#Coronavirus map travel restrictions
Iceland Latest News: Iceland is participating in the EU travel ban along with other Schengen states, and travelers not included in the 14 country white list are not permitted access into the country (OSAC, 02.07.2020) International Restrictions: Commercial flights to and from Iceland remain very limited. Upon arrival you will be encouraged to sign up to the contract tracing app Rakning C-19. *From within the EU: Note: Iceland adopts its own national clas... More information
United Kingdom emergency measures introduced at the border to be in place for at least one month in order to protect the UK against new variantsall international arrivals to the UK from any country (including British and Irish Nationals) must now take a pre-departure test and self-isolate for 10 dayspassengers must continue to fill in a Passenger Locator Form and have a negative test before travelling to the UK or could face a £500 fine for each The government has tod... More information
Indonesia Inbound Indonesia: Refers to SE Satgas Penanganan Covid-19 No 2 of 2021, effective 15 - 25 January 2021, Foreigners (WNA) are not allowed to enter/transit in Indonesia. The exemption policy of foreigners permitted to enter Indonesia click the button Travel Restrictions to Indonesia below for detailed information. While there is no restriction for Indonesian Citizens entering Indonesian territory, as long as it follows the document requirement. More information
Kuwait Latest News: U.S. Embassy reports updated COVID-19 entry requirements (OSAC, 12.01.2021). Kuwait civil aviation authority suspends direct commercial flights to, from U.K. from 6 January. (Reuters, 03.01.2021). Flight ban imposed on 35 countries will continue after borders reopen (Mathrubhumi, 30.12.2020). Flights at Kuwait International Airport will resume on 2 January 2021 (Xinhua, 29.12.2020). Government will suspend all commercial flights, close land a... More information
Latvia Latest News: Direct scheduled passenger flights between Latvia and the United Kingdom resumed on 2 January (Gov.uk, 02.01.2021). Latvia will not be permitting the operation of passenger carriers to or from the UK (Gov.UK, 20.12.2020) International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Latvia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Latvia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.All travellers... More information
Lebanon Latest news: Lebanon government tightens COVID-19 lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew from 14 January; air traffic will be cut to 20 percent (Reuers, 11.01.2021). Government will impose full lockdown until 1 February (Reuters, 04.01.2021) International Restrictions: **All UNSMS Personnel travelling to Lebanon should hold a negative PCR test latest 96 hours validity prior to boarding. Without such test, no travel to Lebanon can take place. *Entry to Lebanon... More information
Liechtenstein International Restrictions: Switzerland handles immigration and customs matters for Liechtenstein. Entry requirements are the same as for Switzerland. There is an open border between Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The borders with Switzerland and Austria have reopened but inspections may be in operation. *From within the EU: Travelling to and from EU/EAA countries is in principle allowed. For further details, see the rules applicable to Switzerland, wh... More information
Lithuania Latest News: Authorities lift ban on flights from U.K. (Gov.UK, 05.01.2021). Government orders tougher lockdown, to last until 3 January (Reuters, 13.12.2020). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Lithuania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Lithuania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.Travellers from EU Member States or Schengen Associated Countries listed as affected co... More information
Luxembourg Latest News: From 24 December, all airline passengers from the UK are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result. (Gov.Uk, 23.12.2020). Luxembourg government have banned all air passenger flights between the UK and Luxembourg until 3 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 22.12.2020) International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Luxembourg adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Luxembourg are not based on the c... More information
Malta Latest news: suspension of flights between the UK and Malta from 22 December (GOV.UK, 23.12.2020). Maltese government to suspend flights to, from U.K. from 22 December amid concerns about new strain of COVID-19 (Times of Malta, 21.12.2020). On 21 December the Government of Malta announced that from 00:01 on 22 December normal commercial flights between the United Kingdom and Malta will be suspended. (Gov.uk, 21.12.2020) International Restrictions: *F... More information
Montserrat International Restrictions: Entry into Montserrat is restricted to Montserratians and dependants, Resident Permit holders and dependants, air crew, non-resident technicians, crisis support workers, health professionals and people who have a reservation confirmed by a real estate agent to stay in, what would otherwise be unoccupied property, for at least two months. A pre-arrival online form must be completed before booking your flight and you require evide... More information
