Asia-Pacific: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

AMERICAN SAMOA

Date:                            September 20, 2022 

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS  

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Permission is required for all the landings. 
• Flights coming from USA require full vaccination for all persons onboard
• They do not require a RAT test or PCR test for either tech stop or overnight. 
• Flights coming from other countries do require an RT/PCR test for overnight. 
• Tech stop do not need any test but require full vaccination

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops only require full vaccination card.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Quarantine is required only if pax test positive on arrival for an overnight

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil                    

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

AUSTRALIA

Date:               September 19, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           OPEN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• From July 6, 2022, the way you ​travel to and from Australia has changed. All travelers should be aware that:
• People entering Australia do not need to provide evidence of vaccination status
• People entering Australia do not need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration
• People leaving Australia will not be asked to provide evidence of their vaccination status
• Unvaccinated visa holders do not​ need a travel exemption to travel to Australia
• Masks are still required on flights traveling to Australia.
• It is important to remember that airlines, vessel operators and other countries may have specific requirements that travelers need to comply with.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Nil

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

No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The latest information on travel to Australia can be found at the following link https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/

LATEST NOTAMS

Nil

BANGLADESH

Date:                 September 19, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Visa on arrival has been resumed for the following category:

1. Foreign nationals of Bangladesh origin and their husband/wife/children.
2. Foreign nationals holding diplomatic or official passports.
3. Foreign investors and business personalities.
4. Foreign nationals coming to Bangladesh on invitation of the Government of Bangladesh for participation in meeting/seminar/conference/other events.

• Other categories of travelers must obtain a visa from their local Bangladeshi diplomatic mission.
• Crew can enter in Bangladesh, and stay up to 72 hours without VISA by showing their valid passport, Gen Dec and Crew ID.
• Travelers completed full dose (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh with the official proof of certification of vaccination and no RT PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate is required.
• Travelers without having full dose (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of Covid-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh if they possess RT PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate done within 72 hours of departure time.
• No RT PCR negative certificate is required for incoming passengers below 12 years old. However, they will have to observe the same health formalities that will apply to their family members on arrival.
• If COVID-19 symptoms are identified on arrival: Irrespective of vaccinated or not vaccinated, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected in a traveler on arrival, he/she will subject to the RT PCR/Antigen test by the health authority. If the RT PCR/ Antigen test result is positive, he/she will be sent to isolation at government nominated. facility or Hotel at his/her own expenses. Further RT PCR/Antigen test will be carried out after 7 (seven) days, and he/she will be released when the test result is negative.
• HEALTH DECLARATION FORM (HDF)

• Incoming passengers of Bangladesh shall observe the following procedure as required Director General of Health Services:
• Following the link: https://healthdeclaration.dghs.gov.bd/ , an online Health Declaration Form (HDF) shall be filled up by each passenger within 3 (Three days of their departure for Bangladesh). The filled-up form, which has QR code, can be downloaded and printed.
• Transit Passengers leaving the transit Airport, shall carry new HDF filled-up before next check-in at the transit Airport.
• Passengers will show the filled-up HDF with QR code (Soft/ Printed copy) at the immigration on arrival.
• Passengers having Covid-19 symptoms shall contact the health desk before proceeding to the Immigration.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No quarantine required for pax and crew.

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

Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nil

BRUNEI

Date:                September 14, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• As Brunei Darussalam is estimated to have a high immunity rate following high COVID-19 vaccination rates and high proportion of residents have been infected by COVID-19, complete COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be an entry or exit requirement for Brunei Darussalam. This is based on the assessment that travel no longer has significant impact to the spread of infection in the country.
• The public i.e., citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam as well as foreigners entering the country are no longer required to complete the Arrival Declaration Form (ADF).
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam who are exiting the country as well as foreigners who are entering the country are still required to possess valid travel insurance that include COVID-19 treatment coverage.
• Meanwhile, citizens of Brunei Darussalam who are exiting the country are also required to register their outbound travel information on the MFA e-Register through the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s website.
• Operating times at Brunei Darussalam’s land control posts will be extended by 2 hours i.e., will be opened from 06.00am to 08.00pm.
• Any foreign nationals who are required to obtain Entry Visa for entry into Brunei Darussalam must first obtain appropriate Visa in accordance with prevailing regulations that are enforced such as Employment Visa, Dependent Visa, Social Visit Visa, Professional Visit Visa and Business Visa.
• Any foreign nationals who are currently residing in Brunei Darussalam under employment pass, visit pass (social, professional, and business), student pass, dependent pass and intend to exit the country temporarily and re-enter Brunei Darussalam, therefore they are required to secure Re Entry Visa before intended travel date.
• Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents (regardless of vaccination status) are permitted to return to Brunei Darussalam.
• Only unvaccinated travelers are required to make advanced payment for the post-arrival COVID-19 tests which cost BND$100.00. Payment can be made online via: www.healthinfo.gov.bn/travel
• Foreign nationals who wish to enter Brunei Darussalam for short-visit purpose in which the duration of stay in Brunei Darussalam is less than 90 days are required to obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage (minimum coverage of BND$20,000). The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam.
• Post-arrival COVID-19 tests and mandatory self-isolation are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals.
• Only unvaccinated travelers are required to:
  • a)    Undergo ART on Day of Arrival (Day 1).
  • b)    Undergo mandatory self-isolation until receipt of negative result for RT-PCR test taken on Day 3. RT-PCR test can be taken at clinic centers that provide RT-PCR swab services, which can be found via link: https://www.pmo.gov.bn/EPG/Perjalanan.aspx

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• 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.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Only unvaccinated travelers - Undergo mandatory self-isolation until receipt of negative result for RT-PCR test taken on Day 3.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The following individuals are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage:
  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents returning to Brunei Darussalam.
  • Foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam for the purpose of long-term visit such as employment, studying or as eligible dependent.
  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travelling overseas for employment, studies as eligible dependents or hold a long-term visa/immigration pass in the destination country.
  • Permanent Residents traveling to their country of nationality.
  • Civil servants travelling for Government-sponsored official travel. Civil servants must show valid supporting document which states that they are on a government-sponsored official travel.
  • Individuals who travel via land & sea for the purpose of work or school and commute travels for the aforementioned purposes, transit travel and emergency services (such as ambulances, police, and military).
  • Transport Operators

CAMBODIA

Date:                 September 19, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All visa facilities available.
• COVID-19 VACCINATED TRAVELLERS (Cambodia Nationals and Foreign Nationals, Air crew included)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Must hold a Covid-19 vaccination card or certificate confirming full vaccination, type of vaccine and date of vaccination.
  • Pre-arrival COVID-19 Test - Not required
  • Post-arrival COVID-19 Test - Not required
  • Quarantine - Not required

• UNVACCINATED TRAVELLERS (Cambodia Nationals and Foreign Nationals, Air crew included)
  • Quarantine - Not required
  • Pre-arrival COVID-19 Test - Not required
  • Post-arrival COVID-19 Test - Shall undergo Antigen rapid test upon arrival. The cost is USD 5.00
• LIST OF COVID-19 VACCINES RECOGNIZED BY CAMBODIA FOR QUARANTINE FREE INTERNATIONAL ENTRY
  • BNT16252/COMIRNATY Tozinameran (INN)
  • AZD1222 Vaxzevria
  • Covishield (ChAdoxi_nCoV-19)
  • Ad26.COV2.S (1 dose only)
  • mRNA-1273
  • SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell). Inactivated (InCoV)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine (Vero Cell). Inactivated Coronavac
  • Sputnik V
  • SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) COVAXIN
  • Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell)
  • Ad5-nCov
  • NVX-CoV2373/Covovax
  • CoV2 pres dTM-ASO3 Vaccine
  • NVX-CoV2372/Covovax
  • SCB-2019
  • Zorecimeran (INN) concentrate and solvent for dispersion for injection; Company code: CVnCovi CV07050101
  • EpiVacCorona
  • SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell)
  • Soberana 01,
  • Sputnik Light

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Transit / Short turn-around, it can be operated as normal.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

As mentioned above.

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

Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nil

CHINA

Date:                             September 19, 2022

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

Status:                       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. Besides the approval from State Council, a CDC reception is required from the local government (at least deputy provincial level)
• If it is an international inbound business jet flight carrying passenger onboard from Hongkong/Macao/Taiwan region, only a CDC reception letter from the local government (at least deputy provincial level) CDC office is required, no need to have an approval of State Council.
• 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.

• 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

Pax internationally inbound will require 7 days centralized quarantine and 3 days home 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:                             September 19, 2022 

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Travelers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
• Travelers are strongly encouraged to undertake a rapid antigen test prior to their travel to the IOTs.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Fuel stops for aircraft are permitted subject to approval by authorities of the Indian Ocean Territories.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• If you arrive on Christmas or Cocos Islands and test positive for COVID-19 you are required to isolate at your accommodation until cleared for release. If you are a close contact with any symptoms (including those with a negative RAT) needs to remain at home and contact the IOTHS to arrange PCR testing. Regardless of the PCR result they need to remain at home until symptoms pass.
• Based on the latest public health advice and the current IOT COVID-19 situation, on flights where a COVID-19 positive case is identified, the row of the affected passenger plus the two rows in front and behind, will be deemed as ‘other contacts’ and required to undertake daily RAT testing for seven days after the identified exposure. Anyone returning a positive test will then be required to quarantine.
• Extended accommodation is at guests’ own expense. You cannot fly back to the mainland until cleared for release from isolation. Virgin Australia, the airline servicing Christmas, and Cocos Islands, does not allow close contacts to travel within their 7-day isolation period. 

