Coronavirus: canceled flights, countries banning entry

Countries with restrictions: quarantine, health checks, questionnaires, advice for arrivals from Italy

• Afghanistan, while recalling that travel to Afghanistan in any capacity is discouraged, it is informed that, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (new coronavirus), Afghan authorities have strengthened the health control system at the land borders with China and Iran and at the airports of Kabul, Herat, and Kandahar. The Afghan Ministry of Public Health has adopted a protocol which provides checks on entry for all travelers coming from countries considered at risk, including Italy. The procedure implemented for arrivals at Kabul, Herat, and Kandahar airports and at the land borders with China, Iran, and Pakistan requires travelers to fill out a form or otherwise declare if in the 14 days prior to entry they have visited any of the countries where cases of the New Coronavirus have occurred. If so, they undergo a temperature check and symptom verification before passport control. If symptoms are present, travelers are directed to isolation for a period, for swab testing and possible treatment, at hospitals designated by the Ministry of Public Health; alternatively, they may opt for repatriation (if the airline accepts them on board). Asymptomatic travelers are instead invited to observe a 14-day self-isolation period at their home.(5 March)
• Algeria, thermal and health checks are carried out at the airport. Suspected cases are subject to isolation and transfer to a dedicated hospital facility. In case of a positive test, Algerian authorities provide for quarantine and enhanced medical monitoring in specialized facilities for a period of 14 days.(12 March)
• Anguilla, 14-day quarantine for all those arriving from Italy at isolation centers identified by local authorities.(4 March)
• Aruba, Italian travelers are subjected to screening and quarantine only in case of symptoms compatible with Covid-19 or positivity at controls.(2 March)
• Austria, in force until the next 3 April. The country’s borders will remain open, although subject to checks. People coming from Italy by land can enter the country provided they have a medical certificate (issued no more than four days prior) certifying a negative Coronavirus test. Air traffic with Italy is suspended while passenger trains are only allowed to transit through Austria without stopping. People coming from Italy who have their main or secondary residence or habitual domicile in Austria are equated with Austrian citizens and can freely return to Austria from Italy, provided they agree to undergo a 14-day quarantine. Travelers intending only to cross Austria (for example, those intending to reach Munich from South Tyrol) may do so even without the above-mentioned medical certificate, provided that transit through Austrian territory occurs without stops. Cross-border workers and diplomatic staff are exempt from these restrictions. Freight traffic by rail and road is also exempt from restrictions. The related drivers may be subject to health checks (in particular, body temperature control). (11 March)
• Azerbaijan, suspension, for 45 days, of the ASAN VISA electronic visa portal. Foreign citizens intending to visit Azerbaijan are therefore required to apply for a visa at the diplomatic-consular representations of Azerbaijan. In addition, travelers coming from countries with a high presence of COVID-19 infections, including Italy, must present a medical certificate confirming negativity to the virus in order to obtain the visa. This requirement is also requested for those who have visited at-risk countries in the 14 days prior to their trip to Azerbaijan. For travelers arriving in Azerbaijan, local authorities may impose mandatory quarantine or home isolation for 14 days, based on case-by-case assessments. (12 March)
• Bangladesh, temperature control for all travelers arriving in the country (airports, ports, and land borders). Upon arrival in the country, travelers coming from Italy must fill out a declaration regarding their health status and contacts in the country (phone number, address, duration of stay), to be handed over to border officials. If symptoms compatible with COVID-19 are present upon arrival in Bangladesh, travelers will be directed to designated hospital facilities. In absence of symptoms, mandatory home quarantine for 14 days is still required. The possibility for citizens of these countries to obtain visas directly at the airport has also been suspended. Therefore, to go to Bangladesh it is necessary to apply for a visa at the competent diplomatic-consular authority and obtain a certificate certifying no coronavirus infection. For those who already have a valid visa issued by diplomatic-consular representations of Bangladesh and come from one of the indicated countries, a health certificate confirming the absence of coronavirus infection may still be requested.(9 March)
• Barbados, all passengers coming from Italy will be subjected to a mandatory and monitored 14-day quarantine. All passengers will undergo this measure, even those showing no symptoms (e.g., fever), and any decision will be at the discretion of the local health staff present at the airport.(7 March)
• Belgium, all travel and travel for tourism abroad as well as within the national territory should be avoided. The WHO declaration classifying COVID-19 as a “pandemic” is causing the adoption of restrictive measures (suspension of air traffic, ban on entry, border refusals, mandatory quarantine, health checks) by all countries worldwide, with little or no prior notice. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL/MOVEMENTS not motivated by work reasons, proven necessity, or health reasons. (13 March)
• Benin, mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entering the territory of Benin for all foreign and Beninese citizens coming from countries with high COVID-19 spread, including Italy (entire national territory). Upon arrival at Cotonou International Airport, local health officials will escort travelers from risk areas to the designated quarantine location: it is allowed to carry it out at one’s own home or a hotel of one’s choice, if these are deemed adequate by the competent authorities. Alternatively, the Beninese government has identified 10 hotel facilities that accept people in quarantine. To isolate and possibly treat people showing symptoms, a health facility has been set up in Cotonou, while additional structures are being developed in Calavi and Natitingou.(March 12)
