COVID-19 Travel Restrictions By Country

If you are eligible for entry you will have to spend 14 days quarantine on arrival in either a government run quarantine facility or a government approved self-quarantine facility.

Anguilla’s ports, sea and air are closed for all regular inbound passenger movements until at least Saturday 31 October. Commercial outbound flights are permitted. This date is kept under constant review and may be extended.

All travellers entering Australia need to undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at a designated facility (for example a hotel) at their port of arrival. You may be required to pay for the costs of your quarantine.

From 4 July, Australia is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel which means individuals arriving to the UK from Australia currently do not need to self-isolate.

From 23 July, the FCDO advises against all non-essential travel to the State of Victoria.

On arrival, you will be subject to health screening. You will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out 72 hours before departure, or take a test on arrival and self-isolate at your accommodation until the results are known. If you are staying for more than 7 days, you will have to repeat the test locally 6 days after the first test.

The Azores is currently on the UK’s green list and therefore, travellers returning to the UK will not need to self-isolate on arrival.

The UK has shifted to the ‘high risk’ category level relative to entry into Barbados which has led to a change in entry requirements effective 1^st October 2020, which will remain in place over the next two weeks.

All travellers must have a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.

After arrival on the Island, visitors will take a second PCR test. Tests can be done free of charge at any Government health care facility or for a fee at private healthcare facilities. There are also mobile services available to make it easy for guests to have options. The test is administered between day 4 to 5 after taking the first test in Ireland or the UK. Test results in Barbados are usually returned overnight without any challenges.

While awaiting the second test, visitors will have restricted movement and remain on the grounds of their hotel, resort or villa.

Upon arrival, visitors must show a copy of the Travel Authorisation and present a copy of the pre-departure PCR Covid-19 negative test result to health officers on request.

All travellers will undergo PCR Covid-19 testing at the Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport. It’s important that travellers adhere to the Covid-19 guidance and quarantine in their accommodation until airport tests results are ready. Failure to adhere to guidelines could result in a fine of up to $25,000 and/or up to six month’ imprisonment.

Brazilian nationals and foreign nationals with valid residency visas for Brazil Foreign spouses, children, parents or guardians of a Brazilian national.

Other exceptions may apply.

In some cases, you will need to show a Covid-19 negative test result to your airline before boarding a flight to Brazil.

All persons approved to re-enter the Territory must register to return to the Territory and will need to quarantine for 14 days in pre-approved accommodation where they will be monitored by security to ensure that there is no mingling with members of the public until their quarantine period has expired and they are tested negative for the virus. There is a charge of $3,500 for security if quarantine is requested at a private property and, with effect from 1 October 2020, all qualified persons will be charged $2,500 per person for government quarantine accommodation, 24-hour security and meals.

To facilitate this process, anyone interested in returning to the BVI is required to register through an online portal.

If the Government of Brunei permits you entry, you will be required to go into quarantine on arrival at a government booked facility (usually a local hotel).

All foreigners will have to pay $350 BND for a COVID-19 test upon arrival and will need to cover the cost of their stay in a quarantine facility (15 days from the date of arrival).

Travellers will also require a medical certificate, no longer than 72 hours prior to the date of travel, from a competent health authority stating you do not have COVID-19. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test

You must also have proof of insurance that includes a minimum of US$50,000 for medical cover.

From 16 March the Cayman Islands Government imposed a ban on cruise ships docking in the Cayman Islands.

Cargo flights, couriers and air ambulance services continue to operate as usual.

The Cayman Islands Government has closed its airports to all international passenger flights until further notice

Only people, who have been pre-authorised may enter the Cayman Islands at this time. They are subject to mandatory quarantine for a period of 14 days in a government facility.

Foreign nationals coming to the mainland of China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates. Travelers arriving at Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shenzhen (SZX) or Xiamen (XMN) are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results.

All travelers arriving in China must present a QR code generated from a completed “Health Declaration Form” upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at http://health.customsapp.com/. Alongside the form, travelers must present a negative test for COVID-19 taken within 3 days before travel.

All international tourists arriving on charter flights to the Cayos will have their temperature checked and a PCR test within 72 hours before departure.

Anyone with respiratory problems may be isolated. Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be hospitalised immediately. Otherwise, there is no quarantine requirement for all arrivals on these flights.

On arrival a Rapid Diagnostic Test will be taken. If negative five days quarantine follows in an approved facility. If positive isolation in a government facility follows.

A PCR test is required to depart Dominica.

From 4th July, Dominica is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those returning from Dominica to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

These travellers are not required to self-isolate or show a negative PCR test on arrival.

From 4th July, Estonia is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those returning from Estonia to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

Passengers carrying a negative PCR Covid-19 test certificate dated within the previous 120 hours (5 days) are required to self-isolate at home for 14 days. Only PCR tests will be accepted. You will be tested again upon arrival. You may need to demonstrate you have such a test certificate before boarding your flight.

A suspect case is a person with a fever and a cough or shortness of breath, if there is no other explanation for those symptoms.

if you’re eligible to enter Finland from the UK, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival

From 4th July, Finland is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those returning from Finland to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

Returning residents and citizens must request permission to enter Fiji from the COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce (CRMT). To do this you will need to email documents to crmt@govnet.gov.fj.

