011421 – 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

• All countries * GC.CA * Pandemic COVID-19 all countries: avoid non-essential travel outside Canada. January 7, 2021
• Botswana * GOV.UK * The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Botswana based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Tlokweng border post is temporarily closed until further notice.
• Multi-country * Communicable disease threats report, 3-9 January 2021, week 1 * COVID-19. Since the last CDTR published on 30 December 2020, and as of week 2020-53, 4 216 269 new cases of COVID-19 (in accordance with the applied case definitions and testing strategies in the affected countries) and 74 902 new deaths have been reported. Globally, the number of cases has increased from 80 316 555 reported on 30 December 2020 to 84 532 824, and the number of deaths has risen from 1 770 695 reported on 30 December 2020 to 1 845 597, as of week 2020-53. The total number of cases and deaths of COVID-19 from the United Kingdom (UK) has been removed from the EU/EEA and UK previously reported figures. Therefore, the following comparison between weeks is made with the total number of cases and deaths in the UK having been removed from the sum of week 2020-52. In the EU/EEA only, the number of cases has increased from 15 018 659 to 15 857 298 (+ 838 639 cases), and the number of deaths has risen from 356 689 to 376 891 (+ 20 202 deaths).
• The Occupied Palestinian Territories * GOV.UK * The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.

Preventative Measures

• Antigua and Barbuda * GOV.UK * Private parties and social events such as banquets which host more than one household are permitted provided there are no more than 10 persons and all must observe a distance of six feet and wear face masks. Wedding, funeral, baptism and church services may take place providing all participants observe distances of six feet and wear a face mask. Social clubs and associations are permitted to convene providing social distancing measures and wearing of face masks is adhered to.
• Bermuda * GOV.UK * From 8th December, indoor facilities for bars and nightclubs have closed. Only existing outdoor bars are permitted to operate, with table service only. Furthermore, a maximum of 10 people are allowed at public gatherings. However, the number of people who can attend an outdoor funeral has been increased to 20 people. A curfew was introduced in December. This will now operate each day between midnight and 5am. From 6th January, businesses are required to close at 11pm, rather than 10pm. In addition, personal services restrictions have been relaxed, to allow for the trimming of beards and other personal care services that require masks to be removed. Physical distancing has also been reduced in gyms from 10 feet between patrons to 6 feet. Full public transport has resumed. Non-resident visitors to Bermuda should follow local advice and guidance.
• Chad * GOV.UK * The Government has changed the curfew hours in N’Djamena. The curfew hours are from 7pm to 5am. The curfew hours in 6 provinces (Guera, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est) and in the districts of Mandelia and Logone-Gana are from 8pm to 5am. The curfew hours in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest and Moyen Chari are 7pm to 5am. The Government has extended the health emergency, restricting movement and public gatherings throughout the country until 10 March 2021. They have also introduced new measures in N’Djamena limiting attendance at baptisms, marriages and funerals. Bars, restaurants, small shops and large markets are closed. Public or private meetings of more than 50 people are banned.
• Colombia * GOV.UK * The health emergency has been extended until 28 February 2021. The use of masks is mandatory when using public transport and in public spaces. Large gatherings (of over 50 people) are prohibited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in open spaces. Regional, departmental and city authorities may be implementing local measures, including restrictions based on gender and/or identification numbers and curfews. Certain measures for local curfews, quarantined municipalities (Bogota and elsewhere) are being introduced at short notice. You should check official guidance from the relevant local authority, airline, local news and the British Embassy Twitter page (updates in English).
• Cyprus * GOV.UK * From 5am on 10 January, until at least midnight on 31 January, all outings from your place of residence require permission granted either by sending an SMS to “8998” from a Cypriot mobile number, or by completing and carrying a written form if you do not have a Cypriot phone number (or are over 65 and prefer this method). You are also required to carry official identification at all times. Public gatherings of more than two persons (children exempt) are banned. Ancient sites, museums, cinemas, theatres and other local businesses will also be closed from 10 January. Shops offering essential goods and services, including supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, gas stations etc. will remain open. From opening hours to 10:00 (local) they will only be serving people over 65 years of age or those in vulnerable groups.
• Cyprus * GOV.AU * Travel between the north and south checkpoints in Cyprus is not allowed under current regulations, with few exceptions. A curfew remains in place between 9pm and 5am. Movement outside the home is limited and controlled by a text messaging system. All non-essential services are closed, including shopping malls and catering establishments. Private social gatherings and public gatherings are prohibited. Entry requirements vary depending on where you’re travelling from (see ‘Travel’).
• Dominican Republic * GOV.UK * The Dominican Republic authorities will seek to prosecute people who breach COVID-19 protocols, including those who break quarantine protocols will result in a serious penalty, up to a maximum fine of RD$100,000 and/or prison sentence.
• France * GOV.UK * The health situation in France remains severe. The French government ended national lockdown on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you leave the house during the day. A national curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, some 24 departments (predominantly in the east and south of France) will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere).
• France * GOV.AU * A nationwide curfew due to COVID-19 remains in place from 8pm to 6am. Several areas across France have an earlier curfew, from 6pm to 6am. Limited exceptions to the curfew are permitted. COVID-19 related restrictions across France can change at short notice. Monitor and follow the advice of local authorities for restrictions in your area (see ‘Travel’).