• Belarus, onboard the aircraft, body temperature is measured and a questionnaire is filled out in which the passenger must provide a series of information to facilitate possible tracing in case symptoms of the virus appear. Upon arrival at Minsk airport, all passengers coming from Italy are tested to verify possible coronavirus infection. The test result is usually communicated the next day (only in case of a positive test). In case of a positive result, quarantine measures in local health facilities are foreseen. At the discretion of local health authorities, the passenger may undergo periodic health checks during the 14 days following entry into the country. These procedures also apply to Italian passengers or those coming from Italy in transit to a third country.(March 12)
• Bolivia, health checks at airports and temporary suspension of air connections with Europe starting at 11:59 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020. (March 13))
• Botswana, all travelers arriving from countries affected by coronavirus, including Italy, will be imposed a 14-day quarantine at their place of residence (for tourists, their respective hotels, lodges, etc.). Health authorities from various districts will carry out controls.(March 14)
• Brazil, controls on incoming flights at São Paulo International Airport, which include boarding by some agency inspectors, asking a series of public health questions, particularly to the crew, and the reading by the onboard staff to passengers, before disembarkation, of an informational message recalling preventive measures to avoid disease transmission and the necessity to consult a doctor if symptoms such as fever, cough, or respiratory difficulties occur.(March 3)
• Bulgaria, all passengers arriving from all Italian Regions (symptomatic and asymptomatic) are required upon arrival to fill out a questionnaire in the presence of a health inspector, declaring their personal details and whether they feel symptoms. All passengers are invited to observe quarantine at their residence in the country. The only direct flights still active are connections between Sofia and Rome Fiumicino operated by Alitalia with a frequency of 2-3 flights per week. Further changes in air traffic to/from Italy are possible.(March 12)
• Burundi, 14-day quarantine, at a facility designated by local authorities and at their expense. (March 9))
• Canada, the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have adopted the measure of 14-day self-isolation (starting from the date of arrival in the country) for all travelers coming from Italy. The Canadian Health Agency, from March 12, requires notification of presence to health authorities within 24 hours of arrival in the country, for all travelers, regardless of origin (thus also if coming from Italy), and to observe a 14-day self-isolation period during which to monitor one’s health status. (March 11))
• Chad, travelers from China, South Korea, and Italy must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine at a local public or private health facility (in this latter case, at the traveler’s expense). Alternatively, these travelers can opt, at their own expense, for quarantine at a local hotel.(February 28)
• Chile, it is mandatory for all passengers entering Chile by air to sign a sworn declaration on their travel history over the last month. On March 10, 2020, the Chilean Ministry of Health announced that all passengers arriving in Chile who have previously been in Italy or Spain must remain in isolation for 14 days starting from their exit date from one of these countries. Compliance with this measure will be monitored by the Chilean health authority.(March 10)
• China, in the Chinese province of Hubei, it is recommended to avoid all travel to that province. Furthermore, due to measures implemented by local Authorities to contain the coronavirus, it is advised to postpone unnecessary travel to the rest of the Country. In many cities of the People’s Republic of China, starting from Beijing, Authorities are introducing stringent movement restriction measures. These include the obligation to observe 14 days of self-quarantine at home for all citizens, including foreigners, arriving both from abroad and other Chinese locations. The adoption of such measures is evolving and, in some cases, Municipalities are introducing mandatory quarantine, including in dedicated facilities, for nationals coming from our Country or its areas considered at risk. Considering the differences in the implementation of restrictive measures among various Chinese Municipalities, it is recommended to visit the website of the relevant Consulate for specific information. The Italian authorities, on January 30, ordered the suspension of direct air traffic with the People’s Republic of China, including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao. The provision also applies to Taiwan. For information on your flight, before going to the airport, it is recommended to contact directly the airline or travel agency.(March 7)
• Cyprus, all persons arriving from abroad to Cyprus who have stayed in Italy in the last 14 days will be placed under mandatory quarantine, under medical supervision, at their residence in Cyprus or, alternatively, at facilities managed by the Ministry of Health of Cyprus. Controls will be carried out at the airport medical posts. Those arriving by ship will be required to remain in their cabin.(March 10)
• Colombia, until May 30, 2020, with the possibility of early revocation or extension, has ordered mandatory preventive health isolation for travelers coming from or who have stayed in Italy during the last 14 days. A progressive, rapid reduction of air traffic to Italy is being registered.(March 12)
• Congo, all travelers coming from Italy, France, China, South Korea, or Iran must undergo quarantine in a facility designated by the local authorities.(March 4)
• Ivory Coast, temperature control for all arriving passengers. In case of symptoms compatible with COVID-19, local authorities may order isolation as a precautionary measure. An isolation unit equipped with a 24-hour active intervention team has also been reactivated.(February 25)
• Croatia, all citizens coming from Italian territory will be subjected to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a facility designated from time to time by Croatian authorities. Citizens coming from the entire territory of China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore will be required to observe a 14-day home self-isolation.(March 10)