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

No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.christmas.net.au/covid-19/
• https://indianoceanterritories.com.au/covid-19-iot-travel-information/

FIJI ISLAND

Date:                September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN FOR VACCINATED ONLY

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Only vaccinated travelers are allowed to enter into Fiji.
• All travelers 16 years and above must produce proof of full vaccination. Only travelers under the age of 16 years may be exempt, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is vaccinated. Vaccinated travelers below the age of 16 may travel unaccompanied, observing all international travel protocols. A 14-day waiting period prior to travel following full vaccination applies, which is having received 2 doses of dual dosing vaccines or a single dose of the Janssen to be considered fully vaccinated. Fiji COVID-19 recognized vaccines include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson (Janssen), Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Coronavac (Sinovac), Covishield, BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm), Covaxin and Sputnik V.
  • Alternative proof of vaccination: All travelers who have received single doses of Fiji COVID-19 recognized vaccines, have recovered from COVID-19 and cannot be vaccinated a second time, due to national guidelines in their respective countries of residence are also accepted.
  • Other exempted travelers: Apart from travelers exempted under the age of 16 years, those belonging to any one of these categories are exempt as well from producing proof of vaccination:
  • Travelers who have in their possession COVID-19 documentation declaring they are exempted from being vaccinated, provided these are issued by health institutions, have a valid medical reason and issued by a doctor or by the Federal Government of their country of residence.
  • Travelers who have received COVID-19 vaccines not recognized by Fiji, however, have either received a booster dose with a Fiji recognized COVID-19 vaccine or have received three doses of a non-recognized vaccine.
• All foreign passport holders must have medical travel insurance before travelling, with international coverage of COVID-19 and other medical emergencies except the following groups of travelers who must provide a supporting letter from their sponsor/employer or themselves declaring the ability to meet all COVID related costs, including isolation, case management and the repatriation of persons for medical reasons or human remains:
  • Valid permit holders
  • Travelers and crew on yacht via Fiji’s Blue Lanes
  • Crew from commercial ships
  • Airline crew
  • Travelers entering seeking medical care
  • Travelers transiting Fiji for less than 72 hours.
• As part of Fiji’s enhanced surveillance and monitoring exercise, travelers may undergo random RAT upon arrival.
• Travelers who develop COVID-19 symptoms will be required to test. Travelers who test positive must isolate for a minimum of 5 days. Should the traveler or the insurance provider require a confirmatory PCR result, this will be facilitated at the cost of the traveler.
• All primary/close contacts of the confirmed case will not be required to serve a quarantine period.  However, all primary/close contacts need to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms during this period and immediately self-isolate for 5 days if present and inform relevant authorities.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Same as above

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirements

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Fiji Covid-19 Recognized Vaccines
  • Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine also known as; Comirnaty, BNT162b2, COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (nucleoside-modified).
  • Moderna vaccine also known as; SpikeVax, mRNA-1273, CX-024414, COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Moderna, TAK-919.
  • Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine also known as; AZD1222, Vaxzevria, Covishield, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, ChAdOx1-S, AZD2816
  • Johnson & Johnson vaccine also known as; Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine, Ad26.COV2.S, JNJ-78436735, Ad26COVS1, VAC31518.
  • Sinovac vaccine also known as; CoronaVac, PiCoVacc.
  • Sinopharm vaccine also known as; BBIBP-CorV, BIBP vaccine, Zhong’aikewei, Hayat-Vax, Vero Cell.
  • Covovax vaccine also known as; Nuvaxovid (Novavax), NVX-CoV2373, TAK-019, SARS-CoV-2 rS with Matrix-M1 adjuvant.
  • Covaxin vaccine also known as; B.BV152.
  • Sputnik V vaccine also known as; Gam-COVID-Vac.

 LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

FRENCH POLYNESIA

Date:                September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Travelers no longer have to complete any formality before their arrival in The Islands of Tahiti, in France or overseas, and the presentation of the health pass/proof of full vaccination schedule is no longer required, whatever the country or area of origin.
• Full vaccination: comply with the most restrictive regulations in effect between the traveler's final destination and transit country.
• When the traveler is over 18 years old, in order for the vaccination schedule to be recognized as complete beyond 9 months, he must have received an additional dose (booster).
• The compelling reason is no longer required
• Travelers are no longer required to present a certificate of non-contamination and a commitment to perform an antigenic test or a biological examination upon arrival on the national territory (tests are no longer required)
• Unvaccinated travelers are no longer required to perform tests to travel between mainland France and French Polynesia.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Same as above.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• List of authorised vaccines
  • https://fr.calameo.com/read/0034615032e9d0329f80b
  • https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ 

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES

Date:               April 06, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:             OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Inbound passengers may enter French Southern Territories from France or foreign countries with a complete vaccination scheme with the below documents:
  • Present Antigen Test (48 hours validity) or RT-PCR Test (72 hours validity)
  • Proof of vaccination certificate (2 doses)
• Inbound passengers may enter French Southern Territories from France or foreign countries with an incomplete vaccination scheme with the below documents:
  • Present Antigen Test (48 hours validity) or RT-PCR Test (72 hours validity)
  • Proof of vaccination certificate (2 doses)
  • Proof of imperative reasons
• Outbound passengers may exit French Southern Territories to France with the below documents:
  • Proof of vaccination certificate (2 doses)
• Outbound passengers may exit French Southern Territories to foreign countries with the below documents:
  • Proof of vaccination certificate (2 doses)
  • RT-PCR test or Antigen Test based on country specific.
  • Any other documents required based on country specific.
• Imperative reasons are requested for inbound and outbound passengers, a model is available on below link :
  • http://www.reunion.gouv.fr/conseil-aux-voyageurs-munissez-vous-de-votre-a7370.html

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Inbound crew to French Southern Territories from France or foreign countries
  • Present Antigen Test (48 hours validity) or RT-PCR Test (72 hours validity)
  • Proof of vaccination certificate (2 doses)

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NIL

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See attached

LATEST NOTAMS

• https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/

GUAM

Date:                September 20, 2022  

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Showed proof of vaccination
• As of March 29, 2022, individuals arriving in Guam on domestic or international flights are no longer subject to quarantine.  Individuals traveling from a foreign country must still comply with federal requirements to board a flight into the United States, including Guam
• The Guam Electronic Declaration Form (Guam EDF) is a mandatory digital form that all arriving passengers will need to complete before entering our beautiful island. For your safety and convenience, the form will be accessible up to 72 hours prior to your arrival. (https://cqa.guam.gov/) 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

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

• Nil

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See Guam Public Guidance Memorandum dated 8th August 2022 attached HERE.

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

HONG KONG

Date:                            25th September 2022

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

STATUS:                    OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The Government announced on September 23 the lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement for inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan starting from September 26, after analyzing scientific data and striking a balance among factors such as transmission risks. The arrangement for inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao will be rationalized at the same time. 
• Starting from 6am on September 26, the boarding requirements and quarantine arrangements for inbound persons will be adjusted as follows:
• Arriving at Hong Kong from overseas places or Taiwan 
  • Presentation of a negative nucleic acid testing report prior to boarding will no longer be required. Instead, a declaration of the negative result of a self-arranged rapid antigen test (RAT) conducted within 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure should be made via the online Health & Quarantine Information Declaration of the Department of Health.
  • Boarding requirement of having completed vaccination for Hong Kong residents will be lifted. Non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 or above will still be required to be fully vaccinated or have obtained a medical exemption certificate before they are allowed to board a flight for Hong Kong.
  • "Test-and-go" arrangement will be implemented at the Hong Kong International Airport, i.e., inbound persons will not be required to wait for the test result at the airport after undergoing specimen collection for the nucleic acid test. They can take public transport or self-arranged transport to return to their home or their hotel of choice.
  • Quarantine arrangement upon arrival at Hong Kong will be changed to "0+3", i.e., no compulsory quarantine will be required. There will be three days of medical surveillance during which inbound persons are free to go out but are obliged to comply with Amber Code restrictions under the Vaccine Pass, followed by a four-day self-monitoring period, making it a 7-day observation period in total.
  • Nucleic acid tests at community testing centers, mobile testing stations or other recognized institutions on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6 (the day of arrival is Day 0) will be required upon arrival at Hong Kong, supplemented by daily RATs from Day 1 to Day 7.
  • For inbound persons who are tested positive by nucleic acid tests or RATs, their Vaccine Pass will be converted to a Red Code. Their isolation arrangements will be aligned with that for local cases.
  • For persons who arrived at Hong Kong before September 26 and are still undergoing quarantine at Designated Quarantine Hotels (DQHs) (i.e., persons who arrived at Hong Kong between September 23 and 25) on that day, they are allowed to leave as arranged by DQHs on September 26. Persons who arrived at Hong Kong within three days (i.e., persons who arrived at Hong Kong between September 24 and 26) will still be required to undergo medical surveillance and be subject to Amber Code restrictions.
• Rationalizing requirements for inbound persons from Mainland or Macao
  • The Government will rationalize concurrently the requirements for inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao who have no travel history of overseas places or Taiwan in the seven days prior to arrival at Hong Kong. As such, the Return2hk Scheme and Come2hk Scheme will be extended to cover all places in the Mainland and Macao with no quota restriction. Advanced application and nucleic acid test before arrival at Hong Kong are also not required. In other words, inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao will not be required to undergo home quarantine after arriving at Hong Kong. However, they will still need to undergo nucleic acid test on Day 2 and be subject to self-monitoring in the three days after arrival at Hong Kong.
  • For persons who arrived at Hong Kong earlier and are undergoing home quarantine, they will no longer be required to undergo home quarantine from September 26 onwards and can then remove their electronic wristbands.
• Further details can be found in the following HKSARG press release:
  • https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202209/24/P2022092400048.htm
• No changes to crew entry for overnight stay.
  • Locally (Hong Kong) based & non-Local based air crew employed by a local airline
    • 1. Must have completed a COVID-19 vaccination course. Is required to receive a 3rd vaccine dose (or equivalent) if eligible to receive additional dose(s) of vaccines.3
    • 2. Not allowed to be on board a flight to/from the Mainland/Macau according to his airline’s roster, if he has been on board a flight (including a turnaround flight) to/from any place outside China or to/from Taiwan, China according to his airline’s roster during the 14 days prior to his boarding the flight to/from the Mainland/Macao concerned.
    • 3. All locally based air crew members on board a flight to/from a place outside of Hong Kong according to their airline’s roster must be subject to the same period of self-isolation in a designated quarantine hotel (“DQH”) room or a place of accommodation, when they seek to enter the local community upon their arrival in Hong Kong. In other words, a locally based air crew member must not be arranged by his airline to be on board the same flight with another locally based air crew member who will be subject to a different period of self-isolation, when they seek to enter the local community upon their arrival in Hong Kong.
    • 4. A locally based air crew member must not be arranged by his airline to be on board the same flight with a non-locally based air crew member employed by his airline, and vice versa.
• Having Travel History in any place outside China or in Taiwan, China during the 14 days prior to arrival in Hong Kong
  • Local (Hong Kong based) crew
    • Required Document
      • Airline Company Declaration Letter for a local based crew.
    • Testing Requirements
      • Self-administered rapid antigen test2 (RAT), with specimen collected within 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight to Hong Kong is required. If Crew will not enter a local community:  post-arrival test at TSCC not required. If Crew will enter a local community: Post-arrival PCR test & RAT at TSCC required. • May wait for post-arrival PCR test result at a Designated Quarantine Hotel4, after obtaining a negative RAT result.
    • Self-isolation Requirements
      • If Crew will not enter a local community: Self-isolation at an Airport Hotel until departure from HK on next duty flight.  Medical surveillance for 14 days If Crew will enter a local community: Self-isolate at a Designated Quarantine Hotel4 until obtaining: a) A negative PCR test result on 3rd day b) Negative results of self-administered RATs on 2nd & 3rd days.
    • Post arrival test, Transport and Post-arrival test Requirements
      • Please refer to “Exemption conditions applicable to crew members of aircraft (“air crew members”)” pg. 3-6 for more details.
• Non-local (non-Hong Kong based) crew
  • Required Document
    •     Airline Company Declaration Letter for a local based crew
  • Testing Requirements
    • Self-administered rapid antigen test2 (RAT), with specimen collected within 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight to Hong Kong is required. Post-arrival test at TSCC is not required.
  • Self-isolation Requirements
    • Concerned crew is not allowed to enter any local communities. 
    • Self-isolation at an Airport Hotel until departure from HK on next duty flight.
  • Post arrival test, Transport and Post-arrival test Requirements
    • Please refer to “Exemption conditions applicable to crew members of aircraft (“air crew members”)” pg.7-8 for more details.
• ONLY having travel history in Mainland China/ Macau during the 14 days prior to arrival in Hong Kong
  • Local (Hong Kong based) crew
    • Required Document
      • Airline Company Declaration Letter for a local based crew
    • Testing Requirements
      • Pre-departure test not required. If Crew will not enter a local community: post-arrival test at TSCC not required. If Crew will enter a local community: Post-arrival PCR test at TSCC required. Must wait for arrival test result at TSCC.
    • Self-isolation Requirements
      • If Crew will not enter a local community: Self-isolation not required.  Stay at an Airport Hotel. If Crew will enter a local community: Self-isolation not required.
    • Post arrival test, Transport and Post-arrival test Requirements
      • Please refer to “Exemption conditions applicable to crew members of aircraft (“air crew members”)” pg. 4-6 for more details.
  • Non-local (non-Hong Kong based) crew
    • Required Document
      • Airline Company Declaration Letter for a non- local based crew
    • Testing Requirements
      • Pre-departure test not required. Arrival test at TSCC is not required.
    • Self-isolation Requirements
      • Concerned crew is not allowed to enter any local communities. Self-isolation at an Airport Hotel until departure from HK on next duty flight.
    • Post arrival test, Transport and Post-arrival test Requirements
      • Please refer to “Exemption conditions applicable to crew members of aircraft (“air crew members”)” pg. 7-8 for more details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