Morocco Latest News: Morocco suspends flights between UK and Morocco after new strain of COVID-19 detected (AllAfrica, 20.12.2020). Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until 10 January 2021 (OSAC, 09.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry and borders: With effect from midnight on 20 December, the Moroccan Government has suspended until further notice all direct flights between Morocco and the UK following the e... More information
Netherlands Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 lockdown until 9 February (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Health official says national lockdown likely to last until mid-February (Reuters, 31.12.2020). Government will require negative COVID-19 tests from air passengers from 29 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020). International Restrictions: *A negative rapid antigen test will now be required from all travellers from the UK arriving by air from Friday 15 January *From with... More information
Panama (Panamá) Latest News: Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown extended to 14 January (Reuters, 27.12.2020). Panama government will suspend entry of travelers from South Africa, U.K. from 22 December (Reuters, 21.12.2020). Panama's aviation authority suspends flights from Venezuela (Bloomberg, 14.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry restrictions on people who have been in the UK or South Africa within 20 days of their arrival into Panama: From 21 December, Pana... More information
Peru Latest News: Peru government extends suspension of flights from Europe for 15 days (Explica, 06.01.2021). Government extends National Emergency until 31DEC20 (OSAC,30.11.2020). Peru will resume international flights to 24 destinations in 10 countries (United States, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia Brazil and Argentina) in the Americas (Tico Times, 22.10.2020) Interntional Restrictions: All passengers arriv... More information
Philippines Latest News: Philippines government extends ban on travelers from more than 30 countries and territories until 31 January (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Philippines government bars travelers from China, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Oman and Pakistan until 15 January because of COVID-19 (GMA,12.01.2021). Philippines government adds passengers from Brazil, Finland, India, Jordan, Norway and Portugal to travel ban list from 8-15 January (Xinhua, 06.01.2021). Philippines to... More information
Poland Latest News: Poland's government extends ban on passenger flights from U.K. until 13 January because of new strain of COVID-19 (Urdu Point, 05.01.2021). All hotels will close as country enters national quarantine from 28 December to 17 January (Reuters, 17.12.2020). Government extends ban on international flights to nine countries until 31 December (FirstNews, 08.12.2020). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Poland adopts its own n... More information
Portugal Latest News: Government extends its restrictions on nonessential travel from, to non-EU/Schengen Area countries until end of January (Portugal News, 15.01.2021). Government imposes new COVID-19 lockdown from 15 January (Reuters, 13.01.2021). International Resrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Portugal adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Portugal are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.Travel... More information
Romania Latest News: Romania authorities update list of countries with high epidemiological risk, lift ban for flights to and from U.K. (Romania Insider, 04.01.2021). Romania announced that from 24:00 (CET) December 20 all arrivals from the UK, regardless of nationality, are required to self-isolate for 14 days and from 19:00 (CET) 21 December all passenger flights to and from the UK will be banned for 14 days (Gov.UK, 20.12.2020) International Restrictions:... More information
Russia Latest News: Russian authorities extend ban on flights to and from U.K. until 1 February because of new COVID-19 variant (Reuters, 12.01.2021) International Restrictions: *Entry to Russia: On 18 March 2020 the Russian government introduced restrictions on entry into the whole country for almost all foreign citizens. On 30 March, temporary restrictions on entry and exit via Russia’s land borders were enforced. The duration of these remains unspecified.... More information
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Basseterre Latest News: Federation of St Kitts and Nevis extends suspension of flights from U.K. until 16 January (Caribbean Journal, 06.01.2021). St Kitts and Nevis suspends flights from, to U.K. because of new strain of COVID-19 (Associates Times, 25.12.2020). Borders to reopen to international commercial flights and travelers on 31 October (PR Newswire, 02.10.2020). Government will begin reopening borders in October (The Points Guy, 14.09.2020). International... More information
Saint Lucia – Castries Latest News: American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines resume flights to St. Lucia (Loop SL, 09.11.2020) International Restrictions: All travellers must complete a Pre-Arrival registration form prior to arrival to St Lucia which can be found on the St Lucia COVID-19 page. Reservations for either a Government operated quarantine facility or a COVID-19 certified property must be confirmed before travel. Pre-testing prior to travel is now mandatory. A... More information
South Africa Latest News: Government extends COVID-19 restrictions, closes 20 land borders until at least 15 February (CNN, 12.01.2021) International Restrictions: *Entry to South Africa: South Africa’s land borders are closed until 15 February. You will need to enter and exit South Africa by air. South African citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with a long-term temporary resident visa may still enter South Africa via land borders. In response to a new... More information