• Cuba, health protocol for passengers coming from Italy. Upon arrival at the airport, travelers undergo remote body temperature checks through temperature scanners. If even one of the typical COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever, phlegm, or cough) is detected, the passenger will be transferred directly to a specialized center for further assessments. If the traveler shows no symptoms, they may enter national territory and continue according to their travel itinerary. At the discretion of Cuban Authorities, the traveler from Italy may also be subjected for two weeks to a non-invasive monitoring and control regime.(February 28)
• Ecuador, all travelers from countries with significant COVID-19 cases (including Italy) will be required to observe a mandatory 14-day home quarantine. The same measure applies to travelers heading to the Galapagos Islands.(March 12)
• Egypt, introduction of medical checks for all passengers arriving from Italy. Medical checks consist of body temperature measurement and, if the patient has a high fever, urgent hospital admission and subsequent isolation. Completion of a card with passenger data and residence contacts in Egypt is also required.(March 12)
• United Arab Emirates, for all passengers coming from Italy, home quarantine (at a hotel or home) for a period of 14 days. From March 12 until April 3, 2020, with different modalities depending on the destinations in Italy, Emirates airline has also temporarily suspended flights from Dubai.(March 13)
• Eritrea, quarantine for 14 days for all those arriving from Italy at a designated hospital facility called ‘Villaggio Community Hospital’ located on the outskirts of Asmara. (February 28)
• Estonia, Estonian authorities recommend that people who have traveled to China or the Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, and Emilia Romagna regions pay special attention to any symptoms compatible with COVID-19 within 14 days following their arrival in Estonia. Estonian authorities advise this category of people to work and study from home, where possible, during the two weeks following their return to Estonia. If symptoms develop, the Terviseamet Health Office suggests contacting healthcare personnel. Among the health checks provided, Estonian authorities have decided to install body temperature sensors also at borders, including land borders for monitoring travelers on buses and trains. Car checks are not provided. (March 6)
• Ethiopia, health screening for body temperature measurement of all passengers arriving at Bole International Airport. Additionally, travelers arriving from countries with active COVID-19 outbreaks, including Italy, are required to self-isolate at home and avoid social contacts for a period of 14 days. During the isolation period, health authorities will conduct active monitoring with daily calls to check the traveler’s health condition. The COVID-19 emergency unit at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute is reachable 24 hours a day from Ethiopia at the following number: 8335. In case of suspected infection, foreign citizens may be placed in quarantine (the duration is determined on a case-by-case basis according to diagnosis) at designated isolation centers.  (March 12)
• Philippines, at Cebu International Airport, airport authorities may order that Italian travelers arriving be placed under mandatory supervised quarantine, unless they can prove they have not been in Italy in the last 14 days. (March 12)
• France, monitor temperature, reduce non-essential outings (such as cinema, restaurant, parties) and avoid places where contact with vulnerable groups is possible (hospitalized patients, pregnant women, elderly people), wash hands regularly. Other measures include the cancellation of some events and the closure of various public places (including museums). For now, travelers arriving in France from Italy are not subject to any special measures. In case of fever, cough, or breathing difficulties, it is recommended to contact the SAMU center (Tel. 15 free number) and not to go directly to the doctor or emergency room. Those living with people who have tested positive for COVID-19 must observe a 14-day home quarantine. (March 11)
• Gabon, ban on entry into its territory for all travelers arriving from China. Gabon authorities might adopt, with little or no notice, further restrictive measures (from mandatory quarantine in local healthcare facilities to border denial) also regarding travelers coming from Italy. It is recommended to monitor this site and check with your airline the actual possibility of boarding before traveling. (March 6)
• Georgia, foreign travelers arriving/transiting (including connecting flights) from countries classified by WHO as epidemic risk areas (including Italy) within the previous 14 days will undergo intensive medical checks at the border crossing and must in any case submit to a mandatory 14-day quarantine period. Alternatively, foreigners can present a laboratory test (PCR) carried out in the country of origin or transit to prove the absence of virus positivity. (March 6)
• Germany, those who are in the country and who in the last 14 days have been in contact with persons proven to be infected by coronavirus should immediately contact the competent health authorities by phone, regardless of symptom onset. Those who have traveled in the same period to areas considered at risk, including Italy, without regional distinctions, are advised to stay prudently at home and avoid unnecessary contact with others. The German health authorities emphasize that these are non-binding recommendations and voluntary self-isolation. If acute respiratory symptoms appear, such persons are advised to contact local health authorities by phone. German authorities have also announced that travelers from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, and Italy will have to provide their data and traveled routes via a special disembarkation card (Aussteigerkarte), so they can be quickly contacted if necessary. Air traffic from Germany to Italy is however undergoing strong reductions. Some companies such as Lufthansa and Alitalia are still operating. Ryanair announced it will operate until Friday, March 13. Connections still active may, however, undergo rapid changes. It is recommended to contact the airline for information on your ticket and flight status. Travel by train from Germany to Italy via neighboring countries (Switzerland and Austria) is still possible. These connections may also undergo changes with little or no notice. Car transit through Switzerland is allowed, unless changes occur. It should be noted that some car rental companies currently do not allow renting a car in Germany and returning it in Italy. (March 12)
