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Jordan
22.03.2023

Total doses given	10.1M
People fully vaccinated	4.6M
% Fully vaccinated	40.39%

Crossing Rules:
Form requirementsPassengers must submit a Declaration Form and present the QR code prior to departure and on arrival. This does not apply to:Nationals of Jordan, including their family members; orTransit passengers.Insurance requirementsPassengers are required to hold proof of health insurance that will cover the cost of potential Covid-19 treatments in Jordan.This does not apply to the following passengers:Nationals of Jordan; orPassengers travelling for medical tourism purposes.

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Declaration form QR code 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

South Korea
20.03.2023

Total doses given	129.6M
People fully vaccinated	44.4M
% Fully vaccinated	85.71%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersCovid-19 Testing and Q-CodeOn arrival in South Korea, you need to submit a questionnaire on your health condition. The South Korean government encourages all arrivals to log this information in the Quarantine COVID19 Defence (Q-Code) system prior to travel. Paper-based alternatives can be used instead but may result in a slower arrivals process.Travellers arriving in South Korea do not need to provide a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate. If you have COVID-19 symptoms and would like to take a COVID-19 test within three days of entering Korea, you can receive a free PCR test at a local health centre....

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form A Health Declaration is recommended to be completed prior to arrival Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

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Mongolia
20.03.2023

Total doses given	5.5M
People fully vaccinated	2.2M
% Fully vaccinated	64.02%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersVisitors wanting to stay for less than 30 days no longer need a visa to enter Mongolia.For stays longer than 30 days you will need a visa to enter or travel through Mongolia as a visitor. You should contact the nearest Mongolian Embassy for the most up-to-date advice on entry requirements and visas. Arriving passengers should follow instructions given by the authorities on arrival. Arrival requirements into Mongolia are subject to change. Borders between China and Mongolia are closed except for freight traffic.COVID-19 related restrictions for entry to Mongolia have been lifted for all UK travellers. Negative COVID-19 PCR...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Health Declaration Form required on arrival 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

China
17.03.2023

Total doses given	3.5B
People fully vaccinated	1.3B
% Fully vaccinated	89.54%

Crossing Rules:
Mask requirementsAll passengers must wear a mask in the airport and during their flight to China.Entry restrictions Passengers are not permitted to enter or transit China using visas issued by China prior to 28th March 2020. This does not apply to passengers holding a diplomatic visa or a C visa.Passengers holding a valid Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card issued by China are permitted to enter China.Passengers holding a residence permit issued by China for study ('学习') or journalist ('记者') purpose are required to obtain an additional visa before travel. This does not apply to passengers holding a valid...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR test within 48 hours prior to departure is required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Health Declaration form required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 2 countries Permission Not required

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Taiwan
17.03.2023

Total doses given	67.5M
People fully vaccinated	20.8M
% Fully vaccinated	86.86%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersOn 12 September 2022, Taiwan reinstated visa-exempt entry for British passport holders. British visitors are permitted to spend up to 90 days in Taiwan under this scheme for tourism, international exchanges and business purposes.If you are unsure whether you are permitted to enter Taiwan, or have further questions about the resumption of the visa-exempt entry scheme, you should contact your local Taipei representative office or embassy before you attempt to travel. Entry procedures are being regularly reviewed so may change at short notice.Passengers entering Taiwan under the visa-exempt entry scheme will be required to follow the epidemic prevention requirements...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor 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

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East Timor
17.03.2023

Total doses given	2M
People fully vaccinated	798K
% Fully vaccinated	59.50%

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

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

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Iraq
17.03.2023

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

Full Restrictions:
Entry rules in response to coronavirusAll travellers entering Iraq from China must provide proof of a PCR test conducted in the previous 72 hours. The Iraqi CAA have medical teams deployed to all civil airports to screen travellers. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the Iraqi authorities.Check with your airline for further information.Regular entry requirementsVisasYou may be eligible to obtain a visit visa on arrival in Iraq. Check visa requirements with the Iraqi Embassy in London or the Iraqi Consulate in Manchester before you travel.The government of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has introduced...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks 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

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Philippines
16.03.2023

Total doses given	170.6M
People fully vaccinated	74M
% Fully vaccinated	64.07%

Crossing Rules:
Mask requirements Face shields are mandatory for passengers travelling to and departing from Philippines.Entry restrictionsPassengers are not permitted to enter the Philippines if they have been in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, or Spain in the past 14 days. This does not apply to passengers who transited through the above countries without leaving the airport or passing through immigration.Returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are not residing in Cebu province (non-residents in Cebu) will be required to present a letter of acceptance (LOA) obtained from their local government unit (LGU) of destination when travelling to Cebu....

