092220 – 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., Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

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 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

• Equatorial Guinea*GOV.UK*Travel advice for Equatorial Guinea has been changed from advice against all travel to advice against all but essential travel. 
• Guadeloupe*GOV.UK*The FCDO has removed Guadeloupe from the Global Travel Advisory exemption list, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
• Multi-country*Communicable disease threats report, 13-19 September 2020, week 38*COVID-19. Since 12 September 2020 and as of 18 September 2020, 1 999 791 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (in accordance with the applied case definition in the countries) have been reported, including 36 526 new deaths. Globally, the number of cases has increased from 28 199 791 to 30 214 496, and the number of deaths has risen from 910 078 to 946 665. In the EU/EEA and the United Kingdom (UK), the number of cases has increased from 2 511 049 to 2 759 394 (+248 345 cases).
• Portugal*GOV.UK*Mainland Portugal is currently in a state of contingency.
• Singapore*GOV.UK*From 4am on 19 September, Singapore will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required.
• Slovenia*GOV.UK*The FCDO has removed Slovenia from the Global Travel Advisory exemption list, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
• Thailand*GOV.UK*From 4am on 19 September, Thailand will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required.

Preventative Measures

• Armenia*GOV.UK*The nationwide State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 ended on 11 September, though a number of anti-pandemic protocols around social distancing and wearing of face-masks remain in place. You must wear a facemask in all public or private transport, and in all public spaces. Breaches of mask-wearing protocols are subject to a 10,000AMD fine. You should follow the advice of the Armenian authorities on permitted activities.
• Armenia*GOV.AU*The Armenian Government has introduced a nationwide “quarantine” regime. This requires facemasks to be worn in all public areas and enforces social distancing and hygiene rules. The ban on foreign nationals entering Armenia has been lifted. Travellers permitted to enter Armenia are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days or submit to a COVID-19 (PCR) test. You may obtain the test at a private medical centre for a fee.
• Australia*GOV.UK*Stay at home restrictions are currently in place in Metropolitan Melbourne. Under these restrictions, you can only leave home for four reasons: shopping for food and essential items; to provide care to others or to seek medical treatment; for exercise; or to work or study if you cannot do so at home. If you live in metropolitan Melbourne, you must not leave your home between 9pm and 5am unless for work, medical care or care giving. The Victorian Government has released a roadmap out of lockdown. For details, including the latest information on restrictions in regional Victoria, please visit the Victorian Government website.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. You must wear a face covering in closed public spaces, on public transportation and in outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible. If you violate the restrictions, you could be fined.
• British Virgin Islands*GOV.UK*The BVI Government have announced a further 14 day curfew to take effect from 16 September between the hours of 5.00pm and 5.00am.
• Chile*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Movement restrictions and preventative measures are in place, including a nationwide curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Local authorities have implemented a step-by-step plan to phase out the quarantine status. Restrictions vary depending on your location.
• Cuba*GOV.UK*On 11 June, the Cuban Government set out three recovery phases that will gradually lift the measures in place. Havana was in phase one from 3 July. However, this ended on 10 August when stricter measures were re-introduced to control transmission in Havana, and further measures are being applied from 1 to 30 September (and may be extended). Anyone who does not follow the measures can be fined or prosecuted. There is a difference in travel and transport services within Provinces, according to the different phases of the virus management or recovery plan. All inter-provincial transport is suspended between 13 and 30 September.
• Denmark*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. You must wear a face covering on public transport (12 years and older) and in certain closed public spaces.
• Denmark*GOV.UK*From 19 September until 4 October, the Danish government has extended certain restrictions nationally. The number of people that can gather has reduced from 100 to 50, (500 in seated venues). Bars, cafes and restaurants will close at 10pm and you will need to wear a facemask when not seated (e.g. when queuing for the bathroom.
• Ecuador*GOV.UK*Following the end of a national state of emergency, as of 13 September, curfew restrictions are no longer in place. Power to impose controls and tailor regulations is now devolved to local municipalities and to other competent authorities (amongst others, health, transport and education). Ecuador´s National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) will continue to operate nationwide to review the COVID-19 situation. Through Ministerial Decree 35 of of 19 March 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility (MFA) officially authorised the automatic extension to all tourist visas that expired while the national public health emergency is in place. Even though the national state of emergency (“estado de excepción”) ended on 12 September, the visa agreement is still in force due to the further 90 day extension of the national health emergency (Acuerdo 57) on 13 September.
