  Additionally, self-quarantine of 10 days is required to any passenger arriving between January 9 th  until January 31 st .  This does not apply for airline crew.
• All passengers must complete electronic general declaration form at  http://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/ .
• Transit passengers with an international connection with less than 24 hours are allowed and exempted of PCR test.
• Only foreigners with a special permission from immigrations will be allowed to enter. These cases may be applied to direct relatives of an Argentinean resident and dully approved by a local embassy or consulate. These passengers will need also medical insurance which specifically covers COVID19 while abroad.
• Establish that when the PCR test was performed at origin and the flight is delayed, validity of the test result may be extended for 24 hours, only if the airline guarantees the traceability and isolation of passengers during this longer time.
• Exceptions for PCR test : passengers who were tested positive for COVID19 by a laboratory test 90 days prior to enter Argentina and holding a medical clearance at least after 15 days of being tested positive of COVID19. Both certificates must be uploaded on immigrations portal through electronic general declaration and must be presented at time of check in and upon arrival at EZE.   
• Countries exempted of PCR Test : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship has informed which countries/cities or states have declared to Argentina that PCR Test may not be performed within the required period of time (72hrs), and therefore passengers arriving from these countries are exempted to perform a negative PCR test. However, these passengers must present a medical certificate indicating that they don’t have compatible symptoms with COVID19 and they must also accompany a note indicating the main reasons why a negative PCR test result has not been taken at the boarding point. Passengers must take a PCR test upon arrival at EZE and quarantine for 10 days. All other countries, cities and states must present a negative PCR test result without exception.
• Countries/Cities/States exempted of negative PCR:

* Bolivia (only in the Department of Potosí and the Province of Gran Chaco)

* Brazil (only in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espíritu Santo and the city of Uruguayana).

All other cities in Brazil must produce a PCR test Result.

* United States (only in the States of Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana)

*Dominican Republic

* Paraguay (only in the Departments of Misiones, Ñeembucú and Itapúa)

Date: 06 December 2020

The government of Argentina has issued on December 5th a complimentary resolution in order to extend until December 15th the mandatory requirement of negative PCR test result for national and permanent residents of Argentina. According to this resolution, until December 15th Argentineans and permanent resident may choose to present a negative PCR test or self-quarantine at their own homes . Full implementation of mandatory negative PCR results will be strictly required as of December 15th at 00:00hs LCT and no exceptions will be done. 

Date: 28-September 2020 

Please find the below self-explanatory circular, from our Argentina office for your compliance.

Following to the ANAC( Argentina,National Civil Aviation Administration) approval, please see the protocols and procedures that all passengers and the airlines must adhere to enter Argentina.:

1.- Only nationals of Argentina or permanent residents in Argentina can re-enter our country (no tourist or visa holders are allowed). If any passenger shows up for boarding with an Argentinean visa, we must seek for an OK TO BOARD from immigrations before accepting them on our flights, please bear in mind that tourism visas are not allowed at any time. The following immigrations and health form is mandatory for all passengers heading to Argentina and it has to be filled electronically (not printed) 48hs in advance through this link: http://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/ . This form is available in Spanish and English.

2.- The airline must have enough Traveler's Health Declarations on board (Form Argentina annex 1) printed for filling, only for the cases of passengers and / or crew who state they have information to update the affidavit form previously completed online and approved by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATIONS or to those travelers who at the first moment of implementation of this new procedure will be found carrying out immigration procedures at the airport and They have omitted to fill out the form and that is why they must complete them on paper before shipment. This, in the latter case, only during the transition period that the effects of this procedure are set at 15 calendar days from the subscription of the present document. They will also have to have copies in case a suspected case of COVID 19 on board, with respect to those with symptoms or express the need to update their statement during the trip.

3.- When, prior to or during boarding, the airline become aware that who by self-report of their health situation on the form approved by the National Directorate of Migration or before the previous requirement, declare or register the symptoms defined by the health authority, they must comply with the provisions of Decree No. 260 and urge symptomatic people to refrain from traveling towards the Argentine Republic, until they have a medical diagnosis of the health authority of the country in which they are located, with the proper certification that rule out the possibility of contagion. Eventually, these people will be able to manage –if they do it well in advance- , authorization to board the means of transport included in it, only if they have a medical certificate that certifies that the cause of the declared or detected symptomatology has a justification not attributable to COVID 19. In this case, it may be generated through the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATIONS consultations with the Argentinean health authorities to consider the possibility of authorization of the trip initially deferred, provided that the time lapses between the moment when it was detected or declared the symptom (s) and the time of shipment so permitting.

4.- The Airline must proceed to take the temperature of every person to board (crew and passengers) through its own or contracted personnel, so that, those who have a temperature higher than 37.5 ° C and failed to provide a medical certificate with an specific diagnostic that cause those symptoms or does not fully explain the clinical presentation in a disease other than COVID 19, proceed to postpone their trip and make a consultation to discard they have symptoms compatible with that disease.

4.1.- The airline must generate an act (record) with the character of a general declaration that has the information of every person who had taken temperature (crew and passengers), if detected Someone with more than 37.5 ° C  they must be highlighted, indicating if the boarding has been rejected or if they have presented a medical certification reporting another disease other than COVID 19. Said medical certificate must be delivered to the crew, who upon arrival will hand over the same to boarder health authorities.

5.- Report prior to arrive through aircraft frequency, the presence of any possible “suspicious case” to the authorities of the transportation terminals. Detection may be produced by the warning of the passenger or a member of the crew or by the observation of the on-board personnel or another passenger

6.- Warn travelers, crew and carriers before their arrival in the country that they must report to the crew the appearance of symptoms during the trip / or situations of close contact with confirmed COVID 19 cases, they should also do the same  and inform this situation to Border health authority upon arrival in the country, as well, submitting themselves to health controls.  To such effects, all national and international carriers arriving at any airports of the Argentine Republic from abroad must, prior to closing the aircraft doors, read the following warning announcement, in both Spanish and English languages :

English: “Your attention please ladies and gentlemen: “We are addressing to you for request of the Ministry of Health of the Argentine Republic to request that those passengers who during the trip have two or more of the following symptoms, cough, sore throat, or headache or diarrhea and vomiting or at least one of the symptoms such as fever or sudden loss of taste or smell or severe difficulty in breathing, please report it to the cabin crew.

Thanks for your cooperation "

Spanish: “Su atención por favor señoras y señores: “ Nos dirigimos a ustedes por petición del Ministerio de Salud de la República Argentina para solicitar que aquellos pasajeros que durante el viaje presenten dos o más de los siguientes síntomas, tos, dolor de garganta o dolor de cabeza o diarrea y vómitos o al menos uno de los síntomas como fiebre o perdida repentina de gusto u olfato o dificultad grave para respirar, lo reporten a la tripulación de cabina. Gracias por su cooperación”

7.- In presence of a “suspicious case” known for self-reported information or detected by the crew, include the novelty in the health part of the "Aircraft General Declaration“ and warn of such incidence to the Air Traffic Services (TWR) or Terminal, prior to your arrival.

8.- Consider that for international travel, would not be allowed to board whoever registers in the last 14 days two or more symptoms such as cough, sore throat, headache, vomiting and / or diarrhea or at least one of the following such as fever greater than 37.5 ° C, sudden loss of smell or taste or severe shortness of breath, whose cause of it does not medically explains a disease other than COVID19. Neither those who has been close contact of a positive case of COVID 19 in the last 14 days (definition of close contact: consider “close contact” of a case confirmed COVID 19 who meets the conditions stated in the following link https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/Identificacion-y-seguimiento-de-contactos will be allowed to board.  

9.- For the cases of non-resident foreigners in Argentina who travel to Argentina for work, commercial or sports reasons, and are exempt from

perform the 14 days of preventive and mandatory social isolation, it will also be required to add a medical certificate that they have no symptoms compatible with COVID19 that must be attached to the online declaration form of the National Directorate of

Migrations. National or foreign crew and carriers will be exempt of adding the referred medical certificate.

 10.- In the event of the detection of a “suspicious case”, the applicable protocol is applied and medical services from the point of entry or emergency services and from the Border Health personnel are present for the evaluation of the reported case. 

11.- In case of late submission of report by the cabin crew and with the carrier at the point of entry or terminal, the crew  must postpone the disembarking of the aircraft and immediately communicate with the authorities to proceed with the protocol, which also involves:

11.1.- Updating of health declaration forms for the traveler or travelers and the crew that expressly needs it,  especially whoever is     identified as a suspected case, and

11.2.- Fill the report in the respective area of health on the aircraft General Declaration.

12.- Averaging the end of trip and before landing, cabin crew must read the following warning, in both, Spanish and English languages:

English:  “Your attention please, ladies and gentlemen: In a few more minutes the cabin crew will deliver health declarations forms for  Argentina. This form is only for those of you who considers that an update is needed from the previous one completed online. Please remember that this form has the character of a General Declaration, required by the Health Authority of the AGENTINE REPUBLIC. This is required only for those passengers that has any change in your health situation previously declared. You must use block letters and complete it before leaving the aircraft. Thank you for your cooperation. "

Spanish: “Su atención por favor señoras y señores: En minutos más la tripulación de cabina entregará a quienes consideren que requieren actualizar su “Declaración de Salud” completada antes de embarcar, el formulario que tiene carácter de Declaración Jurada impresa, exigido por la Autoridad Sanitaria de la REPUBLICA ARGENTINA, deberán completarlo solo si se hubiera producido alguna novedad en su situación de salud antes declarada. Deberán utilizar letra de imprenta y completarlo antes de descender de la aeronave. Muchas gracias por su cooperación.

13.- In case of absence of self-report from a passenger or crew and if the crew has not registered or observed any suspicious case and thus is registered in health and border authority control, and only for the transition period referred to in point 2 hereof, the Company personnel must hand over to Border Health personnel after the opening of doors or at the time of completing the process of the airline health certificate the affidavits of travelers and/or crew that do not have complied with the online form statement approved by Migrations or the one

corresponds to suspected cases detected on board. 

14.- Guide travelers on the means of contact with consular representations offices of the ARGENTINE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, COMMERCEBINTERNATIONAL AND CULT, in cases of travel difficulties and even on identification about eventual institutions or professionals doctors who have the due authorization of the respective country and who can extend the health certifications translated into Spanish. 

15.- Comply with the remaining mechanisms and requirements that have already been implemented between the different Ministries involved in the implementation of the Decree of Need and Urgency N ° 331/2020 to optimize the capacity of the National State to have relevant information for the purposes of public health care, in opportune time, and within the current regulatory framework, as an essential asset and

essential for the adoption of sanitary measures aimed at the prevention of spread of COVID 19. Additionally, national and foreign air transport services companies departing from airports in the ARGENTINE REPUBLIC to abroad must meet the following requirements:          

16.- Keep open the possibility of changing the ticket without charge to those who must defer their travel on the occasion of having declared symptoms compatible with COVID19 in the online form of the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATIONS, and / or have submitted more than

37.5 ° C at the time of boarding failing to provide a medical certificate which certifies that those symptoms and lack of a medical certification whose cause is not fully explain the clinical presentation in a disease other than COVID 19. 

17.- Continue with the application of a declaration to be signed by the passengers or crews (overnight or not) traveling abroad, to make their trips assuming the risks derived from the existence of the pandemic declared by the WHO, and especially that the delay in their return may be originated in the detection of which is in the situation of being a suspected case of suffering from COVID 19. 

18.- Comply with the provisions of Law No. 25,326 regarding the protection of personal data.

19.- Disseminate the provisions contained herein to passengers and staff, regarding the sanitary control procedure derived from the application of the entry and exit to the National Territory during the validity of the emergency in sanitary expanded by Decree No. 260 of March 12, 2020, established by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATIONS by Provision No. 3025/2020, under the denomination "Electronic Affidavit for entering the national territory" available on the official site of the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATIONS

www.migraciones.gob.ar .

20.- See an example of email received by passengers after filling the health and immigration form online. A PDF copy of completed form is also sent on this email. 

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

January 10, 2021

find the below two links for  New Zealand & Australia  with updated information.

New  Zealand 

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers#travel-into-australia

Date: February 01, 2021

• Please find attached the updated new quarantine declaration form to be distributed on board and filled by passenger before arrival.    Pre-Travel-Clearance Form     

                                                         Pre-Travel-Clearance Form

                                                          Pre-Travel-Clearance Form                                                                                                         

• As a second option people can register online at www.sozialministerium.at/PTC-Form-en  and present the confirmation of transmission upon entry.

Entry requirement

Date: 26 January 2021

Please refer the following entry requirements for Austria:

Declaration of quarantine – English

Declaration of quarantine

Entry requirements

Date: 25 September 2020

The latest entry requirement and landing bans of Austria effective from 28 September 2020 00:00 until 31 December 2020 24:00LT.

Latest entry requirement

• Refer Link: Description of entry-requirements for airlines updated at  www.bmk.gv.at/en/service/entry-requirements.html

Date: 01 August 2020

A negative molecular biological sars-cov-2-test taken within 4 days up on entry.

Persons who are citizens, as well as their family members living in the same household or (habitual) residents of one of these countries and who are arriving from one of these countries and who have only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days, are free to enter Austria (no molecular-biological sars-cov-2-test, no quarantine): Andorra, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, sanmarino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, united kingdom, Vatican

Third-country nationals arriving from out of Schengen area are not allowed to enter Austria.

Third-country nationals arriving from Schengen area, Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, san Marino, United Kingdom or Vatican are required to provide a health certificate5 not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological sars-cov-2- test is given and are required to start a 10- days quarantine

Remaining persons are required to provide a health certificate5 not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological sars-cov-2- test is given or are required to start a 10-days quarantine

If not providing a health certificate and arriving from Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Hercegovina, brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldavia, Montenegro, Nigeria, north Macedonia, Pakistan, people’s republic of china – province Hubei, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian federation, Senegal, Serbia, south Africa, Sweden, turkey, Ukraine or USA molecular biological sars-cov-2-test has to be made within 48 hours after arrival

Exemptions apply to (persons are allowed to enter Austria, but are required to provide a health certificate5 not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological sars-cov-2-test is given):

Persons traveling on business

Exemptions apply to (persons are allowed to enter Austria, but are required to provide a health certificate5 not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological sars-cov-2-test is given or are required to start a 10-days quarantine):

Members of diplomatic missions and staff of international organizations as well as family members of these people living in the same household, −  humanitarian workers, nursing and health personnel,

 seasonal workers in the agricultural and forestry sector as well as tourism,

Cargo-transport workers, foreigners having a visa d published by Austria, a documentation of the foreign policy act (fremdenpolizeigesetz), a documentation of the right of residence under the settlement and residence act (niederlassungs- un daufenthaltsgesetz) or the asylum act (asylgesetz)2,

Austrian citizens and persons subject to health insurance in Austria or having a promise of treatment issued by an Austrian hospital for medical reasons worth considering plus one accompanying person3,

 (habitual) residents of Austria re-entering Austria after the use of essential medical services abroad3

General exemptions, regardless of where these people come from, apply to (persons neither need a health certificate nor have to start a quarantine):

Persons maintaining goods and passenger transport (crews),

To carry out a repatriation drive/flight (crews),

 for particularly considerable reasons in the family circle in individual cases (e.g. Visits of family members in the event of illness or their own children within the framework of care obligations, a visit to the life partner4, special events such as baptism, birthday, funeral or wedding),

For imperative reasons of animal care in individual cases,

As part of the implementation of a transfer drive/flight (crews),

  transfer passengers, provided that immediate departure is ensured (proof of a flight, train, bus ticket, a taxi confirmation or similar),

  in the imperative interest of the republic of Austria.

Persons required to start a quarantine have to provide a confirmation of availability of suitable accommodation already upon arrival and costs must be borne – otherwise entry will be refused

Exemptions do not release passenger/crew from foreign immigration entry regulations (visa, …)

Right of entry for life partners

Version: 16.07.2020a, further developments to be observed

Austria has initiated several measures to prevent further spread of sars-cov-2 and has therefore limited the rights of entry into Austria for non-EU-citizens as well.

Nevertheless, general exemptions – persons are allowed to enter Austria and neither need a health certificate nor have to start a quarantine –, regardless of where these people come from, apply to  particularly considerable reasons in the family circle in individual cases , e.g.:

Visits of family members in the event of illness or their own children within the frame- work of care obligations,

A visit to the life partner1,

Special events such as baptism, birthday, funeral or wedding.

Life partners are all people who are in a fixed relationship, regardless of whether they share the same place of residence or how long the relationship has lasted.

The  particularly considerable reasons in the family circle  must be made credible upon arrival, for example by presenting one of the following documents:

Birth certificate,

Marriage certificate / partnership certificate,

Passport copy of the family member,

Confirmation of registration or documents about common residences,

Suitable photographs,

Written documents documenting a civil partnership (e.g. Mail correspondence),

Registration certificates for the same motor vehicle,

Hygiene regulations

Version: 03.07.2020a, valid until 31.12.2020 , further developments have to be considered

Bus / train / ship: on board coaches / trains / excursion ships, a distance of at least 1 meter must be kept from people who do not live in the same household and a mechanical protection device (community mask) covering the mouth and nose area must be worn. If the distance of at least 1 meter is not possible due to the number of passengers and when boarding and alighting, an exception can be made.

Aircraft: a mechanical protective device (community mask) covering the mouth and nose area must be worn on board aircraft.

The wearing of a mechanical protective device covering the mouth and nose area does not apply to children up to the age of 6 and to persons who cannot be expected to wear the device for health reasons.

Checking the requirements

Upon arrival, entry requirements and hygiene regulations will be approved by public

Health authorities (assisted by police and army). Existence of the respective reasons as well as documentation must be made credible on entry.

Collection of passenger data

Version: 21.07.2020a, applicable till 31.12.2020 , further developments to be observed

Operators are obliged to collect contact details of passengers if departure point is Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Mexico, Montenegro, Nigeria, north Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, people’s republic of china – province Hubei, Portugal, Moldova, Romania, Russian federation, Sweden, Senegal, Serbia, south Africa, turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom or USA.

Details to be collected:

Id of persons (full name, date of birth and nationality),

Original place of departure,

Departure and arrival time,

Border crossing point for entry into Austria,

Total number of people carried and

Transport code number.

Data has to be stored for 28 days after arrival and made available immediately to health

Authorities on their request.

Landing bans

Flights from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, people’s republic of china, Arab republic of Egypt, Islamic republic Iran, Kosovo, Moldavia, Montenegro, north Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Russian federation, Serbia, Sweden, Ukraine and United Kingdom are prohibited.

Date: 20 September 2020

Please find the below attached form sent from Bahrain ministry of health, in order to be Printed & ensure that all arrival passengers downloaded the Be Aware app & Finalized the payment process, in order to have faster process once passengers reach Kingdom of Bahrain.

https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/files/health-declaration-(airliners-travelers)-(7-september-2020)-v1-1.pdf

Date 13 july 2020. Bahrain mandatory covid -19 testing and associated charges that will be implemented  effective 21 july 2020 from 0001 hrs at bia.  Directives for the mandatory covid-19 testing and charges at Bahrain international airport.

This safety directive is effective 21 july 2020 at 00:01 local time and shall remain in force until otherwise notified by Bahrain civil aviation affairs. Applicability: all arriving passengers at Bahrain international airport (BIA).  Requirements:

•  all arriving passengers at BIA shall undergo a mandatory testing for covid-19 on site at the airport and shall self- isolate for 10 days. This does not apply to transfer passengers.
• arriving passengers shall test for covid -19 upon arrival and at the end of the quarantine period
•  arriving passengers shall be charged bd 30 for the covid -19 test upon arrival, and bd 30 for the exit test at the end of the quarantine period. The test fee shall be paid in advance by the passenger through “beaware" Bahrain application   http://bh.bh/beaware  or through the self-service payment kiosk at the airport. This does not apply to cabin crew. Diplomats and passengers returning to Bahrain from a medical travel.
•  airlines operators are required to brief their passengers of the above requirements in advance and before arrival BIA.

Date: January 28, 2021

To limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), non-essential travels to Belgium are prohibited . However, this restriction does not apply to all travelers.

 Which documents should a passenger have in his possession by boarding?

•  PLF (Passenger Locator Form)
•  Negative PCR test result
• Sworn Statement.  

For more information and detailed requirements, please refer: INFORMATION - TRAVELLING TO BELGIUM

Date: 08 January 2021

  Please pay attention to the new E-PLF effective from 05 January 2021 00:00. The updated version is linked to the Business Travel Abroad or BTA form.

 In the e-PLF or paper PLF, all data have to be filled in and presented to the airline  before boarding . Failure to do so should result in the refusal of boarding. If the passenger is coming from a country outside the Schengen area he/she will have to present this form to the border officer at the point of entry (border control).

 The new E-PLF form is applicable effective 05 January 2021 00:00. It can be found via https://travel.info-coronavirus.be/public-health-passenger-locator-form

 In order to be able to indicate on the new E-PLF that a passenger is travelling for professional reasons, the employee or employer must complete the Business Travel Abroad - form (BTA). The BTA can be used by both Belgian employers/employees and foreign employers/employees. The employee who travels for professional reasons will receive a BTA code after filling in the BTA, which can be entered on the E-PLF.

The BTA form can be found at https://bta.belgium.be/en

Date: 27 December 2020

Effective 25 December 2020, passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken within 72 hours before departure. The certificate must be in Dutch, English, France or Germany.

This does not apply to residence of Belgium and passengers younger than 12 years old

In the absence of a negative test result proof, the airline is obligated to refuse boarding.

Date: 24 December 2020

 The document must be in paper or electronic format with immediate possibility to consult.

 The document must be produced in Dutch, French, German or English.

The document produced by the traveler must contain the following information:

• The result of this test must be  negative .
• The date of the sample must be clearly indicated: the document is valid for 48 hours from this date.
• Only  PCR tests for SARS CoV-2  with the PCR mention are accepted.

 The following tests are not accepted :

• Rapid antigenic tests;

REGARDING UK: 

Text: COVID-19: all flights from United Kingdom forbidden to land on Belgian territory, transit flight included. Cargo flight, state flight, sanitary flight, technical and repositioning flight are exempted Due to the spread of a new and possibly more contagious variant of the corona virus in Great Britain, Belgium decided on Sunday to ban passenger transport for 24 hours from midnight.

The core cabinet has now decided to hold the ban for another 24 hours. Freight traffic is still allowed.

 The above PCR test requirement is not mandatory for Belgian national and Belgian residence ID holder.

Date: 30 October 2020

 Latest update form Belgium Government.

Modification e-mail dated 26.10.2020

New information: Offical list of countries with exempted travel restricions – etablished by Belgium

• South Korea
• New Zealand

A passenger can still be refused to enter the territory, if he/she doesn’t fulfill the entry conditions according to Article 3 of the law of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, the sojourn, the establishment and the removal of foreigners. However, the countries themselves can still apply travel restrictions for Belgium.

Note 1  : Only persons residing in one of the above countries (with exception of Canada, Georgia and Tunisia) are allowed to travel to Belgium for (non) essential purposes.

Note 2 :   Travelling to Belgium from a third country  (a country that is not a member of the EU nor of the Schengen area and is not on the above list)

ü  all EU citizens and citizens of the Schengen Associated States, and their family members;

ü  third-country nationals who are long-term residents under the Long-term Residence Directive and persons deriving their right to reside from other EU Directives or national law or who hold national long-term visas.

ü  Diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their functions, …;

ü  Exception categories: you can find more information on the website of the Aliens Office under the section “Travelling to Belgium” : https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/home.aspx

Note 3 : this list was by the European Council, the co-called “white list of the EU”, and was specified at the Belgian level.

Date: 26 October 2020

List of countries who can enter Belgium with the below mentioned conditions.

NEW INFORMATION: “Official list of countries with exempted travel restrictions” - established by Belgium

I remind you that a passenger can still be refused to enter the territory, if he/she doesn’t fulfill the entry conditions according to Article 3 of the law of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, the sojourn, the establishment and the removal of foreigners.

However, the countries themselves can still apply travel restrictions for Belgium.

Note 2  : Travelling to Belgium from a third country  (a country that is not a member of the EU nor of the Schengen area and is not on the above list)

·        non-essential travels to Belgium are still prohibited

·        travel for essential purpose must be limited: the following categories can travel to Belgium:

Note 3 : this list was by the European Council, the co-called “white list of the EU”, and was specified

Date: 04 October 2020

Please be advised that as of October 9th, Airport Crew will no longer be available to assist passengers filling out (incomplete) PLF’s at border control Non-Schengen, Pier B.

Brussels Airport has assigned Airport Crew since the introduction of the PLF as a complementary facility to contribute to a smooth arrival into Belgium, however has decided to discontinue this service for public Health and Safety reasons.

As a result, please remind your outstations that it is imperative that - before boarding - passengers provide the QR-code received once the completed PLF has been submitted online. Only in the event the passenger is unable to connect via the web to the official Belgian Diplomacy website for access to the electronic PLF, the passenger should fill out the paper PLF as a backup and this before boarding.

As a recap:

‐          For arrival from a Schengen country, the airline collects the paper forms upon arrival into BRU and provides them in a sealed envelope to Saniport (locations described below in this mail).

‐          For arrival from a Non-Schengen country, the passenger will show the QR-code to the Federal Police at border control or hand over the correct filled out paper PLF.

As published in the Belgian Official Journal, please read the following important information:

‐           http://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi/article_body.pl?language=nl&caller=summary&pub_date=2020-09-25&numac=2020043191#top

(free English translation)

Art. 7. Article 18 of the Ministerial Decree of 30 June 2020 on urgent measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 is replaced by the following:

1. Non-essential travel to Belgium is prohibited.

2. Notwithstanding the first paragraph, it is permitted to:

1° to travel to Belgium from all countries of the European Union, the Schengen area and the United Kingdom;

2° to travel to Belgium from the countries included in the list published on the website of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs.

§ For journeys to Belgium authorised in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 from a country that is not part of the Schengen zone, the traveller must complete and submit to the carrier for boarding the electronic Passenger Locator Form published on the websites of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and of the Immigration Department prior to the journey.

If it is not possible for travellers to use the electronic Passenger Locator Form, they must complete and sign the Passenger Locator Form published on the websites of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Department.

The carrier shall ensure that all passengers have completed a Passenger Locator Form prior to boarding. In the absence of this form, the carrier is obliged to refuse boarding.

In the absence of this declaration or in case of false, misleading or incomplete information contained in this declaration, entry may, where appropriate, be refused in accordance with Article 14 of the Schengen Borders Code or Article 43 of the Law of 15 December 1980 on entry into the territory, stay, establishment and removal of foreigners.

§ 4. In the case of a journey to Belgium from an area in the Schengen zone, the traveller must complete and submit to the carrier for boarding the electronic Passenger Locator Form published on the websites of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Department prior to the journey.

If it is not possible for passengers to use the electronic Passenger Locator Form, they must complete, sign and submit to the carrier the Passenger Locator Form published on the websites of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Department. The carrier is obliged to send this declaration to Saniport without delay.

The carrier must ensure that all passengers have completed a Passenger Locator Form prior to boarding. In the absence of this form, the carrier is obliged to refuse boarding.

The requirement to fill out the PLF ref NOTAM:

Included below are links that will provide the official information as published on the website of the Belgian Government. As an important detail, please note that passengers coming from a high risk area are consent to stay in quarantine for 7 days instead of 14 days previously. This measure has been alleviated since October 1st. Currently the PLF has not been adapted displaying this information

‐           https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en

‐           https://travel.info-coronavirus.be/public-health-passenger-locator-form

With this form you consent to stay in quarantine for  14 days  7 days (since October 1st) upon arrival in Belgium at the address provided below. Passengers from the EU+ area are exempt, provided they do not come from a high-risk area as defined by the Belgian authorities.

‐           https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Documents/BELGIUM_PassengerLocatorForm_ENG.pdf

For questions or remarks, please contact Saniport via [email protected] .

Date: 18 September 2020

Starting from 1 October 2020, citizens of Yemen must be in possession of an “airport transit visa-ATV” for a journey to a third country via Belgium.

To avoid misunderstanding:

• This will only apply for holders of ordinary passports.
• Holders of diplomatic, service and special passports have been waivered from the “airport transit visa-ATV” for a journey to a third country via Belgium.

Starting from 1 November 2020, the service of Border Control will impose an administrative fine when a citizen of Yemen doesn’t possess an ATV for a transit to a third country.

Date: 15 September 2020

note that completing Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before departure is Mandatory. 

English         Deutsch        Français      Dutch  

Date: 20 august 2020

Temporary travel restrictions Belgium - visa type c:

The temporary travel restriction should apply to all non-essential travel from third countries to the eu+ area.  Thus this implies the refusal of embarkation of 3rd country and visa-exempted nationals travelling as tourists. 

Note: if a passenger is in possession of a visa type c – issued after 18 march 2020 by the  belgian embassy - the passenger can travel to Belgium. Please be reminded that a passenger can still be refused to enter the territory, if he/she doesn’t fulfil the entry conditions according to article 3 of the law of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, the sojourn, the establishment and the removal of foreigners.

Please find enclosed a form “essential travel” that can be issued by the Belgian embassy to travel to Belgium.

to whom it may concern        aan wie het aanbelangt         a qui de droit

Date 07 august 2020

Passenger travelling from an extra-Schengen airport to Belgium must be in possession of the documents required by article 2 of the law of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, the stay, establishment and removal of aliens.

Passengers must be in possession of:

A  valid travel document  (no expired passport, no expired identity card, no expired “travel document”)

A  valid visa or a valid residence permit  (no expired visa, no expired residence permit, no annex 12, no annex 15, no “attest van immatriculatie”, …) i want to draw your attention that travelling with a visa type c is not allowed  at the moment . Only passenger who are in possession of a valid visa type d or a valid residence permit, are allowed to travel to Belgium.

The nationality/the name/the date of birth on the passport must correspond to the nationality/the name/the date of birth on the residence permit

A third country national, who intends a short stay, is in possession of a valid document entitling the holder to cross the border satisfying the following criteria:

Its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the member states.

It shall have been issued within the previous ten years;

I want to draw your attention that passengers who are in possession of a document that is  supposedly virtual renewed, are not accepted to enter  the Belgian territory.

If a passenger is not in possession of a valid travel document (expired passport, expired identity card, expired visa, expired residence permit, … ), the airline is requested to deny boarding.

If your airline nevertheless transported a passenger who is not in possession of a valid travel document, an administrative fine/accommodation costs can be imposed to your airline.

Belgium temporary travel restriction:

Belgium has extended the restriction for the non-essential travellers from third countries to the eu+ area. Thus this implies the refusal of embarkation of 3rd country nationals holding c visa and visa-exempted nationals travelling as tourists. The temporary travel restriction will exempt nationals of all EU member states and Schengen associated states.

This exemption must apply to:

All EU citizens and citizens of the Schengen associated states, and their family members;

Third-country nationals who are long-term residents under the long-term residence directive and persons deriving their right to reside from other EU directives or national law or who hold national long-term visas.

Diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their functions;

Suspect of covid-19 on board of arrival flight must be reported.

Passenger locator card must be filled in by all passengers on arrival flight that carry a suspect covid-19 case. A completed "health declaration form" must be presented upon arrival.

The temporary travel restriction will apply from  01.07.2020  until further notice.

Date: 06 September 2020 

Pease note the below stated 50% COVID-19 test decrease to be applied effective today 06 September 2020, for Benin and comply accordingly.

 Entry Requirement: 

• All passengers entering Benin will pass through mandatory COVID-19 tests on arrival. The test costs XOF 50.000 equivalent to Euro 76.00 and to be paid by the passengers.
• The passengers’ passport will also be collected at their arrival and returned back with the test result within 48 hours.
• Mandatory online application to be filled by all passengers using the link  http://centresurveillancesanitaire.com  prior to their arrival to Cotonou.

Exit requirement:

• It is mandatory for each passenger to present a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 dated less than 72 hours before boarding from COTONOU, BENIN. 

Date: 27 January 2021

 Brazil travel restriction effective immediately:

 1. All passengers, except Brazilians and residents, originating from or passing through the United Kingdom of Great Britain, the Northern Ireland and the Republic of South Africa are prohibited entry into Brazil.

2. International flights to the Federative Republic of Brazil originating in or passing through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of South Africa are prohibited.

 1. All passengers, except Brazilians and residents, originating from or passing through the United Kingdom , the Northern Ireland and the Republic of South Africa are prohibited entry into Brazil.

  Date: 25 January 2021

All passengers to Brazil are required to produce a yellow fever vaccine certificate for their return.

January 11, 2021

  Passengers to Brazil must fill out the attached QR form and present confirmation of receipt, up on arrival Brazil.

QR CODE BRAZIL

Date: 25 December 2020

I. Document proving laboratory tests RT-PCR, for screening for infection by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, with negative or non-reactive results, carried out in the seventy-two hours prior to the moment of embarkation, observing the following criteria:

a) The document must be presented in Portuguese, Spanish or English;

b) The test must be carried out in a laboratory recognized by the health authority of the country of departure;

c) In the event of a flight with connections or stopovers where the traveler remains in a restricted area of the airport, the seventy-two hour period will be considered in relation to boarding in the first leg of the trip;

d) the traveler who performs a migration that exceeds seventy-two hours since the RT-PCR test must present a document proving the performance of a new test with negative or non-reactive results for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 no check-in order to embark to the Federative Republic of Brazil ;

e) The child under the age of twelve who is traveling with a companion is exempt from presenting a document proving that the laboratory test has been carried out RT-PCR provided that all companions present documents proving that the laboratory test has been carried out as a result of the negative or non-reactive RT-PCR test. Corona virus SARS-CoV-2 carried out in the seventy-two hours prior to the moment of embarkation;

f) children aged two or over and less than twelve years old who are traveling unaccompanied must present proof of laboratory test RT-PCR with negative or non-reactive result for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, performed in the previous seventy-two hours when boarding; and

g) children under the age of two years are exempt from presenting a document proving laboratory tests RT-PCR for travel to the Federative Republic of Brazil; and

II - proof, printed or digitally, of completing the Traveler's Health Declaration - DSV in the seventy-two hours preceding departure to the Federative Republic of Brazil with the agreement on the sanitary measures that must be complied with during the period that is in the country. (DSV FORMULARIO ANVISA)

I - flights from abroad with connections in the Federative Republic of Brazil in which there is no landing procedure followed by immigration; and

II - technical stops, in Brazilian territory, of aircraft coming from abroad, as long as there is no disembarkation of travelers without prior authorization from the health authority.

• International flights to the Federative Republic of Brazil originating in or passing through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are prohibited on a temporary basis.
• The authorization for foreign travelers to embark on the trip to the Federative Republic of Brazil, coming from or passing through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the last fourteen days, is suspended.
• The migratory authority, at the provocation of the health authority, may prevent the entry into Brazilian territory of persons not listed in art. 3 that do not meet the requirements set out in 1 or that do not comply with the provisions of 4.
• The traveler who falls under the provisions of art. 3rd, with origin or history of passing through the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the last fourteen days, when entering the Brazilian territory, must remain in quarantine for fourteen days.

 Effective Date:

• On December 25, 2020, regarding the provisions of 3 and 4 of art.7th;
• On December 30, 2020, regarding the provisions of 1 of art.7th; and

Date: 19 December 2020

All Foreign and Brazilian Passengers must meet the following requirements in relation to COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Brazil:

• Document providing laboratory tests (RT-PCR), for screening for infection by SARS-CoV-2, with a negative / non-reactive result, performed 72 hours prior to the moment of shipment;
• Traveller's Health Declaration (DSV) filled out (in print or digitally) with the agreement on the sanitary measures that must be complied with during the period in the country.

Effective Date: 29 December 2020.

Date: 11 October 2020 

A new decree on health insurance for entry into Brazil. Health insurance for Brazil is exempt for all passengers. This Ordinance No. 470, of October 2, 2020, is effective from 05 October 2020. 

Art. 1 This Ordinance provides for the exceptional and temporary restriction on the entry of foreigners of any nationality into the country, under the terms of the provisions of item VI of the article art. 3 of Law No. 13,979, of February 6, 2020, due to a technical and reasoned recommendation from the National Health Surveillance Agency - Anvisa for health reasons related to the risks of contamination and dissemination of the coronavirusSARS-CoV-2 (covid-19) . 

Art. 2 It is restricted, for a period of thirty days, the entry into the country of foreigners of any nationality, by road, by other terrestrial means or by water transport. 

Art. 3 The restrictions referred to in this Ordinance do not apply to: 

I - Brazilian, born or naturalized;

II - immigrant with permanent residence, for a determined or indefinite period, in Brazilian territory;

III - foreign professional on mission in the service of an international organization, as long as duly identified; 

IV - foreign employee accredited to the Brazilian Government;

V - Foreigner:

a) Spouse, partner, son, father or curator of a Brazilian;

b) Whose entry is specifically authorized by the Brazilian Government in view of the public interest or for humanitarian reasons; and

c) Bearer of the National Migration Registry; and

VI - cargo transportation.

Paragraph 1. The restrictions provided for in this Ordinance do not prevent the entry, by air or waterway, of sea crew to exercise specific functions on board of a vessel or platform operating in jurisdictional waters, provided that the migratory requirements appropriate to their condition, including to carry an entry visa, when required by the Brazilian legal system.

Paragraph 2.The restrictions provided for in this Ordinance do not prevent the disembarkation, authorized by the Federal Police, of maritime crew for medical assistance or for connection of air return to the country of origin related to operational issues or termination of employment contract.

§ 3 The authorization referred to in § 2 is subject to liability for expenses resulting from the transshipment signed by the maritime agent, with the prior consent of the local health authorities, and the presentation of the corresponding air tickets.

§ 4 In the event of entry into the country by road, other land or waterway transport, the exceptions referred to in item II and paragraphs "a" and "c" of item V of the caput do not apply to foreigners from Bolivarian Republic of  Venezuela.  

Art. 4 The restrictions mentioned in this Ordinance do not prevent: 

I - the execution of cross-border humanitarian actions previously authorized by the local health authorities;

II - the traffic of border residents in twin cities, upon presentation of a border resident document or other supporting document, provided that reciprocity in the treatment of Brazilians by the neighboring country is guaranteed; and

III the free traffic of road cargo transportation, even if the driver does not fit the role referred to in art. 3, in the manner provided for in the legislation.

Single paragraph: The provisions of item II of the caput do not apply to the border with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. 

Art. 5 Exceptionally, the foreigner who is in a land border country and needs to cross it to embark on a flight back to his country of residence may enter the Federative Republic of Brazil with authorization from the Federal Police. 

Single paragraph. In the predicted nocaput hypothesis:

I - the foreigner must go directly to the airport;

II - there must be an official demand from the embassy or consulate of the country of residence; and

III - the corresponding air tickets must be presented. 

Art. 6 The restrictions referred to in this Ordinance do not prevent foreigners from entering the country by air, provided that the migratory requirements appropriate to their condition are complied with, including having an entry visa, when required by the Brazilian legal system. 

Art. 7 Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance will imply, for the offending agent:

  I - civil, administrative and criminal liability

II - repatriation or immediate deportation

III - disqualification of asylum applications. 

Art. 8 The regulatory bodies may edit norms complementary to the provisions of this Ordinance, including sanitary rules on procedures, vessels and operations. 

Art. 9 - The cases omitted in this Ordinance will be decided by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. 

Art. 10. The term established in art. 2nd may be extended, according to technical and reasoned recommendation from Anvisa. 

Art. 11. Ordinance No. 456, of September 24, 2020, of the Ministers of State Chief of Staff to the Presidency of the Republic, Justice and Public Security, Infrastructure and Health is hereby revoked. 

Art. 12. This Ordinance comes into force on the date of its publication.

Date: November 19, 2020.

 Travel Requirements – Botswana.

All travelers are required to meet the following requirements effective 18 November 2020:

• Present a Negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72 Hours upon arrival for the traveler that has been outside of Botswana for 36 Hours or longer
• Travelers who have been outside Botswana for less than 36 hours will be allowed entry using the Negative COVID-19 PCR test obtained upon exit.
• Complete a COVID-19 self-declaration screening form and undergo temperature checks upon entry in to Botswana.
• May be required to undertake mandatory testing and possible isolation or quarantine, as per section 76(1)(2) and 80 of the Public Health Act of 2014 if found to have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
• Complete a traveler locator form, providing accurate contact information while in Botswana. The local health authority may contact traveler within 14 days of arrival.
• Returning citizens and residents not meeting the requirement will undergo 14-day mandatory quarantine and testing at their own cost (as assessed by local authority).
• Children aged under five (5) years are upon arrival exempted from the 72-hour Negative COVID-19 PCR test result requirement but should undergo screening for COVID-19 symptoms.
• Non-citizen travelers not meeting the requirement and unable to bear the cost for testing and quarantine upon arrival will be DENIED entry in to Botswana.
• Travelers exiting Botswana are expected to comply with travel regulations of the destination country at their own expense.

In addition the following existing regulations must be adhered:

• Entry Visa  - Passenger are required to ensure that all Visa requirements, where applicable, are met prior to departure.
• Resident permit holders from Visa required countries who are out of Botswana for more than 6 months –  Valid resident permit holderswho were out of the Botswana for more than 6 Months must get re-entry permit from Botswana Embassy or head office Immigration office for entry.
• Minors (Under 18 Years old) Passengers  – Minors are required to have an “Unabridged Birth certificate of the Minor” and if only one parent is travelling with the Minor an “Affidavit from the other parent consent about the travel” for entry approval. 

BURKINA FASO

Burkina Faso is opened effective  01 august 2020.

Entry requirements:

1. All incoming passengers are required to have pcr test negative certificate valid for 5 days including the travel time.

2. Passengers traveling without pcr test certificate will pay xof 90,000 and take the test at the airport and wait for their result.

3. All passengers should wear face masks and respect social distance at all times.

 As per attached Decree the Burundi government  has  now put new requirement  for  7 days  mandatory quarantine instead of   72 hours, starting from 11 January 2021, as same will be booked on same  link at https://www.booking.tourisme.gov.bi/

 CAA called and inform us with in meeting today morning and they will send us official letter by Monday morning .

 Please comply accordingly, and advise all Passenger the compulsory 7 days hotel booking, otherwise the below fine will apply 

Date: 20 November 2020

• Travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding;
• On arrival, all travelers must be screened and comply with a containment measure of strict application of 72 hours in one of the hotels provided for this effect.
• The screening test and Hotel costs are payable by traveler. The cost for the screening (PCR test for COVID-19) test is $100 for non- Burundian and $ 30 for Burundians.
• If a positive case for COVID-19 is detected in a vehicle or in an airplane, a second test will be required at every passenger. They will have to wait for the results. Those who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to leave;
• Cases declared positive will be immediately forwarded in an appropriate care center;
• For foreign travelers, positive for COVID-19, they will pay for the medical care themselves.
• Travelers are required to book at the Hotels eligible for quarantine in advance online through the platform managed by Médiabox. A confirmed hotel booking using ONLY this link : https://www.booking.tourisme.gov.bi/

Date: 25 October 2020

The requirement for COVID-19 test result validity for passengers destined and transiting via Cameroon has been updated as follows:  

• COVID-19 negative PCR test result certificate not more than three (03) days,  to be presented before boarding. The test result validity shall be calculated between the sample date and the boarding date at the airport of departure.
• For passengers who exit airport or having a layover in a hotel during transit at Addis, the test result validity shall be calculated between the sample date and arrival date in Cameroon.

Date: 15 august 2020

Cameroon entry requirements:

• It is mandatory that each passenger boarding a flight to Cameroon have a negative covid19 test result PCR dated less than 3 days (at arrival) counting from the date the sample taken. Do not accept passenger without negative covid-19 test result PCR certificate dated less than 3 days (at arrival) counting from the date the sample taken.
• Nationals of Cameroon and foreign resident in Cameroon can enter.
• All foreigners can be accepted as long as they have a valid visa on their passport.
• Cameroonian by birth but holding different passport/citizenship must have valid visa on their passport for acceptance.
• Any paper visa which is not attached on a passport needs an ok to board conformation from authorities in Cameroon before boarding. 
• The mandatory wearing of masks;
• Compliance with barrier measures for passengers and staff during the entire passenger handling process.

