Asia travel restrictions

Thailand It’s now official — Thailand will be opening to fully vaccinated travelers from 46 countries as of November 1, 2021. With this plan: Fully vaccinated travelers will be eligible to enter Thailand by air if they’ve been in one of 46 countries for at least 21 consecutive days prior to travel (so this isn’t about citizenship, but rather about where you’ve been) An RT-PCR coronavirus test will be required within 72 hours prior to travel A second RT-PCR cor... More information

Turkey Turkish Airlines: Baggage allowance for all USA destinations: Business class- 2 pieces up to 32kg each; Economy class- 2 pieces up to 23kg each. More information

Indonesia Pre-departure preparation regarding visas Before departing to Bali and Riau Islands, you need to prepare yourself with the information about the visa and requirements to enter Indonesia. E-Visa As an effort to provide ease of access, the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has launched an electronic visa (e-Visa) application system. This e-Visa was launched to assist foreign travelers who intend to visit Indonesia. It allows foreigners to appl... More information

Sri Lanka Latest News: International Restrictions: *Entry to Sri Lanka: Entry to Sri Lanka may be subject to quarantine measures depending on your vaccination status and pre-departure PCR test results. The Ministry of Tourism have published health protocols for arrivals to Sri Lanka, which can be downloaded from their website. Entry requirements could change at short notice, and government websites are not always up to date. You should follow the instruction... More information

Vietnam Latest News: International Restrictions: *Entry to Vietnam: Vietnam has suspended visa waivers, issuing of visas and the entry into Vietnam for all foreign nationals. There are a very small number of exceptions for diplomats on official business and certain high-skilled workers. These will be processed on a case by case basis. Such applications are required to be led by Vietnamese employers who must work directly through individual provincial governme... More information

Sri Lanka Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site and self-isolation at home. Entry to Sri Lanka may be subject to quarantine measures depending on your vaccination status and pre-departure PCR test results. The Ministry of Tourism have published health protocols for arrivals to Sri Lanka, which can be downloaded from their website. Unvaccinated children of 12 to 18 years of fully vaccinated parents who are tourist or foreign nationals, need to underg... More information

Turkey Quarantine: No declared quarantine requirement. *Arriving to Turkey from Egypt and Iran (aged 12 and over): You will need a negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours prior to arriving in Turkey, regardless of vaccination status. This is not required for those passengers transiting Turkey on the way to another country. *Arriving to Turkey from Brazil, South Africa, Nepal and Sri Lanka (aged 12 and above): Passengers from Brazil, South Africa, Nepal and Sri Lanka ar... More information

Turkey Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All arrivals into Turkey aged 6 and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel. You do not need to do this if you’re transiting Turkey on the way to another country. More information

Turkey Latest News: International Restrictions: *Entry to Turkey: All arrivals into Turkey aged 6 and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel. You do not need to do this if you’re transiting Turkey on the way to another country. All arrivals (aged 12 and over) - including those arriving from the UK - into Turkey, from countries other tha... More information

Indonesia Garuda Indonesia: Indonesia prepares backup plan if Garuda debt plan falls apart. More information

Thailand With the Nov 1 reopening looming, Bangkok is preparing protocols for testing tourists outside the airport, at hotels or ‘swab hubs’ to avoid congestion on arrival. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deputy governor for domestic marketing, said swab tests for travellers will be conducted outside the airport to disperse the flow of tourists with travellers transferred via hotel limousines to SHA Plus hotels which have partner hospi... More information

Cambodia The government has modified Covid-19 quarantine requirements, shortening the duration for, among others, Cambodian officials, foreign diplomats and delegations, investors and inbound travellers in general. According to an official notice signed by Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng late on October 16, quarantine length for Cambodian officials returning from overseas missions, foreign diplomats, technical experts, cooperation project managers and coordinato... More information

Nepal Quarantine: Quarantine Requirement- Unknown where. International arrivals, who are either unvaccinated or test positive on arrival, are mandated to undergo quarantine for 10 days upon arrival at contract hotels which must be booked before departure. Tourists are further required to take a mandatory COVID-19 PCR test on day 11. Only those testing negative will be permitted to travel within Nepal. • Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from quarantine obligati... More information

Nepal Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All travellers need a certificate showing a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, taken within 72 hours of flight of first departure or a complete vaccination against COVID-19. More information

Nepal Latest News: International Restrictions: *Entry to Nepal: When flying to Nepal, you will need to present certain documentation: • a certificate showing a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, taken within 72 hours of flight of first departure or a complete vaccination against COVID-19. • a visa or prior approval document. Those certified vaccinated, can secure a visa on arrival • a hotel bookin... More information

Singapore Singapore Airlines: Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for vaccinated passengers. More information

Saudi Arabia Latest News: International Restrictions: Saudi Arabia removed the United Arab Emirates, Argentina and South Africa from its entry banned country list and re-allowed citizens to travel to the three countries starting September 8. *Entry to Saudi Arabia: Domestic flights continue to operate. You should keep up to date with information from your airline or tour operator on the impact on any existing travel plans. *Transiting Saudi Arabia: There are... More information

Thailand Latest News: International Restrictions: *Entry and transit: If you want to travel to Thailand, you must apply for permission to travel via the Royal Thai Government’s online platform. You should keep up to date with the latest information on the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, and the Ministry of Public Health. *Residents currently outside Thailand: If you have a Thai resident visa and normally liv... More information

Thailand Thai: Thai Airways International Routes Start To Return, from 01NOV21. More information

Brunei Latest News: International Resrictions: *Entry to Brunei: Entry to Brunei is severely restricted. Anyone seeking to enter or exit Brunei must apply for a permit from the Prime Minister’s Office at least 8 working days before the intended date of travel. See the Brunei Prime Minister’s Office website for further information, or contact the Brunei High Commission. Brunei has announced that travellers to Brunei will need to provide a negative COVID-19... More information

Cambodia Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site. Vaccinated foreign investors, technical staff and their families (with an invitation letter or guarantor via www.registrationservices.gov.kh) are required to quarantine for three days. Unvaccinated travellers or those who have not been fully vaccinated must quarantine for 14 days. If not pre-booking the hotel, you must demonstrate US$2000 in cash per person. Health authorities will oversee a PCR test... More information

Cambodia Latest News: International Restrictions: Government reduces quarantine period for fully vaccinated inbound travelers (Xinhua, 17.10.2021). *Entry to Cambodia: Foreign nationals entering Cambodia will, prior to boarding, need: • a visa before arrival — visa on arrival and e-visa arrangements are suspended indefinitely. • a certificate of negative COVID-19 (PCR) within 72 hours of arrival in Cambodia, from a competent health authority... More information

Brunei Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site. You will need to go into quarantine on arrival at a government designated facility (usually a local hotel). Travellers are responsible for booking directly with hoteliers and must secure your accommodation before arrival and have proof of their stay to show the airline at check-in. Travellers who have completed their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination will only be required to quarantine between... More information

Brunei Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All travellers to Brunei will need to provide a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test on arrival, obtained within 48 hours of travel. All foreigners must pay $350 BND for a COVID-19 test before they depart on their journey to Brunei. Travellers should carry proof of payment with them when checking in for their flight to Brunei. From 26 August 2021, all travellers must also be tested using the... More information