Asia travel restrictions, page 5

Iraq
02.03.2023

Total doses given	19.6M
People fully vaccinated	7.9M
% Fully vaccinated	17.85%

Crossing Rules:
Specific regulations for the Kurdistan region in IraqPassengers travelling from China to the Kurdistan region in Iraq must hold a negative PCR test certificate obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival.

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Thailand
02.03.2023

Total doses given	142.6M
People fully vaccinated	53.5M
% Fully vaccinated	74.60%

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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Laos
24.02.2023

Total doses given	11.1M
People fully vaccinated	5.2M
% Fully vaccinated	69.36%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersThe government of the Lao PDR announced the reopening of all international borders on 9 May 2022. We recommend checking in advance as not all land border crossings allow the entry of non Lao nationals or offer visa on arrival facilities.Visa on arrival and e-Visa are available from the above date.Fully vaccinated individuals do not require pre-departure or on arrival tests.The official policy remains that unvaccinated individuals will be required to take an ATK test a maximum of 48 hours before departure. There are reports of this not being enforced. However, customs and immigration officials retain the authority to...

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Singapore
20.02.2023

Total doses given	14.7M
People fully vaccinated	5.1M
% Fully vaccinated	90.85%

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 4 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR/ LFT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Singapore
11.02.2023

Total doses given	14.7M
People fully vaccinated	5.1M
% Fully vaccinated	90.85%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersIn general, British citizens do not need a visa to transit or enter Singapore. It’s up to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to decide who can enter Singapore.All arrivals in Singapore must complete an electronic SG Arrival Card up to three days before entry into Singapore. This online form requires travel details and a health declaration. It is illegal to submit a false declaration.If you’re arriving from certain countries in Africa and Latin America, you may need to show a yellow fever certificate to enter Singapore.There are other measures in place for foreign crew working on ships, small vessels, or pleasure...

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 4 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR/ LFT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Georgia
31.01.2023

Total doses given	2.9M
People fully vaccinated	1.3M
% Fully vaccinated	34.08%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersThe Foreign Ministry website is regularly updated with details of the latest entry requirements. As of 15 June 2022, foreign citizens do not need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter Georgia.Check your passport and travel documents before you travelPassport validityIf you are visiting Georgia, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required by Georgian legislation. However, you should take into consideration the requirements of any countries you are transiting.If you are in Georgia, and your passport has expired, you should...

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Masks Mask is required on public transport and in certain indoor areas COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Bahrain
16.01.2023

Total doses given	3.5M
People fully vaccinated	1.2M
% Fully vaccinated	83.33%

Full Restrictions:
Entry rules in response to coronavirusEntry to BahrainBahrain International Airport is open, including for transit and transfer passengers, and visas on arrival are available for UK nationals. The King Fahd Causeway is also open for travel between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Since 20 February 2022 there is no PCR testing nor quarantine requirements for any arrivals regardless of their vaccination status, including those arriving via the Causeway.Your airline may have their own boarding requirements and may be liable to move to a reduced service as appropriate depending on the COVID-19 situation. You should check with your airline for the most up...

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 5 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Laos
11.01.2023

Total doses given	11.1M
People fully vaccinated	5.2M
% Fully vaccinated	69.36%

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American Samoa
13.12.2022

Total doses given	-
People fully vaccinated	-
% Fully vaccinated	-

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Sri Lanka
13.12.2022

Total doses given	40.1M
People fully vaccinated	14.8M
% Fully vaccinated	67.57%

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR

Brunei
07.12.2022

Total doses given	1.3M
People fully vaccinated	446.7K
% Fully vaccinated	99.49%

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Bhutan
06.12.2022

Total doses given	2M
People fully vaccinated	677.7K
% Fully vaccinated	86.61%

Crossing Rules:
Test and quarantine requirementsPassengers aged 12 years and older may be subject to a random RT-PCR test on arrival. If a positive result is received, passengers must quarantine in their hotel at their own expense until a negative result is received.

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