Spain Latest News: Regional governments tighten restrictions because of COVID-19 (Local, 13.01.2021) Ban on travelers from U.K. extended until 2 February (Xinhua, 12.01.2021). Madrid-Barajas International Airport will reopen gradually on 10 January; train services from Madrid resume (Reuters, 10.01.2021). More regions tighten restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge (El Pais, 06.01.2021). Catalonia government tightens COVID-19 restrictions; Andalusia, Extremadura an... More information
Sweden Latest News: Swedish authorities extend ban on flights from U.K. until 1 January 2021 (Reuters, 23.12.2020). Swedish government closes borders with Denmark (CPH Post, 22.12.2020). Swedish government will impose travel restrictions on passengers from U.K. after spread of new virus strain (Reuters, 20.12.2020). Swedish authorities extend entry ban for citizens of non-EU countries until 31 March; post-Brexit exemption to apply to some British citizens (The L... More information
Angola Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Angola in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Angola, need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.uk, 07.01.2021). International Restrictions: *Entry to Angola: Angola has closed its air, land and sea borders to arrivals from... More information
Antigua and Barbuda Latest News: Government extends state of emergency for 65 days (until 31 December 2020) because of COVID-19 (Antigua Observer, 16.10.2020) International Restrictions: *Testing / screening on arrival: All passengers 12 years and older arriving by air in Antigua and Barbuda, including those transiting the country, must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than seven days before arrival. Only tests administered by health care pr... More information
Barbados International Restrictions: *Entry to Barbados: Barbados has published travel protocols setting out its entry requirements in relation to COVID-19. Visit the Visit Barbados website for full details. You should read these before your departure and monitor the pages on a regular basis as the requirements may change at short notice. Masks should be worn at all times during your travel to Barbados and your passage through the airport. Social distancing and hy... More information
Bolivia Latest News: Ban on flights from Europe extended until 15 February (Xinhau, 07.01.2021) International Restrictions: It is now possible to enter and leave Bolivia by air on commercial flights. Passengers boarding flights to Bolivia must have negative test results for COVID-19, in some cases certified by a Bolivian consulate. *Restrictions in response to coronavirus: UK citizens are not allowed to enter Bolivia on a tourist visa, if you have been in Eur... More information
Botswana Latest news: From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Botswana in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Botswana on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.uk, 08.01.2021). Health authorities warn against non-essential travel because of COVID-19 pandem... More information
Bulgaria Latest News: Bulgarian government to permit resumption of flights from the U.K. from 23 December (Reuters, 23.12.2020). Bulgaria announces they will be restricting air travel to/from Bulgaria and the UK from 00:00 on 21 December until 31 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 20.12.2020) International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Bulgaria adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Bulgaria are not based on the common... More information
Cape Verde Latest News: "State of calamity" extended for Fogo and Santiago islands until 14 November, other islands remain under 'state of contingency' (OSAC, 02.11.2020) International Restrictions: *International travel: For international travel out of Cape Verde, you’ll need to present a COVID-19 test (RT-PCR or Ag-RDT) done in the last 72 hours before you travel. This does not apply to children under the age of 12. Tests are available at health centres and c... More information
Central African Republic International Restrictions: *From 14 January, all international flights and UN mission flights have been cancelled due to the ongoing clashes in the outskirts of Bangui. *Entry to CAR: Some incoming passengers need to undertake a (COVID-19) test on arrival. You should arrange to take a private test. Some air companies and airports also require a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding to CAR. You should check with your travel provider. Some of CAR neighbo... More information
Colombia Latest News: Bogota to begin strict lockdown due to reports of variant of COVID-19 (Reuters, 07.01.2021). International Restrictions: *Entry to Colombia: Following an announcement by the Colombian Government, direct flights to/from London have been suspended until further notice. As of 22 December, you also cannot enter Colombia if your journey began in the UK. You will be required to exit Colombia on the next available flight if this is the case. Th... More information
Croatia Latest News: Coronavirus travel restrictions extended until 31 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 11.01.2021). From 1 January 2021 UK nationals travelling to Croatia from the UK, or any other non-EU/EEA country, will not be permitted to enter the country. (Gov.uk, 31.12.2020).The Croatian government has banned travel between counties from December 23 through January 8 (OSAC, 21.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry to Croatia: In line with the treatment of... More information
