121020 – COVID-19 Report

This report intends to give the UTD Community a snapshot of the impact, preventative measures, and travel restrictions due to COVID-19 as reported by the linked official sources from the U.S. and other countries.

Be aware that reported travel restrictions impacting international travel to specific countries may not apply the same to travelers from all countries.

Please note the revision date (mmddyy) of this report, printed on the title of the post, and go to the direct sources listed for the most up-to-date information.  The information in this report may change without prior notice.

Impact

• Antigua and Barbuda * CDC * Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Antigua and Barbuda.
• Canada * GOV.UK * The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Canada based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
• Denmark * WHO * Since June 2020, Danish authorities have reported an extensive spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on mink farms in Denmark.
• Multi-country * Communicable disease threats report, 29 November-5 December 2020, week 49 * COVID-19. Since 27 November 2020 and as of 4 December 2020, 4 032 218 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (in accordance with the applied case definition in the countries) have been reported, including 73 925 new deaths. Globally, the number of cases has increased from 61 079 040 to 65 111 258 and the number of deaths has risen from 1 433 516 to 1 507 441. In the EU/EEA and the United Kingdom (UK), the number of cases has increased from 12 709 336 to 13 680 014 (+ 970 678 cases), and the number of deaths has risen from 311 529 to 339 409 (+ 27 880 deaths).
• Nigeria * GOV.UK * The Nigerian High Commission have announced the resumption of all Immigration Services from 3 December. You should monitor their website for further announcements.
• Saba * CDC * If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.
• Saint Lucia  * CDC * Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Saint Lucia.
• Saudi Arabia * GC.CA * To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Embassy of Canada in Riyadh and the Consulate of Canada in Jeddah are limiting in-person services. Only those with a pre-approved appointment will be granted access to the grounds. If you need consular assistance, contact the Embassy or the Consulate by email or telephone.
• Sint Eustatius * CDC * If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.
• Spain * DOS * Reconsider travel to Spain due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Barcelona and Catalonia due to civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Spain due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported within Spain; however, COVID-19 restrictions on entry for U.S. citizens remain. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Spain.
• Uganda * GOV.AU * Entebbe International Airport has reopened for commercial passenger flights. To enter Uganda you must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test. It must be taken in the country of departure and within 120 hours of arrival. A nationwide daily curfew from 9.00pm to 6.00am is in place. It’s compulsory to wear an approved face mask in public for everyone aged six and over. If you show symptoms of COVID-19, expect local authorities to quarantine you. Monitor the media for information on latest developments.
• Worldwide * CDC * CDC recommends that travelers defer all cruise travel worldwide.

Preventative Measures

• Argentina * GOV.AU * Argentina has mandatory social distancing controls in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until 20 December, with the exception of the Greater Bariloche Area (Rio Negro) and Puerto Deseado (Santa Cruz), which remain under lockdown. Restrictions will continue to vary within each jurisdiction. See the Embassy’s social media links for flight information as it becomes available.
• Bahamas * GOV.UK * From Wednesday 2 December the restrictions for Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama and New Providence have changed. The curfew in Abaco, Eleuthera (excluding Spanish Wells and Harbour Island), Exuma (excluding the cays), Grand Bahama and New Providence is from 10pm to 5am. Grocery and other stores will be open Monday to Saturday. Eleuthera and Exuma. These rules are subject to change and updates are available at the Office of the Prime Minister website.
• Belgium * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. These measures may vary depending on the city or municipality. A curfew is in effect: from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Wallonia and in Brussels-Capital Region; from midnight to 5 a.m. in Flanders. You must wear a face covering in most indoor public spaces, on public transport (12 years and older) and in high-traffic outdoor public spaces where physical distancing is not possible. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Belgium * GOV.UK * The Belgian Government has announced that strict measures will remain in place across the country until at least 15 January. These include: the closure of restaurants, cafés and bars (except for takeaway service); closure of hairdressers and beauty salons, a curfew from midnight – 5am (note in Brussels and Wallonia the curfew is in place from 10pm – 6am except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day when it reverts to the national curfew); and the limitation of close contacts to one person (two contacts if you live alone). Shops are allowed to open but shopping must be done individually or with a maximum of one other person, for a maximum of 30 minutes in a store. Teleworking is mandatory. Museums and swimming pools can open from 1 December. Cultural venues, zoos and indoor sports facilities (except for children under 12) are closed. Places of worship are open but services cannot take place.
• Bolivia * GOV.UK * A curfew applies Monday to Friday between 10pm and 5am in La Paz. Local authorities may impose different restrictions.
• Costa Rica * GOV.UK * The use of private vehicles is currently restricted for the entire country. Restrictions vary as risk levels change. The restrictions are usually based on the last number of the licence plate. You should check local information. You can drive in Costa Rica on a UK Driving Licence or an International Driving Permit while visiting as a tourist (max 90 days). Due to COVID-19, those who entered the country between 17 December 2019 and 30 November 2020, have had their permission to use a UK Driving Licence been extended until 2 March 2021.
