Asia-Pacific: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

AMERICAN SAMOA

Date:                             April 09, 2021

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

BORDER OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS  

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Permission is required for all the landings.
• All incoming travelers including flight crew member and “essential workers”, prior to departing last port for American Samoa, are required to follow the process below which will include and is not limited to:
  • Travelers departing from any COVID-19 affected country within the last 30 days, who will be disembarking aircraft entering into American Samoa;
    • 10 days of pre-board quarantine and 2 negative SARS-CoV-2 tests – first on Day 0 of pre-board quarantine and another on Day 7 of Pre-board quarantine (72 hours before departure)
    • Mandatory 14 days quarantine at an ASDOH-designated quarantine facility upon arrival to American Samoa.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• For all flight entering the American Samoa including Gas and Go flights, Cargo or picking up travelers, aircraft crew must submit SARS-COv-2 tests and the completed COVID-19 Health Clearance Form within 72 hours of departure date

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Quarantined up to 14 days

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• American Samoa Department of Health COVID 19 Health Clearance Form              
• 2021 Airport Policy    

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil                    

AUSTRALIA

Last Updated: 04/09/2021

Subject:  Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• People cannot come to Australia unless they are in an exempt category or they have been granted an individual exemption to the current travel restrictions.
• Exempt categories:
  • an Australian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Australia
  • an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident*
  • a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their immediate family members
  • a person who has been in New Zealand for 14 days or more immediately prior to arrival by air in Australia
  • a diplomat accredited to Australia, including their immediate family members (each member of the family unit must hold a valid subclass 995 visa)
  • a person transiting Australia for 72 hours or less
  • airline crew, maritime crew including marine pilots
  • a person recruited under the Government approved Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme
  • a person who holds a Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188) visa.
• All people travelling to Australia on flights departing on or after 22 January 2021 (local time at departure point) must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result at the time of check-in. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew-only flights are currently permitted to operate to AUS for tech stops and crew rest.  Each flight, however, is assessed on a case by case basis, with the reason for travel queried by local border authorities before approval advised.
• So far, since the border closure in MAR 2020, the only passenger flights permitted to stop for fuel tech-stops have been repatriation flights.  Any other flights with non-AUS passengers on board have ultimately been denied entry if they were not deemed to be of an essential nature

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 days quarantine on arrival

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Entry to Australia - Exempt category or Apply for Exemption
  • https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions
• PCR test - Mandatory within 72hrs of scheduled departure to Australia
  • https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs-international-travellers-to-australia

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

BANGLADESH
 
Date:               April 09, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice
Status: CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• International flights to Bangladesh are suspended. 
• Medevac, Humanitarian/Relief, Repatriation flights can be operated with no restriction.
• Landing permit request for MEDEVAC, Humanitarian, Relief, Diplomatic, and Repatriation flights shall be made to the CAAB through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling ops are allowed at any airports in Bangladesh.
• Crew rest / layover will be approved subject to the following conditions.
• No passenger on board. Air crew only.
• Stay shall not exceed 48 hours.
• Air operator shall provide a complete Crew Layover Plan who shall include as a minimum, but not limited to:
  • The carriage of 'COVID-19 Negative" medical certificate by the crew (obtained within 72 hours of the flight).
  • Arrangement of transports to hotel (state how the seating arrangement will be planned to maintain physical distance).
  • Name of the hotel and address.
  • Arrangement for rooms (individual for each crew is appreciated). 
  • Supply of food for crew (supplied in the room is appreciated). 
  • Movement plan of the crew outside the room/room (no movement outside room/hotel is appreciated).
  • Medical support for the crew (in case of necessity); procedures to be followed for personal protection (PPE or other arrangement). 
  • Disinfection and sanitization arrangement for the crew.
  • Time and arrangement of transports from hotel to airport (state how the seating arrangement will be planned to maintain physical distance).

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 days quarantine on arrival
• Must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued no more than 72 hours before departure (English translation mandatory).
  • This also applies to Bangladesh origin passengers holding a ‘No Visa Required’ (NVR). If medical certificate cannot be provided to authority on arrival, passenger will be allowed entering the country subject to 14-day institutionally quarantine. Those holding medical certificate will be required to observe a 14-day home/self-quarantine.
  • This does not apply to:
    • Passenger with a Laissez-Passer and their family members
    • Passengers younger than 10 years

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Visa on arrival suspended for all nationalities
• No visa required for up to 48 hours if air crew is listed on the General Declaration.

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

BRUNEI
 
Date:               April 09, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice
Status: Closed
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The Entry Travel Pass is a document issued for inbound travelers of foreign nationalities arriving in Brunei Darussalam.
• The Entry Travel Pass may be issued for the following individuals:
  • Essential business travel (including official travel)
  • Students
  • Individual primarily here for the purpose of medical treatment
  • Compassionate and other special circumstances, such as parents, spouse, or other immediate family members of Brunei Citizens or Residents.
• Applications will be reviewed for considerations on a case-to-case basis by authorities.
• The Entry Travel Pass is not a visa. The sponsoring agency (or sponsoring family member) is required to apply for entry visa on behalf of the travelers, should they require one.
• The length of stay permitted for Entry Travel Pass holders will be determined according to the visa being issued.
• Applications must be submitted at least 8 working days before intended date of travel.
• If the traveler is intending to make official travel to Brunei Darussalam, the sponsoring agency being a national authority or government agency must submit a supporting letter from the Permanent Secretary or Head of said agency.
• If the traveler is intending to make business travel to Brunei Darussalam, the sponsoring agency being a private company must obtain and submit a letter of endorsement from the relevant Brunei Darussalam authority or government agency.
• Travelers are required to undertake pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR) testing within 72 hours prior to departure at a designated medical center that is recognized by the government of the country of departure. Travelers should refrain from leaving their place of residence for non-essential reasons during the period of time between undergoing the PCR test and departing the country for Brunei Darussalam.
• Travelers should obtain a negative SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR test result from the authorities designated by the respective governments, before travelling to Brunei. The test result certificate must clearly state ‘RT-PCR’ in order to be authenticated. Where there are circumstances that the traveler is unable to obtain such test, the sponsor must obtain an exemption letter from Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam via e-mail at [email protected]
• Travelers will be required to undergo post-arrival SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR test, the cost of which will be borne by the Sponsoring Agency (or sponsoring family member). Payment of the test must be made prior to arrival at service counters listed in para14. Traveler will be transported to RIPAS Hospital for specimen collection by the hotel’s designated transport provider either on Day 1 or Day 5 after arrival as determined by Ministry of Health’s assessment upon arrival.
• Upon arrival, the traveler must have already installed the BruHealth mobile application, register and self-report their health condition on a daily basis for the first 14 days of their stay. The traveler must also scan in their locations at all times using the QR codes displayed at all premises.

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Please be advised that there is no restriction for an aircraft to operate Medivac Flight, Humanitarian Flight, Repatriation Flight, Tech-Stop Flight for Refueling, Cargo Flight for Medical Goods / Equipment into Brunei.
• No issue for the crew to overnight for 01 night provided that the crew are required to self-isolate which mean that they are allow to stay overnight in WBSB but they must remain stay in the hotel room and refrain from any outside activities.

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Upon arrival, travelers will be required to undergo self-isolation at hotel accommodation for a period of between 2 to 14 days depending on the self-isolation notice that is given upon arrival as determined by the Ministry of Health’s risk assessment. Accommodation for the duration of post-arrival self-isolation must be selected from the drop down menu on the Entry Travel Pass application page. It is the responsibility of the traveler or Sponsoring agency to book directly with hoteliers and secure such accommodation before arrival. It is advised to make a minimum booking duration of 6 days stay at the hotel and to refer to respective hotels on their refund/cancellation policies. Change of hotel during the determined isolation period is not allowed.
• Under the Infectious Diseases Act (Amendments) Order 2020, any traveler arriving in Brunei Darussalam is required to undergo mandatory self-isolation. Failure to comply to this requirement is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act (Chapter 204) and if found guilty, will be liable to a fine for up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months or both.
• The traveler should not come into contact with anyone and may not take public transport or make their own transport arrangements to the selected isolation accommodation.

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applications must be submitted by the sponsoring (receiving) agency or sponsoring family member in Brunei Darussalam on behalf of the traveler via Entry Travel Pass portal (https://www.form.gov.bn/ETPA/Pages/ETP-Registration-Form.aspx). The contact person of the sponsoring agency or sponsoring family member must be available to be contacted at all times.
• Brunei International Airport will be closed daily from 1730Z until 2359Z until further notice. Therefore, any diversion flight during that hour is not allow.
• “Kindly be reminded that effective 16th January 2021, landing permit application for all aircrafts that intend to operate into Brunei must be submitted 14 WORKING DAYS (exclude Friday, Sunday & Public Holiday) prior to the arrival/operating date. This is due to our Civil Aviation Authority need to get approval from the “Travel & Recovery Taskforce Committee” as the Committee will do the evaluation & assessment.”
• The current Permit Process Procedure are as follows:
  • Permit Officer received application from GHA / Airlines.
  • Permit Officer to advise Corporate Comms (International Units) to evaluate in term of Policy Perspective.
  • Corporate Comms (International Units) to submit the application to:
  • Secretariat of Travel & recovery Taskforce
  • Obtain views from 03 Head of Departments (DDCA1, DDCA2, HANS)
  • Once approved by both above A & B, Corporate Comms (International Units) submit to Regulatory for Landing Permit Approval.
  • Permit Officer will draft landing permit approval.
  • Permit Approval to be signed by CAA Director.

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

CAMBODIA

Last Updated: 03/15/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

CLOSED
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Only Khmer citizen, Diplomat and foreigners holding type E and K visa are allowed to enter. Type E with invitation and sponsor are currently not allowed.
• All inbound flights from Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines are banned until further notice.
• For pax entry
  • VOA, Visa Exemption Policy, Tourist visa and eVisa suspended until further notice.
  • Visa application shall be processed at the Royal Cambodian Embassies or Consulates.
  • All pax must show result of MOLECULAR PCR SWAB Laboratory test undergone no more than 72 hours before departure.
  • Mandatory Covid19 test will be done on arrival, 14 days quarantine at hotel is mandatory. A second test will be done on the 13th day of quarantine.
  • Insurance Certificate purchased thru Forte Insurance company in Cambodia.
  • Deposit Cash or Credicard upon arrival $2,000 US
• For crew entry 
  • VOA, Visa Exemption policy, Pre-arranged visa available.
  • Covid19 test will be done upon arrival and need to self-isolate until result is out.

