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Asia travel restrictions:

Total doses
given
444.3M
People fully
vaccinated
172.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
62.68%
Full Restrictions:
All travellersYou must be fully vaccinated and in possession of proof of vaccine status to enter Indonesia unless you are in one of the following categories:Travellers below 18 years of age on international flights, if they are travelling with their vaccinated parents.Foreign nationals who cannot be vaccinated due to their medical condition. They must produce a certificate from a medical professional to confirm this.Diplomatic/Service Visa holder for the purposes of a Ministerial/Official visitActive flight or ship crewWith effect from 7 March 2022, British Citizens who are entering Indonesia for the following purposes can apply for a visa on arrival at...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO
Total doses
given
383.7M
People fully
vaccinated
103.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
83.40%
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Test on arrivalPassengers with Covid-19 symptoms will be subject to an antigen test on arrival. If the test result is positive, passengers must quarantine at a designated facility.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): PCR
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR
Total doses
given
3.5B
People fully
vaccinated
1.3B
% Fully
vaccinated
89.54%
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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.All visa applicants aged between 14 and 70 inclusive need to make their visa application in person at a Visa Application Centre. As part of the application process, biometric data (scanned fingerprints) has to be provided. The Chinese Visa Application Centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh are operating and details of opening hours are on their respective websites. The Application Centre in Belfast remains closed.For further information on categories, and the process...
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Total doses
given
383.7M
People fully
vaccinated
103.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
83.40%
Full Restrictions:
All travellersAll travellers arriving into Japan from 29 April will no longer be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a COVID-19 test result for travellers who are not vaccinated. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs websites have details of the entry requirements for all travellers to Japan, including the ‘fast track’ entry system. Rules may be subject to change at short notice.Flight length and routing may be impacted by the current situation in Ukraine.It is illegal to work in Japan without the correct visa, however informal or temporary the work....
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): PCR
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR
Total doses
given
68.5M
People fully
vaccinated
25.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
69.86%
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All travellersYou will need a visa to enter or travel through Saudi Arabia as a visitor. You can apply for a tourist visa online. Muslim tourists may perform Umrah on a tourist visa, but a separate visa is needed for Hajj. See separate guidance on the Umrah application process in the Pilgrimage section. If you’re travelling for any other purpose, you should apply for a visa through visa agencies accredited to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. If you over-stay your visa you will be fined and deported.If you’re planning to travel to Saudi Arabia via the causeway from Bahrain,...
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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
40.1M
People fully
vaccinated
14.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.57%
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All travellersThe Department of Immigration and Emmigration have introduced an online embarkation form which will replace the paper embarkation card. 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...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR
Total doses
given
152.5M
People fully
vaccinated
53.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
62.31%
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COVID-19 entry restrictionsAll COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey have been lifted, and passengers arriving in Turkey are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative PCR test results. However, COVID-19 entry requirements may change at short notice, you should check the specifics with your airline before you travel.All travellersAll travellers should familiarise themselves with the entry rules for Turkey before travel.Entry requirements for Turkey are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.Check your passport and travel documents before you travelPassport validityIf you are visiting Turkey, your passport should be valid for at least 150 days from...
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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
8.3M
People fully
vaccinated
3.3M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.38%
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All travellersOn 1 May 2022 all travel restrictions that were implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted by the Kuwaiti authorities.If you’re fully vaccinatedEntry requirements for Kuwait are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.Proof of vaccination statusYou don’t need to provide your vaccination status for entry to Kuwait.If you’re not fully vaccinatedEntry requirements for Kuwait are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past yearEntry requirements for Kuwait are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past...
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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
13M
People fully
vaccinated
3.4M
% Fully
vaccinated
52.22%
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All travellersMost international scheduled commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been suspended.You will need a visa and letter of invitation (LOI) to enter or travel through Turkmenistan as a visitor.You should consult the Turkmen Embassy in London well in advance of your intended travel date. All visa applications made at Turkmen Embassies in the UK and overseas are referred to Ashgabat for a decision. This can take 20 days or more. There is an accelerated 24 hour service, but a supplementary fee of approximately US$150 will be charged.You will need a letter of invitation (LOI), certified by the State...
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Total doses
given
13.9M
People fully
vaccinated
4.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
46.94%
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Formula 1The 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on 28-30 April 2023. If you are a UK national travelling to Azerbaijan to work in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, or a fan travelling to watch the Grand Prix, you will be able to obtain a visa on arrival to an international airport in Azerbaijan, from 01 April until 15 May 2023 upon producing one of the following documents:an accreditation card or other document confirming accreditation in accordance with the relevant rules of “Formula One Management Limited” company and International Automobile Federation, the international organisers of Formula...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): See info
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
20.8M
People fully
vaccinated
6.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
90.80%
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All travellersAlthough Hong Kong is now part of the People’s Republic of China, it remains a Special Administrative Region (SAR) with its own immigration controls. You can visit Hong Kong for up to 6 months without a visa. For up-to-date advice on entry requirements and restrictions, please visit the Hong Kong SAR Government’s website.Hong Kong does not require travellers to provide a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the SAR, regardless of your vaccination status.All travellers must pass temperature checks upon arrival.Flights may be subject to scheduling change at short notice. Ensure you keep in close contact with your airline...
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Total doses
given
18.4M
People fully
vaccinated
15.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
36.88%
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Total doses
given
142.6M
People fully
vaccinated
53.5M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.60%
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All travellersYou do not need to present COVID-19 related document such as certificate of vaccination and COVID-19 test results upon arrival in or transit through Thailand.As of 9 January, if you are visiting Thailand and then travelling to a country that requires a RT-PCR test for entry, you will need to purchase medical insurance prior to your arrival in Thailand that provides cover for Covid-19 treatment.Check your passport and travel documents before you travelPassport validityYour passport must have at least 6 months’ validity remaining from your date of entry into Thailand. You may be refused entry to Thailand if your...
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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
13.9M
People fully
vaccinated
4.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
46.94%
Crossing Rules:
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): See info
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
7.6M
People fully
vaccinated
2.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
105.83%
Crossing Rules:
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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