Vaccination Updates
The Philippines updates testing, quarantine rules for incoming travellers
The Philippines has updated the testing and quarantine rules for incoming travellers. The country is also following a traffic light system naming “red, yellow, and green” countries and jurisdictions.
Lateral flow tests for international travellers in UK from 24 October
Fully-vaccinated international passengers arriving in England from countries not on the red list will be able to take a lateral flow test from 24 October, the government has said
Sri Lanka to restart ETA service for vaccinated travellers
Sri Lankan government has announced that it has decided to restart the on-arrival Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service at its airports for fully vaccinated international travellers
NSW ends quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers
Beginning next month, the state's border will be open to fully vaccinated Australian residents who will not be required to quarantine in hotels or at home.
Chile removes quarantine for vaccinated international travellers
Beginning 1 November, the five-day isolation period announced previously will no longer be mandatory; travelers who are fully vaccinated and they can travel throughout the country without quarantine in Chile
Malaysia lifts travel rules for fully vaccinated
Malaysia has lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as the country achieved its target of inoculating 90% of its adult population
Singapore expands no-quarantine ‘vaccinated travel lanes’
As part of Singapore’s goal to reopen its borders safely and to live with COVID-19, the country has expanded its “vaccinated travel lanes” adding eight more countries.
UK removes quarantine rule for fully vaccinated Indian travellers to UK from 11 October
Fully vaccinated Indians travelling to the UK do not need to quarantine from 11 October as has been announced by the British High Commissioner in India
Vietnam set to open doors to more vaccinated travellers in December
Vietnam is planning from December to reopen key tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors from countries deemed a low Covid-19 risk, the government said
Japan is reopening borders to fully vaccinated travellers but there’s a catch
The long wait is finally over! Japan is reopening its borders to international travellers as the nation’s health ministry has eased the entry restrictions for travellers to the country. However, there is an important detail you should not miss.
Turkey removes PCR test rule for double vaccinated UK travellers
Turkish government has announced that proof of a negative PCR test is no longer required from double vaccinated UK travellers visiting Turkey
The White House presses airlines to vaccinate employees
At a time when the Biden administration is ramping up pressure on major U.S. airlines to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in demanding the injections for its employees.
Japan cuts quarantine period for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 October
Japanese government said it would ease quarantine rules for travellers who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 starting from 1 October this week, shortening the required period for self-isolating at home from 14 days to 10 days
Nepal resumes on-arrival visa for fully vaccinated travellers, no need to quarantine
Nepal has resumed visa on arrival for those international visitors who are fully vaccinated without quarantine requirement
Amsterdam is open! Dutch travel restrictions ease and Amsterdam Dance Event returns
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer have to quarantine on arrival in the capital city of The Netherlands from this week onwards
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