• Germany * GOV.UK * Until at least 31 January there will be a range of restrictions on social contact in Germany, aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19: from 11 January, private gatherings are restricted to one household plus one individual from another household; non-essential shops are closed. Shops selling food and healthcare products will remain open. personal care service providers such as barbers, hairdressers, tattoo and massage parlours etc. will be closed; Physiotherapy and similar services are allowed; schools and nurseries will largely be closed until at least 31 January. employers are urged to allow employees to work from home; restaurants will be able to provide a takeaway service, but the consumption of alcohol in public is banned; services at churches, mosques and synagogues continue to be allowed as long as 1.5m distancing is maintained, mouth-nose coverings are worn and singing is banned; in some parts of Germany, local travel restrictions are in place and individuals cannot leave a 15km radius of their place of residence (meaning a village, town or city rather than a home). Mouth-nose coverings are compulsory in many public spaces in Germany. These restrictions are the minimum and are implemented by Germany’s 16 states. The rules may vary so check the latest local guidance (in German). There are a variety of sources in English. These measures will be reviewed on 25 January and may be extended beyond 31 January.
• Greece * GOV.UK * Greek authorities have implemented nationwide measures (national ‘lock-down’) which replaced all previous measures and apply to all parts of Greece. These measures will remain in place until at least 6am local time on 11 January 2021; but given the potential for them to be extended or adapted, you should keep up-to-date by checking this page regularly, and following local announcements.
• Grenada * GOV.UK * Everyone must observe social distancing, including when travelling by car or public transport, and wear a face mask when out in public. The Government of Grenada will prosecute persons who breach COVID-19 protocols, including persons who break quarantine protocols. You should keep up to date with changes to restrictions in the regularly updated Emergency Powers Regulations on the Government of Grenada website or Government Information Service Facebook page.
• Guyana * GOV.UK * Emergency measures have been introduced by the National COVID-19 Task Force. These include: curfew between 10:30pm and 4am; except where provided in the Emergency Measures, every person should remain in the confines of their own home; there are restrictions on all social activities. This includes activities along the sea wall, attending bars, restaurants and gymnasiums; where gatherings are allowed it shall not exceed more than 10 people. Be mindful that breaches of quarantine may result in serious penalties. Countries that you visit or transit may levy fines or imprisonment against persons who do not comply with COVID protocols.
• Italy * GOV.AU * There are additional national measures in place until 15 January 2021 to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 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.
• Jamaica * GOV.UK * Breaches of COVID-19 protocols could lead to prosecution, fines and imprisonment.
• Japan * GOV.UK * The Government of Japan has declared a State of Emergency from 8 January to 7 February in Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. The majority of businesses are likely to remain open, even if with reduced hours. Measures encouraging social distancing, wearing masks in public, avoiding closed spaces, and exercising other basic precautions remain in place. Controls may be further strengthened as necessary. You should follow the instructions of your local authority.
• Japan * GOV.AU * Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba. Restaurants and bars must close at 8pm, and you must limit unnecessary outings after 8pm. Exact measures may vary between regions. Monitor media and be alert to the advice of local authorities (see ‘Travel’). If you want to return to Australia, there are flight options, but availability is subject to international arrival cap restrictions.
• Latvia * GOV.UK * Curfews from 10pm to 5am will be in force on Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday nights to 25 January 2021.
• Lebanon * GOV.AU * Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are increasing and hospitals are under strain. Local authorities have announced restrictions including a night-time curfew, vehicle restrictions and closure of some areas and services. Masks are mandatory in public; you’ll be fined if you don’t wear one. Monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities.
• Malaysia * GOV.AU * Following an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Malaysian Government has extended the ‘Recovery Movement Control Orders’ (RCMO) regime in place across Peninsula Malaysia and Sarawak until 31 March 2021. You must maintain social distance in public and wear a face mask in public spaces and on public transportation. The stricter ‘Conditional Movement Control Order’ (CMCO) regime that applies to areas with higher numbers of COVID-19 cases has been extended until 14 January. Expired social visit pass (tourist visa) holders will be permitted to leave Malaysia without incurring any penalties or enforcement action up to 14 working days from the expiry of the current RMCO period. Contact your airline or travel provider to organise options to depart Malaysia as soon as you can. There is no guarantee of any further extensions without penalty. Foreigners, including visitors and long term foreign residents, have been arrested and charged for breaching COVID-19 restrictions, including failure to socially distance in public places and being present in a venue that is suspected of breaching current rules.
• Monaco * GOV.UK * The Principality of Monaco is currently under curfew. Until further notice, a curfew will apply from 7 pm to 6 am. More information on the measures taken to tackle Covid-19 in Monaco is available on the website of the Principality of Monaco.
• Portugal * GC.CA * Preventative measures and restrictions are in place and may vary depending on the municipality. You must wear a face covering in public. A curfew is in effect in many municipalities, including Lisbon and Porto: Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. During the curfew, you must remain in your home or accommodations unless you need to perform essential activities. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined for endangering public health.
• Portugal * GOV.UK * The autonomous region of Madeira is currently in a state of calamity. Measures are in place to limit the spread of the virus. Until further notice, you are obliged to stay at home from 11pm to 5am. Over the weekends of 9-10 January and 16-17 January: You are obliged to stay at home from 6pm to 5am the following day. Shops and others commercial premises, with the exception of pharmacies, health centres and petrol stations, will close at 5pm.
• Senegal * GOV.UK * On 8 January, the Interior Minister announced that for the Dakar and Thiès regions all public gatherings are prohibited including at hotels, bars, beaches, sports grounds, theatres and public spaces. Consequently, many bars and other public venues are closing. Religious sites are open. Restrictions are changing rapidly; you should follow instructions given by the authorities. Masks must be worn in all public areas throughout Senegal, including in supermarkets, on public transport, in taxis, and when on public streets.
• Senegal * GOV.UK * A mandatory nightly curfew between 9pm and 5am (local time, GMT) came into effect for the regions of Dakar and Thiès on 6 January. During curfew hours, everyone must stay at home or indoors, except for essential government service workers. The motorways between the international airport and Thiès and between the airport and Mbour are closed between 8pm and 6am.