• Cyprus * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. A nationwide curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. You must wear a face covering in public. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Cyprus * GOV.AU * There’s a curfew in Cyprus between 9pm and 5am. Entry requirements vary depending on where you’re travelling from (see ‘Travel’). There’s random COVID-19 testing of international arrivals at the airports. You may be refused entry if you don’t comply. Public health measures are in place. Public gatherings are banned. Private gatherings are limited to 10, including children. Face masks are compulsory outdoors and inside public and commercial spaces. Follow the advice of local authorities and comply.
• Czech Republic * GOV.UK * From 3 December, all shops and services are open, with social distancing measures in place. Restaurants and bars are allowed to open from 6am to 10pm, with maximum of 4 people sitting at one table. Some Christmas markets are now open. However, you are not allowed to consume food or drink there. Museums, galleries and attractions such as zoos are also open from 3 December, with social distancing measures in place. Theatres and cinemas remain closed.
• France * GC.CA * A nationwide lockdown is in effect from October 30 to December 15, 2020. This measure could be extended. You must stay inside your home or accommodations unless you need to perform essential activities. You must be in possession of an exemption certificate to justify any essential travel during this period. You must wear a mask in all outdoor and indoor public spaces. Additional measures and restrictions are in place and may vary depending on the department or city. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Georgia * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place and a daily curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. You must wear a face covering in closed public spaces and in taxis. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Greece * GOV.UK * The Greek authorities have announced new measures that will apply in all parts of Greece, with effect from 6 am local time on Saturday 7 November 2020. These nationwide measures (national ‘lock-down’) replace all previous measures (including different levels of restrictions in different regions) in place until that time. These measures will remain in place until at least 6am local time on 14 December 2020; but given the potential for them to be extended, you should keep up-to-date by checking this page regularly, and following local announcements.
• Guatemala * GOV.AU * The nation-wide curfew has been lifted. Business and other activity restrictions in each municipality are based on a traffic light system. You must wear a facemask when outside and maintain social distancing. If you don’t comply, you could be fined or arrested.
• Guinea * GOV.UK * The state of emergency was extended again on 14 November for a period of 30 days. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am. Movement around the country is restricted and a negative COVID test certificate within 14 days of travel outside of Conakry is required. Conakry Airport is gradually opening to commercial flights. Guinea’s borders are currently closed. Everyone must wear a mask and those not wearing masks are subject to a fine of 30,000 GNF.
• India * GOV.UK * There is a phased lifting of lockdown restrictions. This may vary by state. Lockdown restrictions remain in containment zones until until 31 December.
• Iran * GOV.UK * It is now mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed public places. You may incur a fine if you do not comply. Measures and restrictions are in place in Iran, including temporary closure of non-essential businesses and shrines, and cancellation of some public events. Each province is able to introduce restrictions to respond to localised peaks in infections. This may include lockdown and restriction of movement, and may be introduced with little warning. Internal travel restrictions, including to important tourism and pilgrimage areas, may be imposed at short notice.
• Ireland * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. You must wear a face covering on public transportation and in most closed public spaces. If you violate these restrictions, you could be fined or face imprisonment for endangering public health.
• Ireland * GOV.UK * From 1 December, Ireland will move to Level 3. There will be further changes taking place later in December. For more information, see the table in the link.
• Italy * GOV.AU * The Italian Government has banned non-essential travel between regions from 21 December 2020 until 6 January 2021 to avert a potential third wave of COVID-19. You will not be able to move outside your municipality on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s day. All international travellers returning to Italy between 21 December to 6 January will also need to self-isolate for two weeks, regardless of where they are travelling from. A national curfew is still in place between 10pm and 5am. Regions may adjust measures in keeping with local requirements, including localised curfews and lockdowns. Follow social distancing protocols and use masks in line with regional measures. Monitor and follow the advice of local authorities.
• Laos * GOV.UK * On 4 December a localised travel restriction was introduced on entering or leaving Luang Namtha Province; please check with local authorities before travelling to that area, and confirm any internal flights with the airline.
• Latvia * GOV.UK * There has been a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Latvia in recent weeks. The Latvian Government has announced the extension of the State of Emergency to 11 January 2021, which includes restrictions on the opening of catering, retail, entertainment and leisure establishments and limits on the number of people allowed to gather at private and public events both indoors and outdoors. See the Latvian Government’s COVID-19 website for full details.
• Lebanon * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place and a curfew is in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. from November 30 to December 7, 2020. You must wear a face covering in public.
• Lebanon * GOV.UK * On 30 November the Lebanese government amended the curfew hours that had previously been in place. Movement is now prohibited between 11pm and 5am. Supermarkets and banks will be open until 10pm. Restaurants and gyms will also be open until 10pm and will operate at 50% capacity. Bars, pubs, coffee shops and night clubs will be closed. Public and private gatherings such as weddings and funerals have been banned throughout the country until further notice. You should check with organisers before attending any function.
• Lithuania * GOV.UK *From 9 December, shops, supermarkets, marketplaces and other public points of sale must provide between 15 and 30 square metres of space per visitor (or only one visitor permitted at a time). Only one person per household should enter a shop. Parking in shopping centres and supermarkets will be limited to 20% capacity (with the exception of disabled parking). Queues at checkouts will be limited to 5 people at a time; Up to two households can meet in private homes (with a maximum of 10 people in total). Exemptions can be made for those providing essential care for the sick of vulnerable; Renting private or public spaces for the purposes of events, gatherings or celebrations will not be allowed.