 
 RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restriction for Technical refueling except from Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia
• Crew rest is acceptable subjected to Covid19 test upon arrival and self-isolation during the stay
• International passengers originating from Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia transiting in the Kingdom of Cambodia must stay on board the aircraft and continue their journey to third destination with the same operator’s aircraft. Failure to comply will lead to deportation under full responsibility of air operator.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• VDPP/PNH (Air crew, Sponsor and Invitation Only)
  • Sokha Hotel Phnom Penh
  • Tian Yi International Hotels
  • Himawary hotel
  • Dara Airport Hotel (air crew only)
• VDSR/REP
  • Not applicable for stay less than 3 days
• VDSV/KOS
  • Queenco Hotel
• All passengers, both Cambodian and foreign nationals, must undergo COVID-19 testing upon arrival. They will be required to remain in the premises until availability of laboratory results.
• The result (in form of a written test certificate) does take up to 24 hours. Shall observe self-isolation at a government accredited hotel or facility until test results become available.
• If one or more travelers is tested positive for COVID-19, other accompanying travelers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a designated Government facility.
• If all travelers are tested negative, they will be allowed to a 14-day self-isolation at their respective home/hotel under supervision of the local authorities and health officials. They will be required to undergo an additional COVID-19 testing, on the 13th day of self-isolation.
• Sponsor and Invitation: Validation Certificate scheme is currently suspended until further notice
• Crew: Shall undergo a COVID-19 laboratory test on arrival. The result (in form of a written test certificate) does take up to 24 hours.
  • VDPP/PNH - Shall observe self-isolation at the DARA airport hotel until test results become available.
  • VDSR/REP - Shall observe self-isolation until test results become available. There is no designated hotel. This is not applicable for stay less than 3 days.
  • VDSV/KOS - Shall observe self-isolation at the Queenco hotel until test results become available.
  • The hotel booking needs to be done by the operator. Transport to/from the hotel will be provided. Payment for the hotel must be made by the crew upon checkout or online while booking. A stay in other hotels, before the test result is out, is not permitted.
  • If the test result is not out at the time of next departure schedule, the crew can depart.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

•  Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Non-citizens need to pay USD 2,000 on arrival to cover the cost of self-isolation hotel accommodation and medical expenses.
• All foreign travelers will be required to undergo two COVID-19 tests and shall pay 100 USD for each test. This amount will be deducted from their bank deposit. The Ministry of Health will return the remaining deposit to each passenger in 3 days after the second COVID-19 test shows a negative result.
• Required to purchase a health insurance package for COVID-I9 treatment - cost is USD90 and valid for 20 days. This insurance package can be purchased from FORTE Insurance Company at https://www.forteinsurance.com/covid-19-insurance/
• This is not applicable to Cambodian Nationals holding passport of the Kingdom of Cambodia or Foreign Passport with Visa K
• Effective on 15.03.2021: Landing permit applications require 5 working days processing 

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

CHINA

Last Updated: 04/09/2021

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

BORDER CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Both General Office of CAAC and Business Flight Department of CAAC have verbally announced that starting from now on, all international inbound business jet flight carrying passenger onboard will be suspended to approve until further notice. Unless if the flight is being approved by Foreign Affairs Office of the State Council or other equivalent department from the State Council, and internal instruction will be made to CAAC directly if the flight is being approved. Meanwhile, the previous procedure of obtaining a CDC reception letter from the local government (at least deputy provincial level) CDC office is only effective to apply international inbound business jet flight carrying passenger onboard from Hongkong/Macao/Taiwan region.
• In order to ensure the health and safety of international travel and reduce the risk of cross-border transmission of the epidemic, all passengers on flights into China are required to board with the negative certificate of new corona virus nucleic acid test. The arrangements are as follow:
• Chinese and foreign passengers on flights to China shall complete Covid-19 nucleic acid detection before boarding, the test limitation is subject to local Chinese Embassy’s requirement. The test should be done at medical institutions designated or recognized by Chinese embassies abroad.
• Chinese passengers are required to take photos of the negative result certification of the Covid-19 nucleic acid test and upload it to the international version of epidemic prevention health code application.
• Foreign passengers need to apply for declaration of health status with Chinese Embassy or consulate with abroad by providing the Covid-19 negative nucleic acid test certificate.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in the UK holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement. The
• Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned personnel.
• Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected. Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs to apply for visas at Chinese Embassies or Consulates. Entry by non-Chinese nationals in the UK with visas issued after 3 November 2020 will not be affected.
• The suspension is a temporary response necessitated by the current situation of Covid-19. The above-mentioned measures will be assessed in accordance with the evolving situation and any adjustment will be announced accordingly.
• Airlines are responsible for checking the health code status and health status declaration before boarding. Passengers who do not meet the relevant requirements are not allowed to board. All airlines shall strictly perform this inspection procedures.
• Passengers who provide false certificates or information shall be liable to legal ramifications.
• The Chinese Embassy will carefully assess the capability of Covid-19 nucleic acid testing and detection in the respective host country and issue specific implementation measures when conditions are met.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Approval depends on the airport.
• Crew rest is not suggested due to the 14 days quarantine requirement.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Normally pax internationally inbound will required 14 days quarantine.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No further notices from authority.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• COVID-19 Nucleic acid test Report valid within 5 days may require for pax internationally inbound

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Date:                      April 12, 2021
Subject:         Latest Country Restrictions

BORDER CLOSED 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Not allowed
• Due to current state of Emergency, all entrants to the IOT’s will need to complete an application prior to entry. NO International services are permitted to enter Christmas or Cocos K Islands
• All Applicants will need proof of return to Australia and the appropriate permits to re enter the state they are travelling to.
• Travel Zones for the IOT’s are assessed on a regular basis and subject to change without prior notice.
• Applications for the IOT’s can be found at http://www.christmas.net.au/covid-19/

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Fuel stops for aircraft are permitted subject to approval by authorities of the Indian Ocean Territories.
• PPE as mandated by Federal Govt is required at all times
• Additional PPE measures may be put in place at direction of the territory controller.
• International Fuel Stops are subject to assessment and may be permitted provided the operator meets the requirements of Covid Testings and Isolation periods

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Crew and Passengers travelling to the Indian Ocean Territories are permitted from Mainland AUS provided state borders to WA are open.
• Should a state border to WA not be open, crew and passengers if approved for entry to the IOT’s will require a completion of 14day quarantine prior to entry

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
No specific dates
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nil 
 

FIJI ISLAND
 
Date:                  April 09, 2021
Subject:               Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          CLOSED (EXCEPT APPROVED FLIGHTS)

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Note, International borders remains closed for tourism. However, medevacs, repatriation, fuel stop, freight flights & crew overnight for crew rest is permitted to enter. Charter flights are permitted on a case by case basis only. Approval is given solely by the Attorney General who is also the Minister for Civil Aviation and Economy.
• Non-Fijian citizens (those that do not hold a Fijian passport) require approval from the Office of the Prime Minister for entry into Fiji. Contact the Office of the Prime Minister at [email protected] 
• Traveler from COVID countries must strictly adhere to the following:
  • Traveler must produce a recent negative RT- PCR test (48hours prior to departure)
  • Traveler must undergo symptoms and temperature checks at the port of departure and port of arrival into Fiji
  • A traveler with symptoms prior to boarding from port of departure will not be permitted to board the plane
  • Mandatory 14 days quarantine
  • The costs of COVID-19 tests and any isolation or quarantine related costs, including accommodation or meals will be borne by the traveler
  • Mandatory for all tourists to download the careFIJI app. This is available on google store and apple store. Those that do not have a smart phone, must provide alternate contact details for contact tracing purposes. 

 
 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
Crew are allowed to overnight for crew rest provided that they quarantine at a government designated hotel for the duration of their stay all expenses will be borne by the client/operator.
GOVT designated hotel as follows :  Tanoa International/ Nalagi Hotel/ Sofitel Resort.
 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory 14 days quarantine for all passengers entering Fiji.
 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Until Further Notice
 
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Charter flights can also enter through the below banners i.e.,    
  • Blue lane initiative i.e. Passengers from the Private Jet will connect to their Yacht.
  • Requirements for Entry to Fiji through the Blue Lane Initiative
    • Support letter from the yacht Captain indicating: 
    • Details of the boat i.e. owner/ name of boat etc. 
    • Purpose/ type of travel to Fiji 
    • Proposed Itinerary Fiji i.e. expected date of arrival of boat & departure from Fiji.
    • number of pax transferring from the private jet to the boat for quarantine ( Vice Versa- if necessary) 
    • Name of local boat handler
• Special Requests with Significant Economic Value 
• Additional information for private jet entry these details will be submitted with the landing permit application to CAAF and also to the Covid 19 taskforce team (CRMT)
• Formal ground handling request with flight itinerary/ crew & pax in/out/ gendec with crew/pax passport details / valid aircraft COI/ aircraft type/MTOW/Purpose/ Type of trip.
• Negative covid-19 RT-PCR test results/report from a reputable medical institution for both crew & pax. Test must be taken 72hrs prior to departure of Aircraft and sent through, once on hand. 
• Crew & pax symptoms and temperature check results prior departure of flight from origin. (Note, results must be sent prior arrival of aircraft into Nadi. A traveler with symptoms prior to boarding at the port of origin should not be permitted to board the plane – note from the Ministry) Crew & pax will undergo symptoms and temperature checks again upon arrival into Nadi.
• Copy of the Biodata  page for crew/pax 
• Accommodation / quarantine details for crew/ pax (we can organize crew accommodation – GOVT designated hotel i.e. Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa or Club Intercontinental)
• Transport details for pax/ crew (we will organize transport which is listed / approved by the Govt)
• Aircraft Charter company to send safety COV-19 procedures.
• Entry requirement - http://www.immigration.gov.fj/images/Entry_Requirements_for_Non-Fiji_Citizens-min.pdf 

 
 
LATEST NOTAMS
A1739/20 - AD OPERATIONAL BUT CTN ADZ DUE COVID 19, INTL ARRIVALS AND
DEPARTURES NOT PERMITTED. 24 HR PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION FOR STATE, AMBULANCE, REPATRIATION,
TECHNICAL STOPS OR CARGO FLT INTENDING TO OPERATE WI THIS PERIOD.
APPROVAL REQUESTS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO SHAVIL MAHARAJ MOBILE NO:
(679)9337900 OR EMAIL: SHAVIL.MAHARAJ(AT)GOVNET.GOV.FJ 
 
Visit http://airportsfiji.com/ for the latest NOTAM.

