COVID-19 DESTINATION INFORMATION RESOURCE, PROVIDED BY PLATINUM DMC COLLECTION MEMBERS AND ALLIANCE PARTNERS (alphabetical by country)
Argentina
Updated Date APRIL 8th, 2021 Borders Are Open for most of the countries, except flights from Brazil, UK, Mexico and (open, closed) Chile. Quarantine Details Since April 9th, lockdown from midnight to 6 am. Restaurants opened until 11 (requirements for outside pm. Schools opened. Domestic flights working. Outdoor meetings up to 20 arrivals, locals on lock-down or people with social distance. stay at home) Absolutely mandatory the use of facial masks everywhere, sanitize the hands before entering closed places and keep the social distancing. Cases Total active cases: 218.610 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total deaths: 56.833 Total recovered: 2.175.000
Groups Cultural activities, Gyms, Sports & Social clubs are permitted with a limited (limits on group gatherings, number inside, taking turns, and also in open places and maintaining social distancing requirements) distancing up to 20 people. Meetings up to 20 people in open areas. Still keeping the social distancing.
Air Partially opened. (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Partially Opened. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open with tables for sitting outdoor and 25% maximum capacity inside. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Semi-open. Some venues start to re-open during this month for social and (open, closed, capacity limits) corporate events with a minimum capacity and maintaining the social distance. Tourist Sites Opened. Public parks are opened with restrictions. Museums and cultural (open, closed, capacity limits) interest places are open with a prior visit reservation via online Retail Stores Supermarkets, malls and local shops are opened with limit of capacity to (open, closed, capacity limits) access. Shipments are working perfectly inside the country, with some delays. Transportation Public transport is working, with a significantly reduced capacity and with (public and private options) priority for essential workers. Distancing between seats, and facial masks is mandatory to enter. Special daily cleaning including sanitary measures, provided by the government to the vehicles and streets. Private transportation for groups: Our transportation supplier has informed the new protocol for all the services from now on. -hand sanitizer gel in every vehicle. -special cleaning with alcohol spray 70% after every service
-the cleaning was improved with approved specific products to eliminated germs, included covid 19. The name of the chemic product is Quaternary ammonium. -the driver is completely isolated from the passengers, in a separate cabin, without contact. -Based on the government requirements, all the transportation in the country cannot be more than 60% loaded. Every passenger must wear a facial mask. The updated capacity for buses is: Buses of 45 seats can be loaded up to 27 seats.1 Minibuses of 24 seats can be loaded up to 14 seats Van of 19 seats can be loaded up to 11 seats. Upcoming Key Dates April 30 2021, new measures announcement based on the flow and numbers of cases. Destination Safety and Argentina is in the process of vaccination, and to avoid the consequences of Sanitary Initiatives the 2nd wave it is tightening the sanitary measures of the community (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Argentina has the Safe Travel Stamp provided by the World Travel Tourism Council. And also Faus DMC got this stamp Since February the population started to receive the vaccine – for sanitary staff, school teachers and adults of more than 70 years old.
Australia
Updated Date August 20th 2020 - based on New South Wales/NSW – Sydney only https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Sydney, New South Wales has opened, with restrictions easing for residents. Borders Australian borders are officially closed to non-essential travel. (open, closed) Australia will review opening it’s borders later this year to designated “safe” destinations as decreed by the Australian Government’s Health expert panel. Quarantine Details A large number of businesses are returning to the office as long as social- (requirements for outside distancing rules are in place and also employees are being encouraged to WFH arrivals, locals on lock-down or (or do both I.e. office some days and others WFH) where it is reasonably stay at home) practical to do so. Cases To date August 20th there are 52 deaths and confirmed 3,966 with 2,992 (increasing, decreasing, flat) recovered cases in New South Wales. Groups All museums, galleries and libraries opened allowing 4-square-metres per (limits on group gatherings, person and ensuring hand washing facilities and/or sanitizer. Venues can distancing requirements) have more than 500 people inside as long as they are separated by social distancing. Travel throughout the State of New South Wales is allowed and encouraged. Beauty and Nail salons are open with strict measures in place and no more than 10 clients in a shop at any one time. Gyms are now open and operating with social distancing in classes and around the venue. Air Intrastate travel in New South Wales is being encouraged for all residents. (carriers flying to/from There are restrictions in place for some States in Australia whose borders are country) closed. Our national carrier Qantas/QF is revisting their flight routes and staffing levels. Currently international air travel arrivals is available for essential service personnel and residents and citizens returning to Australia from overseas. No overseas travel is permitted unless a special permit is
obtained in the cases of hardship. Persons going in to quarantine hotels for 14 days is to their own expense. Hotels Sydney and NSW Hotels are opening up as from June 1 – re-employment of (open, closed, partially open) furloughed personnel and re-training in place. Restaurants Currently open with up to 100 people in a public restaurant seated in a (open, closed, capacity limits) maximum party of 10, and social distancing applies, with sign-in for all patrons rule applies. Venues Ditto - with stadiums open for up to 500 persons. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Ditto and most are now open and operating – Our koalas and kangaroos and (open, closed, capacity limits) native animals welcome the return of visitors – as does our beautiful Taronga Zoo and Featherdale Wildlife Sanctuary. Social distancing also applies. Retail Stores Ditto - all boutiques and major department stores and shopping centres are (open, closed, capacity limits) open and operating social distancing rules. Transportation Increased services for trains, bus and ferries in Sydney – more than 3,300+ (public and private options) extra services added to the public transport network across Sydney to increase capacity for physical distancing and provide more options for customers. Marshalling and Support Teams are in place helping customers move safely across the network. Increased cleaning is also continuing across all modes with buses and trains being cleaned a minimum of four times a day.
Upcoming Key Dates On-going and a fluid situation by the Government of Australia and the State Government in NSW - with daily updates Destination Safety and ALL VENUES AND HOTELS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ARE IMPLEMENTING Sanitary Initiatives EXCELLENT CLEANING COVID-19 PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH (in progress, certification PROTOCOLS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND STATE GOVERNMENTS program, etc.) Other Key Information Australia is looking forward to welcoming back our international incentive attendees. We are ready for your arrival when permission granted. Domestic tourism is going to boom and we expect New Zealand tourists on our shores very soon. Next step - International arrivals.
Austria
Updated Date April 21, 2021 Borders • At the moment, a lockdown is in effect in Austria. Tourism and leisure (open, closed) travel are not possible. • First steps towards a reopening have been taken in the province of Vorarlberg, where restaurants and cultural institutions have been allowed to open (subject to strict rules). Other provinces may take steps towards reopening in May (details are currently being drawn up). We will update this page as new information becomes available. • The following measures are currently in effect: • Hotels are closed to leisure travellers/tourists.
• Restaurants and bars can only offer takeout/delivery services. Dining in is not permitted (except in the province of Vorarlberg). FFP2 masks are required when picking up food. • A landing ban for flights from South Africa and Brazil is in effect. • Entry regulations are in effect. Additional local rules for certain regions with high COVID numbers may be in effect (please check locally; find a German-language list here). • Shops, museums, libraries, and zoos are open. All shoppers and visitors must wear FFP2 masks. • All other culture and leisure facilities such as theatres, cinemas, gyms, pools, and amusement parks are closed. Certain exemptions apply in the province of Vorarlberg. • Events such as concerts, plays etc. are cancelled. Certain exemptions apply to the province of Vorarlberg. • Hairdressers and similar service providers are open; negative COVID- 19 tests are required for customers. • Cable cars and ski areas are allowed to open. Hotels are however still closed and entry regulations (quarantine requirement - see below) are in effect. De facto, skiing is only possible for locals. • A stay-at-home order is in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. • You are required to keep a minimum distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) to people from other households. • FFP2 masks are required on public transport and in other public spaces. • Additional measures in Vienna and Lower Austria until 2 May: • Non-essential shops are closed, museums are closed, and a stay-at- home order is in effect 24/7. • We will provide more information as it becomes available. • Please note: The following information has been researched with the utmost care. However, we can provide no guarantee of accuracy. • Latest News at a Glance • 19 April: The stricter rules in Vienna and Lower Austria will stay in effect until at least 2 May.
Quarantine Details Travel by third-country nationals from outside the Schengen area is prohibited (requirements for outside (exemptions apply). arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Increasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups See above (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Austria’s airports are operating with limited flight plan. (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels See above (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants See above (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues See above (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites See above (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Currently, there are no restrictions in place regarding public transport (metro, (public and private options) bus and tram services) in Austria. Upcoming Key Dates
Destination Safety and Masks have to be worn on public transport and in taxis, in some museums, grocery Sanitary Initiatives stores, post offices and banks, at indoor events and whenever a minimum distance (in progress, certification of 1 meter / 4 feet is not possible to maintain. program, etc.) Other Key Information We hope to welcome you back to Austria soon. In the meantime: Be positive and stay healthy!
Baltic States (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia)
Updated Date March 12, 2021 Borders Estonia: Borders are open to the citizens and residents of the EU, EEA, UK and (open, closed) the Swiss Confederation as well as several other countries listed on the official governmental websites. Latvia: Borders are open to the citizens and residents of the EU, EEA, UK and the Swiss Confederation as well as several other countries listed on the official governmental websites but only for urgent matters (work, training, studies, family reunion, receiving medical services, transit, escorting minors, return to permanent place of residence, funeral). Lithuania: Borders are open to the citizens and residents of the EU, EEA, UK and the Swiss Confederation as well as many other countries listed on the official governmental websites. Quarantine Details When arriving in Lithuania and Latvia person will be asked to show proof of a (requirements for outside negative PCR test performed no earlier than 72 hours before boarding or arrivals, locals on lock-down or crossing the border. PCR test is not mandatory when arriving in Estonia. stay at home) Estonia: Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure. Latvia: Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10- day isolation. Lithuania: Travellers from EU Member States or Schengen Associated Countries listed as affected countries have to self-isolate for 10 days from the day of arrival in the Republic of Lithuania.
Persons who are vaccinated for COVID-19 or had COVID-19 and can show the proof, may enter Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania without mandatory PCR test and self-isolation. Cases Estonia: since the start of March COVID cases has been rising rapidly with 14- (increasing, decreasing, flat) day cumulative rate being 1397 (2nd highest in EU) per 100,000 inhabitants (as per 12.03.21). Latvia: COVID cases has been slowly decreasing since the start of March with cumulative rate being 461 per 100,000 inhabitants (as per 12.03.21).
Lithuania: since February COVID cases has been steadily decreasing with cumulative rate being 306 per 100,000 inhabitants (as per 12.03.21). Groups 2+2 rule in all public places, mandatory use of face masks indoors and public (limits on group gatherings, places. distancing requirements) Air AirBaltic, Lufthansa, Finnair, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norwegian, LOT, SmartLynx and (carriers flying to/from many more are operating with minimized schedule. country) Hotels Most hotels have been closed since autumn. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open but only for take-away. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues All indoor venues closed. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Indoor tourist sites closed, outdoor open with reduced capacity and respect of (open, closed, capacity limits) 2m distance. Retail Stores Retail stores, supermarkets are closed. Grocery shops, pharmacies, optical (open, closed, capacity limits) stores, pet stores, and other businesses that provide essential services (e.g. telecommunication companies, petrol stations etc.) are allowed to operate with reduced capacity.
Transportation Public transportation is operating with reduced capacity, use of face masks are (public and private options) mandatory. Private transport can be used only by members of one household. Upcoming Key Dates Estonia: state of emergency extended until April 11 Latvia: state of emergency extended until May 12 Lithuania: state of emergency extended until March 31 Destination Safety and Most places advise following social distancing norms (2+2 rule) and taking care Sanitary Initiatives of good hygiene – e.g. careful washing of hands and using hand disinfectants (in progress, certification program, etc.) The Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association has introduced the SAFE & CLEAN label, which guarantees the highest standards of safety and cleanliness among hospitality businesses – hotels, restaurants, and leisure and entertainment venues.
Other Key Information Updates about Estonia Updates about Latvia Updates about Lithuania Baltic Travel Group hopes to see you soon in Baltics!
Bhutan
Updated Date April 23,2021 Borders Closed - Bhutan is expected to open for tourism from 4 Sep’2021. (open, closed) Quarantine Details The quarantine period is 21 days. (requirements for outside Currently, Bhutan is not open for international tourism and after 6 weeks of arrivals, locals on lock-down or lockdown which began on Dec, 20 3rd weeks, all towns and places are now stay at home) open for local's movement. As of date, bubble flight operating from Delhi & Kolkata once a week, and the quarantine period is 21 days for Bhutanese & Indian travelers. Cases Confirmed cases: 992 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Recovered: 906
Death: 1 Active: 85 Groups Group gathering is not permitted. (limits on group gatherings, All towns are now open for internal movements of locals. distancing requirements) Air As of now, bubble flights operating from Delhi & Kolkatta, every Mon from (carriers flying to/from Delhi, and every Fri from Kolkatta. These flights are operated by Druk Air. country) Hotels All hotels are mostly closed however in some of the hotels, reservation staff (open, closed, partially open) working with limited capacity. Restaurants Restaurants are now open for locals. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues All government and private offices/venues are open now but only for locals. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Sites are all open with social distancing norms for locals only. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Retail stores are open now with Covid protocol however group gathering is not (open, closed, capacity limits) permitted. Transportation Public transport operating as usual. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates 27h March’2021 (Vaccination is scheduled to start from this day)
Destination Safety and Standard operating procedures are in progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Bhutan is scheduled to begin the vaccination from 27th Mar 2021 and will be inoculating the entire population within one week. The second dose of vaccine is to be administered after 8 - 12 weeks. Though no government notification yet but Bhutan is expected to open for tourism from Sep 2021
Vaccine: Total does are given 4,79,333
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Brazil
Updated Date Wednesday, April 22, 2021 Borders Opened as of August 1, 2020 (open, closed) Quarantine Details Brazil is divided in 26 States and the Federal District of Brasília, the Capital City of Brazil. Each State is responsible for the sanitary policies within its borders. Mayors of cities are also responsible for the definition of quarantine measure.
(requirements for outside In general, most large cities have now partially opened businesses with safety arrivals, locals on lock-down or restrictions. Most States implemented a 6-phase plan to reopen gradually. Rio stay at home) is one of them, and it is in phase 6 as of August 27th . Hotels, shopping malls, stores and restaurants may now open with restrictions for social distancing and hours of operation. Cases As of today, the number of cases in Brazil, which is a country of 211,000,000 (increasing, decreasing, flat) plus inhabitants, is slightly above 14,100,000 cases with 381,000 deaths. Groups Beaches are open in Rio de Janeiro for individual sports. Public parks are open. (limits on group gatherings, Small groups are allowed in public open spaces distancing requirements) Air Air borders are open as of August 1, 2020. Foreign visitors are welcome as long (carriers flying to/from as they have valid health insurance for Covid-19 through their stay in Brazil, country) and a proof of being tested 48 hours before starting their trip to Brazil. Hotels Open with the necessary COVID protocols. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Some have reopened as of September 1st. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Open since August 15th. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open with limited attendance capacity (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transportation is open in Rio, as well as in other cities of Brazil. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Vaccination started on January 18, 2021. Until yesterday, over 25,000,000 Brazilians were vaccinated. Destination Safety and Use of masks in public is mandatory in most cities. Several cities have built Sanitary Initiatives field hospitals in stadiums, convention centers and other large open areas. (in progress, certification Government is buying and distributing IPEs (individual protection equipment) program, etc.) to health professionals. Most hotels and transportation companies are establishing safety and sanitary protocols for when they reopen. Other Key Information
Cambodia
Updated Date April 12, 2021 Borders Closed (open, closed) Entry Conditions: Foreigners are now allowed to visit Cambodia but must comply with a long list of regulations. All foreign visitors: Need to have a certificate no more than 72 hours old confirming that they are not infected with the novel coronavirus. Will be given an on-site PCR swab test. Must have proof of $50,000 worth of travel insurance while in Cambodia.
Must quarantine for 14 days after arrival at a place designated by the government. In addition, Cambodia has instituted a visitor-pays system of testing: All visitors must pay for a COVID-19 test and associated expenses upon arrival in Cambodia. Visitors must also make a $2,000 deposit to cover potential costs of quarantine, hospitalization, and even burial, should they fall ill with coronavirus while in the country. Should the test come back positive for even one person on a flight: All passengers from the flight will be quarantined in a state facility at their own expense. If hospitalization is required, that will also be at the visitor's expense.
Quarantine Details If one or more travelers from the same flight test positive for COVID-19 : (requirements for outside People will be required to quarantine for 14 days at a facility designated by the arrivals, locals on lock-down or Cambodia Government (Hotel or Government facility at their own expense) stay at home) Cases Increasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups (limits on group gatherings, For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Cambodia is recording distancing requirements) significant numbers of new COVID-19 cases each day. The 7-day average is currently at 89 per day. Cambodia reported its first death from COVID-19 on March 11.
On April 9 Cambodia reported a surge of 576 new COVID-19 infections, more than doubling the country's total infections. All of these cases are linked to four businessmen who broke quarantine on February 20 by bribing staff at the hotel.
Restrictions on travel into and out of certain provinces and regions are in place. The health ministry has been urging people not to travel between provinces and cities and a law has been passed that carries long jail terms for serious violations of health measures. Check with local authorities if you're planning to travel within Cambodia.
Most public places and service are open and restrictions are few. Gatherings of more than 20 people are not allowed.
Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open – some temporarily closed (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Some closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Closed – or limited capacity (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Canada
Updated Date January 18, 2021 The information below has been provided in an ever-changing environment and should be treated as a reference only, based on current information, and is subject to change. Cantrav cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information.
Borders International borders remain closed with the exception of repatriated flights (open, closed) flying into one of four international Airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto; US-Canada border remains closed until January 21, 2021 where it will be reviewed in collaboration with the United States. It is unknown as to when we may consider opening up the Canadian border to International flights. Currently only essential travel is allowed. Non-essential including tourism temporarily closed. Anticipated that this rolling closure will remain until March/April 2021. Quarantine Details There is a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arriving into Canada for any (requirements for outside approved travel. arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Most egions have implemented mandatory masks in public indoor settings.
With the second wave in full effect, we’ve seen tighter restrictions in place including lockdowns and curfews in Quebec.