Cuba Latest News: Cuba will reduce flights from Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, U.S. from 1 January 2021 (Explica, 28.12.2020). Havana airport will open to regular commercial flights on 15 November (Reuters, 11.11.2020)Some Russian airlines to resume flights to Cuba (Simple Flying, 04.11.2020). Flights will resume at Varadero's Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport on 25 October (Prensa Latina, 24.10.2020). International Restricti... More information
Cyprus Latest News: Government to introduce new COVID-19 lockdown from 10 until 31 January (Reuters, 08.01.2021). On 21 December, the Cypriot authorities publicly advised against all but essential travel to the UK from Cyprus, and a mandatory authority-assigned quarantine of a minimum of 7 days for all arrivals into Cyprus from the UK. (Gov.UK, 22.12.2020) International Restrictions: Following policy changes announced by the Republic of Cyprus Government and... More information
Czech Republic Latest news: Czech government lifts the suspension on flights from the UK for Czech citizens or those with residence in the Czech Republic. A negative RT-PCR or antigen test, taken in the UK within the previous 72 hours, is required. (Gov.UK, 23.12.2020). Hotels expected to be closed as COVID-19 cases intensify (Expats.cz, 14.12.2020). Government extends state of emergency to 23 December (Reuters, 09.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry to the C... More information
Denmark Latest News: Government expected to extend COVID-19 restrictions until at least 7 February (The Local, 13.01.2021). Denmark to tighten international entry restrictions from 1700 09Jan. 9 through 17Jan.(Garda, 11.01.2021) Government to restrict travel from all countries, advise against any travel abroad because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 08.01.2021). Government may impose additional restrictions to halt spread of COVID-19 (Reuters, 05.01.2021). Government will... More information
Equatorial Guinea International Restrictions: Some airlines have resumed limited commercial flights to and from Malabo. Air France is operating limited flights from Paris, and Ethiopian Airlines is operating limited flights from Addis Ababa. *Entry to Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea has reopened its borders to nationals, residents, diplomats and visa holders travelling for business reasons or with government approval. The Government of Equatorial Guinea has announced... More information
Finland Latest News: Finnish government extends its ban on passenger flights from U.K., Ireland, South Africa to 25 January because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Finland, North Macedonia: Flights from Skopje to Turku will resume on 19 December (Yle Uutiset News, 16.12.2020). Norway Advises Its Citizens to Avoid Travelling to More Finnish Regions (Schengenvisainfo, 07.11.2020) *From within the EU: Note: Finland adopts its own national classification of ris... More information
France Latest News: Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: France adopts... More information
Gabon Latest News: International flights resume with limitations; land, sea borders reportedly remain closed; domestic travel possible amid COVID-19 concerns (Media Reports, 30.09.2020) International Restrictions: *Entry to Gabon: Flight restrictions have eased to allow three flights per airline, per week. Land and sea borders are closed. UK nationals must receive authorisation from the Gabonese Ministry of Foreign Affairs before travelling to Gabon. Autho... More information
Germany Latest News: Chancellor expects COVID-19 lockdown to last until beginning of April (Reuters, 12.01.2021). Authorities in Germany extend travel ban on South Africa and U.K. arrivals until at least 20 January (The Local, 07.01.2021). Travelers arriving in Germany from risk regions will have to test twice for COVID-19 (Reuters, 05.01.2021). Non-essential travel restricted to 15-kilometer radius in COVID-19 hot spots (Reuters , 05.01.2021). International... More information
Gibraltar International Restrictions: *Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19): The Government of Gibraltar (GoG) has announced additional restrictions on travel to Gibraltar due to COVID-19. See the GoG Press Release of 22 December for full details. With effect from 23 December 2020, only the following categories of passengers will be allowed to enter Gibraltar by air: 1. Individuals who are registered Gibraltarians, either by birth or naturalis... More information
Greece Latest News: Government extends restrictions on international flights until 21 January, toughens quarantine requirement (Reuters, 08.01.2021). Greek Aviation Authority mandates 10-day quarantine, additional COVID-19 test for travelers from the U.K. until 7 January (KTG, 22.12.2020). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Greece adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Greece are not based on... More information
Guatemala Latest News: Guatemala's authorities ban entry of travelers from South Africa, U.K. because of COVID-19 concerns (Reuters, 22.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry rules in response to coronavirus: Guatemala International Airport re-opened on 18 September. You must keep to the social distancing rules and wear a mask at all times while at the airport. From 23 December, Guatemala does not permit the entry of travelers who have been in the Unite... More information