• Ghana, for passengers arriving at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, thermal screening is expected and, for passengers showing suspicious symptoms, a designated area has been identified where those passengers will be held pending results of necessary health checks. Arriving travelers will also be asked to provide a self-declaration on their health status, to be delivered to border authorities. (March 9)
• Djibouti, health screening for body temperature measurement of all arriving passengers at Djibouti International Airport, with additional checks for passengers coming from China. In case of suspected infection, foreign citizens may be placed in quarantine (the duration is determined case by case based on diagnosis), with consequent difficulty leaving the country. (March 4)
• Greece, on February 25, 2020, a legislative measure was issued granting the Government the authority to provide for and introduce, if necessary, appropriate health checks for citizens arriving from areas with a high spread of Covid-19 and for all persons for whom there are reasonable suspicions that they may transmit the disease directly or indirectly. Suspected cases will be subject to isolation and transfer to a hospital facility designated by the Greek Ministry of Health. So far, the adoption of the measure has not resulted in the concrete implementation of such measures for travelers arriving from Italy. Nationals intending to travel to Greece or already in the country are advised to carefully monitor the indications of the local Authorities, strictly adhere to the instructions of the local health authorities and the recommendations published on the website of the Hellenic National Health Organization (https://eody.gov.gr). In case of symptoms attributable, according to the competent health authorities, to coronavirus, it is recommended to contact a doctor or the National Health Organization in Greece (dedicated coronavirus number 1135, general numbers +30 210 521200 or +30 210 5212054). On March 9, the Greek Authorities suspended all flights connecting Greece and the following Italian Regions: Emilia Romagna, Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto. The only direct flights still active are the connections between Athens and Rome Fiumicino operated by Alitalia (one flight per day). Further changes in air traffic to/from Italy are possible. It is recommended to check directly with the airline regarding the status of your flight.(March 12)
• Guinea, mandatory quarantine for all travelers coming from Italy.(March 8)
• Guinea-Bissau, temperature control at Bissau International Airport. Health authorities have also established that, in the presence of symptoms, arriving passengers will be transferred to the local WHO offices for appropriate treatment. Some airlines have reduced their flight operations and/or suspended certain routes to Italy.(March 11)
• Equatorial Guinea, entry ban for travelers coming from: China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy and Singapore. Local authorities specified that the restriction will remain in effect, according to the communication from the Equatorial Guinea Authorities, until the World Health Organization declares the Covid-19 epidemic under control.March 9)
• Honduras, any traveler, Honduran citizen or foreigner, coming from countries with a high number of COVID-19 infection cases, such as Italy, must provide precise information about their travel history in the last 30 days (indicating countries visited or also just transit countries), follow the instructions of the local authorities, which may impose case-by-case health checks, quarantine or home isolation. Furthermore, from March 11, all citizens of the aforementioned countries (including Italian citizens) arriving in Honduras by air, sea or land must self-isolate for a period of 14 days.March 12)
• Hong Kong, all those who in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Hong Kong have visited Italy (without distinction between single regions), whether residents or non-residents of Hong Kong, will be subject to mandatory quarantine lasting 14 days at government-designated centers. The mandatory quarantine measure applies without exception and cannot be carried out at home if residents, nor in a hotel if visitors. There are also entry restrictions for Italian travelers who will arrive in Hong Kong by March 12.(March 10)
• Iran, all passengers arriving from and departing to Iran must undergo mandatory health checks at the borders. In Tehran, the first check is carried out at Imam Khomeini airport. The initial examination consists of: temperature check and assessment of any symptoms. In suspicious cases, a further clinical examination will be carried out and information about recent movements will be requested. Outgoing passengers can request a health certificate after screening if in good health. The certificate of good health will be valid for one day (the day of travel). Name, passport number, flight itinerary, and residence address will be recorded and then signed and stamped by the border health authority. There are English-speaking health operators at the airport health screening unit. The entire control procedure lasts about 10 minutes and is free.(March 5)
• Ireland, in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 (new coronavirus), the Irish Government issues some recommendations to those who have been in one of the affected areas within the last 14 days before arriving in the country, which currently include China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Iran, and the four Italian regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Piedmont. In particular, anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection is invited to self-isolate and contact their general practitioner. The same is requested for those who, in the last 14 days, have been in close contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases or have visited a health facility where COVID-19 patients have been admitted. Those who have traveled to one of the mentioned affected areas in the past 14 days and do not present symptoms do not have to self-isolate but are still invited to contact the Irish health service.(March 10)
• Kenya, for travelers from Italy, local authorities, in the event of detection of symptoms compatible with COVID-19, may impose further health checks and quarantine measures, or immediate return to Italy, with the possibility of extending such measures to those who traveled on the same vehicle. To facilitate border controls, local authorities advise, where possible, to have a medical certificate, translated into English, certifying the absence of coronavirus infection. These provisions may be revised by local authorities, including in a more restrictive sense, depending on how the situation evolves. Local authorities have also decided, from March 3, 2020, the suspension of direct flights from Northern Italy (Verona and Milan) to the city of Mombasa. Kenya Airways (KQ) decided on March 12 to suspend the direct flight to/from Rome, also suspending the connection via Geneva. This suspension is in effect until the end of next April. Therefore, no direct flights with Italy are operational anymore, neither by the national airline nor charter flights direct to the coast.(March 12)
