Travel Guidelines

Flying from Afghanistan

For passengers flying to Saudi Arabia, the list of approved laboratories to conduct the test are:

• FMIC French Hospital
• German Centre DK
• ASILA Authentic Centre
• ZNN Center

For countries requiring a COVID-19 PCR test, approved laboratories to conduct the test are:

• City Medical Complex (CMC) - Kabul
• DK-German Medical Center - Kabul
• French Medical Institute for Mothers & Children (FMIC)- Kabul

Flying to Afghanistan

All passengers you are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 96 hours of the flight's departure time. Children under the age of 8 are exempt from the test.

Flying from Armenia

There are no specific travel guidelines for Armenia but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Updated on: 14  December 2021

Flying to Armenia

PCR Test

Passengers can choose to conduct the PCR test before the flight departure or after arrival at the airport. Passengers opting for test on arrival would be required to self-isolate themselves until getting the test results. Passengers wishing to avoid the self-isolation should get themselves tested within 72 hours of the flight arrival time and present the negative report at the time of check-in. The test report must be in English or Russian language. Children below 7 years of age are exempt from the test.

Exemption for vaccinated passengers

Vaccinated passengers are exempted from the requirement of pre-departure PCR test. For vaccination which require two doses, passenger can avail the exemption after 14 days of taking the last dose. For vaccinations which require one dose, passenger can avail the exemption after 28 days of taking the dose.

Updated on: 27 October 2021

Flying from Azerbaijan

There are no specific travel guidelines for Azerbaijan but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Azerbaijan

Allowed Travelers

• Citizens
• Heads and staff of foreign embassies and consulates along with their families
• Foreign citizens holding work permits
• Foreign citizens with temporary or permanent residence permit
• Foreign citizens whose family are citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Citizens and residents of the UAE, Russia, Turkey, USA, Bahrain, UK, Israel, Hungary, Qatar, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Greece, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Hong-Kong, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Japan as well as citizens and residents of Azerbaijan along with their families are allowed to travel to Azerbaijan.

Documents required to board the flight:

All passengers will be required to present following documents at the time of check-in

• Negative COVID-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of the flight departure time. Infants below 1 year are exempt.
• COVID-passport (certificate of the full course of covid-19 vaccination, or certificate of full recovery from a past infection). Passengers below the age of 18 are exempt.

Traveling without COVID-19 vaccination

Azerbaijan citizens are allowed to travel without PCR test, vaccination or immunity certificate if they agree to go into 2 weeks quarantine upon arrival.

Visa on Arrival facility for UAE, Bahrain and Qatar residents:

Visa on arrival is available for Qatar residents and for UAE residents whose residence visa is valid for at least 125 days from the date of arrival and passport is valid for at least 6 months. Residents of Bahrain should be accompanied with the respective citizens to avail visa on arrival.

Updated on: 16 December 2021

Bahraini nationals and residents and GCC nationals and residents and other visa holders with up to 3-month validity can enter Bahrain except for QATARI & IRANIAN nationalities.

Flying from Bahrain

There are no specific travel guidelines for Bahrain but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Bahrain

Definition of Vaccinated passengers:

All passengers who travel after 14 days of taking complete dosage of covid-19 vaccine approved by Bahrain or WHO can avail the exemptions granted for vaccinated passengers. The vaccination certificate must carry QR code for verification unless issued by below countries:

• Countries in mutual vaccination recognition agreement with Bahrain, the vaccination certificate (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Jordan, Seychelles).
• USA, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan and Singapore
• Passengers eligible to get visa on arrival

Vaccinated passengers arriving from countries mentioned above whose vaccination certificate is accepted without QR code:

All passengers are required to conduct covid-19 PCR test 48 hours before the flight departure time. Negative PCR test result must carry the QR code for verification at the time of check-in. Passengers will be tested again upon arrival and will be required to repeat the test on fifth and tenth day. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from the test.

Passengers are also not required to quarantine after arrival.

All GCC residents arriving from the UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia can also get visa on arrival provided they have not been to any red-list country in the last 14 days.

Non-vaccinated passengers and vaccinated passengers arriving from countries not mentioned in above groups:

All passengers are required to conduct covid-19 PCR test 72 hours before the flight departure time. Negative PCR test result must carry the QR code for verification at the time of check-in. Passengers will be tested again upon arrival and will be required to repeat the test on fifth and tenth day.

Passengers will also be required to quarantine at home or licensed quarantine center for 10 days upon arrival. 

All passengers arriving from red list countries:

Red list countries as categorized by the Bahrain authorities: South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Only Bahrain nationals and passengers holding resident visa are allowed to travel to Bahrain if they have travel history to one of the above-mentioned countries.

The passengers will be required to conduct covid-19 PCR test 48 hours before flight departure time. Children below the age of 6 are exempt from the test. Negative PCR test result must carry the QR code for verification at the time of check-in. Passengers will be tested again upon arrival and will be required to repeat the test on fifth and tenth day.

Passengers will be also required to quarantine at home or licensed quarantine center for 10 days upon arrival. Passengers must be holding proof of prepaid booking on his name or proof residence on his or immediate family member's name.

PCR Test requirement:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, conducted within 48 hours of flight departure time. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from it.

Definition of vaccinated passengers:

Passengers travelling after 14 days of taking full dosage of any WHO approved vaccine can enjoy the benefits allowed for vaccinated passengers.

Quarantine requirement and exemption for vaccinated passengers:

Vaccinated passengers are free to move after arrival and not required to quarantine except passengers arriving from Georgia, Armenia or Ukraine who are required to quarantine at home for 7 days after arrival. 

Non-vaccinated passengers below 18 years of age travelling with fully vaccinated family members will follow the same travel protocols.

Quarantine requirement for non-vaccinated passengers:

All non-vaccinated passengers are required to home quarantine for 14 days after arrival except passengers arriving from Georgia, Armenia or Ukraine who are required to quarantine at a government authorized hotel for 7 days at their own expense.

Forms to fill:

All passengers are required to fill in the arrival health declaration form and will be required to submit it upon arrival.

Updated on: 19 December 2021

Flying from Belgium

There are no specific travel guidelines for Belgium but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Belgium

Approved Vaccinations:

• Pfizer
• Astrazeneca
• Moderna
• Johnson & Johnson

Passengers must travel after 14 days of taking the final dose of vaccine to be qualified as vaccinated passenger.

Vaccination certificate must contain: Personal information, Date of the doses, Type of vaccine, location of administration and the issuing country.

Countries in approved vaccination program

• Countries part of the EU
• Albania
• Andorra
• Israel
• North Macedonia
• Morocco
• Monaco
• Panama
• United Kingdom
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Faroe Islands

Test requirements:

All passengers are required to carry negative report of PCR test within 72 hours of flight departure time or Antigen test within 36 hours of the flight arrival time. The result must be in Dutch, English, French or German language. Belgium nationals and residents as well as children whose main residence is in Belgium and are under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Forms to fill:

Passengers are required to complete Passenger Locator form before flight arrival. Passengers not completing the form before coming to the airport can fill it at the time of check-in against a fee.