Cases Canada is flattening the curve. Current cases: (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total Confirmed: 708,628 Total Deaths: 18,014 Total Recovered: 615,234 Total Active: 75,281 Groups As we are seeing increasing case counts we are seeing provinces tighten things (limits on group gatherings, back up as we are now in a second wave. Most provinces have passed a Health distancing requirements) Order that has reduced social gatherings down to a small group or even just family members. Some provinces are now implementing circuit breaker lockdowns where they are locking down for 2 weeks to help manage this second wave. Gatherings are also banned and only meetings deemed ‘essential’ are allowed to take place when/where necessary and must observe all social distancing and safety protocols. Air International borders remain closed with the exception of repatriated flights flying into one of four international Airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal
(carriers flying to/from and Toronto; US-Canada border remains closed until January 21, 2021 where it country) will be reviewed in collaboration with the United States. It is unknown as to when we may consider opening up the Canadian border to International flights. Hotels More and more hotels are opening across the country, as many more (open, closed, partially open) provinces are now allowing interprovincial travel. Restaurants Tighter restrictions are in place. Alberta and Quebec currently only allow (open, closed, capacity limits) takeout, no dine in options. In British Columbia, due to recent cases, alcohol is no longer available to be purchased in restaurants and bars after 10:00pm. Venues Remain closed until phase three or four depending on the province. All venues (open, closed, capacity limits) are subject to the Health Orders in place regarding mass gatherings. Tourist Sites More and more attractions and sites are opening depending on the region and (open, closed, capacity limits) their own specific operating requirements. As part of the phased approach, we will see tourist sites begin to open. Currently, outdoor parks and green spaces are open. Designated national parks (Banff National Park) remain closed with the exception of drive through traffic, but it is anticipated they will be opening within the month of June. Retail Stores Retail stores are permitted to re-open based on social distancing and safety (open, closed, capacity limits) protocols. It will be to the discretion of each retailer when they open and at what level. Transportation Public transportation is still open, albeit at a reduced schedule and capacity. (public and private options) Private transportation for the general public is available (Taxi, Uber), however many private transportation companies (limousine companies) are currently closed. Upcoming Key Dates January 21, 2021 – Border review. February 5th - BC review of current restrictions. Destination Safety and Protocols have been established by a number of bodies including the Canadian Sanitary Initiatives Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and trade associations. (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Chile
Updated Date April 21, 2021 Borders Closed (open, closed) Quarantine Details Quarantine is no longer active for most cities in the country although there are still few cities which are in lockdown. Compulsory 10-day quarantine for all travelers once they enter Chile.
(requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Cases continue to decrease in the country which has allowed local authorities (increasing, decreasing, flat) to think about border openings although dates have not been informed yet. Groups Group activities are allowed but only for small groups at the moment. (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Domestic flights operating and some international carriers are also operating (carriers flying to/from mainly from USA and Europe. country) Hotels Some hotels are already open. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Some restaurants are already open. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Most of them are closed. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Some of them are currently open. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open with capacity restrictions. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Operating as normal. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Measures are reviewed by local authorities on a weekly basis Destination Safety and Safe Travels certification has been implemented by the government and local Sanitary Initiatives tourism authorities being followed by all DMCs and the different hotels and (in progress, certification restaurants. program, etc.) Other Key Information
China
Updated Date May 26,2020 Borders Open (open, closed) Quarantine Details No more Quanrantine within the country (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Almost cleared
(increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups At the moment not yet opened for international groups (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Chinese airlines are flying between US and China (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels All hotels are opened for taking local guests (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants All restaurants are opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues All venues are opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites All tourist sites are opened with limitation on number of visitors per day (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All stores are opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation All available (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Next updates will be September Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information The Chinese government is cautious and conservative, we are waiting for the permission from the government to accept international groups
Costa Rica
Updated Date Set 22, 2020 Borders Costa Rica will welcome tourists from the United States starting in September (open, closed) 15th. U.S. tourists will only be welcomed if they are residents of the following states: New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Colorado. Passengers must prove their residency in one of those states using their driver’s license or state ID.
Quarantine Details International tourists entering the country will be allowed to do so with a (requirements for outside travel insurance policy that meets the following requirements: arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) 1. The policy is valid throughout their scheduled visit to Costa Rica.
2. It covers medical expenses in Costa Rica related to COVID-19 of at least $50000 3. It includes a minimum coverage of $2,000 for accommodation expenses related to COVID-19. 4. Passengers must prove their residency in one of those states using their driver’s license or State ID.
Cases Total Confirmed: 66689 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total Deaths:760 Total Recovered: 25706 Groups Group gatherings are not allowed. (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Costa Rica will welcome tourists from the United States starting in September (carriers flying to/from 15th. U.S. tourists will only be welcomed if they are residents of the following country) states: New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Colorado. Passengers must prove their residency in one of those states using their driver’s license or state ID.
Hotels Open at 50% capacity. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open at 50% capacity. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open for groups up to 75 people (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Some national parks are open at 50% capacity (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Some stores are open at 50% capacity. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transportation is open with social distancing requirements. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Oct 1st – Openning borders to California. Destination Safety and Called to stay home, but not mandatory. Vehicular restriction by number plate. Sanitary Initiatives Keep social distance while outside. Sanitary protocols are being created by (in progress, certification each sector to ensure the safety of visitors. program, etc.) Other Key Information
Croatia
Updated Date December 3rd, below is the current situation which is evolving
Borders Opened borders to all EU/EAA members as well as many other countries. (open, closed) Americans can enter if they have a negative PCR test that is less than 48hrs old or they can self-isolate 10 days upon entry. Quarantine Details Self-Isolation is not required for EU countries when entering Croatia however (requirements for outside the recommendation from the Croatian Institute of Health is that arrivals are arrivals, locals on lock-down or advised to avoid physical contact, maintain a distance of at least 1.5 m during stay at home) face-to-face contact; wash or disinfect hands often. Cases Total cases 134,881 , Total deaths: 1916, Total recovered:110355 Active (increasing, decreasing, flat) Cases: 22610 Groups Group gatherings are currently limited. Distance requirements are between (limits on group gatherings, 1,5m to 2m depending on location. In some locations in Croatia numbers are distancing requirements) more limited based on the epidemiological situation. Air Flights to Croatia from all around Europe have begun (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Majority are open and have implemented various safety measures from hand (open, closed, partially open) sanitizer, staff wearing masks, temperature checks in some hotels. Restaurants Croatia has decided to close all in-dining restaurants ( delivery and take away (open, closed, capacity limits) is allowed) and cafes until December 21st in order to curb the spread of COVID- 19. Restaurants in Hotels are open only to the guests of the hotel. Venues Reopening with special health and safety measures and reduced capacities. (open, closed, capacity limits) Night Clubs and bars are currently closed Tourist Sites Opened with certain capacity limits, most Museums are advised to operate at (open, closed, capacity limits) 50% capacity, face covering required. Retail Stores Opened, capacity limits depending on size of store, face coverings required. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Reduced capacities allowed in buses. Face masks required on public transport (public and private options) (bus and ferry) Upcoming Key Dates December 21st Destination Safety and All segments of business have been provided protocols they should follow, link Sanitary Initiatives below: (in progress, certification https://www.hzjz.hr/aktualnosti/covid-19-pandemic-recommendations-in- program, etc.) english/ Other Key Information Official English updates at https://www.koronavirus.hr/en Good Morning America Video from Dubrovnik July 28th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCvSFeBHgpU&t=12s US EMBASSY IN CROATIA COVID INFO : https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/
Czech Republic
Updated Date April 22,2021 Borders Open, all rules, limits and if COVID test necessary is on www.mzv.cz/en (open, closed) Quarantine Details Negative tests required (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases decreasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups (limits on group gatherings, Iock-down distancing requirements) Air Vaclav Havel airport operating, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, etc. And summer (carriers flying to/from destinations. www.prg.aero.com country) Hotels Some closed, some open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Closed, only takeaways (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Grocery, pharmacy, petfood, rest closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation open (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates April 26 Destination Safety and Obligatory to wear masks in public Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Our number 1609861 pax infected, 28711 died
Denmark
Updated Date 22APR2021// Borders Se below (open, closed) Quarantine Details Situation is apt to change almost daily as and can also differ from region to (requirements for outside region as well as depend of from which border to enter. Kindly contact us at arrivals, locals on lock-down or [email protected] for accurate details stay at home) Cases
(increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Quarantine/tracking details Sanitary Initiatives Passengers entering or transiting through Denmark must have a negative COVID-19 antigen (in progress, certification or PCR test taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point or program, etc.) before departure of the last direct flight to Denmark. The test result must be in Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish or Swedish. Details can be found at https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/. - This does not apply to: - passengers younger than 13 years; - passengers traveling to Faroe Islands (FAE); - passengers with a positive COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result issued at least 14 days and at most 84 days before arrival. The test result must be in Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish or Swedish. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival. - This does not apply to: - passengers younger than 13 years; - passengers traveling to Greenland; - passengers with a positive COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result issued at least 14 days and at most 84 days before arrival. The test result must be in Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish or Swedish. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 10 days.Passengers traveling to Greenland: - must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure. The test result must be in English or German. Details can be found at https://visitgreenland.com/corona-faq/ ; and - must have a Personal Location Form (SUMUT) obtained before departure at https://sumut2020.gl/Instructions/EditInstructions ; and - could be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival and quarantine. Details can be found at https://visitgreenland.com/corona-faq/.. Airport limitations None specified. Direct flight restrictions Flights from Iceland to Greenland are suspended until 18 April 2021. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to: - nationals or residents of Denmark; - residents of Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Sweden (Blekinge, Halland, Scania and West Gothia); - spouses, partners, parents, children, fiances, sisters, brothers or grandparents of a person residing in Denmark. They must present proof confirming their relationship; - boyfriends or girlfriends of a person residing in Denmark. They must present a printed \'Solemn declaration on relationship for use in connection with entry\'; - passengers returning directly via Denmark to their country of residence; - passengers with a diplomatic passport; - spouses, partners, children or stepchildren of a person with a diplomatic passport; - merchant seamen; - more exemptions can be found at https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and- regulations/entry-into-denmark . Transit Yes with restrictions
Full IATA update https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm Additional information Domestic Restrictions There are national restrictions in place until at least 5 April 2021. There is a 5-person limit on gatherings indoors and a 10-person limit outdoors, with the exception of certain outdoor organised sports activities, where the limit is 50. On the island of Bornholm, 10 people can gather indoors. Some shops (less than 5000m2) can open as long as they are not located in a shopping centre. Outdoor cultural destinations such as zoos can reopen if visitors can document a negative COVID-19-test, taken within the past 72 hours. In all regions, folk high schools and continuation schools can reopen as of 15 March 2021 with special requirements for testing. International Tourists From 1 M
Dominican Republic
Updated Date April 6th, 2021 Borders Open (open, closed) Quarantine Details Operations at the airports are active. (requirements for outside All the economical areas, including the airport, hotels, DMCS have to follow arrivals, locals on lock-down or certain protocols to ensure safety of all the people involved. stay at home) Activities are partially open.
Cases Have decreased. (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Limits on group gatherings to a 50-60% in most of the establishments and (limits on group gatherings, transportation. Distancing required in all of them and the usage of masks is distancing requirements) mandatory. Air Open. (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open . (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Partially open. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Partially open. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open and working Mandatory to wear mask on the public spaces; (open, closed, capacity limits) establishments working on 50-60% capacity Transportation Private options working. Public open. Protocols must be followed. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Curfew: weekdays 10pm/ weekend 7pm with free transit up to three Hrs later Destination Safety and Mandatory to wear mask on the public spaces; establishments working on 50- Sanitary Initiatives 60 %capacity. Social distancing is required.
(in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, UAE
Updated Date Thursday, April 22nd 2021 Borders Opened on 07th July 2020 (open, closed) Quarantine Details All quarantine & lock down restrictions have been removed. (requirements for outside People within the country are able to have a near normal life. arrivals, locals on lock-down or People are allowed to move freely whilst wearing face masks and gloves. Social stay at home) distancing is still required and use of sanitizers are being encouraged. Children 12 & under as well as people 60 and above are suggested not to visit public places such as malls, restaurants etc. for safety precautions. Cases Flat (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Social distancing of 2-3 meters is required in all shops, offices, restaurants and (limits on group gatherings, public areas. distancing requirements) Most activities & excursions need to operate at 50-60% capacity to accommodate social distancing rules. Air In-bound flights are operating. (carriers flying to/from − All passengers arriving in Dubai from any destination, country) including passengers connecting in Dubai, must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate to be accepted on the flight. The test must be taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure. This excludes children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability. − The UAE government has specified designated laboratories. If you are flying from certain countries, you must get your certificate from one of these labs. If you are flying from any other country, you can either use the recommended laboratories in the same document or any trusted and certified laboratories in your country of origin. − You may need to take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result (Normally 24 hours). If the test result is positive, you will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines. You must also download the COVID-19 – DXB Smart App. iOS - Android − Before you travel, please check the requirements of the country you are travelling to. You may need to take a printed COVID-19 PCR test before you depart.
Hotels All hotels are open with most hotels operating at approximately 70%. Hotels (open, closed, partially open) have to follow rigorous sterilization and disinfection procedures Restaurants All restaurants and venues are open. Distancing is required. Alternate tables (open, closed, capacity limits) should be empty to keep at least 2-3m gap in between diners. Venues Open and to run at capacity keeping social distancing in mind. (open, closed, capacity limits)
Tourist Sites Activities, Cinemas, public beaches & parks are now open. Social distancing is (open, closed, capacity limits) still required. Activity options are operating with limited capacities (Approx. 50%) Retail Stores All shops & malls are open as well as most of the public restaurants. Currently (open, closed, capacity limits) open from 12:00 noon till 22:00. A limit on how many people can be in the store at a time is also in place. Transportation Available. Metro, Public busses and Taxis. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates N/A Destination Safety and 1. Nationwide sanitizing started in March 2020. Ended in June 2020 Sanitary Initiatives 2. UAE has been listed amongst the top 10 countries for COVID-19 (in progress, certification response measures. program, etc.) 3. Residents and visitors have to wear a face mask when in public areas. 4. Social distancing is required of at least 2-3m. 5. Hand sanitizer is being provided by almost every shop and restaurant to visitors 6. Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine and Health Sciences along with other entities have certification programs that teach, make aware and prepare the general public on Covid-19 and how to protect yourself from it. 7. Dubai has been granted the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp by the WTTC. 8. International MICE events are allowed to take place 9. There is no mandatory quarantine period in Dubai for guests who arrive with a negative PCR test. Once they land, they are free to move around Dubai as they wish. 10. The UAE has been one of the front runners with the Covid-19 vaccine campaign with one of the highest inoculation rates globally second only to Israel. The UAE has already administered over 5.5 million doses vaccinating over 50% of its population in February and are on course for 70% to be done by May 2021.
Other Key Information The country is hoping to enter back into normal work life by the end of summer 2021.
Egypt
Updated Date April, 22, 2021 Borders Egyptian Borders are Open. (open, closed) Quarantine Details All travelers arriving to Egypt are required to submit a recent negative (requirements for outside PCR test result certificate for COVID-19 done in the source country arrivals, locals on lock-down or within a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel (before departure time of stay at home) the last direct flight to Egypt). Exception is made for passengers travelling from (Japan / China / Thailand / North America / South America / Canada / London (Heathrow) /Rome / Paris / Frankfurt / New Zealand / Australia/South Korea) PCR test will be 96 hours before departure time. Only travelers arriving to Sharm El-Sheikh, Taba, Hurghada, and Marsa Allam International Airports, who don’t have a recent negative PCR test
result certificate for COVID-19, can do the PCR test upon arrival to one of the four mentioned airports (tests are conducted by representatives of the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (at a cost of 30 USD or the equivalent in other currencies). Travelers are allowed to leave the airport immediately after doing the PCR test and check in at their booked hotel. Hotels will quarantine only guests who test positive for COVID-19 (In separate rooms) Government applying precautionary measures, all shopping malls, Cafes, Restaurants & clubs to open every day until Midnight. Only to operate at 50% of their capacity.
Cases As of the evening of April 21st, 2021 there were 218902 cases of Covid- (increasing, decreasing, flat) 19 in Egypt. 164803 recovered, 12866 total diseased cases. All part of the Health ministry's surveillance and investigation procedures according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Groups Red Sea Beaches, Museums, Gyms, Sports & Social clubs are now open at 50% (limits on group gatherings, of their capacity no large gatherings allowed, restrictions to limited numbers distancing requirements) in closed places and maintaining social distancing at all public places. Air Air traffic fully functioning to/from all international destinations; air traffic are (carriers flying to/from domestic & international flights. country) Hotels Partially operating up to 50% of hotels occupancy, outlets & meeting-rooms (open, closed, partially open) for guests Restaurants (open, closed, capacity limits) Operating at 50% of Restaurants capacities. except for Delivery orders 24/7.
Venues Historical/other venues are opened for visitors at 50% of capacity. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites opened with capacity limitations. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Retail stores, Supermarkets & pharmacies are open & operating with social (open, closed, capacity limits) distancing. Delivery orders 24/7 Transportation public transportation (trains, metro, public buses) is operating till (public and private options) midnight. Private Trans allowed all the time.
Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and General Regulations for Hospitality Establishments, Archeological Sites, and Sanitary Initiatives Museums (in progress, certification Operation Regulations program, etc.) • Obtaining the "Hygiene Safety Certificate" given by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population and the relevant Tourism Chamber, and complying with the new set regulations, are prerequisites for hospitality establishments to operate. • Regular monitoring of hospitality establishments will be carried out by joint committees between the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the relevant Tourism Chamber, and international consulting firms specialized in the field of hygiene. • Violating any of the set regulations will result in the suspension of the establishment's license. • The manager of the hospitality establishment will sign a declaration of commitment to the set regulations, and any violation will result in severe penalties. • Information of the hygiene and safety regulations will be made available to all guests and visitors of the establishment.
Cleaning and Disinfection
• Regular disinfection of all public places and all touch points is carried out. • Hand sanitizers are provided in all places. • Regular cleaning of furniture and fabrics in hotels and tourism establishments is carried out. • Proper ventilation is maintained, in addition to compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health and Population regarding central air conditioning. • Safe disposal of waste according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Population, and the Ministry Environment is a must. • Disinfection of laundry sinks is carried out daily.
Toilets • Regular disinfection of toilets and all touch points and is carried out. • Proper ventilation is maintained. • Sanitizers and liquid soap are constantly available. • Only paper towels are provided. • Only trash cans with foot pedals are provided.
Elevators • Physical distancing inside elevators is maintained with floor signs. • Elevator attendants and guests must wear face masks inside the elevator. • Regular disinfection of elevators and all touch points inside it is carried out.
Hotels Regulations 1- Receiving Guests • Guests will have their temperatures checked every time they enter the hotel. • Luggage is disinfected before check-in. • Floor signs are placed to maintain physical distancing. • Electronic payment is encouraged. 2- Accommodation • Room capacity is 2 adults + 2 children (less than 12 years old). • Personal Protection Kits (containing personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers) are provided in rooms for each guest. • Rooms are disinfected and properly ventilated for 12 hours between check- out and check-in. • Rooms and bathrooms are properly ventilated and disinfected daily. • Furniture and fabrics are disinfected using steam machines. • Linens and towels are washed at high temperatures.
Other Key Information
England/Wales
Updated Date 22 April 2021
The situation remains fluid, so the following information should be treated as a guideline only, based on current information, and subject to alteration.