• Malaysia * GOV.UK * A Recovery Movement Control Order is in place until 31 December 2020. You should observe social distancing (1 meter). You must wear a face mask in crowded public spaces, including on public transport, in shops, markets, tourist destinations, and cinemas. To enter many facilities, your temperature will be taken, and they will record your personal contact details. A curfew is in place for all businesses, including shops and food outlets. You must carry your passport at all times. You should follow local news for updates. If you are found to be in breach of any of the operating procedures in place you may be detained and fined. If you need medication whilst in country visit a local pharmacy who will be able to give you advice. Pharmacies can be found in shopping centres in Malaysia. If a prescription is required they will give you information about local clinics.
• Maldives * GOV.UK * A Public Health Emergency is in place until 4 January 2021. There is a curfew in the Greater Male’ area (which includes Male’, Vilimale’ and Hulhumale’) from 12am to 4am (local time). There are no movement restrictions within the Greater Male’ area outside of these hours. Travel between the Greater Male’ region and other islands is no longer restricted to essential services only. When travelling from Greater Male’ (but not including the airport) to other islands, there is a mandatory 10 day home quarantine upon arrival at your destination. Use of masks is mandatory while travelling by air and sea.
• Netherlands * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. If you are 13 years and older, you must wear a face covering on public transportation and in closed public spaces. If you violate the measures or restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Netherlands * GOV.AU * The Netherlands is in a ‘partial lockdown’. This includes the closure of all hospitality venues. There’s a ban on events and limits on the size of group meetings. You can’t consume or carry alcohol or soft drugs in public spaces between 8pm and 7am. Face masks are mandatory for those aged 13 years and older in indoor public spaces and on public transport. You can enter the Netherlands if you’re travelling from certain countries (See Travel). If you’re coming from a high-risk area, you’ll have to self-quarantine in your own accommodation for 10 days. These arrangements could change at short notice. Check with your airline for the latest details. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Panama * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place, including a daily nationwide curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. An extended curfew is in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday to Sunday in Panama West. Additional local restrictions are also in place. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
• Peru * GOV.UK * On 15 March 2020, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 31 December 2020.
• Peru * GOV.AU * A nationwide curfew and lockdown measures are in place. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor media for the latest updates.
• Portugal * GOV.UK * In response to an increase in the number of cases, the regional government has placed a restriction on travel to and from the parish town of Rabo de Peixe on the island of São Miguel until midnight on 8 December. You should follow local restrictions if you’re planning to travel in the area. If you are already visiting or living in Rabo de Peixe, you can leave home to go for essential shopping, to the pharmacy or the health centre, to assist an elderly person or a child or to go to work if you cannot work from home. You can also go for a short walk and walk a pet, provided you maintain the recommended 2m social distance and stay close to where you are living. You should only travel between islands if your journey is essential. If you have to travel and you are travelling from São Miguel or Terceira to any of the other islands in the archipelago, you should complete a passenger questionnaire before you depart. From 9 December, you will need a negative COVID-19 test for travel from São Miguel and Terceira to any of the other islands in the archipelago. If you live in the Azores, you should only travel internationally if your journey is essential.
• São Tomé and Principe * GOV.UK * From 9 November, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe declared a “State of Calamity” to replace the “State of Alert”. This continues to impose a number of restrictions and public health measures to limit the spread of the virus. These measures have been reviewed several times, and the next review is due on 15 December.
• Serbia * GOV.UK * There are nationwide rules in place restricting movement and limiting activity. It is mandatory to maintain physical distance of at least 1.5m in all public spaces. Protective face masks are mandatory in all public spaces, both indoors and outdoors when the area is crowded. Failure to wear a mask when required will incur a fine. Self-isolation, when required, will be enforced. Indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to 5 people. Work organisations, schools, shops, shopping malls and similar are excluded from this but must limit numbers of patrons to 1 person per 4sqm. Theatres and some cultural events are permitted to operate with restricted numbers. Most businesses including restaurants, cafes and shopping malls, are not allowed to operate between 5pm and 5am on weekdays and from Friday at 5pm until Monday at 5am.
• Singapore * GOV.UK * The wearing of facemasks is compulsory for everyone when outside of their place of residence, except children under 6 years old, when eating or when engaged in strenuous exercise. Most shops, services and eateries are open with social distancing measures in place. No alcohol will be available in restaurants after 10:30pm. You must record visits to any shops, services etc. through a ‘Safe Entry’ phone app or by signing in at the entrance. You will be required to either download Singapore’s ‘TraceTogether’ app or, if resident in Singapore, collect a ‘TraceTogether’ token from the Singapore government in order to enter an increasing number of locations (see https://www.tracetogether.gov.sg/). Groups of up to 5 people are allowed outside the home. Households can receive up to 5 visitors at one time. A distance of 1 metre should be maintained between people, except when this is not possible due to space constraints e.g. in a lift or on public transport. Speaking is discouraged on public transport. From Tuesday 1 December 2020 anyone needing a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test can get it from one of the clinics approved by the Ministry of Health.