•  Nil

INDIA

Date:                 September 19, 2022

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 online submit self-declaration (health) and upload their RTPCR test report (not older than 72hrs) on the web portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in ( Weblink: Air Suvidha). – Applicable for non-vaccinated travelers as well.
• Vaccination certificate and passport copies are required to be sent to handler.
• International flights are allowed. 

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) should have valid stamped Visa (business) or e-Visa (business) also they should submit self-declaration (health) and upload their RTPCR test report (not older than 72 hours) on the web portal https://www.neewdelhiairport.in (weblink: Air Suvidha). – Applicable for non-vaccinated crew as well.
• Vaccination certificate and passport copies are required to be sent to handler.
• 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. – Applicable for non-vaccinated as well.
• 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

INDONESIA

Date:                September 20, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Opened with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Following categories of travelers can enter Indonesia: 
  • 1.    Indonesian citizens (for both International & domestic all pax must have the booster certificate).
  • 2.    Holders of Service Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Visit Visa, Temporary Stay Visa, Official Stay Permit, Diplomatic Stay Permit, Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS), Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP), foreigners with health and humanitarian purpose and transportation crew that comes with the conveyance. 
  • 3.    Travelling under the Travel Corridor Agreement (TCA) 
  • 4.    Obtained a special written consideration/permission from an Indonesian Ministry/Institution 
  • 5.    Delegations of G20 member countries 
  • 6.    Foreign nationals from the following countries with tourism purpose can enter Indonesia with a Special Visa on Arrival for Tourism and the Visa Exemption Facility. This is applicable through the above airports of entry only. Visa on Arrival fee Rp.500.000, 
    • Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hongkong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste , Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vietnam, Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia Herzegovina, Ecuador, Maldives, Morocco, Monaco , Oman, Iceland, Palestine, Peru, San Marino, Serbia, Suriname ,Vatican, Jordan.
• Unvaccinated traveler with special health conditions or comorbid diseases prevents travelers from receiving mandatory vaccines attach a doctor's certificate from the state government hospital departure stating that the person concerned has not and/or unable to receive the Covid-19 vaccine
• A traveler that has been Covid-19 infected in the last 30 days is exempted from having negative PCR test result if the traveler can show a medical attestation from doctor/hospital/ministry or a Covid-19 recovery certificate from departure country (in English) confirming that the traveler is no longer transmitting Covid-19. 
• Travelers are required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test on arrival only if they present any COVID-19 symptoms, including body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius. 
• Travelers must show a card or certificate (physical or digital) stating that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers shall have received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be considered as fully vaccinated. The Indonesian government recognizes all types of vaccines. 
• Travelers shall register their Covid-19 vaccine certificate at https://vaksinln.dto.kemkes.go.id/sign/in for access to indoor public places in Indonesia.
• The following rules apply to travelers unable to show a vaccine certificate on arrival:
  • a.    Indonesian Citizens (WNI) can enter Indonesia and will be vaccinated upon arrival in Indonesia at the quarantine location 
  • b.    Foreign Citizens (WNA) who meet the following requirements will be vaccinated upon arrival in Indonesia 
  • c.    Foreigners between 6 - 17 years old 
  • d.    Diplomatic Stay Permit/Official Stay Permit holders 
  • e.    Has an invitation from Indonesian Ministry 
• This does not apply to: 
  • a.    Indonesian Citizens/Foreigners under 6 years old who meets the following requirements: - Accompanied by parent with proof of family relation - Show a negative RT-PCR results 
  • b.    Diplomatic Visa / Official Visa holders related to state visits (min. Minister level) above and their entourage who make official/state visits. 
  • c.    Foreigners who enter Indonesia under the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA) scheme, according to the principle of reciprocity while still implementing strict health protocols. 
  • d.    Indonesian Citizens/Foreigners who are not yet or cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons based on a statement letter from a medical specialist from a government hospital in their origin country
• Children under 17 years old are not required to show a vaccine certificate & PCR test. 
• PCR with validity of 3 days is required for domestic travel if pax only have 2nd doses of Vaccines – is no longer valid as all domestic traveler required booster vaccine (Indonesian) but foreigner mandatory is dose-2 for all term and conditions

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No visa required if the crew member is listed on the General Declaration.
• PCR test results are required for domestic sector if the crew only have 2nd doses of vaccines.
• Crew from all nationalities, except Israeli, and listed on the GenDec are exempted for the visas to Indonesia and are usually permitted to stay up to 7 days or as per the flight schedule.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The current AOE’s in Indonesia:
  • CGK/WIII, SUB/WARR, DPS/WADD, BTH/WIDD, MDC/WAMM, LOP/WADL, KNO/WIMM, UPG/WAAA, YIA/WAHI, BTJ/WITT, PDG/WIEE, BPN/WALL, PKU/WIBB, KJT/WICA, DJJ/WAJJ

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

Japan

Date:                      19th July 2022
Subject:         Latest Country Restrictions 

Status:        OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Eligible foreign nationals must apply for entry visa for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html#section2
• New entry of foreign nationals
  • Based on the New Border Measures (29), from June 10, 2022, foreign nationals who apply for new entry into Japan based on either of the following categories  below are regarded as those with “special exceptional circumstances” and are allowed for new entry into Japan in principle, if the receiving organizations located in Japan complete prescribed applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS).
    • (1) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for purposes including business and employment (continued from March 1)
    • (2) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay for tourism (only when a travel agency among others organizing the trip serves as the receiving organization of the entrants) (start from June10) (New)
    • (3) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a long-term stay 
• Certificate of negative test result of pre-departure COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departing from the country/region where travelers stay is required for foreign nationals to enter Japan, in addition to obtaining a valid visa.
• From 0:00 am (JST) on June 1, 2022, based on the New Border Measures, on-arrival test, self-quarantine period and place of accommodation after entry into Japan may be changed according to the grouping (“Red”, “Yellow” and “Blue” categories) of the countries/regions in which the entrants stayed within 14 days before the day of return to Japan or the day of application for landing on Japan and whether they obtain a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
• Classification    Vaccination certificate    On-arrival Test    Quarantine period and other measures after entry into Japan
  • Red    Yes    Required    3-day quarantine at a specific facility designated by the chief of the quarantine station (+negative test result (PCR test) at the facility)
  •     No    Required    
  • Yellow    Yes    Not required    3-day home quarantine + negative result of a voluntary test or 7-day home quarantine without test
  •     No    Required    
  • Blue    Yes    Not required    Home quarantine and other measures are not required
  •     No    Not required    
• Please refer to country list https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html#title4

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions for technical stop
• Crew rest is possible with below information:
  • Enter Japan in order to operate an aircraft in or out of the country in almost all cases
  • Stay in Japan for up to 8 days, including the date of entry
  • A visa for Japan is not required - we will prepare a “shore pass” instead
  • Negative COVID-19 results is not required
• Quarantine and Immigration authorities have the power to veto crew entry if they feel the crew member represents a risk to public health. 
• Crew members are generally not required to undertake a PCR examination on landing, but this may vary depending on the local Quarantine & Immigration procedure.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Quarantine period differs according to classification by countries:
  • Red - 3 days quarantine at designated facility with testing on arrival
  • Yellow - 3 days home quarantine with testing on day 3
  • Blue - No quarantine
• Country list - https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html#title4

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

• No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html 

KIRIBATI

Date:                 September 21, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• It is a national requirement from Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS) Kiribati that this pre-travel information is comprehensively understood, accepted, and agreed to by all traveler’s prior arrival in Kiribati. At the end of this briefing is the agreement section (page 5) and health declaration (page 6), for each traveler to sign to comply with Kiribati Covid safety procedures. The signed agreements will need to be returned to these email address; [email protected] at MHMS for approval and endorsement of entry to Kiribati. These documents will also be checked upon arrival.
• Before you travel to Kiribati it is a mandatory requirement to provide the listed documents to [email protected] and to be presented to health officials upon arrival. If you have symptoms consistent with Covid-19, please refrain from travelling to protect other passengers.

English language or certified translation

• • Full vaccination certificate for WHO EUL vaccine (2nd dose received at least 14 days before travel, below 18 years are exempted from vaccination until further notice)
  • Signed declaration and agreement to the health SOP - page 5
  • Health Declaration form (free of Covid symptoms recent 14 days - page 6.
  • As applicable, if within recent 90 days of Covid infection, a certification/clearance medical report from recognized institution.
• Health check by health team will be carried out at the airport. All incoming passengers will be tested with PCR upon arrival.
• All travelers are required to remain at home for at least three days, or until the results are available, based on the turnaround time. This could take up to 48 hours.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

All technical stops subjected to approval.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Quarantine till PCR test results are out. This could take up to 48 hours.