India Latest News: On 2 January, the Government of India confirmed that: Flights from India to the UK will resume from 6 January. Flights to India from the UK will resume from 8 January (Gov.uk, 02.01.2021). Maharashtra government extends COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until 31 January 2021 (Xinhua, 30.12.2020). Flight suspension between UK and India extended until 7 January (Reuters, 29.12.2020). Karnataka government imposes seven-day quarantine for travelers f... More information
Republic of Ireland Latest News: KLM cancels its flights to Cork until 23 January because of 'operational and crew issues'; negative COVID-19 test, quarantine required for entering Ireland (CorkBeo, 15.01.2021). Any travelers arriving in country must show negative COVID-19 test from 16 January (Reuters, 12.01.2021). All arriving passengers will be asked to show negative COVID-19 test with requirement being introduced for passengers from South Africa, U.K. from this weekend (I... More information
Italy Latest News: Government extends ban on nonessential travel between regions to 15 February, other COVID-19 restrictions to 5 March (Reuters, 15.01.2021). Italy to extend COVID state of emergency to end of April (Reuters, 13.01.2021). Latest Government Decree puts whole country in a red zone again, meaning people must not travel within their own towns, between towns, or between regions without a valid reason. Bars and restaurants are closed, as well as all b... More information
Gabon Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation. On arrival, all passengers must take a compulsory test for COVID-19 at Libreville Airport. Passengers are then required to self-isolate for 48 hours whilst the COVID-19 test is being processed. If the COVID-19 test is negative, passengers will be issued a test certificate, which is valid for 14 days and can be renewed at the end of this period after another test is undertaken. If a COVID-19 test taken at the airport is... More information
Kuwait Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. Travelers must have a negative PCR test, conducted no more than 96 hours before acceptance on the flight to Kuwait. The test result should be in English. Beginning January 17, passengers to Kuwait will need to obtain and travel with a negative PCR test result, in English, administered by a health clinic within 72 hours of beginning their travel to Kuwait. No Arabic-language translation i... More information
Equatorial Guinea Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site- subject to PCR. If you do not present a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, you will be required to undergo a COVID-19 test at the airport at a cost of approximately USD 210 and must quarantine for 3-5 days in a location approved by Equatorial Guinea authorities at your own expense, while you await the test results. If your test result is returned positive, you must self-isolate for a further 14... More information
Equatorial Guinea Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. If you do not present a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, you will be required to undergo a COVID-19 test at the airport at a cost of approximately USD 210 and must quarantine for 3-5 days in a location approved by Equatorial Guinea authorities at your own expense, while you await the test results. If your test result is returned positive, you must self-isolate for a further 14 d... More information
Indonesia Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site. You will need to undergo a further COVID-19 swab test on arrival and then quarantine at your own expense in a designated hotel for a period of 5 days. After 5 days you will undertake a third PCR test. If this is negative, you will be allowed to proceed with your journey. If the test is positive, you will be referred to hospital More information
Indonesia Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. You must be in possession of a health certificate confirming a negative COVID-19 PCR test (swab test) result. From 1 January, your certificate must be issued a maximum of 72 hours prior to your departure for Indonesia. The certificate must be in English. You will need to undergo a further COVID-19 swab test on arrival and then quarantine at your own expense in a designated hotel for a per... More information
Cyprus Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to category. Government designated site for arrivals from UK. Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus from 21 December 2020, the following measures apply to all passengers arriving from the UK: Passengers will undergo a molecular test upon their arrival at the Airports; They will then be transferred to designated hotels for compulsory 7-day self-isolation (persons under the age of 18 may choose t... More information
Central African Republic Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation. 14 days self-isolation is mandatory for any person entering CAR who is coming from a location with local transmission of COVID-19. More information
Central African Republic Certification: COVID-19 negative certification is required for entering the country. Some incoming passengers need to undertake a (COVID-19) test on arrival. You should arrange to take a private test. Some air companies and airports also require a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding to CAR. More information