• Senegal * GOV.UK * A mandatory nightly curfew between 9pm and 5am (local time, GMT) came into effect for the regions of Dakar and Thiès on 6 January. During curfew hours, everyone must stay at home or indoors, except for essential government service workers. The motorways between the international airport and Thiès and between the airport and Mbour are closed between 8pm and 6am.
• Seychelles * GOV.AU * Following an increase in community transmission of COVID-19, a partial lockdown is in place across Seychelles. Non-essential retail services, bars, restaurants, gyms and pools are closed. Gatherings of more than 4 people are not permitted. Face masks are mandatory in public. The airport remains open, but you’ll only be able to enter if you’re coming from an approved country where you’ve been for at least 14 days and can show a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You will also need a Health Travel Authorisation from the Ministry of Health. You must stay at licensed accommodation establishments.
• Slovenia * GOV.UK * Ski lifts are closed to the general public. Museums and galleries are closed.
• Sri Lanka * GOV.UK * Social distancing instructions remain in force everywhere. The police say anyone breaking social distancing or failing to wear a face mask in public risk arrest, and will be subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine.
• St Vincent and the Grenadines * GOV.UK * The St Vincent and the Grenadines authorities will seek to prosecute people who breach COVID-19 protocols, including those who break quarantine protocols, which may result in a fine and/or prison sentence.
• Suriname * GOV.UK * Be mindful that breaches of quarantine may result in serious penalties. Countries that you visit or transit may levy fines or imprisonment against persons who do not comply with COVID protocols. 
• Sweden * GOV.AU * The Swedish Public Health agency now recommends the use of face masks on public transport. Follow the advice of the regional and local health authorities, as well as the national Public Health Agency.
• Thailand * GOV.AU * Thailand continues to experience local transmission of COVID-19. Wear a mask, practice social distancing and follow government restrictions. Foreigners can’t enter Thailand except in extremely limited circumstances. Protests have occurred in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand. Monitor local news and avoid public gatherings (see ‘Travel’). There are limited flights out of Thailand. Follow the Australian Embassy social media accounts for regular updates on flight options for leaving Thailand (see ‘Local contacts’ for links).
• Trinidad and Tobago * GOV.UK * The Trinidad and Tobago authorities will seek to prosecute people who breach COVID-19 protocols, including those who break quarantine protocols, which may result in a fine and/or a prison sentence.
• United Kingdom * GOV.AU * A national lockdown is in place across the United Kingdom. Non-essential retail, gyms and personal care services are closed. Restaurants, pubs and bars also remain closed. You can only meet one person from another household in an outdoor, public space for exercise, and overnight stays away from home aren’t permitted. You’re not permitted to mix with anyone outside your own household unless in a support bubble. Travel is banned between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. Check with authorities for details and updates to restrictions (see ‘Travel’).
• Zimbabwe * GOV.AU * From 5 January, lockdown measures in Zimbabwe have been tightened. You’re required to stay at home and only undertake essential movements. Inter-provincial and inter-city travel is restricted. Only essential businesses are open from 8am-3pm. Restaurants and bars are closed unless servicing hotel guests. Schools remain closed. The curfew has been extended to run from 6pm to 6am. Domestic and international flights are operating. Contact your nearest Zimbabwean Embassy and airline to confirm the latest requirements.
• Germany * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: COVID-19 testing facility at Berlin airport – Berlin airport. COVID-19 testing facilities at Frankfurt airport – Frankfurt airport. COVID-19 testing facility at Munich airport – Munich Airport. COVID-19 testing facilities for ordinarily residents of Germany – German Medical Services (in German only). 
• Ghana * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: Local COVID-19 testing facilities – Health Service, Government of Ghana.
• Iceland * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: Local COVID-19 testing facilities – National Icelandic health clinics (in Icelandic only).
• Israel * GOV.UK * The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
• Kenya * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: Local COVID-19 testing facilities – Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Travellers leaving Kenya must also have their COVID-19 test authenticated online and obtain a travel code before departure.
• Peru * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: Local COVID-19 testing facilities – Government of Peru (in Spanish only).
• Sierra Leone * GC.CA * COVID-19 – Testing facilities. Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 test: Local COVID-19 testing facilities – Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in South Korea.

Travel Restrictions

• Albania * GOV.UK * The Minister of Health suspended all direct flights between the UK and Albania on 22 December. The suspension was due to be lifted on 7 January. However, due to concerns about the newly discovered COVID variant, the suspension has been extended until 18 January. You should check with your airline before attempting to travel. If you arrive in Albania via a third country from the UK, you are expected to self-isolate for a period of 14 days. We are aware of situations where recent visitors to Albania have stayed less than 14 days and been fined when checking in at the airport to leave the country for breaking the self-isolation rules (fines can be in excess of £5,000).
• Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Namibia, Botswana * GOV.UK * From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Namibia, or Botswana in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Angola, need to self-isolate on their return.
• Australia * GOV.UK * On 8 January 2021 the Australian National Cabinet agreed to additional domestic and international aviation measures: Returning Australians and other travellers to Australia must return a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure. Exemptions will only be applied in extenuating circumstances, such as seasonal workers where there is limited access to testing. All passengers and air crew must wear masks on flights and in airports.
• Austria * GOV.UK * A landing ban is in place for all flights from the UK to Austria until 10 January.
• Austria * GOV.AU * Austria has lockdown measures in place. If you’re travelling from risk areas you’ll need to quarantine for 10 days on arrival. You can take a PCR or antigen test after 5 days and end your quarantine if it returns negative. You can enter Austria from some low risk countries without restriction. Local regulations and entry restrictions may change at short notice (see ‘Travel’). Follow the advice of local authorities and contact your airline or travel provider for the latest update.
