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: March 04, 2021
Subject: COVID Country Restrictions through UFN
 

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:
  • o Repatriation and special flights
  • o 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?

• UFN

Any other pertinent information

• No

Latest NOTAM
A0012/21 NOTAMN
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2102011125 C) 2104010200
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.)

(A0013/21 NOTAMN
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2102011127 C) 2104010200
E) COVID-19: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS.
ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PROVISIONAL RULES FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF
FLIGHTS AND PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC, THE FLW
MEASURES FOR DEPARTURE ARE INTRODUCED:
A) PASSENGERS MUST ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT AT LEAST 4 HOURS BEFORE
DEPARTURE.
B) ONLY PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE TERMINAL BUILDING.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND MINORS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY SPECIAL
STAFF.
C) ONLY PASSENGERS WHO HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR COVID-19 WITHIN 48 HOURS
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE AND HAVE NEGATIVE RESULTS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER
THE TERMINAL AND FLY BY PRODUCING A VALID CERTIFICATE.
D) TEMPERATURE CHECKS ARE CONDUCTED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE TERMINAL.
PERSONS WITH TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 37.50C ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER
TERMINAL AND WILL BE SENT TO A MEDICAL CENTER.
E) HAND LUGGAGE IS NOT PERMITTED ON ALL FLIGHTS OF AIRLINES. ONLY
PERSONAL ITEMS DEFINED IN AIRLINES' RULES ARE ALLOWED (LAPTOP,
BRIEFCASE, HANDBAG, ETC.))

(A0014/21A02 NOTAMN
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2102011130 C) 2104010200
E) COVID-19: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS.
ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PROVISIONAL RULES FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF
FLIGHTS AND PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC, THE FLW
MEASURES FOR ARRIVAL ARE INTRODUCED:
A) BEFORE ACFT ARRIVAL, THE INFORMATION (LIST) OF PASSENGERS ON
FLIGHT INDICATING PASSPORT DATA AND NEGATIVE RESULTS OF THE COVID-19
TEST MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE ASSIGNED GROUND HANDLING OPERATOR (TO
THE GYDADXH ADDRESS VIA SITATEX).
B) ALL CARRIERS OPERATING FLIGHTS TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
ALLOWED TO CARRY PASSENGERS WITH A CERTIFIED PROOF OF NEGATIVE
COVID-19 TEST RESULTS ISSUED 48 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE ONLY.
C) CITIZENS OF AZERBAIJAN, NOT PROVIDES A CERTIFIED PROOF OF
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST WILL BE PLACED FOR 14 DAYS QUARANTINE.
COVID-19 TEST RESULTS ISSUED 48 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE ONLY.

D) FOREIGN CITIZENS, NOT PROVIDED A CERTIFIED PROOF OF NEGATIVE
COVID-19 TEST, ENTER TO AZERBAIJAN PROHIBITED AND PASSENGER WILL BE
DEPORTED BY REVERSAL FLIGHT OF THE SAME AIRPLANE. DEPORTATION COST
WILL BE PAID BY AIRCARRIER.
E) THE PILOT-IN-COMAND REPORTS THE ATC UNIT ABOUT THE PASSENGER WITH
SUSPECTED INFECTION OF COVID-19 DURING THE FLIGHT.
F ) ARRIVED PASSENGERS WILL PASS TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT AND, IF
NECESSARY, SPECIAL TESTING IF A PASSENGER WITH PRONOUNCED SYMPTOMS
OF COVID-19 IS DETECTED DURING SUCH EXAMINATION, CITIZENS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN ARE PLACED INTO QUARANTINE OR UNDER TREATMENT)
E)AT THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE, WHEREAS FOREIGN CITIZENS - AT THEIR OWN
EXPENSE OR AT THE EXPENSE OF THE RESPECTIVE CARRIER.)