Borders UK borders are open (open, closed) Quarantine Details Quarantine applies to entrants to the UK from many countries (including North (requirements for outside America), but the policy is under review and a traffic-light system is due to be arrivals, locals on lock-down or put into operation within the coming weeks (red, amber, green), according to stay at home COVID cases in other countries. England is now in Stage 2 of a 4-part easing of lockdown restrictions. Cases Cases, hospitalizations and COVID-related deaths at lowest point for many (increasing, decreasing, flat) months (since peaking in early January) as a result of recent lockdown policy and ongoing progress of nationwide vaccinations. (Approx 65% of adult population has received at least one vaccination) Groups Limits still apply, depending on the occasion. (limits on group gatherings, Social distancing of 1 metre (3 ft) continues to be applied, where people are distancing requirements) permitted to be in same locations. Air Multiple airlines continue to operate international flights into London, (carriers flying to/from including intercontinental flights by BA, American Airlines, United into country) Heathrow. Social distancing measures in place at airports. Hotels Many have re-opened and most others to re-open on 17th May - with special (open, closed, partially open) hygiene and cleaning measures as well as other procedures to facilitate social- distancing. Restaurants Pubs and restaurants with outdoor facilities are open. Others remain closed (open, closed, capacity limits) until 17th May. Venues Those not yet open, expect to re-open on 17th May (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Zoos and gardens are open. Other sites not yet open, expect to re-open on 17th (open, closed, capacity limits) May Retail Stores Shops are open and trading once again (since 12th April) (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transport (including the London underground) is running. The wearing (public and private options) of masks or face-coverings is obligatory in stations and when using public transport. Upcoming Key Dates 17th May – Stage 3 of lockdown easing, with many restrictions due to be lifted, but some limits on capacities will remain for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. Restrictions on international travel expected to be lifted. 21st June – Stage 4 of lockdown easing, with remaining restrictions due to be lifted, although some levels of social distancing likely to remain in place.
Destination Safety and British government has issued “Safer Transport” guidelines and advice. No Sanitary Initiatives additional enforcement measures in place yet. Masks must be worn on public (in progress, certification transport. program, etc.) Other Key Information Businesses are adapting operational policies in response to COVID and to mitigate spread. Extensive vaccine roll-outs continue and we are on course for all adults to have received at least one jab by July, so we have reason to be optimistic!
Finland
Updated Date 10. December 2020 Borders Boarders are more or less closed for several countries in the world, however (open, closed) some are open where the pandemic is at low risk. Airports and shipping terminals opened. Quarantine Details Quarantine from countries with high risk and a negative corona test is (requirements for outside required. Caution behavior is expected. Some countries with a high risk of arrivals, locals on lock-down or infection risk have restrictions and cannot enter Finland. stay at home) Cases Daily between 250 – 350 persons infected (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Under 10 persons free gathering, although with a safety gap of 1,5 meters is (limits on group gatherings, recommended. distancing requirements) Air Local carrier Finnair; Air are “ carefully operating to some major destinations, (carriers flying to/from mostly in Europe. Free Covid – 19 test at airports. country) Hotels Many hotels are closed at this point but some serving for the moment national (open, closed, partially open) tourists and some business related guests. Restaurants Restaurants are opened from 1st of June although some are closing up for the (open, closed, capacity limits) winter season. Venues Most closed and opened in January (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Most tourist sites are closed and opened in January (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All retail stores opened on June 1st (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Most transportation / public and private are working as normal. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Re-evaluate the second wave in Nov-Dec. Although it is much weaker than March / April Destination Safety and Washing your hands and keeping high hygiene and sanitary standards. In all Sanitary Initiatives shops, restaurants hand disinfection bottles. Masks are not compulsory but a (in progress, certification strong recommendation at this point. program, etc.) Other Key Information Generally, it is safe to travel to Finland but problems with flights to Helsinki and customs may arise if not covid – 19 tested with negative result.
France (Northern)
Updated Date April 22, 2021 Borders European borders opened but with a 72h Covid negative test. If not provided, (open, closed) then a test will be done at the airports. Generally borders opened for essential travel only and French citizens coming back home
Strict restrictions for some countries ( South American and India ) for now.. Quarantine Details Tests and quarantine required for some countries – see above - (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Small and slow decrease but still very high. (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Now public events allowed. (limits on group gatherings, No groups. distancing requirements) Air Opened but limited. (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open for business, however very limited as no demand. (open, closed, partially open) Should re-open but 3rd week of May Restaurants Restaurants and bars Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Terraces should re-open May 17 with lower capacity Venues Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Tourist site, movies, theatres: Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Should start re-opening with minimum capacity end of May Retail Stores Non essential stores closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Should start re-opening with minimum capacity Mid May Transportation Opened with sanitary guidelines (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates New updates end of April Destination Safety and Masks mandatory in ALL indoors places and all over France. Sanitary Initiatives Masks mandatory outdoors almost everywhere in the country (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information New updates by April 26.
Vaccination Getting more efficient 25% of Adult population vaccinated so far.
France (southern) / Monaco
Updated Date March 11th, 2021 Borders Borders opened but with a 72h Covid negative test. If not provided, then a test (open, closed) will be done at the airports.
Quarantine Details Hotels are open. All restaurants, bars, cultural places like theatres, museums etc. are closed. Shops opened but curfew from 6pm to 6am until at end of March.
(requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Decreasing but still too many. (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups No groups, and for private gathering social distancing required in all cases. (limits on group gatherings, Masks required. Private gathering is a maximum allowance of 6 pax distancing requirements) (preferably from the same household / family) Air Open but limited flights (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Some hotels are still open / Monaco is an exception with all hotels & (open, closed, partially open) restaurants open Restaurants Closed in France, but all open in Monaco with restriction (curfew at 7.00 pm in (open, closed, capacity limits) Monaco) Venues Restaurants, Bars, Theater, Cinema closed in France & Monaco (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Closed in France & Monaco (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open until 6.00 pm in France & Monaco until 7.00 pm (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation All transportation (bus, metro, tramway): No limit in numbers but social (public and private options) distancing & masks Upcoming Key Dates New announcements each two weeks. Destination Safety and Sanitary Social distancing, masks inside venues & outside all over France. Certificate to leave Initiatives home for each activity still mandatory after Curfew (from 6.00 pm to 6.00 am) (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information France is allowing travel again outside Europe to countries such as South Corea, Israel, Australia, and UK.
Germany
Updated Date 22 April 2021 Lockdown in Germany and in most European countries until 09 May 2021. Hotels are open for business travelers only. All restaurants, bars, cultural places like theatres, museums etc. are closed. No tourism. FFP-2 masks must now also be worn in busy streets/places. The situation remains fluid, so the following information should be treated as a guideline only, based on current information, and subject to alteration. Borders Borders are open for EU members, planned opening for other countries: April (open, closed) 2021 Quarantine Details Depending on the state, 10-14 days for outside arrivals. In most of the states (requirements for outside you can leave your home, but are not allowed to meet with more than 1 arrivals, locals on lock-down or person from 1 other households. stay at home) Cases Increasing. Northern Germany is less effected as the South. (increasing, decreasing, flat)
Groups General: Distance requirements are 1,5 meters. (limits on group gatherings, No groups until May. distancing requirements) Air Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Europe at the moment. There are (carriers flying to/from flights to the States and Canada. Mainly LH, but number of flights (esp. within country) Europe) is increasing. Hotels Mostly closed but some are open, just for business travelers (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open, just for to-go food and beverages (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Museums and other attractions are mostly closed. Some are open for visitors (open, closed, capacity limits) with a negative Covid-test and online registration and just with individual capacity limits (dep. On size, space etc.). Sightseeing tours and guided tours in the open air are allowed, provided that a minimum distance and hygiene rules are observed. Retail Stores Open, with a negative Covid-test and appointment. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transport is running as usual, mask (FFP2) obligation. Private possible, (public and private options) same with mask obligation. They also take care on hygiene (disinfection etc.) Upcoming Key Dates 09 May 2021 – Planned end of the lockdown Destination Safety and Wearing masks (FFP2) in all shops, disinfection agents in shops/restaurants, Sanitary Initiatives minimum distance of 1,5 meter etc. Certain initiatives are being developed for (in progress, certification specific industries (airlines, hotels, restaurants etc.). program, etc.) The Berlin Senate has issued a guideline for the realization of events. CPO has a Hygiene (COVID-19) Policy. Other Key Information The vaccination process has started, the goal is to have 70% of the population vaccinated as soon as possible. The requirements are changing weekly. Germany is a federal state (as the USA) and regulations vary from state to state.... Anyhow, Germany is doing quite well compared to other countries.
Greece
Updated Date 23 April 2021 Borders The country is currently in lockdown, but has started lifting some measures. (open, closed) Quarantine Details Travellers from the EU, UK, USA and certain other countries are allowed to (requirements for outside enter as of May 15th, 2021. The provision is to have a vaccination certificate or arrivals, locals on lock-down or a 72 hours negative test result. stay at home) Cases 60-70 daily deaths, an average of 2,000 new cases daily. Greece is currently (increasing, decreasing, flat) going through phase 3 of the pandemic. Groups Social distancing of min. 2m. Masks are required both indoors and outdoors at (limits on group gatherings, all times. distancing requirements) Air Some carriers have commenced flights. All domestic travel (flights & ferries) is (carriers flying to/from open. country) Hotels Only a few hotels that run on a 12-month are in operation. All resort and island (open, closed, partially open) hotels are closed. Most hotels are likely to open towards the end of May 2021 Restaurants Currently closed. Will open around May 5th 2021 (open, closed, capacity limits)
Venues Same as above 3(open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Same as above (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Currently operating with an appointment system. Will open as usual after May (open, closed, capacity limits) 10th 2021 Transportation Have started operating as usual, but passengers need to wear masks. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Every 2 weeks a new evaluation takes place. Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information -
Hungary
Updated Date April 21, 2021 Borders • As of November 4, a state of emergency went into effect. (open, closed) • As of November 5, a partial curfew is in effect. As of April 7, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. everybody is required to stay indoors, whether at home, at a temporary home, or an accommodation. The only exceptions are for commuting to and from work, and in case of health needs or health emergencies. • General rule is that physical distancing of one and a half meters is to be kept, and face masks – only medical and textile masks that cover the nose and mouth are accepted – are mandatory indoor and outdoor. The regulation applies to everybody, with the exception of children under six. Those who breach the rule will be fined or excluded from travel. In cases of resistance, police can be summoned. • Public areas and parks are open. • From April 7, shops may be open from 5.30 a.m. until 9.30 p.m. Shops have to set a limit of one customer per 10 square meters, except in the cases of children under the age of 14, people over the age of 65 and those assisting someone with a disability. Shops will have to ensure that those waiting to be let in can keep a safe distance of 1.5 meters from each other, with the exception of those living in the same household. Customers must also have access to hand sanitation, and shopping carts and trolleys must be disinfected on a regular basis. • From April 7, all services may open, such as hairdressing salons , beauty salons , and other services. • Restaurants, cafés, bars, and clubs are closed. Only take-out and delivery service is permitted. Factory canteens may be open. • Hotels can only receive guests travelling for business purposes, not for tourism. • Leisure facilities will be closed, including museums, theatres, gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and zoos. • Higher education will go online, dorms and residences will also have to close. Kindergartens, primary school classes 1-4 and nurseries are open. Primary school classes 5-8 and secondary schools remain closed until May 10th. • Visits to health care and social care institutions are banned. • All gatherings are prohibited.
• All events are banned. Sports matches may only take place in empty stadiums. Outdoor amateur team sports are prohibited. Individual sports activities are permitted. • No more than 10 people can attend a family gathering or private event. Minors under 14 are exceptions from this limitation. Funerals can be attended by up to 50 people at a time. At weddings only the witnesses, parents and siblings may attend the ceremony and receptions are banned. • Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc airport is open. Covid-19 information for passengers is available at https://www.bud.hu/en/covid_19. For departing passengers with cancelled flights, travelers should check carrier schedules for the latest updates and work directly with the carrier or travel agent to arrange or reschedule travel.
Quarantine Details See above. (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Increasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Not allowed. (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air See above (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Restaurants are open for takeaway only. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Operating in regular opening hours. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Available, regular operation, in Budapest people need to wear mask on public (public and private options) transportation vehicles. Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Wearing masks in grocery stores, restaurants and when using public Sanitary Initiatives transportation is still mandatory. (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other
Iceland
Updated Date 28.07.2020 Borders Borders are open for EU members. (open, closed) Foreign nationals, who are neither EU/EEA nor EFTA nationals are at present not allowed to enter Iceland unless they can demonstrate that their travel is essential.
Quarantine Details 15th of June and onwards (requirements for outside Travelers will have the option to do a swab test for Covid19 upon arrival at the arrivals, locals on lock-down or international airport. The cost of the swab test is approx. 65 USD. stay at home) Results from the test will be given approx. 6 hours after the sample has been collected. If the swab test is negative, then the traveler is allowed to travel freely without quarantine.
If a traveler does not want to do a swab test, then a 2 week quarantine is the other option.
Cases Situation is stable in Iceland, almost nonexistent active cases. (increasing, decreasing, flat) There have been total 1.857 confirmed cases in Iceland and 10 deaths. Iceland has tested over 20% of the population for Covid19.
On July 28th , 20 there are 8 active cases in isolation in Iceland. 0 in Hospital & 0 in ICU There have only been 43 new cases since 1st of May, and until 28th of July, and 86 cases have tested positive (out of 38,865) at the international airport for, or 0,22% of the tourists.
Covid19 is under control and rare occasional cases are being reported.
Life is normal in Iceland. No need for wearing a mask in public, restaurants are open and life has resumed to normal, for the exception of international travels are limited. Groups (limits on group gatherings, Group gatherings of 500pax are allowed. distancing requirements) Air There are currently flights to and from Iceland from US/Europe. The main (carriers flying to/from destinations are listed below. More destinations are expected in the coming country) weeks
Boston Copenhagen Berlin Brussels Stockholm München Düsseldorf Amsterdam Zürich Frankfurt Paris London Oslo Vienna Milano Aalborg Prague Budapest Riga Krakow Warsaw Wrocklaw Gdansk
Hotels All key Hotels are open. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open (limited to 500 pax) (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open (limited to 500 pax) (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Open. No restrictions in the nature. Plenty of open space. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (limited to 500 pax) (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Open. Following local guidelines of public and private transportation. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates 1st of August Travelers from non-EU destinations are allowed to arrive to Iceland without quarantine (swab test performed at the airport). USA is still categorized as a risk zone, and will not yet be allowed to arrive to Europe (Schengen) until further notice. 20th of August Public gathering of 1.000 pax will be allowed, instead of 500 pax. Destination Safety and Iceland is considered a very safe destination in regards to Covid19, as active Sanitary Initiatives cases are almost non-existent. (in progress, certification program, etc.) People are encouraged to keep 2m (6 feet) apart, to wash hands with soap and use hand sanitizers. Other Key Information https://www.covid.is/data
India
Updated Date April 23, 2021 Borders Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, some of the states in India (Madhya Pradesh, (open, closed) Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa, Chandigarh, Kerala) have imposed a lockdown and night curfew in some areas. Inter-State borders are open followed by Covid guidelines stated by each state. Quarantine Details Quarantine upon arrival is not required. (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or This Standard Operating Procedure shall be valid w.e.f. 22nd February 2021 stay at home) (23.59 Hrs IST) till further orders.
All travelers should submit a self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in/before the scheduled travel. They have to upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hrs before undertaking the journey. Each passenger shall also submit a declaration concerning the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise.
The traveler should also give an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, through concerned airlines before
they are allowed to undertake the journey, that they would abide by the decision of the appropriate government authority to undergo home quarantine/ self-monitoring of their health for 14 days, or as warranted.
Arrival in India without a negative report shall be allowed only for those traveling to India in the exigency of death in the family. If the traveler wishes to seek such exemption, they shall apply to the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.
Airlines to allow boarding only those passengers who have filled in the Self Declaration Form on the Air Suvidha portal and uploaded the negative RT-PCR test report.
All other passengers who have uploaded RT-PCR negative certificates on the Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) shall be allowed to leave the airport/ take transit flights and will be required to undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 days.
All passengers shall be advised to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices. ix. Suitable precautionary measures such as environmental sanitation and disinfection shall be ensured at the airports.
The traveler from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East, South Africa: They will also follow the above procedure but they have to declare their travel history (of the past 14 days).
All the travelers arriving from/transiting through flights originating in United Kingdom, Europe, or the Middle East shall be mandatorily subjected to self- paid confirmatory molecular tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned (port of entry).
• If the test report is negative, they will be advised to self-monitor their health for 14 days. • If the test report is positive, they will undergo treatment as per standard health protocol.
Also, while filling SDF, apart from providing all other information, travelers need to select, whether they plan to disembark at the arrival airport or take further flights to reach their final destination in India. Based on this selection, the receipt of SDF (dispatched online to the transiting travelers) will display “T” (Transit) in easily readable and bigger font than other text. c. The passengers will need to display this receipt to State authority / Government officials at the airport for segregation.
Cases Total – 1,63,00,000 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total Recovered – 1,36,00,000 Total Deaths – 1,87,000 Total Active –25,13,000 Groups Yes, limits in place following health and safety protocol as per the govt (limits on group gatherings, directives. distancing requirements) Air The majority of international flights are in operation, people can travel to India (carriers flying to/from for business OR for Wellness (Medical) visa. For further assistance with the country) business OR Medical visa, please feel free to write to us at [email protected] Hotels Opened, following health and safety protocol as per the govt directives. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Restaurants have been allowed to operate at all hours of the day following the (open, closed, capacity limits) Covid guideline.
Venues In Closed spaces a maximum of 50% of the hall capacity will be allowed with a (open, closed, capacity limits) ceiling of 200 persons as per the SOP’s with regards to social distancing. Tourist Sites All centrally protected monuments/sites and museums under the (open, closed, capacity limits) Archaeological Survey of India has been closed till 15 May’2021 Retail Stores Open, Shopping malls also opened following health and safety protocol as per (open, closed, capacity limits) the govt directives. Transportation Local transport in every city/state is open following health and safety protocol (public and private options) as per the govt directives. Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Ministry of Tourism have already issued SOPs for travel, hotels & airlines. Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Cinemas, Theatres are now permitted with full sitting capacity followed by safety protocol as per the govt directives
Vaccine: Total doses given 12,96,46,105 'Total doses are given' shows the number of vaccine doses given to people.
People fully vaccinated 1,79,72,744
Indonesia
Updated Date 21st April, 2021 Borders Remain closed until further notice (open, closed) Quarantine Details 14 days (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases https://covid19.go.id/ (increasing, decreasing, flat) April 21st, 2021 Positive 1.620.569 Recover 1.475.456 Death 44.007
Groups Group gatherings are allowed with certain restrictions of distancing (limits on group gatherings, requirements distancing requirements) Air Domestic flights are not allowed to operate starting from April 22nd to May (carriers flying to/from 24th, 2021. Some international flights are also operated from/to Jakarta only. country) Singapore Airlines starts to fly to Bali in May 2021. Here are the procedures for both domestic and international flights : • Rapid Antigen / PCR test certificate required with maximum 2 days prior to departure date
• Passengers are required to bring their Health Certificate to be validated by port authority upon arrival • Passengers are required to completely filled Electronic Health Alert Card (E-HAC) application which can be installed on their mobile phones and will be checked by port authority upon arrival • Passengers are needed to do PCR test upon arrival and to be quarantined for 5 days at appointed hotels by Indonesia Government Hotels Partially open with certain restrictions of covid-19 safety and protection (open, closed, partially open) procedures and most of them are CHSE certified by the Indonesian Tourism of Ministry Restaurants Open only until 9PM local time with certain restrictions of covid-19 safety and (open, closed, capacity limits) protection procedures and most of them are CHSE certified by the Indonesian Tourism of Ministry. Maximum capacity 25% seat for dine-in Venues Movies and theaters are partially open with certain restrictions of distancing (open, closed, capacity limits) requirements Tourist Sites Tourist sites are not allowed until further notice, except beach with certain (open, closed, capacity limits) restriction Retail Stores Open only until 9PM local time with certain restrictions of covid-19 safety and (open, closed, capacity limits) protection procedures Transportation Partially open with seating capacity re-arrangement. Half capacity regulation in (public and private options) place. Upcoming Key Dates Schools and other educational forms remain closed. Students are learning by online from home. Work activity from office is allowed with certain restrictions Destination Safety and - All hospitality industries are expected to receive CHSE certification by The Sanitary Initiatives Indonesian Tourism of Ministry. (in progress, certification - Vaccination campaign for hospitality industries to be prioritized after program, etc.) frontline health workers Other Key Information https://covid19.go.id/
Ireland
Updated Date 22nd April 2021 Borders Open, flight schedule is still limited (open, closed) Quarantine Details Almost all passengers arriving into Ireland (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock- must have a negative or ‘not detected’ COVID- down or stay at home) 19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR test) taken no more than 72 hours before your arrival. Antigen or other test types do not meet the requirements. If you have been vaccinated against COVID- 19, you must still have a negative or 'not
detected' RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before your arrival. If you arrive at an Irish airport or sea port without proof of a negative or ‘not detected’ COVID-19 test, you are committing an offence. People arriving from any country without a negative or not detected (RT-PCR) test taken within 72 hours will have to quarantine at a hotel. You do not need a COVID test if you are travelling through Ireland and transiting to another country. This only applies if you do not leave the airport. Children under 7 do not need COVID-19 tests and there are some other exceptions. You should read the latest travel advice before travelling to Ireland.