CAMBODIA 

1. Passengers arriving from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain or USA are not allowed to enter Cambodia.     

This does not apply to nationals and residents of Cambodia.

2. Nationals and residents of Cambodia who have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain or the USA in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days.

The mandatory COVID-19 test will start on  01FEB2021  at Toronto Pearson Airport. Passengers need to pre-register for testing in advance of their arrival into Toronto .  This will reduce processing time for passengers in the testing facility considerably. Passengers can do this using the following link:  https://www.switchhealth.ca/en/travel/pearson/ . Additional communication materials are also attached. There is also a mandatory 3 days quarantine at the government designated hotels at the passenger expense and then passengers will continue their 14 days quarantine at their home.  

 This is in addition to the 72 hours COVID-19 negative RT-PCR test which passenger must present before boarding their flight from origin to Canada.

For a quicker testing experience, register now by scanning the barcode 

Date: 23 January 2021

Remark: This guidance material, dated January 21, 2021, is the recent version. This iteration includes the following updates related to: 

 (1) Residual COVID-19 Positive Tests; 

 (2) Inadmissible People: and 

 (3) Clarity on reading test results. 

Please find the attached herewith updated Canada Travel Restriction

Date: January 08, 2021

• Effective midnight on January 7, 2021 (00:00 EST or 05:00 UCT), regardless of citizenship, all travellers five years of age or older must provide proof of a negative laboratory test result for COVID-19 to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada.
• The test must be performed using one of two types of COVID-19 tests–either a molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)–and must be conducted within 72 hours of the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada. 
• All travellers coming to Canada must present this information at the time of boarding.  Failure to do so will mean an automatic denial of boarding by the airline operating the flight to Canada.  
• All other existing health measures (temperature test, health screening, and mandatory 14-day quarantine) remain in place.
• Travelers to Canada must use the ArriveCAN App or website and provide accurate contact information and their mandatory 14-day quarantine plan on or before entry.

Date: 07 November 2020

 Updated Canada travel restriction guidance material, this guidance material dated November 4, 2020, replaces the October 22, 2020 version. In includes the following changes:

 • Physical Distancing 

• Health Checks 

• Non-medical Masks and Face Coverings 

• Notification for Digital Submission of Travel, Contact and Quarantine Plan Information 

• Temperature Screening

 For the detailed requirements, please refer the below attachment.

COVID-19 International Guidance material for Air operators

Date: 04 November 2020

 Canada travel restriction update. Please refer the following two attachments.

Travel to Canada 30 October 2020

World CAN Dashboard 30 October 2020

Date: 01 November 2020

Canada travel restriction update, please find attached the ArriveCan Digital Engagement kits, which notifies the digital requirement to submit information.

COVID-19 ArriveCanToolkit Airline

COVID-19 ArriveCan Infographic Air Travel

ArriveCAN Poster

As per the guide from the Canada border service agency, as of July 30, 2020, all travelers arriving in Canada, including those exempt from quarantine requirements, are required to provide their contact information to allow persons to be contacted during the 14-day period that begins on the day on which they enter Canada.

covid-19 form design v8

a guide for crew mandatory contact information collection

Crew, and other persons exempt from quarantine requirements are only required to provide their contact information (phone number and email address). 

Date: 30 July 2020

The attached guidance material, received from transport Canada dated July 25, 2020, replaces the June 30, 2020 version. It includes a new provision for passengers to confirm their understanding that they could be denied boarding due to an elevated temperature; a revision to the requirement for a second temperature screening; one new question on the health check questionnaire and a minor rewording to an existing question; some small revisions to face coverings for clarification, some revisions to the reporting requirements for temperature screening and a revision to the transport Canada temperature screening standards (annex f).

covid-19 international guidance material for air operators final july 25

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Canada. - this does not apply to nationals of Canada. - this does not apply to passengers arriving from the USA. They must travel for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose. - this does not apply to permanent residents of Canada and their immediate family members. - this does not apply to diplomats. - this does not apply to seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers and all other temporary foreign workers.   - this does not apply to international students who held a valid study permit, or had been approved for a study permit, when the travel restrictions took effect on march 18, 2020. - this does not apply to permanent resident applicants who had been approved for permanent residence before the travel restrictions were announced on march 18, 2020, but who had not yet travelled to Canada. - this does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of Canada, which include:    a. The spouse or common-law partner of the person;    b. A dependent child of the person or of the person's spouse or common-law partner;    c. A dependent child of a dependent child referred to in paragraph b;    d. The parent or step-parent of the person or of the person's spouse or common-law partner; or    e. The guardian or tutor of the person. (membre de la famille immediate).  - this does not apply to the following passengers:    a. Person registered as an Indian under the Indian act;    b. Person authorized in writing by a consular officer of the government of Canada to come to Canada to reunite with immediate family members;    c. Person who is exempt from the requirements to obtain a temporary resident visa under paragraph 190 (2)(a) of the immigration and refugee protection regulations, and their immediate family members;    d. Person who enters Canada at the invitation of the minister of health for the purpose of assisting in the covid-19 response;    e. Person who arrives by means of an aircraft operated by Canadian forces or the department of national defence;     f. Member of the Canadian forces or a visiting force, as defined in section 2 of the visiting forces act, and their immediate family members; 

        January 14, 2021

  N’Djamena Airport will be opened effective January 15, 2021 at 00:01 AM

 Effective immediately all incoming passengers must have  COVID-19 PCR negative certificate issued within 72 hours starting from the time they gave samples.

Date: 29 December 2020

Due to the new strain of coronavirus, passengers coming from South Africa or United Kingdom are forbidden to enter in to Chad effective December 29, 2020 11:59 PM until further notice.

If any passenger arrived from those countries, there is fine of 5,000,000.00 FCFA per passenger on top of the previous sanitary protocol violation fee (3,000,000.00 FCFA).

Chad entry requirement:

• As long as passengers have valid entry document and fulfill the COVID-19 requirements, they can enter to the country.
• All incoming passengers must have COVID-19 PCR negative certificate issued within 72 hours starting from the time they gave samples.  Up on arrival, passport of passengers, those who will stay more than 7 days in Chad will be collected from them by police in coordination with immigration authority.
• All diplomatic missions and personal of International organizations’ passport will not be collected at airport on arrival.
• The passenger will have to remain at home/hotels/guest house complying the barrier measures ( wearing mask, regular washing hand, keeping distance and others) and carry out another PCR test in N’Djamena on the 7th day of stay in one of the hospitals. The test costs 15,000.00 CFA to be covered by the passenger and to be paid at counter of hospital. The passenger will take receipt up on payment which he/she present it to police in order to withdraw his/her passport.

Violators (carriers) of the aforementioned measures must bear the hotel costs and pay a fine of 3,000,000 CFA per passenger.

NOTE: Any passenger arriving without COVID-19 PCR negative certificate and also if the time is more than the stated time frame after test, will be deported and there will be fine for non-compliance. 

 China Government new entry requirements in relation to COVID-19 effective 08 November 2020.

 1. Test Requirements

 Passengers going to China via direct flights must take both nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests within 48 hours before boarding . The tests must be taken at a medical institution designated or recognized by the Chinese Embassy and then apply at the Chinese Embassy for a Green Health Code with the “HS” mark for Chinese passengers or a certified Health Declaration Form for foreign passengers with certificates of negative results of both tests.

  Transit Passenger

 Passengers going to China via connecting flights must take both nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests in Addis Ababa within 48 hours before boarding their flight to the transit country and then take both tests again in the transit  country within 48 hours before boarding  the plane to China. Passengers must apply at the Chinese Embassy/Consulates in BOTH countries for Green Health Codes with the "HS" mark or certified Health Declaration Forms with certificates of negative results of both tests.

Transit passengers must take both nucleic acid and IgM anti–body tests within 48 hours before boarding their plane to Addis Ababa in their origin destination and then take these two tests again in Addis Ababa within 48 hours before boarding the plane to China.

 3. Strict checkup by Ethiopian Airlines/strict Compliance.

 Ethiopian Airlines will do a take strict checkup of the green Health Code with the "HS" mark presented by Chinese passengers or certified Health Declaration Form presented by foreign passengers and their original certificates of both tests at check-in counters and boarding gates.

Passengers must fulfill all the requirements in good time.

Please find the attach self-explanatory circular regarding suspension of carriage of passengers who depart from the following 29 countries or regions to china, by Xiamen Airlines.

Date: 02 October 2020

Chinese Custom Request - Online Health Declaration Form at CTU:

All Chinese nationalities traveling to Chengdu on ET636 flight must scan the QR code to fill the health declaration forms online and display their QR code on WeChat before boarding the flight.  Failure to do so result penalty.

http://health.customsapp.com/home/pages/healthDeclare/declare.html

Online Health Declaration Form at CTU

China entry requirement – clarification:

Please note the below clarification on some technical issues relating to the New Policy (below alert of 01 October):

• Checking the Health Code (or Health Declaration Form) is priority, checking the paper negative COVID-19 test result is supplementary. So long as the Health Code is GREEN, it is accepted to plane boarding;
• In case of plane delay, some of the Health Code may be turned into GREY.  In such cases, passengers cannot be refused to plane boarding. The criteria to judge it is that whether the Health Code is valid (GREEN) at the time of scheduled flight.

Those passengers who have been quarantined at hotel and arranged for COVID-19 test by Ethiopian Airlines are not allowed to upload the Health Code (Health Declaration Form) and be allowed to plane boarding with the paper negative COVID-19 test result. Yet Ethiopian Airlines is kindly requested to update the Chinese Embassy of the list with personal information of these passengers. These passengers have to be registered at the Embassy's system.

Date: 01 October 2020

The Embassy of People’s Republic of China in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has issued the following instruction to passengers who are to fly to China in relation to COVID-19:

• Starting from 3rd October, 2020, all Chinese and foreign passengers departing from or transiting via Addis Ababa on China-bound flights are required to take nucleic acid tests within 72 hours (the date of the sample collecting instead of the date of the test certificate).
• Chinese citizen passengers are required to produce the health code on their mobile phones after they acquired the negative COVID-19 test result (Ethiopian Airlines will keep one copy of the test result). Only the GREEN Health Code is accepted for plane boarding. RED Health Code (not passed), GREY Health Code (invalid) and YELLOW Health Code (submitted and waited for approval) are not allowed for plane boarding. Example of green HC is shown on attachment one.
• Non-Chinese citizen passengers are required to produce the Paper Health Declaration Form Sealed by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia. Example of the form is shown in Attachment Two.

In some cases, some Chinese passengers may have the internet problem and can’t upload their Health Code, the Chinese Embassy will then issue them the paper Health Declaration form instead.

Transit passengers will be applied to the same policy as mentioned above. Otherwise they will be refused to board planes from their destination.

Health Declaration form

Health Code

September 23, 2020

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Republic of China National Immigration Administration of The People’s Republic of China Announcement on Entry by Foreign Nationals Holding Valid Chinese Residence Permits of Three Categories:

Temporary Suspension of Entry by Foreign Nationals Holding Valid Chinese Visas or Residence Permits issued on 26 March 2020.

Effective from 0 a m., 28 September 2020, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas. If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign nationals expired after 0 a.m., 28 March 2020, the holders may apply for relevant visas by presenting the expired residence permits and relevant materials to the Chinese embassies or consulates on the condition that the purpose of the holders’ visit to China remains unchanged. The above-mentioned personnel shall strictly abide by the Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and control.

Other measures in the Announcement issued on March 26 will continue to be implemented

https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/t1817370.shtml

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ethiopia has informed Ethiopian airlines the following requirements/amendments to passengers who are to fly to China effective 25 September 2020. 

• All Chinese and foreign passengers departing from or transiting via Addis Ababa on China-bound flights are required to take the nucleic acid tests within 3 days (the date of the test certificate instead of the date of the sample collecting and the date of the certificate not calculated within 3 days) and to produce the COVID-19 negative certificate before boarding.
• Silk Road General Hospital in Addis Ababa has been authorized to do the COVID-19 nucleic acid test. Allow passengers with the certificate to board planes.
• Ethiopian airlines in further requested to keep all photocopies of all passengers’’ test result certificates. 

Date: 19 August 2020

In addition to earlier communications, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ethiopia has informed Ethiopian airlines the following specific requirements to passengers who are to fly to China. 

• All Chinese and foreign passengers who are to fly to China are required to take nucleic acid tests (RT-PCR) for COVID-19 within 5 days before boarding. Only those who are tested negative will be allowed to board. Airlines must check the COVID-19 certificates before boarding passengers. Passengers who do not have the negative certificates should not be allowed on board.
• International Clinical Laboratories (ICL), in Ethiopia, is the only institute currently authorized to do the testing for passengers bound for China originating from Ethiopia flying Ethiopian Airlines. 
• For the Chinese and foreign passengers who transit via Ethiopia to China, the passengers are required to complete the nucleic acid test in the country where the travel starts and produce their negative test certificates before boarding at origin and also when connecting flights at Addis Ababa Bole international Airport.

Date: 18 August 2020

Beijing COVID-19 test requirement for passengers from Hong Kong. 

With effect from 17 August 2020 at 0000 local time, all passengers on flight from Hong Kong to Beijing will be required to have and present to the airline before boarding, documentary proof to show that the passenger underwent a nuclei acid test for COVID-19 within 7 days before the scheduled time of departure of the flight, and the result of the test is the passenger was tested negative for COVID-19. This is concerning Hong Kong joining passengers to Beijing, transit at HKG to Beijing (China) is still not allowed. 

The list of local COVID-19 nucleic acid testing institutions recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government can be found on the website with link at  https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/List_of_recognised_laboratories.pdf  for reference.

Date: 12 August 2020

Entry requirements to CAN for incoming passengers:

• Holding visa issued by Chinese Consulate General after 28 March 2020 (including March 28).
• Holding diplomatic, official, courtesy, crew (type C) visa.
• Holding Chinese permanent residence card.
• All of passenger must apply for health declaration through customs QR code on the below link  http://health.customsapp.com/home/pages/index/index.html?from=message&isappinstalled=0 ) before boarding.

C.QUARANTINE

• All should be aware of the self-paying mandatory 14 Days quarantine.
• The cost of 14 days quarantine is to be covered by passengers and you need to make sure all has enough fund to cover own cost.

D. THE NUCLEIC ACID TEST REPORT

• Passengers who take a flight to China should complete the nucleic acid test (PCR test) within 5 days before boarding. Testing should be carried out in institutions designated or approved by Chinese embassies abroad.
• Chinese passengers take pictures and upload the negative nucleic acid test certificate through the international version of the epidemic prevention health code applet.
• Passengers of foreign nationality can apply for a declaration of health status to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate with a negative nucleic acid test certificate.

Date: 22 July 2020

• All passengers taking inbound flights to China from overseas will be required to have a nucleic acid test (RT-PCR test) within five days before their flights.
• All passengers, whether Chinese citizens or overseas travelers, should take the nucleic acid test at medical institutions designated by Chinese embassies.
• Passengers who are Chinese citizens are required to take photos of and upload the nucleic acid test results via an epidemic prevention mini program on the Chinese instant messaging platform WeChat.
• Overseas travelers need to apply for a declaration of health status from the Chinese embassy with a valid written report of a negative test result.
• Airlines will check the health QR code or health declaration ahead of boarding, and those failing to produce such documents will be denied boarding.
• Please refer the below link:

             https://enapp.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202007/21/AP5f168e67a3109daf6c77383e.html

Date 08 April 2020

The Government of China has updated about China entry policy for passengers that travel from 26 designated countries (please refer the annex down this email).

Restrictions:

In order to reduce the cross-border spread of the epidemic, Chinese travellers who have purchased return tickets from the countries listed in the annex are required to fill in epidemic prevention health information in advance. The specific requirements are as follows:

• Since April 8, 2020, passengers who have purchased air tickets are required to fill and submit their personal data, health status, recent travel record day by day before departure date through the WeChat Mini Program of the international version of epidemic prevention health code. Under special circumstances, it can be filled in by others. 
• The transitional period will be from April 8 to April 22, 2020. Passengers of Chinese nationality who take flights during the transitional period should fill and submit the information on a daily basis starting from April 8. Passengers that take flights after the transition period should fill and submit it day by day from the 14th day before departure date. 
• Anyone that fails to fill and submit information according to the above requirements will not be able to board the flights. If anyone fills in false information, their itinerary will be blocked and they will have to bear the corresponding legal liability.

Italy, United States, Spain, Germany, Iran, France, Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Australia, Brazil, Turkey, Malaysia, Denmark, Canada, Israel, Czech Republic, Ireland, Philippines, Thailand

Date: 05 January 2020

Any passenger on international flight to an airport located in the Union of the Comoros must:

• Complete a health declaration form available on the Moroni International Airport website Prince Said Ibrahim: www.adccomores.com
• This form must be completed before any boarding to an airport located in the Union of the Comoros.
• Present, upon boarding, the original of a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, not older than 72 hours, from the date of the test. The certificate must be issued by a laboratory approved by that state.

Any passenger who tests positive for COVID-19 or who has a false PCR test on arrival is liable to a fine of 500,000 KMF (1,000 euros) and the Company will pay for the related treatments according to the national regulations in force.

The provisions of this circular come into force on the date of signature (31/12/2020).

COTE D'IVOIRE

 Cote D’ivoire travel requirements:

Effective Date:  Effective immediately.

  Arrival:

• All passengers coming to ABJ must present a valid Negative COVID-19 certificate dated back no more than  5 days (120 hours)  from the date of sample collection.
• Hand written results will NOT be accepted.
• Do not accept passengers with rapid tests.
• Hold a valid international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
• Fill in the online air travel declaration form online on the website:   https://deplacement-aerien.gouv.ci/. The  declaration’s, cost which is 2000 F CFA, is borne by the traveler. 

Travelers leaving Côte d’Ivoire must take their COVID 19 test by PCR technique, only at COVID-19 sampling and testing centers authorized by the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene.

 For more information, please see this attachment:  Cote D’ivoire travel requirements

  Date: November 19, 2020

• Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result, which must be taken at most 7 days before arrival starting from the date of the sample collection.
• Children younger than 11 years are exempted from this requirement.
• All arriving, departing and transiting passengers must fill the form on this link  https://declaration.transports.gouv.ci/#/gate before 48 hours of their departure.
• All passengers should have the filled form on their phone or printed while travelling.
• Any passenger without this form is not accepted at ABJ airport.
• All arriving passengers will be subject to health checks and systematic monitoring during their stay in Cote D’Ivoire.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Date: 31 October 2020

• All passengers must hold COVID-19 negative test result issued within 07 days before arrival.
• All passengers above the age of 11 years will be required to take COVID test upon arrival in DRC (FIH, FBM, and GOM) effective October 31, 2020.  Passengers will cover the cost of COVID-19 test at the airport. The test cost is expected to be USD 45.00.
• Passengers need to register before arrival on below link and get QR code
• www.inrbcovid.com
• All Passengers must wear face mask.
• Passengers are required to fill health status declaration form upon arrival.

          Date: 06 December 2020

      All Passengers entering the country:

• Passenger must have a Negative COVID-19 test certificate. The Test result shall not exceed 72 hours from departure.
• Must undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival at JIB airport
• Shall pay 30 USD for COVID-19 test on arrival.
• Shall wait at the airport until test results. Results take from 1 to 1:30 Hrs.
• If found to be positive, passenger will be taken to a quarantine facility for 14 days on his/her own expenses.
• All passengers must wear face masks (both on departure and arrival

Date: 21 September 2020

Only Resting Dead head Crew travelling to Egypt MUST be in possession of negative PCR test 72 hours (before flight departure time).

Egypt entry requirement effective 01 September 2020: 

• All passengers "including Egyptians" travelling to Egypt MUST be in possession of negative PCR test (72) hours (before flight departure time).
• All children "regardless their nationalities" under 6 years old are exempted from PCR test.
• Transit Passengers (who are not entitled for Hotel Accommodation and will be staying at Cairo Airport till their onward Flight) don’t require having PCR Test upon Arrival.
• Transit Passengers (who are entitled for Hotel Accommodation and will not be staying at Cairo Airport till their Onward Flight) must be in possession of Negative PCR Test even if their final destinations don’t need require a Negative PCR Test to be able to accommodate them in Hotel.
• International Passengers (who are travelling directly)  to (Sharm el Sheikh / Taba / Hurghada / Marsa Alam ) airports who failed to submit a valid PCR test (72 hours before flight departure time), shall undergo the PCR test upon arrival to those airports with charge of 30 USD. Those passengers will be isolated in their hotels till the PCR test result is received and in case the PCR is positive, passenger will be self-isolated in his / her room at the hotel and to coordinate with the Egyptian Ministry of health.
• Declaration form to be filled at origin
• Certificate is accepted in Arabic or English language. 

As there are constant changes, appreciate your regular check on:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php   

For more information, kindly check below link:

https://www.egyptair.com/en/about-egyptair/news-and press/Pages/EGYPTAIR%20is%20back%20to%20the%20Sky%20as%20of%2001July%202020.aspx  

https://www.egyptair.com/en/Plan/Pages/visa-and-health.aspx

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Date: 17 January 2021

Please note the below Equatorial Guinea Travel restriction/measures update, as the lockdown at Equatorial Guinea is now extended until 15FEB21.

 • All arriving passengers to SSG must take a COVID test which is provided at the airport upon arrival. 

 • All incoming passengers will be taken to quarantine for 5days until the result arrives. The expenses for the test and for the quarantine will be covered by the passengers.

• At the check in counter, all departing passengers from SSG, must show a negative PCR certificate which is taken within less than 48hrs .

• Passengers from UK are not allowed to enter Equatorial Guinea.

Date: 23 December 2020

Equatorial Guinea Measures:

• Because a new strain of the coronavirus appeared in UK, which is much more contagious, both commercial and private flights and passengers from the said country are prohibited from entering Equatorial Guinea.
• This rule will be applied effective tomorrow 23 Dec2020 until 15 January 2021.

Date: 16 September 2020

 Passengers who have a PCR COVID-19 test certificate with Negative result latest 48 hours or 72 hours from point of departure station are allowed to board.

• Passengers who arrive at Equatorial Guinea with PCR test latest 48 hours can enter without quarantine and additional PCR test.
• If the PCR test expires during the time of travel before he/she arrives at Equatorial Guinea, they will be tested upon arrival at the airport. Passengers will be responsible for the expenses related with PCR test and hotel accommodation fees until the PCR test result is available. 
• For those passengers whose PCR test is latest 72 hours from date of departure, even though the certificate expires with the 48 hours, they can be accepted for check-in at origin station.  But upon arrival, they are subject to for new PCR test and quarantined at their own expenses until the test result is available.
• For passengers without COVID-19 PCR test and more than 72 hours, origin stations must request an OK to board before accepting such passengers for check-in. 
• The time count starts from the date when sample is taken.
•  Passengers are required to strictly apply preventative measures which is now actual law (wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing of 2m, washing hands regularly, etc.).

Date: January 31, 2021

France COVID-19 travel Restrictions

• Travel between France and abroad,  except  member states of the European union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican,  shall only be authorized for an imperious personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be deferred.
• The list of acceptable  reasons for travel  are given in a derogatory travel form available on the internet  (ministry of interior website ).  Supporting documents  for the reason to travel are  required  to be able to board a flight to France.
• Passengers aged eleven years or older travelling by public air transport to France from a foreign country shall present, prior to boarding, the result of a  biological examination of virological screening  carried out less than 72 hours before the flight, which does not conclude to a covid-19 contamination . (PCR test)
• For persons arriving from a foreign country, a  quarantine or isolation  measure shall be prescribed upon arrival in France  if those persons show symptoms  of a covid-19 infection.
• Passengers travelling by public air transport to France from abroad shall present, before boarding, a  sworn statement  indicating:

i.        that they do not show any symptom of COVID-19 and that they have no knowledge of having been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case within 14 days before the flight,

ii.        if aged eleven years or older, that they accept to possibly undergo a biological test or examination to detect sars-cov-2 on-site at the arrival airport,

iii.        that they commit to respect a 7 days isolation upon arrival if they show symptoms of a COVID-19 infection  

• Travel to and from Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint-Barthelemy, saint-martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia and New Caledonia, shall only be authorized for an  imperious personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be deferred.
• Only passengers who have compelling reason to travel to France are permitted to travel. The following points are considered as  compelling reason  to travel by French authorities:    

i.        Death of a family member

ii.        Child custody by the parent

iii.        Summons by a judicial or administrative authority

iv.        Legal or economic impossibility of remaining in the territory in which the person is locate

v.        Personal security (protection of children and the fight against the illicit movement of children abroad / protection of victims of domestic violence)

vi.        Student holding a long-stay visa (VLS), a short-stay visa (VCS) for studies or internships (excluding VCS Concourse),

vii.        Vital medical emergency (for the person as well as an accompanying person if their presence is essential)

viii.        Health professional contributing to the fight against COVID-19

ix.        One-off missions related to the exercise of public authority prerogatives (including diplomatic missions)

x.        High level professional sportsmen for participation in meetings validated by the Ministry of Sports

xi.        Missions essential to the pursuit of an economic activity, requiring an on-site presence which cannot be postponed.

• The following  three forms  need to be completed by passengers before boarding plane:

i.        Attestation form (2 forms: For French nationals & nationals of The European Union travelling to France from outside of the European area and third country nationals travelling to France outside the area of European Union). This form mainly discusses reason for travel and some health commitment issues.

ii.        Sworn Statement Form (2 forms: Applicable to Children aged 11 and to children over the age of 11. This form requires to declare if passengers have COVID-19 Symptoms.   

iii.        Passenger Locator Form. This form covers contact details of passenger and the people he/she reacted with, Hotel address, telephone number e-mail of passenger etc.)

• Passengers  returning to their main residence in France  shall be permitted to travel provided that:

i.        their trip was started  before January 31, 2021

ii.        they have proof of main residence

iii.        presentation of the return ticket (outward journey must be prior to January 31, 2021)

If passenger is a student, school certificate issued

                                      Required forms 

As of January 31,2021

• Travel between France and abroad, except member states of the European union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, san Marino, Switzerland and Vatican, shall only be authorized for an imperious personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be deferred . The list of acceptable reasons for travel is given in a derogatory travel form available on the Ministry of Interior website.

Attestation de déplacement et de voyage / L'actu du Ministère / Actualités - Ministère de l'Intérieur (interieur.gouv.fr)

• Passengers aged eleven years or older travelling by public air transport to France from a foreign country present, prior to boarding, the result of a biological examination of biological screening carried out less than 72 hours before the flight, which does not conclude to a covid-19 contamination.
• Passengers travelling by public air transport to France from abroad present, before boarding, a sworn statement indicating :
• that they do not show any symptom of COVID-19 and that they have no knowledge of having been in contact with a confirmed COVID -19 case within 14 days before the flight,
• If aged eleven years or older, that they accept to possibly undergo a biological test or examination to detect sars-cov-2 on-site at the arrival airport,
• That they commit to respect 7 days isolation upon arrival and, the end of this isolation period.
• For minors the sworn statement can be signed by the legal representative.
• Passengers exempted from provision under 2 and 3 above are
• Members of delegation on official mission, or diplomatic mission staff or international organization staff with headquarter or offices located in France as well as their spouse and  children. Passengers may be authorized to derogate from the provisions of paragraph III if they present a permit issued by the French embassy or general French consulates.    
• For persons arriving from a foreign country, a quarantine or  isolation measure shall be prescribed upon arrival in France if those persons show symptoms of a covid-19 infection.
• Passengers present to the air carrier, before boarding, all documents required for their travel. Failure to provide these documents required for their travel. documents shall result in boarding denial by the air carrier.

January 26, 2021

Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure. This does not apply to passengers younger than 11 years.

January 20, 2021

  Effective date: 18 January 2021

  Covid-19: passages restrictions

  II. Passengers arriving in France from:

• Member states of the European union,
• Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican,
• Australia, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore and Thailand.

Are not limited in their reasons for travel with regard to prevention of the risk related to the covid-19 epidemic.

 III. Passengers arriving from any other country shall be authorized to enter France only for the reasons given in the derogatory travel forms available on the internet (ministry of interior website).

 Provisions of present III do not apply to Lebanese nationals residing in their country and providing proof of regular residence in Lebanon.

 IV. Passengers aged eleven years or older travelling by public air transport to France from a foreign country, except member states of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican present, prior to boarding, the result of a biological examination of virological screening carried out less than 72 hours before the flight, which does not conclude to a Covid-19 contamination.

Passengers who cannot present the result of the required biological examination may be refused entry into the national territory or be prescribed a quarantine or isolation measure upon arrival.

Passengers may also be authorized to board without the required biological examination result if they alternatively present a permit issued by the French embassy or general French consulates.

 Provisions of present IV do not apply to:

• crew members or personnel operating passenger or cargo flights or travelling as passengers to or from their departure base ;
• Members of delegation on official mission, or diplomatic mission staff, or international organisation staff with headquarter or offices located in France as well as their spouse and children.

 V. Passengers travelling to France from a foreign country, except member states of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican present, before boarding, a sworn statement indicating:

• That they do not show any symptom of Covid-19 and that they have no knowledge of having been in contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case within 14 days before the flight,
• If aged eleven years or older, that they accept to possibly undergo a biological test or examination to detect SARS-CoV-2 on-site at the arrival airport,
• That they commit to respect 7 days isolation upon arrival and, if aged eleven years or older, conduct a biological examination at the end of this isolation period.

 VI. For persons who have stayed during the previous month in a foreign country where the virus is actively circulating, a quarantine or isolation measure shall be prescribed upon arrival in France if those persons show symptoms of a Covid-19 infection.

 VI. Provisions applicable to overseas:

passengers aged eleven years or older travelling to Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia and new Caledonia shall present prior to boarding the result of a biological examination of virological screening carried out less than 72 hours before the flight which does not conclude to a covid-19 contamination.

Passengers travelling to Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon present before boarding a sworn statement as mentioned in paragraph v.

Travel between, on the one hand, French Guyana, Mayotte, new Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna islands and French Polynesia and, on the other hand, any point of French territory shall be authorized only for the reasons given in the derogatory travel form available on the internet (ministry of interior website). The list of acceptable reasons for travel is locally adapted for French Polynesia.

Passengers travelling from French Guyana, Mayotte and Reunion, to any point of French territory present before boarding:

• If aged eleven years or older, the result of a biological examination of virological screening carried out less than 72 hours before the flight, which does not conclude to a covid-19 contamination,
• A sworn statement as mentioned in paragraph v.

Travel to Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia and New Caledonia may be subject to local additional restrictions or adaptations which are available on the internet (ministry of overseas territories and local authorities websites).

Please also note that, the French Ministry of Health confirms that all molecular tests are accepted for the implementation of the new provisions.

Effective 18 January 2021:

• Arriving passengers are required to have negative RT-PCR test valid 72 hours before departure and possible self-quarantine for Passenger departing from non-EU states.
• For those who arrive without the test result will do self-quarantine for a minimum of five days at hotel or    residence.  

Date: 13 November 2020

An update on the acceptance of passengers bound to France in relation to COVID-19 test.

France has established a list of countries for which entry into French territory is allowed only in specific derogatory situations, in particular for French nationals and persons living in France. Outside these situations, it is not possible to come to France from these countries.

Date: October 21, 2020

France curfew imposed in relation to COVID-19.

Required forms may be downloaded on the link https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestations-de-deplacement-couvre-feu

Date: 22 August 2020

France travel restriction

Please find below important notes about updates entry restriction to France (CDG/MRS):

• Non-essential travel is restricted to all passengers except: - students if not arriving from French Guiana or Mayotte. - merchant seamen if not arriving from French Guiana or Mayotte; - passengers with a residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City (Holy See) or an EEA Member State if not arriving from French Guiana or Mayotte; - passengers arriving from Andorra, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) or an EEA Member State; - British nationals and nationals of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City (Holy See) and an EEA Member State if not arriving from French Guiana or Mayotte; and their spouses and children; - nationals of France, if not arriving from French Guiana or Mayotte, and their spouses and children;
• Passengers arriving from Bahrain, Panama, USA or United Arab Emirates must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 11 years.
• Passengers arriving from Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., Equatorial Guinea, India, Israel, Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Peru, Qatar, Serbia, South Africa or Turkey must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure. Passengers without a medical certificate must take the test on arrival. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 11 years.
• A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to immigration upon arrival or when transiting France. The certificate can be obtained at consulates or at   www.interieur.gouv.fr  . - This does not apply to passengers arriving from Andorra, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) or an EEA Member State.
• Passengers must complete a declaration on honor to state that they do not have symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Gabon travel restriction in relation to COVID-19 Pandemic:

Irrespective of citizenship, all passengers coming to Libreville must have PCR test with negative result.

1. Passengers acceptance to Gabon shall be based on reciprocity.

2. Negative RT-PCR test proof of COVID-19 is required. The result carried at most five days before the date of embarkation or disembarkation. The test must be carried out by a center approved by the World Health Organization.

3. The boarding of a passenger not fulfilling the conditions prescribed in articles 1 & 2 above exposes the airline to administrative sanctions and to the obligation to transport, at its own expense the non-conforming passenger up to point of origin.

4. During the boarding and disembarking phases, passengers are required to comply with all preventive measures against COVID-19, in particular:

o Wear a face mask

o Have a normal body temperature

o Abide by the protocol of distance between passengers

o Fill in an information form indicating the references allowing you to be contacted.

o When disembarking at any airport in Gabon, a rapid test and a PCR test at COVID-19 will be conducted.

o Submit luggage to the decontamination process implemented in the airport.

5. Any passenger who tests positive when disembarking will be entrusted to the care of the competent health authorities.

6. Passengers arriving in Gabon must remain in the city where the disembarkation airport is located for at least fourteen days and must, for the same period, be self-sufficient. 

GAMBIA 

Airlines  are dir ected not to transport passengers on transit to/from other destinations in the sub-region using Banjul as an embarkation/disembarkation point.

Airlines are also requested to verify the evidence of Gambian identity and /or residence permits in order to ensure that passengers without this document are not allowed to board Gambia inbound flights. 

Date: 30 January 2021  

Latest update regarding the transportation ban for passengers on flights from areas of variants of concern:

Exempted from the transportation ban are:

• Persons which are resides or residents in Germany
• Transit passengers (non-Schengen – non-Schengen) or transit passengers within German destinations Please note:  Passengers which land on a German airport and transfer to a flight in the Schengen area are not exempted from the transportation ban - as they have to enter Germany and this is not allowed at the moment.
• Mail - , Ferry or Cargo flights
• Positioning flights, repatriation of crew members
• Transportation of personnel from Health Authorities or for emergency medical reasons (Organ transportation etc.)
• Urgent humanitarian reason
• The airline has to  declare the flight details  (e.g. flight number, estimated number of passengers, day of operation, arrival time etc.) three days in advance of the planned immigration (day of arrival). Please send the information to  [email protected]
• The  obligation to fill out the passenger locator form  (PLF,  www.einreiseanmeldung.de ) and to carry the  proof of a negative COVID test  is still valid. Both have to be shown to the carrier  before boarding  the flight. Passengers without a PLF or the proof of a negative testing are not allowed to enter into Germany and shouldn’t board the plane.

The ordinance is valid from 30 January 2021 (00.00hrs) and is valid until 17 February 2021, unless there are changes made by the Federal government.

Please check  www.rki.de/risikogebiete  regularly on updates!

Areas of variants of concern   as per today (29 Jan 2021):

    Brazil

   Eswatini

   Lesotho

    Portugal

    Republic of Ireland

    Republic of South Africa

   United Kingdom & Northern Ireland

General Information: https://b2b.frankfurt-airport.com/en/airlines-b2b/coronavirus.html

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Updated Germany travel restriction.

Date: 10 January 2021

• All passengers arriving from risk areas must provide proof of COVID test result no later than 48 hours after entry
• Passengers arriving from HIGH INCIDENCE or RISK AREA with VARIANTS of SARS-COVID-2 Virus, PROOF OF PREFLIGHT TEST is mandatory. The sample collection of the test must not be older  
• than 48 HOURS before entry
• All passengers MUST register online at:  WWW.EINREISEANMELDUNG.DE
• Paper registrations are only allowed for those who do not have the online access
• proof of registration or paper forms are checked and collected by the border police at passport control

 Updated and more restrictive entry requirements to Germany.  This regulation will apply from  14 January 2021 , and is valid until 31 March 2021 until further notice.

1-  Registration process

As before, entrants from all risk areas are required to complete a digital entry declaration ("DEA") at  https://isolation.ethiopianairlines.com/smg/1?url=www.einreiseanmeldung.de&metadata=eyJ0ZW5hbnRfaWQiOiIiLCJ1dWlkIjoiNDAwMDZDRTQ3QkMzNEVBQzkwRUI0OTA0ODZDNzIzMjciLCJkYXRldGltZSI6IjE2MTA1NjQxNDgifQ%3D%3D&sig=0C7FD89E4AEB2609C3B75F94F50F19BBD242CC0FC6C39C2611E7D9B0380DDD6A . The carriers are obliged to check the proof of the DEA before boarding the aircraft. If the passenger was not able to fill it out electronically, the passenger has to fill out the written substitute paper form (sample attached).

If the passenger denies to fill out the entry declaration, the airline has to deny boarding.

Airlines arriving from a risk area in Schengen have to collect the paper forms and bring them to the Frankfurt airport clinic immediately after arrival (process as before). Passengers arriving from non-Schengen risk areas, have to present the DEA/paper form at passport control.

2-  Covid testing

The German Health Authorities differentiate the risk areas in three different categories:  risk area ,  high incidence areas  and  areas with virus mutations .

-   Travelers returning to Germany from a  risk area  or those who stayed in a risk area during the last ten days prior to entry have to obtain proof of a negative Covid test  no later than 48 hours after entry  and must present this proof to the health authority on request.

- Travelers returning from a  high incidence area  or an  area with a virus mutation (VOC – Variant of Concern)  have to obtain proof of a negative Covid test upon check in/boarding the flight. The airline is not allowed to board the passenger without the proof of the negative Covid test which has been taken no longer than 48 hours prior to entry into Germany.

• Crews  entering from a  high incidence area  have to fill out the DEA and are not obliged to have a negative Covid test – as long as they have not stayed longer than 72 hours in a high risk area.
• No exemptions for crews entering from an area with a virus mutation  – obligation to fill out the DEA form and a proof a negative Covid test.

According to the authorities, all categories of the risk areas will be published on the website of the Robert Koch Institute:  https:/ /www.rki.de/risikogebiete  .

- Requirement for proof of negative test result for all passengers to the US and Canada

Starting 26 January 2021, a proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 is required from all passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US. Already since 08 January, the same instruction applies to travel to Canada.

-   Procedure with Covid-19 positive tested transfer passengers  We would like to draw your attention once again to the procedure with Covid-19 positive tested transfer passengers receiving their test result during the stopover in Frankfurt: The responsibility for those passengers generally lies with the airline that transported the guest. This  airline must inform the passenger about the further procedure:  According to the Hessian Quarantine Ordinance, passengers who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 must go immediately and directly to their own homes or to other accommodation that allows isolation, even without an individual order from the responsible health department. In order to enter Germany, passengers without a visa have to contact the Federal Police at Guard A or Guard B in Terminal 1, which will allow entry via a border crossing certificate or visas. Subsequently, a suitable hotel must be sought without delay. The airline is responsible for the necessary assistance, e.g. the accommodation and transportation to the hotel.

RKI - Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 - Information zur Anerkennung von diagnostischen Tests auf SARS-CoV-2 bei Einreise aus einem Risikogebiet nach Deutschland

 find the attached updated COVID restrictions and quarantine requirements to Germany:

-  New rule states that passengers need to get tested for COVID-19 48 hours before or immediately after entry to Germany and present test result to concerned authorities in electronic or paper form.

-  For details of accepted test types, more information can be obtained from the below link:

  RKI - Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 - Information zur Anerkennung von diagnostischen Tests auf SARS-CoV-2 bei Einreise aus einem Risikogebiet nach Deutschland

Ban on flights from UK, Northern Ireland and South Africa to Germany

Effective Date: 22 December 2020 0000 until 06 January 2021 2559

Covid-19: flight / passenger restrictions:

1. Restrictions note:

1: flights from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the republic of South Africa are prohibited to land in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Note 2: Passenger residing and with right of residence in Germany are permitted to be transported as of January 01, 2021.

Note 3: exempted from these restrictions are:

A. cargo or postal or ferry flights,

B. flights for repositioning of aircrafts including crews,

C. transportation of medical personnel in the interest of public health, ambulance flights and flights transporting transplant organs and necessary accompanying personnel,

D. flights for humanitarian reasons,

E. flights on behalf of the international atomic energy agency, the United Nations and its agencies.

Note 4: for passenger entering Germany from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the republic of South Africa SARS-CoV-2 testing is mandatory. Passengers are advised to check testing obligations and travel restrictions prior to departure.

2. Information: www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de

All passengers who entered Germany from 22 December 2020 on and have been to the UK, Northern Ireland and in the Republic of South Africa within the last 10 days are obliged to have a negative COVID test (< 48 hours before entry or at the time of entry into Germany). Also note, from 22 December 2020 on, there is a flight ban and a subsequent prohibition of passenger transportation until 06 January 2021.

Exemption: Persons with the right to reside in Germany and residents have the permission to be transported and entry into Germany (with testing and quarantine obligation) starting 01 January 2021.

Date: 06 November 2020

 Entry requirements update for FRA/Germany:

  N ew quarantine obligation for travelers returning from risk areas

 From 08 November 2020 new quarantine regulations will be in force for inbound passengers returning from or staying in the last 10 days in risk areas.

 Those travelers are obliged to go directly to their home or other suitable accommodation immediately after their return and to stay there permanently for a period of 10 days.

 In order to shorten the 10 days quarantine , a PCR-Covid-19 test can be done from the fifth day after entry onwards. After receiving a negative test result the quarantine ends. At this time, the tests for returning travelers from risk countries is free of charge in related test centers until 10 days after arrival.

 Further information on exemptions from quarantine regulations can be found at:

  https://soziales.hessen.de/gesundheit/corona-hessen/quarantaene-bestimmungen-und-coronatests- fuer-einreisende/neue-regelungen-ab-08112020/ausnahmen-zu-quarantaenebestimmungen-und- coronatests-fuer-einreisende

 Online registration form (PLC - passenger locator card) planned from November 8, 2020.

 There is the obligation to inform the health office immediately after arriving from risk countries. Those travelers have to register online at www.einreiseanmeldung.de

  Procedure Non-Schengen flights from risk areas: the saved or written registration is shown/ hand over to the border authority at immigration by the passenger. We advise to remind passengers on board of the aircraft about the registration need and provide PLC´s for passengers not having registered online.

  Procedure Schengen flights from risk areas:  Remind passengers on board of the aircraft about the registration need and provide PLC´s for passengers not having registered online. All written PLC´s have to be handed over to the airport clinic by the airline (same process as before).

 You can find a sample PLC here in different languages:

https:/ /www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/IGV/Aussteigerkarte_Tab.html

 If digital registration is not possible or until the new online registration form is released by the authorities, passengers will still have to fill out the PLC . The current procedures for the PLCs are still valid.

