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Asia travel restrictions:

Total doses
given
3.5B
People fully
vaccinated
1.3B
% Fully
vaccinated
89.54%
Crossing Rules:
Mask requirementsPassengers are advised to wear a mask in the airport and during their flight to China.Form requirementsAll passengers must complete the "Health Declaration Form" here on entry and exit from China. The form will only be valid for 24 hours starting from being completed. Passengers entering China through Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are not permitted to enter unless they are holding a QR code confirming that they have registered online here. They are also required to complete a "Declaration Form" before boarding their flights. Passengers must ensure that they have checked the information on the website of the Chinese...
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Total doses
given
13.9M
People fully
vaccinated
4.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
46.94%
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All travellersAll travellers should familiarise themselves with the entry rules for Azerbaijan before travel.From 28 March 2023, COVID-19 travel restrictions for travellers to Azerbaijan were lifted. The rules that previously applied to travellers coming to Azerbaijan no longer apply: you are no longer required to present proof of vaccination.If you’re fully vaccinatedEntry requirements for Azerbaijan are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.If you’re not fully vaccinatedEntry requirements for Azerbaijan are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.Children and young peopleThere are no specific requirements for children and young people.If you’re transiting through AzerbaijanTransiting...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
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Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
7.6M
People fully
vaccinated
2.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
105.83%
Full Restrictions:
COVID-19 rulesCountries may restrict travel or bring in rules at short notice. Check with your travel company or airline for changes.If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.Visit TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre) for general COVID-19 advice for travellers.Travel to QatarThere is information about Qatar’s COVID-19 travel and return policy on Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health website.You may need to have thermal screening or temperature checks when you arrive in Qatar at air, land or sea ports.InsuranceIf...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / RAT
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
-
People fully
vaccinated
-
% Fully
vaccinated
-
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COVID-19 rulesNo entry into North Korea is permitted whilst COVID-19 border restrictions remain in place.Passport validity requirementsYour passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required.Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.Visa requirementsYou will need a visa to enter North Korea. For further information contact the Embassy of the...
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Total doses
given
2.2B
People fully
vaccinated
1B
% Fully
vaccinated
67.18%
Full Restrictions:
COVID-19 rulesCountries may restrict travel or bring in rules at short notice. Check with your travel company or airline for changes. There may also be information on COVID-19 from the Indian Ministry of Health.If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.Visit TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre) for general COVID-19 advice for travellers.Travel to IndiaPassengers do not need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test before travel. However, you must comply with instructions and surveillance measures...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
189.3M
People fully
vaccinated
78.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.88%
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Form requirementsAll passengers must complete the Health Declaration Checklist registration within 72 hours prior to their initial point of departure when travelling to the Philippines, or prior to their departure from the Philippines. Expired registrations completed more than 72 hours prior to their initial point of departure will not be accepted.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / LFT
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO
Total doses
given
266.5M
People fully
vaccinated
86M
% Fully
vaccinated
87.55%
Full Restrictions:
If you’re transiting through VietnamTransiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.If you are transiting from an international flight to a domestic flight at Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City airports, you will be required to pass through immigration and enter Vietnam, even if your final destination is outside of Vietnam.Check with your airline before departing.Check your passport and travel documents before you travelPassport validityIf you are visiting Vietnam, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive.A number of British nationals have been refused entry and exit due...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): PCR / LFT
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / LFT
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
1M
People fully
vaccinated
385.2K
% Fully
vaccinated
73.53%
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
5.8M
People fully
vaccinated
2.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
43.98%
Full Restrictions:
All travellersBritish citizens can normally apply for a free single entry tourist or family visit visa on arrival.British Overseas Citizens and British Protected Persons will need to get a visa before travelling to Lebanon.Persons of Palestinian origin may also require a visa before travelling, or may be required to carry additional documentation with them when travelling.If you’re fully vaccinatedPassengers are considered fully vaccinated if they have:Received three doses of any COVID-19 vaccine, or:They have received the second dose of any COVID-19 vaccine (or single dose for vaccinations comprising of one dose only) within the past six months.All fully vaccinated passengers...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
189.3M
People fully
vaccinated
78.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.88%
Full Restrictions:
Check your passport and travel documents before you travelPassport validityYour passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to the Philippines.VisasUK passport holders are permitted to enter the Philippines visa free for an initial period of 30 days. Consult the Philippine Embassy before you travel.You can apply to extend your stay at the offices of the Bureau of Immigration. Overstaying without the proper authority is a serious matter and can lead to detention pending payment of outstanding fees and fines and voluntary deportation at your own expense. The British Embassy is aware of...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / LFT
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO
Total doses
given
155.5M
People fully
vaccinated
58.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
66.16%
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Total doses
given
2.2B
People fully
vaccinated
1B
% Fully
vaccinated
67.18%
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Test on arrivalPassengers will be subject to thermal screening on arrival. Passengers who display Covid-19 symptoms during travel or on arrival will be isolated and taken to a designated medical facility for follow up treatment.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
68.5M
People fully
vaccinated
25.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
69.86%
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Exit and re-entry permitsBritish residents in Saudi Arabia will need a valid exit or re-entry permit from the Saudi Ministry of Interior to leave and re-enter the country.COVID-19 rulesThere is no requirement to provide a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR or antigen test certificate to enter the Kingdom.All visitors intending to visit the Kingdom (excluding residents) must have medical insurance that covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment in outpatient clinics, emergencies and hospitals.If you’re transiting through Saudi ArabiaTransiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.Further information about transiting through Saudi Arabia can...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): No Entry
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): No Entry
Total doses
given
20.5M
People fully
vaccinated
5.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
52.17%
Full Restrictions:
All travellersBritish nationals need a visa to enter or travel through Tajikistan. The Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in London offers an online e-visa service.Make sure you are travelling on the correct type of visa, particularly if staying with friends or family rather than at a hotel. If you have been issued any visa other than a “Tourist” visa, you will be required to register with the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 days of arrival. Hotels may only carry out registration for the duration of your stay with that particular establishment; if your visit...
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Total doses
given
40.1M
People fully
vaccinated
14.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.57%
Full Restrictions:
All travellersThe Department of Immigration and Emmigration have introduced an online embarcation form. Foreign nationals can complete the online form three days prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. The service is free of charge.All COVID-19 requirements have been lifted for entering Sri Lanka.Entry requirements could change at short notice, and government websites are not always up to date. You should follow the instructions of the local authorities.If you’re transiting through Sri LankaTransiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. Visas are not required for air-side transit via Sri Lanka, as long as the...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR