Asia-Pacific: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

AMERICAN SAMOA

Date:                            April 08, 2023

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

Status:        BORDER OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTIONS  

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No vaccination required for any flight.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Nil

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil                    

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

AUSTRALIA

Date:               April 08, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           OPEN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• From 12:01am on Saturday 11 March, people travelling to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will not be required to show evidence of a negative pre-departure test for COVID-19.  See the Minister for Health and Aged Care press release for more information.  From this date, you do not need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to meet Australia's travel requirements. Some countries, airlines and vessel operators may require a pre-departure test result at check-in before you can board your flight or ship. Check the entry requirements of the country you are travelling or transiting through, and your airline or vessel operator’s requirements. 
• You do not need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to travel to and from Australia. Mask wearing on international flights to Australia is no longer mandatory. Travelers continue to be encouraged to consider wearing a mask to reduce their personal risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No specific dates

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The latest information on travel to Australia can be found at the following link https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

BANGLADESH
 
Date:                  01st August2023
Subject:             Current COVID landing Restrictions

Status:          OPEN PERMANENTLY without Restriction

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• International flights to/from Bangladesh to continue as per CAAB approval.
• All passengers arriving from outside Bangladesh need not fill up online Health Declaration (HDF)
• All passengers arriving from outside Bangladesh need not provide RT-PCR test report or/and Covid-19 Vaccination Card/Certificate

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid related restriction for tech stops and crew rest.

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid related quarantine restriction

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• http://caab.gov.bd/circul/AT%20Circular%20FSR-01-2023%20may26.pdf 

BRUNEI

Date:                April 08, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Vaccination status, pre-departure, and post-arrival COVID-19 tests as well as quarantine are not required.
• Travelers do not need to complete Arrival Declaration Form or obtain Entry Travel Pass approval and Exit approval.
• Travel medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage is no longer mandatory for:
  • Short-term visitors (foreign nationals) who enter Brunei Darussalam.
  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travelling abroad for short-term trip.
• However, travelers are recommended to purchase valid Travel Medical Insurance before travelling. This is intended to protect travelers from any medical or treatment costs that may be incurred following COVID-19 infection or any emergency/incident (depending on the insurance coverage). Travelers are also advised to check the entry requirements of destination country including provisions on vaccination and health insurance.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No restrictions.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None
   

CAMBODIA

Date:                April 08, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:           OPEN with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• NO Restrictions

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• NO Restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NO Restrictions

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• NO Restrictions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NIL

CHINA

Date:                            October 31, 2023

Subject:                       Latest Country Restrictions

Status:                       OPEN 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• In accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China" and its implementation rules, the General Administration of Customs has decided that starting from 0:00 on November 1, 2023, entry and exit personnel will be exempted from filling in the "Exit/Entry Health Declaration Card of the People's Republic of China" , but entry-exit personnel who have symptoms of infectious diseases such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, unexplained subcutaneous bleeding, or have been diagnosed with infectious diseases must proactively make a health declaration to the customs and cooperate with the customs. Body temperature testing, epidemiological investigation, medical inspection, sampling and testing and other health and quarantine work. Those who conceal or evade quarantine will bear corresponding legal responsibilities; those who cause the spread of quarantine infectious diseases or pose a serious risk of spread will bear corresponding criminal responsibilities.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No further notices from authority.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Date:               June 7, 2023

Subject:           COVID Country Requirements

Status:             OPEN PERMENANTLY with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Travelers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
• Travelers are strongly encouraged to undertake a rapid antigen test prior to their travel to the IOTs.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

Fuel stops for aircraft are permitted subject to approval by authorities of the Indian Ocean Territories.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No Covid related quarantine requirement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.christmas.net.au/covid-19/
• https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-information-travellers
• https://www.health.gov.au/topics/covid-19/travel

FIJI

Date:                 June 7, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country COVID Restrictions

