Middle East: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

AFGHANISTAN

Date:          06 JULY 2022
Subject:       Latest Country Restrictions, OPEN UFN
 

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

N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

American citizens with questions related to COVID-19 can contact the Overseas Citizens Services call center at +1 202-501-4444 (overseas) or 1-888-407-4747 (in the U.S. and Canada).  Detailed information can be found at the State Department’s COVID-19 web page at:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html

LATEST NOTAMS

No Covid Related Notams

Bahrain

Date:           September 06, 2023
Subject:       Latest Country Restrictions, Until Further Notice  

Status:           Open

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway are not required to present a PCR test for entry.
• All passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain do not need to conduct a PCR test upon arrival.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew on above mentioned flights may enter Bahrain. 
• Technical stops are permitted.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• There is no requirement to quarantine when arriving to Bahrain.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• No Covid related NOTAMS

IRAN

Date:               June 14, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Passengers must provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
• Vaccinated arrivals must show proof of vaccination instead.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

None

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

Unknown

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LATEST NOTAMS

No covid related NOTAMS

IRAQ

Date:               August 11, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions, Next Review Until Further Notice

Status:           Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No restrictions in place.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops allowed. 
• Crew rest allowed. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine required.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No additional information available.

LATEST NOTAMS

• No Covid related Notams available

ISRAEL

Date:               June 15, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions (UFN)

Status:           Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Israel is currently open to tourists from any country.
• Currently there is no need to fill out an entry form, quarantine or provide a vaccination certificate or PCR test for entry into Israel. 
• Confirmed COVID cases will not be permitted to board a flight to Israel. 
• For your own health, it is recommended to perform a PCR test after entering Israel. The test can be done free of charge at the HMOs or at Ben Gurion Airport, between 7:00-21:00 every day on the ground floor (G), in the walkway to "Hapardes" parking lot (after exiting Gate 03).

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• TECHNICAL REFUELING SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY AUTHORITIES 
• CREW MEMBERS REST WILL BE PERMITTED BASED ON PORT HEALTH AND CAA APPROVAL 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Currently there is no legal requirement of isolation after entering Israel.

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

• Permanent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Air Travel Restrictions and information:
  • https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad
  • https://corona.health.gov.il/en/directives/air-travel-covid19-israel/
  • https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/border_closing_coronavirus_14062020

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID 19 related NOTAMS 

JORDAN

Date:               June 15, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restriction - Open UFN

Status:           Open Permanently with NO Restrictions 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Jordan.
• There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops Allowed. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID related NOTAMS.

KUWAIT

Date:               June 20, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           Open with NO Restrictions – Permanently.

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Testing is no longer required for entry into public spaces, including workplaces and education institutions. Sports facilities are fully open to the public.
• Persons traveling to Kuwait do not need to take any form of test prior to arrival, regardless of vaccination status.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops allowed
• Crew rest allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine required.

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

• August 2023

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Airport operations have resumed at full capacity.
• Face masks are not required in public or private places.

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID related NOTAM available.

LEBANON

Date:               September 14, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions, Until Further Notice

Status:           Open Permanently with NO Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Lebanon is open to travelers.
• COVID test is not required when arriving in Lebanon.
• It is required to wear a face mask in some cases.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions known

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Quarantine no longer required.

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

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For more detailed information email: [email protected]

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

OMAN

Date:                June 3, 2023

Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions until Further Notice

Status:           Open Permanently

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

All precautionary measures and procedures of COVID19 in civil aviation sector of the Sultanate of Oman are lifted.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

NIL

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

NIL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NIL

QATAR

Date:           31 August 2023
Subject:       Latest Country Restrictions Open UFN

Status:        OPEN Permanently with NO Restrictions
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No restrictions

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed.
• Crew rest is allowed. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

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

• Unknown

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

SAUDI ARABIA

Date:               November 17, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions

Status:           Open with Restrictions

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• As per below restrictions.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops allowed
• Crew rest allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine required.

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

• January 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Visit visa holders are required to have insurance to cover the costs of COVID 19 treatment during their stay in Saudi Arabia.
• Passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia can register their vaccination details online before their departure on the MUQEEM portal in order to be able to register on the TAWAKKALNA app.
• All passengers except children 12 years old and below who are traveling to Jeddah or Medina to perform Hajj must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. 

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID related NOTAM available.

SYRIA

Date:          August 30, 2023
Subject:     Latest Country Restrictions, Until Further Notice 

Status: OPEN 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights are allowed as long as prior approval is obtained from the CAA.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech Stop Allowed 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Not Required

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

• Until further notice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Date:                June 15, 2023
Subject:            Latest Country Restrictions (UFN)

Status:    Open Permanently with NO Restrictions 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All passengers travelling to Dubai are no longer required to present a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate or perform PCR tests. 
• Passengers travelling from or through Dubai are only required to comply with the transit requirements and travel requirements their final destination.
• Transit passengers 
  • All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.
• Departing from DXB to all countries
  • All passengers are required to follow final destination requirements.
• Additional information:
  •  All Passengers regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not, do not need to quarantine on arrival in Abu Dhabi. 
  • No PCR test is required on arrival into Abu Dhabi regardless of vaccination status. 
  • A vaccination certificate is valid if it contains a QR code.
  • US vaccination certificates without a QR Code will be accepted. 
  • On arrival a test is not mandatory even for unvaccinated PAX.
  • No entry form is required for pax/crew before arrival or after arrival.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions against technical stops and crew rest

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

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

• Permanent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that COVID19 restrictions change regularly in the UAE depending on new variants and case increases globally therefore it is imperative that all operators check with trip support before planning flights.

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID 19 related NOTAMS 

YEMEN

Date:               August 30, 2023
Subject:           Latest Country Restrictions, Until Further Notice

Status: Open, restricted and recommended to avoid if possible

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Do not travel to Yemen due to COVID-19, terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech Stop may be allowed. CAA Approval would be required.
• There is no requirement to provide a vaccination certificate or negative PCR or antigen test certificate to enter Yemen.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Entry requirements for Yemen are the same for all travelers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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

• Until Further Notice

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A