Eastern Europe: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

ARMENIA

Last Updated:  10/27/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through November 16, 2020
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Restrictions on entry of non-Armenian citizens have been lifted and foreign nationals are
• permitted to enter via air.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed
• Crew rest is allowed

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All passengers will pass a medical check upon arrival. 14-day self-quarantine is required for all passengers. PCR test can be performed during the self-isolation period. If the test result is negative, the passenger is no longer required to self-isolate.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED
November 16
 
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Passengers are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form prior arrival. Form is available at http://aviation.am/storage/files/editor/qartnew.pdf
• Detailed travel information is available at: https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/

LATEST NOTAMS
A0057/20
COVID-19: INFORMATION
THE ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS UDYZ AND UDSG (SEE AIP ARMENIA)
ARE READY FOR ACFT PARKING FOR FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS DURING COVID-19
PANDEMIC PERIOD.
1.THE REQUEST FOR PARKING NEED TO BE APPLIED TO THE ADDRESSES

MENTIONED BELOW.
2.ALL ACFT CREWS IN CASE OF ABSENCE OF BACK FLIGHT THE ACCOMMODATION
SHOULD BE ORDERED ONLY FROM THE PROPOSED LIST OF OPTIONS.
3.THE AIRPORT ZVARTNOTS UDYZ IS OPEN AS AN ALTERNATE FOR
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION FLIGHTS.
4.FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARKING CONDITIONS CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM FOLLOWING NUMBER: 0037493600571 AFTN ADDRESS: UDYZZXZX
EMAIL: CDA(AT)AIA-ZVARTNOTS.AERO.
5.FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND RESTRICTION REGARDING ACFT FLIGHT CAN
BE OBTAINED FROM FOLLOWING NUMBER 0037410283429 AFTN ADDRESS:
UDDDZXZX EMAIL: CDS(AT)ARMATS.AM.
FROM: 27 APR 2020 08:56 TO: PERM
A0084/20
COVID-19: CREW/PASSENGERS REQUIREMENTS
DUE TO THE EPIDEMIC SITUATION CAUSED BY THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
AND IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE NEW WAVE OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
INFECTION DELIVERY CASES TO THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
ALL ACFT OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TO ALL PASSENGERS WHO
ARRIVE AT ONE OF THE ARMENIAN AIRPORTS TO FILL IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PASSENGER LOCATOR CARD TO BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK:
HTTP://AVIATION.AM/STORAGE/FILES/EDITOR/QARTNEW.PDF
PLEASE USE THE LOWERCASE FOR URL. UPON ARRIVAL THE PASSENGERS
PRESENT THE COMPLETED CARDS ON BORDER CONTROL AT THE AIRPORT.
FROM: 10 JUL 2020 13:53 TO: PERM
A0127/20
COVID-19: PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS
DUE TO THE EPIDEMIC SITUATION CAUSED BY THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS.
1. ALL PASSENGERS WILL PASS MEDICAL CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL.
2. IN CASE OF SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 THEY WILL BE ISOLATED TO HOSPITAL.
3. ANY FOREIGN CITIZEN WITH SYMPTOMS WHO REFUSES THE
HOSPITALIZATION, ENTRANCE TO THE RA WILL BE FORBIDDEN.
4. ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS MUST UNDERGO 14-DAYS SELF-ISOLATION
QUARANTINE REGIME.
5. PCR COVID-19 TEST CAN BE PERFORMED DURING 14-DAYS OF
SELF-ISOLATION AND IN CASE OF NEGATIVE RESULT SELF-ISOLATION REGIME
WILL BE CANCELLED.
6. ENTRY AND EXIT ARE PERMITTED OF THE CARGO, PASSENGER, MILITARY
AND HOSP FLIGHT CREWS, WHO DO NOT HAVE DETECTED SYMPTOMS OF VIRUS.
FROM: 14 OCT 2020 13:33 TO: 15 NOV 2020 13:00 EST

AZERBAIJAN

Date: 02 DEC 2020

Subject: COVID Country Restrictions through 28 DEC 2020

Business Flight Restrictions

• All international passenger flights are restricted. International flights will only be allowed subjected to government of Azerbaijan’s approval.
• Flights listed below are subjected to special government approval:
  • Repatriation and special flights
  • Government flight, Ambulance flight, Aerial works, Search and rescue operations, UN flights and other international organizations
• Flights listed below are allowed subjected to prior approval
  • Cargo flights
  • Technical stop

Restrictions for Technical Refueling/Crew Rest

• Technical stop for refuel only, overnight is not allowed

Quarantine Requirements?

