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The WHO has declared the Covid-19 outbreak to be pandemic.
But how does this affect in your upcoming plans?
Opulix will update on a daily base about travel bans around the globe.
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Last update: 2 June 2020
Countries that have closed borders due to COVID-19
Please find detailled information below with the corresponding source:
Albania
Source: IATA
All Flights to Albania are suspended.
This does not apply to flights operated by Air Albania (ZB) from/to Istanbul (IST).
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Andorra
Source: Ara
The boarders between Andorra and Spain remain closed as announced on Saturday 14 March 2020.
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Argentina
Source: Infobae
The Argentine government agreed as per 12 March 2020 to suspend for 30 days the arrival of flights from the following countries: All of Europe, South Korea, China, Iran, Japan and the United States.
In addition those who have arrived in the last two weeks from countries with high circulation of the coronavirus, whose non-compliance will be subject to criminal investigation, should in principle be isolated for 14 days.
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Australia
Source: Australia Border Force
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on March 20that the country’s borders would close to all visitors, except for citizens and permanent residents and their close family members.
Austria
Source: IATA
Passengers and crew members (who are not from schengen countries) who have been (besides China) in Italy, Iran and Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate dated from a maximum of 4 days before their arrival in Austria. The medical certificate must confirm that the person is not affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and be in German or in English
Bahamas
Source: IATA
Residents of the Bahamas who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) will be subject to immediate quarantine for a maximum of 14 days.
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Brazil
Source: IATA
Passengers arriving from Australia, China (People’s Rep.), European Union, Iceland, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Norway, Switzerland or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter Brazil.
Canada
Source: IATA
Passengers who were in the cruise ship ‘Diamond Princess’ are subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation at a quarantine facility upon arrival in Canada.
Passengers who have been outside of Canada or USA in the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Canada.
Chile
Source: El Pais
14 days mandatory quarantine for people coming from Italy, Spain, France and China.
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Colombia
Source: Telesur
Colombian President Ivan Duque announced on Friday nigh, 13 March 2020 the closure of the border with Venezuela, starting Saturday 14 March 2020, with a way to fight the coronavirus pandemia.
Croatia
Source: CNN
Apart from Croatian nationals, all passengers and airline crew who have been in China’s Hubei Province, Germany’s Heinsberg County, Iran, Italy, or South Korea’s Daegu City and Cheongdo province in the past 14 days will be placed in quarantine for 14 days. Nationals will be required to self-isolate.
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Denmark
Source:CPH Post
At a press conference just now Saturday 14 March 2020, PM Mette Frederiksen revealed that, as of noon tomorrow Sunday 15 March 2020, Denmark will temporarily close its border until April 13.
It means that anyone who is not Danish will be unable to enter Denmark – unless it is an exceptional emergency or connected to an official work capacity. Visiting family is not a good enough reason.
Goods, particularly food products, will still be able to enter Denmark and restrictions do not impact truckers delivering them.
Danish Defence will be charged with guarding Denmark’s border and any foreigners without an officially-approved purpose attempting to enter Denmark will be denied at the border.
The YouTube video (in Danish) got over 110.000 views this saturday morning.
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El Salvador
Source: El Universo
14 days mandatory quarantine for people coming from Italy, Spain, France and China.
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France
Source: The Guardian
Restrictions on non-essential movement from 17 March for 15 days (ie food shopping, medical care, exercise, those that can’t work from home only) closing all Borders.
Germany
Source: Deutsche Welle
Germany is basically closing its boarders. Anyone who wants to enter Germany from Austria, France, Luxembourg, Denmark or Switzerland needs a “good reason” from Monday 16 March 2020 onwards. Commuters are excluded.
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Guatemala
Source: El Pais
14 days mandatory quarantine for people coming from Italy, Spain, France and China.
Hong Kong
Source: Chief Executive of Hong Kong
Border closures / tightening with mainland China.
India
Source: Mint
International Borders closed and all inland flights cancelled as per 25.03.2020
Indonesia
Source: Jakarta Globe
New visitors who have travelled to Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia–Romagna, Marche or Piedmont within the past 14 days will be denied entry unless they can produce documents from Italian authorities certifying their health status.
Israel
Source: Israel Ministery of Health
On 9 March 2020, Israel instituted a blanket 14-day quarantine to everyone who comes to Israel from abroad.
Malaysia
Source: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia
New visitors who have travelled to Lombardy, Veneto or Emilia-Romagna within the past 14 days will be denied entry to Malaysia.
Maldives
Source: IATA
Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy or in North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang Provinces in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Maldives.
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Malta
Source: IATA
All flights to Malta have been suspended.
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Nepal
Source: SCMP
The government has cancelled all tourist visas and climbing permits for the 2020 season as coronavirus continues to spread.
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New Zealand
Source:ABC
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new restrictions requiring travellers to be quarantined for 14 days upon entry into the country in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The restrictions apply to all countries except for Pacific nations, and will come into effect at midnight on Sunday (10.00pm AEDT). It also includes any New Zealand citizens or residents returning to the country.
North Korea
Source: Reuters
Closed its borders to all international tourists. Chinese visitors make up the bulk of foreign tourists to North Korea. Also tightened/closed their border with mainland China and Russia.
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Norway
Source: Norwegian Health Directorate
Anyone traveling to Norway from outside the Nordic region must self-isolate for 14 days. The restrictions put in place 12 March 2020 are scheduled to last until 26 March 2020.
Paraguay
Source: IATA
Passengers are not allowed to enter or transit Paraguay.
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Perú
Source: El Pais
14 days mandatory quarantane for people coming from Italy, Spain, France and China.
Qatar
Source: Daiji World
Entry ban for people from Italy, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Syria, Nepal, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, Lebanon and South Korea.
Russia
Source: CNN
Russia has imposed “a high alert regime” in its capital Moscow, requiring Russians returning from China, South Korea, Iran, France, Germany, Italy and Spain to “self-isolate” for 14 days.
Tourist visas for Italians will be suspended from 13 March 2020 onwards, excluding business, humanitarian, service.
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Saudi Arabia
Source: The Guardian
The country suspended all international flights for two weeks, starting on Sunday15 March 2020 until further notice.
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Singapore
Source: Government of Singapore
New visitors with recent travel history to northern Italy (Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) within the past 14 days will be denied entry to, or transit through, Singapore.
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Switzerland
Source: The Guardian
Passengers arriving from Austria, France, Germany or Italy are not allowed to enter Switzerland.
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Thailand
Source: CNN
Thailand has suspended its visa exemption policies for travelers from Hong Kong, South Korea and Italy, while visa on arrival has been stopped for 18 countries: Bulgaria, Bhutan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and China.
Under the new measures, travelers must apply for visas in advance and present a medical certificate proving they are free of coronavirus.
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Turkey
Source: CNN
Passengers who have transited through or been in China, Iran, Iraq, Italy or South Korea in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit through Turkey. Turkish nationals and residents are exempt.
USA
Source: Wall Street Journal
USA travel ban on 28 European countries comes into force!
President Trump suspends incoming travel from the 28 Schengen áreas in Europe (UK and Ireland now included), for 30 days, beginning at 23:59 ET on 13 March 2020.
The official proclamation states that this restriction applies only to foreign nationals traveling to the United States, if they have been to a country within the Schengen area in the past 14 days.
The ban does not apply to for example legal permanent residents and most immediate family members of U.S. citizens. Also, cargo and trading goods are not affected.
Uzbekistan
Source: Wikipedia
The country has implemented quarantine requirements for people who have been in many countries, including the United States, in the 14 days before entering Uzbekistan.
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