Updated on: 30 June 2021

Flying from Bosnia and Herzegovina

There are no specific travel guidelines for Bosnia and Herzegovina but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Eligibility to travel

Passengers are required to meet one of the below criteria:

• Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, at the time of check-in, issued within 48 hours of the flight's arrival time. Children below the age of 7 years are exempt from the test.
• Present a negative COVID-19 antigen test issued within 48 hours of the flight's arrival time.
• Present proof of complete dosage of any COVID-19 vaccination taken minimum 14 days before flight departure.
• Provide a certificate of past covid-19 infection between 14-180 days from a doctor in English or Bosnian language.
   

Forms to fill:

Passengers are also required to fill the health declaration form.

Exemptions:

Following passengers are exempt from the PCR test: 

• Nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina along with their children and spouses providing proof of relation.
• Nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia arriving directly from the country of their nationality along with their children and spouses.
• Passengers returning via Bosnia and Herzegovina to their country of residence. They must have a permit issued by the competent authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Passengers with a Diplomatic, Official or Service passport traveling on duty.
• Staff of Nato military.
• Civil protection servants.

Updated on: 30 September 2021

Flying from Czech Republic

There are no specific travel guidelines for Czech Republic but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Czech Republic

5 categories of countries

Approved COVID‑19 Vaccinations:

• Pfizer
• Johnson & Johnson
• Moderna
• AstraZeneca
• Covishield

Categories of countries: 

Please read below travel guidelines as per your departing country from this list. A country not included in this list should follow guidelines for "very high-risk country" category.

Passengers travelling from low-risk or medium-risk countries (Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands and others):

PCR Test: All passengers will be required to either present a negative covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure or within 5 days of arrival. Vaccinated passengers or passengers who have recovered from a previous covid-19 infection in the last 180 days in any EU country are exempt from the test.

Forms to be filled: All passengers are required to complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form.

Passengers travelling from high-risk countries (Austria, Belgium. Germany, Swiss Confederation):

Allowed Travelers: Passengers who hold a residence permit issued by Czech Republic, a long term or permanent residence permit issued by any EU country are allowed to enter the country.

PCR Test: All passengers are required to present a negative covid-19 PCR test at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours prior to flight departure. Another test will be taken on the 5th day of arrival.

Self-isolation: All passengers will be required to self-isolate after arrival until a negative result is received.

Forms to be filled: All passengers are required to complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form.

Passengers travelling from very high-risk countries (UAE and others):

PCR Test: All passengers are required to present a negative covid-19 PCR test at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours prior to flight departure. Another test will be taken on the 5th day of arrival.

Self-isolation: All passengers will be required to self-isolate after arrival until a negative result is received.

Forms to be filled: All passengers are required to complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form.

Updated on: 15 December 2021

Flying from Egypt

Many countries requiring a COVID-19 PCR test require to have it taken through the 'Central Public Health Laboratories' - Ministry of Health or through any approved facility in Egypt. Passengers arriving/transiting from Egypt should carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test with a QR code on it.

Flying to Egypt

Testing requirement for passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi:

All passengers, irrespective of their vaccination status, must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result with a QR code at the time of check-in, conducted within 72 hours prior to flight departure. Children below 6 years are exempt from the test.

Testing requirement for non-vaccinated passengers:

All non-vaccinated passengers must present one of below at the time of check-in:

• Negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours of flight departure 
• Antigen test result and ID-NOW conducted within 24 hours of flight departure 

Test result must carry QR code on it for verification. Passengers having test result without QR code must conduct the test from an accredited laboratory bearing their official stamp. Children below 12 years are exempt from the test.

Non-vaccinated passengers flying to Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada or Luxor without PCR:

Non-vaccinated passengers arriving in Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada or Luxor can fly without covid-19 test but will be tested upon arrival at their own expense of USD 30 / passenger.

Exemption for vaccinated passengers:

Vaccinated passengers who have received complete dosage of approved COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Moderna, SinoPharm, Sinovfak or Johnson and Johnson) and have completed 14 days after second dose are exempt from the covid-19 test.

Passengers must have a QR code on the vaccination certificate. Vaccination certificate without QR code must be certified by the Egyptian Embassy or by country in mutual agreement with Egypt.

Flying domestic within Egypt:

Domestic passengers are exempt from the covid-19 PCR test.

Declaration form:

Passengers are required to complete a declaration form available to download in English and Arabic.

Updated on: 14 December 2021

Flying from France

There are no specific travel guidelines for France but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to France

Approved vaccinations:

• Pfizer-BioNTech
• Moderna
• Oxford AstraZeneca
• Johnson & Johnson

Passenger must complete 7 days after taking last dose of any of the above-mentioned vaccinations to be classified as a vaccinated passenger.

Passengers taking Janssen vaccine must wait for 28 days to get the travel benefits allowed for vaccinated passengers.

Passengers taking OMS approved vaccine (Sinopharm or sinovac) must take 3rd dose of Pfizer or Moderna and travel after 7 to get the travel benefits allowed for vaccinated passengers.

Requirements for vaccinated passengers

• Present vaccination certificate.
• Present negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result, conducted within 48 hours of flight's departure time.

Requirements for non-vaccinated passengers

• Present negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result, conducted within 24 hours of flight's departure time. Passenger will be tested again upon arrival. Children below 12 years of age, allowed by French embassy and military personnel returning from a missing are exempt from the test.
• Provide Imperious reason, travel exemption certificate and sworn statement for all passengers of any age.

Quarantine for non-vaccinated passengers

All non-vaccinated passengers will be required to complete 10 days quarantie after arrival.

Registration for non-vaccinated passegers

• Pre-register with French Ministry of the Interior to generate their identification sheets.
• Pre-locator form for passengers traveling to Basel.
   

Forms to fill:

All passengers are required to fill the digital passenger locator form before arrival in France.

Updated on: 28 November 2021

Flying from Georgia

There are no specific travel guidelines for Georgia but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Georgia

Eligibility to travel

Following passengers can enter Georgia: 

• Vaccinated citizens of all countries after taking the full course of any COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination will be verified upon arrival.
• Foreign citizens who have recovered from covid-19 infection within past 100 days and have taken one dose of WHO approved vaccination at least 14 days prior to travel. Past infection and vaccination can be in any order. Positive PCR test result and proof of vaccination will be verified upon arrival.
• Non-vaccinated nationals and residents of following countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahrain,  Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ukraine, Russia,  Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, European Union Member States, Norway, Swiss Confederation, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Kuwait, China, Korea, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel are required to present a negative covid-19 PCR test certificate conducted 72 hours prior to flight arrival. Children below 10 years are exempt from the test.
  -> They must travel from one of the countries mentioned above

PCR test and Quarantine

Vaccinated citizens of all countries after taking the full course of any COVID-19 vaccination are exempt from the test. Proof of vaccination will be verified at the border checkpoints of Georgia.

Georgian nationals presenting a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival will be subject to either 8 days of self-isolation or they must conduct a second test 3 days after arrival at their own expense. Children below 10 years are exempt from the test. Georgian nationals who do not hold a COVID-19 PCR test will be subject to mandatory self-isolation for 8 days. If self-isolation is not possible the passenger will be subject to mandatory quarantine.
Passengers of all nationalities who have been to these countries in last 14 days must quarantine for 14 days after arrival and conduct PCR test before the release: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswätini (Swaziland), Mozambiques and Malawi. All passengers except Georgian nationals will have to bear the cost of quarantine and test.