• El Salvador*GOV.UK*Key services (including most shops, banks, petrol stations and restaurants/take away/home delivery food services) are open; entry controls, temperature checks, social distancing measures and limits on customer numbers are common. Schools and universities and some businesses and organisations, remain closed. Public parks, museums and theatres are closed and large gatherings are discouraged. El Salvador International Airport has suspended passenger flights and will only receive air cargo and humanitarian flights in the meantime. The Salvadoran authorities have announced that scheduled passenger flights will resume gradually from 19 September.
• Greece*GOV.UK*Local restrictions are in place in the regions of Attica, which includes the islands of Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Kythira, Poros, Salamis and Spetses. These include: Mandatory use of face masks in all indoor public spaces; Mandatory use of face masks in all work-places; Mandatory use of face masks in crowded outdoor areas where minimum social distancing (of 1.5 metres) cannot be maintained, such as in public squares, at bus stops etc.; Strong recommendation for anyone aged 65 and over to self-isolate for the next 14 days, whilst limiting their movement to only what is absolutely necessary, avoiding contact with anyone other than members of their immediate family and avoiding use of public transport; Strong recommendation for the use of face masks by everyone in all outdoor spaces; limits on the capacity of public markets, and outdoor cinema and theatre screenings ; A maximum limit of 20 people are allowed to attend weddings, christenings or funerals; A ban on the holding of any concerts, and on indoor cinema and theatre screenings; A ban on gatherings of more than 9 people, either indoors or outdoors; Prohibition of operation of all food/catering sector-related shops, services and facilities from midnight – 7am the next day; Prohibition of retail shops opening before 10am (this measure does not apply to food and drink outlets, such as supermarkets, grocery stores and bakeries); A limit of 4 people per table in any restaurant, except for cases where the party consists of family members, where the limit is 6 people;
• Hungary*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. You must wear a face covering on public transport and in closed public spaces.
• Hungary*GOV.UK*As of 18 September the price of coronavirus tests are capped at Ft 19,500. A list of environmental health offices in Budapest can be found here (in Hungarian); you must contact the office covering your place of residence. There is no single registry of environmental health offices outside Budapest; you will need to carry out an internet search for your local ‘Népegészségügyi Osztály’.
• Ireland*GOV.UK*Level 3 is in force in Dublin. Full details are on the Irish Government website. Restrictions include: Social and family gatherings in your home or garden are limited to a maximum of six visitors from one other household. Other settings outside your home or garden – no social or family gatherings should take place. Organised gatherings – organised indoor gatherings (in controlled environments with a named organiser) should not take place. Organised outdoor gatherings – can take place for up to 15 people. Museums, galleries and cultural attractions – closed Transport – Public transport capacity will be limited to 50% and for essential workers and essential purposes only. You must wear a face covering on public transport. Walk or cycle where possible. Domestic travel -: stay in the county of Dublin apart from work, education, and other essential purposes, if appropriate.
• Ireland*GOV.UK*On 15 September 2020, the Irish Government published a plan for ‘Living with COVID-19’ in the 6-9 months covering the end of 2020 and early 2021. The revised strategy includes a ‘Framework for Restrictive Measures’ designed to allow people to understand, anticipate and prepare for the measures the government might introduce to stop escalation of the virus. The Framework consists of 5 Levels, which will be imposed depending on the incidence of COVID-19. Ireland (except Dublin) is currently at Level 2. As of 19 September, Dublin is at Level 3.
• Kyrgyzstan*GOV.UK*Many businesses and public spaces in Kyrgyzstan have now reopened, though some may have more limited opening hours than usual. Businesses should be following additional hygiene and sanitary requirements. In some cases you may be refused entry if you are not wearing a mask, and may be subject to temperature checks and hand washing requirements on entry. You should comply with hygiene and social distancing requirements. Limited internal flight services currently operate between Bishkek, Osh, Jalalabad and Batken.
• Myanmar*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place, including a nationwide curfew in effect from midnight to 4 a.m. You must wear a face covering in public. Stricter restrictions in the Yangon region and Rakhine State are also in place. You may need to stay inside your home or accommodations unless you need to: go to work, get essential goods, including food and medication, seek health care, leave due to an emergency, If you violate these measures, you could be fined and face imprisonment for endangering public health. Follow the instructions of local authorities, including those related to physical distancing. Avoid crowded areas.