Date: 01 October 20

The summary of the update is as below:

 All airlines arriving in Frankfurt ( from non-risk & risk areas) have to hand out the information leaflet for travelers to their passengers. Information leaflet for passengers see attached in the email (only in German, English version will follow when available) Risk areas definition  https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.html

• Effective immediately all passengers arriving from NON-SHENGEN risk-areas need to fill PLC (Passenger Locator Cards) and the PCL’s will NOW BE COLLECTED BY FEDERAL POLIC AT IMMIGRATION DESKS. The passenger data will be (spot-) checked and transferred to the health authorities.
• It is the responsibility of the airlines to inform their passengers of this process and the responsibility to hand over the PLC to the Federal Police at passport control
• Only the COVID-19-related PLCs may be used. The current version in several languages can be found at  https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Transport/Aussteigekarten_Covid_Tab.html
• PLCs are only to be printed out in A4 format and on one side, the scanning process in the subsequent processing at the health authorities is optimized for A4, A5 cannot be processed. With another paper format it would be impossible to transfer the data to the responsible health departments, which would constitute non-compliance

Information regarding  quarantine  and  tests  for travelers.

 Change as of September 15, 2020:

• Tests for travelers from non-risk areas are no longer free of charge.
• The corresponding new version of the passenger information leaflet as well as the passenger locator card (PLC) can be found under https:/ /www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-  reisende/merkblatt-aussteigekarte.html .

 Currently there are no changes to the requirement for giving out the information leaflets for travelers to all passengers or to the process for the PLCs.

 Others

General Information:

https://b2b.frankfurt-airport.com/en/airlines-b2b/coronavirus.html

Date: 14 August 2020. 

Fra avi embargo

There is an import embargo from 14-28 august 2020 on dogs and cats to Frankfurt. Do not accept or send any animal transports (cargo) to Frankfurt during this period.

Date: 13 August 2020

Germany- fra entry requirement update 12.08.2020.

Information regarding mandatory tests for travellers returning from risk areas

All airlines arriving in Frankfurt (from non-risk & risk areas) have to hand out the information leaflet for travellers to their passengers. Link to the leaflet can be found on the second page. Passenger information leaflet:   www.rki.de/covid-19-bmg-merkblatt .

Only plcs (passenger locator cards) from passengers of flights from risk areas have and should be brought to the Frankfurt airport clinic. Should you as airline use plcs to collect the needed passenger contact data, please keep them in your office or other for the required 30 days, to have them available on request of the health authority.

           passenger locator card (plc):   www.rki.de/covid-19-aussteigekarten

To simplify the processes for the follow-up by the health authority, the plcs should be in din a4 format whenever possible.

Also important for the follow-up: the collected plcs are to be brought to the Frankfurt airport clinic solely in a closed envelope with flight number, flight date and departure airport written on it.

Crews: employees of transport and transport companies who have been abroad for less than 72 hours or who have been in Hessen for less than 48 hours are exempted.

Airport information for arriving passengers: please find attached samples of information posters in English and German, which are placed in the terminals. They are also distributed at information desks 

The following regulations apply to all persons entering Hessen from a risk area:

Passengers entering Hessen from abroad and have stayed in a risk area during the 14 days prior to their entry, must go home or to their accommodation immediately. Passengers must go into quarantine for 14 days. Risk areas are designated by the Robert Koch institute: https:/ /www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete

Passengers entering from a risk area are obliged to present a medical certificate confirming that there is no evidence of infection with the sars cov-2 virus.

If passengers cannot provide proof, they are subject to take the test on arrival.  The test is free of charge.

Passenger must remain in quarantine at home or in accommodation until the test results are available. The obligation to quarantine does not apply if your test result is negative for infection with the sars-cov-2 virus.

Passengers entering from a risk area are obliged to inform the responsible health authority for their place of residence/accommodation about their entry, their contact details and the test result. Passenger can find the health office on the internet at:   https://tools.rki.de/plztool/

No obligation to quarantine exists for, among others

 employees of transport and transport companies who have been abroad for less than 72 hours or who have been in Hessen for less than 48 hours.

  travellers in transit, these must leave Hessen by the most direct route.

Violations of these regulations can be punished with a fine of up to € 25,000.

Frankfurt airport covid test and pl cards requirement.

Regulations/ policies (information by authorities)

Mandatory tests for travellers returning from risk areas

As of  august 8, 2020 , due to an official order, there is a test obligation for travellers returning from risk areas. Anyone returning from a risk area has to take a covid-19 test either within 48 hours in advance at the point of departure or within 72 hours after entering Germany. This test is free of charge and is possible at both test centres directly at the airport, located on the pedestrian bridge connecting terminal 1 and the long-distance train station, or at any other test location (e.g. Registered doctors, hospitals, health authorities, etc.).

For clarification following information:

All airlines arriving in Frankfurt have to hand out the information leaflet for travellers to their passengers.

Airlines arriving from a risk area (information on the designation of international risk areas can be found under https:/ /www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete  ) are asked to give out two plcs (passenger locator cards) per passenger. The second plc, in addition to the one mentioned in the corresponding notam (attached to this email), is a request of the hessian ministry for social affairs and intended to quicken the registration at a covid-19 test location in Hesse. One plc has to be collected by the airline and has to be brought to the Frankfurt airport clinic, functioning in this case as branch of the local health authority, right after arrival.  Please put the plcs in a closed envelope with flight number, flight date and departure airport. As these are data protection relevant data, the envelope is to be handed over personally at the registration or to one of the clinic staff. The second plc will stay with the passenger to be presented at the covid-19 test centre in case the passenger decides to be tested right at the airport. Please advise the passengers to keep the boarding pass or other prove of flight.

In case a passenger arrives from a non-risk airport but has been in a risk area within 14 days prior to arrival, it is his responsibility to contact the responsible health authority directly after arrival and get tested.

Crews on flights from risk areas are exempted.

Air carriers must keep the passenger data available to them for flights to the federal republic of Germany for 30 days after arrival. This applies, in particular, to electronically stored data for identification and contact details of travellers as well as to seating plans. 

Passenger information leaflet:  www.rki.de/covid-19-bmg-merkblatt passenger locator card (plc):   www.rki.de/covid-19-aussteigekarten

Risk areas definition:  https://www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete

General information:

GHANA 

Date: November 16, 2020

Updated covid-19 guidelines for KOTOKA International airport (KIA) effective November 16, 2020 at 1800 hours.

1. Arriving Passengers

All international arriving passengers, including those from the ECOWAS region, will be required to meet the following health requirements prior to admission into Ghana:

a) Passengers must not have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 including body temperature >38°𝐶. b)  Passengers must possess a COVID-19 negative PCR from an accredited Laboratory in the country of origin. c)   The test should have been done not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure time from the country of origin. d)  Airlines who board passengers without PCR test result or transport and disembark passengers with Positive PCR test result into Accra will be fined US$3,500 per passenger.

•   Non-Ghanaians may be refused entry and returned to the point of embarkation at a cost to the Airline.
•   Ghanaians will be allowed entry but subject to 14 days of mandatory quarantine at a facility approved by the Government and at a cost to the passenger.

e)   Arriving passengers will undergo temperature screening. f)    Ghanaian residents who depart Ghana and return within one (1) week will not be required to present a COVID-19 result from the country of departure. They will, however, undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Ghana. g)   Passengers will be subjected to a mandatory COVID-19 test at the airport terminal at a cost of $150 to be borne by the passenger. Payment MUST be made online at https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/Home/Ghana a nd proof of payment (receipt) shown to Airline before boarding. h)  Airlines who board passengers without proof of payment for the COVID-19 test and would/could NOT pay for the test in Ghana will be fined US$3,500 per passenger.

•   Non-Ghanaian passengers may be refused entry and returned to the point of embarkation at a cost to the Airline.
•   Ghanaian passengers will have their passports seized; the passenger handed over to State Security Agencies and taken into a fourteen (14) day quarantine at a designated location at the passenger’s cost.

i)    Passengers who test positive upon arrival will receive further clinical assessment and treatment. j)    Passengers who test negative will be advised to continue to observe COVID-19 safety precautions following arrival in Ghana. k)   For passengers who transit through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point. (Connecting flights should not deny passenger boarding, as long as the journey has not been terminated in any of the transit countries.)

2. Transit Passengers

a)   Passengers transiting and transferring through Accra will not be required to take the COVID-19 test in Accra. b)  Transit passengers will be required to adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries.

3. Exemptions

a)   Airline crew are exempted from the pre-departure and arrival COVID-19 testing and should follow the Airline policy for testing. b)  Children under 5 years of age will not be required to undergo testing on Arrival at the Kotoka International. Airport. c)   Passengers who arrive under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or remain in isolation in their hotel.

d)   Children between the ages of 5-12 years will undergo testing on Arrival free of charge.

Passengers must wear face mask appropriately (extending from the middle nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck) and are advised to regularly use any of the hand sanitizing stations provided in the terminal.

4. Travelling with Pets

a)   Travelling with pets into Ghana is allowed in line with guidelines of the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food & Agriculture.

5. Departing Passengers

All international departing passengers will be required to meet the following guidelines prior to departure:

a)   Passengers will be required to adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries. b)  Departing passengers will undergo temperature screening at the entrance of Terminal 3 departures. c)   Only passengers and persons with business in the terminal will be allowed entry. d)  Online check-in or the use of self-service kiosks is strongly encouraged to reduce physical contact at the airport. e)   Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Date: November 11, 2020

  COVID-19:  PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS.

All individuals entering the country are obliged to display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, conducted up to 72 hours before arrival in Greece. The tests must originate from reference laboratories of the country of origin or transit, public or private laboratories of that country, provided that these private laboratories have been certified by the competent national certification authority of the country.

 Passengers must have a certificate of the above diagnosis, in English, which includes the name and the passport or identity number of the person and which they display to the officers of the general secretariat for civil protection and of the national public health organization who are in charge of performing medical examinations. Airlines are required to verify this certificate before boarding and in the absence of this certificate are responsible to prohibit passenger boarding.

 A completed passenger locator form (PLF) is also compulsory.

 Effective Date: from 11 Nov 04:00 2020 until 30 Nov 21:59 2020.

COVID-19: PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS:

1. it is compulsory for all individuals on international flights arriving to any Greek airport to fill in the electronic passenger locator form (PLF) published in https://travel.gov.gr/ , not later than the previous day.

2. it is compulsory for all permanent residents in Greece departing on international flights from any Greek airport to fill in the electronic passenger locator form (PLF) published in https://travel.gov.gr/ , not later than the previous day.

 Prior acceptance of passengers for boarding, airlines are required to check the confirmation e-mail upon submission of the PLF, which is a compulsory travel document or a PLF QR code. Families can also be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation e-mail. Families can also be accepted with their PLF unique QR code.

 Effective Date: 10 Nov 04:00 2020 until 30 Nov 21:59 2020.

Date: July 16, 2020

Passengers who arrives at ath international airport without the email confirmation for the submission of the e-plf or a qr code will be deported to their origin with the carrier’s expense. 

All travelers to Greece, regardless of nationality and way of entering the country, must complete the electronic plf form through the electronic address  https://travel.gov.gr ,  with their contact details in Greece no later than the day (e.g. Minimum 24 hours) before their arrival in the country . Proof of completion of the electronic plf form, which is automatically sent by e-mail to the passenger by the platform, is considered as a «compulsory» travel document. Airlines are obliged to check before boarding the passenger’s e-plf status, and in case of violation of this obligation, airlines bear the responsibility to repatriate the passenger at airline’s own responsibility and expense. A valid plf form, with a qr code, is considered necessary for permitting entry to the country.

Greece travel restrictions. Effective date:  01 july 2020. It is compulsory for all individuals on international flights to fill in the electronic passenger locator form (plf) published in  https://travel.gov.gr/#/ . Starting from 9 july 2020, air passengers shall submit the plf at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. 

Prior acceptance of the passengers for boarding, airlines are required to check:

The confirmation receipt for a plf submission at least 24 hours prior flight;

The response mail with a plf qr code.

Urgent case for traveling falling in the period of less than 48 hours prior flight will be examined per case and acceptance or rejection will be notified to applicants through an e-mail message. Airlines are required to check the existence of such a confirmation e-mail prior passenger acceptance for boarding. Note: failure to fill the electronic passenger locator form (e-plf) & secure the qr code will result a fine of eur500.00 to the passenger effective immediately.  All the above will be in effect until august 31st or until further notice. 

GUINEA CONAKRY

Guinea Conakry entry restriction for EU Schengen Passport holders has been relaxed as below. Now you can accept Schengen Passport holders of the below for travel to Conakry.

• Holders of long-stay, family and professional visas
• Spouses of Guinean nationals
• Resident in Guinea
• Holders of diplomatic passports from embassies or international organizations established on Guinean territory (plus family)
• Technical assistants
• Humanitarian personnel

All travelers from anywhere must present a PCR test negativity certificate with a validity of less than five (5) days

All travelers has to complete a health declaration form on board

All passengers will be subject to a health check (temperature measurement, symptom assessment) when they get off the plane; 

Any traveler presenting with signs suggestive of covid-19 will be isolated and then transferred to the epidemiological treatment center (ct-epi).

HONG KONG

Date: 30 January 2021

According to the new GN (59 of 2021)  https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20212522e/egn2021252259.pdf , Note one exempted group of persons are newly added (with effective from 28 January 2021) which will not be affected by the specified conditions under Cap.599H.

 Current exempted group of persons:

 1) a person who is in transit in Hong Kong;

2) a person exempted by the Chief Secretary for Administration from compulsory quarantine;

   Newly added:

3) a person who is a Hong Kong resident, and who has commenced his or her journey in Hong Kong and been deemed as an inadmissible person by the authorities of the place of his or her destination.

 If any relevant passenger on board meets the newly added criteria above (Item No.3), the concerned airline operator should inform the Department of Health by submitting a prior notice by email ( [email protected] ) before the specified flight arrives at Hong Kong.

Updates released by HKSAR Government:

• With  effect from 31 January 2021 , the Immigration Department will no longer accept the British National (Overseas) Passport "BN(O)" as a valid travel document for arrival and departure clearance in Hong Kong.
• If Hong Kong residents present a BN(O) Passport for immigration clearance, they will be required to present a valid travel document (e.g. HKSAR Passport, Hong Kong Identity card or HKSAR Re-entry Permit).
• If a passenger presents a BN(O) Passport for boarding purpose, the airline is requested to check the passenger's HKSAR Passport, Hong Kong Identity card or HKSAR Re-entry Permit and by doing so, the airline is deemed to have met its obligation under Section 40 of Immigration Ordinance, Cap.115. For a BN(O) Passport holder who does not possess any of the aforementioned valid travel documents, the airline should verify the passenger's status with Immigration Department prior to giving him/her permission to board the flight. Under the said provision, it is an offence for the owner of the aircraft and his agent to carry a passenger, who does not have any valid travel document, into Hong Kong.

 With effect from 0.00 am on January 23, 2021 , all persons who have stayed in  Brazil  or  Ireland  for more than two hours on the day of boarding or during the 21 days before that day will not be allowed to board for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong travel restriction update: 1. All persons who have stayed in the United Kingdom or South Africa for more than two hours in the past 21 days will not be allowed to enter Hong Kong. 2. With effective from 0:00am 25,December2020, all travelers arriving in Hong Kong from countries outside China must stay in a designated quarantine hotel to undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 nights. For the list of designated hotels, please refer to https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/designated-hotel-list_en.pdf Exemption applicable to air crew who need to commute to and from Mainland, Macao and Taiwan / foreign places for performance of necessary duties arriving from Hong Kong International Airport For all crew who have visited the United Kingdom and South Africa during the 21-day prior to arrival in Hong Kong, they must subject to self-isolation at a designated hotel for 21 nights upon arrival. Exemption conditions applicable to exempted persons other than air crew & sea crew arriving from Hong Kong International Airport 1. For those who have visited very high risk places specified under Cap.599H during the 21-day prior to arrival in Hong Kong: a) Must possess a negative result of nucleic acid test done at an ISO15189-accredited laboratory or a laboratory recognized by the government where the laboratory is located with the specimen collected within 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight to Hong Kong. b) Must take a nucleic acid test at the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. c) Subject to conditions 2 below, for government officials carrying out government duties, they must subject to self-isolation at an accommodation arranged by the respective organization for 21 days upon arrival. (Chief Executive, Director of the Chief Executive’s office and Principal Officials of the HKSAR, Consul General of the Consulate Generals and Head of Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong and the six ORBs are exempted. The rest of the officers may apply to CS for exemption from the 21-day self-isolation requirement on a case-by-case basis subject to full justifications.) 2. For exempted persons who have visited the United Kingdom and South Africa during the 21-day prior to arrival in Hong Kong, they must subject to self-isolation at a designated hotel for 21 nights upon arrival. 3. All exempted persons must take a specimen bottle distributed by DH and collect a Day-12 deep throat saliva sample specimen for nucleic acid testing. For details about Cap.599H, please refer to https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html . Date: 23 December 2020 Please note the following updates for Hong Kong: · Canada is added as listed specified places starting from 25 December 2020. Date: 15 December 2020  Note the following updates: 1. To add Ukraine as listed specified places starting from 17 December 2020.

 2. With effect from 0:00am on 22 December 2020, all travelers arriving in Hong Kong from countries outside China must stay in a Designated Quarantine Hotel for undergoing 14-night quarantine. For the list of Designated Hotels, please refer to https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/designated-hotel-list_en.pdf .

 As a traveler arriving in Hong Kong on 21 December may not be able to check-in hotels on the same day owing to flight delay or time required for having test result, these travelers are required to reserve hotel booking at a designated quarantine hotel, otherwise they will be refused to board the flight.

Date: 12 December 2020

 With immediate effect, holders of USA diplomatic passports will require a visa to visit Hong Kong unless they are in direct transit and remain on the airside. 

Date: 05 December 2020

 Note the following updates:

 Update for Cap.599H with effective from 07 December 2020:

• To add Romania as listed specified places.
• Hotels reservation requirement changed from 14 days to 14 nights. Example: the relevant traveller should have a hotel reservation for  15 Days 14 Nights . If a traveller arrives Hong Kong on 01 December 2020 (Day 1), his/her hotel reservation should start from 01 December 2020 until 15 December 2020. 

Date: 01 December 2020

The Government of Hong Kong has published a revised Gazette Notice (GN) under Cap 599H and added  Ecuador and Germanyas listed specified places .

Date: 10 November 2020

Hong Kong Travel Restrictions:

The Government of Hong Kong has published a revised Gazette Notice (GN) under Cap 599H, to add  Turkey as listed specified places, with effect from  1 3 November 2020 .

1. Added Turkey and All other countries except China (Mainland/Taiwan/Macau) as listed specified places, with effect from 13Nov2020.  

Inbound travelers who have visited or transited through Bangladesh, Belgium, Ethiopia, France, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Turkey (effect from 13Nov2020), the United Kingdom and the United States of America in the past 14 days prior arriving will be required to show the following documents: 

Test Report

A test report issued by a laboratory or healthcare institution that contains the passenger’s name identical to that in his/her travel document to show that: 

• they have undertaken a nucleic acid test for COVID-19;
• the sample for the test was taken within 72 hours of the scheduled time of departure of the flight to Hong Kong;
• the result of the test for COVID-19 was negative. 

If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of the above information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution that contains the following information must be presented with the test report: 

• the name of the passenger (this must be identical to the name of his/her valid travel document);
• they underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19;

Documentary proof

Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or recognized or approved by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located. 

• This can be in form of a copy of ‘Certificate of Accreditation’, ‘Certificate of Compliance’ or information printed out from government official website. Please note that a separate documentary proof is required even if the test report from the laboratory or healthcare institution contains an ISO accreditation reference.
• The documentary proof should be issued by a third party, such as the relevant authority of the government. A letter from the laboratory itself stating it is accredited is not acceptable. 

Hotel reservation confirmation:

A confirmation in English or Chinese of a hotel room reservation in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the date of arrival in Hong Kong. 

• Accommodation is required for all passengers coming from or transiting through the above mentioned high risk countries/regions. Passengers who have a residential address in Hong Kong are also required to undergo a 14 days of quarantine at a hotel.
• The booking must be with a hotel. Hostels, guesthouses, Airbnb and service apartments are not acceptable. 

Travelers who visited any country outside China (Effective on 13 Nov 2020): 

Inbound travelers, who have visited a specified place outside China (excluding very high-risk areas specified otherwise) in the past 14 days prior arriving, must provide a confirmation in English or Chinese of a hotel room reservation in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the day of arrival in Hong Kong. 

2. Airline submission to the DH under Cap.599H (Updated template)  

The operator should submit to the Department of Health (DH) before the aircraft arrives at Hong Kong a document in a form specified by the DH confirming that each relevant traveler has, before being produced the documentary proof to show that the above conditions are met. 

The updated template will be available for download (from 12Nov2020)

https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/inbound/Airline_submission_to_DH_under_Cap.599H_email_template.pdf  

3. Non-compliance & Enforcement  

All suspected non-compliant cases will be referred to relevant enforcement teams for further investigation and necessary actions.

Under Section 3(2)(a)(i) of Cap.599H, an aircraft may be prohibited from landing at the Hong Kong International Airport, if any specified conditions is not met in relation to any relevant traveler on the aircraft. 

4. Invoke - prohibition from landing  

If a health officer reasonably suspects that there is on board the conveyance any person who has contracted COVID-19; or who has been exposed to a significant risk of contracting COVID-19, a health officer may prohibit the aircraft from landing in Hong Kong. 

To better control the epidemic situation in Hong Kong and further reduce the number of imported cases, the Department of Health has established the following general criteria for invoking section 3(2)(a)(i) of Cap. 599H to prohibit landing of passenger flights in Hong Kong:

  Since 15Sep2020,

• A passenger flight has 5 or more passengers confirmed to have COVID-19 through specimens collected at the DH’s Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC); or

If either of the above criteria is met, the passenger flights from the relevant original port of the airline concerned will be prohibited from landing in Hong Kong for 2 weeks. The DH will liaise with Civil Aviation Department (CAD) for follow-up actions. 

For a flight carrying passengers to Hong Kong which has found to have confirmed case(s) onboard upon arrival, if any of the above two criteria has been met, the concerned flight will be prohibited from landing in Hong Kong for two weeks. That means, during the subsequent two weeks of prohibition period, the flight carrying passengers on board will be prohibited from landing in Hong Kong, while flights for cargo-only will NOT be affected . 

Additional criteria for invoking Cap.599H

Effective 13Nov2020,

• A passenger flight has ONE or more passengers confirmed to have COVID-19 through specimens collected at the DH’s Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) AND ONE or more non-compliant case  

If the above criteria are met, the passenger flight from the relevant original port of the airline concerned will be prohibited from landing in Hong Kong for 2 weeks . The DH will liaise with Civil Aviation Department (CAD) for follow-up actions. 

For details, please refer below government website:

https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html

Please be informed that the Government of Hong Kong has published a revised Gazette Notice (GN) under Cap 599H, to add Belgium as listed specified places, with effect from 03 November 2020 .

For more details entry requirements, please refer to:

The relevant press release ( https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202010/27/P2020102700505.htm ),

And the new GN (176 of 2020) is available at ( https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20202496e/egn20202496176.pdf ). In summary, with effect from 03 November 2020 , the list of specified places includes: (1) Bangladesh (2) Belgium (3) Ethiopia (4) France (5) India (6) Indonesia (7) Kazakhstan (8) Nepal (9) Pakistan (10) the Philippines (11) Russia (12) South Africa (13) United Kingdom (14) United States of America For more details regarding Cap.599H, please refer to the Government's thematic webpage: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html . 

Please see letter from Hong Kong Port Health regarding the general criteria for invoking 3(2)(a)(i) of Cap 599H.

https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/files/letter-dd-15-9-2020-to-aoc---general-criteria-for-invoking-section-3(2)(a)(i)-of-cap-599h.pdf  

 Based on Cap599H, Hong Kong Department of Health can prohibit any passenger flights for landing Hong Kong based on risk assessments, meaning even one passenger, but have recently stated out the criteria as below.

 The Department of Health has the right to prohibit landing of any passengers flights in Hong Kong if:

• A flight has 5 or more confirmed cases tested positive through specimens collected at TSCC
• Two consecutive passenger flights from same original port of the same airlines have 3 or more passengers confirmed through the specimens collected at TSCC 

Date: 26 August 2020

For your easier reference, please find the hyperlink below for the list of hotels accepting reservations for inbound travelers from specified places.  https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/inbound/hotels_en.pdf

Date: 24 August 2020 

Hong Kong travel restriction 

Please note the below latest regulations concerning pre-test requirement for passengers who were in Ethiopia for the past 14 days traveling to Hong Kong, in relation to COVID-19 which will be in effect from 28th August,2020. 

 In view of the COVID-19 epidemic situation in Hong Kong, the Government today (August 21) gazetted the latest legislative amendments and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) to more effectively combat the epidemic.

The Regulation (Cap. 599H) added Ethiopia as one of the very high-risk places whereby travellers who have stayed in specified place(s) within 14 days before boarding the flight arriving in Hong Kong would be required to undergo a test for the virus and make a hotel reservation for the purpose of quarantine.

Passengers must provide the following documents:

1. a test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the relevant traveller identical to that in his/her valid travel document to show that:

• the relevant traveller underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 the sample for which was taken from the relevant traveller within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the specified aircraft;
• the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and
• the result of the test is that the relevant traveller was tested negative for COVID-19

2 . if the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of the above information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the relevant traveller identical to that in his/her valid travel document and setting out all of the above information. The said written confirmation should be presented together with the test report; and 3. documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognized or approved by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located; and 4. the relevant traveller has confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.      The operator of the specified aircraft must submit to DH (Department of Health)  before the specified aircraft arrives at Hong Kong a document in a form specified by DH confirming that each relevant traveller has, before being checked-in for the flight to Hong Kong on the aircraft, produced for boarding on the aircraft the documentary proof to show that the above conditions are met.

Date: 17 July 2020

Effective from 25 July 2020, Passengers were in below countries for the past 14 days are required to produce additional documentation/ proofs before acceptance

The Philippines

• South Africa

United States of America 

 Additional requirements:

Certificate from lab with passenger's ID and verify passengers tested negative within 72 hours before STD  showing negative from COVID-19.

Original lab report.

Certificate from local Government recognizing the lab.

Confirmed Hotel booking of 14 days in HKG for quarantine purpose. All the cost associates with the 14 days quarantine in the hotel will be on passenger own cost.

Airline to submit a document for each flight indicating passengers and fulfillment of above

To protect the safety and health of passengers and staff at HKIA upon the resumption of transfer/transit services at HKIA effective from 0001 hrs on 1June 2020, additional measures will be implemented at HKIA until further notice.  Airlines (their crew members and passengers) are required to the implementation of the following measures. 

Pre-flight:

• All passengers arriving in Hong Kong shall have gone through body temperature screening before boarding the flight at the out port. Passengers with body temperature above normal shall not be allowed boarding.
• All passengers shall have undertaken health declarations before boarding. Please refer to Appendix 1 for sample questions of the health declaration.
• Airlines shall only accept check-in and boarding of transfer passengers who will be accepted for entry at their final destination.  Since non-Hong Kong residents will not be permitted to enter into Hong Kong, it is important for airlines to strictly follow this measure to avoid any passengers being stranded at HKIA.  For your easy  reference,  we  enclose  a  copy  of  the  letters  sent  to  Airline   Operators' Committee  by the  Immigration  Department  on Entry  Restrictions  on Non-Hong Kong Residents  dated 7 April  2020  and  23 March  2020  as Appendix  2 and  3 respectively.
• Announcement(s) shall be made to update passengers of the latest arrangements for arrival and transfer/transit at HKIA as attached in Appendix 4.
• In addition,  measures  shall  be implemented  to prevent  the spread  of the virus,  for examples,  by requiring  passengers   to wear  masks/face   covering  and  provide sanitizers for passengers'  use.

Upon arrival at HKIA:

• All passengers shall be reminded of the requirement to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth upon arrival and at all times during their transfer/transit at HKIA.
•  All passengers shall be reminded to rub their hands with sanitizers and disinfect their shoes on sanitizing mats upon disembarkation at the arrival gate.

Transfer/Transit at HKIA:

• All transfer/transit passengers should proceed to the boarding gate directly so as to minimize the time spent at other areas of the terminal building.
• Airlines should make necessary arrangement to segregate the seating and boarding of transfer/transit passengers from passengers departing from HKIA as far as practicable.

Date 10 July 2020

The new conditions imposed by the Department of Health on all crew members of goods and passenger vessels arriving Hong Kong at the HKIA for sign on with effect from Jul 10, 2020. All crew members of goods and passenger vessels who do not possess negative test results will be denied entry, and the shipping company / agent concerned are required to arrange these crew members to fly back to their originating country.

Airlines shall ensure that the seamen possess:

1. A guarantee letter from a shipping company or agent and

2. A test report before accepting on a flight to HKIA.

The shipping company/agent is required to comply with the following conditions:

•   Crew arriving Hong Kong at the Hong Kong International Airport to sign-on goods passenger vessels must have a negative results of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test at his/her last place of embarkation within 48 hours prior to his/her time of departure from the place of embarkation. ;
•    The shipping company / agent shall declare on the guarantee letter to be submitted to the Immigration Department that the crew member(s) concerned has/have been tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid with 48 hours prior to his/her of departure from the place of embarkation. ;
•    The crew is required to present the test report and guarantee letter to staff of Department of Health when he/she enters Hong Kong.   And
•   Crew members who do not possess negative test results will be denied entry, and the shipping company / agent concerned are required to arrange these crew members to fly back to their originating country (ies) forthwith.

 Refer this guideline material for latest India travel requirement.

Guidelines for international arrivals

  Date: 17 August 2020

Stretcher passenger’s requirement India (BOM): 

While you have stretcher passenger to BOM, please share our BOM station the following documents at least 24hrs before the scheduled departure of the flight: 

• Covid19 RT-PCR report (test done up to 96 hrs. Before departure time of the stretcher passenger & accompanying escort.
• Medical form.
• Medical summary / discharge summary of the passenger.

Date: 28 J anuary 2021

Indonesia will extend the temporary entry Prohibition towards all foreign nationals until 8 February 2021.

Exemption from the entry prohibition to Indonesia will be given only to: 

(1)  Holders of diplomatic and official stay permit,  

(2)  Holders of Indonesia temporary residence card (KITAS) and permanent residence card (KITAP), and

(3)  Holders of diplomatic and official visa in purpose of official or state visit.   

Upon arrival in Indonesia, foreign nationals that are exempted from the prohibition shall:

·         present a negative PCR test result within 72 hours prior to departure time,

·         fill the electronic Health Alert Card (e-HAC) form,

·         Undergo another PCR test upon arrival and 5 (five) days quarantine at the appointed Hotel. The cost of the quarantine at the hotel will be covered by each individual.

Date: 26 January 2021

  As per the attached NOTAM and circular  received from our office in Jakarta, the Indonesia travel restriction has been further extended from January 26,2021  until February 08,2021. Please note that  Indonesian citizens and those foreigners  who are  currently eligible to enter into Indonesia must bring COVID-19 negative certificate with sample taken date not  more than 72 hrs  ( 3X24)  before departure from origin stations.

NOTAM for international arrivals to Indonesia.

NOTAM for international arrivals to Indonesia(EN).

January 14, 2021

 The travel restriction for Indonesia has been extended until January 25,2021.

All foreign nationals except the following are prohibited to enter / transit Indonesia starting from January 01, 2021 up to January 14, 2021.

• Diplomatic visa and official/service holders who are traveling to Indonesia for the purpose of official ministerial visit or higher, with very strict health protocols.
• Holders of diplomatic and official/service stay permit.
• Holders of Indonesia Temporary Residence Card (KITAS) and Indonesia Permanent Residence Card (KITAP)

The current health protocol that states foreign nationals shall hold COVID -19 negative certificates issued within 48 hours before departure is still applicable to the above listed ones.

In addition they are required to re-take a RT-PCR test and undergo 5 days of mandatory quarantine at their own expense in the designated hotels upon arrival in Indonesia.

25 December 2020

• Any foreigners transiting and/or originating from England are not allowed to enter into Indonesian until further notice.
• Indonesian citizens originating /transiting England are required to bring COVID-19 negative report issued within 48 hours before departure.
• In addition, International travelers as well as Indonesians originating/transiting Europe and Australia are required to bring COVID -19 negative report issued within 48 hours before departure. The Indonesian citizen shall be put into quarantine for 5 days from the date of arrival at the special quarantine accommodation provided by the government and the foreigner will carry out self-quarantine at hotels that have been determined by the government at his/her own expenses.
• All foreigners traveling to Indonesia are now required to hold COVID-19 negative certificate issued within 48 hours before departure.

further announcement from Indonesian Immigration that  a Permanent Stay Permit ( ITAP/KITAP) card  holders need to have a valid reentry permit  on their passport . They shall not be accepted  even if their  ITAP/KITAP is valid without  valid re -entry permit on their passport .  However this is not applicable  to Temporarily/Limited Stay ( ITAS/KITAS ) holders .

Regarding APEC card holders please note  that the number appears on  Asian- Pacific Economic Corporation ( APEC) Business  Card holders must be the same as with that of  the passenger passport number . However  ‘OK to Board’ shall be obtained from Indonesian Immigration office to accept   holders of   Asian- Pacific Economic Corporation ( APEC) Business  Card and Traditional border crossing pass /card . Hence please contact Jakarta  office at [email protected] at least one day before accepting such passengers on ET flight.  Please do not accept holders of these  cards without obtaining  ‘OK to Board’  from CGK . 

Visa on arrival facility and transiting Indonesia are still suspended.  Passengers arriving Jakarta to connect domestic flights in Indonesia needs to have a minimum of  three hours  connecting time as they need to go through Port Health formalities based on the existing Indonesia  COVID 19 health protocol .

Date: 18 October 2020 

As per the attached circular released from Indonesian Immigration , holders of a single visitor visa of  B211A, B211B, B211C ,   D212   and Working Holiday Visa ,  are now allowed to enter into Indonesia with a round trip ticket. 

Asian- Pacific Economic Corporation ( APEC) Business  Card holders and Traditional border crossing pass /card holder are now allowed to enter into Indonesia in addition to foreigner nationals holding a  Temporarily/Limited Stay ( ITAS/KITAS )  or a Permanent Stay Permit ( ITAP/KITAP) , Diplomatic visa on diplomatic passport   and the above types of visa . 

The above-mentioned Visitor Visa and Temporary stay visa can be issued electronically as e-Visa. 

All passengers are required to abide by the existing Indonesian health protocol without fail and  hold a valid passport with a validity period of more than six months. Bringing a passenger with a passport of   less than six months validity period to Indonesia will entail a fine of IDR50,000,000.00 equivalent to USD3500.00.

Visa on arrival facility and transiting Jakarta are still suspended. 

Handling at the entrance

Every citizen and foreigner who enters Indonesia must follow the health quarantine procedure and additional health checks in Indonesia.

  Additional health checks include: 

•  Check temperature, signs and symptoms of covid-19
•  Oxygen saturation check
•  Rapid test and or pcr examination.

Every citizen and foreigner must apply covid-19 prevention and control principles by:

• Physical distancing
•  Always wear a mask
•   Implement clean and healthy behaviour (phbs) 

Every Indonesian citizen who returns to Indonesia needs to bring a health certificate wherever possible in English which is valid for a maximum of 7 days since it is issued by the health facility from the country of origin, and is validated by the port health office doctor at the port / airport / state land border post (plndn) on arrival. 

Indonesian citizens who return with a health certificate proving the results negative pcr examination covid-19:

•  Additional health checks are carried out except for rapid test or pcr,
• If no diseases and / or risk factors are found in the health examination, the port health office (kkp) issues health clearance and health alert card (hac) to the relevant parties.
• Can continue the trip to the area of origin by bringing a letter of travel from the local covid-19 handling task force.
• Undertake independent quarantine at each home for 14 days, apply physical distancing, wear masks and apply clean and healthy behaviour (phbs). 
• Health clearance is submitted to the local neighbourhood association (rt / rw) which is then forwarded to the local puskesmas/public health centre so that the monitoring is carried out during the quarantine period at home.

Indonesian citizen who returns, if:

• Do not carry a health certificate;
• Bring a health certificate with a validity period of more than 7 days; or
• Bring a health certificate but do not prove negative pcr results of covid-19. Additional health checks are carried out including rapid tests and / or pcr.

If specimens can be collected for pcr examination at the entrance, Indonesian citizens can wait temporarily  at  the  quarantine  facility  /  facility  prepared  until  the  results  of the pcr examination come out. Indonesian citizen with covid-19 negative pcr result and no disease and / or risk factors found in the health examination, then:

• Will be provided a health clearance by health workers in quarantine facilities
• Bring a health alert card (hac) that has been given at the entrance.
•   Can continue the journey to the area of origin by carrying a travel permit from the local covid-19 handling task force, and always wears a mask during the trip. Their trip to the area of origin can be facilitated by the government.
• Perform independent  quarantine  in  each  home  for  14  days,  apply  physical distancing, wear masks, and apply clean and healthy behavior (phbs).  E. Health clearance is submitted to the local neighborhood association (rt / rw) which is then forwarded  to  the  local  puskesmas/public  health center, so that monitoring is carried out during the quarantine period at home.

 If no pcr examination can be performed at the entrance, then rapid tests are to be carried out for Indonesian citizens.

Indonesian citizens with non-reactive rapid test results, then:

• Quarantine is carried out at the quarantine facility prepared by the government or other parties. 
• The task force for the acceleration of national / regional covid-19 handling or other parties provides transportation facilities from the entrance to the quarantine facility / facility.
•   Kkp still provides hac to those concerned.
• The quarantine period lasts until the results of pcr examination (if carried out at the quarantine  facility)  are  negative  covid-19,  or  the  results  of  the  rapid  test re-examination on the 7th to the 10th days is non-reactive.

Indonesian citizens with reactive rapid test results or covid-19 positive pcr examination results, are referred to the emergency hospital / referral hospital in the local area by implementing an infectious disease referral protocol.

 every foreign national entering Indonesia must have a health certificate in English stating the results of covid-19 negative pcr checks. The health certificate is valid for a maximum of 7 days from the issuance of the health facility from the country of origin, and is validated by the doctor of the port health office at the port / airport / plbdn arrival.

Foreigners entering by bringing a health certificate proving covid-19 negative pcr results:

•  Additional health checks are carried out except for rapid test or pcr.
•  If no diseases and / or risk factors are found in the health examination, kkp issues health clearance and health alert card (hac) to the relevant parties.
•  Can continue the journey to the destination area by bringing a travel permit from the local covid-19 handling task force, and always wearing a mask during the trip.
• Undertake independent quarantine in their residence for 14 days, apply physical distancing, wear masks, and apply clean and healthy behavior (phbs). 
• Health clearance is submitted to the representative of their country to be forwarded to  the  local  health  department  so  that  monitoring  is  carried  out  during  the quarantine period.

 Foreigners who do not bring a health certificate, or carry a health certificate with a validity period of more than 7 days, or carry a health certificate but do not prove the results of a negative pcr examination, then:

• Additional health checks will be carried out including the rapid test.
• Foreigners who have comorbidities and the results of the rapid test are reactive, will be carried out referral and isolation measures to the emergency hospital / covid-19 referral hospital.
• Foreigners who have no symptoms and do not have comorbidities with reactive rapid test results are recommended to the immigration officials for deportation
• If the results of the rapid test is non-reactive are recommended to immigration officials for deportation.

 For foreigners who are crew members who will change their duties (sign off) in the territory of Indonesia that are permitted in accordance with applicable regulations, are required to have a  health certificate with a negative pcr covid-19 examination result, which has a validity period of more than 7 days due to the long voyage journey , then:

• Additional health checks will be done in the form of interviews, temperature checks, covid-19 signs and symptoms examination, and oxygen saturation checks.
• If no disease and / or risk factors are found in the medical examination, they can continue their trip back to their country. Kkp issues health clearance and health alert cards (hac).
• Undertake independent quarantine on ships / quarantine facilities if they cannot return directly to their country, and while waiting they will be supervised under the supervision of the kkp, immigration officials and security forces. 

Aircraft crew and / or ship crew which is Indonesian citizens who are carrying out tasks, additional health checks and rapid test will be carried out.

1). Can continue the journey by bringing health clearance and health alert card (hac). 2). Undertake independent quarantine at quarantine facilities prepared by the person in charge, to carry out the next assignment schedule. 3). Apply physical distancing, wear masks, and apply phbs. 4). A rapid test will be performed again on the 7th until 10th days since the previous rapid test. 

• If the results of the rapid test are reactive, a referral is made to the emergency hospital / referral hospital in the local area by applying the infectious disease referral protocol.

If a traveller is found with the results of a reactive rapid test or the initial information that there is a disease and / or health risk factor in the conveyance, a disinfection is carried out by the kkp.

Effective Saturday 16 January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland (except those arriving from Northern Ireland) are required to have a negative/‘not detected’ result from a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland.

 Please refer the below link ‘International Travel’ part for more and complete information on the restriction in order to avoid passenger inconvenience.

  https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#travel-restrictions

Date: 07 February 2021

 The existing restriction further extended  until 20 FEB 2021, 21:59.

All passenger flights are restricted to Operate to Israel until 20 FEB 2021, 21:59.

The below existing restriction further extended until 07FEB 2021, 21:59

all passenger flights are restricted to Operate to Israel until 07FEB, 21:59. 

The below existing restriction extended until 03FEB 2021, 21:59

all passenger flights are restricted to Operate to Israel until 03FEB, 21:59.

Date: 25 January 2021

Effective 25 JAN 21 22:01(UTC) until  31 JAN 21 21:59 (UTC)  all passenger flights are restricted to

Operate to Israel.

Restrictions on flights to Israel

January 22, 2021

Effective Date: 23 January 2021 0001 until 31 January 2021 2159.

COVID-19 passenger restrictions:

• Passengers who are not Israeli citizens or residents are prohibited to enter the state of Israel.
• All arriving passenger, including Israeli citizens, who have stayed more than 72 hours in a territory outside of Israel must present, before boarding, a medical certificate with a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued less than 72 hours before their estimated boarding time, unless presenting an exemption granted.
• Transit passengers must present, before boarding the flight to Israel a medical certificate with a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued not more than 72 hours before their first flight estimated boarding time provided that the total layover time between all fights does not exceed 24 hours, with exemptions granted.
• Passenger who present an Israeli vaccinated certificate or Israeli approval of recovery for confirmed cases are exempt from presenting coronavirus PCR test.

COVID-19 crews requirements:

• Crew members who have stayed more than 72 hours in a territory outside of Israel and are arriving Israel for more than72 hours must have a medical certificate with a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued less than 72 hours before their estimated boarding time, with exemptions granted.
• Crew members who present an Israeli vaccinated certificate or Israeli approval of recovery for confirmed cases are exempt from presenting coronavirus PCR test.

COVID -19 information:

   For additional information call 5400, visit ministry of health website.

Date: January 21, 2021

Effective 21 January 2021, any foreign Passenger who is holding approved certificate to enter Israel, must to present a valid negative result for a COVID-19 PCR test performed not more than 72 hours prior to departure to the state of Israel.

18 January 2021

  Effective 18 th Jan until  27 th Jan (including), all passengers arriving to Israel who have stayed in the territories of South Africa , United Arab Emirates , Zambia and Brazil during the period of 14 days prior to returning to Israel, shall be required to undergo a mandatory 14 days isolation period in a state-sponsored quarantine facility.

Effective Wednesday December 1, 2020, 10 pm (Israel time) and ending on Friday January 1, 2021 (including), all passengers arriving to Israel (Israeli citizens, Israeli residents and foreign passengers), shall undergo a mandatory quarantine in a state quarantine facility.

Please check the below health minster web site for more information

Air travel to and from Israel | COVID-19 Air Transport (www.gov.il)

Travel restriction update:

Foreign Passengers who have stayed in the following countries in the last 14 days are not allowed to enter Israel even if they are holding a permit to enter the country:

b. Denmark.

c. South Africa.

Exception: Immigrants with foreign minister letter are allowed to enter Israel

Date: November 23, 2020

1. PASSENGERS FROM ALL STATES WHO ARE NOT ISRAELI CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS ARE PROHIBITED TO ENTER THE STATE OF ISRAEL INCLUDING TRANSIT PASSENGERS, EXCEPT FOR PASSENGERS THAT HAVE A SPECIFIC ENTRY APPROVAL FROM THE POPULATION AND IMMIGRATION AUTHORITY.