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

Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

See link (https://corporate.visitkiribati.travel/download/kiribati-international-border-entry-requirement/?wpdmdl=3276&refresh=632b17e37611c1663768547)

LATEST NOTAMS

N/A

LAOS

Date:                 August 17, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All Visa facilities have been reinstated.
• Pre-arrival COVID-19 Test
  • Travelers without a COVID-19 vaccine certificate shall possess a negative rapid (ATK) COVID-19 certificate issued within 48 hours before departure.
• Post-arrival COVID-19 Test
  • Not required - There will be no testing/sample collection at international borders.
• Health Insurance
  • Not required - Foreigners entering Lao PDR who contract COVID-19 shall be responsible for all treatment costs, which can be at a public hospital, private hospital, or home isolation.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Same above requirements apply

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Not Required

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

Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

NIL

MACAU

Date:                            July 16, 2022

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:                       Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Foreigners entering from any country are denied entry.
• Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan that visited any foreign countries in the past 21 days are denied entry. 
• Entry ONLY approved for the below category:
  • Macau Residents & Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Portugal Nationals & Non-resident Worker (Foreigners) that had visited Hong Kong and Taiwan in the past 21 days.
  • Macau Residents & Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Portugal Nationals & Foreigners with Non-resident Work’s ID, Entry Permit for Work Purpose, Residence Authorization, Special Authorization to Stay that had visited Mainland China in the past 21 days.
  • Macau Residents who had visited other foreign countries in the past 21 days.
  • Portugal Nationals who had visited Portugal in the past 21 days.
• All individual aged 12 or above may only board by presenting one of the following certificates in relation to Covid-19 vaccination:
  • Completion of the primary vaccination series (usually 2 doses) for at least 14 days; for persons aged 18 or above with the last dose of the primary vaccination series administered more than 7 months ago, they should also present a certificate of administering at least 1 booster dose.
  • A medical certificate or a certificate issued by a competent authority proving the condition of unsuitability or inability for vaccination will sustain for more than 2 months.
  • Relevant proofs must be issued by testing institutions recognized by the Chinese embassies/ Consulates
• During the period of health-health monitoring, a green health Code will be assigned, subject to the receipt of nucleic acid test on Day 11, 12, 14, 16 and 17 if arrival, and they are not allowed to travel to Mainland China via Macau until 14 days. Those who fail to take the test as scheduled will be assigned a yellow code, if not test is taken 24 hours, a red code will be assigned.
• Individuals who fail to complete the course of Covid-19 vaccination for any reason shall undergo centralized medical observation for at least 14 days.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All crew must present NAT COVID report that within 7 days, after the sampling date.
• All crew will need to provide hotel confirmation letter and to pay for regular nucleic acid tests during hotel quarantine.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Macau Residents & Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Portugal Nationals & Non-resident Worker (Foreigners) that had visited Hong Kong and Taiwan in the past 21 days.
  • 10 days + 7 days self-health monitoring.
  • NAT COVID report within 24 hours after the sampling date.
• Macau Residents & Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Portugal Nationals & Foreigners with Non-resident Work’s ID, Entry Permit for Work Purpose, Residence Authorization, Special Authorization to Stay that had visited Mainland China (not include below areas) in the past 21 days.
  • NAT COVID report within 7 days after the sampling date.
  • https://www.gcs.gov.mo/ncv/annex/index.html?p=1&l=en&s=m
• Macau Residents who had visited other foreign countries in the past 21 days.
  • 10 days + 7 days self-health monitoring.
  • NAT COVID report within 48 hours before boarding.
• Portugal Nationals who had visited Portugal in the past 21 days.
  • 10 days + 7 days self-health monitoring.
  • NAT COVID report within 48 hours before boarding.

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For visitors who have infected with Covid-19 within recent 2 months, are only permitted to board any civil transport bound for Macao SAR at least 14 days after obtaining 3 consecutive ‘negative’ results of Covid-19 antigen or nucleic acid tests (each test at least 24 hours apart). They are also obliged to other requirements for nucleic acid testing and vaccination.

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

MALAYSIA

Date:               September 19, 2022

Subject:           OPEN – No Restrictions - Permanent

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Malaysia is now open to all travelers regardless of vaccination status, testing is no longer required for all travelers
• From 1st August 2022, travelers wishing to enter Malaysia no longer need to fill out their Pre-Departure form (PDF) in the MySejahtera application. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restriction for a technical stop
• Overnight night crew rest is allowed 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine for unvaccinated travelers

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en/pengembara-ke-malaysia-en/fully-vaccinated-adult-travellers
• https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en/pengembara-ke-malaysia-en/non-fully-vaccinated-adult-travellers
• https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en/pengembara-ke-malaysia-en/travellers-under-the-age-of-1

MALDIVES

Date:                 August 17, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided visa on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility. 
• Expatriates travelling to the Maldives shall hold a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration.
• All Passengers and airline crew travelling to the Maldives are no longer required to hold COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate and/or a negative PCR test result upon arrival to the Maldives.
• All arriving passengers and airline crew should complete and submit the online Traveler Health Declaration form available from Maldives Immigration website portal (https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/) at most 48 (forty-eight) hours before their arrival to the Maldives.
• The previous requirement of mandatory quarantine of 14 (fourteen) days for arrival passengers who have not received the prescribed dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine has now been removed.
• It is the responsibility of the passenger and airline crew to attain the health requirements for the country of destination. If it is a requirement of the country of destination, then passengers and crew must carry Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate or COVID-19 negative PCR Test results with them when arriving at the airport check-in counter.
• All departing passengers and airline crew must complete the online Traveler Health Declaration form for departure. The Health Declaration form for departure must be submitted at most 48 (forty-eight) hours before the time of departure. The online Traveler Health Declaration form is available from Maldives Immigration website portal (https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/)

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Same above requirements apply

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Not Required

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

Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

All arriving passengers and airline crew should report to the Immigration counter if they have fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat or breathing difficulties or report directly to the International Border Health counter.

MARSHALL ISLANDS

Date:                 September 21, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The Marshall Islands Safe Travel Program had officially closed on Thursday, Sept 8th, 2022.
• RMI Borders are now opened, and travelers are not required to register through STP.
• Prerequisites (pre-travel) to RMI
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Primary series and boosted as eligible.
  • Mask wearing enroute and practicing good hand hygiene.

• Upon Arrival in the RMI
  • Testing on Arrival in RMI
  • Rapid antigen test (Ag-RDT): Treatment as appropriate.
  • Five days home quarantine/isolation. If negative rapid antigen test on arrival, can move around in public but must wear a mask.
  • Anyone that initially tests negative on arrival and later develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19, should report to a health facility for COVID-19 testing and access to therapeutics (if eligible).
  • Compliance with masking and other public mandates.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

NIl

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Five days home quarantine/isolation. If negative rapid antigen test on arrival, can move around in public but must wear a mask.

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

Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Protect vulnerable individuals in your household by continuing Good Hand Hygiene and limited physical interaction.
• Implementation of mask wearing mandate for the next 2-3 months

LATEST NOTAMS

N/A

MICRONESIA

Last Updated:  July 19, 2022
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions until 31st July 2022

CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Declaration of Public Health Emergency Extended to July 31st, 2022
• Entry is only possible for returning citizens, no entry for foreigner except for humanitarian purpose. 
• The opening of the Nation’s borders is planned on August 1st, 2022

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

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

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 days quarantine for vaccinated returning citizen
• 14 days quarantine for unvaccinated returning citizen

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

• 31st July 2022

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Official reopening announcement - https://fsmembassy.fm/secretary-samos-address-to-the-fsm-citizenry-appealing-for-citizens-to-get-vaccinatedprior-to-the-opening-of-borders-on-august-1st-2022/ 

MYANMAR

Date:                September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

 BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Embassy visa and e-Visa facilities are available for both tourist and business travelers
• Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility is suspended until further notice.
• International flights can operate to VYYY/RGN Yangon Intl. airport, VYMD/MDL Mandalay International Airport and VYNT/NYT Naypyidaw International Airport only.
• Flights to other destination in Myanmar must be specially approved by the Myanmar civil aviation authority. 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.
• Foreign National – Fully Vaccinated
  • Must possess a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated, at least 14 days before arrival to Myanmar, with a vaccine approved by Myanmar authorities. (This does not apply to children under 12 if travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.)
  • Must possess a negative COVID-19 RDT test issued at most 48 hours before arrival.
  • Must undergone COVID-19 RDT test on arrival. The cost is 15,000 MMK.
  • Must purchase a COVID-19 medical insurance from Myanmar Insurance. (https://www.mminsurance.gov.mm/)
  • Diplomats, UN officials and their families can provide their own health insurance certificate.
  • Must submit a health declaration form on arrival https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AY18gIRSPGPb4RXWrcEeB4IxjG3dFJms/view
  • No quarantine required.
• Foreign National – Partially / Unvaccinated
  • Must possess a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test issued at most 48 hours before arrival.
  • Must undergone COVID-19 RDT test on arrival. The cost is 15,000 MMK.
  • Must purchase a COVID-19 medical insurance from Myanmar Insurance. (https://www.mminsurance.gov.mm/)
  • Diplomats, UN officials and their families can provide their own health insurance certificate.
  • Must submit a health declaration form on arrival https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AY18gIRSPGPb4RXWrcEeB4IxjG3dFJms/view
  • No quarantine required.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Subject to self-isolation at hotels designated by the Ministry of Health, until their next flight.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers and children below 12 accompanied by vaccinated adults
• No quarantine for partially/unvaccinated travelers.

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Travelers tested positive on arrival must be quarantined in a designated hospital or hotel.
• Travelers tested negative can continue their journey.
• Nationwide Curfew in force from 00:00 LT (1730Z) to 04:00 LT (2130Z). Airport operations during the curfew time may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• State guests or foreign delegates visiting Myanmar by state flights or special flights - May seek exemptions from the above requirements by submitting a request letter to the Central Committee for Prevention, Control and Treatment of COVID-19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Health, at least five (5) working days prior to the date of- arrival.