• Barbados * GOV.UK * All arrivals from the UK are required to undergo a health screen. You will then be quarantined at approved facilities (a designated holding hotel or approved villa at your own expense, or free of charge at a government facility). See the Barbados Travel Protocols for further details. You will be monitored for seven days after arrival. (Monitoring includes interviews and assessments with public health professionals.) You will be required to undergo a second PCR test 5 days after the first accepted negative test result. You will need to remain in your hotel room and may be required to wear an electronic tracking bracelet until you receive the results of your second test. If the result of that second test is negative, you will not be subject to further quarantine. The government aims to return results within 24 to 48 hours. However, at present, return times are estimated at around 5 days.
• Barbados * GOV.UK * You will be monitored for seven days after arrival. (Monitoring includes interviews and assessments with public health professionals.) You will be required to undergo a second PCR test 5 days after the first accepted negative test result. You will need to remain in your hotel room and may be required to wear an electronic tracking bracelet until you receive the results of your second test. If the result of that second test is negative, you will not be subject to further quarantine.
• Belgium * GOV.UK * Those resident in Belgium (who do not have a negative test upon entry) will be required to take a test on arrival using a code that you will receive via SMS after submitting your PLF. Both residents and non-residents who have been out of the country for more than 48 hours will then need to quarantine for at least seven days on arrival. On the seventh day, both residents and non-residents should take another Covid-19 test (booked using an additional code received via SMS). If this test is negative, you may end your quarantine. You should follow closely the instructions you receive via SMS after submitting your Passenger Locator Form. Further information on quarantine is available on the Belgian Government’s website, together with further details on how and when to get tested
• Belgium * GOV.AU * You can enter Belgium if you’re travelling from countries specified by the Belgian Government. If you’re travelling to Belgium from outside of these countries, you can only enter for an essential purpose. Non-residents travelling from a high-risk country or region must also provide proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result dating no more than 48 hours prior to arrival. You may also be directed to undertake quarantine and COVID-19 (PCR) testing in Belgium. An evening curfew and social distancing and hygiene measures, are also in place. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Bolivia * GOV.UK * The government has announced that flights from Europe will now be suspended until 15 February 2021. More measures may be taken at short notice. UK citizens will not be allowed to enter on a tourist visa. UK nationals with residence in Bolivia will need a negative PCR test to enter, and will need to fill in a form stating where they will isolate for 14 days.
• British Virgin Islands * GOV.UK * With effect from 11 January, a travel ban is in place for persons travelling through or from the UK and the Dominican Republic to the BVI except for nationals, belongers, residents, work permit holders, persons permitted to reside in the territory, diplomats and persons employed by BVI Government and statutory agencies.
• Canada * GOV.UK * From 8 January, direct flights from UK to Canada have now resumed.
• Canada * GOV.AU * From 7 January 2021, air passengers five years or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling to Canada. Foreign nationals aren’t permitted to enter for non-essential purposes. There’s a small number of exceptions to these restrictions (see Travel). If you’re allowed to enter Canada, you must demonstrate you have a suitable plan to self-isolate for 14 days or you’ll be sent to a designated quarantine facility. You must wear a face mask or covering while travelling, at airports, screening checkpoints, in most public spaces, and where physical distancing requirements aren’t possible.
• Chile * GOV.AU * Chile has opened its borders to foreign nationals arriving through Santiago’s international airport, except those who have been in the United Kingdom in the preceding 14 days. You’ll need to show your airline an affidavit (‘Declaración Jurada de Viajeros’) completed within 48 hours of boarding, a negative result for a PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding and evidence of health insurance covering COVID-19. A nationwide overnight curfew remains in place and other restrictions vary by municipality. Parts of the country remain in full lockdown.
• Colombia * GOV.UK * Following an announcement by the Colombian Government, direct flights to/from London have been suspended until further notice. As of 22 December, you also cannot enter Colombia if your journey began in the UK. You will be required to exit Colombia on the next available flight if this is the case. The only exemptions to this are: Colombians and foreigners with permanent residence in Colombia, that is, holders of a resident visa, (R) and their beneficiaries in the country only. These passengers must comply with the sanitary measures adopted by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. People belonging to diplomatic bodies duly accredited in the country. Aircraft crew.
• Colombia * GOV.AU * A negative COVID-19 test (PCR) result, taken within 96 hours before departure, is required to board flights to Colombia. In cases where it’s not possible to be tested or receive results in the required time-frame, you must isolate on arrival for 14 days or until you receive a negative test result. Passengers with fever or respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 won’t be allowed to board flights to Colombia. There are strict movement restrictions in place in parts of Bogota. Other cities and regions have introduced new movement restrictions (see Travel).
• Croatia * GOV.UK * In line with the treatment of non-EU/EEA nationals, from 1 January 2021 UK nationals travelling to Croatia from the UK, or any other non-EU/EEA country, are not permitted to enter the country for the duration of these COVID-19 restrictions. Limited exemptions will apply for Croatian residents and those travelling for urgent personal, family or business reasons (but are still subject to the requirement to present a negative PCR test result, not older than 48 hours on arrival, or isolate until a negative test result has been obtained locally at their own expense). Rapid antigen tests or serological tests will not be accepted. See information from the Croatian government for further details.
• Czech Republic * GOV.UK * Some flights between the UK and the Czech Republic have been cancelled. You should check with your airline operator before travelling.
• Czech Republic * GOV.UK * The Czech government has placed entry restrictions on all direct travel from the UK until further notice. As of 5 January, entry to the Czech Republic is possible only for certain essential reasons and for those with residency or valid long-term visas for the Czech Republic. A negative RT-PCR or antigen test, taken in the UK no longer than 72 hours before departure, is also required for all those who have spent more than 12 hours during the previous 14 days in the UK.
• Denmark * GOV.AU * All non-residents entering Denmark must show a worthy cause for travel and proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the aircraft. The requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test applies to Danish nationals and residents. Additional entry restrictions apply to residents from the UK and South Africa.