Please find current applicable NOTAMs, valid until 01DEC20,accordingly

1)Entry of foreign citizens to Israel restricted Except for passengers who have  specific entry permit from immigration.

2) Passengers who traveling to Israel for Business purposes from Green Countries , are now

have the option to enter with completing the instructions In the Link below.    

 https://www.gov.il/he/service/request-special-permit-entry-to-israel-for-buisness-covid19

3)  Foreign citizens who are holding Diplomatic Passports and based in Israel , can now enter Israel without a special permits from the authorities.

Date: 21 October 2020

Mandatory Health Declarations:

• All passengers (Israeli & non Israeli) on international flights arriving to Israel must complete a digital Health Declaration through the Israeli Ministry of Health website, not more than 24 hours prior to their flight.
• Passenger must present to the Airline the Health Declaration during the check-in/boarding at the origin Stations.
• Airline that will not follow the Regulations is subject to fine of 2500ILS per passenger.
• Additionally, and in order to save time, passengers who arriving from Red Countries and required for self-quarantine, should complete the self-quarantine form prior the flight.

List of quarantine countries requiring -   https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/DynamicCollectors/green-red-countries?skip=10

Incoming passenger declaration - https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-covid19

• Please find attached QR’s for Health Declaration (English)
• Please find attached QR’s for Health Declaration (Hebrew )
• Please find attached QR’s for Self-Quarantine (English)
• Please find attached QR’s for Self-Quarantine (Hebrew)

Date: 24 September 2020

Israel travel restrictions effective date: 24 September until 01 November 2020

 COVID-19 Flight restrictions:

All arrival international flights who plan to landing with TEL-AVIV fir shall landing at LLBG only, exception flights with crew members only.

 COVID-19: passenger restrictions

Passengers from all states who are not Israeli citizen or resident are prohibited to enter the state of Israel, including transit passengers, except for passengers that have a specific entry approval from the population and immigration authority. The airline is responsible for returning the passenger, whose entry into Israel is denied, to his airport of origin.

COVID-19: information

For additional information call *5400 or visit the ministry of health website.

Date: 17 august 2020

Subject: israel entry requirement.

Please note the attached new regulations from the ministry of health and the ICAA (Israel civil aviation authority) for passengers who are arriving or departing to/from Israel.

Although the start date of this mandatory regulation is 16 aug 2020, the ICAA agreed to give the airlines two more weeks for

Implementation of the regulations. Therefore, effective date is 01 sep 2020.

conditions-for-entry-into-israel---16-august-2020

Israel entry restriction:

Passenger from all states who are not israeli citizen or resident are prohibited to enter the state of israel including transit passengers , except for passengers that have a specific entry approval from the population and immigration authority. The airline is responsible for returning the passenger whose entry into israel is denied to his airport of origin. Valid from 25 june until 01 september 2020.

Date: 16 October 2020.

Updated formal statement for the purposes of entry Italy (last edition dated 13/10/2020).

Formal statement for the purpose of entry in Italy – English

Formal statement for the purpose of entry in Italy – Italian

Date: 09 September 2020.

Please find attached the updated statement for the purposes of entry Italy (last edition dated 08/09/2020).

We remind you that passengers arriving from non EU/non Schengen destinations are required to fill in the form on board the aircraft in order to avoid any congestion inside the Terminal at the border controls. The form, duly signed by the passenger, must be then delivered to the police officer on arrival. Please be also informed that this request is a mandatory requirement of the Police Authority.

All natural persons entering Italy, by air, rail, sea or waterway and road transportation, even if asymptomatic, are obliged to immediately communicate their entry in Italy to the Department of prevention at the competent local health unit (ASL) of the entrance district, and are subject to health surveillance and fiduciary isolation for a period of fourteen (14) days at their dwell, house or residence as specified in this statement.

In case of COVID-19 symptoms onset, it is mandatory to report this situation immediately to the Health Authority through the pertinent telephone numbers;

 The Embassy of Japan in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia has notified the following further travel restrictions in relation to the new variant of coronavirus:

• The new entry of foreign nationals into Japan under "Business Track" (EX-B) or "Residence Track" (EX- R) will not be permitted until the state of emergency declaration is lifted. The quarantine measures mentioned above will be implemented at 0:00 am (JST) on January 14,2021.
• Holders of valid visas already issued under these two tracks are in principle permitted to enter Japan  until 0:00 am (JST)  on January  21, 2021,  except for those who have stayed in the United Kingdom  or the Republic  of South Africa  within 14 days prior to the entry into Japan.

  Date: 11 January 2021

 The Embassy of Japan in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia has notified the following further travel restriction in relation to the new variant of Coronavirus:

•   All Japanese nationals and foreign national, who enter, re-enter or return to Japan after 00:00 am (JST) on January 13,2021 are required to submit certificate of negative test result conducted within72 hours.
• All Japanese nationals and foreign nationals with status of residence who enter, re-enter or return   to Japan from countries/regions with the new variant of coronavirus are required to submit the certificate of negative test result are also required to self-quarantine for 14 days at a location designated by the quarantine station chief.

 The details of the measures can be found at the following website:  https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e  oo1053.html

Date: 30 December 2020

Japan travel restriction update:

• Foreign nationals who stayed in the United Kingdom and South Africa within fourteen days prior to application for landing into Japan may not enter Japan even if they possess a visa with "EX-R" in its remarks column issued by Japanese overseas establishments. This measure is implemented from 0:00 am on December 24 for the UK and from 0:00 am on December 26 for South Africa.
• Foreign  nationals  who stayed  in countries/regions subject  to the  entry  ban (see  below  list)  within  fourteen   days  prior  to  application  for landing into  Japan  may not enter  Japan  after  0:00 am on 4 January,  2021 (JST),  even if they  possess a visa with  "EX-R" in its remarks column issued by Japanese overseas establishments, and this  will remain  effective until  the  end of January 2021.

Countries/regions subject to the entry ban

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan. Philippines

North America:

Canada, United States of America

Latin America and the Caribbean:

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, EI Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint, Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia  and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino,  Serbia, Slovakia,  Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vatican

Middle East:

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central Africa, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic  Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South  Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

That is to say concerning “EX-R" visas, those who possess “EX-R" visas still may enter Japan except:

(a) Those who have stayed in the UK and South Africa within fourteen days prior to application for landing into Japan, and.

(b) Those who arrive in Japan after 0:00 am on January 4, 2021 having stayed in countries/regions subject to the entry ban within fourteen days prior to application for landing into Japan.

Following the confirmation of new coronavirus variant in UK and South Africa, Japan has tightened its boarder restriction and has restricted new entry from all countries effective from December, 28. 2020 until January 31, 2021.  Kindly refer the attached diagram and go through the below MoFA link:-

Only those foreign national with residence permit will be accepted to enter Japan.

Measures in operation for Entry/Re-entry /Return to Japan – Diagram.

Please find the URL  https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html  for your reference.

Effective December 24, 2020 (JST), and until further notice, foreign nationals who have been in the UK within the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Japan, even if they have a valid VISA and a guarantor in Japan.

Effective 22 December 2020, all passengers arriving at NRT are required to fill in the quarantine web questionnaire https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp before arrival

          Attached instructions in English and Japanese containing a QR code.

Japan travel measure update effective from 00:00 am (JST) on November 1, 2020.

Japan travel measure update

Date: 14 October 2020

Updates from Japan Immigration Services:

Notice to the Airline companies

Date: 28 August 2020

As per the NOTE VERBALE ref 193/20 dated 28 August 2020, in addition to the measures explained inthe previous note (Ref.No. 167/20) the Japanese government added the under listed countries to the entry ban list (The List of countries are enlarged from 146 to I S9 countries).

List of countries added to the entry ban are as follows:

Belize, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago., Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The details of the measures:

Resumption of Cross-Border Travel and other measures

1  Re-entry into Japan by foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence

Taking into account the expansion of the testing capacity at airports and other factors, foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence (*1) will be permitted to re-enter Japan from the country/region designated as an area subject to denial of permission to entry into Japan if the person possesses valid re-entry permit and goes through specific procedures to be implemented from September 1.

(*1) The relaxation is only applied to those who pledge to abide by the additional quarantine measures and obtain the Receipt for request of re-entry from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan in advance.

２  Re-entry of foreign nationals with the status of residence who have already departed from Japan

Foreign nationals with the status of residence who have already departed from Japan between the day (*2) when the country/region where the foreign national is currently staying became an area subject to denial of permission to entry into Japan and August 31 will be permitted to re-enter Japan from September 1 by going through specific procedures (*3).

(*2) It will start form April 3. If the countries/regions were designated as areas subject to denial of permission to entry before April 2, this date is April 3.

(*3) The relaxation is only applied to those who obtained the Letter of Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into Japan at the Japanese overseas establishments.

3　Measures to prevent the spread of infections and others

(1)  For those who re-enter Japan as referred to in 1 and 2 above, the additional quarantine measures such as the presentation of a certificate of being tested negative by a test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure time of the flight will be taken for the prevention of the spread of infections

(2)  The testing capacity and system at airports will continue to be strengthened.

4 Continuation of the current border control measures and other steps

(1) Additional designation of areas subject to the denial of permission to entry into Japan

Designating the entire areas of 13 countries listed below as areas subject to the denial of permission to entry into Japan based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (*4). Entry into Japan by foreign nationals who have visited the designated areas within the last 14 days will not be permitted unless there are special exceptional circumstances (*5).

Belize, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

(*4) As a result of this additional designation, a total of 159 countries/regions are subject to the denial of permission to entry into Japan.  Please refer the attachment for the list of the 159 countries.

(*5) Foreign nationals with the status of residence, who have left Japan with re-entry permits by August 29, are treated, in principle, as persons with special exceptional circumstances upon re-entering Japan when arriving from the abovementioned 13 countries subject to the denial of permission to entry into Japan. The "Special Permanent Resident" has not been subject to denial of permission to entry into Japan.

(2) Strengthened quarantine measures

Covid-19 testing will be conducted for those who arrive in Japan with the record of visiting the countries listed in 4 (1) above within 14 days prior to their entry into Japan.

The measures described in 4 (1) and (2) will be implemented from 0:00 am (JST) on August 30 and will remain in place for the time being. The measures will also be applied to those who will depart a country/region outside Japan before these measures become effective and arrive in Japan after they become effective.

(3) Continuation of the current border control measures

The period of strengthened quarantine measures, visa restrictions, limitation on the number of arrival airports for passenger aircraft and measures to curb the number of arrival passengers by flight to Japan to be implemented until the last day of August, which was decided at the 41st meeting of Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters on July 22, 2020, will be renewed and such measures will be implemented for the time being.

Please refer the attached travel restriction document

airlines re required documentation

Japanese citizens are exempted from negative pcr test requirement

New restriction update on foreigners and seaman to japan:

Effective immediately, you can start accepting foreigners with residence permit in accordance with the below regulations/requirements.

 attention: - all passengers should hold japan re-entry confirmation letter issued by Japanese embassies overseas and negative pcr test result certificate issued within 72 hours before departure.

Japan – foreigners who fall under the following category are allowed to enter japan:

“permanent resident”,” spouse or child of Japanese national”, “spouse or child of permanent resident” and “long term resident”

Effective 5 august 2020, they are allowed to enter, if they have left japan before the day when country/region where such foreign nationals are currently staying was designated as an area subject to denial of permission to entry into japan

Effective 1 September 2020, they are allowed to enter, even if they have left japan after the day when country/region where such foreign nationals are currently staying was designated as an area subject to denial of permission to entry into japan

If they have stayed in Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines and Peru within 14 days prior to landing in japan, they can enter japan from 7 august.

For all the cases above, they must hold a re-entry confirmation letter issued by the Japanese embassy overseas and negative pcr test result certificate issued within 72 hrs before departure.

Japan – new requirements for seamen who will transfer to a ship in japan: (refer to the attached)

Effective immediately and until further notice, in the event that one (1) member in a group of two (2) or more crew members (seamen) traveling together tests positively for pcr or antigen tests currently being conducted at nrt, all remaining members of that particular ship's crew group will be denied entry into japan even if they were tested negative, and said group will be handled as an inad case.

Airlines are encouraged to monitor and check  timatic travel document news  for upcoming updates.

1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, cape Verde, central African rep., Chile, china (people's rep.), Chinese Taipei, Congo (dem. Rep.), Colombia, costa Rica, cote d'ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican rep., Ecuador, Egypt, el Salvador, equatorial guinea, Estonia, eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong (sar china), Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland (rep.), Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Korea (rep.), Kosovo (rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (sar china), Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova (rep.), Monaco, Montenegro, morocco, Netherlands, new Zealand, Nicaragua, north Macedonia (rep.), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian fed., san Marino, sao tome and principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, south Africa, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, turkey, Uruguay, USA, Ukraine, united Arab emirates, united kingdom, Vatican city (holy see) or Vietnam in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter until 31 july 2020. - this does not apply to nationals of japan. - this does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of japan if they can prove it. - this does not apply to residents of japan with “permanent resident", "spouse or child of Japanese national", "spouse or child of permanent resident" or "long term resident", who have departed japan with re-entry permission by 2 april 2020. - this does not apply to residents of japan with “permanent resident", "spouse or child of Japanese national", "spouse or child of permanent resident" or "long term resident", who have departed japan with re-entry permission between 3 april and 28 april 2020 and have only been in Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, cape Verde, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican rep., el Salvador, equatorial guinea, Gabon, Ghana, guinea, guinea Bissau, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russian fed., sao tome and principe, Saudi Arabia, south Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, united Arab emirates, Ukraine or Uruguay. - this does not apply to residents of japan with “permanent resident", "spouse or child of Japanese national", "spouse or child of permanent resident" or "long term resident", who have departed japan with re-entry permission between 29 april and 15 may 2020 and 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. - this does not apply to residents of japan with “permanent resident", "spouse or child of Japanese national", "spouse or child of permanent resident" or "long term resident", who have departed japan with re-entry permission between 16 may and 26 may 2020 and have only been in Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, el Salvador, Ghana, guinea, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, south Africa or Tajikistan. - this does not apply to residents of japan with “permanent resident", "spouse or child of Japanese national", "spouse or child of permanent resident" or "long term resident", who have departed japan with re-entry permission between 27 may and 30 june 2020 and have only been in Algeria, Cameroon, central African rep., costa Rica, Cuba, eswatini, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Senegal or St. Vincent and the grenadines. - this does not apply to passengers with a special permanent residence permit. However, they must have a re-entry permit from a regional immigration officer. - this does not apply to us military personnel. 2. A completed "quarantine questionnaire" must be presented upon arrival. 3. Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening. 4. Visa exemption for passengers with passengers with a British passport, Hong Kong (sar china) passport, Macao (sar china) passport is suspended. 5. Visa exemption for nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, costa Rica, Croatia, czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican rep., el Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland (rep.), Israel, Italy, Korea (rep.), 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, Uruguay and Vatican city (holy see) is suspended. 6. Visa exemption for nationals of Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, lao people's dem. Rep., Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua new guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Samoa, Solomon isl., Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam with a diplomatic, official or service passport is suspended. 7. Visa exemption granted to passengers with an apec business travel card issued by Brunei Darussalam, china (people's rep.), Hong Kong (sar china), Indonesia, Korea (rep.), Malaysia, Mexico, Papua new guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russian fed., Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam, is suspended. 8. Nationals of china (people's rep.) With a passport issued in Hubei province of Zhejiang province (china people's rep.) Are not allowed to enter japan. - this does not apply when passengers can prove that they have not been in Hubei province and Zhejiang province the last 14 days. 9. Passengers who were in the cruise ship 'wester dam' are not allowed to enter japan. - this does not apply to nationals of japan. 10. Visas issued on or before 8 march 2020 by the embassies, consulates-general and consulate of japan in china (people's rep.), Hong Kong (sar china), Korea (rep.) Or Macao (sar china) are invalidated. 11. Visas issued on or before 20 march 2020 by the embassies, consulates-general and consulate of japan in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland (rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, san Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, united kingdom or Vatican city (holy see) are invalidated. 12. Visas issued on or before 27 march 2020 by the embassies, consulates-general and consulate of japan in Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Congo (dem. Rep.), Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam are invalidated. 13. Visas issued on or before 2 April 2020 by the embassies, consulates-general and consulate of japan in 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 rep., chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, cook isl., costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican rep., 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, lao people's dem. Rep., Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, mali, marshall isl., Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia (federated states), Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian territory, Papua new guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Russian fed., Rwanda, Samoa, sao tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles , sierra Leone, Solomon isl., Somalia, south Africa, south Sudan, sri lanka, st. Kitts and nevis, st. Lucia, st. Vincent and the grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, united Arab emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia or Zimbabwe are invalidated. 14. Passengers transiting through Tokyo (nrt) must transit on the same calendar day.

Additional 17 countries under enter ban list  countries (Nepal, Surinam, Paraguay, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Palestine, Kenya, Comoros, republic of Congo, sierra Leon, Sudan, Namibia, Botswana, Madagascar, Libya and Liberia). 

January 01, 2021

 With effect 31 December 2020 at 2100 UTC, all passengers will be required to apply, pay and obtain E-VISA prior to entry in to Kenya. The E-VISA can be obtained through  WWW.EVISA.GO.KE  portal.

 Date 25 July 2020

All passengers who are destined to Nairobi need to fill Health forms online before they check-in at place of origin. They should fill the forms on their mobile phones and get the QR CODE of which they will show to the ministry of health upon arrival ( VERY STRICT) .

https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

Date 06 August 2020

Passengers shall fulfill the following requirements to be accepted on flight to Kenya effective  05 August 2020.

• If body temperature is not above 37.5° c (99.5°f); do not have a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing or other flu-like symptoms; have negative PCR based COVID– 19 test carried out within 96 hours before travel and are from approved states shall be exempt from quarantine.
• The list of approved states can be accessed from KCAA website  HTTPS://WWW.KCAA.OR.KE/QUARANTINE-EXEMPTED-STATES
• The mandatory ministry of health travellers’ health service online form must be filled and submitted prior to travel.
• The online form can be accessed from the ministry of health website  HTTPS://BIT.LY/COVID19 MOH
• Passenger that does not have negative COVID-19 PCR tests must be returned/deported to their embarkation point.  DO NOT ACCEPT PASSAGERS WITHOUT NEGATIVE COVID-19 PCR TEST CERTIFICATE.
• All flight crews, air operators and their passengers are advised to strictly follow COVID-19 prevention protocols at all airports and inside the aircraft.
• MBA destined passengers will fill a paper FORM which will be distributed onboard a flight from ADD-MBA.

Date: 15 January 2021

Based on the directives of the competent authorities in the State of Kuwait, please Adhere to the Following Instructions:

House workers Allowed to be brought for recruitment within the framework of the domestic worker. Approved plan vi (Belsalamah.com) platform with maintain full compliance of the planterms and conditions.

All Passengers either Kuwaitis or none-Kuwaitis, Arriving to the State of Kuwait are required to hold valid (PCR) test approved certificate, proving negative result and not being affected with(COVID-19) virus. Certificate validity should not exceed (72) hours from the date of the test until the time of acceptance on board the flight form the point of departure.

The above will be effecting from Sunday, January 17, 2021.

 Republic of Peru and the State of Montenegro is removed from the banned list of countries.

All international passenger fights Suspended from 21st December 2020, 23:00 local time until end of FRIDAY 01JAN21. 

Please find the attached DGCA circular ref. 2020/102 concerning permission for citizens and residents to travel from previously restricted countries.             CIR Ref 2020/102

Date: 19 September 2020

Based on the instructions of the Health Authorities in the State of Kuwait, it is approved to use the Digital Civil ID issued via the application “Kuwait Mobile ID” at the ports, airline companies, tourism and travel offices, and airports of countries around the world, and also permitting entry into the State of Kuwait using it.

Attached is an image of the application  Kuwait Mobile ID

• Circular No. 2020/98 dated 17/09/20

Due to the latest developments of the pandemic COVID-19 situation, commercial flights from the Republic of Argentina, the French Republic, and the Republic of Yemen are added to the ban list of countries which passengers arriving from, are prohibited to enter the State of Kuwait and the removal, of Republic of Singapore from the ban list of countries (to becomes 34 countries).

Date 09 September 2020

Passengers arriving to the state of Kuwait under the age of 6 years are exempted from performing the (PCR) test.

Date: 25 August 2020

Kuwait Travel restriction update:

As per circular ref No. 2020/95 dated 23 August 2020 from Kuwait DGCA, all airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport must adhere to the following instructions:

• The validity period of the Corona-virus (COVID-19) test certificate has been amended from (72) hours to (96) hours to passengers arriving to the State of Kuwait, validity period of such certificate will be considered from the date of taking the test until the date of acceptance on board the flight,
• The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been added to the banned list countries (to becomes (32) countries), no arrival passengers will be allowed to enter the State of Kuwait coming from those countries,
• The Corona-virus (COVID-19) PCR test certificate issued by the State of Kuwait will be sufficient for departing passengers with travelling period not exceeding four days, on coming back to the State of Kuwait arrival passengers will not undergo (PCR) test, providing their (PCR) test certificate is still valid, with passengers compliance with all health conditions.

All passengers coming to the state of Kuwait from any country, either they are Kuwaiti or non-Kuwaiti, are required to provide (RT-PCR) test approved certificate, providing a negative result and not being affected with (COVID-19) virus, such certificate validity should not exceed 72 hours between the test date and arriving date to the state of Kuwait.  

As per circular No. 2020/91 dated 09 August 2020 from DGCA of Kuwait, subsequent to circular No. 88/2020, Non-Kuwait arrival passengers whom a first degree relatives to Kuwaiti national (father-mother-husband-wife-final (sons and daughters) are allowed to enter state of Kuwait, Providing the prove of their relationship, this also includes the house labors accompanying the sponsor with a validity residency.

Date: 05 August 2020:

Further Kuwait travel restriction/requirement updates:

• Based on the attached circular No. 2020/89 dated 04 August 2020,  all Kuwaiti citizens wishing to travel abroad must activate medical insurance (travel insurance), providing that it covers the cost of treatment abroad in e (PCR) test approved certificate, providing a negative result and not being affected with (COVID-19) virus.  such certificate validity should not exceed 72 hours between the test date and arriving date to the state of Kuwait. 

Circular No. 88/2020

Subsequent to and further to circular No. 87/2020 dated 01/08/2020, and based on the decision of the Health authority in the State of Kuwait, Non-Kuwaiti passengers of all other nationalities arriving from the down listed countries are not allowed to enter the state of Kuwait, whether they are coming directly from those countries listed below or via transit through other countries not mentioned below within the list. Unless they have settled in those unlisted countries for a period of 14 days at least, after the 14 days they must conduct a PCR test for COVID-19 virus and provide an approved certificate providing a negative result and not being affected with COVID-19 virus. Validity of such certificate should not exceed 72 hours between the test date and arriving date to Kuwait.

List of countries;

India, Iran, China, Brazil, Colombia, Armenia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Syria, Spain, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Iraq, Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Italy, North Macedonia, Moldova, Panama, Serbia, Dominican Republic, Kosovo.

This circular is valid from its issuance date (02 August 2020)  until further notice.

 Kuwait Entry restriction:

1. Please find the attached DGCA circular ref: 2020/87 dated 1st Aug 2020 restricting entry of non-Kuwaiti passengers coming  from the below listed countries. The list that was published under circular 85 is now increased from 7 to 31 to include more and more countries.

These countries are :- 

India, Iran, China, Brazil, Colombia, Armenia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Syria, Spain, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Iraq,Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Italy, North Macedonia, Moldova, Panama, Peru, Serbia, Montenegro, Dominican Republic, Kosovo. 

As per the circular dated 31 July 2020 from Kuwait DGCA, all residents whom left the country from 01/09/2019 are allowed to return to the state of Kuwait provided that they have VALID Kuwaiti residence  permit /Civil ID, regardless being outside the country for more than six months.”

Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Iranian Islamic Republic, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

• Effective 30th Jul 2020 it is mandatory requirement to activate Mosafer ( https://Kuwaitmosafer.com  ) and Shlonik application (to be downloaded from Google Play Store) while travelling in and out of Kuwait. 

Kuwait entry requirement:

1.      All arriving and departing passengers must fill the Kuwait Mosafer application found on below link.

تطبيق كويت مسافر للمغادرين من الكويت http://kuwaitmosafer.com

Passenger should update all their information correctly and secure system generated QR code upon fulfilling all the requirements namely PCR test with negative result, travel information, consent letter (available in the attached guideline), uploading all these on the link.

2.      Departure passenger should submit the QR code to the check in staff in which case he/she will be eligible for check in.

3.      KUWAITI Nationals traveling from Kuwait need travel insurance.

4.      Only the passenger can enter to Airport (person accompanying a passenger may be allowed only on exceptional cases depending on the passenger’s situation (elderly / passenger with disability ) and up on permission of security at the airport gates)

5.      Paper ticket not allowed.

6.      CHECK IN starts 04hrs prior to departure.

7.      Hand baggage not allowed, only small bags for medicine, personal effects and children's belongings are allowed.

8.      Up on arrival, incoming passengers should submit the QR code to Kuwait immigration officer or MOH officers.

9.      Arriving passenger should download Shlonik app and update their records/register before arrival.

10.  10% of passengers, randomly selected, will do PCR test up on arrival in Kuwait. 

11.  All arriving passengers will have mandatory 14 days’ home quarantine under monitoring of MOH.

12.  Before every flight, airlines must fully sterilize the aircraft internally by the maintenance staff, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

13.  Airlines must, before accepting the passenger to the State of Kuwait, ensure the passenger has a PCR test proving that he is free from Corona Virus from an accredited health center, and ensure that the certificate is no longer than (72 hours) from the date of the examination.

14.  Airlines must not accept any passenger to the State of Kuwait, showing any symptoms of high temperature (>37.5 degree) or symptoms of Corona virus.

15.  Airlines must apply the required precautionary medical procedures followed by the carrier, the State of Kuwait and the destination before passengers enter the aircraft.

16.  All passengers must wear masks when disembarking from the plane and not allow entry to those who do not comply with the procedures.  

17. Passenger operators, in coordination with airlines, should ensure passengers are sterilized at the first entry point to the passenger terminal 

Date: January 28, 202:

Effective 27 January 2021, all Passengers arriving to Lebanon shall complete the Medical form issued by Lebanese Ministry of Public Health before their boarding to Lebanon, this form will be available electronically through the Link:  https://arcg.is/OGaDnG .

January 13, 2021

Required procedure for passengers arriving to Lebanon starting January 14, 2021 until January 25, 2021.

Required procedure for the passengers arriving to Lebanon starting January 11, 2021:

 All airlines and Ground Handling Companies operating at BRHIA must follow the following instructions:

• All airlines shall reduce the number of arriving passengers to Lebanon per day to 20% of the number of passengers who arrived to Lebanon on board of their aircrafts per day during January 2020.
• All Passengers arriving to Lebanon, except children under12 years old must perform PCR test in a Lab. certified by the countries Local authorities latest 96 hours between the test result and the date of arrival to Lebanon and to show the test result at check-in counters. Passengers not having negative PCR test result are not allowed to board the plane departing to Lebanon.
• All Passengers arriving to Lebanon must complete the Medical form issued by Lebanese Ministry of Public Health before their boarding to Lebanon, this form will be available electronically through the Link: https://arcg.is/OGaDnG .

The Airlines will pay the collected amounts to the designated handling agents at BRHIA on bi-monthly basis i.e. every 15 days, then the handling agents will pay for the laboratories, which performed the tests based on Invoices stamped by the Ministry of Public Health.

All passengers arriving to Lebanon shall have a prepaid hotel booking for 48 hours in one of the following hotels designated by the Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon.

                            List of hotels designated by the Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon

 Exemptions:

• Diplomats and their families, officials, official delegations, officers and members of the UNIFLL are exempted from the hotel quarantine.
• Passengers, who have been vaccinated by Covid-19 vaccine with a medical report certifying that, are exempted from the hotel quarantine and must perform a PCR test at the airport upon their arrival to Lebanon, as a precautional measure.
• Passengers who travelled out of Lebanon and will return within one week, that is, those who travelled during one day of the week and will return on the same day during the following week, are exempted from doing PCR test  in the countries  of departure, and must perform a PCR test at the airport upon their arrival to Lebanon.
• Cabin crews arriving to Lebanon for a period of no more than 48 hours are exempted from doing PCR test upon arrival at the airport, and they shall remain quarantined in one of the mentioned hotels throughout their stay in Lebanon

Second: Passengers arriving from Iraq, Syria, Turkey and all African countries:

• All Airlines shall collect 50 USD on every passenger wishing to  travel to Lebanon, except Children under 12 years age, UNIFIL and members of diplomatic delegations acting in Lebanon, which is  the cost of PCR test or other medical diagnostic measures that every passenger shall undergo upon arrival to BRHIA through Labs authorized by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health at the Airport,
• All passengers arriving to Lebanon from Syria, Turkey and all African countries, who performed a PCR test in those countries, shall be home quarantined for a period of 48 hours from  the date of their arrival to Lebanon until they are informed by the result of PCR test conducted at BRHIA.
• All Lebanese and residents of foreigners passengers arriving from Iraq shall be home quarantined period of 72  hours from the date of arrival to Lebanon, during which they shall be   subject to another test, at their own expense.
• All passengers arriving from Iraq, except Lebanese and resident foreigners, shall have a prepaid hotel booking for 72 hours in one of the following hotels designated by the Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon with discounted  rates: Lancaster Hotels Group, Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel and Kanaan group  Hotel, and for further information:
• Lancaster hotels group through the website:  www.1ancaster.com

For more info:  Tel: 00961 70380000.

• Golden Tulip Hotel through the website:   www.midtownbeirut.com

For more info: Tel: 009611 347555,

• Radisson Blu Martinez through the website: Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut

For more info: Tel: 00961 1 368111 or whats app   00961  3 624268

• Kanaan group Hotel through the  www.kanaanhotel.com

For more info: Tel:   961  8376283 or whats  app  00961   70  177273

Passengers who do not have the above Hotel Booking are not allowed to board the plane departing to Lebanon, and upon their arrival, they shall remain at the hotels for a period of 72 hours during which a second PCR test will be  conducted for them. Passengers whom PCR test results were positive shall pay for their treatment cost at their own expense.

Third:  Passenger traveling from other countries:

All passengers arriving to Lebanon from other countries are allowed to choose between:

• Repeat the PCR test, conducted in the countries of departure; latest 72 hours alter their arrival to  Lebanon and at their own expense. Or
• Stay home or hotel quarantined for  a  period of 10  days from the date of their arrival to Lebanon.
• Passengers who travelled out of Lebanon and will return within one week, that is, those who travelled during one day of the week and will return on  the same day during the following week,  are exempted from doing PCR test in  the countries of departure, and:
• Passengers arriving from Iraq, Syria, Turkey and all African countries: Must conduct a PCR test upon their arrival at BRHIA.
• Passengers arriving from other countries: Must conduct a PCR test upon arrival to Lebanon or latest 72 hours from the date of their arrival, at their own expense.

 Cabin crews arriving to Lebanon for a period of  no more than 48 hours are exempted from doing PCR test upon arrival at the airport, and they shall remain quarantined in  one of   the mentioned hotels throughout their stay in Lebanon.

All relevant previous circulars are considered cancelled and all airlines shall comply with this circular starting from  23/09/2020,  otherwise violating airlines will be fined.

MADAGASCAR 

  Border control will  be tighten in order to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Madagascar. In order to avoid any form of illegal Pax movement the below new regulations introduced.

• Repatriation flights are subject to prior authorization issued by the ACM, and especially for any landing at Ivato International Airport - Antananarivo, special authorization is required.
• Commercial tourist flights to Nosy-Be are authorized, except those from countries classified as high risk (see list of countries at risk attached).
• Any passenger from these high risk countries is refused entry/ immediately deported.
• It should be noted that the circulation in outside the geographical area of Nosy-Be, with the exception of the riparian islands, is prohibited for tourists. By therefore, any correspondence by land and by river to reach other areas geographical is prohibited.
• For Malagasy nationals and residents card holder having in their possession a PCR test negative 72Hrs (on arrival), they can take domestic flights to reach their final destination.
• All international private flights are suspended.
• Medical evacuation flights must be subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities.

                                  click here to see the attachment

 Tourists from the below listed Countries are not authorized to enter in to Madagascar.

List of countries:

• United Kingdom

 Madagascar citizens and residence card holder are now allowed to enter Nosy be from restricted counties.

This note only applies to tourist flights. Countries, territories or regions not mentioned in this list are not affected by this restriction

Please note that TNR airport is still closed and doesn’t accept any type of passengers.

Date: 05 November 2020

 Madagascar further entry restriction updated:

• Effective November 3, 2020, the processing of boarding authorization requests from Madagascar authorities is suspended until further notice.
• Travel is allowed only for tourists from countries other than travel is restricted by Madagascar Government.
• Travel outside of Nosy-Be, except to some surrounding Islands, is not allowed for tourists.
• Any transfer by land and water to reach other regions/ areas is prohibited.

Date: 23 October 2020

All Passengers boarding from below listed countries are not authorized to enter Madagascar effective 22 October 2020. This restriction applies to Nosy Be station (NOS) and only for tourist passengers. This restriction will not affect TNR as the airspace is still closed and operating only repatriation flights with prior authorization.

Netherlands

Date: 03 October 2020

Further to earlier communications, ACM/Civil Aviation of Madagascar has introduced the following additional travel and health protocol:

• Nosy Be Airport is open for tourists, repatriation citizens and resident card holders of Madagascar. 
• Passengers who arrive at Madagascar after 03 October will carry out mandatory Covid-19 PCR test at a cost of 100,000 Ariary (equivalent USD30.00 or EUR25.00). This mandatory test is in addition to the negative COVID-19 PCR test result carried out at least 72 hours before boarding.  

Date: 02 September 2020

Madagascar health protocol/travel restrictions

All arriving and transit passengers:

• Must present the negative COVID-19 PCR test result carried out at least 72 hours before boarding,
• Will undergo temperature screening on arrival
• Must wear face mask
• Must be reachable during their stay in Madagascar.
• Presentation of a form / letter of commitment signed by the passenger acknowledging the measures health related to CoVlD-19 applicable during his/her stay in Madagascar
• Completion of health declaration form

Departing passengers:

• Wear facemask
• Undergo COVID-19 screening like temperature check, and physical fitness for travel.
• Adhere to COVID-19 requirements of the destination country.
• Every Passenger should be checked following symptoms: dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, difficulty in breathing. Pax will not be allowed to board if showing at least two Symptoms.
• Respect for the physical distance of one in two seats in waiting areas (Checking  and boarding)

Date 27 July 2020

Republic   of Malawi:

• Flight suspension is lifted with   effect from 01 September   2020.  The operations shall be restricted to Kamuzu International Airport only until further notice.

Travelers, air operators and all aviation stakeholders are advised to note/requirements/ the following:

• All arriving passengers into the Republic of Malawi shall be required to produce a negative SARS Cov-2 PCR test certificate obtained within 10days prior to arrival in Malawi.  Any passenger without the said certificate will be denied entry.  All arriving passengers will be required to proceed on self-quarantine for 14 days during which time they will be followed up by Health Authorities.
• As it is now becoming a standard requirement for air travel, all travelers originating from Malawi shall also be required to hold a negative SARS Cov-2 PCR test certificate conforming to the prescription of the Authorities at their intended destinations.
• Arriving passengers may be required to provide samples for Covid-19 testing. Samples will  be collected at the airport and test results will be communicated to the concerned within   48hrs;
• Any symptomatic passengers will be handled according to specific  guidelines laid down by the Health Authorities;
• All travelers and service providers shall observe the infection control protocols such as social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing and wearing of masks as necessary, body temperatures will be checked at various strategic points;
• All arriving passengers shall fill and submit Travel Surveillance Forms (TSF) which shall be made available on board aircraft or in the airport terminal building. The duly filled forms shall  be handed over to Health personnel in the terminal building;
• All air operators shall be required to institute all the necessary corona  virus spread control measures including disinfection of aircraft at origin and termination points of a flight, wearing of masks at all times during flight and hand washing/sanitizing by crew and passengers and limiting movements within the cabin;
• Any suspected Covid-19 case(s) while in flight shall be reported by the flight commanding officer to the port health office at the airport through Air Traffic Control.

Malaysia Travel Restriction update:

• The Quarantine Period for arrivals of Malaysian Citizens and Non-Citizens at all International gateways into Malaysia have been reduced from 14 days to 7 days upon production of  RT - PCR COVID-19 test report upon arrival and 10 days for those who DO NOT produce a RT-PCR COVID-19 test report upon arrival.
• This new directive is effective from 14 Dec 2020.

(a)   Undertake a RT-PCR COVID-19 test 3 days before departure for Malaysia.

 (b)   Undertake to settle payment of COVID -19 tests, quarantine and hospitalization charges in Malaysia where  required.

 (c)   Download the MySejahtera app and complete the health declaration form in the app before departure for Malaysia. 

• Upon arrival at all international gateways into Malaysia, all travelers (Malaysian Citizens and Non-Citizens) are to scan the QR code “Overseas Travelers” on their MySejahtera app.  
• All Travelers will be considered “Persons under Surveillance” (PUS) and will be issued with a “Home Surveillance Order (HSO) - Annex 14” and a wristband which they are required to wear during the quarantine period.   

Test fees shall be covered by the traveler.

•  While in quarantine, all travelers are required to undertake daily self-assessments via the Home Assessment Tool in the MySejahtera app.  RT-PCR/RTK Ag COVID -19 swab tests will be conducted on all travelers on day 5 for those travelers who prodiuce a RT - PCR COVID 19 test report upon arrival and on day 8 for those who did not. If the results of these tests are negative, travelers will be issued with a “Release Order” and discharged from quarantine on day 7 for those who had produced a RT - PCR COVID 19 test report upon arrival and on day 10 for those who did not. 

Please find the below self-explanatory update regarding entry to Malaysia for international students and Medical travellers.  

•   The Immigration Department of Malaysia has issued a new directive (Ref: IM.101/HQ-G/1130/1/1-2 Jld. 13(22) on 18 th  October 2020 and decided that existing International students from Public and Private Higher Education Institutions will be allowed entry into Malaysia to continue their studies.  Please note that the entry restrictions for (23) countries that have been barred by Malaysia remains in force and all students from these countries are still not allowed to enter Malaysia.
• The Immigration Department of Malaysia subsequently issued another directive (Ref: IM.101/HQ-G/1130/1/1-2 Jld. 13(24) on 20 th  October 2020 which states that the  entry for all students from Language Centres (IPS) and International Accredited Training Centres (IATC) will be postponed to a date that will be announced later.
• All existing international students who have previously received the Travel Authorisation approval from the Director General, Immigration Department of Malaysia via EMGS may also proceed to enter Malaysia.  However, students from the 23 countries that are currently barred by the Malaysian Government are not allowed to enter Malaysia in spite of previously receiving a Travel Authorisation approval.  
• Obtain a Travel Authorization from the Director General, Immigration Department of Malaysia (students must apply through EMGS)
• Upon receiving the Travel Authorization, download and complete a Letter of Undertaking (LoU) and Indemnity for Person Under Surveillance
• Obtain a Letter of Approval (Entry Permit) from an accredited Malaysian Mission abroad
• Upon arrival in Malaysia, these students will also be subjected to the relevant procedures which includes the compulsory 14-day quarantine period at designated quarantine stations and undergo the relevant COVIID-19 screening test. All the associated cost will be borne by the students.

Entry Procedures for Foreign Nationals on the purpose of Medical Visits

• The patient and one (1) accompanying person must firstly register through the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC). The MHTC will then present the list of applicants to the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM).
• The Immigration Department of Malaysia will go through the name list of both the patient and accompanying person and will give their approval to MHTC who will then notify the applicant. The approval letter for entry into Malaysia will be issued by the MHTC and this letter must be presented to the Immigration Officer upon arrival.
• Once the immigration approval has been obtained, both the patient and accompanying person must take a PCR or COVID-19 swab test with a negative result, within three (3) days prior to arriving in Malaysia
• Compulsory quarantine is not required however the patient and accompanying person must be taken straight away to the hospital which is managed by the MHTC personnel immediately upon arrival.

Date: 29 September 2020

Malaysia entry/exit Requirements:

Please find notification from Immigration Malaysia on the Malaysian Government’s entry ban on citizens of countries recording more than 150,000 cases of Covid-19.

• All passengers with visit visa are still NOT allowed to enter Malaysia

The countries are: the United States, Brazil, India, Peru, Columbia, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Iran, Pakistan, France, Turkey, United Kingdom, Germany, Iraq, Spain, Philippines, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Bangladesh.   

• Also barred are spouses (from the aforesaid countries) of Malaysian citizens and their children. 

The following categories from the entry restricted countries are allowed to enter Malaysia with an approval from Immigration Malaysia:

1) All expatriates (including RP-T, PVP & Dependents)

4) Foreign students

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https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/

• The following are exempted from the ban:

-       Diplomats

-       Ship crew who are required to enter Malaysia to undergo sign on/joint-ship/sign-off activities.

-       Flight crew ( Tech & Cabin) of commercial or private aircraft entering Malaysia for the purposes of operating the aircraft.

-       Crew & Professional workers of the Oil & Gas Industry (with existing passes). 

• Checks on travel documentation i.e. Passports (place of issue) etc will be undertaken on all entry points to the country.   Passport holders, long term pass holders, Permanent Residents of the aforesaid countries will be denied entry. Such passengers are to be handed over to Airlines for repatriation.  
• Passengers from the aforesaid countries transiting at Malaysian airports and all other gateways are permitted provided they do not clear immigration.
• The implementation will start at 00:01 hrs. on 07 Sep (Mon), passengers from the aforesaid countries that arrive after midnight will be affected.
• All arriving passengers into Malaysia are to be quarantined at a dedicated monitored quarantine facility for a period of 14 days from the time of arrival. All costs associated with quarantine and COVID-19 Test are to be covered by passenger and it ranges from MYR 4700.00 - 5000.00
• Tourist is NOT allowed entry to Malaysia, No acceptance with visit visa.  
• Passengers must download the MySejahtera application on a smart phone and completed all details required.

Malaysia on entry/exit procedures for Malaysian Citizens:   

(a) Categories who DO NOT require prior approval from Immigration.

• Diplomats and their dependents on posting overseas.
• Students and their dependents commencing or resuming studies overseas.
• Students due to sit for examinations overseas.
• Malaysians escorting students overseas ( restricted to 2 persons per student)  
• Permanent Residents/ Long term pass holders of countries overseas.
• Oil & Gas and Marine crew required to  sign on  vessels berthed overseas.

Persons who fall under the categories above are required to produce supporting documents as proof of status at departing immigration checkpoints before they are allowed to leave the country.  

(b) Categories who ARE REQUIRED to obtain prior approval from Immigration.  

• Those attending Meetings, Exhibitions, Conferences overseas or wanting to travel overseas for business reasons.

(c)  Categories who ARE PROHIBITED from leaving the country.

• Those wanting to travel overseas for leisure purposes.
• Those wanting to travel overseas to visit family, friends or relatives.
• Procedures for Entering Malaysia.
• Malaysians currently overseas or have been given permission to leave Malaysia during the MCO and would now like to return to the country.

Malaysians currently in any country whose citizens are subject to the latest entry ban into Malaysia or are long term pass holders of those countries who had left Malaysia at some point during the MCO.

 find the attached health form to be filled by passengers and shown to health authorities upon arrival Mali.

 FICHE DE SURVEILLANCE INFECTION A CORONAVIRUS AUX POINTS D’ENTREE  

Passenger must Submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate no older than seven (07) days; 

Mali is reopened for regular passengers flights effective 25 July 2020. 