• Kosovo, specialized personnel visually check arriving travelers for symptoms such as high fever, cough, or respiratory problems and evaluate whether to subject them to further health examinations. Authorities have also ordered the suspension of flights on the Pristina-Verona route, as well as the suspension of all air and land connections with France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.(March 12)
• Latvia, local authorities require passengers arriving on flights from Milan, Bergamo, Venice, and Verona to complete, at the airport, a form issued by the local Center for Disease Prevention and Control, indicating the Region of origin, places recently visited, as well as the intended duration and place of stay in Latvia. Furthermore, minors returning from the specified areas must spend 14 days at home and may only return to schools by presenting a certificate from their family doctor. (March 9)
• Liberia, all passengers arriving at the country’s airport are subjected to checks by a medical team, before border controls. Travelers from Italy will be directed to specific facilities identified by local authorities. (March 9)
• Lithuania, people coming from the Italian regions of Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna will be checked still on board the plane (temperature will be taken, general health condition assessed), their contact details will be collected so that operators from the National Health Center can contact them for the following two weeks to monitor their health status. All travelers who in the two weeks before arriving in Lithuania visited not only China but also the aforementioned Northern Italian regions are invited to fill in the form available on the National Health Center website and to avoid close social contacts for two weeks. (February 25)
• Luxembourg, if COVID-19 symptoms are present (fever, cough, breathing difficulties), it is necessary to immediately contact the toll-free number 8002 8080 (and thus not spontaneously go to hospital) to be guided to the most appropriate medical facility, indicating to the operator any stays or transits in risk areas or contacts with people coming from areas already affected by the contagion. (March 10)
• Macedonia, special questionnaire will be submitted to passengers by border police or customs officials to identify any risk factors (starting from origin or transit through the areas most affected by the epidemic). If a subject shows suspicious symptoms or has had potential contacts with sick people, they will undergo specific health tests conducted by specialized medical personnel in specially equipped facilities at airports or borders. Any confirmed COVID-19 infection cases will be treated according to a protocol providing isolation at public hospitals in Skopje, Veles, Shtip, and Gostivar. The local Minister of Health announced the introduction of a new control measure reserved for all passengers arriving on direct flights from the Italian airports of Milan Malpensa and Treviso (routes operated by WizzAir): passengers will be required to fill out, directly on board the aircraft, a ‘health tracking form’ where contact information and place of stay during the visit in North Macedonia must be reported. (March 4)
• Malawi, health protection measures including a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving from high-risk countries, including Italy, carried out as self-isolation at their own address/home with random health checks, or transfer to a specially arranged isolation facility in case of symptoms. (March 2)
• Malta, suspension of all passenger traffic, air and maritime, to and from Italy. Consequently, all flights and docking permits for cruise ships coming from Italy are suspended. (March 11)
• Morocco, suspension of air and maritime traffic to/from Italy. It is recommended to contact your airline for information on the status of your trip before going to the airport/port.   (March 10)
• Martinique, passengers arriving in Martinique from countries affected by the spread of coronavirus will receive an informational brochure from local Authorities regarding behaviors to adopt and what to do in case of symptoms. Should travelers develop flu-like symptoms during their stay, they are invited to remain at their residence and contact number 15. Local authorities recommend not to go in person to a clinic or emergency room. Starting March 12, ships with more than 1000 (one thousand) people on board (passengers and crew) will no longer be authorized to dock on the island of Martinique in compliance with French provisions prohibiting gatherings exceeding 1000 people. (March 13)
• Mauritania, mandatory 14-day quarantine for all those arriving from Italy. Alternatively, they can immediately return to the country of origin. (March 3)
• Mexico, all travel and movement for tourism abroad as well as within the national territory should be avoided. The WHO declaration classifying COVID-19 as a “pandemic” is causing all countries worldwide to adopt restrictive measures (suspension of air traffic, entry bans, border returns, mandatory quarantine, health checks) with little or no notice. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL/MOVEMENTS not motivated by work reasons, proven necessity, or health reasons. (13 March)
• Myanmar, introduced some restrictive measures, including enhanced controls at the three international airports (Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw). Some airlines have canceled flights from transit countries to Italy. (10 March)
• Monaco, fiduciary quarantine is required for workers coming from the same areas considered at risk. (28 February)
• Mozambique, mandatory home quarantine (with periodic checks by Health Authorities), for a period of 14 days, for all passengers arriving from Italy. (5 March)
• Nepal, from 14 March and until 30 April 2020, the issuance of ‘visa-on-arrival’ (visas on arrival at the border) is suspended for all foreign citizens. all travel and movement for tourism abroad as well as within the national territory should be avoided. The WHO declaration classifying COVID-19 as a “pandemic” is causing all countries worldwide to adopt restrictive measures (suspension of air traffic, entry bans, border returns, mandatory quarantine, health checks) with little or no notice. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL/MOVEMENTS not motivated by work reasons, proven necessity, or health reasons. (13 March)
