Eastern Europe: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

ARMENIA

Date:          May 14, 2021
Subject:       Latest Country Restrictions through May 1, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
US aircraft: Allowed to land
US passengers: Allowed to enter
Quarantine: Exempted with a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
No restrictions.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed
• Crew rest is allowed 

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 1. All passengers will pass medical check upon arrival.
• 2. In case of symptoms of Covid-19, passengers will be quarantined in a hospital.
• 3. Any symptomatic foreign citizen refusing required quarantine in a hospital, the entrance to the Republic of Armenia will be refused.
• 4. All arriving passengers for entrance to the Republic of Armenia must either pass a payable PCR covid-19 test onsite at the airport in the Republic of Armenia or provide a  valid certificate demonstrating a negative PCR covid-19 test results upon arrival or provide the vaccination certificate with indication of two injections but the second injection should be done 14 days before arrival. The certificate should include full contact details of the medical company with appropriate signature and seal of the head of the company and the detailed information of the person who passed the vaccination. In case of the travellers registered in the designated system provided by the health authorities, the vaccination certificate which meets the requirements can be available through the appropriate mobile application. A passenger can submit a vaccination certificate using a mobile application or a paper version generated from a mobile application using a protected bar code (QR code).
• 5. Any foreign citizen without valid negative PCR or vaccination certificate, refusing passing PCR covid-19 test onsite at the airport and refusing the registration in the designated system provided by the health authorities, the entrance to the Republic of Armenia will be refused.
• 6. In case of passengers passing the PCR covid-19 test onsite at the airport in the Republic of Armenia, passengers must undergo self-isolation until the test results are available. Under standard circumstances the test results are available within 48 hours. In case of negative PCR covid-19 test results, the self-isolation requirement will be cancelled.
• 7. Crew is kindly asked to inform passengers that payment will be required for the onsite Covid-19 test.
• 8. In case passengers provide a certificate with a negative PCR covid-19 test results upon arrival, the test result must be available in English or Russian or Armenian and be performed no later than 72 hours before arrival. For infants below 11 months and 29 days the certificate is not required. The date of the sampling is required in the certificate.
• 9. The negative PCR covid-19 test certificate must include the following information:   
  • the full contact details of the medical company with appropriate signature and seal of the head of the company and
  • the detailed information of the person who passed the test.
• 10. Citizens of the Republic of Armenia, as well as their family members who are non-citizens of the Republic of Armenia, who refuse to apply the above mentioned measures after entering the territory of the Republic of Armenia, must be hospitalized or isolated for examination, treatment and for prevention of the spread of infection. The health and labour inspection body or the police will escort anyone who is going to be hospitalized or isolated to the appropriate special place.
• 11. Entry and exit are permitted of cargo, passenger, military, and ambulance flight crews who are not symptomatic, with mandatory self-isolation till the departure time.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Public Health Passenger form provision is mandatory for every passenger and can be downloaded from the following link: http://aviation.am/storage/files/editor/qartnew.pdf
• Details on quarantine available on: https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/

LATEST NOTAMS 

NIL 
 

AZERBAIJAN

Date: May 14, 2021
Subject: COVID Country Restrictions through UFN

CLOSED
 

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 enQUARANTINE REQUIREMENTStering 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No

LATEST NOTAMS

A0020/21 NOTAMR A0012/21
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2103291033 C) 2106010200
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.
CREATED: 29 Mar 2021 10:33:00 
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

A0021/21 NOTAMR A0013/21
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2103291035 C) 2106010200
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.)
CREATED: 29 Mar 2021 10:35:00 
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

(A0022/21A02 NOTAMR A0014/21
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2103291037 C) 2106010200
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)
CREATED: 29 Mar 2021 10:40:00 
SOURCE: EUECYIYN
A0023/21 NOTAMR A0015/21
Q) UBBA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/3955N04834E999
A) UBBA B) 2103291039 C) 2106010200
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
CREATED: 29 Mar 2021 10:39:00 
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