Health related entry requirements for inbound (arriving) passengers:

• Mandatory wearing of face mask;
• Temperature measurement on arrival and routine health checks, Submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate no older than seven (07) clear days,
• Download and complete the following forms on the websites:  www.sante.gov.ml  and   www.anac-mali.org
• The crews are subjected to temperature measurement and self-containment in their hotel.

The passenger in connection or in transit must Submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate no older than seven (07) days.

Date: 09 February 2021

 Updated Mozambique entry restrictions:

• Passenger arriving must present a negative PCR with negative result done at origin within  72 hours from departure, being exempt from quarantine on arrival.
• Mozambicans with more than 72 hours PCR can still be accepted, but they are subject to test on arrival and quarantine at their own expenses
• Validity of PCR is 14 days counted from sample date for all passengers that make short trip abroad or need multiple entries;
• Children from 0 to 11 are exempt to present the test

Entry allowed for:

• Mozambican citizens
• Foreigners with valid work visa
• Foreigners with valid residence visa (DIRE)
• Foreigners for Tourism (VISA ON ARRIVAL), as long as they have return ticket within 30 days, hotel booking or sponsor letter (if family visit).
• All passengers must present a proof of Reaction test in Polymerase Chain (PCR) with negative result SARS-CoV-2, carried out in the country of origin in last 96 hours before departure, being exempt from quarantine regime after arrival;
• The validity of the SARS COV-2 PCR test is 14 days, counted from the sample collection date, for Mozambicans or foreign nationals who need multiple entries into the country in a short period of time or take a short trip abroad;
• National citizens returning home and who do not have a valid SARS COV-2 PCR test (expired Covid test), CAN STILL BOARD, but subject to the quarantine regime or testing at their own expense at arrival;
• Children from 0 to 11 years of age are exempt to present the COVID-19 test when entering the national territory.

Passenger can enter into the country via one of the below options:

• Mozambican citizen
• Foreigner coming to work, with valid work Visa
• Foreigner with valid Residence Visa
• Foreigner for tourism (visa on arrival), as long as he/she has settled hotel booking and return ticket within 30 days of departure flight as tourism visa is issued for 30 days

If work visa and residence visas are not valid, passenger must possess an additional specific immigration authorization.

 COVID-19 Regulations/Requirements:

 Passengers can enter into the country via one of the below options:

• Foreigner for tourism (visa on arrival), as long as he has/she settled hotel booking and return ticket within 30 days of departure flight as tourism visa is issued for 30 days only
• If work visa and residence visas are not valid, they must possess an additional specific immigration authorization 
• All passengers must  present a proof of Reaction test in Polymerase Chain (PCR) with negative result SARS-CoV-2, carried out in the country of origin in 72 hours before departure, being exempt from quarantine regime
• The validity of the SARS COV-2 PCR test is 14 days , counted from the sample collection date, for Mozambicans or foreign nationals who need multiple entries into the country in a short period of time or take a short trip abroad. If a passenger is in MPM and takes a test to travel out and comes back within 14 days then the test he has done when leaving will be valid.
• National citizens returning from travel and who do not have a valid SARS COV-2 PCR test, subject to the quarantine regime or subject to testing at their own expense at arrival 
• Children from 0 to 11 years of age are exempt to present the COVID-19 test when entering the national territory.

Date: 03 November 2020

Mozambique entry requirements:

• Passengers coming for Tourism can now get visa on arrival as long as they are eligible per TIMATIC.  However, the passengers coming for touristic purpose should have confirmed hotel booking. They should also be able to have enough currency/money to support themselves during their stay. 
• Still entry is subject to screening & profiling of the Immigration personnel.
• Passengers must have confirmed return tickets.
• All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done at origin within 72hrs of departure.
• For Citizens (ONLY) PCR is required but if they come without PCR test, they will do mandatory self-quarantine of 14 days
• Children up to 11 years of age are exempted from presenting PCR result
• The 14 days mandatory self-quarantine has now been lifted
• Valid work Visa
• Valid DIRE/Residence

Date: 30 September 2020

• Mozambican Citizens are authorized for entry and exit without prior approval from Ministry of Interior.
• Foreigners who want to leave Mozambique can exit without prior approval or authorization from Ministry of Interior
• Foreigners those who want to enter Mozambique, can be allowed provided that they have the following documentation:
• Valid work visa
• Valid temporary stay visa
• Valid DIRE / residence card

The grace period of accepting passengers with an expired Work/Residence permit has now ended.  All foreigners coming to Mozambique need to have a valid document.  

There is no Visa on Arrival; hence prior visa needs to be secured for other travelers beforehand.

Mozambique COVID-19 related entry requirements: Decree 69/2020 of 11 Aug.

• all passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done at origin within 72hrs of departure to be able to enter Maputo
• all passengers will have to do mandatory Self quarantine for 10 days
• after 10 days, they must repeat the PCR test and the cost will be covered by passenger only
• if passenger cannot pay for the PCR test, he/she must do quarantine for 14 days
• at public places, the face mask or face shield is mandatory
• social distancing of 1.5m is a must
• Nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
• Nationals of China (People's Rep.) cannot transit without visa (TWOV) in Myanmar.
• Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.) on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
• Passengers who have been in Hubei Province of China (People's Rep.) and Daegu and Gyeongbuk Regions of Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Myanmar.
• This does not apply to nationals of Myanmar. They are subject to 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Myanmar.

5. Passengers who have been in areas other than Daegu and Gyeongbuk Regions of Korea (Rep.) are required to present a medical certificate that proves no symptoms of acute respiratory illness prior to boarding. They are subject to 14-day quarantine at their home or hotel upon arrival in Myanmar.

6. All passengers who have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy or Spain in the past 14 days are subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Date: 22 October 2020

 Namibia Travel measures/restrictions update:

Effective date: from  22 October 2020 until midnight of 30 November 2020:   

• ALL travelers (including tourists, business travelers and all Namibians and Permit Holders) who arrive in Namibia with a negative PCR test result, that is not older than 72 hours, will be permitted to proceed to their final destination in the country. The requirement for the mandatory 5 day retest has been withdrawn.
• All travelers who arrive in Namibia with a negative PCR test result that is older than 72 hours but not older than 7 days will be permitted to enter the country. However, they will be required to undergo 7-days supervised quarantine at home or tourism facility.  In the event that these environments do not fulfill quarantine requirements, the travelers will be placed under mandatory Government quarantine facilities at own cost.
• Non-Namibians, who do not present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, will not be granted entry into the country.
• Returning Namibian citizens or Permit Holders may enter the country with or without a COVID-19 PCR test result.  In the event such persons present a positive test result or no result at all, they will be subjected to mandatory quarantine and testing or isolation, after arrival. This provision shall also apply to aircraft and marine vessel crewmembers; humanitarian aid workers, essential service providers, as well as operators and drivers of cross-border transport vehicles who arrive in the country without the requisite test.

According to the latest COVID-19 regulation of Namibia, persons entering Namibia shall be required to present negative Covid-19 PCR test result which is not older than 7 days and which is issued by a certified laboratory. Passengers without Negative PCR test result shall be subjected to mandatory quarantine at own cost.

Please read carefully the below/attached regulation for more, detailed and complete information with regard to Namibia entry requirements

Namibia COVID-19 regulation

Date: 01 September 2020 

Namibia re-opens the Hosea Kutako International Airport to international tourists effective 01 September 2020 with the following requirement:

Entry Requirement

• Entry into the country will only be allowed via Hosea Kutako International Airport as from 01 September 2020.
• All tourist arrivals must have a negative PCR result not older than 72 hours before boarding to be allowed entry into Namibian territory.
• Tourists must complete an epidemiological questionnaire to be submitted together with the full travel itinerary to health staff on the ground at the airport. Form can be obtained at  www.namibiatourism.com.na

Requirements for the Airlines

• Airlines should adhere to international aviation standards as prescribed by IATA (International Air Traffic Association) covid-19 health and safety measures.
• Airlines must make sure that travelers boarding to Namibia are in possession of valid PCR test issued by an accredited testing center in the country of origin of the traveler's trip.
• Must ensure that all passengers have PCR tests results that are not older than72 hours.
• Passengers with PCR tests older than 72 hours or with no test will be turned back on the cost of the airline.
• Passengers must be scanned and screened for temperature before boarding and those with temperatures more than 38°C must go through necessary assessment and testing for Covid-19 before they are allowed to board.

Testing/Screening on Arrival

• All international passengers arriving into Namibia will undergo temperature screening.
• Symptomatic travelers with body temperatures equal to or above 38°C will be tested for Covid-19 at the airport. In addition to this temperature level, if a traveler is coughing, has shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, sore throat and headache -   they will be isolated in specific facilities designated by the MoHSS until their results are ready.
• A traveler, who provides on arrival a valid and negative PCR result in compliance with entry requirement, will be allowed to proceed to the certified tourist facility of booking for 7days seclusion.

Seclusion Requirements

• All travelers will be required to stay for 7 days at their first tourist facility or accommodation which must be duly registered with NTB and health certified by MoHSS
• All travelers who entered Namibia will be tested for COVID -19 on day 5 of seclusion at the first tourist facility of their stay. Test Results will be provided by day7 after which tourist will be allowed to continue with itinerary if results are negative. If the result is positive, the tourist will be taken to an isolation facility.

Visas Requirement

• All travelers must adhere to the existing visa requirements applicable to their countries. 

Date 08 September 2020

Niger entry requirement:

• All citizens including foreigners with valid VISA are allowed to enter Niger.
• Mandatory certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test less than 72 hours validity.
• A fine of 500 Euros per passenger will be imposed on the Airline, if the passenger boarded without a negative COVID-19 PCR test result or with an invalid negative COVID-19 PCR test result exceeding 72 Hours.
• Any foreign traveler, who refuses to be tested on arrival for the COVID-19 test at the Airport, will be deported on the same flight.
• Any Nigerien traveler who refuses to be tested on arrival the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, will be quarantined at his own expense in a hotel provided for this purpose and his passport will be withheld by the police until the test is carried out.
• Any passenger who has been tested for COVID-19 PCR at the airport will have their passport taken by the police until the result

Date: 21 January 2021

 Please refer the following link for information regarding The Netherlands travel restriction.

  https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19

Effective Date:  Saturday 23 January 2021 at 00.01.

Date: 26 December 2020

From 00.01 on 29 December 2020 all passengers, including Dutch nationals, must (Mandatory) have a recent negative PCR test declaration in order to board an aircraft bound for the Netherlands. The test must have been conducted no more than 72 hours prior to the passenger’s scheduled arrival in the Netherlands. Anyone who does not have a negative test declaration will be denied boarding.

The traveler must be able to show the following documents:

• an official negative COVID-19 test result;
• completed and signed Negative Test Declaration

They show these documents to the airline before departure and after arrival at the security region or the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.

Mandatory information on test result and statement:

The negative test result must be in English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch. The document is checked on 5 points:

• Type of test: This must be a molecular PCR test and a test for Sars-Cov-2 / COVID-19. Any other type of test, including a quick test, is not valid;
• Test result: must be negative (or not detected);
• First and last name: in accordance with the passport;
• Date and time of taking the test: The test is a maximum of 72 hours old upon arrival in the Netherlands;
• Details of the institute or laboratory that administered the test.

72 hours: time of the test or the time of the test result?:

The time between the moment of taking the test and arrival in the Netherlands may not exceed 72 hours. The test result must be known before someone enters their flight/ship towards the Netherlands.

Traveler without a negative test result and statement will not enter the Netherlands.

Home quarantine:

The negative test is not a substitute for home quarantine. You will stay at home for 10 days if you arrived from an area with an orange travel advice due to many corona infections.

Negative test result is not a health statement:

Travelers must also have completed a health statement when entering the Netherlands by plane.

Date: 28 November 2020

• All passengers coming to Niger, who present the negative COVID-19 PCR test at the airport will have their passports withdrawn by the police and they will be placed in home self-lockdown for 7 days. A COVID-19 test will be done on the 7th day for free by the health services. If the test result is negative, the self-isolation will be terminated, and the passports will be returned to those concerned. This measure does not concern short-stay travelers of less than 14 days. This will come into force from November 27, 2020.
• Passengers coming to Niger without valid COVID19 PCR test, they will get test up on arrival at the expense of the passenger.
• Any passenger who has been tested for COVID-19 PCR at the airport will have their passport taken by the police until the result.

  Revised COVID-19 requirement regarding “permit to travel certificate/QR Code. Please pay attention to the below items:

•   Online payment is mandatory for passengers originated from UK and South Africa. The Passengers MUST show evidence of having paid for their post-arrival Day-7 COVID-19 PCR test prior to boarding.
• online payment is  mandatory for passengers originating from other countries.
• Permit to Travel Certificate/QR Code is mandatory for all travelers.
•  Passengers MUST perform a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 4 days (96 hours) before boarding.

covid19-provisional-quarantine-protocol-for_air-travel

find the attached latest COVID-19 related entry restrictions to Nigeria

PROTOCOL FOR ALL PASSENGERSORIGINATING FROM UNITED KINGDOM (UK) AND SOUTH AFRICA:

With the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria and the reported highly transmissible new variant of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has reviewed the quarantine protocol as follows:

For flights and passengers originating from the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa with final destination being Nigeria, the following shall apply:

• Pre-departure PERMIT TO  FL Y/QR code generated from the Nigeria International Travel Portal ( https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng ) showing evidence of payment for the post-arrival day 7 COVID-19 PCR test and;
• Documentary evidence of a NEGATIVE COVID·19 PCR result done within 96 hours (4 days) of boarding from a verifiable laboratory or health facility.
• On arrival in Nigeria, passengers will be received and processed separately by Public Health authorities.
• All passengers will be required to self-isolate for 7 days after arrival followed by a COVID-19 PCR test.
• Passengers with a post-arrival NEGATIVE COVID-19 PCR result can exit isolation at day 8. Those with a POSITIVE COVID-19 PCR result will be referred for isolation and further management.
• A dedicated register of arriving passengers from the United Kingdom and South Africa will be opened for enhanced surveillance and active enforcement of these protocols.
• Affected Airlines:This applies to all airlines with passengers originating from the United Kingdom and South Africa regardless of transit arrangements.

This shall be applicable to scheduled and non-scheduled flights conveying passengers originating from United Kingdom and South Africa. The earlier quarantine protocol which became effective on

18th  September 2020 shall continue to subsist for flights originating from other countries except for the validity of the Pre-departure PCR test result which will now be 96 hours  (4 days) from date of departure.

Effective: Monday 28th  December 2020 at 0001 Local Time (2301 UTC).

• Non-compliance:

Punitive measures shall be taken against airlines who fail to comply with this All Operators Letter. The punitive measures shall include but not limited to the following:

• Airlines shall be fined $3,500 (Three Thousand Five dollars) for each defaulting passenger.
• Airlines may be required to return non-Nigerian defaulting passengers to point of embarkation.
• Repeated non-compliance by any Airline will lead to the suspension of the Airline's Approval/Permit to Fly into the country.

Nigerian Entry Requirement in relation to COVID-19:

Nigeria entry restriction/requirement

Norwegian nationals are exempted from the presentation of documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to departure.

Date: 28 January 2021

 Please note The following Travel restrictions issued today by Norwegian Government and ensure compliance of the same.

 The Norwegian Government has today implemented more strict entry restrictions with effect from 28 January 2021, 23:00 UTC. For more information see the press release:  https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-introduces-its-strictest-entry-rules-since-march-2020/id2830390/

COVID-19, Travel restrictions:  New entry restrictions from 28 January 2021 23:00 UTC:

• Only Norwegian citizens and residents in Norway can travel to Norway. Some exemptions apply for among others close relatives to residents in Norway, foreign nationals with certain critical functions and passengers in international transit. All other foreign nationals will be turned away at the border.

1) Fill out digital entry registration at  WWW.ENTRYNORWAY.NO .

2)  Present documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to departure.

3) Get tested for covid-19 at the airport upon arrival.

4) Stay in quarantine for 10 days. Rules and exceptions on:  WWW.HELSENORGE.NO/EN/CORONAVIRUS .

  Crew: crew are exempted from the new entry restrictions.

• Crew are not required to present a certificate of a negative covid-19 test.
• Crew that leave the aircraft must fill out digital entry registration.
• No requirement for crew to get tested for covid-19 at the airport for overnight stay.
• crew that within the last 10 days have been in united kingdom, south Africa, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal or brazil, must get tested for covid-19 at the Norwegian border at the airport.

There is also a change for ENSB, SVALBARD, LONGYEAR:

 Please find below a new NOTAM issued today.

 NOTAM A0307/21

 COVID-19: TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ENSB, SVALBARD, LONGYEAR.

Travel restrictions for all Passengers arriving in Norway:

• Passengers to ENSB, SVALBARD, LONGYEAR that anyone arriving in Norway from a red area/country must complete their full quarantine period on the mainland of Norway prior to travelling to SVALBARD this also applies for residents.  In addition, from 28 January 2021 23:00 UTC, all passengers travelling to  ENSB, SVALBARD, LONGYEAR must present documentation of a negative covid-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to departure.  More information on  WWW.HELSENORGE.NO/EN/CORONAVIRUS .

Date: 24 January 2021

Please note the follwing travel requirments for Norway and ensure compliance of the same.

From 24 January 2021 23:01 UTC the requirement is that passengers have documentation of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time . The flight may be direct, nonstop or include intermediate stops. This will open for travellers from other continents with longer travel time.

For more information please click here .

COVID-19, Travel Restrictions:

When arriving in Norway travelers are obliged by law to:

https://isolation.ethiopianairlines.com/smg/1?url=WWW.ENTRYNORWAY.NO.&metadata=eyJ0ZW5hbnRfaWQiOiIiLCJ1dWlkIjoiQUREMzQ5QTYxQ0FGNDU2MDg2MDY4ODY3NTYzOEQ0RTkiLCJkYXRldGltZSI6IjE2MTE0MzE2MTUifQ%3D%3D&sig=1FCCF975E119A8D49FB395FA132F08BB882F8DD2D6F76119FE4F1A4DCECE35F1 . 

• Present documentation of negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours and from 24 January 2021 2300 UTC the test must be taken within 24 hours prior to departure. 
• Get tested for COVID-19 in Norway upon arrival.
• Stay in quarantine for 10 day.

Rules and exceptions on: https://isolation.ethiopianairlines.com/smg/1?url=WWW.HELSENORGE.NO%2FEN%2FCORONAVIRUS.&metadata=eyJ0ZW5hbnRfaWQiOiIiLCJ1dWlkIjoiMjQ5OUQ2RTlFQkNCNDc5MzhCQjhBMDFCMTI3MEMxNkEiLCJkYXRldGltZSI6IjE2MTE0MzE2MTUifQ%3D%3D&sig=3BDED0EE1B0DF2DAEB329830C38ED207A09E093F55187D800DE1B3F4FCEC7176

The Ministry has clarified that the requirement to get tested for Covid-19 will apply also for crew if they within the last 10 days have been to the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal or Brazil. As a consequence, crew that have been in one or more of these countries in the last 10 days that leave the aircraft and cross the Norwegian border, will have to undergo testing at the airport. The requirement will apply from 24 January 2021 23:00 UTC.

Crew that leave the aircraft must fill out digital entry registration. No requirement for crew to get tested for COVID-19 at the airport  for overnight stay. Crew that within the last 10 days have been in United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal or Brazil, must get tested for COVID-19 at the Norwegian boarder at the airport. Crew and minimum support personnel must be in quarantine when off duty.

Effective date from: Sun 24 Jan 2021 2301 UTC to: Mon 01 Mar 2021 23:59

18 January 2021

As of  1600 UTC ,  18 January 2021 , all arriving passengers from red countries will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival. The test will be administered at the airport.

         January 11, 2021

  Please find some important updates with regards to the electronic registration form for the self-declaration.

•   The electronic registration form is now also available in English, https://reg.entrynorway.no/
•   Information about the requirements, and about the registration has been translated to various languages https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/koronavirus-covid-19/travel-to-norway/id2791503/
•  The hotline for help with the electronic registration form can now offer assistance in Polish, Romanian, Russian and Lithuanian via telephone     +47-33412870
• A hotline for all other questions relating to entry, testing and quarantine has been established on telephone +47-21937849 (from abroad) or 81555015 (from Norway

      QR_Entrynorway

January 08, 2021

 Covid-19: Travel restrictions ENSB SVALBARD, LONGYEAR:

 Travel restrictions for all passengers arriving in Norway. Anyone arriving in Norway from a red area/country must complete their full quarantine period on the mainland of Norway prior to traveling to SVALBARD. This also applies for residents. More information on:  www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus .

Effective Date from: Wed 06 Jan 2021 10:34 to: Tue 06 Apr 2021 23:59

 Please also note the updated self-declaration forms in various languages can be found here:  https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/koronavirus-covid-19/self-declaration-form-for-persons-who-are-to-undergo-entry-quarantine/id2791503/  .

 More information relating to international travel can be found here:  https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/international-travels/#rules-upon-entry-into-norway

Date: 03 January 2021

Starting from 02 January 2021, the Norwegian government have introduced an electronic registration form that can be used instead of the paper based self-declaration form. Please find attached information about this electronic registration form in Norwegian and English from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.

 Any questions relating to this electronic registration form can be directed to  [email protected]  or +47-33412870.

Registration of arrival to Norway

Registrering av innreise til Norge

Date: 02 January 2021

COVID-19 travel restriction for arriving passengers and crew effective January 02, 2021 09:00:00 UTC until March 01, 2021 23:59:00 UTC:

When arriving in Norway travellers are obliged by law to:

·         Present a completed registration form.

·         Present documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hour before entry.

·         Get tested for COVID-19 in Norway within 24 hours after arrival.

·         Stay in quarantine for 10 days.

Rules and exceptions on:  www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus .

Crew: no changes:

·         All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions upon entry into Norway.

·         Crew are not required to present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test.

·         Crew and minimum support personnel must be in quarantine when off duty.

·         Crew and minimum support personnel with longer stay in Norway, must be tested for COVID-19 at last every 7 days.

·         Crew that leave the aircraft must submit the self-declaration form.

Updated self-declaration forms in various languages can be found here:  https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/koronavirus-covid-19/self-declaration-form-for-persons-who-are-to-undergo-entry-quarantine/id2791503/  .

• All passengers arriving to Norway must fill a form before landing in Norway. This form can be found using the below link and must be filled and submitted / handed over to the Police authority upon arrival at Norway.

The link: https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/493acaa2bb94492db3887a62c9f84e98/avkrysningsskjema_innreise_eng_22-12_2.pdf

  Date: 15 December 2020

Validity: from Mon Dec 14 09:22:00 UTC 2020 to Fri Jan 15 23:59:00 UTC 2021

Requirements for passengers arriving in Norway:

• All arriving passengers from red countries must be in quarantine for 10 days after arrival in Norway. Passengers from red countries - other than Norwegian citizens and persons residing in Norway - must present a certificate of a negative covid-19 test when they arrive in Norway. Certain exceptions apply. For details of countries, accepted test methods and certificates, see helsenorge.no/en . The test must have been taken less than 72 hours before entry. Persons not presenting such a test may be refused entry.
•  All arriving passengers that are to be in quarantine must be able to document that they have access to a suitable place for the stay in quarantine. Details on this are provided at helsenorge.no/en . Temporary entry and exit controls will be performed at the internal Schengen border. If you get sick or have symptoms, self-isolate and call 116 117 for testing.
• All crew and minimum support personnel that are required to carry out cargo and passenger flights are exempt from the travel restrictions upon entry into Norway.
• Crew and minimum support personnel must be in quarantine when off duty.
• Crew and minimum support personnel with longer stay in Norway, must be tested for covid-19 at last every 7 days.

PHILIPPINES

Latest Philippines Bureau of Immigration advisory for ARRIVAL  effective Feb 1, 2021 .

 All foreign nationals (except for section 9(e) visa holders) shall  present a pre-booked accommodation for at least seven (7) nights in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility  at the immigration counters for initial check.  Those who fail to present a pre-booked accommodation shall be denied entry and shall be boarded immediately in the next available flight.

 Section 9(E) visa holders-  diplomats accredited to Philippines including foreign embassies and foreign Government and international organization officials (with pre-booked accommodation for at least seven (7) nights in an accredited quarantine hotel/facility).

 Please find list of accredited quarantine hotels/facilities.

Passengers Allowed To Travel To And From The Philippines Effective 01 February 2021

FACILITIES SUITABLE ONLY FOR MANDATORY QUARANTINE:

1.       1109 Red Manor

2.       1246 Alfredo

3.       5880 Enriquez Residences

4.       832 Centro St. Dormitory

5.       Aliw-Inn Pasay

6.       Aloha Hotel- Tagaytay

7.       Amaron Food and Catering Services

8.       Antoine’s Despacito

9.       Artina Zobel Residences (Formerly Artina Suites Hotel)

10.   Astoria Plaza, Ortigas

11.   Astrotel Avenida

12.   Astrotel- Novaliches

13.   Astrotel, Monumento

14.   Aurora Cubao Hotel

15.   Axiaa, West Ave. Q. C.

16.   B Hotel, Alabang

17.   Balesin Island Club

18.   Bayview Park Hotel, Manila

19.   Bel Air SOHO

20.   Berjaya Hotel, Makati

21.   Best Fortune Hotel

22.   Brentwood Suites

23.   Broadway Court Apartelle

24.   Buenbyahe hotels and rooms, Edsa Mandaluyong

25.   Camelot Hotel

26.   Casa Micarosa Hotels and Residences Co, Ltd, Malate

27.   Century Park Hotel, Manila

28.   Chill Hotel- Monumento

29.   Copacobana, Edsa Pasay

30.   Country Lodge- Pasig

31.   Crosswind Ocean Hotel

32.   D Circle Hotel – Manila

33.   Daisy Drive Inn- Pasig

34.   Dians Place/Dian Suites, Palanan Makati

35.   DusitD2, The Fort Manila

36.   Earnshaw Residences

37.   Eastgate Maritime Training Center, Inc

38.   EL Rancho, Alabang

39.   Eurotel Vivaldi, Cubao

40.   Eurotel, Las Piňas

41.   Eurotel, North Edsa

42.   Fersal Hotel, Kalayaan

43.   Fersal Hotel, P. Tuazon

44.   Fersal Inn Makati

45.   Fersal Inn Manila

46.   Fil star Maritime Corporation/Dormitory Manila

47.   First Pacific Leadership Academy, Antipolo City

48.   G Residences- with conditions

49.   Garden Plaza Suite

50.   Gardenia Terrace Motel

51.   Go Hotel, Ortigas

52.   Gomez House by Hotel Durban, Makati

53.   Good 101 Hotel/Reddoorz Quiapo Branch

54.   Gran Prix Hotel and Resort, Ermita

55.   Gran Prix Hotel, Cubao

56.   Gran Prix Hotel, Pasay

57.   Halina Drive Inn Hotel – Sta. Mesa

58.   Halina Hotel- Avenida

59.   Halina Hotel- Libertad

60.   Hedda Hotel

61.   Herald Suites, Chino Roces

62.   Herald Suites, Polaris

63.   Herald Suites, Solana

64.   Heroes Hotel, Sta. Ana Manila

65.   Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City

66.   Hotel 101 Manila- Macapagal

67.   Hotel 99 Cubao

68.   Hotel 99 Monumento

69.   Hotel 99- Quiapo

70.   Hotel Durban, Makati

71.   Hotel Juliano, Ermita Mla.

72.   Hotel Rosemarie

73.   Hotel Sogo- Buendia Pasay Blvd.

74.   Hotel Sogo- Makati Ave.

75.   Hotel Sogo Quirino

76.   Hotel Sogo Recto

77.   Hotel Sogo- Yabut Guadalupe

78.   Hotel Victoria de Malate

79.   Infinity Tower Suites

80.   Internship Navigation Training Center ECC Bldg. – with conditions

81.   Jade Vine Restaurant and Executive Inn, Ermita

82.   Jardin de Rosal- Pasig

83.   JCY Hotel

84.   Jinjiang Inn, Makati

85.   Jinjiang Inn, Ortigas

86.   Joyce Apartelle – Mandaluyong

87.   Kaela Allyson Dormitory Properties, Inc. Manila

88.   Kaimito Residences, Manila

89.   Kamarote Dormitory, Malate

90.   King Arthur Hotel- Pasig

91.   Klir Waterpark Resort and Hotel

92.   Liza Lodge, Pasay

93.   Lykes Hotel- Cubao

94.   Mama Guest House Corporation

95.   Manila Lotus Hotel

96.   Manila Venetian Reddoorz

97.   Marikina Hotel and Convention Center exclusive for Marikina Residents Only

98.   Mariposa Hotel, Marcos Hi way, Pasig

99.   Marla Management and Realty Corp. Paranaque

100.                        MC Hotel- Novaliches/Hotel Fox Oyo 637

101.                        Melbourne Suites

102.                        Metro Deluxe Residences, Pasay

103.                        Mini Suites Eton Tower- Makati

104.                        Miramar Hotel

105.                        Momarco Forest Cove Resort and Hotel

106.                        My Space Hotel, BGC

107.                        My Town Capetown

108.                        My Town Seoul

109.                        MyTown Amsterdam

110.                        MyTown Athens7

111.                        MyTown Auckland

112.                        MyTown Kyoto

113.                        MyTown New York

114.                        MyTown Rio

115.                        Nano Nest- Poblacion Makati

116.                        New Orleans Hotel

117.                        Nice Hotel – Pasig

118.                        Nice Hotel- Arayat Cubao

119.                        Nice Hotel- Aurora Cubao

120.                        Nice Hotel- Mandaluyong

121.                        Nice Hotel- Mc Arthur

122.                        Nice Hotel- Monumento Samson Road

123.                        Ola Hostel

124.                        One Liberty Hotel

125.                        One Pacific Place Serviced Residences, Makati

126.                        Oracle Hotel, Katipunan Quezon City

127.                        Orchid Garden Suites Manila

128.                        Oxford Suites Makati

129.                        Oyo La Scala Residences

130.                        Oyo Red Velvet Hotel

131.                        OYO181 Manila Airport Hotel

132.                        Paragon Tower Ermita Hotel, Inc.

133.                        Park Bed and Breakfast- Pasay

134.                        Parque Espana, Alabang

135.                        Pasig View Lodge

136.                        Pearl Lane Hotel

137.                        Punta De Fabian Resort, Inc. Baras Rizal

138.                        Quarto

139.                        Queensland Hotel- Harrison

140.                        Queensland Lodge- Sta. Mesa

141.                        Quirino Hostela Manila

142.                        Quoalla Hotel Makati

143.                        Ralph Anthony Suites, Ermita

144.                        Ranch Hotel/ EL rancho- Tunasan, Muntinlupa

145.                        Red Hotel Cubao

146.                        Red Planet Hotel Amorsolo Makati

147.                        Red Planet Hotels, Binondo Corporation

148.                        Red Planet Hotel Manila Bay

149.                        Reddoorz 3026 Hen. Del Pilar St. Bangkal Makati, City

150.                        Reddoorz Better Living

151.                        Reddoorz D’ Builders Room Lower Bicutan, Taguig

152.                        Reddoorz D’ Builders Room Phase 1 Taguig

153.                        Reddoorz D’ Builders Room Phase 2 Taguig

154.                        Reddoorz Jardin Suites

155.                        Reddoorz Plus (Formerly Rental Bee)

156.                        Reddoorz Plus Evangelista Propiedad Realty Corp

157.                        Reddoorz Plus Near Osmeňa Highway 2

158.                        Residencia San Vicente Inc.

159.                        Richmonde Hotel, Eastwood

160.                        Riviera Mansion, Malate

161.                        Rose Garden Inn – Sta.Mesa

162.                        Rothman Hotel, Malate

163.                        San Carlos

164.                        Seda Nuvali

165.                        Silver Oaks Suites and Hotel

166.                        Sogo- Alabang

167.                        Sogo Avenida

168.                        Sogo- Caloocan

169.                        Sogo Hotel- Novaliches

170.                        Sogo- Malibay

171.                        Sogo- Pasay Rotonda

172.                        Sogo- Quezon Avenue

173.                        Sogo- Sta. Mesa

174.                        Sogo, Bacoor

175.                        Sogo, Molino

176.                        Sogo, Monumento

177.                        Sogo, Timog

178.                        Somerset Millenium, Makati

179.                        Spring Hotel Avenida

180.                        Spring Hotel Cubao

181.                        Starlight Bed and Breakfast

182.                        Stonehouse Hotel- Ermita

183.                        Stonehouse Hotel- Pasay

184.                        Sulit Dormitel Budget Hotel, Sta. Mesa Mla.

185.                        Sulit Place Hotel, West Ave. Q. C.

186.                        Tagaytay Haven- Ulat

187.                        Tesoro Apartments, Ermita

188.                        The Bayleaf Hotel, Cavite

189.                        The Linden Suites, Ortigas

190.                        The Pearl Manila Hotel

191.                        Time Travellers Hotel Manila

192.                        Time Travellers Hotel- Santillan Makati

193.                        Town and Country Hotel- V. Mapa

194.                        Town and Country Reposo

195.                        Tropicana Suites

196.                        University Pad Residences Taft

197.                        University Pad Residences Ubelt

198.                        Victoria Court- Canley

199.                        Victoria Court- Cuneta

200.                        Victoria Court- Gil Puyat

201.                        Victoria Court- Hill Crest

202.                        Victoria Court- North Edsa

203.                        Victoria Court- Pampanga

204.                        Victoria Court Suites

205.                        Victoria Court, Mc. Arthur

206.                        Victoria Court-Las Piñas

207.                        Victoria Court-Panorama

208.                        Wenceslao Dormitory Malate, Manila

209.                        Winston Hotel

210.                        Z Hostel, Poblacion Makati

211.                        Zen Premium Eastwood/Hotel 878 QC

212.                        Zen Premium near Rockwell Makati

213.                        Zen Premium Uptown BGC, Makati

214.                        Zen Rooms 10 th  Cubao

215.                        Zen Rooms Fortview, BGC

216.                        Zen Rooms Fortview, BGC

217.                        Zen Rooms Marvelle Studios, BGC, Makati

FACILITIES SUITABLE FOR STRINGENT QUARANTINE (These facilities are also suited for MANDATORY QUARANTINE):

1.       1898 Hotel Colonia – Makati

2.       Acacia Hotel, Alabang

3.       Aloha Hotel

4.       Amelie Hotel Manila

5.       Armada Hotel, Manila

6.       Ascott- BGC

7.       Ascott Makati

8.       Asiatel

9.       Astoria, Greenbelt

10.   Azumi Boutique Hotel, Alabang (w/ conditions)

11.   B Hotel, Quezon City

12.   Bayview Park Hotel Manila

13.   Bellevue, Alabang

14.   Belmont Hotel, Manila

15.   Best Western Hotel La Corona

16.   Blulane Hotel – Manila

17.   Cabin by Eco Hotels

18.   Casa Pura Inn and Suites Quezon City

19.   Citadines, Makati

20.   Citadines, Manila Bay

21.   Citadines Millenium, Ortigas

22.   City Garden Grand Hotel – Makati

23.   City Garden Hotel – Makati

24.   City Garden Suites- Manila

25.   Citystate Tower Hotel Manila

26.   Cocoon Hotel QC

27.   Conrad Hotel

28.   Container by Eco Hotels

29.   Cosmo Hotel and Studio Suites Espana

30.   Crimson Hotel, Alabang (w/ conditions)

31.   Crown Regency Hotel Makati

32.   Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas

33.   Days Hotel- Tagaytay

34.   Diamond Hotel Manila

35.   Discovery Primea Hotel – Makati

36.   Discovery Suites Ortigas

37.   Dusit Thani Hotel- Makati

38.   E-Hotel Makati

39.   El Cielito Hotel Makati

40.   Elan Hotel Annapolis

41.   Eurotel, Makati

42.   Eurotel, Pedro Gil

43.   Exchange Regency, Ortigas

44.   Executive Hotel, Manila

45.   F1 Hotel BGC

46.   Go Hotel Ermita

47.   Go Hotel, Otis

48.   Go Hotels Airport

49.   Go Hotels North, Edsa

50.   Go Hotels Timog

51.   Golden Phoenix Hotel, Macapagal

52.   Great Eastern Hotel

53.   H2O Hotel, Manila

54.   Hive Hotel and Convention Place, QC

55.   Holiday Inn and Suites -Makati

56.   Holiday Inn, Ortigas

57.   Hotel 2016- Manila

58.   Hotel Carlito- Tagaytay

59.   Hotel Celeste, Makati

60.   Hotel Domonique – Tagaytay

61.   Hotel Fox

62.   Hotel Jen

63.   Hotel Kimberly Manila

64.   Hotel Monticello -Tagaytay

65.   Hotel Rembrandt QC

66.   IM Hotel, Makati

67.   Kabayan Hotel (Building A)

68.   Lourdes Suites

69.   Lucky Chinatown

70.   Luxent Hotel, Timog QC

71.   Madison 101 Hotel and Tower, New Manila

72.   Makati Diamond Residences

73.   Makati Valero Grand Suites

74.   Manila Grand Opera Hotel

75.   Manila Hotel

76.   Manila Prince Hotel

77.   Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas

78.   Marriott Hotel, Manila

79.   MAXX Hotel Makati

80.   MAXX Hotel Ortigas

81.   MC Hotel- Fairview

82.   Mella Hotel C5 Ext. Las Pinas

83.   Microtel Batangas

84.   Microtel Eagle Ridge

85.   Microtel- Libis, Quezon City

86.   Microtel San Tomas

87.   Microtel South Forbes

88.   Microtel- UP Technohub

89.   Microtel Wyndham, MoA

90.   Midas Hotel

91.   Myplace

92.   Nest Nano Suites – Makati

93.   Networld Hotel

94.   New World Hotel Makati

95.   Nichols Airport Hotel

96.   Novotel Cubao

97.   Octagon Mansion Hotel, Manila

98.   Oyo Nano Suites Fort 55

99.   Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa

100.                        Pearl Blossom, Manila

101.                        Pearl Garden Hotel

102.                        Picasso Hotel- Makati

103.                        Pinoy Pamilya Hotel

104.                        Privato Hotel, Makati

105.                        Privato Hotel, Ortigas

106.                        Privato Hotel, QC

107.                        Quest Hotel- Tagaytay

108.                        Raffles and Fairmont Hotel, Makati

109.                        Ramada Manila Central

110.                        Red Planet ASEANA

111.                        Red Planet, Aurora Blvd.

112.                        Red Planet Hotel, Makati

113.                        Red Planet Mabini

114.                        Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas

115.                        Ritz Astor Hotel – Makati

116.                        Rizal Park Hotel

117.                        Royal Bellagio Hotel – Makati

118.                        Royal Parc Hotel- Tagaytay

119.                        Savoy Hotel, Manila

120.                        Seda BGC

121.                        Seda Residences, Makati

122.                        Seda Vertis North

123.                        Selah Loft Pasay

124.                        Selah Pods Pasay

125.                        Sequioa Hotel Manila Bay

126.                        Sequioa Hotel QC

127.                        Simplicity Co-living and Co-working, QC

128.                        Sofitel Philippine Plaza

129.                        Sogo Roxas Boulevard- Not all rooms have windows

130.                        Somerset Alabang Manila

131.                        Somerset Olympia Makati

132.                        Giles Hotel, Makati

133.                        Summit Hotel, QC

134.                        Tagaytay Haven- Mendez

135.                        The Alpha Suites, Makati

136.                        The Bayleaf, Intramuros

137.                        The Charter House -Makati

138.                        The Courtyard Hotel Pasay

139.                        The Henry Hotel Manila

140.                        The Heritage Hotel

141.                        The Linden Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig

142.                        The Selah Garden Hotel

143.                        The Sphere Residences- Makati

144.                        The TNKC Hotel

145.                        TRYP MoA Pasay

146.                        Vieve Hotel

147.                        Windy Ridge Malate, Manila

148.                        Winford Hotel

149.                        Winter Hotel Benitez Cubao

150.                        Winter Hotel Imperial

151.                        Wow Hotel Aurora Cubao

152.                        Wynwood Hotel

153.                        Y2 Residences (re Inspected (12-23-2020)

Date:  28 January 2021

Effective February 1, 2021, the testing and quarantine protocols for all persons allowed entry in the Philippines shall be as follows:

1.    Arriving passengers, regardless of origin, shall be required to undergo facility-based quarantine upon arrival;

2.    Unless the passenger exhibits symptoms at an earlier date while on quarantine, Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test shall be conducted on the fifth day from date of arrival in the Philippines;

3.    If the RT-PCR test yields a negative result, the passenger shall be endorsed to their local government units of destination who shall then coordinate transfer of said passenger from quarantine facility to the LGU and strictly monitor the remainder of the fourteen-day quarantine through their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams; and

4.    In all of the foregoing, appropriate patient management as outlined in the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases guidelines and the Department of Health Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment and Reintegration Strategies for COVID-19 shall still be observed.

January 15, 2021

Philippines updated travel advisory issued on 15 January 2021- Attached for your reference.

  Philippines updated travel advisory on 12 January 2021- Attached for your reference.

 Relative to the below advisory of 06January 2021 from CAB, please see attached updated advisory as of 09January 2021, to include  Austria  on the list of travel-restricted countries.

   Updated travel advisory  9 January 2021.

Philippines has updated CAB advisory on 06 January 2021 to include additional 6 countries ( Portugal, India, Finland, Norway, Jordan and Brazil ) as among the countries / jurisdictions subject of travel restrictions.

Updated travel advisory 6 January 2021.

Please refer this updated travel restrictions guidelines of all travellers from countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19 8117 strain (SARS-CoV-2 variant in the United Kingdom).

Additional measures to be observed relative to the SARS-COV2 variant detected in the United Kingdom please be advised of the following:

A.  The temporary suspension of flights from, and the prohibition of entry on all travelers coming from or transiting through, the United Kingdom is hereby extended until January 15, 2021, except as modified herein with respect to Filipino citizens.

B.  All foreign travelers coming from or transiting through the countries/ jurisdiction listed hereunder or have been to the same within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines shall likewise be prohibited from entering the country effective 0001H of 30 December 2020 until 15 January 2021:

1. Denmark 2. Ireland 3. Japan 4. Australia 5. Israel 6. The Netherlands 7. Hong Kong, SAR8. Switzerland 9. Franc 10. Germany 11. Iceland 12. Italy 13. Lebanon 14. Singapore 15. Sweden 16. South Korea 17. South Africa 18. Canada, and 19. Spain

C.  Effective immediately, passengers who are already in transit and arrive before 0001H of 30 December 2020 from the countries / jurisdictions listed in Paragraph B, including those who have been to the same countries/jurisdictions within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, shall not be prohibited from entering the Philippines, but shall be required to undergo an absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine period, notwithstanding a negative Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) result.

D.  Likewise, effective immediately, Filipino citizens coming from countries / jurisdictions mentioned in Paragraphs A and B, or who have been to the same within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, shall not be prohibited from entering the country but shall be required to undergo an absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine period, notwithstanding a negative RT-PCR result

Date: December 01, 2020

Exemption from the temporary suspension of VISA-free Privileges

The following shall be exempted from the temporary suspension of Visa-free privileges starting from 07 December 2020:

• Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them ; and
• Former Pilipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them;

The entry of the above-mentioned foreign nationals shall be subject to the following conditions:

• They must be nationals permitted/allowed to enter the country visa-free under executive order no. 408, s. 1960;
• They must have a pre-booked quarantine facility;
• They must have a pre-booked COVID-19 testing at a laboratory operating at the airport; and
• They are subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port entry and during the date of entry

Further, the entry of the above-mentioned foreign nationals shall be subject to the implementing guidelines to be issued by the Bureau of immigration.

Other foreign spouse and children of Filipino nationals, who do not belong to the above categories, are still subject to the existing travel restrictions. They may apply for Visa, as appropriate, provided that they are exempted from the temporary suspension of Visa issuance, as outlined in the previous Foreign Service Circulars (FSC)

Date: November 22, 2020

All passengers are required to download TRAZE APPLICATION for all inbound and outbound passengers and will be implemented starting 28 November 2020. 