FRENCH POLYNESIA
 
Date:               April 10, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice
Status: CLOSED
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Borders are closed. Temporary suspension of travel to French Polynesia including for tourists from all origins until further notice.
• Travel is authorized only for travelers who can justify one of the compelling reasons (health, professional, family, return home) as described on the website of the High Commission. This measure is planned for an initial period of two months (March 31, 2021).
• Passengers travelling for essential purpose must submit request 6 days prior departure to High Commission of French Polynesia - http://www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr/Dossiers/Conditions-de-voyage-en-transport-aerien-au-depart-et-a-destination-de-la-Polynesie-francaise2

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop is acceptable. Covid19 test result will be required for all crew/pax in case aircraft having technical issue.
• Crew rest is not permitted.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
10 days for authorized travelers

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ 
• http://www.polynesiefrancaise.pref.gouv.fr/content/download/46506/280618/file/FAQ%20(maj)%2016%20f%C3%A9vrier%202021.pdf (In French)
• President has announced on 08 th April 2021 that borders will reopen from May,01 st . Awaiting for the sanitary protocol to make an official announcement. All flights will have to clear inbound/outbound at NTAA.

LATEST NOTAMS
NIL

FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES
 
Date:               April 10, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice
Status: CLOSED
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Borders are still closed to EU and non-EU countries.
• All international flights can only be admitted with the prior authorization of the state representative in 'LA REUNION'.
• Pax arriving shall be authorized to enter 'LA REUNION' only for the reasons given in the international travel certificates, available on the internet (ministry of interior website) excluding pax arriving from: MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION - ANDORRA, ICELAND, LIECHSTENTEIN, MONACO, NORWAY, SAN MARINO, SWITZERLAND AND VATICAN.
• Arriving or departing from 'LA REUNION' is prohibited to all pax who could not justify their trip for a personal and family imperious reason or professional reason that cannot be deferred or emergency health reason.
• Pax travelling from or to 'LA REUNION' shall transmit the supporting documents attesting to their imperious reason on the dematerialized platform made available on the prefecture's website. if the supporting documents provided do not demonstrate the existence of an imperious reason, the prefecture will inform the air carrier at the latest 48hr before the flight and it will result in boarding denial by the air carrier.
• A procedure has been established: all request from flight to/from Reunion Island (Medevac as well) must be sent to SA ARRG that coordinates request with the dedicated authorities.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All international flights can only be admitted with the prior authorization of the state representative in 'LA REUNION'.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• A 7 days of quarantaine is required upon the arrival.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NIL
 

LATEST NOTAMS
FMMM-A0579/21A02
Q) FMMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2053S05531E005
A) FMEE LA REUNION ROLAND GARROS
B) 2021 Apr 01 12:43 C) 2021 Apr 30 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19': PAX RESTRICTIONS :
1- FRANCE MAINTAINS CTL AT ITS BORDERS AND RESTRICTS TRAVEL, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DECREE 2020-1310 DATED 29 OCT 2020 MODIFIED AND THE
PRIME MINISTER INSTRUCTIONS NR 6248/SG DATED 22 FEB 2021.
2- PAX ARRIVING SHALL BE AUTH TO ENTER 'LA REUNION' ONLY FOR THE
REASONS GIVEN IN THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CERTIFICATES, AVBL ON THE
INTERNET (MINISTRY OF INTERIOR WEBSITE) EXC PAX ARRIVING FM:
- MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
- ANDORRA, ICELAND, LIECHSTENTEIN, MONACO, NORWAY, SAN MARINO,
SWITZERLAND AND VATICAN.
3- ARRIVING OR DEPARTING FM 'LA REUNION' IS PROHIBITED TO ALL PAX WHO
COULD NOT JUSTIFY THEIR TRIP FOR A PERSONAL AND FAMILY IMPERIOUS
REASON OR PROFESSIONAL REASON THAT CAN NOT BE DEFFERED OR EMERG
HEALTH REASON.
PAX TRAVELLING FM OR TO 'LA REUNION' SHALL TRANSMIT THE SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS ATTESTING TO THEIR IMPERIOUS REASON ON THE DEMATERIALIZED
PLATFORM MADE AVAILABLE ON THE PREFECTURE'S WEBSITE.
IF THE SUPORTING DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DO NOT DEMONSTRATE THE EXISTENCE
OF AN IMPERIOUS REASON, THE PREFECTURE WILL INFORM THE AIR CARRIER AT
THE LATEST 48HR BEFORE THE FLT AND IT WILL RESULT IN BOARDING DENIAL
BY THE AIR CARRIER.
4- PAX AGED ELEVEN YEARS OLD OR OLDER TRAVELLING TO 'LA REUNION' OR
FM 'LA REUNION' TO THE FRENCH TERRITORY OR 'MAYOTTE' BY PUBLIC
TRANSPORT FLT SHALL PRESENT THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF
VIROLOGICAL SCREENING CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR THE FLT WHICH
DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A 'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION.
5- PAX SHALL PRESENT TO THE AIR CARRIER, BFR BOARDING:
- AS APPLICABLE, THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CERTIFICATES MENTIONNED IN
 

FMMM-A0579/21B02
Q) FMMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2053S05531E005
A) FMEE LA REUNION ROLAND GARROS
B) 2021 Apr 01 12:43 C) 2021 Apr 30 23:59 EST
E) 2 ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS,
- AS APPLICABLE THE RECEIPT FROM THE PREFECTURE ATTESTING TO THEIR IMPERIOUS REASON,
- THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF VIROLOGICAL SCREENING
CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR THE FLT WHICH DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A
'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION, REQUIRED IN PARAGRAPH 4,
- A SWORN STATEMENT THAT THEIR TRAVEL IS MOTIVATED BY ONE OF THE
REASONS LISTED IN 3, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND
THAT THEY DO NOT SHOW ANY SYMPTOM OF 'COVID-19' , THAT THEY HAVE NO
KNOWLEDGE OF HAVING BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A CONFIRMED 'COVID-19' CASE
WITHIN 14 DAYS BFR THE FLT, IF AGED ELEVEN YEARS OR OLDER, THAT THEY
ACCEPT TO POSSIBLY UNDERGO A BIOLOGICAL TEST OR EXAMINATION TO DETECT
'SARS-COV-2' ON-SITE AT THE ARRIVAL AIRPORT, AND THAT THEY COMMIT TO
RESPECT A 7 DAYS ISOLATION UPON ARRIVAL AND, IF AGED ELEVEN YEARS OR
OLDER, CONDUCT A BIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION AT THE END OF THIS ISOLATION
PERIOD.
DOCUMENT TEMPLATES ARE AVBL ONLINE
(HTTP://WWW.REUNION.GOUV.FR/CONSEILS-AUX-VOYAGEURS-LES-ATTESTATIONS-A
7370.HTML).
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL RESULT IN BOARDING DENIAL BY
THE AIR CARRIER.
6- THE LIST OF ACCEPTED BIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF VIROLOGICAL
SCREENING IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET (MINISTRY OF HEALTH WEBSITE).
7- AIR CARRIERS SHALL INFORM THEIR PAX OF THE PROVISIONS REFERRED TO
IN PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 5 AS SOON AS POSS BFR THE FLT.
8- THE AIR CARRIER SHALL INFORM PAX ON BOARD BY MEANS OF SOUND
ANOUNCEMENTS ABOUT THE ISOLATION MEASURES UPON ARRIVAL.
9- ADDITIONNAL HEALTH MEASURES APPLICABLE TO AIR TRANSPORT ARE
DEFINED IN NOTAM 'COVID 19: HEALTH MEASURES'.
 

FMMM-A0580/21
Q) FMMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/ A/000/999/2053S05531E005
A) FMEE LA REUNION ROLAND GARROS
B) 2021 Apr 01 12:52 C) 2021 Apr 30 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - HEALTH MEASURES:
1- THE FLW HEALTH MEASURES APPLY TO AIR TRANSPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DECREE 2020-1310 DATED ON 29 OCT 2020 MODIFIED.
2- THE AIR CARRIER MAY REQUIRE PAX TO UNDERGO A TEMPERATURE CHECK
BFR BOARDING. IT MAY DENY BOARDING TO PAX WHO REFUSE SCREENING.
3- THE AIR CARRIER DENIES BOARDING TO ANY PERSON AGED ELEVEN YEARS
OR OLDER WHO DOES NOT WEAR A SURGICAL MASK. THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL
NOT PREVENT THE PAX FM BEING ASKED TO WITHDRAW IT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IDENTITY CHECK.
4- THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, PHYSICAL
DISTANCING ON BOARD OF EACH ACFT TO AVOID PAX SEATING NEXT TO EACH OTHER WHENEVER POSS.
5- THE AIR CARRIER SHALL INFORM THE PAX ON BOARD, IN PARTICULAR BY
MEANS OF SOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS, ABOUT HYGIENE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES KNOWN AS 'BARRIER MEASURES'.
6- THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ALLOW ACCESS TO A WATER AND SOAP POINT OR
TO HYDRO-ALCOHOLIC GEL FOR PAX.
7- THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF
LOCATOR FORMS (SEE ICAO ANNEX 9, APPENDIX 13, AND THE ORDER OF 9 JUL
2014 RELATING TO THE PAX LOCATOR FORM) AND VERIFY THAT THEY ARE
FILLED IN BY EVERY PAX BFR DISEMBARKING. FOR PAX TRAVELLING TO 'LA
REUNION', THESE FORMS ARE AVBL ON THE 'ARS REUNION' WEBSITE AND CAN
BE FILLED ONLINE.
8- AIR CARRIERS SHALL INFORM THEIR PAX OF THE PROVISIONS REFERRED TO
IN PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 3 AS SOON AS POSS BFR THE FLT.
 