Forms to fill:

All foreign and non-vaccinated passengers are required to submit the registration form prior to departure. 

Travelling from India:

Passengers arriving from India will be allowed to enter if they meet one of these conditions:

• Holding a valid vaccination certificate
• Have recovered from covid-19 infection within 100 days and have also taken one dose of any WHO approved vaccine more than 14 days ago.

Updated on: 03 December 2021

Flying from Germany

There are no specific travel guidelines for Germany but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Germany

Approved vaccines:

• Pfizer BioNTech 
• Moderna 
• Oxford AstraZeneca 
• Johnson & Johnson

Passengers who have taken one dose of the vaccine and have also recovered from a past infection in last 6 months can avail the benefits allowed for fully vaccinated passengers.

Test requirement:

All passengers will be required to carry negative report of Covid-19 PCR or TMA test conducted within 72 hours of flight arrival of Antigen test conducted within 48 hours of flight arrival time. The result must be in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish language.

Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Exemption for vaccinated requirement

Vaccinated passengers as defined above are exempt from the test requirement before the flight.

Updated on: 07 December 2021

Flying from India

Passengers from India are not allowed in certain countries. Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements when flying from India.

-> Travel guidelines to fly to the UAE

Flying to India

Allowed passengers:

Following passengers are allowed to travel to India:

• Indian nationals
• Nepal & Bhutan nationals
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and PIO cardholders. OCI cards must mention old passport number and passengers have to travel both with their old and new passports.
• UAE nationals and foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) except those on Tourist visa.
• E-tourist visa and tourist visa issued on or after 6th October 2021 will be accepted.

Testing Requirement: 

All passengers are required to conduct a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of flight departure time and upload the negative result to Air Suvidha portal. Passengers will be asked to present the negative result at the time of check-in. Children below the age of 5 will be exempt from the test.

Passengers who are travelling due to death in the family are allowed to travel without PCR test. They should apply for exemption to Air Suvidha portal 72 hours before the flight. The passengers will be required to show the approval to the respective State counters after arrival so they can be prioritized for Covid-19 PCR test sample collection in the designated area before leaving the airport. Passengers who have taken two doses of the covid-19 vaccine 15 days prior to departure with valid vaccination certificate issued through COWIN portal are exempted from the arrival test.

Passengers will also go through confirmatory molecular tests upon arrival at their own expense. Children below the age of 5 will be exempt from the test.

Passenger Registration:

All passengers are required to submit self-declaration form at Air Suvidha portal before the flight. Check-in staff at departure airport and health staff may ask to see the proof of registration. Passengers without registration may be denied from boarding the flight.

Mobile Application:

All passengers are advised to download the Aarogya Setu mobile application before the flight.

Passengers flying to Mumbai:

All passengers arriving/transiting from the UAE and Bangladesh are subject to a mandatory PCR test upon arrival at an additional cost.

Passengers arriving/transiting from other countries will be required to present a negative covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight departure. Passengers will be required to submit a self-declaration form and will be subject to 14 days mandatory home quarantine.

Passengers flying to Nagpur: All passengers will go through PCR test upon arrival at their own cost.

Passengers flying to Chennai & Coimbatore: All passengers are required to arrange for Tamil Nadu e-pass.

Passengers flying to Kerala: All passengers are required to submit their information to Covid-19 Jagratha before the flight.

Passengers flying to Bengaluru from Sharjah: To avoid waiting at the airport, all passengers arriving in Bengaluru can pay in advance for the COVID-19 PCR test.

Passengers flying from Bangladesh: Passengers will have to go through PCR test upon arrival and quarantine at home for 7 days after arrival.

Flying from Iran

There are no specific travel guidelines for Iran but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Iran

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 96 hours of flight's departure time. Children under the age of 12 years are exempt from the test.

Passengers are required to fill and submit the following forms at the time of check-in:

• Self Declaration Form (English or Farsi)
• Passenger's Commitment Form

Note: Visa on Arrival facility is not currently available.

Updated on: 12 December 2021

Flying from Iraq

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, issued within 72 hours of the flight departure time by an approved medical facility.

Flying to Iraq

PCR Test:

All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of the flight's arrival time. Children under the age of 12 and vaccinated passengers who have taken complete dosage of any WHO approved vaccine 14 days prior to departure and arriving in Erbil are exempt from the test.

Non-Iraqi citizens travelling to Iraq:

All passengers should have a valid visa/ entry permission and obtain an Okay to board before the flight.

Flight restrictions to Baghdad from Bangladesh:

Iraqi authorities do not allow passengers from Bangladesh to enter Baghdad until further notice.

Updated on: 23 December 2021

Flying from Italy

All passengers departing from Italy are required to fill and print this Self Declaration form prior to access the airport terminal.

Passengers can visit the One Check website to book covid-19 test in the nearest test center, pay online and receive a digital copy of the test result.

Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about Covid-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Italy

Allowed Travellers:

Only the following passengers are allowed to enter the country:

• Passengers travelling for work.
• Italian nationals and citizens
• Students
• Passengers who are arriving in the country for medical purposes

Test Requirement:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR conducted within 72 hours of flight departure time or an Antigen test, conducted within 24 hours prior to arrival, at the time of check-in. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from the test.

Quarantine:

Passengers are required to quarantine at home for 10 days upon arrival. Another test will be conducted on the 10th day.

Forms to fill

All passengers are required to register here to fill the Passenger locator form.

Updated on: 9 December 2021

Flying from Jordan

Check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Fully vaccinated Jordanian national passengers who travel after 14 days of receiving second dose are also exempt from the test if originating from Jordan and returning within 10 days of departure.

Flying to Jordan

Registration before flight departure:

All passengers are required to register at Visit Jordan website before flight departure. Generated QR code after registration will be checked at the time of check-in.

PCR Test Before Flight Departure:

All passengers except diplomatic permanent QR holders are required to present a COVID-19 negative PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of flight's departure time. Passengers departing from Egypt, Turkey and Iraq should conduct the test only from the approved laboratory. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from the test.

PCR Test Upon Arrival

All passengers will be tested again upon arrival. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from the test.

Medical Insurance

All non-Jordanian passengers, excluding medical tourism patients and diplomatic permanent QR holders, are required to present proof of medical insurance before departure.

Health Declaration Form:

All passengers are required to submit the health declaration form in English or Arabic language at the time of check-in.

Approved laboratories for Turkey and Egypt:

Passengers arriving from Turkey are required to conduct covid-19 PCR test from one of the approved laboratories.

For passengers travelling from Egypt, the approved laboratories to conduct the test are:

• Central labs
• Alburj labs
• Reference Lab - Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital
• Almokhtabar labs
• Egyptian Armed Forces Laboratories for Medical Research and Blood Bank

Updated on: 23 May 2021

Flying from Kazakhstan

Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about Covid-19 PCR test and other requirements

Flying to Kazakhstan

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result in Kazakh, Russian or English language at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours flight's arrival time.  Children below 5 years of age and vaccinated citizens of Kazakhstan, who have taken 2 doses of vaccine in Kazakhstan, are exempt from the test.