For the detailed requirements, please refer the below attachment.

Memorandum on TRAZE APPLICATION implementation-MNL.

Date: 17 September 2020

1. EXEMPTED FOREIGN NATIONALS FROM CURRENT ENTRY RESTRICTIONS

With reference to the temporary suspension of visa issuance and visa privileges, please be advised of the exemption of the following:

On the entry of Filipino  dual citizens,  DF A-USCC  notes that, with reference  to the Bureau of Immigration SBM-2014-045 dated 30 September 2014, they should hold a valid PHL passport (or a travel document), Identification Certificate, or Certificate of Re-acquisition/Retention of Citizenship to be allowed entry.

2. ENTRY OF SPECIAL RESIDENT RETIREE'S VISA (SRRV) HOLDERS

This is to remind all concerned airlines that the entry of foreign individuals holding Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) to the Philippines is not yet allowed at this time, except upon prior endorsement from the Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), who, in turn will endorse the permission for entry to the Bureau  of Immigration (Bl).

In this regard, airlines are mandated to deny boarding of passengers with SRRV who do not possess the required entry permission as communicated by the DFA to the concerned post overseas.

Da te: 16 August 2020

As per the Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board advisory, the Philippines Government has made wearing face shields mandatory in addition to the face masks, in public transports, effective 15 August 2020.

The following updates are also made in travel protocols:

• The above is Applicable during boarding.
• Applicable for all staff, Crew and Employees as announced by Philippines department of health and  Philippines department of labour and employment.
• Goggles are not allowed.

Below are the other Philippines department of health recommended specifications for the said face covering:

-Made of plastic or acetate material

-Can be disinfected easily

-Provides good visibility

-Fog resistant

-Has an adjustable band to attach firmly around the head

-Fits the forehead

Date 14 August 2020

Philippines travel restriction update effective  09 August 2020:

Date: 06 August 2020.

Effective 05 August 2020, the following updates have been made in travel protocols for Philippines:

1. Visa issuance to all foreign nationals (for inbound international travellers) is suspended with immediate effect;

2. On exemptions from the temporary suspension of visa issuance, the following nationals may be allowed entry to the country, provided that they secure or possess appropriate visas:

a. Foreign spouses of Filipino nationals;

b. Foreign minor children, and foreign children with special needs regardless of age, of Filipino nationals; and,

c. Foreign parents of minor Filipino children and of Filipino children with special needs regardless of age.

The exemption likewise covers former Filipinos, naturalized in other countries, who belong to said categories.

Date 27 July 2020 The summary of exemptions on inbound travel to Philippines:

A. Per FSC No. 29-2020 dated 19 March 2020:  1. Spouse and children of a Filipino national.  2.  Foreign Government and International Organization Officials  3.  Foreign airline crew B. per FSC No. 34-2020 dated 03 July 2020:  1.  9C visa holders C. Per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 56 Series of 2020 dated 16 July 2020: Effective 01 August 2020, the following visa categories shall be allowed entry:  1.  Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended -13 quota, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13G visas  2.  RA7919 visa  - Legal residence status granted to certain foreign nationals through a Social Integration Program under certain conditions as provided under Republic Act No. 79191  3.  EO324 visa -   Foreign nationals who have acquired permanent residency under Executive  4.  Native Born (NB) visa - Foreign nationals born in the Philippines whose parents, either or both, are lawful permanent residents 3 D. Per Letter Directive No. JHM-2020-140 dated 20 July 2020:  1.  Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA613, as amended (based on MO ADD-01-038 / ADD-02-015 [Indians]) -   Temporary Resident Visa of an Indian national under Memorandum Order  2.  MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13A of CA613 -   Permanent resident visa of a Chinese national married to a Filipino under

 Date: 17 July 2020

Please be advised that per Bureau of Immigration Memorandum dated 07 July 2020 relative to Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No.34-2020 dated 03 July 2020, the issuance of 9C or Seaman and Crew List Visas by Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) has been resumed effective immediately. Thus, inbound passengers in possession  of 9C visa shall be allowed entry.

This shall cover seafarers, licenses manning agencies, shipping companies, airlines and other entities involved in facilitating travel of seafarers for purposes of crew change and repatriation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Date: 06 July 2020.

All passengers of international flights arriving in Philippines are required to undergo COVID-19 RT-PCR tests as well as quarantine procedures in approved facilities while awaiting the results of their results. 

 Passengers arriving to Manila should.

• pre-register and accomplish the Electronic-Case Investigation Form online at  https://e-cif.recross.org.ph.
• For non-Overseas Filipino Workers passengers, they are encouraged to pre-book their accommodations in accredited establishments as identified by the Department of Tourism for their quarantine while awaiting results.

Effective Sunday 00h00, 31 January 2021, all passengers arriving from any place outside Portugal, are obliged to submit a negative PCR-RT test valid 72 hours before arrival.

Effective the 22 nd of December 2020, all passengers arriving from four countries namely the UK, the Netherland, Republic of South Africa, and Denmark:

• All passengers including citizens of the state of Qatar arriving direct, or through an intermediate point from the mentioned four countries will be subjected to Hotel Quarantine for 7 days, despite their age or health situation, including medical cases who receive treatment abroad at the expense of the state, and their companions, in other words there will be no exceptions for hotel quarantine, and all passengers have to stay for 7 days in one of the quarantine hotels. 
• All Airlines must not accept any passengers flying to the State of Qatar ( without any exemptions) arriving from the four mentioned countries without a proof of hotel booking for 7 days quarantine, done through discover Qatar website. 

Click Here to reference the statement issued by the government communications office, please be reminded of the following Entry regulations into the State of Qatar

Passenger shall be required to:

• Book quarantine Hotel at 'Discover Qatar' website

 PCR test upon arrival is exempted If 48 hours or less covid-19 free certificate is carried from origin from accredited medical center, 

• Exceptional Return Permit is mandatory for residents currently staying outside the State of Qatar.

All arriving passengers should install 'ETHERAZ'' Application on their cell phone.

In reference to previous circulars concerning procedures for entry to the State of Qatar, please be reminded to adhere to the instructions mentioned in the statement issued by the Government Communication Office,  find attached copy of the conditions of acceptance of passengers to enter the State of Qatar, and a sample of the permanent residence card as well as the forms to be signed from passengers before travel. 

REPUBLIC OF CONGO - BZV/PNR

 Date 28 August 2020

Travel requirements of Republic of Congo for travels to BZV/PNR in relation to COVID-19:

1. Passengers presenting negative results for the COVID-19 RT-PCR test for less than 72 hours are not subject to the screening test on arrival and can continue with the formalities for entering the national territory with a view to their fortnight (two weeks) at home;

2. Passengers showing negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test results, lasting over 72 hours and less than ten (10) days, will be tested upon arrival at the airport at their own expense and then immediately released for the fortnight (two weeks) at home;

3. Passengers who do not have COVID-19 RT-PCR test results or who have COVID-19 RT-PCR test results older than ten (10) days will be seated in the fortnight at their own expense in hotels retained by the Government, upon designation by the Ministry of Tourism and the Environment, then prescribed within 48 hours. The cost of the test is the responsibility of the traveler;

4. Passengers in the fortnight, whose results are negative, are released for the continuation of the fortnight at home; those with positive results are transferred immediately to one of the COVID-19 case management sites;

5. Symptomatic passengers (showing symptoms of COVID-19 disease) upon disembarking will be isolated and must observe the compulsory fortnight at one of the sites selected by the Government for this purpose. They will be tested twice during the fortnight and released on negative test;

6. Passengers in transit are isolated at their own expense in the hotels designated for this purpose until the continuation of their journey outside the national territory;

7. Children under 11 years of age are exempt from all these provisions.

All passengers arriving to BZV/PNR are subjected to fill the attached forms before arriving to the Airports:

Immigration and health form

bzv--fiche-de-police.pdf

fiche-de-renseignement-sanitaire.pdf

Russia – Moscow (DME)

Date: November 17, 2020

  Entry requirements:

List of countries from which passengers are allowed to enter Russia.

• All foreign citizens entry to Russia is prohibited, except from the below listed countries 
• Crew members (of all nationalities),  
• Accredited or appointed workers of diplomatic representatives and consulates of foreign countries,  
• International organizations and their representatives,  
• other official representatives of foreign countries in Russia; 
• Immediate family members of the mentioned categories. 
• Official delegations' members 
• Holders of official, diplomatic visas. 
• Emergency visas issued due to death of close relative 
• Russian residents 

States where Russians may travel as of November 16* reciprocal bases

COVID-19 Requirements:

• Must provide a medical document (in Russian or English language) confirming the negative result of laboratory testing of the material on COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), selected no earlier than three calendars days before arrival on the territory of the Russian Federation. (Regular flights only)
• If there is no medical document confirming the negative result of a laboratory test for COVID-19 by PCR, it will be necessary to re-pass the examination for a new coronavirus infection within three calendar days in the Russian Federation. (regular flights only)
• Should fill 2 copies of each form onboard in advance, requested by the Quarantine control department and the border control department.
• May not be allowed on board without a medical document confirming a negative result of the PCR test for COVID-19 (by the Airline's decision and only for regular flights).

Russian citizens, arriving from abroad:

• Must fill special form on portal of state services of the Russian Federation ( https://www.gosuslugi.ru/ ) and upload the result of COVID-19 test within 3 calendar days (regular flights only)
• Should prior fill 2 copies of each form onboard (please find the forms above)

For all arriving Russian and foreign citizens completed forms are sent to the territorial department of Rospotrebnadzor at the place of further destination of passengers within a day

When investigating cases of COVID-19, pay attention to the careful collection of material.

Date: 01 January 2021

Entry Requirement for Rwanda: 

1.    All passengers MUST have PCR COVID-19 test certificate conducted within 120 hours before departure.

•  Please DO NOT ACCEPT passenger if a passenger does not have COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test certificate valid within 120 hours before departure. No other test types allowed.

2.    All Passengers MUST fill the electronic form under the link:  https://travel.rbc.gov.rw/travel/  before boarding a flight and generate unique profile locator.

3.    All passengers MUST secure hotel reservation for his/her 24 hours stay in the  designated hotels  before boarding a flight.

4.    For all passengers entering Rwanda, second RT-PCR test will be conducted upon arrival (at the airport) with results delivered within 24 hours during which passengers will stay in  designated hotels  at their own cost.

5.    For the second test, the cost will be USD 60.00 payable by either Cash upon arrival or Online during filling the online form. Rwanda ministry of health highly encourages online payment to avoid congestion at the airport and reduce contact due physical cash payment.  

SAUDI ARABIA

Date: 03 February 2021

Travel restrictions for passengers traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Instructions:

• Temporarily suspending entry into the Kingdom for passenger coming from (Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Germany, United States of America, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, Brazil, Portugal, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Lebanon, Egypt, India, Japan) and it includes those coming from other countries if they have passed through any of aforementioned countries during (14) days preceding the request to enter to the Kingdom. This does not apply to:  Saudi citizens, diplomats, health practitioners and their families.
• Saudi Citizens, diplomats, health practitioners and their families coming from the aforementioned countries or who passed through them in any of those countries within (14) days prior to their return to the Kingdom shall be quarantined in their homes for a period of (14) days in the Kingdom.
• Preventive health procedures against the spread of Covid-19 are applied with regard to providing a negative result of (PCR) test before traveling to KSA.  in accordance with GACA circular No. (4/10478) dated on 01-10-2020.

Effective Date: As of 21:00 on Wednesday 3rd February 2021. 

  Please find the attached self-explanatory GACA circular, regarding lifting of suspension of all international flights and travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as of January 3, 2021 per the conditions explained in the attached circular.

Update On Preventive measures For Travelers Arriving To Saudi Arabia

Lifting Suspension Of All International Flights and Travel To Kingdom

Date: 21 November 2020

Saudi Arabia has suspended all international passenger flights for one week effective 00:00 (Midnight) Monday 21 Dec 2020 with the possibility of extending the suspension for another one week.

Date: 17 November 2020

During COVID-19 Pandemic, all Non-Saudi Nationals holding tourist Visas are not allowed to enter KSA until the date of lifting the suspension of the international flights completely.

Date: 08 November 2020

Please find the attached self-explanatory GACA regulation from Saudi Arabia in regard to permitting umrah & visiting passengers to KSA.

Please find the attached self-explanatory new GACA regulation from Saudi Arabia regarding foreigners with Premium Resident Permit holders with their families to be permitted flights even with expired exit re-entry

Please find the attached self-explanatory GACA regulation from Saudi Arabia in regards to filling the Mandatory Health Declaration Form.

Saudi arabia ministry of health diclaimer form english and arabic

Date: 07 October 2020

Please find the attached self-explanatory new GACA regulation from Saudi Arabia in regards to Carrying dangerous and prohibited materials in passengers luggage

GACA regulation

 Instructions from GACA:

• All Non-Saudis must Submit a negative result (PCR)  test from a verified laboratory abroad, and it must be done no later than (72) hours before the scheduled departure to the KSA.
• The (PCR) test is limited to Non-Saudis only who are over the age of (8) years.

a) The different regulations of the departure country must be considered and observed in determining the appropriate age to conduct a Covid-19 (PCR) test for children.

Date: 23 September 2020

Preventive Measures for Travelers Arriving to Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 pandemic, please refer the below indicated attachment for the detail. 

Preventive Measures for Travelers Arriving to Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 pandemic

Please find attached herewith the circular ref No. 1442/02/05 dated 22 September 2020 from GACA on suspension of flights to / from COVID-19 affected countries.

• Suspending travel to and from the following countries :( India, Brazil, and Argentina) including any person who has been in any of the mentioned countries in the last (14) days prior to theirarrival to the Kingdom.

Passengers who have official government Invitations are excluded from above

GACA has issued a circulars concerning procedures for departing and arriving from/to Kingdom during the suspension of International flights amid Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19).

 Instructions:

• Airlines are permitted to carry GCC citizens passengers to/from the Kingdom.
• Airlines are permitted to carry non-Saudi passengers holding a valid visa (Exit/Entry, Residence (Iqamah), and visit) to / from the Kingdom.
• Passengers are not allowed to board unless they  provide a negative result (PCR) test from a verified  laboratory abroad, and it must be done not later than (48)  hours before arriving to the  kingdom.
• Passengers mentioned above, entering and exiting the Kingdom shall be in accordance with the (Covld-19) health preventions controls and measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
• What is stated in this circular shall not violate any conditions or approved requirements related to the restrictions or ban on travel for reasons that are not related to preventing the spread of (Covid-19).
• What is stated in this Circular does not apply to countries in which has been decided by the competent committee to take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 in the Kingdom by suspending travel to/from those countries as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19 in it.
• This circular will be effective as of 06:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
• The attached form from Ministry of Health must be filled on board of the flight before the arrival of the passengers at airport in JED or RUH.

Non-compliance with the instructions mentioned above will result in penalties imposed according to Article 163 of the Civil Aviation Law.

The Flight Suspension of all (international) and (domestic) flights is extended until further notice.

Date: 17 August 2020

Please find the attached circular related to Health Disclaimer Form that must be filled by all passengers before their arrival to Saudi Arabia.

• Further to the above, please note that, Saudi Arabia airports are still closed Until further Notice” except for Saudis and their family members., 

SENEGAL-DAKAR

Date:  Effective 21 October 2020

Prerequisites for boarding passengers:

• Mandatory negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate dating less than five (05) days from the date reporting of results delivered by a laboratory located in the State where the passenger started the journey and appearing on the list of laboratories approved by that State or by an international health organization recognized by the competent health authorities of the country of origin or departure, is required for all passengers boarding for an airport in Senegal.
• Passenger bound for an airport in Senegal without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate will be deported.

Conditions of entry into the territory of Senegal (passengers and crews):

Passengers:

Passengers who meet the admission requirements of the immigration authorities are also subject to the following requirements:

• He must complete a passenger location form (annex 2) before disembarking and is collected on arrival. This sheet is available online on the website ( www.dakaraeroport.com ).
• From the disembarkation, the passenger must scrupulously respect the hygiene measures in force at Senegal airports.
• Passenger must present to the airport health service personnel a COVID-19 negative test certificate, dated less than five (05) days, from the date of the test.  
• A passenger with obvious symphonies must complete a medical form provided by the airport service personnel. It is paid for by the airport health services, in accordance with the health protocol in force.
• Any passenger who tests positive for COVID-19 is taken care of by the airport health services, in accordance with the protocol in force.
• Children under two (02) are exempt from the provisions of this circular.

Crew members must scrupulously comply with sanitary measures established by their airline company.

• They are not required to comply with the pre-test requirements unless they have symptoms of COVID- 19
• They must complete a crew member's health card (appendix 4) and present at the Airport.

Mandatory hygiene and health arrival requirements effective 15 July 2020:     

• COVID free certificate examined within 5 days before arrival must be presented.
• Medical form has to be filled.

From the below link, download the form to be filled before arrival

            FRA   http://www.capsca.org/Documentation/PHPLF-F.pdf

            ENG  http://www.capsca.org/Documentation/PHPLF-E.pdf

  Seychelles entry travel restrictions update:

 With immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world.

1. Visitors who have been vaccinated:

• To be recognized as “vaccinated”, visitors must be able to show that they have taken the complete dose of the vaccine that is, two doses plus 2 weeks after the second dose for the four vaccines currently receiving heavy media exposure.
• Visitors need to submit an authentic certificate from their national health authority as proof of COVID-19 vaccination alongside a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate, obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel.

 2.    Visitors who have not been vaccinated:

• All visitors currently permitted entry (Category 1 and 2, private jet passengers) will now need to show a negative PCR test obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. 
• Visitors that are not vaccinated or not coming from a Category 1 or 2 countries or travelling by private jet, are still unable to enter. 

3.    Mid-March onwards

• The country will open up to all visitors, vaccinated or not.  At that point, visitors will only need a negative PCR obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel.
• visitors are to abide to the existing health measures (e.g. wearing of face masks, social distancing and so on) which remain applicable as per the travel advisory published on the Department of Tourism Website-  http://tourism.gov.sc/ .

More details on the new measures would be made available in the coming days on  www.tourism.gov.sc

Date: 03 December 2020 

Every Traveler to the Seychelles must have an approved Travel Authorization (TA) to be allowed to travel to the Seychelles. This includes children, infants as well as Seychellois and foreigners. Here is the new format of travel advise (TA) which passengers are required to fill before boarding to Seychelles.

Seychelles new travel advise (TA)

 Seychelles travel restriction update.

Countries from which visitors are permitted to travel to Seychelles

Changes to the current lists are effective from 16 November 2020

  Category 2

Changes to the list

• .  Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland have been moved to Category 2
• .  Cuba, Israel, Japan, Maldives, Malta, Saudi Arabia and Zambia have been added to Category 1

Note that conditions of travel and stay for visitors from Category 1 and Category 2 countries are available at www.health.gov.sc an d   www.tourism.gov.sc.  Visitors are reminded that application for Health Travel Authorization must be made at https://seychelles.govtas.com/ . The Health Travel Authorization received from this service authorizes travel to Seychelles. Authorization to enter Seychelles, and specific conditions, are determined by the relevant officers on arrival.

Attached is updated list of countries permitted to enter Seychelles and condition of entry effective 19 October 2020.

 list of countries which visitors are permitted to enter Seychelles.

Seychelles visitors travel advisory

Date: 28 September 2020

Attached is updated list of countries allowed to enter Seychelles. Also read the note at the bottom where by France, UK and UAE will be allowed to enter SEZ as of 01 October 20 with strict measures that can be referred on www.health.gov.sc and www.tourism.gov.sc Also this is a reminder to all to see attached requirements to be fulfilled before boarding which may lead to denial of entry if failed to comply .

LIST OF COUNTRIES FROM WHICH VISITORS ARE PERMITTED 

CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY OF PERSONS INTO SEYCHELLES

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES – PASSENGER

Please note that the Health Travel Authorization (HTA) sheet has been updated. All travelers are required to/must fill before boarding to Seychelles. 

Date: 12 September 2020

• Effective 15 September 2020, all travelers to the Seychelles must possess an approved Health Travel Authorization (HTA). This includes children, infants, as well as Seychellois and all foreigners.
• The HTA is only valid together with the corresponding passport and PCR test that were submitted and accepted.
• Check-in staff needs to check the HTA; the passport and the PCR test.

Refer the attached guidelines on how to proceed/process with the HTA.

Updated Health travel authorization guidelines.

Date: 20 August 2020

Further entry requirements/reminder for Seychelles:

• All passengers from the updated approved countries should send their PCR test certificate to the below email address and secure a go ahead. Failure to submit will lead to boarding denial even in transit.

For passengers with Seychelles passport or resident permit -  [email protected]

For tourists from allowed countries  [email protected]

• Late submission is not allowed. Sending the document for approval while in transit or after reaching at ADD is not accepted.
• If there is a flight cancellation, passengers with expired PCR test should do the test again and re-submit. 

Date: 15 August 2020

Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate from an authorized laboratory dating no more than 72 hours  from the date of travel. Passengers from high risk countries are not permitted to enter the country. Refer  http://tourism.gov.sc/covid-19-guidelines/  for list of countries categorized as low, medium and high risk 

Conditions for entry of persons into Seychelles effective 01 August 2020: 

Seychelles International Airport is open for scheduled commercial passenger flights as of 01 August 2020.

Visitors to Seychelles:

1. Visitors may be permitted from approved countries. The list of approved countries is posted on the Department of Tourism and Department of Health websites (also listed down to this email), and will be revised periodically.

2. All passengers must submit to the Public Health Authority (submission form is available on Department of Tourism and Department of Health websites and should be submitted to data-sf-ec-immutable=" ">, proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is less than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles.

3. Passengers must present proof of negative test results when checking-in for their flight to Seychelles.

Airlines will not accept passengers for travel to Seychelles without the test result.

4. Aircraft/Airline is not to board any passengers or crew who are symptomatic of COVID-19.

5. Any passengers who arrive in Seychelles without proof of negative COVID 19 PCR test will be turned back on the same aircraft.

6. All passengers must provide proof of accommodation in an approved establishment for the entire period of stay and must show booking vouchers at Immigration on entry. (Visitors should consult the Seychelles Tourism website for the list of approved establishments and any additional advice.)

7. From the month of August, visitors are permitted to stay in not more than 2 different approved establishments in the first 7 days.

8. Return ticket is mandatory for visitors.

Seychellois Travelers and Persons holding Resident Permit

1. All Seychellois and persons holding resident permit who have spent at least 14 days in a permitted country immediately prior to travel may enter Seychelles and can stay in their own homes under passive surveillance for up to 14 days after arrival. (See also  Guide for residents entering Seychelles  published by the Department of Health).

2. Seychellois and persons holding resident permit currently in high risk countries may apply to enter Seychelles (application form is available on the Department of Health website and should be submitted to data-sf-ec-immutable=" "> and, if permitted to enter, will be required to undergo facility-based quarantine for a 14 day period and COVID-9 PCR tests at their cost.

3. The following additional conditions will apply:

a. All passengers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is 72 hours or less prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles.

b. Passengers must present proof of negative test results when checking-in for their flight to

Seychelles. Airlines will not accept passengers for travel to Seychelles without the test result.

c. Aircraft/Airline is not to board any passengers or crew who are symptomatic of COVID-19.

Entry by GOP Holders and dependents

1. Permission to enter by GOP Holders and dependents will first be cleared by Employment and Immigration. Conditions for their travel and entry will be similar to those of Seychellois as defined above.

2. Accommodation for the returning GOP Holder must be approved by the Public Health Authority. 

If passengers are non–Seychellois  but have GOP ( Gainful Occupational Permit ) which enables them to work in Seychelles employed are not allowed to enter as their GOP has been revoked. They will have to get approval from the ministry of employment if they insist to come back.                                            

Exception : 

• Passengers holding a paper that looks like a GOP but says  “ Permanent resident Permit “
• Passengers Holding a paper that looks like a GOP but says “ Resident Permit “
• Passengers holding  a paper that looks like a GOP but says “ Dependent Permit   “  ( married to a Seychellois).

  find the attached self-explanatory update for  Singapore.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, Singapore has implemented precautionary measures for all passengers. Please refer to the notices at the airport. If you are unwell, please identify yourself to the crew and ground staff upon arrival.

All passengers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, must complete the electronic Singapore Arrival Card with Health Declaration before proceeding to the arrival immigration. Please refer to the in-flight brochures or approach the ground staff for more information.

All returning residents with travel history to the United Kingdom or the United States in the last 14 days are required to serve their 14-day Stay Home Notice at dedicated hotels. Please identify yourself to the officer at the arrival immigration counter upon arrival.

SOMALI-LAND

COVID-19 Negative test certificate not more than 4 days before travel is required

Date published:  06 Jul 2020

Somaliland entry requirement effective 06 July 2020:

•  All travels in Somaliland ports of entry COVID-19 Negative test certificate not more than 4 days before travel is required
•  The certificate should have been issued by reliable laboratory/agency,
•  The certificate should have issued not more than the last four days before his/her travels to Somaliland,
•  Every passenger should fill in the COVID-19 form in the airplane before landing.

In the case any passenger comes without coved 19 certificates:

•   The person will go 14 days mandatory quarantine.
•   The expenses of the quarantine days plus laboratory costs will be paid by the passenger.

SOMALIA – MOGADISHU (MGQ) AND GAROWE (GGR)

• Opened effective 03 August 2020.
• It is mandatory and is required for all passengers traveling to Somalia to have the Covid-19 certificate issued within 72 hours prior to the start of the journey

SOUTH-AFRICA

January 05, 2021

 South Africa travel restrictions effective immediately:

• Consistent with the requirements of the destination country.
• PCR Test Requirements for Passengers to South Africa (Inbound):
• All travelers to South Africa must come with valid negative COVID-19 test certificate issued at most 72 hours before departure. This provision is mandatory and must be adhered to at all times.
• Do not board a passenger without a valid negative PCR certificate.

     3.Wearing of Masks

• Wearing of a mask is law. Only passengers with medical conditions, who present a valid medical certificate and children under 5 years, are exempted from wearing a mask on board the aircraft.

Date: 15 December 2020

Web-based Travel Health Questionnaire (THQ):

As of December 17, 2020, international travellers arriving at O.R Tambo International Airport and those departing from Cape Town International Airport will be expected to complete the web -based THQ. The paper-based system for COVID-19 screening will continue to be in operation at all other operational ports of entry.

The COVID SA travel system will be live from noon on 15 December 2020 to allow travellers to complete the web-based form ahead of their travel and can be accessed using this link: https://sa-covid-19-travel.info/.

Travellers arriving into South Africa are required to download the COVID Alert SA application on their mobile phones.

SOUTH KOREA

Date: 24 January 2021  

Further travel restrictions:

• All non-Korean passport holders are required to submit a Negative COVID-19 PCR test result certificate issued within 72 hours before departure.
• All passengers departing from  UK, South Africa  and  Brazil  need to have   PCR test result that show negative result, including Korean nationals.

       The PCR certificate should include below information.

               A.   NAME, DOB, PSPT NO.

              B. REAL TIME PCR, NEGATIVE

              C. TEST DATE or SAMPLE DATE, ISSUE DATE

         D. OFFICIAL SEAL of the hospital or lab

4.  All foreigners who will use isolation facility designated by Korean government should prepare maximum 2,100,000 won

         (about USD2000). If not, they can be INAD.

  Further travel restrictions:

• The measure also applies to the holders of A1 (diplomatic), A2 (official), and A3 (treaties) visas.
• Infants and children under the age of 6 (as of the entry date) are exempted from submitting a test result certificate.
• Passengers transiting in Korea without entry are not required to show their test result certificate when boarding an aircraft and they are allowed to transit in Korea without the certificate.

  Due to variant COVID-19, Korean government announce new restriction regulation about PCR. Every foreign passenger not holding Passport issued by Korean government must have PCR negative result DOCUMENT. However, if Passenger departed originally from UK or South Africa, all Passengers including Passport holders issued by Korean government must have PCR negative result DOCUMENT. PCR result must be issued in 72 hours before departure. Additionally, this restriction is not applied for transfer Passengers from ICN to other stations.

This regulation will be applicable Effective 08 January 2021.

Here is the form

Travel restriction issued by Korean Immigration on passengers originating from UK and South Africa.

• All passengers departing from UK and South Africa need to have PCR test that shows negative result irrespective of their nationality.
• The PCR test should be within 48hours before departure.
• The above restriction does not apply to passengers who transfer at ICN.
• Effective date is 01 JAN 2021

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to comply with the request of local customs (Quarantine authorities), JEJU AIR has announced the restrictions on JEJU AIR transfer flights from Incheon to China (Harbin/Weihai). Therefore, do not accept passengers transferring from Incheon to flights bound for China (Harbin/Weihai) on JEJU AIR.

Effective date is from 11 November 2020.

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to comply with the request of local customs (Quarantine Authorities), Incheon Airport has announced the restrictions on AIRSEOUL transfer flights from Incheon to Yantai. Therefore do not accept passengers transferring Incheon to Yantai via AIRSEOUL.

Effective date is from 05 November 2020.

Shandong Airlines restrictions on the operation of transit flights from Incheon to China are announced as follows:

•  Route: Incheon (ICN) – Qingdao (TAO) & Yantai (YNT)
• Implementation Date: starting from 0:00 on November 4, 2020

Date: November 04, 2020

All Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will be required to take nucleic and IgM anti-body tests within 48 hours before boarding the flight. Passengers bound for China via connecting flights must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests in the country of departure within 48 hours before boarding, and then take both tests a second time in Korea within 48 hours before boarding the plane to China. However, note that currently tests are not available in the transit area in Incheon International Airport. Therefore, Chinese and foreign passengers who don’t have a valid Visa can’t enter to Korea and be tested.

China Southern airlines (CZ) is not accepting passengers from the below 21 countries to China effective 03 November 2020. Hence don’t accept passengers who transit via ICN to take CZ flights to China.

Restrictions Countries

Do not accept passengers transiting on Air Seoul (RS) until further notice.

Date: 15 October 20 20

 Below notice for REVISED suspension of Passenger to CHINA by Xiamen Airlines

 Therefore please do not accept any Passenger depart from the countries listed below to CHINA by Xiamen Airlines it will implement from 25OCT to 30NOV (Flight date)

 Notice on Suspension of Passengers Transfer from Certain Countries to China

Due to the needs of epidemic prevention and control, from October 25, 2020 to November 30, 2020(flight date), Xiamen Airlines will suspend the carriage of passengers who depart from the following 29 countries or regions(The newly added countries are marked with red letters) and transit to China via a third country. Details as follows:

 No. 1 List of related countries or regions

These countries concerned temporarily terminate the suspension of transport: United Arab Emirates (AE), Serbia (RS), Uzbekistan (UZ), South Africa (ZA) and Zambia (ZM)

No.2 If passengers who are departing from a non-suspended country, but transiting in a suspended country, it is acceptable.

Date: 29 August 2020

Republic of Korea RT-PCR requirements:

• Passengers traveling to the Republic of Korea, including transit passengers, do not require COVID-19 test certificate to enter the Republic of Korea, with the exception of passengers holding a crew member visa (C-3-11) who require COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 48-hours of departure.
• Symptomatic inbound passengers will be tested upon arrival while asymptomatic inbound passengers will be subjected to 14 days mandatory self-quarantine or quarantine at a government-designated facility in accordance with the visa type, and be tested within14 days after entry.

Date: 26 July 2020

South Korea COVID-19 requirement with regard to seamen

Effective from July 24, 2020 Korean Immigration announced that seamen of all nationality traveling on duty to Korea must have COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate and valid visa.

This does not apply to the below listed 21 countries:

(Guam, New Caledonia, Palau, USA, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua, Dominican Federation, Barbados, Venezuela, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kid's Nevis, Malta, Ireland, UK, Monaco, Vatican, San Marino, Andorra, Albania, Slovenia)

While checking-in seamen, if the check-in agent gets a system response code number 93 with a message 'check the quarantine requirement for Korea', the check-in agent should check if the seaman holds COVID-19 negative PCR certificate along with a valid visa.

The seaman holding both VISA and COVID-19 negative PCR certificate departing from the below listed countries could be accepted to travel to Korea only if they hold COVID-19 PCR certificate from hospitals that are designated by the Korean consulate or embassy:

**Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia should hold covid19-negative PCR certificate issued by designated hospital by Korean embassies

Date: 26 May 2020

Notice on Suspension of Re-Entry Permit Exemption and Submission of Diagnosis for Re-Entry of Long-term Stayers

• Suspension of Re-Entry Permit Exemption and Application for  Re-Entry Permit
• Beginning June 1, 2020, registered aliens who are seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure are required to obtain a Re-Entry Permit in accordance with Article 30 of the Immigration Act, and leaving the Republic of Korea without a Re-Entry Permit will result in the cancellation of Alien Registration.
• Yet, those with Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) or Overseas Korean (F-4) status do not need to apply for a Re-Entry Permit and are allowed to re-enter the ROK as previously done.
• Re-Entry Permit can be applied for at immigration offices across the nation including at the airports. (Since it may take time to apply for a Re-entry Permit at the airport, please visit the airport earlier than usual on the departure date, to complete the application)

      2. Submission of Diagnosis for Re-Entry of Long-term Stayers

• Beginning June 1, 2020, registered aliens (except Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Korean (F-4) status) seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure are required to undergo a medical examination related to COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to the date of departure for the ROK and carry and present a medical certificate (diagnosis) detailing the results to re-enter the ROK.
• A diagnosis must be written either in Korean or English and be issued by an authorized local medical institute.
• it must include the date of examination and the presence or absence of fever, cough, chills, headache, difficulty of breathing, muscle pain and pulmonary symptoms, and must be signed by a medical examiner.
• It does not have to include a COVID-19 test result (Test Negative). (A medical certificate (diagnosis) listing a COVID-19 negative result shall also, be deemed as valid.)
• Failure to undergo the examination or present a written diagnosis, and forging/falsifying documents or presenting false documents will result in denial of boarding and entry, and other disadvantages.
• Yet, those with a valid ‘Isolation Exemption Certificate’ issued by a Korean embassy or consular office are exempted from the obligation to submit a written diagnosis and are allowed to re-enter the ROK as an exception. For detailed information, please call 1345 (Immigration Contact Center) or visit the official website ( www.hikorea.go.kr )

As per letter from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia dated 14 May 2020, the Government of Korea has changed some of the current quarantine measures regarding COVID-19 applied to foreign travelers entering Korea from abroad effective 14 May 2020

• After the test, they shall proceed straight to their resident from the airport or the facility by their own car or an Embassy vehicle and wait to be informed of the test result. Public places such as hotels and guesthouses are not considered appropriate to await the test result.
• If tested negative, they will be put under "active monitoring;". All holders of Al, A2 or A3 Visas should voluntarily quarantine themselves at their residence and avoid contact with other people during the period of 14 days active monitoring active monitoring.

Kindly refer the attached letter and its enclosure for more information and your compliance.

South Sudan

January 16, 2021

Effective immediately:

• All passengers must have/present a negative COVID-19 test result certificate valid for 72 hours before arrival into South Sudan.
• The validity of the certificate is counted from the date of Sample Collection.

Exception is for South Sudanese passport holders and foreign nationals of South Sudan origin.  

N.B All the other previous restrictions remain the same.

Effective 01 June 2020:

The following entry requirement measures /guidelines shall apply to all passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic for South Sudan.

During Check-In: 

• Social distancing,
• Wearing of Face Mask all the time while in the Airport,
• Wearing of Hand Gloves should be observed maintain by the passengers during check-in and
• While in the air social distancing should be observed while taking their seats in the aircraf

During Flight:

•  Wear Face masks, hands gloves; before, during, after flights at all time. 
• Maintain social distancing inside the aircraft

On arrival:

• Do screening upon arrival and maintain social distancing in the process of screening 
• Wear masks and hands gloves 
• On arrival go for 14 days self-quarantine on your own expense.
• The aircraft should be sprayed immediately when the aircraft has come into a full stop
• The cost of spraying should be taken care of by the Air operators Company Passengers should have a valid visa (visa on arrival is suspended at Juba Airport) except Nationalities of Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Egypt and Botswana. Passengers must submit to a14 days quarantine in Juba at their own expense before resuming to work.

  Date: 09 February 2021

 Passengers arriving to Spain from the attached list of countries must present a negative PCR/TMA test made 72 hours before their arrival to Spain.

 List of countries

 This list is updated every 15 days and can be accessed in the following link: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm .   

  Date: 28 October 2020

  Spain travel restriction update.

 Please refer: http://www.aena.es/en/informationcovid19coronavirusairportsandflights.html

COVID-19 Passenger restrictions effective from 13 January 2021 0959 until 11 April 2021 0000

Passenger from United Kingdom, Netherlands and Republic of South Africa, are allowed to enter Sudan under the following restrictions:

•  They must possess a certified negative (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior their respective arrival at any Sudanese Airports.
• They must be under mandatory home quarantine for 14 days.

Effective 23 Dec 20 Time 0001 Passengers originating from UK, Netherlands and South Africa are not permitted to enter/transit through Sudan irrespective of nationality.

Date 24 September, 2020

Sudan entry requirements:

• All passengers including Sudanese nationals must possess a COVID-19 Negative PCR test certificate valid within 96 hours from the date of the certificate issuance prior to their respective arrival.
• Children 6 years old and under are exempted.
•  Any passenger arriving without the PCR test will be deported back and there will be a penalty.
• The health department has the right to isolate any passenger suspected with COVD 19 according to Sudan health law 2009
• Crews need to wear mask and gloves.
• Passengers need to wear mask and gloves at arrival and departure terminal.
• At this time there is no transit facility at Khartoum Airport.

Sultanate of Oman

Date: January 20, 2021

There is no longer an option for passengers travelling to Oman to stay in the sultanate for a period of less than 8 days, and the airlines must ensure that there are no travel reservations is made to depart Oman before the mandatory quarantine period ends (7 days with negative result PCR test on the 8th day).  This restriction is related to the January 10, 2021 update.

Date: January 11, 2021

  All residents who stayed  outside Oman for more than 180 days is no more being able to travel back to Oman .

  January 10, 2021

  Please find the attached release from civil aviation regulations issued by CAA regarding resumption of international passengers flight.

Date: 28 December 2020

Sultanates of Oman travel restriction update effective 29 December 2020, 12:00 AM (Oman Local Time) 

Passengers arriving to Oman:

• GCC citizens, residents with valid residency permits and passengers with valid visa are allowed to enter the Sultanate without prior approval.
• All passengers arriving in Oman are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within seventy two (72) hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test result written in Arabic or English.
• All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from Covid-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card.
• Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre-registration via  https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel  for the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty five (25) OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. Airlines must not check in any passenger who did not complete this requirement.
• All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, (Tarrasud+) bracelet, quarantine for seven (7) days and COVID-19 (PCR) test on the eighth day.
• Aircraft crews, and children from aged 15 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet.
• Aircraft crews are exempted from the quarantine and subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health
• Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test, Tarassud+ and the bracelet however, they are subject to seven-day quarantine.

Date: 11 December 2020

 Sultanate of Oman travel restriction effective date: 10 December 2020.

 Passengers arriving to Oman:

• A COVID-19 PCR test before departure to the Sultanate of Oman is not required.
• Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre-registration via https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel for the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty five (25) OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. Airlines must not check-in any passenger who did not complete this requirement.
• Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman for a period up to seven (7) days are subject to COVID19 PCR test on arrival.
• Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman for a period more than seven (7) days are subject to COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, (Tarrasud+) bracelet, quarantine for seven (7) days and COVID-19 (PCR) test on the eighth day.
• Aircraft crew are exempted from the quarantine and subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.
• Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted from the COVID-19 requirements for passengers to and from Oman.

 Departing Passengers from Oman:

• Omani citizens shall have health insurance covering COVID-19 valid in the country they are travelling to.
• Passenger shall comply with the requirements of the country they are traveling to

Sultanate of Oman travel restriction update effective 11 November 2020:

• All passengers arriving in Oman are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test result.
• A  citizen  who  tests  positive  after  recovering from COVID-19 is allowed to travel to Oman, after providing proof that he has completed the prescribed quarantine period before taking the COVID-19 PCR test prior to departure for Oman.
• The quarantine period is amended to be (7) days from the date of arrival in Oman if the passenger has negative results of a COVID-19 PCR test conducted on arrival and another COVID-19 PCR test conducted on the 8 th day if the passenger does not wish to undertake a COVID-19 PCR test on the 8 th day, the quarantine will continue for (14) days from the date of arrival.
• Children of age fifteen (15) years and below are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR tests and from the tracking wristband.
• Diplomats working at foreigner embassies accredited to Oman and diplomats visiting Oman are exempted from the COVID-19 requirements for passengers to and from Oman.

The other requirements issued in the previous circulars shall be implemented.

Date: 13 October 2020

International flights during the lockdown (from 11 – 24 October 2020 and 08:00Pm to 5:00Am):

• International flights may continue operations as per their approved schedule.
• Aircraft crews operating international flights at times impacted by the lockdown are allowed to travel between the airport and their accommodation during the lockdown. The crew member shall show his/her employee card when requested by the competent authorities.
• Passengers of international flights are allowed to travel between the airport and their accommodation during the lockdown. They shall show their tickets when requested by the competent authorities. Passenger(s) in need of transportation are allowed to have one person to take them to/from the airport.

Domestic flights:

• Domestic flights are not allowed during the lockdown. The aircraft operators shall adjust their flight schedule to avoid the lockdown hours.

For those Passengers holding Work permits/Employment visa and staying for more than 180 days out of Oman, the sponsor/Company have to submit NOC on their Company/Sponsor letterhead and have a copy of the Electronic Visa issued from the Sponsor/Company. However, this is not applicable for family joining visas or family holding resident cards.

Effective date: 01 October 2020.

First: Flights operation:

• The scheduled international flights will be resumed from 01 October 2020.

Second: Passengers arriving to Oman:

• Only Omani citizens and residents in Oman with valid residency permits are allowed to enter the Sultanate without the need for prior approval.
• Non Omani citizens travelling to Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment for Covid-19 for a period of at least one month.
• Download (Tarassud+) application before arriving in Oman and complete the registration before or on arrival.
• Arrivals to Oman for a period of 1 to 7 days are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and are required to register in (Tarassud+) and pay the cost of services of OMR 25.
• Arrivals to Oman for a period more than 7 days are subject to COVID-19 PCR test with a 14 days quarantine, (Tarrasud+) bracelet and pay the cost of services of OMR 25.
• Aircraft crews and children aged 15 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test.
• Aircraft crew are exempted from the 14 days quarantine and subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health.

Date: 04 February 2021

Effective from 6 February, i.e. at midnight on Friday, and will apply up to and including 31 March.

·         Foreign nationals must present a negative PCR test result certificate from COVID-19 not more than 48 hours old from arrival time in Sweden, regardless of where they are arriving from.

·         Passengers must present the certificate at departure station and on arrival in Sweden.

Below are exempted from the test requirement:

•      Persons under 18 years of age.

•      Persons with Swedish nationality.

•      Persons with valid resident permit in Sweden.

•      Persons who perform participate in or are the subject of health and medical transports.

•      Personnel transporting goods and other personnel within transport sector.

https://www.government.se/press-releases/2021/02/negative-covid-19-test-required-for-entry-into-sweden/

The entry ban is in effect for foreigners who travel to Sweden from the United Kingdom, Norway and Denmark.

·  Commercial drivers transporting goods or other transport industry.

·  Diplomatic or consular staff on official duty in Sweden representing a foreign nation, and their family members and staff,

·  Foreign couriers,

·  People working in international organizations or who are invited by such organizations and who are necessary for the organizations functionality,

·  People who can document that they live or work or is going to work in Sweden  e.g. with a valid residence permit.

·  UK citizens who have been granted or have applied for residence status or in other ways and can document that they live or work in Sweden,

·  People with urgent family reasons,(urgent family reasons can include emergency situations such as childbirth, palliative care and funerals. More information about how this can be documented can be found in our FAQ.  Frequently asked question: entry ban ).