FMMM-A0584/21
Q) FMMM/QFAAR/IV/NBO/ A/000/999/2053S05531E005
A) FMEE LA REUNION ROLAND GARROS
B) 2021 Apr 01 13:40 C) 2021 Apr 30 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - FLT RESTRICTIONS:
ALL INTL FLT CAN ONLY BE ADMITTED WITH THE PRIOR AUTH OF THE STATE
REPRESENTATIVE IN 'LA REUNION'.

GUAM

Last Updated: 03/05/2021

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through Until Further Notice

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• It is allowed to come to PGUM. 
• All passengers entering Guam do not need a PCR test. They will be quarantine at a Government designated hotel.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• PGUM is allowing fuel stops without health screening. Crew members are allowed off the aircraft to do their visual checks and walk around. The passengers MUST stay on board while on the ground. If any passengers step off the aircraft, they could be subject to DPHSS screening.
• Flight Crew, Dead Headers and Jump Seaters are NOT required to have a PCR Test Certificate to crew rest at Guam. Though, all crew members must be listed on the General Declaration. Those listed on the General Declaration must qualify as a Crew Members

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All persons entering Guam shall be subject to quarantine at a Government Quarantine Facility (Hotel) in accordance with applicable Guam laws. On the sixth (6th) day of an individual’s quarantine at the Government Quarantine Facility, such individual may be administered a COVID-19 test by DPHSS or another designated provider. In the event the individual receives a negative result, the individual shall be permitted to complete the remainder of their fourteen (14) day quarantine at their approved rental lodging or private residence, subject to DPHSS monitoring and other requirements specified in applicable DPHSS Guidance. Transit/layover passengers may be asked to remain in a designated section of the airport facility while awaiting connecting flights less the 13 hours from landing time to departure time. Transit/layover passengers awaiting connecting flights more than 13 hours will quarantine at the Government of Guam Quarantine Facility until they are transported back to the airport to transit off Guam

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev10
• GFS Summary DPHSS Guidelines 210222

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

HONG KONG

Date:                 April 03, 2021

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Group A (Extremely high-risk): Brazil, Ireland, South Africa and the United Kingdom
• Persons who have stayed in the specified places on the day of boarding/arrival at Hong Kong or during the 21 days before that day (the relevant period)
• Boarding requirement: Have not stayed in the relevant specified places for more than two hours during the 21-day relevant period; Present a negative result proof of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the aircraft (see Notes below); and Present confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.
• Quarantine requirement: Undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 days in a designated quarantine hotel
• Group B (Very high-risk): Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America
• Persons applicable:        Persons who have stayed in the specified places during the 21-day relevant period
• Boarding requirement: Present a negative result proof of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the aircraft (see Notes below); and Present confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.
• Quarantine requirement: Undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 days in a designated quarantine hotel
• Group C (Medium to high-risk): All places except China which are not specified places of Group A or Group B
  • *China means the Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan
• Persons applicable:        Persons who have stayed in the specified places during the 21-day relevant period
• Boarding requirement: Present confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.
• Quarantine requirement: Undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 days in a designated quarantine hotel.
• Group D (Low-risk): Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore (with effect from 0.00am on April 9, 2021)
• Persons applicable:        Persons who have only stayed in the specified places during the 21-day relevant period (arriving at Hong Kong on or after April 9)
• Boarding requirement: Present confirmation of room reservation for 14 nights in a designated quarantine hotel
• Quarantine requirement: Undergo compulsory quarantine for 14 days in a designated quarantine hotel. Self-monitoring in the subsequent 7 days. Compulsory testing on the 19th day of arrival at Hong Kong 

TECHNICAL REFUELLING/CREW REST FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• Technical refueling is allowed pax onboard.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS 

• Pax
  • All persons arriving from China, Macao or Taiwan have no Overseas travel in the last 21 days will be Required to undergo 14 days compulsory quarantine at home or a designated place.
  • HK Resident (With HK Permanent ID Card/ HKSAR Passport / HK ID Card plus VISA indicating that person has a “valid stay” in HK):
  • From Overseas except China / Macau / Taiwan (excluding specified very high-risk areas): Required to provide hotel confirmation prior to embarkation to aircraft arriving Hong Kong and undergo 21 nights compulsory quarantine at a designated quarantine hotel
  • From Mainland China/ Macau/ Taiwan and Have visited overseas in the last 21 days: Required to provide hotel confirmation prior to embarkation to aircraft arriving Hong Kong and undergo 21 nights compulsory quarantine at a designated quarantine hotel
  • From Mainland China/ Macau/ Taiwan and Have NOT visited overseas in the last 21 days: Required to undergo 14 days compulsory quarantine at home or a designated place
  • With effect from 0.00am 25 December 2020, all travelers including Hong Kong residents who have stayed in the United Kingdom or South Africa for more than two hours in the past 21 days will not be allowed to board for Hong Kong.
• Crew
  • Aircrew Testing & Self-isolation Arrangement (revised exemption conditions 20/2/2021)
    • (aircrew) Until departure = duty flight,(aircrew) Not allowed to depart during self-isolation period
    • QO if fail any condition
    • Point-to-Point transport + designated channel +/- designated transport
    • Non-local based                                                            

Group A

• Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Pre-test

2. Test n Hold (TSCC)

3. Self-isolate 21-day at Designated Quarantine Hotel (D12+D19 test at Hotel)

Group A

• (Turnaround not left aircraft & NOT outside China in past 21 days)

Passenger flight (with inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (TSCC)

2. Self-isolate 21-day at Designated Quarantine Hotel (D12+D19 test at Hotel)

Passenger flight (no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Group B

Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Pre-test

2. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

3. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Group B

(Turnaround not left aircraft & NOT outside China in past 21 days)

Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Group B

(Anchorage only & NOT outside China in past 21 days)

Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Group C (Passenger flight)

(with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Group C (Turnaround not left aircraft & NOT outside China in past 21 days)

Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

Non-599H (i.e. China only)

Passenger flight (with inbound pax or no inbound pax)

1. Test n Hold (Airport Hotel)

2. Self-isolate at Airport Hotel until departure

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice.
   

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Press Release:

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202104/01/P2021040100696.htm?fontSize=1

COVID-19 Thematic Website:

https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html

NOTAMS

• None

INDIA
 
Date:               April 12, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice
Status: Open with Restrictions
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Business Flights to India are allowed by CAA. Crew & Pax should have regular business visa or e-Visa (business) for overnight stay in India.
• All crew & pax disembarking in India should submit self-declaration via online portal Air Suvidha (www.newdelhiairport.in) and carry RTPCR test report ( Not older than 72 hours) when travel to India.
• All crew/Pax on flights from U.K. , Europe and Middle East and disembarking in India has to give their sample for RTPCR test (mandatory) on arrival to airport health officer.
• Overflight / Medical / Govt. / Diversion / Cargo / Humanitarian flights are allowed by Indian CAA.  

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• There are no restrictions for technical landing/ crew rest.
• For quick turnaround transit flights (Refueling/crew remain onboard)… there is no need to hold Indian visa or Negative COVID19 certificate.
• Crew members disembarking in India for crew rest (overnight stay) must hold valid business Visa or eVisa (business) as well as RTPCR test report (not older than 72 hours).
• At VABB & VIDP, crew can stay in Airport transit hotel for 24 hours without Indian visa.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• There is no quarantine for crew/pax having RTPCR test report (negative) not older than 72 hours.
• Quarantine SOP will be applicable for all those with POSITIVE RTPCR TEST REPORT.  

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NIL

LATEST NOTAMS
NIL

INDONESIA
 
Date:                  April 10, 2021
Subject:               Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Foreign pax will need to quarantine for 5 days.
• Pax need to provide a certificate of health and must have embassy issued visas in advance to enter Indonesia.
• All Crew and Pax must have valid PCR/Swab Covid 19 test result issued. Test result is valid for 2 days.
• Peduli Lindungi mobile application must be activated upon entry
• Foreign nationals under below categories can enter Indonesia:
  • Passengers with a Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP);
  • Passengers with a Diplomatic Stay Permit or Service Stay Permit;
  • Medical aid workers or Food Sustenance Workers for Humanitarian Purposes;
  • Personnel working on strategic national projects.
  • Air or Maritime crews
  • Holders of valid Indonesian Visa with essential travel reason

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
Technical Refueling and Crew Rest flight are acceptable. All crew must have valid PCR/Swab COVID 19 test prior to arrival even for tech stop, test result is valid for 72 hours.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 days quarantine for foreign pax along with 2 days negative COVID19 test are required to enter Indonesia.
• Once enter Indonesia, pax must also complete health declaration and statement of willingness to be quarantined for 5 days in facilities provided by the Government if requested

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://kemlu.go.id/singapore/en/news/6675/requirements-for-arrival-from-abroad-to-indonesia
• Deadhead crew that will be active on return flight will be given an entry stamp if they:
  • Have a valid crew ID card or crew member certificate; and
  • Provide written notification from airline to Immigration Officer at entry point that the personnel will be on duty during return flight. This notification should be received by Immigration officer at entry point at latest 24 hours upon arrival.
  • https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/12/28/indonesia-to-deny-all-foreigners-entry-amid-fears-over-new-covid-19-strain.html

LATEST NOTAMS
There is currently no NOTAM in force.