• Myanmar (Burma)*GOV.UK* There are reports that the main highways out of Yangon have been locked down. Those wishing to enter Yangon must quarantine for 14 days. All townships in Yangon, except for the Coco Island Region, are currently under a ‘Stay at Home’ order. The rules state that residents should stay in their own homes. Only one person per household is allowed to go out for essential supplies, or two people can leave the home to visit a hospital or clinic. Only the driver and one passenger can travel in a car at the same time, unless travelling to a hospital or clinic, in which case, there can be two passengers. Those who work in ‘essential private services’ are excluded from this order. Essential private services are defined by the Government of Myanmar as banks, financial services, petrol stations, livestock and refrigeration industries, production and distribution of pharmaceutical products, production and distribution of drinking water and personal items. A curfew from 11pm until 4am each day is currently in effect in Yangon.
• Nepal*GOV.UK*The Government of Nepal has announced that from 17 September hotels in the Kathmandu valley are permitted to re-open. Local administrations in other districts are free to adapt a different model, and more restrictive lockdowns are in place in other parts of the country still.
• Netherlands*GOV.UK*Non-medical face masks must be worn on public transport if you are aged 13 and over. If you do not wear a face mask on public transport you can be fined €95. In stations, on platforms and at bus and tram stops face masks are not required, but you must stay 1.5 metres away from others. Buses, trains, trams and metros can now operate at full capacity. However, you should avoid using public transport during peak hours. For other shared forms of transport, such as taxis, passenger vans and coaches, reservations should be made in advance and you must wear a non-medical face mask. If you’re travelling in a car or other private vehicle, you are advised to wear non-medical face masks if there are two or more people in the vehicle who belong to different households. On other forms of transport, you must stay 1.5 metres apart.
• Panama*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. 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 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday to Friday, and from 7 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday in the provinces of: Chiriqui, Bocas del Toro, Colon. A curfew is also in effect all day on Sunday in: Panama, Panama West. Additional local restrictions are also in place. 
• Panama*GOV.UK*From 14 September, unless you are under 14-day quarantine following a return to Panama or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 , you can now leave your home/accommodation between the hours of 5am and 11 pm on Monday to Saturday. Gender-based movement restrictions are no longer in place. ‘Salvoconductos’ are only necessary for those occupations that require movement during curfew hours. A full curfew will be in effect from 11pm on Saturday until 5am Monday for both men and women.  The periods when you can leave your accommodation are no longer restricted to time. You are allowed to exercise with no limitations on distance from your accommodation, although restrictions on travel between provinces still apply.
• Peru*GOV.UK*A nationwide curfew between the hours of 11pm and 4am Monday to Saturday, starting on Monday 21 September. A ban on the use of private cars on Sundays. An extended curfew, between the hours of 8pm and 4am Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sunday until 4am on Monday, in the regions of Cusco; Moquegua; Puno; Tacna; within the Ancash region, Santa, Casma, Huarmey and Huaraz provinces only; within the Pasco region, Pasco and Oxapampa provinces only; within the Ayacucho region, Huamanga, Lucanas, Parinacochas and Huanta provinces only; within the Huancavelica region, Huancavelica province only; within the Cajamarca region, Cajamarca province only; within the Amazonas region, Chachapoyas, Condorcanqui and Utcubamba provinces only; within the Apurimac region, Abancay province only; within the Madre de Dios region, Tambopata province only; within the Lima region, Huaral provinces only; within the Junin region, Huancayo and Satipo provinces only; within the Huanuco region, Huanuco, Leoncio Prado and Puerto Inca provinces only; and within the Ica region, Ica and Pisco provinces only. Lima city is not included in this list. An extended curfew all day on Sunday until 4 am on Monday within the La Libertad region, in Trujillo province only.
• Peru*GOV.AU*Peru is observing a state of emergency. Curfews are in place and international borders remain closed. If you’re in Peru and want to return to Australia, and haven’t yet contacted the Australian Embassy, register your details. Indirect commercial flight options may become available (eg. via the USA).
• Rwanda*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place, including a nationwide curfew 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 or detained.
