Vaccination Updates
Japan introduces strict quarantine rules for travellers from India, Romania, US and Greece
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron, Japan adds India, Greece, Romania and four US states under strict quarantine vigilance
Mauritius removed from France’s ‘scarlet’ list
French government has announced the removal of Mauritius from its list of "scarlet" destinations, just a few days after its classification as part of this list
Switzerland lifts quarantine rule for travellers but stricter testing imposed
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to amend the rules for entering Switzerland amid the Coronavirus pandemic, by amongst others lifting the obligation to quarantine for all travellers
US travellers to require Covid-19 test as Omicron fears loom large
The United States president Joe Biden has announced the country will tighten entry requirements in response to growing concerns over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 from 6 December
UK reinitiates pre-departure Covid-19 testing
All UK arrivals must once again show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test before they will be permitted entry and the test must be taken no earlier than 48 hours before departure
Philippines ramps up vaccination rate through 3-day vaccination drive
To achieve the 70% vaccination rate or 54 million Filipinos, the Philippines has announced a three-day vaccination drive nationwide starting today, 29 November to 1 December.
The Travel Corporation sees 204% spike in enquiries to VTL destinations amid uncertainty
The Travel Corporation (TTC), announces a sharp increase in interest for travel to vaccinated travel lane (VTL) destinations from 2021 until next year.
Christmas in Europe is under threat from COVID
Nearly two years into a global health pandemic that has killed over 5 million people, infections are moving over parts of Western Europe, a region with relatively high vaccination rates and efficient healthcare infrastructure but where lockdown measures are essentially obsolete.
Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete vaccination or submit a negative COVID test before to their journey.
Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ countries
DCT Abu Dhabi has announced a further update to the ‘Green List’ of countries for inbound travel into Abu Dhabi as it supports the easing of travel restrictions
Here is what you need to know about proof of vaccination for visiting New York
Considering the open borders in Australia and the U.S., many of you are likely considering a trip to New York in the near future, but it’s not as easy as it appears.
Japan starts accepting requests for eased Covid quarantine
Ending a ban in principle on entry by overseas-based foreign business people introduced in January, Japan's government started accepting applications for sharply reduced Covid-19 quarantine periods for vaccinated business travellers
Have you downloaded your international vaccination passport?
Australians are now able to obtain their proof of vaccination to travel internationally.
US lifts restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from today
US is lifting all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, from 8 November but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight
Japan to reduce quarantine for business travellers from 8 November
The government is considering reducing the quarantine time for vaccinated foreign nationals that arrive in Japan for short business trips, study abroad and technical training to three days from the current 10
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