Angola Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site. All air passengers arriving in Angola will need to undertake compulsory self-quarantine for at least 10 days. Returning residents can quarantine in their own homes. Non-resident essential workers have to quarantine in a government or government-approved facility. The Angolan authorities will release you from quarantine once you have tested negative for coronavirus. You must spend at least 10 days in q... More information
Angola Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All air passengers are required to undergo a COVID-19 test immediately on disembarking the plane. Those receiving a negative result will be allowed entry but you will need to undertake compulsory self-quarantine for 10 days before undergoing a further COVID-19 test. More information
Bulgaria Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to PCR. Citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries and their family members, as well as citizens of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Corea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Belarus, Kuwait, Turkey, are allowed to enter Bulgaria without restrictions. The same applies to travellers who are allowed to enter and who arrive from a starting poin... More information
Bulgaria Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. Citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries and their family members, as well as citizens of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Corea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Belarus, Kuwait, Turkey, are allowed to enter Bulgaria without restrictions. The same applies to travellers who are allowed to enter and who arrive from a... More information
Belgium Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation A mandatory quarantine of 7 days plus 7 more days of hightened vigilance and a test are required upon arrival or return of Belgian nationals or residents in Belgium and who are staying at least 48 hours.A self-assessment test is also integrated in the Passenger Locator Form. In case of a positive self-assessment, quarantine and test are no longer necessary. More information
Austria Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to PCR. Upon entry, travellers are obliged to provide adigitally fillable pre-travel clearance form . In particular, this concerns the address of the place of stay or quarantine, the means of transport used to enter, as well as the notification of the countries in which the person entering has stayed in the past 10 days. The pre-travel clearance form is available in German and English. At arrival, you need to... More information
Austria Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. Upon entry, travellers are obliged to provide adigitally fillable pre-travel clearance form . In particular, this concerns the address of the place of stay or quarantine, the means of transport used to enter, as well as the notification of the countries in which the person entering has stayed in the past 10 days. The pre-travel clearance form is available in German and English. At arriva... More information
Russia Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to PCR. On 24 December 2020 the Russian authorities adopted a 14 day quarantine period for any travellers arriving from the UK. This includes passengers arriving for permanent work purposes including Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) visa holders, who also have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Russia. You will be required to self-isolate if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19 and/or if you test posit... More information
Russia Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. The Russian government requires all arriving passengers to obtain and present a negative COVID-19 test certificate dated less than 72 hours before travel. Airlines may require you to show this on check-in and some airlines require the certificate to be no more than 72 hours before arrival in your destination (please check with your airline). More information
United Kingdom Latest News: Authorities extend ban on travelers entering country from 11 southern African countries (Reuters, 07.01.2021). England to return to COVID-19 lockdown from midnight (Reuters, 04.01.2021). Scotland reintroduces COVID-19 lockdown from 4 January (Reuters, 03.01.2021). International Restrictions: From 4am on 15 January, visitors who have been in or transited through Uruguay, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Panama, Cap... More information
Tunisia Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation. All travellers to Tunisia need to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival, unless your visit is for a maximum of 5 days. More information
Tunisia Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the datre of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. More information
Sudan Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site or self-isolation at home. All other passengers must possess a certificate confirming a negative result for a test, taken less than 72 hours before arrival and must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. More information
Sudan Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All passengers must possess a certificate confirming a negative result for a test, taken less than 72 hours before arrival and must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. More information