Note: Nationals of UAE, Belorussia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, South Korea, Ukraine and Turkey can enter the country without a prior visa.

Updated on: 23 December 2021

Flying from Kenya

All passengers are required to conduct covid-19 PCR test from one of the approved laboratories and upload their negative result online to obtain a digital COVID Certificate. Detailed guide for obtaining the certification can be checked here. 

Only vaccinated passengers are allowed to exit the country provided they present a vaccination certificate.

Flying to Kenya

Allowed Passengers:

Only vaccinated passengers are allowed to enter the country provided they present a vaccination certificate. Children below the age of 18 are exempt.

PCR Test:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of flight's departure time. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from COVID-19 PCR testing.

Forms to be filled:

Passengers are also required to complete a traveler's locator form before the travel and send the daily health information to the Jitenge platform for 14 consecutive days. For more details click here.

Passengers will be required to register and upload their negative PCR test as well as their vaccine certificate before departure.

Passengers arriving from India:

Passengers arriving from India must quarantine at home for 10 days after arrival, and download JITENGE mobile application for monitoring.

Visa on arrival:

All passengers who arrive without a prior approved e-visa will not be allowed to enter the country. Visa receipt or application message as proof will not be accepted.

Updated on: 24 December 2021

Flying from Kuwait

All Kuwaiti nationals must be vaccinated with one of the approved vaccines by the State of Kuwait as mentioned below:

Accredited covid-19 vaccines:

• Pfizer BioNTech vaccine (two doses)
• AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine (two doses)
• Moderna vaccine (two doses)
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine (one dose)

All Kuwaiti nationals should have green status on their Immune or Kuwait mobile ID application as proof of vaccination. Following passengers are exempt from the requirement:

• Citizens of Kuwait holding an approved certificate issued from the ministry of health proving their inability to be vaccinated due to health reasons.
• Pregnant Kuwaiti citizens should provide a certificate proving their pregnancy which is issued and approved by ministry of health.
• Children who are exempt from the vaccination
• Kuwait citizens, who received only one dose of vaccine, need to get a letter of exemption from ministry of health.

Flying to Kuwait

Accredited covid-19 vaccines:

• Pfizer BioNTech vaccine (two doses)
• AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine (two doses)
• Moderna vaccine (two doses)
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine (one dose)

Passengers who received two doses of unapproved vaccines (Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik) must receive at least an additional dose of one of the accredited vaccines to enjoy the benefit of travelers in immune category.

Passengers who have completed 9 months from taking the final dose of an approved vaccine must take a booster dose of an approved vaccine to stay under the category of fully vaccinated passengers. 

PCR Requirements:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of flight arrival time. Effective 26th December, all passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. The certificate must be from one of the approved laboratories with a QR code. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from the test.

Immunized non-Kuwaitis with approved vaccines in Kuwait:

All passengers who have received one of the accredited vaccines in Kuwait must complete the registration on Shlonik and Mosafer platforms after receiving the green status on Immune or Kuwait Mobile ID application prior to departure.

Passengers must hold valid residence or entry visa to enter the country.

Non- immunized residents:

Non-vaccinated residents under the age of 18 years who are outside the country, will be allowed a one-time entry into Kuwait provided they sign a pledge to get vaccinated upon arrival. Passengers will be required to complete Institutional or home quarantine for 7days upon arrival.

Immunized outside the State of Kuwait:

Passengers must carry vaccination certificate as proof of vaccination.The certificate must have the following details mentioned on it:

• Name matching to travel passport
• Type of vaccination received
• Dates of doses Taken
• Name of vaccine agency, clinic or authority
• Electronic Readable QR. If no QR code is available, then vaccination certificate must be uploaded through Ministry Of Health website for authentication.
• Immune application should show green color status.
• Non Kuwaitis must hold valid residence to enter state of Kuwait / Entry Visa

Proof of immunization:

Must show proof of immunization upon arrival into the state of Kuwait (through Immune or Kuwait- Mobile ID or Kuwait-Mosafer). All passengers below the age of 18 years are exempt from the vaccination but subject to two PCR tests after arrival registed through Kuwait Mosafer platform.

Quarantine:

All passengers are required to home quarantine for 7 days from the date of arrival. Effective 26th December, all passengers are required to home quarantine for 10 days from the date of arrival. Passengers can end quarantine by conducting a PCR test 72 hours after arrival into the country at their own expense.at their own expense.

Following category of passengers are exempt from the home quarantine:

• Diplomats, their family members (from any nationality), traveling together or alone, and their domestic workers (ID required)
• Kuwaiti patients sent abroad for medical treatment and their companions by presenting the letter issued by related Kuwaiti health office in the country of treatment.

Mobile Applications:

Register at Kuwait Mosafer platform before the flight. Diplomatic missions are exempt from it provided that they have proof of id issued by the government. All passengers must upload the vaccination certificate in the concerned applications and the status must reflect in green. Passengers must complete their registration on Shlonik platform. Children under the age of 18 years are subject to 2 PCR tests in the Kuwaitmosafr platform.

Israeli nationals and passport holders:

These passengers are not allowed to enter the country.

Passengers with a travel history of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambiques, Zambia, or Malawi:

Passengers who have been to above-mentioned countries in last 14 days are not allowed to travel to Kuwait. Only Kuwaiti nationals are exempt from this condition but will subject to 7 days institutional quarantine after arrival.

Updated on: 15 September 2021

Flying from Kyrgyzstan

Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about Covid-19 PCR test and other requirements

Flying to Kyrgyzstan

PCR test or vaccination

All passengers are required to either present a negative Covid-19 PCR certificate test result, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure time at the time of check-in. Children below 5 years are exempt from the test.

Updated on: 21 December 2021

Flying from Lebanon

There are no specific travel guidelines for Lebanon but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Lebanon

PCR Test:

All passengers will be required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours of the test result. Upon arrival, all passengers will conduct another COVID-19 PCR test at passengers own expense which needs to be paid before departure. Children below 12 years of age are exempt from all the tests. Passengers returning within a week of departure are exempt from all the departure test.

Quarantine: 

All passengers who conduct the PCR test at the airport upon arrival will be required to home quarantine until receiving negative result.

Registration with MOPH:

All passengers are required to register with MOPH before the flight. Passengers above 12 years of age will have to upload a copy of their pre-departure PCR test / vaccination certificate.  Starting 10 January, passengers will be required to pay USD 30 during the registration to get receipt for PCR test upon arrival.

Passengers without MOPH registration may be denied from boarding the flight

Mobile application:

All passengers are required to download and activate the "Covidlebtrack" mobile application and present it to the MOPH representatives upon arrival in Beirut airport. Passengers without approval at hand may be denied boarding the flight.

Updated on: 19 December 2021

Flying from Morocco

There are no specific travel guidelines for Morocco but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Morocco

Approved vaccines:

• Pfizer BioNTech
• AstaZeneca
• Sinopharm
• Sputnik
• Moderna
• Covishield
• Moderna
• Sinovac
• Johnson & Johnson

Passenger must travel after 2 weeks of taking the last dose to be qualified as a vaccinated passenger.