Status:          Open Permanently

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Fiji is fully open without any Covid related travel restriction. International travelers arriving Fiji by air or sea will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter Fiji
• Travel insurance is not mandatory but recommended.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restriction for technical stop or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No quarantine requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

https://www.fiji.travel/faq  

LATEST NOTAMS

NIL

FRENCH POLYNESIA

Date:                 November 1, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:              OPEN with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Travelers no longer have to complete any formality before their arrival in The Islands of Tahiti, in France or overseas, and the presentation of the health pass/proof of full vaccination schedule is no longer required, whatever the country or area of origin.
• Full vaccination: comply with the most restrictive regulations in effect between the traveler's final destination and transit country.
• When the traveler is over 18 years old, in order for the vaccination schedule to be recognized as complete beyond 9 months, he must have received an additional dose (booster).
• The compelling reason is no longer required
• Travelers are no longer required to present a certificate of non-contamination and a commitment to perform an antigenic test or a biological examination upon arrival on the national territory (tests are no longer required)
• Unvaccinated travelers are no longer required to perform tests to travel between mainland France and French Polynesia.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
Same as above.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED
Until Further Notice
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
List of authorized vaccines - https://fr.calameo.com/read/0034615032e9d0329f80b

https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/

LATEST NOTAMS
NIL

FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES

Date:               November 01, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:             OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• From and to Reunion and from or to mainland France:
  • travelers no longer have to complete any formalities before their trip.
  • the presentation of the health pass is no longer required on boarding.
  • pre-boarding tests for unvaccinated passengers are abolished.
  • the presentation of the sworn statement of non-contamination and commitment to submit to an antigenic test or a biological examination on arrival in the national territory is no longer mandatory.
• The border health control system is lifted, in accordance with the law putting an end to the exceptional regimes created to fight against the epidemic linked to Covid-19. Consequently, since August 1, 2022, the rules previously applied to travelers to France no longer apply:
  • travelers no longer have to complete any formalities before their trip.
  • the presentation of the health pass is no longer required on boarding.
  • pre-boarding tests for unvaccinated passengers are abolished.
  • the presentation of the sworn statement of non-contamination and commitment to submit to an antigenic test or a biological examination on arrival in the national territory is no longer mandatory

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NIL

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

GUAM

Date:                June 03, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The U.S. government will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11th, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
• The Guam Electronic Declaration Form (Guam EDF) is a mandatory digital form that all arriving passengers will need to complete before entering our beautiful island. For your safety and convenience, the form will be accessible up to 72 hours prior to your arrival. (https://cqa.guam.gov/) 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Nil

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Nil

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Nil

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See Guam Public Guidance Memorandum dated 8th August 2022 attached HERE.

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

HONG KONG

Date:               June 03, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

STATUS:        OPEN Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Inbound persons arriving from the Mainland or Macao.
  • All pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed.
• Inbound persons arriving from Taiwan or places outside of China.
  • All pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All inbound persons must pass temperature checks upon arrival. Those found with symptoms will be referred to the Department of Health for further handling.
• No further restrictions upon arrival.
• For persons travelling from Hong Kong to the Mainland (except those aged 3 and below), if they have stayed in Taiwan or overseas places on the day of departing Hong Kong for the Mainland or during the seven days before that day, as per the Mainland’s requirement, they will still be required to conduct a rapid antigen test or nucleic acid test within 48 hours prior to departure, obtain a negative result, and complete China Customs’ Health Declaration Form to declare their health information.

LATEST NOTAMS

•  Nil

INDIA

Date:                 August 01, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All crew and passengers should be fully vaccinated to enter India. For non-vaccinated person, RTPCR test will be required with result issued within 72 hours before arrival.
• Air Sudhiva health declaration is no longer required; however, crew and passengers must carry their vaccination certificates. Non vaccinated must carry their PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival.
• Vaccination certificate and passport copies are required to be sent to local handler.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• For quick turnaround transit flights (Refueling/crew remain onboard). There is no need to hold Indian visa or Negative COVID19 certificate.
• Crew entering India for overnight stay must carry their vaccination certificates. Non vaccinated crew must carry their PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival.
• Vaccination certificate and passport copies are required to be sent to handler.
• At VABB & VIDP, crew can stay in Airport transit hotel for 24 hours without Indian visa.
• For all other airports, crew members disembarking in India for crew rest (overnight stay) should have valid stamped Visa (business) or e-Visa (business).