• Taiwan * GOV.UK * Starting from 1st December 2020, face masks must be worn in the following types of public venues: healthcare facilities, public transportation, places of consumption, learning facilities, sports and exhibition venues, entertainment venues, religious and worship places of worship, offices and business venues. Members of the public who do not wear a face mask as required and refuse to wear a mask after being advised to do so will be fined up to NT$15,000.
• Turkey * GC.CA * A nationwide curfew is in effect: Monday-Friday: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weekends: 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday. Senior citizens aged 65 and older, can leave their residence or accommodations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Monday to Friday only. Individuals under the age of 20 can leave their residence or accommodations between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday only.
• Turkey * GOV.UK * From 1 December, Turkish citizens and residents will need HES codes (see the ‘Travel in Turkey’ section) to enter shopping centres. Those who do not abide by COVID-19 restrictions may be issued with a fine of 900 TL (approximately £100). Follow Turkish announcements and local media for up to date information. From 1 December nationwide curfews will be in place as follows: On weekdays, the curfew lasts from 9pm until 5am the following morning; and On weekends the curfew lasts from 9pm on Friday evening until 5am on Monday morning. There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. If you are a Residence Permit holder aged over 65 you are only allowed to go outside between 10am and 1pm unless you are going out to work. If you are a Residence Permit holder born after 1 January 2001 you are only allowed to go outside between 1pm and 4pm unless you are going out to work. Those aged over 65 and under 20 are not allowed to take public transport. These restrictions do not apply to those visiting for tourism.
• Turkey * GOV.AU * There’s a curfew on weeknights from 9pm to 5am. The weekend curfew is from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday. During curfew hours you must stay home, except in an emergency. During the weekend, you can walk to your closest market for supplies between 10am and 5pm. People aged 20 and under, or 65 and over may not leave their homes outside specific, limited hours or use public transport. Face masks are mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. Follow the Australian Embassy on social media for regular updates.
• United Kingdom * GOV.AU * In response to COVID-19, a system of tiered regional restrictions is now in place across the UK. The mixing of households indoors is not permitted in most regions and outdoor gatherings are limited to six people. Retail establishments are allowed to open; and restaurants and entertainment venues are allowed to open in most regions (see ‘Travel’). Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Venezuela * GOV.UK * Passengers located in the Caracas (Distrito Capital) area with confirmed travel itineraries are allowed to reach the airport in Maiquetia (La Guaira) without any special permit. Movement to the airport via land from other states require a “salvoconducto” in advance of travel. There are no domestic flights to Maiquetia operating until further notice.
• Zimbabwe * GOV.UK *Individuals are not allowed to gather in groups of more than two except in the following circumstances (subject to mask wearing and social distancing): up to 50 individuals while waiting for transport, and as many in the vehicle as social distancing allows, up to 50 individuals for a funeral, up to 100 individuals at a place of worship, individuals gathering in supermarkets and food retail stores, individuals gathered for the purpose of an essential service such as going to hospital or a pharmacy.

Travel Restrictions

• Angola * GOV.UK * There are a number of commercial flights operated by TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France and Emirates.
• Argentina * GOV.UK * As of 15 December, all those authorised to enter the country and who intend to travel to the City of Buenos Aires will have to fill in a specific City of Buenos Aires specific ‘sworn declaration’ form and take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. For full details, visit the City of Buenos Aires website (in Spanish).
• Argentina * GOV.UK * As of 6 December, all those authorised to enter the country must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of travelling. Self-isolating for 14 days upon arrival will no longer be a requirement. If you have had coronavirus confirmed by a lab test within 90 days of your trip you don’t need to take a COVID-19 PCR test again but instead you will need to show evidence of your diagnosis and a medical certificate issued at least 10 days after being diagnosed confirming that you have a clean bill of health. Only residents of Argentina entering the country by land can choose either to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test or self-isolating for 14 days.
• Australia * GOV.UK * Some airlines, including Etihad, have mandatory pre-departure PCR COVID-19 testing requirements, even for transit passengers. You should contact your individual airline for further information. You can find information on where you can get tested on Australia’s Health Direct webpages.
• Belize * GOV.UK * Belize has now re-opened its international airport. All Belize’s land borders and sea ports are remain closed for tourist travel with the exception of departures to Mexico by land with prior approval. If you wish to travel to Belize, you need to: Download Belize Health App and complete required information within 72 hours of travel to Belize (not before). Take a PCR test within 72 hours of boarding your flight. A negative result will provide a ‘fast track’ arrival process. If you are unable to take a test prior to travel, you must take a test on arrival at your own expense for US$50 per passenger.
• Bermuda * GOV.UK * Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all visitors from a country classified by the WHO as having community transmission of Covid-19 (including the UK) will need to apply for a Bermuda Covid-19 Travel Authorisation 1 to 3 days before departure. They are also required to have a pre-departure test. They will need to receive a negative Covid PCR test no more than 7 days before travel. However, as of 9 December 2020, visitors wishing to come to Bermuda must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken no more than 5 days before arrival in Bermuda.
• Bolivia * GOV.AU * International airports have resumed selected services. Observe social distancing and use face masks when in public. If you’re in Bolivia and want to return to Australia, register your details with the Australian Embassy in Lima. Follow the Embassy on social media for updates on possible departure information (see ‘Local contacts’).