The vaccine must be included in the health pass document for countries which have this document.

Passengers allowed on the repatriation flights from Turkey

Following passengers are allowed on the repatriation flights:

• Moroccan nationals who left Morocco on or after 1st September 2021
• Moroccan nationals who are residents of Morocco
• Moroccan nationals having address in Morocco on their passports or CINE

Passengers arriving from List A countries:

Please click here to see the names of List A countries.

All passengers are required to present vaccination proof at the time of check-in. Passenger can travel after 14 days of taking the last dose. Passengers between 12 - 18 years of age can, alternatively, present a negative PCR test result conducted within 48 hours of flight departure.

Children below the age of 12 are exempt from the test or vaccine requirement.

Passengers arriving from List B countries:

Please click here to see the names of List B countries.

All passengers from List B countries are required to present following:

• Negative Covid-19 PCR test result, conducted within 48 hours prior of flight departure. Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the test.
• Proof of vaccination

Note: All passengers travelling from Country B to A will consider belong to B unless they spend more than 10 days in country A.

Forms to be filled by passengers coming from both List A and List B countries

All passengers are required to download and print the health declaration form and submit it to Moroccan authorities at the arriving airport

Updated on: 5 October 2021

Flying from Nepal

Passengers from Nepal are not allowed in certain countries. Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements when flying from Nepal.

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For countries requiring a Covid-19 PCR test, approved laboratories to conduct the test are:

• Star Hospital
• HAMS Hospital
• Central diagnostic laboratory and research center

Flying to Nepal

Vaccinated foreigners:

Following documents are to be prepared and submitted by the vaccinated passengers:

• Vaccination certificate as proof of completing 14 days after 2nd dose of approved covid-19 vaccination. Vaccination is not required for passengers below 18 years of age.
• A negative covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight departure
• Copy of any permit (mountaineering/trekking)
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form
• Proof of hotel booking

Non-vaccinated foreigners:

Following documents are to be prepared and submitted by the non-vaccinated passengers:

• Visa documents
• A negative covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight departure
• Copy of any permit (mountaineering/trekking)
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form
• Proof of hotel booking

Passengers are also subject to 10 days hotel quarantine at their own cost.

Non-resident Nepali citizens originally from Nepal:

Non-resident Nepali originally from Nepal or their family members or foreigners married to Nepali citizens are required to prepare following documents before the flight.

• Visa related documents for on-arrival-visa.
• A negative covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight departure
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form

Passengers arriving for work:

Passengers are permitted to work as per the purpose of their visit upon getting negative result for antigen test conducted upon arrival but subject to mandatory isolation. In case of unavailability of antigen test, passenger will have to stay in the hotel until testing negative.

Arriving in Nepal in the case of emergency:

Below passengers are permitted to leave the airport after negative result for antigen test and will be subject to isolation following health protocols:

• Attend the funeral of their relative
• Chronic patients, disabled passengers along with escorts
• Passengers below 5 years and above 75 years of age
• Passengers arriving to look after their relatives admitted in the ICU or ventilator

The passengers must hold relevant documents along with recommendation of local level.

Updated on: 03 December 2021

Flying from Netherlands

There are no specific travel guidelines for Netherlands but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Netherlands

Approved Vaccinations:

• AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria)
• AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.)
• Covieshield
• Janssen
• Moderna
• Pfizer-BioNTech
• Sinopharm
• Sinovac

Test requirement:

All passengers are required to present one of the following tests before the flight arrival:

• PCR within 48 hours of flight arrival
• RT-PCR within 48 hours of flight arrival
• LAMP within 48 hours of flight arrival
• MPOCT within 48 hours of flight arrival
• NAAT within 48 hours of flight arrival
• TMA within 48 hours of flight arrival
• Rapid antigen within 24 hours of flight arrival

Children under the age of 13 are exempt from the test.

Exemption for vaccinated passengers:

Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from carrying the pre-departure test.

Forms to fill:

Passengers are required to submit Public Health Passenger Locator Form before the flight. Passengers not filling the form before arriving at the airport can fill at the time of check-in against a fee.

Updated on 21 December 2021

Flying from Oman

Omani nationals are required to have health insurance covering COVID-19 treatment in their destination country.

Flying to Oman

Letter from ROP for Oman residents:

Passengers with Resident employment visa who resided outside Oman for more than 180 days must present the letter from ROP (Royal Oman Police). The Letter is valid only for 14 days from the date of issuance. Passengers with a valid Oman resident family visa or valid Resident investor visa who have resided outside Oman for more than 180 days are allowed to enter the Sultanate without the ROP letter.

Passengers requiring Covid-19 Vaccine:

Except Omani citizens and residents, all passengers arriving in Oman must have full dosage of any Oman approved covid-19 vaccine 14 days prior to arrival and should present vaccination certificate with a QR code as proof for countries that issue the code. Approved vaccines are two doses Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covishield AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Sputnik, Sinovac, Moderna, Sinopharm or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.

Passengers below the age of 18, above the age of 60 or with health conditions are exempt from quarantine.

Covid-19 PCR and Quarantine requirements:

All passengers except Omani and UAE nationals for who testing guidelines are mentioned below, holding negative PCR test result will be exempt from quarantine. PCR test should be conducted within 72 hours of the flight arrival if flights duration is less than 8 hours. Passengers with flight duration of more than 8 hours, including transit, can conduct the test within 96 hours of the arrival time. PCR test result must carry QR code for verification. Passengers below the age of 18, above the age of 60 and those with health conditions are exempt from the requirement. 

Passengers must present a PCR test result with QR code for verification for countries that issue the code.

Passengers flying without a negative covid-19 PCR test result and resident visa holders will be subject to a test upon arrival, mandatory quarantine and wearing electronic tracking bracelet until a negative test result is received.

Only Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers and citizens of these countries with valid residence in Oman are allowed to travel from these countries subject to mandatory 7-days intuitional quarantine: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswätini and Mozambiques.

Testing requires for UAE and Omani citizens:

UAE and Omani nationals can conduct the PCR test within 14 days of arrival in Oman. 

Pre-travel Registration:

All passengers are required to pre-register on the E-Mushrif platform, uploading the vaccine certificate as well as the negative PCR test, and download "Tarassud+"mobile application before the flight

Medical Insurance:

All Passengers except Omani nationals arriving in Oman are required to possess international health insurance covering the cost of covid-19 treatment for a minimum period of 1 month.

Updated on 07 December 2021

Flying from Pakistan

Allowed Travelers:

Only vaccinated passengers are allowed to travel to Pakistan. Following categories of Pakistani national passengers are allowed to travel without being fully vaccinated upon submitting the respective proof: 

Effective 1st October, only vaccinated passengers will be allowed to leave Pakistan. Passengers below the age of 18 years will be exempt.

Passengers from Pakistan are not allowed in certain countries. Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements when flying from Pakistan.

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For passengers conducting a COVID-19 PCR test, the test must be issued by one of the approved labs by the Government of Pakistan. Kindly visit www.covid.gov.pk > Facilities > Testing Facilities Pakistan to view the approved labs. Passengers arriving/transiting from Pakistan should carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test with a QR code on it.

