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Travelban, new rules and unexpected flying restrictions:

Latest country restrictions:

Peru
27.05.2023

Total doses given	89.6M
People fully vaccinated	28.7M
% Fully vaccinated	84.16%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersNormally, you don’t need a visa to travel if the purpose of the visit is tourism/visit. If you’re travelling for any other purpose, check entry clearance requirements with the Peruvian Consulate-General in London. For information see the Visas section.Please note that previous requirements relating to Covid-19 vaccinations for entry in Peru were removed on 26 October 2022.ImmigrationClashes between the police and migrants were reported on the border between Peru and Chile in April and early May 2023. This led to delays in processing at this border crossing. As a result, on 26 April 2023 a 60-day state of emergency...

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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): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Guatemala
26.05.2023

Total doses given	20.4M
People fully vaccinated	7.1M
% Fully vaccinated	39.94%

Full Restrictions:
Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)You must keep to the social distancing rules. From 18 July 2022, the Government of Guatemala has declared that the use of masks throughout Guatemala is optional, except in hospitals, medical clinics, vaccination centres, medical laboratories, nursing homes, prisons, and on public transportation, where it remains mandatory to wear masks.The Government of Guatemala announced that from 13 August 2022, to enter Guatemala:You do not need to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter GuatemalaPlease contact the Embassy of Guatemala in London for information on other migration requirements...

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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 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

Dominican Republic
26.05.2023

Total doses given	16.3M
People fully vaccinated	6.1M
% Fully vaccinated	54.28%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersAs of 23 April 2022, you do not need to present a COVID-19 Vaccination Card, PCR, or antigen test to enter the Dominican Republic, regardless of age or vaccination status. Random COVID-19 testing for passengers and crew upon arrival in the Dominican Republic will no longer be performed as standard. However, when required, random testing operations may be performed. Passengers who present their Vaccination Card will be exempted from random testing.All travellers will need to fill in a COVID Traveller’s Health Affidavit before travel to the Dominican Republic to confirm if you have any coronavirus symptoms and provide your...

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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 103 countries Permission Not required

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Zambia
26.05.2023

Total doses given	13.5M
People fully vaccinated	9.2M
% Fully vaccinated	46.03%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersTravellers to Zambia are encouraged to be fully vaccinated but this is not mandatory. On 21 March 2023 the Zambian Ministry of Health lifted all COVID-19 travel related restrictions at points of entry with immediate effect. All travellers to Zambia are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or testing against COVID-19.You will need a tourist or business visa to enter or travel through Zambia as a visitor as well as valid return air tickets (if arriving by air) and sufficient funds for your stay.See Visas for more information.If you’re fully vaccinatedAll travellers to Zambia are no...

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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 1 country Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Iran
25.05.2023

Total doses given	155.4M
People fully vaccinated	58.6M
% Fully vaccinated	66.13%

Full Restrictions:
Residents of IranIranian nationals without a valid vaccination certificate or negative PCR test may be directed to quarantine locations for 14 days and will incur associated medical and accommodation costs.Children and young peopleFor children under the age of 12, neither vaccination certificate nor PCR test is required.Children travelling without a male parentUnder Iranian law, a female parent travelling with her children must have the (usually verbal) permission of the father to take them out of Iran. This is assumed to be the case by Iranian immigration authorities unless the father has petitioned the court, and/or the court has ruled to...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks COVID-19 test A negative PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours prior to departure required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Covid-19 Self Declaration Form required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 1 country Permission Not required

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American Samoa
24.05.2023

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 been...

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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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Argentina
24.05.2023

Total doses given	115.7M
People fully vaccinated	34.9M
% Fully vaccinated	76.64%

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 Health Security Agency) for general COVID-19 advice for travellers.Travel to ArgentinaThere are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Argentina.Passport validity requirementsIf you are visiting Argentina, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you are a resident in Argentina, your passport must...

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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

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): No Entry

Qatar
24.05.2023

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.InsuranceYou...

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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

China
24.05.2023

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. Test and authorisation requirementsPassengers are required to present the generated QR code showing that they have...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is recommended in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR or Antigen test (including RAT home testing kit) tested within 48 hours prior to departure declared through Health Declaration Form 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. The form is only valid for 24 hours starting from being completed. Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 2 countries Permission Not required

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India
23.05.2023

Total doses given	2.2B
People fully vaccinated	1B
% Fully vaccinated	67.17%

Crossing Rules:
Please note that requirements regarding testing on arrival, quarantine and forms may vary on state level. For more information, please see belowApplication requirements Passengers are advised to download the Aarogya Setu App onto their phone. Location specific regulations Passengers travelling to Punjab must register with the COVA app. Passengers may download the app on their phone or register here and print out a copy of their QR code. Passengers travelling to Uttar Pradesh must register with the state government. Passengers may register here, or call 1800-180-5145 prior to leaving the arrival hall. Passengers travelling to Uttarakhand must register with the state...

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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 2 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Ireland
23.05.2023

Total doses given	11.1M
People fully vaccinated	4.1M
% Fully vaccinated	80.88%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersAll COVID-19 travel restrictions for travellers to Ireland have been lifted. If you are travelling to Ireland, you do not need to show any proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, proof of negative test or Irish passenger locator form receipt.There are no post-arrival testing or quarantine requirements for travel to Ireland.Check your passport and travel documents before you travelIDIreland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area. British nationals travelling from the UK don’t need a passport to visit Ireland. However, Irish immigration officers will check the ID of all passengers arriving by air from...

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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 31 countries Permission Not required

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Liberia
23.05.2023

Total doses given	4.5M
People fully vaccinated	3.7M
% Fully vaccinated	70.36%

Crossing Rules:
Exit restrictionsPassengers departing Liberia are advised to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

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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 13 countries Permission Not required

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Palau
23.05.2023

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

Crossing Rules:
Form requirements Passengers must complete a Health Declaration Form (HDF) online and hold a copy of the email confirmation and the QR code. Passengers may also fill out a printed copy of the HDF and present it on arrival.

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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 Passengers are required to complete a Health Declaration Form and sign an Entry Form on arrival. Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

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Mongolia
22.05.2023

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

Crossing Rules:
Form requirements Passengers must either hold a printed copy of Health Declaration Form or an electronic copy completed via the ArriveMN app.

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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

Hong Kong
22.05.2023

Total doses given	20.8M
People fully vaccinated	6.8M
% Fully vaccinated	90.80%

Crossing Rules:
Testing on arrivalPassengers will be subject to temperature checks on arrival and those who have Covid-19 symptoms will be referred to the Hong Kong Department of Health.

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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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