• British Virgin Islands * GOV.UK * From 1 December, all travellers, including residents, belongers, work permit holders and tourists will be subjected to the following testing and quarantine protocols: All travellers will need approval prior to entry. This can be obtained through the online BVI Portal. A certified COVID-19 negative test within five days prior to arrival for all travellers from low risk countries and within three days prior to arrival for travellers from high and medium risk countries. A test on arrival, which if negative, allows controlled movement within the confines of an approved property or vessel for four days. A further test after the four days which if negative, allows full movement within the Territory. A positive test at any time after arrival will result in a mandatory 14 day quarantine. All arriving passengers will be issued with and required to wear a tracking bracelet for at least 8 days. A charge of $175 per person will be collected from all passengers to cover the cost of in-Territory testing and the BVI Portal app.
• Burkina Faso * GOV.AU * Exercise caution and avoid rallies and demonstrations. Some locations are subject to curfew. Follow the directions of local authorities. Commercial flights have resumed, land and sea borders are closed. If you travel to Burkina Faso, you’ll need to provide a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test and quarantine for 14 days. The Australian High Commission in Accra has very limited capacity to provide consular assistance in West Africa.
• Colombia * GOV.UK * Between 24 hours and 1 hour before departure, you must fill out the ‘Check-Mig’ form, available on the Migración Colombia website. You will receive a confirmation email that you will need to present upon arrival in Colombia. You will need to also complete this form 24 hours before your departure from Colombia. You must not present a fever or respiratory symptoms associated with Covid-19 prior to boarding the aircraft. The use of a mask is mandatory for everyone over two years of age throughout the flight. You must bring spare facemasks and follow the airline’s instructions on how regularly to change them during the flight. You should stay in your assigned seat during the entire flight. If you develop any Covid-19 symptoms within 14 days of arriving in Colombia, you must inform the health secretary in the area you are staying, as well as the airline(s) you travelled on. Land and river borders will remain closed until 16 January. British tourists whose 90 days entry stamp expired between 25 March and 30 November were able to remain in Colombia until 30 November 2020 without facing any penalty for overstaying. If your tourist entry stamp has expired, contact Migración Colombia. British nationals with a long-term visa (e.g. for work, study, spouse visa) that has expired, or who need to submit a new visa application, should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería).
• Croatia * GOV.UK * On 30 November, the Croatian authorities announced new border controls, which came into force from 1 December to 15 December. UK nationals travelling to Croatia should present a negative PCR test that is no older than 48 hours on arrival, or isolate until a negative test result has been obtained locally. Those travelling from any country that is marked green on the ECDC ‘Combined Indicator’ Map are exempt from this requirement.
• Croatia * GOV.AU * Travel to Croatia is restricted for non-EU nationals due to COVID-19. Some exemptions may apply. If you’re allowed to enter Croatia, you’ll need to present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) at the border, taken within 48 hours before arrival. Otherwise you’ll need to self-isolate until you take the test and receive a negative result. Cafes and restaurants are closed. Shops and essential services remain open. You must wear a face mask in all indoor spaces, including on public transport, and outdoors where you cannot keep 1.5 metres socially distant. Fines apply. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Cuba * GC.CA * Travel insurance with coverage for COVID-19 is required.
• Cuba * GOV.UK * Jose Marti International Airport (Havana Airport) re-opened to commercial and charter flights on 15 November 2020. All other airports in Cuba are open for commercial and charter flights. Everyone arriving into Cuba will have a PCR test on arrival. Passengers arriving on commercial flights have to self-isolate until they have a second PCR test with a negative result. Tourists arriving on holiday charter flights will have a PCR test on arrival will be transferred to their holiday resort.
• Czech Republic * GOV.UK * The Czech government have classified countries as either ‘high’, or ‘low’ risk. The UK has now been classified as ‘high’ risk. Travellers coming from the UK are allowed to come to the Czech Republic for any reason, but are required to either present a negative RT-PCR (COVID-19) test no older than 72 hours upon arrival, or to present a negative RT-PCR test result within seven days of your arrival . If undergoing an RT-PCR test in the Czech Republic, you should avoid all but essential movements until a negative test result is presented. In both cases, all arrivals from the UK should also complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form for presentation on arrival. Details of which countries are classified as high risk, the regulations in place for travellers from those countries and more information on the entry requirements and local restrictions can be found on the website of the Czech Ministry of Interior.
• Czech Republic * GOV.UK *The Czech government have classified countries as either ‘high’, or ‘low’ risk. The UK has now been classified as ‘high’ risk. Travellers coming from the UK are allowed to come to the Czech Republic for any reason, but are required to either present a negative RT-PCR (COVID-19) test no older than 72 hours upon arrival, or to present a negative RT-PCR test result within seven days of your arrival . If undergoing an RT-PCR test in the Czech Republic, you should avoid all but essential movements until a negative test result is presented. In both cases, all arrivals from the UK should also complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form for presentation on arrival. Details of which countries are classified as high risk, the regulations in place for travellers from those countries and more information on the entry requirements and local restrictions can be found on the website of the Czech Ministry of Interior.