Locals are now at Level 5 of the government’s Plan for Living with Covid19 until the May 2021, meaning that restaurants, cinemas, gyms, activity providers and attractions are still closed. Schools are open from the 12th April 2021 Cases Ireland has had a huge increase in daily cases in the (increasing, decreasing, flat) past two weeks, however with lockdown 90now in place, the numbers are dropping on daily basis Cases: 239,000 Deaths: 4,732 Recovered: 23,390 Vaccinations 1 dose: 863,958
Fully vaccinated: 355,529
Stats as of 19th April 2021 Groups Currently no groups are allowed to gather outdoors (limits on group gatherings, distancing or indoors. Social distancing of 2 meters must requirements) remain in place. Air Currently, flights into Dublin Airport (main (carriers flying to/from country) international airport) are severely impacted by Covid19 restrictions. The majority of flights are operating through our national airline, Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus – Some US routes still operational – today there are flights from Chicago and Boston, also regular flights between European hubs such as London and Amsterdam Ryanair – some domestic/UK flights KLM – Amsterdam route open We are currently awaiting government guidelines on the 14 day quarantine period and incoming travelers into Ireland, which will then enable more airlines to reinstate their routes via Dublin. At the moment there are no countries on the Green List. Ireland plans to replace its current system of travel quarantines with the European Union's proposed in September a coordinated system as soon as it is ready. The European Commission proposed a common traffic light system for EU member states to coordinate border controls and
remedy the current, confusing patchwork of coronavirus restrictions on travellers across Europe Hotels Hotels are open for essential workers only. (open, closed, partially open) Services are limited to residents only. Restaurants Restaurants and cafes are closed with take out (open, closed, capacity limits) restrictions. Wet pubs in Dublin are to remain closed. Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed. Some outdoor attractions are open Elite sports are allowed Venues Venues remain closed. No group gatherings are (open, closed, capacity limits) allowed Tourist Sites All venues closed. (open, closed, capacity limits) Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Retail Stores All shops are open (open, closed, capacity limits) Beauticians, hairdressers, spas are open Face covering, masks to be worn at all times
Transportation Public transport is currently operating, with social (public and private options) distancing measures in place. With the 2 metre rule in place, capacity is greatly reduced on private coaches/public transport to 25% Upcoming Key Dates Level 5 is to last until the May Government to review the situation on weekly basis and monitor spread of Covid –19 Destination Safety and Sanitary Initiatives Individual guidelines for hotels, restaurants, (in progress, certification program, etc.) attractions, activity providers and bars in place. WTG are now a member of the Failte Ireland Covid19 Safety Charter, which provides training to tourism businesses and certifies their compliancy with the government health and safety guidelines. WTG have also announced Operational Guidelines for upcoming events, more details on www.wallacetravelgroup.com Other Key Information
Israel
Updated Date April 20th 2021 Borders (open, closed) Quarantine Details Groups are allowed to enter as of may 23rd (requirements for outside individuals will be allowed to visit from July 1 st arrivals only ) Cases Most of the adults over 16 years old have been vaccinated (increasing, decreasing, flat) Its world records
Very few cases still happen
Groups No restrictions (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Most airlines fly to Israel including all US airlines (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels All hotels are opened (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants All restaurants are allowed to open with 75% occupancy and social distance (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues venues are allowed to open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites All are open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores No limits (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation No limits (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Sanitary Initiatives People are encouraged to keep 2m apart, to wash hands with soap and use (in progress, certification hand sanitary. Masks are compulsory only indoor program, etc.) Israel incoming sector is ready to move in full steam by the fall Other Key Information
Italy
Updated Date April 23, 2021 Borders (open, closed) In view of the worsening epidemiological situation in Europe, the Foreign Ministry advises all Italian citizens against travelling abroad except for strictly necessary reasons. Furthermore, due to the high number of infections in many European countries, they might implement the travel restrictions in the future, which may complicate attempts to return to Italy. Similar repatriation problems could occur, with heavier consequences, in case of travel to non-EU destinations.
Entry requirement Persons travelling from the Countries in list C, D and E must present a negative (molecular or antigen) swab test taken within at least 48 hours before entering Italy. Effective from 19 April, there are several exceptions to this requirement: find out more here.
All foreign travelers must complete a self-declaration form and present it to the authorities upon arrival. Subject to an ad hoc circular by the Ministry of Health,
the paper declaration form shall be replaced with the compilation a digital passenger location form.
The period of self-isolation for persons entering Italy from the Countries in list D and E (list of countries to be found in the link above) has been reduced to 10 days. The restrictions for travellers from and to the Austrian region of Tyrol no longer apply. Persons travelling from Brazil are allowed entry to Italy also to be reunited with their spouse or civil partner.
Quarantine Details (requirements for outside arrivals, Travelers arriving from EU countries without a negative molecular or antigenic locals on lock-down or stay at test result issued within 48 hours prior entering Italy are subject to temporary home) isolation and health surveillance. Travelers arriving from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore and Thailand are subject to a 14-day self-isolation. Travelers from countries not listed above are only allowed to enter for specific reasons (such as work, health or study, or absolute urgency, returning to one's home, domicile, or dwelling) and not for tourism. Travelers arriving from this group of countries will be required to fill in a self-declaration form specifying the reason for entering/returning to Italy and are subject to a 14-day self- isolation.
Cases There are currently 482,715 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Italy and (increasing, decreasing, flat) 117,633 deaths as of Apr 21 2021 . Numbers are have been decreasing in the past month s
Groups Events & Congress are still not allowed. Reopening of these events is under (limits on group gatherings, evaluation by the Government and might be allowed again between June and distancing requirements) July.
Air The circulation between countries is based on the above restrictions as per (carriers flying to/from country) Government Measures
Hotels Hotels are reopening all over Italy. The main commercial activities, (open, closed, partially open) theatres, Cinemas, Museums will reopen again as of april 26th . Restrictions are imposed between 10.00 pm and 5.00 am n
Restaurants Restaurants will reopen all througout Italy as of April 26th, with exception (open, closed, capacity limits) for the red-coded regions (currently Sardegna, Puglia e Valle D’aosta) and can provide only outdoor service until 10.00 pm
Venues CLOSED (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Museums (open, closed, capacity limits) As of Apri 26th Museums will reopen, ensuring a controlled influx of people, and allowing visitors to respect the interpersonal distance of at least one metre. Ticket prebooking is required
Retail Stores Commercial activities (open, closed, capacity limits) retail activities may stay open upon condition that, in addition to the interpersonal distance of at least one metre, a staggered entrance system for the public is ensured. Transportation Transportation (Air, water and ground equipment) (public and private options) Ø All vehicles capacity will be reduced to guarantee the required physical distances Ø All vehicles used will be sanitized after each transfer Ø Drivers will wear face masks Ø In each vehicle, hand sanitizers will be at guests’ disposal Ø Boarding and disembarking will be on a one-way system basis.
Ø Drivers will keep the Covid- 19 required 1-metre (3,29 feet) physical distance.
Upcoming Key Dates We will eventually implement additional regulations and rules Destination Safety and Sanitary • Italy is classified into white, yellow, orange, and red areas, Initiatives according to risk levels. As of April 26th all regions (with exception for (in progress, certification Sardegna, Puglia e Valle D’aosta) will become be yellow-code regions with program, etc.) lower level of restrictions • the obligation to wear face masks, even outdoors, is confirmed • the obligation to keep an interpersonal distance of at least 1 metre is confirmed • the curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is confirmed • the travelling between “ yellow” regions is allowed.
Other Key Information We will eventually implement additional regulations and rules
Jordan
Updated Date November 9th ,2020 Borders Airports are opened (open, closed) Quarantine Details (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Jordan Entry
Regulations
(Update 12)
Dear Trade Partners & Colleagues:
As received from Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (JCARC), effective 18th April 2021 and until 03rd of May 2021 midnight, International scheduled flights are allowed to operate from/to Jordanian airports.
Accordingly, the following to be applied on inbound flights:
1. Airlines are responsible to ensure that before boarding each passenger has negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure from the first embarkation airport, health insurance for Non- Jordanians, and install (AMAN Mobile App.). 2. Military passengers and their families are required to visit https://gateway2jordan.gov.jo to complete the required form and obtain the QR code which is mandatory for boarding. 3. All QR code of passengers obtained before suspending valid. 4. PCR test is required upon arrival, each passenger has to pay 28 JOD via electronic payment as follows: − Queen Alia International Airport – Amman (AMM): https://registration.questlabjo.com/ − King Hussein International Airport – Aqaba (AQJ): https://COVID19.biolab.jo − Amman Civil Airport – Marka (ADJ):
The amount will be collected directly in the Lab 5. Each passenger has to obtain a payment bill to show at check in counter before boarding, passenger who cannot pay through the links, the airline is responsible to collect the amount as EMD. 6. PCR test is not required for children below 5 years of age. 7. Diplomats and Employees of Regional and International Organizations (and their dependents and family members holding Diplomatic Passports, Special Passports or regular Passports) residing in Jordan have a permanent diplomatic QR code that its validity does not expire, and it is possible to return with this code to Jordan for several trips are exempted from: − PCR test before departure − PCR test upon arrival − Health Insurance 8. Health Insurance not required for Medical Tourism Patients 9. Submit Passenger Health Declaration and Locator Form in the counter before boarding (Attached) 10. Any passenger gives falsified or incorrect information is subject to a fine of 10,000 JOD. 11. International transfer passengers are allowed at Jordanian Airports as follows: − Negative PCR test is required within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure. − The planned transfer time is not exceeding 10 hours.
12. Passengers travelling to Jordan for Treatment Purposes: − Unrestricted Nationalities:Not required to hold a letter issued by Private Hospitals Association. − Restricted Nationalities:Required to hold a letter issued by Private Hospitals Association including the entry visa (Passengers holding visa only are not accepted to enter Jordan) 13. Passengers travelling out of Jordan can use their PCR test certificate (If required by destination station) to travel back to Jordan provided that PCR test is conducted within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure of their travel back flight.
Please note that this circular supersedes the previous one
Cases Noted reduction of cases approx 950 to 1050 cases per day Groups gatherings or private events 20 people maximum (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air All international carriers are allowed to fly in to Jordan (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels All hotels opened with permission to accommodate 50% capacity (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants All restaurants are opened until 11mp with 50% capacity (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Private venues are closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites All tourist sites are opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All retail stores are opened with full capacity (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public Transporation can operate with 50% capacity (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Masks are Mandatory indoor and outdoor in public places and persons must Sanitary Initiatives be 2.5 yards apart (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Laos
Updated Date April 12, 2021 Borders Closed (open, closed) International visitors are not currently allowed to enter Laos, except for essential reasons. The government is currently making plans to relax these rules and allow tour groups and charter flights from specific countries to visit Laos again.
Quarantine Details Those wishing to enter Laos must submit applications to the Lao National (requirements for outside Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. If allowed, they arrivals, locals on lock-down or must file visa applications at Lao diplomatic agencies in the host countries. stay at home) They are also required to present medical certificates issued no more than 72 hours before entry. Following arrival, they will be tested for COVID-19 and subject to a 14-day quarantine at designated facilities.
Cases Flat (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Most restrictions on daily life have been dropped as the country moves into its (limits on group gatherings, new normal, registering few or no new coronavirus cases each day. The distancing requirements) government has called on all citizens to practice strict application of preventive measures in efforts to avoid a second wave. Currently, the government is urging all people to: Avoid leaving home for unnecessary reasons. Wear face masks when out in public. Observe a social distance of 1–2 metres. Avoid sharing personal belongings with others
Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Maldives Updated Date April 23, 2021 Borders Open (open, closed) Open
Important: Travelers who have taken both doses of the vaccine will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test on arrival if arriving after two weeks from 2nd dose. Inter-island travel & split stay rules have also eased Quarantine Details Quarantine upon arrival is not required. However, if the passenger has a fever, (requirements for outside cough, or shortness of breath on board the flight or upon arrival, it should be arrivals, locals on lock-down or informed to the local Health Protection Agency. stay at home) Arrival in the Maldives: Further, all travelers must submit an online health declaration form (link is given below) within 24 hours before their departure to the Maldives.
https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create
Departure from the Maldives: All travelers departing the Maldives are required to fill an online health declaration form (link is given below) within 24 hours before their scheduled departure from the Maldives.
https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create
To ensure the safety of all, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has made it a mandatory requirement for all tourists and other travelers entering Maldives that all tourists are required to hold a negative PCR test for COVID-19 conducted 96 hours before the scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation en route to the Maldives.
All tourists arriving in the Maldives must have the health document in English that confirms the tourist has a PCR test for Covid 19 with a Negative result. The said PCR test has to be conducted within a maximum of 96 hrs. before the departure for the Maldives.
The Maldives government has decided to ease certain travel restrictions, effective 20th April 2021 until further notice; given the below conditions are met.
1. Travel quarantine will be exempted for ALL individuals if traveling to an island where 60% of the island population (including tourist resort/guesthouse and hotel islands) have completed the two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2. If 60% of the island population (including tourist resort/guesthouse and hotel islands) have NOT completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, travel quarantine exemption can be exercised if the individual travelling has completed the two doses of any Covid-19 vaccine recognized by the WHO, two weeks prior to said travel. However, the following conditions will apply:
A. negative PCR test will be required if the individual is travelling from an island with a sample positivity rate of more than 5%.
B. negative PCR test will be required for accompanying children who are not eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine.
.Travelers to Maldives (including tourists) who have completed their two doses of Covid-19 vaccination (recognized by WHO) 2 weeks prior to travel are now exempted from the prearrival Negative PCR requirement and do not require to undergo or observe the travel quarantine on arrival to the Maldives.
However, travellers (work permit holders) arriving to the Maldives to work in any of the following areas are required to present a PCR test for which the sample was taken within a maximum of 96 hours prior to their travel to the Maldives. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the individual will be required to take a PCR test upon arrival.
1. Individuals working in any form of Healthcare Facility 2. Individuals working in any form of Daycare Centers 3. Individuals working in any Educational Institution 4. Individuals working in any Residential care facilities
Cases Total cases: 27,084 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total recovered: 24,065 Total deaths: 71 Total Active – 2,948 Groups All Resorts are permitted for the group gathering, however, in the city, group (limits on group gatherings, gathering is not permitted (wedding, parties, etc.) distancing requirements) Air Open (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels All hotels, Resorts, Guesthouses are fully opened for tourists. Currently, Split- (open, closed, partially open) Stays between two resorts also permitted, with approval of Maldives HPA, it should inform both resorts well in advance
Tourist establishments have been regulated to ensure that they are in line with the COVID-19 tourism guidelines; a COVID-19 safe tourism guideline has been issued by the Ministry of Tourism along with a certification program to uphold proper safety and hygiene standards. Restaurants Opened with COVID-19 safety guidelines (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues All Venues are opened in the Resorts. (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites All activities are opened/permitted in the Resorts. However, Tourist Sites are (open, closed, capacity limits) closed in Male city. Local Island visit is also not permitted. Retail Stores All opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation All opened (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Ministry of Tourism have already issued SOPs for travel, hotels & airlines. Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Vaccine: Total doses are given 3,42,379 *Total doses are given' shows the number of vaccine doses given to people.
People fully vaccinated 56,817
Malta
Updated Date 22nd April 2021 Borders For latest information visit: (open, closed) https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/en/health-promotion/covid- 19/Pages/travel.aspx
Quarantine Details TRAVEL GENERAL INFORMATION (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or Air and sea travel between Malta and specific corridor countries has stay at home) resumed as of the 1st July 2020, according to the conditions stated below. A travel ban still applies to non-corridor countries. In view of the new variant strain of COVID-19 currently circulating in the United Kingdom, from Tuesday 22 December 2020, Malta will no longer consider the United Kingdom as a corridor country and unauthorised travel to and from the UK will not be allowed. Maltese citizens or persons with a valid Malta resident permit currently in the UK will be given the opportunity to return to Malta, subject to presenting a negative PCR test result for COVID- 19, which test is to be taken no longer than 72 hours prior to arrival in Malta and testing on arrival, 14 days of mandatory quarantine with a repeat PCR test required to be taken on day 5-7 of quarantine are required. Corridor Countries
The list of countries was published in Legal Notice (LN) 244 of 2020, Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment) Order, 2020; LN 255 of 2020, Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment No 2) Order, 2020 and amended by LN 280 of 2020, Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment No 3) Order 2020, LN 290 of 2020,Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment No 4) Order, 2020, LN 289 of 2020, Period of Quarantine (Amendment No.4) LN 388 of 2020, Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment No 5) Order 2020, LN 472 of 2020 Travel Ban (Extension to all Countries) (Amendment No 6) Order 2020 and LN 333 of 2020, Public Health Act, Mandatory Tests for Certain Travellers Regulations. The current list of corridor countries includes: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are also considered as within Malta’s travel corridor countries (included with China). Quarantine on arrival to Malta will not be applicable to those travelling from these countries, but suspected persons will be requested to have a swab test. An 'amber' list of corridor countries is published from week to week from which arriving passengers must produce a negative PCR COVID-
19 swab test result, which test must have been taken no longer than 72 hours prior to arrival in Malta. This is in line with Legal Notice 333 of 2020. If a negative test is not presented, a swab test on arrival or a 14 day quarantine period may be required. Amber countries (updated with effect from Saturday 13th February 2021 at 00:01) from which travellers to Malta require proof of negative PCR COVID-19 swab test done within previous 72 hours currently are: 1. Andorra 2. Austria 3. Belgium 4. Bulgaria 5. Canada 6. Croatia 7. Cyprus 8. Czech Republic 9. Estonia 10. France 11. Germany 12. Greece 13. Hungary 14. Indonesia 15. Ireland 16. Italy (all airports except Sicily and Sardegna) 17. Japan 18. Jordan 19. Latvia 20. Lebanon 21. Liechtenstein 22. Lithuania 23. Luxembourg 24. Monaco 25. Morocco 26. Netherlands 27. Poland 28. Portugal (all airports except Madeira, Azores) 29. Romania 30. San Marino 31. Slovakia 32. Slovenia 33. Spain (all airports except Canarias) 34. Sweden 35. Switzerland 36. Thailand 37. Tunisia 38. Turkey 39. Uruguay 40. Vatican City
Prior to travelling ensure that all other documents you may require, such as visas, are in order.