NAURU

Date:         21st April 2022
Subject:    Latest COVID Protocols

Status:     Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Entry is only possible for essential purpose. Entry into Nauru for non-citizen 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:
  • Queensland, New Caledonia, South Australia, Niue, Tasmania, Palau, Western Australia, Samoa, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Northern Territory, Taiwan, Cook Islands, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Micronesia (Federated States)
• ANY PERSON travelling from a country or territory not listed above, within fourteen (14) days of travelling to Nauru, may apply for an exemption [email protected] to enter Nauru at least 3 days prior to the date travel to Nauru. The Republic has the right to decline the travel request or grand an exemption, in its absolute discretion.
• All passengers must present evidence of a negative PCR COVID test, undertaken not more than 3 calendar days before travel to Nauru. Another Rapid Antigen Test is required within 1 day of departure
• All passengers must fill up health declaration form - https://www.nauruair.com/library/files/COVID/arrivingpassengerhealthdeclarationform_v1_1.pdf 

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop and crew rest are subjected to approval. It is advisable to apply 7 days in advance. Meal and transport will be provided by Covid19 taskforce.

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All persons arriving in Nauru are required to enter quarantine upon arrival for a period of 14 days in designated hotel 

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://fj.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/
• https://www.nauruair.com/travel-info/covid-19-update
• NATIONAL CORONAVIRUS TASKFORCE 
• Civic Centre Aiwo District REPUBLIC OF NAURU
• Tel: +674 557 3355
• Email: [email protected] 

NEPAL

Date:        September 09, 2022
Subject:    Latest Country COVID Protocols

Status:     Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• On-Arrival Visa Service is now available for all travelers regardless of vaccination status
• For fully vaccinated travelers, visa on arrival will be issued with English vaccination certificate and completed CCMC arrival form https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php
• For non fully vaccinated or not vaccinated travelers, negative PCR test result issued within 72 hours before boarding is required, along with completed CCMC arrival form https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php
• Children below 5 years old are not required to be tested.
• All travelers departing Nepal need to fill up departure form https://ccmc.gov.np/atms/person_add_atms_en.php 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• For quick turn-round, visa is not required.
• No restrictions for crew rest.
• Negative PCR test result is only required for unvaccinated crew entering Nepal

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NO quarantine requirement
• Negative Pre-Departure PCR Test result issued within 72 hours before departure is only required for those non fully vaccinated or unvaccinated. Children below 5 years old are not required to be tested.

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

• Until further notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• https://ntb.gov.np/crisis-management-information
• https://trade.welcomenepal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PROTOCOL-March-14.jpg
• https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

NEW CALEDONIA

Date:          September 22, 2022

Subject:    COVID 19 – Country Status

Status:       Open with NO Restrictions
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Since 1st August 2022, all Covid-19 entry formalities are no longer applied in New Caledonia, regardless of the country of departure. Both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers are now allowed to enter the territory without any Covid requirements.
• 1st August 2022 marks the end of the state of health emergency. Consequently, the rules in force for all travelers to New Caledonia, mainland France and overseas countries (with the exception of Wallis and Futuna) no longer apply, regardless of either the country or the zone of origin. 
• Travelers no longer have to complete any formalities before their arrival, and the presentation of the health pass can no longer be required, regardless of the country or zone of origin; no further proof of travel ("compelling reason") can be required; travelers no longer have to present a sworn statement of non-contamination and a commitment to undergo an antigenic test or a biological examination on arrival in the territory.
• Travel insurance is mandatory for foreign travelers outside the European Union
• The same goes for travel between mainland France and each of the overseas territories, with the exception of Wallis and Futuna.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement

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

• Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• https://gouv.nc/actualite-covid-19
• https://www.newcaledonia.travel/au/coronavirus 

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

NEW ZEALAND

Date:               September 22, 2022

STATUS:        OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Travelers and crew do not need proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter New Zealand. 
• Pax and crew can get free rapid antigen tests (RATs) at the airport. It’s encouraged for pax to test the day you arrive and on day 5 or 6 and to report a positive test result by calling:
  • 800     010 — if you are calling from a New Zealand phone number
  • 801    +64 9 954 6118 — if you are using an international SIM card. Check with your phone provider as there may be charges.
• Fully vaccinated crew and passengers from anywhere in the world can enter New Zealand. Vaccination exemption is subjected to approval from New Zealand government – https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-travellers/covid-19-vaccination-exemptions-non-new-zealand-citizens-travelling-new-zealand
• Anyone flying to New Zealand must fill out a New Zealand Traveler Declaration online before boarding their flight to New Zealand https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/
• Once completed the New Zealand Traveler Declaration, a Traveler Pass will be emailed to traveler that contains a QR code.
• You may need to show your Traveler Pass at check-in and when you arrive in New Zealand. Your Traveler Pass can be printed out or saved to your mobile device.
• Travelers entering New Zealand must take 2 rapid antigen tests (RAT) after they arrive. Take a RAT on the arrival and on Day 5 or 6. Travelers must report both RAT results, whether negative or positive by an email from the Ministry of Health with instructions on how to report result.
• Crew must carry vaccination certificate but no testing requirement

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restriction for technical stop
• Foreign crew must be fully vaccinated to enter New Zealand

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement for all international arrival

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand/
• https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-response-planning/covid-19-border-controls

NIUE

Date:                 September 22, 2022

Subject:            Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

STATUS:        Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• 1.    ALL persons may enter Niue subject to the following conditions:
  • a.    Declare, and provide evidence that he/she is legally allowed to travel to Niue.
  • b.    Declare and provide evidence that he/she have resided in an approved country for a continuous period of at least 14 days immediately before their journey to Niue commenced.
  • c.    Declare and provide evidence that he/she is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in line with the vaccines approved (Annex 1) or a Vaccine Certificate for International travel.
  • d.    Those under the ages of 3 years are exempt from pre-departure testing
  • e.    Those under the ages of 16 years are not required to provide proof of vaccination (1)
  • f.    Must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result which must be completed in the “list of approved countries” (Annex 2), and at most 48 hours before departure.
  • g.    Declare and provide a Certificate of Recovery if you have had Covid19 in the last 3 months prior travel to Niue whereby a pre-departure test will not be required.
  • h.    Transits are ONLY allowed from any country in the “list of approved countries”. Application for special consideration must be submitted in writing to the Chief Immigration Officer.
  • i.    Vaccination exemptions may be granted on ‘exceptional circumstances only’.
  • j.    Provide evidence of travel insurance that include costs for a medical evacuation if he/she is a non-resident of Niue and essential workers
  • k.    All passengers are required to complete the Niue Travellers Declaration Form at www.covid19.gov.nu and receive a Travel Pass for entry into Niue
  • l.    Failure to get a Travel Pass may result in denial of travel to Niue. 
• 2.    Passengers who are NOT vaccinated or fail to comply with the conditions in paragraph 1 will be unable to travel to Niue. 
• 3.    A special exemption is granted for medical evacuation flights, freight vessels, patrol boats and military vessels.
• 4.    Please note this Travel Advisory is subject to be reviewed and amended as required.

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.

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Annex1
Manufacturer
(Marketing Authorisation Holder)    Vaccine Name    Other Names (Including research name)    Dose(s) Required
AstraZeneca/Oxford    Vaxzevria     AZD1222 / hAdOx1 nCoV-19    2
AstraZeneca – Serum Institute of India    Covishield     AZD1222    2
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)    Janssen     Ad26.COV2.S1 / JNJ78436735    1
Moderna    Spikevax     mRNA-1273    2
Novavax    Nuxavoid     NVX-CoV2373    2
Novavax – Serum Institute of India    Covovax        2
Pfizer/BioNTech    Comirnaty    BNT162b2 / Tozinameran    2
Sinopharm (Beijing)    BBIBP-CorV     Covilo (also Also LIBP, CCIBP, CDIBP, CNBG, BIBP)    2
Sinovac    CoronaVac    PiCoVacc    2

Annex 2 - List of Approved countries

1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Cook Islands
4. Tokelau
5. Samoa
6. Fiji
7. Tonga
8. Tuvalu
9. Nauru
10. New Caledonia
11. Solomon Islands
12. Vanuatu
13. Japan
14. Singapore
15. South Korea
16. France
17. UK
18. Germany
19. US

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLAND

Last Updated: 21st September 2022

Status: Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Business flights are allowed to come depending on AOA approval
• Entry Procedure Effective June 13, 2022, all travelers inbound via air or sea are not required but are highly encouraged to fill out the CNMI health declaration form if their return trip requires COVID-19 testing. In accordance with U.S. regulations, air passengers from international destinations will not need to get tested and show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the U.S.
• All travelers should continue to wear a well-fitted mask based on their personal preference after arrival if they must be around others, and if they develop symptoms, they should get tested at least 5 days after arrival. All travelers wishing to avail themselves of free COVID-19 or 5th-day testing must register at https://covidtesting.chcc.health. All travelers and residents are reminded to live COVID-19 safe: follow the 3 W’s (wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance); avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces; cover coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily; be alert for symptoms daily; and get tested for COVID-19.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Private aircraft need to grant permission to land for technical stop, fuel.

• If any crew that will be returning as passenger will be allowed but will go through passenger check in procedures: kindly contact CBP.gov for further guildance.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Testing Positive If you test positive on any COVID-19 test (Community-Based Testing, KC3, antigen testing, or at home), stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others.
• COVID-19 treatment is available for eligible residents of the CNMI who test positive for COVID-19 by reporting their positive test result online at www.staysafecnmi.com/self-reporting within 5 days of the test result date. Residents requesting COVID-19 treatment should fill out the medical questionnaire in the form to get assessed as soon as possible. After reporting online, a CHCC representative will be in contact for next steps should a person be eligible for treatment.
• Quarantine completion certificates are also available by reporting your positive test result online at www.staysafecnmi.com/self-reporting. You will need to upload a photo of your test result or test result documentation. Employers may use this as documentation of their employee's positive test result. If employers or employees require additional documentation, they must seek documentation from their healthcare provider.
• After 5 days, do a self-check on how you are feeling. If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are improving, you can end isolation and should wear a well-fitted mask around others for an additional 5 days. If your symptoms are not improving or you still have a fever, continue to stay home until 24 hours after your fever stops without using fever-reducing medication and your symptoms have improved. After you feel completely better, keep wearing a mask around other people at home and in public through day 10.
• The CHCC and the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force highly encourage unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated or get a booster shot against COVID-19 to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Data from small clinical trials show that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection is waning after the primary series, but protection remains high against severe disease and hospitalization. Register for COVID-19 vaccination at www.vaccinatecnmi.com.

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

Date:               September 17, 2022

Subject:           Country Covid Protocols

Status:           Open with restriction

COVID 19 Protocol Summary

• All Travelers must be vaccinated.
• Negative PCR – 4 hours prior to arrival is no longer required.
• All travelers must download PASS TRACK app on their phone.
• Exceptions made to Children under 2 and disabled passengers.
• Crew are exempt from Pass Track – not other requirements.