• Estonia * GOV.AU * Travellers from the United Kingdom are required to produce a negative COVID-19 test undertaken no more than 72 hours before departure (see ‘ Travel’).
• Finland * GOV.AU * Air passenger services from the UK to Finland are suspended until at least 11 January 2021. Finland now permits entry for residents from some countries assessed to be low COVID-19 risk. If you’re coming from a country with a high COVID-19 risk, you may be denied entry to Finland. Check with local authorities and your airline for the latest information.
• France * GOV.UK * France announced they would be restricting travel from the UK from 20 December. Travel restrictions apply to all air, car, ferry and train passengers. Only the following categories of people are authorised to travel to France from the UK: French nationals and nationals of the European Area and their spouses and children; British and/or third country nationals who are either habitually resident in France, the European Union or the European Area, or who must travel for certain essential reasons (as specified by the French government); British or third country nationals travelling for certain exceptional reasons, for details, see the French Embassy London’s list. All travellers from the UK, including children aged 11 and above, will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure. Both PCR and other antigen tests are accepted for entry into France; a full list can be found on the website of the French Embassy. 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. A list of private providers of coronavirus testing is available here.
• France * GOV.UK * For travellers coming from the UK, it is not currently possible to transit Geneva Airport (Switzerland) to enter France unless you hold a residence or cross-border permit for Switzerland. A French residence permit will not allow travellers to enter Switzerland for onward travel to France. Please see Switzerland Travel Advice for further information.
• Germany * GOV.UK * The German government has banned all commercial transport from the UK to Germany until Wednesday 20 January 2021. From 1 January 2021, transport operators can apply to the German authorities for an exemption to transport individuals by plane, bus, ferry or train who are resident in Germany. Contact your transport operator for more information. Travellers arriving in Germany who have been in the UK in the preceding 10 days must present a negative Covid-19 test at the start of their journey, either in paper or electronic form. The test must have been taken less than 48 hours before entry to Germany. Even with a negative test, travellers will still be required to self-isolate for 10 days following arrival in Germany, with the possibility of test and release after 5 days.
• Greece * GOV.UK * UK nationals are permitted to enter Greece if they are a permanent resident in the UK, Greece, another EU/EFA state, or in one of the following countries; Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UAE. If you’re a British national who resides in another country, not listed above, you’re likely to be refused entry to Greece due to measures put in place by the Greek authorities to combat the spread of COVID-19.
• Greece * GOV.AU * You’ll need to complete a Passenger Location Form (PLF) 24 hours before arriving in Greece. A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken no more than 72 hours before arrival must be presented when you arrive. You may be asked to undertake a rapid COVID-19 (PCR) test on arrival at the airport. You’ll need to self-isolate at the address listed on your PLF for three days, or ten days if you’ve arrived from the UK. Greece has strict lockdown and other COVID-19 restrictions in place (see ‘Travel’). Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Guinea * GOV.UK * All passengers arriving in Conakry must show a COVID-19 certificate with a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result from a test taken within 5 days of arrival and departing passengers within 3 days of leaving. Following the identification of a new strain of COVID-19, travellers from the UK must also take a supplementary PCR test on arrival at the airport. Travellers will remain at the Onomo hotel in Conakry until the test result, which could take between 48 and 72 hours. Food and lodging will be paid by the Government of Guinea until the test result is received. Travellers will be able to leave the hotel with a negative certificate. Those testing positive will be taken to a government treatment centre.
• Haiti * GC.CA * Due to reduced testing capacity, it may be challenging to obtain a COVID-19 test at this time in Haiti. Contact the Embassy of Canada to Haiti or the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa to find out where to get a COVID-19 test. Until 00:01 on January 21, 2021, there will be no requirement to show a negative COVID-19 test result when boarding a flight from Haiti to Canada. This temporary exemption is aimed at enabling travellers currently in Haiti to return to Canada. Travellers arriving in Canada without a negative PCR test will be subject to other measures as deemed suitable by a Public Health Quarantine Officer.
• India * GOV.UK * If you are flying into Delhi from the UK, you will have to undergo mandatory paid testing on arrival. Those testing positive will be isolated at an institutional isolation facility which may be at your own expense. Those testing negative will have to undergo mandatory institutional quarantine for seven days at designated hotels, which may be at your own expense, followed by seven days of home quarantine. This order will be applicable in Delhi until 14 January and may be extended based on the situation.
• Indonesia * GOV.UK * Indonesia is in the process of implementing a series of changes to admission for foreign nationals in response to the discovery of the new variant Covid strain. While these are being rolled out, in addition to meeting the categories below, you should reconfirm your eligibility to enter Indonesia with your travel agent/airline and the Indonesian Embassy. This can be done by contacting the Consular Section of the Indonesian Embassy on: consular@indonesianembassy.org.uk.
• Indonesia * GOV.AU * COVID-19 is widespread in Indonesia with continuing transmission across the country. Indonesia has restricted entry to only those foreign nationals already holding a valid stay permit (KITAS/KITAP, not including new entry visas) until at least 14 January 2021. All such travellers must undergo hotel quarantine. They also require a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken and result received within 48 hours prior to departure. You’ll be required to undergo a further COVID-19 (PCR) test on arrival, quarantine at a designated facility hotel for five days, undergo a further PCR test and then await the result of that test in the designated hotel. If any of the tests are positive, you’ll be hospitalised at a designated COVID-19 referral hospital until testing negative. Domestic travel restrictions and social distancing measures remain in place for most locations. Domestic travellers to Bali will require the results of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test, conducted no more than 48 hours prior to departure. Contact your travel provider or check Garuda Indonesia for up-to-date details, including for entry requirements to other provinces. Follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor media for the latest updates.
