COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
This list sets out the special measures many countries around the world have implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, such as entry bans and quarantine/isolation periods. Needless to say, the situation is changing every day and this information will go out of date very quickly, sometimes with no notice. We will update as often as possible but it should only be seen as a guide. Each section shows the relevant government links and it's important to check with those sites and/or relevant advisers before making plans - please do not make such plans based only on this page! The buttons below will scroll straight to the section for each country.
UNITED KINGDOM
Section last updated: 11th January 2022As of 9th December 2021 the UK removed all countries from the 'red list' which either prevented travel from, or required full hotel quarantine for arrivals from, countries considered to be high risk. The main focus is now on making things easier for arriving passengers who are fully vaccinated. With effect from 9th January 2022 fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to obtain a negative PCR test prior to arrival in the UK. They are now required to take the following steps:
- Book and pay for a post-UK arrival C-19 test, which must be arranged prior to departure;
- Complete the UK passenger locator form within 48 hours prior to arrival; and
- Take the C-19 test within 48 hours of arrival (this can be a Lateral Flow or PCR test).
Arrivals who are not fully vaccinated must:
- Obtain a negative C-19 test result within 48 hours prior to arrival in the UK;
- Book and pay for day two and day eight post-UK arrival C-19 tests, which must be done prior to departure;
- Complete the UK passenger locator form within 48 hours prior to arrival;
- Self-isolate / 'quarantine' at home or in the place they are staying for a full ten days; and
- Take C-19 tests on day two and day eight.
Those currently in the UK and unable to leave, who are on short term visas due to expire before 31st January 2022, can apply for exceptional assurance until that date, provided that they are not able to leave the UK before then due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions or quarantine/self-isolation requirements.
The UK Home Office is currently allowing some people to switch visa categories from within the UK when, ordinarily, this would not be permissible.
Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Home Office UK Visas and Immigration website for updates before making any travel plans:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents
top of pageUNITED STATES
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021On 25th October 2021, President Biden issued Presidential Proclamation 10294 rescinding the geographic COVID-19 travel bans and adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for all international air travellers to the United States. This is effective from 8th November 2021. The Proclamation governs the entry into the United States of nonimmigrants traveling to the United States by air. With limited exceptions, it suspends entry of noncitizen nonimmigrants who are not vaccinated and requires those individuals seeking an exception to follow health and safety requirements determined by the Director of the Center for Disease Control (CDC). All air passengers will only be permitted to board if they have acceptable evidence of being fully vaccinated with one of the following vaccines: Janssen/J&J, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield, BIBP/Sinopharm, Sinovac. Visit the CDC information pages for current information and details on acceptable evidence if vaccination using this link: Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers | CDC
Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the US State Department website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html
top of pageAUSTRALIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Many of the C-19 travel restrictions implemented on 20th March 2020 have now been rescinded. Fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members who hold eligible visas can now resume travel to and from Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption.
Immediate family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia who do not hold an eligible visa must provide evidence of their relationship and obtain an official exemption before travel by submitting their exemption request through the Travel Exemption Portal.
Immediate family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia who do not hold an eligible visa must provide evidence of their relationship and obtain an official exemption before travel by submitting their exemption request through the Travel Exemption Portal.
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/new-zealand-safe-travel-zone.
Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Australian Department of Home Affairs website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus
top of pageARGENTINA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Argentinian Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19
top of pageAUSTRIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Austrian immigration website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.austria.org/coronavirus
top of pageBELGIUM
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Belgian Immigration Office website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels/
top of pageBRAZIL
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Brazilian Ministry of Health website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.gov.br/anvisa/pt-br/assuntos/paf/coronavirus/viajantes/regras-para-entrada-portaria
top of pageCANADA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Canadian Immigration website for updates before making any travel plans:
top of pageCHILE
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Canadian Immigration website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/
top of pageCHINA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Chinese Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
http://english.www.gov.cn/policies/infographics/202003/04/content_WS5e5f723bc6d0c201c2cbd8b7.html
top of pageDENMARK
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check for updates before making any travel plans at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (https://um.dk/en/) and the Danish Immigration website:
top of pageFRANCE
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the French Immigration website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-visitors-to-france/
top of pageGERMANY
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the German Foreign Office website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268
top of pageHONG KONG SAR
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Hong Kong Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
top of pageINDIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Indian migration website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/?cbps=1
top of pageINDONESIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Indonesian Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
top of pageISRAEL
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Israeli Immigration and Ministry of Health websites for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/no_entry_to_foreigners_18032020
https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-foreign-nationals/
top of pageITALY
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Italian Immigration website for updates before making any travel plans.
top of pageJAPAN
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html
top of pageMALAYSIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Malaysian Immigration Department website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://safetravel.myeg.com.my/
top of pageMEXICO
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Mexican Government Coronavirus website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/turismo/covid-19/english
top of pageMOROCCO
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Moroccan Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
top of pageTHE NETHERLANDS
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Dutch Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19
top of pageNEW ZEALAND
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Immigration New Zealand website for updates before making any travel plans:
top of pageNORWAY
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Norwegian Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/koronavirus-covid-19/id2692388/
top of pagePOLAND
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Polish Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/travel
top of pagePORTUGAL
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt/pt/
top of pageRUSSIA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Russian Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
http://government.ru/en/news/39249/
top of pageSINGAPORE
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Singaporean Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19
top of pageSOUTH KOREA
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates before making any travel plans:
http://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/brd/m_5674/view.do?seq=320048
top of pageSPAIN
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Spanish Ministry of Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/home.htm
top of pageSWEDEN
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Swedish Government website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/temporary-ban-on-travel-to-sweden-due-to-covid-19/
top of pageSWITZERLAND
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health website for updates before making any travel plans:
top of pageTHAILAND
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://tp.consular.go.th/en/plan
top of pageTURKEY
Section last updated: 23rd December 2021Due to the nature of the pandemic the situation is fluid and changing daily. It is essential to check the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates before making any travel plans:
https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/81-il-valiligi-ve-hudut-idare-mulki-amirliklerine-genelge
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