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If you are arriving on a flight at Gibraltar International Airport, you will need to fill in a passenger locator form online before you can pass through customs.

From 4^th July, Gibraltar is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those returning from Gibraltar to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

If you use Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport to return to the UK, you will transit France and therefore will be required to self-isolate on your return to the UK.

There are currently no general COVID-19-related restrictions on entry into Germany from the UK. However you may have to go into quarantine if you are entering from an area where there is a high rate of infection.

On the basis of the PLF, the Greek authorities will decide if you need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival in Greece. For full information on this process, see here.

Should you be selected for a test, you will be expected to limit your movements for 24 hours. After this, you can continue with your activities as normal unless you are informed of a positive test result. If you are selected for a test and test positive, you will be subject to 14 days’ quarantine, for which you may be required by the Greek authorities to move to a designated quarantine facility.

The FCDO currently advise against all but essential travel to the islands of Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Zante). The rest of Greece remains exempt from the FCDO’s advice against all non-essential international travel.

The FCDO is not advising those already travelling in Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Zante) to leave at this time.

If you are returning to England or Northern Ireland from Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Zante) on or after 9^th September, you will need to self-isolate on your return.

If you are returning to Wales from the islands of Mykonos, Zakynthos (Zante), Lesvos, Paros and Antiparos, Crete, Santorini, Serifos and Tinos you are required to self isolate for 14 days.

If you are returning to Scotland from Greece, you will need to self-isolate on your return.

If you’re eligible to enter Hong Kong, all travellers are required to take a mandatory medical coronavirus test and a compulsory quarantine.

All arrivals, including Irish residents, arriving from overseas must complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form prior to arriving in Ireland. The form may be used by health authorities to contact you in order to verify your location in the country

Entry to the country is still forbidden for visitors who have stayed in or transited through a small number of listed countries in the 14 days before arrival. There are additional requirements for passengers arriving from Malta, Spain, Greece, Croatia and certain areas of France.

You should download and complete a self-declaration from the Ministry of Interior before travelling to Italy.

Italy is exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those travelling to the UK from Italy currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

Anyone arriving in Laos with a visa will be required to quarantine at a government facility for 14 days at their own expense.

From 16^th July, all passengers are required on arrival to complete and hand to their transport provider a contact form giving contact details, listing the countries visited in the previous 14 days, and undertaking to comply with the epidemiological security measures established in Latvia.

From 4^th July, Latvia is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those travelling from Latvia to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

Upon arrival at Rafik Hariri International Airport, all passengers will be required to take another PCR test. Certain airlines are covering the cost of this test whilst others may not. Travellers should check with their airline.

Passengers travelling from countries where the Government of Lebanon considers PCR tests to be accurate must then proceed to their accommodation and adhere to home quarantine until receiving the result (up to 48 hours). The UK is considered by the Government of Lebanon as a country where PCR tests are accurate.

If you do not do a pre-departure PCR test before your arrival in Liberia, you will be tested on arrival. You will have to do a Rapid Test, and a swab will be collected for PCR test processing. If your Rapid Test result is negative, you will be allowed entry with symptom monitoring via USSD or mobile app.

If your Rapid Test result is positive, you will be taken to a government quarantine facility pending your PCR test result. Sample processing could take several days. If your subsequent PCR result is positive you must remain in government quarantine. It is likely you will have to remain in quarantine until you have two consecutive negative PCR results. Quarantine may last 14 days or longer.

You will need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out within 72 hours before your arrival in Lithuania

Individuals travelling to Lithuania need to complete a registration form prior to arrival.

If you have one, upload proof of your negative COVID-19 test, carried out 72 hours before departure.

On arrival, you will be subject to health screening. If you have not uploaded your COVID-19 test result, you will be asked to show it at the airport. If you do not have proof of a COVID-19 test, you will be able to take a test at the airport and self-isolate at your accommodation until the results are known. This will take about 12 hours.

The situation is changing regularly, and any British national who wishes to apply to enter Malaysia will need to seek permission from the local Malaysian Embassy/High Commission or the Immigration Directorate before travelling.

Anyone granted permission to enter Malaysia must quarantine for 14 days in a designated Government facility and pay the costs. You will need to download the MySejahtera app.

The New Zealand government is bringing forward legislation to introduce charges for managed isolation for certain arrivals.

Anyone that has developed symptoms of coronavirus during their travel will be required to undergo quarantine at a government-monitored hotel.

From 4th July, Norway is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those travelling from Norway to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

From 4th July, Poland is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel and therefore, those travelling from Poland to the UK currently do not need to self-isolate on arrival.

If you have spent any of the previous 14 days in a country not on this list, you must self-isolate on arrival and register with your regional Public Health Authority office, who will contact you after at least 5 days to arrange a free RT-PCR test for COVID-19.

As of 4am on 12 September, Sweden is on the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required.

Foreign nationals entering Taiwan must provide a negative COVID-19 test report completed within three working days prior to boarding their entry flight.

The type of test required is a RT-PCR test. The certificate with the test result should be in English.

On arrival in Taiwan you are legally required to self-isolate for 14 days if you have travelled from the UK.

All non-Thai passengers are also required to have a Fit to Fly health certificate and a medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected (COVID test must be by RT-PCR method), both issued within 72 hours before departure.

All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks

If you show symptoms on arrival, you’ll be required to undergo a PCR test coronavirus.