• All passengers entering Azerbaijan must hold a certified proof of Covid19 test result issued within 48 hours before departure.
  • Azerbaijan citizen entering without test result will be placed under 14 days quarantine in state quarantine facility
  • Foreigner entering without test result will be deported

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

28th Dec 2020

Any other pertinent information

• No

Latest NOTAM

A0157/20 NOTAMR A0138/20

Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999

A) UBBA B) 2011200720 C) 2012280200

E) COVID-19: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS TO PREVENT FURTHER OUTBREAK OF

COVID-19.

1. ALL INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO/FROM AZERBAIJAN ARE

RESTRICTED.

2. EXECUTION OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO AZERBAIJAN IS

ALLOWED ONLY AFTER AGREEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF AZERBAIJAN TAKING

INTO ACCOUNT EPIDEMIOLOGY SITUATION.

3. FLIGHTS LISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT FOR SPECIAL GOV APPROVAL:

A. REPATRIATION AND SPECIAL FLIGHTS

B. GOVERNMENTAL FLIGHTS, AMBULANCE FLIGHTS, AERIAL WORKS AND SEARCH

AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, UNITED NATIONS FLIGHTS AND OTHER INTL

ORGANIZATIONS.

4. FLIGHTS LISTED BELOW ARE ALLOWED TO FLY TO AZERBAIJAN WITH PRIOR

SLOT PERMISSION REQUEST AND APPROVAL:

A) CARGO FLIGHTS

B) FLIGHTS LANDING WITH TECHNICAL REASONS (TECHNICAL STOP)

5. MIL AND HAZMAT FLIGHTS ARE PERMITTED ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES

PUBLISHED IN AIP AZERBAIJAN.

BELARUS

Date: 05/15/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No restrictions.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirements, however, all passengers are reminded to observe their health status for a period of 14 days following the arrival in the country. In case of any health deterioration, an ambulance must be called immediately for hospitalization.

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

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Airports are implementing measures to prevent the import of coronavirus infection into the country by adding visual screening and thermal imagers for arriving passengers .

LATEST NOTAMS

• There is currently no NOTAM in force.

Georgia

Date:               12/01/2020

Subject:           Latest Restriction UFN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All PAX need to fill the special form and get approval, Please follow the link: https://stopcov.ge/en/Protocol
• Additionally please find below Regulations for Crossing the Georgian Border in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
• According to the amendments made to the Resolution N322 of the Government of Georgia on October 21, 2020 on the approval of the rules of isolation and quarantine, Georgian nationals, as well as their family members, will be placed in self-isolation for 8 days, according to the following rules:
  • A person arriving from a foreign country must present at the border checkpoints a document confirming the PCR examination conducted during the last 72 hours before the visit to Georgia, after which he/she will be subject to self-isolation;
  • If the person fails to submit the document confirming the PCR examination , he/she will be subject to mandatory quarantine;
• The same rule applies to nationals and permanent residence permit holders of the following states when traveling by air from the same countries: Kingdom of Spain, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Republic of Poland, Republic of Portugal, Romania, Republic of Greece, Kingdom of Sweden, Republic of Croatia, Republic of Italy, Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Slovenia, Republic of Iceland
• This rule does not apply to international students. They are required to submit a document confirming the PCR examination conducted during the last 72 hours before the visit to Georgia and a 12-day quarantine, at their own expense. Detailed information on the entry conditions of foreign students in Georgia can be found here: https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/ka/newsFeed/nId/193
• Except for the above mentioned categories, the restriction on entry to Georgia does not apply to:
  • Representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited to Georgia and their family members;
  • Family members of Georgian citizens, despite their nationality. (Spouse, children under 18 years old, relevant documents should be presented)
  • Persons arriving in Georgia as part of humanitarian mission – if trip of such mission (doctors, volunteers, etc.) to Georgia becomes a necessity;
  • Individuals who have been granted the status of stateless person by respective authorities of Georgia.
  • Individuals holding status-neutral ID card or travel documents;  
  • Individuals having a refugee status in Georgia;
  • Members of official delegations (will be decided on a case-to-case basis).  
  • Train and truck drivers, involved in transport of goods and services and airplane crew.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stop is allowed, crew rest subjected to approval

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• For crew members there are special exemptions, They cannot leave their hotel rooms till the DEP.
• The following are not subject to isolation/quarantine when entering Georgia:
  • Members of official delegations of foreign countries / international organizations arriving in Georgia on an official visit - they must present at the border checkpoints a document confirming the PCR examination conducted during the last 72 hours before the official visit;
  • Nationals and permanent residence permit holders of the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Estonia if traveling by air to Georgia from the same countries.
• The above-mentioned persons must present at the border checkpoints a PCR examination certificate conducted during the last 72 hours before entering Georgia or undergo a PCR examination at their own expense upon entering.
• They will only be subject to isolation/quarantine if they have traveled outside 5 EU countries* in the last 14 days or if a PCR examination shows a positive result for a new coronavirus. Travel information must be entered in a special e-form to be filled out before departure.
• * Germany, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All PAX need to fill the special form and get approval, Please follow the link: https://stopcov.ge/en/Protocol

NOTAMS

ALL INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED FLIGHTS TO/FROM GEORGIA

ARE RESTRICTED. RESTRICTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO:

A. FLIGHTS BTN UGTB AND EDDM, LFPG, EVRA, OTHH, EPWA, LGAV, EHAM,

LOWW, EDDB, LIME.