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/covid19 
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/pdf/Guidelines-for-International-Arrivals-19-07-2023.pdf 

INDONESIA

Date:               August 01, 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:          OPENED PERMANENTLY WITHOUT RESTRICTION

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All document requirements for arrival and domestic travel in the Territory of the Republic of Indonesia which include the obligation to download and use the SATUSEHAT application and show a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate are no longer required.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid restriction for tech stops or crew rest.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement due to Covid

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://kemlu.go.id/singapore/en/read/faq-selama-wabah-covid-19-bagi-wni-dan-wna-yang-akan-ke-indonesia/1047/important-information 

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

Japan

Date:             June 06, 2023
Subject:         Latest Country Restrictions 

Status:        OPEN Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Valid vaccination certificate or pre-departure test is no longer required.
• All passengers are to register their entry into Japan via Visit Japan Web for immigration and Customs declaration form. (LINK: https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/) 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions for technical stop

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Those entering Japan with symptoms of suspected COVID-19 infection will be tested upon arrival. Furthermore, those who tested positive will be required to quarantine at a designated facility.

KIRIBATI

Date:                August 31, 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

Status:          Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The Government of Kiribati has lifted quarantine, vaccine, and testing requirements to all inbound passengers from abroad including passengers travelling to the outer islands.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Subjected to CAA approval.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid19 related quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://fj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

LAOS

Date:                June 03, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All COVID restrictions have been lifted.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Same above requirements apply

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Not Required

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED 

• Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• NIL

MACAU

Date:                 June 3, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open Permanently with No Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

1. Arrival of all Nationals
   • No need to present any nucleic acid test results.
2. Travelers entering mainland China via Macao
3. Those who have visited Taiwan region or a foreign country, when leaving for Mainland China (within 7 days from the next day of arrival in Macao)
   • For the first travel to the Mainland via Macao, they are required to present negative proof of either rapid antigen test or nucleic acid test, done within 48 hours.
   • The aforementioned people are required, for the first departure for Mainland China, to go through manual inspection channels (using vehicle channels – except for the driver – are not allowed)
   • Children aged 3 or younger, and people who present a valid aircrew identification, are exempted from the above requirement, meaning they need not present any COVID-19 testing proof for the purpose of departure or transit.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No quarantine requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NIL

MALAYSIA

Date:               April 11, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:           OPEN Permanently with NO Restrictions

 BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Malaysia is now open to all travelers regardless of vaccination status, testing is no longer required for all travelers.
• From 1st August 2022, travelers wishing to enter Malaysia no longer need to fill out their Pre-Departure form (PDF) in the MySejahtera application.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restriction for a technical stop
• Overnight night crew rest is allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No quarantine for unvaccinated travelers

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

None  

MALDIVES 

Date:               June 09, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Maldives.
• There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19.
• Passengers must complete a Traveler Declaration Form within 96 hours of both their arrival and their departure flights. https://travel.immigration.gov.mv/

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed.
• Crew rest Allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Tourists are allowed entry without quarantine on arrival. 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NIL

 
LATEST NOTAMS 

• NIL

MARSHALL ISLANDS

Date:                June 11, 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:          Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Existing COVID-19 travel requirements to enter the Republic of Marshall Islands have been lifted. However, the public is advised to continue to ensure their COVID-19 immunization remains updated.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions subject to landing approval.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.nauruair.com/travel-info/covid-19-update 
• https://www.mh.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00547.html 

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

MICRONESIA

Last Updated:  June 11, 2023
Subject: Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:    Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All crew and passenger must be fully vaccinated to enter Federated States of Micronesia, booster dose is not required.