Information regarding testing and quarantine requirements for travel to European countries may be accessed online at https://reopen.europa.eu/en. !It is important to note that persons travelling to Malta must do so from any corridor country and must have been resident in any corridor country or countries for a minimum of 14 days. Persons coming to Malta must not pass through transit airports outside the list of corridor countries!
All persons travelling to Malta: Declaration Forms: Systems are in place to verify the origins of passengers arriving in Malta. The Superintendence of Public Health requires that all persons travelling to Malta complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form which can be downloaded from https://www.maltairport.com/declarationforms/ Both completed forms are to be handed over to the Medical/Health staff on arrival at Malta International Airport or with the Virtu Ferries crew at the check in counter, prior departure from Pozzallo, Sicily. A false declaration on arrival will be considered a criminal offence.
Cases 30096 total cases – 411 Deaths since March 6th 2020 (increasing, decreasing, flat) 519 acive cases - Groups Various protocols in place depending on outside or inside events, social (limits on group gatherings, distancing has to be respected. Infomration can be provide upon request. distancing requirements) Air (carriers flying to/from country) For the latest information visit:
https://www.maltairport.com/passenger/flights-landing/fortnightly-schedule/
Hotels Most are open - however restaurants and bars in hotels are closed, only room (open, closed, partially open) service available. Non-residents cannot dine or drink in hotels. Restaurants Restaurants, Bars and all hospitality outlets are currently closed no opening (open, closed, capacity limits) date confirmed. Only take out services available. Venues All open for events. Capacity limits based on size of venue. Mass events are (open, closed, capacity limits) not allowed. Full details available on request. Tourist Sites All closed no confirmed reopening date. (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All non-essential shops are closed until the 26th April 2021 (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation All transportation is available. Masks must be worn. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates You can view and download protocols on https://lnkd.in/ef7NMvZ
Destination Safety and National Guidelines for reopening published 18th May 2020. Overseen by the Sanitary Initiatives Malta Tourism Authority compliance division. See https://lnkd.in/ef7NMvZ (in progress, certification For further information please download our digital booklet: program, etc.) Malta Sunny & Safe
Other Key Information US Citizens are allowed to visit Malta but they must have been in one of the list of safe countries for at least 14 days before arrival in Malta.
Mexico
Updated Date December 9th 2020
Borders OPEN| THE US AND MEXICAN GOVERNMENTS EXTENDED THE LAND BORDER (open, closed) TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 22ND | ENTER BY AIR ARE OPEN FOLLOWING THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS Quarantine Details As of June 15th destination is open , the availability of hotel rooms and other (requirements for outside commercial lodging, limitations on the number of guests within a hotel, and arrivals, locals on lock-down or requirements for guest to be engaged in essential business or transit will vary stay at home) depending on the state´s stoplight color designation and local restrictions. Government recommend to stay at home and if you are going outside, mask and social distance is required. Baja California sur is YELLOW Cases MEXICO 1 182, 104 | BAJA CALIFORNIA STATE 13654 LOS CABOS 4206 / (increasing, decreasing, flat) recovery, 246 deaths, 125 active) Groups Limited with social distance, (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Domestic : Aeromexico, Volaris and Vivaaerobus, back to operations (carriers flying to/from International: American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, Alaska airlines, UnitedA country) Airlines and increasing availability operating normal Hotels OPEN | RECOVERY PHASE 2, capacity at 50% as a destination in Los Cabos as (open, closed, partially open) up today and 80% hotel re-open at 50% capacity.
Restaurants OPEN| Capacity restrictions at 50 % on this phase 2 only night club remain (open, closed, capacity limits) closed Venues CLOSED (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Beaches are open with social distance, (open, closed, capacity limits) Water activities open with social distance at 50% capacity Land activities, like ATV, ziplines, off road vehicles are open with 50% capacity and following health protocols Retail Stores OPEN (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation PUBLIC TRANSPORSTATION at 50% capacity (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates December 22nd 2020 Destination Safety and BAJA CALIFORNIA STATE OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATION “SAFE TRAVELS” FROM Sanitary Initiatives WTTC, | INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GOT THE CERTIFICACION OF AIRPORT (in progress, certification HEALT ACREDITATION This certificate recognizes Los Cabos international program, etc.) airport is commitment to prioritizing health and safety measures in accordance with ICAO ( Council Aviation Restart Task Force (CART) recommendations and in alignment with the ACI ( Aviation Business Restart and Recovery Guidelines along with industry best practices.
PARTENERED WITH TRAVEL SUPPLIERS TO OBTAIN “CLEAN POINT” CERTIFICATION OFFERED BY THE MEXICAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO HYGIENE PROTOCOLS | MEXICO PLANNERS DMC HAVE THIS CERTIFICATION TO GUARANTEE BEST PRACTICES AND HEALTH PROTOCOLS Other Key Information
Morocco
Updated Date Jan 20th, 2021
Borders Flights to Morocco are suspended until 10 February 2021. (open, closed) This does not apply to: - repatriation flights; - passengers who are visa exempt if they have a hotel reservation confirmation or an invitation from a Moroccan company if arriving from a country other than Denmark, South Africa or United Kingdom. Passengers must complete a "Public Health Passenger Form" before departure at [http://www.onda.ma/](http://www.onda.ma/) . The form must be printed and presented upon arrival. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in Arabic, French or English. Quarantine Details The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of (requirements for outside Emergency” until February 10, 2021. arrivals, locals on lock-down or On December 21, the Government of Morocco announced additional stay at home) restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The measures take effect on Wednesday, December 23 and will remain in place for three weeks. The new measures include the following: -A nationwide curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am; -A daily closing time for restaurants, cafes, shops, and supermarkets of 8:00 pm; -The closure of all restaurants and cafes in Agadir, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier; and -A ban on all public and private gatherings and parties. Cases Morocco’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,152 new cases of COVID-19 in (increasing, decreasing, flat) the country during the last 24 hours. With the new confirmed infections, the total number of COVID-19 cases reached 462,542 as of January 20 at 6 p.m. Morocco’s health authorities also confirmed 1329 recoveries, bringing the total number of patients who recovered from the pandemic to 437,955. In the past 24 hours, Morocco confirmed 32 COVID-19-related deaths. The death toll reached 8043. Morocco currently counts 16,544 active COVID-19 cases, including 865 patients in critical situations. The national recovery rate remains a steady 94.7%, while the rate of death is still at 1.7%. Groups Currently possible to have group activities or social opportunities when all (limits on group gatherings, safety protocol is guaranteed. distancing requirements) Air See above (carriers flying to/from country)
Hotels Hotels & riads have completed all health protocol procedures and all will be (open, closed, partially open) reopened by mid- October : La Mamounia, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Sofitel, Palmeraie Resort...
Restaurants Cafes and restaurants permitted to provide dine-in services so long as they (open, closed, capacity limits) operate at 50% capacity. Venues Partly open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Museums and cultural sites such as Jardins Majorelle, Yves Saint Laurent (open, closed, capacity limits) Museum, Berber arts museum...are permitted to welcome visitors after complying with authority's health provisions, including social distancing, wearing face masks, providing hydro-alcoholic gels, and body temperature measuring. Retail Stores Opened with limit of capacity to access. (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transport is working, with reduced capacity. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and At the early stage of the pandemic, swift and strict actions were enacted by Sanitary Initiatives the Moroccan government and a state of health emergency was declared by (in progress, certification implementing aggressive measures to contain the virus. program, etc.) 1. Compulsory confinement, fairly strict, unless there is a specific exemption for going to work. 2. ¨Partial lockdown, closing neighborhoods, hammam, parties and sport halls, salon. 3. Strict guidelines to ensure social distancing. 4. Cancel all sporting, cultural and artistic events and meetings. 5. Creation of an emergency fund and cash transfers to vulnerable citizens, and especially those who have lost their jobs. 6. Upgrading the medical device, in terms of adapted infrastructure and additional means to be acquired in an emergency. 7. Wearing face masks mandatory, which production is 100% Moroccan made and self-sufficient for the medical sector and population 8. Establishment of an economic watch committee in order to anticipate the direct and indirect repercussions of the Covid-19 health crisis on the national economy. Promising Moroccan research and innovation initiatives against the Covid-19 Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus crisis, several university researches teams have launched many initiatives with engineers and volunteer doctors from all over Morocco with the idea of developing innovative solutions. Other Key Information In September 2021, Marrakech will host one of the world's most important tourism events: the 24th session of the World Tourism Organization's General Assembly, bringing together member states as well as private sector professionals.
Myanmar
Updated Date April 12, 2021 Borders Permanently Closed (open, closed) After the February coup in Myanmar, the junta banned all commercial air services until the end of May. Neighbouring countries have also closed their land borders to Myanmar. There are daily protests against the coup across the country and the situation remains volatile. There are regular reports of live fire being used against protesters and the military junta has begun air strikes on regions it deems hostile towards their regime. Carefully consider your options, and safety before traveling to Myanmar.
Quarantine Details It is currently impossible to enter Myanmar (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Increasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Officially, daily new case numbers are down, however testing has all but (limits on group gatherings, halted. Public hospitals are overwhelmed. Private hospitals have been given distancing requirements) permission to treat coronavirus patients. The government is recommending that all people stay at home when possible and practice social distancing when out. Gatherings of more than 30 people are banned. Other regulations vary from area to area and may change without notice. If you are in Myanmar, please be aware of the restrictions in your area. In Yangon, where cases are rising dramatically: The city is under complete lockdown, with no traffic allowed in or out. Residents are only allowed to go out for essential supplies or duties. Only one family member is allowed to go shopping for essentials. City parks are closed. Across Yangon, there is a curfew from 11pm to 4am. Restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses may not operate. Travel between many townships is not permitted.
Air International flight restrictions to and from Yangon International Airport have (carriers flying to/from been further extended to 30 Nov 2020 country) Hotels Partially open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Nepal
Updated Date April 2392021
Nepal Government has eased the process of visiting Nepal.
What do you now need to prepare before visiting Nepal, the airline will check the below document?
1. Negative PCR report, not older than 72 hours before departing from origin country OR fully vaccinated against COVID-19 confirmation paper/card 2. Nepal Vias or recommendation letter of Tourism department or Nepal Tourism board to obtain vias on arrival. 3. Hotel booking confirmation 4. Travel Insurance.
Obtaining a visa before arriving in Nepal:
Borders 1. Get a recommendation letter (through the registered agent in Nepal) from Tourism Department OR Nepal Tourism Board. (open, closed) 2. Hotel booking confirmation 3. Travel Insurance 4. Get a visa from the nearest embassy submitting the above three along with your passport and other required information requested by the embassy.
Obtaining Visa on arrival:
1. Negative PCR report, not older than 72 hours before departing from origin country OR fully vaccinated against COVID-19 confirmation paper/card 1. Nepal Vias or recommendation letter of Tourism department or Nepal Tourism board to obtain vias on arrival. 2. Hotel booking confirmation 3. Travel Insurance.
Note: Visa will be granted as per the Nepalis law & immigration directory
Once you arrive:
1. Get PCR test (even if you are Vaccinated against Covid-19), Quarantine till the result 2. Once you have the negative result you can start your journey
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA RECOMMENDATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY LOCAL AGENCY E
a) Application letter from concerned Association with verification of all the documents.
b) Copy of Tourists’ passport
c) Travel Itinerary
d) International Air Ticket booking confirmation
e) Travel Insurance
f) Copy of Company Registration of the concerned company
g) Copy of latest Tax Clearance of concerned company
Upon arrival at Nepal airport, you will go through a PCR test (even if you are Vaccinated against Covid-19), you will be quarantined on your expenditure till Quarantine Details the result come which takes 8 to 12 hrs. Once you have the negative result you (requirements for outside can start your journey. arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) However, if the report is positive then you have to stay quarantined till the negative reports come
Total – 2,92,000
Cases Total Recovered – 2,76,000
(increasing, decreasing, flat) Total Deaths – 3117
Total Active –12,883
Groups All public places like movie theaters, cultural centers, gymnasiums, nightclubs, (limits on group gatherings, stadiums, and swimming pools have resumed operations adhering to health distancing requirements) and safety protocol as per the govt directives.
Air Open, the majority of international flights are in operation
(carriers flying to/from Each flight will operate under strict COVID mitigation measures. country) .
Hotels Resumed operations with safety protocol from 17 Sep’2020
(open, closed, partially open)
Restaurants Resumed operations with safety protocol from 17 Sep’2020 (open, closed, capacity limits)
Venues Public venues like cinema halls, party palaces have resumed normal services. (open, closed, capacity limits)
Tourist Sites Temples and town squares are open for business adhering to safety and social (open, closed, capacity limits) distancing measures
Retail Stores Super markets and store are open for business with strict social distancing (open, closed, capacity limits) measures
Transport entrepreneurs can operate public transport vehicles that carry more than 16 passengers. Taxis can carry three passengers and two more children if Transportation they are from the same family and below five years of age. Public vehicles (public and private options) cannot allow more than one passenger in one row and cannot carry more than half the capacity of their vehicles. Sanitizers will have to be kept at the entrance for passengers’ use and bus drivers and conductors will have to wear masks and gloves
Upcoming Key Dates
Terms and Conditions to be followed by Foreign Tourists Visiting Nepal for Mountaineering Expeditions and Trekking:
Trekkers and mountaineers must obtain a visa before arrival through their travel and trekking agencies (as mentioned above).
Destination Safety and Trekkers and mountaineers upon arrival must submit negative results from a Sanitary Initiatives PCR test taken within 72 hours of departing their home country (as mentioned above).. (in progress, certification program, etc.)
Trekkers and mountaineers must possess insurance of at least USD 5,000 against COVID-19.
Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other ports of entry and generally consist of temperature checks and a spray disinfecting area.
Vaccine: Total doses are given 19,61,992 Other Key Information *Total doses are given' shows the number of vaccine doses given to people
New Zealand
Updated Date July 29th 2020 - New Zealand could keep eliminating coronavirus at its borders for months to come, even as the global pandemic worsens in many countries. New Zealand citizenssssss and residents have returned to a “normal” life. BRAVO NEW ZEALAND!
Borders New Zealand’s borders remain closed to everyone except residents, citizens (open, closed) and a small number of foreigners with special exemptions. Quarantine Details Currently about 400 people fly in to New Zealand each day. (requirements for outside New Zealand has had a total of 1,548 cases of COVID-19 and 22 people have arrivals, locals on lock-down or died. New arrivals to New Zealand have to spend 14-days in quarantine at stay at home) government-managed hotels. Each person has to have a COVID-19 swab test on the 3rd & 12th day of their ISO period and cannot leave without a negative text result. Cases Zero new cases - New Zealand continues its efforts to flatten the curve – and (increasing, decreasing, flat) we are all working together to ensure this progress amazing progress continues. Groups During Level 1 (- NEW ZEALAND is back to pre-covid-19 in the “new normal” - (limits on group gatherings, with no social distancing or wearing of masks required. distancing requirements) Air Domestic flights operating with great success around New Zealand for all (carriers flying to/from residents. country) Hotels All hotels continue to open, following procedures put in place by the New (open, closed, partially open) Zealand Government. Hotels must keep records, maintain social distancing rules and all seated when eating or drinking. Restaurants Restaurants and cafes are open and operating with great success! (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Ditto - including football stadiums – GO THE ALL BLACKS! (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Ditto (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All open and operating (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Up and running with time tables increasing weekly. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Level 1 announced by the Government of New Zealand Pre-COVID rules and regulations. Borders are expected to open shortly in three phases. Destination Safety and On-going in all establishments per Government protocols. Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information BRAVO NEW ZEALAND ! New Zealand has done an AMAZING job of maintaining and controlling all COVID-19 virus. Industry professionals will be working to ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene, tracking and tracing to ensure incentive events are safe now and in the future. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN TO THE ‘SAFE’ AND CLORIOUS DESTINATION OF NEW ZEALAND!