• Ireland * GOV.UK * From 9 January, all passengers arriving at Irish airports and ports whose journey originates in Great Britain or South Africa will be requested to have evidence of a negative result from a pre-departure Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test (COVID-19 not detected) taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Those failing to meet this requirement could face fines or prosecution. Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions (the highest level) are in place until at least 31 January.
• Ireland * GOV.UK * The Irish Government has extended the ban on flights and passenger ferry journeys from Great Britain and South Africa until midnight Friday 8 January. From 9 January 2021, all passengers arriving at Irish airports and ports whose journey originates in Great Britain or South Africa will be requested to have evidence of a negative result from a pre-departure Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test (COVID-19 not detected) taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Those failing to meet this requirement could face fines or prosecution. Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions (the highest level) are in place until at least 31 January.
• Ireland * GOV.UK * Updated information on entry restrictions to Ireland; The Irish Government has extended the ban on flights and passenger ferry journeys from Great Britain and South Africa until midnight Friday 8 January. From 9 January 2021, all passengers arriving at Irish airports and ports whose journey originates in Great Britain or South Africa will be requested to have evidence of a negative result from a pre-departure Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test (COVID-19 not detected) taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Those failing to meet this requirement could face fines or prosecution. Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions (the highest level) are in place until at least 31 January.
• Ireland * GOV.AU * Travellers from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and South Africa are banned from entering Ireland until Saturday 9 January 2021. From 10 January 2021, if you’re arriving from Great Britain or South Africa, you must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test within the previous 72 hours and isolate for 14 days on arrival. Failure to provide a test may result in a fine of up to €2,500 or six months imprisonment. The requirement applies to everyone arriving from Great Britain and South Africa, regardless of nationality, seeking to enter Ireland by air or by sea. The restrictions will be reviewed by 31 January 2021. Exemptions exist for arrivals from Northern Ireland and the freight industry.
• Israel and the Palestinian Territories * GOV.AU * You can’t enter Israel unless you’re an Israeli citizen or resident or you meet exception requirements for entry. If you’re permitted entry, you must show evidence that you can self-quarantine or stay in a designated facility (see ‘Travel’). Authorities have imposed rules on social distancing, public gatherings and wearing face masks. Israel has implemented a nation-wide lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Palestinian Authority has measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, including restrictions at tourist and religious sites. Gaza’s two entry and exit points remain closed.
• Italy * GOV.UK * Until 15 January, entry into Italy is only permitted for those with official residency or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. Until 15 January, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before entry into Italy. You must also take a COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test within 48 hours of entering Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the 2 swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and self-isolate for 14 days.
• Italy * GOV.UK * With immediate effect and until 15 January, entry into Italy from the UK is only permitted for those with official residency in Italy or those with absolute necessity, which must be declared in writing. You should contact your travel provider for more information. If you are a UK national resident in Italy, we advise carrying proof of your residence when entering Italy. Until 15 January, all those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test within 48 hours of entering Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport. Whatever the result of the 2 swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must self-isolate for 14 days. Everyone arriving in Italy must also call the COVID-19 helpline for the region you are travelling within 48 hours, to inform them of your visit. You can read more about the requirement to get a COVID-19 test (including when you might be exempt) on the Italian Embassy in London guidance on entering Italy.
• Jamaica * GC.CA * Due to reduced testing capacity, it may be challenging to obtain a COVID-19 test at this time in Jamaica. Contact the High Commission of Canada to Jamaica or the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa to find out where to get a COVID-19 test. Temporary testing exemption. Exceptionally, from January 10 until January 18, 2021, travellers departing from Jamaica, who were not able to obtain a COVID-19 test prior to departure, may be allowed to board their flight. They will have to consent in advance to take a COVID-19 test at the airport immediately upon arrival in Canada. This temporary exemption for passengers is restricted to flights destined to Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Travellers making use of this exemption will also be subject to other measures as deemed suitable by a public health quarantine officer.
• Jamaica * GOV.UK * British Airways will operate special one way flights to London. On 11 January, BA2262 departs Kingston for London at 6:30pm. BA2264 will fly on 13 January from Montego Bay to London, departing at 6:30pm. British Airways is unlikely to operate any other flights from Jamaica in January.
• Kenya * GOV.UK * The Government of Kenya has announced that, from 11 January 2021, all persons departing Kenya will be required to have a negative RT PCR COVID-19 test and an associated Trusted Travel code, which airlines and Port Health authorities will verify at the airport. After visiting an authorised laboratory to undertake an RT PCR COVID-19 test, travellers will receive a text message from PanaBIOS and an email from the laboratory itself and/or admin@panabios.org with a link to generate a Travel Code at trustedtravel.panabios.org. If the test result meets Kenya’s exit requirements, a Travel Code will be issued to the traveller.
• Kenya * GOV.AU * If you’re entering or departing Kenya, you must have your COVID-19 test digitally verified through Trusted Travel Initiative or Global Haven (see ‘Travel’).
• Kuwait * GOV.UK * The Kuwait Government allows British citizens to enter Kuwait if they have not been in a banned country in the preceding 14 days, hold valid residencies, and have a negative PCR test, conducted no more than 96 hours before acceptance on the flight to Kuwait. The test result should be in English. For further information please refer to the guidance on getting a COVID-19 test or an accredited private facility. On entry to Kuwait you will need to undergo a further PCR test at the airport and then self-isolate for 14 days in your home.
• Latvia * GOV.UK * Direct flights between the UK and Latvia are suspended from 11 January 2021. Contact your travel operator.
• Latvia * GOV.UK * From 15 January 2021, all travellers entering Latvia including children age 11 and above, will be required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result taken no earlier than 72 hours before boarding or before crossing the Latvian border, for example by road.
• Latvia * GOV.AU * There’s a state of emergency in force from 9 November 2020 with tight restrictions in place to manage the spread of COVID-19. You can enter Latvia but you’ll be required to self-isolate for 10 days unless you’re coming from a low-risk country. If you intend to travel or transit through Latvia, you must lodge an electronic form within 48 hours before entering (see Travel).