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew must be fully vaccinated for crew rest
• Tech stops are subjected to FSM DCA approval.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid related quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://fsmembassy.fm/covid-19-booster-doses-no-longer-required-for-travel-into-the-fsm-all-fsm-states-fully-open-for-interstate-international-travel/ 
• https://www.cfsm.gov.fm/index.php/public-info/this-week-in-congress/562-senator-figir-responds-to-governor-chieng-s-concerns-on-covid-19-vaccine-requirements-for-entry-into-the-federated-states-of-micronesia

MYANMAR

Date:                August 01, 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:          Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Covid vaccination certificate and Covid test are no longer required.
• Medical insurance with Covid19 coverage is mandatory.
• Travelers are subjected to thermal screening upon arrival.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Same restrictions as per above.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• If travellers are found to be symptomatic of COVID-19 at fever screening, they will be tested on COVID-19 by RDT. Travelers shall be immediately isolated and taken to a medical facility or treatment centre or hotel designated by the MOH as per health protocols, if positive on COVID-19 testing. The travellers shall bear the cost of the testing, isolation, and treatment procedures.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/home/covid19requirements

NAURU

Date:        September 15, 2023
Subject:    Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:    Open with restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All crew and pax above 5 years old must be fully vaccinated to enter Nauru.
• Travelers to Nauru will no longer be required to complete any mandatory PCR/RAT tests upon arrival. 

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• All crew must be fully vaccinated to enter Nauru.

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Anyone who tests positive will be required to enter a Government Quarantine Facility for 10 days.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.nauruair.com/travel-info/covid-19-update 

NEPAL

Date:               August 01, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country COVID Protocols

Status:           Open with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Proof of vaccination and negative PCR report are not required for all travelers.
• On-Arrival Visa Service is now available for all travelers regardless of vaccination status

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid related quarantine requirement
• For quick turn-round, visa is not required.
• No restrictions for crew rest.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid related quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• https://ntb.gov.np/en/latest-travel-updates

NEW CALEDONIA

Date:          April 11, 2023

Subject:     Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:          OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTION

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All Covid entry requirements no longer apply in New Caledonia.
• Pre-departure test, test on arrival, compelling reasons and sworn statement are no longer required. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid restriction for tech stops or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid related quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• https://www.newcaledonia.travel/au/coronavirus 

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

NEW ZEALAND

Date:                    April 11, 2023

STATUS: OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTION

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• New Zealand has lifted all pandemic travel restrictions, including vaccination and testing requirements
• Travelers from a visa waiver country will be required to obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restriction for technical stop and crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No quarantine requirement for all international arrival

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/border-exception-process-to-be-phased-out-as-new-zealand-border-reopens

NIUE

Date:                August 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

Status:           Open Permanently

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Cabinet of Niue has revoked all Covid19 related regulations, travelers are not required to be fully vaccinated, no longer required to complete traveler declaration form and not required to be tested for Covid19 upon arrival.
• Travel insurance is not compulsory but recommended to all travelers.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No Covid19 restriction for tech stops or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No mandatory quarantine for inbound travelers

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

https://www.niueisland.com/library/files/niuetraveladvisory20.pdf

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLAND

Date:        August 31st, 2023
Subject:    Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

Status:    Open Permanently
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All travelers inbound via air or sea are not required but are highly encouraged to fill out the CNMI health declaration form. 
• Air passengers from international destinations will not need to get tested and show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid19 related restriction for crew rest and tech stop

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid19 related quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.staysafecnmi.com/tk_content/u2/2022/08/TF-CNMI-entry-requirements-updated.pdf 

PAKISTAN

Date:                August 01, 2023

Subject:           Country Covid Protocols

Status:           OPEN PERMANENTLY without Restrictions

Business Flight Restrictions 

• Covid19 vaccine certificate is no longer mandatory to enter Pakistan
• All inbound passengers will not be required to present negative PCR test report
• Random testing of arrival passenger has been abolished