B. FLIGHTS BTN UGKO AND EVRA, EPKT, EYVI, EDLW.

C. FLIGHTS WHEN AIRCRAFT ARRIVES AT GEORGIAN AIRPORTS WITHOUT

PASSENGERS (FERRY FLIGHT) TO CARRY PASSENGERS DESTINED FOR THE

FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

D. CARGO FLIGHTS, GOVERNMENTAL FLIGHTS, AMBULANCE FLIGHTS, EMERGENCY

LANDINGS, LANDING WITH TECHNICAL REASONS (TECHNICAL STOP), AERIAL

WORKS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1505 OR 116001 OR VISIT

WEBSITE WWW.MFA.GOV.GE OR WWW.STOPCOV.GE. 18 NOV 13:11 2020 UNTIL 31 DEC 20:00

2020. CREATED: 18 NOV 13:12 2020

KAZAKHSTAN

Date:               07/14/2020
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions through July 31st, 2020

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Due to re-activation of lockdown in KZ no passenger flight is permitted, except repatriation and evacuation flight. Please also see list individuals who are permitted to cross the border, if it's not a repatriation/evacuation flights.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Not applicable if permitted to enter.

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

• Yesterday Government of Republic of Kazakhstan prolonged current lockdown till the end of July.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A
   

KYRGYZSTAN

Date:                     12/02/2020

Subject:                Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• Authorities maintain a list of over 30 countries with stable COVID-19 activity whose citizens can enter Kyrgyzstan without restrictions. Restriction does not affect the following flights: aircraft in state of emergency, cargo flights, tech stops, and humanitarian/medevac/repatriation flights.
• The list includes Russia, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, South Korea, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Iceland, Lativa, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Seden, Qatar, United Arab Emirated, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sloveia, Kuwait, and Japan. The availability of flights remains dependent on COVID-19 travel restrictions in the listed countries.
• Most nonresident foreign nationals from countries not on the list remain banned from entering Kyrgyzstan; exceptions include student visa holders, travelers seeking urgent medical attention, and travelers entering the country to attend the funeral of a close relative. All passengers will likely be subject to health screenings, including a temperature check.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

•  All crew regardless of their nationalities can stay by using GD for 7 days (as an operating crew). However the approval of letting the crew to stay for overnight with the possibility of going to the hotel or to leave the aircraft (crew or pax) as well to approve the landing permit is given by the government and by the local aviation authorities.  Crew does not  have quarantine requirements.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All nonresident foreign nationals remain indefinitely barred from entering the country via all ports of entry, including overland border crossings and airports. Kyrgyz citizens and foreign nationals can leave the country. Freight traffic remains unrestricted. All passengers could be put in quarantine facility or hotel for 14 days. Affected countries include, but are not limited to, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US.
• Quarantine Details is required for length of stay, up to 14 days
• Negative PCR test is required for crew and passengers with 72 hours validity.

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

•  Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UCFM, UCFO and UCFL airports are closed to all inbound international flights due to COVID-19 infection prevention. Restriction does not affect the following flights: aircraft in state of emergency, cargo flights, tech stops, and humanitarian/medevac/repatriation flights.

LATEST NOTAMS

None

Romania - Morning Update - April 2, 2020

Traveler Restrictions – Entry Requirements

COVID-19 PAX ENTERING THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA WILL BE ISOLATED INTO QUARANTINE OR SELF-ISOLATION

A0809/20 NOTAMN

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB

B) 2003251000

C) 2004142100 EST

E) COVID-19 - PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS BASED ON THE DECISION OF STATE AUTHORITIES, ALL INDIVIDUALS ENTERING INTO THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA WILL BE ISOLATED INTO QUARANTINE OR SELF-ISOLATION TO THEIR RESIDENCE, DEPENDING ON CASE BY CASE.

AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHALL INFORM ALL PASSENGERS ACCORDINGLY. PLS ALSO CHECK NOTAM A0799/20 AND A0800/20 FOR PASSENGER ENTRY RESTRICTIONS.

