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Covid-19 Global Travel Restrictions 15 September 2020 17:00 UTC Country Travel Restrictions And/Or Special Conditions Covid-19 Global Travel Restrictions 15 September 2020 17:00 UTC Below you will find useful information regarding every country around the world where travel restrictions or other conditions are currently in effect. To search for a country of interest, either simply scroll through the document or click Find within the Edit area of the PDF menu ribbon and type the first few letters of the country name you are looking for. Countries highlighted in yellow represent those with updates since our last report. Country Travel Restrictions and/or Special Conditions Afghanistan International • The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority has announced that reduced international commercial flights are gradually resuming. Emirates, Turkish, Ariana, and Kam airlines are resuming operations. • All passengers travelling with Emirates and Fly Dubai from Afghanistan must be able to present a COVID-19 negative certificate to be accepted for travel. This certificate must be issued no more than 96 hours prior to commencing your travel by a laboratory accredited to issue test certificates. • Land borders with China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are shut, although cargo and other essential traffic is exempt. • The border with Iran is open. • Pakistan has reopened its border with the country for trade. • Arriving passengers who do not show COVID-19 symptoms are advised to quarantine for 14 days. Those with symptoms should contact the Ministry of Public Health for care. Domestic • Domestic flights are currently operating on a very limited basis. • Movement between Kabul and the other provinces is restricted, although the movement of essential goods and medical professionals are exempt. © 2020 Anvil Group Confidential Special Conditions • No more than four people are authorised to travel in vehicles. Police officers are issuing fines to those that do not adhere to the measures. Åland Islands N/A Albania International • International commercial flights are operating. • Tirana International Airport is open. • A number of health a safety protocols are in place at airports and for the airlines, including enhanced screening measures. • Land borders are open with the exception of the border with Montenegro, which remains closed until a further notice. • Greek residents travelling to Greece from Albania you must complete an online Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 48 hours before your arrival in Greece. Domestic • A state of emergency is no longer in effect. • Public transportation is operating. • In Tirana, public transportation capacity cannot exceed 70 percent, passengers must remain at least one meter apart, and face masks and gloves are required in the vehicles and at stations. Special Conditions • Most large gatherings have been suspended. Social distancing should still be practiced. • Most shops, beaches, gyms, malls, parks, pools, cultural centres, libraries, museums, and entertainment venues have reopened. • Face masks are required in indoor public spaces and on public transportation. Algeria International • Non-essential travel restrictions from Algeria to the European Union are gradually being lifted; check individual countries. • Algeria has suspended most non-cargo international flights and closed its land borders until further notice. • Ferry services are suspended until further notice. Domestic • Domestic flights have been cancelled. • COVID-19 movement restrictions have been adjusted across Algeria. Currently, a curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 23:00-06:00. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, and El Oued. • Additional restrictions and curfews may be implemented or re-imposed. Special Conditions • Buses and taxis in urban areas have resumed services with a limited number of passengers. Taxi drivers are ordered to take one client only. anvilgroup.com Page 2 of 166 • Some businesses such as clothing and shoe shops, car rentals and hair salons are reopening. • Large mosques, beaches, entertainment venues, hotels, restaurants, and cafes are gradually reopening. • Face masks are mandatory in all public places. • Food markets, construction services, and barbershops have been allowed to reopen. • A return date for schools has yet to be announced. American International Samoa • All international flights are suspended until further notice. • All entry has been suspended except for permanent residents. • All travellers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. • A mandatory 14-day quarantine will be imposed on all arrivals. • Hawaiian Airlines is not expected to resume flights between Hawaii and American Samoa before September. • Samoa Air and Talofa Air flights are suspended. • Flights from Samoa to American Samoa to bring skilled and technical workers into the territory have been put on hold due to changes in requirements. The Samoa government now required travellers from American Samoa to have a negative COVID-19 test three days before arrival at Faleolo airport. Domestic • A state of emergency is in effect until at least 30 September. • Limited public transportation is operating. Special Conditions • Businesses are permitted to operate between 05:00 and 21:00 local time. All government employees can resume full working hours. • Public gatherings of more than 150 people are banned. • Face masks and social distancing protocols are required in public spaces. • Officials have implemented the following codes to determine the level of restrictions in place. American Samoa is currently in CODE BLUE. • Code Blue: While coronavirus-free. Entry permits are suspended until further notice, except for residents and approved personnel. Schools are open. Public gatherings and business operations are permitted. • Code Yellow: With one or more confirmed COVID-19 cases, heightened hygiene practises are expected across the islands. Businesses can only operate between 05:00 and 16:00 local time. Restaurants will be open for take away only. Families are encouraged to isolate. Non-essential travel will be restricted. A curfew order beginning at 21:00 will be implemented. • Code Red: If experiencing a severe spread of COVID-19, all air and sea travel is suspended, and ports of entry closed, except for military and cargo operations. Businesses can only operate between 05:00 and 12:00 local time. All public gatherings are banned and all ASG operations suspended. • In regard to social gatherings, ceremonies for the bestowal of matai titles are now permitted but with social distancing practices and an attendance restriction of 50 couples. • Visitors, both from around the US and overseas, are not be allowed to attend such title bestowal events. Andorra International anvilgroup.com Page 3 of 166 • The borders with France and Spain are open, although some restrictions may still take effect for Andorrans entering Spain. • If you are transiting through France or Spain, you should refer to the Spain travel advice or France travel advice for information on local measures in place. • Residents of Andorra are considered EU residents for the purpose of EU restrictions Domestic • Public transport in Andorra is operating at a reduced capacity. Special Conditions • Establishments such as restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, sports facilities, and cultural centres are expected to be gradually reopening. • Open businesses likely have capacity limits implemented. • The majority of schools and training centres are shut. • Staying at home as much as possible is being advised. • Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public. People are encouraged to stay 1.5 metres apart from each other. Angola International • Angola has closed all land and sea borders other than for cargo traffic, humanitarian aid, and the transportation of ill travellers. • Authorities have suspended international commercial flights to and from the country until further notice. • Passengers travelling to Angola must present a RT-PCR SARS-Cov-2 Molecular Biology test, with a negative result, performed within 72 hours prior to travel, and may be subject to a 14-day quarantine period. • TAP has suspended its planned resumption flights connecting Portugal. Domestic • A state of public calamity is in effect until further notice. • The government has relaxed a ban on commercial transit between provinces, but movement for leisure purposes is still suspended. • Luanda is under quarantine until at least 8 October. Personal travel to and from the area is restricted. • Public transport is operating at 50 percent capacity until 20:00 local time. Special Conditions • Large events and any gatherings over 50 people have been banned. • Most businesses are able to resume operations at full capacity. • Restaurants are open at 50 percent capacity until 21:00 local time. Other shops can remain open until 19:00 local time. • Hotels and guest houses are open. • Schools and classes are expected to resume in October. • Theatres and religious activities are suspended. • Residents are being asked to remain indoors other than to acquire food and other essential goods or services. • Face masks are required in all public areas. Anguilla International anvilgroup.com Page 4 of 166 • Commercial flights to and from Anguilla remain very limited. • The general border closures and entry ban
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