(A0015/21 NOTAMN
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2102011140 C) 2104010200
E) COVID-19: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS.
ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PROVISIONAL RULES FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF
FLIGHTS AND PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC, THE FLW
MEASURES ARE INTRODUCED:
A)RESUMPTION OF REGULAR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO
AZERBAIJAN COULD BE ONLY AFTER AGREEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF
AZERBAIJAN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT EPIDEMIOLOGY SITUATION.
B) WEARING OF MEDICAL FACE MASKS AT THE AIRPORT IS MANDATORY.
C) COMPLIANCE WITH THE SOCIAL DISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIGNS
AND INSTRUCTIONS OF THE AIRPORT PERSONNEL REQUIRED.
D) VISA UPON ARRIVAL IS NOT PROVIDED. MORE DETAILS ON
HTTPS://EVISA.GOV.AZ.
E) MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TEMPORARY RULES FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF
FLIGHTS AND PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION IN THE AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19) AVAILABLE ON
WWW.AZAL.AZ/MEDIA/PDF/COVID19(UNDERSCOR)QAYDALAR(UNDERSCOR)EN.PDF)

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:                  10th April 2021
Subject:               Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Foreign visitors, can freely enter the territory of the country if they provide COVID-19 vaccine certificates saying that they have received two full doses of vaccines. The same will apply to the crew.
• Non-vaccinated visitors, who are nationals or residents of the EU, Israel, Switzerland, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will not need to self-isolate. Upon entry to Georgia, including through transit, they will have to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before their arrival and then take a second PCR test at their own expense, on the third day from their arrival. The same will apply to the crew (if there are citizens from the listed countries above) .
• From 01.03.2021 the citizens of the following countries will also be allowed to arrive in Georgia by plane with negative PCR test results: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus.
• Regarding other nationalities with purpose of business travel:
• It should be noted that in order to promote economic activity in Georgia, business visits from all countries will be carried out smoothly in advance, by filling in the relevant form and in agreement with the relevant sectoral agency. Guests arriving in Georgia on a business visit are required to take a PCR test at Covid19 every 72 hours at their own expense, or to undergo a mandatory 8-day quarantine, also at their own expense.  All these PAX need to fill the special form, Please follow the link: https://stopcov.ge/en/Protocol
• All passengers have to fill in special form , please see below : https://registration.gov.ge/pub/form/8_protocol_for_arrivals_in_georgia/tk6157/

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All crew members (regardless of nationality) are allowed to be entered in the country on GENDEC’s base and can be transferred to the special hotels (listed below). In this case No PCR tests will be necessary. They can enter without any issues.
• Hotel Adamo or Ibis Style Hotel Tbilisi or Best Western Tbilisi City Center.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
Non-vaccinated visitors, who are nationals or residents of the EU, Israel, Switzerland, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will not need to self-isolate. Upon entry to Georgia, including through transit, they will have to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before their arrival and then take a second PCR test at their own expense, on the third day from their arrival. The same will apply to the crew (if there are citizens from the listed countries above) .

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

LATEST NOTAMS
There is currently no NOTAM in force.
 

KAZAKHSTAN

Last Updated: April 08, 2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

STATUS: OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Passengers - for the period of quarantine measures according to border control, the passengers should have permission to cross the border from the interdepartmental commission / regional headquarters. The arrangement must be made by the receiving party. For flight with technical-stop is not required.
• Citizens of Kazakhstan are allowed to travel to/from foreign countries, with which, by the decision of the government, direct air communication has been resumed: Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, The Netherlands, The United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Maldives
• Foreigners who are citizens of the listed countries are allowed to enter Kazakhstan, provided that they comply with visa requirements unless another procedure is provided for by international agreements.
• Ambulance flight - there are no departure restrictions for foreign citizens. For Kazakhstan citizens - the patient required an invitation letter from a foreign medical organization for treatment, with a notarized translation into Russian and medical report form "No.026/U" from the local clinic.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• For crew – no quarantine restrictions apply. Crew rest is possible.
• No issue for technical stop.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Crew - PCR test is not required for the crew members.
• Passenger - All passengers are required to have a negative PCR test on their hands upon arrival at any airport in Kazakhstan, not earlier than 72 hours before arrival. Flight coming for technical-stop is not required. 
• Foreign nationals without PCR test upon arrival will not be allowed to enter Kazakhstan. 
• Citizens of Kazakhstan without PCR test upon arrival will be quarantine for 3 days for testing.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For non-scheduled aviation, visa is not required for the crewmember. General Declaration is sufficient for a flight.
• For passengers or crew swap - a visa may be required, please check the latest information by the link: HTTPS://WWW.GOV.KZ/MEMLEKET/ENTITIES/MFA/PRESS/ARTICLE/DETAILS/6764?LANG=EN OR HTTPS://EGOV.KZ/CMS/EN/ARTICLES/VISA_REGIME_FOR_FOREIGNERS

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

KYRGYZSTAN

Date:         April 9, 2021
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions

Status:    Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• The airports of the Kyrgyz Republic are operating normally, the arrival and departure of PAX is carried out without difficulties.
• The airport has the following restrictions on Covid-19:
• For arriving PAX:
  • Availability of a visa (if provided for by the visa regime);
  • The presence of a negative PCR test valid for 72 hours.
•  For the crew:
• There are no restrictions to enter country.
  • No visa required (GD is sufficient, including for accommodation and movement in the city);
  • No PCR test for crew members;
  • No lockdowns and quarantines.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop and crew rest are allowed without PCR test
• All crew regardless of their nationalities can stay by using GD for 7 days (as an operating crew). 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• See above
   

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NIL

LATEST NOTAMS

• From April 19 to October 20th 2021 in 1, 3 and 5 days it is planned to close the airport for receiving and departure from 14:00 to 21:00 (UTC). 
   

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 

Date: April 08, 2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

Open with restrictions.
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Please note that in accordance with a decree of the Government of Russian Federation and NOTAM A4699, entry of foreign citizens and stateless persons on the territory of Russia is temporary restricted with a few possible exceptions.
• In all other cases passengers may be refused to enter Russia., even if your flight has a landing permission from FATA. It is Russian Border Control service who makes final decision regarding permission for foreign citizens to enter Russia, they do it during passport control in the airport after personal interview with passengers about the details of their visit, and due to the current COVID-19 restrictions this control is highly intensified.
• It is not possible for us to check this in advance, it is solely the passengers’ responsibility to make sure they have a valid reason to enter Russia at this period and they have all necessary documents to confirm purpose of their visit.
• List of countries possible for international flights to/from Russian Federation is: Turkey, Great Britain (only ferry inbound or outbound flights), Switzerland, Tanzania, UAE, Maldives, Egypt, Serbia, Cuba, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Vietnam, India, Finland, Qatar, Greece, Singapore, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Germany, Venezuela, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka.
• To perform flights inside RF and to countries of Customs Union (Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus) by aircraft with foreign registration it is required to go through special customs procedure which called IM53. IM53 procedure should be performed (without commercial benefit) by aircraft owner or owner representative directly or by customs broker according to agreement. 
• But IM53 procedure is possible only for a foreign business aircraft weighing not more than 28 tons with the number of passenger seats not more than 19 and with the mass of a basic operating weight more than 28 tons but not more than 60 tons with the number of seats more than 19 but not more than 35.

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 and crew must hold valid Covid-19 negative PCR test result issued within 72 hours 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:               08th April 2021

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           Closed

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.

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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:               April 12, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice
Status: Open with 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 only 72 hours if PCR test is shown.

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
N/A

LATEST NOTAMS
N/A

UKRAINE
 
Date:         APRIL 12, 2021
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:    OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
 

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.
• From March 24, 2021, all foreign citizens, without exception, regardless of the country of arrival to enter Ukraine must have a policy (certificate) of insurance issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine or a foreign insurance company that has a representative office in Ukraine or a contractual relationship with an insurance company - a partner on the territory of Ukraine (assistance), and covers the costs related to the treatment of COVID-19, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
• As well as a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction that was done no more than72 hours before crossing the state border.
• The test is not necessary for children under 12 years.
• 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 

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

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

LATEST NOTAM
A0913/21 NOTAMN
Q) UKXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/4748N03112E999
A) UKBV UKDV UKFV UKLV UKOV B) 2103232200 C) 2106232359EST
E) COVID-19 INFORMATION:
ACCORDING TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE CABINET OF
MINISTERS OF UKRAINE NUMBER 1236 WITH AMENDMENTS
AND ACCORDING TO THE ESTABLISHED LEVEL OF EPIDEMIC
DANGER, THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED:
ENTERING THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE BY FOREIGNERS
AND STATELESS PERSONS (EXCEPT FOREIGNERS,
STATELESS PERSONS WHO ARE PERMANENTLY LIVING ON
THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE, AND PERSONS RECOGNIZED
AS REFUGEES OR PERSONS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION, EMPLOYEES OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS AND
CONSULAR INSTITUTIONS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES,
REPRESENTATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS,
ORGANIZATIONS ACCREDITED IN UKRAINE AND THEIR
FAMILIES, DRIVERS AND CREW MEMBERS OF FREIGHT
VEHICLES, BUSES ENGAGED IN REGULAR AND NONREGULAR,
TWO-WAY TRANSPORTATION
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT NOTAM.