Restrictions for Technical Refueling/Crew Rest

• No Covid related restriction

Quarantine Requirements

• No Covid related quarantine requirement

Date the restriction is currently expected to END or be re-evaluated

• UFN

Any other pertinent information

• https://www.pakistanembassytokyo.com/sites/default/files/Updated%20COVID-19%20Policies.pdf 

Latest NOTAM re COVID                  

• None

PALAU

Date:                 September 15, 2023

Subject:            Latest COVID Restrictions

Status:           Open Permanently

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All Covid19 related requirement has been removed for all international visitors into Palau.
• All travelers must fill up Palau entry form within 72 hours before arrival - http://www.palautravel.pw/ 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid19 related restriction for fuel stops or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Self-isolation 5 days for anyone tested positive, no mandatory quarantine in Palau.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• http://www.palauhealth.org/ 

LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Date:               October 13, 2022

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           Open with NO restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• As of October 5, 2022, all COVID travel restrictions were lifted.
• Visa on Arrival (VOA) still suspended. Travelers shall possess a pre-arranged PNG visa. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops for refueling is allowed to operate in AYPY subject to all usual regulations in PNG and airport operating hours and tower hours is 24 Hrs. but local daylight hours are preferred. The best operating hours are 2130Z to 0730Z to avoid potential security issues as well as expensive overtime charges.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine for travelers tested negative on arrival.
• Travelers tested positive on arrival shall be quarantined for 7 days.
• Travelers tested positive on arrival can observe the quarantine in an approved quarantine facility at own cost, or at home subject to approval from the quarantine officer.
• Travelers under the age of 18 tested positive on arrival shall be quarantined at home with a parent or guardian. 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until further notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NIL

PHILIPPINES

Date:               August 01, 2023

Subject:          Latest COVID Restrictions

STATUS:        Open Permanently without Restriction

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Effective 21-July 2023, proof of Covid vaccine certificate and Covid test are no longer required to enter Philippines.
• All crew and passengers must continue to fill up electronic travel declaration system within 72 hours of arrival - https://etravel.gov.ph/  
• All international arrivals must get ready with the QR code from https://etravel.gov.ph/  for inspection.
   

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid restriction for tech stops or crew rest.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid quarantine requirement

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2023/07jul/20230721-PROC-297-FRM.pdf 

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

SAMOA

Date:                September 14, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:          Open Permanently 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements were removed and no longer apply for travel and entry to Samoa
• Mask wearing is recommended within first seven days of arrival into Samoa

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid19 related restriction for tech stop or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Covid related quarantine applicable

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://www.samoa.travel/pagepreview/redalert
• https://www.health.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Special-Travel-Advise-for-American-Samoa-May-2023-1-1.pdf

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

SINGAPORE

Date:                March 03, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until further notice

Status:          Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• There are no longer any COVID-19 measures for travelers arriving in Singapore from 13 Feb 2023, regardless of vaccination status or traveler profile. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• None

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

NOTAMS

• None

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Date:               August 31st, 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

Status:           OPEN PERMANENTLY

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All incoming travelers to Solomon Islands no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or COVID-19 test. #
• All COVID-19 related requirements have been lifted. The Solomon Islands Government has also suspended the Travel Authorization trial https://solomons.govtas.com/ for all incoming passengers. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No Covid19 restriction for crew rest or tech stop

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No Covid19 related quarantine requirement

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

https://www.flysolomons.com/plan/travel-advice

SOUTH KOREA

Date:        June 03, 2023
Subject:    Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:        OPEN Permanently with No Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• To enter Korea, please note that:
  • You are NOT required to be vaccinated.
  • You MUST have a K-ETA or Visa (SEE LINK: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2435/view.do?seq=761395) 
  • You are required to register for Q-code no more than 3 days before your arrival.
  • You are NOT required to take any COVID-19 test.
  • There is NO quarantine imposed.
  • ALL travelers regardless of age are required to register for Q-Code (click) no more than 3 days* before arrival (*You will not be able to proceed on Q-code website if you apply more than 3 days before arrival).
  • Transit travelers who are travelling to another country via Korea without clearing Korea arrival immigration are NOT required to register for Q-code.
  • Uploading of vaccination certificate on Q-code website is not required.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Same as above.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NIL