• France * GOV.UK * The French Government has put in place Covid-19 travel restrictions on international arrivals in order to enter France. Certain countries are exempt from these travel restrictions, including arrivals from the European Area (which the French Ministry of the Interior considers as EU Member States, the UK, Andorra, Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, and Switzerland) and certain non-European countries. Further information on French Covid-19 travel restrictions, including a list of exempted countries, can be found on the French government’s website. If you are travelling from a country which is not exempt from French Covid-19 travel restrictions you may only enter France if your journey is essential and meets the criteria for exceptions. You will also need to complete an exempted international movement certificate and a sworn declaration that you do not have Covid-19 symptoms. You may also be required to present a negative test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, upon your arrival in France. If you do not have this result, you could be asked to take this test at your airport of arrival in France. Further information is available here. No travel restrictions are in place for leaving France but travellers should equip themselves with the necessary attestation whilst travelling to their point of international departure. Some countries are imposing a compulsory period of quarantine for travellers from France. If you are travelling from or through France, check the situation at your destination before you travel.
• Hong Kong * GOV.UK * Children travelling alone will also need to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. It is down to hotel policy whether a child can self-isolate alone. If travelling unaccompanied, there is a risk that a child may have to stay along at the airport on arrival while awaiting test results. Parents who stay with their child at the hotel on the first night, will have to continue to self-isolate for the full 14 days. Further details can be found on the Hong Kong SAR government’s website and you should call the Port Health Division (+852 3904 9333) to understand the latest requirements if your child is travelling alone.
• Italy * GOV.UK * When you arrive in Italy from the UK, you must show evidence that you tested negative for COVID within the 72 hours before your travel (or within the 48 hours before travel from 10 December). Do not use the NHS testing service for a test to travel to Italy. You should arrange to take a private test. Alternatively, until 10 December, you can get a free test on arrival at some airports, or at a testing facility in Italy shortly after you arrive. If you test positive in Italy, you will be required to quarantine. Your quarantine may last from 10 days to 3 weeks, so you should be prepared in case you test positive. If you have stayed in or transited through a small number of listed countries in the 14 days before you enter Italy, you’ll also need to self-isolate for 14 days on entering Italy. If you cannot do that for any reason, you may be refused entry to Italy. You should download and complete a self-declaration from the Ministry of Interior before you travel to Italy and inform local authorities of your presence.
• Jamaica * GOV.UK * As a result of the recent measures introduced in England, British Airways have announced that they will suspend flights between 12 November and 10 December and plan to resume on 11 December. You should contact British Airways for further information on your flight options on +44 (0)203 2500145 or your travel agent. Virgin Atlantic resume twice weekly passenger flights in both directions between London Heathrow and Montego Bay from Friday 4 December. Virgin plan an additional flight on Sundays from 20 December. You should contact Virgin for further information on your flight options on: +1 800 744 7477 or your travel agent.
• Kenya * GOV.UK * All travellers arriving in Kenya must complete a COVID-19 Travellers Health Surveillance Form before their arrival, even if only transiting. After submitting the form, travellers will receive a QR code which must be presented to port health officials for them to be allowed to proceed to arrival immigration. 
• Liberia * GOV.UK * All non-exempt travellers arriving in Liberia will be screened for the coronavirus. On arrival at entry points, staff will check your temperature and you must wash your hands with soap and water. You must show your symptom checking screening form (mobile app) to public health staff. If you display symptoms of coronavirus, public health officials may take you to a government quarantine or medical facility. See Quarantine requirements. Passengers entering Liberia will be tested for COVID-19 by the National Public Health Reference Laboratory team (unless exempt from testing). Sample collection involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud, for PCR testing. Sample processing could take several days. You must present proof of US$75 payment for your PCR test before your sample is collected. There are two payment options available. You can pay in advance via the Lib Travel mobile app, or alternatively, you can pay at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) banking window (in US dollars cash or by card) on arrival. Government of Liberia strongly recommends that all travellers self-isolate for 7 days and self-monitor symptoms via the Lib Travel app for 14 days, beginning the day after arrival in Liberia. If your PCR test is positive, you will be subject to Liberia’s case management guidelines. This means NPHIL will consider on a case-by-case basis and you may be taken to a government COVID-19 Treatment Unit. Private health care facilities are not currently permitted to treat COVID-19 patients. Home-based care is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Lithuania * GOV.UK * British nationals travelling to Lithuania from England and Wales, who do not display symptoms of COVID-19, do not need to self-isolate on arrival. From 7 December British nationals travelling to Lithuania from Scotland will no longer need to self-isolate on arrival. British nationals travelling to Lithuania from Northern Ireland will need to self-isolate for 10 days. You may leave isolation earlier if you have a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken no earlier than 48 hours before your arrival, or taken in Lithuania after your arrival. Failure to comply with isolation requirements could result in a fine of between 60 and 1,500 Euros. 
• Lithuania * GOV.UK * British nationals travelling to Lithuania from England and Wales, who do not display symptoms of COVID-19, do not need to self-isolate on arrival. From 7 December British nationals travelling to Lithuania from Scotland will no longer need to self-isolate on arrival. British nationals travelling to Lithuania from Northern Ireland will need to self-isolate for 10 days. You may leave isolation earlier if you have a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken no earlier than 48 hours before your arrival, or taken in Lithuania after your arrival. Failure to comply with isolation requirements could result in a fine of between 60 and 1,500 Euros.