COVID-19 PASSENGER ENTRY USING THE CROSSING POINTS OF THE STATE BORDER

A0799/20 NOTAMN

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB

B) 2003241355

C) 2004142100 EST

E) COVID-19 - PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS ENTRY INTO THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA, USING THE CROSSING POINTS OF THE STATE BORDER, IS ALLOWED ONLY FOR CITIZENS OF EU MEMBER STATES, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA STATES OR SWISS CONFEDERATION.

AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHALL INFORM PASSENGERS ABOUT THE APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS BEFORE EMBARKING.

FOR ENTRY RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO OTHER FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS, PLS CONSULT NOTAM A0800/20.

COVID-19 ENTRY RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO OTHER FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS

A0800/20 NOTAMN

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB PART 1 OF 2

B) 2003241359

C) 2004142100 EST

E) COVID-19 - PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS PLS ALSO CONSULT NOTAM A0799/20.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECISION OF STATE AUTHORITIES IT IS FORBIDDEN TO ENTER THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA, USING THE CROSSING POINTS OF THE STATE BORDER, FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE TRANSITING THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA USING DESIGNATED TRANSIT CORRIDORS, ESTABLISHED BY AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEIGHBORING STATES.

BY EXCEPTION, THE ENTRY INTO THE TERRITORY OF ROMANIA IS ALLOWED FOR THOSE FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

A. FAMILY MEMBERS OF ROMANIAN CITIZENS,

B. FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS OF OTHER MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) OR OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) OR OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION (CH), RESIDING IN ROMANIA, PART 1 OF 2 A0800/20 NOTAMN

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB PART 2 OF 2

B) 2003241359

C) 2004142100 EST

E) C. PERSONS WHO HOLD A LONG-STAY VISA, A RESIDENCE PERMIT OR A DOCUMENT EQUIVALENT TO THE RESIDENCE PERMIT ISSUED BY THE ROMANIAN AUTHORITIES ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 194/2002 REGARDING THE REGIME OF FOREIGNERS IN ROMANIA, REPUBLISHED, WITH SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AND COMPLETIONS, OR A DOCUMENT EQUIVALENT TO THEM ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITIES OF OTHER STATES, ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

D. PERSONS TRAVELING IN PROFESSIONAL INTEREST, EVIDENCED BY VISA, RESIDENCE PERMIT OR OTHER EQUIVALENT DOCUMENT,

E. DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR PERSONNEL, PERSONNEL OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, MILITARY PERSONNEL OR PERSONNEL WHO CAN PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID,

F. PASSENGERS IN TRANSIT, INCLUDING THOSE REPATRIATED AS A RESULT OF GRANTING CONSULAR PROTECTION,

G. PASSENGERS TRAVELING ON IMPERATIVE GROUNDS (MEDICAL OR FAMILY),

H. PERSONS WHO NEED INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OR FOR OTHER HUMANITARIAN REASONS. AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHALL INFORM PASSENGERS ABOUT THE APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS BEFORE EMBARKING.

PART 2 OF 2

COVID-19 CREW RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A0927/20 NOTAMN

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB

B) 2004010819

C) 2004142059 EST

E) COVID-19 CREW RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE DECISION OF STATE AUTHORITIES, UPON ENTRY INTO ROMANIAN TERRITORY, AIRCREW FLYING TO AND FROM AIRPORTS COVERED BY THE RED ZONE CODE ( ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN, IRAN ) OR WITH EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RISK SHALL OPT FOR QUARANTINE/ ISOLATION DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN FLIGHTS, BUT NOT MORE THAN 14 DAYS, BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE MEANS:

- QUARANTINE IN PREMISES PROVIDED BY THE AIRCREW EMPLOYER,

- ISOLATION AT HOME WITH ALL PEOPLE LIVING OR ALONE IN ANOTHER AVAILABLE SPACE,

- QUARANTINE IN THE PREMISES PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITIES WITH PERSONAL BEARING OF THE RELATED EXPENSES.

THE AIRCREW MEMBERS QUARANTINE/ISOLATION OPTION SHALL BE EXPRESSED BY THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION.

THE PROVISIONS DOES NOT APPLY IF AIRCREW MEMBERS DO NOT DESCEND FROM AIRCRAFT BETWEEN FLIGHTS, OR IF THEY WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PROTECTION SUIT, GLOVES, GOGGLES, MASK ) IF THEY GET OFF THE AIRCRAFT BETWEEN FLIGHTS.