Japan

Date:               03 rd April 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice
Status: Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• From 28DEC, new entry by non-Japanese nationals was banned. The entry ban will be in place until March 21st, and may be extended.
  • Exempt from Entry Ban:
    • Japanese Citizens
    • “Special Permanent Residents”
  • Able to Enter in Most Cases:
    • Current non-Japanese Residents seeking re-entry
    • On-duty aircraft crew
• No Entry for below traveler:
  • Business or Leisure Travelers from Overseas
  • Business Track” travelers: Residents of Singapore, Korea, Vietnam, China (excluding Hong Kong & Macao) who meet certain conditions More details on page 2.
  • “Residence Track” travelers: Those seeking to live in Japan mid- to long-term, from one of the 11 countries listed on page 3.
  • Any person not covered in the above green categories
• Even if the entry ban is relaxed, entry to Japan will likely still require a Visa.
• Special restrictions on countries designated as high risk for the COVID variant will be in place until further notice.
• Transit Passengers may enter an airport in Japan for the purpose of connecting flights. No transit visa is required, but passengers may not leave the transit area.
• Permission to enter Japan under the following conditions:
  • Must have a valid visa or necessary documents for a special permission arrival
  • Must submit proof of a COVID-19 negative test result.  The test result needs to have been done within 72 hours of arrival into Japan. After March 19 2021, if you are unable to present the certificate, you will not be allowed to land in Japan based on the Quarantine Law.
  • Submit a written pledge not to use public transportation for 14 days, to stay at home or in accommodation, to save and present your location information, and to install a contact confirmation application etc.
  • Carrying a smartphone and installing necessary applications.
• Those entering with a history of staying in the designated countries are required to quarantine for a minimum of three days at a government facility:
  • The U.K., South Africa, Ireland, Israel, the UAE, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, France, Belgium, Estonia, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Hungary, Poland, Luxemburg, Lebanon, Ukraine, Philippines

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops, with passengers staying onboard or transiting to a different private or commercial flight, are still very much possible.
• Fuel stop flights are acceptable, crew can stay overnight in some airports.
• Crew are not required to present a negative Covid-19 certificate. They generally do not have to take a PCR test on arrival; but are required to self-quarantine at their hotel until departure.
• Crew do not have to use a specifically designated government hotel. However, specific hotels may request a negative Covid-19 test result.
• If need to use 2 or more airports for overnight, we need to double check with local quarantine. Normal shore pass valid within same airport.
• For usage of 2 or more airports for overnight, subject to approval based on actual schedule.
• Crew do not allow to use public transportation all of Japan within 14 days isolation period.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• A 14-day self-quarantine is required for those newly entering Japan. The only exception is for those using the “Business Track” when it is active. Although active crew members are still able to enter Japan, they are required to self-quarantine at their hotel, and closely monitor their health condition for any changes.
• All passengers entering Japan will be required to provide a “Certificate of Negative PCR Result” within 72 hours prior to departure and undergo PCR testing on entry. If you are unable to submit the certificate, you will not be allowed to enter in Japan base on the Quarantine Law.
• Those with a travel history in “Variant High-Risk Countries” must quarantine for a minimum of three days at a government-designated facility after arrival. Applicable: United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, Israel, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, France, Belgium

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Phased Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel - https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html
• Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) with country list subjected to entry denial - https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

KIRIBATI

Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Latest Country restrictions until June 2021

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Border closure remains effective until end of June
• Special Approvals Is Required For Humanitarian Flights To Transport Essential Equipment, Medical Supplies And Medevac Operations.
• Only government approved commercial flight is allowed to operate
• All Travelers from areas and territories in countries with local transmission of novel coronavirus must spend 14 days in a country free of the COVID-2019, and to provide a medical clearance to confirm and/or prove this coronavirus free status.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All technical stops subjected to approval. Border remains closed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Mandatory quarantine of 14 days at the Government-designated facility on South Tarawa
• All passengers traveling from Kiritimati to Nadi on the Honolulu-Xmas-Nadi flight need to be quarantined in Fiji for 14 days before traveling back to Kiribati

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• June 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.facebook.com/mfa.gov.ki/
• https://www.mhms.gov.ki/important-notices.html 

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

LAOS

Date:                March 31, 2021

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Suspension of all international schedule and no- scheduled flight.  This does not apply to the following flights:
  • Diplomatic/Government/Military
  • Cargo
  • Humanitarian
  • Medevac
  • Repatriate
  • Diplomatic

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Emergency landing and technical stop for refuelling with no disembarkation of crews and passengers are permitted.
• If disembarkation is requested, the aircraft will be assigned at the designated and isolated parking spot and preventive instructions imposed by relevant airport health authorities shall be strictly performed.
• Landing permit application shall be submitted to to the Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, e-mail: [email protected].
• All flight operations which are subject to exceptions and relevant authorization above through National COVID-19 Task Force Committee must be performed into Wattay International Airport provided that their Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) must be between 06.00 AM to 06.00 PM ICT Time (UTC+7) daily only.
• Domestic Flight Allowed upon relevant approvals in line with preventive and protective measures of National COVID-19 Task Force.
• Requirements for Issuance of Landing Authorizations
  • a) Diplomatic Note Application
  • b) Copy of crew’s passport and pre-arranged visa
  • c) Declaration Letter from Operator to Laos DCA

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS 

• In case, an individual is found to have fever or suspicious symptoms of COVID-19, he/she will be directly sent to designated hospitals for quarantine.
• In case of no fever or suspicious symptoms of COVID-19, he/she will be recommended to perform 14-days self-quarantine at a government designated facility, or authorized hotel.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED  

• UFN

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 

• All tourist and visitor visas, for nationals travelling from countries or transit in countries that are listed as COVID-19 outbreak areas, are revoked.
• This does not apply to the following categories of passenger subject to considerations and approvals from National COVID-19 Task Force Committee
  • Diplomat
  • Staff of any international organization
  • Expert, investor, businessman, technical officer, and foreign worker who has an essential and urgent need to carry out respective duties at an embassy, activities and projects
• Negative test for COVID-19 certification using RT-PCR from a trustworthy medical institution by means of endorsing from the competent authority such as Ministry of Public Health which has been issued no more than 72 hours prior departure to Lao PDR.
• Every individual shall undergo RT-PCR COVID-19 testing upon arrival.
• Insurance coverage for COVID-19 treatment and other related expenses is required. It can be obtained from a company designated by the Taskforce Committee.
• This can be purchased upon arrival in VLVT/VTE only.
• The cost is 100.00 USD for 14 days coverage.
• All travellers are required to wear a tracking wrist band for 14 days.
• The cost of this tracking wrist band is 6.00 US dollars per day.

LATEST NOTAM

NIL

MACAU

Date:                             03rd April 2021

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

Closed:          All non-Macau Residents who arrived from overseas country or territory or arrived from China, Hong Kong or Taiwan with overseas travel in the last 21 days will be refused entry into Macau

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Pursuant to article 14 of Law no. 2/2004 – “Law on the Prevention, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases”, all arrivals who have been to the Ruili City of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province within the past 14 days prior to their entry into Macao must, at the discretion of the health authorities, undergo medical observation for 14 days at designated venue and observe self-health management measures for at least 14 days
• Macau residents:
  • Visited Mainland China 14 days prior to arrival and have never been to foreign countries within the past 21 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within past 7 days. Exemption from centralised isolation medical observation coming from low-risk areas.
  • Visited Hong Kong 14 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within 24 hours + 14 days of centralized isolation medical observation and 7 days of health self-management.
  • Visited Taiwan 14 days prior to arrival and have never been to Hong Kong within the past 14 days or any foreign countries within the past 21 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within 7 days + 14 days of centralized isolation medical observation.
  • Visited a foreign country within the past 21 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within 72 hours + 21 days of centralized isolation medical observation and 7 days of health self-management.
• Residents of mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Region:
  • Visited Mainland China 14 days prior to arrival and have never been to foreign countries within the past 21 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within past 7 days. Exemption from centralised isolation medical observation coming from low-risk areas.
  • Visited Hong Kong 14 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within 24 hours + 14 days of centralized isolation medical observation and 7 days of health self-management.
  • Visited Taiwan 14 days prior to arrival and have never been to Hong Kong within the past 14 days or any foreign countries within the past 21 days prior to arrival - Need to present negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within past 7 days + 14 days of centralized isolation medical observation.
  • Visited other countries 21 days prior to arrival- be prohibited from entering Macao
• Foreigners – NO ENTRY
  • Holders of mainland China visa issued by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, and return to Macao from mainland China within the visa validity
  • Those who were in Mainland China or Macao in the past 21 days prior to intended arrival to Macao
  • Spouse or child of a Macao resident
  • Have obtained the authorization to stay in Macao
  • Students registered to local higher-education institutions
  • Plan to visit Macao for an important business event, or academic or professional activities
  • Have registered with the authorities as a non-resident worker, or hold a permit to enter Macao for work purposes, or they are a family member of such a worker, and have either obtained the relevant authorization or meet the eligibility requirements to stay in Macao
  • For matters serving Macao’s public interest (e.g. disease prevention and control, and emergency rescue), so to ensure of the proper operation of public services in the community; and of meeting the basic day-to-day needs of the Macao public.
• All those undergoing a health self-management will be required, at the end of the designated period, to take a nucleic acid test showing freedom from COVID-19 infection. Only upon successful completion of such a test, will the self-management period be deemed to be concluded. Meanwhile, they will be issued with a “yellow”Macau Health Code digital certificate. Should anyone wish to leave Macau prior to the completion of their period of health self-management, they would need to obtain a certificate-issued within 48 hours of intended departure-proving they have tested negative from COVID-19 infection, and follow any other requirements imposed by their chosen destination.
• Crew and passengers are required to fill the online health declaration form before arrival from below link https://app.ssm.gov.mo/healthPHD/page/index.html
• For departure and arrival in Macau, all passengers must present the nucleic acid certificate proving tested negative for COVID-19 within the past 7 days.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling with no pax onboard is allowed.
• Chinese crew is allow crew rest at Macau with negative Covid19 nucleic acid certificate within past 7 days.
• All transfer / transit services from Macau International Airport are suspended.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• See above

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

MALAYSIA

Last Updated: 04/08/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

CLOSED
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All foreigners are prohibited from entry until further notice. Entry is only allowed for Malaysia citizen, permanent resident, Passengers with a sticker label visa in their passport specifying that they are spouses or children of nationals of Malaysia, Passengers with a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) with a printed entry permission from Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, diplomatic passport holder, official passport holder on diplomatic mission and embassy employee with proof of employment and their dependents.
• All international inbound flights must enter the country via WMKK/KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport, except ferry flight and ambulance flight.
• Long term pass holders from countries with more than 150,000 Covid19 cases are not allowed to enter - USA, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iran, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Iraq, Philippines and Indonesia
• All Malaysian are prohibited from leaving the countries unless with approval from immigration for essential purpose.
• All international inbound flight must plan WMKK or WMSA as point of entry. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop is acceptable, overnight night stop is only allowed through WMKK subject to immigration approval. Transit hotel is available at WMKK.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 7 days hotel quarantine with PCR test result (72 hours validity) undergone before departure. No test will be performed upon arrival. A test will be performed on the 5th day of quarantine.
• 10 days hotel quarantine (without PCR test on flight arrival). PCR test will be carried out in quarantine hotel within 24 hours after arrival. A second test will be performed on the 8th day of quarantine.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• MyTravel pass for EXIT and ENTRY to Malaysia. For more information go to
• https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main 
• Individuals enter Malaysia must comply with the conditions of entry set by the Immigration Department of Malaysia or Malaysian Government Agencies. Each applicant must submit the relevant documents (Attach a copy of passport, visa and approval letter (if applicable) and the completed Letter of Undertaking via email to the relevant Malaysian Mission (Malaysia Embassy in the country pax will be departing from), at least three days before the date of departure.
• Install, activate, and register MySejahtera mobile online application. Fill essential information such as travel information health declaration need to be registered in MySejahtera at least three (3) days from date of departure. Health Officer will wear wrist band for pax.