• Malawi * GOV.UK * All visitors entering Malawi, via airports/land borders, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the 10 days prior to arrival. If you’re eligible for entry, you may also be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at your own expense. Passengers may be required to remain at the airport or a testing centre until their COVID-19 test results are known, usually within 24 hours. Individuals testing positive may be taken for treatment at a government facility. All other individuals will be required to self-monitor for COVID-19 signs and symptoms for 14 days after arrival. On exiting Malawi, you must provide proof that a negative COVID-19 test taken within 10 days of your departure. Mandatory COVID-19 testing may also take place on departure if you fail to produce a valid negative test certificate, or if the airport staff judge you to display COVID-19 symptoms. This test will be at your own expense.
• Malta * GOV.UK * As of midnight on Friday 27 November passengers travelling from the United Kingdom are required to submit a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test before boarding flights to Malta. The test should be dated no more than 72 hours before arrival. Passengers who do not present this certificate will be asked to give a swab on arrival at Malta International Airport. However, some airlines may not allow boarding without a prior test. You should check the airline requirements before you travel. If your test on arrival is positive you will be required to quarantine.
• Malta * GOV.AU * Malta has restricted visitors entering, unless you’ve travelled from an approved area and have stayed there for 2 weeks before entering. Travellers from areas on the ‘amber’ list will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) performed within 72 hours prior to arriving. You may be granted an exemption if you’re not from an approved area and your travel is for essential purposes. In those cases, other restrictions will apply. You must wear face masks or visors at all times in public spaces, both indoor and outdoor. No more than 6 people can gather in groups in public spaces. You may be fined for not wearing a mask or gathering in larger groups.
• Myanmar (Burma) * GOV.UK * The government of Myanmar has suspended all international commercial passenger flights until 31 December and all land borders are shut.
• Nepal * GOV.UK * Entry is currently prohibited for certain foreign nationals, including British nationals, with limited exceptions, until at least 15 December.
• Oman * GOV.UK * It is possible for British nationals with valid residence, tourist, business ‘express’ and family visit visas to travel to Oman. Anyone entering Oman must have a PCR test,96 hours or less before arrival, on arrival and after 7 days self-isolation (see Entry requirements section). You must have valid health insurance (covering coronavirus) to enter Oman. Restrictions are in place at the land borders. In exceptional circumstances, you may be able to get permission to cross the Oman/UAE border.
• Pakistan * GOV.UK * British Airways is offering direct flights to the UK. Virgin Atlantic plans to offer direct flights to the UK from December 2020. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air are operating regular indirect flights to the UK. 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. Contact your travel company for the latest information. Government guidelines, issued 18 November, state that children under the age of 12 and disabled passengers are exempt from the COVID-19 test requirement and Pass Track App requirement. However they will be required to complete a health declaration form upon arrival.
• Palau * GOV.AU * Commercial inbound passenger flights are currently suspended, but flights may resume soon. You can submit a Quarantine Certificate to keep the Palau Government informed of inbound demand (see ‘Travel)’. You’ll have to undertake mandatory COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival. The length and cost of mandatory quarantine will vary for individual travellers.
• Papua New Guinea * GOV.AU * Domestic air travel is permitted but all passengers must complete a National Department of Health form and may be subject to a COVID-19 test (PCR). Those who refuse a test (where requested) may be quarantined for up to 14 days. You can’t enter the country unless you have an exemption from PNG authorities and have returned a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) within seven days prior to your arrival. If you have spent the last seven days in Australia, you may be eligible to quarantine for seven days prior to your arrival. If you have spent the last seven days in Australia, you may be eligible to quarantine for seven days upon arrival, subject to written approval by PNG authorities (see Travel).
• Peru * GOV.UK * Commercial airlines are operating between Peru and other countries in the Americas (up to 10 hours travel time). If you travel to Peru you will need to show proof of a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR (molecular) test, issued no more than 72 hours before your flight. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in Peru, you will be asked to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Philippines * GOV.UK * Starting 7 December 2020, the following categories of traveller may be permitted to enter the Philippines upon compliance to the IATF conditions: Philippine nationals’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with the Philippine national, and from visa-free countries under Executive Order No. 408, s. 1960; Former Philippine nationals, their spouses and children, regardless of age, who are travelling with the Philippine nationals, and from visa-free countries under Executive Order No. 408, s. 1960; accredited foreign government and international organization officials and their dependents; foreign airline crew members; and foreign seafarers with (9c) visa. A visa can be secured through the Embassy of the Philippines located in your country of residence details of which can be found on the Department for Foreign Affairs’ website.
• Qatar * GOV.UK * Upon entry to Qatar, you will need to quarantine for 7 days in a government-approved hotel at your own expense. Further quarantine may be required depending on your test results.