• Nicaragua, at border checkpoints, travelers entering from countries at coronavirus risk, including Italy, are asked some questions (personal data, travel history, length of stay in the risk country, health conditions). If Italian citizens or foreigners coming from Italy entering Nicaragua show symptoms compatible with COVID-19, they will be treated and isolated pending the results of the COVID-19 test. (29 February)
• Niger, quarantine at their home, with two daily control visits by local doctors. (11 March)
• Nigeria, questionnaire for those arriving from Italy. Local authorities may impose further restrictive measures on travelers from these countries (including Italy), even with little notice. (4 March)
• Norway, preventive quarantine for 14 days, regardless of whether coronavirus symptoms are present or not. This measure is retroactive for all arrivals since 27 February. Additionally, anyone arriving in the country who is not a Norwegian citizen or from another Scandinavian country and is not resident in Norway may be asked by border authorities to immediately return to their country of origin. (13 March)
• New Zealand, for travelers arriving from Italy, no entry restrictions apply but it is required to self-isolate, minimizing contact with others after arrival in New Zealand for 14 days. This provision comes into effect from 13 March (local time). Travelers from Italy must also register compulsorily with the Ministry of Health healthline (0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for foreign SIMs). The self-isolation obligation applies to those who have left the country in the 14 days prior to arrival in New Zealand, including those already in New Zealand. (11 March)
• Palestine, individuals entering the Palestinian Territories from Italy will be subjected to quarantine at specialized centers. This quarantine is set for 14 days from the date of departure from the indicated countries. Regarding measures adopted by the Israeli Authorities concerning the prohibition of entry into Israel, it is noted the high risk for those who are in Israel and travel to the Palestinian Territories, of not being readmitted to Israel upon return. The absolute recommendation to avoid traveling to Gaza remains in place, as measures that may be adopted in the Strip cannot be predicted nor can the risk of not being readmitted to Israel be excluded.  Bethlehem: following the report of initial COVID-19 infection cases in the Bethlehem Governorate also within the Territories, restrictive measures have been adopted on site, in particular in the area of the Bethlehem Governorate which has been closed.  (7 March)
• Panama, a 14-day home surveillance period for all travelers arriving from Italy, during which health authorities will conduct in-person and/or telephone checks aimed at monitoring health conditions. (3 March)
• Peru, 14-day quarantine for all passengers coming from Italy. Suspension of air traffic arriving from Europe. (13 March)
• French Polynesia, cruise ship stops in French Polynesia suspended. This decision is effective immediately and until April 11, 2020, with the possibility of extension.  For all travelers who transited or visited, within 30 days prior to arrival, Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia Romagna regions, a medical certificate is required, issued no more than 5 days before arrival in French Polynesia, certifying that they show no signs of viral infection before departure, regardless of the port of embarkation. (12 March)
• Poland, although not currently considering adopting generalized quarantine measures for those returning from northern Italian regions, nonetheless recommend that those who have been anywhere in Italy in the last 14 days before arriving in Poland adopt self-monitoring measures, immediately contacting an epidemiological health center if suspicious symptoms appear or in the event of suspected contact with coronavirus-infected individuals. Regarding Polish airports, body temperature controls on passengers have been increased. Passengers may also be asked to provide their contact details. If suspicious symptoms are found, the Polish health authority may adopt the most appropriate measures. Similar controls will be arranged at Poland’s borders for travelers entering the country by land, train, and sea.  (9 March)
• Portugal, travelers arriving in Portugal from Italy or other active virus transmission areas may be asked to fill out a form providing contacts, addresses, and useful information on visited areas, allowing the local Ministry of Health to trace the traveler if necessary. (10 March)
• United Kingdom, the British Government recommends those entering the UK from Iran, the Italian municipalities subject to restrictive ordinances, the “special attention zones” in South Korea, or Hubei Province to remain inside their homes, avoiding contact with the outside world, and to contact the NHS 111 number even if they do not present COVID-19 symptoms, to provide information about their travel history. For those entering the UK from the rest of Italy, from the rest of China, Hong Kong and Macao Administrative Regions, Thailand, Japan, other areas of South Korea, Myanmar, Cambodia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia within 14 days before arrival in the UK, if flu-like symptoms develop, local authorities also recommend staying home and contacting 111 to report travel history. (11 March)
• Czech Republic, Prague airport has special scanners for body temperature measurement. Monitoring measures will also be adopted for passengers arriving by train from higher-risk regions, similar to those at airports. Starting March 6, residents of the Czech Republic returning from any Italian region must undergo mandatory quarantine, under penalty of a heavy fine (three million Crowns, equivalent to over 110,000 euros). (6 March)
• Central African Republic, based on any health screenings and travel history checks, local authorities reserve the right to impose a 14-day home quarantine period on arriving travelers. (9 March)
• Democratic Republic of the Congo, all passengers arriving at international airports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, regardless of origin, are subject to preventive controls. For anyone showing signs of fever, quarantine in local public hospitals is required. (February 25)