Norway
Updated Date 22APR2021// Borders Se below (open, closed) Quarantine Details Situation is apt to change almost daily as and can also differ from region to (requirements for outside region as well as depend of from which border to enter. Kindly contact us at arrivals, locals on lock-down or [email protected] for accurate details stay at home) Cases (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Quarantine/tracking details Passengers and airline crew must complete a registration form before arrival. The form can be obtained at www.entrynorway.no .- This does not apply to airline crew who are not leaving the aircraft. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in Danish, English, French, German, Norwegian or Swedish. - This does not apply to: - passengers younger than 12 years; - passengers arriving from Denmark (only Greenland and Faroe Isl.), certain hospital districts in Finland or Iceland. More details can be found at https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/entry- quarantine-travel-covid19/ ; - passengers with a diplomatic or service passport; - passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at least 14 days and at most 6 months before arrival. - merchant seamen;- more exemptions can be found at https://www.udi.no/en/about-the- corona-situation/entry-to-norway-for-all-citizens/#link-18962 .Passengers are subject to: - a COVID-19 antigen test and a PCR test upon arrival; or - a COVID-19 antigen test or PCR test upon arrival. Passengers could be subject to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days. Airport limitations None specified. Direct flight restrictions Passengers are not allowed to enter. -This does not apply to: - nationals and residents of Norway; - spouses, registered partners, minor children or stepchildren, parents or stepparents of minor children or stepchildren of residents of Norway. They must present a proof confirming the relationship; - merchant seamen;
- more COVID-19 related information can be found at https://www.udi.no/en/about-the- corona-situation/entry-to-norway-for-all-citizens/. Transit None specified Full IATA update https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm Additional information Domestic Restrictions The current advice is to avoid all unnecessary domestic travel. The Government is continuing measures to reduce the rate of infection and prevent the contagious variant of the virus from spreading, but is relaxing restrictions for children and young people and workplaces. Social distancing guidance remains in force. Face masks are now being recommended by Norwegian health officials for everyone riding on public transportation in Oslo and nearby Indre Østfold. Residents of mainland Norway can travel to Svalbard, and residents of Svalbard can travel to the mainland, without having to enter quarantine. Anyone arriving in Norway from a red area/country need to complete their full quarantine period in mainland Norway prior to travelling on to Svalbard. This applies to all who want to travel to Svalbard, including residents. International Tourists From 1 January 2021 UK nationals are no longer classified as EU/EEA nationals and will not be allowed to visit Norway unless they meet certain exceptions. You may be exempted if for example you are resident in another EEA/EU country or if you are a close family member of a Norwegian resident. Please see the UDI website for more detail on these exceptions. From 29 March, the Norwegian Government requires all travellers entering the country for non-essential reasons to complete a self-declaration form prior to arrival and spend the first ten days in Norway in a quarantine hotel. A negative PCR test taken no earlier than seven days after arrival may allow you to shorten your stay in the quarantine hotel.Staying in a quarantine hotel is required unless you meet one of the exemptions as outlined by UDI. Those exempt from hotel quarantine are required to travel directly to an appropriate place of quarantine, preferably using private transportation. If you must use public transport, you should use a facemask during the journey. These requirements do not apply to those transiting the country. In addition to these requirements, all travellers (including those exempt from the requirement to stay in a quarantine hotel) arriving in Norway from a red country will need to: Take a coronavirus PCR test at the border and a second test no earlier than 7 days after arrivalRegister your arrival and notify your local municipality where you are staying For a full list of countires Norway's red list please visit: https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel- coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/entry-quarantine-travel-covid19/ Testing Information All travellers who arrive in Norway from a red country must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival in Norway. The test must have been taken within the 24 hours prior to departure and be in English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, French or German. The approved testing methods are PCR or Rapid antigen test. You may be denied entry at the Norwegian border, or boarding at the airport, if you do not produce a valid test certificate when required. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. All travellers from red countries must spend the first ten days in Norway in quarantine and must complete a self-declaration form confirming where you will be completing your quarantine period. List of red countries: https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and- general-advice/entry-quarantine-travel-covid19/ Hotels, Bars & Restaurants There are restrictions on public events and large parts of the hospitality and service sectors. Establishments serving food are allowed to open but social distancing restrictions apply. The Norwegian authorities have issued recommendations that people avoid using public transport unless strictly necessary. Events/Mass Gatherings The government recommends that people should have no more than five guests in their home. This year, a maximum of 50 people can attend indoor services, as long as a distance of two meters can be maintained when singing hymns. No more 20 people are permitted to attend a private event hosted at a public venue. Official Advice Site/Source https://www.fjordnorway.com/planning-your-trip/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-norway https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/travel- advice-COVID19/ https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-norway/ https://www.newsinenglish.no/2020/08/03/updates-here-as-corona-rages-on/
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/ https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/entry- quarantine-travel-covid19/#areas-with-sufficiently-low-transmission https://travelbans.org/europe/norway/ https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-norway/ Rel
Panama
Updated Date April 19, 2021 Borders Open. No restriction. (open, closed) Travelers required to provide negative test taken 72 hrs. prior arrival. Passengers coming from South America required to quarantine 3 days. Quarantine Details No lock down. Unrestricted movement within its residence areas. (requirements for outside Curfew 12 am to 4 a.m. arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases last 24 hrs. Daily cases: 203 (last 24 hrs) (decreasing) Daily deaths: 01 (last 24 hrs) RT (Transmision Rate): 0.96 Positivity Rate (of people tested): 4.4% Groups Small groups allowed (less than 50). (limits on group gatherings, Guidelines ready. distancing requirements) Air Fully open no restrictions. (carriers flying to/from Test required 72 hrs prior to arrival. country) Hotels Open (open, closed, partially open) 50% capacity. Restaurants Open (open, closed, capacity limits) 50% capacity. Venues Open (open, closed, capacity limits) 50% capacity. Tourist Sites Open (open, closed, capacity limits) 50% capacity. Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) No restrictions. Transportation Taxi, Uber and Metro line public buses are open. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Every Sundays the restrictions are reviewed
Destination Safety and Tourism Safety Guidelines Ready Sanitary Initiatives Safe Travels Stamp from World Travel and Tourism Council (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Hospital beds and ICU units almost empty. RT under 0.96 (1 person infects less than 1 person), Mortality Rate 1.61%.
Peru
Updated Date 09 Dec. 2020 Borders Open (open, closed) Quarantine Details No more quarantine. (requirements for outside Stay home is mandatory between midnight and 4am arrivals, locals on lock-down or Facial mask is mandatory in all public areas. stay at home) For flights and trains additional to the face mask, a facial shield is also mandatory
Cases New cases and deaths have been reducing significantly. 70% improvement (increasing, decreasing, flat) when compared with August which was our peak.
Groups Small group are allowed, still keeping social distancing. (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Borders are open. (carriers flying to/from Commercial flights no longer than 8 hours are already operating (including the country) USA). Commercial Flights more than 12 hours (Europe) will start on Dec 15th (next week). Hotels Several already opened and other preparing to open in January 2021 (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Most are operating at 50% capacity. (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Beginning to open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Machu Picchu and almost all sites are open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Facial mask + facial shield is mandatory in flights and trains (public and private options) Taxis are operating Guidelines for tourism transportation already in place
Upcoming Key Dates January 1st, 2021 Destination Safety and Peru has received Safe Travel Destination by the WTTC (Word Travel and Sanitary Initiatives Tourism Council). (in progress, certification All protocols are already in place. program, etc.) Other Key Information
Poland
Updated Date 9th Nov2020 Borders From 13 June 2020 Poland has restored full border traffic within the internal (open, closed) borders of the European Union. This means that you can travel freely and cross the internal borders of the European Union. The travellers have the right Quarantine Details to free entry, exit and transit through the territory of the Republic of Poland. (requirements for outside They do not have to undergo a quarantine. When planning a trip abroad, you arrivals, locals on lock-down or should take into account the restrictions in the neighbouring countries. stay at home) The restrictions, including the limitations concerning the entry of foreigners into Poland and quarantine, still apply at the external border of the EU.
Cases Confirmed cases: 550 000; Recovered: 210 000; Deaths: 7 800 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Number of cases is increasing since end of October Groups No conference can take place live as of 30th of October until 29th of November. (limits on group gatherings, Only online conferences are possible until 29th of November. distancing requirements) If conferences will be allowed following rules come:
Adjusting the number of participants to the applicable regulations, i.e. presence of no more than 1 person on 2.5 m2 of space available to participants, excluding service. Guidelines of business meetings, training sessions, conferences & congresses applies (by The Ministry of Development with The Chief Sanitary Inspector): https://www.gov.pl/web/rozwoj/spotkania-biznesowe-szkolenia-konferencje- i-kongresy Guidelines of trade-fairs, exhibitions applies: (by The Ministry of Development with the Chief Sanitary Inspector): https://www.gov.pl/web/rozwoj/targi
Air How do international flights and international rail traffic work? (carriers flying to/from Restriction concerns: international flights. country) Beginning on 30 September 2020, civil aircraft performing international flights from airports located in the territories of countries listed below shall be banned from landing: Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Federative Republic of Brazil, Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Israel, State of Qatar**, State of Kuwait; State of Libya, United Arab Emirates*, Argentine Republic, Republic of Chile; Republic of Ecuador, Republic of India, Republic of Iraq, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Costa Rica, Lebanese Republic, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Maldives, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Panama, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Peru, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Republic of Cape Verde, United States of America, Sultanate of Oman, Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Important! The ban does not apply to flights chartered before 30 September 2020. The ban on flights does not apply to countries that notified Poland of the implementation of solutions ensuring that only passengers with a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result will be allowed to be taken on board. The list of such countries is included in a notice issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
*On 28 September 2020, the United Arab Emirates notified Poland of the implementation of these solutions and was removed from the no-fly list. **On 2 October 2020, Qatar notified Poland of the implementation of these solutions and was removed from the no-fly list. Hotels From 30th of October until 29th of November hotels are only opened for (open, closed, partially open) business travelers Restaurants From 30th of October until 29th of November restaurants are closed, serving (open, closed, capacity limits) only take away. Hotel restaurants remain open.
Official guidelines for gastronomy: https://www.gov.pl/web/rozwoj/gastronomia Venues Depending on the venue, its capacity and safety preparedness. (open, closed, capacity limits) Gatherings – as above. Tourist Sites Museums closed From 30th of October until 29th of November (open, closed, capacity limits) Info below – Stages of Lifting Restriction Measures in Poland Retail Stores Retail Stores Closed From 30th of October until 29th of November (open, closed, capacity limits) Info below – Stages of Lifting Restriction Measures in Poland
Transportation Public transportation: Public transit authorities are now allowed to increase (public and private options) the passenger limit in public transit vehicles. How many people can use a vehicle? As many people as there are seats (if there are only seats) as many as 50% of the total number of seats and standing spots (in this case, however, half the seats must remain empty). Example: If there are seats on the bus, they can all be occupied. If the bus has 30 seats and 70 standing spots, it can accommodate 50 people. Private transportation: all seats can be occupied as there is no possibility of standing places. Obligatory mouth masks. Upcoming Key Dates At the moment there are limitations until 29th of November Destination Safety and Polish Tourism Organization has launched the certification program for the Sanitary Initiatives Hygiene Safety in the venue and Safety in MICE Venue. (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information It is obligatory to follow the measurements such as 1,5 meters social distancing. It is obligatory again to cover mouth and nose, also in open-air spaces. The obligation of covering mouth and nose in public spaces still remains: public transportation, supermarkets, cinemas & theatres, at massage and tattoo parlours, in a church, at the hospital and doctor’s office, in public buildings, incl. offices, in particular while handling official matters.
Portugal
Updated Date November 22nd, 2020 Borders Land borders with Spain are open with border control. (open, closed) Quarantine Details State of Emergency has been declared by the Government until April 15th. (requirements for outside All commercial establishments are open as of 19th April. arrivals, locals on lock-down or Schools have reopened. with the necessary hygiene and safety measures. stay at home) Health and safety measures must be maintained: the use of mask and social distancing are mandatory.
Portugal imposes a mandatory PCR test for anyone who arrives in the country from a European or Schengen country and a quarantine for arrivals from countries with high numbers of cases, but this is changing daily so the best way to certify this information is via this European Union site: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/PRT/7001 which includes which non european country nationals can enter Portugal. Cases (increasing, decreasing, flat) Portuguese government has been taking all necessary public health measures to protect the entire population. The analysis of the evolution of the outbreak is constant and implementation of new measures will be carried out whenever necessary. Groups Confinement is mandatory for sick people and under active surveillance. (limits on group gatherings, People can meet up in groups, at public areas, establishments or restaurants, distancing requirements) up to a maximum of 4 people (unless they belong to the same household). Events of family nature are limited (such as weddings, baptisms and others) to a maximum of 50 participants, all of whom must comply with rules of physical distance and individual protection such as wearing a mask Air • Flights to Portugal (carriers flying to/from Air travel to and from Portugal is allowed to: country) - European Union countries; - Schengen Associated Countries - Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland; - Australia, China (including Hong Kong and Macao), South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and Uruguay. All passengers must present proof of a negative test to COVID-19 (RT- PCR), carried out within 72 hours before boarding time.
Essential travel is allowed only to passengers coming from countries with an incidence rate of 150 cases or more per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days - Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland.
Essential travellers coming from countries with an incidence rate equal or over 500 cases or more per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days - Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Slovenia, Estonia, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland and Sweden – must also comply with a prophilatic isolation period of 14 days, after entering mainland Portugal, at home or in a place indicated by the health authorities. The prophylactic isolation does not apply to passengers treavelling on essential trips and whose period of stay in national territory, attested by a return ticket, does not exceed 48 hours.
• All commercial or private flights between Portugal and the United Kingdom and between Portugal and Brazil are suspended. Except for the right of entry for national citizens and their families and holders of residence permits in Portugal, only on flights of a humanitarian nature for the purpose of repatriation of the said citizens. These passengers must present, at the time of departure, proof of having performed a RT- PCR test with a negative result, carried out within 72 hours prior to the time of departure. When arriving in the national territory, they must comply with a 14-day quarantine period at home or at a location indicated by the health authorities.
• Anyone who is obliged to comply with the 14-day prophylactic isolation in Portugal must register with SEF - Foreigners and Borders Service before entering the country at https://travel.sef.pt.
• Passengers on commercial flights from South Africa must present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result, carried out within 72 hours prior to
departure time and will have to comply with a 14-day quarantine period at home or at a place indicated by the health authorities. This requirement also applies to flights that have stopped over or transited in countries which air traffic with Portugal is authorised, or to passengers registered as having left South Africa in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Portugal.
• Passengers flying to the Madeira archipelago must present a negative test to COVID-19 carried out within 72 hours prior to departure or they can perform it upon arrival. Specific information for Madeira islands: - http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb/useful-info/corona-virus-(covid- 19)/information-to-visitors-(covid-19). • Passengers flying to the Azores archipelago will be subject to one of the following options: - Submit proof of testing to COVID-19 up to 72 hours prior to flight departure; - Perform test on arrival and stay in prophylactic isolation until the result is obtained; - Perform voluntary quarantine for a period of 14 days in a hotel indicated for the purpose; - Return to the destination of origin or travel to any destination outside the Region, fulfilling, until the time of the flight, prophylactic isolation in a hotel indicated for this purpose; - More information for Azores is available at covid19.azores.gov.pt
Hotels Most hotels closed during the state of emergency and most have reopened (open, closed, partially open) gradually with protective measures. The majority of the hotels will reopen during the months of May and June. Restaurants Restaurants and cafes are open with service allowed only on the open terrace. (open, closed, capacity limits) As of April 19th restaurants are open also for service indoors until 10.00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays until 1.00pm. As of May 3rd there is no limit of closing times for restaurants Bars and Nightclubs - They may operate only as cafes and are subject to the rules specified for these establishments. No consumption of alcohol in public spaces, except in restaurants, cafés, and bars. Distance between tables must be at least 1.5 meters. Venues Closed Venues – possible with 50% capacity only. (open, closed, capacity limits) Open-air events - Outdoor shows can take place in a delimited venue to allow access control. They must follow rules of social distance and circulation, to minimize physical contact. Tourist Sites Museums, monuments, palaces, art galleries and similar are open with the (open, closed, capacity limits) necessary hygiene and safety measures. Retail Stores All retail shops, shopping malls, movie theaters and gyms are open with the (open, closed, capacity limits) necessary hygiene and safety measures as of April 19th Transportation In public transportation it is mandatory the use of mask, hygiene and frequent (public and private options) cleaning. In private vehicles with more than five seats, they cannot carry more than two thirds of the expected occupants. Exceptions are members of the same household. Private transportation is done with the necessary hygiene and safety measures - drivers will use gloves and mask during the service and the vehicle will be disinfected between services. Upcoming Key Dates 29th March – latest update of new contingency measures related to the Covid- 19 pandemic Destination Safety and Safety and sanitary measures are insured by the competent authorities and Sanitary Initiatives reinforced by the police if necessary. (in progress, certification The “Clean & Safe Establishment” Seal is implemented for companies in the program, etc.) tourism sector that comply with the recommendations of the Directorate- General for Health to avoid contamination of spaces with SARS-CoV-2 Other Key Information Portugal is working non-stop so that the country can return to a new normal and be able to welcome tourists back, vaccination proceeds at a good rate considering the european average and herd immunity is foreseen in late July/August.
Puerto Rico
Updated Date March 12, 2021 Borders Open. Domestic flights to/from U.S. mainland and US Virgin Islands open. If (open, closed) traveler already allowed entry into the U.S., they are free to continue travel to Puerto Rico on domestic flights. International flights to/from many other Caribbean islands open. The United States lifted the restrictions for inbound international flights. See ‘Air’ section, below. Quarantine Details Inbound travelers must complete an online travel declaration, available at (requirements for outside travelsafe.pr.gov. Confirmation must be presented to local officials upon arrivals, locals on lock-down or arrival to avoid delays in exiting the arrivals area. All air arrivals, whether stay at home) visitors or returning residents, must provide evidence of a negative molecular COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of travel. Covid-19 molecular tests available at the airport at cost. Travelers who arrive without a negative molecular test must secure a test within 48 hours or face a fine. Self- quarantine no longer an option. Hospitality properties and travel agents are requested to advise travelers of restrictions before booking. Short-term rentals (AirBnBs, etc.) that do not have an inn-keeper registration number from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company must remain closed. Nose and mouth coverings required in public when in proximity of people not from own household, when entering each commercial or public establishment, facility or office, except when exercising, swimming, doing sports or water sports, actually dining or drinking, or when precluded by a medical condition, or if under two years old. Curfew in effect daily from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Residents and visitors must remain at their homes or their hotel, unless in an emergency or if in transit to or from the airport. Exceptions for food service, medical, emergency and ports and airports personnel. Cases Decreasing after November surge. Deaths remain very low (709 per million (increasing, decreasing, flat) inhabitants – 7th lowest in the United States). Covid hospitalizations, and ICU and ventilator use very low; less than 5% of capacity. Groups Crowding not allowed. Meetings and Groups may gather with health and (limits on group gatherings, safety measures in approved venues according to their capacity restrictions. distancing requirements) Air San Juan International (SJU), Ponce (PSE) and Aguadilla (BQN) airports are (carriers flying to/from open for domestic U.S. and international traffic. In service: Delta, United, country) American, Southwest, Spirit, jetBlue and Frontier for domestic U.S. mainland to/from island flights. Cape Air, Silver Airways and Tradewinds for inter-island flights. Intra and Inter-island from San Juan to Ponce, Aguadilla, Mayagüez, Vieques and Culebra available on Cape Air, Flamenco Airways and Vieques Air Link. International flights on Copa to/from Panama and Avianca to/from Bogota, Colombia are up. Iberia resumes service to/from Madrid in April. Condor resumes service to/from Frankfurt in November. Hotels Open. Pool areas open at 30% capacity. Beaches are open. No alcohol (open, closed, partially open) consumption allowed on beaches. Spas are open by individual appointment only; no couples or group sessions. Golf and tennis are open. Casinos are open
at 30% capacity. Gyms are open at 30% capacity. Hotel restaurants open at 30% capacity. Alcohol service only at dining tables. Bars are closed. Restaurants Open, 30% dine-in capacity, 100% capacity for outdoor dining, while (open, closed, capacity limits) maintaining 6 feet distance between tables. Bars are closed. Alcohol service only at dining tables. Closed between 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, but food deliveries allowed until 12:00 midnight. Venues Large events allowed with a waiver from the Governor’s Chief of Staff. Must (open, closed, capacity limits) conform to health and safety measures and no crowding. Small/medium events and meetings may operate according to venue capacity limitations, no waiver required. Movie theaters open at 30% capacity. Live performance theaters open at 30% capacity. Tourist Sites Privately-run tours and excursions (sightseeing, zip lines, kayaking, horseback (open, closed, capacity limits) riding, adventures, etc.) are operating now. Territorial parks are open at 50% capacity. El Yunque National Forest (Rainforest) open, admittance based on a reservations system and at 50% capacity. Old San Juan National Historic Site/UNESCO World Heritage Site (castles/forts/old city walls) has reopened. Rest of Old San Juan is open. Beaches, including public beaches, are open for lounging, sunbathing, exercising, swimming and water sports. No alcohol consumption allowed on beaches. 10 feet distancing between unrelated groups required at beaches. Museums open at 50% capacity. Marinas are open. No rafting allowed. Retail Stores Open, 30% capacity for strip malls, 1 person per 75 sq. ft. in closed malls. Retail (open, closed, capacity limits) stores closed from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Transportation For-hire sedans, SUVs and vans, and taxis and share-rides available for (public and private options) individuals, couples, families and small groups traveling together. Coaches and mini-coaches for larger groups also available, at 50% load capacity. Public transportation (city buses, metro) is now operating. Upcoming Key Dates Executive order effective April 28 to May 8, 2021 Destination Safety and Destination Puerto Rico has acknowledged and certified adherence to the Sanitary Initiatives Puerto Rico Tourism Company (Authority) Destination-wide Health and Safety (in progress, certification Program, and the Puerto Rico Department of Labor Occupational Safety and program, etc.) Health (OSHA) COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Plan Self-Certification. Destination Puerto Rico established a Health and Safety Task Force, which published a manual on policies, protocols and procedures. Employees are being trained and certified on these as they come back onboard. Other Key Information Puerto Rico medical facility (hospital beds, ICU beds and ventilators) capacity remains underused or within a comfortable margin. Mass Covid vaccinations of the population is in progress. Those aged 16 and over are currently being vaccinated. 1,759,828 vaccine doses administered as of 4/26/2021. PR Population is 3.2 million.