• Singapore * GOV.UK * Short term visitors from anywhere in the world are not able to enter Singapore. Short term visitors with extenuating circumstances for which you need to enter Singapore will only be permitted entry if you have been issued a ‘SafeTravel Pass’. For more information see SafeTravel Pass Application Portal. If you are a spouse, partner, child, relative or contact of a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident who needs to visit Singapore for exceptional reasons, an application for entry may be submitted via the Ministry of Health. The Singapore Ministry of Manpower will only allow Singapore work pass holders and/or their dependents to enter or re-enter Singapore if their employers have obtained prior approval from the Ministry. Further details can be found on the Ministry of Manpower website. You will be refused entry or risk deportation if you do not comply with this requirement. You also risk having your work pass revoked. Everyone, apart from Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, entering Singapore from the UK (and from most other countries) must obtain a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test) within 72 hours of travel. You will be issued with a 14 day Stay at Home Notice (SHN) for mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
• Slovakia * GOV.UK *From 7 December, if you are a cross-border worker (also known as ‘Pendlers’ or ‘Frontier Workers’) or you regularly cross the border, you must show a negative RT-PCR test or antigen test no older than 14 days.  British nationals who hold Slovak residence and have recovered from Coronavirus within the previous 3 months are exempt from testing and isolation rules on arrival. You must be able to show confirmation of this as described in the Foreign Ministry guidance.
• South Africa * GOV.UK * Upon arrival in South Africa, you are required to present a paper copy of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test to border officials. The test must have taken place no more than 72 hours before your departure. You should carry several paper copies of your test as you may be required to present it more than once.
• St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha * GOV.UK * Flights to and from St Helena and Ascension remain very limited. The St Helena government, with the support of the UK government, has organised charter flights from the UK to St Helena and Ascension to maintain essential access to the islands. Check with your travel company for the latest information on any new scheduled commercial flights. There is no flight access to Tristan da Cunha. All travellers to Ascension Island require an entry permit visa unless exempted by their occupation, such as active members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. Failure to enter with a valid visa is an offence under the Entry Control (Ascension) Ordinance and may result in a fine and imprisonment. Individuals may also be refused permission to land and be required to leave on the aircraft or vessel that they arrived on. Applicants should be aware that their applications may be affected by a change in the Ascension COVID-19 Response Level, particularly if this reflects an escalation of the seriousness of the COVID-19 threat on the island. During such circumstances permissions for certain types of entry permits may not be granted, and extant permissions may be revoked.
• Taiwan * GC.CA * Travellers arriving from Canada could be allowed entry to Taiwan, under limited circumstances, if the purpose of their travel meets specific criteria. It is your responsibility to verify this information with the appropriate foreign diplomatic office and to ask if you may be allowed entry, based on your individual circumstances and your itinerary. If you are allowed entry to Taiwan, you must meet the requirements below. Health Declaration: You must log into the Quarantine System for Entry using your phone and fill out the health declaration form prior to boarding your flight. Quarantine System for Entry – Government of Taiwan. PCR tests: From December 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021, you must present to local authorities a certificate confirming a negative PCR test result, obtained less than 72 hours before boarding your flight. Fall-winter COVID-19 prevention program – Taiwan Centers for Disease Control. Quarantine: You will be subject to a mandatory quarantine for 14 days at your own expense. Compliance with the quarantine period will be monitored by local authorities and subject to penalties. Local authorities may impose additional requirements without notice and your travel plans could be severely disrupted. You should not depend on the Government of Canada for assistance related to changes to your travel plans. Monitor the local media.
• Taiwan * GOV.UK * From 1 December 2020 to 28 February 2021 all passengers, regardless of nationality or travel purpose, arriving or transiting in Taiwan are required to present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test in order to be able to board their flight to Taiwan. Any exemption due to exceptional circumstances will require prior approval before departure.
• Taiwan * GOV.UK * From 1 December 2020 to 28 February 2021 all passengers, regardless of nationality or travel purpose, arriving or transiting in Taiwan are required to present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test in order to be able to board their flight to Taiwan. Any exemption due to exceptional circumstances will require prior approval before departure.
• The Bahamas * GOV.AU * International flights are operating into and out of the Bahamas, but flight availability remains restricted. There are special requirements for entry to The Bahamas including applying for a health visa prior to arrival (see Travel).
• Ukraine * GOV.UK * Foreign nationals entering Ukraine will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Ukraine if they arrive from a country in the “red zone”. Self-isolation is monitored via a government tracking app. Mandatory self-isolation or quarantine is not necessary if a traveller undergoes a PCR test and receives a negative result no more than 48 hours in advance of his/her arrival in Ukraine, or once in Ukraine. The UK is currently in the “Green Zone” meaning that self-isolation upon arrival in Ukraine is not required.
• Ukraine * GOV.AU * Ukraine’s borders are open to foreigners. COVID-19 infections are increasing daily. To enter Ukraine, you must have valid health insurance and it should cover COVID-19 treatment. Monitor the Visit Ukraine website for entry requirements specific to the country you are travelling from.
• Venezuela * GC.CA * Commercial flights are available between Venezuela and a few international destinations, including the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama.
• Zimbabwe * GOV.UK * Zimbabwe re-opened its international airports and land borders to tourists in addition to Zimbabwean nationals and valid residence permit holders on 1 December. Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Kenyan Airways and Rwanda Air have resumed flights from Harare to London, via Addis Ababa, Dubai, Nairobi and Kigali respectively. You should check with the individual airline before booking. You should check FCDO travel advice for Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or United Arab Emirates when planning a journey.

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