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No specific dates

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2435/view.do?seq=761395

                
LATEST NOTAMS

• Nil

SRI LANKA

Date:                June 04, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:           Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All precautionary measures and procedures of COVID19 in Civil Aviation sector are lifted.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• NIL

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NIL

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• NIL

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

TAIWAN

Date:                April 10, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions Until Further Notice

Status:          OPEN 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All the COVID restrictions was removed

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No restrictions.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

THAILAND

Date:               April 10, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:           OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTIONS

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All COVID 19 restrictions have been removed.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No restrictions

Timor Leste

Date:               31st August 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

STATUS:        Open Permanently with No Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Timor Leste is currently in a post-pandemic situation, Covid-19 restrictions no longer exist for crew and/or pax.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restriction for crew rest or tech stop

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No Covid19 related quarantine requirement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nil

TONGA

Date:                 August 2023

Subject:           Latest COVID 19 Restrictions

STATUS:        Open Permanently with No Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Government of Tonga has removed the requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all foreign travelers arriving in Tonga.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No Covid19 related restriction for tech stop or crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No Covid19 related quarantine requirement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

https://pmo.gov.to/index.php/2023/03/31/tonga-to-let-go-of-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination-after-cancelling-of-the-open-border-policy-framework/

VANUATU

Date:                August 21, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:          OPEN Permanently with No Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Vanuatu citizens and foreign nationals including tourists can travel to Vanuatu, with increases in flights and passenger volumes.
• Please refer to the Department of Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services website for the most up-to-date information on border measures and immigration border requirements, such as visas.
• Before Travel to Vanuatu
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19 is encouraged but not required.
  • Testing for COVID-19 is not required. Those who are unwell are encouraged to postpone travel.
• During Travel to Vanuatu
  • Wearing of a mask is encouraged but not required. A well-fitted mask can be worn during an air flight to Vanuatu, at the airport upon arrival, and thereafter as desired.
• Upon Arrival to Vanuatu
  • There are no other specific health restrictions that apply to international travelers who have recently arrived in Vanuatu.
  • Quarantine for arriving travelers is not required.
  • Testing upon or after arrival is not required if there are no symptoms and there has been no exposure to COVID-19.
• Arrival by Sea:
  • The above requirements also apply to those entering Vanuatu by sea if there are no symptoms and there has been no exposure to COVID-19. 
• Whilst in Vanuatu
  • Travelers who experience COVID-19 symptoms are encouraged to undertake testing for COVID-19.
  • Any traveler who tests positive for COVID-19 or who develops symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot get tested is required to isolate until there has been no fever and no worsening or new symptoms for at least 48 hours. Release from isolation does not require a negative PCR or negative RAT result.
  • Medical care should be sought if there are any danger signs or if symptoms have not improved within 5 days.
  • Isolation can be undertaken at home or in hotels and resorts.
  • Foreign nationals are to meet all medical expenses in Vanuatu for any ailments and injuries, including COVID-19. This also applies to those travelers’ visiting family and friends. Travelinsurance for foreign nationals is encouraged for this purpose.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• See above

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine or testing 
• Unrestricted domestic travel

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

VIETNAM

Date:                 August 01, 2023

Subject:             Latest Country Restrictions through UFN

Status:            OPEN PERMANENTLY WITHOUT RESTRICTION

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Vietnam has removed all Covid related restriction and requirement for all international arrivals.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No Covid restriction for tech stops or crew rest.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirement due to Covid

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• UFN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• https://vnembassy-singapore.mofa.gov.vn/en-us/News/EmbassyNews/Pages/Vietnam-drops-COVID-19-test-requirement-for-travellers.aspx 

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Date:                 April 11, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions UFN

Status:          OPEN

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

 No restrictions

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

 No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

 N/A

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

UFN