Sudan Latest news: Sudan's aviation authority will ban travelers from Netherlands, South Africa, U.K. for two weeks from 23 December (Reuters, 21.12.2020). International Restrictions: The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority has announced they will be restricting air travel from the UK, Netherlands and South Africa until 13 January 2021. Flights to and from some regional countries now operate but some commercial options remain limited. Check with your airline... More information
Tunisia Latest news: Four-day lockdown, 14-hour curfew will be imposed from 14 January (Arab News, 13.01.2021). Authorities will impose national lockdown from 14 January (Reuters, 12.01.2021) International Restrictions: *Entry to Tunisia: The Tunisian government has put into place additional health measures and travel restrictions for travellers from the UK and other countries where new strains of COVID-19 have been detected. On 21 December, the Tunisian governm... More information
Serbia Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to PCR. Serbian nationals and foreign nationals with temporary and permanent residence must either present a negative PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arrival or spend 10 days in self-isolation at home following entry to Serbia. Individuals undergoing self-isolation must report to a healthcare centre within 24 hours of entering Serbia by registering at http://www.e-zdravlje.gov.rs More information
Chad Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation. If you enter Chad and are planning to stay for 7 days or more, you will need to surrender your passport, quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test on the seventh day. More information
Chad Certification: COVID-19 negative certification is required for entering the country. All international travellers need to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate dated no more than 7 days prior to arrival in Chad. More information
Burundi Quarantine: Quarantine requirement at government designated site- subject to PCR. All passengers arriving by air will have to undergo a quarantine period of seven days in a designated quarantine hotel. You will be tested at least twice: first on arrival at Bujumbura airport and then again on the sixth day of quarantine. If you test positive you will be transferred to a treatment centre, at your own cost. The first test costs US $100, which will need to be paid in cas... More information
Burundi Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. All travellers to Burundi must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test issued in the last 72 hours. More information
Bangladesh Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation or government facility. Those arriving from the UK are required to complete 14 days of quarantine at a government facility or government approved hotel. From 16 January arrivals will be required to undertake a test after four days. Those testing negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to complete the remainder of the 14 day period through ‘home quarantine’. Those testing positive for COVID-19 will be transferred to a desi... More information
Bangladesh Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. On arrival in Bangladesh, all foreign nationals need to produce a medical certificate issued within 72 hours of travel indicating the passenger is COVID-19 negative. More information
Armenia Quarantine: Self-isolation at own accommodation. Arrivals are subject to self-isolation and/or testing requirements. More information on the process for taking a PCR test, and a list of COVID-19 testing laboratories in Armenia, is available on the Zvartnots International Airport website For UN staff: the individual who enters the territory of Armenia and show documents confirming a 72-hour negative COVID-19 test certificate, will be exempted from self-isolation... More information
Armenia Certification: COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. You can now enter Armenia with a negative PCR test certificate issued a maximum of 72 hours prior to arrival. If you arrive without a certificate, and have no symptoms, you can pay for a PCR test at Zvartnots airport or the land border crossing from Georgia. You must then isolate until you receive a negative result. More information
Albania Quarantine: Self Isolation- subject to origin. There will be a mandatory 14-day quarantine (self-isolate) for all travelers who enter Albania by air, land, or sea who initiated their travel from Great Britain. More information
Albania Latest news: International Restrictions: Commercial airlines are operating from Tirana. Travelling to the airport: Public transport and taxis are operating as normal. *Entry Requirements: As of 22 December 202, the Albanian government suspended all flights to and from Great Britain. There will be a mandatory 14-day quarantine (self-isolate) for all travelers who enter Albania by air, land, or sea who initiated their travel from Great Britain. In... More information
Armenia Latest News: Civil aviation authorities in Armenia say airspace is open for civil aircraft (Reuters, 12.11.2020) International Restrictions: *Restrictions in response to coronavirus: The ban on entry to foreign nationals was lifted on 12 August. Arrivals are subject to self-isolation and/or testing requirements (see following section). Face-masks must be worn in all public spaces. *Testing / screening on arrival: You can now enter Armenia with a neg... More information