• 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 indoor spaces as well as in outdoor spaces where is not possible to maintain distance. Failure to wear a mask when required will incur a fine. Indoor and outdoor gatherings, with the exception of cinemas and theatres, are limited to 10 people. In Belgrade, where an emergency situation has been declared, businesses including bars and restaurants are not allowed to operate between 11pm and 6am. Those with outdoor spaces may stay open until 1am. Serbian nationals and foreign nationals with temporary and permanent residence entering Serbia from Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be required to complete an online COVID-19 self-assessment within 24 hours of crossing the border. Test results must be printed and retained, and depending on results, there may be a requirement to report to a COVID clinic. A second online COVID self-assessment test must be completed by travellers 10 days after arrival in country.
• South Africa*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Preventative measures and restrictions. Preventative measures and restrictions are in place, including a nationwide curfew from midnight to 4 a.m. You must wear a face covering in public. Follow the instructions of local authorities related to physical distancing. Avoid crowded areas. COVID-19 – South African government
• Spain*GOV.AU*COVID−19 control measures are in place throughout the country. Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice. Social distancing and other health-related measures, including the use of face masks, vary by region. You can be fined if you don’t comply. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Timor-Leste*GOV.UK*The Timorese authorities have declared a State of Emergency until 11:59pm, 4 October 2020. New laws have been introduced to enforce measures to prevent, control and mitigate COVID-19 transmission in Timor-Leste. This prohibits all activities which involve groups of people, including meetings, demonstrations, social, religious, sporting and cultural events. You are required to wear a protective mask covering your mouth and nose. Regular hand washing is encouraged and a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters must be observed.
• United Arab Emirates*GOV.UK*Most schools across the UAE have reopened at the start of this academic year with a number of COVID-19 measures in place. Some have since closed following COVID-19 outbreaks. Some foreign residents, including British Nationals, are being allowed to return to the UAE based on criteria set by the UAE authorities. Visit and tourist visas are not currently being issued by the Abu Dhabi authorities at Abu Dhabi airport. Visitors can travel to Abu Dhabi by road but must have had a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours. All arrivals in Abu Dhabi must isolate for 14 days on arrival and are likely to be required to wear a medically approved wristband for the duration of their quarantine. The wristband will be provided at Abu Dhabi airport after clearing immigration. Arrivals under the age of 18, over the age of 60, diplomats or those suffering from a chronic disease will be exempt from having to wear the wristband. Further information is available on the Etihad Airlines website including a guide for arrivals in Abu Dhabi.

Travel Restrictions

• Anguilla*GOV.UK*Under current regulations, in force until at least Saturday 31 October, entry to Anguilla is restricted and must be pre-approved. If you wish to travel to Anguilla you will need prior approval from the Government’s Health Team. You can apply for approval by completing the the online form on the Government’s COVID-19 website. As part of the approval process you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken 3 – 5 days before the planned date of your arrival. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. You will be subject to testing on arrival and 10 -14 days quarantine in either a Government run quarantine facility or a Government approved self-quarantine facility.
• Azerbaijan*GOV.UK*The authorities have extended the ‘quarantine regime’ in Azerbaijan to 30 September. However from 8 September, the restrictions on entry and exit to/from Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron no longer apply (except for inter-city and inter-regional passenger transportation). Movement directly between the three above named places is still restricted. You can read more information about the latest easing of measures at AzerNews.
• Bahrain*GOV.AU*Visas will now be issued on arrival for citizens of select countries. You must undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival, at your own expense, and remain in quarantine until the results are available. Flight options to Australia are unpredictable and may stop without notice.
• Barbados*GOV.UK*From 19 September it is mandatory for travellers travelling from the UK to arrive with a negative PCR test taken by a certified or accredited laboratory within 72 hours prior to arrival. Should a person test positive for COVID-19 in Barbados, if asymptomatic they may request the option to self isolate at a designated hotel or villa at their own expense. See entry requirements for more detail. If you test positive for COVID-19 at any point during your stay in Barbados you may be transferred to the government isolation unit at Harrison’s Point, and required to remain until the government of Barbados is satisfied that you have recovered. This may mean a mandatory stay of several weeks.
• Belarus*GOV.UK*Arrivals from certain countries affected by coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether they show symptoms. The UK is not currently listed as a high-risk country by the Belarusian Ministry of Health, therefore there is no requirement for arrivals from the UK to self-isolate.