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

MARSHALL ISLANDS

Last Updated: 03/10/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• International travelers are not allowed to enter
• Strictly limited to tech stop subjected to approval. Entry is not possible.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Only technical stop is allowed, crew rest is not allowed
  • In case of technical issue, all crew and pax must remain on board as well.
  • All aircraft that need to land in the RMI for refuelling purpose must adhere to the National Disaster Committee approved Amata Kabua International Airport Standard Operating Procedures(SOP).Periodic spot checks will be conducted on airport round crew handling aircraft in the RMI.Ground crew not adhering to the strict no human-to-human contact protocols will be subject to an immediate minimum 14-day quarantine.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

•  At least 21 days quarantine for any person entering without official clearance

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

MICRONESIA

Last Updated: 04/08/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions until further notice

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Declaration of Public Health Emergency Extended to May 31st, 2021
• Strictly limited to tech stop subjected to approval. Entry is only possible for returning citizens.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop subjected to approval
• Crew rest is not allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 days quarantine for returning citizen, no entry for foreigner except for humanitarian purpose

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Each of four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae to evaluate application on case by case basis.
• https://www.fsmgov.org/fsmun/pubheal47.pdf 

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

MYANMAR

Date:               March 31, 2021

Subject:           Closed through UFN

Status:                       Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All internationals commercial passenger flights are not allowed to land at any airport.
  • This does not apply to the following subject to approval from Myanmar DCA.
  • Relief flights
  • Cargo flights
  • Ambulance flights
  • Special flights specifically approved by MM DCA.
• As of 01 January 2021, Residents of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are banned from entering Myanmar. This also applies to Travelers who have visited this country in the last 14 days before the planned arrival into Myanmar.
• Visa on Arrival (VOA) and e-Visa facilities are suspended for all nationalities.
• Any travelers who intends to travel to Myanmar shall contact the nearest Myanmar missions for necessary entry visa.
• Residents and travelers who have visited The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the past 14 days are banned from entering Myanmar.
• Any foreign national with valid entry visa may enter and exit to/from Myanmar only at Yangon (VYYY), Mandalay (VYMD) and Nay Pyi Taw (VYNT) International Airports.
• All foreign nationals travelling to Myanmar are required to present laboratory evidence of absence of COVID-19 infection issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel before boarding any flight to Myanmar.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Special flights specifically approved by MM DCA.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All foreigner nationals are subject to a 7-day hotel quarantine and 7-day home quarantine on their arrival in Myanmar.
• All incoming Myanmar nationals from any country will be subject to a 7-day facility or hotel quarantine and 7-day home quarantine on their arrival in Myanmar.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED 

• 30 April, 2021

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• Nationwide Curfew in force from 20:00 LT (1330Z) to 04:00 LT (2130Z)
• To enable airport workers to make their journeys to/from home before curfew time, operators shall flight plan with respect of below requirements.
• Arriving Aircraft
  • • Ground Handling operations shall be completed by 1330 UTC.
    • The Earliest Arrival shall not be earlier than 0001 UTC.
    • The Latest Arrival shall not be later than 1130 UTC.
• Departing Aircraft
  • • Ground Handling operations cannot start before 0001 UTC.
    • The Earliest Departure shall not be earlier than 0031 UTC.
    • The Latest Departure shall not be later than 1130 UTC.  
• All airlines operating relief flights to Myanmar to ensure that temperature screening and observation of COVID-19 symptoms are conducted on all passengers before boarding. If a passenger has a body temperature of 100.4’f/38’c or higher or presents sign(s)/ symptom(s) of acute respiratory illness, the airline concerned shall deny boarding to such passenger and advise him/her to defer and seek medical attention.
• ENR ATS are working as normal and air operators can fill VYYY as alternate aerodrome.

NAURU

Last Updated: 04/08/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Entry is only possible for essential purpose. Entry into Nauru subjected to approval by the Government. 
• All persons travelling into Nauru must have spent a minimum of 14 days in any one or more of the following countries or territories immediately prior to travelling to Nauru:
  • Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
• ANY PERSON travelling from a country or territory not listed above, within fourteen (14) days of travelling to Nauru, may apply for an exemption to enter Nauru at least 3 days prior to the date travel to Nauru.
• All passengers must present evidence of a negative PCR COVID test, undertaken not more than 3 days before travel to Nauru.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop is allowed, crew rest subjected to approval

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• ALL PERSONS arriving in Nauru will remain in in a Designated Residence (Transit Station) for a minimum period of 14 days or until cleared for entry into the Nauruan community 
• Transportation from the point of arrival to the Designated Residence – Transit Station accommodation and three meals a day will be provided by the Government of Nauru.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BERE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

NEPAL

Last Updated: 03/05/2021

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Request for operating Private/Business or Pax flights, needs to be processed through diplomatic channels only.
• Covid-19 Negative Certificate is mandatory for Crew and Pax both, unless quarantine exemption is included in diplomatic approval. 
• Currently Visa on Arrival / Crew on GenDec facility has been suspended, and Crew must hold currently issued visa.
• No foreigners are permitted entry to Nepal at this time. The government of Nepal has approved exceptions for diplomatic, international organization, and some international non-governmental organization personnel.
• Limited commercial flight services resumed in Nepal
• Currently, flight requests must be processed through Diplomatic channels, also to be sent  directly to Nepal CAA on the email address [email protected] with copy to us.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Covid-19 negative certificate required if crew making night stop at VNKT, with valid visa, or they should have diplomatic approval if coming without visa. For quick turn-round, visa is not required.
• Kindly note that visa on arrival facility is available at VNKT, subject to prior approvals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) “ Nepal or a recommendation letter from MOFA.
• Currently, flight requests must be processed through Diplomatic channels, also to be sent directly to Nepal CAA on the email address [email protected] with copy to us.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All newly arrived citizens must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Below documents are mandatorily required by the Nepalese CAA, along with complete flight details to process for the Landing Permit :
  • Copy of the Air Operator Certificate
  • Copy of the Certificate of Registration
  • Copy of Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Certificate covering third party liability, with a minimum coverage of 60 million US Dollars
  • Simulator Certificate of PIC for VNKT airport of SID / STAR and Maps.
  • English language certificate of PIC, if non-native English speaker
  • Copy of the Pilot's license
  • An authorisation letter from the operator in favour of "Freedom Flight Support Pvt. Ltd.", authorising to liaise with all the authorities concerned of Nepal, towards obtaining VNKT
•   Landing Permit, also to arrange Supervised Ground Handling Services at VNKT. 
• np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

NEW CALEDONIA

Last Updated: 02/25/2021
Latest Country Restrictions until further notice

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Non-resident are not allowed to enter New Caledonia, except Professionals essential to the resumption of economic life or who have professional specificities.
• Every individual must submit request to enter New Caledonia on government website -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefKevP90FUKduKoD-iSj6yFAXHstsG4KYaViNQh5LEXopm0w/viewform?gxids=7628
• Every international flight is subjected to prior authorization before coming to New Caledonia.
• Professionals who are essential for resuming economic life or who have professional specificities not present in the territory can also benefit from a specific protocol in order to obtain a fortnight adapted to short stays of 30 days maximum in New Caledonia; for any questions, write to [email protected]

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop subjects to prior authorization, no entry is allowed into New Caledonia

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• A compulsory 14 days quarantine in a hotel provided by the government is in effect for passengers arriving in New Caledonia, by plane or pleasure boat, except for passengers coming from Wallis-and-Futuna. https://gouv.nc/info-coronavirus-covid-19/quatorzaine-et-regimes-speciaux

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Foreign nationals who are not residents of New Caledonia are not allowed to disembark in New Caledonia. This temporary traffic restriction has been in effect since March 19, 2020. https://gouv.nc/sites/default/files/atoms/files/20201012_version_consolidee_arrete_2020-505.pdf
• FAQs about entry into New Caledonia (French) https://gouv.nc/info-coronavirus-covid-19/vos-questions-sur-les-arrivees-en-nouvelle-caledonie-et-les-departs-de

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

NEW ZEALAND

Last Updated: 04/09/2021

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• International borders are still CLOSED.  Only NZ Citizens, permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions are allowed to enter New Zealand.
• Australian residents can travel to NZ without quarantine from 19 April. 
• All arrivals are tested for COVID-19 and a 14-day managed quarantine or isolation is mandatory.
• All passengers traveling to New Zealand must have a negative PCR test carried out No more than 3 days prior to arrival in New Zealand, proof to be carried with the passenger/member  (and preferably sent prior to arrival) 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• From 28 September 2020 all foreign-based air crew will be required to be accommodated within a designated Managed Isolation Facility.
• Transport to and from the airport will be arranged by Managed Isolation and Quarantine. This applies regardless of whether you are staying at the designated aircrew. There will be no charge for transport. 
• Crew must stay at the designated crew quarantine hotel – there is no option to stay at any other hotel or facility. The maximum stay is 7 days, and a confirmed departure date must be provided. Air Center One will book this on your behalf.  The cost for crew accommodation is NZ$ 223.00 per person per night, this includes 3 meals (limited set menu) snacks, basic toiletries and free WIFI – with sufficient time, laundry is included. Crew can order and have meals delivered from restaurants in the surrounding area (Uber eats etc) 
• All arriving international aircrew are required to undertake a health assessment on arrival. This is the same assessment that all arriving air travelers complete. The aircrew complete a COVID-19 crew health card on arrival. This is a record of the health check. Overseas based aircrew must record the name of their hotel accommodation on the COVID-19 crew health card. 
• Crew must also have had a negative PCR test within the last 7 days prior to arriving in New Zealand, proof to be carried with the crew member  (and preferably sent prior to arrival) 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Mandatory 14-day managed quarantine or isolation. This must be pre-booked and confirmation sent to the handler prior to arrival 
• Some travelers may be required to contribute towards their managed isolation hotel stay, costs are $3100 per room and $950 for each extra adult and $475 per child. You can find details in https://www.miq.govt.nz/