BELARUS
 
Date:               May 03, 2021
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions through June 01, 2021
Status:            Closed with Restrictions
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No entry restrictions; however, mandatory quarantine and PCR test requirements apply. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed; 
• Crew rest is allowed; 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Mandatory 10-day self-quarantine applies to all persons arriving from the risk areas (all countries reporting covid-19 cases). The risk areas currently include 146 countries worldwide incl. USA. Note: Travelers must complete the 10-day quarantine in Belarus and must plan to remain in country for the entire 10 days and will not be allowed to depart until the quarantine has ended.
• Arriving passengers are required to present a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.
• Exempted from quarantine and PCR test requirements are:
  • Aircraft crew members
  • Heads and members of official delegations
  • Diplomatic/consular staff and staff of international organizations, and their family members
  • Foreigners providing international technical or other assistance to the Republic of Belarus
  • Foreigners arriving at the invitation of legal entities registered in Belarus
  • Citizens of Belarus and foreign citizens holding a Belarusian permanent residence permit arriving after an official business trip
  • Foreigners arriving on a notice of a serious illness or death of a close relative
  • Persons arriving from the red list countries and transiting through Belarus with a proof of departure within 24 hours
  • Persons transporting stem cells and transplants
  • Foreigners arriving under the agreements for the provision of tourist services for a hunting tour with their participateion

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

• June 01, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Temperature screening measures are in place at Minsk National Airport.
• Additional travel information is available at https://gpk.gov.by/en/ and http://stopcovid.belta.by/

LATEST NOTAMS

O0364/21
COVID-19:
ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEASURES AIMED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF 
INFECTION CAUSED BY COVID-19
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 8.16 OF ANNEX 9 TO THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEASURES AIMED 
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION CAUSED BY COVID-19 THE FOLLOWING 
CATEGORIES OF PERSONS MUST OBSERVE THE 10-DAY PERIOD OF 
SELF-ISOLATION:
CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS AND FOREIGNERS WHO ARRIVED IN 
THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS FROM THE COUNTRIES, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN 
THE LIST OF THE COUNTRIES, WHERE THE CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTION ARE 
REGISTERED, WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MINISTRY OF 
HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS.
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF PERSONS MUST HAVE THE MEDICAL 
CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR NAME, SURNAME AND MIDDLE NAME (IF ANY), 
DATE OF COVID-19 TEST WITH A NEGATIVE COVID-19 PCR TEST RESULT (IN 
RUSSIAN, BELARUSIAN OR ENGLISH):
FOREIGNERS WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGED OF SIX, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 
THOSE WHO HAVE A PERMANENT/TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT ON THE 
TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, ARRIVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF 
BELARUS.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND 10-DAY SELF-ISOLATION ARE NOT APPLIED TO:
PERSONS TRAVELING WITH DIPLOMATIC AND SERVICE PASSPORTS
HEADS AND MEMBERS OF OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS
FOREIGNERS PROVIDING INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL, FOREIGN GRATUITOUS AND 
OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
FOREIGNERS ARRIVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS AT THE INVITATION OF 
LEGAL ENTITIES REGISTERED ON THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
CREW MEMBERS OF AIRCRAFT
CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, FOREIGNERS WHO HAVE A PERMIT 
FOR PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE IN THE TERRITORY OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, WHO ARE ARRIVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS 
AFTER THE OFFICIAL BUSINESS TRIP
FOREIGNERS AND PERSONS ACCOMPANYING THEM, WHO TRAVEL TO THE REPUBLIC 
OF BELARUS ON THE NOTICE OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A CLOSE 
RELATIVE/SPOUSE
FOREIGNERS TRANSPORTING STEM CELLS, ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTATION,
FOREIGNERS WHO TRANSIT THROUGH THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF 
BELARUS AND WHO HAVE THE DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE EXIT FROM THE 
REPUBLIC OF BELARUS WITHIN 24 HOURS
FOREIGNERS ARRIVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS UNDER THE CONCLUDED 
AGREEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TOURISTS SERVICES FOR A HUNTING TOUR 
WITH THEIR PARTICIPATION
EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE COURIER SERVICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
EMPLOYEES OF THE REPUBLIC UNITARY ENTERPRISE - SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS
FROM: 22 APR 2021  00:00   TO: 22 JUL 2021  23:59

GEORGIA
 
Date:                  May 16, 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

Date:        May 14, 2021
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions 

STATUS:     OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• 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: Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Montenegro, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Sri-Lanka, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Nationals of Kazakhstan and foreign nationals with Kazakhstan residence permit, holding Kazakhstan vaccination passports, are not required to present PCR test certificates.
• 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 flight, 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:               13th May 2021

Subject:           Latest Country COVID 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 stops 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). 