• Belize*GOV.AU*Belize’s nationwide state of emergency ended on 4 September but regulations to limit the spread of COVID-19 remain in force. Entry is prohibited except for Belize nationals and permanent residents. Commercial flights in and out of the country remain very limited. Check with your travel company for the latest information. Follow the advice of local authorities, ensure you have arrangements in place for a possible extended stay and minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19.  
• Bosnia and Herzegovina*GOV.UK*British Nationals, including those with residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours. Some groups are exempt from this rule, including: diplomats accredited to and resident in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence. Changes to restrictions may be introduced at short notice. You should comply with any screening measures put in place by the authorities. 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.
• China*GOV.AU*China will not allow most foreigners to enter China due to COVID-19. Direct flights between China and Australia have significantly reduced. If despite our advice you travel to China, you must provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to flying and you’ll be subject to 14 days mandatory quarantine on arrival. These requirements may change at short notice. Contact your nearest Chinese embassy/consulate or your airline to confirm. If you’re already in China, and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Authorities have detained foreigners because they’re ‘endangering national security’. Australians may also be at risk of arbitrary detention.
• Côte d’Ivoire*GOV.UK*All travellers to and from Côte d’Ivoire are required to complete an online air travel declaration to present on arrival. Travellers on domestic flights are exempt. All travellers to and from Côte d’Ivoire are required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result, dated a maximum of 5 days prior to travel. Land and sea borders remain closed. Arriving passengers are encouraged to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Cyprus*GOV.UK*The authorities in the north of Cyprus have suspended arrivals until 20 September, except for Turkish-Cypriots and their dependants. Outbound flights are expected to continue to operate but you should consult your airline directly for more information.
• Cyprus*GOV.AU*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. Face masks are compulsory inside most public and commercial spaces. There are limits on mass gatherings. Cyprus is also randomly testing segments of the population for COVID-19. Follow the advice of local authorities and comply.
• Egypt*GOV.UK*From 1 September, all persons (including those who hold Egyptian nationality) arriving from overseas, to any part of Egypt, will be required to present a negative PCR test certificate on arrival, and an indication of when the test was taken. The Egyptian authorities have advised that PCR tests must be conducted no more than 72 hours prior to flight departure. Passengers arriving from London Heathrow only are permitted to have their PCR test conducted no more than 96 hours prior to flight departure. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from providing negative PCR test certificates.
• El Salvador*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Border closures. Only Salvadoran citizens and residents can enter El Salvador by land until further notice. The land border with Honduras remains closed. In addition, all maritime ports remain closed to travellers.
• Estonia*GOV.AU*If you travel to Estonia from a country at high risk from COVID-19, you may undertake a COVID-19 test, for a fee, to shorten your period of self-isolation. Estonia updates weekly the list of countries for which a 14-day self-quarantine requirement is imposed (see ‘ Travel’).
• Finland*GOV.UK*Finnish borders remain closed to non-resident foreign nationals entering the country, with some exemptions. Border controls have been lifted for travel between Finland and a number of different countries and there is currently no requirement to self-isolate when entering Finland from these countries (see the Finnish Border Guard website for the current list). The restrictions on travel continue to be in force for travel between Finland and the United Kingdom and are reviewed weekly. Visit the Finnish Border Guard website for more information. The Finnish Government has announced that it will move to a new testing based model on 23 November. The new model will see health safety measures replacing internal border controls, we will supply more information on the new model in due course.
• Ghana*GOV.AU*Ghana’s borders are open to international air travel. If you travel despite our advice, you must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) and you’ll be tested again on arrival at your own cost. There are restrictions on public gatherings. You may face penalties if you violate these restrictions. Wear a protective face mask in public, and avoid inter-city travel. There’s a higher risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in Accra and Kumasi. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• Guatemala*GOV.UK*On 18 September, Guatemala will re-open its international airport. Anyone wishing to travel to Guatemala must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival or undertake a 14-day quarantine.
• Guatemala*GOV.UK*Guatemala International Airport will re-open on 18 September. You must keep to the social distancing rules and wear a mask at all times while at the airport. 24 hours before your arrival, you are required to register your via the Guatemalan Health Pass website. Once you have submitted your details, you must print the form and bring it with you. Upon arrival, you are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test, dated no more than 72 hours before the date of your arrival in Guatemala, together with a printed copy of the form. Foreign nationals, who are not legally resident in Guatemala, will not be permitted into Guatemala should they fail to provide a test.