• Dominican Republic, In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), local authorities have announced that health checks for arriving passengers will be strengthened, in particular through public health questionnaires and sworn statements about travel history. Incoming travelers who exhibit symptoms compatible with COVID-19 will undergo further health examinations. (February 29)
• San Marino Republic, preventive measures valid for 90 days starting from February 22. For all those returning from contagion areas, a “fiduciary quarantine” obligation has been established, with mandatory isolation inside one’s own home and prohibition of any contact for 20 days. Those arriving in San Marino who, within the previous twenty days, regardless of nationality, have stayed and/or transited in risk areas as identified by the WHO, or have had close contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases, must notify the “Interforce Operations Center” whose contacts have been made public. They are forbidden from directly accessing healthcare facilities, especially Emergency Rooms and Health Centers. Furthermore, accommodation facilities in San Marino are required to immediately register overnight stays in the web application “alloggiati” at check-in and not within the subsequent 24 hours as normally required. (March 1)
• Romania, Romanian citizens arriving in the country through land border points, coming from or having traveled in Italy, are placed in institutional quarantine within the border district territory or in home self-isolation, depending on their area of origin. Access of foreign citizens arriving in Romania from Italy, China, Iran, South Korea, regardless of the means of transport used, is allowed only under the condition of mandatory quarantine or self-isolation, depending on the case. The above decisions are valid until March 31, with the possibility of extension. (March 9)
• Rwanda, every passenger coming from Italy will be registered and undergo daily monitoring for 14 days, with costs borne by the traveler. (March 9)
• Saint Lucia, any traveler who has been (even just in transit) in Italy in the 14 days prior to arrival in Saint Lucia will be subject to a 14-day quarantine regime. (February 27)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, all travelers who have stayed in or come from Italy in the 14 days before entering the country will be subject to a 14-day quarantine regime. (March 4)
• Samoa, travelers coming from (or transiting through) Italy will be admitted into the country only if they have spent 14 days of quarantine in a country where no coronavirus cases have occurred and possess a medical certificate (no older than 3 days) excluding infection. Finally, cruise ships are prohibited from disembarking in the country. (February 25)
• Senegal, control measures at Dakar international airport (temperature scanner). In the presence of symptoms compatible with COVID-19, local health authorities may order quarantine in one of Dakar’s hospitals. It should be noted that some airlines have reduced their flight operations and/or suspended some routes to Italy. (March 11)
• Sierra Leone, foreign travelers who have stayed in Italy within 14 days prior to arrival in the country will be subject to a 14-day quarantine regime. (March 8)
• Slovakia, at Bratislava airport, enhanced screening is carried out on all passengers arriving from Italy. Every passenger aboard flights bound for Slovakia must fill out a form to allow identification and traceability even after landing in the country. In addition to the obligation to complete the above-described paper form, onboard personnel will report to airport authorities passengers showing flu-like symptoms, who may then be hospitalized for checks at a dedicated healthcare facility. (March 6)
• Slovenia, six checkpoints have been established in the border area of road connections with the Italian Republic at the following border crossings: Fusine / Rateče, Stupizza / Robič, Sant’Andrea / Vrtojba, Fernetti / Fernetiči, Pese / Krvavi potok, Rabuiese / Škofije. All other road connections between the Republic of Slovenia and the Italian Republic have been closed. Passenger rail transport between the Republic of Slovenia and the Italian Republic has been suspended. Entry into the Republic of Slovenia of persons who are not Slovenian citizens or do not have permanent or temporary registered residence in the Republic of Slovenia is permitted only if they present a medical certificate, no older than three days, declaring a negative result on the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) test. If the traveler does not provide the above proof, entry to the Republic of Slovenia will be allowed only if the body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius and there are no clear signs of upper respiratory tract infection (cough, runny nose, shortness of breath). A ban on the entry of freight vehicles from Italy has also been ordered, except for loads destined for Slovenia and medical and essential supplies destined for third countries.(March 13)
• Sri Lanka“Visa on arrival” (visas granted upon arrival at the airport) are suspended. Any traveler intending to enter Sri Lanka, regardless of origin and nationality, must therefore already be in possession of a visa before traveling. A mandatory 14-day quarantine in government facilities has also been ordered for travelers coming from or transiting through Italy, Iran, or South Korea. This measure involves transferring passengers arriving or in transit from Italy to a specifically identified quarantine facility in Batticaloa, about 5 hours from the airport. Passengers showing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 will instead be transferred to hospital for assessments and treatment. A disembarkation ban will also be applied to all cruise ship passengers, regardless of their nationality or origin.(March 12)
• Switzerland, restrictions on air and rail connections with Italy. In particular, the suspension of all Swiss Air flights to/from Italy is noted, as well as the suspension of Easyjet flights until early April. Alitalia has also reduced the number of flights, leaving only one flight per day between Geneva and Rome Fiumicino and one between Zurich and Rome Fiumicino operational. It is recommended to check with the airline the status of your flight. Regarding rail connections, from March 12 to April 5, SBB has reduced routes to Milan (those to Venice have been canceled). On the Gotthard axis, three of the nine pairs of trains serving the Zurich-Milan route will run only up to Chiasso. On the Simplon axis, reductions affect two of the seven pairs of trains (Geneva/Basel-Milan) which will run only between Geneva and Brig and between Basel and Brig respectively.March 12)