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Professionally administered negative antigen test result obtained within 24 hours prior to departure required for unvaccinated passengers Quarantine May be required if passengers test positive on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Completion of a Health Declaration Checklist required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are not residing in Cebu province (non-residents in Cebu) will be required to present a letter of acceptance (LOA) obtained from their local government unit (LGU) of destination when travelling to Cebu.

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / LFT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO

South Korea
16.03.2023

Total doses given	129.6M
People fully vaccinated	44.4M
% Fully vaccinated	85.71%

Crossing Rules:
Vaccination definitionVaccination is not required for travel but if you are fully vaccinated you may face less travel restrictions. Passengers are considered fully vaccinated between 14 to 180 days after the second dose of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine (first dose of Johnson and Johnson), or if they have received the third dose (booster) after the second dose. The certificate must include the passenger's name (must match their passport), date of birth (must match their passport or ID card), type of vaccine, date the vaccine was received, name and seal of institution, seal of health institution, and must...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form A Health Declaration is recommended to be completed prior to arrival Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

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Pakistan
16.03.2023

Total doses given	334.6M
People fully vaccinated	139.9M
% Fully vaccinated	59.32%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersYou will need a visa to enter or travel through Pakistan as a visitor. For further information consult the High Commission for Pakistan in London.Passengers aged 12 and above require full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to undertake inbound flights to Pakistan. Some exemptions apply.On 28 December 2022, the Government of Pakistan Border Health Services announced that 2% of passengers arriving on international flights will be randomly selected and tested for COVID-19. The test will be in the form of a lateral flow with those testing positive then receiving a PCR test. Anyone who tests positive will be advised...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR test obtained within 72 hours prior to departure required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Required Visa Visa not required for 1 country Permission Not required

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Myanmar
16.03.2023

Total doses given	64.5M
People fully vaccinated	27.5M
% Fully vaccinated	50.84%

Crossing Rules:
Transit requirementsPassengers are not permitted to transit through Myanmar.This does not apply to nationals of Myanmar.Vaccination requirementsPassengers must hold a Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at least 14 days prior to arrival. The certificate must be issued in English and/or Burmese and must include the name of vaccine, and the country and date(s) of vaccination. This does not apply to:Passengers aged younger than 12 years, provided they are travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian; orMyanmar nationals on relief flights. Accepted vaccines are: AstraZeneca (Covishield, SK Bioscience, Siam BioScience, Serum Institute of...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR test tested within 48 hours prior to arrival required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Health Declaration Form on arrival required Vaccination Required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): PCR / RAT

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / RAT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): RAT / PCR / ISO

Hong Kong
15.03.2023

Total doses given	20.7M
People fully vaccinated	6.8M
% Fully vaccinated	90.77%

Crossing Rules:
Transit restrictionsPassengers may find further information for travelling to Hong Kong online. Passengers are not permitted to transit through Hong Kong for more than 72 hours.Vaccination requirementsDefinition of fully vaccinated: Vaccination is not required for travel but if you are fully vaccinated you may face less travel restrictions. Passengers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 holding a recognised vaccination certificate must ensure that they meet all the following conditions: They have received the recommended dose(s) as stipulated in guidelines of a vaccination course at least 14 days before arriving in Hong Kong. The 14 days are counted from the day...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test A negative PCR test result conducted within 48 hours or a negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result conducted within 24 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Hong Kong. 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

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China
15.03.2023

Total doses given	3.5B
People fully vaccinated	1.3B
% Fully vaccinated	89.54%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersBritish nationals need a visa to enter mainland China, including Hainan Island, but not Hong Kong or Macao. Separate Travel Advice for Hong Kong can be found here.Eligibility for visas for travel to China remains restricted. At present, visas are issued for:applicants who have obtained an “Invitation Letter” or “Verification Confirmation of Invitation” issued by a provincial foreign affairs office or department of commerce (M or F visa)applicants who have obtained a “Notification Letter of Foreigners Work Permit” (Z visa)applicants intending to visit a family member with a Z, M, or F visaapplicants intending to visit a family member...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR test within 48 hours prior to departure is required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Health Declaration form required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 2 countries Permission Not required

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Qatar
11.03.2023

Total doses given	7.6M
People fully vaccinated	2.9M
% Fully vaccinated	105.82%

Crossing Rules:
Test requirements Passengers travelling from China and Hong Kong must hold a negative PCR test result obtained within 48 hours prior to departure. This does not apply to passengers in transit, provided they do not leave the airport.

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

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): PCR / RAT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

American Samoa
11.03.2023

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

Full Restrictions:
All travellersYou will need to get a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver to enter or transit the USA as a visitor. You should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need.You should be aware that if you have travelled to or have been in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen on or after 1 March 2011, you are normally not eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and will need to apply for a US visa.You should also be aware that if you have travelled to or have...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

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

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