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No end date has been advised

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

NIUE

Last Updated: 04/09/2021
Subject: Latest Country Requirements UFN

CLOSED
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Not permitted to enter NIUE

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Not permitted to enter NIUE

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All travelers(residents ONLY) must sign a declaration to be quarantined upon arrival in pre-arranged accommodation

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• There is no specific expected date to lift the current restrictions in place.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLAND
 
Date:        09th April 2021
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions

Status:        Open with Restrictions 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Business flights are allowed to Pending  AOA approval

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Private aircraft that were granted permission to land for technical stop, fuel and those wanting to overnight will be quarantine as per directive by the central government.
• ALL crew that will be entering the CNMI and staying overnight for crew rest will be consider essential workers and will have to follow essential workers regulations ( need approval take a rapid test upon arrival and proceed to quarantine facility on which the government provides, then will be permitted to depart the following day. Please be advised that hotel accommodations will be payment of $400 dollars a night.)
• If any crew that will be returning as passenger will be allowed but will go through passenger check in procedures

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All travelers arriving into Saipan (regardless of point of origin), must quarantine for a minimum of 5-7 days at their Designated Government Quarantine Facility.
• If private aircraft departs within the quarantine period crew/pax will be able to depart

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• ALL CREW/PAX ENTERING THE CNMI WILL NEED VALID VISA AND WILL NEED TO HAVE APIS INPUTTED 72HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. PLEASE VERIFY WITH CBP REGULATION ON THIER WEBSITE CBP.gov. On duty CBP hours are from 0330L-1900L.

PAKISTAN

Last Updated: 02/23/2021
Subject: Latest Country Requirements UFN

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS  

• No Restrictions 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Restrictions/Crew Rest Allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS 

• Negative RT-PCR test conducted not more than 96 hours for pax travelling to Pakistan from Category B countries and enforcement of Pass Track App (See attachment)

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION             

• NIL

LATEST NOTAMS             

• NIL

PALAU 

Last Updated: 03/09/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions UFN

CLOSED
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Not allowed
• Medevac are case by case basis
• Palau to Taiwan medevac is allowed

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Not allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Last Updated: 04/08/2021

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All international flights are subjected to approval from State of Emergency (SOE) controller. 
• All incoming travelers must enter via AYPY/POM Port Moresby. 
• All inbound international passengers coming into PNG still need to get Controller Approval in advance. SOE (State of Emergency) Controller Approval - requests for approval to be sent to [email protected]  or [email protected] 
• Requests can normally be expected to take up to 21 days to be approved.  Applications made in under 21 days or applications without all the required documentation (correctly filled in) can be expected to result in the approval being declined and/or delayed.
• All incoming travelers must have a valid medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued no more than 7 days before the arrival into the country.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical flight are allowed and crew rest is possible if crew have the SOE controller approval.
   

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Passengers from New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands, all Australian states except Victoria, New Caledonia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Samoa, Palau and Niue who have spent seven days in these countries will now be quarantined for seven days at home or at a designated quarantine facility in PNG. Those needing home quarantine will need the Controller's approval. 
• Passengers arriving from other international locations still need to quarantine at a hotel for 14 days. 
   

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice.
   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Travel information 
  • https://www.papuanewguinea.travel/coronavirus-information-travel-advice-updated-19th-october-2020  
• Travel advice
  • https://www.airniugini.com.pg/travel-advice/ 
• International travel measures 
  • https://www.airniugini.com.pg/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Measure-2-InternationalTravel-20.01.21.pdf
     

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

PHILIPPINES

Date: April 12, 2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions UFN
STATUS OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Business flights are currently not allowed, but may allow to operate if they can request
for exemption from Department of Foreign Affairs/ IATF.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
 None. Self-quarantine during the rest.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
None for crew.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Possible date of restrictions to be updated is on May 01, 2021 but may change due
continuous updates on the flight restrictions provided by the Authorities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

None

LATEST NOTAMS
Q) RPHI/QFALT/IV/NBO /A /000/999/1431N12101E
A) RPLL
B) 21/02/02 04:59 C) 21/05/01 16:00
E) COVID-19: FLT RESTRICTIONS INTL AND DOM FLT WITH PAX ARE ALLOWED AT NAIA WITH
THE FLW RESTRICTIONS:
INTL AND DOM SKED COMMERCIAL FLT WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FM CIV AERONAUTICS BOARD
MANILA INTL AP AND CAA OF THE PHILIPPINES (CAAP) FOR THEIR SUMMER AND WINTER SKED.

INTL CHARTERED OR SPECIAL FLT WITH PRIOR CLR FM DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
CAAP. NR OF PAX MAY BE REGULATED TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
FOR DOM FLT, PRIOR COOR WITH LCA GOV UNIT OF DEST AP REQUIRED.
THE FLW FLT NOT COVERED BY THIS NOTAM:
1. ENR FLT EXPERIENCING EMERG
2. CARGO FLT
3. AIR AMBULANCE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
4. GOV/MIL FLT
5. WX MITIGATION FLT
6. MAINT AND UTILITY FLT
CAAP OPS CENTER (OPCEN) CTC NR: (+632)7-944-2030 TO 31.

SINGAPORE

Date:                 April 08th, 2021

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

PAX:

- Only Singaporean, Permanent Resident (PR) and Long Term Pass Holders with relevant entry approval (LTPH) are allowed to enter Singapore due to the current pandemic

- No short term visitor except for listed countries with relevant entry approval in the following link: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview

- For pax SHN and Swab requirements, kindly see following summary: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/SHN-and-swab-summary.pdf

Crew:

- Crew are only allowed to enter Singapore due to the below 4 requirement:

               1) Dropping off passenger from Singapore

               2) Picking up passenger from Singapore

               3) Operating an aircraft into Singapore for maintenance 

               4) Operating and aircraft out of Singapore after completion of maintenance

- Crew will need to have entry approval grant from CAAS and application takes minimum of 5 days lead time

- Crew will need to serve quarantine at dedicated hotel till for next departure flight, please note crew can only stay up to 14 days maximum - subjected to CAAS crew entry approval

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Technical stop allowed. Rest overnight allowed with prior approval from CAAS.

For Crew operating SG-SG flights (Turnaround without clearing overseas CIQ) – No SG Arrival Card and SHN required.

• FOREIGN CREW

• As per conditions in CAAS Circular 29, all foreign crew with travel history to any country within the last 14 days – NTL; do not disembark from aircraft.
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, SHN at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport; Crew layover application will require 05 working days lead time.crew out allowed within 14-day SHN period
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, pax out allowed upon completion of 14-day SHN; must depart immediately and not to stay in Singapore
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, Air crew of foreign operators may operate an aircraft into or out of Singapore for maintenance purposes (ANNEX A)

• LONG-TERM PASS HOLDER CREW

• As per conditions in CAAS Circular 29, all foreign crew with travel history to any country within the last 14 days – NTL; do not disembark from aircraft.
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, SHN at Crowne Plaza only; crew out allowed within 14-day SHN period
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, pax out allowed upon completion of 14-day SHN; must depart immediately and not to stay in Singapore
• Only with prior approval from CAAS, Air crew of foreign operators may operate an aircraft into or out of Singapore for maintenance purposes (ANNEX A).
• Only with prior approval from Ministry of Manpower (MOM), crew can enter Singapore with intention to stay beyond 14-day SHN period (ie. Return to residence after 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities or no departure schedule within 14-day SHN)

• SINGAPORE CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT CREW

• For crew with departure schedule within 14 days, SHN at at Holiday In Express Katong or Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Crew out within 14-day SHN period allowed. (Swab test before crewing out is not required)
• For returning crew without departure schedule, crew will be required to serve full 14-days SHN at Crowne Plaza. All persons completing their SHN will be subject to a swab test before the end of the SHN.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

For Singapore Citizens and PR only:

• Travelers from Australia (excluding state of NSW), Brunei Darussalam, Mainland China, Taiwan, New Zealand: self-isolation at self-sourced accommodation or own place of residence, until test results arereleased to traveler.
• Travelers from Macao SAR: 7-day SHN at self-sourced accommodation, including place of residence and COVID-19 PCR test at the end of SHN
• Travelers from other countries are subjected to 14 days quarantine

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

Nil

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If pax wish to visit business offices during their trip, they can get the Singaporean business partner to apply for a pre-approved business pass with the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Visitors on said pass will be tested on arrival and must quarantine until negative results are obtained. Other conditions vary as each pass is issued on a case-by-case basis.

Alternatively, if they are traveling to meet with business partners and the meetings do not need to be held on-location, they can opt for the new [email protected] scheme. Please see https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/connectsg/overview for more details.

All entry/layover approval will require supporting documents (such as maintenance log, departure itinerary, letter of commitment, Annex A etc) and minimum 72 hours processing time by CAAS.

All travellers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass (LTP)/ In-Principle Approval (IPA) holders, must submit a health declaration prior to the flight. They will have to do so via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service, or the mobile application that can be downloaded for free from Apple AppStore and Google Play. Singapore will require a copy of the acknowledgement form 3 hours prior to departure from point of origin.

In line with the calibrated reopening of Singapore’s borders, ICA will lift visa suspension and resume the issuance of new visas. Short-term visitors who require a visa to enter Singapore can apply for visas though a local contact, Singapore overseas mission, or authorised visa agent from 18 October 2020, 2359 hours. Visitors who had already been issued with visas which are still valid, as well as those who are eligible for the visa-free transit facility, do not need to re-apply/ apply.

Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore. All short-term visitors must still seek prior approval via appropriate COVID-19 travel channels (e.g. obtain a Safe Travel Pass under Green/Fast Lane arrangements, or Air Travel Pass) before they can enter Singapore. More information will be available at ICA’s website (https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19).

With effect from 31 January 2021, 2359 hours, visitors applying to enter Singapore under the ATP and RGLs will need to have travel insurance for their COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs in Singapore, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000. The travel insurance will help them pay for the costs of their medical treatment in Singapore. The visitors can purchase the travel insurance from Singapore-based or overseas insurers. A list of available insurance products can be found at the SafeTravel website.

Source: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updates-on-border-measures-and-travel-insurance

https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/rgl/requirements-and-process

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through May 31, 2021

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Due to state of public emergency, any person intending to enter Solomon Islands must obtain approval from Prime Minister’s Office
• The following flights will be subjected to approval of CAASI:
  • Flights referred to within these procedures are classified as follows:
  • Red cross relief flight
  • Defined as flights bringing in emergency relief supplies.
  • Medical evacuations - Defined as aircrafts landing for picking up or dropping off medically impaired person.
  • Military - Defined as flights that may bring in emergency supplies or specialized equipment upon Solomon Islands Government (SIG) request.
  • Cargo - Defined as flights that may bring in goods and supplies ONLY.
  • Charters - Defined as aircrafts hired by the Solomon Island Government (SIG) for purposes relating to the impact of COVID19
  • Technical Stops/Ferry Flights - Defined as aircrafts landing for Fuel Stops and Mechanical Inspections.
  • Over flights - declaring emergency landing - Defined as in flight requesting immediate assistance.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Any organizations, operator, government and persons who wish to operate any international flights into Solomon Islands during the SOE will send a formal request to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for Approval at the following address and contact:
  • Chairman COVID-19 Oversight Committee
  • Prime Minister’s Office 
    • PO Box G1 Honiara, Solomon Islands
    • Tel: + 677 24264/24342
    • Email: [email protected]
    • The applicant will state the purpose for the flight, type of aircraft and supply full itinerary for the planned operation.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• The approval for the crew to overnight will have to come from Prime Minister's office.
• They will have to go into quarantine, then be granted an early release so they don’t have to stay for 14 days. Handler may assist with that, but no guarantee it will be approved.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED 

• May 31, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• NIL

LATEST NOTAMS 

SOP - http://www.mca.gov.sb/resources/publications/strategic-plans/106-airport-sop/file.html 

A0030/21 NOTAMR A0155/20
Q) AGGG/QFAAP/IV/NBO/A/000/999/
A) AGGH B) 2102282359 C) 2105312359 EST
E) DUE TO STATE OF PUBLIC EMERG WI SOLOMON ISLANDS, ANY PERSON OR OPR
INTENDING TO OPR AN INTL FLT INTO HONIARA/HENDERSON INTL AIRPORT
MUST REQUEST AN APPROVAL STATING DETAILS INCLUDING PURPOSE OF FLT.
CONTACT DETAILS AS FLW: 
CHAIRMAN 
COVID-19 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE
P.O.BOX G1, HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS
TEL: 677-24264 OR 677-24342, EMAIL: JREMOBATU AT
PMC.GOV.SB(LOWERCASE

SOUTH KOREA

Date: March 06, 2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions

BORDER CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights coming from England including Ferry flight ban to enter Korea
• To manage the passengers who are from abroad, the government recommends using the RKSI or RKSS.
• Since there is a lack of COVID-19 isolation facility and manpower except mentioned 2 airports.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• There are no restrictions for Technical Refueling / Crew rest operation except flights coming from England.
• However there are 2 airports for overnight parking.
• Both airport (RKSI and RKSS) are available overnight parking depending on the flight schedule.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Passengers
  • Passenger must hold the Visa which is issued after  April 5, 2020.
  • All passengers (except Crew) coming from all countries should stay in the government-designated quarantine facilities for 14 days at their own expenses. (about $150 per day)
  • Short-term travelers (foreign-nationals) without a 'Self-Isolation Exemption Certificate' issued by the Embassy of Korea (or consulate) are subject to quarantine at a facility designated by the Korean government.
  • 14 days quarantine exception VISA type : A1(diplomacy), A2
  • All foreign travelers entering Korea (Include Korean nationalities) must submit a negative PCR confirmation issued within 72hours of departure. (As of 08Jan, based on the time of arrival in Korea)
• Crew
  • For the quarantine rule, the 14days of government facility isolation is not required. However, the quarantine officer will check the body temperature, Health Declaration Forms and whether to install ‘Self Diagnose App’ or not upon arrival. If the crew has any symptoms, he may be denied entry.
  • Quarantine: No need to hold PCR test negative results and no need to follow the 14days of government facility isolation.
  • Immigration: No need to hold a Korea entry visa. They can enter Korea as a GenDec and stay available up to 30days.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The crew who are named on the GD can stay up to 30days without visa regardless of their nationality. All airports have the same regulations in Korea.
• Transit:
• Passengers must hold the confirmed connection flight ticket within 24hours. Also the passengers do NOT pass the CIQ, just stay at the transit area before departure.
• For this reason, the RKSI is an available airport for transit. As we know that international flights operate to RKSI only these days.
• Korean government will temporarily suspend visa-free entry for Chinese nationals to Jeju island. 
• All foreigners: TWOV is available.  
• Chinese with a valid Korea visa can enter Korea, regardless of whether they have a passport issued by Hubei Province. 
• All valid single/multiple short-term visas issued before April 5, 2020 are suspended.
• Exceptions: Long-term visa and short-term employment (C-4) visa.
•  All visa exemption entry into South Korea for 90 countries* will be suspended.
• Exceptions : Diplomatic passport holders, Arrival Crew members, APEC card holders

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

SRI LANKA 

Date:        April 12, 2021 
Subject:     COVID Country Restrictions UFN 

Open with Restrictions
 

Business Flight Restrictions 

Nil Restrictions. Permit needs to be applied minimum 96Hrs prior to the estimated time of arrival. Crew / pax / aircraft details (and its supporting docs) should submit to the CAASL for necessary approvals. Pax must get their visa arranged through the nearest diplomatic mission of Sri Lanka or via online (eta.gov.lk). Pax may be required obtain covid negative report issued within 96 Hours prior to the arrival. Crew shall enter on gendec and must stay in a government approved hotel during their stay. Crew members are required to undergo covid test on arrival at the hotel.   

Restrictions for Technical Refueling/Crew Rest

Nil Restrictions. If crew wish to overnight they shall enter on gendec and must stay in a government approved hotel during their stay. Crew members are required to undergo covid test on arrival at the hotel.   

Quarantine Requirements 

• Crew must stay in the room during the stay. Pax shall experience the hotel amenities (in a level 01 approved hotel) and visit MOH approved tourist sites during the first 14 days of their stay.
• Passenger visa shall be processed online
• Mandatory to pay for 2 PCR tests up to 7 days. If the stay is more than 7 days a 3rd PCR tests are required. PCR test will be carried out at the hotel and PCR arrangement can be arranged with the hotel directly.
• COVID-19 Insurance is required for all passengers entering Sri Lanka. Same can be purchased from the hotel directly. 
• Date the restriction is currently expected to END or be re-evaluated? 
• Reevaluation under process. We’ll advise the new guidelines once available.

Any other pertinent information

• Transit passengers must hold confirmed onward ticket within 12h and will required to stay in the transit area at VCBI.  
• All tourist must adhere to the current travel bubble (Bio) when entering the country. Please contact us when there’s a passenger flight requirement arise as we could provide you the latest travel bubble update. (The details update quite frequently) 

Latest NOTAM re COVID

NIL

TAIWAN
 
Date:               April 10, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice
Status: Open with restrictions
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Starting from December 1, 2020, until February 28, 2021 (local time at the place of departure) all travelers coming to Taiwan and transit passengers are required to provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within three days prior to boarding the flight to Taiwan. please refer to the website: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/KIUJU0aZex70DPFUN3d66w?typeid=158
• But since it is the latest regulation, the Taiwan CDC and CAA are still discussing on the details and possible exemption for other possible cases, we will keep you posted if we received any updates.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop for refueling is allowed with Crew able to leave the aircraft for refueling, but not Pax, all services are available normally. We'd suggest performing such tech-stop operations at RCSS as it is more GA friendly.
• It is possible for the foreign national crew to enter Taiwan for crew rest at RCTP. The crew must stay at the designated quarantine hotel and follow the quarantine rules during their stay.
• Overnight parking is not available at RCTP. General aviation can only operate from 0100Z-1300Z. Thus, a quick turn-around for pax drop off/ pick up is highly recommended.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All inbound traveler (crew and pax) are subjected to a 14-day home quarantine upon arrival in Taiwan.
  record their daily activities and persons who come into contact with them,
  avoid public places and wear a mask at all times when going out.
• From March 01, 2021, short-term business travelers are allowed entry and can apply for shortened home quarantine period: If such travelers meet all the conditions listed below:
  • Those who are allowed entry according to the announcements of the CECC
  • Those whose duration of stay doesn’t exceed three months
  • Business travelers who enter the country for business activities, such as goods inspection, after-sale services, technical assistance and training, and contract signing
  • Those who arrive from low- and medium-risk countries/regions announced by the CECC and have no history of travel to other countries in the last 14 days before boarding the flight to Taiwan.
• Business travelers who meet the conditions listed above should have relevant certificates and documents prepared for the business visit by local companies, travel itinerary, and disease prevention plans, while negative COVID-19 test certificates issued for travelers’ specimens tested within three days prior to their flight to Taiwan should also be prepared for inspection.
• Applicants who arrive from low-risk countries/regions may contact the local health authority of the quarantine hotel at which they stay to take out-of-pocket COVID-19 testing after undergoing quarantine for five days; those who arrive from medium-risk countries/regions may undergo COVID-19 testing at their own expense on the seventh day after entry.
• After obtaining negative COVID-19 test certificates, applicants may contact the local health authority to end quarantine and practice self-health management until the 21st day after entry instead of quarantine. During the self-health management period, the travelers should still monitor their temperature every day and reply to text messages requesting an update on their health status.
• The travelers should also engage in restricted activities as shown in the itinerary and provide their names for the activities. Furthermore, they should