Business Flight Restrictions

• Passengers travelling to Pakistan from any country must be 100% vaccinated and will be required to present a RT-PCR test before commencement of travel, conducted within the 48 hours prior to commencement of travel to Pakistan. Upon arrival, Rapid Antigen Testing will be conducted for all direct flight from Europe, minimum of 50% flights from KSA/UAE and Qatar. Selective Rapid Antigen Testing will be conducted for all inbound flight passengers from countries.
• Category B and C country list are abolished starting from Jan 5th, 2022.
• It shall be mandatory for all passengers travelling to Pakistan to download and install PASS TRACK app from the Google Play Store / Apple Store and enter their personal details as required. The airlines shall ensure that the passengers have uploaded their information on the app or have a printed copy of uploaded information generated by the app prior to issuance of boarding passes at point of original embarkation. Those passengers who do not have android / Apple phones shall enter their data on the web portal (https://passtrack.nitb.gov.pk/login). Passengers who prefer to upload their data on the web portal shall be required to provide paper print of the same prior to obtaining boarding pass at the airport of original embarkation. Passengers shall be required to capture the image of their RT-PCR test (if done) and upload it on the app or web portal.
• Following passengers shall be exempted from the fully vaccination requirement but need to possess a negative PCR test result 72 hours prior to the departure.
  • Children below 12 years. 
  • Disabled passengers. 
  • High level international delegations 
  • Pakistani Deportees 
  • Passengers (Pakistani/Foreigners) with valid medical reason for exemption of vaccination issued by a doctor.
  • Foreigners/Foreign passport holders less than 18 years old passengers (Pakistan/Foreigners) who travelled outbound from Pakistan before October 1st, 2021 will be allowed to continue their domestic travel.
  • Passengers between 12 and 18 yeas of age may travel to Pakistan without proof of COVID-19 vaccination up to April 30, 2022.
• Crew shall only be exempted from Pak Pass Track App, however, RT-PCR / Rapid Antigen Test shall be mandatory 

Restrictions for Technical Refueling/Crew Rest

• No Restrictions/Crew Rest Allowed
• The Competent Authority has directed that there will be no RAT Testing upon arrival for:
  • Flight crew of Pakistani Air Carriers that does not undertake a lay-over / slip or disembark from the aircraft at an airport outside Pakistan
  • Flight crew of Foreign Air Carriers that does not leave the passenger terminal building at a Pakistani airport and continue outbound journey from Pakistan without exiting the terminal building after their arrival
  • Flight crew of any type of international flight landing at a Pakistani Airport including, inter-alia, technical and emergency arrival, where the flight crew does not leave the terminal building at a Pakistani airport.

Quarantine Requirements      

• Any and all passengers producing a positive Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival will be home quarantined at for 10 days and a PCR test will be conducted on day 8 of such quarantine.

Date the restriction is currently expected to END or be re-evaluated

• UFN

Any other pertinent information & NOTAMs

• NIL

Latest NOTAM re COVID                   

• NIL

PALAU

Date:                 September 21, 2022

Subject:            Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           Open with Restrictions

COVID 19 Protocol Summary

• All travelers must provide the proof of vaccination administered at least 14 days prior to arrival.
• Technical refueling – allowed
• Unvaccinated individuals under 18 years of age are permitted to enter.
• Crew must provide proof of full vaccination and official documentation on infection control measures implemented for aircraft or vessel operations and health management protocols for personnel

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Vaccination. Travelers must submit proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with final dose administered at least fourteen (14) days prior to departure to the Republic. Vaccine received must be approved or authorized for emergency use by either the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Palau also accepts the Medigen vaccine authorized by the Republic of China – Taiwan’s health authorities.

*For commercial air travel, travelers must submit proof to the airline.

• Mitigation Orders After Arrival. All Travelers are required to follow all requirements stated in the Mitigation Orders issued upon arrival
• COVID Safe Practices. All Travelers are advised to practice physical distancing, wear a mask over the nose and mouth when within six feet of others, and avoid large indoor gatherings for fourteen (14) days prior to their travel to the Republic.
•  Unvaccinated Individuals Under 18 years of age. Unvaccinated individuals under 18 years of age are permitted to travel to the Republic and must adhere to all other requirements of this section.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop allowed
• The crew of any aircraft or vessel entering the Republic must provide proof of full vaccination and official documentation on infection control measures implemented for aircraft or vessel operations and health management protocols for personnel;
• Crew rest allow
• Any crew member of any air or water vessel that disembarks into the Republic of Palau shall be subject to these regulations, except in cases wherein an air or water vessel breaks down unexpectedly within the territory of the Republic. In such cases, any crew member disembarking such vessel shall be quarantined for an appropriate period or until the vessel is repaired and ready to depart Palau, at which time quarantined crew members may be permitted to re-board their vessels. Crew members of such disabled vessels shall be securely transported to and from official quarantine facilities, and at no time shall any crew member be permitted to contact the general population without completing the appropriate period of mandatory quarantine.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

The isolation of persons infected by COVID-19 is hereby authorized as follows:

• Any person proven or strongly suspected to be infected with COVID-19 shall be isolated for a period as deemed necessary by MHHS at either a government designated facility or at home at the discretion of the Director of Public Health; and
• Infection may be proven or strongly suspected based on a presumptive test result, and/or a confirmatory test result by means of authorized assays for viral testing including those that detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid or antigen.
• Isolation Facilities: The isolation rooms of Belau National Hospital shall be reserved for infected personsin need of critical care.MHHS shall identify other appropriate and adequate facilities, either public or private property to be designated as Isolation Facilities for COVID-19 infected persons as necessary.

The quarantine of persons exposed to COVID-19 is hereby authorized as follows:

• Any person determined to have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 shall self-monitor for a period of 10 days (10) and follow applicable guidelines as deemed necessary by the Ministry of Health.

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

Issued 01 July 2022 at the Ministry of Health and Human Services in Koror, Republic of Palau. 

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

Nil

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Date:                 September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All travelers must hold a COVID-19 vaccine certificate.
• This is not applicable to citizens, permanent residents, and travelers under the age of 18.
• All travelers arriving at PNG will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival
• This is not applicable to travelers arriving from Australia.
• Arrival testing will be conducted by Trakpro at a cost of K 150 per passenger, payable by card at time of testing. Passengers are recommended to download and complete the “LooK PASS” App in advance from the AppStore or the Google Play Store.      

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Tech stops for refueling is allowed to operate in AYPY subject to all usual regulations in PNG and airport operating hours and tower hours is 24 Hrs. but local daylight hours are preferred. The best operating hours are 2130Z to 0730Z to avoid potential security issues as well as expensive overtime charges.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine for travelers tested negative on arrival.
• Travelers tested positive on arrival shall be quarantined for 7 days.
• Travelers tested positive on arrival can observe the quarantine in an approved quarantine facility at own cost, or at home subject to approval from the quarantine officer.
• Travelers under the age of 18 tested positive on arrival shall be quarantined at home with a parent or guardian. 

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

Until further notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NIL

PHILIPPINES

Date:               September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions through UFN.

STATUS:         OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Proof of Vaccination
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and with at least 1 booster shot / 3rd dose will be exempted from RT-PCR and Antigen Test. 
• See below information.
  • Present a negative Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight (48) hours, or a remotely supervised, or a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test result administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishment taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin / first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs, provided that, he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over. 
• However, the following shall be exempted from this pre-departure testing requirement:
  • i.    Foreign nationals aged 18 and above who have received primary series COVID-19 vaccine, and at least one (1) COVID-19 booster shot
  • ii.    Foreign nationals aged 12 to 17 who are “fully vaccinated” as defined in Section A(2)(a) below.
  • iii.    Foreign nationals aged below 12 regardless of their vaccination status, who are accompanied by their parents or guardians

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• ALLOWED

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine required

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

• TBA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please have crew and passengers complete: https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/ 
• QR Code will be provided once successfully completing the form. Please send QR Code in advance for our coordination with the authorities and ready upon arrival for presentation to the authorities when requested.
• Please note this is a mandatory requirement, the One Health Pass will be required to be presented to disembark the aircraft on arrival, without completion of the pass the CREW will not be allowed into the Philippines.

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

SAMOA

Date:                 July 28, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          CLOSED – Expected to Open August 01st, 2022

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The current State of Emergency in Samoa requires that all international borders remain closed until further notice.
• Repatriation of Samoan citizens to Samoa from American Samoa and vice versa may be possible. Mandatory COVID-19 testing, and quarantine requirements are in effect.
• ALL passengers are advised to communicate straight to the Samoa Health Authorities 21 days before planned travel time by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] for clarification pertaining to the travel advice.
• All travellers will be assessed on a case-by-case basis before being granted permission to travel to Samoa.
• Due to the current COVID-19 development and spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant globally; Samoa's borders are closed. All those who wish to travel to Samoa please contact the Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or The Chairman of the Disaster Advisory Committee or any of Samoa's Mission Office overseas.
• All Travelers aged 12 years and above including flight crew are NOW required to be fully vaccinated with the prescribed 2 doses, with the exception of Janssen vaccine before entry into Samoa with any COVID-19 vaccine and preferably vaccines already pre-qualified by the World Health Organization (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Janssen-single dose, Moderna, Sinopharm).
• A legitimate vaccine certificate is required for boarding. Being fully vaccinated implies completion of the required prescribed doses as per vaccine used. All should have completed 2 weeks (14 days) post vaccination prior to travel. The vaccine certificate must be a Health Authority Approved Certificate/Card of country where vaccination took place and should contain at least the following information:
  • Name of Country
  • Name of person - should be the same as name on passport or birth certificate
  • National Identification/Registration Number if available
  • Address of Clinic and contact details
  • Name of Vaccine and Batch Number
  • Dates of Vaccination
  • Name of Vaccinator (optional)
  • Health Institution Stamp if available

• A Negative rtPCR COVID test is still required to be taken within 72 hours of departure from originating airport. The lab result must be presented in hard copy on arrival into Samoa
• All passengers with a legitimate vaccination certificate are exempted from doing blood serology. Failure to provide a legitimate vaccination certificate will result in NO BOARDING.
• Children 12 years and under and others who satisfy the exemption criteria for Vaccination as per country-of-origin specific COVID-19 vaccination policy are required to comply with requirements below:
  • All others with medical conditions that deem them exempt for Vaccination must email the email addresses with a written report from a registered medical officer stating reasons for exemption.
  • The Ministry reserves the right to deny boarding if the Ministry is not satisfied with the medical report provided.
  • Refusal to vaccinate due to personal belief or his/her individual rights is NOT a valid reason for exemption.
  • Requirements a, b, and c below are mandatory and without exemption for travelling infants and children.
  • A Negative rtPCR COVID test is required to be taken within 72 hours of departure from originating airport. The lab result must be presented in hard copy on arrival into Samoa.
  • Medical Clearance signed, stamped, and fully completed by a GP within 120 hours of departure from originating airport. The medical clearance must be presented in hard copy on arrival into Samoa. Form can be downloaded from Ministry of Health Samoa website; all sections must be filled in.
  • Blood Serology for COVID19 Antibody Test to be done within 7 days before departure from originating airport. Must be presented in hard copy on arrival into Samoa. Rapid serology tests for lgM and IgG is not acceptable.
• All passengers entering Samoa will go into quarantine for at least 14 days or as determined by the Ministry of Health.
• Any Passenger or Crew with a Positive COVID-19 rtPCR test is NOT allowed to enter Samoa, unless they have satisfied the following:
  • 30 days have passed from date of the last NEGATIVE test result following the date of the positive test.
  • Must provide genome sequencing test of the virus if available:
  • Must provide proof of 3 consecutive negative tests results on Day 10, Days and Day2 before intended date of departure and must comply with all other requirements stated above.
  • All COVID 19 PCR test results, genomic sequencing test and Serology tests must be submitted via email to Director General of Health on email [email protected] and Dr Robert Thomsen email [email protected]

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew are allowed to stay with vaccination, negative PCR test and approval on a case-by-case basis.