MOLDOVA

Date:  May 07, 2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through June 06, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
US aircraft: Allowed to land
US passengers: Allowed to enter
Quarantine: Exempted with a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No restrictions. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed
• Crew rest is allowed

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All travelers entering Moldova are required to present a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours. Any traveler arriving without a negative PCR test result are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. 
• Exempted are:
  • Children under 5 years
  • Persons traveling for health or humanitarian reasons
  • Persons traveling for professional interest; invitation letter is required
  • Diplomatic passport holders
  • Athletes participating in international sports competitions
  • Transit passengers
  • Holders of the vaccine certificates
• Travelers are recommended to remain aware of the local movement restrictions and lockdown measures as changes can occur on a short notice.

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

• June 06, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Passengers are required to fill out a Passenger Locator Form

LATEST NOTAMS

A0037/21
COVID-19: FLIGHT/PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS AND CREW/PASSENGERS 
REQUIREMENTS. SEE AIP SUP 001/2020.
FROM: 24 FEB 2021  14:14   TO: 24 MAY 2021  23:59 EST

A0103/21
COVID-19: INFORMATION
TO ENSURE SAFE AND EXPEDITIOUS DELIVERY OF COVID-19 VACCINES,
AIRCRAFT OPERATORS OF FLIGHTS CARRYING SUCH VACCINES SHOULD
ASK APPROVAL FROM ARO CHISINAU FOR EXEMPTION
FROM ATFM MEASURES FOR EACH FLIGHT DEEMED CRITICAL. 
UPON APPROVAL, STS/ATFMX AND RMK/VACCINE SHALL BE INSERTED IN
ITEM 18 OF THE FLIGHT PLAN. 
AIRCRAFT OPERATORS CARRYING COVID 19 VACCINES REGULARLY MAY
REQUEST APPROVAL IN ADVANCE FOR ALL FLIGHTS INVOLVED.
FROM: 28 APR 2021  08:21   TO: 27 JUL 2021  23:59 EST

A0053/21
COVID-19:
STARTING FROM 30 APR 2021 ALL PASSENGERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO 
COMPLETE ON ARRIVAL THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND 
SELFDECLARATION TO FOLLOW A SELFISOLATION REGIME FOR 14 DAYS AT 
DESIGNATED PLACES. 
SEILFISOLATION CAN BE CANCELED AFTER 10 DAYS IF SARS-COV-2 PCR TEST 
IS TAKEN WITH NEGATIVE RESULT.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THIS REQUIREMENTS:
- PASSENGERS WITH A NEGATIVE SARS-COV-2 PCR TEST RESULT DONE WITHIN 
THE LAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO CHISINAU IN ONE OF THE 
FOLLOWING LANGUAGES: ROMANIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN OR 
RUSSIAN,
- PASSENGERS WITH VACCINATION CERTIFICATE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 
LANGUAGES: ROMANIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN OR RUSSIAN,
- CHILDREN YOUNGER 5 YEARS OLD,
- TRANSIT AND TRANSFER PASSENGERS.
ALL OTHER CATEGORIES OF EXEMPTIONS ARE LISTED ON SITE: 
HTTPS://GOV.MD/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/HOTARIRE-CNESP-NR.-54-DIN-29.04.20
21-RED.PDF.
FROM: 30 APR 2021  06:21   TO: 30 JUN 2021  23:59 EST