• Lebanon * GOV.UK * From Monday 11 January 2021, all travellers to Lebanon will be required to take a PCR test at Beirut International Airport upon arrival (which is provided at the airline’s expense) and then to quarantine for one week. You must quarantine at a Government of Lebanon approved hotel until you receive the results of your airport test. Check with the Lebanese embassy in London or your airline for further details. When you receive your airport test result, if it is negative, you may move to your accommodation. You must continue to quarantine at your accommodation before taking another PCR test (that you must arrange yourself) a week after your arrival. If both tests are negative, you may leave quarantine. See entry requirements.
• Lebanon * GOV.AU *You’ll be required to undergo a COVID-19 (PCR) test upon arrival to Lebanon and quarantine in a hotel. A second test will be required seven days after arrival.
• Lesotho * GOV.UK * Lesotho entered “Orange level” restrictions from 6 January 2021. Under previous “Orange level” restrictions, entry and exit to Lesotho was restricted to emergency cases and transport of essential goods and services. New travel regulations have not yet been published by the government. Travellers with negative COVID-19 certificates are currently still being allowed to enter and exit Lesotho, but this could change at any point and with little advance warning.
• Liberia * GOV.UK * Before departure from Liberia, you’ll need a negative COVID-19 test result, and a travel certificate issued by Liberia’s National Public Health Reference Laboratory. For exemptions, see Exemptions to PCR testing on departure.
• Malawi * GOV.AU * Malawi has closed its land borders, due to increasing COVID-19 cases, and the emergence of a new strain of the virus, exceptions apply (see ‘Travel’). The International Airport in Lilongwe and Blantyre remain open but flights may be subject to last minute cancellations. To enter, you must produce a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) taken in the 10 days before you arrive. You’ll be tested for COVID-19 at the airport on arrival and self-isolate as required. You must also complete ‘Travel Surveillance Forms’ for follow up by government health officials. The Australian Embassy in Harare continues to provide limited consular services. You can email the Embassy at consular.Harare@dfat.gov.au.
• Malta * GOV.UK * Air Malta have announced that they will continue to operate regular flights between the UK and Malta. Those planning travel to Malta or returning to the UK are advised to visit the Air Malta website for information about bookings.
• Mauritius * GOV.UK * From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Mauritius on or after 4am on 9 January will need to self-isolate on their return.
• Moldova * GOV.UK * The Moldovan government announced the suspension of all UK flights to and from Moldova with effect from midnight on 23 December. On 6 January the Moldovan government announced that all UK flights to and from Chisinau would resume from midnight on 8 January. Check with your travel company for the latest information.
• Netherlands * GOV.AU * A ‘hard lockdown’ remains in place until at least 19 January 2021. All passengers travelling from areas with a high incidence of COVID-19, regardless of nationality, must have a recent negative COVID-19 (PCR) test declaration to travel to the Netherlands. This rule applies to flights, ferries or international trains and coaches. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Norway * GOV.AU * Norway’s borders are closed to foreign travellers who don’t have Norwegian residency or a work permit, though some exemptions may apply. Only residents of EU/EEA and Schengen countries may enter without a permit. All travellers to Norway must have a COVID-19 test within 24 hours after arriving. Additional restrictions for travellers arriving from the UK have been introduced (see ‘Travel’). Airports are operational and you can transit through Gardermoen (Oslo) Airport but expect travel delays. If you’re travelling from a high-risk country, you must also present proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within 72 hours before you arrive. A 10-day quarantine period applies to everyone permitted to enter Norway, unless arriving from certain EU/EEA and Schengen countries. Most Norwegian ports won’t allow disembarkation of cruise ship passengers. Check with your travel provider about disruptions.
• 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 prior to and on arrival. The length and cost of mandatory quarantine will vary for individual travellers.
• Panama * GOV.UK * Entry to Panama is closed to anyone, with the exception of Panamanian nationals and residents, that has been in either the United Kingdom or South Africa within 20 days of their arrival in the country.
• Peru * GOV.AU * If you’re travelling to Peru, you’ll need to quarantine for 14 days on arrival. There’s a nationwide curfew and lockdown measures in place.
• Philippines * GOV.AU * The Philippines has implemented quarantine measures and restrictions for COVID-19 throughout the country, which change regularly. As a result of the detection of a new SARS-COV-2 variant, travellers from various countries, including Australia have been temporarily banned from entering the Philippines. The travel ban will remain in place until 15 January 2021. If you were scheduled to travel during this time, contact your airline for further information concerning flight cancellations/changes. You must wear a face mask or shield outside your accommodation. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the Australian Ambassador’s social media and the embassy website for major updates.
• Poland * GOV.UK * UK nationals, their spouses and children are included in the Polish Border Guards list of those who are exempt from entry restrictions related to COVID-19.
• Portugal * GOV.UK * All passengers, excluding children up to the age of 2, travelling to Portugal must show a negative RT-PCR test result for SARS/COVID-19 at the time of boarding. The test must have been taken within 72 hours of departure. Your airline is likely to deny boarding if you cannot provide this at check-in. Check with your airline before you travel. Passengers who are in direct transit through Portugal do not require a COVID-19 test for Portugal. Check the entry requirements for your final destination. If your airline has exceptionally allowed you to travel without proof of a COVID-19 test, you will need to take the test on arrival at the airport or independently within 48 hours. You will need to pay for the test and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. You can be prosecuted if you do not comply with these requirements.
• Romania * GOV.AU * Romania has temporarily suspended entry into the country for all non-EU citizens. There’s an ongoing State of Alert in Romania. It’s mandatory to wear face masks in indoor and outdoor public spaces. A nationwide curfew is in place from 11pm to 5am. Other restrictions are in place.