·  Children under the age of 18 who are traveling for the purpose of meeting a parent who live in Sweden or in Bornholm, and the person who is accompanying the child,

·  Health care and medical transport,

                       Requirements for COVID-19 test before arrival

·  Foreigners traveling from UK must also present a negative test result for ongoing COVID-19 infection performed within 72 hours prior to arrival. Personnel in the transport sector are exempted from this requirement.

·  Even children are required to hold a negative test result, except children traveling for the purpose of meeting a parent who resides in Sweden and in Bornholm, and someone who is accompanying such child.

·  Test result should be provided by an authorized laboratory.( List over authorized UK laboratories ).

·  Even test results from NHS are accepted.

Entry ban to Sweden from UK Denmark and Norway 

Please find the attached update for passengers traveling to Sweden from the UK, South Africa, Brazil or Norway.

Starting from 4th of July and valid until 31st of August 2020 Restriction: Passengers  arriving to Sweden  from countries  other than Austria,  Belgium, Bulgaria,  Croatia,  Cyprus,  Czechia, Denmark,  Estonia,  Finland,  France,  Germany,  Greece,  Hungary,  Iceland,  Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,  Luxembourg,  Malta, Netherlands,  Norway,  Poland,  Portugal,  Ro- mania,  Slovakia,  Slovenia,  Spain, Switzerland  and United Kingdom  are, as a general  rule, not allowed to enter.

This does not, however,  apply to nationals  of Andorra,  Austria,  Belgium,  Bulgaria, Croatia,  Cyprus, Czechia,  Denmark,  Estonia,  Finland,  France,  Germany, Greece,  Hungary,  Iceland,  Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia,  Liechtenstein,  Lithua- nia, Luxembourg,  Malta, Monaco,  Netherlands,  Norway,  Poland,  Portugal, Romania,  San Marino,  Slovakia,  Slovenia,  Spain, Sweden,  Switzerland  and the Vatican,  and their family members.

The entry restriction does not apply to passengers with a British passport and their family members. The entry restrictions do not apply to passengers who reside in the following countries: 

Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, Montenegro, New Zeeland, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.

The passenger will need to show that s/he actually resides in one of the countries above. This entry restrictions does not apply to passengers with a residence permit or a national (type D) visa issued for more than 3 months by Andorra, Austria, Belgium,  Bulgaria,  Croatia, Cyprus,  Czechia, Denmark,  Estonia, Finland, France,  Germany,  Greece, Hungary,  Iceland,  Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,   Lithuania,  Luxembourg,  Malta, Monaco, Netherlands,  Norway, Poland,  Portugal,  Romania,  San Marino,  Slovakia,  Slovenia,  Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the Vatican,  and their family members.

An example of family ties is being someone's husband, wife, cohabiting partner or child. The entry restriction does not apply to the following passengers:

A. Healthcare workers, researchers in health and medical care and elderly staff; B. Frontier workers; C. Seasonal workers in the agricultural, forestry and horticulture sectors; D. Personnel transporting goods and other staff in the transport sector; E. People covered by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Aliens Act (2005:716);  F. People who work in international organizations or are invited by such organizations and whose presence is necessary for the organization's activities, military personnel, aid workers and civil defense staff; G. Passengers in transit; H. People with imperative family reasons; I.  Seafarers; J.  People in need of international protection or for other humanitarian reasons; K. People who travel for the purpose of studying;  L. Highly skilled workers, if the job the passenger is to perform cannot be postponed performed remotely

 Warning: Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued more than 10 years prior to date of travel are not accepted. The Swedish police authority doesn't issue any kind of pre-approval.

SWITZERLAND

 Please Refer the below mentioned update concerning entry restriction to Switzerland.

1.    Negative PCR test on entry: As of 8 February 2021, travellers to enter Switzerland by air will only be able to board the plane if they can present the airline with a negative result of a molecular biology test for SARS-CoV-2 (PCR test) carried out within the last 72 hours from arrival time.

2.    Recording of contact data: Before entering Switzerland, travellers also have to provide their contact details using the  electronic form for incoming travellers  provided by Federal Office of Public Health (FOP). 

·         Passenger must present the above two mandatory requirements at origin station to be able to board the flight.

 More information, please refer:  https://www.bazl.admin.ch/bazl/en/home/good-to-know/air-passenger-rights/coronavirus.html

Date: 29 January 2021

Arriving from risk country:

When returning from a risk country, according to the criteria of the quarantine list of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

·         A PCR test is obligatory. Before travelling to Switzerland, a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours from departure time must be presented at origin station. The negative PCR test result certificate must also be presented when entering in Switzerland on arrival.

·         The quarantine obligation on the return journey remains in force.

List of risk countries for arrivals in Switzerland from 1.2.21

Effective from 8 th  February 2021:

Arriving from no-risk country:

·         Anyone  arriving by plane/air from a non-risk country  is also subject to the PCR test obligation. Travelers must show negative PCR test before boarding the plane (on departure). The test must be not older than 72 hours from departure time.

·         No quarantine obligation in Switzerland if the PCR test is negative.  

·         All persons arriving from abroad by air must complete  an online form  with their contact details.

Please Refer the below mentioned link to get the detail.

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-82136.html

Switzerland has revised the list of countries which will be forced to have quarantine up on arrival at Geneva - GVA.

• Kingdom of the Netherlands
• United Kingdom of Great Britain
• United States of America
• Czech 

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-81777.html

 Coronavirus: Entry ban and retroactive quarantine for persons from the UK and South Africa

  Bern, 21.12.2020 - Following the discovery of a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus in the UK and South Africa, the Federal Council today decided to take steps to prevent the further spread of this new virus strain. All persons who have entered Switzerland from these two countries since 14 December must go into quarantine for 10 days. The Federal Council has also introduced a general entry ban from today for all foreign nationals seeking to enter Switzerland from the UK and South Africa. This is intended in particular to stop travel from these countries for tourism purposes.

 The Federal Council has approved amendments to COVID-19 Ordinance 3 prohibiting air travel between Switzerland and the UK and South Africa. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA yesterday ordered flights between Switzerland and these two countries to be suspended as of midnight on Sunday, 20 December.

A temporary derogation from the flight ban is being considered for persons resident in the UK or South Africa currently staying in Switzerland so that they may return home. That is also the case for persons resident in Switzerland currently staying in those two countries. However, it is imperative that such return journeys do not lead to infections.

The Federal Council also decided to withdraw freedom of movement privileges from persons resident in the UK until 31 December. Persons from the UK are therefore subject to a general ban on entering Switzerland. Freedom of movement privileges for British citizens were due to expire at the end of the year anyway.

The UK and South African authorities were given prior notice of the measures.

Initial indications are that the new variant of the coronavirus is significantly more transmissible than the existing strain. It is not yet clear to what extent the new strain has spread outside the UK and South Africa. No cases of the new strain have so far been identified in Switzerland.

Date: 10 October 2020

Below please find the link (German, English and French) of the list of countries and areas where arriving passengers are required to go into quarantine for 10 days.

List of countries and areas:

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#-2060676916

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/fr/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

Date: 13 September 2020 

Please find the below link to the latest information on Quarantine rules for passengers traveling to Switzerland. 

Please read the information very carefully and note that parts of France as well as Vienna are listed.   

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#1918240392

Please refer the below links for the latest information/update concerning  list of countries and areas with an increased risk of infection . People arriving in Switzerland from these countries and areas are required to go into mandatory quarantine.

18.8.2020 – The Federal Council has updated the list of countries and areas with an increased risk of infection. It will enter into force on 20 August 2020 (0:00 hours).

For English

 Dutch 

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/it/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

• Wearing of masks compulsory during flights

The Federal Council has also decided that masks will have to be worn during flights from 15 August. The wearing of masks on public transport has been compulsory since 6 July. The measure concerns all scheduled and charter flights taking off from or landing in Switzerland, regardless of airline.

• Diplomats exempt from quarantine

Foreign diplomats will be eligible for an exemption from the quarantine requirement if their presence in Switzerland is necessary for the proper operation of their embassies. Swiss diplomats will now also be exempt from the requirement to go into quarantine when returning from official business trips.

The Swiss authorities have updated the list of mandatory 10-day-quarantine countries (for passenger entering Switzerland from one of these countries, including returning CH travellers).

Effective date 08 August 2020. 

Passengers,  including returning CH travelers, who have been in the following countries in the past 14 days are subject to quarantine for 10 days:

Argentina, Armenia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eswatini (Swazsiland), Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Romania, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Spain (with the exception of the Balearic and Canary Islands), South Africa, Suriname, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States of America (including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)

Please refer this link for the list of countries and further details.  https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

 COVID-19-related information regarding entry into Switzerland with effect from 3 August 2020 as follows:

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.   -This does not apply to:   - nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland;    - British nationals;   - passengers arriving from Schengen Member States;    - passengers arriving directly from Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland   (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Thailand, Tunisia,   Uruguay and Vatican City (Holy See);   - family members of nationals of EEA Member States. They must present proof of their relationship;   - family members of British nationals. They must present proof of their relationship;   - residents of Liechtenstein and Switzerland;   - residents of Schengen Member States returning directly via Switzerland to their country of residence;   - passengers with a D visa issued by Switzerland;    - passengers with a Schengen C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020;

passengers who represent a justified individual case of hardship; in the case of persons exempted from visa requirements, Swiss representations abroad may certify the existence of a justified individual case of hardship.

 2.  Passengers are not allowed to transit if arriving from a non-Schengen Member State to another Schengen Member State. -This does not apply to: - nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland;  - British nationals; - passengers arriving directly from Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Vatican City (Holy See); - family members of nationals of EEA Member States and Switzerland; - family members of British nationals; - residents of EEA Member States and Switzerland;  - passengers with a D visa issued by Switzerland;  - passengers with a Schengen C visa issued by Switzerland after 16 March 2020.

Date: 15 October 2020

Applicants who fall under the  Referral Visa category  may also apply their Visa online. These applicants are advised to attach covering/Invitation letter from their host in Tanzania as part of their Visa application attachments. The host institution’s (or individual) covering letter must have full address and contacts including phone Numbers which are functional for correspondence purposes.

Note:  Refugees who hold Vienna Convention documents (travel Documents) are also required to obtain referral visa prior to coming to Tanzania.

List of Countries which their Nationals require Referral Visa:

• Afghanistan
• Equatorial Guinea
• Kazakhstan Republic
• Kyrgystan Republic
• Somali land
• Sierra Leone
• Turkmenistan
• Stateless persons or persons with refugee status.

The following countries were recently added on the  Referral Countries category  (W.E.F 26 September, 2018):

Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen.

Applicants whose nationals fall under this category (Referral) are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel.

Applicants or host Institutions are required to review the List of countries (from our website) which fall under Referral Visa from time to time as there might be some changes.

Stateless persons and Refugees who hold Vienna Convention documents are also required to obtain referral visa prior to coming to Tanzania.

For more details, please visit  WWW.immigration.go.tz  

Date: 06 August 2020

• All travelers are required to truthfully fill out Traveler's Surveillance Form available onboard or in any other transport means and submit to Port Health Authorities upon arrival,
• All arriving/departing conveyances must provide Advance Passenger Information.
• Pilot/Captain in command of conveyance should prior to arrival submit to Port Health Authority the dully filled conveyance health declaration forms.
• All Conveyance operators should observe adherence to Infection Prevention and Control measures such as hand hygiene, wearing masks and keeping physical distancing as appropriate;
• Conveyances will be subjected to decontamination if deemed necessary.

Updated Thailand entry requirements (please refer the below two attachments):

• Semi-commercial flight operation process
• Required documents for Thai and non-Thai nationals permitted to enter Thailand.

Date: 04 September 2020 

Passengers and airline crew are not allowed to enter Thailand until 30 September 2020. This does not apply to:

• Nationals and residents of Thailand
• Passengers who are spouses, parents or children of a national of Thailand
• Airline crew with a return scheduled flight
• Students. 

All nationalities, except Thai nationals, require a visa to enter Thailand. Tourist and transit visas are not allowed.

The following passengers are allowed to enter Thailand.

• Thai nationals
• Persons with exemption or being considered, permitted, or invited by the officials
• Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or under international organizations, or representatives of foreign government in the Kingdom or persons other international agencies as permitted by the ministry of foreign affairs pertaining to necessity, including their spouse, parents or children.
• Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion.
• Crew members who are required to travel in to the kingdom on a mission, and have a specified date and time for return
• Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or child of a Thai national
• Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of permanent residency in the Kingdom or to take up residence in the Kingdom
• Non-Thai nationals who have a work permit or have been granted permission by government agencies to work in the Kingdom, including their spouse or children
• Non-Thai nationals who have work permit or have been granted permission from government agencies to work in the Kingdom, including their spouse or children.
• Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students, except for students of non-formal educational institutions under the law on private schools and of other similar private educational institutions
• Non-Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment and their attendants.
• Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement with a foreign country

The following additional documents must be presented for entry:

 Persons with exemption or being considered permitted or invited:

• Certificate of entry (COE)
• Fit to fly health certificate
• Negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued not more than 72 hours before arrival
• Insurance policy covering expense on quarantine or medical care in Thailand
• Without proper documents, boarding must be denied

Non-Thai nationals in need of medical treatment and their attendants [Not allowed to travel for COVID-19 treatment & Maximum number of attendants allowed is 3

• Documents ensuring the ability to cover health and all the expenses
• Health insurance covering COVID-19 treatment of not less than USD 100,000
• Letter of approval on quarantine accommodation by Thai authorities
• Letter certifying the need for treatment from the medical institute
• Letter of approval to be hospitalized and quarantined not less than 14 days from Thai hospital
•  For attendants who do not come with a person requiring medical treatment, he/she is also required to have a letter of approval to be hospitalized and quarantined for at least 14 days

Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or under international organizations, or representatives of foreign government

• Letter of certification covering health expenses, including treatment for COVID-19

Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai national

Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of permanent residency or permission to take up residence

Non-Thai nationals who have work permit or have been granted permission from government agencies to work in the Kingdom, including their spouse or children:

• Certificate of Entry (COE)

Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students, except for students of non-formal educational institutions under the law on private schools and of other similar private educational institutions:

Please check the COVID-19  Emergency Operations Center  website for ASQ (alternate state quarantine) hotels for Non-Thai nationals.  http://www.hsscovid.com/

Togo travel restriction update:

On arrival at Lomé Airport/LFW, all passengers will be subject to another mandatory COVID-19 PCR test at the terminal. They are therefore required to fill the online traveller declaration form available here  and use the same platform to pay for the test  before  departure.

Passengers who fail to comply with the above will be refused boarding.

• All passengers who just arrived in Togo must install the contact tracing mobile application  TOGO SAFE , and keep it activated for the entire duration of their stay or for at least 30 days.
• It is recommend that all travellers to and from Lomé take out medical or travel insurance when purchasing their ticket if they do not already have international health insurance.

Travellers departing from Lomé must undergo a  COVID-19 PCR test seven (7) days before departure. 

Date 11 August 2020

Further TOGO entry requirements:

All incoming passengers:

•  are required to have PCR test negative certificate valid for 5 days.
• will be subject to PCR test on arrivals at their own cost.
• are required to complete online form  https://voyage.gouv.tg/ .

Togo airspace will be open for international travel effective 01 August 2020 with below preconditions to accept passengers.

Procedures for passengers travelling to Lome:

• Fill out the Immigration and Health Declaration Form    at this link   https://voyage.gouv.tg/
• Pay for the COVID-19 PCR test which you will take on arrival at Lome Airport/LFW. You can pay via Flooz, T-Money or major bank cards (VISA or MasterCard). An electronic receipt containing a QR Code serving as proof of payment will be sent to you by email following payment.
• Print out the electronic receipt which serves as a proof of payment or have the receipt ready to show on your phone. Airlines will check if you are in possession of this proof of payment at boarding. Without it, you will not be allowed to travel.
• On arrival at Lome Airport/LFW, you must: Take the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test. The test will be performed by the laboratory dedicated to testing inbound passengers in Lome, located in the current (new) terminal of Lome Airport/LFW.
• Download, install and activate the  TOGO SAFE , application before leaving Lome airport for your place of residence. You must keep it activated for the duration of their stay or for at least 30 days from their arrival in Togo. The app will prompt you to specify the location where you will self-isolate until the results of your COVID-19 PCR test are released. if you refuse to install this application, you will be placed under quarantine in a state-provided containment facility—you will bear all associated charges. a. To make it easier to activate the TOGO SAFE application, you can get a free local SIM card on arrival. The phone number associated with the SIM card provided must be used during activation of the   Togo SAFE  application.
• Stay home and self-isolate until you receive your COVID-19 PCR test results by SMS and email. Results may take up to 24 hours to be ready. a. Travelers who test positive may be placed under strict quarantine either at their place of residence, or in a containment facility set up by the Government, until they test negative. The traveler must bear all associated costs.
• While in Togo, remember to practice preventative measures (wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing of 2m, washing hands regularly, etc.) and all the measures outlined by the Togolese Government to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

Procedures for passengers departing from Lome:

If you are a passenger departing from Lome, you must follow these steps before your departure:

• Fill out the Immigration and Health Declaration Form and pay the fee for the COVID-19 PCR test, which must be completed 72 hours prior to departure.  Click here  Access the form online at this link
• Pay for the COVID-19 PCR test using either Flooz, T-Money, or major bank cards (VISA or MasterCard). An electronic receipt containing a QR Code as proof of payment is sent to you by email after payment.
• Print out the electronic receipt which serves as proof of payment.
• Go to the laboratory dedicated to testing outbound passengers, located at the former (old) terminal of Lomé Airport/LFW, and take the COVID-19 PCR test. You must carry along your identity document, flight ticket and the electronic receipt certifying payment of the COVID-19 PCR test fee. Your test results are sent to you by SMS and email within 24 hours.

Travelers who test positive may be placed under strict quarantine either at their place of residence, or in a containment facility set up by the Government, until they test negative. The traveler must bear all associated costs.

Airline companies undertake to change the tickets of passengers who test positive and their accompanying persons free of charge.

If you are permitted to travel, remember to practice preventative measures (wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing of 2m, washing hands regularly, etc.) and all the restrictive measures set out by the destination country's government. 

Restriction concerning Brazil, Denmark, South Africa and the United Kingdom flights:

Starting from 22 January 2021, 21:00 UTC hours, all flights from Brazil, Denmark, South Africa and the United Kingdom are suspended until further notice with the following conditions:

• Airline operators will only be allowed to transport passengers from turkey to Brazil, Denmark, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
• Airline operators will be allowed to transport transit passengers from Brazil, Denmark, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
• All passengers arriving turkey through third countries who visited Brazil, Denmark, South Africa and the United Kingdom within the last 10 days will be quarantined for 14 days at places selected by the Governorships following their arrival and on day 10 they will be subjected to PCR test, if test result is negative, quarantine will be lifted. Passengers of 6 years and older under these conditions, will be required, before boarding, to submit a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result done within the last 72-hours prior to boarding.
• Humanitarian aid and all-cargo flights are exempted from these restrictions.
• There will be no PCR requirement and quarantine for the crew. 
• Starting from 29 December 2020 21:00 UTC hours all passengers that are 6 years old and older will be required to submit a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result done within the last 72 hours prior to departure of their inbound flight to turkey. Passengers that do not show negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result will not be accepted to flight. This requirement is not applicable for transit and transfer passengers.
• These measures will be in force until 01 march 2021.
• There will be no PCR requirement and quarantine for the crew.

Effective from 28.12.2020, all arriving passengers into Turkey shall hold a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test performed within the last seventy-two (72) hours before their entry.

  Date: 24 December 2020

Effective Date: From 22 December 2020 1821 until 22 January 2021 1740 EST.

• Starting from 20 December 2020, 21:00 UTC hours all flights to/from the United Kingdom, Denmark and South Africa, regardless of aircraft seat configuration, are suspended from/to any Turkish aerodromes with the following conditions:
• Restricted countries operators will be able to only operate ferry flights for the purpose of carrying their citizens from Turkey unless they are exceptionally authorized to transport Turkish citizens and residents of turkey on their flights to turkey.
• Turkish operators will be able to transport to turkey only Turkish citizens, foreigners with residence permit and state officials and diplomatic personnel.
• Repatriation flights will be exempted and all incoming passengers will be subjected to PCR testing upon arrival.
• Passengers who visited these 3 countries will be subjected to PCR test upon arrival to Turkey. They are required to stay under quarantine for 7 days starting from the date they left these countries. On day 7, they will be subjected to PCR test, if test result is negative, quarantine will be ended.
• General aviation and business flights may be allowed after coordination with Turkish ministry of health.
• Ambulance, humanitarian and all-cargo flights are exempted from these restrictions.

Date: November 19, 2020

 Due to COVID-19 pandemics, the Turkish authorities do not allow hand bags to be taken in to the cabin by passengers both ways.

  Cabin baggage to be accepted on the aircraft:

• Women's handbag, men's briefcase, laptop and baby handbag, souvenirs from airport commercial areas, items brought with the passenger (musical instrument, camera, prompter, etc.), diplomatic courier bags, jewelry and gold samples, and Hand luggage that can fit under the seat in front of the seat should be considered as cabin baggage.
• In addition, shoulders and backpacks in women's handbag sizes are also accepted with passengers.

  Date: June 11, 2020

Starting from June 11 2020 20.59 UTC hours all flights, regardless of the seat configuration, will be allowed from/to any Turkish aerodromes with the following conditions:

• All passengers have to wear masks during any time at the airport and onboard.
• All arriving passengers will be asked to fill the passenger locator forms during the flight.
• All arriving passengers will be examined and will be tested if they have any symptoms

Validity: until 31-12-2020.

Uganda exit/entry requirement related with COVID-19.  

ARRIVING PASSENGERS

All international arrivals will be required to meet the following guidelines on arrival at Entebbe International Airport;

• All travelers must present a negative COVID – 19 certificates taken within a period of 120 hours prior to departure into the country. Please note that the 120 hours begins on the day the sample is collected for testing.
• Airline(s) shall not board any passenger coming to Uganda without a negative COVID-19   PCR test. An arriving passenger without the negative COVID-19 PCR test shall be denied entry

DEPARTING PASSENGERS

All passengers will be required to meet the following guidelines prior to departure;

• Present authentic and valid COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate issued within 120 hours before travel.
• In special circumstances where passengers are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate in the country of destination, such passengers should  ensure that they have clearance from the destination country so as to be allowed to board.

Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before scheduled flights

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Date: 01 February 2021

The restriction on the acceptance of passengers from South Africa to UAE (Dubai) is extended until further notice.

Therefore, DO NOT accept any passenger(s) on board, if such passenger has travelled to and/or visited South Africa within (14) days prior to the entry in to the UAE and whose final destination is Dubai or in transit through Dubai, except UAE Nationals who are returning to UAE.

Effective from 01 February 2021, the following conditions must be met for travel from Nigeria.

Departing from Nigeria to Dubai:

• All passengers are requred to obtain a negative COVID-19 certificate. The PCR should be conducted whithin 72 hours of the date of departure.
• All passengers are requred to to conduct a rapid COVID 19 test and obtain a negative result within 4 hours of their departure time.
• Passengers must travel directly from Nigeria to Dubai. No passengers may enter Dubai from any other country / Station if they have visited or transited via Nigeria in the last 14 days.

Dubai Travel Protocol Update

 Kindly be advised that effective from 31 st  January 2021 the following conditions must be met for all flights to/from DXB or DWC. 

  UAE residents, GCC citizens & tourists arriving to DXB/DWC:

All UAE residents, GCC citizens, and visitors traveling to Dubai will need to do a pre-travel (before departure) PCR test, irrespective of the country they are coming from.

Validity period of PCR tests had been reduced from 96 hours to 72 hours.

 If travelling from one of the Countries listed below a second test will also occur upon arrival in Dubai:

Transit passengers from the above Countries arriving at DXB/DWC

All transiting passengers arriving from the above Countries are required to present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate, as well as to follow any requirements for their final destination.

Transit passengers from all other Countries arriving at DXB/DWC

All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.

UAE Nationals from all countries arriving to DXB/DWC

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

Departing from DXB to all countries

• All passengers are required to follow final destination requirements.

  UAE/Dubai travel restriction update with regards to Operations from/to South Africa:

Operation of all Air Services to and from South Africa is suspended with immediate effect until 29th of January, 2021 23:59 local time, unless extended for a further period;

Airline shall NOT accept any passenger(s) on board, if such passenger has travelled to and/or visited South Africa within (14) days prior to the entry in to the UAE and whose final destination is Dubai or in transit through Dubai, except UAE Nationals who are returning to UAE.

Date: 12 January, 2021

 Dear Partners,

 Kindly be advised that effective from  16 th  January 2021  the following conditions must be met for all flights to/from DXB or DWC.  Changes are highlighted for ease of reference.

  Arriving at DXB/DWC from one of the below Countries:  

  UAE residents arriving at DXB/DWC from above stated countries

All passengers must take two COVID‑19 PCR tests: one before departure with a validity of 96 hours from the date of the test, and a second test upon arrival in Dubai.

Tourists arriving at DXB/DWC from above stated countries

  UAE National from  all countries  arriving to DXB/DWC

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

  Transit passengers from  all countries  arriving at DXB/DWC

  The below COVID-19 PCR test requirements for countries excluded from the above list

  Passengers arriving at DXB/DWC from all GCC Countries

All customers arriving (originating) from GCC countries have the following 2 options available prior to arriving into Dubai;

• Customers can arrive with a Negative COVID-19 test result and will be allowed entry into Dubai without a test on arrival being necessary.
• Customers can arrive without a Negative COVID-19 test result but will be required to conduct a PCR test on arrival. 

UAE residents arriving at DXB/DWC from countries  ( Excluded from the list )

All passengers have the option to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure or take the COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.

  Tourists arriving at DXB/DWC from countries  ( Excluded from the list )

All passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure.   This includes those arriving from UK and Germany.   

• For passengers choosing to conduct a PCR test prior to departure of their inbound flight they must print Negative COVID19 Certificate in English or Arabic languages  only  (No Handwritten Reports).  PCR test conducted no more than 96 hours before departure of flight inbound to DXB/DWC. Children under 12 and passengers with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR.
• GDRFA approval for Dubai Issued residence visa on

https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx   Or

ICA eligibility registration for other emirates issued visas on

https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/residents-entry-confirmation

•  Tourists with valid visa or visa on arrival are not required to get any approvals from GDRFA or ICA

  Departing from DXB to all countries

  Download the COVID 19 DXB Smart App before arriving at DXB/DWC .

 Date: 9 December 2020 

REVISED UPDATE– 06/12/2020

Kindly be advised that effective from 06 th December 2020 the following conditions must be met for all flights to/from DXB or DWC: 

Arriving at DXB/DWC from one of the below Countries:

UAE residents arriving at DXB/DWC from above stated countries

All passengers must take two COVID‑19 PCR tests: one before departure with a validity of 96 hours from the date of the test, and a second test upon arrival in Dubai. 

UAE National from all countries arriving to DXB/DWC

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

Transit passengers arriving at DXB/DWC from above stated countries

All transiting passengers must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of test, as well as to follow any requirements for their final destination 

The below COVID-19 PCR test requirements for countries excluded from the above list

Passengers arriving at DXB/DWC from all GCC Countries

All passengers arriving from GCC Countries are Not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC, PCR Test on arrival only .

All passengers have the option to present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure or take the COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. 

Tourists arriving at DXB/DWC from countries  ( Excluded from the list )

All passengers must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure ‑ except for passengers coming from the UK and Germany who have the option to take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.  

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

Transit passengers arriving at DXB/DWC from countries ( Excluded from the list )

All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID‑19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by your final destination 

• For passengers choosing to conduct a PCR test prior to departure of their inbound flight they must print Negative COVID19 Certificate in English or Arabic languages only (No Handwritten Reports).  PCR test conducted no more than 96 hours before departure of flight inbound to DXB/DWC. Children under 12 and passengers with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR.

https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx

https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/residents-entry-confirmation  

Download the COVID 19 DXB Smart App before arriving at DXB/DWC, attached instructions in Arabic and English.

United Arab Emirates (UAE), Rwanda and Burundi are now added to the red list in the UK.  

Entry restrictions:

From  4 a.m. on 29 January 2021 , visitors arriving into the UK who have departed from or transited through  UAE, Rwanda  or  Burundi  in the last 10 days are not allowed to enter. This is regardless of whether the person has arrived directly or indirectly. This applies to both crew and passengers. Boarding will be denied for any nationals from these countries to UK.

British Nationals, Irish Nationals and permanent residents can still travel.

This is in addition to existing restrictions on other countries.

From  4a.m. on 29 January 2021 , a flight ban shall apply to commercial and private passenger direct flights to the UK from the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) .

Date: 22 January 2021

The ban on commercial and private passenger direct flights to the UK from South Africa continues is extended, until further notice.

  Entry restrictions

 From 4a.m. on 22 January 2021, visitors due to arrive into the UK who have departed from or transited through Tanzania or Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 10 days will not be permitted entry. This is regardless of whether the person has arrived directly or indirectly, but excludes British and Irish nationals and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK.  This is in addition to the measure in place for those who have departed from or transited through South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.  

 To meet the requirements to travel to the UK from these countries, British and Irish nationals will need a valid passport, and for third-country nationals with residence rights, the appropriate entry clearance or visa.

  Self-isolation requirements

From 4am on 22 January 2021, British or Irish nationals or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who have departed from or transited through Tanzania or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will need to self-isolate along with all other members of their household until 10 days have passed since the day after they departed for the UK. 

This is in addition to the measure in place for those who have departed from or transited through South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Unlike travel to the UK from other countries or territories, the current exemptions to this self-isolation requirement, including for air crew, have been suspended and all those entering the UK will be required to self-isolate along with members of their household. 

Passengers with British and Irish citizen and foreign nationals with residence rights will still be allowed to travel, though they will subject to the usual 10-day quarantine period.

Ministers have taken the urgent decision to implement a travel ban covering passengers from the following countries, effective 4am (Friday 15th January): 

 ·         Argentina 

·         Brazil 

·         Bolivia 

·         Chile 

·         Cape Verde

·         Colombia 

·         Ecuador 

·         French Guiana 

·         Guyana 

·         Paraguay 

·         Panama 

·         Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores) 

·         Peru 

·         Suriname 

·         Uruguay 

·         Venezuela 

 There will also be a flight ban on any of these countries with direct flights to England. This excludes cargo and freight without passengers. British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK will be able to enter the UK but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

 International Travel Regulations

 The International Travel Regulations are being updated today to introduce the Pre-Departure Testing and associated penalties, and to also revise PLF penalties for passengers and introduce a new penalty to carriers.

 We STILL do not have either the Regulations or the Carrier Guidance!

 1.    Pre-Departure Testing to UK - Penalties will be set as £500 for passenger non-compliance and a CAA regulated £2,000 carrier penalty for each passenger carried into England without a test certificate. Penalties for test certificates will be enforced from Monday 18 January.

2.    Passenger Locator From (PLF)– Increased to £500 for passenger non-compliance, and a new CAA regulated £2,000 carrier penalty for each passenger carried into England without a PLF. Penalties for PLF will be enforced from Monday 01 February.

The penalties can be layered so a carrier delivering a passenger without a PLF and a test certificate could incur a £4,000 combined penalty.

 Please refer the below and attached self-explanatory message concerning a negative COVID-19 test certificate requirement by England and ensure compliance of the same. Please also note that an amendment (on the effective date) to the below and it will now come into effect for flights arriving into England after 4am on Monday January 18 th .

• All international arrivals arriving into England after 4am on January 18 th will be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test certificate that is no older than 72 hours before departure time from origin. 
• Passengers not holding a negative test result should be refused travel. 
• The test can be in a printed format or digital, but if digital the passengers are responsible for having their device charged to be able to show the same at the border. The test certificate should be in English
• This requirement includes passengers who are in transit in the UK to onward destinations.  Make sure that all passengers to or via MAN/LHR are compliant.
• At the present time flight crew are exempt from this certificate requirement along with citizens of the following territories, St Helena, Ascension Island and the Falklands as they don’t currently have testing capabilities.
• All arrivals must complete the passenger locator form before entering the UK.

Below is the official artwork from HM Government regarding the requirements that you can use as necessary

The decision to require the COVID negative test before flying to the UK is being suspended until further notice.

Please see below links to changes on UK entry requirements.

Added banned list of countries for entry to the UK:

Entry into England will be banned to those who have travelled from or through any southern African country in the last 10 days, including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique and Angola – as well as Seychelles and Mauritius. This does not include British and Irish Nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents, who will be able to enter but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household. To be clear, longer-term visa relates to anything that is not a visit visa.

The move, in addition to the  travel ban imposed on South Africa  on 23 December 2020, follows new data on the steep rise in incidence of the new variant that has vastly increased the risk of community transmission between 9 other southern African countries as well as the Seychelles and Mauritius, which both have strong travel links with South Africa.

The government has therefore also removed Botswana, Seychelles and Mauritius from the  travel corridor list , with the changes coming into place from 4am on Saturday 9 January 2021.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/travel-restrictions-update-south-africa-ban-extended-israel-and-jerusalem-removed-from-travel-corridors-list

Mandatory COVID-19 testing to enter UK from Monday 11   January 2021:

All international arrivals to England, including UK nationals, will be required to present a negative COVID19 test result taken up to 72 hours prior to departure. Children under the age of 11 will be exempt from testing.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mandatory-covid-19-testing-introduced-to-bolster-border-measures  

D ate: 08 January 2021.

Please see below new restrictions coming into effect in England from 0400Z 09 January 2021

• British Passport holders
• Irish Passport holders
• Permanent Residents of the United Kingdom
• Long Term visa holders
• Israel (and Jerusalem)
• Passengers from all countries listed above in sections 1 and 2 are required to isolate at home for 10 days and their entire household must quarantine for 10 days with them.
• Crew are required to stay in their hotel rooms on arrival into the UK and should not leave the hotel unless for urgent medical reasons, they will not be permitted to meet anyone during their stay outside of their fellow crew members
• All passengers flying to the UK from Monday January 11 th  are going to be required to hold a negative COVID certificate issued less than 72 hours to departure time from their origin.

  From 9am Thursday 24 December 2020, visitors arriving into England who have been in or transited through South Africa in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry and direct flights will be banned. This excludes cargo and freight without passengers.

This does not include British and Irish Nationals, and permanent resident visa holders, who will be able to enter but are required to  self-isolate for 10 days  along with their household.

Date: December 31, 2020

Travel Eligibility to the UK for EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals and their families from 23:00 hours on 31 December 2020.

Date: December 08, 2020

Effective (09DEC20) the UK Border Agency has announced that anyone found at the border without a completed passenger locator form will be given an on-the-spot fine of GBP100 payable before they enter the country.  Anyone who is not a resident or citizen and has not completed the form may be deported at the airlines expense.

 Due to this, all passengers need to complete and show proof of this form at origin before being accepted for travel to the UK, the link to the form is below:

  https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

 Attached is a new information pack recently released by the UK Border Agency and it contains links to posters and artwork to assist in getting the message out to all travellers to the UK

PLF Comms Partner Pack -- November 2020

Transfer baggage is no longer permitted at Manchester airport (MAN) until further notice due to COVID-19.  Passengers can be through checked and given onward boarding passes but all baggage must be tagged up to MAN only for collection and re-check.

Important changes to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Public Health Information for Passengers Travelling to England) Regulations 2020:

Information must be provided to passengers at 4 stages: Currently operators are required to provide information at (please refer the below websites for the detail) :

• check-in, and
• Information must now also be provided between 24 and 48 hours before departure;

If the method used to communicate at the 24-48 hour stage is SMS or app push notification, discretion is given to allow for a shorter message, and;

Guidance on formatting, use of hyperlinks and use of the UK government logo is set out on https://www.gov.uk   The new regulations will come into force on 30 October . Operators may begin to comply with the new requirements before then. Operators must keep records of compliance with the new requirements from 30 October. Penalties for non-compliance apply.

Similar requirements are being introduced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The amended regulations are available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1090 Guidance is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-requirements-to-provide-public-health-information-to-passengers-travelling-to-england .   Please contact [email protected] for any enquiries. 

Date: 08 June 2020

UK Travel restriction updates effective 08 June 2020.

• All arrivals from outside of the UK will need to complete an online form before travel on the following website within 48hrs of arrival  https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk  and a copy of this must be printed and presented or be shown on a digital device
• Anyone arriving without the above-completed form could be fined GBP100.
• Anyone arriving without a suitable location for quarantine will be placed into a quarantine facility found by the government, this will be at their own expense
• Any crew member that is going through the border point will need to complete the online quarantine disclosure form; they will not be expected to quarantine.  For those crew that are on a turnaround and are not going through the border, they will not have to complete a form.   https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk  .  The crew are also liable to GBP100 fine if this form is not completed online before they arrive in the UK.

Please refer the below link concerning proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease and comply accordingly.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/25/proclamation-on-the-suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-non-immigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease/

The specific details on the new COVID-19 testing requirement for all international departures to the U.S.

• Where we have contact information, international inbound customers will receive advance communication from United regarding the test requirement. Customers will be responsible for the cost of any tests.
• Customer name (name and any other personal identifiers must match the customer ID)
• Date the test was taken:- Test must be taken within three calendar days (72 hours) before departure of the flight to the USA.
• Type of test. The CDC rule requires a viral test, which means a molecular COVID-19 test (such as PCR or LAMP) or antigen test.
• A passenger disclosure and attestation form prior to departure is required for every customer age 2 and above. The form can be found on the  CDC website  and will also be available at the departure airport. Please encourage customers to print and complete prior to arriving at the airport.
• Customers who do not show proof of a test or refuse to test prior to travel will be denied boarding.  Denied boarding compensation will not be paid. Customers in this situation should be offered a refund or rebooked for a later date at no additional charge. 
• These documentation requirements do not apply to customers flying from U.S. territories such as Guam to the mainland.

Date: 16 January 2021

 Please refer the below links for the CDC Order and Attestation that require a negative COVID test for all arriving inbound passengers. The order will go in to effect on January 26, 2021.

Order:  Federal Register Notice: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States | Quarantine | CDC

FAQs:  Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States | CDC

As per the below, there is suspension on visa processing and entry to the US including  DV card  and   work visa holders  till March 31, 2021.  It is, therefore, necessary to note the suspension of entry. We can accept normal B1/B2 visa, green card and citizens. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/extension-of-presidential-proclamations-10014-and-10052.html

1. Passengers who have transited or have been in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China (People's Rep.), Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or in the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA.  This does not apply to:

• Nationals and permanent residents of the USA;
• spouses of nationals and of permanent residents of the USA;
• Parents/legal guardians of an unmarried and younger than 21 years national or permanent resident of the USA;
• The unmarried and younger than 21 years brother or sister of a national or permanent resident of the USA, who is unmarried and younger than 21 years;
• The child/foster child/ward of a national or permanent resident of the USA;
• Passengers with the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-1, C-1/D, C-2, C-3, D, E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee's immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, IR-4, IH-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visa;
• Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, spouses, and children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces;
• Passengers with evidence of traveling at the invitation of the USA government for a purpose related to the containment/mitigation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
• Passengers with documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or U.S. Department of State indicating that the passenger is exempt from the restriction;
• B1 crew crewmembers that are engaged in lightering, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity, wind farm activity, private air/sea crew and other similar crewmember actives.

2. Passengers who have been in one of the countries listed in bullet number 1 in the past 14 days but are exempt from the restriction to enter the USA, must arrive at one of the following airports: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas, (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Washington (IAD)

3. Passengers who have been in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China (People's Rep.), Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe) in the past 14 days but are exempt from the restriction to enter the USA, must self-quarantine for 14 days once they reach their final destination.

4. Passports issued to nationals of Belarus which have expired between 30 April 2020 and 31 July 2020, are considered valid with an extension of 3 months.

VIET NAM  - published 14.03.2020

•  Passengers who have been in or transited through China (People's Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Viet Nam. This does not apply to passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose. This does not apply to nationals of Viet Nam. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Viet Nam.
•  All passengers must fill out a quarantine form prior to arrival.
•  Passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose will undergo a medical examination at the border before allowed to enter Viet Nam.
•  Passengers who have been or transited through Korea (Rep.) will be quarantined.
•  Passengers who have been or transited through Iran or Italy in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days.
•  Nationals of Italy and Korea (Rep.) with a normal passport are no longer visa-exempt.
•  Nationals of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden and passengers with a British passport are no longer visa-exempt.
•  Passengers with a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued by Viet Nam are no longer visa exempt if they reside in China (People's Rep.), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Norway, Spain, Sweden or United Kingdom.

Effective 12:00 pm Viet Nam local time, 15 March 2020:

• All visa on arrivals are suspended.
• Passengers who have been in or transited through the United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Viet Nam. This does not apply to passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purposes.
• This does not apply to nationals of Viet Nam.
• This does not apply to passengers who reside in Viet Nam.

If any new travel restrictions will be imposed, we will ensure that Timatic is updated accordingly. We are monitoring this outbreak very closely and we will keep you posted on the developments.

Date: 06 January 2021

Children 12 years old and younger are exempted from the PCR test requirement.

Date:19 December 2020

Zambia entry requirement/measures

It should be noted that these guidelines do not negate, in any way, from the current Visa regime.

A.   Business travelers coming for confirmed businesses

• Business travelers coming for confirmed businesses in to the country with a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test, conducted within the previous 7 days, are free to conduct their Business as planned.
• Business travelers coming in to the country without evidence of a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test conducted within the previous 7 days will not be allowed into the country.

B.   Tourists

• Tourists and any person visiting friends/or relatives in Zambia coming into the country, other than a business visitor with a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test, conducted within the previous 7 days, are free to visit as planned.
• Tourists and any person visiting friends/or relatives in Zambia coming into the country, without evidence of a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test conducted within the previous 7 days, will not be allowed into the country.

C.   Students

• Students both new and returning, where it is proved that the educational institutions is operating, are allowed to return to Zambia on condition that they produce a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test conducted within the previous 7 days.

D.   Returning citizens and residents without symptoms

• All Zambian nationals and returning residents who do not have symptoms will observe mandatory 14 day quarantine at home. This also covers those holding certificate of status as established residents, investors, employment and spouse permit holders.

2.   Arrival procedure at the Airports

          a. Travelers health questionnaires should be pre-filled by passengers before disembarkation and to be submitted to health staff at the airport.

          b. symptomatic travelers with body temperatures equal to or above 38°C will be tested for SARS CoV-2 at the Airport.

          c. Travelers who test positive will be managed according to the national case management guidelines.

Date: 16 October 2020

Passengers coming to Zimbabwe (HRE & VFA) can get PCR test on arrival if they don’t have it on departure.

Date: 05 October 2020

Entry Requirement for Zimbabwe: 

• Zimbabwe Airports are open to international flights effective 01 october20,  Visitors or Tourists are allowed entry .

As per the attached NOTAM and Public Health SI 16 procedures , with effect from 01 October 2020, Zimbabwe Airports are open to international flights. All operations are to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines.

No passenger may board an aircraft unless he or she exhibits a PCR COVID-19- free certificate issued within 72 hours of boarding.”

Arriving passengers to Zimbabwe:

• Exhibiting a COVID-19-free certificate issued not earlier than the previous 48 hours shall be permitted immediately to proceed to self-quarantine at home;
• Not exhibiting the certificate referred to in subparagraph A, shall be ordered to be detained at a holding facility until they can be tested for COVID-19, and upon being tested shall be discharged immediately for self-quarantine at home if found to be negative or, if found to be positive, shall be ordered to be detained at a place of isolation for a period of fourteen (14) days;
• Presenting with symptoms of COVID-19, whether or not they exhibit the certificate referred to in subparagraph A, shall be ordered to be detained at a holding facility until they can be tested for COVID-19, and upon being tested shall be discharged immediately for self-quarantine at home if found to be negative or, if found to be positive, shall be ordered to be detained at a place of isolation for a period of fourteen (14) days.
• Also take note on below statement issued by immigration.