• Guinea*GOV.UK*All passengers arriving and departing Conakry must show a COVID-19 certificate with a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result within 5 days of the flight. Passengers will be detained if they show signs of COVID-19 symptoms, they will be tested for COVID-19 and if positive, they will be taken to a government treatment centre. Positive cases are being treated at the Donka Hospital. You may have to follow special requirements set out by your airline. The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month.
• Honduras*GOV.UK*Airports in Honduras are now open for domestic and international travel. You must follow the social distancing rules and wear a mask at all times while at the airport.Prior to arrival, you are required to pre-register online with Honduran Immigration. You must present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival from a test taken in the previous 72 hours. 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.
• Indonesia*GOV.AU*Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) is no longer automatically extending expired visas or stay permits under COVID-19 emergency arrangements. DGI advises holders of expired visas or stay permits in Indonesia to apply immediately so that a valid one can be issued before the end of the grace period on 5 October 2020. If you’re outside Indonesia with an expired stay permit, contact both DGI and your nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate. Overstaying your permit may result in fines, detention and/or deportation. Flight options to Australia are very limited and may reduce further. COVID-19 is widespread in Indonesia with continuing transmission across the country. If you’re confirmed as having COVID-19, you may be placed into a quarantine facility. Domestic travel restrictions and social distancing measures are in place for many locations. In Jakarta, large scale social restrictions (PSBB) are in effect, including widespread closures of public venues and reduced public transport. Follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor media for the latest update.
• Israel and the Palestinian Territories*GOV.AU*You won’t be able to enter Israel unless you’re an Israeli citizen or resident or can demonstrate your ‘life is based in Israel’. Authorities have imposed rules on social distancing, public gatherings and wearing masks. There is a nation-wide lockdown scheduled from 18 September until 11 October. If you’re in Israel and wish to leave, do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Flight options are limited. Contact your travel agent and follow the Australian Embassy on social media for major updates. The Palestinian Authority has measures in place to restrict the spread of COVID-19, including restrictions at tourist and religious sites. Gaza’s two entry and exit points remain closed.
• Italy*GOV.UK*Entry to Italy from the UK is permitted. You no longer have to justify your reason for travelling. Travellers arriving in Italy directly from the UK are now usually exempt from the requirement to self-isolate.
• Italy*GOV.UK*If you are travelling to the island of Sardinia, you need to register your trip in advance. More information on this requirement is available on the regional website of Sardinia.
• Italy*GOV.AU*If you’re in Italy, you can now move freely between all its regions. You should complete a self-declaration form before you travel to Italy. In all public spaces, you must follow one-metre social distancing protocols. Use of face coverings or protective masks is mandatory in enclosed public spaces and between 6pm to 6am in all outdoor public spaces where groups may gather. Some venues require temperature checks and registration of patron contact details before permitting entry. Regions may change measures to meet local requirements. You should monitor and follow the advice of local authorities.
• Jordan*GOV.UK*The Government of Jordan reopened Queen Alia International Airport on 10 September to a limited number of commercial flights. Commercial flights will operate into Jordan from a limited number of countries. Countries are classified into three categories, red, yellow and green – depending on the epidemiological scale of the COVID-19 outbreak in each respective country. The UK is currently classified as ‘yellow’ however this is subject to change. You can monitor the status of the UK and other countries on the Visit Jordan website before you travel. The tourist sector has reopened for domestic tourism. Hotels, cafes, restaurants, schools, nurseries and gyms have reopened at limited capacity. However, from 17 September, restaurants and cafés will close their dining areas for two weeks, and are only open for deliveries/take away. Street markets will be closed for two weeks. All mosques and churches will be closed to worshippers for two weeks. All private and public schools, including kindergartens, in the Kingdom will be partially closed (exception for Grade 1-3 students) for a period of two weeks. Nurseries remain open during this time.
• Jordan*GOV.AU*Jordan’s international airport has reopened to limited scheduled flights. If you fly there despite our advice, you’ll need to register on the Visit Jordan website and have PCR tests conducted at country of departure and on arrival. Quarantine requirements depend on where you’ve flown in from. Some other restrictions remain in place and may change at short-notice, including lockdowns. Monitor government announcements as well as media sources.