• Any Crew with a Positive COVID-19 rtPCR test is NOT allowed to enter Samoa, unless they have satisfied the following:

• 30 days have passed from date of the last NEGATIVE test result following the date of the positive test.
• Must provide genome sequencing test of the virus if available:
• Must provide proof of 3 consecutive negative tests results on Day 10, Days and Day2 before intended date of departure and must comply with all other requirements stated above.
• All COVID 19 PCR test results, genomic sequencing test and Serology tests must be submitted via email to Director General of Health on email [email protected] and Dr Robert Thomsen email [email protected]

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
All passengers entering Samoa will go into quarantine for at least 14 days or as determined by the Ministry of Health.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
https://www.samoa.travel/pagepreview/redalert
https://www.health.gov.ws/

LATEST NOTAMS

NIL

SINGAPORE

Date:                September 22, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until further notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Singapore reopens its borders to all fully vaccinated travelers from all countries effective 1st April 2022. 
• Travelers born on or after 1 Jan 2010 (i.e., aged 12 and below by year of birth) are exempted from COVID-19 vaccination
• Travelers born on or before 31 Dec 2009 (i.e., aged 13 and above by year of birth) need to have taken at least the minimum dosage of the WHO EUL vaccinations listed below at least 2 weeks before arrival in Singapore and be able to show proof of vaccination, in order to enter Singapore without testing or quarantine:
  • One dose of CanSinoBIO/Convidecia or Janssen/J&J vaccine; OR
  • Two doses of AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Moderna/Spikevax, or Covishield vaccine administered at least 24 days apart; OR
  • Two doses of Novavax/Covovax/Nuvaxovid, Pfizer/BioNTech/COMIRNATY, or Sinopharm vaccine, administered at least 17 days apart; OR
  • Two doses of Sinovac vaccine, administered 13 days apart: OR
  • Mixture of any two doses of vaccines listed in points 1-4, administered at least 17 days apart; OR
  • Any of the vaccination combinations listed in points 1-5 and subsequently recovered from COVID-19, OR
  • At least one dose of any WHO EUL approved vaccines listed in points 1-4, taken at least 28 days after a COVID-19 positive diagnosis
• Unvaccinated pax entering Singapore, there would be a need for a negative PCR result done 48 hours prior to arrival into Singapore
• Unvaccinated crew members will not be allowed to operate into Seletar, Singapore.
• No pre-departure and on arrival PCR test are required anymore to enter Singapore.
• Travelers must submit SGAC (https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/) to enter Singapore, arrival card can be filled within three days before their arrival in Singapore.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop and overnight crew rest are allowed for fully vaccinated crew

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement for FULLY vaccinated travelers.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore#general

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Date:                 April 21st,2022
Latest         Country restrictions UFN

Status:    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

• Tech Stops (no crew rest) can now be approved by Civil Aviation, without the Prime Minister signing off on it. 

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.

 
LATEST NOTAMS

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

South Korea

Date:        September 30, 2022
Subject:    Latest Country Restrictions

Status:        OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

As of 01 Oct, passengers don't need to take the arrival PCR test.

• There is no special restriction and international flight can operate to RKSI, RKSS, RKPC and RKPK.
  • AA. Holding the Visa or K-ETA 
    • The person who wants to enter Korea under 'VISA Waiver Program (VWP)', must issue K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) 24hours before entering Korea. However, K-ETA will be exempt for the persons below: UN passport holder, ABTC/APEC holder, USFK service members (under SOFA), CREW (Crews on GD), Jeju Island travelers using a direct flight to/from Jeju Island only, Transfer passenger, Valid VISA holders
    • For more detail information, please refer to the homepage: https://m.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do?locale=EN 
  • BB. Holding PCR or RAT negative result
    • PCR test results no longer required to enter Korea
  • CC. Taking the Arrival PCR test - All passengers need to take the PCR test within 24hrs after arrival into Korea. 
  • DD. Holding the Q-CODE – Please refer to the homepage: Q-code - Quarantine covid19 defense (kdca.go.kr)
• For Crew:
  • AA. PCR negative results are not required
  • BB. PCR test upon arrival is not required
  • CC. Visa is not required – All nationality crew can stay for up to 30 days if named on GD

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• There are no restrictions for Technical Refueling.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• There are no quarantine restrictions normally

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

• No specific dates

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

                
LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

SRI LANKA

Date:               March 02, 2022

Subject:           COVID Country Restrictions

Status:           Open with Restrictions

COVID 19 Protocol Summary

None Vaccinated Travelers

• PCR not required
• Quarantine not required

Vaccinated Travelers

• Present a negative PCR on arrival
• Mandatory Quarantine for 14 days
• Exit PCR test day 12

All Travelers

• Apply for visa online
• Health insurance required

Business Flight Restrictions

• Any travelers (Passenger / Crew) arriving to Sri Lanka will not require to carry negative PCR / RAT test provided they are fully vaccinated
• Effective 1st October, quarantine and arrival PCR test are no longer required for fully vaccinated person *Fully vaccinated definition is any person who have received recommended doses of a covid vaccination and have completed 14 days after that. No restricted countries.
• If any travelers having covid infection history within 03 months they can enter with a negative rapid antigen test report within 48H to the flight and If they are fully vaccinated or have received any single dose vaccination and lapsed 14 days no further quarantine required.
• Non fully vaccinated passengers will have to quarantine for 14 days in “Level 1 Hotel”, with an exit PCR test on day 12
• All tourists to apply visa online through https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ Crew shall enter on gendec.
• If pax is not entering Sri Lanka for tourism purpose, approval must be obtained through MOFA and CAA - [email protected]; [email protected]
• All visitors pay mandatory local covid insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 50,000 USD. Pay through https://visitsrilanka.gov.lk
• Non fully vaccinated passengers will pre-pay the mandatory PCR Tests (40 USD per PCR test). Pay through https://visitsrilanka.gov.lk 

Restrictions for Technical Refueling/Crew Rest

• Nil restrictions for tech stop.
• Vaccinated crew will not be required to quarantine in room. Testing on arrival is not required during crew rest for vaccinated crew members. Testing is required if layover is more than 7 days
• Non-Vaccinated crew must quarantine in hotel until departure. Testing on arrival is not required during crew rest for non-vaccinated crew. Testing is required if layover is more than 72 hours.

Quarantine Requirements

• No quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated person.
• Non-Fully Vaccinated travelers must quarantine 14 days in a level 1 hotel with exit PCR test on day 12. Details can be found at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

Date the restriction is currently expected to END or be re-evaluated?

UFN

Any other pertinent information

https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

TAIWAN

Date:                July 15, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• On June 11, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that strict border control measures will remain in force during the effective period of the nationwide Level 3 alert in order to alleviate the burden of the testing capacity and medical resources as the COVID-19 situation in Taiwan is not stable.
• Border control measures are listed below.
  • A. Non-R.O.C. nationals without a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) are temporarily barred from entry; exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for individuals who obtain entry permission for emergency or humanitarian reasons.
  • B. Transit travelers are temporarily barred from entry.
• Those measures will be adjusted by the CECC on a rolling basis based on the status of the pandemic at home and abroad and the effectiveness of COVID-19 control measures implemented in the community.

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.
• RESTRICTION FOR LAYOVER CREW 
  • As mandated by the Foreign Crew Transit Program, the crew must stay in Sheraton Taoyuan Hotel designated by the government as transit crew for resting purposes and self-isolate in the rooms until next departure. Per government requests, the hotel is the only one that can provide quarantine rooms for the foreign crew.  
  • The hotel fee is NTD$ 12000/ per room per night (Superior Room including three meals). EATC can assist with room booking.  
  • Crew also need to be transported by designated vehicle and our supervisor will escort them to the hotel per government request.  
  • And the escort service will charge an additional NTD$6,000 / per Arrival per Departure (Ground transportation fee NOT included).

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• On July 7,2022, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will increase the total number of arrivals allowed entry every week to 40,000 beginning today and that, effective from 00:00 on July 14 (incoming flight's scheduled arrival time in Taiwan), R.O.C. nationals and Alien Resident Certificate holders will be exempt from providing a result of a PCR test taken within two days of flight schedule time. However, those who test positive for COVID-19 abroad must wait over seven days from the specimen collection date to take a flight to Taiwan in order to maintain safety on the flight and epidemic prevention efforts in the community.
•  The CECC stated that requirements with regard to the quarantine period, location, testing, home quarantine, and the self-initiated epidemic prevention period for arrivals remain unchanged, which are listed below:
•  I. Quarantine period and location:
  •  A. The day of arrival counts as Day 0; a three-day quarantine and four-day self-initiated epidemic prevention following the end of quarantine are required.
  •  B. Epidemic prevention rules to follow during the self-initiated epidemic prevention period:
    •  1. Avoid going outside unless necessary.
    •  2. A negative result from an at-home rapid test taken within two days should be presented if an arrival needs to go out to work or buy daily necessities.
    •  3. Masks must be worn at all times when outside and social distancing must be maintained.
    •  4. An arrival fulfilling business contractual obligations may go to work, conduct site visits, give a speech, or have a meeting, provided that a mask must be worn at all times when outside and social distancing must be maintained.
    •  5. Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing must be maintained at work; masks can be temporarily removed when dining and should be put on after finishing dining.
    •  6. Avoid going to crowded venues or contact with nonspecific persons.
    •  7. An arrival fulfilling business contractual obligations may dine alone or with specific persons in a separate space in a restaurant, provided that table dividers must be installed, or social distancing must be maintained.
    •  8. non-urgent medical services or examinations should be postponed.
  •  C. An arrival should observe the rule of one person per residence in his or her quarantine location or stay in a quarantine hotel; in principle, the arrival should undergo the three-day quarantine and four-day self-initiated epidemic prevention in the same location. Furthermore, in consideration of shared living arrangements for migrant workers, fishermen, and students as well as their higher risk of cluster infection, regulatory authorities of respective businesses continue to be responsible for asking such individuals to complete their self-initiated epidemic prevention period in their quarantine location and not to attend classes, work, or go out unless necessary during the period.
•  II. Testing measures:
  •  A. PCR testing: deep-throat saliva samples will be collected from arrivals for PCR testing at the airport/port of entry on the day of arrival (Day 0).
  •  B. At-home rapid tests: two rapid test kits will be given to arrivals aged 2 and older by workers at international airports/ports upon arrival; arrivals can use the test kits when symptoms occur during quarantine and before they go out for the first time during the self-initiated epidemic prevention period.