RUSSIA 

Date: May 14, 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 have 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.
• Be kindly advised that for the moment the list of countries possible for international flights to/from Russian Federation is:
  • 1.       Turkey
  • 2.       Great Britain (only ferry inbound or outbound flights)
  • 3.       Switzerland
  • 4.       Tanzania
  • 5.       UAE
  • 6.       Maldives
  • 7.       Egypt (Cairo only for Russian pax outbound )
  • 8.       Serbia
  • 9.       Cuba
  • 10.   Japan
  • 11.   South Korea
  • 12.   Kazakhstan (Import 53)
  • 13.   Kyrgyzstan (Import 53)
  • 14.   Belarus  (Import 53)
  • 15.   Seychelles
  • 16.   Ethiopia
  • 17.   Vietnam
  • 18.   India
  • 19.   Finland
  • 20.   Qatar
  • 21.   Greece
  • 22.   Singapore
  • 23.   Azerbaijan 
  • 24.   Armenia (Import 53)
  • 25.   Germany
  • 26.   Venezuela
  • 27.   Syria
  • 28.   Tajikistan
  • 29.   Uzbekistan
  • 30.   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:        May 15, 2021
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Flights to Tajikistan are suspended 
  • This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights or scheduled international flights to/from China (People's Rep.), Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates.
     
  • In order to obtain flight permission the receiving party in Tajikistan should get the approval from the ministerial Covid-19 Headquarters

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions for tech. stop flights.
• 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

• Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. 
  • This does not apply to passengers younger than 3 years
• Without test, passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. 
• PASSENGERS RESTRICTION: 
  • Passengers are not allowed to enter. 
    • This does not apply to: 
      • nationals of Tajikistan and Turkey;
      • residents of Tajikistan.
• CREW: 
  • Crew is required to remain at the aircraft
  • Overnight is possible in case a special permission is obtained (in the designated 5* hotel - details via CM) 
    • In that case airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight.
    • in case crew stays overnight they will need PCR test prior arrival

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

NOTAMS
N/A
 

TURKMENISTAN
 
Date:                  May 15, 2021
Subject:               Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights are a subject to case-by-case approval. 
• Landing permit can be now obtained only via diplomatic channels. Landing clearance should be requested not later than 24 hours before planned landing. (standard 5 days lead time is however a common practice)

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
Crew can rest up to only 72 hours if PCR test is shown.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• PASSENGERS:
  • Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 7 or 21 days.
  • They will be not allowed into the city until PCR-tests results are ready (3-4 hours)
  • Passengers arriving to Turkmenistan: 
    • Passengers and airline crew must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or proof of chromatographic determination of antibodies (IgM, IgG) in the blood; or a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
    • Test also should be taken after a/c landing (test before and after flight) 
    • Alternatively: Passengers can have a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination certificate and proof of chromatographic determination of antibodies (IgM, IgG) in the blood. (This does not apply to nationals of Turkmenistan)
    • Overnight at UTAV is depending on Diplomatic clearance
• CREW:
  • PCT test mandatory same as for the passengers (no PCR tests and forms are needed for crew only in case of quick turnaround tech stops without overnight.)
  • Crew rest possible in: 
    • the airport hotel no longer than 72 hours, provided the crew has negative PCR Covid-19 test result obtained not more than 72 hours from the date of its issue
    • in booked city hotel, in case crew has certificate of covid-19 inoculation issued not less than 42 days from the date of vaccination. Duration of rest cannot exceed 72 hours.

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

Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A completed "Public Health Passenger Locator Form" must be presented upon arrival.
• The form is available at https://www.icao.int/safety/aviation-medicine/guidelines/AvInfluenza_guidelines_app.pdf

LATEST NOTAMS

N/A
 

UKRAINE
 
Date:         May 17, 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.
• A person's presence of a certificate of antibodies to COVID-19 or a vaccination certificate does not exempt him from the need to have the results of testing for COVID-19 by PCR before crossing the state border.
• The test is not necessary for children under 12 years.
• For foreign citizens, there is no possibility to do the PCR test in Ukraine or self-isolate.
• In the absence of a test and/or insurance policy the border crossing for entry or transit will be denied.The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times.
• This statement doesn't include crew, crew can enter Ukraine according to GenDec.
• 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:               May 15, 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.
  • CREW SHOULD HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH A NEGATIVE PCR TESTS FOR COVID-19 ISSUED NO MORE THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE FLIGHT 

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

• Jun 15, 2021

LATEST NOTAMSD0369/21 (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.