• Kenya*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Ending of the grace period. The COVID-19 grace period for foreigners in Kenya has expired. You could be fined if you remain in the country without the required authorization.
• Kenya*GOV.UK*The Kenyan Immigration Department has lifted a COVID-19-related amnesty on visitors who have overstayed their stipulated visiting period. From 14 September, visitors have two weeks to leave Kenya or apply for residency (Permit or Pass) to regularise their stay. To apply for residency, visit the electronic Foreign Nationals Services portal.
• Kenya*GOV.AU*International flights have resumed into and out of Kenya. Earlier visa rules allowing you to stay in Kenya after your visa expired ended on 14 September. You need to make arrangements to leave Kenya within 14 days or apply for a resident permit or pass. If you travel to Kenya despite our advice, you’ll need to complete an online health surveillance form and have evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 96 hours of your arrival. You may also need to quarantine at your own expense, depending on where you’re travelling from. Measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 are being strictly enforced. Non-essential movement is restricted. There is an overnight curfew between 9pm and 4am. You must wear a face mask in public.
• Latvia*GOV.UK*From 17 September the period of self-isolation is reduced from 14 days to 10 for asymptomatic travellers. Travellers who have been in contact with a COVID-19 infected person or who work in Latvia in the medical professions, as teachers, or as social workers are still required to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Lithuania*GOV.UK*Individuals travelling to Lithuania will need to complete a registration form prior to arrival. Registration forms should be completed in advance online but can if necessary be done on paper.
• Maldives*GOV.UK*Effective from 10 September, all tourists and short term visitors must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 on arrival to Maldives. The test and negative PCR certificate must be issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure. 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.
• Mauritania*GOV.UK*As of 10 September, some international flights to and from Mauritania have resumed.
• Mongolia*GOV.UK*It is currently not possible for British nationals without long-stay visas or residence permits for Mongolia to enter or exit Mongolia. All international flights and rail are suspended until at least 31 October. All road border crossings to and from Russia are closed to foreign nationals. Borders between China and Mongolia are closed. The Mongolian government has indicated it may allow foreign nationals to travel to Mongolia if they meet certain criteria (a valid long-stay visa or permanent residency) and undertake the required quarantine measures on arrival. The Mongolian government has advised that charter flights from Seoul to Ulaanbaatar on 21 and 29 September may be used by foreign nationals to return to Mongolia. The FCDO still advise against all but essential travel to Mongolia. If you choose to travel to Mongolia against FCDO advice on these flights, you will be responsible for making your own arrangements.
• Mongolia*GOV.AU*Mongolia has border restrictions in place until further notice. If travelling to Mongolia, you’ll be required to quarantine for 21 days on arrival. Shops, bars and places of entertainment have resumed pre-COVID-19 hours. Schools and universities will resume on 21 September 2020.
• Morocco*GOV.UK*British nationals living in Morocco, as well as their families, are allowed to enter Morocco. If you’re eligible to enter, you will have to provide a negative PCR test and antibody test before boarding your flight or ferry to Morocco, with the results dated no earlier than 48 hours prior to departure.
• Morocco*GOV.UK*From 6 September onwards, foreign nationals conducting official government business or those with an invitation from a Moroccan company, can enter the country, if they can present a copy of their invitation letter. This letter must be sealed by the company and signed by a manager with all the relevant information concerning the traveller included (passport number, purpose of visit, accommodation details). Foreign nationals who are not subject to visa formalities in order to enter Morocco, and who have a confirmed hotel reservation in Morocco, will also be permitted entry.
• Morocco*GOV.AU*Morocco is under a State of Emergency. Entry to Morocco is restricted (See Travel). If you’re permitted to enter Morocco, you must undergo COVID-19 testing (PCR and serological) taken in the 48 hours before you depart. These two tests will be required at boarding when travelling by air. If you travel to Morocco by sea, you’ll have the choice between providing your own test results when boarding OR undergoing testing on the ferry. You’ll also need to complete a passenger health form online to be presented on arrival.
• Mozambique*GOV.UK*Commercial flights to and from Maputo have resumed. Passenger flights are operating with a maximum frequency of twice a week. Check with your travel company for the latest information.
• Nepal*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Flights and Borders. Nepalese authorities have closed all land borders until further notice. Flight options are scarce.