COVID-19 l AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHALL NOT ALLOW BOARDING OF FOREIGN CITIZENS

A0911/20 NOTAMR A0626/20

Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/4501N02531E999

A) LRBB

B) 2003311353

C) 2004142059 EST

E) COVID-19 PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS BASED ON THE DECISION OF STATE AUTHORITIES, AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHALL NOT ALLOW BOARDING OF FOREIGN CITIZENS TRAVELLING FROM ITALIAN REPUBLIC, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO ROMANIA, INCLUDING LAYOVER/STOPOVER FLIGHTS

RUSSIA

Last Updated: 10/01/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through Until Further Notice

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All business flights are subjected to approval on case by case basis
• Foreigners with valid documented reason can enter Russia , no restriction for Russia residents or citizens.
• All arriving pax must hold valid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result in English or Russian done within 3 calendar days prior arrival.
• All pax must fill up a preregistration questionnaire before departure https://www.gosuslugi.ru/394604
• Russia citizens need to upload the test result to  https://www.gosuslugi.ru/400705/1

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop is acceptable.
• Crew rest subjected to approval, crew must hold valid visa.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Health check for crew at arrival airports. No quarantine requirement.
• All pax must hold valid PCR test result issued within 3 calendar days prior arrival

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

TAJIKISTAN

Date: 12/17/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions UFN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Business flights are still not allowed except for humanitarian flights and other flights subject to CAA approval.
All flights intended to operate at any airport of Tajikistan are being considered individually depends on flight details. Approval always depends on CAA.
Baggage should have disinfection.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Maybe allowed with CAA approval.  
All flights intended to operate at any airport of Tajikistan are being considered individually depends on flight details.
If crew would like to leave airport area, they need to bear negative test results with 72 hours validity same with PAX.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

If crew and PAX would like to leave airport area, they need to bear negative test results with 72 hours validity.

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

UFN.

TURKEY

Date: 05/15/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Through 31st May, 2020

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All Flights regardless of seat configuration from/to any aerodromes of all countries with the purpose to operate at any Turkish aerodromes are prohibited. Flight prohibitions also cover the flights of business jets and exceptional authorizations will be needed for carrying Turkish citizens from restricted countries in case of repatriation.
• The restriction does not cover the following flights from/to the restricted countries:
  • Cargo flights
  • Governmental
  • Emergency medical
  • Emergency landing for technical reasons
• Arrival restrictions for acceptable flights: Operators may arrive with Turkish citizens or citizens with Turkish residence on board.
• Departure restrictions for acceptable flights: Operators may depart with citizens or citizens with residence at the destination country.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All acceptable flights are only permitted under the condition of a quick turnaround. Tech Stops are allow for refueling only.
• Crew Rest is not allowed until further notice.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All Turkish citizens will be quarantined for 14 days 
• Incoming passenger(s) must fill out a form for the exceptional authorization / special permit application as well as for the health officials at the airport. By filling out the form the passenger agrees to be quarantined in state facilities for 14 days.

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

• Re-evaluated 31 MAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

LTAA  ANKARA/SEHIR-CITY,MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION,FIR,ACC,FIC
A2141/20 (Issued for LTAA LTBB) - COVID-19 FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
FROM 30 APRIL 2020,
ALL FLIGHTS, REGARDLESS OF SEAT CONFIGURATION FROM/TO ANY AERODROMES OF ALL COUNTRIES WITH THE PURPOSE TO OPERATE AT ANY TURKISH AERODROMES ARE PROHIBITED.
FLIGHT PROHIBITIONS ALSO COVER THE FLIGHTS OF BUSINESS JETS AND EXCEPTIONAL AUTHORISATIONS WILL BE NEEDED FOR CARRYING TURKISH CITIZENS FROM RESTRICTED COUNTRIES IN CASE OF REPATRIATION. ALL TURKISH CITIZENS ON THE FLIGHTS WILL BE QUARANTINED FOR 14 DAYS.
EXCEPT:

1.    RESTRICTED COUNTRIES OPERATORS FLIGHTS TO TURKEY WILL ONLY BE FERRY FLIGHTS FOR CARRYING THEIR CITIZENS FROM TURKEY UNLESS THEY ARE EXCEPTIONALLY AUTHORISED TO CARRY TURKISH CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF TURKEY ON THEIR FLIGHTS TO TURKEY. ALL TURKISH CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF TURKEY ON THE FLIGHTS WILL BE QUARANTINED FOR 14 DAYS.
2.    TURKISH OPERATORS WILL BE ABLE TO CARRY NON-TURKISH CITIZENS TO RESTRICTED COUNTRIES FROM TURKEY IF ALLOWED BY THOSE STATES, BUT THEY HAVE TO RETURN BACK AS FERRY FLIGHTS OR MAY BE GRANTED PERMISSION FOR CARRYING TURKISH CITIZENS FROM RESTRICTED COUNTRIES IN CASE OF REPATRIATION. ALL TURKISH CITIZENS ON THE FLIGHTS WILL
BE QUARANTINED FOR 14 DAYS.