• Rwanda * GOV.AU * Kigali International Airport is open for commercial flights. If you travel to Rwanda despite our advice, you’ll need to show proof of a COVID-19 negative test from a certified laboratory taken within 120 hours of arrival. You’ll also be required to check into a designated quarantine hotel (at your expense) where a second COVID-19 test will be taken. If the result of the second COVID-19 test is positive and you have severe symptoms, you’ll be required to enter a government treatment facility. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 4am. Non-essential movement is restricted and face masks must be worn in public.
• Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon * GC.CA * Due to reduced testing capacity, it may be challenging to obtain a COVID-19 test at this time in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Contact the Embassy of Canada to France or the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa to find out where to get a COVID-19 test. Until 00:01 on January 14 2021, there will be no requirement to show a negative COVID-19 test result when boarding a flight from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to Canada. This temporary exemption is aimed at enabling travellers currently in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to return to Canada. Travellers arriving in Canada without a negative PCR test will be subject to other measures as deemed suitable by a Public Health Quarantine Officer.
• Samoa * GOV.UK * Samoa’s international borders are currently closed under an ongoing State of Emergency, unless approved by the Samoan government due to exceptional circumstances, e.g. repatriation. The Samoan Ministry of Health issued updated travel advice on 30 December 2020 which denies entry to travellers originating from or transiting the UK and South Africa. This is due to the emergence of a COVID-19 variant. See the Samoan Health Advisory website for further details, including a list of other countries from where entry will be denied.
• Saudi Arabia * GOV.AU * Saudi authorities have lifted the two-week suspension on international flights and re-opened land and sea ports. Quarantine and testing requirements differ depending on the status of the new strain of COVID-19 in the country you’re travelling from. Travellers arriving from Australia must complete seven days of home quarantine and return a negative COVID-19 test result on day six of the quarantine period. 
• Slovenia * GOV.UK * From 9 January 2021, negative PCR tests conducted from both EU countries and non-EU countries will be accepted, provided the test is conducted by an institution recognised by the Slovene authorities. The current list of recognised institutions can be found here. From 9 January, Slovenia will only recognise rapid antigen tests that have been conducted in EU Member States. From 9 January, Slovenia will no longer offer rapid antigen testing for arrivals.
• South Korea * GOV.UK * On 7 January the Government of the Republic of Korea announced that the temporary suspension of direct flights from UK to South Korea will be extended until 21 January 2021. South Korean diplomatic missions in the UK will also suspend the issuing of quarantine exemptions from 23 December. South Korean diplomatic missions in the UK will also suspend the issuing of visas from 29 December 2020. Exceptions to this will only be made in limited circumstances e.g. for diplomatic purposes.
• South Korea (Republic of Korea) * GOV.AU * From 8 January 2021, all foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea will be required to provide a proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test. Those who do not fulfill this requirement will be denied entry. The test must be issued within 72 hours prior to boarding your flight.
• Spain * GOV.UK * Spain have announced they will be restricting passenger travel from the UK (by air and sea) from 22 December 2020 until 19 January 2021, with the exception of Spanish nationals and those legally resident in Spain. International transit through Spanish airports by passengers on flights departing from the UK is not permitted. This includes flights from the UK to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands. If you were due to travel, or transit through, Spain, please contact your travel operator before departure.
• St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha * GOV.UK * There are currently strict entry requirements to St Helena. Entry is only permitted to Saints and their dependents, long-term entry permit holders and those in service to the Crown in right of the Government of St Helena and their dependents. All arrivals must have had a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours prior to departing for St Helena. Arrivals are subject to compulsory quarantine for 14 days. 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.
• Switzerland * GOV.UK * UK nationals and other non-Swiss citizens arriving from a ‘high risk country’ are not permitted entry to Switzerland. However, exemptions do apply. UK nationals who hold a residence or cross-border permit for Switzerland or Liechtenstein, or who are travelling from other Schengen countries are permitted entry. Travellers from the UK who have an exemption to enter Switzerland must quarantine for 10 days from arrival in Switzerland
• The Gambia * GOV.UK * If arriving from the United Kingdom you will be expected to take a mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival at Banjul International Airport. You will be taken to a government mandated quarantine facility at your own cost pending a negative COVID-19 result.
• Timor-Leste * GOV.UK * The Government of Timor-Leste has extended the temporary closure of its airports, ports and land borders to 14 January 2021.
• Tonga * GOV.AU * Only Tongan citizens and permanent residents can enter Tonga at this time. Most international flights have been cancelled, and options to leave are extremely limited. A state of emergency is in force and activities are restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• UK, US * GOVT.NZ * Pre-departure COVID-19 test for travellers from the UK and US from 15 January The Government requires travellers from the United Kingdom and the United States who are landing in New Zealand after 11:59pm (NZT) on 15 January 2021 to have a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result before departure. The test adds to the measures for travellers from higher risk destinations which came into force on 1 January (day zero/day one testing and stay in their MIQ room requirement until a negative test).  All travellers will still need to go into 14 days managed isolation upon arrival in New Zealand and undertake the usual COVID-19 testing.
• United Arab Emirates * GOV.UK * All air and sea points of entry between the UAE and Qatar reopened on 9 January 2021.
• United Arab Emirates * GOV.UK * Travellers from the UK to Dubai have the option to either present a negative COVID-19 PCR test on departure which was taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure or to take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival at Dubai airport. Those tested on arrival will be required to quarantine until they have the results of their COVID-19 PCR test. Travellers may also be tested on arrival in Dubai even if they have had a COVID-19 PCR test before departure. If you test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Dubai, depending on your symptoms and your accommodation plans, you may be required to self-isolate in a government led facility, a hospital, your hotel or privately arranged accommodation for at least 10 days.

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