• Netherlands*GOV.AU*You can enter the Netherlands if you’re travelling from certain countries (See Travel). But 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.
• Portugal*GOV.AU*Portugal permits Australians to enter from some destinations, but rules vary depending on where your flight originates and transits. Portugal has raised the emergency response level across the country (excluding the Islands of the Azores and Madeira) to State of Contingency in response to the spread of COVID-19. Strict hygiene and social distancing rules are in place, including gathering limits and compulsory use of masks on public transport and in shops and other public spaces. Measures change often. Monitor and follow the advice of local authorities.
• Saudi Arabia*GOV.UK* From 15 September 2020, certain categories of expatriates holding valid visas (exit/entry, business, residence/Iqama and visit) are allowed to enter and exit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Travellers arriving into Saudi Arabia must provide a negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory. The use of national identity cards (instead of passports) for travel to and from Saudi Arabia has been temporarily suspended. Entry to Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa from significantly affected countries has been temporarily suspended. Entry to Saudi Arabia for the purpose of Umrah has also been temporarily suspended.
• South Africa*GOV.UK*You may need permission from the South African authorities to catch a flight departing from South Africa, if you have to first transit into South Africa from a neighbouring country. The South African authorities will usually only allow people to transit into South Africa to catch a repatriation flight if there is no alternative flight from the country you are currently in. You should make your request 10 working days before you need to travel by submitting an enquiry through our online form, or calling your local Embassy or High Commission.
• Sri Lanka*GOV.UK*Sri Lankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates are operating outbound flights from Sri Lanka to the UK. Some airlines require PCR tests before travel. Some inbound flights are operating for repatriations of Sri Lankan nationals. A PCR test is required before and after entry into Sri Lanka. Returnees are subject to a mandatory 14 days in quarantine, followed by 14 days self-isolation at home. Non-national residents wishing to return to Sri Lanka should contact their nearest Sri Lankan High Commission for advice. The Sri Lankan High Commission in London can be contacted by email: mail@slhc-london.co.uk
• Timor-Leste*GOV.AU*Entry restrictions apply to all travellers. If you travel to Timor-Leste, you’ll be subject to at least 14 days mandatory quarantine at a location determined by authorities, likely at your own expense, as well as mandatory COVID-19 testing. Border restrictions in place can change with little notice.
• 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.
• Turkey*GOV.AU*Turkey has largely reopened its international land, sea and air borders. Many scheduled international flights have resumed. Everyone arriving into Turkey will be subject to medical checks. The wearing of face masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. Localised lockdowns or curfews may be in place. See ‘Travel’.
• Turks and Caicos Islands*GOV.UK*From 10 August until 30 September only essential inter-island travel is permitted in the Turks and Caicos Islands, as defined in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Health Regulations. If you wish to travel between islands, you’ll need prior authorisation from the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Health. Screening is in place at all seaports and airports. Restrictions are also in place on travel by public transport until 30 September 2020.
• Uganda*GOV.UK* On 20 September 2020, the President announced that Entebbe International Airport will be re-open, although the exact date of re-opening is not yet clear. For further information on flight options to and from Entebbe, please contact your airline. On departure from Entebbe, you may be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate, dated no more than 72 hours before your time of departure. Please check with your airline in advance of travel for the latest guidance. There are a number of public and private COVID-19 tests centres in Uganda. There have been sporadic political protests throughout 2019 and 2020 and there remains an increased likelihood of protests across Uganda, particularly in the run up to the elections in 2021.
• Uruguay*GC.CA*COVID-19 – Border closures. Uruguayan authorities have closed all borders until further notice.
• Uruguay*GOV.UK*Passengers will need to present a negative coronavirus test taken a maximum 72 hours before boarding at origin. You will not be allowed to board if you do not have this. 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. If you are unable to get a test before you are due to fly, you should contact the nearest Uruguayan Embassy. Upon arrival you are legally obliged to go to a declared address to carry out a 7-day mandatory quarantine. On day 7 of the quarantine you will be required to have a second swab taken and wait for a negative result before being allowed to finish your quarantine period. Alternatively, you can quarantine for 14 days without having to take the second test. Foreigners entering Uruguay must have proof of health insurance that covers suspected or actual coronavirus. You will also have to fill out a health declaration form and present on arrival.

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