THE PROHIBITION DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING FLIGHTS FROM/TO THE RESTRICTED COUNTRIES:

1.    CARGO FLIGHTS
2.    GOVERNMENTAL
3.    EMERGENCY MEDICAL
4.    EMERGENCY LANDING FOR TECHNICAL REASONS. 30 APR 07:00 2020 UNTIL 31 MAY 23:59 2020 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 30 APR 07:10 2020

TURKMENISTAN

Date: 07/22/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Landing permit to be applied via diplomatic channels, if it is granted then there will be no problem

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew can rest up to 72 hours, in some cases, but overnight is prohibited, turnaround is only possible.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Will be informed to meeting side party once they apply for permit.

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• none

LATEST NOTAMS

• none

UKRAINE

Last Updated: 12/02/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Ukraine Government took a Resolution to open checkpoints at Ukrainian airports and allow entry for foreign citizens, who are not citizens of countries with a high spread of COVID-19 and have not been on the territory of such states for the past 14 days.
• In accordance with the requirements of this Resolution it is forbidden for foreigners to cross the state border without insurance policy related to the treatment of COVID-19.
• Any special issue should be double-checked with local agent and CAA.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions for technical refueling. Most of the airports had re-opened.
• Operating crew coming from red zone can avoid observation staying for not more than 48 hours.
• Any special issue should be double-checked with local agent and CAA.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Ministry of Health provided "List of States with a significant spread of COVID-19". Please see attached.
• As advised by Border Force officers - all persons who are coming from the red zones will require 14 days self-isolation.
• If a traveler comes from green zone country and can prove his stay in green zone country for the past 14 days, he may be exempted from 14 days self-isolation.
• However, a traveler that came from red zone, completed needed formalities for self-quarantine or observation (registration in "ActAtHome/Dii Vdoma" app on a phone with Ukraine sim card number is needed) and crossed the border, can take an official COVID-19 PCR test in nearest lab or clinic that provide such service in the city at his earliest convenience. If test result is negative a person is freed from mandatory quarantine requirement.
• Also, a person can be free from self-isolation in Ukraine in case he/she has a negative test result for COVID-19 by PCR, which was passed no later than 48 hours before crossing the Ukrainian border (starting from 1/08/2020). Installing app "ActAtHome/Dii Vdoma" is required.
• Children under 12 years are free from self-isolation.
• ***The removal procedure from self-isolation with a foreign test result is not defined.
• Please keep in mind that this means this option still depends on border officer decision on the spot.
• Meaning whether he would find PCR test presented when crossing border suffice in terms of time passed and legitimacy or not.

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

• The latest restriction will not change until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Check more about green/red zones and how to act in both cases via official government link: https://visitukraine.today/

LATEST NOTAMS

A3221/20 NOTAMR A3219/20
Q) UKXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/4748N03112E999
A) UKBV UKDV UKFV UKLV UKOV B) 2009101354 C) 2009272100
E) COVID-19: INFORMATION.
ACCORDING TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF UKRAINE
NO 791 OF SEPTEMBER 02 2020, FOREIGNERS AND STATELESS PERSONS ARE
PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE, EXCEPT FOR THOSE
WHO ARE:
ONE OF THE SPOUSES, PARENTS, CHILDREN, GRANDMOTHER OR GRANDFATHER OF
A CITIZEN OF UKRAINE, ARRIVING IN UKRAINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EDUCATION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, UNDERGOING MILITARY
SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES, PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY LIVING ON
THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE AND HAVE A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT OR A
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT, RECOGNIZED AS REFUGEES OR PERSONS
IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL PROTECTION, HAVING A WORK PERMIT FOR
FOREIGNERS AND STATELESS PERSONS, EMPLOYEES OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
AND CONSULAR INSTITUTIONS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES, REPRESENTATIONS OF
OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS, ORGANIZATIONS ACCREDITED IN UKRAINE
AND THEIR FAMILIES, HEADS AND MEMBERS OF OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS OF
FOREIGN STATES, EMPLOYEES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS
PERSONS ACCOMPANYING THEM, AND ENTER UKRAINE AT THE INVITATION OF
THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE, THE PARLIAMENT OF UKRAINE, THE CABINET OF
MINISTERS OF UKRAINE, THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE, THE
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF UKRAINE, PERSONS WHO ARE ARRIVING AT
THE INVITATION OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF UKRAINE,
DRIVERS AND/OR CREW MEMBERS OF FREIGHT VEHICLES, BUSES ENGAGED IN
REGULAR TRANSPORTATION, CREW MEMBERS OF AIRCRAFT, SHIPS AND RIVER
VESSELS, MEMBERS OF TRAIN AND LOCOMOTIVE CREWS, INSTRUCTORS OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF NATO MEMBERS STATES AND NATO PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE
PROGRAM WHO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING EVENTS FOR UNITS OF THE ARMED
FORCES OF UKRAINE OR ARRIVING AT THE INVITATION OF THE MINISTRY OF
DEFENSE OF UKRAINE, CULTURAL FIGURES WHO ARRIVE AT THE INVITATION OF
A CULTURAL INSTITUTION TOGETHER WITH ONE PERSON ACCOMPANYING EACH OF
THEM, ARRIVING TO PARTICIPATE IN OFFICIAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS HELD
ON THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS,
TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS ARRIVING IN UKRAINE AT THE INVITATION OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF UKRAINIAN ENTERPRISES, PERSONS WHO CARRY OUT
THE TRANSPORTATION OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS FOR TRANSPLANTATION,
PERSONS WHO ARRIVE FOR TREATMENT IN HEALTH CARE
INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE.