Russia
Updated Date April 23, 2021
Borders Closed until further notice (Visa consulates & boarders) with few exceptions (open, closed) since mid-March (2020) & few international flights available and with EU introduced Travel embargo from Russia July 1st ,2020 Access for Russian citizen and holders of Russian residence based on providing a 72 hours negative Corona Result in advance or completing a negative result
within 48 hours after arrival with registration on governmental site or a quarantine for 14 days. Exception made for Medical treatment, participation in sport events and for students with valid courses and special missions. Few International flights available mainly for Russian citizens travel abroad such as Turkey Tanzania (Zanzibar only), Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea with same conditions
Quarantine Details Only flights from UK prolonged (suspension), Turkey and Tanzania (Zanzibar (requirements for outside only), Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea allowed entering Russia arrivals, locals on lock-down or based on providing a 48 hours negative Corona Result in advance or stay at home) completing a negative result within 72 hours after arrival or a quarantine for 14 days. Repatriate return flights needs a 14 days quarantine.
Recovering Positive result patients on Covid test needs home quarantine with checks of 14 days Cases Based on 145 Million people: (increasing, decreasing, flat) Infected (4.741.961) Deceased (107.501)
Groups Restriction by preregistration on-line for bigger events, concerts and museums (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Only flights from below countries allowed with restrictions of providing tests (carriers flying to/from or quarantine with registration upon arrival. UK (presently suspended), Turkey country) Tanzania (Zanzibar only) Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea Switzerland and some others
Hotels Hotels opened (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Opened without restrictions (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Majority public museums opened (on-line registration and ticket (open, closed, capacity limits) purchase Tourist Sites Opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Mask requirements (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates June 2-5 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum June 12.16.21 UEFA Euro No information of access for entry (tickets and special invitations only) Destination Safety and Facemasks required in shops, transportations, and public places as well as Sanitary Initiatives social distancing but not used commonly, Quarantine 14 days after recovering (in progress, certification with negative results. program, etc.) Other Key Information 4 million people received Russia vaccine whereof 2 million received second jab
Scotland
Updated Date December 18, 2020 Borders Open - US citizens cannot travel to any European Country for the moment due (open, closed) to the high COVID cases in America – this decision is reviewed every 2 weeks Quarantine Details 14 days if visiting the country (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Down – the country is working on a tier system Tier 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Tier 4 is like lockdown (2 million people are in lockdown) Groups No group allowed as yet (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Airlines started to come back to Edinburgh : Lufthansa, KLM, Qatar Aurways, (carriers flying to/from Ryanair,Loganair, British Airways, Easyjet, Wizz country) Most US airlines are not flying directly to Scotland until April 2021 Hotels A few are open – Gleneagles is now closed until the end of February (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open 12h00 – 6pm – no alcohol can be served but you can bring your own (open, closed, capacity limits) alcohol Venues No event allowed (open, closed, capacity limits)
Tourist Sites A few are open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Supermarkets are open – (open, closed, capacity limits) Some retail stores are open Transportation Private coaches – taxis and public busses and trains are running but only 20 (public and private options) people for 49 seater coach are allowed – only 2 people can sit using 8 seats on a train Upcoming Key Dates January 11, 2021 Destination Safety and All in progress – Safestay have been implemented – Experience Scotland is Sanitary Initiatives “good to go” for Safety and Sanitary reasons. (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Scotland is looking forward to welcoming their clients back to one of the most amazing countries on earth
Slovenia
Updated Date December 3rd Borders Opened with certain restrictions based on where you are arriving from (open, closed)
Quarantine Details • Entry to Slovenia is permitted with no restrictions and (requirements for outside arrivals, locals on lock-down or quarantine from countries that are on the green or orange list stay at home) with no border crossing limitations. • Persons arriving from red list countries or areas are subject to a ten-day quarantine unless they submit a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 48 hours and carried out in an EU or Schengen Area member state or Slovenia.
Red list of countries (valid as of 23 November 2020) Link to list: Border Crossing | GOV.SI
Cases Total cases: 79,556 Deaths: 1547 Active Cases: 20572 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups There is a temporary ban on group gatherings (limits on group gatherings, Movement is restricted between 9pm and 6am. distancing requirements) Air Evolving situation for more info on flights link to Ljubljana Airport (carriers flying to/from https://www.fraport-slovenija.si/en/Main/ country) Hotels Partially opened (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Temporarily closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Limited (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Temporarily closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Limited (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates December 21st Destination Safety and In progress, more info from the government at the following link: Sanitary Initiatives https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ (in progress, certification https://www.policija.si/eng/newsroom/news-archive/103470-crossing-the- program, etc.) state-border-during-the-coronavirus-epidemic Other Key Information
South Africa
Updated Date 19 May 2020 Borders Closed (open, closed) Quarantine Details Lockdown stage 4 (requirements for outside • Most shops open arrivals, locals on lock-down or • Work from home preffered stay at home) • Exercise from 6 – 9 am
• Curfew from 8pm - 5am Cases Slow increase (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Maximum of 5- - 100 people gathered with distancing but only for essential (limits on group gatherings, services no events distancing requirements) Air No flights at all (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Most closed, only open for essential service (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Capacity Limits (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public with Capacity Limits – Private only within specific hours (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates NA Destination Safety and NA Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
South Korea
Updated Date April 8, 2021 Borders Open but can be considered closed with negative pcr test result, strict (open, closed) quarantine procedure and visa requirement without existing long term visa. Quarantine Details Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days and to a PCR test for Coronavirus (COVID-19) (requirements for outside within 3 days after arrival. This does not apply to passengers with an Isolation Exemption Certificate issued by a Korean arrivals, locals on lock-down or Embassy or Consulate before departure. They must be tested on Coronavirus (COVID-19) upon stay at home) arrival and stay at designated quarantine facilities for 1 or 2 days until a negative test result is obtained. Flights must arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) between 5:00 and 20:00. A completed Health Declaration Form and a Travel Record Declaration must be presented to the quarantine desk upon arrival.
Cases Before: Flat between 400-500, currently increasing 600-700 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups No more than 5 people per group gathering allowed except own families (limits on group gatherings, registered at the same address. distancing requirements) Seoul and vicinitiy now on the 2.5 social distancing level (3 is highest) Air Still flights available to and from major cities in United States and Asian (carriers flying to/from countries. country) Hotels Some open, partially open, and some temporarily closed. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open until 10pm. Only delivery allowed after 10pm. (open, closed, capacity limits)
Venues Open with 50% capacity limits (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Mostly open with limited capacity (approx 50%) (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open until 10pm (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Reduced public transportation after 10pm (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates 4/9- redetermination of the adjustment to current social distancing restriction. Destination Safety and Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information South Korea is still not ready to take foreign travelers due to the mandatory quarantine procedure upon arrival. Around 2% as for vaccination status.
Spain
Updated Date April 23, 2021 Borders You can travel to Spain if you are travelling from the European Union, from a (open, closed) country in the Schengen Area, or from another country which has a reciprocal agreement with Spain for accepting travelers. These countries are Australia, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore and Thailand. Passengers arriving in Spain from certain countries and regions are required to take a diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the result must be negative in order to enter Spain. This list is being updated, and will remain in force until May 9, 2021 (date foreseen to end the State of Alarm in Spain). Quarantine Details All passengers must electronically complete and sign the health control form (requirements for outside (HCF) before their arrival in Spain. arrivals, locals on lock-down or After you sign it you will receive a QR code which must be presented upon stay at home) arrival in Spain. If you are travelling from a high-risk country or area, you must provide a negative SARS-CoV-2 test carried out within 72 hours prior to your arrival in Spain. There are currently no quarantine measures in place for visitors to Spain, except for travelers from South Africa and Brazil who must maintain a 10-day quarantine. In the destination, there is no current general lockdown or stay-at-home restriction in place. Curfew is in place at several regions in Spain. For instance in Catalonia it is set between 10pm and 6am. Catalonia´s comarcas – a traditional administrative division in parts of Spain – are under perimetral lockdown until April 26, 2021.
Cases The number of newly detected COVID-19 cases has been going down in (increasing, decreasing, flat) general all over the Spanish territory in the last couple of months.
New confirmed cases in the last 14 days: 93.029 Ratio: 198 infected x 100.000 inhabitants
Vaccination: Started as from January, 2021 13.909.964 vaccine doses administered as of April 23, 2021
Groups Large group gatherings are not allowed. They are on hold until authorities (limits on group gatherings, determine that they will be safe to go ahead depending on the epidemiological distancing requirements) evolution of the virus spread. Trade shows, congresses and conventions are being expressly prohibited in Catalonia starting from October 16, 2020. Gatherings of over 6 people are currently banned in Catalonia, Balearic Islands and Madrid region.
Barcelona is moving forward with the World Mobile Congress to be held in June with all the safe event protocols in place. The congress is expected to gather 50,000 participants.
Air You can travel to Spain if you are travelling from the European Union, from a (carriers flying to/from country in the Schengen area, or from another country which has a reciprocal country) agreement with Spain for accepting travelers. This last group comprises Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay. All travelers arriving in Spain by air or sea will go through a health check. This check may include having their temperature taken, checking their documents, and a visual examination of the passenger’s state of health. In all cases, you must show your health control form (FCS).
From November 23, 2020, Spain requires that passengers originating from countries considered risky show a PCR certificate issued max 72 hours prior to landing. This certificate should be written in Spanish and/or English (in paper or digital format). The list of the 65 risky countries includes all the European countries with the exception of Norway, Finland and Greece, Argentina, USA and other that present numbers of + 150 infected x 100.000 inhabitants on the last 14 days.
Passengers entering Spain from Brazil or South Africa must currently do a 10- days quarantine.
Hotels More hotels all over Spain reopened to the public in March, 2021: Mandarin (open, closed, partially open) Oriental Barcelona, Puente Romano and Nobu Hotel Marbella, among others. New re-openings foreseen along May, 2021
Apart from the basic security and hygiene protocols that apply in all the establishments, the hotels also apply some of the following measures:
• Limited occupancy in reception areas and common areas. • Restriction on valet parking or ironing services. • Changes to restaurant services, with the use of self-service single-use products, disposable table linens, or individual servings in buffets. • There may be temporary limitations on the number of diners per table. • The use of disinfectant mats is recommended at the entrances and exits of the space.
Restaurants Catalonia does not permit dinner at restaurants. As per the latest update, bars (open, closed, capacity limits) and restaurants are now allowed to open steadily from the morning till 5pm with Take Away/Delivery-only service at night. Night Clubs remain closed. Restrictions on this type of establishments are being applied in other regions across Spain. For instance, in Madrid bars, restaurants and betting houses will be limited to 50% capacity inside and 60% outside, with consumption at bar counters prohibited. They will have to close at 11pm apart from for food deliveries.
Venues Open with capacity limits. (open, closed, capacity limits) In Madrid, the capacity in sports venues, both outside and inside, is reduced to 50%, with a maximum of six people for group sports with the exception of official competitions. No venues open in Catalonia.
Tourist Sites Almost all the main tourist sights and museums in Spain are now open with the (open, closed, capacity limits) respective capacity limits applied.
For example, El Prado Museum allows group visits of up to 9 people plus the official guide.
The Alhambra in Granada allows group visits of up to 14 people plus the official guide
In Barcelona, highlights such as Sagrada Familia remain closed to visitors. Casa Batlló will re-open to visits on May 14, 2021.
Retail Stores Open with the basic security and hygiene protocols and the social distancing (open, closed, capacity limits) policy. As per the new restrictions in Madrid the stores must limit capacity to 50%, and must close by 10pm. In Catalonia, the capacity is limited to 30%. Shops are now open on Saturdays in Catalonia and restaurants and cafés located inside the Large Shopping Mall will open as from April 26, 2021.
Transportation Masks are compulsory on all public transport. (public and private options) Trains: • Measures to facilitate social distancing. • Enhanced hygiene with regular disinfection. • Replacement of head rest covers on all seats after each journey, and increased ventilation in carriages. Buses and coaches: • Cleaning and disinfection routines. • Possible limitations on occupancy in vehicles and premises. • Travelers may not change seats after the journey has started. Hired vehicle with driver seating up to nine people: • Passengers may always take the row of seats behind the driver.
Upcoming Key Dates Since Easter 2021, Catalonia does not allow to leave your ‘Comarca’ unless it is required due to an emergency, to providing assistance to elder or ill relatives, or due to own job (essential travel permitted only). This measure will continue until April 26, 2021.
Destination Safety and ➢ Checklist of Measures for the Reduction of H&S Risks in the Hotels Sanitary Initiatives against COVID-19 (Issued May 11th, 2020 by Spanish Confederation of (in progress, certification Hotels and Tourist Establishments) program, etc.) ➢ EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) safety measures ➢ “Safe Tourism Certified” certification program by ICTE (Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality) ➢ WTTC “Safe Travels” stamp Other Key Information Everybody aged 6 or over must wear a mask in all public spaces and on public transport. Masks are the only compulsory protective equipment.
Free movement is allowed throughout Spain, with a few exceptions, restricted to small areas, to ensure safety.
Sri Lanka
Updated Date April 23,2021 Borders From 21st January 2021, Cities are opened.
(open, closed) Quarantine Details No restrictive quarantine required; no minimum number of days required to (requirements for outside stay. However, In the first 14 days of your stay in Sri Lanka, you have to stay arrivals, locals on lock-down or at Safe & Secure’ certified Level 1 hotels. After 14 days, you can move to stay at home) any hotel even though they are level 1 Safe and Secure Certified or not.
PCR Test requirement:
Mandatory PCR test upon arrival.
Children: Children under 12 years of age, visiting Sri Lanka under the tourism route will be exempted from PCR testing. However, if the child is indicted symptomatic or identified as the first contact of a known patient, they will be required to undergo a PCR test.
Adult: Mandatory PCR test upon arrival. However, If a traveler stays for 4 nights/5days or less. Other than the on arrival PCR test, no other PCR testing required (1 PCR test only, which is on arrival)
If the stay is more than 4nights/5days yet less than 13 nights/ 14 days, other than the on arrival PCR test they will only go through a 5-7 day PCR test (2 PCR test)
If the stay is 13 nights s/ 14 days r more, a 3rd PCR test will be conducted between 10-14 Days (3 PCR)
Tourists completed recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccination and arriving after two weeks of completion of vaccination
On arrival, should produce the original copy of the vaccination certificate together with a certified English language translation if the certificate is not in the English language, to the Airport Health Officer.
1. Tourists should be quarantined in a certified hotel for tourists
2. Should do a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours after arrival (Day One) from a Health Ministry approved private-sector laboratory and private laboratory team should do the sample collection at the hotel 3. Hotel management should take measures to inform details of the tourists to the area Medical Officer of Health (MOH) on Day One of arrival and provide photocopies of PCR test reports.
4. The tourist should produce the original copy of the vaccination certificate together with a certified English language translation if the certificate is not in the English language to the hotel management. The hotel management should keep a photocopy of the vaccination.
Cases Total cases: 98,722 (increasing, decreasing, flat) Total recovered: 93,884 Total deaths: 634 Active cases: 4,204
shttps://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en Groups No limitation of groups provided safe and secure guide lines are strictly (limits on group gatherings, followed distancing requirements) Air https://www.airport.lk/flight_info/list_of_airlines# (carriers flying to/from Currently there are 8 airlines which numbers will increase country) Hotels Hotels that are registered with Sri Lanka tourist board are open, the ones (open, closed, partially open) which are not registered are open under the supervision of public health officer.
Tier 1 hotels that can only accommodate foreign clients for their first 14 days are 52 hotels, other Safe & Secure certified hotels are 150.
Restaurants All restaurant registered with the Tourism Authority and Safe & Secure (open, closed, capacity limits) certified are opened without any time restriction.
Venues All hotel venues with Health Ministry certification can go up to a maximum of (open, closed, capacity limits) 200 persons for any event. Tourist Sites Main tourist sites, some with time restrictions are opened for foreign (open, closed, capacity limits) visitor.
Retail Stores Open 0500 hrs – 2000 Hrs (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Public transport - Operating. However, In the initial 14 days, tourists will not (public and private options) be permitted to use public transportation and even thereafter, the use of Public Transportation is discouraged.
Upcoming Key Dates beginning of next year. No any written document as yet. Destination Safety and https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification The whole country is practicing sanitary initiatives and monitored by the program, etc.) Health Authorities
Other Key Information Vaccine: Total doses are given 9,25,242
*Total doses are given' shows the number of vaccine doses given to people.
How do I apply for the visa: All visas must be applied online through the Immigration ETA portal. Before you apply for your visa, you need to have a confirmed hotel booking, pre-purchased PCR tests and a mandatory COVID- 19 Insurance Cover paid for through your ‘Safe and Secure Level 1’ hotel when making your booking. The hotel will issue a reference number which you need to include in your visa form under the section ‘contact details’. There you will be asked for ‘address in Sri Lanka’ under which you need to indicate your hotel name, address, and the reference number issued.
COVID-19 insurance: Traveller needs to pay USD 12 for a 1 month cover of USD 50,000 offered by People's Insurance PLC and it is a mandatory requirement when applying for your visa. Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain for information.
How can I apply for the mandatory COVID-19 insurance cover: Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain for information and the site will direct you to the payment gateway. Going forward this payment will be facilitated through the tourism mobile app. ‘Visit Sri Lanka’.
Should travelers need to provide a Health Declaration Form: Yes. The completed Health Declaration Form (HDF) should also be submitted on arrival at the airport Health Counters and these HDFs will be given before boarding, on-board the flight or upon arrival. It can also be downloaded from www.srilanka.travel/helloagain.