A0914/21 NOTAMN
Q) UKXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/4748N03112E999
A) UKBV UKDV UKFV UKLV UKOV B) 2103232200 C) 2106232359EST
E) COVID-19 INFORMATION:
CREW MEMBERS OF AIRCRAFT, SEA AND RIVER VESSELS,
MEMBERS OF TRAIN AND LOCOMOTIVE CREWS, MILITARY
REPRESENTATIVES (UNITS) OF THE ARMED FORCES OF
NATO MEMBERS STATES AND MEMBER STATES OF THE
NATO PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE PROGRAM WHO
PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING EVENTS FOR THE UNITS OF
ARMED FORCES )WITHOUT INSURANCE POLICY
(CERTIFICATE, LICENCE) ISSUED BY INSURANCE COMPANY
REGISTERED IN UKRAINE OR A FOREIGN INSURANCE
COMPANY WITH A REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE OR
A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP INSURANCE PARTNER
COMPANY IN UKRAINE THAT COVERS THE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE TREATMENT OF COVID-19,
OBSERVATION, AND IT IS VALID FOR THE PERIOD OF
STAYING IN UKRAINE AND NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST
RESULT BY THE POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION METHOD,
WHICH WAS CARRIED OUT NOT MORE THAN 72 HOURS
BEFORE CROSSING THE STATE BORDER OF UKRAINE.
 

UZBEKISTAN
 
Date:               April 10, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice
Status: Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• ANY FLIGHTS CAN BE PERFORMED TO UZBEKISTAN AFTER OBTAINING THE PERMISSION TO LAND.
• AT THE SAME TIME, THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR PASSENGERS ARRIVING TO HAVE A CERTIFICATE WITH A NEGATIVE PCR TEST FOR COVID-19 ISSUED NO MORE THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE THE CHECK-IN FOR THE FLIGHT AT THE DEPARTURE POINTS, REMAINS IN FORCE.
• CERTIFICATES MUST BE IN RUSSIAN OR ENGLISH.
• THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS INFECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE GREEN ZONES.
• FROM MARCH 25,2021, PASSENGERS FLYING TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FLIGHT ONLY IF THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, OBTAINED ONLY IN FOREIGN LABORATORIES RECOGNIZED BY UZBEKISTAN.
• INFORMATION ABOUT RECOGNIZED LABORATORIES BY THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE EMBASSIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN.
• FOR CREWS OF FOREIGN AIRLINES, PERFORMING FLIGHTS TO THE AIRPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS INFECTION DOES NOT APPLY.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
No restrictions.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
Will be required to be quarantine if PCR test is tested positive.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
15 th JUN 2021

LATEST NOTAMS
D0369/21 (Issued for UTTR UTSD) - FROM MARCH 15,2021, AT THE AIRPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF
UZBEKISTAN,

THE OBLIGATORY EXPRESS TEST FOR THE DETECTION OF ANTIBODIES OF
CORONAVIRUS INFECTION FOR ALL PERSONS ARRIVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF
UZBEKISTAN BY AIR WILL BE CANCELED.
AT THE SAME TIME, THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR PASSENGERS ARRIVING TO HAVE A
CERTIFICATE WITH A NEGATIVE
PCR TEST FOR COVID-19 ISSUED NO MORE THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE THE CHECK-IN FOR THE FLIGHT AT
THE DEPARTURE  POINTS, REMAINS IN FORCE.
CERTIFICATES MUST BE IN RUSSIAN OR ENGLISH.
THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS
INFECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM THE GREEN ZONES.
FROM MARCH 25,2021, PASSENGERS FLYING TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FLIGHT ONLY IF THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR
CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, OBTAINED ONLY IN FOREIGN
LABORATORIES RECOGNIZED BY UZBEKISTAN.
INFORMATION ABOUT RECOGNIZED LABORATORIES BY THE REPUBLIC OF
UZBEKISTAN CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE EMBASSIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF
UZBEKISTAN.
FOR CREWS OF FOREIGN AIRLINES, PERFORMING FLIGHTS TO THE AIRPORTS
OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A NEGATIVE
PCR CERTIFICATE FOR CORONAVIRUS INFECTION DOES NOT APPLY. 16 MAR 13:46 2021
UNTIL 15 JUN 23:59 2021. CREATED: 16 MAR 14:45 2021