Please be advised that statutory instrument 216 of 2020 with effect from 01 October 2020 has amended principal consolidated regulations 77 of 2020 on international travel specifically section 8. Visa regime categorization which subsisted pre COVID-19 lockdown period is operationalized. Air carriers who are found to be in willful default of the said categorization will be dealt with in terms of section 38A of the Immigration Act 4:02. Since this pandemic is still with us, we are all encouraged to continue to monitor updates on health protocols relating to COVID -19 which pronouncement would be made by the government from time to time. Such pronouncement could have a direct impact on the continued implementation of visa regimes.

This will be in effect from 01 October 2020,  but until then, we are still following the current procedures.

RT-PCR Test Requirements

Recommendations

 We strongly recommend all passengers to check the information published by the Government of their destination country before traveling and visit:

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Passengers considering travel to COVID-19 affected countries can find more information here: 

World Health Organisation  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

United Nations World Tourism Organisation

The Americas

Central and South Africa

West Africa

East Africa

Domestic Flights

Date: 10 November 2021

Effective 15th of November 2021, passengers arriving and departing to and from Ethiopia are recommended to use the PanaBIOS electronic System to verify their negative COVID-19 certificate in line with the Africa CDC Trusted Travel electronic verification rules and guidelines available here:  www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel You should endeavor to use the same email address you gave to the lab in signing up for an account to use the PanaBIOS system at:  trustedtravel.panabios.org

If you are departing from countries where a PanaBIOS registered lab (Trusted Lab) is not present, you can upload your Printed COVID 19 certificate by visiting  www.globalhaven.org  and signing up for an account. You can also do so at  trustedtravel.panabios.org

The process of uploading your certificate can be initiated by clicking the "check in" button on the dashboard after logging in at  www.globalhaven.org  or  trustedtravel.panabios.org . You will then be able to generate a Trusted Travel Code (TT Code) that is automatically integrated with Panabios Electronic System.

Should you encounter any difficulties, please reach out for support at:  [email protected]

Ethiopian Airlines strives hard to guarantee travelers peace of mind with regard to the advent of COVID-19

In response to the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Ethiopian is taking extra steps to ensure our customers’ health and comfort, and to provide passengers with confidence and peace of mind when planning their travel.

Thoroughly cleaning of our aircraft

On all aircraft departing from its hub in Addis, Ethiopian Airlines has implemented enhanced cleaning and complete disinfection of all cabins as a precaution.

In line with the latest expert medical finding that the COVID-19 virus is primarily transmitted by touch, Ethiopian has placed its greatest focus on surface cleaning

Ethiopian uses an approved chemical that is proven to kill viruses and germs, leaves a long-lasting protective coating against new contamination of viruses, bacteria and fungi on surfaces, and is eco-friendly.

The cleaning process includes a comprehensive wipe down of all surfaces – from windows, tray tables, seatback screens, armrests, seats, in-seat controls, panels, air vents and overhead lockers in the cabin, to lavatories, galleys and crew rest areas. All of this is done in addition to other normal procedures such as changing head rest covers on all seats, replacement of reading materials, vacuuming, and more.

All of Ethiopian’s aircraft are fitted with HEPA cabin air filters which are proven to filter out 99.97% of viruses. They also remove dust, allergens and microbes from the air recirculated into the cabin and cockpit, which helps to provide a safer, healthier and more comfortable environment for the passengers and crew.

Hand sanitizer are available at multiple locations at our airports

Hand sanitizer is available in our airports, lounges and on aircraft. Our customers and employees are welcome to use this as required. We also encourage regular hand washing.

Providing Personal Protective Equipment for our people

All of our aircrafts are equipped with biohazard kits and we have gloves, hand sanitizer and face masks to keep our staff and crew safe.

The safety and security of passengers and employees is always the top priority of Ethiopian Airlines.  Accordingly, we are working closely with WHO, IATA and the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to ensure your health and comfort as you fly with us.

Health Screenings at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Medics stationed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and carry out continuous health screenings 24/7. Our flight crew are also equipped with all safety equipment they need to protect themselves and passengers from possible infection.

What is your policy on continuing flights to affected countries?

• Like any other international carrier, we are following the recommendations of WHO and local health agencies such as the Ministry of Health and EPHI. So far, the WHO has recommended that the travel ban should not be imposed because of the pandemic.   
• We are following all WHO recommended precautions and collaborating actively with EPHI, the Ministry of Health and all stakeholders.
• We provide our flying crew and front-line staff with the required equipment including gloves, facemasks and protective gear.
• Pre-flight briefings are conducted for all crew to remind them of safety and hygiene.

What measures are taken at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to contain the virus?  

• Screening is conducted 24/7 at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport as well as at the origin airports. 
• We have been implementing complete disinfection on our aircraft coming from affected countries.
• We use standard, eco-friendly chemicals that kill viruses and germs and leave a long-lasting protective coating against new contamination of viruses, bacteria and fungi on surfaces. 
• We make deep cleaning of all surfaces – from windows, tray tables, seat back screens, armrests, seats, air vents and overhead bins in the cabin, to lavatories and crew rest areas.

How effective are the preventive measures at the airport?   

• The screening is being carried out at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport per the guidelines of WHO and other regional and international public health institutes. 
• The quarantine facility is well equipped with professionals and all necessary equipment.

Is the risk of contracting a virus on a plane higher than in a shopping center or in an office?  

• We assess that the risk is lower. Compared with those locations, a modern aircraft has its cabin air changed many times more frequently than offices or shops.  The air supplied to the aircraft cabin is either fresh or is filtered through HEPA filters of the same efficacy (99.97% or better) in removing viruses as those used in surgical operating rooms.  As in a shopping center or an office, the biggest risk is if someone remains in the environment while unwell with a viral infection. Hence maintain good personal hygiene is key. 

How safe is the air in modern aircraft?

• Very safe. In fact, the European Aviation Safety Agency studies showed that “the cabin/cockpit air quality is similar or better than what is observed in normal indoor environments” such as offices, schools and home dwellings.
• Modern aircraft have high-efficiency air filters similar to those used in hospital operating rooms. They capture more than 99.9% of the airborne microbes in the filtered air.

What measures is the airline taking to help passengers whose flight plans have been affected because of the series of flight bans by different countries?

• In light of the travel restrictions, we have made it easy for passengers to rebook their flights or get refunds depending on their choice.

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COVID-19: Entry Requirements for Travellers to Ethiopia

Amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, new health guidelines have been put in place for all travellers entering Ethiopia.

Effective immediately:

• All travellers arriving at Bole International Airport who  provide a certificate showing a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR antigen test , taken within 72 hours of your arrival to Ethiopia will be subject to mandatory self-isolation at home, for 14 days. Additionally, travellers will be required to provide a sample upon arrival. Travellers who do not have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test will be placed into mandatory quarantine for 7 days, at a designated site. After 7 days, you will be tested for coronavirus and if you test negative, you will be required to self-isolate at home for the remaining 7 days.
• Travellers who provide RDT antibody tests will be quarantined for 7 days at a designated site. After 7 days, you will be tested for coronavirus and if you test negative, you will be required to self-isolate at home for the remaining 7 days.
• Ethiopian returnees are required to consult with their nearest Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate before planning their trip to Ethiopia. This is to help returnees obtain the correct information about getting tested at the country of origin. Returnees who cannot provide a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival to Ethiopia will be placed into mandatory quarantine for 7 days at a designated site.
• For diplomats, the previous circular still applies.

ከኮቪድ-19 ጋር በተያያዘ ወደ አገር ውስጥ የሚገቡ መንገደኞች የአቀባበል ሥርዓት መመሪያ፦

• ከየትኛውም አገር ተነስተው ቦሌ አየር ማረፊያ ሲደርሱ የሚያቀርቡት የኮቪድ 19 የምርመራ ሰርተፊኬት ማስረጃ72 ሰዓት ያልሞላው የተረጋገጠ የRT PCR አንቲጀን የምርመራ ውጤት ብቻ መሆኑንና ይህን ይዘው የመጡናሙና ሰጥተው በቤታቸው ለ14 ቀናት ተለይተው እንደሚቆዩ ይህንን ይዞ ያልመጣ ግን ለ7 ቀናት ወደ ተዘጋጀለይቶ ማቆያ (ኳራንቲን) ለክትትል እንደሚላክ እና ምርመራ ተደርጎለት ከ7 ቀናት በኃላ ውጤቱ ነፃ ከሆነ በቤቱቀሪውን 7 ቀናት እንደሚቆይ፣
• የRDT ፈጣን የአንቲቦዲ ምርመራ ውጤት ይዞ የመጣ መንገደኛ ለ7 ቀናት በለይቶ ማቆያ (ኳራንቲን) መሆንእንደሚኖርበት ከዚያም የ RT PCR ምርመራ ተሰርቶ በቤቱ ቀሪውን 7 ቀናት እንዲቆይ እንደሚደረግ፣
• በቦሌ ዓለም አቀፍ አየር መንገድ በኩል የሚገቡ ከስደት ተመላሾች ከመምጣታቸው በፊት ከውጭ ጉዳይሚኒስቴር ጋር በመነጋገር ከሚነሱበት አገር ምርመራ እንደሚደረግ ወደ አገር ሲገቡ 72 ሰዓት ያልሞላው የ RT PCR ምርመራ ሰርተፊኬት ይዞ ያልመጣ ስደተኛ ተለይቶ ወደ ተዘጋጀ ማቆያ ቦታ እንዲገባና ለ7 ቀናት እንዲቆይእንደሚደረግ በዚህ ቆይታም ክትትልና የ RT PCR ምርመራ እንደሚደረግለት፣
• ዲፕሎማቶችን በተመለከተ ከዚህ ቀደም በውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር በተላከው ሰርኩላር መሠረት መተግበርየሚቀጥልና መመሪያው ያልተለወጠ መሆኑን፣

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By Kiwi.com June 23, 2022

By Kiwi.com | June 23, 2022

This article was published on June 23, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.

Can I enter Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is open to all travelers. Please read the information below to find out about the travel restrictions that are in place in the country in response to COVID-19.

Can I enter Ethiopia if I am vaccinated?

You can enter Ethiopia if you are vaccinated. You must have completed a vaccination course at least 14 days before arriving in Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian government has approved the following vaccines:

• AstraZeneca
• Pfizer-BioNTech

Travel documents if you are fully vaccinated 

• A vaccination certificate

Can I enter Ethiopia if I am unvaccinated?

You can enter Ethiopia if you are vaccinated.

Travel documents if you are unvaccinated

Unvaccinated travelers need to present one of the following documents:

• A negative antigen test result (no more than 24 hours old) or PCR test result (no more than 72 hours old)
• A COVID-19 recovery certificate

Can I leave Ethiopia?

All travelers can leave Ethiopia, but they must meet the COVID-19 entry requirements at their destination country.

Can I leave Ethiopia if I am vaccinated?

You can leave Ethiopia if you are vaccinated.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated

• A certificate confirming your vaccination

Can I leave Ethiopia if I am unvaccinated?

You can leave Ethiopia if you are unvaccinated.

Depending on the destination, unvaccinated travelers will likely need to have one of the following documents:

• A test result (the type of test and validity period depends on the destination country )
• Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (a positive antibody test result from a sample taken no more than 90 days before departure )

COVID-19 situation in Ethiopia currently

Presently, the COVID-19 situation is moderate in Ethiopia. 

Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia right now?

Ethiopia has implemented a few Covid-preventative measures so that incoming travelers have as safe a time as possible.

• Follow social distance
• No more than three guests per table at establishments
• Entertainment venues such as theaters and nightclubs are closed
• Wear masks in public spaces

Is Addis Ababa open for travel? 

Addis Ababa is open for tourists now. Please, be aware that certain venues might be closed due to the countrywide COVID-19 restrictions. 

Do I have to quarantine if I go to Ethiopia?

Currently, vaccinated and recovered travelers are exempt from quarantine. If you are unvaccinated, you are obliged to self-isolate for seven days.

How do I get a health pass to travel to Ethiopia? 

Currently, there is no common health pass for international travelers. You should have a few printed-out copies and try to use a health pass issued by your country of origin.

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Ethiopia Visa Requirements

Basic ethiopia entry requirements.

Foreigners need a valid passport and Ethiopia visa to visit the country.

Travelers need to meet Ethiopia’s eVisa requirements to apply online. Eligible tourists can complete the Ethiopia visa application form and receive the approved permit by email.

Applicants can find out all the Ethiopia visa requirements on this page, including passport restrictions and supporting documents.

Document Requirements for the Ethiopia eVisa

Just a few documents are required to apply for the Ethiopian visa online:

• Passport that meets the validity requirements
• Image of the passport biographical page
• Passport-style photo in color (taken recently)
• Debit or credit card to pay the eVisa fees

The passport image and applicant photo can be uploaded after completing the application form . Travelers can submit the request now and provide the supporting documents when it is convenient for them.

Passport Requirements for the Ethiopia eVisa

Applicants need to hold a passport that meet the Ethiopia eVisa requirements . The passport must:

Your passport should:

• Be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival in Ethiopia
• Have at least 2 black pages
• Be issued by an eligible country (see below)

In the case that travelers have to travel with an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) , checks should be made with your country’s authorities as to whether or not the document will be accepted. In most cases, Ethiopian authorities will recognise ETDs, although this does not guarantee entry to Ethiopia.

Information Required to Complete the Ethiopia eVisa Form

Ethiopia eVisa applicants need to fill out an online form with some personal details, passport data, and travel information. This includes:

• Full name and date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
• Contact information
• Health and security information

The information provided during the application process must be accurate . Incorrect information could lead to applications being delayed and even denied.

Please note: The eVisa for Ethiopia does not enable eVisa holders to work while in Ethiopia, nor work as a volunteer. Breaching the regulations of the tourist eVisa could lead to fines or other penalties.

Vaccination Requirements for Ethiopia

Travelers are recommended to get vaccinations before visiting Ethiopia , although not all recommended vaccinations are compulsory.

The recommended vaccines for Ethiopia are the following:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Yellow fever
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)

Travelers may need to provide certificates of vaccinations , depending on the countries they have visited recently. Visitors who are unsure whether they require any vaccinations for Ethiopia should consult a medical professional.

It’s worth planning in advance , as some vaccinations must be given within certain time periods. Others are given in more than one injection within certain time gaps of each other.

Ethiopia eVisa Eligible Countries

The Ethiopia eVisa is available to passport holders from every country in the world . It is necessary to have at least 6 months remaining on the passport from the date of arrival in Ethiopia to apply.

There are 2 nationalities who can enter Ethiopia without a visa . Kenyans can enter for up to a (1) year, and citizens of Djibouti can enter for up to 3 months, visa-free.

Citizens of all countries with residence in one of the countries listed below are eligible for an Ethiopian eVISA , including Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, China, Germany, Italy and Kenya.

• Netherlands
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United Arab Emirates
• United States
• Afghanistan
• American Samoa
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Bosnia and H.
• British Indian O. T.
• Brunei Darussalam
• Burkina Faso
• Cayman Islands
• Central African R.
• Christmas Island
• Cocos Islands
• Cook Islands
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Faroe Islands
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• Guinea-Bissau
• Korea North
• Korea South
• Liechtenstein
• Marshall Islands
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Norfolk Island
• N. Mariana Islands
• Palestinian T.
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Pitcairn Islands
• Puerto Rico
• Republic of Cyprus
• S. Kitts and N.
• S. Pierre and Miquelon
• S. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Sierra Leone
• Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
• Solomon Islands
• South Georgia
• S. Sandwich Islands
• South Sudan
• Svalbard & Jan Mayen
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Turks & Caicos Islands
• Vatican City
• Virgin Islands, British
• Virgin Islands, U.S.
• Wallis & Futuna

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Documents for Traveling to Ethiopia

Once you have your approved Ethiopia eVisa , a printed copy should be presented at border control on arrival in the country.

Applicants must arrive in Ethiopia via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport , as this is the only valid port of entry with an eVisa.

In conjunction with your eVisa, you will also be required to provide the corresponding passport to the visa .

If you have dual nationality, it is crucial that you provide the correct passport that matches up to your Ethiopia eVisa application.

Providing you have all the necessary documents, security checks and passing through border control should be simple. However, any final decisions regarding entering Ethiopia will be made by the immigration authorities .

While they are able to grant you entry to Ethiopia, neither the eVisa nor other documents such as your passport guarantee your entry.

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Safety and security, entry and exit requirements, laws and culture, natural disasters and climate, ethiopia - avoid non-essential travel.

This advisory excludes Addis Ababa where you should exercise a high degree of caution.

Additional regional advice and advisories are in effect. Our ability to provide consular assistance is limited in some regions.

Addis Ababa - Exercise a high degree of caution

Exercise a high degree of caution in Addis Ababa due to the high crime rate and the risk of spontaneous demonstrations becoming violent. Ongoing armed conflict and civil unrest in other parts of the country could spread to major cities without warning.

Northern regions - Avoid all travel

• Benishangul-Gumuz
• northward to Adigrat along road A2
• west and northwest to Abiy Addi, Adwa and Shire along B30 and C23
• soutward to Maychew along road A2

Central regions - Avoid all travel

• North Shewa
• West Shewa, except the A4 highway, from Addis to and including Ambo where you should avoid non-essential travel
• West Wollega
• East Wollega
• Kellem Wollega
• Horo Gudru Wollega

Border areas - Avoid all travel

• 10 km of the border with Eritrea
• 100 km of the Somali region border with Somalia and Kenya
• 30 km of the border with Somalia in Fafan zone, except for road C104, the town of Wajale and its border crossing where you should avoid non-essential travel
• 10 km of the border with Somalia in the Sitti zone
• 20 km of the border with Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan

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The situation is volatile and unpredictable in several areas throughout the country due to ethnic conflicts. Violent clashes occur, especially near regional borders. 

Frequent incidents of civil unrest can lead to violence. Sporadic roadblocks, curfews and disruptions to telecommunications services are possible throughout the country.

If you travel to Ethiopia:

• expect a heightened security presence
• ensure that your travel documents are up to date
• carry identification documents at all times
• make sure to stop at all checkpoints and roadblocks, even if they appear unattended
• if you are stopped by security forces, stay calm and follow instructions

Amhara region

The state of emergency, declared by the Ethiopian authorities on August 14, 2023, remains in effect in the Amhara region due to continued clashes between armed groups and security forces.

While a state of emergency is in effect, police and military have the power to:

• restrict freedom of movement and assembly
• enter private properties to conduct searches
• detain persons of interest

There is increasing and spreading violence in the Amhara region. The majority of the instability is taking place in towns and villages along the A2 and B22 highways, as well as along the southern part of the A3 highway. The cities of Lalibela, Bahir Dar and Gondar have also been affected. The safety and security situation is changing rapidly and includes violent clashes between armed groups in and around cities, towns and airports. Road blocks and curfews are also being used to restrict movements.

Due to the potential for violence to increase and spread in this region, you are at high risk of encountering movement restrictions and having no access to communications.

If you are in the Amhara region affected by the armed conflict:

• monitor local media to stay informed on the evolving situation
• follow the instructions of local authorities
• shelter-in-place until the situation stabilizes and until it is safe to leave the region (flights and land transportation may be disrupted)
• register with ROCA ( https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration ) to receive important safety updates from the Government of Canada
• contact the Embassy of Canada in Addis Ababa by email if you require consular assistance: [email protected]

Violent clashes between armed groups occur. Inter-ethnic disputes in Amhara have resulted in casualties, including civilians. Although foreigners are   generally not targeted, there is a risk that you could be caught up in violence.

Tigray region

A cessation of hostilities agreement was signed on November 2, 2022 between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), after two years of armed conflict. The agreement has yet to be fully implemented and there remains uncertainty regarding its implications for security in the region.

Travel in and out of the Tigray region can be restricted without notice and food insecurity remains a major concern. Heightened security measures are in place.

Danakil Depression (Afar region)

Foreign tourists were targeted by armed groups in the past.

If you decide to travel to the Danakil Depression:

• always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company escorted by official security forces
• be aware of excessive heat and difficult terrain
• maintain a full tank of gas
• keep a supply of water and non-perishable snacks

Border areas

Border areas, including regional borders, often see higher criminal activity and violence, including in rural areas. Confrontations between organized criminal groups, ethnic groups, and Ethiopian authorities pose a risk.

The border with Eritrea is still a heavily militarized security corridor despite the peace agreement signed in 2018. Armed conflict could erupt without notice. Due to the conflict in Tigray, border roads and border crossings with Eritrea are closed. Conditions at the border may change without notice. Landmines pose a risk.

Inter-ethnic conflicts and banditry are frequent near the border with Kenya. Security forces regularly carry out military operations, which periodically raises tensions.

Cross-border violence also occurs. Armed groups hostile to the Government of Ethiopia operate in several areas near the border.

Terrorists maintain a presence in this area, and ethnic conflict has been reported. This includes but is not limited to the Konso Zone and surrounding areas. Kidnapping also poses a risk in this area.

Sporadic armed clashes over disputed land occur. The risk of terrorism and kidnapping is high in this area.  Landmines pose a threat to safety.

South Sudan

Ethnic tensions and sporadic violence are common. Ethnic militias from South Sudan have crossed into Ethiopia to attack rival communities. The security situation is extremely unstable. The threat of violent crime, civil unrest and tribal clashes is high. Kidnapping and landmines pose a threat to safety.

Gambella region

Ethnic conflict, violent crime and sporadic violence are of concern in the city of Gambella and its surrounding areas. Armed clashes have caused casualties and damage to foreign companies’ installations in the area.

Somali region

Terrorist groups maintain a presence in Somali towns near the Ethiopian border, presenting a risk for cross-border attacks and kidnappings. Violent crime, including armed robbery, occurs. Violent clashes between armed groups and security forces, as well as ethnic violent, are common. Landmines pose a threat to safety.

Oromia region

Demonstrations, civil unrest, violent crime, armed conflicts, and clashes between security forces and armed groups occur in Oromia, including in areas bordering Amhara. There is a threat of kidnapping. Roadside attacks have also taken place.  These incidents are particularly prevalent in the following zones:

• West Wellega and the main Addis Ababa to Gambella road (A4 highway)
• East Wellega
• Kellem Wellega
• Horro-Guduru Wellega

The security situation could deteriorate without warning. A heightened security presence remains throughout these areas. Local authorities may impose curfews without notice. Internet and cellular data outages could occur.

• avoid military, police and security installations
• exercise extreme caution
• follow the advice of local authorities

Benishangul Gumuz region

Civil unrest, including armed conflicts, has resulted in deaths. Violent clashes can occur without warning due to local ethnic tensions.

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region

Armed conflicts and civil unrest have occurred sporadically across the region.  These have led to casualties and mass arrests. Residents have also randomly attacked cars and disrupted road travel. Militia attacks have also occurred. 

The security situation could deteriorate without warning. A heightened security presence remains throughout these areas. Local authorities may impose curfews without notice. Internet and cellular data outages could occur. 

Kidnapping occurs, especially in the Somali, Gambella and Oromia regions, as well as in the border areas with Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea (Danakil Depression).

If you are travelling in a region prone to kidnapping:

• get professional security advice
• arrange for personal security
• change your travel patterns regularly
• be aware of your surroundings
• avoid displaying signs of affluence
• don’t travel alone

Petty crime

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and mugging, occurs, especially in Addis Ababa. Incidents are mostly opportunistic. However, they have been increasingly reported in the following areas:

• the Bole Medhanealem
• the Bole Atlas
• the Meskel Square
• the Merkato

Theft from parked cars and burglaries in vacant residences also occur, especially in rural areas, where the police response is limited.

Crime significantly increases after dark.

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially in crowded areas
• Avoid displaying any signs of affluence in public
• Avoid walking alone after sundown
• Choose living accommodations that have good security measures
• Keep car doors locked while you’re in your vehicle
• Park your car in a well-lit and guarded area
• Be vigilant if approached by strangers seeking assistance
• If threatened, hand over valuables without resistance
• Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times

Violent crime

Violent crime is rare in Addis Ababa, but happens. Westerners have been victims of armed assaults and muggings.

If threatened:

• stay calm and don’t resist
• comply with the robbers’ requests

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Demonstrations take place regularly, especially across the Oromia region and Addis Ababa. They can occur without warning. Ethnic tensions and territorial disputes in this area have led to demonstrations and civil unrest near the regional state borders.

Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

There is a threat of terrorism.   Regional terror groups continue to threaten Western interests and other potential targets in Ethiopia, including in Addis Ababa.  Domestic terror groups also pose an increased threat in some regions, like the Somali region.

Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Ethiopia is primarily a cash-based economy but credit card and ATM fraud may sometimes occur, especially in large cities. There have been reports of unauthorized charges. Connectivity issues may also be a problem.

Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
• check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Overseas fraud

Outages and shortages

Power outages are frequent nationwide, particularly during the dry season from November to June. Local authorities may impose power rationing.

Not all buildings have generators. Outages can result in lack of street lighting, restaurants and supermarkets without adequate refrigeration, and gas stations unable to supply fuel.

Communications

Although there are some plans to improve the network, cellular coverage is unreliable and connectivity remains an issue in several parts of the country.

Local authorities also control telecommunications and may shut down both cell phone and internet systems during periods of civil unrest or ahead of a large planned protest.

You should not rely on your cell phone in case of emergency, especially outside major cities.

• Avoid travelling alone
• Inform relatives of your itinerary

Fuel and food

Periodic fuel and food shortages occur. This may create social tensions and increase food prices.

• Carry flashlights
• Plan to have adequate water, food and fuel supplies

Road safety

Driving standards, vehicle maintenance and road conditions are often poor throughout the country. Traffic accidents are a regular occurrence, especially in Addis Ababa and on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti road.

Apart from major arteries, roads are generally unpaved. They often lack markings and signage, reflectors and shoulders, even in urban areas. They are poorly lit and maintained.

Drivers often drive at excessive speed and don’t respect traffic laws. They may be reckless. Poorly maintained vehicles, roaming animals and pedestrians pose further hazards. Armed robbery, carjacking and landmines also pose a threat, especially in border areas

There is no road assistance and emergency services are limited to nonexistent in several areas. Although improving, the cellular coverage remains unstable outside main cities.

• Avoid driving after dark
• Always keep your gas tank full when in remote areas
• Always carry a first-aid kit, as medical facilities are often undersupplied
• Advise a relative of your anticipated itinerary and route
• If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and don’t attempt to pass it
• Don’t rely on your phone for navigation or emergency contacts

Traffic accidents occur regularly throughout Ethiopia. Traffic often moves unpredictably.

Under Ethiopian law, it is illegal to move your vehicle before a police officer arrives if an accident occurs. Large crowd may gather and could become hostile and aggressive.

If involved in an accident:

• avoid confrontation
• call the local police and remain at the scene of the accident until they arrive
• should you feel unsafe, leave immediately and report the incident to the nearest police station

Public transportation

Most public transport is unregulated and unsafe. Hire private transport from a reliable source or use transportation provided by your hotel.

Minibuses and large buses are often old, poorly maintained and overcrowded.

Some buses have been attacked on their way from one region to another.

Only use buses from the airport that have been organised by your hotel or your tour operator.

Rail services are limited and trains are poorly maintained. Avoid travelling by train.

Taxis are generally unsafe.

If travelling by taxi:

• only use metered taxis
• choose yellow taxis rather than white or blue ones
• make sure you are the only passenger in the vehicle

Hiking in the Danakil Depression

Weather conditions in the Danakil depression area can be fairly arid. Facilities are basic. There is no running water and medical options are very limited.

You should prepare for excessive heat and difficult terrain, namely around the Erta Ale Volcano.

If you intend on hiking in this area despite the advisory in place:

• never do so alone and always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company
• buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
• ensure that your physical condition is good enough to meet the challenges of your activity
• ensure that you’re properly equipped and well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard
• inform a family member or friend of your itinerary, including when you expect to be back to camp
• know the symptoms of acute altitude sickness, which can be fatal
• obtain detailed information on trekking routes before setting out and do not venture off marked trails

Women’s safety

Women travelling alone may be subject to harassment and verbal abuse.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from Ethiopian authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Ethiopia.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: required Business visa: required Transit visa: required

Canadians must have a valid visa to enter the country. You may obtain a visa online. If you overstay your visa, you may face daily fines and imprisonment.

You need the proper visa if you want to conduct a business or volunteering activity. If you fail to do so, you may be fined or detained.

• Obtain a visa online before arrival
• Verify carefully that your visa is valid
• Ensure that your activities in the country adhere to the type of visa you have obtained

Ethiopian e-Visa  – Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Other entry requirements

Authorities may request additional documents if you attempt to enter Ethiopia by vehicle at certain border crossings.

Contact the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia, in Addis Ababa, to determine specific entry requirements at land borders.

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024
• Dengue: Advice for travellers - 6 May, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is a risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is required if you are arriving from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, or Venezuela or have transited through an airport in one of these countries.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is recommended depending on your itinerary.
• Contact a designated  Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre  well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites .

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

This destination is in the African Meningitis Belt, an area which has the highest rates of meningococcal disease in the world. Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes fatal infection. 

Travellers who are at higher risk should discuss vaccination with a health care provider. High-risk travellers include those living or working with the local population (e.g., health care workers) or those travelling to crowded areas or taking part in large gatherings.

Malaria  is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that is caused by parasites spread through the bites of mosquitoes.   There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this destination. 

Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic before travelling to discuss your options. It is recommended to do this 6 weeks before travel, however, it is still a good idea any time before leaving.    Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times:  • Cover your skin and use an approved insect repellent on uncovered skin.  • Exclude mosquitoes from your living area with screening and/or closed, well-sealed doors and windows. • Use insecticide-treated bed nets if mosquitoes cannot be excluded from your living area.  • Wear permethrin-treated clothing.    If you develop symptoms similar to malaria when you are travelling or up to a year after you return home, see a health care professional immediately. Tell them where you have been travelling or living. 

In this destination, rabies is commonly carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions , including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. In this destination, rabies treatment may be limited or may not be available, therefore you may need to return to Canada for treatment.  

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified this country as no longer poliovirus-infected but at high risk of an outbreak . Polio can be prevented by vaccination.

Recommendations:

• Be sure that your polio vaccinations are up to date before travelling. Polio is part of the routine vaccine schedule for children in Canada.
• One booster dose of the polio vaccine is recommended as an adult .

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Cholera is a risk in parts of this country. Most travellers are at very low risk.

To protect against cholera, all travellers should practise safe food and water precautions .

Travellers at higher risk of getting cholera include those:

• visiting, working or living in areas with limited access to safe food, water and proper sanitation
• visiting areas where outbreaks are occurring

Vaccination may be recommended for high-risk travellers, and should be discussed with a health care professional.

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

There is a risk of schistosomiasis in this destination. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by tiny worms (blood flukes) which can be found in freshwater (lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands). The worms can break the skin, and their eggs can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, or urinary problems. Schistosomiasis mostly affects underdeveloped and r ural communities, particularly agricultural and fishing communities.

Most travellers are at low risk. Travellers should avoid contact with untreated freshwater such as lakes, rivers, and ponds (e.g., swimming, bathing, wading, ingesting). There is no vaccine or medication available to prevent infection.

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

Cutaneous and mucosal   leishmaniasis   causes skin sores and ulcers. It is caused by a parasite spread through the bite of a female sandfly.

Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from sandfly bites, which typically occur after sunset in rural and forested areas and in some urban centres. There is no vaccine or medication to protect against leishmaniasis.

Visceral  leishmaniasis   (or kala azar) affects the bone marrow and internal organs. It is caused by a parasite spread through the bite of a female sandfly. It can also be transmitted by blood transfusion or sharing contaminated needles. If left untreated it can cause death. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from sandfly bites, which typically occur after sunset in rural and forested areas and in some urban centres. There is no vaccine or medication to protect against leishmaniasis.

Onchocerciasis (river blindness)   is an eye and skin disease caused by a parasite spread through the bite of an infected female blackfly.  Onchocerciasis often leads to blindness if left untreated. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from blackfly bites, which are most common close to fast-flowing rivers and streams. There is no vaccine available for onchocerciasis although drug treatments exist.

• In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
• Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Rift Valley fever is a viral disease that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can be fatal. It is spread to humans through contact with infected animal blood or tissues, from the bite of an infected mosquito, or eating or drinking unpasteurized dairy. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from insect bites and avoid animals, particularly livestock, and unpasteurized dairy. There is no vaccine available for Rift Valley fever.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

• Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
• Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria. People can get sick with anthrax if they come into contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals. Travellers to areas where anthrax is common or where an outbreak is occurring in animals can get sick with anthrax if:

• they have contact with infected animal carcasses or eat meat from animals that were sick when slaughtered
• they handle animal parts, such as hides, wool or hair, or products made from those animal parts, such as animal hide drums.

If you are visiting these areas, do not eat raw or undercooked meat and avoid contact with livestock, wildlife, animal products, and animal carcasses.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional.

High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)   is a virus that attacks and impairs the immune system, resulting in a chronic, progressive illness known as AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). 

High risk activities include anything which puts you in contact with blood or body fluids, such as unprotected sex and exposure to unsterilized needles for medications or other substances (for example, steroids and drugs), tattooing, body-piercing or acupuncture.

Medical services and facilities

Health care is inadequate, except in private hospitals of Addis Ababa where you can expect reasonable standard of basic care for minor health problems. Otherwise, health facilities are not up to Canadian standards. They lack of personnel, equipment, supplies and medications.

Ambulance services are extremely limited and unreliable.

Ensure that you always carry a comprehensive medical pack when travelling.

You will likely need medical evacuation in case of serious illness or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Altitude sickness

Addis Ababa is located about 2500 metres above sea level. Acute mountain sickness may occur at high altitudes.

Be well informed about the potential health hazards at high altitudes.

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Death penalty

Ethiopian authorities may apply the death penalty for serious offences.

All illicit drugs are illegal except khat, a local stimulant. Khat is illegal in several countries. Don’t attempt to export it.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.

Ethiopia is used as a drug trafficking hub between Western markets and southern Asia for heroin.

• Carry only your personal belongings, and don’t leave them unattended
• Don’t agree to carry packages that are not your own

Drugs, alcohol and travel

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

Ethiopian law prohibits sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. Those convicted can face up to 15 years in prison.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Ethiopia.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is not legally recognized in Ethiopia.

If local authorities consider you a citizen of Ethiopia, they may refuse to grant you access to Canadian consular services. This will prevent us from providing you with those services.

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Ethiopia.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Ethiopia by an abducting parent:

• act as quickly as you can
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Ethiopia to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• Travelling with children
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

Identification

You must carry photo ID with you at all times, as local authorities can ask you to prove your identity.

Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place, in case it is lost or confiscated.

It’s illegal to carry a firearm in Ethiopia.

It’s illegal to own any quantity of ivory, including in jewellery.

Antiques or religious paraphernalia

You may not export real antiques or religious items.

Tourist souvenirs are often copies of Ethiopian antiques or religious paraphernalia.

If buying such items, ensure that you have a receipt, clearly indicating that it’s a souvenir and not authentic. However, be aware that authorities may confiscate items purchased for export or for personal use, especially ceremonial knives, even if you present a receipt.

Photography

It’s strictly prohibited to photograph:

• military installations
• police and military personnel
• industrial facilities
• government buildings and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, dams and airfields

Never stop near a restricted area, no matter the reason, on foot or in a vehicle.

Street vendors

It is illegal to give money to, or purchase something from, people who approach vehicles stopped in traffic, including children.

If caught, both the beggar/vendor and the vehicle operator face fines.

Social media

Writing on blogs or social media about political subjects could lead to detention and arrest.

Cell phones

You can use one cell phone or tablet on the network of the sole, state-owned telecommunications provider, Ethio Telecom.

Additional devices are subject to a customs fee of 10% of the total cost of the device, as well as the activation fee.

Other electronic devices

You must declare all laptop computers and video equipment other than those for personal use upon arrival and departure. Some recording devices may require special customs permits.

If you will be using these items for work, obtain permission to bring them into the country from the Embassy of Ethiopia in Ottawa or the Consulate of Ethiopia in Toronto.

Foreign representatives in Canada

In 2025, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 28.

In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:

Orthodox Christian

The Ethiopian highlands population is predominantly Orthodox Christian. There is fasting in this region every Wednesday and Friday, and during Lent.

• Always obtain permission from religious authorities before visiting churches
• Dress conservatively, behave discreetly, and respect religious traditions to avoid offending local sensitivities

Time of day

Many people in Ethiopia use the Ethiopian clock.

According to the Ethiopian clock, unlike the convention in most countries, the start of the day is dawn rather than midnight. As a result, daytime hours are counted beginning from what would be 6 a.m. For instance, the time at one hour after dawn – 7 a.m. –  would be 1 a.m. on the Ethiopian clock.

Most hotels and larger organisations, including all airlines, use the global clock. However, many individuals or smaller organisations continue to use the Ethiopian clock.

Check with your host if you are unsure which clock is being used for a meeting or an event.

You must have a local driver’s licence to drive in Ethiopia. You must present your valid Canadian driver’s licence or an International Driving Permit to obtain one.

If you're involved in an accident, don’t move your vehicle before a police officer arrives. It's illegal to do so.

International Driving Permit

The currency of Ethiopia is the birr (ETB).

Credit cards are not widely accepted except by large hotels, travel agencies and a few shops and restaurants in Addis Ababa. ATMs are very limited outside urban areas and may run out of cash without notice.

Make sure you have access to hard-currency cash in case of emergency.

It is illegal to enter or exit Ethiopia with more than 1,000 birr.

You may enter or exit Ethiopia with up to US$3,000 or its equivalent in any convertible foreign currency. This doesn’t include birr. However:

• if you enter with more, you must declare the funds upon arrival
• a bank document certifying the purchase of the foreign currency and approving travel with the funds or
• a customs declaration form made upon entry

Be aware that even the provision of such documents may not safeguard you against confiscation of the extra funds, imprisonment or fines. Policies may change at any time without notice.

Exchanging money on the black market is illegal. Exchange foreign currency at banks or official foreign exchange offices only as you may face heavy fines or detention.

Due to below-average rainfall for several years in a row, Ethiopia is experiencing severe drought.

Local services and the availability of water and basic food may be affected.

You may encounter difficulties travelling overland.

Rainy season

The rainy season normally extends from June to September. Seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services. Roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. 

• Monitor local media for the latest updates, including road conditions
• Stay away from flooded areas
• Follow instructions from local authorities, including evacuation orders

Earthquakes

Ethiopia is located in an active seismic zone. Earthquakes may occur.

Earthquakes - What to Do?  

Local services

In case of emergency, dial 991.

Consular assistance

For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia, in Addis Ababa, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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Amendment Directive issued for the Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic No 933/2022

• It is prohibited for any person who knows he is infected with coronavirus to enter the country, mix with the general public or meet with people in any situation that may allow the virus to spread;
• Any person showing COVID-19 symptoms has the duty to appropriately wear face mask, get self-test or test at health facility and follow and implement General COVID- 19 preventive measures if tests positive.
• Any COVID-19 positive person shall isolate himself either at home or health facility according to the severity of the illness until declared recovered by a health professional.
• Yellow Fever

One of those infectious diseases related to mobility is yellow fever. Ethiopia, both as being one of yellow fever endemic country, and a host to travelers arriving from other yellow fever endemic countries, has a mandatory yellow fever vaccine certificate regulation.

Country requirement at entry: proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

WHO vaccination recommendation : yes

Recommended for all travellers aged 9 months or over, except as mentioned below. Generally not recommended for travellers whose itineraries are limited to Afar and Somali provinces.

Malaria risk due to approximately 60% P. falciparum and 40% P. vivax exists throughout the year in the entire country below 2000 m. P. vivax resistance to chloroquine reported. There is no malaria risk in Addis Ababa.

WHO recommended prevention in risk areas: C

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Passport, Visa & Health Requirements

Passport, visa and health requirements vary from country to country. Contact your travel agent or the nearest Ethiopian ticket office for current passport, visa and health requirements of the countries you are planning to travel to.

Many countries require proof of return/onward and sufficient funds for your stay. Please contact the nearest Consulate of the country to which you are traveling to for additional information.

Passengers traveling on Ethiopian Airlines between Vienna and Stockholm who require entry visa to Schengen countries must have a valid multiple Schengen visa.Passengers holding a single country Schengen visa to enter Sweden or another Schengen country cannot travel on Ethiopian Airlines flight between Stockholm and Vienna. A multiple Schengen visa is required. This is because the flight is operated as transit flight carrying international passengers beyond European airports.

Passengers traveling on Ethiopian Airlines between Rome and Stockholm who require entry visa to Schengen countries must have a valid multiple Schengen visa.Passengers holding a single country Schengen visa to enter Sweden or another Schengen country cannot travel on Ethiopian Airlines flight between Stockholm and Rome. A multiple Schengen visa is required. This is because the flight is operated as transit flight carrying international passengers beyond European airports.

Passport is required for all passengers (even with resident permit or citizenship of a Schengen country) when traveling on Ethiopian Airlines between Stockholm and Oslo and vice versa.

Passengers with entry visa to Schengen countries must have a valid multiple Schengen visa to Ethiopian Airlines between Stockholm and Oslo and vice versa.

Passengers who have already used a single Schengen visa to enter Sweden, Norway or another Schengen country cannot travel on Ethiopian Airlines flight between Stockholm and Oslo.

Minors/Children Birth Certificate

If you are traveling with children, please make sure to be in possession of valid unabridged birth certificate and/or adoption certificate or certificate of guardianship as applicable, to avoid last minutes inconvenience.

Note that the rules are valid for all children whether they are biological, adopted or just travelling together!!

Identification Cards (ID)

Please remember to have your government-issued picture ID card available at all times. Note also that you may be required to present proof of age (such as a birth certificate) at the airport for children who may be traveling with you.

Customs Regulations

Customs regulations and procedures that apply to travelers entering or exiting vary from country to country and are changed frequently. Contact your travel agent or the nearest Ethiopian ticket office for current customs regulations of countries you are planning to travel to.

Agricultural Products

Several countries have restrictions regarding importation of agricultural products. Contact your travel agent or the nearest Ethiopian ticket office for current restrictions on importation and export of agricultural products.

Suggested Arrival Times

To make your trip as enjoyable as possible, please allow enough time for check-in, security screening and boarding.

Due to some lengthy security checkpoint waiting times, earlier arrivals are recommended. We recommend that you check in at least 3 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

Tips for a Comfortable Flight

• For your own comfort try and travel light.
• Wear loose clothing and elasticated stockings made of natural fiber.
• Increase your normal intake of water and only if need be drink alcohol but in moderation.
• Use moisturizing cream to keep your skin from drying out.
• Take off shoes in the plane to prevent your feet from swelling up or wear shoes that will cope with expanding ankles.
• Avoid heavy meals during the flight.
• Short walks once every two hours are excellent for circulation.
• Try to touch your toes when waiting in the aisle to stretch your hamstrings.
• On arrival at your destination, have a hot shower or a relaxing bath.
• On arrival a quick jog, brisk walk, or a vigorous scrub will help stimulate your circulation.

These pages are for informative purposes only and do not form a contract. As such, any information contained within this site is subject to change with or without notice. Ethiopian Airlines assumes no liability for these changes. Ethiopian also reserves the right to interpret and apply these policies and procedures. In each case, Ethiopian’s interpretations and applications shall be final and conclusive.

New Rule: Entry to South Africa

1. Passengers travelling with child to South Africa

All children under the age of 18 years who travel into or out of South Africa need the consent of both their parents, and to produce a full birth certificate at a port of entry.

For more information, please follow the link below:

http://www.southafrica.info/travel/documents/visas.htm#.VuHQcnOvDqC

2. Acceptance of Minors travelling to South Africa

If the child is travelling alone or with only one parent, then they must also carry an affidavit filled out by the missing parent or parents. Please follow the link below for the details

Click Here to see the detail rule

Click here to see the parental consent Affidavit

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