For passengers flying to Saudi Arabia, approved laboratories to conduct the test are:

• Medask Labs (PVT) Division, Rawalpindi
• Islamabad Diagnostic Center (PVT) Ltd, Islamabad
• Khan Labs & Diagnostic Center, Sargodha
• Real time PCR Diagnostic Labs KPK, Peshawar
• Test Zone Diagnostic Center, Lahore
• Metropol Laboratories (PVT), Islamabad
• Maroof International Hospital Lab, Islamabad

Flying to Pakistan

Definition of Vaccinated passengers:

All passengers who have taken complete dosage of any approved vaccine and travel after 14 days of second dose are allowed to enter the country.

Allowed Travelers:

Only vaccinated passengers are allowed to travel to Pakistan. Following categories of Pakistani national passengers are allowed to travel without being fully vaccinated upon submitting the respective proof: 

• Deportees
• Pregnant travelers
• Passengers with a pending court case
• Passengers who are advised against taking the vaccine due to medical issues
• Passengers who have received the 1st dose of the vaccinate in Pakistan

PCR Test:

All passengers are required to present an original certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 48 hours of the flight departure time. Children under the age of 6 & deportee passengers are exempt from the COVID-19 PCR test. Upon arrival, all passengers will have to conduct a rapid antigen test. Passengers travelling from the UAE or Bahrain should conduct the test from one of approved laboratories only.

Mobile application:

Passengers must register to Pass Track mobile app or web portal before check-in. Children under the age of 12 & disabled passengers are not required to register.

Passengers without Pass Track registration may not be allowed to board the flight.

Quarantine procedure for diplomatic staff:

These passengers will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test on arrival and once tested negative, will be exempt from quarantine. Passengers who do not conduct this test will be subjected to self-quarantine themselves and repeat the PCR tests on 2nd and 8th day.

Updated on 19 December 2021

Flying from Portugal

There are no specific travel guidelines for Portugal but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.
 

Flying to Portugal

Test requirement:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or recovery certificate conducted within 72 hours of the flight departure time or an Antigen test conducted within 48 hours of departure at the time of check-in.

Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Forms to fill:

All passengers are required to fill the PLC. Passengers who do not fill the form before departure will be able to do so upon arrival at their own expense.
 

Updated on 23 December 2021

Flying from Qatar

There are no specific travel guidelines for Qatar but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.
 

Flying to Qatar

Definition of Immune Passengers:

Following passengers will be consider immune: 

• Passengers who received one of vaccines approved by Qatar (AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech)
• Passengers who received one of conditionally approved vaccines by Qatar (Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik V) and taking serology antibody test after 14 days of taking second dose.
• Passengers who received one of conditionally approved vaccines by Qatar (Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik V) followed by one dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and traveling after 14 days from the last dose.
• Citizens and residents of Qatar who have recovered from past COVID-19 infection, or passengers travelling from any GCC country who recovered and have subsequently received at least one dose of an approved vaccine will be considered immune for 12 months starting from 14 days of taking the last dose.
   

Passengers traveling from Green list countries:

List of green list can be seen here

Test & quarantine policy for fully vaccinated passengers: No PCR test before flight departure or quarantine after arrival are required. Passengers are only required to conduct a PCR test within 36 hours after flight arrival. Children 4 years of age are exempt.

Test & quarantine policy for non-vaccinated passengers: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine at home for 7 days and repeat the PCR test on 6th day. Visitors who are not staying with their first-degree relatives will be required to quarantine in hotel instead.
 

Passengers traveling from Red List Countries :

List of red countries can be seen here

Test & quarantine policy for fully vaccinated Qatari Citizens,  and residents of Qatar: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time and repeat it within 36 hours after flight arrival. No quarantine is required.

Test & quarantine policy for fully vaccinated GCC Citizens: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine in a hotel for 2 days.

Test & quarantine policy for non-vaccinated Qatari Citizens, GCC citizens and residents of Qatar: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine at home for 7 days and repeat the PCR test on 6th day.

Test & quarantine policy for fully vaccinated visitors: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine at a hotel for 2 days and repeat another test during quarantine. First degree relatives of Qatari citizens and residents staying with them can quarantine at home.

Test & quarantine policy for non-vaccinated visitors: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine at hotel/home as per the eligibility and repeat the PCR test on 6th day of quarantine. All kinds of visa holders will be required to quarantine at hotel for 7 days after arrival. First degree relatives of Qatari citizens and residents staying with them can quarantine at home.

Passengers traveling from Exceptional Red List Countries :

List includes passengers travelling from: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Sudan.

Test & quarantine policy for fully vaccinated Qatari Citizens, GCC citizens and residents of Qatar: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine in a hotel for 2 days and repeat the PCR test within 36 hours after flight arrival

Test & quarantine policy for non-vaccinated Qatari Citizens, GCC citizens and residents of Qatar: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine in a hotel for 7 days and repeat the PCR test on 6th day of quarantine.

Test & quarantine policy for vaccinated visitors: Conduct a pre-departure PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival time, quarantine in a hotel for 2 days and repeat the PCR test during quarantine.

Policy for non-vaccinated visitors: Non-vaccinated passengers from exceptional red list countries are not allowed to travel to Qatar.

Important note for Pakistani tourists: It is mandatory for Pakistan citizens travelling on tourist visa to Qatar to carry polio vaccination certificate.

Mobile Application to download:

All passengers must download and register on the Ehteraz app on their mobile devices 72 hours prior to departure.

Passengers returning from Umrah:

Citizens and residents arriving from Umrah who are unable to obtain a valid PCR test before flight departure are allowed to board their flights provided they undergo a PCR test upon arrival.

Passengers travelling for FIFA Arab Cup:

All passengers travelling for FIFA Arab cup will be allowed to enter after submitting registration form on the Ehteraz platform 72 hours prior to departure. Passengers must activate the entry permit from 15 Nov, 2021 and arrive in Qatar before 18 Dec, 2021. Entry permit or fan ID card is considered as valid visa and allows the holder multiple entries during the specified period.

Passengers will be required to conduct PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival.

Passengers travelling for Formula 1 race:

All passengers travelling for Formula 1 race will be allowed to enter after submitting registration form on the Ehteraz platform 72 hours prior to departure. Passengers will be required to conduct PCR test within 72 hours of flight arrival.

Updated on 12 December 2021

Flying from Russia

There are no specific travel guidelines for Russia but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Russia

Eligibility to travel:

As per the directives of the Russian authorities, following passengers are allowed to travel to Russia:

• Nationals of Russia, Bahamas, Iran, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Slovenia, Thailand, Tunisia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Albania, France, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Moldova, Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Belgium, Iraq, Spain, Kenya, Slovakia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mongolia and Italy.
• UAE residents with passport validity of more than 6 months
• Other nationals if first degree relative of a Russian national (Father, mother, husband, wife, sons or daughter)
• Working in Russia as high qualification specialist (Letter required from the Russian Border Control confirming the qualification and the reason of travel)
• Traveling for medical treatment (Supporting electronic confirmation should be issued by the medical organization and available in the system for the Immigration officer to download)

PCR test:

Russian nationals travelling from the UAE do not require covid-19 PCR test to enter Russian. All other passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 48 hours of flight arrival time. 