If the traveler is vaccinated, does he still need to do PCR tests on arrival: Yes. Currently, no exceptions would be made for vaccinations taken; all safety protocols should be adhered to regardless
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Sweden
Updated Date 22APR2021 // Borders Se below (open, closed) Quarantine Details Situation is apt to change almost daily as and can also differ from region to (requirements for outside region as well as depend of from which border to enter. Kindly contact us at arrivals, locals on lock-down or [email protected] for accurate details stay at home)
Cases (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Quarantine/tracking details Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen, LAMP or PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival. - This does not apply to: - nationals and residents of Sweden; - passengers younger than 18 years; - merchant seamen.. Airport limitations None specified. Direct flight restrictions Passengers are not allowed to enter until 31 March 2021. - This does not apply to: - nationals of Sweden; - passengers with a residence permit issued by Sweden; - British nationals and their family members with proof of having submitted an application for residence status in Sweden; - family members of nationals of Sweden if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom. More details on family members can be found at: https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/ ; - nationals of 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, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See) and their family members, if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom. More details on family members can be found at: https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/ ; - passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Switzerland; - family members of passengers with a residence permit issued by Sweden. They must arrive from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom and the residence permit must be issued with a validity of more than 3 months; - passengers with a residence permit issued 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, Switzerland or Vatican City (Holy See) and their family members. They must arrive from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom and the residence permit must be issued with a validity of more than 3 months; - passengers with a national visa issued 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 or Vatican City (Holy See) and their family members. They must arrive from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom and the visa must be issued with a validity of more than 3 months; - residents of Australia, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore and Thailand if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom; - merchant seamen if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom; - military personnel if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom; - students if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom; - passengers younger than 18 years traveling to meet a parent residing in Sweden, and accompanying persons; - parents traveling to meet their children younger than 18 years residing in Sweden; - military personal traveling to take part in an international military cooperation and arriving from Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom; - nationals of 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, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See) residing in Sweden and arriving from Denmark, Norway or United Kingdom.. Transit Nothing specified Full IATA update https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm Additional information Domestic Restrictions The Swedish government is not restricting domestic travel. However, there are temporary recommendations which include keeping your distance, avoiding public transport and crowded areas. Public gatherings are limited to eight people. The Swedish Public Health Agency advises that it is important for everyone to maintain physical distance from other people, both while travelling and at the destination. Public transport is in operation, but frequency and capacity may be limited. From 7 January 2021 the Swedish Public Health agency recommends face masks on public transport. International Tourists Commercial flights to and from Sweden remain limited. Check with your travel company for the latest information. The Swedish Government has imposed a temporary entry ban for all passengers from Denmark and Norway until the end of March. The Swedish Government has decided to stop non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect until March 31. This ban has been introduced to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, and to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. Moreover, the ban does not apply if you are a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or another EU country, or if you have a national visa in Sweden. Testing Information From 6 February until 31 March all foreign nationals, including from the UK, must provide a negative COVID-19 test before entering Sweden. The Swedish Border Police accept tests from an authorised provider including those on this list. This test must be taken within 48 hours of arrival in Sweden. The Swedish government recommends that all passengers who arrived in Sweden from the UK since 12 December should self-isolate for seven days. They should also take a PCR test on the day of arrival and after five days. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Sweden’s Public Health Agency advises calling the national health hotline on +46 771 1177. For general information on developments in Sweden related to the coronavirus call the national crisis hotline +46 77 33 113 13. Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Accommodation remains open in Sweden. Restaurants are open but they are limited to only four per table. The serving of alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverage-like preparations is prohibited between 20.00 and 11.00. Only table seating is allowed in cafés, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs so that everyone can keep a safe 1m distance from each other. Most shops and stores are open. These may have reduced opening hours and limits to the number of customers allowed. The Public Health Agency will lower the number of people allowed in the same group at restaurants from eight to four. Events/Mass Gatherings Public gatherings are also limited to 8 people. An exception is made for funerals, where up to 20 participants are allowed. Official Advice Site/Source https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of- sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/travel-to-and-from-sweden/ https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-
incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/visiting-sweden-during-the- covid-19-pandemic https://www.government.se/articles/2020/04/faqs--entry-to-the-eu-via-sweden-banned https://travelbans.org/europe/sweden/
Switzerland
Updated Date December 4, 2020 Borders Travel is possible between Switzerland and the European Union, EFTA (open, closed) countries with the exception of France on a private basis. Business travel is possible but needs to be avoided where possible.
Quarantine Details Anyone who has been in close contact with a sick person, i.e. less than 1.5 (requirements for outside meters away for more than 15 minutes, must also remain in quarantine for arrivals, locals on lock-down or two weeks. stay at home) Since 6 July, persons entering Switzerland from a country or area with an increased risk of infection are legally mandated to go into quarantine (this is not merely a recommendation). The Epidemics Act (in German) provides the legal basis for this measure. Report your arrival to the responsible cantonal authority within two days. Anyone who evades quarantine or fails to comply with the duty to report to the authorities is committing an offence under the Epidemics Act, which is punishable by a fine of up to CHF 10,000. States and areas with an increased risk of infection This list of countries and areas with a high risk of infection is regularly updated, next update 23 July 2020, midnight (0:00 hours). • Argentina • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bahrain • Belarus (no longer on the list from 23 July)
• Bolivia • Bosnia and Herzegovina (from 23 July) • Brazil • Cape Verde
• Chile • Colombia • Costa Rica (from 23 July) • Dominican Republic • Ecuador (from 23 July) • El Salvador (from 23 July) • Eswatini (Swasiland) (from 23 July) • Guatemala (from 23 July) • Honduras
• Iraq • Israel • Kazakhstan (from 23 July) • Kyrgyzstan (from 23 July) • Kosovo • Kuwait • Luxembourg (from 23 July) • Maldives (from 23 July) • Mexico (from 23 July) • Moldova • Montenegro (from 23 July)
• North Macedonia • Occupied Palestinian Territory (from 23 July) • Oman • Panama • Peru • Qatar • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Sweden (no longer on the list from 23 July)
• Serbia • South Africa • Surinam (from 23 July) • Turks and Caicos Islands • United Arab Emirates (from 23 July) • United States of America (including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)
Cases The progression in new cases in November continued to slow. (increasing, decreasing, flat) Coronavirus Cases 340115 Coronavirus recovered 257600 Coronavirus Deaths 5181 Coronavirus cases the last 24 hours 4455 = -(8%) Coronavirus Death in the last 24 hours 136 Please note, the average age of all deaths in Switzerland is 74 years of age Groups Public and private events of up to 1000 people are permitted on condition that (limits on group gatherings, contact tracing can be guaranteed. All religious services and celebrations have distancing requirements) been permitted since late May. Restrictions on restaurants were lifted in early June, and zoos, theatres, cinemas and campgrounds have also re-opened.
Air Only European destinations will be served by the companies due to the travel (carriers flying to/from restrictions. Since the 18th of May, the TGV Lyria is linking again the cities of country) Paris and Geneva in 3 hours, twice a day. The traffic will be increasing from the 8th of June with an additional option bringing it to 3 rotations a day between the city of lights and the Lake of Geneva. With more and more options to travel to Geneva again, we will hopefully see an increase of the overall tourism activity of Geneva in the next weeks and months!
Hotels Partially open. (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Closed (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Mostly Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Hair stylists, physiotherapists, florists and garden/DIY stores are open (open, closed, capacity limits) Additional businesses and schools are open Transportation Masks compulsory on all public transport from 6 July 2020. (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates
Destination Safety and Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information
Tahiti (French Polynesia)
Updated Date July 29th 2020 Air Tahiti Nui and French Bee are operating regular flights to Papeete. There are also numerous charter flights and private jets arriving in to Bora Bora We opened for tourism busines JULY 15TH 2020 - pack your bags and jump on an Air Tahiti Nui Flight and come to our overwater bungalows. We are waiting for you! AIR TAHITI NUI/TN - ANNOUNCED THAT THEY WILL BE FLYING TO LOS ANGELES STARTING 20 JULY – and from Paris from 03 JULY. This is wonderful news for Tahiti and her Islands. If you are looking to plan a future trip to Tahiti and her Islands, please reach out to Destination Pacific [email protected] Quarantine Details The President of French Polynesia has announced that gathering of any size (requirements for outside are allowed, church services can resume and sports events can be held. arrivals, locals on lock-down or All companies and administrations will resume their activities. stay at home) For further details Cases All cases recovered with Zero deaths in French Polynesia. (increasing, decreasing, flat) No new cases since 18 May 2020. Groups Contact us – our Tahitian team based in Papeete and Bora Bora is waiting to (limits on group gatherings, received your RFP. Our flights commence July and the majority of resorts are distancing requirements) retraining for grand scale openings in July. Air Domestic travel is on going with increasing capacity weekly (carriers flying to/from International travel commencing 03 July from Paris and from the USA mid-July country) via Air Tahiti Nui/TN, Air France, United Airlines and French Bee – contact us for timetables and connections with relevant airline. Hotels Hotels and resorts are reopening by end of July 2020 – re-employment and re- (open, closed, partially open) training taking place at all resorts. Restaurants Restaurants, bars and nightclubs have resumed their activities under usual (open, closed, capacity limits) conditions I.e. no dancing. Service and food is spectacular once again Venues All opening or opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites All opening or opened (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores All opened and operating – those gorgeous Tahitian pearls are waiting for you! (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Aremiti and Terevau Ferries are operating between Papeete and Moorea – (public and private options) with social distancing and hygiene practices in place. Upcoming Key Dates On going for resorts and already international flights recommending mid-July 2020 with Air Tahiti/TN, Air France, United and French Bee - yeah! Destination Safety and Under the supervision of the French Polynesian Government and French High Sanitary Initiatives Commission. (in progress, certification FOR FULL AND COMPLETE DETAILS PLEASE CONSULT THE ENCLOSED LINK program, etc.) UPDATED REGULARLY BY TAHITI TOURISM :
https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/1a96cb1f-9d86-40fb-a5b4- 8e8a91f8202d/page/mY3PB?mc_cid=46f679ab18&mc_eid=7b35d6b02e Other Key Information ZERO DEATHS - YOUR OVERWATER BUNGALOW AWAITS – WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU VIEW THE FABULOUS “TAHITI COMES TO YOU – SUNNIER DAYS AHEAD” SERIES – IT'S AMAZING !! ONLY 8 HOURS FROM LOS ANGELES WITH AIR TAHITI NUI - PACK YOUR BAGS AND THE BEAUTIFUL TAHITIANS ARE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR ISLANDS! Please contact Platinum or Destination Pacific with your FIT’s and/or group program proposal – we are waiting for you to arrive!
Thailand
Updated Date April 12, 2021 Borders Partially closed (open, closed) Authorities intend to allow vaccinated tourists to enter Phuket without on- arrival quarantine requirements from July 1 as part of its further reopening plan.
Apparently Thailand has become stricter with the rules and is currently hospitalizing asymptomatic (no symptoms) people testing positive for COVID- 19. People landing in Thailand from abroad will have to take an additional test, and if that is positive they’re sent to hospital. This might be an issue as travel/health insurance might not cover this hospitalization.
Airports are still open & Thai authorities are not blocking foreigners leaving for the time being.
Quarantine Details 7-days for vaccinated travelers: (requirements for outside Visitors to Thailand will need to upload copies of the vaccination certificates arrivals, locals on lock-down or on the website of the nation’s foreign ministry prior to arrival to reduce the stay at home) quarantine period to seven days. The quarantine rule applies at the exact city of entry. If travelers are willing to quarantine in Phuket, their international flight must arrive in Phuket without a transit in Bangkok
Cases Increasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) An increasing number of cases have been recorded the past 10 days, which forced to government to take stricter lockdown measures and close many venues, especially in Bangkok
Groups (limits on group gatherings, distancing requirements) Air Foreigners can transit at local airports beginning March 1. (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Partially open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Partially Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Open
(open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation Open (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information Face masks are only mandatory when using public transportation
Turkey
Updated Date as of April, the 23rd 2021 Borders (open, closed) Borders are open and domestic, international flights continue. Quarantine Details NO quarantine and self-isolation are required when entering Turkey. (requirements for Wearing of face masks in public areas and temperature checks, medical screening and body outside arrivals, scans at the airport upon arrival are a must. locals on lock- Visitors must have a valid positive test result obtained in the last 72 hours when entering. down or stay at Turkey is restricted for passengers from UK, Brazil, Denmark and South Africa momentarily. home) Turkey implements partial lockdowns during weekdays and 48 hours curfews during the weekends. Foreign visitors and tourists are exempted from lockdowns. Cases Notably increasing – especially the number of new cases and covid related deaths. (increasing, The country-wide vaccination campaign runs at full speed. (About 20 mill people) decreasing, flat) Groups It is not allowed to organize any type of gatherings and events of larger size groups. Social (limits on group distancing is required in all cases. Face masks to be worn in shops, local markets, in all public gatherings, transportation and in the rest of the public areas. distancing Social distancing of 1.5 – 2 meters is required in all shops, offices, in restaurant and public requirements) areas. Cafes, restaurants, public & recreational parks, fitness centers, sports & social clubs remain closed until mid-May 2021. Air All Airport ground operations are operating with full capacity. All airports required to follow (carriers flying certain published protocols to ensure the safety of all the passengers, ground staff and to/from country) other parties involved. Social distancing measures in place at airports. THY (Turkish Airlines) continues to fly domestically and internationally to all international destinations (except a few countries) Hotels Most hotels are open. They operate under strict health and hygiene controls and (open, closed, measurement guidelines. (e.g. no buffets, staff wearing masks). All hotels are in strict partially open) control and obliged to take part in a Certification Program implemented by the Ministry of Tourism, to operate under strict guidelines and criteria. Hotels are operating under strict government guidelines on social distancing, which will dictate capacities. Note: Restaurants inside hotels, only serve to registered and staying hotel guests. Restaurants All restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars remain closed until 3rd week of May 2021. Restaurants are (open, closed, allowed to do delivery service. capacity limits) Venues All event venues are closed momentarily. Expected to re-open after end of May 2021. (open, closed, Only small size (50 to 100 pax) weddings are allowed in certain regions and cities. capacity limits) Tourist Sites Museums and historical sights are open, but with capacity limits and museums are advised (open, closed, to operate at limited capacities, which may change from venue to venue. Note: for tourists capacity limits) of foreign origin, museums can be entered even during the weekend curfew – however with shorter opening hours.
Retail Stores All retail stores, the Spice Bazaar and the Covered Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and shopping (open, closed, malls are open and in business with shorter opening times. Strict time and capacity capacity limits) guidelines are to be followed and capacity limits are applied how many people can be inside the stores at a time. Transportation Public transport and private transportation are running, with social distance measures in (public and private place and limited passenger numbers. Intercity travel bans are lifted completely. Note: options) Public transportation is allowed between certain times during weekdays. (e.g. 05:00 am to 19:00 pm) Upcoming Key End of May 2021. Restrictions, Lockdowns and curfews to end towards end of May 2021 and Dates measures to be eased. Nation-wide vaccination has started by January 2021. Destination Safety All services are under strict supervision in line with the health and sanitary guidelines and and Sanitary recommendations. All hotels and restaurants operate under strict guidelines and criteria in Initiatives line with the Certification Program implemented by the Ministry of Tourism. Please visit link (in progress, for a sample certification program. certification Item a: program, etc.) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DLiEiQcDiMc_Je3vsh9J-aOhC9UFfoBD/view?usp=sharing
Item b: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmQgjgmN9ah77SOwVdlFKfsJbJL7SF41/view?usp=sharing Other Key Turkey pursues a timeline and set of procedures regarding the keeping all services available Information and functional. For further detailed information on Covid-19 updates and to read the protocols, implementations of the “new normal”, please visit ODS Turkey website: https://www.ods.com.tr/covid-19-procedures/
United States – Hawai’i
Updated Date April 21, 2021 Borders (open, closed) Quarantine Details − Travelers are strongly advised to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test (requirements for outside from a trusted testing and travel partner PRIOR to the final leg of arrivals, locals on lock-down or their trip to the State of Hawai‘i. Trans-Pacific travelers arriving stay at home) WITHOUT a confirmed negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine. − All travelers must have a negative test result BEFORE beginning the final leg of their trip. Anyone without a negative test result PRIOR to departure must quarantine upon arrival. − The negative test result must be uploaded onto Safe Travels prior to departure or printed out prior to departure and hard copy in hand when arriving in Hawai‘i. − The state of Hawai‘i will ONLY accept Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) from a certified Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) lab test results from TRUSTED TESTING AND TRAVEL PARTNERS. For the full list of Domestic trans-Pacific, Inter- County, International and airline partners or information on how to become a new Trusted Partner, go to TRUSTED TESTING AND TRAVEL PARTNERS. − https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs
Cases Decreasing (increasing, decreasing, flat) Groups Group gathering limits vary per island from 5-100 for outside gatherings. (limits on group gatherings, Masks are required State wide distancing requirements)
Air No change in which Airlines are flying into the state. Daily schedules and (carriers flying to/from routes have been modified. country) Hotels The majority of resort hotels have reopened. Contact us for an opening date (open, closed, partially open) for a specific property.
Restaurants Restaurants and Bars are at 50% capacity and limited to specific numbers of (open, closed, capacity limits) guest per table. Bars are open on the island of Oahu and will operate the same as restaurants. Bars are closed on Maui and are looking to reopen in two weeks. Capacities varies per island. Face mask must be worn at all times when ordering or picking up food at all restaurants. Venues Venues such as convention centers will be allowed to host “low-risk” events, (open, closed, capacity limits) including graduations and conferences.
Tourist Sites Some re-opening with social distancing measures based on group size, face (open, closed, capacity limits) masks must be worn. Retail Stores This varies per island. Number of people allowed in store at one time will (open, closed, capacity limits) follow the social distancing guidelines and is based on the size of the retail space. Face masks must be worn while in the store and from the parking area. Transportation Public transportation is operating on a reduced capacity and schedule, face (public and private options) masks must be worn. Upcoming Key Dates Ongoing Destination Safety and Ongoing Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information For up to date information Vist https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs
Vietnam
Updated Date April 12, 2021 Borders Closed (open, closed) Foreigners remain banned from entering Vietnam, except foreign experts, investors, managers, skilled workers, and resident diplomats, among others. While short-term trips to Vietnam for leisure purposes remain banned, officials have started to reissue electronic visas to foreign nationals from 80 locations, including Australia, mainland China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Quarantine Details All passengers, including incoming foreign experts and flight crew, must (requirements for outside quarantine at centralized facilities for 14 days upon entry into Vietnam. arrivals, locals on lock-down or stay at home) Cases Decreasing (increasing, decreasing, flat)
Groups Under lockdown rules, residents of Phu Hoa Ward in Thu Dau Mot, Ayun Pa (limits on group gatherings, and Ia Pa, in Gia Lai province, and in parts of Hoang Dong Commune, Du Hang distancing requirements) Ward, and Kim Son Village in Hai Phong province are required to remain inside their homes unless leaving for essential purposes, such as purchasing food or seeking medical care.
Officials are implementing business and gathering controls in Ho Chi Minh City following the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in the area. Activities involving large crowds are banned throughout Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities have also ordered the closure of several classes of nonessential establishments,
including bars, cinemas, and sports facilities. Educational institutions are closed until further notice.
Vietnamese authorities are slightly easing COVID-19 restrictions in Hanoi. Indoor restaurants are now open, though officials are requiring establishments to ensure social distancing between patrons. Schools are also authorized to resume in-person classes. However, operations at some types of businesses, including bars, clubs, and street restaurants, will remain suspended until further notice. Authorities also continue to require individuals arriving in Hanoi from areas of Vietnam with known COVID-19 activity to submit health declarations.
Officials have lifted strict lockdown measures in most of Hai Duong Province from March 3. Several classes of nonessential businesses, including bars, entertainment facilities, salons, and tourist sites, remain closed throughout the province. Officials are also suspending in-person classes through at least March 17. Stricter controls, including a ban on all nonessential long-distance travel, are set to continue in Hai Duong City, Kinh Mon township, Cam Giang District, and Kim Thanh District. Officials require residents to avoid unnecessary movement outside their homes, though individuals are allowed to commute to and from work and purchase essential supplies. Public gatherings are limited to 10 or fewer people.
In various locations, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, people have to wear facemasks when in public
Air (carriers flying to/from country) Hotels Open (open, closed, partially open) Restaurants Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Venues Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Tourist Sites Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Retail Stores Open (open, closed, capacity limits) Transportation (public and private options) Upcoming Key Dates Destination Safety and In progress Sanitary Initiatives (in progress, certification program, etc.) Other Key Information