UZBEKISTAN

Date: 08/13/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions until further notice

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The government of the republic of Uzbekistan temporarily suspended  regular passenger air transport to/from Uzbekistan until 15.08.2020. except for chartered passenger and chartered cargo and regular cargo flights subject to the following conditions:
  • Passengers arriving from countries within the 'red' zone citizens of Uzbekistan and stateless persons with permanent residence will be placed in mandatory 14-day quarantine. at the same time, they will be quarantined at the expense of the state in special designated institutions or on a paid basis in a hotel. foreign citizens arriving in Uzbekistan will be quarantined in the hotel on a paid basis.
  • Passengers arriving from countries within the 'yellow' zone are required to undergo a 14-day home quarantine. at the same time, passengers arriving from the 'yellow' zone must have been in the countries included in the 'yellow' zone within the last 14 days. passengers from the ' red 'zone cannot be found with passengers arriving from the 'yellow ' zone.
  • Passengers arriving from 'green' zone countries do not need to pass a 14-day quarantine period. at the same time, passengers arriving from the countries of the 'green' zone had to stay in the countries included in the 'green' zone within the last 14 days.
  • Passengers from the 'red' zone countries are not allowed to travel with passengers from the 'green' zone countries.
  • In the case of finding passengers arriving from the 'yellow' zone with passengers arriving from the 'green' zone, passengers arriving on this flight are required to undergo a 14-day home quarantine.)                             

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Cargo flights to/from Uzbekistan and performed in transit with landings through Uzbekistan will be strictly controlled. the crew will not be allowed to leave the aircraft, if necessary, the rest of the crew will be organized in specially identified hotels in compliance with sanitary-quarantine measures without mandatory 14-day quarantine.
• All Landing application are being considered individually. It always depends on CAA and Special Republican Commission if they will approved the application or not.
• Crew overnight allowed at UTSA airport only. This is the only Uzbekistan airport where a technical landing with crew layover is possible without crew being quarantined for 14 days. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Passengers from Red Zone – Mandatory 14-day quarantine (All expenses will be payable by passengers themselves)
• Passengers from Yellow Zone – Undergo 14-day home quarantine.
• Passengers from Green Zone – Do not need to pass 14-day quarantine period.

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If there are passengers from the red zone with passengers arriving from the yellow and green zones, this flight will be considered to have arrived from the red zone. in this case, for all passengers, the quarantine costs for 14 days are charged to the airline that brought the passengers
• The list of states of the red, yellow and green zones will be determined by the special republican commission on the recommendations of who and updated weekly.
• The list of green, yellow and red zone states is determined by the special republican commission for the period from 07/28/2020 on 08/04/2020.
• THE LIST OF STATES OF THE GREEN ZONE:
  • CHINA, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, YEMEN, TUNISIA, JORDAN, LATVIA, CYPRUS,    GEORGIA, MONGOLIA, SRI LANKA.                                                                               
• THE LIST OF YELLOW ZONE STATES:
  • SOUTH KOREA.                                                         
• THE LIST OF STATES OF THE RED ZONE:                                   
  • USA, INDIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN, GREAT BRITAIN, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA,     TURKEY, BANGLADESH, FRANCE, EGYPT, INDONESIA, KAZAKHSTAN, OMAN,       KUWAIT, UKRAINE, ISRAEL, BAHRAIN, ROMANIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN,    ITALY, GERMANY, CANADA, QATAR, BELARUS, UAE, PORTUGAL, SINGAPORE,     POLAND, JAPAN, ALGERIA, NEPAL, TAJIKISTAN, NETHERLANDS