Bangladesh Latest News: SpiceJet launches flights to Chittagong and Dhaka amid air bubble agreement (DNA India, 26.10.2020) International Restrictions: *Entry to Bangladesh: Bangladesh authorities have said passengers arriving from coronavirus-affected countries, including the UK, should complete Health Declaration Forms and Passenger Locator Forms provided by cabin crew. You may be subjected to additional health screening measures at the airport. *Medical cert... More information
Barbados International Restrictions: *Entry to Barbados: Barbados has published travel protocols setting out its entry requirements in relation to COVID-19. Visit the Visit Barbados website for full details. You should read these before your departure and monitor the pages on a regular basis as the requirements may change at short notice. Masks should be worn at all times during your travel to Barbados and your passage through the airport. Social distancing and hy... More information
Burundi Latest News: Bujumbura International Airport will reopen on 8 November (Xinhua, 04.11.2020). International Restrictions: The Government of Burundi announced the following updated COVID-19 prevention measures, effective immediately: All land and water borders are closed except for the movement of goods. · All travelers arriving at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport will be subject to a mandatory quarantine of seven calendar days at a desig... More information
Canada Latest News: Canadian government extends border closure with U.S. until at least 21 February (CBC, 12.01.2021). Province wide 8 p.m. curfew begins on 9 January in Quebec (AP, 07.01.2021). Manitoba officials warn against non-essential travel outside province because of new COVID-19 variant (winnipeg.ctvnews, 04.01.2021) Authorities will require air travelers ages 5 and up to test negative for COVID-19 from 7 January (Reuters, 31.12.2020). U.S. land borde... More information
Chad Latest News: From midnight on 29 December all passengers coming from the UK will be banned from entering Chad until further notice (Gov.U.K., 29.12.2020). Nightly curfew in multiple areas extended until 30DEC20 (Tchadinfos, 15.12.2020) International Restrictions: *Entry to Chad: Airports have re-opened for commercial flights. All passengers from the UK are banned from entering Chad until further notice due to the new COVID-19 variant.All internationa... More information
Croatia Latest News: Coronavirus travel restrictions extended until 31 January 2021 (Gov.UK, 11.01.2021). From 1 January 2021 UK nationals travelling to Croatia from the UK, or any other non-EU/EEA country, will not be permitted to enter the country. (Gov.uk, 31.12.2020).The Croatian government has banned travel between counties from December 23 through January 8 (OSAC, 21.12.2020). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Croatia applies the commonl... More information
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020). International Restrictions: *From within the EU: Note: Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.Citizens an... More information
Georgia Latest News: Government plans to lift all restrictions on international flights from February 2021 (Georgia Today, 14.12.2020). Georgia to remain partially closed for regular flights until 2021 (Trend, 19.11.2020). International Restrictions: *International travel: Commercial flights to and from Georgia remain limited. The schedule of confirmed flights each month is published by the Georgian Civil Aviation Authority on its website. *Entry to Georgia:... More information
Lesotho Latest news: Government closes airspace for all but essential flights for two weeks (ch-aviation, 14.01.2021). From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Lesotho in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Lesotho, need to self-isolate on their return. (Gov.uk, 07.01.2020) International R... More information
Mozambique Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mozambique in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mozambique, need to self-isolate on their return (Gov.uk, 07.01.2021) International Restrictions: *Entry to Mozambique: Entry to Mozambique is allowed to all travellers with... More information
Myanmar (Burma) Latest News: Government extends suspension of international flights until 31 January (Xinhua, 30.12.2020). Government extends entry restriction for travelers to 31 January 2021 (Xinhua, 30.12.2020). Domestic flights will resume from 16 December (Myanmar Time, 13.12.2020). International Restrictions: *Entry to Myanmar: The government of Myanmar has suspended all international commercial passenger flights from any of its airports until 31 January 2021... More information
Namibia Latest News: From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Namibia in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. (GOV.UK, 07.01.2021) International Restrictions: Hosea Kutako International airport is open and flights are operating to/from Germany, Ethiopia and South Africa, from where there are onward connections. Check with your travel company for the latest information. *Entry to Namibia... More information
Nigeria Latest News: Negative COVID-19 test required for all incoming travelers; government of Ekiti State imposes night curfew (Andalaou Agency, 11.01.2021). International Restrictions: *Entry to Nigeria: International commercial flights resumed in Abuja and Lagos on 5 September, following a postponement from the original date of 29 August. Contact your airline for the latest information. The Nigerian Immigration Service announced the resumption of passport... More information