Important Note:

Except Russian nationals, passengers who have been to following countries in last 10 days are not allowed to enter Russia: South Africa, Hong Kong, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswätini, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar and Tanzania.

Updated on: 03 December 2021

Flying from Spain

There are no specific travel guidelines for Spain but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Spain

Approved vaccinations:

• Pfizer-BioNTech
• Moderna
• Oxford AstraZeneca
• Sinopharm
• Comirnaty
• Johnson & Johnson

Test Requirement:

All passengers are required to present negative result of PCR test within 72 hours of flight departure or Antigen test within 48 hours of flight departure. The result must be in English, French, German or Spanish language. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Passengers carrying a recovery certificate from past infection within 6 months can fly without the pre-departure test.

Exemption for vaccinated passengers:

Vaccinated passengers are exempt from presenting PCR or Antigen test before flight departure. Proof of vaccination must be presented for verification.

Forms to fill:

All passengers are required to fill the FCS Health control form before flight departure. Filling the form will generate a QR code to be presented upon flight arrival.

Passengers are also required to submit Passenger Locater Form (the Electronic PLF) before the flight.

Updated on: 23 August 2021

Flying from Somaliland

There are no specific travel guidelines for Somaliland but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Somaliland

PCR Test:

All passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of flight arrival time.

Passengers arriving from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka:

All passengers arriving from above-mentioned countries will be required to quarantine in a government approved hotel for 14 days upon arrival at their own expense.

Updated on: 12 December 2021

Flying from Sri Lanka

Passengers from Sri Lanka are not allowed in certain countries. Please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements when flying from Sri Lanka.

-> Travel guidelines to fly to the UAE

Flying to Sri Lanka

Definition of vaccinated passengers:

Below passengers can avail the exemptions allowed for vaccinated passengers:

• Fully vaccinated passengers who travel 14 days after taking the second dose
• Children between the age of 12 and 18 years who have taken complete dosage of the Pfizer vaccine and travel after 14 days after taking the second dose

Guidelines for vaccinated passengers:

Vaccinated passengers are required to conduct covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours of flight departure time. Negative test result will be checked at the time of check-in and after arrival. PCR test must be in English language carrying QR code for verification. Passengers carrying valid vaccination certificate who fall under above-mentioned definition of vaccinated passengers will not be tested upon arrival, neither will be required to quarantine.

Required approvals for non-vaccinated passengers:

• Sri Lankan Nationals/Dual Citizens: Require prior approval if wanting to quarantine in a government facility by sending an email to entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk.
• Foreign nationals with Sri Lankan residence: Require approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by sending an email to: entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk and a confirmed hotel booking.

Testing requirement for non-vaccinated passengers:

• All passengers excluding children below 12 years are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure. Sri Lankan nationals can alternatively take rapid antigen test within 48 hours of flight departure time. 
• Passengers above 12 years of age will be required to undergo another test within 24 hours after arrival.
• Children under the age of 2 are exempt from all tests.

Quarantine requirement for non-vaccinated passengers:

Quarantine for 7 days at a quarantine center, or certified level 1 hotel and all expenses will be paid by the passenger. Have to take PCR tests on day 1 & 7.

Forms to be filled:

Passengers who have not prepaid quarantine /Level 1 hotel, should sign an indemnity form before departure, accepting charges and confirming payment will be directly made to the quarantine center/hotel.

All passengers are required to fill the online health declaration form. Foreign nationals should also fill arrival cards. Above forms will be distributed onboard and also available on arrival.

Visa on arrival facility:

Passengers, including tourists, who would like to apply for visa on arrival are advised to arrange visa in advance for smooth immigration procedure at the airport.

Passengers with a travel history to South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, or Eswatini:

All passengers who have been in any of above-mentioned countries in last 14 days are not allowed to travel to Sri Lanka.

Updated on: 12 December 2021

Flying from Sudan

In addition to the PCR test requirement of final destination, all passengers traveling from Sudan are also required to present a negative Covid-19 Rapid PCR test at the time of check-in,  taken at the airport within 6 hours from the flight departure time.

For countries requiring a Covid-19 PCR test, it should be taken from one of the below approved laboratories:

• Rabat University Hospital- Khartoum
• Doctors' Hospital- Khartoum- Alamarat st-1
• AL Moalem Medical City - Khartoum- AlmoalemHospital
• ALRAYAN-LAB-  Khartoum
• Taif Medical Center -Khartoum
• OZONE  Health and fitness-  Khartoum
• Antalya Medical Center- Khartoum
• Public health laboratory- Kassala
• Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory- Kassala
• Rabak Teaching Hospital- Rabak
• Central Laboratory- Dongola
• Central Laboratory- Wadi Halfa
• UNISFA Laboratory- Muglad
• The laboratory of the martyr Abdel Moez Atay, Khartoum Jabra
• Central Laboratory Medical Corps , Umdurman
• Central laboratory of higher education , Khartoum
• Endemic Diseases Laboratory, University of Khartoum, Khartoum
• Fadheel Hospital, Khartoum
• Royal Care Hospital, Khartoum
•  Alya Hospital, Umdurman
• Test laboratory , Khartoum
• Elraqi laboratory, khartoum
• Central Laboratory Red Sea State, Port Sudan
• Public Health Laboratory, Kasala
• Central Tuberculosis Laboratory, Kasala
• Regional laboratory for endemic diseases , Gedaref
• Blue Nile National Laboratory, Madani
• Public Health Laboratory, Atbraa
• Central Tuberculosis Laboratory, Atbraa
• Public Health Laboratory, Nialaa
• Central Tuberculosis Laboratory, Elfashir
• Rabak Hospital , Rabak
• Central Laboratory, Dongolaa
•  General administration of laboratories and blood bank, Sinaar

Flying to Sudan

PCR Test:

Passengers are required to present a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, received within 72 hours of flight arrival time. Children under the age of 8 are exempt from the test. Passengers arriving/transiting through Sudan should carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test with a QR code on it.

Passengers arriving from Egypt and Ethiopia will be subject to another test after arrival.

Visa Requirements:

Sudan residents, who have stayed out of the country for more than 180 days, are required to have a new visa or entry permit even if their residence is still valid. Syrian nationals require a visa sticker on their passports to enter.

Updated on: 23 December 2021

Flying from Switzerland

There are no specific travel guidelines for Switzerland but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Switzerland

Approved vaccines:

• Pfizer/BioNTech 
• Moderna 
• AstraZeneca 
• Johnson & Johnson 
• Sinopharm
• Sinovac 
• Serum institute of India

Test requirement:

All passengers are required to present a negative report of COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours or Antigen test conducted within 48 hours of flight's departure time. Children under the age of 16 are exempt from the test.

Forms to fill:

Following forms are required to be filled:

• Entry form
• Depending on the country of origin, passengers may be required to fill the form here

Updated on: 27 October 2021

Flying from Tunisia

There are no specific travel guidelines for Tunisia but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Tunisia

Vaccinated Passengers:

PCR test before departure:

Present negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, issued within 72 hours of the flight's departure time. The result must carry QR code for verification. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Self-isolation:

Vaccinated passengers must self-isolate at home upon arrival for 10 days.