LATEST NOTAMS

(D0464/20A02 NOTAMR D0424/20
Q)UTXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999                                        
A)UTTR UTSD B)2007270626 C)2008152359 EST
E)THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED  REGULAR PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORT TO/FROM UZBEKISTAN UNTIL 15.08.2020. 
EXCEPT FOR CHARTERED PASSENGER AND CHARTERED CARGO AND REGULAR CARGO FLIGHTS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM COUNTRIES WITHIN THE 'RED' ZONE CITIZENS OF UZBEKISTAN AND STATELESS PERSONS WITH PERMANENT RESIDENCE WILL BE PLACED IN MANDATORY 14-DAY QUARANTINE. AT THE SAME TIME,
THEY WILL BE QUARANTINED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE IN SPECIAL DESIGNATED INSTITUTIONS OR ON A PAID BASIS IN A HOTEL. FOREIGN CITIZENS ARRIVING IN UZBEKISTAN WILL BE QUARANTINED IN THE HOTEL ON A PAID BASIS.
2. PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM COUNTRIES WITHIN THE 'YELLOW' ZONE ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A 14-DAY HOME QUARANTINE. AT THE SAME TIME, PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE 'YELLOW' ZONE MUST HAVE BEEN IN THE COUNTRIES INCLUDED IN THE 'YELLOW' ZONE WITHIN THE LAST 14 DAYS. PASSENGERS FROM THE ' RED 'ZONE CANNOT BE FOUND WITH PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE 'YELLOW ' ZONE.
3. PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM 'GREEN' ZONE COUNTRIES DO NOT NEED TO PASS A 14-DAY QUARANTINE PERIOD. AT THE SAME TIME, PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE COUNTRIES OF THE 'GREEN' ZONE HAD TO STAY IN THE COUNTRIES INCLUDED IN THE 'GREEN' ZONE WITHIN THE LAST 14 DAYS.
4. PASSENGERS FROM THE 'RED' ZONE COUNTRIES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TRAVEL WITH PASSENGERS FROM THE 'GREEN' ZONE COUNTRIES.
5. IN THE CASE OF FINDING PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE 'YELLOW' ZONE WITH PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE 'GREEN' ZONE, PASSENGERS ARRIVING ON THIS FLIGHT ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A 14-DAY HOME QUARANTINE.) 
(D0464/20B02 NOTAMR D0424/20                                     
Q)UTXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999                                        
A)UTTR UTSD B)2007270626 C)2008152359 EST
E) 6. IF THERE ARE PASSENGERS FROM THE RED ZONE WITH PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE YELLOW AND GREEN ZONES, THIS FLIGHT WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE ARRIVED FROM THE RED ZONE. IN THIS CASE, FOR ALL PASSENGERS, THE QUARANTINE COSTS FOR 14 DAYS ARE CHARGED TO THE AIRLINE THAT BROUGHT THE PASSENGERS.
7. CARGO FLIGHTS TO/FROM UZBEKISTAN AND PERFORMED IN TRANSIT WITH LANDINGS THROUGH UZBEKISTAN WILL BE STRICTLY CONTROLLED. THE CREW WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE AIRCRAFT, IF NECESSARY, THE REST OF THE CREW WILL BE ORGANISED IN SPECIALLY IDENTIFIED HOTELS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SANITARY-QUARANTINE MEASURES WITHOUT MANDATORY 14-DAY QUARANTINE.                                                    
8. THE LIST OF STATES OF THE RED, YELLOW AND GREEN ZONES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SPECIAL REPUBLICAN COMMISSION ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHO AND UPDATED WEEKLY.)         
(D0466/20 NOTAMR D0465/20                                             
Q)UTXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999                                        
A)UTTR UTSD B)2007280546 C)2008042359 EST                            
E)THE LIST OF GREEN, YELLOW AND RED ZONE STATES IS DETERMINED BY THE  SPECIAL REPUBLICAN COMMISSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 07/28/2020 ON 08/04/2020.                                                       
THE LIST OF STATES OF THE GREEN ZONE:                              
CHINA, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, YEMEN, TUNISIA, JORDAN, LATVIA, CYPRUS, GEORGIA, MONGOLIA, SRI LANKA.                                        
THE LIST OF YELLOW ZONE STATES:                                      
SOUTH KOREA.                                                         
THE LIST OF STATES OF THE RED ZONE:                                   
USA, INDIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN, GREAT BRITAIN, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, TURKEY, BANGLADESH, FRANCE, EGYPT, INDONESIA, KAZAKHSTAN, OMAN,       KUWAIT, UKRAINE, ISRAEL, BAHRAIN, ROMANIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN, ITALY, GERMANY, CANADA, QATAR, BELARUS, UAE, PORTUGAL, SINGAPORE, POLAND, JAPAN, ALGERIA, NEPAL, TAJIKISTAN, NETHERLANDS. 
IN ADDITION TO NOTAM D0464/20.)