THAILAND

Date:               October 01, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           OPEN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• According to the announcement of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and the Department of Disease Control, starting from the 1st of October 2022, those who travel to Thailand will no longer be required to present COVID-19 related documents, such as the certificate of vaccination and COVID-19 test result upon arrival in Thailand.
• Crew:
  • Pre-entry: No restriction. No document requirement before operation to
  • Thailand
  • Upon arrival: No screening.
• Thai and Non-Thai Pax:
  • Pre-entry: No restriction. No document requirement before boarding to Thailand.
  • Upon arrival: No screening. 
  • Crew and pax passport copies are still required but for business flight handling arrangements only.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions for technical refueling with no crew disembarkation.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• See above

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

•  UFN

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• Aircraft disinfection is compulsory for all international arrivals.

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

Timor Leste

Date: February 04, 2022
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions
BORDER CLOSED

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Only if the flight has the approval from Timor Leste Authorities/AACTL (Autoridade Aviasaun Civil Timor-Leste) via Diplomatic Channel

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed and no PCR test before arrive in WPDL is required if the flight will only be on ground for refueling only.
• If the crew need to stay overnight, they must obtain approval from Timor-Leste Authorities/AACTL before proceed to stay overnight

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Passengers who are allowed to enter Timor Leste are subject to 14 days quarantine in facilities established by the government the Ministry of Health.

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

• TBA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Passengers are not allowed to enter, except: 
  • Timorese citizens can re-enter
  • Transit of diplomatic or consular personnel, members of international organizations and bilateral cooperation agencies, workers in the petroleum sector, and other international workers whose work is relevant to Timor-Leste’s national interest;
  • Operation of medical evacuation;
  • International transportation of goods;
  • Passengers who have the approval from Timor-Leste Authorities to enter the country
• Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 5 days before arrival. The certificate must be in Bahasa, English or Portuguese
• Passengers are subject to 14 days quarantine 
• Prior to the termination of the mandatory 14-day quarantine period, individuals will be subject to COVID-19 testing. Individuals must provide a negative COVID-19 test result and be cleared by the Ministry of Health before they will be authorized to leave quarantine
• Crew listed on the Gendec are allowed to enter WPDL for technical stop/refuel
• If the crew need to stay overnight, they must provide the PCR test result that is issued at most 5 days before arrival and have the approval from Timor-Leste Authorities to stay overnight

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

TONGA

Date:                             September 16, 2022

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:                       OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All travelers aged 12 years and above are required to be fully vaccinated with the prescribed 2 doses before entry into Tonga.
• Travel insurance is advisable for all foreign visitors. This can be purchased when booking your ticket. Confirmation of hotel booking or accommodation in Tonga must be sent 48 hours ahead to [email protected] and again be shown at check in.
• A legitimate vaccine certificate is required for check-in. All travelers must submit this 48 hour prior to departure to [email protected];
• A hard copy of the vaccine certificate must be presented at check in and upon arrival into Tonga for sighting. Electronic documents on phone or other electronic devices including email are acceptable.
  • Passengers with medical conditions that deem themselves exempt from Vaccination must email [email protected] at least 48 hours before departure with a written report from a registered medical officer stating reasons for exemptions.
  • The Ministry of Health reserves the right to deny boarding if it is not satisfied with the medical report provided.

Testing Requirement:

• Supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) negative result within 24 hours of departure from originating airport for all passengers. The test result must have the testing laboratory or Clinic letterhead and stamp. Results can be sent by email prior to [email protected] The lab result must be presented in hardcopy at check in.
• All passengers exiting airports that they transit through must repeat a supervised RAT test before checking in again if they leave the secure area and are transiting for more than 24 hours.
• Failure to provide a legitimate vaccination certificate and required NEGATIVE COVID-19 test will result in No BOARDING or Denied Entry.
• Citizens who have not completed their vaccination but wishing to return to Tonga must complete and pay 5-days quarantine (or longer if Positive) at a Government designated Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facility upon arrival. This must be communicated via email to [email protected] prior to booking. This is subject to review in October.
• All travelers are encouraged to have their booster dose completed before travelling to Tonga.

On Arrival into TONGA:

• a. All passengers must wear a face mask at all times.
• b. Those picking up passengers at Fua’amotu International Airport must wear a mask at all times.
• c. All passengers must fill in the Health Arrival Declaration Form inflight and provide a valid phone number and email or Facebook address.
• d. All passengers arriving in Tonga are strongly encouraged to download and activate the Tonga ‘Atautolu contact tracing app.
• e. All passengers arriving in Tonga are strongly encouraged to take precautionary and preventative measures (wear a mask in public places, social distance, practice good hand hygiene) and comply with the current National COVID-19 Traffic Light Framework and Restrictions Directions.
• f. A passenger that leaves to the outer islands within 3-5 days of arrival in Tonga without a PCR test done will still be required to have a COVID-19 test within day 3-5 of arrival in Tonga, at the outer islands. A supervised RAT test at either an approved pharmacy or MOH health center/hospital is acceptable in such situation.
• g. All passengers are to arrange and have a supervised PCR test done at an approved Health Centre in their area of residence (refer to Annex 1 of approved list) or Vaiola Hospital on Day 3 to Day 5 of arrival and report the result to the Ministry of Health via email address [email protected] or by calling 0800933. Self-testing at home is NOT acceptable.
• h. Any passenger with a Positive test result must self/home isolate for 5 days from the date of testing positive. If passenger is still symptomatic, self/home isolation will be extended for another 3 days. Recovering passengers must wear a face mask for the next 5 days upon release.

NOTE: All documents must be in ENGLISH. The use of any other language will result in Denied Boarding.

• Flight crew are to comply with their approved Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)*
• All other travelers entering Tonga must comply with all requirements noted herewith.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

See Above

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

See Above

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

No specific dates

VANUATU

Date:                 September 16, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:          OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

 BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Vanuatu citizens and foreign nationals including tourists can travel to Vanuatu, with increases in flights and passenger volumes.
• Please refer to the Department of Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services website for the most up-to-date information on border measures and immigration border requirements, such as visas.
• Before Travel to Vanuatu
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19 encouraged but not require
    • From 1 July 2022, there will be no requirement for travelers to Vanuatu to be fully vaccination against COVID-19 although this will be strongly encouraged for all those who are eligible.
  • Negative RAT or negative PCR or for an older infection a positive RAT/PCR within 8 days to 2 months of travel All travelers to Vanuatu aged 2 years and over must provide at check-in for the flight to Vanuatu evidence of:
  • Negative COVID-19 PCR test result for a sample taken between 24 to 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure, OR
  • Negative COVID-19 supervised certified Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result for a sample taken within 24 hours of the scheduled time of departure, OR
  • Positive COVID-19 supervised certified RAT or PCR test result from a previous infection for a sample taken at least 8 days but no more than 2 months before the scheduled date of departure, OR
  • A recovery letter from a medical doctor stating that the traveler has recovered from a COVID-19 infection within the last 2 months and is no longer infectious.
• A supervised certified RAT test is one for which the collection and evaluation is performed by a healthcare professional (i.e., at a pharmacy, laboratory, hospital or medical center) with a certificate issued.
• The evidence of a negative test result may need to be provided in advance of travel and must be made available at check-in for the flight to Vanuatu and upon arrival in Vanuatu. At the airports, this should be shown in hard copy on paper or displayed on a smart device. If there are one or more connecting flights to Vanuatu, the departure time and date should be considered to be from the initial travel origin for the first flight. If flights are delayed but departure occurs within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time, then another negative RAT or PCR is not required.
• Exemptions:
  • No countries are exempt from this requirement.
  • Information on travel clearance should be sought from the Vanuatu Department of Immigration.
    • Travel approval from the Vanuatu Ministry of Health will no longer be required and the Vanuatu Electronic Traveler System (VETS) will no longer function.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

See above

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine or testing 
• Unrestricted domestic travel

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

UFN

LATEST NOTAMS

N/A

VIETNAM

Date:                 September 16, 2022

Subject:             Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

Status:            OPEN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All COVID restrictions to enter Vietnam have been lifted.
• Visa on Arrival: Open for Business visa only, subject to obtain a visa approval letter before departure.
• e-Visa: Open to the citizens of the countries listed as below.
• • Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan
  • Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria
  • Canada, Chile, China (Including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders   - Not apply to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan, Korea (South)
  • Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg
  • Macedonia The former Yugoslav of, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar
  • Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway
  • Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania, Russia
  • Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
  • Timor Leste
  • United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, USA, Uruguay
  • Vanuatu, Venezuela
• Travelers shall enter and exit Vietnam through the airports of entry listed as below
  • VVCI,               VVCR               VVCT               VVDN
  • VVNB               VVPB               VVPQ               VVTS
• Visa exemption for citizens of the below countries has been reinstated
  • 15 days: Belarus, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Japan, Sweden, Finland, Norway, The UK, France, Russia, Germany, and South Korea
  • 30 days: All ASEAN countries
  • All other nationalities shall apply for a visa at an Embassy/Consulate of Vietnam.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

For tech stop for refueling can be operated. (Quick turnaround: No visa required if they depart immediately after passenger drop-off/pick-up.)

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

Self-isolation after arrival is no longer required in Vietnam.

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

UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All COVID restrictions to enter Vietnam have been lifted.

LATEST NOTAMS

N/A

WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Date:                 September 16, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:          Closed

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• International travelers are not allowed to enter
• Only Medevac and French Military Flight from New Caledonia and SAR Flights Government      Authorisation Compulsory

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Only Medevac and French Military Flight from New Caledonia and SAR Flights Government     Authorisation Compulsory

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

 N/A

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

 Until 18 Oct 2022

LATEST NOTAM