• South Africa, all passengers on flights direct from Italy will undergo temperature checks by onboard scanners before disembarkation, and will be asked about their itinerary and place of origin (particularly for travelers from Italian regions with more cases). They must be able to provide a contact in South Africa and will be given emergency numbers and instructions in case they develop flu-like symptoms, for which they may be quarantined for fourteen days according to local health authorities’ instructions. Airport authorities have also increased checks on medical-health certificates, including those relating to other diseases.(March 6)
• South Sudan, health screening for body temperature detection of all passengers arriving at Juba International Airport. In case of suspected infection, foreign nationals may be placed in quarantine (duration decided case by case according to diagnosis).(February 18)
• Taiwan, every traveler entering Taiwan from Italy must undergo a 14-day home quarantine. Furthermore, until April 29, Taiwan will maintain air connections only with Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Chengdu and has extended the ban on tourist visits from the People’s Republic of China until April 30.(February 27)
• Tanzania, screening of all passengers arriving at international airports and Zanzibar port. All persons showing suspicious symptoms are tested for coronavirus and if positive may be quarantined.(March 6)
• Thailand, temporarily the obligation of visa for Italian citizens wishing to travel to Thailand, replacing the visa exemption regime for tourist stays up to 30 days. Additionally, persons coming from Italy, even without symptoms, must undergo self-quarantine at their home (or hotel) for 14 days.(March 13)
• Tunisia, regarding airports, all passengers arriving from Italy will be disembarked at Terminal 2 of Tunis airport. All travelers arriving in Tunisia from risk areas, including Italy, are required to fill out a health and travel personal information form and are subject to home quarantine with active surveillance by the Ministry of Health for 14 days, as well as the use of personal protective equipment. The Minister of Health has reminded that failure to comply with health authority quarantine instructions is subject to criminal penalties, from paying a fine of 120 dinars (about 40 euros) to six months imprisonment. Suspected cases will be isolated in health facilities and transferred to dedicated hospitals. For information and reporting suspected cases, call number 190. Passengers from risk areas will be asked to download an app at the airport (QR code posted on arrival posters) through which they must complete a form. Identified passengers will automatically receive an informative SMS and a follow-up on compliance with self-isolation and health status evolution. Only those who do not reply to the SMS will be contacted by phone. Those without a smartphone will be assisted at the airport by staff equipped to complete the online form. Due to a significant reduction in flight bookings, Alitalia and Tunisair airlines are adjusting the current frequencies of direct flights from Italy. Tunisian authorities have also suspended all passenger connections to and from Italian ports until further notice. The communication also clarifies that, in case of violation of these measures, the port authority will forbid docking to any ship.(March 11)
• Turkey, passengers arriving in Turkey who have traveled in Italy within the last 14 days may be refused entry at the border.(March 2nd)
• Ukraine, in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ukrainian health authorities have ordered body temperature checks (“screening”) for all people coming from countries where cases of infection have been registered, including Italy, through land borders and international airports, where mobile epidemiological units have been set up. Upon arrival in Ukraine, health authorities may advise people coming from the aforementioned countries, as a precautionary measure and exclusively on a voluntary basis, to consider self-isolation for a period of 14 days. People showing symptoms of the disease will be placed in temporary isolation and under observation to be possibly transferred to infectious disease wards of specialized Ukrainian hospitals.(March 11th)
• Uganda, travelers in category 1, such as Italy, will be subjected to a 14-day quarantine, at the traveler’s expense, at a healthcare facility designated by local Authorities. Two centers have been identified in Entebbe (Kazuri Medical Centre at the airport and Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital) and one in Naguru (Naguru Regional Referral Hospital).(March 7th)
• Uruguay, any traveler arriving in the country showing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 (in particular fever, cough, and respiratory difficulties) will undergo medical checks upon arrival in Uruguay. Suspected cases will be managed in dedicated facilities, without requiring a quarantine period, but keeping affected individuals in isolation for the time necessary to perform the prescribed laboratory tests.(February 29th)
• Uzbekistan, passengers arriving from Italy who come to Uzbekistan anyway (including indirect flights) will be subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine in a dedicated facility.(March 1st)
• Vietnam, the possibility to use the e-visa portal to obtain a visa has been suspended. Visas and residence permits already granted remain valid, and holders can therefore enter the country, provided they undergo the mandatory quarantine if arriving from or transiting through Italy within 14 days prior to entering the country. Everyone entering the country must complete a specific health declaration. For further information and updates please consult the health section of the information sheet and the Coronavirus Focus on the homepage of this website.(March 10th)
• Zambia, a 14-day quarantine applies to travelers arriving from at-risk countries, including Italy, carried out either as self-isolation at their residence/home with random health checks, or transfer to an isolation facility specially prepared in case of symptoms. (March 2nd)
• Zimbabwe, thermo scanners have been activated for measuring the body temperature of travelers coming from countries where cases of COVID-19 infection have been registered. These travelers are also advised, although it is not a mandatory requirement, to present a medical certificate stating negativity to COVID-19 and to observe a 14-day home self-quarantine period. Such measures may change, even becoming more restrictive, with little or no prior notice.March 9th)

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