Forms:

Fill the health declaration and commitment forms and print the generated documents to be submitted before the flight.

Non- vaccinated Passengers:

PCR test before departure:

Present negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, issued within 72 hours of the flight's departure time. The result must carry QR code for verification. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test.

Quarantine:

Quarantine for 7days at a dedicated containment center at passenger's own expense. Proof of booking will be checked at the time of check-in.

Release from quarantine:

Repeat the PCR test on day 5 and 7. Passengers with negative result will be allowed to leave the quarantine.

Forms:

Fill the health declaration and commitment forms and print the generated documents to be submitted before the flight.

Updated on: 03 December 2021

Flying from Turkey

There are no specific travel guidelines for Turkey but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Turkey

Passengers who have been to Brazil Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan or South Africa in last 14 days:

All vaccinated and non-vaccinated passengers who have been to India, Brazil, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka or South Africa in last 14 days are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test at the time of check-in taken within 72 hours of flight arrival time and home quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Another test will be conducted on the 10​th day and if result is negative passengers will be free to leave quarantine.

Children between the age of 12-18 years and passengers who presented proof of complete dosage of covid-19 vaccination 14 days prior to departure arriving directly from these countries or who have been in above mentioned countries in the last 14 days will be exempted from quarantine, provided they present proof of complete dosage of covid-19 vaccination 14 days prior to departure.

Passengers arriving from Afghanistan:

All vaccinated and non-vaccinated passengers who have been to Afghanistan​ in last 14 days are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test at the time of check-in taken within 72 hours of flight arrival time. These passengers will be required to quarantine at an approved government facility at their own expense for 10 days (passengers who cannot prove that they have made the necessary payments to stay at the hotels determined by the governorships will not be allowed to board the plane) and will be required to take another test on the 7th day of quarantine. Once passengers receive a negative result they will be allowed to leave quarantine.

Turkish and Afghani nationals holding work or resident permit can quarantine at home but will not be allowed to use public transportation. 

Passengers arriving from Iran or Egypt:

All vaccinated and non-vaccinated passengers arriving from Iran or Egypt are required to present a COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to flight arrival or present proof of taking the complete dosage of a Covid-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to arrival.

Foreign vaccinated Passengers arriving from Morocco and other countries:

Foreign vaccinated passengers arriving from Morocco and other countries are not required to carry pre-departure test or quarantine after arrival. Passengers will be required to present the vaccination certificate issued by relevant authorities to avail the exemption.

Foreign non-vaccinated passengers from Morocco and other countries:

All non-vaccinated passengers must present one of the following at the time of check-in

• Negative PCR test result conducted within 72 hours of flight arrival
• Negative Antigen test result conducted within 48 hours of flight arrival
• Recovery certificate if passenger has recovered from a past infection within 6 months

Children below the age of 12 years are exempt from the test. Passengers will be also be required to quarantine after arrival.

All non-vaccinated Moroccan passengers are required to present a special authorization from the authorities to leave the country.

Turkish national passengers from other countries:

Turkish vaccinated passengers are allowed to enter only if they travel after 14 days of taking covid-19 vaccine or have recovered from a past infection in last 6 months, starting from 28th day of first positive PCR test result. They will be required to present a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of flight arrival or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to flight arrival. Children below the age of 12 years are exempt from the test.

Forms to fill by all passengers:

All passengers above 12 years of age will be required to submit Traveler entry form within 72 hours of flight departure time.

Updated on: 26 December 2021

Flying from Uganda

PCR test:

All passengers are required to present negative covid-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure time, at the time of check-in.

Flying to Uganda

Allowed Travellers:

Following categories of passengers are allowed to travel to Uganda:

• Citizens of Uganda
• Residents of Uganda
• Tourists by obtaining the visas from www.visas.immigration.go.ug
   

Visa on arrival facility is currently suspended.

PCR Test:

All passengers are required to present negative covid-19 PCR test result, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure time, at the time of check-in. Children below the age of 6 years are exempt from the test.

All passengers arriving in the country will be subject to another PCR test upon arrival at an additional cost of USD 30. Passengers can pay for the test online or after arrival. Tourists will be moved to prearranged hotel in Entebbe to wait for the test result.

Yellow Fever Vaccinations:

All non-resident passengers must carry proof of vaccination against yellow fever.

Updated on: 19 October 2021

Flying from Ukraine

There are no specific travel guidelines for Ukraine but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Ukraine

Test Requirements:

All passengers are required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or antigen test result, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure time, at the time of check-in. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from the test.

Non-vaccinated Ukrainian citizens can fly without PCR test but will undergo mandatory quarantine. Vaccinated Ukrainian nationals are exempt from both PCR test and quarantine.

Medical Insurance:

Passengers are also required to present proof of international health insurance, covering the cost of treatment for COVID-19, at the time of check-in. Ukrainian nationals are exempted from this requirement. If you are flying from India on student visa: Passengers flying on student visa must carry USD 500, if flying one way, or a book a return ticket. Passengers not complying with the condition may not be accepted on the flight.

Mobile Application:

All passengers eligible for PCR/antigen test and quarantine should download the "Diy vdoma" mobile application upon arrival.

Updated on: 31 August 2021

We have resumed flights from the UAE to select destinations. Please click on the airport name below to check its departure, arrival and transit guidelines.

• Sharjah
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Abu Dhabi

Updated on: 03 December 2021

Flying from United Kingdom

There are no specific travel guidelines for United Kingdom but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to United Kingdom

Approved Vaccinations:

• Pfizer-BioNTech
• Moderna
• Oxford AstraZeneca
• Johnson & Johnson
• Sinopharm Beijing
• Sinovac
• Covaxin

Test requirements

All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test result, conducted within 72 hours of flight departure, at the time of check-in. Following kind of tests are accepted:

• PCR test
• Antigen
• LAMP
• Nucleic acid

Test exemptions:

Following passengers are exempt from presenting the pre-departure test:

• Vaccinated passengers
• Passengers under 18 years of age who are residents of the UK or countries with approved vaccination program
• Passengers under 11 years of age who are residents of red-list countries or not in approved vaccination program with the UK

Forms to fill:

All passengers are required to register here to fill the Passenger locator form within 48 hours of flight arrival. Passengers not completing the form before coming to the airport can fill it at the time of check-in against a fee.

More information:

Please visit this website to read the detailed information about travelling to the UK. Below is a summary of the travel guidelines.

Updated on: 05 December 2021

Flying from Uzbekistan

There are no specific travel guidelines for Uzbekistan but, please check the travel guidelines of your destination country to know about COVID-19 PCR test and other requirements.

Flying to Uzbekistan

PCR Test

All passengers are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test result at the time of check-in, taken within 72 hours of flight departure time. The certificate must be in English or Russian language. Children below the age of 2 are exempt from the test.

Quarantine for passengers arriving from Egypt

All passengers arriving from Egypt have to quarantine at home or hotel for 10 days after arrival at their own expense.

Restricted entry:

Passengers who have been to following countries in last 14 days are not allowed to enter the country: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Lesotho, Eswatini, Tanzania and Hong Kong.